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7 Easy Potty Training Tips and Tricks for Your Child, Infant
Created by Lakshmi Kapoor Verma Updated on Oct 02, 2019
Before starting potty training, make sure your child is ready. If you start too soon it can be frustrating for and can make the whole process longer. Infant potty training schedule can be a very difficult chore, but it doesn't need to be an impossible one. All it requires is lots of planning and an equal amount of patience.
This blog, written by our proparent Lakshmi Kapoor Verma, tells you ways to potty train, and how to start off on this very crucial developmental journey with your child. In this blog, read about:
1.) What is potty training or method ?
2.) When to potty train ?
3.) How to Start Potty Training ?
What Exactly is Potty Training ?
Potty training basically refer to a stage when the child is able to effectively communicate or is independently able to relieve him/her, depending on their age, of course.
Though it may sound farfetched for infants who can seldom communicate themselves , leave alone poop and pee, it must not be forgotten that there are plenty of countries in the world where any form of diapers do not exist and study proves that infants there are toilet trained from day one !
I started doing extensive search on this topic after my daughter turned 4 months. This was primarily under the fear that perhaps I am too late, however I learnt quite a few things and tips which I will be sharing below :-
Infant Potty Training Tips/Ideas
1.The age factor – one of the common concerns with parents is when to really start training their children. Before you jump to discovering the right age, there are a few facts that one should look into such as: medical studies prove that a child cannot hold poop until he/she is almost a year old and definitely cannot hold pee until the age of 18 months until 2 years. In fact, a kid only masters bladder control effectively around the age of 3 years.
Having said that they can definitely learn recognizing the signs of a natures' call and how to communicate the urge to poop and pee and that's what this training is all about.
Personally my child's comfort was the most important factor for me.I decided that I will start training my daughter once she can start sitting upright on the potty comfortably and without and physical stress and discomfort. You can similarly choose a milestone for your baby beyond which the training can commence. Do not fall for stories of super babies, who apparently were using the washroom from the day they were born, or even for your mom or mom-in-laws tales of how they never put you in a diaper and managed to potty train you or your husband by 6 months of age.
Remember: understand your infant. If you think, he is not resisting potty training schedule, then only persists. But if you notice any signs of unhappiness, stop and start again after a few months.
2. Potty Traning Method or Order – Funny it may sound but in most cases there is a particular chronological order on which a child can be toilet trained. It is always good to understand this order as it helps parents to prepare themselves for what's the next step and which milestone have they reached. This order is effective once the infant has a stabilized pattern of day time poop frequency.
The order is something like: Poop communication -> Poop holding -> Pee communication (day time) -> Pee holding (day time) -> Pee holding (night time)
But then again, each child is different. And you have to make an effort to understand your baby.
3. How to Start Potty Training
How to get started on the training was another question that bugged me day and night and then I stumbled upon this wonderful article with some basic tips :-
- Be vigilant and look for cues – behind every toilet trained child, there is a very vigilant parent. Look for big and small cues which indicate that your child is about to relieve him/herself. This can be pressure sounds/flaring of nose/being still etc.
- Act on the signs – once you have understood the cues, start acting on them. This can be holding your child on a sink/pot or making them sit on the potty seat depending upon your comfort and your child's age
- Associate pooping and peeing with an action or sound. This will help your child recognize what he/she is supposed to do and repeat the action when he/she is about to poop or pee.
- Know your child's schedule: for eg: if after waking up, she tends to pee, during potty training, take her to the potty seat once she wakes up from a nap. Or if she pees, every one hour or after a meal…this will give you an idea of the right time to take her to the washroom.
- Repeat the above steps until you succeed
4. Encourage: For a slightly older child, if she pees or poops in the potty seat give her lots of adulations and encouraging words such as what a big baby you have become. Positive reinforcement works wonderfully with children.
5.Seek help from family members/househelp: One of the simplest ways to potty train your child is to not put her in the diaper (this can send mixed signals to the child that sometimes I am made to use the potty seat and why sometimes am I allowed to pee in the diaper). Just put the baby in the cotton nappy.
This will have 2 benefits:
- 1) you will get to know your infant's pee and poop cycle and you can time yourself accordingly.
- 2) if the baby pees in the nappy, you can tell her that this is not the best thing to do and show her the mess.
But for all this you need to have help to clean up the mess, change soiled clothes frequently. Do not wade through this all alone, but seek and ask help to avoid taking out your irritation on the baby.
6. Use Innovation: Sometimes, children are just not willing to sit on the potty seat and keep running away or crying. For this, use innovative strategies to make the child stay put. Tell stories, sing rhymes together, or play something. There are lots of potty-training activity books available online that help the child be engaged while doing the job. They have stickers and puzzles etc and each time the child, pees or poops in the seat, he is awarded with a sticker. Look for these.
7. Stay Calm
Potty training requires a lot of patience and trust me there will be many hit and misses and messy hiccups on the way. Do not under any circumstances scold the baby, ridicule the baby, in case of an accident. This can scare the child into not telling you if he wants to pee and throw all your efforts out of the gear. A firm no or this is not good, is enough, in case of an accident.
As for me I am still struggling between the first two steps! Let's see how far I am able to train my mini dragon! All the best!
| Jan 07, 2020
Thnkuuu so much
| Oct 04, 2019
Same is the case with my child... plz tell us what to do
| Oct 02, 2019
| Mar 17, 2019
I have one year old twins ...So I have been using diapers most of the time... now how to switch to toilet for peeing for kids
| Dec 10, 2018
y son is 2. 4 yr old by the age of 2 he use to tell pee pop both but I don't know what happened but in last 4 month he doesn't tell anything pls suggest something now he is school going boy but doesn't tell anything
| Dec 08, 2018
thank you so much
| Aug 10, 2018
in which age kids should clean his private part himself
| Jun 20, 2018
thank u soo much much mam for ur advice
| Jun 20, 2018
thank u soo much much mam for ur advice
| May 21, 2018
Thanks mam... I wl definitely try ur tips..
| May 21, 2018
let's try.. hope it works soon.. thanku
| May 21, 2018
let's try.. hope it works soon.. thanku
| Apr 11, 2018
Thanks mam
| Feb 18, 2018
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| Feb 18, 2018
Thanks mam
| Dec 23, 2017
good suggessions.. thanks
| Sep 02, 2017
good suggestoion
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| Sep 02, 2017
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| Sep 02, 2017
thanks Dear mam
| Sep 02, 2017
thanks Dear mam
| Aug 23, 2017
Thank u.
| Aug 18, 2017
thank you so much mam
| Aug 18, 2017
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| Aug 18, 2017
thank you so much mam
| Jul 30, 2017
thank you so much
| Jul 30, 2017
thank you so much
| Jul 20, 2017
Thanku so much for the information
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| Jul 13, 2017
My son is 2. 9 yrs old and still he does his toilet in diaper. He is not ready to go in toilet. I tried explaining him in many ways but stil he doesn't. Now I am pregnant by 7 months. I am worried for the days after my pregnancy. So I willing that it will better if he learns before that. Any suggestions? Thanx in advance
| Jul 10, 2017
Really helpful article
| Jul 10, 2017
Very helpful blog, thank you so much .
| Jun 13, 2017
Q: hi moms... my baby is just stepped into 7 months... starting she used to eat ragi malt with lot of interest but now she is refusing it to the core... please give you what all foods I can give her so that she will eat... she also has cold from 3 days... full running nose.. please suggest me some home remedy friends
| Jun 08, 2017
v use full thnku
| Jun 08, 2017
very helpful thanks for sharing...
| Jun 07, 2017
hai! My baby is 1yr and 7days she started to get into practice of controlling her pee on her sleep from her 11th month.... after getting from bed I'll get her to restroom only then she 'll pee and holds lots of urine...... is that a good habit for her holding her pee at very early age.... will that brings any problem on latter days? please help me with this.... also advise me if I have to give her a different practice.. Thanks in advance.
| Jun 07, 2017
its really a helpful information thanks
| Jun 07, 2017
thank you for information
| Jun 07, 2017
thanks for your information and all the best
| Jun 06, 2017
thank you
| May 11, 2017
ya 2nd step is about ability of child based on age right???
| Apr 21, 2017
i did not understand the 2nd step. could you please explain out again? Thx a ton!
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| Apr 02, 2017
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| Apr 02, 2017
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| Apr 02, 2017
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| Mar 04, 2017
thanks for the tips...
| Feb 21, 2017
thanks for sharing such am imporatant thing about potty training. i am in need of help for this. it would be a grate help for me. thank you once again.
| Feb 20, 2017
Thanks for sharing such a useful tips... I ll try to follow these tips with more patience and make sure that my son also feel comfortable during potty training.
| Feb 19, 2017
good tips... thank u
| Feb 13, 2017
Thank you. very useful blog.
| Feb 13, 2017
very useful info... my daughter is 8 months.. will it be ideal to start?most of the time she is on diaper.. she can sit.. a
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| Dec 27, 2016
Very useful blog... well written
| Nov 11, 2016
My daughter is 2 months old and i use diaper at night so that she could slep without disturbance of her pee, am planning to train her for pee n potty once she crosses her 4 month. Now in day time i use cloth nappie n at night diaper will that make any difference while training her for potty please suggest
| Nov 09, 2016
I took challenge from first month to train my baby for pee or potty and tried hard to understand her signals. It tool very less effort. Soon after she started sitting independent she was trained to sit over potty box. But due to some work i was in travel and need to be outside most of the time so obviously packed her in diaper all time. Now i am observing she is not giving me any sign that she wants to go for nature's call although she understands as she is 1. 4 months now. One month's disturbance in routine have changed her habit. Trying hard to get her back to routine.
| Nov 09, 2016
The blog was very useful and will definitely help new moms.
| Nov 07, 2016
my mom say that if we train r baby on 6 th day of his birth for toilet or potty. he start giving early signs . that he want to do toilet or potty. if we notice it
| Nov 07, 2016
my baby do potty on her potty pot since she completed her 1. 5 month. her nani give her training since her early age. she do toilet and potty in her pot by holding her legs up or buy sitting on my legs.
| Oct 29, 2016
I started potty training for my son from 6 months ...I used to make him sit on my legs ..morning when he wakes up he has milk then I make him sit for potty ...initially I had to wait but then it,become a habit... ... now he is 18 months and he can communicate for potty ..but he does sit on my leg and do ..we bought potty chairs but no use ..nyws he is able to communicate ...
| Oct 04, 2016
My boy don't want to learn. He simply stand and cry loudly till i remove him from their.
| Sep 20, 2016
thank you.. it helps a lot
| Aug 31, 2016
hi my daughter is 2. 9 yrs old . she doesn't want to sit for potty. she still does it in her panty and stands untill she done. I feel very bad in front of others. she tells about shushu every time. kindly suggest what to do?
| Jul 28, 2016
My baby is of 7months old she is affected with cough & cold, any home remedies to apply
| Jun 29, 2016
My daughter used to sit in potty from her 6th month. But then after sometime she had constipation and it became painful for her. From then onwards she is not sitting in potty. She is scared of it. The moment we make her sit on it she starts screaming. Now we bought toilet seat for her that too is not working. Now she is 1. 5 yr old.
| Jan 19, 2016
My son Krishant is 7 months old now,my grandmother started his potty training when he was 5 months old. Surprisingly he now love to do potty in toilet and very important thing is that he gives us signs that he want to release potty or want to urinate. One can try,and then it will become habit to your youngone, like when my son awakes from sleep we take him to toilet and he comfortably urinate their.
| Jan 18, 2016
Hi, my daughter has turned two years n two months. But potty n toilet r just two things she doesn't want to understand. I have tried politely n wid scolding also but in vain. M really very tensed as I he put her in school wherein dey r vey particular about potty training. Pls help don't know what to do
| Jan 18, 2016
Hi, my daughter has turned two years n two months. But potty n toilet r just two things she doesn't want to understand. I have tried politely n wid scolding also but in vain. M really very tensed as I he put her in school wherein dey r vey particular about potty training. Pls help don't know what to do
| Jan 11, 2016
Nice article n I started toilet training to my younger son when he was one yr old. Some hits n misses were there but it was nice try. But then going out of town n I hv to put him in diapers then his routine was missed. After it I got many failures but kept on trying . it need a lot of patience. But if we loose hope its not worth taking. now I make him sit on kid potty seat which fits on commode. It works.
| Dec 11, 2015
Ruchita, suggest your baby finds a comfortable posture before starting. Don't worry about being late since you have plenty of time in your hand. All the Best!
| Nov 24, 2015
Well, my daughter is 2. 6 years old. She is in a way very sharp kid. She sometimes communicates with me for doing pee and poop. My problem is to deal with my mother in law. Mother in law insists to put on diapers all the time for my daughter. So as you said sometimes my daughter is in diaper and sometimes not. And due to this I really don't know how will I train my child. I normally don't like to put my daughter in diaper during day time. But she naps for about 2 hrs in the afternoon and sleeps with my mother in law, who before sleeping insists my daughter to put on diaper. Now please suggest me some great ideas how to convince my mother in law to discontinue the use of diaper along with not creating mess all-around.
| Nov 20, 2015
My son is 6 yrs old he cant do potty sitty on the combord. he wants to sit, down and do it. evn ven he goes to school he controls himself and at lastwet his pants
| Nov 15, 2015
That's a great idea Jaya .. So how old was your son when you introduced the seat to him?
| Oct 31, 2015
Lakshmi, nicely put up. Vigilant parents is the most impt factor I feel. Many parents talked about kid not sitting on potty seat. I think instead of using a potty seat on the floor, the seat which can fit on the commode might encourage child to sit n poop. That way the child has no option but to sit. I did this with my son when he started sitting comfortably. Now we know his poop time, so easier for both.
| Oct 29, 2015
Hi Ruchita, that's normal. Even my daughter started sitting on her own by 10th month and she got her first teeth when she completed 13 months and started walking only when she completed 15months. I was also a little bit worried when she was late in all these but then I got to learn from her that each child is an individual and it differs from child to child. We should not fall for what others tell "Oh she is 1 still not a single teeth", "My son started walking at around 9 months", "I heard that girls are faster than boys in achieving these milestones". All these are utter rubbish. So Ruchita give your prince his own time and I am sure he will make you happy soon. All the best....
| Oct 29, 2015
Hi.. I m new to the site and was just reading this blog on potty training. Now my big headache is that my son, is almost 8 and half months old. He crawls in sleeping pattern and not on knees and hands. And still he is not able to sit on his own. When I make him sit on floor, sofa, bed, he will sit for a unite or so and then will topple. I m really worried, as to when he will sit on his own, leave alone standing and walking. The journey seems to be getting longer. I understand that every child is different.. But is this all normal. I am worried, that since he is not sitting on his own now, how will I potty train him.. Won't that be too late??
| Oct 26, 2015
All the best Suchi .. Thanx for sharing your experience :)
| Oct 25, 2015
Superb article My baby is also 2. 2yrs now and I also faced a bit of tough time while potty training him. Since he was 4-5 months old I used to make him do susu and potty as regular intervals but then in between this time we were on vacations for about 2months and during this due to continued use of diapers the habit faded and he didn't say when to poo and did in his nikers. It required me lot of patience and support with him to make him sit and do potty on his own. After effort of a month I succeeded, finally. During morning giving baby hot milk glass with sugar and then making him sitting and doing potty is easier as it regulates bowl movement.
| Oct 20, 2015
Hi my son 9 months old.. I have started potty training when he started siting on his own(7th month) . He doesn't like to sit.. He like to do by standing... If we do some different attractive sounds nd speaks to him differntly( which he likes) he will sit for sometime nd then stands... Slowly he z getting habituated... If I loose patience.. He will do only by standing
| Oct 20, 2015
Dear Kinjal and Dr Hrushikesh.. Thank you for giving the blog a read .. First of all pls ensure you don't use diapers to avoid any confusion for your lo.. Also make sure you talk about sitting a lot .. Tell your child how mama and papa sit and repeat patiently .. Stay with your child again and again throughout the process .. Show support , don't stress , Be patient and there shall be success ..
| Oct 20, 2015
Hii.. nice blog on potty training. ..but as for me after having tried all the methods mentioned still my older son is not accepting the wc... we tried keeping him out of diapers but then he could withhold his potty for the entire day and then had stomach ache... hence we had to give him back the diaper... he is a very understanding boy n not choosy or demanding... but when it comes to potty training he is not budging n wants diapers... innovating the technique further I tried to make him sit on potty n play his favourite cartoon and video sitting in the bathroom with him... he sat/stood on the potty seat for about an hour but did not poop into it... plz tell me what I ve left out
| Oct 20, 2015
Thanks for the wonderful guidance... My son is of 25 months old the only problem I'm facing is he stand up n does the poop on tht potty... He is not ready to sit n do... If possible plz help me I hv tried many things... Bt dint work
| Oct 20, 2015
Most welcome Yahvi.. All the best
| Oct 20, 2015
Your points are quite helpful. Will try to follow the same for my little one... Thanks:)
| Oct 19, 2015
Thanx for giving it a read Hetal ..
| Oct 19, 2015
Hi, Lakshmi. nice post
| Oct 19, 2015
Hi Naina , pooping while standing is a common thing with kids .. They feel comfortable .. I can suggest you strongly follow cues and try to foster the habit of squatting or sitting on potty seat .. Simultaneously try removing diaper and getting rid of the habit
| Oct 19, 2015
Shradha pls look at your child's comfort first .. Studies suggest that how so ever early you start .. Kids can only be fully trained once they are 2/3 or above .. You still have a long time to go ..
| Oct 19, 2015
Hi Deepa first of all pls don't worry .. I am a fellow parent like you too and my daughter is driving me mad by not sitting as well .. I tried introducing a new seat which has some funny photos and beads that occupy her and help her sit for a little longer .. You can try the same .. Also I hope you are following the cues keenly and making your child sit accordingly .. All the best !
| Oct 19, 2015
My son is 2 years and 9 months old,he does potty only if I put a diaper on. he asks for diaper whenever he wants to poo and does standing. I have been trying many things to get the habit off but in vain. will be very helpful if someone can help me with suggestions. Thanks!
| Oct 19, 2015
Hi , my son is 1 month old . do u think potty training at this stage will work . If no then from which month I should start training him .
| Oct 18, 2015
Dear Madam, My name is Deepa soni my son who is 2 years 10 months old does his potty standing does not sit at all. If I make him sit he Cry's a lot does not do his potty at all. What to do I am worried as from next year he will go to school. I am worried. Plz reply.
| Oct 18, 2015
Dear Namrta , every child takes his/her time to develop these habits .. We have 4 kids in the family and all were potty trained at different ages even after using the same technique .. 3 is still a trainable age .. So just keep on trying and be patient .. One small thing .. Don't get or show your irritation at messy incidents .. Kids are very sensitive and it becomes a matter of shame for them which is rather negative
| Oct 18, 2015
Thanx Subha and Savalgi for giving it a read :)
| Oct 18, 2015
Hi my daughter is 3 years and 5 months old,she still poop and pee in her pants . She is scared of toilet seat and potty seat which I bought for her. Dr. Says she has some problem he asks for a urine test but that seems impossible Coz its always done when I reach my child The situation is getting worse day by day. I have to prepare my child for school Nothing helps me
| Oct 17, 2015
Very useful... please suggest sites from where I can buy potty stand... :)
| Oct 17, 2015
Useful tips...
| Oct 17, 2015
Hi Jisha , the problem of not sitting on potty seat is something all of us are facing .. Have you tried rewarding your baby every time there has been a successful session ? My formed suggested it worked wonders with her baby
| Oct 16, 2015
Hi, my daughter is now 1year 2 months. She doesn't like to sit on potty seat. She poop with lot of concentration :p n if distured she'll right there n would do some other tym of the day when no one can interrupt her nature's call bell. Suggestions are welcomed. :)
| Oct 15, 2015
Than for giving it a read Ruchita
| Oct 15, 2015
Shruti patience is the key .. Try making her comfortable in potty seat .. Sit beside her , play games .. Just make her feel the process is part of the routine .. All the best !
| Oct 15, 2015
I totally agree with ur article.... my daughter is going to be 3 in Dec but still many times she does not tell me about poop nd do the mess in her nappy. Giving her own time to do the poop in potty seat... trying to make her learn to tell for potty also as she tells me immediately when she wants to pee.
| Oct 15, 2015
Hi my daughter is 6 months now n she started sitting wen she was 4. 5 on her own . everyone around wanted me 2 start her potty training but i did once she was 5 month n comfortable wid d posture.... but she hates sitting on potty, i don't scold her or irritate her n make potty training interesting by putting toys and playing rhymes but she doesn't want 2 sit on it huhh


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Last updated on December 14th, 2019 at 12:20 am
A gorgeously vibrant bowl of goodness, this green pea buckwheat risotto is a fresh and healthy spin on traditional rice risotto that doesn't forfeit creaminess or flavour. Grazie Bella!
I usually write a reasonably lengthy post with my recipes but today I will keep things short and sweet. I fear I have a case of puddle-itis, an often ignored condition where the afflicted "puddles" without any clear direction or intent. I have puddled today. I spent two hours at the dog park (two hours!) waffling with other dog parents only shuffling back to the car when they left and saved and lost the images for this post three times. The final and most telling symptom appeared this afternoon when I realised I had listened to the same song over and over for around six hours. Yes, Usher, I would mind if you still loved me. Nick off.
So, without further pomp and far less babble I simply present Green Pea Buckwheat Risotto.
I love traditional risotto with it's gorgeously silky texture. However, my favourite risotto is risotto that is made for me. It's all that dang stirring; it's just not for me. I am not known for my patience and while occasionally I love a good slow cook, most nights I like my meals the way I like visits to the dentist, quick and painless. This green pea buckwheat risotto is not just painless it is simple, simple, simple and so delicious. Being a risotto it still takes around 30 minutes to cook but no stirring. Like a little gift from the kitchen fairies, this dish take around 10 minutes to prepare and then you walk away. After the little buckwheat groats have drunken up most of the stock, simply stir in the wonderfully technicolour green pea, spinach and mint mixture. Done.
A quick side note; seriously, we couldn't do better naming them than "groats"?
Moving on. As a substitute for pasta or rice buckwheat groats have a low glycemic index meaning its carbohydrates break down slower and keeps you feeling fuller longer. Buckwheat groat protein also has a better structure than wheat protein with twice the amount of fibre. On a less technical level, they are yum.
This green pea buckwheat risotto is vibrant in both colour and flavour but also has the creaminess we expect from a good risotto. While the green peas, spinach, mint and lemon zest combine to create a burst of spring flavour, the buckwheat follows to temper the storm and provide a subtle nutty creaminess. Did I mention the no-stirring?
Vibrant Green Pea Buckwheat Risotto
- 1 cup raw buckwheat groats
- Enough cold water to cover groats
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups green peas blanched
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
- .25 cup mint leaves
- 2 garlic gloves finely chopped
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- cracked pepper
- sea salt to taste
- Place the buckwheat groats in a bowl and cover with cold water and the apple cider vinegar. Leave for at least three hours or overnight.
- Rinse the groats thoroughly.
- In a large pan, heat the olive over medium heat and add the garlic to sautée until fragrant.
- Add the buckwheat groats and stir.
- Add the stock and turn the heat to low.
- Meanwhile, put half the blanched peas plus all of the mint and baby spinach in to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Add the remaining peas and pulse quickly to roughly chop; we want to maintain some texture.
- Pour the pea mixture in to the buckwheat pan and stir through.
- Cook for five minutes or until the buckwheat is al dente.
- Season with salt and pepper to serve.

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As the season of Spring fades away and we shift into the warm summer months, many patients suffer from chronic allergies. This is by far one of the most common issues I see in the clinic as well as often mistreated and misdiagnosed. It is not uncommon for practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine to blindly administer "anti-histamine" herbal medicine from a TCM dispensary or a supplement based naturopathic approach.
While this generic approach may help some patients, the majority of my patients suffering from chronic allergies present complex TCM pattern presentations. Practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine must not blindly ignore the pattern differentiation and simply hand out patent medicines for "sinus issues" while ignoring the examination of the tongue, pulse, and other presenting symptoms which form the unique pattern presentation of each patient. Perhaps the most common presentation I see ignored in cases of chronic allergies which appear in the spring and continue into the summer season is Spleen Qi Vacuity. Time after time I see patients in my office who appear with bottles of generic "allergy" TCM patent medicines which do not fit the patient's tongue, pulse, and/or underlying symptom presentations.
Yes, the patient may present with a runny nose or sinus congestion, yet a generic TCM allergy patent medicine or a generic herbal / vitamin supplement does not address issues such as a pale swollen tongue with teeth-marks, a red swollen tongue with teeth marks and a sticky coat, a slippery or wiry pulse, and chronic sluggish digestion. Practitioners must address any signs of underlying Spleen Qi Vacuity and any concomitant complicating issues of Damp-Heat which commonly occurs with chronic Spleen issues. If these foundational underlying issues are ignored, allergies will continue to cause issues and even more, complications can ensue. The goal of Traditional Chinese Medicine is to treat the root and the branches, not simply put band-aids on the branches. Therefore, clinicians should look closely for underlying Spleen issues in chronic allergy issues and administer the appropriate TCM patents/formulas. One of the most important complicating side-effects of the chronic use of antihistamines, allopathic and herbal alike, is dryness. Patients suffering from chronic allergies commonly take antihistamines daily.
This chronic long-term use of antihistamines, whether herbal or allopathic, dry up mucus membranes throughout the body. This often results in Blood Vacuity from a TCM perspective. If there is an underlying Spleen Qi Vacuity, a concomitant Blood Vacuity will be a predictable outcome. This is one of the fundamental reasons why ignoring an underlying Spleen Qi issue while administering generic antihistamine formulas can cause so many long-term complications. Besides issues of drying resulting in or complicating TCM Blood Vacuity patterns, long-term use of antihistamines also does not address underlying complications of patterns of TCM Heat patterns. Such patterns as Depressive Heat, Damp Heat, and Vacuity Heat commonly appear along with underlying Spleen Qi Vacuity. Generic antihistamine formulas do not address complicated TCM Heat issues, and if combined with an underlying Spleen Vacuity / Blood Vacuity, then symptoms will only worsen on a deeper root-level.
It is extremely important for TCM practitioners and clinicians to consider these important details when encountering presentations of "spring allergies" or "summer colds" / "summer allergies." Such presentations often are the fruit of seeds of imbalance which were planted in the winter season when diets were heavy on fatty foods and sugar-laden foods. Diets heavy on protein, fat or sugar, so common in the cold holiday winter season, can be extremely taxing on the Spleen Qi. I have written a past article on the importance of the Spleen in a high-protein diet. This issue is extremely important to consider when patients present with spring allergies which are chronic or spring allergies which continue into the summer season. I hope this short article encourages clinicians to look deeper in cases of supposed simple allergies. Although this installment is short, the message is long overdue in the world of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
The recurrent urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of those nuisance conditions that can play havoc with a quality of life, and this particular infection is much more common than most people realize. In fact, one in every two women develop a urinary tract infection during their lifetime, and 20-30 percent suffer recurrent urinary tract infections. Urinary tract infections are known to be the most common bacterial infection in humans in developed countries. In the U.S., UTIs account for nearly 7 million office visits and 1 million emergency-department visits per year, resulting in 100,000 hospitalizations.
UTIs can be triggered by intercourse and other sexual activity, but are also common during pregnancy, in diabetics, and in patients with multiple sclerosis, history of kidney stones, stroke, and spinal cord injuries, and any condition that affects normal urine flow. (Use of a catheter and weakened immunity also greatly increase the risk of urinary tract infections.) For pregnant women, urinary tract infections can pose an important risk to the mother and the fetus. Pediatric UTIs can also become quite serious. For most adults, urinary tract infections can be successfully treated with antibiotics, but in some cases, an infection can move up the urinary tract and infect the kidneys, which is very serious, and/or can spread into the bloodstream, causing life-threatening sepsis.
Fortunately, a daily cranberry drink, or intake of cranberry capsules or tablets, has been shown to reduce the risk of recurrent urinary tract infections in a large meta-analysis study. In this 2017 study, data from 1,498 women indicated that daily cranberry intake reduced recurrent urinary tract infections by 23 percent, as presented by researchers from Tufts University, UCLA and Biofortis Research at the Experimental Biology 2017 event in Chicago. They stated that limited data from subgroup analysis suggested cranberry was more effective when taken in the form of a cranberry capsule or tablet, whereby you are most likely to get a more concentrated dosage of the medicinal ingredients. However, a recent study involving the consumption of a cranberry drink (250 ml/day) did show a 27 percent reduced risk of UTI recurrence in women who had been recently treated with antibiotics for a UTI.
Over the years, it has been shown that certain ingredients in cranberry, and cranberry extract capsules and tablets, can reduce the ability of E. coli bacteria to adhere to the walls of the urinary tract. This makes it easier to eliminate these bacteria during urination. So, the takeaway message is that if a patient is prone to UTIs, daily consumption of a cranberry drink or supplement may be a prudent way to help prevent the onset of future UTIs. However, it's important to note that during an active urinary tract infection, cranberry products cannot be used as a substitute for antibiotic therapy, but can be taken concurrently with an antibiotic to help enhance the efficacy of the antibiotic treatment. It is also wise to consume a probiotic supplement concurrently with antibiotics to preserve the gut and vaginal microflora.


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The intriguing skeletal structure of the Nicolas San Juan Apartment building in Mexico City isn't just for looks (although it does look great). Inspired by the large shady trees of the Colonia del Valle neighborhood, the building's tree-limb-like structure is also seismically approved and the very shape of the concrete limbs optimizes material use as well as the ability of the structure to withstand seismic activity. On top of the great aesthetics, beautiful textures and structural stability, the apartments by Mexico firm, Taller 13, also boast a ton of eco amenities for the residents.
The apartment building includes seven units with split levels and views of both the street and the quiet interior courtyard. Each apartment is properly isolated from the others with strawbales to improve insulation as well as sound barriers – you won't hear crying babies here! Hot water is heated by a solar water system, rainwater is collected from the roof and waste is managed through a recycling program. On top of all that, non-toxic paint and certified wood were used, and there are terraces all throughout the building that allow residents to grow their own food.
Structurally, the building is designed to withstand seismic activity and its skeletal structure optimizes the use of materials (besides just looking plain cool). The form of the concrete beams and framing was inspired by the beautiful, shady trees of the neighborhood. On the roof, a large bamboo structure has been built in order to create a large living shade installation once the plants start growing over it.
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text: Print OverviewCongenital myopathies are rare muscle diseases present at birth (congenital) that result from genetic defects. There are many different types of congenital myopathies, but most share common features, including lack of muscle tone and weakness. Other signs and symptoms of some congenital myopathies include feeding and breathing difficulties, as well as skeletal conditions, such as curvature of the spine (scoliosis), weak bones (osteopenia) or hip problems. Signs and symptoms of congenital myopathies may not be apparent until later in infancy or childhood. There are no known cures for congenital myopathies. Supportive treatments include physical, occupational and speech therapies, nutritional support, and assisted breathing, if needed. Genetic counseling may help assess the risk of congenital myopathies in future pregnancies. Congenital myopathy care at Mayo Clinic SymptomsSigns and symptoms vary depending on the type of congenital myopathy. The severity of signs and symptoms also varies, though the conditions are often stable or slowly progressing. Common signs and symptoms include: Lack of muscle tone Muscle weakness Delayed motor skills Noticeable facial weakness Drooping eyelids Muscle cramps or contractions Types of congenital myopathies include: Central core disease. This condition causes muscle weakness and developmental problems. Some people may develop a significant reaction to general anesthesia (malignant hyperthermia). Centronuclear myopathies. These rare conditions cause muscle weakness in the face, arms, legs and eye muscles, and breathing problems. Congenital fiber type disproportion myopathy. Small fibers are found on muscle tissue during biopsy. This condition causes muscle weakness in the face, neck, arms, legs and trunk. Nemaline myopathy. Nemaline myopathy is one of the more common congenital myopathies and causes muscle weakness in the face, neck, arms and legs, and sometimes scoliosis. It may also cause breathing and feeding problems. Multiminicore disease. This condition has several subtypes and often causes severe muscle weakness in the arms and legs, and scoliosis. Myotubular myopathy. This rare condition, which occurs only in males, causes muscle weakness, floppiness and breathing problems. Other myopathies. Other rare myopathies include autophagic vacuolar myopathy, cap disease, congenital myopathy with arrest of myogenesis, myosin storage (hyaline body) myopathy and zebra body myopathy. When to see a doctor Congenital myopathies are usually noticed at birth. But, if you notice a lack of muscle tone or delayed motor skills as your baby grows, let your child's doctor know your concerns. Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic CausesCongenital myopathies are caused by one or more genetic abnormalities in genes that control muscle development. Risk factorsThe only known risk factor for congenital myopathies is having a blood relative with one of these conditions, or one or both parents who carry a mutated gene that causes them. ComplicationsCongenital myopathies are associated with a number of complications, such as: Delays in motor skills Scoliosis Pneumonia Respiratory failure Feeding problems Death PreventionThere's no way to prevent congenital myopathies. If you're at high risk of having a child with a congenital myopathy, you may want to consult a genetic counselor before becoming pregnant. A genetic counselor can help you understand your chances of having a child with a congenital myopathy. He or she can also explain the prenatal tests that are available and help explain the pros and cons of testing. By Mayo Clinic Staff Congenital myopathies care at Mayo Clinic Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic Diagnosis & treatment Sept. 21, 2018 Print Share on: FacebookTwitter Show references Bodamer OA, et al. Congenital myopathies. http://www.uptodate.com/home. Accessed Dec. 3, 2016. Goldman L, et al., eds. Muscle diseases. In: Goldman-Cecil Medicine. 25th ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders Elsevier; 2016. http://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Dec. 2, 2016. Congenital myopathy information page. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/myopathy_congenital/myopathy_congenital.htm. Accessed Dec. 4, 2016. Columbo I. Congenital myopathies: Natural history of a large pediatric cohort. Neurology. 2015;84:28. Massalka D, et al. Prenatal diagnosis of congenital myopathies and muscular dystrophies. Clinical Genetics. 2016;90:199. Jungbluth H, et al. Current and future therapeutic approaches to the congenital myopathies. Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology. In press. Accessed Dec. 2, 2016. Jungbluth H, et al. Congenital myopathies: Not only a paediatric topic. Current Opinion in Neurology. 2016;29:642. Riggin EA. AllScripts EPSi. 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Ouroboros-Fortified Table-Talk of Parkus Grammaticus for January 15, 2009
I. New York magazine gives the nod to Light Industry proprietors (and, most importantly, Dzyds) Ed and L.G. Thos. — as does Artforum! This pic is from Artforum (that's Thomas and Ed on the left...other dudes are Michael Azerrad and Jeff Krulik):
II. Defunct parks! Pantoums are from Malaysia!
(Via L.G. Thos.)
III. The Atlantic this month should be retitled "THE DIZZIES"??? Hua has the cover story, "The End of White America?"—two quotes for today:
And Dzyd Ta-Nehisi writes on Michelle Obama:
A) "Have I read The Great Gatsby?" Combs said to a London newspaper in 2001. "I am the Great Gatsby."
B) Similarly, Smirnoff struck marketing gold in 2006 with a viral music video titled "Tea Partay," featuring a trio of strikingly bad, V-neck-sweater-clad white rappers called the Prep Unit. "Haters like to clown our Ivy League educations / But they're just jealous 'cause our families run the nation," the trio brayed, as a pair of bottle-blond women in spiffy tennis whites shimmied behind them. There was no nonironic way to enjoy the video; its entire appeal was in its self-aware lampooning of WASP culture: verdant country clubs, "old money," croquet, popped collars, and the like.
There has been much chatter about Barack Obama as the answer to America's racial gap, as a biracial black man whose roots stretch from Hawaii to Kenya, with an Ivy League pedigree and the seal of the South Side. But he is not the only one entering the White House who has seen both sides, who intuitively grasps the heroic American narrative of work ethic and family, and how that narrative historically failed black people. He is not the only one who walks in both worlds. Indeed, if you're looking for a bridge, if you're looking for someone to connect the heart of black America with the heart of all of America, to allow us all to look at the American dream in the same way, if you're looking for common ground, then it's true, we should be talking about Obama. But we should make sure we're talking about the right one.
III. Have you read enough about Gordon Lish & co. yet? Dzyd Carla weighs in on (former Lish student) Christine Schutt.
IV. Only hyperconnect?
My brain has developed a little differently from most other people's. Aside from my high-functioning autism, I also suffered from epileptic seizures as a young child. In my book, I propose a link between my brain's functioning and my creative abilities based on the property of 'hyper-connectivity'. —Scientific American
V. Hare-o-boros!
And, um....another one.
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By Marshall Howell
A man with a siding sat outside and watched as trucks with purple patches roared across the veldt and disappeared. It struck him strange, and strange was often sickly as a smile. He twisted up from his futon mattress, pain shooting down his thigh, and he hobbled across the room. Rubbing the sleep from his eyes, he grabbed a felt tip pen from the table next to the computer terminal and scribbled the words down on a scrap of paper before everything faded. He couldn't believe that, for once, he'd actually recalled lines he'd composed in a dream. He was having some weird Coleridge-type experience. Soon he'd be a noted poet. Soon he'd be living on easy street. Outside, a radio blared out "Goodbye, Ruby Tuesday." Bottles shattered as the garbage men worked the dumpster across the street. Inside, it was hot and stifling. It was 7:30 in the morning by his VCR clock. He'd only slept for about three hours, but soon he'd get some more.
He limped into the living room, where Debbie, his girlfriend of seven years, was getting ready for work as an assistant district attorney in Manhattan (he'd met Debbie at the end of law school, when both of their futures were bright, and he'd gotten an offer from a top New York City law firm. Then he'd had a back injury. She'd been supporting him ever since.). Debbie was naked except for her shoes and stockings. He tried to keep his eyes above her neck. She lifted her navy blue pinstriped suit from a hanger and brushed it off.
"I'm asleep," he said, "but listen to this." She raised an eyebrow. But she was going to love it. It was the best thing he'd ever written. When he finished, she said, "To be honest, I didn't really follow you." He frowned, then reread the two lines, enunciating every word, talking a little too loudly. "Oh, it's siding," she said. "I thought you said sighting. What's a veldt?"
He stared at the stains on the wall on the other side of the room and the soiled blue-and-white dog papers near his feet, then slumped down in the green chair with the torn seat cover (but great back support) the manager at the Manhattan Chess Club had sold him for eighty dollars (he'd wasted about five years of his life playing chess, hobbling back and forth from the apartment to the club in an attempt to achieve something, anything). Daisy, their six-year-old Yorkie, who'd been abandoned by her first owners, and who had a liver shunt and was supposed to have died before she was two, crawled out from under the sofa and watched him with watery eyes, wagging her tail feebly.
"Hi, Daisy," he said in his softest, gentlest voice. "How's it going?"
Debbie said, "There's something wrong with her. She doesn't feel too good."
He stared at Daisy, his heart thumping. If anything should ever happen to her, he didn't know what he would do. Daisy was his best friend and a great listener. He was afraid that Debbie got a little jealous sometimes. "It's her back again."
"How do you know?" Debbie asked.
"Look at her. She's stretching in that way she does."
Daisy was arching her back deeply, looking up at him with sad eyes, her front paws on the floor, her rear end held high. For a second, the room turned misty. He knew how much a back problem could bother you, even though a dog, unlike a human, never complained. But maybe Daisy's back problem was different. Maybe it was related to her liver. Maybe something bad was already happening inside her body. Maybe she wasn't going to make it. "Good Daisy," he said, his voice trembling. "You're a good little dog."
He thought about taking her in his lap and rubbing his thumbs up and down her spine the way he had the first time she'd developed the problem. It had worked once, miraculously, but when he'd tried the same technique other times, it hadn't helped, and he was afraid now that if he pressed the wrong way he might hurt her. He leaned down and scratched Daisy behind the ears. In a few minutes, she'd be okay. She had to be. He petted her head, then got up and limped back into his room, motioning to Daisy. She trailed in behind him.
When he took Daisy up in bed with him, she scratched his pillow several times, then curled up and shut her eyes. He ran his palm down her back, smelling her dog smell while she licked his free hand. She seemed to be all right, thank God; that was the important thing. Suddenly, he felt at peace. Soon he'd lose weight and rehabilitate and get a job and write the great novel and quit wasting his time playing Word Whomp for six hours every day on America Online. Soon he'd stop watching Ultimate Fighting videotapes, thinking about how he'd give it all up just to have a fourth-degree black belt in Gracie jiu-jitsu. Soon he'd do a lot of good stuff. Not today, probably, but soon.
He picked up the scrap of paper on which he'd written the two lines, then cringed. Dreadful. What had he been thinking? It was like when somebody wrote out profound thoughts while on LSD. Daisy scratched for him to pet her some more. There'd never be a "soon" in her world, only a "now," at least if he had anything to do with it. (But soon he might not be able to help her when she didn't feel good. Soon she might be dead.) He shoved the idea away, breathing too fast. Why did he always have to think things like that?
"Good little doggie," he said, stroking her from end to end. "Soon everything will be okay. Really, it will."


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Archive for April, 2016
American Camping Revisiting the Splendor of Nature
There is no doubt that technology has significantly reshaped our lives, making possible things that previously could only be dreamed of. While technology can be a good thing in and of itself, many Americans are worried that our increasing dependence on technology may be having a detrimental effect on our children — for this reason thousands of Americans leave the technology behind in favor of a camping trip in America's great outdoors.
Camping Across America
In 2013 the American Camper Report showed that 40.1 million Americans participated in camping; that figure represents 14% of the population over the age of six years. Our nation offers a breathtaking landscape across the 58 national parks and 6,624 state parks spread throughout the nation. Whether camping in tents, campe
Visiting the Gorgeous Mountain Views in Buena Vista, Colorado
What is it about Colorado and its gorgeous mountain views that have people continually coming back for more? There are many reasons you should consider Colorado for your next vacation, whether it?s a couples retreat or a family excursion. Let?s review.
St. Elmo
St. Elmo is worth a look if you haven?t been to Colorado before. This is a ghost town, formerly home to nearly 2,000 people during the early gold rush. By the late 1920s, though, the community was largely gone — the railroad discontinued service to the area in 1922 after the fall of the mining industry. Many tourists now visit St. Elmo as it is a uniquely preserved look at what life used to be like. There?s a general store visitors can check out, and
3 Tips for Traveling to the Beautiful Cabo San Lucas
Did you know that Cabo San Lucas has average summer temperatures of 70 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit? If you?re looking to put a little heat into your vacation, you may have found the right place.
Let?s face it: you?ve been overworking yourself. You spend 40 or more hours at your job every week and rarely get any time off, but now?s your big chance. About 61% of employees surveyed said that they kept working even when they were on vacation. Don?t let this be you! It?s time to take hold of your life, go on vacation, and have a blast. Do you plan on visiting luxury resorts in Cabo San Lucas? Here are a few things you should keep in mind.
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Luckily, Cabo San Lucas has more than just beaches (although those by themselves are pretty amazing).
Leaving on a Jet Plane 5 Reasons Why Flying Private is Beneficial
Think back to the last time you had to fly for a business trip. Chances are you had to deal with overcrowded, large airports, delayed flights, cramped seats, and crying children. Now, how productive was that? Make sure to charter a private jet for your next business trip, and you will reap the following benefits.
A Flexible Schedule
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Running a hotel is tough. I think that we can all agree on that.
You are required to wear many different hats every day. Depending on the size of your property, you could be the revenue manager, the housekeeper, and human resources all in a single workday.
We get it, you're busy, but I wanted to share with you some books that could make your life easier in the long run. I'm offering these suggestions, because when marketing is done right, it will bring in more sales. If you increase your sales, your revenue should go up meaning that you should have the chance at more budget. You could use this budget to hire others to leave you time to actually….manage the hotel.
Adding some daily reading is going to give you more work initially, but if you stick to it in this next quarter, it will give you more freedom (and a better performing business) in the long run.
These 8 books will help you to better market your hotel this year! If you read just 25 pages every day, you will be able to form (or asses) a better marketing strategy for your hotel.
It doesn't seem like that much when you put it into perspective. Plus, you will be a more knowledgeable GM in the long run because of it. Isn't that the goal? These books are not one hit wonders. Some of them have withstood the test of time. Just check out Scientific Advertising, it's from 1923 and is still relevant today.
The Purple Cow - 224 pages
This is the most basic book of the bunch. It is marketing 101, and it is written by Seth Godin. Seth brings up the point that there are so many products that are out there today, that it is nearly impossible to stand out.
He uses the example of seeing cows grazing to make his point. If you have never seen a cow, you might be in awe the first time that you see one. After that, you probably won't bat an eyelash when you see another one.
You won't particularly care about your average run-of-the-mill cows. Unless, one day you spotted a purple cow. Now that is that type of cow that would make anyone do a double-take. You might be so surprised in fact, that you will tell everyone that you know, about this purple cow so that they can see for themselves.
This book helps aspiring marketers figure out what makes their company's extraordinary. It forces hotels to think about what really makes their business remarkable, or noteworthy. It will force you to ask yourself if you are offering an experience, or if your hotel is just another bed and a shower to consumers.
Trust Me, I'm Lying - 320 pages
Ryan Holiday does a fantastic job of explaining the modern PR landscape. He does so by showing how one can manipulate the media in their favor for their businesses. He brings up an interesting concept about "trading up the chain."
You start with a very small story and you turn them into real news by moving it up the media chain. For example, you can get a local newspaper to pick up your small-ish story, Once it has been picked up, you use that link to feed it up to bigger news outlets, until you have reached the top of the chain. It can quickly turn something that wasn't really news, into something newsworthy. By the time you get to the top news sites, your traffic will have exponentially grown.
Most people don't understand how the media actually works, even though they are completely dependent on it. Reading this book will show you how to get your hotel noticed...if you are willing to put in the work. It you are looking to kick your social media or promotion strategies up a notch, this is the book for you.
Scientific Advertising - 88 pages
Claude was one of the great advertising pioneers. This 88 page book is still relevant, and it was created in 1923! If you do any type of paid advertising or digital advertising of any kind, you can agree that there is a lot of knowledge to take in. There is also a lot of change that happens. I am of the firm belief that there are certain principles that will always hold true & can make your life easier. Yes there is a certain level of creativity that is involved when advertising, but at the end of the day, it is a science. Following the principles in this book can make your advertising journey a whole lot easier. They might even make you a better salesman.
Permission Marketing - 256 pages
How many advertisements do you see in any given day? Alot. So much so, that you tune many of them out without even noticing. This is the reason that so many consumers have gotten desensitized to "traditional marketing." Seth Godin emphasizes that the "spray and pray" model for marketing is on its way out. People don't want to be yelled at, they want to be asked. You have to look for people that want to receive your message and then ask them for permission to start a dialogue.
Marketing to someone today is a privilege and not a right. Understanding this concept can catapult your hotel to the front of consumers mind. If you learn who your consumers are and then market to them on a somewhat personal level, you can gain a competitive advantage that is going to be near impossible to take away.
The books prior to this were focused on marketing. The next few are not so much marketing, but they do talk about important concepts that should tie back to your marketing.
The Outliers - 336 pages
Probably a top book of mine. This book talks about how to be an outlier, how to stand out, and how to excel at what you do. How long does it take someone to be a master at something? How long would it take me to be a master marketer, or a world class coder? How long would it take you to be a leading hotel manager, or an expert sommelier?
We tend to think that people are just innately more talented , but that is not the case. In essence it is about taking advantage of unique opportunities and working really deliberately on your craft.
Zero to One - 224 Pages
I think that it is safe to say that some pretty cool things have come from PayPal. Tesla Motors, LinkedIn, Palantir Technologies, SpaceX, YouTube, Yelp, are just a few. Why is this?
Well Peter Thiel, who was one of the co-founders of PayPal says that it is about creating businesses that do something new. It's not about copying businesses, but about going from Zero to One. He states that when going from Zero to One, you must focus on making your business monopolistic. That way you cannot be easily replicated, and you can shift consumer behavior.
He makes this justification, by saying that capitalism & competition are opposites. Forward thinking readers with a love for business strategy will enjoy this book.
How to Win Friends and Influence People - 291 pages
All business is about interacting with people. Dale Carnegie understood that. When you read this book, you might say to yourself, "I knew that," and that is okay. Many successful people, including Warren Buffet had one fundamental difference. They applied everything that this book promotes in their business dealings.
It is one thing to understand that something can make a difference, but it is another to actually put them into practice. I think this quote pretty much sums it up:
"Personally I am very fond of strawberries and cream, but I have found that for some strange reason, fish prefer worms. So when I went fishing, I didn't think about what I wanted. I thought about what they wanted. I didn't bait the hook with strawberries and cream. Rather, I dangled a worm or grasshopper in front of the fish and said: "Wouldn't you like to have that?"
Why not use the same common sense when fishing for people?"
Networking in the hospitality industry is imperative. Read this book, and dust off your business cards.
Thinking Fast, and Slow - 499 pages
In order to excel at marketing, you need to have a solid understanding of who your customers are. Not just demographics, but who they really are, like, what makes them tick. What causes them to make the decisions that they do? Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman shines light on this by helping you understand how people actually make decisions.
I considered myself to be very rational until I read this book. All of my marketing knowledge had this premise behind it. Little did I know that this was constraining growth. Kahneman makes the case that, given its ease ( & preferred use), intuition can impact many of the decisions that we believe to be rational.
He boils it down to System 1 and System 2. System 1 uses heuristics, feelings, and emotions to come to conclusions. System 2 is 100% logical, but requires substantially more effort. A great read for all who make important decisions.
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There are so many places. So many trails. So many adventures waiting to be had this year.
|Lots of trails. Lots of choices.
What to do? Where to go?
First, take a deep breath. Yes there are lots of places to explore. Maybe this is not the year though to do the big trails. The shorter trails, even trails in your own state, can bring great satisfaction and unique experiences than just the big trails we always hear about. No one heard of the Allegheny Trail in West Virginia which I thru hiked in the past. It doesn't get the major press and hoopla. But wow, did I learn a lot by doing it. And grew in my hiking knowledge that I can now share with others. And it ended up being the catalyst for the Florida Trail, which I finished last year.
If you are planning a big one – like a multi-day backpacking
trip, take a few things into consideration in planning. Some say you can just drop
everything and go. Not wise. By taking the time to think things through that maybe you hadn't
yet considered, you will be steered towards that perfect trip meant for you!
And without the distractions misplanning can cause.
|My finish of the 1100 mile Florida Trail, Feb, 2018
1. Time. Do you have the time to do the trip you are considering? Will you need to take vacation time from work? Or a leave of absence for a major hike? Take into consideration how long the trip will take. You won't be able to do 20 mile days. A 50 mile trip may take you five days. Plan accordingly.
2. Money. It takes money to do a trip. Money for gear. For traveling to and from your destination. For expenses on the hike. For paying the bills or other needs on the homefront if you will be gone an extended period of time. Be sure there are the finances to do this. Don't think – oh, I will earn money on the way. Or I can skimp on things along the way. Or raid hiker boxes, etc. More often than not it never works out the way you think it will in the comfort of your home. Always plan for more money than you will need. Save up and be self-sufficient.
3. Physical State. How are you physically? It is important to know if you are able to hike safely the trip you have planned. Even weekend getaways. Carrying a backpack is not the same as walking or running. It uses muscles differently, especially bearing a full load. For instance, if you are having knee issues, it's doubtful they will suddenly go away on a hike! So take care to get checked out by the Dr. Get fixed what needs fixing so you don't exacerbate a condition. If you need to change shoes do so. Work on physical strengthening, etc., do it. And make sure you have the proper gear and you are not burdening yourself with lots of extra weight that can rapidly turn a trip into a grueling experience. Learn from others on what to bring and what not to bring.
Social Aspects. Are you going on this hike with others or going alone? Both need planning. For instance if going with a buddy, do you both hike roughly the same pace? Can you live with that person for an extended time? If the buddy must leave the trail on a long distance trek, can you go on alone? Decide who carries what gear or if you should carry your own (which is a better idea). If you are going solo, prepare with your safety in mind. Maps, a cell phone, a guidebook, knowledge, even some personal safety devices like a SPOT etc. Are you also ready mentally to spend days and nights alone? Much of this can decide the kind of trip you want to do.
5. Gear. Do you have the gear for the season and area you plan to hike? Research ahead of time what you are going to need to accomplish your adventure. Adequate footwear, clothing, outerwear, sleep and cookwear. The backpack. All important. But remember, gear first, backpack last. Make sure you know weather conditions ahead of time and prepare accordingly for whatever you might face.
6. The Mental Aspects. Are you accomplishing a hike to chip off sections on the AT? Doing a thru hike of the John Muir Trail? Or going on your first expedition? Are you seeking waterfalls or a great view? Or another hiking challenge. Whatever it is, be sure your heart and mind are into it. The mental aspects of a hike is the number one thing that can kill it altogether if you are not ready and eager to get out there and experience the lows as well as the highs. The good and the bad. All of it is a learning experience. Stay positive even in the hard stuff. Limit expectations and take it one day at a time.
By looking at these different aspects of a hiking journey, you can better prepare for the perfect trip to fulfill your hiking dream this year.


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The other day, my husband and I took our grandson strawberry picking at a friend's strawberry farm.
And I had a grand vision of what a delightful, educational experience it would be, but to be honest, my grandson showed his hiny something fierce. He threw several fits. He was a tad ungrateful. He tossed perfectly good strawberries on the ground instead of putting them in the bucket like he was supposed to. He cried when he got dirty.
No, he screamed when he got dirty.
|Second before he hurled this perfectly good strawberry three rows over.
And when he went to sleep on the way home, my soul jumped for joy and then I did several fist pumps. But I did come home with strawberries.
So after we ate what we could fresh, I froze the rest. And this week I experimented with frozen strawberry pops, and after a failure, this was a success. Originally I had wanted a strawberries and cream swirled pop, which I did make, but they were just okay. Nothing to write home about. But then I spied the cream of coconut in the pantry and * LIGHTBULB.*
And there will be a next time.
So while your doing all your doings this Memorial day weekend, throw a batch of these in the freezer, and in four hours you will be a hero to your family.
PS. And speaking of heroes, let's try to make some time to reflect on the meaning of this holiday weekend.
Strawberries 'n' Coconut Cream Pops
1 (15-ounce) can cream of coconut
3 heaping cups frozen whole strawberries
Place the coconut cream in a blender, then add one cup strawberries. Process until smooth, then add remaining strawberries and process again until smooth. Place small, disposable plastic cups on a baking tray and pour the mixture into each one, filling 3/4 full. Place a wooden Popsicle stick in the center of each. (Mixture will be thick enough so that stick stands straight up.) Freeze until firm, at least four hours. Can also use Popsicle molds.


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Your Presbytery Seeks to Partner with Your Church to Do Great Ministry!
'I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work among you will bring it to completion by the day of Jesus Christ.' -Philippians 1:6
The Presbytery of Lake Erie partners with your church as you engage your community with the Good News! While your Session is the one that sets the direction, your Presbytery has resources to help you fulfill your ministry. No church could use all these resources, but every single congregation can use some of them. Check them out! Your Presbytery wants you to succeed in sharing Jesus in your community!
Financial Resources:
There are several financial resources that can help your church ministry succeed, including:
Bold New Initiatives. A new creative ministry idea in your congregation? Not enough money to fund it? Consider applying for a Bold New Initiative Grant to share the cost. Access the form at https://pbylakeerie.org/financial-resource-churches/.
Energy Efficiency Grants. Your Presbytery offers matching grants up to $500 for efforts to make your church building more energy efficient. Access more information at https://pbylakeerie.org/financial-resource-churches/.
Loans for Capital Improvements. Your Presbytery makes loans to churches, below market rates, for capital improvements. Contact the Trustees for more information at [email protected].
Wee Kirk. Planning to attend Wee Kirk to strengthen the ministry of your church? Contact [email protected] for a partial scholarship.
Mission Trip Travel Grant. Is your church engaging in a mission trip beyond your community? If so, consider applying for a mission travel grant at https://pbylakeerie.org/financial-resource-churches/.
Seminary Grants. Are you attending seminary? Or taking commissioned pastor classes? If so, your Presbytery wants to assist with scholarships. Contact [email protected].
Technology Grants. Are you upgrading your church's technology capabilities? In the office? In your sanctuary? Consider applying for a technology grant at [email protected].
Outward Mission Grants. Is there a ministry in your community in which your church is an active participant? If so, your Session may want to apply for an Outward Mission Grant at https://pbylakeerie.org/financial-resource-churches/.
Mobility Assistance Grants. Accessibility in church buildings is an increasing issue – ramps, bathrooms, elevators, etc. If you are engaging in such a project you may qualify for a Mobility Assistance Grant at https://pbylakeerie.org/financial-resource-churches/.
Continuing Education for Church Leaders. Does a church leader in your congregation desire to participate in a regional or national PCUSA related educational training event? Depending on the topic the Christian Education, Congregational Life, or Mission and Social Witness Committees may have scholarship assistance available. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Emergency Assistance for Pastors. There are times when personal resources of a pastor and congregational resources are unable to provide for unexpected pastoral emergency needs. In such circumstances contact [email protected] for further discussion on the best way for your Presbytery to partner with Session and pastor to address the issue.
Training, Growth and Mission Resources:
Your Presbytery desires for believers to grow in knowledge, wisdom and experience. To aid in doing that your Presbytery provides:
Resource Center. This Center, located at 2816 Elmwood Avenue, Erie, includes thousands of relevant and current resources for the thoughtful Christian. You will find a multitude of interactive materials for youth and adult. To learn more contact [email protected]
Retreat Experiences for Pastors and Commissioned Pastors. Your Presbytery, in partnership with Western New York Presbytery, provides an annual retreat for pastors and commissioned pastors. The speaker each year is a regionally or nationally known leader who provides rich insights to enhance ministry. All pastors are encouraged to participate in this quality continuing education event quite affordable and close to home. For more information about this midwinter event contact [email protected].
International Partnership with Ghana.
For seven years your Presbytery has engaged in an international mission partnership with the Upper Northern Presbytery, Ghana. This relationship has provided keen insight about what the church in Africa has to teach North American Christians. This partnership is a two way street through which we learn from each other. To learn more about this dynamic partnership contact the coordinator Donna Cammarata at [email protected].
Outdoor Ministries. Your Presbytery provides outdoor ministry opportunities for youth and adult each summer at Camp Lambec. For more information contact [email protected].
Wee Kirk. The regional fall gathering brings together a wide range of church leaders from dozens of presbyteries for worship, training and fellowship. Many who participate find it to be energizing. For more information contact [email protected].
Periodic Training Events. The committees of your Presbytery provide periodic training events for both youth and adults. For further information check the Presbytery website at https://pbylakeerie.org on a regular basis.
Thinking Toward the Future:
Your Presbytery is far more than a Sunday morning worship experience! It also provides the opportunity to reflect deeply about who God is and where God is leading. Your Committee on Ministry encourages Sessions to utilize a church facilitator to discuss substantive issues which can lead to transformative change for the congregation you lead. For more information contact [email protected].


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I was born October 16 in Long Beach, California. Many of my first memories involve time spent at sea. My father was an avid sailor and I have many fond memories of sailing throughout the waters of southern California.
In the early eighties my family moved to the small mountain community of Wrightwood and I soon learned to ski. In my teens snowboarding became very popular and I, of course, had to be part of this growing sport. Many of my best friends and people I still keep in contact with I met through snowboarding.
After high school I moved to Long Beach and attended college at California State University Long Beach. I had always excelled in math so I majored in Mechanical Engineering.
After college I worked at Snow Valley as the Lift Maintenance Manager for several years. During this time I transfered the hand written log books into an online computer database.
In the late 90's I approached Active Ride Shop with a proposal to start an online e-commerce store. At the time e-commerce was still a relatively new concept and had yet to be proven as a business model. The owners were a bit skeptical. However, after development of the relationship the owners became convinced that e-commerce and direct marketing would be a great addition to Active.
www.activemailorder.com and later www.activerideshop.com were born.
From 2001-2007 Active experienced tremendous growth not only in direct sales but also retail locations as well. During this rapid growth we implemented Microsoft RMS point of sale at the retail stores and we used Dydacomp's Mail Order Manager and a custom web front end that accessed inventory and customer data via web services. At the time (2001-2002) real time inventory with MOM using a third part web platform was quite rare.
In 2007 we at Active, after careful evaluation of many different solutions, made the decision to move forward with Microsoft Dynamics AX. We chose to work with Junction Solutions as our VAR due in part to their focus on multi channel retail and their understanding of the goals we wanted to realize. Our goal was to seamlessly connect every sales channel into one database. One item record for all channels, one customer record, and inventory visibility from one central location. Microsoft Dynamics AX and Sharepoint allowed us to realize these goals.
In 2008 I left Active and started 2010 enterprises. We are a small shop focused on specific solutions for small business looking to increase sales revenues and streamline operations.


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If you said yes to the recent Creators Update to Windows 10 or you have been getting Windows Insider builds, then you already know that it caused problems with SWF Studio applications.
Starting with Windows 10 build 17127, SWF Studio applications just stopped working!
You already know how to use Flash to deliver powerful user experiences on the web. SWF Studio is a wrapper around the Flash Player that turns Flash into a powerful desktop development tool.
SWF Studio helps you create rock-solid desktop applications for Windows. Your customers will be amazed and you'll look like a genius who's been cranking out Windows applications for years.
Every application you create with SWF Studio is 100% standalone. Your users don't need to have Flash installed. Your applications will "just work" so you won't waste your time trouble shooting.
We have bundled many years of Windows development experience into SWF Studio so your applications will run flawlessly on Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP.
Remember when you started using Flash? Did you know how to do everything? It doesn't matter if you're a hardcore developer, just learning ActionScript or you've never written a line of code before.
SWF Studio has something to offer you no matter what your skill level. The full power of SWF Studio will be there waiting for you as your skills grow.
All that time you spent figuring out how to use the Flash FSCommands was not wasted. The native FSCommands are all supported in SWF Studio and they work exactly the same way (but better).
You can easily make the most commonly requested EXE customizations:
You can also turn your Flash creations into screensavers in minutes without writing a line of code.
Take control of your machine using Flash and our extensive, well tested ActionScript API.
SWF Studio's ActionScript API is a highly organized collection of Flash objects that extend the functionality of the Flash player and turn Flash into a first class application development tool.
If you know C++, VB.NET or C# you can write your own custom SWF Studio extensions using our Plugin SDK.
Plugins are DLLs that seamlessly extend the functionality of SWF Studio.
You don't need to know anything about Flash or ActionScript to write a plugin! Our Plugin SDK contains sample code and instructions to help you create any plugin you might need.
"When I need a Windows app to perform flawlessly I reach for SWF Studio and it hasn't let me down even a single time." - Chris Seahorn, Flash, Flex & AIR developer
"SWF Studio worked straight out of the box and did exactly what it said on the tin. A one click solution without the need to know about programming. SWF studio provided the perfect solution." - Scott Mill
"SWF Studio WORKS!!! Not just some of the time, or in some configurations, platforms or conditions ... SWF STUDIO WORKS ALLTHE TIME, EVERYTIME!!!" - Don Lyttle
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LBOX-600 System Distribution Box
With L-BOX System Distribution Boxes, LOYTEC offers the possibility of a decentralized installation of hardware components, e.g. for the flexible room automation system L-ROC.
For the typical requirements of room automation projects with reoccurring segments, the hardware designed for a certain amount of segments (e.g. 8 or 16 segments, usually I/O modules) can be installed in L-BOX. L-BOX is normally mounted in an intermediate ceiling or double floor. The cabling of the field components in the segment (sunblind motor, actuators for valves, window contacts etc.) can be connected to the L-BOX in a star topology. In the L-BOX, the cables are strain-relieved and directly wired to the I/O modules.
LBOX-600 System Distribution Box Products
L-BOX System Distribution Box for room automation components, 600 x 250 x 82 (L x W x H in mm)
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ABYS Yachting signs motor yacht Piola for charter
by Malcolm MacLean
Just weeks after ABYS Yachting sold the 25.3m motor yacht Piola, Ekaterina Konina has listed her for charter in the Mediterranean.
Built by Ferretti in 2007, she accommodates eight guests in a four stateroom layout decorated in luxurious woods and leathers and is maintained year-round by a professional crew. Water toys aboard include a tender, jet ski, water skis and snorkelling gear.
Based in Antibes, Piola charters at rates starting from €42,000 per week.


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526-102WH - Dual Feed-Through HDMI Wall Plate with Pigtails, White
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This dual feed through HDMI wall plate gives you (2) HDMI outlets with pigtails for use when installing HDMI cables in the wall. The pigtail features of this dual HDMI wall plate give you the ultimate flexibility in areas where space is limited. If you are running HDMI cables in the wall this is the right solution for you. Simply run your HDMI cables in the wall and plug them into the HDMI wall plate. Now your HDMI cables are permanently installed in the wall giving you two HDMI outlets that are ready for plug and play use. From the wall plate you can use shorter easier to manage cables to attach to your devices. Dont hassle with in-wall cables when you can use an HDMI wall plate that will allow you to easily manage and organize your cables.
HDMI wall plates help you organize cables while giving your installation the most professional look possible. The pigtails on these dual HDMI ports are removable and give you the flexibility to easily install HDMI cables in tight areas or skinny walls. No other HDMI wall plate gives you so much flexibility!
- Includes: (1) Dual Port HDMI Wall Plate with Pigtails
- Pigtail couplers can be snapped out and replaced with 90 degree or straight modules
- Feed-thru HDMI wall plate
- Pigtails make cable routing through J-Box simple and easy
- Designed for in-wall HDMI cable routing for commercial or residential installations
- Suitable for home theater Hi-def installs
- Includes mounting screws and HDMI port protectors
- High impact ABS plastic
- HDMI 1.3a certified. Will support all HDMI formats
- Dimensions: 2 3/4" (W) x 4 1/2" (H)
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Metal Roof Specialists
Your home provides shelter from the storms of life. To protect what is important to you, a RoofCrafters metal roofing specialist
will design a metal roof that is technologically innovative, durable, beautiful, and lasts a lifetime.
Metal Roofs are Technologically Innovative
We put our materials and designs to the test every day. From the exacting standards with which we test our raw components, to the intricate inspection performed before our roofing systems ship, strives to make sure the roof on your home lasts a lifetime.
We have a proven history of staying on the leading edge of residential metal roofing. Our intricately detailed products are well respected as leading the industry in terms of beauty. Our focus on aluminum allows homeowners to choose a metal roof which never has a risk of rusting.
Metal Roofs are Durable
Metal Roofing Systems have passed wind and uplift tests including UL 580: a rigorously demanding test of roofing elements that simulates wind speeds over 120 miles per hour.
Our metal roofing systems also lead the way in fire protection for your home. Many wildfires spread from home to home, consuming both possessions and life. Oftentimes, these fires start on the rooftops caused by wind-blown sparks and embers.
With a Metal Roofing System, you can rest easy knowing that your home and family are protected from deadly and destructive flames by non-combustible roofing parts.
Metal Roofs are Beautiful
Metal Roofing Systems carry valuable and meaningful warranties against fading, chipping, chalking, and rusting. Kynar 500® and Hylar 5000® coating products are low gloss for beauty and lead the industry in terms of durability. A metal roof comes in lasting colors and themes that will fit a myriad of tastes and styles.
The long life and extra protection of a metal roof not only protects but enhances the beauty and value of your home.
Metal Roofs Last a Lifetime
Metal Roofing Systems are made from aluminum so they can not rust and are not broken down by the elements. is so convinced of the superiority of our metal roofing systems, we back up our products with a lifetime limited warranty for the original owner and a 40-year transferable warranty for all future owners.
Standing Seam Metal Roofing
What is Standing Seam?
In the nutshell, standing seam is a side by side formation of vertically standing / laying metal panels that are secured in place by concealed fasteners. The panels are joined together at the sides, with the connecting / overlapping panel lock forming a seam as a connecting point between the panels.
Common uses
Standing seam is a frequently used commercial / industrial roofing product that can be seen everywhere. For instance, you are probably familiar with Governmental buildings that are commonly covered by in copper standing seam, which usually looks green, as the copper ages. If you take a walk through downtown Providence, RI you will know what I am talking about. Aside from the wealthy government buildings, standing seam metal roofs can be seen on a multitude of commercial buildings such as banks, restaurants such as IHOP that frequently have blue colored standing seam metal roofs, various shopping malls, and Industrial buildings such as power plants. Truly we see standing seam metal roofs all around us. Even the gas stations such as Hess are starting to adapt standing seam metal roofs as part of their corporate visual appeal, and recognition symbol.
Standing Seam in residential roofing
Homeowners striving to attain the modern look for their homes demand standing seam metal roofs. Many northern regions of New Hampshire are filled with thousands of homes protected by standing seam metal roofs. These new modern day styled roofs not only help to bring that modern fresh look to peoples' residencies, but also offer some very important benefits such as long lasting protection, and peace of mind. One of the key benefits of standing seam metal roofs is the ease with each they shed the snow and ice, keeping your roof light, preventing ice-dams, and helping with ventilation of the roof.
Different types of standing seam
There are a few different types of standing seam metal roofing systems. The most common is the field locked standing seam that uses special locking tool to adjoin the panels in the field. Another type is a snap lock standing seam that locks the panels together when one side is adjoined with the one next to it. And finally there is also standing seam shingle based panels, that have the look of standing seam, but in reality they are the vertical shingle panels. Standing seam can be rolled out in the field, it can be prefabricated and shipped to the plant, or it can be custom bent at a sheet metal fabrication site.
What metal is used for the construction of standing seam panels
Standing seam panels can be made out of painted galvanized steel / G 90 Steel, Painted Aluminum, or Copper.
What is the minimum slope for the standing seam metal roof?
Unlike conventional roofing systems, standing seam can be installed on a very low slope roof, in fact, our most popular Dutch Seam – standing seam metal roofing system by Atas manufacturing can be installed on roofing slope as low as 2:12. DUTCH SEAM is a structural panel and can be fastened directly to purlins or solid substrate such as wooden or plywood roof deck
What type of standing seam metal roof can you install for my home?
We can supply and install snap lock based metal roof made out of steel, aluminum, or copper. We offer water tightness warranty on our installations, and there is a manufacturer's warranty on the panels, and paint coatings.
Let one of our experts inspect your roof and show you the result
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Schedule an installation that your prefer and let our roofing experts work for it.
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