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City Government
A City at Boys State operates under the home-rule charter concept and it is assumed for the purposes of Boys State that every city has its own charter. Under the charter, the city council is free to enact city ordinances, hold municipal court, and carry on the normal activities of a city.
No actual cash fines may be levied at Boys State, and all references to fines herein are for instructional purposes only.
The duties of the city officials are as follows:
It is the duty of the Mayor to convene and preside over the meetings of the City Council. The mayor may debate and vote.
City Council
The City Council adopts ordinances that are lawful under the Constitution of Oklahoma, the laws of the legislature and provisions of the City Charter. It hires the City Manager, who in turn hires the other city employees. The Council may call upon the Manager and his department heads to make reports to the Council as to the activities of their offices. All meetings of the Council are open, and any citizen may appear before the Council to recommend ordinances or make complaints.
The City Council enacts all necessary ordinances concerning the conduct of citizens within the limits of the city. Suggested are ordinances prohibiting smoking, rowdy or disorderly conduct, or other rules and regulations concerning activities that interfere with the convenience of the residents. These may include ordinances dealing with health and sanitation. Counselors will aid the city officers in their work and be ready at all times to maintain discipline.
Police Judge
He shall try all persons charged with violations of any municipal (city) ordinances. Trials shall be conducted at such times as may be agreed upon by the Police Judge and the Senior Counselor of the city. The defendant may appeal to the county court
City Manager
The City Manager supervises the work of all the appointed officials of the city. It is his duty to appoint a City Treasurer, a Fire Chief, a Superintendent of Public Health, a Street Commissioner, an Athletic Commissioner, and a Director of Civil Defense. He may take charge of all the formations of the city or he may appoint another citizen to perform this duty. He makes reports to the city council, discharges any appointed official who does not perform duties satisfactorily, recommends ordinances to the City Council for passage and sees that all ordinances are enforced. He appoints citizens, upon the recommendation of the Street Commissioner, to clean hallways and the areas around buildings. Upon complaint of the Fire Chief or Superintendent of Public Health, he requires the Police Chief to arrest all violators of city ordinances, and he appoints an attorney to prosecute such violators in the Police Court. In general, the City Manager is to be recognized as the person who sees that the city's work is accomplished.
The following are appointed by the City Manager and approved by the City Council.
City Treasurer
The City Treasurer keeps all financial records of the City, receives and accounts for all moneys including fines, and reports to the Council. He assists the County Assessor in seeing that each citizen completes assessment forms.
Police Chief
The Police Chief is responsible for the compliance of his citizens of the regulations of Boys State. He has the power to arrest for violations of the laws of the state, ordinances of the city, and the regulations of Boys State. He may hold lawfully arrested persons for trial; and enforce all penalties assessed by the Police Judge. His primary function is to maintain the public peace and order.
Fire Chief
It is the duty of the Fire Chief to protect the City from fire damage. He will inspect for and eliminate fire hazards.
Superintendent of Public Health
He will protect the public health from all conditions of contagious or infectious disease. He will abate nuisances involving the public health; will make such regulations, by and with the consent of the City Manager as are required to protect the citizens of the city. He will recommend health ordinances to the City Council. He will be responsible for the citizens of the city making their own beds, and keeping floors and washrooms clean.
Street Commissioner
He is responsible for the upkeep and cleanliness of all streets within his jurisdiction, including hallways, stairs, lobby, porch, and sidewalks. He will also prevent obstructions of streets and public highways. He is authorized to appoint citizens to assist him in the performance of these duties.
Athletic and Activities Commissioner
He will head the city athletic teams and cooperate directly with the Boys State Athletic Director. He will select (and may be one) captains for his city athletic and activities teams. He will also see that his city teams are organized and present as scheduled for events.
Civil Defense Director
He shall develop an emergency plan for dealing with natural disasters and the threat of natural disasters. Of particular importance is a plan for dealing with bad weather.
City Election Board
This three-member board is responsible for conducting the state and county election. They will obtain the ballots and ballot box, oversee the voting and take the completed ballots to the counting area where they will serve the State Election Board as required.
City Clerk
This individual is responsible for keeping all the records of the city. He will also record all city ordinances passed by the Council and see that these ordinances are posted for all to examine.
The city council may establish other city offices as needed.
All city officials are subject to removal for failure to perform their duties.
County Government:
Although county offices are largely symbolic, there are a few which actually function. The following will function under the direction of the Director of Courts: District Judge, District Attorney, Court Clerk.
County Clerk
the secretary of the Board of County Commissioners and of the County Excise and Equalization Board and in these capacities keeps the records of all the meetings of these boards. He will work under the direction of the counselor in charge of county government at Boys State.
County Sheriff
will work with the County Attorney and cooperate with City officials in enforcement of all laws, rules and regulations. He will assist the counselors of his county in maintaining order and discipline, and will assist with periodic bed checks. He is the jailer for the county and district courts. He will assist in the deportment and general bearing of citizens in general assemblies and at all other times. He, as an official of the court, will work under the direction of the Director of Courts.
County Treasurer
will function as the officer who receives all money at Boys State, paying out such moneys as authorized by the County Commissioners. This is a simulated position and no actual money is handled.
County Assessor
will work under the direction of the special counselor in charge of county government.
County Commissioners
are the governing board for county affairs. They approve the budget, make appointments, authorize expenditures, etc. At Boys State they work under the direction of the special counselor in charge of county government.
The election of county officers occurs at the same time State officers are elected. The number of such officers, for the purpose of Boys State will not include the Surveyor or Weigher. The duties of all county officials are described in the text.
The Executive Branch
All officials should give special attention to that part or parts of the Boys State textbook, which apply to their office.
The Governor of Boys State will have a variety of special duties, such as visiting Girls State, and talking to newspaper reporters; for this reason, he will work closely with the Boys State Director. Other duties include appointing the Budget Officer, Adjutant General, Superintendent of Public Health and the Director of Public Safety. Other executive offices may be filled with the permission of the Boys State Director. The Governor and other state officials are sworn in at the Inaugural Assembly held the evening of the day after the election. The Governor is also called upon to deliver the "State of the State" address to an assembly of all delegates formed in a joint session of the legislature. He will have the opportunity to veto legislation and grant pardons as well as issue proclamations.
The Governor and his executive branch team will prepare a legislative agenda which they will attempt to get through the legislatures. Lobbying the legislature by the executive branch is a very important part of this practicum. This should include a budget which the legislature(s) can debate.
Lieutenant Governor
He shall act as Governor in case the office is vacated through death, impeachment, failure to qualify, or disability, and upon absence of the governor from Boys State. He shall be the presiding officer of the Senate of his choice at the time of his choice.
Secretary of State
Appointed by the governor, the Secretary of State shall attest all executive orders, commissions and certificates issued by the governor. He is the official custodian of the state seal and state archives of Boys State and keeps the records of all appointments made by the Governor. All acts of the legislature signed by the Governor must be filed with the Secretary of State.
Attorney General
The legal advisor to all state officials and agencies. He will give written opinions to all state officials and agencies upon request. He will represent Boys State in all suits or legal actions to which the state is a party. Upon request or upon orders of the Governor, he will assist the District Attorneys with the prosecution of citizens charged with violations of the laws of the state. He will be available for consultation in connection with routine matters of discipline, which requires investigation or action by the Boys State Director.
Other Executive Offices:
State Treasurer, State Examiner and Inspector, Commissioner of Charities and Corrections, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Corporation Commissioners, Chief Mine Inspector, State Insurance Commissioner and Commissioner of Labor all have duties found in the Boys State Textbook. They also help form the Executive Branch Team and should meet with the Governor to assist in the development of his program.
Officials Appointed by the Governor
Budget Officer
War Veterans Commission (6)
Pardon and Parole Board (5)
State Board of Pharmacy (5)
Adjutant General
State Highway Commission (8)
Director of Department of Health
State Tax Commission (3)
Commissioner of Public Safety
Director Department of Human Services
State Fire Marshall
Warden of State Reformatory
State Banking Commissioner
Warden, State Prison
Planning and Resources Board (5)
Board of Agriculture (5)
Governor's Secretary
Judges of Court of Criminal Appeals (4)
Board of Barber Examiners (5)
Board of Medical Examiners (5)
Associate Justices Supreme Court (8)
The Legislative Branch
The following is the way in which the Oklahoma Legislature is organized. At Boys State, in order to facilitate maximum participation on the part of each legislator, the procedure is slightly simplified.
Preliminary Caucus
Prior to the time scheduled for the Senate to convene, each party holds an organizational caucus for the purpose of selecting candidate for the offices of President Pro Tempore and party leader. The candidates for President Pro Tempore shall circulate a call for the caucus, upon which each shall secure the names of the Senators who support him for the office. The caucuses are called to order by a Boys State Counselor in charge and the caucus then chooses its own officers and proceeds with business. The caucus chairman shall take nominations for President Pro Tempore and the member having the most names of Senators signed to his caucus call shall be selected as the party's candidate. Thereafter, each party shall elect its parliamentary leader who is known as the floor leader. (The leader of the majority party is known as the Majority Floor Leader and the leader of the minority party is known as the Minority Floor Leader.)
First Session of the Boys State Senate
Each senate will be called to order by a counselor. After the election, the winning candidate for Lt. Governor may preside over any of the four senates he chooses, but, generally, the President Pro Tempore will preside.
Election of Officers
The presiding officer shall receive the nominations of the two parties for the office of President Pro Tempore of the Senate. He shall put the nominations to a vote and the one receiving the greater number of votes shall be declared elected. In all divisions of the Senate, the president (Lt. Governor) shall cast a vote in case of a tie.
Committee on Committees
The Senate shall elect from its membership a Committee on Committees of five members who shall nominate members of the Senate for the standing committees.
Appointment of Officers
The President with the aid of the Majority and Minority Floor Leaders shall appoint the Secretary, Sergeant-at-Arms, Chaplain, Doorkeepers, Filing Clerks, and Pages.
Standing Committees
As seems proper for the general nature of the legislation, the Committee on Committees shall nominate the members of the Standing Committees for approval of the Senate, provided that on all committees the majority party shall have a majority of the membership.
Call for Caucus
The undersigned members of the (Senate or House of Representatives) of the Oklahoma Boys State Legislature, being members of the __________ political party, hereby authorize ____________ to call a caucus of the ___________ party members of the (State Senate or House of Representatives) when a majority of the __________ party members of said body have signed the call; we further pledge ourselves to vote for ________________ for (President Pro Tempore of the Senate or Speaker of the House of Representatives).
House of Representatives
Preliminary Caucuses
Prior to the time scheduled for the House of Representatives to convene, each party shall hold an organization caucus for the purpose of selecting a candidate for the Speakership of the House and to choose a Parliamentary Leader. The house members seeking to become candidates for Speaker shall circulate individual calls for the caucus meeting and shall seek to secure the signature of Representatives-elect. Signature upon the caucus roll of a particular candidate for the Speakership is evidence that this person intends to support the candidate for Speakership of the Caucus.
The caucus of each party shall be called to order by the counselor in charge who shall receive nominations for the officer of Chairman of the party caucus; and the member receiving the greatest number of votes shall be elected to this office.
The Chairman of the caucus shall receive nominations for the party's candidates for Speakership; and the one receiving the greater number of votes shall be declared the party'' candidate for the Speakership. Usually the candidate having the greatest number of signatures upon the caucus roll is chosen. As the Speakership carries with it the right to appoint committee members and other offices, candidates may find it necessary to promise appointment to office in order to receive a signature upon their caucus calls.
Each caucus shall select its parliamentary leader, called the Majority Floor Leader by the party having the majority of the house members and the Minority Floor Leader by the party having the minority of house members. The minority may, and often does, select its unsuccessful candidate for the Speakership as its leader.
First Session of the House of Representatives
The House shall be called to order by the counselor in charge who shall command the Attorney General or his designee to administer the temporary oath of office to the members-elect. After the oath, the presiding officer appoints four tellers, two from each party, to count the ballots for Speakership.
Election of the Speaker
The presiding officer shall receive nominations for Speaker of the House, shall call for balloting, and shall supervise the counting of the ballots. The candidate receiving the greater number of votes shall be declared Speaker. He will immediately assume charge of the session.
Appointment of Officers
The Speaker shall appoint the Chief Clerk, Sergeant-at-Arms, Chaplain, Doorkeeper, and Filing Clerk.
Standing Committees
Standing Committees shall be organized as seems proper for the general nature of the legislation.
The Judicial Branch
All judicial officers (Clerk of the Supreme Court, District Judge, Justices of the Supreme Court, and Judges of the Court of Criminal Appeals) will meet with the Director of the Law School to receive instruction as to the program of the courts operation during Boys State. The District Court, the Supreme Court, and the Court of Criminal Appeals will function. Location for courts will be announced.
Courts and Civil Procedure
A civil action commences when the plaintiff files a petition. His petition must set out those facts which the plaintiff claims give rise to a right to relief which he demands. The clerk of the court issues a summons which notifies the defendant that he has been sued. The summons states that he must answer the petition at the time given in the summons or judgment will be rendered against him. The sheriff of the county (in which the Court Clerk issues the summons) then serves it upon the defendant and makes a statement on a "return" which recites the manner in which the summons was served.
The defendant may then take these steps: 1) he may move to quash, that is, to object to the service on the grounds that he has not been served with summons as required by law. 2) he may move to make the petition more definite and certain in order that he may be better informed as to those matters with which he is charged; 3) he may make other motions, 4) he may demur on the grounds which are established by statute ( a "general demurrer" raises the point that even though everything the plaintiff alleges is true, he has no legal right to the relief which he asks) or 5) he may answer the plaintiff's petition and set up those facts upon which he is to rely as a defense. After the defendant has answered, the case is "at issue" and ready to be set for trial.
A trial is a judicial examination, and determination, of the issues, whether of law or fact, in an action. These issues arise from the pleadings which a fact or a conclusion of law is maintained by one party and controverted by the other.
A jury trial may be demanded in all criminal cases and also in all civil cases where one hundred dollars ($100.00) or more is involved. The prospective jury members are chosen through a process involving licensed drivers who are otherwise qualified. Jurors are notified by registered mail and are required to come to court for instruction. No juror is compelled to serve more than 18 days in one year. A citizens residing in Oklahoma, having the qualifications of electors, of sound mind and discretion, of good moral character and who are not Justices or judges, Sheriffs or Deputy Sheriffs, jailers, practicing licensed attorneys, habitual drunkards or convicted felons, or district officials, ministers, physicians, mail carriers, National Guard members, newspaper men, optometrists, pharmacists, legislators, inform or disabled persons, and women with minor children are compelled to serve as jurors.
Twelve jurors are selected from the panel in felony cases and civil cases involving at least one hundred dollars. In misdemeanor and civil cases involving less than $100.00, six jurors are selected. They are asked questions to determine whether or not they meet the qualifications established by law for jurors in Oklahoma. They may be asked if they are prejudiced against either party, or in any way incapable of passing fairly upon the case. If any of these facts are developed adversely to any particular juror, he is challenged for cause. In criminal cases, each side has a limited number of peremptory challenges for any reason which need not be stated. For misdemeanors each side has three peremptory challenges, for most felonies each side has five, but in capital cases (felonies where the death penalty is possible) each side has nine peremptory challenges. If a juror is excused upon challenge, additional jurors are called until the required number is accepted. The jury is sworn to try the matter submitted to them in the case and to give a true verdict according to the law and the evidence.


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2 December, 2019
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Arduino Programming in 24 Hours, Sams Teach Yourself
NOOK Book(eBook)
Available on Compatible NOOK Devices and the free NOOK Apps.
In just 24 sessions of one hour or less, Sams Teach Yourself Arduino Programming in 24 Hours teaches you C programmingon Arduino, so you can start creating inspired "DIY" hardwareprojects of your own! Using this book's straightforward, step-by-stepapproach, you'll walk through everything from setting up yourprogramming environment to mastering C syntax and features, interfacing your Arduino to performing full-fledged prototyping.Every hands-on lesson and example builds on what you've alreadylearned, giving you a rock-solid foundation for real-world success!
Step-by-step instructions carefully walk you through the most common Arduino programming tasks.
Quizzes at the end of each chapter help you test your knowledge.
By the Way notes present interesting information related to the discussion.
Did You Know? tips offer advice or show you easier ways to perform tasks.
Watch Out! cautions alert you to possible problems and give you advice on how to avoid them.
Learn how to...
- Get the right Arduino hardware and accessories for your needs
- Download the Arduino IDE, install it, and link it to your Arduino
- Quickly create, compile, upload, and run your first Arduino program
- Master C syntax, decision control, strings, data structures, and functions
- Use pointers to work with memory—and avoid common mistakes
- Store data on your Arduino's EEPROM or an external SD card
- Use existing hardware libraries, or create your own
- Send output and read input from analog devices or digital interfaces
- Create and handle interrupts in software and hardware
- Communicate with devices via the SPI interface and I2C protocol
- Work with analog and digital sensors
- Write Arduino C programs that control motors
- Connect an LCD to your Arduino, and code the output
- Install an Ethernet shield, configure an Ethernet connection, and write networking programs
- Create prototyping environments, use prototyping shields, and interface electronics to your Arduino
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Richard Blum has worked in the IT industry for more than 25 years as a network and systems administrator, managing Microsoft, UNIX, Linux, and Novell servers for a network with more than 3,500 users. He has developed and teaches programming and Linux courses via the Internet to colleges and universities worldwide. Rich has a master's degree in management information systems from Purdue University and is the author of several programming books, including Teach Yourself Python Programming for the Raspberry Pi in 24 Hours (coauthored with Christine Bresnahan, 2013, Sams Publishing), Linux Command Line and Shell Scripting Bible (coauthored with Christine Bresnahan, 2011, Wiley), Professional Linux Programming (coauthored with Jon Masters, 2007, Wiley), and Professional Assembly Language (2005, Wrox). When he's not busy being a computer nerd, Rich enjoys spending time with his wife, Barbara, and two daughters, Katie Jane and Jessica.
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
HOUR 1: Introduction to the Arduino 7
What Is an Arduino? 7
Introducing the Arduino Family 11
Exploring Arduino Shields 18
Summary 20
Workshop 20
HOUR 2: Creating an Arduino Programming Environment 23
Exploring Microcontroller Internals 23
Moving Beyond Machine Code 27
Creating Arduino Programs 29
Installing the Arduino IDE 32
Summary 37
Workshop 38
HOUR 3: Using the Arduino IDE 39
Overview of the IDE 39
Walking Through the Menus 40
Exploring the Toolbar 49
Exploring the Message Area and Console Window 49
Setting Up the Arduino IDE 51
Using the Serial Monitor 52
Summary 54
Workshop 54
HOUR 4: Creating an Arduino Program 57
Building an Arduino Sketch 57
Creating Your First Sketch 59
Interfacing with Electronic Circuits 64
Summary 70
Workshop 71
HOUR 5: Learning the Basics of C 75
Working with Variables 75
Using Operators 80
Exploring Arduino Functions 83
Summary 87
Workshop 87
HOUR 6: Structured Commands 89
Working with the if Statement 89
Grouping Multiple Statements 90
Using else Statements 92
Using else if Statements 93
Understanding Comparison Conditions 95
Creating Compound Conditions 97
Negating a Condition Check 98
Expanding with the switch Statement 98
Summary 99
Workshop 100
HOUR 7: Programming Loops 103
Understanding Loops 103
Using while Loops 104
Using do-while Loops 106
Using for Loops 107
Using Arrays in Your Loops 109
Using Multiple Variables 112
Nesting Loops 112
Controlling Loops 113
Summary 116
Workshop 116
HOUR 8: Working with Strings 119
What's a String? 119
Understanding C-Style Strings 120
Introducing the Arduino String Object 126
Manipulating String Objects 130
Summary 131
Workshop 132
HOUR 9: Implementing Data Structures 133
What's a Data Structure? 133
Creating Data Structures 134
Using Data Structures 136
Manipulating Data Structures 138
Arrays of Structures 140
Working with Unions 142
Summary 145
Workshop 145
HOUR 10: Creating Functions 147
Basic Function Use 147
Returning a Value 150
Passing Values to Functions 152
Handling Variables in Functions 154
Calling Functions Recursively 158
Summary 160
Workshop 160
HOUR 11: Pointing to Data 163
What Is a Pointer? 163
Working with Pointers 166
Using Special Types of Pointers 167
Pointer Arithmetic 168
Strings and Pointers 171
Combining Pointers and Structures 173
Using Pointers with Functions 176
Summary 179
Workshop 179
HOUR 12: Storing Data 181
Arduino Memory Refresher 181
Taking a Closer Look at SRAM 183
Creating Dynamic Variables 185
Using Flash to Store Data 189
Using the EEPROM Memory 194
Summary 198
Workshop 198
HOUR 13: Using Libraries 201
What Is a Library? 201
Using the Standard Libraries 203
Using Contributed Libraries 206
Creating Your Own Libraries 208
Summary 214
Workshop 215
HOUR 14: Working with Digital Interfaces 219
Digital Overview 219
Using Digital Outputs 221
Experimenting with Digital Output 223
Working with Digital Inputs 226
Experimenting with Digital Input 229
Summary 231
Workshop 232
HOUR 15: Interfacing with Analog Devices 235
Analog Overview 235
Working with Analog Input 238
Modifying the Input Result 241
Using Input Mapping 242
Changing the Reference Voltage 245
Analog Output 246
Using the Analog Output 246
Summary 248
Workshop 248
HOUR 16: Adding Interrupts 251
What Are Interrupts? 251
Types of Interrupts 252
Using External Interrupts 254
Testing External Interrupts 255
Using Pin Change Interrupts 260
Working with Timer Interrupts 262
Ignoring Interrupts 264
Summary 265
Workshop 265
HOUR 17: Communicating with Devices 267
Serial Communication Protocols 267
Using the Serial Port 268
Working with the SPI Port 274
Working with I2C 277
Summary 284
Workshop 284
HOUR 18: Using Sensors 287
Interfacing with Analog Sensors 287
Working with Voltage 288
Using a Voltage-Based Sensor 293
Working with Resistance Output 295
Using a Resistance-Based Sensor 296
Using Touch Sensors 297
Working with Touch Sensors 298
Summary 300
Workshop 301
HOUR 19: Working with Motors 303
Types of Motors 303
Using DC Motors 305
Experimenting with Motors 308
Using Servo Motors 313
Summary 317
Workshop 317
HOUR 20: Using an LCD 319
What Is an LCD? 319
Interfacing with LCD Devices 321
The LiquidCrystal Library 325
The LCD Shield 329
Summary 335
Workshop 335
HOUR 21: Working with the Ethernet Shield 337
Connecting the Arduino to a Network 337
The Ethernet Shield Library 340
Writing a Network Program 349
Summary 351
Workshop 352
HOUR 22: Advanced Network Programming 355
The Web Protocol 355
Reading Sensor Data from a Web Server 361
Controlling an Arduino from the Web 364
Summary 370
Workshop 370
HOUR 23: Handling Files 373
What Is an SD Card Reader? 373
SD Cards and the Arduino 375
The SD Library 376
Interfacing with the SD Card 378
Storing Sensor Data 382
Summary 385
Workshop 385
HOUR 24: Prototyping Projects 387
Determining Project Requirements 387
Determining Interface Requirements 389
Listing Components 391
Creating a Schematic 392
Creating the Breadboard Circuit 393
Designing the Sketch 394
Writing the Sketch 395
Testing the Sketch 398
Creating a Prototype Board 399
Summary 401
Workshop 401
Index 403
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What Is Your Gut Trying To Tell You?
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I was diagnosed with IBS-D a little over two years ago. It is the most bizarre condition I have ever experienced. My symptoms are definitely worse in the morning and literally as I am walking to the door to leave for work, my stomach goes into a knot and I have to run to the bathroom two, three or four times before I can leave the house. Then I am usually good for the rest of the day. My doctor and I at first thought this was some work related stress trigger (even though I do not feel at all stressed at work) but now I realize it happens when I am leaving to go anywhere, a nail appointment, hair appointment, dentist, doctor, etc., things that are not at all stressful (it even happened while on vacation). I take one Bentyl and one Immodium first thing in morning and this at least allows me to make the 45-60 minute commute to work without having to stop somewhere. When I get to where I am going, my symptoms mostly resolve. I do get occasional bloating/gas pains in the afternoon which is troublesome. Is anyone else experiencing this?? Is this what is referred to as the mind/gut connection??
My IBS was worse when I was working, but even after retiring, it persists. I am so tired all the time. It's been over 20 years, it's just gotten much worse in the last few years.
I'm sorry to hear that it has gotten worse for you Peg215 after retiring, I hope you find some relief soon. If we can help you with any information please let us know – Hannah (www.IrritableBowelSyndrome.net Team)
Thank you for sharing your story! I am actually going through a very similar time with my job. A position just came up with less hours and less responsibility still doing the job I love (minus the paperwork that stresses me out) and I hope it will help with my symptoms. I am also going back to school full time when the part time position begins. We will see how long my body lets me juggle both.
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Thanks for commenting! That's great to hear that you have an employment opportunity with less stress! Good luck with the job and going back to school. Keep us posted on your journey!
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It has been a while but I completely switched careers and it has made a huge difference. This new environment has created healthier habits and I have had less flare ups. When I get one it isn't near as awful or as long to recover. I seem to struggle more now with the anxiety and depression associated with my IBS revolving around the worry of when it will show itself. A job change has been so good!
Thanks again for sharing!
Glad you're back, Haley! Congrats on the new job!! Really glad to hear that it's made a positive impact on your symptoms. Thanks for taking the time to share! – Chris, IrritableBowelSyndrome.net Team Member
Hi Hannah! Thanks so much for sharing your story! I definitely have felt the same about my previous jobs. In fact, I have lost three jobs because of the fact that I couldn't manage the stress, and it felt like my IBS was getting worse and worse. I guess by the third job my gut was trying to tell me that this lifestyle is not for me.
Work stress plays such a big role in IBS doesn't it! It took me a while to learn this, but I realised that it's so important to listen to your gut! I've been feeling so much better since changing careers and hopefully you do too.


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You'll notice that toward the bottom of the unit, there is a metal spring contact tab protruding from the rear. This is the contact button that you will push to put your 3-way sensor in to pairing mode. But before you do that, you must first put the Vera Smart Controller into pairing mode.
To Pair With The VeraLite Smart Controller:
Tap the "+" button on your VeraLite and you will see the "Ready" light blinking once per second.
The VeraLite is now in "pairing" mode and ready to recognize the door/window module.
To Pair With The Vera3 Smart Controller
Press the "Z-Wave" button on the front panel. You will see the green "Z-Wave" light flash once per second.
The Vera3 is now in "pairing" mode and ready to recognize the door/window module.
Now Put The 3-Way Sensor Into Pairing Mode
Bring the 3-way sensor to within 3 feet of your Vera Smart Controller. Now firmly press and hold for a count of 3 the metal spring contact tab at the bottom rear of the 3-way sensor as shown:
The red LED on the front of the 3-way sensor will begin by blinking red slowly, then blink quickly to show that the pairing has been made. Release the contact tab by taking your finger off it. The Vera Smart Controller will start to blink rapidly and then return to blinking slowly.
On the VeraLite, press the "+" button and hold it for 3 seconds to save the pairing.
On the Vera3, press the "Z-Wave" button and hold it for 3 seconds to save the pairing.
Your 3-way sensor is now paired to your Vera Smart Controller and ready to be installed wherever you want to put it in your house.


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Broadway Gallery
473 Broadway, 7th Floor, 212-274-8993
December 1 - December 30, 2010
Reception: Thursday, December 9, 6 - 8 PM
Web Site
Broadway Gallery presents The International Artists at Home and Abroad exhibition serie, a representation of both emerging and established artists on an international scale. Exploring everything from the intersection of abstraction and figuration to the significance of high and low art, each participant creates an entirely different perspective within the cultural sphere of the art world.
The Artists at Home and Abroad exhibition will be on display at Broadway Gallery, in conjunction with several Internet projects, and a print catalog. The exhibit will offer writers and viewers the chance to submit essays and comments on the nature and significance of biennials, fairs and public exposure for new and emerging artists. Featuring many artists working with both new and old mediums, The Artists at Home and Abroad exhibition offers a platform for artists, curators, gallerists as well as writers to voice their ideas on the contemporary art world.
Featuring Art by Lo, Nana Bagdavadze, George Bates, Cherri Bender, Ulla-Britt Bolin, Aase-Hilde Brekke, Stephen Chopek, Claire Fearon, Laura Fung, Sidyk Gayoso, Kristina Garon, Luminita Gliga, Delma Godoy, Kerry Grøneng, Serioshka Hellmund, Nabeela Al Khayer, Lau Gallico Klohe, Juan Lopez, Madama, Melinda McCarthy, Hye Ja Moon, Ana Negro, John Gesager Nielsen, Rosae Novichenko, Tim Okamura, Claire Phipps, Pablo Sebastian Pisacco, Sarah T. Powers, Rotem Reshef, Cristina Rodriguez, Roger Sayre, Hanna Scheriau, Ingvill Solberg, Yolanda Sousa, Charles Swenson, Kelly Vetter, Ilona van Hoek, Lucy Wilner, Pedro Rosario Yaba, and Grady Zeeman.
Global Arts Projects Artists at Home and Abroad is a group exhibition that spotlights a selection of artist from around the globe who each creates new global perspectives with their art.


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The Identity and Access Management experts at Predica have been working together with one of the largest pharmaceuticals manufacturer in Poland to help it integrate its on-premises infrastructure with the cloud identity.
While moving its cloud services to Office 365 as its primary communication and collaboration platform, our consultants were asked to create an authentication strategy that will suit the company's business needs. The project scope included the directory synchronization for Office 365 and Yammer service (the primary internal social software for employees), federation services for seamless Single Sign-On deployment and passwords synchronization between on-premises Active Directory and Office 365.


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Alumni Social: 11 June 2016
Attention all alumni and members of the ISS community. Join us for a 50th evening social event downtown Stavanger this spring 11 June 2016.
Special Weekend Celebrations: 13-17 May 2016
This May, ISS will celebrate its 50th with a special alumni weekend where members of the ISS community - past and present - can come together around the May 17th holiday, revisit places that created vivid memories and make some more memories to take back home.
Alumni Social: 8 January 2016
Attention all alumni and members of the ISS community. Join us for a 50th evening social event downtown Stavanger on 18 December 2015.
Opening Ceremony: 25 September 2015
With nearly 200 people in attendance, ISS celebrated its 50th school year on 25 September with a public ceremony featuring speakers from the ISS community and greater Stavanger region.
Birthday Bash: 11 September 2015
Hundreds of parents, teachers and students joined in the Parent Association's Back-to-School Birthday Bash celebrating ISS' 50th.
Whole School Assembly: 14 August 2015
To kick off the 50th school year, we held an all-school assembly that took students on a trip down memory lane (remember vinyl records?) followed by an aerial photo/video featuring more than 630 students (aged 3-18).


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Original Publication: HR.com
Original Publication date: January 29, 2016
The Institute for Health and Human Potential (IHHP) worked with a large financial institution that believed low employee engagement and resistance to change within their organization were negatively impacting their business performance. In order to improve in these areas, they needed a shift in their culture as well as their leadership. In particular, they felt their leaders were focused on getting results over their relationships, collaboration and coaching their teams.
Their next step was to bring in an outside consultant to help them identify what they wanted their culture to be. They chose new values that included things like Relationships, Collaboration, Innovation and Agility. They also identified the specific behaviors that would be expected of their leaders in order to shift the culture. Then they put together a communication plan to let the leaders and employees know what the new values and behaviors would be.
That was two years before we started working with them. They came to us, frustrated, because they needed help solving an ongoing problem. Although they had an excellent set of new values and had communicated them clearly, their culture wasn't changing. Except for a few instances, leadership behaviors were not changing. Engagement scores were still low and rolling out change initiatives was painful.
This company – like many other organizations – did a great job of identifying WHAT their new values and behaviors needed to be to drive culture change, but they didn't help their leaders understand HOW to change their behaviors.
The Impact of Pressure on Culture
In our New York Times bestselling book, Performing Under Pressure, we explain that a major reason that organizations have trouble changing their culture is because of pressure. Specifically, their leaders and employees are unable to change their behavior under the ongoing pressure they face. Under pressure (organizational change, looming deadlines, daunting sales goals, volatile relationships, etc.), people often aren't able to behave in ways that are expected of them.
If people do not learn how to manage pressure effectively, it's extremely difficult for them to exhibit a new behavior. When not managed, pressure reduces our cognitive abilities, and we are limited to whatever our learned default behaviors are.
Take this simple example: most leadership competency models I've seen (and I've seen hundreds of them) include language around leaders listening effectively. People want to be heard, and they don't feel valued or respected when they are interrupted. The challenge is that if I am in a meeting and I believe that an employee is making a wrong decision about a change we are implementing, I often stop listening and will try to lobby hard for my point of view, even to the point of interrupting (since I am focusing on the WHAT). So much for the new leadership behaviors!
Conversely, if I can manage the pressure I feel in that moment and calmly listen to the other person, acknowledge their point of view, and share my perspective with a view toward trying to bridge the opposing opinions that will have a much more positive impact on that employee. It doesn't mean I give in to the other point of view, and I may still decide to go with my approach, but I will have handled that pressure moment with much greater skill (I got the HOW right), leading to improved engagement and willingness to change by that employee.
Best Practices to Drive Culture Change
In the last 15 years, we've worked with thousands of organizations that are trying to change their culture. A few best practices that have worked successfully include:
• Focus on the HOW not just the WHAT. People have difficulty demonstrating cultural values (e.g., compassion, creativity, relationships, etc.) and new behaviors (the WHAT) when they are under pressure. They need insights and techniques to manage pressure more successfully so they can be effective at the HOW.
• Gain senior leadership buy-in. This is a big one. Ensure that senior leaders commit to both the WHAT and the HOW of the culture shift. Leaders must help define the desired values for the culture change, and commit to behaving in accordance with those values. The training, assessment and coaching to the rest of the organization on HOW to demonstrate the new values and behaviors needs to be driven by the senior leaders. Additionally, leaders need to be held accountable to those behaviors like everyone else. As Einstein said "Leading by example is not the main means of influencing people, it's the only means."
• Create a systemic culture initiative. Real culture change is not easy and it requires a committed, long term plan incorporating many approaches that help people learn "HOW" they need to behave.
• Reward the positive behaviors. Too often, organizations and leaders tend to only identify the bad behaviors. Make sure to specifically identify when people demonstrate the new behaviors and find creative, positive ways to acknowledge them.
• Implement performance management systems. This will take time, but the most successful organizations I've worked with incorporate their key leadership behaviors (the HOW) into their performance management systems along with results (the WHAT). When people's salary and/or bonus are involved, you know they will pay attention!
• Emphasize the importance of training and coaching. Demonstrating cultural values under pressure is a skill leaders can learn through training and coaching. Committed organizations certify their internal facilitators so they can personalize the training for the companies' specific cultural values, increasing the behavior change that results from the training.
Bringing It All Together
What happened to that financial institution struggling with driving culture change? Once they understood the importance of helping their leaders learn HOW to change their behavior, they implemented all of the best practices above (and more). After doing so, they are finally seeing results, including increased engagement scores, leaders modeling desired behaviors, and quicker roll-out of change initiatives.
In fact, the change in leadership behavior has been phenomenal. They've seen relationships improve. Leaders have become more self-aware of how they impact people under pressure, and are able to better connect and coach their teams.
There have also been numerous stories of people applying the strategies in their personal lives – that's when you know people are really engaged in learning!


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Many people today can own a home right now, but for various reasons don't think they can. Buying a home today is much easier than it was five years ago. The down payment requirements are easier than they were then. Lenders are much more willing to consider people with less than perfect credit than they used to be. Many renters are also not aware of the tax benefits of owning their own home.
Contact me to help explain the various ways to buy a home, as well as the benefits you may not be aware of.


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Check out these healthy 4th Of July Recipes. Traditionally burgers and hot dogs are the standard fare at most July 4th picnics with maybe a little coleslaw thrown in and of course potato chips and soft drinks such as Coke, Pepsi and the like. However, these recipes for the 4th are healthier and mostly raw, so you can have a great time celebrating our nation's Independence and be healthy at the same time.
Veggie Burger Recipe
What's a 4th of July celebration without burgers? With these veggie burgers made from sprouted wheat berries and veggies, you can have burgers without all the harmful fat and cholesterol.
Garlic Mashed Potato Recipe
Don't worry, these potatoes aren't raw, they're fairly traditional garlic mashed, but without the added fat of sour cream and butter. We use safflower oil as a substitute for butter.
Roasted Potato Recipe
Here's another potato recipe that's delicious. This recipe is for creamer potatoes, but you can use different potatoes and cuts to make them more like french fries if you'd like.
Cole Slaw Recipe
You can't have a 4th of July cookout or picnic without coleslaw. My wife Jean loves slaw and this recipe uses sesame oil and our famous spicy oriental coleslaw dressing. I'm sure you will love it.
Red Cabbage Recipe
Here's another slaw type recipe made with red cabbage and using the same cole slaw dressing.
Green Salad Tips
This isn't a recipe, but it's just some good tips on how to make your green salads much more appealing. A lot of variety in your salads is the key to not letting them get boring.
Homemade Fruit Ice Cream
the 4th of July is a great time for ice cream and this ice cream recipe is made from nothing other than frozen fruit using a Champion Juicer. For a patriotic ice cream you can use bananas, strawberries and blueberries or blackberries for those traditional red, white and blue colors. This is a great treat and contains zero fat.
That about does it for our healthy 4th of July recipes. We hope you enjoy them and hope you have a safe and healthy 4th of July celebration.


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Vatican rejects cover-up claims over Cloyne report
The Vatican has rejected claims by Irish PM Enda Kenny that it sabotaged efforts by Irish bishops to report child-molesting priests to police.
It follows the damning Cloyne Report that showed how allegations of clerical sex-abuse in Cork had been covered up.
In a speech to parliament in July, Mr Kenny accused the Church of putting its reputation ahead of abuse victims.
The Vatican said it was "sorry and ashamed" over the scandal but said his claims were "unfounded".
"The Holy See is deeply concerned at the findings of the commission of inquiry concerning grave failures in the ecclesiastical governance of the diocese of Cloyne," said the Vatican, in a detailed response to the allegations.
"The Holy See... in no way hampered or sought to interfere in any inquiry into cases of child sex abuse in the Diocese of Cloyne."
"Furthermore, at no stage did the Holy See seek to interfere with Irish civil law or impede the civil authority in the exercise of its duties."
Mr Kenny had told the Irish parliament that the report into how allegations of sex abuse by priests in Cork had been covered up showed change was urgently needed.
"The rape and torture of children were downplayed or 'managed' to uphold instead the primacy of the institution, its power, standing and 'reputation'," he said.
Parliament then passed a motion deploring the Holy See for "undermining child protection frameworks" after a letter to Irish bishops appeared to diminish Irish guidelines on reporting sex abuse by referring to them as "study guidelines".
The Vatican then recalled its special envoy in Dublin, Papal Nuncio Giuseppe Leanza, to discuss the impact of the report.
But the Holy See's response, published on Saturday, said Mr Kenny's blistering accusations were based on a misinterpretation of a 1997 Vatican letter expressing "serious reservations" about the Irish bishops' 1996 policy requiring bishops to report abusers to police.
"In a spirit of humility, the Holy See, while rejecting unfounded accusations, welcomes all objective and helpful observations and suggestions to combat with determination the appalling crime of sexual abuse of minors," said the statement.
Released in July, the 400-page Cloyne Report found that Bishop John Magee - who stood down in March 2009 after serving as bishop of Cloyne since 1987 - had falsely told the government and the health service that his diocese was reporting all abuse allegations to authorities.
It also found that the bishop deliberately misled another inquiry and his own advisors by creating two different accounts of a meeting with a priest suspected of abusing a child - one for the Vatican and the other for diocesan files.
It discovered that, contrary to repeated assertions on its part, the Diocese of Cloyne did not implement the procedures set out in the Church protocols for dealing with allegations of child sex-abuse. It said the greatest failure was that no complaints, except one in 1996, were reported to the health authorities until 2008.
It said the disturbing findings were compounded by the fact that the commission found that the Vatican's response to the Church guidelines was entirely unhelpful and gave comfort and support to those who dissented from the guidelines. It said this was "wholly unacceptable".
Cardinal Sean Brady, leader of Ireland's four million Catholics, said the time that it took the Vatican to respond to the Cloyne report, and the thoroughness of its reply, showed how seriously it took the issue.
"I believe it will contribute to the healing of those who have been hurt and also to a closer working together of all concerned with the safeguarding of children," he said in a statement.


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"I could build a playground every day! When you build a KaBOOM! playground, you feel like part of the community, you meet interesting people and you all come together for a great cause.
At my last build, I had the opportunity to work with volunteers from a senior center. They were so excited to be there, and sometimes it's just about feeling needed. Even though they were helping out the kids, KaBOOM! was really helping them feel needed again.
The positive impact was twofold and multigenerational, changing the lives of the volunteers and the children who would soon be playing on the playground they built."
– Gina Lazo, Coral Gables, FL
Gina has built 2 playgrounds with KaBOOM!, so far, and knows how important it is to get kids outside playing and away from computers and video games.
Play it forward with a donation today so we can keep engaging great community volunteers like Gina.


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A.J. Francis was a four-year starter at defensive line for the Maryland Terrapins. He was not selected during the NFL draft last weekend, but he did sign a free-agent contract with the Miami Dolphins on Saturday. His day only got better from there.
That's Francis in the video above, waiting for his friends to finish what he calls "the worst rendition of Happy Birthday ever" before telling them that he has signed with the Dolphins. After everyone is done freaking out about that, Francis turns to his girlfriend and proposes to her, and his friends lose their shit all over again. It's hard to hear Francis in the video, but his friends provide all the commentary you need.
If there's one thing this year's NFL draft has taught us, it's that watching good things happen to former college players while their friends are around is a delightful experience.


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With over 50 Graduate Degree programs The College of Saint Rose is home to students from more than 35 countries, with the list growing every year.
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The Ascension is falling on May 13 for the year 2010. This is the day that we celebrate Jesus' ascension into heaven! To read more about the ascension, click here. Here are fun things you might do to help your kids remember this day.
Our Domestic Church? And so creative!


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Jeep Wagoneer show car will be brought in Shanghai
Jeep Company has published some photos of Yuntu concept car that will be presented at the 2017 Auto Show in Shanghai. The model is designed for seven passengers and equipped by a hybrid power unit as it is evidenced by the PHEV plate on the door. The new crossover is similar to Jeep Wagoneer SUV that is the one model supplied by three rows of seats.
The modified Wagoneer crossover will get an aluminum body and a steel frame borrowed from RAM pick-up. Most likely that the Americans will propose 3.6-liter V6 engine for a standard model and 5.7 V8 motor for the top one as well as a hybrid power plant.As for the design, to follow the current trends the carmakers have complemented the concept car by darken front pillars and the lack of center ones because of the doors opening up against the turn. Instead of cameras there are installed the usual side mirrors that make us think that this model is a preproduction variant. The dark vertical strip in the center that makes an illusion of the double opening of the luggage compartment was previously used on the Toyota FT-4X concept. It should be noticed that the concept's exterior design looks like the one proposed for Infiniti QX80 Monograph. The new Jeep Wagoneer is supposed to be manufactured in 2018 year.


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By Lt. Grant McDuling, HMAS Sydney Public Affairs
HMAS SYDNEY, At sea — The Australian guided missile frigate HMAS Sydney took command of a Surface Action Group (SAG) to include USS Preble (DDG 88) during tri-lateral naval exercises in the Western Pacific Ocean off the Marianas Island chain, June 24.
According to HMAS Sydney's Commanding Officer, Cmdr. Karl Brinckmann, this phase of exercise Pacific bond saw two SAGs, each comprising two major warships and their embarked helicopters, pitted against each other.
"We were paired up with the U.S. Navy destroyer USS Preble [with] our task being to get within range of our target and fire our missiles. The other group's task was to locate us before we had time to fire and escort us away from the target without having the chance to fire," said Brinckmann.
HMAS Sydney's exchange anti-submarine warfare officer, Lt. Cmdr. Jonathan Bannister, Royal Navy agrees.
"We maximized our teamwork and all the lessons we have learned so far during this deployment and were able to stay undetected for an hour and a half," said Bannister. "Through skilled determination and superior knowledge we located the opposing group and were able to adjust our position accordingly to ensure we remained undetected for a lengthy period of time. We were also able to put them off guard when they finally did challenge us, by being belligerent in our responses."
Brinckmann said he was extremely happy with the way his Surface Action Group performed during the exercise.
"Exercises such as this are about interacting with our allies and improving our ability to operate with one another."
"Pacific Bond was a resounding success," said Cmdr. Kurt Sellerberg, commanding officer of Preble. "We were really able to train on and refine the strong interoperability between our partner navies through extensive maneuvering, warfare area training and personnel exchange opportunities. The coordination in execution across multiple domains highlights our continued partnerships through the SAG vs. SAG event with JS Murasame and HMAS Sydney. I look forward to operating with them in the future."
Pacific Bond is a multi-national naval exercise designed to advance participating nations' military-to-military coordination and capacity to plan and execute tactical operations in a multi-warfare environment.
HMAS Sydney is currently embedded in George Washington Carrier Strike Group that is forward-deployed to Yokosuka, Japan. The ship sailed from her home port of Fleet Base East, in Sydney, Australia April 22 and will be away for about 5 months.


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Today at 5 pm, Austin will be having a special meeting in the sanctuary with any parents that wish to come. He will be presenting some terrific resources to help parents cultivate sexual purity in their children. Children and students can be sent to the FLC for chaperoned open gym time.
Any students and parents who want to participate in the ring ceremony in the PM Service tonight, contact Austin.
Let's gather in the family life center for a soup supper and birthday cake after the evening service to celebrate Bro. Royce's 60th birthday. The meal will be provided.
Tonight there will be a called-church conference to consider the 2012 Budget.
Today is the last day to sign up to have your picture taken for the new church directory. The sign-up sheets are in the vestibule.
The first Food Pantry give away will be February 23rd in the Family Life Center from 10 am until 12 noon. If you are unemployed and feel that you need food assistance, please feel free to come by and pick up a box of food (one (1) per family). Each family will need to pick up your own box.
Wednesday night Bible study, Ecclesiastes, "The Pursuitâ€, chasing answers to Life's questions continues with Stan Yates teaching.
The Golden Harvest Truck will bring food on Saturday March 3rd. We will need your help in getting the food packed. Also you may be asked to carry food to cars, share the Gospel or simply asked what you could pray with them about. We will need to meet at 8:30 am in the Family Life Center to pray and be prepared for the recipients.
If you are interested in helping with the food pantry, please meet at 5 pm on March 4th in the Family Life Center.
The church would like to thank Brother John for his four years of dedicated service to ministry here at Norris First. He was given a gift card from the church in appreciation.
Newsletter for March will be done on Monday and Tuesday, February 27 and 28. Please have your information for the March newsletter in the office by Monday morning, February 27th. Thank you
Revival March 4-7 with Dr. Mack Tester, Pastor of Pope Drive Baptist Church in Anderson. Don't miss the blessing!
The College and Careers will go on a retreat on March 30 and 31. We will need a commitment from class members who plan to go by March 4th, and on March 18th, we will be going out to eat together after the 11 AM service.
It's time to start thinking of summertime fun. There will be a sign-up sheet for Camp Marietta on the vestibule table. We need to know the number of children who are interested in going. We are also inviting any of the youth who want to go. As of right now, the tentative dates for children ages 6-12 are; June 25-29; July 9-13 and July 23-27. The date for youth is July 16-20; see Olivia with any questions.
The Young at Heart Valentine party that was to have been on Saturday, February 11th was postponed. We will decide a new scheduled time as soon as possible and will put it in the bulletin.
Come join the Abundant Living 2012, 8 Weeks Exercise Challenge Walk. It begins March 18th through May 12th. Weigh in date is March 11th (after both morning services). No cost and the sign-up sheets are in both vestibules. Thanks, The Parish Nurses
Youth and parents, mark your calendar for April 27 and 28. We will be participating in an exciting PBA youth weekend event.


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The debate about how to best handle head injuries in soccer became more inflamed during this summer's World Cup, when fans witnessed incidents in which players clearly sustained serious blows to the head yet quickly returned to the field. Now, with the top domestic leagues in Europe set to begin their seasons, England's Premier League has announced changes to its in-game injury protocols.
Effective immediately, the Premier League will require that any player who has a "confirmed or suspected period of loss of consciousness" on the field must be removed from the game and forbidden to return. More important, the league is mandating that a team's doctor — not coaches or the player himself — will be empowered to determine whether the player was knocked out and, if he was not, whether he is fit to continue.
Clubs will also be required to perform baseline cognitive testing on players before each season.
Critics will note that even with the new regulations, it is still a team employee, the doctor, deciding whether a player can keep playing. But the new rules require that Premier League clubs have a third doctor present at every game who will be stationed in the tunnel between the locker room and the field. That doctor will monitor play and use video replay to help identify players who may have sustained head injuries. The so-called tunnel doctor will have a significant role in identifying when players have lost consciousness, though the doctor will still be paid by the home club, not the league.
"My biggest concern right when I saw the announcement was there not being a neutral doctor making the decisions, because you still have the conflict of interest when a doctor being paid by a team makes personnel decisions," said Taylor Twellman, a former United States national team player whose career was cut short by the effects of concussions. Twellman has become an outspoken advocate for overhauling the treatment of players who sustain head injuries.
Twellman added that it would be difficult for team physicians not to feel pressure from fans or other team members when evaluating a star player in an important game.
"What happens if a team doctor is overcautious?" he said. "You know there will still be pressure on doctors to keep the best players in" the game.
In a sport that is notoriously slow to change, the Premier League's modifications are an improvement on past practices. Last season, the league was harshly criticized after an incident involving Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, who clearly lost consciousness after a violent collision with an opposing player in a league game against Everton. After receiving treatment for a few minutes on the field, he continued to play.
During the World Cup, there were at least three incidents in which players appeared to sustain serious head injuries but continued playing. The most notable came during the group stage, when Uruguay's Álvaro Pereira crumpled to the ground after colliding with Raheem Sterling of England.
Pereira was obviously unconscious — several players motioned frantically for trainers to hurry onto the field and help — and it seemed inevitable that he would be substituted. But after being revived, and after Uruguay's team doctor had signaled for a substitute to get ready, Pereira argued vociferously with team officials and persuaded them to let him remain in the game. (Uruguay won, 2-1.)
Similarly, Germany's Christoph Kramer lost consciousness early in the World Cup final against Argentina but returned to the field before being substituted about 10 minutes later. It was later revealed that Kramer was so dazed that during play, he asked the referee whether the game going on around him was in fact the tournament's final match.
In both instances, if rules like those now in place in the Premier League had existed, the players would not have been allowed to risk further injury. Yet most leagues around the world do not have clear-cut policies in these situations.
Pereira was recently knocked out again, during a Brazilian league game; again, he returned to the field minutes later.
The main sticking point in most discussions about how to handle head injuries in soccer is the sport's limit on substitutions. Under FIFA's rules, teams are allowed only three substitutions a game, and coaches can be loath to make one for an injured player, particularly early in a match.
Some have proposed that teams be granted an additional substitution for a player with a head injury, though that has raised questions about potential manipulation and the incongruous nature of allowing an extra substitution for one type of injury but not another.
Twellman said he had wondered if it would be effective to allow teams an extra substitution for a player with a head injury, but require the substituted player to sit out for an additional period (say, a week), presumably reducing the likelihood of clubs' taking advantage of the allowance.
"I am not sure what to make of the substitution dilemma, because I understand both sides," he said. "I just know I would love to see advancement on substitutions because it would eliminate any anxiety from coaches or players who feel like making a safe substitution might be letting their team down."


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Most people are put off by claims of Cow Urine curing infections and onions fighting the common cold. But while some Indian home remedies seem drastic, they are extremely effective in curing a host of maladies.
Check out these simple Indian home remedies that actually work:
1) Ginger Juice for Stomach Ache
The next time you have a Stomach Ache, extract some juice from a piece of ginger, apply it to the affected area, and voila! Bye bye stomach ache!
2) Boiled Grapes to Relive Constipation
Did you know that grapes relieve constipation? Boil 10 to 12 grapes in milk for 5 minutes and allow the concoction to cool. Once you've strained the grapes, eat them while drinking your milk for healthy bowel movement.
3) Cow Urine for Healthy Kidneys
This might be a little difficult to swallow, but you'll need a tall glass of cow urine if you're planning to clean out your kidneys. It's got diuretic properties that help flush out the impurities from your body.
4) Salt-Coated Garlic for Aching Teeth
Dip a clove of Garlic in rock salt and you have a remedy for aching teeth. Place this piece next to the affected tooth and the pain will subside. Alternatively, you could chew garlic in the morning as it cures aches while strengthening your teeth.
5) Green Grass for BP Monitoring
If you're a victim of high blood pressure, just spend 15-20 walking around barefoot on green grass. Your blood pressure levels will gradually stabilise.
6) Drops of Honey to Improve Eye Sight
Ever seen a bee with bad eyesight? You won't, thanks to their love for honey.
If you've got cataract problems, simply apply a few drops of honey onto the affected high everyday and soon your cataract will disappear.
7) Butter and Ghee for Softer Lips
Chapped lips can be irritating, if not painful. If your lips are in this shape, all you need to do is coat them with a nice helping of butter or ghee. These ingredients will help soften and moisturise them.
8) Egg Yolk for Healthy Hair
Crack open an egg and drop the yolk into a bowl of coconut oil. Stir the mixture and apply it to your hair to treat hair loss. Don't forget to wash out your hair with shampoo after an hour!
9) Roasted Garlic for Back Aches
One of the many uses of garlic, is in the treatment of back aches. Take some coconut or mustard oil and boil about 10 cloves of garlic in it. Apply this mix to your back for instant relief.
10) Mashed Bananas to Treat Insomnia
Take a bunch of ripe bananas, mash them, and add roasted cumin seeds to the mash. Consume this delicious mix right after dinner to treat insomnia.
11) Peanut Butter for Hiccups
There's no fancy preparation for this cure; simply take a teaspoonfull of peanut butter and gulp it down. You'll get rid of hiccups in no time.
These are a few Indian home remedies that people use in their daily lives to treat a host of problems. Some of them may seem a little impractical, but they work wonders.
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How to Date After the Death of a Spouse
No one can tell you when you should begin dating after your spouse dies, as that's an individual decision that will depend on various factors. It's important that you take the time necessary to heal and let yourself feel whole and complete before jumping into a relationship, according to Kristine Carlson, author of "Heart-Broken Open" in a Huffington Post article. When you're ready to date, you'll know it. You'll also know how you want your relationships to progress by listening to your heart and trusting your instincts.
Dating in the Technology Age
You might find that dating is very different from the last time you did it. It's quite common for couples to find each other through online dating. There are niche dating sites that can help you find a relationship based on your age, interests and your status as a widow. Begin with reasonable expectations and a willingness to take the time to find someone who respects your situation. Practice new dating social skills like flirting by emailing new prospects until you're comfortable, suggests clinical psychologist Judith Sills in a 2009 "Time" magazine article. If online dating scares you, tell friends that you're ready to meet someone new as you look for partners at church or other locations that you frequent.
Know Yourself
Your needs might be very different than they were when you were dating your deceased spouse, writes sex and relationship expert, Dr. Pepper Schwartz in her article, "Starting Over After Losing a Partner" for AARP 3. Determine what you need and want now, such as a companion to attend events, a sex partner or a new spouse. However, keep an open mind and heart and realize that your needs can change again as you continue to date. Be specific about what you want in your online dating profile so you can weed through prospects and spend time only with those who are right for you. Leave any baggage behind by working through regrets, guilt and past pain with a therapist if necessary.
Dealing With Family
If you have children, keep in mind that they might not be ready for you to date. With adult children, remind them that it's your decision and that you will take appropriate safety considerations. If you have minor children, let your dates know that you don't have an ex to help out with the kids and you must make your kids your priority. If you decide that you don't want to introduce your dates to your children unless things are fairly serious, let you dates know this from the beginning.
Widowhood Considerations
Your spouse's death doesn't diminish your love and it can continue to grow as the negative aspects of your relationship fade from memory, writes author and philosopher Aaron Ben-Zeév in a Psychology Today article 4. It's not unusual to experience guilt for wanting a new love or be concerned because a new relationship doesn't feel like your previous one. It's possible to love both your former spouse and a new love without doing a disservice to either one. Realize that a new relationship can bring new life and joy to your heart.
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25 Incredible Concert Halls Around the World
Wikipedia has an enormous list of Concert Halls around the world. Last night I went through all of them and selected 25 distinctive buildings that caught my eye. This list is not exhaustive and was not compiled for a concert hall's cultural, historical or architectural significance. It is simply a visual tour around the world through the lens of concert halls; which are often considered important cultural landmarks of a city. Enjoy! And please feel free to share your favourite concert halls in the comments below.
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