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Depression Relapse – Take Control of Your Life!
As some of you may know I've battled with depression since I was child. I have persistent depressive disorder with the occasional major depressive episode. Growing up I struggled with my energy. There were days where I didn't want to get up or even shower. I would gain weight and then lose weight fast. My relationship with food was unhealthy. I either wanted to devour the fridge or eat nothing at all. I look back at my childhood and teenage years with sadness and regret. That I passed all those years in misery. I truly never had fun. Happiness felt foreign, it's like it was wiped of the face of this earth. I felt such agony that I began to put my self-worth in the hands of others and that just led to grater disappointment.
I honestly thought that my life would never improve. Once I believed I overcame my depression, it would come back stronger. It wasn't till I got older and started therapy that I realized I never had a relapse prevention plan. I also wasn't aware of my symptoms and bad habits. Through therapy and much reading, I realized the importance to understand all of my triggers, symptoms, and bad habits. By doing so I was able shift my life for the better because I became aware of what not to do.
Why is it important to have a relapse prevention plan you may ask? Well, depression isn't something that completely goes away, but you can live a happy and fulfilling life, as long as you understand how your depression manifests. By doing so you can create a plan/routine that will prevent you from relapsing back into depression. Before I go into details on how to create a routine/plan. I must explain the difference between lapse and relapse. Lapse is a brief "slip" while a relapse is falling back into depression. It is important to note that both lapse and relapse are a normal part of recovery. Your prevention plan isn't something you are going to master in a day.
Before you create a routine/plan write down your bad habits and how to correctly change it. Divide your routine by topics. For example, eating, hygiene, sleeping, socializing, social media, and exercising, etc.
Symptoms: Ask yourself, are you unmotivated? Do you have insomnia or hypersomnia? Are you irritable? Are you sad or empty? Are you having trouble with concentration? Are you fatigued/restless? Do you feel hopeless? Do you have suicidal thoughts or attempts? Are you experiencing a loss of interest?
Nutrition: Ask yourself, how often are you eating? At what times are you eating? What are you eating? Are you eating three times a day? Is it mostly junk food, if so what kind? Are you consuming sugary drinks? Does your plate have vegetables in it? Are you eating fruits? How much cups of water are you drinking daily?
Sleep: Ask yourself, at what time are you going to sleep? Can you fall asleep quickly? Do you wake up various times at night? Are you having nightmares? What thoughts keep you up at night? Are you sleeping too little or way too much? Do you feel rested after sleeping? Are you browsing on social media while trying to sleep? Are you going to sleep at the time your supposed to?
Hygiene: Ask yourself, are showering daily? Do you brush your teeth twice a day? Do you wash your face in the morning? Do you change into clean clothes daily? Are you putting on clean underwear? If you're a girl are you changing your menstrual cup, tampon, or pad when your supposed to? These may be silly questions to you, but not maintaining good hygiene down there can lead to infections.
Exercising: Ask yourself, are you exercising? If so how many times a week? How long are you exercising? What type of workout are you doing? Do you know how to correctly do it? Are you hydrating yourself while you do? Do you have a snack before exercising? Believe it or not exercising releases happy chemicals in your brain that will impact your mood.
Socializing: Ask yourself, are you isolating yourself? Do you have anyone you can talk to that has your best interest? Who are you surrounding yourself with? Do you go out with friends and family? If so, how often to you go out with them? Have you considered trying out new hobbies that can help you socialize with others? Are you answering text messages and phone calls? Do you have supportive people in your life? Do you hang out around toxic people? Do your friends care about you or are they using you?
Social media/online: Ask yourself, are you following any triggering pages/blogs? Are you following negative people? Are you reading triggering content? Do you have any "friends" that bother you online? Are you following pages that add no value to your life? Are you spending too much time online? Are your online role models a bad influence?
Medical condition/medicine: Ask yourself, do you have any medical conditions that can cause symptoms of depression? Are you taking any medicines that cause depression? Can it be the dosage of your medication? Did you suddenly stop taking a medicine? Illnesses that can cause depression are arthritis, lupus, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and hypothyroidism, etc. Medicines that have depression as a side effect are contraceptives, asthma medications, Chantix, corticosteroids, and immunologic medications, among others.
Thought patterns: Ask yourself, what are you frequently thinking about? Is it about a specific person or situation? How often are you thinking about it? Is there a trigger behind those thoughts? Is your thinking pattern mostly negative or positive? What is your inner voice saying? Does your thinking affect your functionality?
Self-image: Ask yourself, do you feel attractive? What don't you like about yourself? Do you feel confident? Is there anything you dislike about your personality? Are you putting your self-worth in the hands of others? Are you comparing yourself to another person? What would your ideal self be like?
Hobbies: Ask yourself, are you doing what you love to do? If so are you consistent? What do you love doing? Do you feel better after doing your favorite hobby? Are there any new activities you would like to do?
After you have asked yourself these questions you can create a plan/routine based on your personal experience with depression. For example, if you are not eating three times a day, you're showering every couple of days and skip your medicines. Then create a routine/plan where you have three meals, shower daily and take your medication when you're supposed to. The trick here is to create a routine that is adapted to your life style and schedule. By becoming aware of how your depression manifests you can do something about it.
First start by buying an agenda or making one yourself. Then in each hour add an activity that you would like to do such as eating or a hobby. You don't need to fill in each hour, so please don't stress if you aren't doing anything at a particular moment. Here an example:
6 am: Wake up, drink a cup of water, eat a snack & change into gym clothes.
6:45 to 7:45 am: Exercise with personal trainer.
7:45 to 8:30 am: Shower & change into clean clothing.
8:30 to 9:00 am: Eat breakfast & leave to university.
9:30 to 10:30 am: Class A
10:30 to 11:30 am: Class B & eat a healthy snack
12:00 to 1:00 pm: Eat lunch
1:00 to 2:00 pm: Class C
2:00 to 3:00 pm: Class D
3:00 to 4:00 pm: Go Home & eat a healthy snack
4:00 to 6:45 pm: Study for tests, do homework & projects.
6:45 to 7:10 pm: Eat dinner
7:10 to 10:00 pm: Watch a movie with family.
10:00 pm to 6 am: Sleep
Your daily routine doesn't have to be exactly like this. You might prefer to exercise at night or maybe it is easier for you to wake up later in the day. The trick here is to adapt your routine/plan with your responsibilities and schedule. By having a healthy routine to follow, your depression symptoms will improve drastically. This isn't intended to replace professional help, but it can be used along with it. Don't feel bad if you create a plan to follow and you're having a hard time with it. It won't be easy at first and eliminating bad habits in just one day is impossible. It takes time to get used to a new routine.
Lastly, the importance of understanding your inner voice and how you perceive yourself is because along with your new routine you should work on shifting your thoughts into positive ones. Have you also implemented a new routine to help with your depression? If so let me know how it went in the comment section below.


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UPDATE: Dean & Deluca Closed for Health Violations
Dean & Deluca issued the following statement regarding their Wednesday closing:
"The Georgetown store was temporarily closed, primarily due to issues in our open-air cafe that arose from major construction next door. We have been working closely with the health department today to immediately address all areas of concern, and are pleased to report that the market has re-opened.
The cafe outside remains closed for service, but only because there are birds that have flown into the open air space. While we are unable to serve food and beverages at the cafe, guests are still welcome to sit there and enjoy food bought inside the market. Additionally, we are in the process of temporarily moving the espresso bar inside, until the outdoor cafe issues are resolved. We hope to re-open with full service as soon as possible.
As always, DEAN & DELUCA is committed to offering our team and guests the cleanest and most hygienic environment, and we will continue to work tirelessly to achieve the highest standards."
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Does not surprise me. Only surprised it has not happened before.
The shoddy construction job Vornado is doing at Georgeotwn Park can only be contributing to this as well. All that vermin needed to go somewhere, and since they clearly did not do any pest control during the demolition, this was bound to happen. I hate to think of all the asbestos that's floating in the air too. Which is worse?
Last spring, a rat ran right in front of me while shopping. When I brought it to the clerk's attention, she said, "Yeah. We're used to that."
Enough said.
The vermin were there LONG before the construction started. That Dean and Deluca has been a health hazard for some time now.
Are they having any sales this week?
Don't be a cop out and blame the construction, those rats have been there forever.


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The idea for the Museum of Food and Drink (MOFAD) was first conceived in 2012 when executive director Peter Kim, a full-time lawyer and part-time culinary school student joined Dave Arnold, the culinary innovator and founder of MOFAD, to create a museum whose mission would be to change the way people think about food. To do this, emphasis would be put on sensory engagement, allowing visitors to not only see and touch but also smell and taste the exhibits. The end result, an interactive experience and an in-depth look at topics related to food history, culture, and production such as "How did the search for spices drive the age of exploration?" and "What is the socioeconomic role of street food in cities?" will be incorporated into the museum.
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This morning I opened my eyes to be greeted by sunshine and the sweet songs of birdies who were perched outside my open window. I smiled to greet this early morning, quickly hopped out of bed, and bounded down the stairs, ready to conquer this day with cheerfulness and smother my family with love....
I have never been a morning person. Add a sleepless night to the mix, and you do not have a lovely representation of a stay-at-home young lady... not until noon, at least.
This morning was no exception. I woke up to a very grey day, after 8 and after sleeping in three different places over the course of the night. I was exhausted from chasing my dreams in circles, I made my smoothie with bad kale, and could not find my Kindle, which I was sure was tucked away in some clever, unforgettable place.
I kept telling myself that I would choose joy today. However putting that into practice in a family is hard. I did pretty well, even though my breakfast mostly consisted of over-creamered coffee. Nevertheless spending time with Jesus was a sweet relief.
Every time I spend time with the Lord, with no time restrictions, a cup of coffee, and heart ready to invite Him in, to sort through everything and polish me up, I'm overwhelmed by the simplicity of it all. When my eyes are open to see the way He loves me, and pursues me, it's nearly impossible not to be won over by His dedication and faithfulness. So often I look to over sources for my joys, when He's right there, ready to flabbergast my socks off.
I drew this on my coffee mug randomly, but during my coffee date with Jesus, it couldn't have been more perfect. Because that's what we are called to do every morning: drink of His goodness.
"Taste and see that the LORD is good;
blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him." - Ps. 34:8
"I will extol the LORD at all times;
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their faces are never covered in shame." - Ps. 34:5
I don't know, maybe you are one of those people who can jump out of bed with a smile and bound down the stairs gracefully, and greet your family with joy. But "jump" out of bed for me looks more like a sack of flour rolling off and hitting the floor with a thud, my "bounding" is more like stumbling, and I try not to encourage my family to communicate with me in the a.m. hours.
But I would love to be radiant when I wake up. I would love to greet the day with praise, and have a breakfast of the Lord's goodness every morning. Wouldn't you?
Be hungry for His goodness, because He never disappoints. May your eyes be constantly opened and searching for the small ways He lavishes His love on your life. And may you have the strength to praise the Lord every morning, regardless of how difficult mornings can be.
Unless, that is, you're one of those people... if you are, please go conquer your mornings easily, and somewhere else. Somewhere I can't see, and can't be disgusted by your early-morning cheerfulness...;)


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MACS' Annual Training Event & Trade Show a Big Hit in the Big Easy
The Mobile Air Conditioning Society's annual training event and trade show took place recently at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel. The MACS show is the only major training event of the year that focuses primarily on HVAC and engine cooling on passenger cars (including hybrid/electric models), as well as heavy-duty and off-road vehicles. This year, 860 attendees representing 28 countries had the opportunity to participate in 18 different technical and shop management seminars.
A popular feature at each year's event is MACS technical consultant Ward Atkinson's "State of the Industry" report, during which he updates attendees on important developments and regulatory issues that affect the HVAC service industry. This year, Atkinson shared the results of the latest MACS Field Services Survey. The last survey was conducted ten years ago. Comparing the results of the two surveys indicates a reduction in the need for service to air conditioning systems on newer models. Problems that were common on earlier models, such as compressor shaft seals, have diminished in frequency. When the newer systems do develop problems, a thorough understanding of electronic controls is essential, underlining the importance of ongoing service training.
Atkinson's presentation also addressed the slow introduction of the newest automotive refrigerant, R-1234yf. The following vehicles now use or will be using R-1234yf this year: 2013-14 Cadillac XTS, 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV, 2014 Chrysler 300, 2014 Dodge Challenger & Charger, 2013-14 Honda Fit EV, 2014 Jeep Cherokee and 2014 Range Rover & Range Rover Sport. Chrysler's Alan McAvoy shared information on his company's implementation of the new refrigerant. While the R-1234yf rollout is of particular interest to HVAC specialists and service equipment manufacturers, the majority of aftermarket shops will probably need to wait several years before any vehicles using the new refrigerant are brought to them for service.
The remainder of the second day of the event was devoted to the trade show. Attendees had the opportunity to visit 80 exhibitors spread over 104 booths. Exhibitors included major HVAC tool and equipment manufacturers and HVAC parts manufacturers and suppliers, as well as a number of exhibitors offering related products and services.
A new products showcase featured 18 new mobile a/c and engine cooling products on display. A panel of the motor press attending the show judged the following products as standouts in three categories:
The Deslugger by Four Seasons was named the most innovative new product. The Deslugger is a compressor clutch timer that's designed to help prevent slugging in low-mounted compressors after the vehicle has been sitting idle for 30 minutes or longer. Upon the next start-up, The Deslugger is designed to gradually push oil or liquid refrigerant out of the compressor before it fully engages, reducing the possibility of a catastrophic system failure.
The Bullseye Leak Detector from Automotive Test Solutions was recognized for best use of technology in a new product. The Bullseye leak detector analyzes pressure stability to determine if a leak is present and its size. It then finds the area of the leak and Leak Seeking Foam changes color to pinpoint the leak.
The Airsept segmented cabin air filter was named the most service-friendly new product. Airsept has created a cabin air filter that bends like an overhead garage door as it's installed. Bending allows insertion without damaging the filter. This cabin air filter was designed for GM full-size pickup trucks and SUVs built from 2001 to 2012 without factory- installed cabin air filters.
The MACS Annual Training Event & Trade Show offers a wide range of worthwhile scheduled activities for HVAC specialists. However, many participants state that their main reasons for attending are the valuable networking opportunities.—Karl Seyfert
ACDelco Ups Parts & Labor Coverage for PSC Participants
ACDelco Professional Service Center (PSC) program participants now offer 24 months/24,000 miles (whichever comes first) of parts and labor coverage to consumers on qualified maintenance and repairs—double the previous coverage. According to the company, the decision to enhance the warranty, which is effective immediately, was prompted by customer feedback.
"Our customers trust us to help them maintain a competitive edge in the independent aftermarket," said Chris Brandt, national marketing manager for ACDelco (www.acdelco.com). "A solid warranty that protects them and their customers is a statement that we stand behind our parts and the work performed by our PSC program participants."
While the enhanced coverage applies to all levels of PSC participation, some parts are exempt from the program, such as batteries with established free-replacement periods and other products that may already offer longer warranties. Those warranties are still valid.
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Severe weather has hit almost every part of the country this past winter, so it's hard to believe that National Car Care Month in April is on the horizon. But the Car Care Council feels that this may be precisely the right time for shops to think about ways to leverage the Council's national media campaign to help grow their business.
"After a harsh winter like this one, customers' vehicles will need extra attention to make sure they are ready for the spring and summer driving season," said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council, "and that means more business for shops throughout the country. Participating in National Car Care Month is time well spent and gives you a chance to build awareness of your business, increase car counts and educate consumers on how much of their vehicles' maintenance is going un-checked."
The Car Care Council suggests five quick and easy ways to get involved in National Car Care Month:
Suggest your customers sign up for the free customized service schedule and e-mail service from the Council at http://www.carcare.org/car-care-service-schedules/custom-service-schedule/.
Ask your customers to visit www.carcare.org/car-care-guide to view the free digital Car Care Guide (available in English or Spanish) or order a free printed copy for their glove compartment.
Print out the car care tips at http://www.carcare.org/car-care-resource/car-care-tips/ and leave them out for customers to read in the waiting room or at the counter.
Hang a Car Care Month poster and banner, and place a Car Care Month mirror dangler on each customer's rear view mirror. You can make your own signs or get a special point-of-sale kit at http://www.carcare.org/pos-starter-kit/.
Host a car care event in your community. Visit http://www.carcare.org/industry-participants/host-an-event/ to list your event at no charge on the Car Care Council's website.
The Car Care Council is the source of information for the "Be Car Care Aware" consumer education campaign promoting the benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair to consumers. For a copy of the Council's Car Care Guide, which is now available electronically, or for more information, visit www.carcare.org.
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Snap-on is now offering free MODIS Ultra Training Solutions modules on its website at http://diagnostics.snapon.com/trainingsolutions. The 10 modules are designed to help technicians, from novices to seasoned professionals, navigate the features and functionality of the new multifunction tool that includes a fully integrated scan tool, lab scope, vehicle-specific communication software and expert information resources.
Among the topics covered by the training modules are introduction and navigation, scanner codes, scanner data PID view, scanner data graphing view, troubleshooting, functional tests, global OBD II, previous vehicles and data and more.
The training is available 24/7, so technicians can log on when it's most convenient for them. All modules are free of charge, and technicians can revisit the training sessions as often as necessary to learn at their own pace and comfort level.
"The Snap-on Training Solutions modules are designed to teach all of the latest diagnostic techniques so technicians can get the most out of their diagnostic tools," said Mark Schaefer, director of marketing, Snap-on Diagnostics. "The modules are offered as instructional videos and online narrated slide shows at no charge, and are set up as multilevel training, from basic to advanced levels."
For more information, contact a Snap-on representative or visit http://diagnostics.snapon.com.
Bosch Developing Network of Authorized Independent Shops To Perform Diesel Service
With the market for diesel vehicles expanding rapidly in North America, Bosch is developing a highly qualified independent repair network of shops equipped to diagnose and repair these vehicles. Much like the company's Bosch Car Service (BCS) program, the Diesel Vehicle Diagnostics (DVD) program will help consumers find independent repair shops offering diagnostics and service for all passenger cars, light trucks and SUVs running on diesel fuel.
"Near-zero emissions, enhanced performance and better fuel economy of a diesel engine are driving the growing acceptance and popularity of diesel vehicles among consumers," said Mark Polke, Director, Service Workshops Concept and Technical Support Services, Robert Bosch LLC (www.boschautoparts.com). "However, diesel technology on automobiles is markedly different from cars running on gasoline engines. Considering that the number of consumers considering the purchase of diesel- fueled vehicles has grown from 12% to 30% in the last few years, it is the perfect time for Bosch to offer a diesel servicing program, based on our extensive knowledge and experience with diesel vehicle technology."
The DVD program is an upgrade from Bosch's current diesel drive-in repair program (Diesel Service Center), according to Polke. To qualify for the Diesel Vehicle Diagnostics program, a shop must have:
•technical expertise in the area of diesel vehicle repair;
•technicians certified in diesel service and a company focus on continued training;
•above average customer service skills;
•a clean, professional and organized facility;
•a commitment to use Bosch parts and equipment.
"Shops that want to remain successful in business well into the next decade will explore the options and invest in new profit centers. Such shops will be the ones at the forefront of the industry," Polke concluded.
Enhanced Gatorback Club Installer Rewards Program
Veyance Technologies recently announced a number of enhancements to its longstanding rewards program that allows installers to earn points for every qualifying Goodyear Engineered Products part purchased. The upgrade includes:
•Double points and mail-in rebates on quarterly product promotions;
•YouTube training videos available on the Gatorback Club home page;
•Addition of molded hose (50 points per hose wrap submitted);
•Double points and 5% cash back on all Outdoor Power Equipment products purchased throughout 2014.
"We're pleased to reward installers…for their loyalty to the Gatorback brand," said Tom Lee, marketing manager at Veyance Technologies. "We're committed to our installers and will continue to look for ways to improve the Gatorback Club installer rewards program in the future."
The company also announced the grand prize winner for 2013. He is Joe Labenz of Jensen Tire & Auto in Omaha, NE. In addition to the regular rewards offered throughout the year, Labenz won a $2000 Snap-on Tools gift card, a $1500 Visa debit card and an array of Goodyear Engineered Products apparel and merchandise. He was chosen in a drawing of installers who accumulated at least 10,000 points.
To learn more about the Gatorback Club and to sign up for rewards, visit www.goodyearep.com/gatorbackclub.
Brake Pad Replacement the No. 1 Auto Repair Job in 2013, Says AutoMD.com
Among the top 10 auto repair jobs performed in 2013, standard wear & tear jobs dominated, with brake pad replacement coming in at number one, according to AuotMD.com (www.automd.com), a free online automotive repair resource designed to empower car owners with best way to repair their vehicles.
Alternator replacement and water pump replacement came in second and third, followed in order by replacement of the timing belt, spark plugs, fuel pump, brake rotors, radiator, engine mounts and catalytic converter.
Brian Hafer, VP Marketing at AutoMD.com, said that the top ten list "is continuing evidence that consumers are holding and repairing their vehicles, and that the vehicles they are driving are lasting and serving their owners well. The most researched repair estimates are for parts that have a shorter life span than most of today's vehicles, and certainly than the average age of the top ten most repaired vehicles, which was 11 years."


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*And we're not talking about his bowling skills.
"I think Barack knew that he had God-given talents that were extraordinary. He knows exactly how smart he is...He knows how perceptive hs is. He knows what a good reader of people he is. And he knows that he has the ability -- the extraordinary, uncanny ability -- to take a thousand different perspectives, digest them, and make sense out of them, and I think he has never been really challenged intellectually. I mean, he's the kind of guy you'd hate in law school, who would pick up the book the night before the final, read it, [buy a crib sheet from someone ] and ace the test. So what I sensed in him was not just a restless spirit but someone with extraordinary talents that they had to be really taxed in order for him to be happy."-Valerie Jarrett, [Editor's commentary ]
Obama's closest adviser, Valerie Jarrett made the above comment to David Remnick, in an interview for his book, "The Bridge: The Life and Rise of Barack Obama." May I say, what complete and utter hogwash! How does that work out in the real world?
If the President is soooooo smart that he is perpetually bored, because nothing challenges his 'intellectual superiority', then why can't he solve any of America's problems? Why have his 'solutions' only made things worse?? Let's examine the fruit of Barack's Intellectual Gifts & Supposed Intellectual Superiority (BIG SIS):
Candidate Obama said he would go through the budget line by line to eliminate waste and fraud, you'd think that BIG SIS would have the ability to discern those things better than anyone else. Yet, the only way he can claim to have reduced the deficit is by fraudulent math and deception.
Unemployment? Shouldn't BIG SIS be able to discern on his own what John Kennedy had discovered over fifty years ago, that tax cuts stimulate the economy and job growth? Syria? Edward Snowden? Benghazi? The Arab Spring??
And what about his signature piece of legislation "Obamacare"? Wouldn't someone with BIG SIS's unparalleled and unchallenged intellect have been able to anticipate problems with the website and the prospect of millions of people losing their healthcare and done something in advance to prevent or at least minimize the problems from occurring in the first place? At least knowing what questions to ask, so as not to embarrass himself by declaring things that simply were not true?
No, it seems like there is a more plausible explanation for President Lead From Behind. Obama is not bored because he's not intellectually challenged (although he may be), but precisely because he can't be bothered with details. He's a "big idea" guy. And an autocrat. When he makes a pronouncement, he expects the little people who live to serve him, to take care of the details. He's got a round of golf to play. That's one of the reasons he farmed out Obamacare to Nancy Pelosi and company. Actually governing the country is boring to an intellectual lightweight like Obama. Obama is a campaigner. It is much easier for him to spout things like "Hope and change", "We are the people we have been waiting for", "If you like your healthcare plan, you can keep it", than to actually work out the nitty gritty details that might actually allow some of those things to come to pass.
Obama is much more eager to rub shoulders with Oprah, the vapid harpies of The View, Hollywood stars and musicians than his own cabinet members and heads of state. Does that sound to you like someone yearning to be intellectually challenged? Hardly!
In Ms. Valerie's defense, I do not believe she is delusional, no matter how delusional these things sound in the clear light of day. I believe that she and her fellow travelers are on a quest to gain and retain power, and if building a mythology around Obama is a means of doing so, she will attempt to do it with a straight face. And she is, after all, the genius who convinced Obama on at least three occasions NOT to make the 'gutsy call' to get bin Laden.
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A strong HVAC maintenance program isn't an option; it's a must
Key Concepts
The Incorporation of Air FiltersEven if your comprehensive preventive maintenance program is delinquent or deferred, don't forget one simple step: keeping tabs on the condition and age of the air filter.
"The air filter is important to the lifeblood of the building," notes Anthony Shaker, vice president of operations and maintenance at Newton, MA-based UNICCO. "A good air filter maintains the quality of the environment."
The mechanical health of your building's HVAC system can also rest on the condition of the air-filtration system. Changing air filters frequently and using a quality filter can extend the life of your expensive HVAC equipment.
Matt Ashwood, president and CEO at Bonded Filter Co., Nashville, TN, offers these tips for proper air-filter maintenance:
Ashwood also recommends that you take differential pressure-drop readings at specific cycles throughout the year to get a better idea of when you should change filters.
"The interval of when [the filter] needs to be changed will be determined by the type of facility, the demand within the facility, and the environment in which the facility is located," Ashwood says. "By using differential pressure-drop readings, you can put a gauge on the piece of equipment. An air filter, no matter who makes it, is going to look dirty. The differential pressure-drop reading will help you better know when it needs to be changed."
Imagine working in an office tower that lacks proper ventilation and air circulation - one that is sweltering and stuffy in the summer, and frosty and downright cold in the winter. No one, including you and your staff, would want to work there, let alone lease the space inside.
Building systems are the lifeblood of any facility. Without lighting, water, or heating and cooling, a building would be uninhabitable. That's why a strong preventive and predictive HVAC maintenance program isn't an option; it's a must.
"Two issues - the asset and the life of the building - can be tied back to the fact that a solid program of preventive maintenance is absolutely paramount," says Anthony Shaker, vice president of operations and maintenance at UNICCO, Newton, MA. "The better it is maintained, the more likely you're going to get the appropriate life-cycle from the equipment. If not, it will deteriorate. If you are looking for viable occupancy, you need to maintain the system so people can inhabit the building and [achieve] full productivity."
Think of preventive HVAC maintenance in the same way as the preventive maintenance for your car: If you don't change your engine oil and replace belts and filters, the engine will lock up and the vehicle won't operate. The same holds true, in a sense, for HVAC systems.
"If you spend $30 on an oil change in your car, you will save $3,000 on a new engine," says Matt Ashwood, president and CEO at Bonded Filter Co., Nashville, TN. "Proper preventive maintenance [for] HVAC equipment will do the same thing."
Maintenance isn't expensive compared to what you might need to spend if your system degrades (and ultimately fails).
Shaker provides this example: If you have a piece of equipment that costs $10,000 to maintain and has a forecasted life of 10 years if properly maintained, you will spend only $20,000 from first cost to replacement cost at the 10-year mark, assuming it would cost $10,000 again to replace it at the end of its life-cycle. However, if you did not properly maintain the unit and it failed at the 5-year mark, you would need to spend $10,000 to replace it after 5 years and then replace that same unit again in another 5 years if you continued to not perform maintenance. Your total cost would be $30,000.
"[Those are] significant savings. Proper maintenance costs a lot less over the life of the equipment than to change out equipment on a more frequent basis," Shaker says. "The word 'preventive' speaks for itself. It keeps things from happening."
Two main issues are at the heart of any HVAC maintenance program:
"Depending on those two requirements - the sophistication of the equipment, as well as the environment and operation of the overall system - you need to decide if your preventive maintenance plan is a full-maintenance-coverage plan or if there's an opportunity for system-performance enhancement," notes Michael P. Bordes, senior vice president at EMCOR Facilities Services and president at Norwalk, CT-based EMCOR Services' Elmhurst, IL, office.
The first place to turn to if you have questions about how to build a successful HVAC maintenance plan should be right at your fingertips - or at least nearby on a bookshelf or in a desk drawer: It's the operating and maintenance manual, provided by the manufacturer.
Don't overlook these maintenance manuals. They provide a concrete blueprint for the steps you need to take to maintain chillers, boilers, motors, air-handling units - every piece of equipment in a building's HVAC system.
"Manufacturers spend a lot of time and money testing their equipment to determine what the maintenance needs are," says Walter M. D'Ascenzo, senior project manager at Fairfax, VA-based Facility Engineering Associates PC. "They put this information into the manuals; it's all there in black and white. These maintenance manuals were not dreamt up in a conference room over doughnuts and coffee."
If you don't have the original manuals, you can easily get replacements. Call your manufacturer's representative with the pertinent model and serial numbers, and they can get you the replacement information you need.
Once you read the manuals and consider your system's specific needs, you will have all the necessary information to get a successful preventive and predictive maintenance program off the ground - one that is tailored to your building's HVAC system and operating environment.
Some aspects of a maintenance plan are simple - change the oil, change the belts, change the filters (just like your car). But, to keep a system operating at maximum efficiency, you'll need to expend more elbow grease beyond the basics from time to time. Air-handler coils need to be cleaned periodically to keep heat transfer at maximum amounts. Boilers need to be cleaned annually; even 1/16-inch of soot and ash on heat-exchange surfaces in an oil-firing boiler can reduce efficiency by 10 percent.
And, don't forget fire testing. D'Ascenzo suggests fire testing and flame adjustment every three years. "You can't just test by eyeing the flame," D'Ascenzo says. "You can be so far off the mark by trying to eye-adjust a flame in a boiler. You've got to measure."
Predictive maintenance is also important. By tracking different system indicators such as oil temperature, RPM speeds, and other factors, you can pick up on many emerging problems before they reach a crisis situation. "A lot of different diagnostics can point to issues where service isn't being performed in the repetitive, regular nature that it is supposed to be," Bordes says.
Building automation systems can be invaluable in maintenance diagnostics by greatly improving response time to maintenance issues via troubleshooting.
"When you have someone sitting at a PC and [looking at] the issues to see what is going on, nine times out of 10 you can find out what is causing the problem and correct it with a keystroke," notes Jeffrey T. Hunt, senior project manager at Fairfax, VA-based Facility Engineering Associates PC's Dallas office. These building automation systems can also be linked to computerized maintenance management systems (CMMSs) to further enhance your operations.
Once you have your plan ironed out, take the list of HVAC tasks that need to be done monthly, quarterly, annually, etc., and input them into your maintenance management system, along with any of the documentation that goes with it, whether it is a paper-based system or a computerized one. Just make sure it is easily retrievable for anyone who works on the system.
A solid program should provide a comprehensive history of maintenance conducted on every piece of equipment, as well as the corrective costs incurred.
"You need a good, clear record of service being performed and when it was performed," Bordes says. "You need to keep a paper trail. If you do, you will be able to see trends and better predict what should be done."
Placing stickers on your equipment is another way to keep maintenance professionals apprised of the work that has been done on a system's many and varied components. A simple decal affixed to the equipment that lists the last time the equipment was serviced, what was done, and who serviced it is invaluable.
"[This way], you have a record of the last time someone was in this piece of [HVAC] equipment and what they did to it," Ashwood says. "All it takes is a quick visual check."
Good People = Good Preventive Maintenance
The most finely crafted preventive maintenance program is only as good as the people who bring it to life.
"The more you and your staff know about your facility, the better you can maintain it," says Jeffrey T. Hunt, senior project manager at Fairfax, VA-based Facility Engineering Associates PC's Dallas office. "If your maintenance people don't know what a piece of equipment does, how do you expect them to maintain it?"
First, hire people who can be taught and who want to learn. Second, train them on every piece of equipment they encounter; don't throw them out on the job and expect them to learn as they go. Have a formal training process in place and provide refresher sessions at periodic intervals.
Also, keep your staff involved in such processes as retro-commissioning. "They know more about the system than anyone else and might [know] why something was changed from [its] original settings," Hunt says.
In any system's life-cycle, there comes a point where you need to decide whether it's fiscally and practically feasible to continue maintaining and repairing an aging, degrading piece of equipment. It's important to do a life-cycle cost analysis when determining if you should repair or replace an aging HVAC system component, Hunt says.
"To keep the unit going, do you replace the part, which will cost 'X' dollars, or do you replace the entire unit?" he asks. "Consider all costs in a life-cycle cost analysis - the cost of the equipment, maintenance, and even energy. Maybe you are 10 years into the unit's life-cycle; it might have a typical service life of 15 years, but has only a little life left in it because of the way it has been maintained and operated. A life-cycle cost analysis will consider the current condition and efficiency of the unit."
Let's say you have a 30-year-old chiller and have spent more money than anticipated on maintenance; and, new chillers have twice the efficiency of the old chiller. The decision to replace is an easy one, Hunt says, if you run a life-cycle cost analysis.
Ideally, the ratio of spending for HVAC systems should be 70-percent preventive maintenance and 30-percent corrective maintenance, according to Shaker - these numbers are benchmarks that UNICCO professionals use in charting the effectiveness of client maintenance programs. "If the corrective maintenance level is up to 70 percent, you know your program is out of control," he says. "The buildings where the numbers are in reverse are the buildings that people don't want to be in. That's what happens when preventive maintenance isn't instituted."
While every piece of equipment will need to be replaced eventually, following a stringent, comprehensive maintenance schedule will prolong your building's HVAC system and maintain not only a healthy bottom line, but happy, satisfied, and comfortable tenants.
"For the most part, facilities [managers] understand the exposure they have in large capital expenditures with negligence when it comes to preventive and predictive maintenance, especially [with] air-handlers, large chillers, and pumping systems," Bordes says. "They are aware of the necessity and the [responsibility] they have financially if they neglect it."
Robin Suttell, based in Cleveland, was an contributing editor for BUILDINGS.


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Canmake Coloring Eyebrow in 01 Yellow Brown
This mascara-type eyebrow color quickly and easily brightens up your entire look, allowing you to sport a different eyebrow color every day, so you can coordinate it with your hair, make-up and outfit. Goes on smoothly, without feeling at all sticky or rough. The short inverted triangular brush makes it simpler to apply, ensuring that your brows are evenly coated and allowing you easily to adjust any imperfections in their thickness or texture. Waterproof.
Available Shades:
[01] yellow brown☆ Goes well with your bright, blondish hair, for a sophisticated look
[03]natural brown☆ An easy-to-use color, for your natural-color hair
[04] bronze brown☆ Goes well with your bright, reddish-brown eyebrows, for a glamorous look
[05] Honey Gold☆ For bright hair color in shades close to gold. Emphasizes your eye make-up, for eyes with impact. Can also be used to decrease the volume of your eyebrows
Canmake Coloring Eyebrow in 01 Yellow Brown
Directions of Use
It is important to take care to wipe the brush with a tissue before using it, as this will prevent the product getting onto your skin. Brushing outwards from the part of the eyebrow closest to your nose will ensure that your brows are evenly coated. Please take care not to use too much, as this will cause the eyebrow color to clump.Main Ingredients
400 yen in Japan
$13.90 Singapore Dollars
Approx $20-25 CAD in Pacific Mall stores
I purchase it for $52 HKD ($8 CAD) when I tried out their Canmake HK Workshop.
Canmake Coloring Eyebrow in 01 Yellow Brown
I purchased this out of curiosity and because at the time, my hair was light brown/blondish and I wanted my brows to match. It's weird to have full black eyebrows when my hair is much lighter. Since I purchased this Canmake one, I also bought the Cosmagic one later to try. This review is long overdue but I thought I'd share anyways =)
The packaging is compact and can easily fit in make up pouches. It's in the form of any mascara brush so it's super easy to use. I tend to wiggle it to coat my natural eyebrows. It's recommended that you clean or wipe it clean after every use.
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At the time, they didn't have any lighter shades and I felt that Yellow Brown would be most fitting for my eye brows. I think that this product does work except that also means you need to put in A LOT of effort. I need to first to a light wiggle to coat my eyebrows, while it's still wet, I apply eyebrow powder or eyeshadow powder to fill it in. It's not very pigmented to cover my dark nature eyebrow hair. Then, I re-coat it again to cover my natural colour some more. To make my eyebrows perfect, it takes tons of effort compared to the Cosmagic one.
Wow, I just noticed all my wrinkles in the swatch photo >.<
Canmake Coloring Eyebrow in 01 Yellow Brown
WIth just one coat, the product doesn't really cover my natural brow color (black) and the waterproof ability is not so good - especially in sea salt water. This is only good for those who needs a light lift of colour, or those who don't have pigmented, full eyebrows like mine.
In terms of price, I think that it's the best price in Japan and Hong Kong.
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Overall: ♥♥
Product: 2/5 ♥ Not pigmented enough, not suitable for full dark eyebrows.
Packaging: 4/5 ♥ Simple and easy
Price: 5/5 ♥


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Did we hear correctly? Comcast (also known as Xfinity) and Netflix have made a deal to put Netflix on Comcast X1 service. For a long time Cable companies and Netflix have not seen eye to eye(ex: Netflix having to pay Comcast for better video quality on their videos). In fact some would say Netflix is Cable's worst nightmare. But with deals like this, both sides of the team win. With Comcast X1 service you get over 85,000 TV shows and movies through Xfinity Demand. And now to top it off you will be able to get the biggest channel of them all. Netflix! We are all aware of how much Netflix has grown as a business over the years. Sadly, not many people are aware that this growth would not have been possible without digital transformation. If you're wondering "what exactly is digital transformation?" then Salesforce may be able to enlighten you further.
Comcast X1 is one of the best ways to control your content and watch your tv shows. Not only is it a DVR, but you can use the remote to search or what your favorite cable tv show or recorded show. And sports lovers will love Comcast X1. They have the X1 Sports app. It turns your TV into a real-time scoreboard, even with live stats. This way you can keep track of all the games you ever wanted. And now to top it off, you will be able to binge watch Netflix all within the Comcast X1 system.
Why are they doing this you may ask? U.S. homes with older residents are less aware of Netflix, but are more likely to have pay TV and watch more TV than average, making them prime Netflix targets. With this deal, Xfinity customers will be able to stream the newest shows on Netflix easier then ever before. No more different devices. It will all be in one place and ready to go. And with the fast Internet speeds of Xfinity Internet, you will have no problem streaming your favorite show in HD. However, with the new Hulu Live service offering live TV over the internet, removing the need for cable, can Hulu's all-in-one solution pull the rug from under its competitors in both traditional television and streaming services?
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All about Sherry and why you should be drinking more of it!
It's fitting that the American wine consumer gets the word "Sherry" from a mispronunciation of Jerez, the town where the fortified wine originates, because Sherry might be the most misunderstood, underappreciated alcoholic beverage on the planet. It is also one of the most expressive, versatile, and affordable luxury drinks ever vinified and PJ Wine is thrilled to have one of the best Sherry selections anywhere. We consider ourselves Sherry ambassadors, and we're on a mission to bring Sherry into the mainstream.
So, what are the different types of Sherry?
Finos are bone dry and pale straw in color. They are lightly fortified to about 15.5% alcohol. Surprising to many, they are quintessentially fresh and fragile wines that must be drunk promptly to be at their best. Once open, a bottle is best consumed within 3 or 4 days. They should always be served chilled and are the ultimate thirst quenching aperitif with almonds, olives, seafood and fried hors d'oeuvres as well as with just about any salty appetizer you throw at them. They are also excellent with sushi and shellfish. Swirl your glass before every sip to release the delicate aromas.
Manzanillas are a sub-category of Finos and also bone dry and pale straw in color. They are made in the same way as other Finos, except they are exclusively from the town of Sanlúcar de Barrameda. They share the same character as Finos, except they tend to be somewhat lighter in weight and more delicate with a distinctive hint of saltiness. As with other Finos, they should always be served chilled.
Amontillados are dry and clear amber colored, although some producers ship them off-dry for the American market. They start their lives as Finos but are given additional cask aging without flor, which adds wood, nut and caramel notes. They are dry, but intense and powerful. They feature a lively snap on the palate which makes them pair well with rich consommés, roasted chicken, pork or duck dishes, plus they are exceptional with foie gras. They also work well before meals with toasted nuts, cured meats, cheese and other rich appetizers.
Palo Cortado
Also dry and amber colored, this is the rarest style of sherry. It's an aged Amontillado that acquires the rich toffee, butterscotch, smoke, milk chocolate, burnt orange and spicy notes of an Oloroso. Almost always blended dry or just off-dry, these are among the most subtle and complex vino de meditazione made anywhere in the world. They pair beautifully with aged cheese, toasted nuts as well as flan and crème brulée type desserts.
Olorosos are dry and range in color from amber to deep brown. They are fortified to about 17.5% and then wood aged without time under flor. They are darker and fuller-bodied and range from bone dry to off-dry, depending on the producer's house style. These rich, nutty, toasty, smokey, caramel, butterscotch, toffee and milk chocolate character wines also show hints of dried fruit such as burnt orange, lemon peel and even caramelized banana. They are excellent after dinner wines and the best examples display extraordinary smoothness.
Amoroso / Oloroso Dulce
These are Olorosos in the off-dry to sweet range and are blended with small amounts of Pedro Ximenez to add sweetness. They are also from amber to a deep nut brown in color. The added sweetness rounds out the edges of the dryer styles and makes for a wonderful, mildly sweet dessert wine. These wines work in the same settings as Olorosos but with a sweeter character. Again, the level of sweetness depends on the producer's house style.
Cream Sherries are Olorosos which have substantial amounts of sweet Pedro Ximenez wine added before aging. This adds raisin and fig notes to the nuttiness of Olorosos making for rich dessert wines to sip alone or match with creamy cheeses, ice cream and sweeter cakes and chocolate desserts. Traditionally Creams are amber to nut brown in color, but are also available in a "Pale Cream" style, similar to Finos in color. Creams are the best known style in the US.
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Last Outpost of the British Empire 1890 - 1980
by Peter Baxter
This is the first complete history of Rhodesia, the country founded by Empire Builder, Cecil John Rhodes. It tells how Rhodes' men engaged Lobengula, the Matabele king, in lengthy negotiations while at the same time seeking a Royal Charter and the right for white pioneers to occupy Mashonaland. It relates Rhodesia's history right up to Lancaster House in 1979 and the 'free and fair' elections that foisted the Marxist Robert Mugabe and his regime on the country. Throughout this historical tapestry the author has skilfully threaded in the many often larger-than-life personalities who shaped Rhodesia's destiny from Cecil John Rhodes, Leander Starr Jameson, Frank Johnson, King Lobengula, Archibald Colquhoan and many others, to the later ones like Godfrey Huggins, Sir Edgar Whitehead, Garfield Todd, Joshua Nkomo, Robert Mugabe Ian Smith and a host of others.


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For example, if you have a class like the following:
public class MyClass {
private int mId;
private String mName;
Instead of manually writing each accessor (getter) and mutator (setter), go to the menu and click Code->Generate.. (hotkey `alt+insert), then choose the "Getter and Setter" option.
Done. That was fast. And, it will be just as fast with 20+ fields also.
But, wait! By default, Android Studio will include that "m" prefix (stands for "member" variable) in each of the generated method names, so you'll have method names like "setmId" and "getmId". There is a quick permanent fix for this also!
Go to File->Settings->Code Style->Java->Code Generation, then type a single "m" into the "Field", "Name prefix" field. Hit apply, then you are gone. All future code generations will take those "m" prefixes for field into account. Here's a screenshot to what this sentence means visually.
|So easy to save a lot of time with Android Studio
That's it for this post. There are lots of other useful code generators also. If you are doing mindless work, it's probably been automated (or should be). ;)
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The White House has a good set of ideas out this AM to a) help the housing market and b) help small businesses and start ups. The former sounds good to me; the latter, less so.
First, the economics, then the politics (you can decide whether that's spinach first or dessert first).
An important exit ramp from recession to recovery is low interest rates, aka monetary stimulus. These feed into low mortgage rates, which are currently at historic lows (30-yr fixed around 4%). That chain of events has historically provided a strong incentive for recovering households to refinance their mortgage loan or take out a new one and buy a home.
But this exit ramp has been blocked by the fallout from the housing bust, including risk aversion in credit markets, the supply overhang of homes, continued home price declines (can we carve out a bottom already!?!), and all those underwater mortgages (which block refinancing).
Many conservatives -- not all -- just want to punt on this problem (Gov Romney stands firmly in that camp). That's not crazy, in the sense that in normal times, we don't need new policy to help creditworthy borrowers refinance.
But these are not normal times. Such borrowers are blocked due to the problems just noted, particularly underwater mortgages and risk aversion by lenders, who've gone from massively underpricing risk to overpricing it.
Still, the obvious pushback here is that this isn't the first time the admin has made a run at this problem and so far, most of what we've seen has been underwhelming. Why might this time be different?
One potentially helpful wrinkle is extending federally insured refinancing (the Federal Housing Authority would insure the new loans, incentivizing risk averse banks to undertake them) to a large group of homeowners who have heretofore been ineligible.
From a good discussion on the policy in the Wall Street Journal:
The new initiative would extend that opportunity to roughly one-third of all mortgages that aren't backed by federal entities and instead are owned by banks or were bundled by private firms that sold them off to investors as mortgage-backed securities. The Federal Housing Administration would instead guarantee the new loan.
Two caveats, the latter of which is very large. First, will the banks and servicers play along? That's always been the rub here. The White House has streamlined the process -- paperwork around eligibility criteria has jammed the HAMP program from the getgo -- but thus far, we've seen a consistent lack of interest by private lenders (and by the government sponsored entities too, but that's another issue -- see here).
Second, the Federal Housing Authority needs capital to offset the risk they're taking on by insuring the banks holding the new mortgages. To raise those funds, the bill calls for a fee on large financial institutions (banks, investment houses), specifically on their leverage. This actually strikes me as a fair way to connect the dots between the housing/finance meltdown/bailout and measures to address the damage.
But this Congress is... um... very unlikely to pass it.
More to come on the small biz stuff out today... it's got some decent ideas re private funding for startups but there's also more political candy in there than bang-for-the-buck on jobs.


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Do You Know What Makes Your Customers Tick?
The way a consumer connects with the retailer determines whether or not that consumer will become a customer in the first place. That is important, but the first transaction is only the beginning of Customer Relationship Management. The customer that becomes loyal does so because the retailer has an understanding of what they value. In the adage, you know what makes the clock tick by looking inside. Looking at customer data, the retailer knows what makes the customer "tick."
Understand What The Customer Values
ChainDrive is an integrated retail management solution that is capable of automatically collecting information on customer activity and providing the tools to analyze that information accurately. RFM (Recency, Frequency, Monetary) analysis provides insight by examining how long it has been since a customer made a purchase (Recency), how often they make their purchases (Frequency) and how much that customer spends (Monetary). This important information is just part of the picture, however.
When order visibility, customer history, and cross-sell opportunities are combined with a respect for the customer's preferences, every contact is welcomed. Instead of being irritated by a volume of advertising that has no relevance, customers can ask for the types of contact they want and request the promotions they are interested in. Some want to shop in the store, others prefer online or mobile offers. Omnichannel flexibility allows optimal contact and encourages future sales. Understanding customer preferences means the retailer can offer what they value.
Give Them What They Want
Maintaining an understanding of the customer promotes loyalty. Who wouldn't keep coming back to a satisfactory source of retail goods? Gift card and loyalty programs strengthen the relationship by providing an incentive to return and rewarding the shopper with more reasons to be loyal to the retailer. It's a win-win relationship when both buyer and seller are happy after the transaction.
Without a practical way to understand what is making your customer "tick" there will be none of the benefits of a win-win relationship for buyer and seller.
Retailers need the tools to understand the individual customer and personalize the interaction, but the tools have to be practical. ChainDrive CRM-Clienteling software provides the practicality and ease retailers need because the component is part of a completely integrated retail management solution that is backed by professional support no matter when you call. Retailers can know what makes their customers tick because ChainDrive knows what makes retailers tick.


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"Learning balance in our lives is like learning how to ice skate," I thought as I observed the young and old skaters at the Lloyd Town Center rink in Portland, Oregon.
Some skaters strive to excel, a few hope to just survive. All the skating couples and those content to dance alone seem unaware of their audience seated on wooden benches on the sidelines. I'm unnoticed as I look down from the Food Court above.
My eyes focus on a three-year-old Asian girl skating faster and faster. She falls down and gets up quickly and swirls even faster. Like Tanya Harding who once trained here, she is the embodiment of determination to excel in a personal challenge.
She looks around as if to find a photo-op. She sees her mother approaching, who tells her it's time to go home. She objects. Balancing personal goals with family life is a challenge she will face throughout her career – whether it is Olympic skating or something else the Lord created her to do.
I see the three-year-old wanna-be ice skating star fast-forwarded to the epitome of motherhood in a young Asian mother. She skates along as her young son clings to her, tentatively moving his feet. She has realized a different dream and yet can't forget her childhood desire to skate in the spotlight for a cheering crowd. She balances her love for her child with her love for ice skating, melding the two together this afternoon.
Two teenage girls with bare knees and arms jazz dance around each other, striking a pose and then laughing until they fall down. They glance at their watches to see how long they can enjoy this wonderful playground of ice. They are learning to balance their carefree youth with accountability.
In contrast to the light-hearted girls comes this chubby adolescent boy skating with his older brother. Both cling to the side rail with sheer terror in their eyes as they fall repeatedly. Are they just praying to get back to the entrance and find a place to rest, vowing never again? They illustrate the balance of brotherly love and shared misery, where we cling to other sufferers; off balance, but together.
Swinging around the rink come a teenage couple with daring turns and jumps. They sway to get their balance — first alone and then closer together. He shows off a little, coaxing her to skate his way. She skates backwards, facing him and swishes her feet back and forth to find her own rhythm. They skate the dance of flirtation and compromise.
An elderly couple glides past them, content to skate in the rhythm of the perfect balance of a proven relationship.
A middle-aged woman floats with outstretched hands, absorbed in the music from her ear buds. What is she reaching for? Freedom? Peace? A friend joins her and she removes the ear buds. They skate around the rink together, chatting and laughing. She balances her rare solitude with her growing camaraderie with a friend.
The skating lessons begin. We all need for teachers and mentors in learning discipline, new skills and balance. The young instructors pair up with tiny princesses in tutus, ready to coach and encourage the tots. The teachers balance their desire to excel with their need to pass on what they love. For now, they sacrifice their training to improve their skills as they build those of their charges, balancing mentoring and personal achievement.
What different values are you challenged to balance in your life?
Copyright 2014, Nancy Ward
Image credit: By Pete Stewart from Perth, Australia (Ice Skater at Millennium Park)


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Without ever really knowing it, you might be sitting in the middle of an epidemic zone. That's the sense you get studying a newly released map that lays out the rates and numbers of sexually transmitted diseases across the country. The following map, which is currently making the rounds online, was put together by rentapplication.com, which did the public service of crunching the numbers from the CDC from 2013. The results might surprise you.
The data is color-coded on the map — the better to swallow easily. The redder the county, the worse the number of sexually transmitted diseases, meaning you best be using some kind of protection or caution during your bedroom escapades. When you eyeball the map, south to north, you'll see that in South Florida, Miami-Dade and Broward are both the same shade of slapped-skin red; Palm Beach County is a lighter shade of peach. The actual statistics are a little different, however.
According to the stats compiled by RentApplication, Palm Beach County, with a population of 1,356,549, has tallied 5,624 new reported STDs in 2013. That breaks down to 4,486 cases of chlamydia, 1,054 cases of gonorrhea, and 84 cases of syphilis. In total, that stacks up to about 414 cases per 100,000 people.
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Miami-Dade is in bright red. With a population of 2,591,035, the county recorded 10,287 cases of chlamydia, 2,391 cases of gonorrhea, and 413 instances of syphilis, for a total of 13,091 STDs in 2013. That breaks down to a rate of 505 cases per 100,000 people.
Broward, however, takes the cake — but not in terms of numbers alone. With a population at 1,815,137, the county saw 8,048 cases of chlamydia, 2,356 cases of gonorrhea, and 265 cases of syphilis, which stacked together gives you 10,669 cases of STDs on record for the year.
The interesting thing, however, is the rate. For every 100,000 people, you've got 587 cases, which is much higher than either the county's neighbors to the north or south, even though Miami-Dade laps Broward in terms of population.


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Principles of Information Technology
This week, students concluded their presentations on "Digital Citizenship" and "Online Safety". With the proper preparation of slides and script for their presentation, the presentations not only looked professional, but were very informative. As part of their training, the presentations were video recorded for self-evaluation.
Each student evaluated their own presentation by commenting on what they liked about their presentation and what improvements were needed. Students had to also assigned a letter grade to themselves for the efforts and the results. With another presentation coming up in about 3 weeks, students will have a chance to practice what they learned this week.
Computer Science
Students are concluding their "4 Screen" Career app and getting ready to move on to an "8 - 12 Screen" Museum App. From the time these students began working in App Inventor, to now, great improvements are seen in screen design, quality of information presented and their understanding of how apps come together. Here is a sample video of a few "Career" apps in action.


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I've been putting off South America because it's always seemed close and somewhere along the way I developed the idea that I should start far while I'm young, energetic, and handsome then work my way back. There are a few flaws however, to this strategy: First, I think I will always feel younger than I am. Second, ever since the invention of coffee, energy is simply one cup away. Third, I'll probably always be handsome. And fourth and maybe most significantly, South America is not really that close!
The flight from Newark to Buenos Aires is an approximate 14 hours with a short layover in Houston, where you stop, deboard, and just as the blood gets to your feet, you get back on the plane for the remaining 10.5 hours. To be honest, I hadn't done my homework at all on South America, Argentina or Buenos Aires. I purchased the Lonely Planet, which is about the size and weight of a cement block, but after sleeping, eating and pleasure reading, the "initial decent" was announced without my even cracking the Lonely Planet block.
But it's never too late to start doing your homework, albeit standing in line waiting for customs is cutting it close. So I got busy. Casually introducing myself to everyone in the near vicinity, fishing for clues like a good part of town, transportation into the city, any tips that might be useful to a new non-Spanish speaker in Argentina. Before I got my passport stamped, not only had I met another guy from a town two hours from my Arizonan hometown, I also managed to split a cab with three others to the city where someone was already booked in a notorious hostel.
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I hit the ground instantly. The force of impact nearly knocked me out. Stunned, I tried to gather and prepare myself for more. I didn't know how or why, the only thing I was sure of was that I was under attack.
I found myself in a hammock, swinging back and forth between exhaustion and the inability to sleep.
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The roads are made of stone. Honduran men stroll casually through the streets. Shielded from the searing sun, their machetes swing step by step, in and out of the circle of shade offered by their cowboy hats.
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Festivals bring you the best moments of your summer and the worst.
Picture the scene, you've nailed your festival look and you're feeling fresh as a daisy. There's a brilliant line up ahead of you and you're sat in the sun with your close friends, about to dip into your mountainous supply of alcohol. Here are the 20 thoughts that go through my head as the weekend unfolds.
1. This could possibly be THE best way to spend a weekend ever.
2. There's hot pants love and then there's denim knickers.
3. That girl's not got a scrap of cellulite on her legs. She wouldn't know a meat and potato pie if it slapped her in the face.
4. Two songs in, I'm actually a bit bored of this band. Does anyone else look bored? Nope. I'll just pretend I'm listening.
5. There's literally thousands of people in this field, why does the person stood in front of me have to be the one who decides to put his girlfriend on his shoulders?!
6. I really hope I can go for the whole weekend without needing to poo.
7. Shots are definitely a good idea.
8. What a stupid place to put a guide rope (when you go flying over it)
9. I'm pretty sure I'm experiencing the onset of hypothermia. (when you're going to sleep at night).
10. It's hotter than the sun in here, I can't breathe. (when you wake up in the morning)
11. I hope I don't see anyone I know right now (when your brushing your teeth and spitting out into a trough)
12. Oh my god I can hear someone pissing right next to my tent (when someone's pissing right next to your tent).
13. This wet wipe wash is the most disgusting thing I've ever done. I would kill for a hot bath.
14. Where the hell was I when the 'wonderband' played this 'secret' set? How did I miss that??? Typical! (when you overhear literally EVERYONE talking about how amazing it was)
15. How long has this trail of toilet roll been stuck to my wellington??
16. I miss my mattress. And carpet, I miss carpet too.
17. Brilliant my lipstick is still on (when your peering into the tiny mirror on the back of your portaloo door).
18. If I drink another alcoholic drink I might actually die.
19. I NEED green vegetables.
20. ...and the minute you arrive home... That was the most amazing weekend of my life. I'm totally booking for next year.
I have a love hate relationship with festivals, but I always go back for more. Well it wouldn't be a proper summer if I didn't do at least one. This year it's Kendal Calling!
Which festivals are on your must visit list? I'd love to hear your recommendations.
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I must admit I did not have high expectations when I began reading this book. I didn't know anything about the writer and his previous work, and I normally choose my books very carefully. Rare are the times when I take risks with my reading time anymore. But, from the first pages of John Marrs's book, I was hooked.
The story begins in present day, in Northampton, with a man returning to a place he left 25 years ago. After this short introduction, the reader is cast in the past, 25 years earlier and the story shifts it's point of view from the man, Simon, to his wife, Catherine. The whole story is told from the point of view of its two main characters, alternating as the action advances and skips from present day to 25 years earlier, until towards the end of the book, past meets present.
Long story short, Simon, the loving father of three children and husband to Catherine, plagued by his demons, tries to commit suicide. When he can't do it, he decides to leave everything behind, his family, his job, basically his whole file and start a new one. Catherine is left alone to care for her three children, wondering what happened to him for 25 years until he just appears on her doorstep one day. They tell each other the story of their separate lives as Simon leads her to the reasons as to why he left.
The two main characters are multidimensional, and I got the feeling of really knowing them and understanding why they did the things they did. The little glimpses we get in their past helps the reader feel closer to them, shifting from sympathizing with one or the other.
The book had me on edge the whole time I read it. I just needed to know why he left, and Marrs writing is exquisite, leading you on, giving you just enough to keep you hooked and keep reading.
I heartily recommend this book to everyone looking for a good and easy read that keeps you on your toes. Thank you, John Marrs, for a wonderful couple of days.


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The basic salary we are receiving from employers plays a big role in our daily life. We use money to sustain our life – to have a life. Imagine life today without money. The reality is that money is the basic tool and one of the most important tools we have in today's generation. Yes, money is a tool and that we should learn to use it wisely.
Some wage groups in the Philippines are protesting the minimum wage increase of 15 Pesos at NCR that will be effective on April 2015 – they think that the wage increase is not enough, and that the wage increase should be higher. Yet, I think it is good to examine the labor market position before people go out of street and voice out their disappointment regarding wage (well, Philippines is a democratic country and rally is not bad). The society should understand that we are operating in a free market. This means that businesses, laborers, and the likes have a free will to go out and enter the market. If laborers are not contented with their salary, there are two options, either they go out of the streets – protest and force the business to increase their wage or leave the employer. On the other hand, if the employer cannot afford the salary of the laborers – he would have no choice but to increase the salary because it is government mandatory or he can go out of the country and find a country that offers lower labor cost.
Today, we all know that people who are looking for a job are greater than people who are landing a job. This is the reality of the world today. This being said, I think instead of complaining on wage we are receiving – I think we should find a way to increase our skills and knowledge so that we would no longer rely on minimum wage. Government and private sector should find ways to help on increasing the skills and knowledge of the people so that society could learn to stand strong.
The main problem of the world today is not wage but unemployment.
NCR minimum wage will increase to 481 Pesos.