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About Columbia Collection Service
Founded in 1985, Columbia Collection began collecting on small balance accounts for a local hospital. Over the years, our team has gained decades of experience in the debt collection industry for all of your consumer and commercial collection needs.
Our Values
What We Believe In and How We Behave
The Columbia Story
For over 35 years, Columbia Collection Service has represented some of the most respected companies in the Pacific Northwest. We were founded out of a need for a different kind of collection agency. Our core values of working together with dignity and respect go throughout the entire business and collection process. We specialize in a unique approach to accounts receivable management and recovery. Our communication with your customers is predicated on active listening and problem solving. We hire only the best of the best, and provide the resources and training needed to exceed the goals of our clients.
Now with offices in Oregon and Washington, we proudly represent some of the most visible and respected organizations in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
The Columbia Difference
Long ago, Columbia Collection Service disrupted the Collection industry with a unique approach—treat everyone with dignity and respect, and create positive outcomes for everyone involved.
Columbia Collection Service has earned a reputation by our clients and their customers as a fair, compassionate, and creative agency. This approach to treat consumers with dignity and understand their needs is, was, and always will be our compass. We are proud to be a resource to the business community. From large healthcare systems to small businesses that may only have one assignment a year, Columbia Collection Service believes that all business owners should have the same access to exceptional bad-debt recovery services. Doing business with Columbia Collection Service is a partnership. We are devoted to our partners' success and are honored to be a part of their problem-solving process.
"If Plan A doesn't work, the alphabet has 25 more letters." There are many strategies we employ throughout the recovery process. To maximize positive outcomes, our collectors take a sales-based approach to consumer interaction. Unpaid assignments are continually contacted, monitored, and researched for new information long after they have been placed with the agency—not just when they are considered new. We recognize that every dollar counts, and we collect—rather than neglect—small-balance assignments.
Columbia Collection Service stays on top of the regulatory climate of the collection industry, and has implemented an effective Compliance Management System (CMS) that reduces liability and exposure. We offer training to our partners in areas such as Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)/collection laws, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recommended best practices, bankruptcy law, and call de-escalation techniques for your staff and/or leadership teams. Laws change very fast in the world of collections, and we want to provide all the additional support we can to ensure a positive consumer experience.
You work hard to build a company and you deserve a collection partner that shares the same dedication to preserving the relationships you have built with your customers. Contact us today to get started. For more info on the Columbia Difference, check out our Perception vs. Reality page.
We are Columbia Collection SERVICE. Partnering with Columbia is not just about accelerating your revenue—we also save you labor hours by unburdening your team from non-responsive accounts.
Columbia Collection Service makes it easy to assign, monitor, and analyze your accounts as they progress from past due to revenue.
"I have worked with two other collection agencies and when I started working with Columbia it was the first time I felt a company cared about my business. They have been very helpful and I get more accounts paid than ever before."


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Beer, pretzels, and cheese — sounds like a typical frat boy diet, right? Well, what if I told you all that could be found in a cupcake?
This summer (I know, this was deep in the backlog of posting!) I passed by Sugarland on Franklin Street, and did a double-take at the sign. What was this Frat Boy cupcake?! Curiosity won out and I headed in for a quick study break.
Sugarland is a beloved celebrity in our local food scene, having been featured on CakeSpy and the Food Network's Kid in the Candy Store, among others. As a bakery, they are known for their cupcakes, gelato, and custom special occasion cakes. They also serve both alcohol and coffee drinks, and are open late for dates or girls' nights.
From other reports I've seen online I think they often vary the different components of the frat boy cupcake, but it always includes a few basics: a chocolate cake (usually fortified with a beer), a buttercream frosting, cream cheese filling, and topped with a salted caramel drizzle and a chocolate covered pretzel.
Beer? Check. Pretzel? Check. (Cream) Cheese? Check!
For this cupcake, the caramel and frosting both had a beer element to them, although my memory fails me (I think there was Sam Adams in the caramel, if I'm not mistaken).
All in all, it was over-the-top and pretty ridiculous, not unlike the frat boys I know. Well played, Sugarland, well played.
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- A Leading Individual for 'Insurance Non-Contentious (International Firms) (China)'
"Richard Bates continues to advise on a range of transactional, corporate and regulatory issues relating to insurance companies. He is frequently sought after for his advice on policy wording, portfolio transfers and indemnities."
Chambers Asia Pacific 2018
- A Leading Individual for 'Employment (International Firms) (China)'
"Richard Bates has an established practice representing both employees and employers, maintaining a strong client base in the banking and insurance sectors. His broad practice includes regularly acting for clients on termination and post-termination issues."
Chambers Asia Pacific 2018
- A Leading Individual for 'Insurance Non-Contentious (International Firms) (China)'
"He is also able to advise on licensing and product development within the sector and is popular among his clients, with one noting: 'He is my go-to for insurance regulatory work. He is very approachable and offers practical knowledge, strong relationships with regulators and a good breadth of experience in this market.'"
Chambers Asia Pacific 2019
- A Leading Individual for 'Employment (International Firms) (China)'
"Richard Bates is a long-standing adviser to both employers and employees, most notably in the banking and insurance sectors. He handles everything from drafting employment contracts to negotiating settlements to advising on discrimination claims."
Chambers Asia Pacific 2019
- A Leading Individual for 'Insurance Non-Contentious (International Firms) (China)'
"Richard Bates is known for his expertise on the non-contentious front, frequently engaged by general and life insurers on various regulatory compliance and licensing matters. A client describes him as a 'very smart lawyer with quick turnaround time.'"
Chambers Asia Pacific 2020
- A Recommended Lawyer for 'Insurance (Hong Kong)' and 'Employment (Hong Kong)'
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2018 - 2019
Richard Bates is the Head of Kennedys' Corporate & Commercial Group in Hong Kong and Managing Partner of the Hong Kong office. He qualified in England and Wales in 1989 and in Hong Kong in 1995.
Richard has over 30 years' experience advising on a wide range of corporate and commercial work, principally for a large number of life, health and general insurers and insurance intermediaries. This includes advising on the sale and purchase of companies, businesses and assets, corporate insurance, regulatory and compliance issues, licensing and registration, agency and distribution, product development, employment, information technology contracts, general commercial agreements, joint venture, shareholder and strategic alliance agreements, procurement and supply and the giving and taking of security.
Richard is consistently recommended by the legal directories; he is A Recommended Lawyer (Corporate, Insurance and Employment) - The Legal 500 Asia Pacific and a Leading Individual (Insurance – Non-contentious) - Chambers Asia Pacific. He has a particular interest in the plain language drafting of contracts and other legal documents to ensure these are clear, concise and understandable.
Richard is co-author of Insurance and Reinsurance in Hong Kong, Thomson Reuters Practical Law.
He is an Associate External Academic Advisor for the Post Graduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL) at both City University and the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He is also a member of the Hong Kong Insurers Club and British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong.


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Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L
This crag pack's versatile design allows easy access through the top or back panel.
- Bomber nylon with ample foam padding throughout ensures your gear is protected from all angles
- U-shaped lid makes top access simple; back panel opens to allow full access to main compartment
- Large exterior stretch pockets for water bottles or guidebooks
- Highly breathable mesh shoulder straps and back panel; padded waist strap; adjustable sternum strap; load lifters
- Reinforced haul handle
- Internal stash pocket
- Available in two sizes: S/M, L/XL
- 1,131 g (2 lbs 7.9 oz)
Body: 7.4-oz 630-denier 100% nylon (50% recycled/50% high-tenacity) plain weave.
Lining: 3.3-oz 200-denier 100% polyester.
Both with a polyurethane coating and a DWR (durable water repellent) finishView The Footprint Chronicles
1,131 g (2 lbs 7.9 oz)
S/M: 22" x 9.5" x 6"
L/XL: 24.5" x 9.5" x 6"
32L (1953 cu in)
Durable Water Repellent
DWR (durable water repellent) fabric finish repels light rain and snow and decreases dry times. When DWR is used in conjunction with a waterproof/breathable barrier, the DWR finish keeps the outer fabric from becoming saturated so that the breathable barrier can do its job.
Recycled Nylon
Although we've been using recycled polyester in our garments for 20 years, for some reason locked deep in polymer chemistry, nylon is more difficult to recycle than polyester. After years of research, development, and testing, we're finally finding some recycled nylon fibers that are suitable for apparel.
Some of the recycled nylon we use comes from post-industrial waste fiber, yarn collected from a spinning factory, and waste from the weaving mills that can be processed into reusable nylon fiber.
We're diligently searching for a success story with recycled nylon. The challenge lies ahead of us, and we're committed to discovering the best methods to recycle nylon fiber, but it appears this evolution will take many years.


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Aroma therapists, who specialize in the practice of aromatherapy, use blends of different therapeutic kind of essential oils which can be providedthrough massage, topical application,water immersion orinhalation to stimulate certain desired response.
Aromatherapy diffusers are devices that are used to disperse an essential oils (a highly concentrated form of extracts coming from leaves, flowers and some parts of the plant) into the air.
There are many different ways to get the benefits of aromatherapy. One excellent way is to use an aromatherapy diffuser. This releases the essential oils into the air so that you can inhale then and get there benefits.
If you like to use natural medicine, and don't want to have side effects, aromatherapy treatment may be the way to go for you. If you have minor muscle aches, or more serious issues, aromatherapy can help you. click here for more details.
Where is the Best Place to Find a Diffuser?
If you are buying your first diffuser like nebulizing diffuser, there are many different places to buy one. A local store devoted to mediation may have them. Searching the internet is also a great way to find exactly what you're looking for.
When you find your favorite essential oil, you may use it every day. Beware, however, that this will cause you to become accustomed to its scent. You will still gain benefits from it, but won't be able to smell it as clearly. for more details, visit : http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/category/aromatherapy-diffusers/6933965.aspx
Aromatherapy diffusers are devices that are used to disperse essential oils (highly concentrated extracts from flowers, leaves, and other plant parts) into the surrounding air.
According to our ancient practices on aromatherapy, spreading the sweet scent throughout the air will allow these essential oils activating your smell receptors of your nose, and sending these messages towards your brain and then influencing your sensation and motions.
Which Diffuser Should I Choose?
When you are choosing a diffuser, it can be easy to become intimidated by the many different choices on the market today. Keep in mind what you want in a diffuser, and whether you would like to use it personally, or for your family.
If you are looking to buy several diffusers, or want them to remain hidden, try a tea light diffuser. It looks like a normal candle, and is very easy to use. They are also inexpensive, which means several oils can be used at once.
The various types of diffusers include:
· Ceramic Diffuser Reed Diffuser
· Reed Diffuser
· Electric Diffuser
· Candle Diffuser
· Nebulizer Diffuser
· Ultrasonic Diffuser
When you use essential oils in your home, it is much important that you will know how safe you use these kind of powerful oils. Essential oils are highly potent. If you're going to use a diffuser, you shouldn't use it for prolonged time periods. If you have a health condition or are pregnant, check with your health care provider before using essential oils.
Another thing is about diffusers is, to enjoy the essential oils' scent like room sprays, aromatherapy massage, baths, and other scented body items.
There are a variety of methods for getting all of the benefits from essential oils. Any kind of the product you choose from, the best thing to do is to look if it is pure kind of essential oils, to avoid artificial scents.


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Canvas Asks Was Jesus Married?
In the month before the May 2006 launch of the movie, The Da Vinci Code, Belgian TV channel Canvas programmed two documentaries on the questions raised by Dan Brown's book and movie. Brussels advertising agency Duval Guilliaume produced a print advertisement with its own capacity for provocation, asking the question, "Was Jesus Married?". Not only was the ad treading on sensibilities around Jesus' marital status. Catholic leaders in Belgium would have pointed out that the ad profaned the sacred act of the eucharist. Next question. Did Jesus have a sense of humour?
The Canvas ad was developed at Duval Guillaume, Antwerp, by creative directors Katrien Bottez, Peter Ampe and Xavier Bouillon, copywriter Catheline Leroy, art director Eva De Jonckheere, photographer Koen Demuynck, account supervisors Araidne Dierick and Inez de Pooter working with Canvas marketing team Paul Bosqué and Hannelore Poppe.
Filed under: Da Vinci Code, Print
Tagged: Catheline Leroy, Duval Guillaume, Eva De Jonckheere, Jesus, Katrien Bottez, Koen Demuynck, Peter Ampe, Xavier Bouillon
Location: Belgium


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Sleep, Cravings and High Calorie Foods
There are a few goals we have for everyone we work with. It doesn't matter if the individual's goal is performance, weight loss or rehab we look to achieve this with all of them?
Do you know what 'it' is?
There are a few goals we have for everyone we work with. It doesn't matter if the individual's goal is performance, weight loss or rehab we look to achieve this with all of them?
Do you know what 'it' is?
Last week I was watching the Bachelorette with my wife. And yes, I surrendered my man card before settling in on the couch to watch.
Recently I was sharing with a client how one of the most important factors related to how quickly and how much weight someone loses is not their training program. It isn't the sets and the reps. Or the frequency or duration. Or even the type of activity.
And I'm not specifically referring to their nutrition. It isn't the ratio of macro-nutrients. Or the total energy consumed. Or the timing of the meals. Or whether they fasted or not.
Sure all these matter and play a role in a weight loss strategy. But these efforts can all be wasted if there isn't one key component of a healthy lifestyle already in place.
And this key component is sleep.
I'm not going to go into detail in this blog about the impact of sleep and fat loss. If you would like to know more, and are interested in which hormones are involved in sleep and fat loss then make sure to comment below and I'll see you the report.
But for now let's focus on getting the best sleep possible. And to do this I've broken this up into four categories which are routine, technology, journal and nutrition. Below is a little more detail on each.
Condition #1 for Better Sleep – Routine
In order to get the best sleep you need to establish a sleep routine. For here the analogy to use is putting a baby to sleep.
If you do the same things in the same order each day at the same time before bed a baby will not only know to expect sleep is coming but will actually look forward to sleep. Change the order of the things you do and the baby may not sleep. Do these things at a different time and the baby may not sleep. Change the types of things you do before bed and the baby may not sleep.
So the take home message is you are a big baby and need a bedtime routine.
Now think of all the factors that can influence whether you sleep or not including:
* time for bed
* meal before bed
* type and volume of drink before bed
* darkness of the room
* coolness of the room
* quietness of the room
* activities before bed
* comfortableness of the bed
And there are many more bedtime conditions we could add to this list. And this doesn't even begin to look at any of the things going on between your ears before bed.
If you are still stuck about how this all works get yourself a baby and practice for a couple of months and you'll see the value of establishing a bedtime routine.
Condition #2 for Better Sleep – Technology
The problem with technological devices is that they emit light and engage our minds. The light tricks our brains into thinking we are out in the sun and still have work to do. As a result there is a delay in secreting the sleep hormone melatonin.
Before all of the e-readers we would have read something fun that wasn't backlit and therefore disrupted the sleep response. In addition to the reading from an iPad the same applies to working at any work station or sitting in front of the TV.
Since the time response for our brains to detect a lower amount of light and begin the process of secreting melatonin in not instantaneous we should anticipate this delay and begin limiting our exposure to light by dimming the lights ahead of our anticipated sleep time.
I won't get into too much other detail regarding technology and sleep other than to say ditch the alarm if you can. The more consistent your sleep becomes you'll soon get to the point where you'll wake up without alarm. Alternatively you could use a Sleeptracker watch which wakes you at your most awake point in the sleep cycle. I've heard there is an app for your phone for this but I'm not sure if sleeping with your phone under your pillow is your best option.
In the meantime unplug as much as possible and dim the lights a little bit earlier than normal.
Condition #3 for Better Sleep – Journal
When it comes to training the best results come to those that write down everything they do in the gym. And the same goes with nutrition. I mean how else can you measure success or not if you don't know all the steps you took?
The same applies to your sleep.
What was the temperature of the room when you had your best night's sleep? What did you eat and drink before bed? What did you do before bed? What time did you go to bed? And when did you wake up? Were you up during the night? And did you wake up to an alarm or on your own?
And since there is just as much value to the factors to that didn't contribute to optimal sleep we want to know the answers to the above when you didn't sleep well.
Pretty soon you'll know the exact conditions to replicate for the best night's sleep.
But besides journalling the sleep conditions there is another task that involves journalling. And it's called a brain dump.
Have you ever gone to sleep with a number of things running through your head? And you end up not sleeping because you try to resolve these during the night?
If this happens to you than you should try a brain dump which involves writing down everything that is going on in your head before you go to sleep. Maybe you're thinking about an upcoming trip. And booking flights, renewing your passport, arranging for time off work, a kennel for the pet and to cancel the newspaper subscription…
It's easy to see how all these details may keep you up at night. A brain dump will help you release these tasks before bed and allow you to drift off. Another suggested benefit is the subconscious may help to resolve some of your tasks during your sleep and present solutions to you upon waking.
Condition #4 for Better Sleep – Nutrition
We all know that caffeine and alcohol will disrupt sleep. But what about high calorie meals? Or meals that are high in carbohydrates? Or that are high on the glycemic index?
Think of everything you eat as sending a message to your brain regarding whether you are about to sleep or work? If carbohydrates are fuel source maybe a high carbohydrate meal before bed isn't the best option.
And be careful of the caffeine free diet sodas which stimulate the part of the brain which craves sugar. So even though you won't be getting many carbs or caffeine from the soda you may just stay up a little later or delay sleep by the chips that went along with it.
If you are starving before bed look to have a small snack of protein and fat with minimal carbohydrate. And the carbohydrate should be low to medium on the glycemic index.
Going forward pick the one strategy above that you think will be the easiest for you to commit for the next couple of weeks. After that work on the next easiest and so forth until you have achieved control over all areas that may influence your sleep.
All the best,
Alright so it's the middle of winter. Well maybe not the exact middle but where we are in Kelowna the daylight hours are shorter and the mercury doesn't climb as much as other times of the year. And so with these longer colder days you'll see fewer people outside doing activity. And more people plopped down in front of the big screen watching awards shows, movies or sports. We've even found new conditions (S.A.D., isn't it?) to justify the need to get away from somewhere warm in the middle of winter.
If you're from BC you can't help but be drawn into the NHL playoffs.
The is the furthest the Canucks have advanced in 17 years. And it's the only time they've gone this far as the President's Cup Trophy winners ensuring top seeding throughout.
But while making it to the finals has been good for local pub sales and water cooler talk at the office, this long playoff run hasn't been good for everyone.
Who hasn't it been good for?
Well, you of course.
Here're the Top 5 Reasons the Canucks Made You Fat.
Reason #1 – More Time in Front of the TV
Imagine if the Canucks hadn't made the playoffs at all. There would be between 16 and 28 games you wouldn't be sitting on your gradually growing backside.
And not just up to 28 games but many with overtime and double overtime. We're talking about an extra 3-4 hours every couple of nights of plopping down on the sofa to watch other people exerise.
Don't believe me?
Take a trip to Alberta, as I did last weekend. Those are some fit people that don't ever have to worry about watching a playoff game.
Reason #2 – Poorer Quality Nutrition
Have you gone out to watch any of the games? Or if you watch them at home, do you have certain foods at-the-ready to make the experience all the more enjoyable?
Of course you do.
Things like spinach salad, with avocados, goat cheese, tomatoes, olives and a light balsamic dressing. And lightly drilled salmon with some asparagus on the side. While washing it all down with a glass a water.
Who doesn't start thinking playoff hockey after mentioning these foods, right?
Pubs can't keep them in stock.
Unfortunately, our food selections during a game typically revolve around deep fried, processed, high fat, high sugar, empty nutrition food choices.
But it gets worse with reason #3.
Reason #3 – Mid Week Alcohol
Some workplaces meet up for Friday Beer. Or others might get together for a birthday or other event.
But during the playoffs it's not uncommon for pubs to be full on Monday and Wednesday for game nights. And not only are you getting extra calories and zero nutrition but you are also losing a lot of your water. Kind of hard to make great gains in the gym with dehydrated muscles.
And after the Canucks score in OT you're probably well past your usual bedtime which leads to the next problem.
Reason #4 – Disrupted Sleep
If you're in the Year Long Training Program you've received my report on Sleep and Fat Loss. If not, let me know and I can get you set up.
The point is that being sleep deprived correlates with higher levels of bodyfat. A couple of key hormones related to sleep and our nutritional habits get thrown a curve ball when we stay up later, don't get enough sleep and go to bed at varying hours.
Plus, how likely are you to hit the gym and set some PBs in the squat rack on less than optimal sleep? Not very likely.
Reason #5 – Better Weather
Quick question…what month sees the most gym memberships sold?
January. Ok, so maybe that was a bit easy.
But which months are typically the slowest at gyms? The summer months.
And the longer the Canucks are in the playoffs the warmer the weather gets. And the less likely people are to stay indoors when they could be outdoors doing something active.
I realize this last point is a bit of a stretch but I needed something to round out the 5. So cut me some slack, alright? 🙂
Saving Grace?
So is there anything that can be done to both support the Canucks and not only avoid the extra 10-15 playoff pounds but actually lose 5-10?
There is and it's our Group Fitness Training.
This program is a short, efficient and intense workout that you can complete between 2 and 5 days per week when the games are never on.
Plus you get to do all the training outdoors as the weather gets nicer.
Lastly, you won't feel any guilt at all as cheer the Canucks all the way to the Cup.
Want details? Here you go.
Dates: June 6- June 30
Times: 6 am or 930 am
Location: Parkinson Rec Centre fields
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Call today to reserve your spot.
Chris okanaganpeakperformance.com 'always moving forward'
ps…after every Canucks game I will do 10 Turkish get ups for every goal they score at the Group Fitness Training
If you're serious about your health and performance than you want to know that you're doing the best you can with your efforts. And if you're not where you'd like to be weight-wise, performance-wise or in terms of your rehab than there are probably some things you could be doing a better job of. And if you are having some success in these areas than you are probably motivated to see what else you could do to ramp up your results even more.
I'll be honest…I know I could do more personally. A while back I stated some of my goals. A few of them included hitting targeted strength measures, improved fitness levels and a specific scale weight.
And while I'm on track to hit my goals I know I could be further along. I know I maybe under-estimated myself by selecting goals I knew I had a pretty good chance of attaining.
There's not a problem in doing that. But we want to make sure we are giving our best effort and setting new goals if necessary.
So while I'll probably wait until I realize the current goals I've set until I pick new ones there are a few things I know I can improve on until then. With that in mind here are 5 Things I Can Do Better to Improve My Health & Performance.
1. Improved sleep – I need 8 hours of sleep a night. Not 8 hours of bedtime on my computer, reading or doing sudoku puzzles but 8 actual hours of sleep. I need to make sure that I get as many of these 8 before midnight as possible. And I need to make sure to be as consistent with my time to bed and time to rise as possible.
2. More soft tissue work – Every workout should begin with some foam rolling. It doesn't have to be lots of time and the more I do of it the less time is necessary. But sometimes I'm a little short on time for training and this is what gets cut from the program. I need to remind myself how effective foam rolling is, how this restores alignment and posture, how it helps we achieve optimal technique on my lifts and allows me to recover more quickly between workouts.
3. Less sugar – For a while there I was in the habit of writing down the sugar content of everything I ate. Well not really everything but if it came in a package I was jotting in down. And this good because as you get your insulin under control your fat burning goes way up. I've got to get back to doing this again.
4. Drink more water – Sometimes I'll get busy writing programs or running errands and won't drink as much water as I should. As soon as you're 2% dehydrated performance drops off. Plus many of your muscle building and fat burning enzymes are hydrolytic and require water. There are a number more good reasons to drink more water and I know I have to increase my intake.
5. Watch out for compensations – As soon as we compensate we put stress on the body where it shouldn't be. And we then take longer to recover from this stress. Plus the longer we get away with our compensations the harder they are to undo and the greater the chance of injury. Specifically I need to watch that I am maintaining a neutral lumbar spine on all of my lifts. Only the weight should move and the rest of the trunk should be steady.
Well there are the areas I think I can do better in.
What about you? Where can you improve? Does it have to do with rest, training, nutrition or something else altogether? In the comments section tell me what you want to focus on and I'll reply to help you out.
Chris okanaganpeakperformance.com 'always moving forward'
Hi there: Hope you're doing well. This has been a great week. You want to know why? I think it's because I've had great perspective lately. I've been really thankful for the good things in my life while not worrying so much about the distractions that can sometimes get us down. It might be the Thanksgiving weekend that has me in this kind of mood but it definitely ties in to your weight loss or performance goals.
'Ok, hold on a sec', you're probably saying. 'Did he just say Thanksgiving and weight loss goals in the same sentence.' Absolutely I did. And here's what I mean by it.
Our bodies go through both positive and negative stress. The positive stress is called eustress. Sound familiar? Unfortunately for most people this may be the first time they've ever heard of this word. And that says a lot if the positive aspect of stress is so foreign to us we don't even recognize the word for it.
So it would make sense then that the balance tends to be skewed towards the negative end of the stress spectrum.
But first we should identify a couple of hormones involved with the stress response. These are cortisol and adrenaline.
Adrenaline is the hormone associated with 'fight or flight' and results in increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure and boosts energy supplies. We are hard-wired for this response to always be at the ready and thus available to protect and keep us safe.
Cortisol is another stress hormone and increases sugar (glucose) in the bloodstream, enhances your brain's use of glucose and increases the availability of substances that repair tissues. It also alters immune system responses and suppresses the digestive system, the reproductive system and growth processes.
Let's take a quick look at how stress affects digestion, recovery and training.
1. When stress triggers the 'fight or fligt' response the body reacts by shutting down digestion. It diverts blood away from the digestive tract to where it's needed for survival. The muscular contractions of digestion are also put on hold because we may need to do something physical during this stressful event. Lastly, hydration and enzymes normally secreted into the gastrointestinal tract are blocked during stress.
2. With training we can see that we will already have an elevated heart rate due to stress which makes normal training loads feel heavier and recovery times between sets seem inadequate. As our focus is on whatever is causing the stressful episode the ability to perform technical skills will be diminished. The upside, if there is one, is the increased blood flow to skeletal muscles may assist non-technical lifting.
3. When we are stressed our sleep will be impaired as well. Looking back to the 'fight or flight' response this puts our bodies at a state of readiness. All systems are put on alert and with increased heart rate, blood flow and breathing rate it's no wonder we don't sleep well when we're stressed.
So what can you do about it? Here's a list of 5 things to reduce stress, increase digestion, improve your workouts and get better sleep.
1. When you don't think you have time for a break, take one. Going non-stop when you're stressed leads to poorer quality work, frustration and fatigue.
2. Focus on what you can control and ignore the rest. Recognize those things that are within your control and prioritize them. This way you'll get the most meaningful tasks dealt with right away.
3. Look for the path of least resistance. This may mean working with those that support you rather than the ones who are usually negative and trying to bring you down.
4. Be a little bit selfish. I said a little bit. And by this I mean you have to take time for yourself. Time to workout. Time to relax and unwind. Your family and friends will understand and support you.
5. Be thankful. It's surprising how your outlook will change and how much better you'll feel when you take some time to appreciate the good things you have in your like. The next thing to do is to put time and effort into those things that make your life better.
Most of the time all we hear about it is how many workouts, meals and hours of sleep we are getting. I talk of intense, consistent efforts on all fronts. Make sure to balance out the stresses in your life for improved training, digestion and rest.
Have a great weekend.
Chris okanaganpeakperformance.com 'always moving forward'


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In a bid to keep visitors cool in what are expected to be blistering temperatures at next year's Olympic and Paralympic games in Tokyo, organisers may deploy machines to sprinkle spectators with man-made snow.
There were at least 57 fatalities in Japan this summer as a result of searing heat.
Artificial snow is the latest strategy being considered to counter high humidity and summer temperatures that commonly exceed 30 degrees Celsius (86°F) in July and August, when the games are scheduled in the Japanese capital next summer.
A snow-making machine will be tried out at a test canoeing event on Sept. 13 in Tokyo, a spokesman for the games' organising committee said.
"We plan to produce two tonnes of snow in the test," the spokesman added, though no immediate cost estimates were available.
In 1964, when Tokyo last hosted the event, it opened in October due to heat concerns. Since 1976, most summer games in the northern hemisphere have been held in the middle of summer to fit global broadcasting and sports schedules.
Tokyo organisers tried other measures, such as vapour sprays, shaded or air-conditioned rest areas and distribution of water and ice packs, at a beach volleyball test event in July.
Officials measured the wet bulb globe temperature (WBGT), which factors in temperature, humidity, wind speed and solar radiation, as rising as high as 31.7. This exceeded a threshold of 31, at which Tokyo authorities urge citizens against exercise.
To avoid the hottest part of the day, the marathons will start at 6 a.m., with major roads on much of the 26-mile route surfaced with a resin-based material that organisers say will reflect infrared rays to cut its temperature by as much as 8 degrees Celsius.
Last month, heat concerns prompted the International Triathlon Union to shorten the distance of the run segment in a qualifying event in Tokyo for next summer's games.
Several days earlier, a number of athletes competing in the 2019 World Rowing Junior Championships were treated for heatstroke, media said.


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Next to the city's business district, the hotel is within 500m of the Tagus waterfront with its cafés and bars, and easy walking distance of two major shopping centres. Hop on the Metro and be in the city centre in half an hour. Expect free wi-fi access in public areas, TV in your room and excellent business facilities including a 165-person capacity auditorium. Top tip – Take in the views from the Vasco de Gama Bridge and visit the Oceanarium, home to sharks, rays, penguins and seahorses.
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Is it just me or does CNN seem biased against Obama and willing to give Clinton a break at every turn? Why are they so obsessed with making Clinton the candidate? Could it be because the same corporations sponsoring Clinton's campaign also are connected to CNN?
I mean, everybody with half a brain already knows that Fox News is the propaganda arm of the neocon right of the Republican party. That's a given.
But I've come to expect more "fair and Balanced" reporting from CNN.
For example, just look at the way the video clip attached to this blog edited Clinton's comments. They didn't let the boo Clinton recieved after her pro lobbyist comment continue on, and they cut off Obama's intelligent response to her remark. It subtley makes Clinton seem much more in control of the moment than she was, actually highlighting her comment defending herself.
I'm starting to really question the legitness of the "national polls" saying Clinton is so far ahead of Obama. At work I'm starting to hear people actually make comments about Obama, while with Clinton people decided if they like her or not years ago and that ain't gonna change.
Am I alone on wondering about the biasness against Obama and for Clinton at CNN? I would like to believe there's a major American news source that's somewhat fair, but is there really?
You are right Lance. I don't know what their motives are, but it does seem like CNN is doing everything they can to lift Hillary and sink Obama.


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With Glee getting a surprise renewal for two more seasons, Oxygen is set to consider a renewal for its reality show spin-off The Glee Project.
The network will begin conversations about a potential third season, sources say.
Fox was bogged down in negotiations for a Glee renewal in recent weeks, and during that time the fate of The Glee Project seemed uncertain. And these new talks don't necessarily mean the reality show will continue. But given that the Fox pickup is for two seasons, there does seem to be plenty of time to launch another round of the competition, which awards at least one winner with an arc on the Fox series.
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It was a start of sweet love story and we were part of the celebrations. It was great to photograph the couple Sarojini and Thangaraj in garden background. We have worked as Candid Wedding photographers in their Engagement ceremony. We are proud to share photographs from Engagement album of candid photography and pre wedding photographs. Congratulations and best wishes for newly engaged couples.


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When it comes to social media, most of the time, you think "buzz", "bloggers", "Facebook". It can seem difficult for small businesses to see an interest to invest in this crazy creative jungle…
Illustration of this opinion with "Reply to all" who has a challenging argument (commenting a Forrester research study) :
Of the many good nuggets, I think this one is very telling both in terms of the challenge and stage of maturity of these tools:
Although 25 percent of respondents say that they think social networks and online communities help to build brand awareness, they can't connect these tactics to the sales pipeline, which remains a barrier to adoption.
Nonetheless, when it's about finding a way to improve your reputation, there must be something to do online.
BrandRepublic released today a strong point for small businesses:
The number of small business promoting themselves on social networking sites has doubled in the last six months, according to a new survey from BT, which has its own business social networking offering. The study, which examined 416 small businesses, found that 15% are now promoted on social networking sites compared to just 7% at the beginning of the year. Start-ups rely on social networking the most with 22% using the sites, compared to 13% of home-based businesses and 11% of growing businesses. The research also revealed regional splits in the take-up of social networking. London is leading the way, with 24% of businesses using it to promote themselves, followed by the South East and North West with 19% each, and Scotland at 8%.
You probably won't sell a pipeline on Ebay. But you'll be able to contact the proper local provider, the top expert of the region, the most important influencers in the specific area. Social media is not about selling first. It's about finding a hub, finding a key person / company. And if you have something to tell, to share your views and engage a discussion. Selling can't be the entry point, whereas it's the final output of your value chain.
SMP gives a good feedback of LinkedIn as an asset for small businesses entrepreneurs:
"Because of the public and self-policing nature of LinkedIn, members provide deep and accurate profile information and they update that information constantly."
Social media are just starting to be fully considered by small companies. Ready to tchit-tchat with your future outsourced supplyer?


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Actor and husband to the "World's Most Beautiful Woman" Justin Theroux made a pit stop (literally a stop to see a pit bull) at Austin Pets Alive earlier this week, and now, just like everyone who has seen the picture, we're considering adopting a dog. Theroux introduced his 200,000-plus Instagram followers to 12-year-old pit bull Izzy who "would love to see outside of the shelter (even though it's the amazing AUSTIN PETS ALIVE!)"
Theroux, who frequents Austin when filming "The Leftovers," and friend Carlos Quirarte visited the city as part of a road trip that included Texas destinations like Marfa and spots in surrounding states New Mexico and Arizona.
This isn't the first time Theroux has made it a point to visit an animal shelter while traveling. He previously spotlighted shelter pup Reggie and his need of a lifelong home when he posted a picture of the pit bull while visiting London.
Why doesn't Theroux just take Izzy for himself? He and Aniston may already have quite a full house. Both are dog owners to several rescues, including one that may have been adopted from Austin Pets Alive, as the shelter is tagged in the picture below.
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Faces of Rescue! Kiko, Lou Lou, Dolly, Sophie, Clyde, Pooma, and Norman. 7 dogs rescued. ZERO dogs bought. When you buy a dog, you kill another. Get ready for the @'s n hashtags… @animalleague @bestfriendsanimalsociety @aspca @officialpeta @bideawee @austinpetsalive @petfinderfoundation #pitbull #rescuedog #spayandneuter
You can take a look at many of the dogs up for adoption on the Austin Pets Alive Instagram here, or visit their website. The American-Statesman did a heartwarming piece about long-stay shelter dogs earlier this year, which featured several Austin Pets Alive animals.


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French Apple CakePosted: December 27, 2013 Filed under: Recipes Leave a comment
This dessert is similar to a cake, custard and apple pie! It has a custardy, apple-rich base beneath a light, cakelike topping.
The microwaved apples should be pliable but not completely soft when cooked. To test for doneness, take one apple slice and try to bend it. If it snaps in half, it's too firm; microwave it for an additional 30 seconds and test again.
- 1 1/2pounds (about 5 medium apples) Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, cut into 8 wedges, and sliced 1/8 inch thick crosswise
- 1 tablespoon Apple Brandy or White Rum
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 cup plus 2 sweet rice flour
- 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg plus 2 large yolks
- 1cup melted butter
- 1cup coconut milk
- 1teaspoon vanilla extract
- Confectioners' sugar
1. Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 325 degrees. Butter 9-inch spring form pan.Place prepared pan on rimmed baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Place apple slices into microwave-safe pie plate, cover, and microwave until apples are pliable and slightly translucent, about 3 minutes. Toss apple slices with rum or brandy and lemon juice and let cool for 15 minutes.
2. Whisk 1 cup flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt together in bowl. Whisk ONE whole egg, butter, coconut milk, and vanilla together in second bowl until smooth. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and whisk until just combined. Transfer 1 cup batter to separate bowl and set aside.
3. Add egg yolks to remaining batter and whisk to combine. Using spatula, gently fold in cooled apples. Transfer batter to prepared pan; using offset spatula, spread batter evenly to pan edges, gently pressing on apples to create even, compact layer, and smooth surface.
4. Whisk remaining 2 tablespoons flour into reserved batter. Pour over batter in pan and spread batter evenly to pan edges and smooth surface. Sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon granulated sugar evenly over cake.
5. Bake until center of cake is set, toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, and top is golden brown, about 1¼ hours. Transfer pan to wire rack; let cool for 5 minutes. Run paring knife around sides of pan and let cool completely, 2 to 3 hours. Dust lightly with confectioners' sugar, cut into wedges, and serve.Technorati Tags: Paleo dessert,wheat free,gluten free,lactose free,soy free


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Our community is located at Chitwan National Park, which is world Heritage site of UNESCO. We are surrounded with beautiful and rare flora and fauna like the Royal Banagal Tiger, One Horn Rhino, Ghariyal Crocodile, various elephants, bears, and over 500 species of birds.
Tourists come to this place to experience Elephant Back Ride Safari, Jeep safari, Jungle Walks or overnight stay in the Jungle, Bird watching and participating in cultural activities such as the cultural dance performance and traditional agricultural activities.
Experience diverse cultures during the Tharu Festival, Hindi Festival, Tihar Festival, Dashain Festival, Holy Festival and New Year festivities. During the International Elephant Ceremony, you can also witness the Elephant Football Competition or visit the Elephant
We are located to close to ancient Hindu Temples and the Elephant Breeding Centre. During the International Elephant Ceremony, you can also witness the Elephant Football Competition. Our homestay is only 5km from Mahendra Highway and 10 minutes from the tourist bus. We are accessible to internet cafes, markets, banks and shops.
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'I hope that you are resting, because you found life hard and now it is done': Tara Palmer-Tomkinson's sister shares emotional tribute at her funeral
Tara Palmer-Tomkinson's sister has shared her emotional eulogy after the socialite was laid to rest at a private funeral.
Santa Montefiore said she hoped her sister was being looked after in Heaven and that she was resting, because she "found life hard and now it is done".
Palmer-Tomkinson, 45, died on February 8 from a perforated ulcer.
Author Montefiore posted her tribute on Twitter and Facebook.
She addressed the moving eulogy to her late sister, saying she knew she was there in spirit.
It said: "My darling Tara. I hope you know how much we miss you.
"From the moment you were born we were a family of five, but now we are four and that just isn't right.
"I hope you're aware of all the lovely things people have written about you, and that you are touched, because you never believed you lit up a room or made people feel special, but you did. You really did.
"I hope that you are resting, because you found life hard and now it is done.
"My beloved sister, I don't think you realised that success is never about the big things, but about the small things, and that just being you was enough."
Montefiore, 47, said she hoped "the old Dummer dogs" had welcomed her sister because she adored the dogs and they would "make Heaven feel more like home".
"I hope the angels wrap their wings around you, because, although you shrank from embraces in life, you need to be hugged. You really do," she continued.
"I hope you can make rabbit ears and witty rhymes up there, because your loopy humour was your gift to us and now it is your gift to them.
"How they will laugh. I envy them that."
Montefiore said she had always tried to look after her younger sibling.
"I hope they are looking after you now in Heaven and that you are letting them, and that you heal," she said.
She concluded: "Most of all, my dearest Tara, I hope you know that we love you, with all our hearts, we really do."


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And, that dumb fuck was too stupid to maybe roll the fucking window down before bailing out.
You're one dumb mother fucker…
Piss dir in die Stiefel Klausi…
In mother Russia, you don´t screw cars, cars screw you.
The English subtitles do not reflect the colourfulness and hilarity of Slavic swear words.
No, Spokk. They don't. At all.
A shame they cut the video short. Would have loved to have seen the eventual crash.
And that, ladies and gentlemen, is why you get keyless entry. It makes this scenario impossible.
I guess your average Nikolai Poorsonofabitchavich over in Russia can't afford that.
How the fuck, exactly would that have helped, dipshit? The fucking keyless remote is attached to the keychain that's in the ignition.
@mikey Because, you fucking retard, you obviously don't understand what "keyless" means. It's not inserted into the ignition. It's a remote fob that just has to be in the vehicle and you push a button to start it. It can just stay in your pocket. But, if you leave the fob in the car and lock yourself out by accident, it doesn't matter — the fob also remotely controls the locks. You push the button on the handle and it unlocks the door (since the fob is inside).
I know such incredible technology might be too much for a peabrain to comprehend, but maybe you should Google something you're too poor and stupid to understand before you call someone a "dipshit," you helmet-wearing mouth-breather.
Dear Smack, I believe you are referring to a specific type of keyless entry called "smart key", which only requires that a fob transmitter be within proximity of the vehicle. Mikey is thinking of the traditional keyless entry which is a fob with buttons that must be pushed to unlock the car, and requires a key be inserted into the ignition.
A "smart key" installation would not necessarily prevent this from happening, either. Some cars automatically lock the exterior handles (even if the fob is in proximity) while the car is in motion to prevent carjackings.
Pro tip to both parties: calling people 'dipshits', 'retards', 'peabrains', and 'helmet-wearing mouth-breathers' does not usually help resolve an honest misunderstanding.
Dear Truth,
Anyone with half a brain would have known which specific keyless entry system I was referring to, and know I wasn't talking about the plain old remote entry.
Secondly, my goal was not to try to resolve a misunderstanding. My goal was to tell mikey he is a retarded helmet-wearing mouth-breather for calling people dipshits and insinuating they are stupid when in fact he was the one that didn't know what the hell he was talking about.
Now here's a pro tip to you: A website named "Epic Fail" isn't a place where anyone is looking for you to come around being a mom and condescendingly asking people to play nice. Do you have an honest understanding of that, or do I need to sarcastically explain why a section called "Add Troll Comment" doesn't need a mother?
mikey stfu and stick to sucking Robs cock.
@Smack Jackson:
Apparently YOU are the fucking retard. No one said keyless ignition, learn to comprehend what you read. Keyless entry is the subject at hand. Mikey is correct, the keyless entry fob is almost inevitably attached to the key ring. If the car is running, then yes, it IS attached to a key which IS inserted into the ignition.
Really? " stfu and stick to sucking Robs cock"? That is really the best you can do? Juvenile at best, and that is insulting juveniles the world over who only really want to never be associated with you. If you are going to troll, at least learn to do it with enough panache that you don't embarrass yourself. Read a book and grow a vocabulary. Your imbecilic and simplistic attempt at a rant only showcases how ignorant and pathetic you really are. Good fight, son.
@URDumb (yes you are); "No one said keyless ignition, learn to comprehend what you read." Smack Jackson made the initial comment, and he CLEARLY wrote "keyless entry". I'm assuming he posted exactly what he meant to say. It's not his fault you and the rest of the '97 Saturn drivers don't comprehend modern auto technology.


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One of my favourite times is first thing in the morning when I go to check the horses, top up their water, and, in the winter, feed them. It's one of the very few times that I am entirely alone with them. Usually my morning trip to the field coincides with one of the local farmers checking his sheep on the other side of the valley. Apart from his quad bike, it's so quiet round here at that time of the morning , that we could be the only two people in the whole wide world. . Yes, occasionally I have to wake Hal up because I can't find one or more of the horses, or I think there might be a problem, but this is rare. Also, I do oversleep sometimes, which is not so rare.
As I was down there this morning, the only person in the world, as my sheep farming friend did not make an appearance, I was reflecting on how much we've achieved. Today is the second anniversary of Leonie joining us. When she came to us we did not yet have stables, I was still riding Magnum, I had only just been accepted onto the retinal implant trial, and we had never heard of Florence or Breeze. How times have changed!
As I stood there this morning with our four lovely girls all nuzzling me for attention and treats, I felt hugely content with life. The girls are all really settled, and really bonded as a herd. They are all well, and seem to be at peace with the world. We must be doing something right.
We've achieved a lot in a very short time, and have some exciting plans in the pipelines. Fingers crossed things keep going the way they are.


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Senda de Camille
Trekking through the territory of the last indigenous Pyrenean bear.
Senda de Camille is a six-stage trek with a circular itinerary of around 100 kilometres. The itinerary of the Camille Trail runs through the Natural Park of the Western Valleys (Aragon) and the National Park of the Pyrenees (French departments of the High Pyrenees and Atlantic Pyrenees) territory that was the habitat of the Camille bear, one of the last bear specimens autochthonous of the Pyrenees.
We will follow the steps of the old bear walking over some of the most beautiful and spectacular places of its territory. Beeches and fir forests, subalpine pastures and mounts, slender peaks, valleys and ibones (mountain lakes) made by the action of the glaciers that no doubt left a mark. Muntania proposes to make the route in a clockwise direction, starting from the port of Somport, right on the border between Spain and France. At the end of our route we will have enjoyed sites as beautiful as the Ibón de Estanés or the Valley of the Sarrios and contemplated as spectacular peaks as the Petrachema and the Needles of Ansabere.
The lodging is always in mountain huts, except the night of Lescún that is in a gite.
- Day 1. Trip to Somport. Group meeting in the Aysa Hostel
- Day 2. Hostel Aysa in Somport - Arlet Mountain Hut
19 km. + 1.150 m. - 780 m. Time: 6-7h
- Day 3. Arlet Hut - Lescun
19,5 km. + 520 m. - 1.640 m. Time: 7-8h
- Day 4. Lescun - Linza Muntain Hut
17 km. + 1.290 m.- 790 m. Time: 7h
- Day 5. Linza Hut - Gabardito Hut
23 km. + 1.640m. – 1.600 m. Time: 10h. There is the option to make this last ascent by vehicle for those
who need it (please consult).
- Day 6. Gabardito Hut - Lizara Hut. Optional ascent to Bisaurín Peak
10 km. + 700m. – 546 m. Time: 3-4h. +- 700m if we ascent the Bisaurin.
- Day 7. Refugio de Lizara - Somport
17 km. + 1.060m. -960 m. Time: 6-7h
- Price: €495 per person (including taxes)
- Activities available in the following languages: Spanish.English
- Place:
Canfranc (Huesca)
- Duration: 7 Day
- Date available from: 01/06/2018
- Date available to: 30/09/2020
- Additional information: Destination: Natural Park of Western Valleys (Spain). Activity: Trekking. Difficulty: **. Length: 7 days. Season: From June to September. Minimum-Maximum group: From 4 to 12 people. INCLUDED: • Accompanying bilingual professional guide during the tour. • 5 Nights in half board accommodation in Mountain Huts (breakfast and dinner). • 1 night in a hut or hostel with breakfast (Night before the start of the trekking in Somport). There is the option of double or individual room in a hotel, please consult. • Senda de Camille official material (a map and route notes, the Senda de Camille card which is stamped after each stage, a sheet sleeping bag and, on completion of the route, an exclusive gift). • Travel management NOT INCLUDED: • Flights (Muntania offers this service for an additional cost of 15€) • Transport to the starting point in Somport. (Please consult) • Lunches. • Any drinks not included in the menus (dinner and breakfast). • Any changes that may occur during the trip due to any incidents (meteorology, etc.) and that involve a higher expenditure than the budget of the client and the guide.
- Category of the activity: Circuits and visits. The great outdoors. Sport and adventure. Adventure sports. Nature. Ecotourism. Hiking
- Who is it for?: LGBT. Senior. Adults without children. Families. Young people
- Organising company: Muntania Outdoors
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Date: 2/15/2002; 85 minutes
In 1981 a unique partneship was formed between UCSD and the Stuart Collection, dedicated to promoting public art and resulting in 15 site-specific commissioned sculptures to date. In celebration of this 20th anniversary, John Walsh and Hugh Davies chat with some of the artists represented in the collection. (#6147)
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Despite the icy roads and temperatures of 10 yesterday evening, and despite not really feeling the yoga vibe, I went to class last night vaguely aware I would probably be glad once I was there. The studio was warm and inviting, as was our mentor, Misty. I started feeling better the moment I walked in.
Class was small, and it had been a very slow day for Hilltop Yoga – Ingham county roads have been a complete disaster area these last two days.
The Monday night basics class usually has the same people, with a few new folks here and there. Generally, class is between 5 and 10 people, all of varying abilities, although most of us are rank amateurs who need a lot of guidance.
Misty has said she's "falling in love with" the basics class she's teaching, because she has time to stop and talk about the fundamentals of yogic practice, and because we ask questions. She gets to show us really important, life-and-practice-changing aspects of movement and breath – stuff we'll especially thank her for down the road.
She stresses core muscle development and is not shy about making us work pretty damned hard. Several times during the class, I find my whole body shaking with the effort of maintaining a pose, whether it's the top of the push-up (think Plank) or chair pose (Utkatasana) after a minute or two:
One of the things Misty likes to tell us, as we are all straining in chair pose or in handstands, is this: "I know your muscles are burning right now, telling you to quit. But there's a point beyond this one you can reach – your mind is telling you to stop, but that's just because it's uncomfortable. You can do this for another breath, maybe another three breaths. There is surely a point where you have to stop, but it doesn't come as soon as your mind wants you to believe."
She's right, of course. My brain wants to quit a few moments after the burning starts, but I talk it out of quitting, because I want to do well for myself, and for Misty. Last night, I talked it out of quitting long enough that my legs pretty much collapsed underneath me – which I consider a small victory. 🙂
In theory, once one becomes more familiar with the asanas, one is able to fully integrate proper breath control throughout the practice session. I have not yet reached this point, and am still not fit enough to keep my breathing slow, full and steady during the taxing moments. That'll come.
I'm learning so much each class. I always thought I knew how to hang out in a top-of-the-push-up/plank position – I mean, how hard is it? Turns out there are quite a few subtleties one can easily miss that make it a lot harder on the body. I have a weak lower back (thanks, giant boobs,) and I tend to dump a little in that area. Too, I tended to let the weight of my upper body sort of passively rest on my shoulder heads and hands/wrists, which gets uncomfortable and difficult after only a few moments. By actively pushing up through my arms and shoulders, it relieves these problems.
Even though I'm only attending once per week right now, it's still having a profound effect on my life. I can feel the jangling, train-wrecky nerves and muscles loosening and becoming less frantic. I am more easily able to shrug off stress factors. I can feel my core muscles strengthening. I am "remembering to breathe," as the saying goes, and my shoulders are less hunched up around my ears, all thanks to Misty's tutelage.
I've talked a male friend into coming with me sometime soon, and while he's not necessarily keen on the idea, he's willing to give it a one-time shot, just to make sure he's not missing out on something he might enjoy. I'm looking forward to sharing the experience with him, and I would so love any of my friends to join me any time. I'm a little pre-embarrassed, though, that he will see me and my lack of fitness under duress, but I love the guy and we'll have fun.
Getting to yoga class took me about 10 years of procrastination. I put it off and put it off, citing everything from good reasons (lack of money) to asinine (I don't know where there's a studio nearby) to fear (I won't know anyone and I'll suck.) Mostly, it boiled down to apathy.
There were two yoga DVD's that sat, unopened, in my collection for at least 8 years, probably more. Were it not for Kirbay and the proximity of the studio, there they would probably still be. Happily, that's not the case.
The poses and Vinyasas are becoming familiar enough I'm getting comfortable practicing at home – although after the sun salutations, I tend to just do whatever poses I happen to remember, in no particular order. I'd like to take an Ashtanga class to drill a routine into my head.
While I know I'll never be as good as the woman in the video below, I do want to get better and stronger. This video blows my mind – I can't get over how flexible and strong she is.
Yoga Goddess (link provided in case video below doesn't load for some reason)
Misty doesn't confine us to strictly the "beginner" poses – she lets us try new things, like Crow Pose:
Granted, most of us couldn't get our balance for more than a second, but it was still fun and very challenging, and we were all grinning because it's fun to try and balance in strange and new poses.
She puts us into handstands using the wall as a crutch at first, following the movements outlined on this website, which result in an L-shaped handstand like this:
Then, we lift one or both legs overhead, or just hang out there. Even something as simple-looking as this provides us newbies with a balance puzzle:
She is happy to let us do our best and encourage us when we don't quite hit the mark.
To sing further praises of Misty, she does her very best to make sure we're all being safe in terms of protecting our necks, rotator cuffs, lower backs, wrists – everything. She gives us gentle corrections and is always so positive and accepting. I'm hoping to take some private lessons with her after Christmas; the group classes are wonderful unto themselves, but her attention of course has to be split amongst us.
It's a little intimidating to think about, though – her full attention will be on me alone, so every little improper hip-opening, each lower-rib droop will be right on her radar. I have to convince myself this is A Good Thing.
It is. It's just… kind of scary. I'll get over it.
The remarkable thing, for me, is how quickly flexibility, strength and balance improves. The results happen quickly, even though the practice is slow and steady.
If ever you have considered yoga, but haven't quite managed to get the impetus, let me whole-heartedly encourage you to take the leap. Your body and your mind will thank you profusely. Age and fitness level are not something to be overly-concerned with. Let your instructor know of any injuries or health problems that might need to be taken into account.
Then, ease into your practice and be gentle.
It really is that simple.


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Sure you're marketing with Twitter and Facebook, but are you doing it well? No matter how you slice it, reaching out, connecting and having conversations with customers online costs a business owner time and money. The worst thing you can do is waste that time and money only to yield no results. This article will hopefully give you some insight into the most common social networking mistakes businesses make.
Top Social Networking Mistakes Made By Small Business Owners
Here's a list of the biggest mistakes I've seen business owners make with social media and how to avoid them.
- Talking One-Way
- Not Knowing When to Ask for Business
- Poor Messaging
- Sales Posting
1. Talking One-Way
Many business owners start posting status updates because they think that is all they need to do to grow their company online. But the way they do it cuts off any chance of having a two-way conversation. In today's messaging marketplace, consumers want to be heard. If you are just talking to customers but not letting them to talk back and engage with you, then you are wasting considerable time and effort online.
When you go online and post in a status update area, do not just talk at people; speak with them. Tag people in a post and ask them a question. Tagging simply means that you write directly to a person on his or her Facebook wall or Twitter feed.
Also, take a few minutes to visit each social network that you use to market your business and say hello. Find out what your neighbors are up to and post a quick reply. By actively engaging in these spheres, you keep people engaged with your business.
2. Not Knowing When to Ask for Business
Many online businesses have conducted conversations with their connections for quite some time now, without translating this dialogue into any sales. Some companies fail to ask for business online or they ask for it too soon. You need to build some rapport first. People will buy from you only as much as they trust you. Set up a rule to convert conversation into clients or customers.
Try the 3/3 rule, wherein you should speak with someone no more than three times, for not more than three minutes on each occasion. Freely offer tips, explore another company's branding, or directly help them before asking that person for some business. When you ask, try sending the prospective customer a closing message or a post to indicate how you can help further.
3. Poor Messaging
A consumer can become overwhelmed by dealing with all the wrong messages that are crowding the Internet lately. Company owners are projecting the wrong image through what they say online. In some cases, their posts have absolutely nothing to do with their company, brand or personality. Too many entrepreneurs do what I call panic posting — just posting for the sake of posting and sharing ideas that do not highlight their overall brand image. If you have a serious company, don't post jokes and funny videos. Instead, post statistics and updates about your company's team members. If your business has a relaxed image, inject humor into your posts.
4. Sales Posting
Writing how much your products or services cost in a status update or post is a waste of time. Would you walk up to someone before you have even introduced yourself and say that your latest product is now available at a certain price for a limited time? If so, you would probably end up not only talking to yourself (the person would walk away), but also you likely would lose the entire room of people as customers.
Try sharing the pros and cons about your industry or product category and ask people to provide feedback and participate. This is one way to bridge the distance between you and your prospects and get them involved with your company's brand. Ultimately newfound fans will promote you without being asked because they feel included. The fact that you asked and listened goes a long way.
Whether yours is a one-person business or it has 150 employees, take time every month or quarter to examine your social media practices. You could save a lot of time and money — and have more to show for it.


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I've only used this on one product so far. I was wondering how they worked as far as what do I use to write on them with so that doesn't smear? But, I'm looking forward to trying them out more. (As previously I was using regular labels and putting "scotch tape" over them to "waterproof" them so they wouldn't smear.
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Journal of Democracy
|Political science
|Edited by
|Marc F. Plattner, Larry Diamond
|Publication details
Johns Hopkins University Press (United States)
|1.425 (2015)
|Standard abbreviations
|J. Democr.
|1045-5736 (print)
1086-3214 (web)
|OCLC no.
The Journal of Democracy is a quarterly academic journal established in 1990 and an official publication of the National Endowment for Democracy's International Forum for Democratic Studies. It covers the study of democracy, democratic regimes, and pro-democracy movements throughout the world.
In addition to scholarly research and analysis, the journal incorporates reports from activists on the ground, updates on elections, and reviews of recent literature in the field. Writers published in the journal have included Václav Havel, the Dalai Lama, and Zbigniew Brzezinski. The journal is published by the Johns Hopkins University Press and the editors-in-chief are Larry Diamond (Stanford University) and Marc F. Plattner (National Endowment for Democracy).
The editors of the Journal of Democracy commission most articles but do consider unsolicited articles. The journal does not perform peer review.[1][2]
According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2015 impact factor of 1.425, ranking it 39th out of 163 journals in the category "Political Science".[3]
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- ^ Robinson, William I. (1996). Promoting polyarchy: Globalization, US intervention, and hegemony. Cambridge University Press. p. 99.
Robinson further criticized the Journal of Democracys sponsor, the National Endowment for Democracy, for having funded the independent Polish labor-unions (e.g., Solidarity) during the 1980s. Robinson wrote that Poland was "targeted for destabilization" and NED-aided Polish unions "were encouraged to mount explicitly political actions, and to mount them against governments, not business management". (p. 103).
- ^ "Submissions". Journal of Democracy. The Johns Hopkins University Press. Archived from the original on 2011-09-29. Retrieved 2011-08-02.
- ^ "Journals Ranked by Impact: Political Science". 2015 Journal Citation Reports. Web of Science (Social Sciences ed.). Thomson Reuters. 2016.
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- Official website
- Journal of Democracy on the Johns Hopkins University Press website
- Journal of Democracy at Project MUSE
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Hiking Humboldt Volume 2 Author Rees Hughes and Cartographer Jason Barnes will be signing books for Arts Alive at Eureka Books in Old Town Eureka on December 2nd.
Hiking Humboldt Volume 2 provides an excellent companion to Volume 1. A love of trails and nature brought this team of authors, cartographers, and graphic designers together to create two books that are the definitive collection of hiking guides for Humboldt County. Published by Backcountry Press, Hiking Humboldt Volumes 1 & 2 are the perfect gift for the adventurers in your family.
Backcountry Press, based in Kneeland, is owned by Michael Kauffmann and Allison Poklemba. This husband and wife team have ensured that Volume 2 is 100% Humboldt-made. Allison and Michael do graphic design, website development, and book distribution. Times Printing in Eureka printed the book on recycled paper. The full-color, 216 page guide retails for $29.95 and can be found in all bookstores (and other stores) across the county.
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