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SAFMH was represented at the Global Ministerial Mental Health Summit held in London, UK from 9-10 October 2018, that brought together the world's political leaders, innovators, persons with mental health conditions, policy makers and civil society to share the most effective and innovative approaches to mental health and psychosocial disabilities.
The Summit hosted 6 workstreams to showcase innovations from across the globe and work to develop consensus statements to be delivered to political leaders: Children, Young People and the Now Generation; Caring Societies: creating the conditions for inclusion, prevention and wellbeing; The Economics of, and Investment in, Mental Health Finance; A Just Society: supporting societal shifts, tackling stigma and discrimination, creating inclusive societies; Mental Health Services around the World; and Research and the Future of Mental Health.
The workstreams' recommendations were presented to the Ministers of Health present at the Summit – click HERE for the recommendations.
The Ministers of Health, themselves, signed a declaration in commitment to prioritise mental health in their respective countries – click HERE for the Global Declaration.
Lancet Commission on Global Mental Health and Sustainable Development
The 2007 and 2011 Lancet Series on global mental health helped make mental health care a greater priority worldwide and led to the launch of the Movement for Global Mental Health.
However, it remains a grim reality that the vast majority of people affected by mental health conditions globally still do not receive adequate treatment and care, which prolongs suffering and causes colossal societal and economic losses. The situation is worsened by human rights abuses – and even torture and incarceration – of people with mental health conditions. This is also truly a global issue; for when it comes to mental health, all countries are still developing.
To respond to these challenges, The Lancet Commission on Global Mental Health & Sustainable Development aims to give fresh impetus to the prioritisation of mental health and ensure physical and mental health are valued equally by the global health and development communities. Seeking to catalyse action, the Commission outlines a blueprint for action on mental health to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
One of the unique guiding principles of the Commission emphasizes that mental health should be respected as a fundamental right, by putting people living with mental health conditions at the centre of planning services and challenging stigma. Everyone is entitled to dignity, autonomy, care in the community and freedom from discrimination.
Commissioned by The Lancet, one of the world's most prestigious journals, the final report is the outcome of three years of dedicated efforts by a group of 28 Commissioners from across the globe. They brought considerable expertise in diverse scientific and policy disciplines, as well as lived experience of mental health conditions, to the process.
The Commission was supported by The National Institute of Mental Health, Wellcome Trust, Grand Challenges Canada and MQ-UK. The formal launch of the Commission report was launched on 10 October 2018 in London in the United Kingdom, supported by an international group of public engagement team and partners.
To learn more about the Commission, visit www.globalmentalhealthcommission.org
How to Communicate Suicidal Feelings
By Kathryn Goetzke
Unfortunately, I know this subject all too well. When I was 19 years old I my dad died by suicide, and I have had an almost fatal attempt myself in my early 20s, along with very regular ideation of wanting to end my life. One thing I have learned through the years, is that if you are suicidal, it is incredibly important to reach out for help in a way that is supportive for all involved.
05 July 2017
The SA Federation for Mental Health was recently alerted to a column published by an online news agency, which seemed to link South Africa's high crime rates with mental illness. While we commemorate Psychosocial Disability Awareness month during the month of July, SAFMH feels it is important to address these misconceptions and their potential negative consequences on the lives of people living with mental health disorders.
The idea that people with mental disorders or disabilities are more prone to violence than other members of society is one of the most strongly held and harmful misconceptions that still exists in our society, and one that is often enforced by media reporting. It is important to recognise the potentially devastating effects that these false beliefs can have on the lives of those living with mental disorders, as it can lead to increased levels of stigma and discrimination, social exclusion and the denial of basic human rights.
The media can either contribute to the belief that mental illness contributes or leads to crime, or help to fight it, through their reporting. Throughout the years many international studies have been done on the portrayal of mental illness in the media, and how this portrayal affects public perceptions. Studies have shown that negative media reporting leads to the perception that mental illness is linked to violence, crime, unpredictability, being a danger to self or others, or that people with mental disorders are passive victims deserving of pity.
However through positive and fair reporting the media also has the power to help shift public perceptions about mental health, and reduce stigma and discrimination.
Here is what research has found regarding the link between mental illness and violence:
With these facts in mind, it is crucial that the media reports responsibly on cases involving persons with mental disorders or disabilities. Speculation, inaccurate or one sided reporting can do an incredible amount of damage and help to increase stigma and discrimination.
Trying to link South Africa's high crime rates with mental illness or disorders such as foetal alcohol syndrome (which is not a mental illness but rather a developmental disorder), is unfounded and reckless, as it endangers the lives of those who are already vulnerable and face discrimination and abuse. SAFMH would like to encourage all members of the media to report fairly and accurately on mental health and all related factors, and to make use of tools such as the SAFMH Media Guide for Responsible Reporting on Mental Health to guide them in terms of terminology or topics they may not be sure of. Media practitioners are also encouraged to contact SAFMH if they require information, statistics or other assistance.
The SAFMH Media Guide for Responsible Reporting on Mental Health can be accessed here.
Marthé Kotze
Programme Manager: Information & Awareness
SA Federation for Mental Health
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July Psychosocial Disability Awareness Month
Every year July is commemorated as Psychosocial Disability Awareness Month, and this year the South African Federation for Mental Health is focusing on the need for upscaling and integration of community mental health care services.
The death of 94 mentally ill patients who were transferred from the Life Healthcare Esidimeni facilities to unlicensed NGO's by the Gauteng Department of Health has placed the spotlight on the many problems existing within the current mental health system in South Africa. South Africa has good policies and legislation for mental health care, such as the Mental Health Care Act and the Mental Health Policy Framework and Action Plan 2013-2020, but the implementation of these policies remain a challenge. Mental health services have in many cases not been integrated effectively into other primary health services, and as a result mental health remains largely marginalised and underfunded. It is important to recognise that the Life Esidimeni tragedy is an example of a symptom of a mental health care system that does not provide adequate treatment or services to the many South African's who need mental healthcare, along with a poorly-implemented deinstitutionalisation policy.
Community-based mental health organisations provided crucial services, and without them thousands of Mental Health Care Users (MHCUs) would not receive the treatment and care they need. These community-based organisations are however largely dependent on the support of Government, the private sector and their communities in order to be able to provide effective services. It is necessary for primary health services such as Clinics and Hospitals, as well as social services such as social workers, community care workers, District Health Teams, private sector organisations such as medical schemes, pharmaceutical companies and private sector psychologists and psychiatrist to collaborate more effectively with community-based mental health organisations to provide the services that MHCU need.
Integration of these various services can help to improve access and facilitate the use of services, as well as preventing duplication of services. This collaboration and integration of services can also help to facilitate effective deinstitutionalisation. Deinstitutionalisation is a process of replacing psychiatric hospitals with community-based mental health services for people diagnosed with a mental disorder or intellectual disability.
Throughout the month of July, SAFMH and our Mental Health Societies and partners will be advocating for increased support and funding for community based mental health services, as well as for the integration of mental health services into primary health care on a community level.
The following are recommendations regarding the increased support, and upscaling of resources for community based mental health organisations, as well as for the improved integration of mental health services:
Marthé Kotze
Programme Manager: Information & Awareness
SA Federation for Mental Health
2 December 2016
Every year 3 December is celebrated as International Day of Disability. According to the United Nations, "More than one billion people, or approximately 15 per cent of the world's population, live with some form of disability. 80 per cent live in developing countries." In South Africa we have legislation such as the Bill of Rights, the White Paper on Disability, and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities that protect the rights of persons with disabilities. However, without correct and timeous implementation, this legislation is unable improve lives.
Mental health received a great deal of media coverage this past year, mainly due to the ongoing Life Healthcare Esidimeni case and the unfortunate deaths that occurred following the relocation of mental health care users from the Life Esidimeni facilities to community NGOs selected by the Gauteng Department of Health. SAFMH has been vocal over the fact that we believe the relocation of these mental health care users was not handled according to the recommended process of deinstitutionalisation laid out in the Mental Health Care Policy Framework and Strategic Action Plan (2013-2020). Deinstitutionalisation is a process of replacing long-stay psychiatric hospitals with less isolated and institutionalised community mental health services. For deinstitutionalisation to be successful, it needs to go hand in hand with the upscaling of community mental health services.
This year a decision was taken that the National Disability Day event on the 3rd of December will not be a celebration as usual, but rather a commemoration to honour the 37 lives lost. The South African Federation for Mental Health supports this decision, and will be attending the National event, where we will present Government with a report compiled through research of the community based mental health care system in Gauteng. The aim of the report is to show how better implementation of the Mental Health Policy Framework is needed to improve the services and care offered to mental health care users.
In the report, SAFMH has made the following recommendations:
SAFMH is alarmed by reports that that the relocation of 240 residents of Eastern Cape Frail Care is being handled in the same manner as that of the Gauteng Life Esidimeni patients, and we are concerned over the wellbeing of this vulnerable group. This Disability Day SAFMH would like to appeal to government to recommit to upholding the rights of persons with psychosocial and intellectual disabilities, and to take every possible step to ensure that no service user in South Africa is subjected to inhuman and degrading treatment through system and service weaknesses.
National Director
Programme Manager Information & Awareness
SA Federation for Mental Health
Charlene Sunkel, SAFMH Programme Manager for Advocacy & Awareness, giving an interview at the World Health Organisation in October 2015.
Thursday 3 December is International Day of Persons with Disabilities, and all interested parties are invited to take part in the National Disability Rights March in the city of Tshwane, in support of people with disabilities!
South African Federation for Mental Health would like to inform the public about the Mental Health Watch project, which has been created to allow easy and accessible reporting of human rights violations.


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It sounds like blood will be boiling over in Bon Temps when True Blood's fourth season premieres this summer. Among the scoop let out of the casket at PaleyFest: Joe Manganiello used the word "sandwich" to describe a sexy scene involving his werewolf, Alcide, Eric (Alexander Skarsgård) and Sookie (Anna Paquin). "Obviously when werewolves shift back they don't have any clothes on," teased Paquin. "And Eric's in a somewhat compromising position." Also watch for Eric to lose his memory, resulting in a new, more innocent personality, which Kristin Bauer (Pam) claims makes Skarsgård "even more adorable." How's that possible?
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Seminar 281: International Trade and Finance, "Title: "Credit Allocation under Banking Globalization: Theory and Empirics"
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This paper studies how the globalization of banking affects credit allocation across firms. I develop a model of global and local banking where each type of bank faces a problem of asymmetric information: global banks have the technology to extract global but not local information; local banks have the technology to extract local but not global information. The model shows that this double information asymmetry problem creates a segmented credit market affected by adverse selection. Firms with a higher return due to global risk relative to local risk select into borrowing from global banks; firms with a higher return due to local risk relative to global risk select into borrowing from local banks. The model further demonstrates that, when one of the banks faces a funding shock, the adverse selection problem induces firms in the middle range of the distribution on the relative return due to global versus local risk to switch banks, and has the potential to generate spillover and amplification effects. I test the model using a cross-country loan-level dataset matched with firm balance sheet data. I find firm-bank sorting patterns and evidence on firm switching behavior during the European sovereign debt crisis that support the model predictions.


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We went from the store to the petrol station and while Mr M was filling our car and trotting off to pay I saw this poor, sad, Billy-no-mates bouquet sagging out of its bucket and thought it was just perfect for the hunt
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As a lazy face washer I couldn't ask for a better product! After 5 days of use, huge blemishes are completely gone (normally they would be there for at least 2 weeks) and the cysts that were under my skin are almost completely dissolved and not painful at all! I highly recommend this product!
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I recommend this to any pet owner. Easy to chew which is good thing for animals. Texture is moist (soft). My cat wanted two. My dog is in love with them. Just make sure you read the serving size per pound for the cat or dog. I'm so happy that i got this. I wish i can i have my dog hold it up with her thumbs up well. Cat & Dog approved.
Severe Arthritis
My husband has old military fractured ankle which now has arthritis it had been really bothering him yesterday I mixed the pain cream with emu oil + 1/2 dropper of CBD Oil on each ankle twice yesterday and once today he is feeling fine now!! He can walk again and feeling no pain!
Initially, I ordered the 300mg CBD Oil and the anti-stress spray to help with Depression and PTSD. Ever since taking the oil and spray (which is almost a month ago), I haven't experienced a "low" day and haven't had any nightmares.
The next order we had placed was for the 1500mg CBD oil, Energy Blast Spray and the Pain Free-ze Rub. The Energy Blast was for me (being a busy mom of three boys) and the oil and pain rub was going to be for my husband who had separated his shoulder from a snow boarding accident.
Now, since I was 12-13 years old (I am now 26) every month I suffered from my period with horrible cramps, anemia, severe fatigue and pretty well monthly I would pass out. I've been to so many doctors, specialists and an internist to try and fix this and nothing has worked. Usually my 1st and 2nd day of me being on my period would be a complete write-off and I'd have to spend the day in bed or on the couch.
Yesterday, I took the 1500mg CBD oil because in the morning I was so weak and out of it from my period. 15 minutes later I was moving and managed to clean my entire house, did 4 loads of laundry and washed my floors and windowsills. Then after making lunch, I took a few sprays of the Energy Blast spray and got to enjoy the sunshine and go for a walk with my kids. Then came back home and did another 2 loads of laundry. By the end of the day after getting my kids to bed, I did have a very sore lower back. My husband put the pain free-ze rub on it and within minutes the pain was gone.
This morning, I woke up with horrible cramps and my husband was worried I had overdone it the day before. I took more of the 1500mg drops and I feel fantastic! I don't think I've ever had a period in my life where I felt great and functional at the beginning.
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What's interesting this week in content and digital publishing – coffee shops, statistics, and a Firestorm!
The Guardian has a coffee shop now
Love the first line! The Guardian undertakes an interesting experiment with a pop-up coffee shop.
Are book publishers engaging in wishful thinking by creating a narrative that ebook sales have 'reached their peak'? Sam Missingham confronts this notion with some hard data and insightful analysis.
The Rise of the Mobile-Only User
More great data an insights, this time from Karen McGrane on the misconception and folly of saying "They can just use their desktop computer to do that."
Why Design Matters: If Snow Fall Were Published in a Standard Template
This is incredibly smart – what would the genre-defining piece Snow Fall have looked like had the New York TImes team not taken the time to craft an amazing custom experience.
Speaking of The Guardian and Snow Fall, here's a beautiful piece about a family surviving a firestorm in Tasmania. An immersive and compelling reading experience.


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|The Goldbrick
The Goldbrick is a 1943 Private Snafu short directed by Frank Tashlin.
When Snafu wishes he could get out of drill, a fairy named Goldie the Goldbrick encourages Snafu to duck out of his training regime for his own reasons.
In the South Pacific, Snafu is too tired to catch up with the rest of the soldiers. Goldie encourages Snafu to fake sickness, and walks straight into an "honorable" booby-trapped hospital. After he escapes, Snafu finds himself in the middle of a battlefield, where a Japanese tank is right on his trail. He gets the idea to dig a foot trench, but Goldie encourages him to only dig a few inches, leaving himself exposed. The tank lands on Snafu, killing him. Goldie then reveals himself to be working for the Japanese, and tells the audience that if enough soldiers goldbrick, the Axis could win the war.
All of the Private Snafu cartoons are in the public domain. This short was released on Looney Tunes Golden Collection: Volume 4 and Looney Tunes Platinum Collection: Volume 2 as an unrestored extra, but both the picture and the audio are much slower than normal due to an error. On other compilations, such as Thunderbean Animation's Private Snafu: Golden Classics, the cartoon plays at the correct speed.


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MULTITRODE Pty Ltd and ICONICS Inc have announced a new OEM partnership.
ICONICS is a leader in OPC-based SCADA software and has more than 150,000 installations worldwide. ICONICS has a 20-year history of being at the forefront of open and web-enabled visualisation software across many industries, especially in distributed networks requiring data acquisition and control, such as the water industry.
MultiTrode has emerged as a leader in pump station management over the past two decades, with extensive deployment in Australia, North America and more than 30 countries around the world.
"We are proud to be involved with ICONICS," said MultiTrode's Marketing Manager, Steve Carson.
"We independently reviewed ICONICS software against many other suppliers and they stood out in many areas including - reliability, open interfaces, ease of use and such features that save huge engineering time and effort."
"We have found MultiTrode to be a very dynamic company, especially with the introduction of their latest RTU products that include embedded OPC-XML technology to seamlessly connect the RTU network over long-distance multi-domain networks," said the President of ICONICS, Russ Agrusa.
"The MultiTrode system with ICONICS GENESIS32 software provides a reliable and future-proof environment in a distributed system that connects MultiTrode MTUs to ICONICS SCADA system.
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Four Seasons of Love by The Bay for the Best Mom
The place was packed, and smelled of meat, vegetables, and hot broth… we were definitely at the right place. Having gone to other hotpot restaurants before, this one was clearly different. It had a refreshing, modern ambiance, and had more to offer. Aside from the hotpot shabu-shabu style dining that they specialize in, they also serve ready to eat dishes, buffet style. Most of them are a mix of Chinese and Japanese cuisines. There was also a carving station where juicy slabs of meat pleased meat-loving diners. The time we were there, they had roast beef, Lechon Macau, turkey, and lamb!
There was also a sauce station especially for the soup! We heard that they have their specialty house mix, so we requested for that instead of having to experiment with different tastes. It was a combination of their spicy sauce, soy sauce, and peanut sauce so it tasted very interesting and added just the right amount of kick to our shabu-shabu lunch!
My sister stayed with her at the table to make sure she won't leave to get up for more food, which is what someone at a buffet lunch would usually do.Seeing that she already really wanted to get more servings, we just went for it and came from the back with a cake in one hand, and a bunch of flowers on the other… surrounded by a whole camera crew to record her reaction.
Mission accomplished!
After having our fill of the hot pot, we decided to scavenge for what was left at the ready-to-eat sections and dessert stations since the buffet was about to close. Aaah! Good thing the chefs and attendants were very helpful, and assisted us with our requests. We particularly enjoyed the ice cream flavors they had… coffee marble, and black sesame! Let's just say we had more than one scoop! Also enjoyed their tempura and fresh sashimi! The ready to eat section has about 7 specialty dishes too aside from the tempura, teppanyaki, and carving stations.
Don't forget to take advantage of the beautiful bay area right outside too for those #ootd and family photos! A mother's love makes the world go 'round, so from my family to yours, wishing all the Super Moms out there an advanced Happy Mother's Day!
The SM by the Bay complex operates from 6am-2am and the restaurants are open from 11am-1am. It's also open every day for 365 (366 if leap) days a year, especially on Christmas and New Year.
For more info on Four Seasons Hotpot City, visit their page here.
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A young girl was found caged and attempting to eat herself in a mobile home in Virginia, and cops say her parents are responsible.
The malnourished girl, believed to be either 5 or 6, was discovered in a crib that was converted into a makeshift cage after police arrived at the home in Gloucester […]
Bill Nye, the harmless children's edu-tainer known as "The Science Guy," managed to offend a select group of adults in Waco, Texas at a presentation, when he suggested that the moon does not emit light, but instead reflects the light of the sun.
via Think Atheist.
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Academic Competitions
Academic Competition Coordinator: Betty Powell, 6th Grade Teacher
Beginning in the second grade, CCA students have an opportunity to explore the gifts God has given them and compete in a range of academic and fine arts competitions. The school competes in competitions sponsored by Association of Christian Schools International, National Geographic, and National History Bee Houghton-Mifflin Harcourt. Below is a list of competitions and grade levels that compete:
ACSI Sponsored Competitions:
- Creative Writing Grades 4-8
- Desktop Publishing Grades 4-8
- Math League Pre-Algebra and Algebra Students
- Math Olympics Grades 3-8 (2nd Grade competes locally only)
- Speech Meet Grades 3-8 (2nd Grade competes locally only)
- Spelling Bee Grades 3-8
- Art and Music Festival Grades 5-8
National Geographic Geography Bee Grades 4-8
National History Bee Grades 5-8
Robotics-Wichita Mindstorms Challenge Grades 5-8
*Some classrooms enter work in competitions not listed.
Each year, families are invited to celebrate students' achievements at the Academic Awards Night.


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Now I know what you're thinking, you've just read the title and clicked on this blog thinking "a £70 lipstick? What the hell! Who in their right mind would spend £70 on a lipstick."
Indeed I felt the same way for a very long time and even though I lusted after the Christian Louboutin lipsticks I would have never bought on for myself at that hefty price tag. I do love high-end makeup brands like Charlotte Tilbury and Tom Ford as much as the next person. But, £70 for a lipstick was just a tad to much for my purse strings. However, a few months ago my mother surprised me to one of the Silky Satin lipsticks in the colour Loubeach very kindly as a gift. So, today I am going to give you some of my thoughts on it and if I think its worth the £70 price tag.
These lipsticks come in four finishes Matte, Velvet, Sheer and Satin. They are available in a variety of colours from nude, red, plum, pink, coral and more. My shade, Loubeach, is a really beautiful Opaque warm coral pink. My mother chose that colour for me as she thought I might suit this shade and I do not have a large variety of coral shades in my collection.
Now let me first of all start by saying that this is not a bragging blog, I am not writing this to show off my Louboutin Lipstick. I am simply here to give you my honest opinion of if I think its worth the money and my thoughts on its performance.
First of all, the presentation of this lipstick is seriously impressive on a high-end scale. It comes in a sleek black Christian Louboutin Box with gold edging and writing and the lipstick is nestled in a felt red casing and it also comes with a drawer string bag to keep the lipstick from getting scuffed. The lipstick itself is in a heavy, gold casing with a studded lid and a pointed edge which looks both impressive and intimidating. So if nothing else you could whip this out as your weapon if anyone gives you trouble #deathbymakeup. Anyhow, I digress, this lipstick is inspired by a mixture of Middle Eastern design and the 20s Art Deco movement. The casing itself is very Avant Garde in its appearance and it also has a gold ribbon attached to it for you to hang from somewhere. The presentation is the epitome of high end luxury and for £70 I would certainly expect it to be.
Now onto the lipstick itself, when I first applied the lipstick I noticed how smooth and creamy it felt on the lips. It had a very soft texture once applied and even though it was a Satin finish it didn't look metallic or shimmery it was a good semi-matte with a slightly glossy finish. Instantly when I applied the lipstick I noticed how smooth and opaque the colour applied on my lips. With some coral colours they aren't as intense and can apply a bit transparent. But, this colour when applied from the bullet directly is a beautiful warm coral pink shade which looked great on my pale skin, but equally with a tan. However, I also found that I was able to build it up with a lip brush and have a more subtle hint of colour to the lips. The lipstick itself did feel a little firm when applied, but the actual product itself when on the lips felt very comfortable, soft and creamy on the lips.
Its also worth noting that these lipsticks are made using natural butters and seed oils, without Parabens, Mineral Oils, DEA or Phthalates. Again for the price I would expect to pay for more high-end ingredients that are better for you.
As the day drew on and I wore these lipsticks I did notice that I had to touch up my lipstick once or twice. However, as I am hypoglycemic and have to drink and eat at regular intervals thats a common thing with me with any lipstick. But, nevertheless it did stay in place very well and only needed a little touch up to the centre of the lips where the colour was wearing off. As the day went on they did dry matte, however they looked no different in finish to when I first applied them. The colour was still as intense, with a satin finish. The lipstick didn't dry patchy or cling to the fine lines in my lips it remained to look fairly even and smooth all day. So, for me this is probably one of the best long wearing lipsticks I've used, in terms of appearance and how they feel on the lips throughout the day.
Personally, I am glad I finally have one in my collection as they are incredibly beautiful and very much a collector's item. However, I do not think I would go out and purchase any more due to the prince that they are. I certainly feel that even though the lipstick is good quality and performs well you are paying for the name more than anything else. These lipsticks are more like collectors pieces for people who like high end products or who are invested in the brand. I am a fan on Louboutin's work, yet I do not think I would go out and purchase more.
So I would say if you have been considering getting one of these lipsticks, invest in one or better yet add it to your Wishlist. Go for one in a colour you would get a lot of wear out of, so your signature colour or a shade and finish that suits you. Do I think they are worth £70, yes and no. These lipsticks do look and perform very well, so in that sense you are paying for a decent lipstick. But, if you really haven't got that much disposable funds to spend on one, I would say there are other high end lipsticks that perform similarly for a lower price. But, as I said I am impressed with the lipstick and the quality of the product.
These lipsticks are available in 4 finishes. Sheer, Velvet, Matte and Satin.
They retail for £70 on Net a Porter and Selfridges.
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So, there you have it. Those are some of my thoughts on the Christian Louboutin lipstick, let me know in the comments what you think. Would you ever spend £70 on a lipstick? Do you have any yourself and if so what do you think of them?
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Should a Freelance Writer Create Free Samples for New Clients?
By Ritika Tiwari / January 22, 2018 12:18 pm / Posted in Freelancing
As a freelance writer, you are bound to come across clients that ask for free samples, whether you have just started freelancing or you have been at it for years. I still get requests from clients to provide 'samples.' Of Read More


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In John 20, following the death of Christ, a group of women went to Christ's tomb on Sunday morning, only to find that His body was not there. Mary Magdalene ran to the disciples and many of them dismissed her claim, but Peter and John ran to the tomb. When they saw that Jesus's body was gone, they believed, but did not fully understand that He had risen from the dead. The disciples then returned home (John 20:1-18). Now, we come to John 20:19-23, and we find the disciples gathered together in a locked room because they were afraid of the Jews. Their Savior, their Leader, was crucified just a few days earlier; therefore, they assumed the Jews would seek their lives next.
19 On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you." 20 When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord.
Jesus, who is able to conquer sin and death, brings peace to His people. The disciples were glad they saw the Lord! They were extremely happy. Christians must be reminded constantly that they serve this same resurrected Savior. This reality should bring them peace even though they live in an evil world.
What's interesting is that these disciples were about to experience severe persecution, from this point on throughout the rest their lives, because they served the risen Christ. Yet, Christ brought peace to them. The peace that Christ speaks of is not a safety that the world knows. The resurrected Christ gives peace due to His identity as the Conqueror of the Fall, the curse, and death. Money, politicians, family, guns, nuclear weapons, etc. cannot bring true peace. Only the Prince of Peace brings true peace to those who repent and place their faith and trust in Him. His peace transcends this evil world. Having been sent by His Father, He saves us from the wrath of His Father, sin, sinners, and Satan. This Jesus is the same Redeemer who was prophesied of in Gen. 3:15 as the Crusher of the Serpent's head. He is the same Christ who is the Seed of Abraham, the true David, the One who is wiser than Solomon, the fulfillment of Old Testament prophesy, etc. He created all things and holds all things together (Col. 1:16-17). This is God the Son Incarnate, resurrected to live forevermore. He is our Redeemer.
The question is, "Do we evangelize like we're locked in a room for fear of men? Or, do we evangelize with the peace provided by our resurrected Savior and God?"
21 Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you." 22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit. 23 If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you withhold forgiveness from any, it is withheld."
Peace comes through Christ. Just as God the Father sent God the Son to earth to save sinners, Christ now sends those sinners saved by grace to reach others with the good news of Christ's life, death, and resurrection. As Christians, we are "sent out" to reach others. Notice that these disciples are in hiding for fear of the Jews. Jesus, however, tells them to be at peace, for He was sending them out to reach others. Then, He told them to receive the Holy Spirit. This is a reference to something that would happen fully at Pentecost, not long after this appearance.
Jesus, then told His disciples that in light of receiving the Holy Spirit, they would be able to forgive the sins of others. Now, the reality is that only God can forgive sins. This is not a reference to Jesus's disciples having the power to forgive sins like Catholic priests or the Pope, but it's a reference to the fact that those who heard these men preach the gospel would be forgiven or condemned based on their preaching. In other words, through sharing Christ with others, we are involved in the salvation of sinners, their forgiveness, but we are also involved in the judgment of sinners when they reject the gospel.
Why do I think this is what Christ means? The answer is because the disciples never forgave anyone's sins in the rest of the New Testament. They instead preached the gospel and baptized those who repented and placed their trust in Christ.
20 Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God (2 Cor. 5:20)
How must we respond to the truth presented in John 20:19-23? The same resurrected Christ who brought peace to His disciples in the midst of severe persecution, continues to provide peace in the midst of this evil world for those who trust in Him. What Christians must ask is, "Do we evangelize like Christ rose from the dead," or, "Have we have locked ourselves in a room for fear of men?" The sin of silence plagues evangelical churches without a shred of accountability. I fear most Christians do not evangelize with the peace provided by the resurrected Savior. Almost every excuse levied by silent Christians has fear as its foundation. There are numerous excuses for the sin of silence that serve as examples: "What if they get angry?" "What if I offend them?" "What if say no?" "I don't want to push them further from God." "I'm inadequate." "I don't know what to say." "What if they ask a question I can't answer?"
Furthermore, concerning more specific application, I don't recommend adding quotas to ministry. I think quotas either serve to discourage us or they encourage us to boast in our accomplishments. For example, I don't like putting more strain on myself than Scripture by saying, "I will baptize one per week this year." Now, a healthy goal would be to intentionally pursue the individuals God has already placed in your life and to seek others. We need to evangelize with the peace of the resurrected Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit, in obedience to Him, without fear. That seems to be the emphasis of this passage, not some western revivalistic quota. You let God sort out the souls. Your job is to take the gospel to your neighbors, worldwide. Just as God the Father sent God the Son, God the Son now sends us. Until every person on earth repents and places their trust in Christ, we have not reached God's quota (I still affirm predestination, but the will of God is complex. He is not willing that any should perish; nevertheless, only His people will surely be saved). In response to the redemption provided by Christ, in thankfulness let us seek the world with His gospel. We are not alone as we carry out the task of evangelism. The Triune God is with us, even indwelling us through God the Holy Spirit.
In conclusion, do you evangelize with the peace of the resurrected Christ, in the power of the Holy Spirit? Or, do you functionally deny the resurrected Christ and God the Holy Spirit by "locking yourself in a room" for fear of men, embracing the sin of silence?
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If you want to cheer for one of these teams, better put on a New York scowl.
The New York Knicks of Manhattan and the Brooklyn Nets of Brooklyn are playing each other tonight in the Barclays Center of Brooklyn, not to be confused with the Madison Square Garden of Manhattan. Both of these teams are from New York City, and, if ESPN's telecast is any indication, both are very tough.
He is
1. sneering at you
2. pointing at his Nets hat
3. riding a scooter
4. riding a scooter through a dark alleyway
5. riding a scooter through a dark alleyway past a mural of the Notorious B.I.G.
This man means business.
This gentleman is
1. sneering at you
2. pointing at the Knicks badge on his jacket
3. shaking his head as he sneers at you
4. wearing very hostile glasses
She is
1. sneering at you, upraised lip-corner and all
2. holding her Nets hat with two hands
3. pointing that Nets hat in your general direction
4. looking fearsome
5. wearing a see-through shirt
In conclusion: don't mess with any Nets or Knicks fans. And if you want to be a Nets or Knicks fan, work on cultivating a solid 'tude.


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This past weekend, I had a chance to check out the Village Music Walk at Carlsbad Village with some friends. Wow, what an experience.
I've lived in Carlsbad now for two years, but have never been out in the Village during the warm summer months. This was a real treat — I saw hundreds of folks out, smiling, all enjoying the free musical performances staged in public spaces and in Village storefronts. It was a great way to explore more of the Village and musical artists you may not be familiar with; I was thrilled to learn there's an olive oil shop on State Street (Humble Olive Oils), and enjoyed the 1920s and '30s tunes of the G Burns Jug Band.
Kudos to the Village Music Walk event organizers for hosting such a successful complementary event. The event was North County at its best — welcoming, community-centric, family-friendly, wholesome fun.
I've been thinking a lot more about Carlsbad Village lately. I'm impressed by how well maintained the business district is — I drive through it daily, and notice the tree-trimming crews, power washers and landscapers all doing their part to keep it clean. The Carlsbad Village Association emails me weekly newsletters informing me about various events and happenings in the area, including the weekly State Street Farmers' Market on Wednesdays, which I still need to get out to sometime. The new businesses under construction in the Village also have me thinking I'll be spending more time there soon.
On my usual nights out in the Village, I can be found at the The Compass gastropub on Carlsbad Village Drive, or at The Charles Kenneth, a hidden speakeasy (shhh, it's a secret). These spots remind me most of my former life in downtown San Diego, where I lived for five years, but not much else does. Lately however, a flurry of construction crews caught my eye in the Village, and I quickly learned that a lot of new exciting bars and restaurants are scheduled to open this summer.
Barrel Republic, a unique pour-your-own-beer bar, is currently under construction at 2916 State Street; they already have a location open in Oceanside. Park 101, which will feature an indoor/outdoor beer and wine garden, deli, lounge, and BBQ counter, will be located at the seaside corner of Carlsbad Boulevard and Carlsbad Village Drive. Carruth Cellars Urban Winery, which just recently opened a tasting room in Solana Beach, is under construction on State Street, alongside the soon-to-open Baba Coffee and Campfire restaurant.
Other Village businesses are also under construction.
I'd be curious to learn why so many places are planning to open this summer in the Village. Has there been an upswing in the local economy? Favorable real estate prices or rental rates? Maybe it's simply "time." Whatever it is, I think it's great for Carlsbad's community gem, and diversifies the existing mix of storefront businesses there. That's good for Carlsbad, and North County.
Vince Vasquez is a think tank analyst based in Torrey Pines. He is a Carlsbad resident.


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Archive for the 'Love' Category
They Tried to Make Me Go to Rehab and I Said: We Found Love in a Hopeless Place
I didn't even notice her the first day. She was in the bed and I was…well, terrified.
On the second day I saw her. I was smoking, still feeling really isolated. Trying to figure out my place amongst non-peers 15 years younger than me with no fucking clue the opportunity they were passing up. I know, because you couldn't tell me shit as a 22 year old tweaker.
Black beanie. High-tops. Hoodie.
Smoking PallfuckingMalls.
(Oh, I wrote down words about it, but this one is from my memory.)
Swagger underneath a heavy cloak of insecurity. Chiseled cheekbones and clear hazel eyes. Really, they aren't always hazel and I couldn't even see them in that moment anyway.
In detox with me. The only other queer woman so far as I could tell, not that it would have mattered because I picked her.
In any other normal scenario I'd have been sidled up next to her at a bar, or making obnoxious googly eyes at this bad bitch hidden by the drums.
*look at me! look at me!*
I settled for an out of tune piece of shit guitar.
I don't even know. I just knew she was the only person I had any interest in spending time with in that place. To find out that those feelings were reciprocated was the greatest gift I could have ever received there, besides the strength to stay sober. She was (and is) part of that strength.
When she has a moment of happiness, her face is the pure, innocent and unabashed joy of a child. Like wonder and excitement and newness all come together. She sparkles.
Of all the times I've ever wished someone could see themselves through my eyes, this is the most profound.
I found love and trust and companionship in one of the most hopeless places I've ever been in and it was one of the most ebullient experiences of my life.


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Bull Run/Manassas Part I
Examines the first taste of war through images of objects left behind on the battlefield.
Bull Run/Manassas Part II
Uses the diaries of two soldiers to examine the experiences of soldiers during this first battle.
Examines the Battle of Gettysburg though the eyes of of Confederate soldier Edward Estes
Robert E. Lee's Resignation from the U.S. Army
Examines Robert E. Lee's decision to resign by utilizing a draft copy of his resignation letter to General Winfield Scott
Examines Virginia's secession through the eyes of James Thomas Petty, a young Virginian living in Washington D.C. at the time.
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The United States Colored Troops
Examines the role and experiences of the USCTs.
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Science Museum of Minnesota - 2018
In January, Trane recognized Science Museum of Minnesota with the Energy Efficiency Leader award. The award recognizes the museum's long-term commitment to providing a learning atmosphere with minimal impact on the environment.
As one of the most visited museums in the upper Midwest and a national leader in providing informal science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, the museum invested in a more sustainable solution after learning that building upgrades could save millions of dollars in energy costs by decreasing fossil fuels and high-energy sources coming from their building.
Through a collaboration with Trane, the project exceeded expectations surpassing 75 percent of hot water heat savings since installation and decreasing the amount of energy supply used in the community. The smart design practices and energy efficient systems implemented will save the museum more than $300,000 in operating costs year-over-year.
Grand Hyatt New York - 2017
In September, Trane recognized Grand Hyatt New York with the Energy Efficiency Leader Award. As one of New York City's iconic hotel properties and one of the first to support the NYC Carbon Challenge, Grand Hyatt New York made a commitment to sustainable practices with the help of NYSERDA and Con Edison.
University of Florida - 2017
The University of Florida was chosen as one of three 2017 award recipients due to its outstanding commitment to best practices in energy efficiency and sustainability. Trane believes that the University of Florida's efforts exemplifies leadership in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship and recognizes their overall commitment in implementing their vision of sustainability.
Parkway Properties - 2016
Parkway Properties recently completed building upgrades which enable the 25-year-old One Orlando Centre to compete head-to-head with newer commercial buildings. The improvements reduced annual energy costs by 34 percent and annual potable water usage by more than 30 percent while increasing the building's Energy Star rating by nearly 50 percent. Incorporating an energy management approach helps ensure that the building continues to perform optimally. Learn more about the company's commitment to environmental stewardship.
Belmont University - 2016
With enrollment more than doubling in 15 years, Belmont University, a Christian teaching university located in Nashville, Tennessee, grew from a 1.5-million-square-foot campus to a 50-building, 4-million-square-foot campus. Leaders undertook energy efficient and sustainable design and improvements that held energy cost increases to just 10 percent, despite a more than 70 percent increase in building square footage. Belmont University made improvements which include implementing an integrated campus-wide controls system to track energy use, proactively manage costs and drive better operational decisions. Learn more about the university's long-term commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.
Virginia Department of Forensic Science - 2015
The Virginia Department of Forensic Science is completing upgrades to improve the air quality within its Richmond, Norfolk, Roanoke and Manassas facilities, and help increase employee comfort and productivity while reducing the state's environmental impact. DFS leaders expect that the improvements, when completed by year-end 2015, will reduce energy consumption by over 40 percent and save more than $1 million of taxpayer dollars in annual energy and operating costs. The project also supports Gov. Terry McAuliffe's 2014 Virginia Energy Plan on reducing energy consumption in state buildings and his Executive Order 31 which directs state agencies to reduce their electricity consumption in state buildings by 15 percent by 2017. Learn more about the agency's commitment to best practices in energy efficiency and sustainability.
Pacific Palms Resort – 2014
Pacific Palms Resort completed infrastructure upgrades to generate first-year savings of more than $540,000 in energy and operational costs, with nearly $343,000 in energy costs alone. Learn more about the California resort's commitment to operational and energy efficiency.
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles – 2014
The Virginia DMV updated its building's aging infrastructure to increase the efficiency of lighting, water usage and temperature control. These upgrades reduced energy consumption by up to 36 percent while saving $284,000 annually. Learn more about the Virginia DMV's efficient operations.
City of Vestavia Hills – 2014
Located in Alabama, the City of Vestavia Hills replaced outdated lighting with highly efficient illumination at the city's pool, sports fields and tennis courts. These improvements decreased energy usage by nearly 50 percent and reduced maintenance costs by up to $5,000 per month. Read more about the city's conversion to more sustainable infrastructure.
Liberty Property Trust – 2014
A full-service HVAC and building automation provider, Liberty Property Trust reduced its southeast Pennsylvania real estate portfolio's energy usage by more than 15 percent since 2008. Additionally, 28 of the 43 buildings owned by Liberty have earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR certification. Read more about Liberty's commitment to energy efficiency.
St. Lucie County School District – 2014
Located in Fort Pierce, Florida, St. Lucie County School District completed infrastructure upgrades that cut energy costs by up to 40 percent, saving up to $5 million a year. Previously ranked 60 out of the 67 Florida school districts ranked for energy usage, St. Lucie County is now ranked 18th. Read more about the school district's sustainable improvements.
Hardin Medical Center – 2014
A not-for-profit healthcare provider located in Savannah, Tennessee, Hardin Medical Center reduced its annual energy and operational costs by 30 percent with infrastructure improvements. The hospital also received an $11,500 rebate from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) for reducing its load on the electrical grid. Read more about Hardin Medical Center's efforts to provide a more comfortable environment for patients and staff while increasing operational efficiency.
Dunklin R-V School District – 2013
Outside of St. Louis, Missouri, Dunklin R-V School District completed upgrades including modernizing its HVAC system to save $300,000 a year in future capital costs. Read more about the operationally efficient improvements to the district's early childhood program buildings.
Ridgewood High School – 2013
In Chicago, Illinois, Ridgewood High School reduced energy costs by 18 percent with lighting and infrastructure upgrades, while also reducing noise levels from the nearby Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Read more about the steps Ridgewood High School is taking toward a greener future.
Racine Unified School District – 2013
Located in Racine, Wisconsin, Racine Unified School District updated outdated systems in its four middle schools and 11 elementary schools, saving $150,000 in annual utility expenses and operational costs. Read more about the school district's sustainable initiatives.
COUNTRY Financial – 2013
COUNTRY Financial, which offers financial products and services to one million households across the country, completed system upgrades at its five-story office building in St. Paul, Minnesota as part of a company-wide plan to reduce energy costs. Read more about the company's sustainable approach.
Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS) – 2013
A Georgia school district, SCCPSS aimed to transform its district facilities into high performance buildings. By upgrading the HVAC systems in 21 district buildings, lighting systems in 26 buildings, and building automation systems in 26 facilities, SCCPSS saved more than $1.2 million in annual utility and operational costs. Learn more about the school system's transition to more efficient operations.
Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School – 2012
The high school not only reduced its energy consumption by over 50 percent, but also used the savings resulting from the project to pay for the infrastructure upgrades. Learn more about "performance contracting" and how it supports energy efficiency.
Financial Statement Services, Inc. (FSSI) – 2012
FSSI completed energy conservation measures at its 168,000 square-foot corporate headquarters, saving $72,000 per year. Additionally, the company received a rebate from Southern California Edison, one of the nation's largest utilities, for nearly $53,000. Learn more about FSSI's building upgrades that significantly reduced its energy consumption.
Clayton County – 2012
A community just south of Atlanta, Clayton County saved $820,000 in energy costs within the first year of completing building upgrades in seven county facilities. Upgrades included replacing or redesigning HVAC systems to increase temperature control, reducing energy consumption and decreasing operating costs. Learn more about Clayton County's highly efficient improvements.
Three Rivers Community Schools – 2012
A Michigan school district, Three Rivers Community Schools cut energy costs by more than 30 percent with infrastructure upgrades. Improvements included the installation of high-efficiency lighting and optimization of HVAC control systems, which significantly lowered its energy consumption. See more about Three Rivers Community Schools' commitment to energy and operational sustainability.
Rock Creek Unified School District – 2012
Located in Kansas, Rock Creek Unified School District saved nearly $154,000 a year after completing energy efficiency improvements, including lighting, HVAC, insulation and water conservation upgrades. Learn how the district enhanced its learning environments while increasing operational efficiency.
Central Montcalm School District –2012
Located in Stanton, Michigan, Central Montcalm School District reduced its overall energy costs by 20 percent—or $68,000 annually—through high efficiency upgrades in four of its buildings. Improvements included lighting retrofits, a roof-mounted wind turbine and solar panels, and the replacement of a 45-year-old boiler with two energy-efficient condensing boilers. Watch to learn more about the district's steps to become environmentally sustainable.


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Reebok, a leading brand in athletic apparel and equipment, embraces Video Commerce with TVPage. As a powerful brand in its space, Reebok is always seeking to better connect with its consumers by telling real stories that are not only interesting, but truly inspiring.
The Reebok marketing team quickly realized that inspiring stories could only be truly inspiring if told through video with the right music, motion and narrative to properly communicate the feel and power of the message.
Reebok created a video series called "The Moment", emphasizing the precise moment when athletes feel a personal sense of accomplishment. This theme speaks to the spirit that makes us who we are, and most importantly, who we can become.
There was no question that the video content would have to live on Reebok.com, and so the marketing and website teams came together to figure out the best way to present this experience.
When Reebok first met with TVPage, one of the requirements was to be able to measure the success of the campaign, both in terms of engagement and conversion.
As noted by Reebok , "TVPage were able to deliver much more than a video player. We wanted to bring products into the video experience so that we could connect this engagement to the conversion funnel. The TVPage Platform offered this right out of the box, with an entire platform to support the experience and measure the results."
Reebok deployed a custom TVPage Video Commerce Widget that would enable viewers to watch the inspiring videos, and purchase related products directly from the experience.
Reebok were able to quickly customize the widget on the platform to fit their precise design requirements. The team simply dropped a simple script onto the desired page, with the entire experience 100% served by TVPage. It was that simple.
Reebok successfully launched the experience on a page dedicated to "The Moment" campaign, following which Reebok extended the same experience with added video content to its Men and Women category pages given the great results generated from the experience.
Trip Stern, VP of Business Development at TVPage emphasizes his excitement about the Reebok Partnership:
"We are seeing outstanding engagement and conversion results derived from branded experiences that tell the story in an authentic manner. Reebok are at the forefront of generating the kind of value that makes great brands even greater. We are excited to work with such a great brand and company."


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Alberta's most fun timed event car rally!
We are back for the 30th Anniversary Farm Crawl!
Costumes, prizes and epic fun await you. All proceeds from the event will go to a community scholarship fund.
The official after party will be hosted by Armando's featuring Chet Defreese.
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Accuracy: Consumer Wearables & Research Converge
Academia and industry share a common goal to improve the health and fitness of all people. To achieve this goal, both must address the issue of accuracy for wearable and connected fitness devices.
Join this panel as industry and academic experts discuss why they are in this unique scenario, how their needs align and contradict, and how they will move forward for the common good. Come learn about a rare opportunity for industry and academia to work together at the crossroads of clinical research and consumer technology.


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Caretaker boss Tony Philliskirk felt his players paid the price for two defensive errors after falling to their first defeat in four league games.
Defender James Tarkowski and goalkeeper Alex Cisak made the errors as Oldham slipped back into bottom four.
After a goalless first half, Michael Doyle and Dave Kitson struck for the promotion-chasing Blades.
"I could not fault the effort of the players because I thought we had a right good go," Philliskirk said.
"And, on another day, had we not made the two individual mistakes, then we would have been stood here talking about a goalless draw which I would have been delighted with.
"When you are down at the bottom you make mistakes and tend to get punished.
"If we had a little bit of luck and the odd decision had gone our way, we might have got something from the game.
"It is about keeping the players positive, and when I look at what we have in the changing room, we should not be in the bottom four."
Latics' recalled keeper Cisak denied Harry Maguire in the opening period, which saw Jose Baxter off target three times.
The breakthrough came on 57 minutes when Tarkowski's error allowed Dominic Poleon to get clear. His effort was beaten out by Cisak, only as far as Doyle, who fired in via the woodwork.
Oldham looked to be denied a clear penalty when Robbie Simpson was fouled when challenging for a cross.
The visitors wrapped up the points on 86 minutes when Cisak raced off his line in a bid to claim Tony McMahon's free kick, only to be beaten to the ball by Kitson, who headed into an open goal.
There was still time for Long to deny Smith a consolation, leaving Latics keen to make amends when they travel to Tranmere Rovers on Saturday.
Oldham: Cisak 4, Brown 6 (Iwelumo 78, 6), Tarkowski 6, M'Voto 5, Grounds 6, Croft 6, Furman, Wesolowski 5 (Obita 65, 6), Simpson 6, Baxter 6, Smith 7. Not used: Murray, Taylor, Millar, Jacob, Winchester.


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How to run to lose weight the figure and the legs
How to run: start Jogging to lose weight
Jogging is an effective method reducing weight, so it is very important to know how to run: to lose weight, it is necessary to consider some nuances. In addition to losing pounds, following these simple rules, you will strengthen the muscles and joints, improve the General physical condition of the human body, protect the immune system and be less stressed.
The basics
Running is one of the most useful and accessible to everyone sports.
Besides the fact that it's a completely free way of losing weight, regular exercise will benefit the body. Along with this there are practically no contraindications: even people suffering from flat feet, but wearing specially fitted shoes, running will benefit. It is important to remember how to run: to lose weight this way, you need to remember just two simple principles.
First: the average run should be about an hour. So long? During a 45 minute run, the body gets energy from glycogen (reserve carbohydrate). And only after this time, when the cells cease to produce sufficient amounts of glycogen, the energy begins to flow from adipose tissue. Therefore, during the 40-minute running you warm up the body and then 10-20 minutes of running to burn fat.
Second: running should be regular and balanced. It is important that lessons were perceptible load for you, inspiring a feeling of fatigue. That's why experts recommended to increase the load, the pace and the classroom. In the opposite case occurs the addiction, and falling energy costs that will eventually lead to stop burning body fat.
Before a run listens to himself: if the pressure and normal health, you can safely begin the workout. Perform simple gymnastics before Jogging and stretching after will allow you to avoid painful sensations in the muscles.
Kinds of Jogging for weight loss
Running, along with the walk is the oldest and most natural form of physical activity. There are sports and regular types of this activity. Thus, the first divided into three categories: sprint, middle and long. By disciplines highlight the hurdles, sprint, relay running. Runs or running on the highway Dier in their long-distance, known as premaratne and marathons. This classification of running – the most common.
Running also can be distinguished according to a time parameter: morning, day and evening types. In different days Jogging affects us in different ways. Morning Jogging will help to bring the muscles and strengthen the nervous and immune systems. Daily running has a positive effect on overall health. And only evening running helps the fastest way to burn extra calories.
The rules of running for weight loss
For best results, you should remember the following rules about how to run for weight loss:
most importantly – run regularly. At least 3 times a week;
need to start gradually, gradually increasing the load on the body. Perfect Jogging for the first day – 15-20 minutes. Listen to your body, it will tell you about the possible strain;
to proceed to the regular jogs recommended in warm time of year, so the body will be easier to prepare for the onset of cold weather, and winter weather can't stop your regular workouts;
it is best to use special lanes with rubber coating on the stadiums and also unpaved trails in the parks;
if you feel unwell, take a breather, change running sports pitch; alternate the types and speed of practice, the only way you will be able to find your perfect running program;
practice healthy eating habits: avoid alcohol and late meals, limit yourself to sweet, starchy, and fried.
Myths about running
Every, doing, sooner or later confronted with the fact that there are many opinions about the potential harm such activity. Getting rid of your misconceptions, you will be able to improve the quality of their training. There are a number of myths about the peculiarities of running:
"Need to run on an empty stomach". Body to get the energy source during exercise. A light snack cereal for half an hour before physical activity will make your workout more productive and good for the body.
"While running the feet do not lose weight, but grow muscles". No special techniques on how to run thinner legs, but there are simple physiological features of our body that need to be considered: alternate strain on all the muscles of the legs.
"The slower you run, the stronger lose weight. When power and speed workouts, your body develops the ability to consume oxygen and burn more calories.
"It is best to run in the morning." An abrupt transition from the awake state to an active state leads to high loads on the heart. These frequent changes can lead to heart attacks.
Long Jogging there is a risk along with fat cells to start to lose muscle mass or, in the fitness of the language, to dry. The perfect solution to this situation – interval running: alternating max effort and rest.
Programs running for weight loss
In any program of running for weight loss exercise for abs and weight training. You can do any strength exercises that suit you the most. To know how to run to lose weight, devote spare time to the study of literature on this topic. Don't listen to the advice of others, it is better to refer the matter to the professional coaches.
For beginners
Your body will take several months to feel the changes. To quickly log in sports rhythm and get rid of a couple extra pounds, you need to use the following program:
the Jogging frequency is not less than 2 times per week;
start to run 1-2 miles, after a month, increase the load by half;
wear athletic underwear, not leaky to increase breathing.
Fitness guru Amy Dixon has developed the following training program for weight loss: slowly begin to alternate Jogging and walking, so you will be able to escape within 30 minutes without stopping.
Sophisticated versions
To run firmly into your weekly program of activities, schedule of Jogging and stick to it. Be prepared for the fact that the first three weeks you will have to exercise willpower. Here need your knowledge on how to run to lose weight will require involvement in the process, commit to a weekly increase of the load.
It proved program of interval running with alternating activity (the week ordinal plan Jogging – the duration of the workout):
1 week – 1 minute run, 2 minute walk – 21 minutes;
week 2 – 2 minutes running, 2 minutes walking – 20 minutes;
3 week – 3 minutes running, 2 minutes walking for 20 minutes.
The dangers and contraindications
At first glance, running may seem like the safest way of losing weight. But this is not entirely true. Very often, beginners are very concerned about the question of how to lose weight: how to start running? But the most important aspect of any sport is based on its safety. Despite the fact that Jogging will benefit almost everyone, there are a small number of contraindications . What can be dangerous running and how to avoid it:
running is not permitted to those who have the disorders, and diseases of the cardiovascular system, spinal injuries, acute diseases, varicose veins – people better start walking outdoors;
breathing while running should be natural, unfounded following arithmetic can lead to poor health and weakness;
if you live in a big city and prefer to run into the foggy streets, you have the risk to make the initial stage of asthma – exercise only in the parks, learn more about the air quality around your home;
impact stress on the joints promotes the wear of the intervertebral discs and cartilage – do not use for Jogging the pavement.
The best way to understand which of the existing training programs is right for you, will try them all. Don't forget the good mood during class, bring your player with your favorite music. The right attitude will help to achieve great success. And, most importantly, run and lose weight with pleasure!


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I have realized a problem with my marriage. Yep. While seeing one of my favorite authors, Gretchen Rubin, speak the other night, I learned a possible reason for why my husband and I drive each other crazy in certain cases.
It comes down to this: I am an Upholder and he, I'm fairly certain, is a Rebel. These are two of the four habits categories Gretchen has identified in her latest book Better Than Before: Mastering the Habits of Our Everyday Lives. And according to her, it is rare that Upholders and Rebels work together.
Doomed. (Sorry, you had to find out this way, sweetums.)
Here's how the categories break down. It all has to do with how you meet expectations.
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- Obligers meet others' expectations, but have trouble meeting their own.
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My husband has no such problems. He does what he wants, when he wants, how he wants, regardless of the rules.
My husband resists categorizations as well, so if he has read this far he is probably reeling right now. I rather like categorizations. (See? Doomed.) They help me understand myself and others and help me understand what to expect (or not) in my interactions.
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