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SLPL provides access to Ancestry.com for our customers at Central Library and our branches. You may be surprised to find that Ancestry offers access to numerous collections of military records. This access can take the form of:
1. Index only
2. Abstract of a record
3. Digitized version of a register or other publication
4. Link to a third-party database (signified by [WEB])
You can attempt to find a military record by doing an overall search of Ancestry.com, but I suggest that you try a search of Ancestry's Card Catalog. Keywords to use will vary depending on the nationality of the soldier and the war in question. Following are the results of searches done with the keywords noted:
Note: Case does not matter.
military [587 hits]
military world war I [233 hits]
military world war II [89 hits]
military vietnam [44 hits]
military colonial [7 hits]
military indian [7 hits]
military 1812 [61 hits]
military mexican [5 hits]
military civil war [134 hits]
military confederate [34 hits]
military spanish [11 hits]
military militia [20 hits]
military officers [38 hits]
military navy [37 hits]
military army [66 hits]
military marine [38 hits]
Do keywords used really matter? You betcha! Here are the results of a search for Revolutionary War soldiers:
military revolution [29 hits]
military revolutionary [56 hits]
Ancestry also has some collections that deal with soldiers who served in the armies of other countries.
military UK [58 hits]
military Canada [42 hits]
military Australia [51 hits]
military Germany [45 hits]
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An excellent "white" margarita variation comes via Jim Meehan, the celebrated mixologist whose "PDT" in Manhattan was one of the original new "speakeasy" style bars of the modern cocktail renaissance. PDT stands for "Please Don't Tell", a rather ironic name for a bar so popular it's almost impossible to get a reservation. Meehan's White Dragon cocktail was originally created using Casa Dragones Blanco, a very special tequila, which lends a unique flavor to the drink and explains the name, but any fine blanco tequila should work well. Combine it with lemon juice, Cointreau and an egg white to create a delicious, light pleasure. Here's the White Dragon with a special "Year of the Dragon" themed puzzle box by Shiro Tajima. Be careful or it might just fly away when you aren't watching – or worse, it might drink your cocktail. Here's to secret bars, secret boxes, and flights of fancy with friends and family. Cheers!
The White Dragon by Jim Meehan:
1 ¾ oz Blanco Tequila
¾ oz Cointreau
¾ oz fresh lemon juice
1 egg white
Orange peel
Shake all ingredients together and strain into a favorite glass. Express the orange peel over the drink and discard.
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To whom it may concern,
I am immensely appreciative of Residents Medical for their guidance and placement services. I was a graduate from one of the best Caribbean schools — St. George's University School of Medicine. Albeit a longstanding medical school with great faculties, it has a very minimal support system for USMLE Preparation. I realized what I needed was beyond my basic prep, since my accent was also greatly affecting my confidence. Residents Medical was able to tutor me by assigning a speech pathologist to improve all my weak areas of diction.
To help my finances, I was offered a distinct opportunity to be an Everest Foundation Scholar, based off my situation–having worked 2 jobs as an MD to afford school. With help from the foundation, I went on to one of the top research institutes for Spinal Cord Injury Research on Veterans. I worked hard, created three devices, perform cutting-edge research, and was given these educational tools to grow in my field! My P.I. and Program Director went to bat for me, everyday I was working with Paraplegic and Quadriplegic
Veterans and helping them walk with the help of the "Iron Man" device, which was an amazing opportunity to be able to make a difference for injured
I am now proud to say that this past December I pre-matched into the Program and am now a Resident continuing my research.
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I'm not gonna lie- the last month I just wasn't motivated to do a What I'm Loving Wednesday post. There was so much negative stuff going on in my life that I just didn't feel up to it. I have to say that the past two weeks have made up for those negative times. I have just felt so happy. And this is a real happy. Not my "I'm going to put on a happy face for the world because it's expected of me." (Yes I do that more than you know). I ended up having a WONDERFUL birthday month (yes, I celebrate it all month long). It's now called the month of "Maychel". I've spent time with friends, I've seen some of my family, and I GOT TO MEET MY FAVORITE ACTOR OF ALL TIME (yes I will be talking about it on and off
for the rest of my life. Lol.)
I'm Loving...
My friends. Man, they know how to help a girl celebrate the last year of her 30s in style.
I had a birthday dinner two weeks ago at Norma's Cafe (BIG SHOUT OUT to Bill and Roger at Norma's for making this possible). They went ABOVE AND BEYOND. If you live in Dallas and haven't gone to Norma's yet- go check them out. I had a great number of friends show up to help me celebrate ME. :) Great food, wonderful friends- a fun time was had by all! :)
|Does your favorite restaurant buy you special balloons for your birthday? Didn't think so. :)
|My friends are awesome!
My friend Nicole got me flowers for my birthday. It made me feel special, I rarely gets flowers at work. They made my desk a little more cheery after the rough day we had at the office a few weeks ago.
On my actual birthday my friend Katie and I went to the New Kids on the Block concert. When I was 11 years old, all I wanted for my birthday was for them to sing to me ON my birthday. 28 years later, it happened. I will not confirm or deny that I was somewhat giddy about that. Boyz II Men and Paula Abdul opened for them- it was a flashback to my childhood. I loved it!
|I promise that is Boyz II Men and Paula Abdul. I was taking pictures on my phone- I keep forgetting I have a nice camera now to take pictures with and I forgot to bring it. Fail. Lol
|When they sang their song Happy Birthday, I am 97.4% sure it was just for me (forget anyone else there celebrating a birthday). Lol
I had a birthday lunch with my friend Becky. We see each other at work all the time and say "hey, we need to have lunch." We FINALLY went! Lol. So much fun!
I know I went on and on (and on and on) about meeting Dick Van Dyke last weekend, but I also got a chance to meet actor Anthony Michael Hall. He was so nice. He talked a good while with everyone who met him at his booth.
I saw Circus 1903 with my friend Mel at Dallas Summer Musicals (okay, this wasn't technically FOR my birthday, but it helped wrap up my birthday week). It was a great show, I highly recommend it!
|We were excited to have floor seats for the show, normally we have "sitting next to Jesus" seats in the balcony. :)
I got to hang out with some of my favorite baseball peeps at a Rangers game on Monday night (that was actually for my friend Eric's birthday). But it wrapped up my two weeks of celebrating with friends. Monday was OU cap night at the Ballpark. Three guesses who is not an OU fan. Lol. I also got to see my friend Felicia (we got our yearly baseball picture together). AND, after like eight years of signing up for it, I WON the Designated Driver of the Game prize. I ended up with an authentic Rangers jersey. Oh, and the Rangers WON!! (It's been a rough season, we haven't been able to say it too much). What a great ending to my birthday celebrations. :)
|Traditional birthday kiss from my friend Beks. Lol.
I'm Loving...
My church. I know I've said this before, but having this church family has helped me through some rough times the past few years. I'm super sad my pastor is retiring, but I look forward to our new pastor and all the great things my church will do in the future.
|I love Pastor Sam and his wife Belinda!
I'm Loving...
That I was able to make it to my niece Ashlyn's high school graduation. I had to work that day and her graduation was a two hour drive from Dallas. Despite traffic, I still made it and was able to see her walk across the stage. I'm so proud of her! And she's going to attend college at my alma mater! :)
I'm Loving...
That I was able to see my friend Richard (even if it was only for like 15 minutes) for the first time in 12 years. He picked me up at the airport in Phoenix on Saturday (he just happened to be in town). It was great to see him, next time we will definitely hang out longer!
I'm Loving...
That Dick Van Dyke's wife commented on my blog post. I posted the link on Instagram and tagged her and she responded. It made my day!!
What are YOU loving today??


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I'm Sorry
"I'm sorry." They're the two words we long to hear our kids say when they've blown it and the two words we struggle to say back to them.
We can accept that our children make mistakes, and when they admit their mistakes we don't respect or love them any less. But for some reason admitting to our children that we've make a mistake causes questions to flood our heart.
Will they still respect me?
Will they ignore me now?
Will they still look up to me?
Will they trust what I say?
Does this make me weak?
Am I credible anymore?
Saying the questions out loud sounds silly. An overreaction, really. However, I would venture to guess, you've asked at least one of them at least one time.
The answers:
They will trust you even more.
They will pay closer attention.
You will become more credible, stronger and the one they can safely look up to when they need to offer up their own apology.
I hurt one of my children deeply recently. I didn't mean to. There aren't enough words to express how I love him and how awful I felt when I realized what I had done. The moment leaves you with two options: say "I'm sorry" and ask for forgiveness, or jeopardize your relationship with your child, knowing it could leave a mark that lasts a lifetime.
How do you say "I'm sorry. I was wrong. Will you forgive me?" to your child?
Exactly like that. You say it exactly like you would say it to anyone else.
And then you let God be God.
If we were perfect, we wouldn't need Jesus. He could have stayed nestled up in heaven instead of nailed to a cross. An apology creates the space for the Holy Spirit to move into those broken places and heal them. It teaches our children how to seek healing for themselves.
An apology admits our own depravity and shows our need. It gives our children freedom to risk and try new things. It breeds confidence and humility. It gives our kids the map back home if the plan doesn't work out exactly like they thought it would.
Much like the son Jesus tells us about in Luke:
So he got up and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion for him, and ran and embraced him and kissed him. — Luke 15:20
When we ask for forgiveness, we gift our children with knowing they can ask, too. We teach them to expect that we'll be running toward them with an embrace, and so will their Father in heaven.


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Halloween is here, the season for being spooked.
What better way to find frights than by hearing a haunting story?
The Amarillo Globe-News earlier this year sent out requests to various community members asking them to write a chilling childhood tale for publication.
Today, three people - an author, an eighth-grade student and a thespian - share their terrifying tales.
'Mechanical Graveyard'
By Jason Boyett
Amarillo author
At night, the spray-painted colors disappeared into the blackness. Leah could see only the outlines of the vehicles, 10 in a row, like tilting, sharp-edged gravestones.
Maybe Cadillac Ranch, after dark, on Halloween, was a bad idea. Despite the huge, shimmering yellow moon. Despite the steady hum of the trucks on the interstate. Despite the fact that it was just a bunch of old cars stuck in the ground.
But the solo scavenger hunt at her sister's party was totally Leah's idea, so of course she had to participate.
"Don't freak out," she told herself. "It's just dark. You're only, like, half a mile from the mall." Besides, all she needed was proof she'd been here. She pulled out her phone for a photo.
A car door. Someone else from the party? Leah glanced toward the access road, where her Toyota was parked alone, the engine still ticking. Weird.
Then, another sound: a screech, metal on metal. Definitely not from the road, but ... from one of the cars? From a Cadillac?
"Hello?" she said. "Someone there?" Leah backed away, her shoes crunching in the dirt. And then - impossibly - the ground vibrated. A half-buried car engine wheezed to life.
Scrambling with her keys, Leah reached her car as nine other engines erupted in a muffled, earthy growl. She slammed the door and floored it, her eyes glued to the rear-view mirror.
Behind her glowed the red taillights of 10 buried but not-quite-dead Cadillacs, mechanical ghost eyes in the Panhandle night.
'The Ghost of Miranda Scottsworthy'
By Gordon McCormack
Eighth-grader, St. Andrew's Episcopal School
The wind howled. I pulled my jacket tighter around me. I was walking home from a Hallo-ween dance. The night was dark and full of scary things.
It wouldn't have been too bad walking home this way, but I'd just heard the story of Miranda Scottsworthy, a girl singing "Climbing Up the Walls" when a psychopath stabbed her at Owl Rock. Every rustle in the bushes nearly gave me a heart attack.
I was so set on getting home I didn't notice Owl Rock until it was in front of me.
"Don't be childish," I told myself. "It's a story. It's not like ..."
I felt the blood drain from my face.
I heard eerie singing. "I am the key to the lock in your house that keeps your toys in the basement ..."
A lone figure appeared in front of me: Miranda Scottsworthy. She smiled devilishly, singing sweetly.
I was outright terrified. I cleared my throat and whispered, "What do you want?"
She lurched forward and grabbed my jacket, still singing. I screamed, trying to shake her off, but she had a grip like an iron vise. In her other hand was a knife, the one that killed her. Realizing what she intended, I struck her hand, sending the knife skyward.
I managed to rip off my jacket. I ran toward home, Miranda still singing, "That either way you turn / I'll be there. Open your skull / I'll be there. Climbing up the walls ..."
'Great-great-great-great-Uncle Joseph'
By Shawn Martin
Artistic director for Amarillo Repertory Theatre
My name is Jack, and I am 8 years old.
Once, my mom took me out to the Cadillac Ranch to spray paint the Cadillacs. I wanted to paint a wheel because they spin. I pushed down on the top of the spray can and reached out to spin the wheel, and it started to spin all on its own.
"Mommy!" I said.
"Yes, Jack?"
"The wheel is spinning!"
"It's supposed to spin, Jack," she said.
"But Mommy, I'm not spinning the wheel!" I said.
"Of course you are, Jack. That's half the fun of using the spray paint here."
"No, Mommy, really," I pleaded. "I'm not touching the wheel!"
When I got home, I told Grandma Rose about it, she told me that my Great-great-great-great-Uncle Joseph, who was traveling with a wagon train in 1824 through what would become Amarillo, had died right where the Cadillacs are now.
His job on the wagon train was to take care of the wagons. Whenever he worked on a wagon wheel, the last thing he did was to spin the wheel to make sure it was balanced.
And now, Grandma Rose said, his ghost spins the Cadillac wheels, just to make sure they spin right so they don't turn off course.


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With our roots firmly planted in promoting women in business ("CFW" stands for our original company name, "Careers for Women"), CFW has been dedicated to the mission of creating an equal workforce for over 40 years (43, to be exact!). After hosting our event, Changing the Conversation: Women in Leadership, last month, CFW Careers President, Cynnie King, reflected, "the hiring and promotion process for advancing women into higher level positions needs to be intentional." We're certainly not alone in our attention to this topic. The 2015 McKinsey Report, Women in the Workplace, revealed a significant difference between the perceived paths to senior leadership positions between men and women, explaining that women are facing greater obstacles on their way to the top. More recently, Hillary Clinton joined Glassdoor in their #ShareYourPay campaign, speaking out on the importance of pay equality across genders and giving concrete suggestions that would improve workforce equality.
One great example of a company that has adopted a more intentional approach to creating a more equal workforce is AppNexus, the cloud-based software platform that powers and optimizes programmatic advertising. During the past four years, AppNexus has developed a tight-knit community of women within the organization. They've already begun to see an up-tick in the number of women taking on leadership positions. We spoke with the co-chair of the AppNexus Women's Network (AWN) and Senior Director of Strategy, Lisa Shukovsky, about how they've made this program so successful.
3 Key Steps Towards Equality in the Workplace
- Create a community. AppNexus has a number of "affinity groups" including the Women's Network. According to Shukovsky, "Many of the committee members are junior employees, and a subset of them co-lead committees," giving them exposure to higher level members of the company and a greater voice in the decisions that affect them. By involving everyone, Shukovsky says they've created a community. "A lot of women find it helpful to be able to talk things through with another woman. Having female counterparts in different departments that you can go to when you have questions or need advice has been integral to our success."
- Set a clear focus. The mission statement for the AppNexus Women's Network is, "Igniting personal and professional growth through networking and education." Under that umbrella, AWN designates a specific theme for the year. This year AWN members are focused on increasing the number of women in senior positions. With this theme in mind, events, panels, discussion groups, and book clubs are developed. Shukovsky points out that they've already seen results. The group of women who started this organization (including Shukovsky) "have significantly advanced in our careers since then…the support that we've gotten from the group has been a big lever in our ability to grow."
- Think big. "Executive support and a budget—however small—immediately legitimizes your program," says Shukovsky. AWN started off with small meetings that included the CEO, followed by Q&A sessions. The presence of the CEO signified to others that this was important. The group's budget allows them to pay speakers for panels and workshops, which further establishes the program.
Pro-tip: Money isn't everything, and there a lots of ways to save when creating these programs! Shukovsky reminds us that "a lot of people want to help. Speakers may be willing to lower their fees because they share a common goal and want the exposure." Additionally, Shukovsky suggests creating partnerships with outside organizations that are mutually beneficial. "We've partnered with a lot of women's organizations around the city, including She's the First, AWNY, and Girls Who Code." These partnerships can elevate the impact of both groups by facilitating the creation of co-produced special events and partner marketing that leverage their combined set of resources.
There are lots of ways to help promote a more equal workforce, so there is no need to stick to these suggestions alone. If you're seeking to positively impact the culture at your company and you'd like more suggestions, email us at firstname.lastname@example.com. To join the conversation, or to attend our next women's event, check out our event page.


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How We Work With Non-Profits:
Our fearless leader, Chris, has dedicated much of his life to volunteerism in Tampa and beyond. As a member of the board for Metropolitan Ministries, Chris has instilled the will to volunteer in every single one of his employees.
Due to this, we've collaborated with a number of charity organizations and non-profits to help expand their marketing reach. Working with Charity Polo Classic, which raises money for the Children's Cancer Center, has been one of the most rewarding experiences for our creative team. We can't wait to find our next non-profit group to work with, could it be yours?
Email our Director of Marketing at email@example.com if you know of a local charity that needs our help.
How We Can Help Market Your Conference or Event:
The Atlantic team has many years of experience attending educational conferences and being the life of the party. If you've ever been to one of our ASTRO parties with the Drs. Raben, then you know. Between our marketing expertise and and conference prowess, we're the perfect group to help you market your event and spread awareness.
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In addition to having a wide range of solutions to advance renewable energy, such as solar power and biofuels, DuPont also serves Canada's conventional energy industry. Our DuPont Consulting Services, Engineered Technology Solutions, and High Performance Materials can help to tackle key oil and gas industry issues including safety, the environment, reliability, and productivity. Some of these solutions include products, services, and emerging technologies to:
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We offer a solution-based approach, backed by DuPont science and innovation. Our value comes from understanding the challenges facing the oil and gas industry, leveraging DuPont's global technology expertise and having more than 200 years of experience as an owner and operator of a global company.


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Promotional coffee mugs are one of my absolute favorite promotional products. While many promotional do-dads and gadgets get tucked into a drawer and forgotten about, coffee mugs never do. Time and time again java lovers pull them out of their cupboards to pour their first cup of caffeine in the morning, and then they carry them around with them all day long, every wherever they go, promoting your message or business in style....
The Best Promotional Products to Give in Trade Shows
People, the buying public, would troop to trade shows to learn about products and services - and would take notice of exciting, new products launched in the market - but also, not a few in the queue are actually thrilled to participate in taste tests, join contests and redeem prizes, and most of all receive freebies galore. As a matter of fact, these freebies are conveniently placed free for picking. You can not blame people when they are tempted to amass loads of promotional products.
From small promotional items like pens, rulers, key chains and refrigerator magnets to quite cumbersome stuff such as bags, umbrellas and big balloons, free stuffs are sure to bring delight to a trade show visitor. And then people can not seem to get enough of mouse pads, paper weights, coffee mugs and more key rings they hardly can stuff on their tote bag, free also, of course. Never mind if most of the take-homes are a total sell-out, with glaring brands and tacky logos printed on the item, or flawed items - pens that dont write, mugs that leak and post-its that dont stick. Indeed, where else but trade shows, the ultimate source of free promotional products.


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MP- December of 2002.
UCU- What is your favorite craft supply?
MP- Wood. All my paintings are done on wood so I head out to Home Depot about once a month and stock up!
UCU- Where do you sell your work?
MP- Bluebottle Art Gallery in Capitol Hill, I co -own the gallery with my wife.
Frank and Dunya in Fremont
Fancy in Belltown
LunarBoy Gallery in Astoria
The kids stuff at: Clover, Bootyland, Pop Tots, Retroactive Kids, Happy Planet Toys
A bunch of web sites and I also participate in group shows. I have one in LA in December and 1 in Florida in November.
My web sites as well - www.matthewporterart.com & www.oneredpanda.com
UCU- What is your favorite part of doing big shows such as UCU?
MP- Getting to see how people react to my work. I sell mostly through stores so I don't very often get to see the direct reaction from my customers. Also it is great to talk to other vendors and get that community feel.
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Well, this is it. The end. That last hurrah in a life cut far too short. I never got to reach my diet goal. I never found the secret of life. I never solved that damn Rubik's cube.
With imminent death approaching, my life flashed before my eyes, and all I could see was the juicy bacon cheeseburger I ate last week. Somehow I knew I was being punished by karma. An eye for an eye, a pork butt for a...you get the idea. Stuff like that just doesn't go unnoticed by those who notice stuff like that. (Did you get any of that?)
So, perhaps I was exaggerating, slightly. Clearly I didn't die (I'm still blogging, right?) And yet, it was a close call. I can't stress how close I came to meeting my maker. And I'm afraid George Lucas would have been so ashamed of me. I said such awful things about the most recent Star Wars movies (but let's be honest...it wasn't his best work. And Kingdom of the Crystal Skull? Aliens? Really?) But Mr. Lucas aside (see this post if you're wondering when George Lucas became God) someone was smiling down on me again...probably enjoying the show far too much to pull the plug so soon...and I survived, using nothing more than the sheer strength of my sharp wit and keen intelligence. And a really big bowl of pig feed.
Let me just say this, never get between a piglet and his dinner.
The squealing began before I'd even stepped off the porch, their dirty little snouts scrunched up in delight as they watched me approach. They were all sweetness and joy as they risked electrocution, again and again, to poke their faces between the slats in the fence to greet me. But the instant I unplugged the power and threw my leg over the side, they turned on me like pack of ravenous velociraptors.
I've easily seen Jurassic Park hundreds of times, and I can say with certainty, a hungry piglet even sounds like a velociraptor.
I don't know why it surprised me that they had rows of tiny sharp teeth, but when they gripped onto my sweatpants, tugging and pulling me toward the ground, I was nonetheless shocked to discover this fact. My cute little piggies have fangs! Ok, I didn't actually see them, but I assume they have teeth. And their little paws (or hooves, I guess) pressed into me as they attempted to climb up my legs. Apparently, they love their slop.
I managed to escape their clutches just in time, thanks to careful placement of their food, and my stealthy retreat from the pen. Ok, lied again. I wasn't even a little bit stealthy. I tripped over an orange on the way out, but I did manage to stay on my feet the whole time. I plugged in the fence, then got the hell out of there to write it all down. I shudder to think how close I came to being eaten by food. Oh, the irony!
And don't bother asking...no, I didn't get this on video. I was too busy not dying to record it. It would have been an awesome video though. I'm sure of it. And who knows...I may get another opportunity. Maybe I can trick...I mean convince...someone else to feed them while I record it. Yeah...that could work.
Until the next time...I'll be staying out of the pig pen.


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If I'm being honest, Daytripper is every week's read. I've said many times how much I adore the Brazilian "Wonder Twins," Fábio Moon and Gabriel Bá. I'm eagerly awaiting their new GN, set to arrive on US shelves in October. In the meantime, Daytripper will be due for re-reading every month or so.
Daytripper is a meditative exercise. Although each chapter ends in death, this book is about life. It asks questions about how we should view life: Does life end at the death of a relationship? Should we cherish shorter lives more than longer ones? How will you live your life, once you accept that you will one day die? The main character, an obituary writer named Brás, starts, stops, and re-starts his life at different points in time, creating different outcomes. Each choice he makes sets off a new course of events, some directly leading to his demise, and others more indirectly. Each chapter wraps up with an obituary fitting the circumstance.
I bought this GN years ago, and have barely put it down since. I even bought a second copy, as a loaner to friends and family. Of course, not everyone was as affected by the story as I was; this is typical of comics. For instance, I don't feel the same about Frank Miller's comics as certain people I know, but that doesn't discount his talent, nor his resonance with his audience. But Daytripper stopped me in my tracks. It made me evaluate my views on how I should live my life, and then re-evaluate that evaluation. A good book will do that. Daytripper is highly recommended for mature readers, but do what you want. I've found that I understand it a little better now than I did 3 years ago, and I'm sure I'll have another take on it 3 years from now.
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Author: Steven Hoffman, Compass Natural Marketing
"Once merely a specialty item favored by the 'uber health-conscious,' organic food has widened its distribution channel, especially in retail formats, and has now become a staple in supermarkets around the world. The more accessible it becomes, the more its popularity rises." So says the Produce Marketing Institute in an October 5, 2017, commentary. Organic achieved mainstream status due to consumer demand for transparency, especially about topics including food safety, chemical preservatives, genetically modified ingredients and pesticides, along with health concerns around diabetes, heart disease, cancer and more, which have affected food buying choices, said PMA.
"Consumers now expect to know the story behind their food before they'll buy it. Is it locally sourced or imported from an international market? Is it produced in an ethical manner or does it come from a factory farm? If a food item doesn't have a positive backstory, even if it's cheaper, many consumers consider looking elsewhere. And some important components of a positive backstory include 'natural,' 'organic,' and 'locally sourced,' which can be major selling points despite the added costs. That shift helped transform organic produce from a niche underdog into a produce industry powerhouse, and it's not slowing down," said PMA.
Foods with organic and natural claims remain popular among households with children in the U.S., and organic strongly resonates with Hispanics, particularly Millennials and especially those with children. In fact, said PMA, parents in general are far more likely to embrace the positive reputation of organic.
However, PMA cautioned that households with children are on the decline. Meanwhile, the number of consumers that lack trust in the organic label remains steady, it said. Older consumers are the most likely to be unconvinced of the value of organic and are hesitant to spend more for organic products. Younger shoppers, PMA points out, while open to the benefits of organics, often can't afford them.
PMA reported that the global organic food market was $110.25 billion in 2016, according to management consulting firm TechSci Research. Global organic food sales are expected to reach $262.85 billion by 2022. While Europe and North America make up the strongest demand for organic food, PMA suggested that intense competition in those regions means companies must also look elsewhere to gain a foothold.
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When the Rev. Robert Maddox went to work as Jimmy Carter's White House faith liaison, one of his main jobs was helping Beltway politicos lose their fear of born-again Christians.
The landscape has changed radically in the past three decades. What infuriates Maddox now is that Americans now automatically assume that religious believers are right-wing Republicans.
"People on the progressive side of things have not been doing a good job getting our message out," he said, during a break in a Washington, D.C., conference for the religious left. "We rolled over and let the Ronald Reagans and the fundamentalists grab hold of the media and define what faith means -- down at the level of bumper stickers and real life."
The gathering was called "Faith and Progressive Policy: Proud Past, Promising Future" and drew nearly 400 activists. Staffers for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops huddled with mainstream Jewish leaders and Muslim progressives. "Moderate" evangelicals talked shop with officials from the National Council of Churches. It was both reunion and pep rally.
Speaker after speaker said the key was finding unity in their creeds -- not strife. This worked in the civil rights era, the labor campaigns of Cesar Chavez and campaigns against apartheid in South Africa. They prayed that it could happen again.
The leader of the Center for American Progress, which sponsored the event, said exploring his Catholic faith has only made him more committed to liberal politics, said John D. Podesta, White House chief of staff for President Bill Clinton. His faith has also helped him identify the forces that he believes must be defeated.
"In the past 20 years we've seen the emergence of religious leaders who tried to dictate legislation and public policy from their particular set of religious beliefs," he said. "The religious leaders who attracted the widest attention were often those with the narrowest minds. Rather than use their faith in God to bring Americans together, they chose to use it to drive us apart."
Truth is, faith has become the boldest dividing line in American politics.
A wave of surveys indicate that the best way to predict what voters will do on Election Day is to study what they do on the Lord's Day. Voters who worship more than once a week vote Republican by a ratio of 2-1 or more. A Time poll says the "very religious" support Bush over Sen. John Kerry, 59 percent to 35 percent. Those who call themselves "not religious" back Kerry, 69 percent to 22 percent.
The problem, said Maddox, is that conservatives used U.S. Supreme Court decisions on hot-button moral issues to drive a wedge between Democrats and voters in many Catholic and evangelical pews. The Baptist pastor gets red in the face when describing the founding fathers of the religious right, using vivid, rodent-related vocabulary that can't be printed in a family newspaper.
"Take Reagan," said Maddox. "He started talking about abortion and, all of a sudden, he was this great Christian candidate. ... Now we're in another election year and the right is still obsessed with sex. We have to tell the American people that this isn't about abortion and it's not about gay marriage. It's about the budget, health care and the war. At least, that's what we believe."
But the moral divisions are real, said Maddox. He estimated that 90 percent of those attending this conference are pro-abortion rights and the same percentage backs gay rights. Almost all of the Christians present would clash with traditional believers on other biblical issues.
Take, for example, the familiar verse in the Gospel of John in which Jesus says: "I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me."
"Sooner or later," said Maddox, " the church crowd is going to wake up and realize that there are going to be a lot of people in heaven other than us Christians. I still believe Jesus is the way and the truth -- for me. But it's that last part that troubles me, the part that says 'no man comes to the father, except by me.'
"I don't think we can get away with saying that anymore. That might have worked in the '50s, but it's not going to work in the 21st century."


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Patient Testimonials
Had a long journey so far, with an injury from 2004. Spinal damage – slipped vertebrae (spondy) and torn hip ligament. Had an operation (after 3 years of chiropractic, physio and personal trainer), screws and spacer for my spine. My recovery has been progressing slowly since 2007, but grew frustrated more recently that I still cannot sit, stand or walk comfortably, let alone run.
After 3 sessions with Robin, and maintaining a regular daily schedule of the simple but effective exercises he gave me, my hip pain has greatly reduced, and I am now able to sit, stand, walk and even run comfortably. I cannot believe the difference these three sessions have made to my mobility and comfort levels.
I have known for some time that i needed to retrain muscles to support correct joint movement, but hadn't found anyone who could help me to achieve this efficiently. Until now. So Happy.
Nitesh Patel
I have struggled for years with on and off back problems. I have regularly visited the doctors, who through anti inflammatory and painkillers have only ever provided temporary relief. I have also visited sports massage therapists that have caused an excruciating amount of short term pain with seemingly no long term relief or change.
The osteopaths at Body Back-Up, through physical manipulation and corrective posture techniques have managed to not only relieve all pain and discomfort, but also have provided a path for me to follow so that the recurrence of the issue should not happen again.
I cannot overstate how much better I feel. Not only is the pain and discomfort gone, but I feel I have so much more energy; I guess most of that energy in the past has gone into just getting through the day fighting inherent pain. It's been a life changer, and I recommend Body Back-Up to anyone that suffers with any form of pain linked to back and posture.
Dean Page
Why Robin?
When I am in pain, I feel out of balance. My mood, my mobility and my energy all suffer. Like a cold, it is in control of my body. In my experience, knowing a good Osteopath is as important as having a good dentist or a good hairdresser. Not all Osteopaths are the same!
Some believe it only requires textbook skills, in my experience it entails the practitioner to be a good listener and to have the ability to recognise the physical and mental contributing factors effecting the energy of the individual's body.
Depending on the treatment yes, it may take several treatments, or ONE may do! Robin goes outside of the box; good listener and he clarifies the possible tissue family causing my pain. Everyone has a different approach to heal pain, personally I like to know what I am dealing with.
Robin' s experience and professionalism are major contributors to my Bien-Etre!
Rachelle W
The first issues I experienced with my back was 6 years ago. For a few weeks I was experiencing pain in my lower back and often found it painful to get up from sitting but once I got moving it didn't feel to bad. After a few weeks of this, whilst bending over to pick up a jumper I felt a sharp pain in my lower back. After giving it a second I decided I just needed to power through, this was the worst decision. The pain got worse, so bad that I couldn't stand. After some time lying on the floor and some pain killers I was able to get to up and went to see the doctor. They prescribed me a couple things to help, they relieved the pain, and I was told by the doctor this happens to lots of people and I just needed to get on with it and it would get better.
It took a couple of months to be pain free after that. I then proceed for the next few years to feel discomfort if I over did it with heavy lifting or twisted slightly the wrong way but had no futher incidents like that.
Then in January 2018 whilst putting a bag on the floor I felt the same sharp pain in my lower back. Fortunately I was a little wiser this time round to know powering through is not the right thing. This meant the damage to my back wasn't as bad as the last time but I still suffered with a bad back for a few weeks and it required me to be very careful and conscious of every move I was making.
Between this occasion and August 2018 I suffered with another 4 experiences like this. I had friends who suggested seeing an osteopath based on their own experience. I fully intended to but after a few weeks my back would get better and I would put it to the back of my mind.
Then the occasion in August was as bad as that first time 6 years ago and I instantly contacted Body Back-Up as they had been highly recommended to me.
I booked a first session with Robin, he spoke with me about the pain I experience, how often it happens, what type of pain it is, the type of job I do, exercise, lifestyle etc. All of this helped Robin pin point the cause of the issues I have been having with my back.
After working with Robin in that first session I left feeling better. However having ignored the issue for too long I knew that it was important that I take on everything that was said and make adjustments. This wasn't anything to drastic, it focused on improvements to my posture when sat working.
I returned 4 weeks later with my back feeling better than it had in a while and feeling the improvement from putting into practice the guidance I had been given. I left my second session with the next steps, guidance and some exercise to continue to improve my back and resolve the underlying issue.
I would highly recommend someone who suffers with regular pain book to see an Osteopath, especially Robin and the Body Back-Up team. They key thing is to know that if you take the guidance given and put the effort in to make the suggested changes then they can help improve and fix the issue.
Tim Jefferson
Have been seeing Mr Lansman for treatment during the final trimester of my pregnancy – excellent care, great service in booking appointments, highly recommend.
Sarah Johnson
Highly recommended. I visited Body Back-up after my shoulders/upper back completely seized up. Robin treated my shoulders and underlying chronic back issues, and was thorough, professional and reassuring at all times. He gave me exercises to do between treatments and I am still reaping the benefits.
Charlotte Dixon
Dear Robin
Thank you so much for all your advice and the work you did on my knee and back before the Rome half marathon on Sunday.
I completed the race without stopping to walk in 1:54:57, a time I would have been aiming for if I had not been injured, and had the
month before the race to train! I really think you helped me achieve this and I am thrilled. Thank you so much.
Keren Hollands
Age 20 years
Student & Distance Runner
Body Backup got me back to London (from Sydney).
On 29th December 2012, the day before I boarded my flight to London 'something' happened to my back. I would not be flying anywhere. I was in pain. After seeing a local physiotherapist in Sydney I set about doing the suggested exercises. 5 days later I was no better.
I tend to visit Osteopath Mr Lansman every 18 months or so, usually when I feel my body is retaining too much tension, which can lead to problems. While hobbling around in Sydney I remembered the Body Back-up website had some useful exercises.
As I started to do them I could hear Robin's voice telling me what to do, 18 months before. The exercises are great, and within a few days I was able to comfortably fly back to London. I had some great treatments over a two week period.
Thanks Robin — every time I leave your practice I feel so much better. Thanks again.
Caroline McShane (Age 46)
Northern Ireland
I'm so pleased to have found Robin Lansman, Osteopath. Having had a disc removed from my neck 10 years ago, I've certainly made the rounds of health care professionals on two continents! I also considered myself reasonably 'on top of' the idea of good ergonomics with regard to sitting properly at a desk working on a computer. Well, over the years my set-up has changed due to moving house, changing jobs, etc and I was back to making some basic mistakes with regard to my typing posture. From a photo of me sitting at my home office, Robin Lansman made a couple of suggestions, inexpensive to implement, that addressed a nagging problem in my upper back. I'd recommend Robin Lansman and Check my posture!
Susan Mackenzie (47)
Burnham, Buckinghamshire
Sports/Activities – Yoga, Piano
I had big back and neck problems, and I came home very shattered after every day working in front of my computer. I thought I just had to cope with that, because of the nature of getting older and office work!
Then I learned about "Check my posture", so I asked Robin Lansman – my Osteopath, to make my posture assessment. I realised there are so many things I do wrong so "I ended up with six clear action points and all of them were quite straight forward to fix", once pointed out …………. "Nothing which would need a big investment or a big change in my office!"
It has been 3 weeks since the assessment was done. I really can see the improvement. I have much less back pain, much less neck pain and I still sometimes have the tendency to go back to the bad habits! It's now different and I am trying to exactly what the Osteopath said.
I would say there is an 80% improvement so far!
Lenka Vychytova (37)
Marketing Manager
Maidenhead, Berkshire
Sports – Rowing, Skiing and cycling
I was recommended to come to Body Back-Up by my GP. The difference it has made in my life has been tremendous! I have had about six treatments now and whereasI could barely get in or out of the car or stand for any great length of time I now find that my life has changed and I have my fitness back. I have got my life back and my mobility is just so much better now that it was when I first came here to see Robin Lansman. I have got my "life back" and am able to do all the things I couldn't do before and in fact have probably never been able to.
Thank you!
Jackie Clydesdale (47)
Hospice Volunteer Co-ordinator
Slough, Berkshire
Sports – Gym
I am 63 and have been coming to consult with Robin Lansman for some years. It is the best thing I have ever done!
Prevention is definitely worth it, rather than having a problem and then trying to get it fixed.
It is less painful, costs less and is the best thing I have ever done.
David Sprot (63)
Bracknell, Berkshire
Sports – Jogging
I've had a final treatment with a Physiotherapist about three weeks ago, when she told me she could no longer do anything for me. She also told me to wait for the shoulder to heal or I should consider having a Cortisone injection, which I do not like the idea of.
Eighteen months ago, I had a similar problem with my elbow (same kind of symptoms). My GP told me to wait 6 months and if it did not get better to
consider a Cortisone injection.
I felt I could not wait as I need to be able to use my arms in order to do my job without feeling constant pain and "heavy" arm, and did not want to take an injection without trying something a bit more natural. I therefore went to see Robin Lansman, Osteopath who fixed my problem, in 4 or 5 sessions, if I remember well.
Laurent Petas (49)
Maidenhead, Berkshire
Sports – Cycling
Robin Lansman was recommended to me by a skiing friend of mine who was watching me struggling with a "Locked Back" in Klosters. I had been to a sports doctor who, fancy on paper, prodded me, but didn't actually tell me what to do. Anyway, I pitched up at Maida Vale and 6 sessions later I am a lot better and my next skiing session was in a different league. Highly recommended!
I emailed Robin Lansman digital photographs of my desk at work and he has tweaked how I sit. Also my bike, which was rejected out of hand as being totally unsuitable – such a good idea. As a result my back is miles better.
Body Backup really are very helpful and are highly recommended – they will sort you out.
Ben Collins (58)
Fine Wine Director
Brackley, Northants
Sports – Golf, Skiing and Tennis
I have visited Robin Lansman and his team for several years after suffering since my late teens with lower back problems. Robin quickly pointed out other areas that could bring on the problems and in actual fact, all the other treatments I had gone through in the past were treating the symptoms rather than the root cause. With a bit of work, and following the exercises, I have reduced my pain to minimal levels, know when things are getting out of balance again and, importantly, know how I can help myself to stop the pain from spiraling out of control.
I cannot recommend Body Back-Up highly enough and have sent several members of my family to Robin so that they can also benefit from his expertise and knowledge.
Michael James (36)
Managing Director
Sports – Skiing and Swimming
"Hello there. I started coming to see Robin Lansman two and a half years ago. I have come to see him for numerous injuries, one was a shoulder and back injury, one was to do with my neck on the left hand side. Every year he has helped me lots, shown me how to do stretching exercises and where to put the heat pack on my back or on my neck, as needed. I have numerous friends who have had back injuries and have been happy to suggest Robin Lansman, and his service is really good."
Jasvinder Sahota (28)
Computer Graphics Designer
Langley, Buckinghamshire
Sports – Football, Gym
Robin Lansman's treatments helped me survive a very uncomfortable triplet pregnancy, during which I became so large that I could barely walk. Yet Robin kept me on my feet and his weekly sessions eased out many of the aches and pains associated with carrying three babies. I saw Robin right up to the birth, with my last treatment only four days before my babies were born. Each time I saw him I walked out of his surgery feeling much lighter, more comfortable and more able to cope. Robin was a massive help and it was a great relief that I had his treatments to support me through the most physically challenging time of my life.
I would definitely recommend Robin Lansman to anyone having a baby.
Mother of three & Presentation Trainer
North London
"I have been treated by Robin Lansman for a number of years now, as I have always suffered from back problems.
Robin's treatment is quick and effective. He is hugely knowledgeable and knows exactly what to do to sort out my mess of a spine or shoulders. He compliments his treatments with explanations and exercises and within 2-3 treatments I am happily back to my normal self again."
Alexandra Meadows (36)
ST ALBANS, Herts
"I have suffered with back pain for 20 years and seen Consultants, Physio's & Doctors and none of the advice or treatments helped. Pain relief worked but only to mask the underlying issue. I have probably spent "Thousand of pounds" on Medication, Private Appointments, Orthopaedic devices and time off work. AFTER just ONE £45 session my back felt like a "million dollars". PROPER advice and diagnosis has helped along with my own research. I was not "Power Sold" further treatments, but will be making another Appointment next month.
Treatment is a two way responsibility and I am so glad I had finally found a healthcare professional in Karen Phillips, who understood and diagnosed me immediately. Am still waiting for the good effects to wear off! Great nights sleep, drive into work good. Posture issue also identified. The rest is up to me now to maintain and exercise. MANY MANY THANKS I now no longer live in pain or FEAR of back spasm's."
Adrian Jansz (44)
Telephone Engineer
Slough, Berkshire
Sports – Tai Kwando
My colleagues and I at the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) would like to express our extreme gratitude for your invaluable help at The Back Show. It was a pleasure to have you join us on the stand and offer your professional and clinical knowledge.
Nicole Tripney (GOsC)
"For a number of years I suffered discomfort in my upper shoulder area and down my left arm. I had tried a number of different treatments ranging from Chiropractors to Back Pain Relief Clinics – all in vain, the pain continued. Eventually, Robin Lansman was recommended to me and I came to Body Back-Up for treatment. If only I had done this two years earlier! Thank you Body Back-Up"
Jo-Anne Yates (42)
"I was training for the Windsor Half Marathon, and picked up an injury in my foot, which left me hobbling around work, and not able to train. It was in fact extremely painful. I visited Karen, and after one session, walked out of the surgery, started training again and completed the Half Marathon" "All the best."
Giles Cunningham (43)
Runner & Technician
The day after Easter – my back collapsed….. literally. I went out to get a pint of milk, returned home, closed the car door and that was it…….I couldn't move.
A 20 second walk to the house took 20 minutes whereupon I had to immediately lie down and at best I was able to move my upper body to reach over for some anti-inflammatories. Totally bed ridden – all very disappointing and upsetting as I was in training for the Moonwalk Breast Cancer fund raising walk in London which was due to be early May.
After some heavy inflammatories and some initial physio, I returned to see Robin – the last time was in 2007 when he had put me back into shape. Needless to say this time my back was in a much worse state but after the first session, I was able to move more freely. After the second and third I was able to walk much better. The fourth session was the day before the 13 mile walk through London.
Thankfully, I was mobile enough to do the walk and although I had heat packs on my back and carried some anti-inflammatories with me as precautionary – I am certain I would not have been able to complete it had it not been for the osteo sessions that I had had with Robin prior to the walk.
I now know that I have to 'maintain' the back and plan to visit Robin more than once in 5 years! I would thoroughly recommend Robin as an osteopath – not only the treatment but the advice has proved beneficial and importantly allowed me to raise close to £700 sponsorship money for breast cancer.
Anita Auch (51)
Office Worker
Kingston, Surrey
I had suffered from a painful hip for many years after a motor accident. My GP referred me to a physiotherapist and although I dutifully followed the prescribed exercise routine, the pain just intensified to the point where standing still for more than a minute or so was unbearable.
I had little or no hope that an osteopath could help me, but thought anything would be worth a try, I even considered going to a faith healer!
My prejudices were totally unfounded. Robin Lansman quickly put me at my ease and told me that he didn't operate on a local level like physiotherapy typically does, but rather took a holistic view of pain and injury. This would certainly explain why instead of looking at my hip, he looked at my range of movement then set about treating an entirely different area. I was sceptical that it would make any difference, but when I tried moving again, instead of awkwardness and pain, I felt like my body was actually working with me for the first time in years.
After only a few sessions with Robin, I can move around much more easily and am finally optimistic about the future. I won't be making that trip to Lourdes for a good few years yet, and would encourage anyone who feels like they have tried everything to give Body Back-Up a go.
Sophie Dent (41)
Recruitment Consultant
Had a really good experience with Robin. He has managed to on a number of occasions, to find the "real source" of the problem instead of just the effect like many others have before.
At least on two occasions when other practitioners have failed, he has really managed to sort out the problem and really quickly! Really positive experience!
Michael Statham (27)
League Badminton Player, High Wycombe
West Kensington
My first visit to Body Back-up must be some 10-12 years ago, I had been experiencing, for some time, pain and stiffness in my lower back when my doctor referred me to Robin Lansman. After an examination and my first treatment I was informed that my problem was mainly due to stiff joints, also my pelvis was out of alignment. I had a few more treatments and subsequently my problem had been resolved. I see Robin every six months for a general check up/maintenance which helps to keep me flexible.
Occasionally I need a treatment in between when I feel my back is ceasing up or my muscles have gone into spasm and usually just one treatment proves beneficial. I feel very confident and secure in knowing that whenever I have a back problem I know Robin can sort it out for me.
I have recommended several of my friends and the feedback I get is always positive.
Debbie Foster (58)
Sales Representative
This year I determined to run a half-marathon. I trained conscientiously, but as my distances increased so did a pain, which started out as a niggle in my ankle, until it affected my whole leg. A week before the Big Day I had to stop running altogether and so I missed my target and was bitterly disappointed.
After an enforced rest period of a few weeks I started anew with my sights on another local half-marathon, but this time, fearing a repeat of what happened before. I went to see Robin.
He soon found the cause of my problem. It wasn't my leg, it was my back! In that first session he treated my back and taught me exercises to do at home. I even found I could touch my toes – the first time for many months. I left my appointment feeling optimistic and very pleased. The next day I started my training regime, and to my delight found that not only could I run without a twinge in my leg, but that I could go faster and further!
One more session with Robin consolidated my previous treatment and not long after that the half-marathon day arrived. I'm pleased to report that not only did I get round with no pain, but I finished having done a personal best. Thank you Robin!
Rosalind Hardy (60)
Runner & Retired Nurse Practitioner
Wokingham, Berkshire
Robin works wonders.
I have multiple sclerosis and have been visiting him for several years and see a marked difference each time. In addition to osteopathic manipulative treatment, he consistently provides useful tips and exercises to maintain and improve function.
I recommend him very highly.
Professor Alan Palmer (54)
Recruitment Consultant
I always feel better after a little of Robin's magic – always had physio for weeks and weeks for the same sort of problems!
Then Dave Waterman recommended Robin at Body Back-Up and in a couple of sessions it feels "lighter and freer." Amazing.
I am very happy to recommend Body Back-Up
Mark Hollands (46)
Solicitor & Past Marathon Runner
Maidenhead, Berkshire
Body Backup, and specifically Robin Lansman, has proven completely invaluable to me over the last year.
As a performer my job dictates that I must have complete control of my body and totally freedom of movement and my regular sessions with Robin have been able to ensure that.
For everything from immobilising neck pain to general maintenance of my spine, Robin has managed to get me back on track immediately and ready for work.
Freddie Fox (22)
Stage and Film Actor
Any time at home I say my neck is stiff, my leg hurts – any number of things the immediate response is "It is time you went to see Robin.
I have been doing that regularly for well over ten years and have always been pleased with the results of the treatment. Robin is very efficient, pleasant and extremely helpful and seems to find the answer to my problems.
I am now quite ancient but will continue to visit Robin as long as I can and with his help it will be for many 'comfortable' years
Mavis Newman (83)
Wife, Mother & Grandmother
Sunningdale, Berkshire
Now pregnant with third child
With my first and second child I had a lot of problems with usual pregnancy ailments like carpal tunnel syndrome, so this time round with my third child I have come to see Robin Lansman a couple of times and have had virtually no problems at all! The pregnancy symptoms I usually get have
been kept at bay!
I have found the process very quick and helpful. Thank you!
Amy Stroud (43)
Maidenhead, Berkshire
I have been receiving treatment from Body Back-Up for many years after trying a number of other osteopaths and chiropractors.
I can honestly say Robin and his team have saved me considerable pain and discomfort, thus allowing me to lead a more active life than otherwise would have been possible.
I have found Robin to be very intuitive when treating both my upper and lower back problems. Relief is nearly always achieved after one or maybe two visits.
I also appreciate the pro-active approach of recommending and demonstrating the best preventative exercises.
I would recommend anybody to Body Back-Up for treatment or advice on lifestyle to avoid future problems.
J Foster
Now retired from IT Management
"I came to Body Back-Up many years ago as a result of sporting injuries and also injuries suffered in a road traffic accident.
At the time I was seeing Robin Lansman who I found to be absolutely superb, very quick, very friendly, very helpful.
His diagnosis was instant and spot-on and the treatment he administered at that time way, way, surpassed three months of Physiotherapy that I had previously for the same ailment , with no positive effect.
Robin has treated me many times since for a variety of sports injuries and other ailments and each and every time the results have been the same. Very quick results and amazingly helpful, not only that, but he has also helped me with the preventative side in so much as each time I am treated, he doesn't just treat the problem, he looks at the cause and advises me on how to prevent a recurrence.
I have also been treated by other people at Body Back-Up with the same results, so I had no qualms in recommending the practice, specifically Robin, to many people, all of whom speak most highly of him."
Martin Ellis (47)
Bray, Berkshire
Sales Executive
I have been coming to see Robin for a year now, having been in absolute agony, and not being able to run for about 3 months.
Within 3 months I was running again and he recommended some insoles to put in my trainers and I have always got through a pair of trainers every 6 months at £120 for a pair of trainers is rather expensive and since I have had these insoles – which I put them in January in a new pair of trainers and I haven't had to replace them thus far and I don't think I will be for at least a few months.
The insoles have been absolutely amazing – I have gone 9 months without any back pain whatsoever, so I would recommend them highly.
I visited your clinic in 2001 and had some very successful treatment on a back problem caused mostly by fallen arches. You sold me some insoles (skiing) for £30 ish which I thought were expensive at the time but you said they would outlast my shoes. Yeah, right I thought.
11 years later they have just about worn through! That's with daily use! Outlasting several pairs of shoes and trainers.
So, I am back for more! Just about to buy a pair for myself and for my 11 year old son (who wasn't even born when I bought my first insoles!)
Hows that?
Seriously – many thanks for what you did at the time. I have not had many re-occurrences of the problem since and those that I do have are caused by me not following your stretching exercises properly.


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If you need to get hold of money fast, then you might think that getting a loan is not a good option .
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Get together your paperwork
Before you apply for a loan, you should get together any relevant paperwork that you think the lender might require .
This includes bank statements, employment records, housing documents and tax records .
Make sure that you have both photocopies and the originals nearby so that anything the lender requires you can provide promptly .
It pays to have more documents than you might need because this will help satisfy the lender more quickly and so speed up the application process.
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The next step is to compare lenders .
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There are web sites that have tools that allow you to compare rates and terms of various loan companies in a matter of minutes .
Although you may not be find the best deal if you do not take the time to search all possible lenders, you can search a wide variety in a short space of time .
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Once you have found a lender you like, you need to apply for the loan .
When filling out the form, make sure that you check and double-check that all the details are correct, as any problems on the form will delay the application process .
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She is so beautiful we had to put "Adorable" in her name. She moves so smoothly, its almost like she is singing along - so we added "Song"! Adorable Song will make you sing and dance all the way to the windows. I love Freud and have owned many nice ones, but I have to say this filly is the most beautiful Freud I have ever seen. Freud is a phenomenal sire. He gets race horses out of all kinds of mares, from all different kinds of female families. His offspring consistently rises above their siblings and he can turn a non producer into a contender.
In the case of this family of runners, the competition is fierce. Her mother Andora Springs is another 100% producer with all foals to race accomplished winners and six figure earners. Soundness runs in the family with her siblings still running and earning at 6. She traces from the fabulous Storm Cat dynasty and a female family with the Seattle Slew broodmare sire line. With this combination of blood brewing anything can happen!
When this filly gallops, she covers ground so effortlessly and with such grace and style it almost takes your breath away. She is as sweet and quiet as can be, but when she hits the race track she is all business.
Its nice when you can actually see a horse move on the race track, as opposed to a horse who hasn't entered the training phase of their life yet. We learn a lot about horses when they begin to train and this filly has checked all the boxes. She's sound smart, has poise, and when its time to go to work, she tightens her belt and gets to it! To be honest, if she didn't we wouldn't be offering he as part of the PGR racing stable - and that goes for all the horses offered each and every year. The horses we offer have to show us something because our goal is to see all of our members (owners) smiling, laughing, screaming, high-fiving, belly bumping and even brought to tears from inside the winner's circle!
I can guarantee you no better experience in the world. Don't forget! The females in this business can be worth quite a bit of money after they are done racing if they make the grade and that is a very nice dividend for you: the owner.
We select fabulous individuals at good value so you can affordably enjoy the experience of not just running but winning with your very own race horse!


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McClean, Stephen (2011) Investigation of Animal Venoms and Toxins. In: Methods in Animal Proteomics. Wiley-Blackwell, pp. 211-241. ISBN 978-0813817910 [Book section]
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This chapter contains sections titled:* Introduction* Natural Bioresources* Pharmaceutical Success Stories* The Methods in Toxin Sequencing* Reducing Complexity by Chromatography* Bioassay Considerations* Classical Edman* Overview of MS Methods for Chemical Prospecting* Soft Ionization Methods* Common Mass Analyzers for Peptide Analysis* Information Obtained from Different MS Systems* Cloning Studies* New Developments and Future Trends* Conclusions* Other Sources of Information* References
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the secret
By Diogenes (articles ) | May 28, 2006
"I want to share with you the secret of happiness, that's why I'm here," said Cardinal McCarrick in his long, loooooong talk at the Stonehill College commencement.
Cardinal Ted continued:
I will do that by first talking about a cartoon. I'm a big cartoon person.
You said it, your Eminence; I didn't.
When I open the newspaper, I first look at the cartoons because often they are the only things I really understand.
And with that he's off, plunging into a magisterial exegesis of a passage from Hagar the Horrible.
About now a critical reader-- someone without the sunny disposition of your Uncle Di-- might wonder whether this Prince of the Church mentioned the name of Jesus in the course of his talk. Fear not; he did. It came later, as he spoke about Father Basil Moreau, who will soon be beatified:
He became a priest and was sent to the Sulpicians and there he developed a deep spirituality, founded and centered on Jesus, which I guess every spiritual life has to be.
I guess.
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Posted by: -
May. 31, 2006 10:04 AM ET USA
tomecom: good comments
Posted by: -
May. 29, 2006 10:00 PM ET USA
pseudo, clearly Cardinal Schonborn's address is superior. But then, so is St. Thomas Aquinas College to Stonehill College in many, many regards. Most Stonehill graduates probably don't even know who St. Thomas Aquinas IS, never mind read anything he wrote. My sister graduated from there, and I assure you both those points apply to her. The Stonehill grads couldn't handle an address like Schonborn's. Under the circumstances, McCarrick's address was probably about all they could take. :-)
Posted by: -
May. 29, 2006 9:41 AM ET USA
For an interesting exercise compare Cardinal Teo's commencement address with Cardinal Schonborn's at Thomas Aquinas College a few years back. Very illuminating.
Posted by: -
May. 29, 2006 1:59 AM ET USA
I skimmed the Cardinal's address. It really wasn't that bad. A bit informal, rambling, and of course the cartoon line sounds ridiculous out of context. But he basically tells the story of a holy man and indicates that happiness in this life is found in service of God and neighbor and encourages the graduates to do that. Cardinal McCarrick does enough stuff that merits criticism that I don't think we need to find things to criticize when there are none. Lighten up.
Posted by: Vincit omnia amor -
May. 28, 2006 6:24 PM ET USA
Thanks be to God he's retiring. Sadly, there'll probably be many more such commencement addresses now that he has more time on his hands. I just don't understand...
Posted by: -
May. 28, 2006 5:33 PM ET USA
I could do without the folksy style, but I do not think it really a bad commencement address. We have the obligation to help our bishops do better by loving them. Diogenes, can you say anything good about Cardinal McCarrick?
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May. 28, 2006 2:38 PM ET USA
This is the long version of those cheezy Mass banners that say: "Live the Gospel!" As if the mere utterance of the platitude will prevent the a hardened sinner from having his daliance with a hooker. That's right, kids, save your parents a hundred grad, put away your Aquinas and Newman, forgot Latin and Greek, its just so darn simple. Don't cha get it?
Posted by: -
May. 28, 2006 2:34 PM ET USA
We are anterior cruciate people.
Posted by: -
May. 28, 2006 2:10 PM ET USA
In his talk, he stated, "The Pope said to him (a great line), "Don't worry Father, Bishops don't live forever." I hope this doesn't appear in the final text of what I'm saying. " Well, it does, Your Eminence! Enjoy your retirement. You might wish to join Fr. Maciel in his "prayer and penance" exercises.
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May. 28, 2006 1:32 PM ET USA
And as Uncle Ted enters into his retirement, we can all say "Abadee-abadee-abadee th-that's all folks!"


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Circular Intersections: Digital Artworks by Jean-Michel Verbeeck
"Circular Intersections" is a new series by Antwerp-based artist Jean-Michel Verbeeck. The artist explains the concept:
"Studies in abstract and circular compositions which explore intersections within an isometric environment. Following the project 'Color relationships', there is an underlying study about the interaction between colors and shapes."
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Researchers in New Zealand who examined the medical history of over 500 women concluded abortion "leads to significant distress in some" and that those reporting adverse reactions were up to 80 per cent more likely to have mental health problems.
The University of Otago study, reported in the British Journal of Psychiatry, found the risk of mental illness was "proportional to the degree of distress" associated with the abortion.
Prof David Fergusson, of the department of Psychological Medicine, and his team, studied data from women who had been interviewed six times between the ages of 15 and 30, each time being asked whether they had been pregnant and, if so, what the outcome of that pregnancy had been.
More than 85 per cent of women reported a least one negative emotional reaction, including sorrow, sadness, guilt, regret, grief and disappointment. A similar number reported at least one positive reaction, including relief, happiness and satisfaction.
The study found that women who reported at least one negative reaction had rates of mental health problems "approximately 1.4 to 1.8 times higher than women not exposed to abortion".
The report concluded: "Collectively, this evidence raises important questions about the practice of justifying termination of pregnancy on the grounds that this procedure will reduce risks of mental health problems in women having unwanted pregnancy.
"Currently there is no evidence to support the assumptions underlying this practice, and the findings of the present study suggest that abortion may, in fact, increase mental health risks among those women who find seeking and obtaining an abortion a distressing experience."
It said the findings were "not consistent with strong pro life positions that depict unwanted pregnancy terminated by abortion as having devastating consequences for women's mental health" nor did they "support strong pro-choice positions that claim unwanted pregnancy terminated by abortion is without mental health risks."
Earlier findings from the same study, when the women were aged up to 25, found more than 40 per cent of those who had an abortion suffered depression afterwards, nearly double the rate of those who had never been pregnant.


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Rube's Brood Blooms Bigger And Bigger/
After our post on Mr. Goldberg's Inflating Influence, Colin Summers (thanks Colin!) wrote in and hipped us to this great list of fifteen (yes, FIFTEEN!) top Rolling Ball Sculptures. Now you know you can't go out and play: you've got to sit in front of this screen all day! Don't do that, just rejoice in knowing that this world has so many wonders to watch and witness.
Here's one from the list to get you going (but then go out and play!):
It gives me a reason to get my teeth looked at. This sculpture is on display at Columbia Basin Pediatric Dentistry in Kennewick, WA.


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The Marchesa showroom in New York is a little bit like a fashion fairytale of a place, and we love visiting during Bridal Fashion Week each year. With racks of scrumptious gowns, little clutches that look like royal jewel boxes, and dress forms draped in the finest in wedding fashion, we always get a little giddy when visiting Marchesa.
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210 - Poppin' Piperade
210 - Poppin' Piperade
Poppin' Piperade
3 TBSP olive oil
1/3 cup diced Bayonne ham, prosciutto or country ham
1 large sweet onion, trimmed and cut into strips
6 plum tomatoes, peeled
1 sprig of thyme
2 medium red bell peppers, cored and cut into strips
2 medium green bell peppers, cored and cut into strips
2 fresh jalapeño or serrano peppers, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. sweet paprika
1 tsp. sugar
Salt to taste
Place one tablespoon of oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add the ham pieces to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until ham is browned, about five minutes. Remove ham to a plate and reserve.
Add remaining oil to the skillet along with onion strips and garlic. Sauté for three minutes, or until onion begins to become translucent. Add all peppers to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. While the peppers cook, cut the tomatoes in half lengthwise and spoon out the seeds. Cut tomato halves into strips. Add tomato strips, thyme, paprika and sugar to the skillet. Stir well and reduce the heat to medium. Return the ham to the skillet. Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
Remove cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens, about five minutes. Remove thyme sprig. Add salt to taste.
Serve as a sauce for omelets, or as a bed for roasted pork tenderloin, grilled meats and poultry, or seared fish.