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The facade construction offers good visibility for all apartments and ensures optimal noise protection. A bar with five floors completes the space inside the U-shaped building to the south. In this way, adequate privacy is created in the open quarters, especially through the green roof landscapes with partly private roof terraces, loggias and balconies.
The construction of the building with around 310 apartments on a gross floor area of approximately 31,500 square meters started in the spring of 2018.
Today, the oversized excavation pit for the entire district, cut by the subway station "Überseequartier" that is already used. Now initially around 300,000 cubic meters of soil are being moved.
With a total area of 209,500 m², Überseequartier is the largest inner-city project in Europe. There will be around 90,000 m² of retail and leisure space, 50,000 m² of offices and 30,000 m² for 3 hotels.

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Today my husband requested I make spinach and feta dip baked in a bread bowl – one of his all-time favorite snacks (recipe coming later today). The more I thought about it, the better it sounded! I quickly got to work on the dough for the bread bowl. This is an adaptation of my standard white bread recipe. I swapped out some of the white flour for whole wheat, just to see how my family would like it. I'm trying to incorporate more whole grains into our diet – and this seemed like a good place to start! You can also bake this in loaf pans – it makes a great sandwich bread!
Basic Bread Bowls
2 cups white bread flour
2 cups whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 packages active dry yeast
3 teaspoons salt
2 cups warm water
4 tablespoons butter
Additional 2 or more cups of white flour
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar, salt, butter, 2 cups of white flour, 2 cups of whole wheat flour and mix thoroughly. Slowly add in the remaining flour until the dough is no longer sticky. Place on a floured surface and knead for 7 – 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover and let rise until doubled – about 1 hour. Punch down dough, form into two balls and place on a baking sheet. Cover and let rise again until doubled – about 30 minutes. Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes, lower the heat to 350 degrees and bake for another 30 minutes until nicely browned. Let cool on wire racks. Makes 2 bread bowls.
I usually use one of the loaves to bake the spinach and feta and the other I cut into cubes for dipping. In my grocery store, you can buy pre-made bread bowls at $1.50 each. This recipe costs less – $1.00 for two loaves. You can also use these bowls for individual servings of soup. Another fun idea is to hollow out the bowls, add in homemade pasta, sauce and cheese (any kind) and bake in the oven until the cheese is melted. This is a favorite of my children!
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[ https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/DIRMINA-650?page=com.atlassian.jira.plugin.system.issuetabpanels:all-tabpanel ] Cedric Lucas updated DIRMINA-650: --------------------------------- Attachment: SSLTest.zip Sorry, I didn't know what it meant first time I posted it. Sure you can use it. This is just an up-to-date from Kevin's test so I have absolutly no right for this. By the way, I don't find any checkbox :s. So I delete and add again Tell me if there was another way (for future) And thanks for correcting this :). I hope it will be in next release > Mina server does not recieve all data sent by client using SSLSocketFactory > --------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Key: DIRMINA-650 > URL: https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/DIRMINA-650 > Project: MINA > Issue Type: Bug > Components: Filter > Affects Versions: 1.1.7 > Reporter: Kevin Koltzau > Assignee: Emmanuel Lecharny > Priority: Critical > Fix For: 2.0.0-RC2 > > Attachments: SslHandler.java, SSLTest.zip, SSLTest.zip, ssltest.zip > > > Using mina on the server with SSLFilter, and a client using SSLSocketFactory the server does not recieve all > data sent by the client. > The client creates a socket, sends data to the server and waits for a response then closes the socket. > The first connection works fine, if the client then repeats on the same thread the second attempt almost always > fails. The server never gets all the data the client sent, and so never sends a response. > A similar problem seems to be described in DIRMINA-580, and in fact the fix described in [1] seems to fix the problem. However the fix that was accepted into the 1.1 branch does not correct the problem for me. > Attached is a test case that almost always fails (on some systems I've tried it fails every time, others it fails 5 out of 6 times) > [1] http://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/DIRMINA-580?focusedCommentId=12595789#action_12595789 -- This message is automatically generated by JIRA. - You can reply to this email to add a comment to the issue online.
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sacred space. white sage incense bundle
sacred space. white sage incense bundle
"Campfire. Sage Smoke. Embers burning in the ash. Always, in all ways on my way through- transmuting. Transforming. Into something new…"~ The Art of a Happy Heart
♥ For your cleansing rituals and ceremonies...a bundle of ethically sourced Sage; tied with hand-dyed, Fair Trade recycled sari silk from India. A natural, organic incense, Sage, or "Salvia", which translates to "heal", is considered sacred and it is used for energetically cleansing your most sacred spaces. Its unique, warm aroma has notes of musk, wood and earthiness. Calming and comforting, its scent has a very grounding energy that brings clarity, wisdom and heightened spiritual awareness.
♥ To Cleanse Your Spaces— Light the tip of the sage until you see a soft glowing ember, then blow out the flame and allow the smoke to cleanse and ground you and your sacred spaces. Stick may be lit many times and will last through many cleansing ceremonies. When your cleansing ceremony is complete, place the Sage in a fireproof bowl, such as a lions' paw or abalone shell. Always use caution and respect when working with fire; do not leave unattended while burning, avoid direct inhalation of smoke and keep out of reach of children.
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M-7 Compact Bookshelf Loudspeaker
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Altinex Cable-Nook Packages
Altinex announces the availability of several Cable-Nook Jr. and Cable-Nook tabletop interconnect packages.
The new interconnect packages are designed for installation into a conference room or boardroom table and provide a means of connecting audio, video, and other multimedia sources into a presentation system. The newest Altinex Cable-Nook Jr. offerings include the CNK261, CNK271, and CNK361 packages as well as the larger CNK260 Cable-Nook interconnect box.
Each Cable-Nook Jr. or Cable-Nook interconnect package installs into a table's surface and includes a dual AC power plate and a set of retaining grommets (2-holes in Cable-Nook Jr. models, 6-holes in standard Cable-Nook CNK260) Of particular note, the retaining grommet sets contain the plates, nylon bushings, and cover caps (in the event not all cable holes are occupied) designed to make it easy to position the various cables of the AV presentation system. Additionally, the CN5021RG three-hole grommet set is available for the standard Cable-Nook to allow dual AC power outlets for the International market.
Available in black brushed aluminum and clear brushed aluminum, the Altinex Cable-Nook Jr. and Cable-Nook packages are designed so that, once installed, cables feeding the video and audio equipment can be accessed and returned to the Cable-Nook /Cable-Nook Jr. for storage after use.
The CNK261 interconnect package includes a rectangular bezel (visible on the table's surface) while the CNK271 provides a circular bezel. The CNK361 includes a rectangular bezel and incorporates two-button switcher control when used in conjunction with the Altinex UT Series of Under Table Switchers. The Cable-Nook CNK260 employs a rectangular bezel and is larger than its Cable-Nook Jr. siblings.
Pricing & Availability
The Altinex Cable-Nook Jr. and Cable-Nook interconnect packages are available now and carry the following MSRP pricing:
Visit the company online at www.altinex.com for more details.
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The Sweet Spot Cayman kitesurfing shop in East End is bringing world-renowned professional kiteboarder Damien LeRoy on island for the fourth annual Adventure Camp in the new year.
The camp will be held at Sweet Spot's kitebeach in East End on Jan. 18-23.
LeRoy is one of the most respected kiteboarders in the world, appearing on multiple magazine covers, voted 2011 Association of Wind and Water Sports Industries Kiteboarder of the Year, and dominating in a variety of the sport's disciplines.
With sponsors like GoPro, Oakley, Cabrinha and Lululemon, LeRoy is one of the most celebrated kiteboarders to visit Cayman and he loves it so much this is his fifth trip here.
LeRoy recommended Grand Cayman to Outside Magazine as one of the top five kiteboarding destinations in the world.
LeRoy said in it, "The East End of the Caymans is a beautiful place. Lots to do, whether it's diving, kiting, or surfing. The water is magical."
During the five days of the event, the organizers offer personalized instruction and riding to kiteboarders, some from abroad and others based locally.
Organizer Mike Minichiello said, "This year, we have local kiteboarder Tynan Klein attending the camp on his debut as a professional kiteboarder.
"Tynan has been coming to our camps for the past three years and through his work and effort – along with the relationship he has built with Damien – he is now a sponsored kiteboarder with the sport's top manufacturer, Cabrinha.
"Tynan will be continuing to progress his riding while learning the ropes during this event."
Minichiello is offering special riding at sessions in East End Sound, North Sound and Barker's.
For more information, go to www.sweespotwatersports.com


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SELLERSBURG — Silver Creek continued its perfect start Saturday with a 93-47 thrashing of visiting Jennings County.
The Dragons showed no mercy with their offensive attack as 12 different players scored. Zane Gross led the way with 25 points and 10 assists in the win. Jack Hawkins also finished with a double-double (13 points and 10 rebounds). Josh Landers added 10 for the Dragons and Keaton Goss finished with eight.
"I was really pleased with our effort tonight," Silver Creek coach Brandon Hoffman said. "Everyone came in and did their job. We were able to put a lot of points up on the board and we got a lot of contributions from everyone."
Jennings County's Gage Walters finished with 19 points. Travis Wilson pitched in with 11 points for the Panthers in the loss.
Silver Creek (4-0) can keep its unbeaten streak going and make it five in row to open the season next Friday against North Harrison.
Jennings Co. 12 10 12 13—47
Silver Creek 18 21 25 29—93
Jennings (0-2): Gage Walters 19, Travis Wilson 11, Cody Wilson 8, Westin Miller 6, Calin Kinney 3, Aaron Martin 1.
Silver Creek (4-0): Zane Gross 25, Jack Hawkins 13, Josh Landers 10, Keaton Goss 8, Kooper Jacobi 7, Bennett Beyl 6, Holden Groher 5, Ty Kessinger 5, Sammy Barnett 5, Hunter Popp 4, Jacob Garrett 3, Kobe Coleman 2.
3-point field goals: Jennings 8 (Walters 4, C. Wilson 2, T. Wilson, Kinney); Silver Creek 5 (Gross 2, Goss 2, Hawkins).
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Welcome to the Animal Kingdom!
Scientists keep finding new creatures! Say hello to the black uakari monkey and the giant elephant shrew, both recently discovered. Somehow, they don't look as though they really wanted to be found.
I forgot to say thanks to Mae for introducing me to the giant elephant shrew. How rude of me! Thanks, Mae!


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How to Create And Use Instagram Location Tags to Drive Customers to Your Business/
When browsing Instagram, you'll notice that many people's images, videos and stories are tagged with specific locations - most often their business name or locale. Tagging your Instagram posts with a location can be a great way to increase exposure for your business. In this post, I'll explain how and highlight specific examples for you to try.
The benefits of tagging your location in Instagram
One of the biggest reasons for tagging your business' location is Instagram is that Instagram offers, in its search, an aggregate view of all posts that have this location tagged, similar to what it does for hashtags. When people are searching on Instagram for cool stuff to do or interesting places to go in a certain spot, there's a chance your business will appear, along with all the photos and videos tagged there - both by you, and your customers. How's that for encouraging people to visit you?
Similarly, another benefit of tagging a location to your business that it'll start to appear in the Places and Nearby Places sections of Instagram & Facebook - another chance for people to find your business when they're looking for something local to them.
How to Create An Instagram Location Tag
Although you can use a location tag in Instagram to get your business in front of people in a certain city or specific area (e.g., Chicago, or Cameden in London), you ideally also want the exact physical location of your business - and its name - to be one, too.
if you already have a Facebook Page for your business, then chances are your business will already appear as a location choice on Instagram. However, if you can't find your business when trying to tag a location to your Instagram posts, you'll need to create one for it... using Facebook. Since Facebook owns Instagram, a lot of its data is shared and this is what'll happen here. You'll create a location (or Place as its called) in Facebook and that will later appear for use on Instagram.
To start, make sure you are physically located at your business and fire up the Facebook mobile app (the main app for personal use, not Pages).
- Tap Check In underneath the status update box.
- When you try to Check in, Facebook will show you nearby locations that already exist. Since you want to create a new one, type your business name into the "Where are you?" search bar.
- Ignore any more suggestion that pop up, and tap the "[your business name] in [your location] box.
- Fill in the required information (Category, address) and create the Place. Do note that if you choose "Home" as a category, the Location will not show on Instagram. You need to include the Location in a proper category and the location must also be public.
- If you wish, tap the camera icon to upload a photo to represent your location.
- Check-in to the location and share it. You must use this new location on Facebook at least once before it'll show on Instagram.
You should now, in theory, be able to select your Location inside Instagram when creating a post. Anecdotal evidence (including in my own experience) suggests that the process of your location appearing inside Instagram is not instant, so do be patient.
Note: You can also use a public Facebook event as a location. Just like a location, you can tap the event name to view all photos and videos shared publicly at that event or location.
Instagram Location Tagging Strategies for Business
With your Instagram location now setup, with a bit of effort - like posting and tagging the location regularly, and encouraging patrons to do the same - you should start to see results. On top of that, let's look at a selection of strategies that use location tagging to boost your business:
Location Stickers in Stories
Instagram Stories lets you add an interactive, digital sticker to photos or videos that are based on your location. When the sticker is tapped, the user will be redirected to the search results page and will be able to learn more about your business by viewing all posts that have been tagged with your location - another opportunity to convert Instagram users into new customers.
How to add a location sticker to your Instagram story:
- After creating your Story, tap on the sticker icon, which looks like a square smiley face, at the top of the story screen and select the location sticker option.
- Type the name of the location you want to use and select a corresponding name from the list that appears.
- You can then rotate, resize, or move the location sticker, as well as add text to your story, for example, and once you are done with editing, click Next to upload your story to Instagram
Interact with location posts
When your physical store location has a tag in Instagram, it is wise to keep on top of its (and other local location tags) as much as possible. The area surrounding your business may have a plethora of content your brand can use to further engage users.
Encourage sharing content to your location or hashtag
Promote your location and encourage users to share content to it. You could even run an Instagram contest to get users to engage more with your location. Set out the rules and make sure entrants tag your specific location correctly. Where Stories are concerned, be sure to encourage your customers to tag your location in them with a sticker!
Use your location to find local influencers
Digging into the people who interact with your location and those surrounding it is a savvy way to find people who you might be able to partner with to promote your business. For example, imagine you want to get the word out about a new product launch or upcoming event, and you want to find local people - Instagram influencers with a sizeable, engaged audience - who might be the right fit to help you promote it. In the Instagram search bar, ensure the Places tab is selected and type in your location. Browse through the results to see which users would be a good match for your brand, then DM to see if they might be interested in partnering with you.
Don't forget hashtag locations
Although this post is more over about tagging a whole Instagram post with a location, utilizing ordinary descriptive hashtags on Instagram (e.g. #coffeeaddict, #mondaymotivation, #redvelvetcake) can give your content more visibility - but you can also use hashtag locations like #london or #miami to give your content the chance of being suggested to people who are near you.
Over to you
Do you make the best use of location tagging on Instagram for your business? Will you be putting any of the strategies above to use? Let me know in the comments below!
Andrew Macarthy is a social media consultant and the author of the #1 Amazon Web Marketing Bestseller, 500 Social Media Marketing Tips.
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What is a boutique laboratory?
Boutique: a business that serves a sophisticated or specialized clientele
Our commitment as a "Boutique Dental Laboratory" is to build a specialized relationship with each doctor. The goal of our laboratory is to understand the specific needs and desired results of every case, and create a beautiful product for each patient.
Services of a boutique dental laboratory:
- Direct contact with the Master Dental Technician
- In-laboratory meetings with patients who require extra attention
- Custom in-office shade matching
- Access to the newest and most advanced materials
- Commitment to decreasing the doctor/patient chair time
Expectations of the doctor/laboratory relationship
- Commitment to communication
- Education about the advances of the field of dental technology.
- Openness to new processes and procedures
- Respect for the artistry of a spectacular product
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The Difference Between an Idea and Incarnation
This week I'm thinking about ideas and how they turn out different than we expect when we put flesh to them.
Take the book I'm writing for our Still Forming land.
I started the process with not much more than the image of a territory in my mind and seven words that came to mind when I thought about the people living here — that they're welcoming, kind, open, brave, tender, honest, and reflective.
I assumed the book would be broken into seven sections, one for each of those key words, with a few essays in each section reflecting on what that particular word means.
Except as I've been working on the book, something else has emerged.
Through one of the exercises I tried to get my creative juices flowing, I was put back in touch with how transformation happens. We tell the truth. We explore. We encounter. We share. Others listen.
I've been transfixed by this progression of verbs. And when it came time write out the central "What is it?" question about my book, those verbs of transformation helped me articulate this:
- This book explores what we need when we hit a spiritual wall.
That's what it means, doesn't it? When we hit a metaphorical wall in our spiritual lives? It starts by telling the truth. This isn't working for me. I don't know if I believe this anymore. I don't know what this actually means.
Then we enter the messy. The exploration of what's real and true. The incarnation of our real belief.
We discover things here in this process we couldn't have imagined beforehand. We can't see our way through to the other side from the point where we begin. We have to go through the cave of exploration first. There, in the grist of darkness, we feel our way around rocks and curves, squeeze between boulders, and challenge what we're really made of.
The cave makes something of us. It shines an inner light on who we really are. In the exploring born from our truth-telling, we come face to face with encounter.
That's what this Still Forming land is all about, really. It's a place where people who are all those things — welcoming and kind, tender and brave, open and honest and reflective — will hold space for each other in the truth-telling and the caves, the encounters and whatever comes after.
Sitting here in the place of incarnation with this book, it's hard. I stare at blank pages. I feel scared. I don't know what I'm doing as I go. I type, delete. Type, delete.
And then sometimes, while laying in bed and letting my thoughts roll around in the dark, memories and words begin to take shape, propelling me out of bed to write them down.
It takes getting messy to make something real. But only through our willingness to enter into that messy do we experience what we could not have imagined at the entrance to the cave. Here begins the journey to the truly beautiful.
Are there places where the idea of something feels safer than entering into the gritty incarnation of it for you? What would it be like to say out loud what it is?
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Yes its that time of year again. No, not Christmas, the Clawbies! The Clawbies, now in its sixth year, presents awards to recognize "the interesting, innovative, and informative sites that are the Canadian legal blogosphere's best and brightest".
The Clawbies present awards for the best Canadian law blog, the best new blog and the best practitioner blog.
Last year Michael Geist won the award for best Canadian law blog. His blog focuses on copyright and related issues in the law. Very informative yet easy to read. A very impressive site indeed.
The award for the best practitioner blog was handed out to three blogs including the "Trial Warrior Blog" by Antonin Pribetic. The range of topics on this blog is diverse but very interesting. Check out the latest blog entitled Wrongfully Convicted Man Released Thanks to "Spectacularly Incompetent" Lawyers.
The award for best new blog was also handed out to three blogs. One of them is Adam's Law Blog. A very to the point and interesting blog for criminal lawyers written by Adam Goodman.
Its impressive to see so many informative and quality Canadian law blogs and nice to see them recognized. Good luck to everyone for the 2011 awards!
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Managing Me
The most important person to manage in a conflict is oneself. Without this focus, the chaos that ensues spreads with abandon like a flesh eating fungus. Being able to refrain from engaging in a problem leaves a leader available to engage towards a solution. It also sets the leader apart from the emotions of the moment, leaving them to respond with every portion of their thinking brain.
Most people do not like conflict and will do anything to avoid it. The idea of conflict can differ vastly in meaning. There are some who would consider conflict to be an occasion when someone disagrees with them. Others might describe it as elevated voices, as well as times when people do not listen. Know how conflict is defined in your life and your perceptions about how people respond to you. Through that work, insight can be gained which will enable you to effectively enter the conflict you are called to resolve.
Emotional intelligence
When conflict arises, someone has to practice emotional intelligence in order to influence a positive outcome. According to Badberry and Greaves, controlling emotions and defining the role emotions play in our daily life is what emotional intelligence is about. It is defined as being able to understand your emotions and to recognize emotions in others which will lead to an ability to manage personal behavior and relationships.
The emotionally intelligent individual is a thinker who is mindful of others and their surroundings. It is an intangible ability to navigate difficult situations and work through important decisions that produces positive results.
Managing oneself is a necessary component to achieving emotional intelligence. Bradberry and Greaves, in Emotional Intelligence 2.0, offer legitimate strategies that move one to an awareness of handling oneself in all aspects of life. One such way to accomplish successful self-management with others is to consider every encounter with others as a learning experience, thus relieving the pressure and stress of personalizing the encounter.
Knowing oneself offers everyone else a chance to interact with emotional intelligence. It sounds like an easy prescription to resolving conflict but is most difficult to achieve. Depending on one's worldview, knowing who one is can be too painful an experience to attempt and live out. Many times people assume the persona of others while masking their true self in the process.
Something is going on internally
Conflicted people are usually afraid of something, which inspires them to be unsettled, causing everyone around them to be susceptible to the vacuum of their dysfunction. Even storm chasers get just close enough to the chaos without becoming a part of it. The conflicted person creates the tornado and extends a hand to whoever lacks the emotional maturity to refrain from joining in. What follows is a disorderly mess with no resolve.
Engaging in conflict involves a biological response of the limbic system, in particular the amygdala, which sounds the signal of danger and moves an individual to protect themselves at all costs. It may start with words and can easily escalate to a perception that physical protection is the only recourse. When that stage is reached, the damage that is done is most difficult to resolve.
The spiritual connection
For the one who believes in God and the truth of the cross, defining the core self is not complicated. It is difficult, however, as it requires the exercise of faith to believe that God has freed all from their wrongdoings and adds mercy to the mix in spite of the grace of the pain of the cross. Ephesians 2:8 explains how this gift comes solely from God with nothing to be added by humans in order to eliminate the pride that often follows works.
When the identity of self is grounded in the work of the cross that transformation can then support the ability to handle conflict from a spiritual perspective and understanding. Many times the act of Jesus, when he cleared the temple, is used as an excuse for allowing anger to be a part of everyday life. That thought process misses the point that Jesus, who is God, acted in a human body, but handled the business of God, leaving the comparison to man's anger a weak example. Jesus' point of view was different than ours.
Managing one's involvement in conflict moves from knowing who one is to being empathic towards the conflict maker. That person thinks, perceives and expresses themselves in a unique manner and it is imperative to interact with them on their level of abilities without the expectations they can see things as they should. It requires a focus on the person, their affect and the words they expel. All of this information gathering in the moment will allow for the thinking brain to keep functioning so that the biological process previously described does not set off the fight or flight stage.
Moving forward
Establishing mental focal points is one way to address the habit of reacting to a distressful encounter. This involves taking the time to keep the brain thinking and distracted from defensive talk. For example, when someone puts out an accusation that is not true, a focal point could consist of self-talk which asks the question, "Is what they are saying true?" If the answer is yes, then resolve to correct that behavior if it is problematic. If the answer is no, then resolve that the truth does not need to be defended. While the aggressor may be tantrumming there will be an obvious contrast between behaviors. The party who has emotional control will walk away with both peace and power.
Be a first responder and not a first reactor. The first responder earned the name because when they appear on the scene, they are calm and focused on assessing the scene and then taking action. A first reactor arrives with their own anxiety that spreads a negative attitude over the scene, which interferes with the victim's ability to trust the help that is being administered and could negatively interfere with the outcome.
Avoid thinking that others are manipulative and present a roadblock to impede good decision making. An external view that others are to blame for personal choices supports a victim mentality. It leaves one thinking they have less control over life, which is far from the truth. Owning one's decision making abilities as well as the resulting decisions is essential. Blamers do not handle conflict very effectively and many times are the perpetrators of conflict.
Defensiveness is a communication killer. The defensive person approaches issues with passionate anger and insecurity. There is also a recognizable affect that attaches to the defensive person. Imagine raised clenched fists, tense muscles and agitation. Many times they confidently describe walls they have installed in their lives for their emotional safety. The reality is that the walls of defensiveness feed conflict.
Watch people and observe interactions in different settings.as an educational task. Take note of the differences in affect of people in varying circumstances. Observe an argument and note the emotions that may, or may not be seen.
Managing me in conflict starts with knowing me before the conflict. Doing the work to refine my attitudes and define what I stand for produces a peacemaker.
Bradberry, T. and Greaves, J. (2009). Emotional Intelligence 2.0. San Diego, CA: Talent Smart.
How to negotiate co-worker conflicts: 7 tips for managers. (2018). HR Specialist, 16(8), 6.


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Pitfalls of Copying Content from Online Executive Resume Samples
The Internet is replete with sample executive resumes and format examples. All you have to do is perform a Google search for "executive resumes" or "executive resume sample" and you'll see what I mean.
There are a number of organizations whose business it is to provide plug-and-play templates for resumes, many of which provide boilerplate text designed for different industries and occupations. Many executive resume services also provide example resumes on their websites, in an effort to provide reassurance to their prospective clients of the quality of their work. (My executive resume service, Creative Keystrokes, does this as well.)
So, the next question might be: Why not just copy and paste content from executive resume samples found on the Web to create your own resume?
The answer is that anyone who does this deceives him or herself if they think they have successfully "cheated the system" by using someone else's work. Rather the executive has inevitably shortchanged him or herself.
Why is this so? The important fact to bear in mind is that no two executives' backgrounds are the same, and no two executives possess the identical set of experiences, business/interpersonal skills, industry-specific knowledge, or functional area subject matter expertise. Each person's UVP (Unique Value Proposition) and brand are different from all others, and thus treatment for each person's career needs to be unique as well. The format and content of sample executive resumes and other career documents–no matter how impressive–will without exception NOT represent a blueprint for your resume, even if your job title and general background are similar.
So, whether you decide to research how to write an executive resume and attempt to develop it yourself, or opt to engage the assistance of a qualified executive resume writer, the last thing you want to do is copy and paste from another individual's resume. You will be doing yourself a great disservice, as that resume content was written for a specific individual and cannot possibly do you justice.
Lastly, would you really want to be faced at an interview with embarrassing questions about why the content of your resume duplicates that found in another candidate's resume? I think not.


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Low and middle-income communities are not seeing the investment and economic growth that others in the nation are enjoying. To combat the legacies of disinvestment, the bipartisan Opportunity Zones legislation could provide the framework needed to encourage investment in distressed neighborhoods.
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Wish I'd said that - April 22, 2018
"If you want to see what a 'contribution' really is, look at Man on the cross. That's a contribution."
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Thank you everyone for a wonderful turnout at our first book reading of Questions for the Dalai Lama!
We had a great experience and time really flew by, it had been an hour before I even knew it.
We told the story of how the book started (which you can see here), read excerpts from the book, answered fun questions from our audience, signed copies of the book and had lots of great conversations.
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"I couldn't sleep for 36 hours now," he told rapper Loco and said "I woke up at 2 am and went to the broadcasting station and finished shooting even for next week's amount. Then I attended a fan signing event then took the plane and came here."
As Loco heard this he patted Daniel saying, "You'd be so tired. Go to sleep first."
In the interview, Kang Daniel mentioned about his busy schedule after comeback. He said "Last two weeks were so busy because it was the comeback period. As soon as I go outside, I move on a van. If I open my eyes, I'm at a hair shop and if I open my eyes again I'm at the broadcasting station. The amount of sleep I got here is the longest I've slept in two weeks."
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If your product is being disrupted you can; (1) try to protect it, (2) you can ride it out till it ends, or, (3) you can figure out how to disrupt the disruptor. Or, better yet, (4) never put yourself in this situation and just always be the disruptor.
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How to choose the suitable heat stabilizer for PVC products
The process of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), heat stabilizer is key, how to choose the suitable stabilizer are the major factors of the prices of brand, product safety, product performance and stability, product batch, product service and so on several factors. The following combination of stabilizer characteristics, specific introduction:
1. Price brand factor
In the selection of materials, the consideration of price factors sometimes exceeds other factors, which is understood by everyone. Prices were flat, choose a big brand can have a better product quality, from product brand effect, including external publicity of brand value, choose a big brand premium value will be more than the stabilizer itself value.
2. Product safety factors
There is a growing awareness of environmental protection, including the process of production and use. Hope had no harmful effect on environment and personal, lead salt stabilizer in PVC stabilizer has now gradually at the national level gradually used by restrictions, Europe has started to limit in 2010, our sales of calcium zinc complex stabilizer have environmental protection can prevent dust pollution of lead salt stabilizer and compound stabilizer, domestic pipe association has in advance of tubing products utilizing work, other industries will also follow up, the use of environment-friendly calcium zinc stabilizer is the trend of The Times. We sell stabilizer calcium and zinc stabilizers with food contact and variety of toys, which have been certified by the European Union and the United States.
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The performance of the selection stabilizer includes the thermal dynamic stability of the processing, the ease of processing and the stability of the product.
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Product services include technical services and business services.
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Before your session
Once we have booked your Family session in the diary, we will decide on a location together. It can either be at your home or at a beautiful outdoor location (if it rains, no worries, we can always reschedule!) I will give you a call about 10 days before your session, discuss outfits and what to bring to the shoot. We can also talk about what is important for you to capture in the session.
The best time to have your Newborn Session, would ideally be one week after giving birth. It is best to book your session when you are still pregnant. This always varies of course, you might have given birth and find that a photo session will be too much for you. Don't worry about it, we can always reschedule for when you are feeling up for it. Usually, I find that most families are happy to go ahead with the date we have booked together (unless the baby is not born yet!). I will give you advice on what to wear and what to gather for the photo shoot.
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I will spend about an hour or two with your family. I never rush my sessions so if you have shy little ones, don't worry, I will always give them lots of time to play and relax in front of the camera. Don't worry about what to do or how you will look (mums are often self-critical!), I have plenty of expertise on good lighting and will direct you on what to do. My style is natural lifestyle photography, so I will direct you initially but will let the session unfold organically. For example, we usually play games with your little ones and the photo session will be a great outing for everyone. Just relax and let me do the work!
For Newborn Sessions, it would be ideal if you could feed your baby before I arrive so that he/she is happy and satisfied. Make sure your newborn is wearing something you like or if you prefer, only in a nappy and wrapped in a nice blanket. During our time together, I will go with the flow, so if your baby needs more feeding or changing, that will be no problem at all. I will typically spend about 2 to 3 hours with you. I will bring some nice blankets with me but I usually tend to use what you have at your home. I keep my newborn shoots very natural, if your baby wants to be held, I will do family pictures and if your baby is happy and asleep I will do some individual pictures, details of little hands and feet. Again, please don't worry about what to do in the pictures or how you will look, I will direct you and choose the best lighting in your home.
After your session
After your session, I will go back and make a selection of your best images (about 50 to 80 images), I will edit them and upload them to a private online gallery. I will leave the gallery live for you for one week, this should give you enough time to decide what you would like to order from the gallery.


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Encouraging Others
Sometimes you may find yourself reflecting on your life and thinking about the future. This can be at a major point in your life, such as the birth of a child, reaching a milestone birthday, having an accident or losing someone close to you. In the same way that we plan for other life events, why wouldn't we all create a plan for the future?
"A conversation now could make all the difference in the future"
Talking about your future wishes doesn't need to be a daunting conversation; having a chat over the dinner table or over drinks with loved ones can help everyone open up about their wishes and expectations for the future. You may learn things you didn't know about your loved ones and your future self may thank your present self someday.
There are many ways to get the conversation started! Don't feel like you have to have the entire conversation at once. Just ask:
- "My health is good right now, but I would like to talk to you sometime about what I'd want if I were sick and needed you to make decisions for me?"
"I have just filled out a workbook about my wishes for future healthcare and I would like to share it with you?"
"How are you feeling about the future?"
Find an example from people you know:
"Does anyone know how June's sister died? No one ever talked about it. I wonder if she died at home or in hospital"
"Do you remember my friend Ben who was in a coma for a while? I wonder if there were any conversations or argument about whether or not he would wish to be kept on a Ventilator"
"Jean's daughter has asked her to write down her choices for healthcare in the future if something happened to her capacity, and I realized that I haven't told you about my future wishes – we should talk about that"
"My Doctor wants me to think about my future care and to make an Advance Care Plan. Will you help me?"
Find an example from the news
"Remember the story about that man who was in a coma for years? I would never want that to happen to me"
"That story about the family fighting about their mom's care made me realise that we should talk about these things so the same doesn't happen to our family"
|Think about when you might approach your loved ones – for example, at a family gathering, over a meal, before my next big trip, etc.)
|Think about where you might have the conversation – for example, at the kitchen table, at a restaurant, during a walk or drive, at the cottage, etc.)
|List the most important things you want to make sure you'll talk about during your conversations what do I want to be sure to say?
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"Point to your nose."
"Where are your eyes?"
"Show me your feet."
How many of you have heard one or all of these commands at your child's doctor's office or therapy office? These are very common commands that fall on most developmental checklists and standardized tests for language and communication. How many times a day does someone ask you, "Where are your feet?" or "Show me your toes?"…..never. Often therapists work on learning body parts within these direct commands because that's how they are tested on standardized tests. Today we are going to provide you with a variety of fun ways to work on your child learning their body parts through music, play, weather routines and their daily activities.
There are a lot of different songs that you can sing throughout your day to help your child learn their body parts. At the KidSpeak office our favorite three are:
"Head Shoulders Knees and Toes": We sing this song while pointing to our body parts, while pointing to our kids' body parts, while pointing to a teddy bear's body parts, etc.
We also use the visual below. Sing and point to the pictures:
Once our kids have this song down, we then change up the words like, "head shoulders elbow tummy, elbow tummy," "head shoulders legs and ankles, legs and ankles," etc.
"Spider On the Floor" by Raffi: All our kids LOVE the "Spider On the Floor" song. We sing this song while moving pretend spiders on our body parts and they love it.
"Simon Says": We sing a fun "Simon Says" song …..another favorite. We show the kids pictures of their body parts to point to while singing ("Simon Says touch your hair," etc.). Once they have that down, we then practice two things: 1) changing up the body part order and 2) having the child telling us what body parts to point to.
Once the kids understand this song, it is a great transition to the real game of Simon Says.
We then begin to play with toys that have body parts associated with them such as:
Mr. Potato Head: We play with Mr. Potato Head by working on requesting the different body parts ("I want eyes") or making choices ("eyes or nose"). When the Potato Head is constructed, we work on pretend play such as Mr. Potato eating, having a tea party, dancing and more.
Baby Dolls: We wash the baby doll. We practice washing and drying all the baby's body parts. You can also do this with stuffed animals.
Weather Frog and Weather Bear
Each day we sing a "Weather Song" and talk about the weather (is it hot, cold, rainy, snowy, etc.). Then we dress our weather frog or weather bear while focusing on language such as, "shoes on feet," "hat on head." etc. We point to the visuals and model the language for our kids. After a short while, they begin to initiate and respond where to put the clothes on the bear.
Daily Activities
The last way we work on body parts is through our daily activities. We have our families focus on using short one to three-word phrases paired with a visual as they take a bath, get dressed, undress, etc. Such as "dirty arms," "wash arms," "arms clean," "shoes on feet," "on feet," "feet" and more.
We hope that you have fun learning body parts with your child in a fun child-centered way!
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NEW signing Geordie Lyall today insisted he does not intend to be a mere bench-warmer at Walsall.
The Canadian has signed for the Saddlers for the rest of this season and set down a marker yesterday with an impressive display in a 2-0 friendly win over Coventry.
A specialist right-back, Lyall can also play in midfield and arrives in the UK after eight years with Vancouver White-caps in his native country.
He will put pressure on Chris Westwood and Craig Pead for the right-back spot, as well as providing much-needed cover in central midfield.
And as he at last settles into his first English club, 30-year-old Lyall outlined his desire to supply a productive Indian summer to his playing career.
"So far it's been great," said Lyall, who is also a qualified PE teacher.
"It was a long trip over from Victoria but I have been meaning to play overseas for a long time and am really excited about it.
"This is the first time I have come to England and it may be a bit late in my career but it has already been a great experience.
"I have met a lot of great people and the coaching here is fantastic. I should learn a lot.
"But I haven't come here just to sit on the bench. I've signed for the rest of this season and hopefully can get into the first team. Then we'll see how it goes. It's time to see what I can do in the last two or three years of my career."
Lyall convinced manager Richard Money to award him a contract during a month's trial at Bescot.
"The game is a lot more physical over here and a bit quicker," he said.
"If the Coventry game yesterday had been in Canada there would have been four or five yellow cards.
"But for a long time I've wanted to play abroad and now I've got my chance I want to make the most of it."


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The Irony of "Core" Exercises
Little known fact: the majority of the time I'm writing, I'm listening to one of my massive playlists on Spotify. I'm not sure how many of you use Spotify, but if you don't, you're missing out. I've used it for the past few years, and it's pretty much eliminated any reason for me to buy music. Bad for musicians, but good for my pocket.
Anyway, while I'm usually blaring country, I decided to turn on a 90's station the other day and rocked out to Sublime, G. Love, Blackstreet and....Alanis Morissette? You got it.
Call me inspired by her song, "Ironic," but it got me thinking: there are more than a few ironies when it comes to training and getting stronger. So, to prove I'm not just hearkening back to simpler times with perms and acid washed jeans, I want to expand on one ironic point of training: those that need core exercises generally can't do them correctly, while those that already have a solid core receive the most benefit.
If you haven't yet caught the irony of what I said above, let me explain it a bit more. Whenever someone needs some serious core work, you can throw traditional approaches to core work out the window. Why? Because they won't understand how to use their core in the first place, and just prescribing more isn't going to fix the problem.
On the flip side, those that don't necessarily need as much core work tend to be the ones that reap the most benefit with traditional movements (planks, side planks, carries, etc). Why? The core tends to snowball as it gets stronger, and the simpler the exercise usually gets even more brutal to those that can pick up on the different subtleties.
Getting into specifics, the core is very different than a deadlift, chin up or a press. In those exercises the weight is either going to move, or it's not....there's no middle ground. But, when someone is holding a hardstyle plank, there's about 6 or 7 compensations I tend to see on a regular basis....usually by the same people that say planks simply aren't that hard. Well, I sure as heck beg to differ!
(A Hardstyle Plank is just like a normal plank....but on steroids. Instead of simply hanging out in a normal plank, you squeeze your butt as hard as you can, while trying to bring your elbows to your toes. Example on the right.)
So, how does one train a core if they don't have one? And, how do you get over the hump of not having a core, to finally having one and being able to train it? Enter: the dead bug.
Here's a wonderful resource from Smart Group Training which explains it all very well. In my experience, it's been a mix of the right exercise, specific cues, and even a few inaniminate objects that lets someone's dormant core out of the cage. But, in the absence of any of that in your home, this will suffice:
It looks simple, but when performed properly, it's not easy. I love dead bugs because it mimics how our core functions in everyday life. Rarely, if ever, do we ever do a sit-up or crunch type of motion. Instead, our core tends to act as a conductor of force and as protector of our spine. When we run for the T, play basketball after work, or move our friends into a new apartment (after all, September 1st is just around the corner in the Boston area), our core is used to brace us, keep us upright, and prevent us from crumpling into a ball of fail.
By hammering home dead bugs, you're well on your way to have a rock solid midsection. And even if you think you don't need core exercise, simply helping your body remember the basics can be a solid warm up.


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You will often read articles that begin with "Raising a family these days isn't easy…" But honestly, when has raising a family ever been easy? It was challenging decades ago and it's challenging now. That doesn't mean it can't be done, and done well.
There are two major causes of conflict or problems in a family: emotional needs and financial needs. When those needs are met, there is less to worry about.
Here's a little discussion on how to go about meeting those needs:
Work together
This refers to both making money and making things around the house work. It is uncommon for both the husband and wife to make exactly the same amount of money, but that should not matter if you have a budget and you both agree to stick to it. You are a couple — married at that — so it doesn't matter who earns more because whatever money you make, you do for the family. You can agree on how to allocate your earnings.
For instance, the one who earns less will pay for the groceries and miscellaneous needs and the one who earns more will pay the car notes and mortgage. When it comes to home loans, Altiusmortgage.com says it's best to get some professional help. You can also just combine your money and divvy it up according to every bill that comes in.
Gone are the days when the mother has to look after the children and the father goes out with friends. This is not how it works. You should both have time for family, for friends, for each other, and for other needs. Make compromises on the things you loved to do alone when you were single, because that's what married life is.
Talk about issues
Whenever there is a problem, you need a dialogue. A cold shoulder or a silent treatment is not going to help you get over the problem. That may actually make it worse. Be available for each other especially when you are needed. When you talk about issues, don't bring back the past issues. Focus on the present.
Raising a family is indeed a challenge. These suggestions don't even scrape the bottom rung. But, it should both be challenging and enjoyable. After all, whatever challenges you might face, you can get over it if you stick together.


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Jane Kell is a colourist working within the tradition of realism, who pushes the boundary with colour and form to achieve a semi-abstract quality in her work. She paints 'alla prima' directly onto the canvas with no preliminary drawing using handmade oil colours made with natural pigments and enjoys the physical quality of the paint and spontaneity of this method.
Jane is British but lives in the US. She paints full-time in her studio in Washington DC, inspired by the surrounding landscape and the simple domestic details of life. The effect of light on water and the colours in nature are recurring themes, but also just something casting a shadow on the kitchen table can be a starting point. She has always loved still-life and the British painters William Nicholson and Euan Uglow were early influences. In 2019 she will be working on a series of still-life paintings for a solo show in October at the Old School Gallery in Northumbria, in the UK.
Jane is essentially untrained although both her parents were painters, and she admits while growing up the thought of painting was always in the background, it just took a while to surface. She has a BA Honours in the History & Theory of Art from Essex University and worked for many years in PR. It was while working at the National Gallery in London as Head of Press, she felt the time was right for her to try her hand at painting. By this time Jane was clear about how she wanted her work to look, and that she wanted to paint with oils, so she bought some paints and finally made a start.
In 2018 Jane was commissioned by the Belmond Cadogan Hotel to paint a series of eleven large abstract paintings which would form the centrepiece of the bedrooms and suites in the newly re-opened luxury hotel. The paintings were bold and intensely coloured and have provided a new direction.
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Following Mona on her path of photography you may notice that she has always been obsessed with body or better say with eliminating body. I wonder what drives the temptation for this elimination?! Her beliefs? Her background? Or it is just her artist inside who likes this game? Anyway what so ever it is; this pushes her to get rid of the element of body in her works as if her body is a burden she doesn't know what to do with.Since her previous exhibition on the fall of 2006 onward all she does is about dissolving body in space and objects around. While in this collection this ends in complete elimination of body. And so we face body as dress stand?! Or better say as we see in her photos dress stand as body! More over an Art Deco dress stand with almost no place in the pictorial memory of we Iranians and more looks like crucified phallus! Yes that grotesque, that far and that cold. In this collection artist transmutes the body and its identity to a figure that actually does not exist in a nonexistent background with an atmosphere of nothingness; maybe just to tell us that in our time our bodies are nothing but some dress stands what so ever; no matter if we cover it with a beautiful dress or a shroud or even leave it naked.
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With only 3 borough councillors, as opposed to 33 Labour members at Stevenage Borough Council (SBC), the Liberal Democrats continue to be the main opposition group in terms of issues raised – as we have been since 1981.
In the last two full council meetings alone (8.10.2014 and 10.12.2014), we have, for example:
- Raised 6 formal questions on:
– the state of the Arts and Leisure Centre walkway
– factually incorrect information issued by SBC on proposed bus cuts
– car parking charges at Fairlands Valley on match days
– the state of the grounds and anti-social behaviour around The Towers
– effects of cuts by HCC in the opening hours of the Stevenage Household Waste and Recycling Centre
– penalty charge notices issued for parking offences.
- Raised the problem of overflowing litter and dog waste bins following Labour's cuts in the emptying of these.
- Criticised spending council meeting time on information sessions and anodyne motions.
- Highlighted the poor web site at SBC for Local Community Budget applications.
- Made clear that the proposed 500 new council homes are possible only as a result of changes carried out by the Coalition government in local authority housing finance.
- Praised the involvement of Stevenage engineers and scientists in the Rosetta and Philae craft and celebrated the success of Stevenage in this with a unanimously accepted motion.
"We intend to continue or constructive opposition to the huge Labour majority at Stevenage Council, into 2015, as we have now been doing since 1981" said Leader of the Opposition and Liberal Democrats, Cllr. Robin Parker C.C. "and we will do this by tabling formal questions or motions or raising issues as other opportunities arise."


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Medical and recreational marijuana is growing in popularity across the United States and many other western countries, but there are plenty of states that don't allow marijuana possession. Although numerous studies have shown marijuana to improve chronic pain, reduce nausea, and even reduce certain cancer risks, there is a significant risk of using marijuana for these purposes.
Interestingly, scientists at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have published findings in the National Academy of Sciences that fish oil (omega-3 fatty acids specifically) can help combat inflammation via similar mechanisms as marijuana.
Their research shows that our internal mechanisms convert omega-3 fatty acids into endocannabinoids (cannabinoids that our body produces naturally). Both the endocannabinoids and the cannabinoids derived from other sources (such as marijuana) have a positive effect on inflammation and chronic pain.
In the study, Dr. Aditi Das and her colleagues tested animal tissue to reveal this internal mechanism, which has implications for both the medical marijuana world, but also our diets.
Could Fish Oil Be the Great Alternative?
For many people, the value of marijuana as a pain reliever is countered by a feeling of euphoria and a psychotropic effect, which can make it challenging to work and function normally. This is a product of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is the main reason marijuana is the most popular recreational drug in the world.
"This finding demonstrates how omega-3 fatty acids can produce some of the same medical qualities as marijuana, but without the psychotropic effect." said Dr. Das.
Numerous fish oil studies note anti-inflammatory benefits. DHA (a major constituent of fish oil and important omega-3 fatty acid) is a precursor for NPD1, which is a neuroprotective agent. Although the research in favor of omega-3 fatty acids is strong, it's never been correlated directly with the benefits of marijuana.
Now risk averse individuals (or those who prefer to avoid the high) can take fish oil instead and it's possible they'll see many of the same benefits.
Ironically, most people are deficient in omega-3 fatty acids. The ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids consumed via diet should be 1:1. Foods like eggs, grass-fed meat, and fish are good sources of omega-3 fatty acids, but the standard American diet is more like 15:1 in favor of omega-6s.
This imbalance is one of the main causes of inflammation, which makes this finding yet more evidence in favor of fish oil supplementation.
Save the High
The benefits of marijuana go beyond the anti-inflammatory cannabinoids, but the risks of being incarcerated in many regions of the world do not always outweigh the benefits. Instead of using marijuana to combat chronic pain and inflammation, it might be possible to save the high and head straight to the omega-3 fatty acids.


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Since writing these articles for the past couple of years, I have found it so interesting to find which posts get the most comments. To my amazement, some of the most popular musings are when I talk about what I am reading. I am heading out on a two-week vacation tomorrow, so I thought I would share a short list of some of the better books I have read since Christmas and what I am taking with me on vacation.
Since Christmas
- A Man Called Ove (Fredrick Backman) I think my favorite book this year is this fictional story of a man who could have lived next door to me as a kid. This book is so well written that you experience what it means to be a simple man who oozes authenticity. The emotion in the book is amazing. Seeing the growth that a human can experience while not changing the core of who they are is one of my biggest enjoyments from this work.
- The Road to Character (David Brooks) I absolutely love to read anything by David Brooks. He has such a magical way of weaving intelligent observation into historical characters that are interesting and thought-provoking. Brooks covers topics like struggle, dignity, ordered love, and self-examination in this book. While he only covers 10 ideas, they are unexpected ideas for a book on character. I think this is why I liked it so much. I really felt stretched while reading this book.
- Mountains Beyond Mountains (Tracy Kidder) I love biography of leaders who are making it happen in the world and this book fits that bill to the "T". This is the quest of Dr. Paul Farmer. Kidder does a masterful job of showing the communication of Dr. Farmer's soul. I was challenged by this book because Dr. Farmer really views humanity as one nation. His love for man, his relentless pursuit of alleviating poverty and suffering made me step back and ask myself how I could have more of an impact in my world. This is a must read.
- Ask Me (William Stafford) This is book of poetry that William Stafford's daughter pulled together from thousands of poems he has written. I guess you could call it his 100 most impactful poems. To be honest, poetry really stretches me. I don't always get it, but I know that it is a good exercise for me as I work on improving my emotional self-awareness. As I read poetry I am working hard on trying to understand the emotion behind what Stafford is trying to say.
- A Truck Full of Money (Tracy Kidder) This is another book by Tracy Kidder, the biography of the man who is responsible for the wildly successful travel website Kayak.com, Paul English. This is a good read if you want to understand what goes on in the mind of an entrepreneur. The title has such an interesting origin, too. A friend who started many companies with Paul once said he always wanted to be close to Paul because he just knew that with his brilliance he was bound to get hit by "a truck full of money." A fun read for those wanting to be more entrepreneurial in their own life.
- Seven Brief Lessons on Physics (Carlo Rovelli) Okay, so don't be freaked out by the title. This book is so well done. It is only 81 pages long and summarizes the 7 most important facets of physics, like quanta, particles, and black holes. I think books like these are so important for leaders because they stretch our thinking and connect us to bigger ideas. I always learn something that informs my coaching practice when I read anything like this. For example, as humans, we are both observers of reality and creators of reality at the same time. As a leader, can I separate myself from the action and be an integral part of the action at the same time? How does this inform things like the values I bring to my organization or the value in listening to others on my team? I know it is a stretch, but why read a book that already tells you what you know? Why not read one that extends your mind?
- 40 Day Journey with Parker Palmer (Parker Palmer) I used this book as a devotion/meditation tool. I found Palmer to be deep in his thoughts. I was challenged to expand my thinking. This is an excellent tool for any leader who wants to expand their thinking, especially as it relates to self-development and social justice.
Taking on Vacation
Not sure I will get through all these, but here is my reading list:
- The Way It Is (William Stafford...again) Hey look, I know I need to read more poetry and I like Stafford's approach.
- My Grandmother Asked Me To Tell You She Is Sorry (Frederick Backman) This is my fiction read for vacation. It is by the same author as A Man Called Ove and I loved that book so much I just had to try another by Backman.
- The Power of The Other (Dr. Henry Cloud) This is my read for coaching skills improvement. It is by one of my favorite authors in the coaching space, Dr. Henry Cloud.
- Neuroscience and the Soul (Gregg A. Ten Elshof) This is my metaphysical-stretch-me-out-of-my-mind book. Over the past 6 months I have been on a quest to describe the human soul. Maybe I will blog on that some day. When asking people to define the soul I have received some fascinating answers. This book is an intellectual debate between those who believe in the soul and a group of scientist who say there is no neurological basis for this part of the human. I am really fascinated to see how the argument forms and what results.
So, that's my list. If you decide to pick any of these up, I would love to know what you think. Also, if you are reading something cool, let me know. I love books and would love to know what you are reading.
That's it. I am now officially on vacation. I am so excited to rest and recharge my batteries.