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Picton Foreclosures & Power of Sale
Buying a house from foreclosure listings could be a great way to buy a home or investment property at a huge discount! So, why don't more people take advantage of this untapped market of houses? Largely this is thanks to lack of knowledge about the method or fear from untrue stories they may have heard about buying a foreclosure. Foreclosuresearch.ca is a great resource to learn all about the foreclosure market and how best to negotiate a deal that suits your unique needs. Click on the banner below to learn how to get a trial offer of Picton foreclosure listings.
How can I find power of sale homes in Picton?
I use Foreclosuresearch.ca for my foreclosure needs because it is a one stop shop so to speak for education and learning about the market and foreclosure process as well as lists of available properties with pictures and descriptions.
This saves me a bunch of time and effort. I don't have to search the internet for many hours looking at different Realtors websites sifting through houses in Picton that are not really foreclosures or don't fit what I am looking for.
Other options for finding foreclosed properties is to get in touch with your local bank to see if they are holding properties in their portfolio or to contact a local Realtor that specializes in foreclosure listings. Many Realtors will list just about any property they can get their hands on but they may not be well versed in the foreclosure purchasing process so you need to be educated before going in.
How to buy a bank owned house in Picton with bad credit.
Let me start by saying that shopping for a foreclosed house in Picton with bad credit is conceivable!
You have the choice to buy a residence for cash at a real estate auction. Then your credit doesn't play a factor at all because you are not applying for a loan. Not everyone has this kind of money lying around though so lets think about other options.
Research federal home buying programs. There are many programs offered again to support those with low incomes or poor credit to buy homes.
Search for houses in Picton and try to find loans with low down payments. Save up money for your down payment but expect to pay a moderately higher interest rate as a result of your lower credit score. You should be able to remortgage in a number of years after making on time payments to acquire a lower rate.
How to buy a foreclosed condo in Picton, ON.
The first step is to get pre approved for a mortgage through a bank of your choosing or obtain enough money to buy a residential or commercial property through an auction for all cash.
Next, find condos in Picton, ON that you are interested in. Find a Realtor that is skilled in foreclosures and will be able to help you through the process of buying.
If you have questions about the process, I would consider speaking to a real estate or foreclosure attorney before purchasing to make sure you understand the process and the ramifications of investing in foreclosed properties.
Something that ought to be considered before you buy is that some foreclosure properties are not open to having a home inspection done before buying and/or the bank that owns the property may not agree to make any repairs. This could end up costing you some money to make the repairs after buying. This is the only downside in my opinion when buying foreclosed homes.
How long does it take to buy a foreclosure in Picton?
This relies on how you are buying the house. Properties that are purchased in cash at an auction are turned over within a week or two maximum depending upon how long it takes your funds to move to the bank and the title to be completed. Actually, I have had properties transfer to me within three days.
If you are buying a property through a mortgage then the closing process takes a little bit longer. My experience has been about thirty days to closing, which is pretty basic when purchasing a property. The key is to obtain your down payment to the bank quickly and line up monies to pay for your closing costs. Any paperwork that the bank sends you must be filled out immediately and sent back to expedite the process.
Are there reasons not to buy a distress sale home?
repo houses are usually sold "as is," indicating the bank is not willing to make any repairs before offering the property. This means that any repairs could fall back upon the new owner to take care of. Sometimes the repairs are trivial and other times they are serious.
Often a foreclosed property in Picton ON has sat empty for a while so maintenance has been ignored and will need to be taken care of immediately.
Sometimes, just because the title has changed to a new owner doesn't mean that all problems have passed. This is the importance of having a title search done prior to buying a property because liens or lawsuits could be attached to the property and you could inherit them without realizing it.
How to negotiate for bank owned homes.
Diligence is key here! The bank is in business to make money so they will be trying to get the highest possible price for the house that they can.
Dealing with banks is a mechanical process and usually handled by computer systems and not actual people. This can be frustrating for you the buyer but it is what it is. Eventually if you are persistent the bank will likely cave if they have no other offers because they recognize they need to move the property quickly.
Are Picton repo homes good or bad?
This relies on your goals and the risk level that you are prepared to accept. If you want to take on the possible repairs yourself and not expect the bank to pay for them then this is a good deal!
Remember to do your homework on foreclosures and on your property before purchasing to know exactly what you are getting into.
Power of Sale Introduction
There are many things you may not know about the power of sale. When do you understand you are faced with a power of sale or foreclosure in Picton, and how do you know if it is the right investment for you? Provided below are responses to seven frequently asked questions regarding the power of sale, and how it can help you make educated purchases in Ontario.
What is power of sale or foreclosure?
This is a term that few everyday people have actually become aware of. However if you have an interest in investing in realty, specifically those on the foreclosure market, then you wish to be familiar with this term. A power of sale is a provision that is written into a home mortgage which enables the lending institution to offer the home in case of default to pay back the mortgage debt. It technically is the provision that permits foreclosure on a house when a financial obligation is not paid. This type of sale occurs so that the lending institution, which is typically a bank, can recuperate losses that they sustained by the loan default.
A power of sale likewise describes the power expressed or suggested in a trust arrangement allowing the trustee to offer the investment consisting of the trust.
Essentially, this stipulation in a home mortgage or trust allows the lending institution to sell the property without going to court to do so. It is a type of faster way to allow recovery much easier and faster. For those seeking to buy foreclosed home, this is much easier as the loan provider does not have to go through the courts to make the sale take place.
If you are seeking to purchase a power of sale foreclosure house, there are some advantages. This consists of an expedited procedure. Generally a foreclosure through the courts can take a great deal of time; whereas those that go through a contract clause can be much quicker.
Where can you discover power of sale homes?
It is in fact much easier than you believe to discover power of sale houses. In Ontario, as in all of Canada, the usual procedure is to offer the property by power of sale, which differs from most of the United States which tends to go through the courts for a foreclosure. Usually, when a home is being sold through power of sale, it really goes through a realtor. That makes it easy to find houses under power of sale. A real estate agent, or other realty websites, will likely have listings of power of sale homes in your location.
How do you purchase a bank owned houses in Ontario?
It is a great choice to purchase power for sale foreclosures in Picton Ontario. The process is quite fast and easy. The process for the sale is generally set out in the home mortgage, so they may vary a little bit in a different way for properties depending upon the loan provider.
In Ontario, there are two kinds of power for sale – legal and statutory. A legal power of sale is when the home mortgage files have consisted of the power of sale clause. A statutory power of sale is when the power of sale stipulations is not included, however these are very uncommon.
The general procedure consists of:
Notice offered to the debtor after fifteen days of default
Notice provided to anybody who has an interest in the residential or commercial property
For legal power of sales, the customer has 35 days to pay, if statutory, the customer has 45 days
Once the duration expires and the default is not corrected, the lending institution can offer the home
The residential or commercial property can be sold by auction, private contract, or by tender. The home is normally noted with a real estate agent and put on the market for sale using multiple listing service (MLS).
The ownership of the property will change hands just if the home is offered. This is also not a fire sale, although it is quicker than a court process. The deals from the purchasers like you are carefully analyzed, and the present owner may ask for an accounting.
How do you discover power of sale listings?
One of the best ways to discover a power for sale listing in Picton is to utilize an outstanding MLS. These services are readily available on line and offer an extreme amount of listings so that you can find the exact house you are searching for. A website, such as foreclosuresearch.ca, can offer you with all of the listings in Ontario under power of sale. Sites like this one enable you to search in your location for power of sale property, in addition to the timing and costs included.
Are power of sale properties cheaper?Normally, power of sale houses is less expensive than going through an individual simply offering their house. This is because the bank only wishes to not lose on the offer. They want to make the money back that they have actually lost from the default. In Canada, any additional money from the sale is given back to the homeowner, but if there is a shortfall, the owner is accountable for the distinction.
For more information on buying foreclosed properties please check the information here. Always use the services of a real estate agent when buying or selling any type of property in state. Find a local agent here. A lawyer might be a good idea too.


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by John Power, Japan Correspondent for the American Go E-Journal
Iyama Takes Lead In Meijin, Thanks To Blunder By Yamashita: The third game of the 38th Meijin title match was held at the Takarazuka Hotel in Takarazuka City, Hyogo Prefecture on September 25 and 26. Takarazuka City is known as the home of the famous all-female theatrical troupe, the Takarazuka Troupe, but to Iyama Yuta it is probably more familiar as the home of his teacher Ishii Kunio. Not that Iyama would have visited Ishii very frequently, as his home is a two-hour journey from Ishii's home. Iyama was not a live-in disciple; instead he played teaching games with Ishii on the Net. Even so, Yamashita Keigo was making his first visit to Takarazuka, so Iyama held the home-ground advantage.
This doesn't seem to count for much in go, as fans don't get to cheer players on (at best, they sometimes quietly watch the first few moves of title games). In a game marked by small-scale fighting, Yamashita, playing white, took the advantage and, further helped by a rare misreading by Iyama, he set up a winning position. As usual, Iyama did his best to complicate the game, and in the middle of a ko fight Yamashita made a terrible blunder, playing a ko threat that filled in one of his own liberties. He needed to play another move immediately to save six of his stones that his mistake had put into jeopardy, but he chose to retake the ko. Iyama immediately ceded the ko and took the six stones. This gave him a narrow win by 1.5 points.
Fortunately for Yamashita, he has two weeks to recover from the shock of this setback. The fourth game will be played on October 9 and 10. He will have to win two games in a row to secure the lead he should have had at this point.
Fujita Wins King Of The New Stars: Fujita Akihiko 3-dan has won his first title with straight wins. In the second game of the 38th King of the New Stars title match, played on September 26 at the Kansai Ki-in in Osaka, he defeated Yo Seiki 7-dan (White) by resignation after 181 moves. Yo did not show the strength expected from his recent successes of winning a place in the Honinbo league and his winning streak of 18 games. Because of his promotion to 7-dan for winning the Honinbo seat, he won't get another chance to win this title. With this win, Fujita extended a winning streak of his own to 15 games.
Mukai Scores First Win In Women's Meijin League: On September 26, Mukai Chiaki 5P (W) defeated Okuda Aya 3P by resignation in a third-round game in the 26th Women's Meijin League. Mukai is now 1-2 and Okuda 0-2. Suzuki Ayumi 6P and Kato Keiko 6P, both on 3-0, lead the league.
Most Wins: With the tournament year three-quarters gone, this may be a good time to see who is racking up the wins in Japan. Kono Rin has a slight lead in the following list, which is dated as of September 27 and is for Nihon Ki-in players (though I have added Yo Seiki).
1. Kono Rin 9P (right): 33-17
2. Iyama Yuta Kisei: 31-16
3. Takao Shinji 9P: 30-17
4. Ichiriki Ryo 3P: 25-4
5. Yo Chito 1P: 23-3
6. Yo Seiki 7P: 22-4
7. Cho U 9P: 22-18
9. Yamashiro Hiroshi 9P: 21-12
New Professional Couple: There's been another marriage among go professionals (I reported earlier on the June 4 marriage of Suzuki Ayumi 6P and Rin Kanketsu 7P). On September 20, Mukai Chiaki 5P married Sugimoto Akira 8P. As far as I know, they are the 17th go couple.
Correction: I made a mistake with the name of the Taiwanese player on Japan's Nong Shim team. It is Yo Chito, not Cho Chito. (His name in Chinese is Yao Zhiteng.)

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For the past 15 years, we have been bombarded with images and media attention that have blamed the "down-low brotha" — the closeted gay man who sleeps with both men and women — for the HIV epidemic in black America. Meanwhile, numerous studies have debunked those claims. Yes, there are closeted gay black men, but the reality is that so much more is at play when it comes to why African Americans account for only 14 percent of the U.S. population but make up almost half of all newly diagnosed HIV cases each year.
Take a look at what HIV advocates from across the country say is really worsening the epidemic in the African-American community.
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Community \ Committees
Agricultural Services
The Agricultural Services Committee provides guidance for MOFGA's Agricultural Services Programs, which include Technical Services and marketing activities. The Committee identifies technical support and marketing priorities for farmers and other MOFGA members. The Committee schedules its meetings on a rolling basis. If you would like to join this Committee, please contact our Agricultural Services Director Dave Colson.
Buildings & Grounds
The Buildings & Grounds Committee develops long-term planning strategies for the facilities at MOFGA's Common Ground Education Center and the 250+ acres that go along with it. The Committee develops and oversees a budget for maintenance and new projects, and meets regularly to help the administrative staff prioritize projects. Buildings & Grounds works closely with related subcommittees, namely Landscaping, Farm and to some extent, Orchard and Low Impact Forestry. There are many opportunities to help with maintenance of buildings and grounds on a year-round basis. Many of our large-scale utilities are managed totally by volunteers so we are especially appreciative of those who have training in electrical systems, plumbing, carpentry, and farm equipment repair. Our long-range plans entail construction of new buildings so architectural and construction talents are also welcome. For information, contact our Building & Grounds Director Jason Tessier.
Certification Services
If you are interested in assisting MOFGA Certification Services, please contact MOFGA Certification Services Director Chris Grigsby.
Educational Programs
MOFGA's Educational Programs Committee provides to the Association's constituencies educational opportunities in the form of publications, events and programs regarding the rationale, history, practices, philosophies, and environmental and health benefits of organic agriculture. It strives to promote the availability of practical knowledge about organic farming and gardening while making the connection between healthful, local food and sustainable community building. The Committee works independently and in coalition with other groups to offer programming that is accessible, is geographically diverse, and takes place throughout the year. The Committee also provides direction for MOFGA's Journeyperson and Apprenticeship programs, which train people to become skilled organic farmers and gardeners. The Committee appreciates help with all aspects of MOFGA's developing Educational Programs division. There are opportunities to help organize events, write and edit publications, and coordinate farmer training programs. Anyone interested in joining the Educational Programs Committee should contact our Educational Programs Director Ryan Dennett.
El Salvador Sistering
This committee maintains a relationship between MOFGA and two Salvadoran grassroots organizations working toward sustainable agriculture. The committee explores issues such as organic certification, free trade, marketing, etc., that affect farmers in both countries. Several delegations from Maine have visited El Salvador. Anyone interested in joining the El Salvador Sistering Committee should contact Paul & Karen Volckhausen.
Fair Planning Team
The Fair Planning Team is comprised of every person who coordinates some aspect of the Fair. Membership is open to any volunteer wishing to assume a leadership role in coordinating Fair volunteers for a specific area of the Fair. The Fair Planning Team is always looking for new members to help coordinate every area of the Fair. For just about every area of the Fair, there are small subcommittees that meet anywhere from once to several times a year. Anyone interested in joining the Fair Planning Team should contact Common Ground Country Fair Director April Boucher.
Fair Steering
The Fair Steering Committee is responsible to the MOFGA Board for the annual presentation of the Common Ground Country Fair. The Committee provides leadership for the large corps of volunteers on the Fair Planning Team. It makes decisions on policy and issues relating to the Fair, and plans for the future of the Fair making proposals to the MOFGA Board. The Steering Committee implements the policies and goals of the Association through the Fair. It maintains current and historical records giving an overview of the operation of the Fair. Members of the Fair Steering Committee are appointed on an annual basis, although all meetings are open to interested people. Generally, folks join the Steering Committee after they have participated in the Fair Planning Team for a few years. For more information about the Steering Committee, contact Common Ground Country Fair Director April Boucher.
The Fundraising Committee is responsible for developing and pursuing a long-term fund raising campaign for the Association. The Committee can always use help organizing fundraising events. Anyone interested in joining MOFGA's Fundraising Committee should contact our Executive Director Sarah Alexander.
The Landscape Committee helps maintain MOFGA's gardens, shade trees, ornamental plantings and lawns. There is a great need for volunteers who would like to help us maintain a healthy, inspiring, educational and beautiful Common Ground Education Center. For more information, please contact Landscape Coordinator Jack Kertesz.
Low-Impact Forestry
The Low Impact Forestry Committee oversees MOFGA's woodlands for the purposes of sustainable harvesting, instruction about safe and appropriate woodsworking skills, and demonstration of proper forest management practices. These activities take place primarily during the Common Ground Country Fair in September and the Low Impact Forestry Workshop in November. MOFGA's Common Ground Education Center is a comfortable venue for the November workshops where foresters of all different backgrounds can come together and share experiences and passion for working in the woods. There are lots of opportunities for volunteers to help with logistics of forestry programs being offered at the Common Ground Country Fair. The Committee also needs volunteers to help coordinate the Low Impact Forestry Workshops in November. The Committee will make arrangements for volunteers to work either in the kitchen or the woodlot in lieu of a workshop registration fee. Anyone interested in joining the Low-Impact Forestry Committee should contact Low Impact Forestry Specialist Noah Gleason-Hart.
Through workshops and demonstration orchards, this committee teaches organic orcharding to the MOFGA membership and the public at large. The Committee needs help with maintaining the demonstration orchards at MOFGA's Common Ground Education Center. Volunteers may also assist with organizing workshops. Anyone interested in joining MOFGA's Orchard Committee should contact Orchards Coordinator Laura Sieger.
Public Policy
The Public Policy Committee reviews existing and pending federal and state legislation relevant to organic gardening and farming, sustainable agriculture, natural resource protection, and food safety, and, makes the results of this review known to the Board of Directors. The Committee may introduce and support legislation, subject to authorization by the Board of Directors. It occasionally drafts and disseminates action alerts to MOFGA's membership when controversial legislation is being considered in the State House or in Washington, DC. Politically active volunteers may have an interest in joining this committee and taking part in legislative initiatives. The Committee often needs help writing op/eds and letters to editors, and drafting and circulating action alerts relating to specific pieces of legislation or committee hearings. It also can use help organizing the Public Policy Teach-in at the Common Ground Country Fair. Anyone interested in joining the Public Policy Committee should contact Deputy Director Heather Spalding.


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Oakland, Anderson Down Twins 4-1
Oakland starter Brett Anderson silenced the Twins for 7 innings in the A's 4-1 win over the Twins in Oakland Tuesday night. Anderson allowed just 4 hits and 1 earned run in 7 innings to get the win. This was his first start since coming back from elbow surgery. Cole DeVries allowed 6 hits and 2 earned runs allowed in 5 2/3 innings to take the loss and drop to 2-5.
Ben Revere scored the lone Twins' run on a wild pitch in the 1st inning. Minnesota managed only 4 hits for the game. The Twins close out the 3-game series at Oakland at 2:35 this afternoon, pregame on WJON at 2:05. Righthander Liam Hendriks (0-5) gets the start on the mound for the Twins and lefthander Tommy Milone (9-9) toes the rubber for the A's.
The twins announced that righthander Carl Pavano is out for the year because of a bruised shoulder. Pavano has been out since early June. Pavano is 36 years old and was 2-5 with a 6.00 ERA in 2012.


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Get Your Cruelty-Free Million Dollar Smile
So I've been vegan for a few years now. I've definitely been around the block and back when it comes to cruelty-free toothpaste. Conventional toothpaste is loaded with toxic chemicals and fluoride which can harm your body—not to mention,...
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Grand Prize Winner Will Be Awarded a Trip for Four to Super Bowl XLIV and Winning Photo Could Be Displayed in the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Product Donation to be made to NFL Youth Education Towns (NFL YETs)
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., September 3, 2009 – Canon U.S.A., Inc, a leader in digital imaging, and the Pro Football Hall of Fame are inviting football fans to express their love for football through photography and submit their best youth football photos in the "Why Do You Love Football" Photo Challenge. The image of a playful catch in the backyard or a game-winning score in the final seconds of a youth football game could earn the winning photographer a trip to attend Super Bowl XLIV in South Florida, the 2010 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Celebration and have their photo on display in the Pro Football Hall of Fame for one year.
New to this year's program is Canon's support of the NFL's Youth Education Towns (NFLYETs) across the country. Built in Super Bowl host cities as lasting legacies of the game, the 15 NFL YETs are education and recreation centers committed to making a positive, lasting difference in the lives of children. In honor of all photos submitted into the contest, Canon will donate $150,000 worth of products, including EOS Rebel T1i Digital SLR Cameras, PIXMA MP560 Wireless Photo All-In-One Printers and VIXIA High-Definition Camcorders, to the NFL YET Centers, while also educating NFL YET Center staff and students in the art of photography and digital imaging.
"Canon is proud to continue to build upon its long-standing sponsorship of the NFL by lending our support to the NFL's YET afterschool centers," said Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and general manager, Consumer Imaging Group, Canon U.S.A. "We strongly believe in education, not only in photography but all aspects of life. NFL YETs do a tremendous job of inspiring youth in their communities and we hope to help foster the next generation of photographers and community leaders."
"We're thrilled that Canon has chosen to support the NFL Youth Education Towns," said Lynda Hamilton, Manager of NFL Charities. "The donation of the product, along with the hands-on training, will expose children to a life-long hobby which will continue to educate, empower and inspire them for years to come."
The nationwide amateur photo contest features two categories; "Action" and "Feature." The "Action" category focuses on any image that captures football action during game play, while the "Feature" category comprises any football imagery outside of game action on the field. In addition to the adult division, there will be a contest for teens, ages 13-18 as well. Parents, family members and friends are encouraged to enter up to 10 of their favorite youth football photos from September 3, 2009 to December 2, 2009 by visiting www.usa.canon.com/nfl and following the online entry instructions.
A judging panel consisting of Archie Manning, former NFL quarterback and father of two Super Bowl MVP quarterbacks; Peter Read Miller, Canon Explorer of Light and Sports Illustrated photographer; and other prominent staff photographers and photo editors will determine the group of 14 finalists in each division. The voting will then be turned over to the fans who can vote for their favorite photo from December 21, 2009 until January 8, 2010, via the contest Web site listed above, with the Grand Prize winner being crowned in early January.
"Being involved in Canon's 'Why Do You Love Football' Photo Challenge is something I really enjoy," said former NFL quarterback Archie Manning. "This is my fourth year as a judge and I continue to be amazed by the quality of photographs we receive year after year and know these fans will look back in the years to come and cherish the memories they've captured. I still flip through my old photos and they never fail to bring me back to some of the greatest moments of my life."
About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions. Its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), a top patent holder of technology, ranked third overall in the U.S. in 2008†, with global revenues of US $45 billion, is listed as number four in the computer industry on Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies 2009 list, and is on the 2008 BusinessWeek list of "Top 100 Brands." At Canon, we care because caring is essential to living together in harmony. Founded upon a corporate philosophy of Kyosei – "all people, regardless of race, religion or culture, harmoniously living and working together into the future" – Canon U.S.A. supports a number of social, youth, educational and other programs, including environmental and recycling initiatives. Additional information about these programs can be found at www.usa.canon.com/kyosei.


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Heavy civilian casualties have been reported when a LTTE female suicide bomber detonated herself near an IDP center Vishwamadu area. Several soldiers of the 58 division have also been injured. As of this moment, exact casualty details are not available. The blast may have been planned to discourage any more civilians from crossing over the the government controlled territory. For the past two days alone more than 8000 civilians have managed to flee LTTE control.
LTTE now seems to be heavily deploying their suicide cadres to attack the army. During the past two weeks more than 6 suicide attacks have targeted SLA FDL both at PTK as well as at Challai. Some of these attacks did inflict casualties on the army's side. LTTE's last 'innovative attack' to breach the army FDL south of PTK too turned into an unintentional suicide mission. Another 30 man 'LTTE commando"' unit was sent in an armor plated lorry to execute an attack similar to the one launched by the tigers on the 1st of February. The lorry along with around 30 tigers on board was pulverized by 53 division units before 'LTTE commandos' could fire a single shot.
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President Roderick J. McDavis announces that four new plaques have been added to the West Portico Honor Wall
Photographer: Brad Chaffin
President Roderick J. McDavis makes comments about distinguished visitors at plaque dedication ceremony
Photographer: Brad Chaffin
Jul 23, 2010
Megan Helgeson
A little boy sat waiting for his parents by the West Portico of Templeton Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium the day before the summer's final Concert Under the Elms.
He wandered over to the line of plaques adorning the West Portico wall.
"Oh look, Mom, what I found – John Glenn," he said, getting a paper towel to polish the bronze plaque.
Judy Daso, a community member and retired librarian, was also at the West Portico, anticipating the mounting of four new plaques.
"Can I get your picture?" Daso asked the boy.
"Why?" he asked.
"Because this wall is all about heroes and you found a hero," she said.
Daso's interest in the plaques led her to speak up and talk to Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis last year. She was concerned that the diversity of special campus visitors was not being properly recognized.
Daso's efforts paid off.
Shortly before the concert started, McDavis announced the addition of four new plaques to the West Portico Honor Wall. The plaques join 25 others that honor notable authors, orators, politicians, artists, musicians and others who have spoken or performed publicly on the Athens campus.
The most recent plaques honored anthropologist and author Margaret Mead, labor and civil rights leader Cesar Chavez, author and Nobel Laureate in Literature Pearl S. Buck and opera singer Marian Anderson. These distinguished visitors were recognized for their messages of diversity, inclusiveness and equality.
Quotes spoken by each honoree adorn the plaques to accomplish just that.
For Cesar Chavez, who visited April 9, 1974, the plaque reads, "Preservation of one's own culture does not require contempt or disrespect for other cultures."
Marian Anderson's plaque reads, "When I sing … I want them to see my soul. And that is colorless." She visited campus on Feb. 17, 1960.
Three years after Anderson's visit on Jan. 10, Margaret Mead came to campus. Her plaque reads, "The solution to adult problems tomorrow depends on large measure upon how our children grow up today."
The plaque for Pearl S. Buck, who visited April 19, 1966, reads, "The test of a civilization is in the way that it cares for its helpless members."
"Ohio University and Athens has been blessed by visits from notable women and people of color," McDavis said. "Yet, the commemorative plaques on the wall behind me do not represent the full spectrum of diversity those visitors represented."
Daso pointed this out to McDavis when she spoke to him during his open office hours.
"The echoes of their words, their artistry and their spirits still resonate today," McDavis said of the plaque honorees. "It is fitting that we honor their presence with a constant reminder of the message and gift they brought to our community."
The commemoration of distinguished visitors through the creation and installation of plaques on the West Portico Honor Wall began in 1965 under then OHIO President Vernon Alden. He intended the plaques to serve as inspiration for all who pass through the university.
Daso witnessed firsthand the inspiration the plaques can give someone with the example of the little boy.
"I think people are inspired by different things," she said. "You never know what's going to strike a chord or give you that little push to do some little extra effort."


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People of a certain age will remember that, at one time, Creative Labs was the only name that mattered when it came to PC sound. Sadly for the company, the PC market has dried up substantially. So it began to focus more on MP3 players and other audio devices. A tricky area, given Apple's indisputable dominance.
And that brings us to the WP-350 headphones. Designed to be paired with phones, MP3 players - including both Apple's and Creative's devices - they offer Bluetooth connectivity and a few other tricks, for about £90.
Comfortable and practical
The 350s are light, which is good, but they also keep a pretty decent grip on your head, which is incredibly important if you don't want to be picking them up off the floor all the time.
There are some buttons located on the right-hand earpiece. These are pretty useful, and with these being Bluetooth headphones, support on phones is pretty universal too. There is a phone icon, which allows you to trigger your handset's voice dialling feature. It also acts as the power button, and pressing it for an extended period when you turn the headphones on puts them in to Bluetooth paring mode.
As you might expect, there's a play/pause control, which comes in handy when you don't want to unlock your phone to pause the music. There are also track forward/back buttons, which worked flawlessly with our Samsung Galaxy Nexus, using the default music player.
Underneath, you'll find a pair of volume controls. These work differently depending on the device you're controlling. On Apple hardware, they generally control the master volume. On other devices, it's a little less clear. But the result is the same: changing volume.
We found that, even when worn for more than an hour, the WP-350s were comfortable. The tight band can make them feel a little bothersome on sensitive ears, but they're nicer to wear than heavier, wired headphones. The soft pad didn't seem to make our ears too hot, something that can be a problem with larger models too.
The headphones are charged via a mini-USB socket, making them compatible with most phone chargers. This is a really smart move, and one that is likely to see people actually using these headsets. We really hope this is a sign that the proprietary charger is dying a death.
Bluetooth and hands-free
In addition to being Bluetooth headphones for music, the 350s also have a small, discrete microphone. This means that you can use them to make and receive calls. Doing so was easy on our Galaxy Nexus. Press the call button, say the name, and the phone calls that person.
That all works really well, and we had no trouble with voice recognition, and the in-call volume was certainly loud enough. However, we found that it was quite a low-quality affair. We used the Skype call-testing service to check - as we do with all such headsets - on the quality, and found it to be some of the worst we'd heard. Even just listening to speech via our phone was subject to far more distortion that we would expect.
None of this is a disaster, the system is certainly usable, but we're getting used to the likes of Plantronics making very high-quality headsets, and it's spoilt us slightly. And as we use Skype a lot, we really like having that extra quality that sadly, these headphone can't offer.
It is worth pointing out that the headphones support the aptX system. This should lead to increased audio quality with devices that support it. The problem is, a lot of us are using older Bluetooth devices that don't. It should help in the future though.
Sound quality
Obviously, the quality of these headphones varies wildly depending on the device you use. We tried them with an iPod Touch, and Samsung Galaxy Nexus and one of Creative's own MP3 players, the ZEN X-Fi3. EQ settings on the Apple and Samsung devices meant we could tweak the sound to our taste.
There's certainly a lot of bass on offer here, should that be your poison. You can also overdo that part of the audio spectrum, giving a booming sensation that's not entirely pleasant. But setting the EQ up sensibly will yield some impressive results, and we quite liked the sound overall. There was some distortion on specific tracks, but it wasn't a problem in most of what we listened too.
When partnered with Creative's own MP3 player, we felt they were a little weedy sounding. The X-Fi doesn't have quite as many EQ options, and that meant we were more or less stuck with some preset controls, none of which really made a huge difference. We could live without the low end, but these headphones also seemed a little too bright. Certainly, the sound on the Creative WP-350 is never flat, the ultimate goal of all decent headphones.
The Creative WP-350 headphones aren't the cheapest we've seen. They're decent enough, but far from the best-sounding earphones we've ever used. They do have plenty of bass, and with Bluetooth the audio quality is never perfect anyway.
But these will certainly appeal to certain musical tastes more than others - electronic music works well, classical will probably not be as pleasant. The added microphone and their ability to work as a hands-free system is very handy though, and it works well enough for phone calls, but dedicated hands-free headsets are generally better when you need higher-quality voice calls.


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A day where I can enjoy the stillness and
the quietness of the house.
Something that does not happen often here.
A day when I can play the music I love without
anyone complaining (who would complain about the
Beatles anyway???)
A day when I headed out early to shop and
pamper myself a bit.
New bras in funky colors and this beautiful skirt:
A day to decorate for Fall.
To pick the last hydrangea and watch it slowly turn.
A day for surprises in the mail.
A day to try a new recipe.
A day to thank all my blog readers for stopping by and reading my ramblings,
I'm having a Fall Giveaway.
I decided to give away something for your food preparation,
One lucky winner will receive:
This beautiful set of hand painted nesting bowls.
There are three of these beauties and they are
just about the most adorable bowls I've laid eyes on.
Please ignore the ugly cardboard separators in between the bowls.
I thought about taking them out and undoing the bow, but
then I thought again and just let them be.
Next you need something to bake in.
Maybe a beautiful deep dish pie plate with lovely
fall leaves and an even lovelier sentiment on the inside?
Lastly, this pedestal cake and goodie stand.
Don't you think everything you make will look
even more delicious on it?
So there. Like what you see?
Wanna chance at winning these items?
All you have to do is leave me a comment on what your
favorite thing about fall is, or what you'd bake
and present on that beautiful dish.
That's it. No extras for mentioning the giveaway on
your blog, but feel free to do so if you want.
When you leave a comment either link back
to your blog or leave me your email.
Please don't forget your email,
if I can't contact you I'll have to pick someone else.
So whatcha waiting for?? Leave me a comment.
Winner will be picked by random number generator
on October 7th at 7pm EST, cause I really love
the month of October and the number 7.
Good Luck!
Happy Fall (isnt it the most best time of year?)
Thanks for reading my little blog!
Upside Down Apple Pie next post!


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Phil Baron, full name Philip Mitchell Baron, is a songwriter, actor, and puppeteer best known as the voice of Teddy Ruxpin for a line of talking toys and spin-off animated series. Baron served as an additional puppeteer on several episodes of Muppets Tonight and composed songs for Sesame Street projects, including the video Sing-Along Earth Songs.
Baron began his career in the 1970s as half of the comedy duo "Willio and Phillio" (with Will Ryan). Apart from Teddy Ruxpin (for which Baron composed songs and wrote occasional scripts), his other achievements included composing music and supplying voices for the Disney Channel series Welcome to Pooh Corner (also voicing Piglet) and Dumbo's Circus, scoring Donald Duck Presents, and serving as executive producer of Rhino Records' Kid Rhino division, overseeing titles featuring Bugs Bunny, Batman, and Frosty the Snowman. He's also received the Jim Henson Award for Excellence in Television, and worked on several Jewish-heritage themed children's puppet videos, including Bubbe's Boarding House and the Alef-Bet-Blast Off! series. Baron currently serves as cantor at Congregation Beth Shalom in Santa Clarita, California.


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Green Groups Sue to Save Atlantic's Only National Monument
President Donald Trump sparked the ire of conservationists earlier this month when he opened the country's only marine national monument in the Atlantic to commercial fishing.
Now, some of them are suing to stop him and preserve the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument, which protects 5,000 square miles of unique ocean habitat off Cape Cod.
"Trump has once again eliminated critical natural resource protections on a whim, and with no legal authority," Brad Campbell, president of the Boston-based Conservation Law Foundation (CLF), said in a press release announcing his organization's decision to sue. "This lawless act upends over a century of practice by presidents of both parties, and puts all national monuments on the block for the highest political bidder."
President Trump illegally gutted protections for New England's marine monument. We'll see him in court.… https://t.co/UWgRF6P7q8— Conservation Law Foundation (@Conservation Law Foundation)1592511911.0
The monument was created by President Barack Obama in 2016 using the Antiquities Act, CLF said. It protects an estimated 54 species of deep sea coral and hundreds of other marine animals, including endangered species like North Atlantic right whales and Kemp's ridley sea turtles, The Boston Globe reported. It is also home to four underwater mountains and three underwater canyons deeper than the Grand Canyon.
The commercial fishing industry had argued that the creation of the monument was an overreach of federal authority that hurt livelihoods. Before its formation, fisherman said as many as 80 boats fished the area.
"President Obama swept aside our public, science-based fishery management process with the stroke of a pen," Bob Vanasse, executive director of fishermen lobby group Saving Seafood, told The Boston Globe. "That was a mistake, and whatever anyone thinks about President Trump is irrelevant."
But, in a lawsuit filed in Washington, DC Wednesday, CLF, the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD), and the Natural Resources Defense Council argued that Trump's reversal was the overreach: A president may use the Antiquities Act to designate a monument, but only Congress can undo protections.
"Trump's order was illegal because he can't just declare commercial fishing is allowed in a protected marine monument," CBD attorney Kristen Monsell said in a press release. "The Seamounts monument was created to permanently safeguard this amazing ecosystem and vulnerable species like the endangered sperm whale. Presidents can't be allowed to gut protections by decree as a favor to commercial fishermen."
The Center and allies just filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump's executive order allowing commercial fishin… https://t.co/6vr6gIG7v4— Center for Bio Div (@Center for Bio Div)1592423586.0
CBD pointed out that, before Trump reversed the commercial fishing ban, courts had twice rejected the industry's attempt to challenge it.
Conservation groups also argue that the monument ultimately protects commercial fisheries by preserving the species that support them, according to The Boston Globe.
Further, not all business interests oppose the monument. Zack Klyver, a Maine marine scientist who has led more than 600,000 people on whale watching tours with the Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company, has also joined the suit.
"I spend lots of time on the water so I know how important it is to protect this marine monument. My business depends on a healthy ocean," Klyver, who has also co-founded ocean conservation company Blue Planet Strategies, said in the CBD release. "Trump's attack on New England's prized marine monument is one I take personally. We need to protect our oceans and their abundance of marine life for future generations to experience."
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Climate Explained: What the World Was Like the Last Time Carbon Dioxide Levels Were at 400ppm
By James Shulmeister
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What was the climate and sea level like at times in Earth's history when carbon dioxide in the atmosphere was at 400ppm?
The last time global carbon dioxide levels were consistently at or above 400 parts per million (ppm) was around four million years ago during a geological period known as the Pliocene Era (between 5.3 million and 2.6 million years ago). The world was about 3℃ warmer and sea levels were higher than today.

We know how much carbon dioxide the atmosphere contained in the past by studying ice cores from Greenland and Antarctica. As compacted snow gradually changes to ice, it traps air in bubbles that contain samples of the atmosphere at the time. We can sample ice cores to reconstruct past concentrations of carbon dioxide, but this record only takes us back about a million years.

Beyond a million years, we don't have any direct measurements of the composition of ancient atmospheres, but we can use several methods to estimate past levels of carbon dioxide. One method uses the relationship between plant pores, known as stomata, that regulate gas exchange in and out of the plant. The density of these stomata is related to atmospheric carbon dioxide, and fossil plants are a good indicator of concentrations in the past.

Another technique is to examine sediment cores from the ocean floor. The sediments build up year after year as the bodies and shells of dead plankton and other organisms rain down on the seafloor. We can use isotopes (chemically identical atoms that differ only in atomic weight) of boron taken from the shells of the dead plankton to reconstruct changes in the acidity of seawater. From this we can work out the level of carbon dioxide in the ocean.

The data from four-million-year-old sediments suggest that carbon dioxide was at 400ppm back then.

Sea Levels and Changes in Antarctica
During colder periods in Earth's history, ice caps and glaciers grow and sea levels drop. In the recent geological past, during the most recent ice age about 20,000 years ago, sea levels were at least 120 meters lower than they are today.

Sea-level changes are calculated from changes in isotopes of oxygen in the shells of marine organisms. For the Pliocene Era, research shows the sea-level change between cooler and warmer periods was around 30-40 meters and sea level was higher than today. Also during the Pliocene, we know the West Antarctic Ice Sheet was significantly smaller and global average temperatures were about 3℃ warmer than today. Summer temperatures in high northern latitudes were up to 14℃ warmer.

This may seem like a lot but modern observations show strong polar amplification of warming: a 1℃ increase at the equator may raise temperatures at the poles by 6-7℃. It is one of the reasons why Arctic sea ice is disappearing.

Impacts in New Zealand and Australia
In the Australian region, there was no Great Barrier Reef, but there may have been smaller reefs along the northeast coast of Australia. For New Zealand, the partial melting of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet is probably the most critical point.

One of the key features of New Zealand's current climate is that Antarctica is cut off from global circulation during the winter because of the big temperature contrast between Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. When it comes back into circulation in springtime, New Zealand gets strong storms. Stormier winters and significantly warmer summers were likely in the mid-Pliocene because of a weaker polar vortex and a warmer Antarctica.

It will take more than a few years or decades of carbon dioxide concentrations at 400ppm to trigger a significant shrinking of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet. But recent studies show that West Antarctica is already melting.

Sea-level rise from a partial melting of West Antarctica could easily exceed a meter or more by 2100. In fact, if the whole of the West Antarctic melted it could raise sea levels by about 3.5 meters. Even smaller increases raise the risk of flooding in low-lying cities including Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington.

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Investment in U.S. offshore wind projects are set to hit $78 billion (€69 billion) this decade, in contrast with an estimated $82 billion for U.S. offshore oil and gasoline projects, Wood Mackenzie data shows. This would be a remarkable feat only four years after the first offshore wind plant — the 30 megawatt (MW) Block Island Wind Farm off the coast of Rhode Island — started operating in U.S. waters.
Corporates Shift
Helping to drive offshore growth, U.S. corporate buyers are increasingly relying on wind energy to power their businesses. Walmart and AT&T are the two top corporate wind buyers, while 14 newcomers entered the wind market in 2019, including Estée Lauder and McDonald's.

"Oil and gas companies have jumped into the U.S. offshore wind market, where they can transfer expertise in offshore fossil fuel development to clean energy investments," says Max Cohen, principal analyst, Americas Power & Renewable research at Wood Mackenzie. Many international oil and gas companies have already recognized this huge potential and entered the US offshore wind market, including Orsted, Equinor and Shell.

"Given the recent tumult in oil prices, fossil fuel companies may more and more be looking to diversify their portfolios, particularly with assets that are contracted or offer returns uncorrelated with oil and gas," Cohen says. "Offshore wind is an area where they may have a comparative advantage, and they can then leverage the experience with that technology to make the leap to onshore wind, solar, and other renewable technologies," he says.

East Coast leads the way
"There is enormous opportunity, especially off the East Coast, for wind. I am very bullish," said former Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke. "Market excitement is moving towards offshore wind. I haven't seen this kind of enthusiasm from industry since the Bakken shale boom," he said.

Offshore wind initiatives require excessive upfront spending: a 250 MW venture costs about $1 billion, based on International Energy Agency data, but as costs fall the tipping point after which costs fall faster gets nearer

"The opportunity has been created by Northeastern states seeing the large price declines for offshore wind in Europe," says Cohen. Onshore wind is historically the lowest cost renewable resource, but is at its most expensive in the Northeast, he adds. "But costs are falling slower than for other technologies," he says.

Jobs and Coastal Revitalization
U.S. wind energy now supports 120,000 US jobs and 530 domestic factories. A study by the University of Delaware predicted that the supply chain needed to build offshore turbines to feed power to seven East Coast states by 2030 would generate nearly $70 billion in economic activity and at least 40,000 full-time jobs. An American Wind Energy Association's (AWEA's) March 2020 report estimated that developing 30,000 MW of offshore wind along the East Coast could support up to 83,000 jobs and $25 billion in annual economic output by 2030.

Having said that, not all of the jobs are American jobs. The offshore wind developers with commercial leases in the US are all foreign companies. There is growing interest from the shipbuilding sector in the Gulf of Mexico in partnering with offshore wind companies to provide services. As a result, some of the US oil trade associations have submitted comments supporting certain aspects of offshore wind. "However, it is unclear to what extent offshore wind developers plan to use US vessels and crew, and the existing projects did not incorporate US vessels or labor at all," Hawkins says.

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COVID-19 and the Global Food Supply: Big Lessons From the World's Small Farms
The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed both the strengths and limitations of globalization. The crisis has made people aware of how industrialized food production can be, and just how far food can travel to get to the local supermarket. There are many benefits to this system, including low prices for consumers and larger, even global, markets for producers. But there are also costs — to the environment, workers, small farmers and to a region or individual nation's food security.
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By Joe Leech
The human body comprises around 60% water.
It's commonly recommended that you drink eight 8-ounce (237-mL) glasses of water per day (the 8×8 rule).
1. Helps Maximize Physical Performance
If you don't stay hydrated, your physical performance can suffer.

This is particularly important during intense exercise or high heat.

Dehydration can have a noticeable effect if you lose as little as 2% of your body's water content. However, it isn't uncommon for athletes to lose as much as 6–10% of their water weight via sweat.

This can lead to altered body temperature control, reduced motivation, and increased fatigue. It can also make exercise feel much more difficult, both physically and mentally.

Optimal hydration has been shown to prevent this from happening, and it may even reduce the oxidative stress that occurs during high intensity exercise. This isn't surprising when you consider that muscle is about 80% water.

If you exercise intensely and tend to sweat, staying hydrated can help you perform at your absolute best.

Summary

Losing as little as 2% of your body's water content can significantly impair your physical performance.

2. Significantly Affects Energy Levels and Brain Function
Your brain is strongly influenced by your hydration status.

Studies show that even mild dehydration, such as the loss of 1–3% of body weight, can impair many aspects of brain function.

In a study in young women, researchers found that fluid loss of 1.4% after exercise impaired both mood and concentration. It also increased the frequency of headaches.

Many members of this same research team conducted a similar study in young men. They found that fluid loss of 1.6% was detrimental to working memory and increased feelings of anxiety and fatigue.

A fluid loss of 1–3% equals about 1.5–4.5 pounds (0.5–2 kg) of body weight loss for a person weighing 150 pounds (68 kg). This can easily occur through normal daily activities, let alone during exercise or high heat.

Many other studies, with subjects ranging from children to older adults, have shown that mild dehydration can impair mood, memory, and brain performance.

Summary

Mild dehydration (fluid loss of 1–3%) can impair energy levels, impair mood, and lead to major reductions in memory and brain performance.

3. May Help Prevent and Treat Headaches
Dehydration can trigger headaches and migraine in some individuals.

Research has shown that a headache is one of the most common symptoms of dehydration. For example, a study in 393 people found that 40% of the participants experienced a headache as a result of dehydration.

What's more, some studies have shown that drinking water can help relieve headaches in those who experience frequent headaches.

A study in 102 men found that drinking an additional 50.7 ounces (1.5 liters) of water per day resulted in significant improvements on the Migraine-Specific Quality of Life scale, a scoring system for migraine symptoms.

Plus, 47% of the men who drank more water reported headache improvement, while only 25% of the men in the control group reported this effect.

However, not all studies agree, and researchers have concluded that because of the lack of high quality studies, more research is needed to confirm how increasing hydration may help improve headache symptoms and decrease headache frequency.

Summary

Drinking water may help reduce headaches and headache symptoms. However, more high quality research is needed to confirm this potential benefit.

4. May Help Relieve Constipation
Constipation is a common problem that's characterized by infrequent bowel movements and difficulty passing stool.

Increasing fluid intake is often recommended as a part of the treatment protocol, and there's some evidence to back this up.

Low water consumption appears to be a risk factor for constipation in both younger and older individuals.

Increasing hydration may help decrease constipation.

Mineral water may be a particularly beneficial beverage for those with constipation.

Studies have shown that mineral water that's rich in magnesium and sodium improves bowel movement frequency and consistency in people with constipation.

Summary

Drinking plenty of water may help prevent and relieve constipation, especially in people who generally don't drink enough water.

5. May Help Treat Kidney Stones
Urinary stones are painful clumps of mineral crystal that form in the urinary system.

The most common form is kidney stones, which form in the kidneys.

There's limited evidence that water intake can help prevent recurrence in people who have previously gotten kidney stones.

Higher fluid intake increases the volume of urine passing through the kidneys. This dilutes the concentration of minerals, so they're less likely to crystallize and form clumps.

Water may also help prevent the initial formation of stones, but studies are required to confirm this.

Summary

Increased water intake appears to decrease the risk of kidney stone formation.

6. Helps Prevent Hangovers
A hangover refers to the unpleasant symptoms experienced after drinking alcohol.

Alcohol is a diuretic, so it makes you lose more water than you take in. This can lead to dehydration.

Although dehydration isn't the main cause of hangovers, it can cause symptoms like thirst, fatigue, headache, and dry mouth.

Good ways to reduce hangovers are to drink a glass of water between drinks and have at least one big glass of water before going to bed.

Summary

Hangovers are partly caused by dehydration, and drinking water can help reduce some of the main symptoms of hangovers.

7. Can Aid Weight Loss
Drinking plenty of water can help you lose weight.

This is because water can increase satiety and boost your metabolic rate.

Some evidence suggests that increasing water intake can promote weight loss by slightly increasing your metabolism, which can increase the number of calories you burn on a daily basis.

A 2013 study in 50 young women with overweight demonstrated that drinking an additional 16.9 ounces (500 mL) of water 3 times per day before meals for 8 weeks led to significant reductions in body weight and body fat compared with their pre-study measurements.

The timing is important too. Drinking water half an hour before meals is the most effective. It can make you feel more full so that you eat fewer calories.

In one study, dieters who drank 16.9 ounces (0.5 liters) of water before meals lost 44% more weight over a period of 12 weeks than dieters who didn't drink water before meals.

The Bottom Line
Even mild dehydration can affect you mentally and physically.

Make sure that you get enough water each day, whether your personal goal is 64 ounces (1.9 liters) or a different amount. It's one of the best things you can do for your overall health.

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Since even moderate-intensity workouts offer a slew of benefits, walking is a good choice for people looking to stay healthy.
How to Rock Your Walk
Walking isn't just fun and healthy. It's accessible.

"Walking is cheap," says Dr. John Paul H. Rue, a sports medicine doctor at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore. "You can do it anywhere at any time; [it] requires little to no special equipment and has many of the same cardio benefits as running or other more intense workouts."

Want to up your walking game? Try the tips below.

Use Hand Weights
Cardio and strength training can go hand-in-hand when you add weights to your walk.

A 2019 study found that weight training is good for your heart, and research shows it reduces the risk of developing a metabolic disorder by 17 percent. People with metabolic disorders have a higher chance of being diagnosed with high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes.

Rue suggests not carrying weights for your entire walk.

"Hand weights can give you an added level of energy burning, but you have to be careful with these because carrying [them] over a long period of time or while walking could actually lead to some overuse injuries," he says.

Make It a Circuit
As another option, consider doing a circuit. First, put a pair of dumbbells on your lawn or somewhere in your home. Walk around the block once, then stop and do some bicep curls and tricep lifts before walking around the block again.

Rue recommends avoiding ankle weights during cardio workouts, as they force you to use your quadriceps rather than hamstrings. They can also cause muscle imbalance, according to the Harvard Health Letter.

Find a Fitness Trail
Strength training isn't limited to weights. You can get stronger by simply using your body.

Often found at parks, fitness trails are obstacle courses with equipment for pullups, pushups, rowing, and stretches to build upper and lower body strength.

Try searching "fitness trails near me" online, checking out your local parks and recreation website, or calling the municipal office to find one.

Recruit a Friend
People who workout together stay healthy together.

One study showed that older adults who exercised with a group improved or maintained their functional health and enjoyed their lives more.

Enlist the help of a walking buddy with a regimen you aspire to have. If you don't know anyone in your area, apps like Strava have social networking features so you can get support from fellow exercisers.

Try Meditation
According to the 2017 National Health Interview Survey, published by the National Institutes of Health, meditation is on the rise, and for good reason.

Researchers found that mind-body relaxation practices can regulate inflammation, circadian rhythms, and glucose metabolism, as well as lower blood pressure.

"Any form of exercise can be turned into a meditation of some type, either by the surroundings you are walking in, like a park or trail, or by blocking out the outside world with music on your headphones," Rue says.

You can also play a podcast or download an app like Headspace that has a library of guided meditations to practice while you walk.

Do Fartlek Walks
Typically used in running, fartlek intervals alternate periods of increased and decreased speed. These are high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts, which allow exercisers to accomplish more in less time.

One study showed that 10-minute interval training improved cardiometabolic health, or lowered the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, just as well as working out at a continuous pace for 50 minutes.

Research also shows that HIIT workouts increase muscle oxidative capacity, or the ability to use oxygen. To do a fartlek walk, try walking at an increased pace for 3 minutes, slow down for 2 minutes, and repeat.

Gradually Increase Pace
A faster walking pace is associated with a lower risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and respiratory diseases, according to a 2019 study.

Still, it's best not to go from a stroll to an Olympic-worthy power walk in a day. Instead, increase your pace gradually to prevent injury.

"Start by walking at a brisk pace for about 10 minutes per day, 3 to 5 days per week," Rue says. "Once you've done this for a few weeks, increase your time by 5 to 10 minutes per day until you get to 30 minutes."

Add Stairs
You've likely heard that taking the stairs instead of an elevator is a way to add more movement into your daily routine. It's also a way to step up your walking. Stair climbing has been shown to decrease the risk of mortality and can easily add a bit more challenge to your walk.

If you don't have stairs in your home, you can often find them outside a local municipal building, train station, or at a high school stadium.

Is Your Walk a True Cardio Workout?
Not all walks are equal. A walk that's too leisurely may not provide enough burn to qualify as cardio. To see if you're getting a good workout, try to measure your heart rate using a monitor.

"A target goal for a good walking workout heart rate is about 50 to 70 percent of your maximum heart rate," Rue says, adding that maximum heart rate is typically calculated by 220 beats per minute minus your age.

You can also monitor how easily you can carry on a conversation while you walk to gauge your heart rate.

"If you can walk and carry on a normal conversation, that's probably a lower intensity walk," says Rue. "If you are slightly breathless but can still have a conversation, that's probably a moderate workout. If you are out of breath and can't talk normally, that's a vigorous workout."

Takeaway
By shaking up your routine, you can add excitement to your workout and reap even more rewards than a basic walk provides. Increasing the pace and intensity of a workout will make it more effective.

Simply pick your favorite variation to add some spice to your next walk.

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