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Before the tattoo stores, the clothing line and the rock-star wife, Carey Hart made a big name for himself in the world of freestyle motocross.
"I was that little grimy kid out in the parking lot," said Hart. "You know, I was the little kid with the long hair, dirty jeans."
We caught up with Hart at Journeys Backyard BBQ tour in Frisco.
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Hart was born in 1975. He and his brother were raised by their father in Las Vegas after their parents divorced. He first started competing in motocross when he was just six years old.
"I grew up a broke construction workers kid. I didn't grow up with a silver spoon. I grew up in Vegas, single dad," said Hart. "Like I said, he was a construction worker and every spare dollar went into me, at that time racing and me trying to get to that level of making a living racing."
He turned professional when he was 18 and started competing in freestyle motocoss in the mid 1990's.
"My first big freestyle gig, freestyle motocross on an event level was done around the Warped tour," said Hart. "We were in tour buses and riding freestyle every day to a bunch of maniac punk rock kids and listening to the bands.
He is best know for a motocross trick known as the 'Hart Attack' which involved a back flip on a 250cc motorcycle."My passion is still riding, I'm trying to focus on riding right now," said Hart.
Although his heart belongs to motocross, over the years, he has transitioned into quite a businessman. He owns a string of tattoo parlors, 'Hart and Huntingon' made famous by the reality show 'Inked.' He has a clothing line by the same name carried by Journeys stores. He owns a couple of nightclubs and perhaps closest to his heart is his own motocross team.
"I'm definitely a workhorse. And I like to be able take advantage of every opportunity that comes my way. It really is hard to say no. Over the last few years I've got a lot on my plate, and I've kind of had to focus on priorities and keeping riding as a priority," said Hart. "It's a tough balance. I can't say I've got it figured out. It's a tough juggle but my main priorities are spending time with my wife and working hard and riding hard."
Hart is probably just as well known for his tattoos as motocross and his body has become a canvas. One of his tattoos honors his brother Anthony killed during practice at a Connecticut racetrack in 2008.
"The one on my neck is for my brother that passed away, two years ago," said Hart. "A lot is family related. Me and my wife have a few matching tattoos."
You can't talk about Hart without mentioning his rock-star wife, Pink -- or Alecia as he calls her. The couple got married in Costa Rica after Pink proposed to him during a motocross race. The pair split in 2008 but have since reconciled. They seem like they can't get enough of each other and often spend a lot of time touring on the road together.
"This year with our supercross team, I had to go to 6 or 7 supercrosses. So it's great, I got to bring my wife to all of the races," said Hart. "She kinda got to see from my perspective as a team owner. And as an athlete to go to all the supercrosses, where it is fun but it's also stressful. But she gets to come along and spend time with me - much how I go out on tour with her."
Hart gives a lot of credit to the sport that gave him his big start. "I think as long as these kids are out here and they put their heart into whatever they are into doing, you know and sports can be a segway to anything," said Hart.
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Australian & NZ births, deaths & marriages
The earliest records available in the new colonies were the church records of baptisms, marriages and burials. Many people are missing from these registers – not all records have survived and not everybody had a church ceremony (especially in those places where initially only the Anglican Church was recognised).
In due time, governments needed better records of the people in the colony, so they introduced government-administered registration of births, deaths and marriages – or civil registration. District registrars were appointed and information was reported to them. In an age where many people were illiterate, registrars had to guess how to spell the names. (Remember this when searching for names in indexes – often the reason for not finding someone is because of spelling variations.)
Church ceremonies continued to take place, so it may be possible to obtain a copy of the information collected by the church, as well as the corresponding civil certificate.
As a general rule, the government asked for more information on civil certificates than was contained in the corresponding church record – but sometimes the opposite is true. For example, NSW marriage certificates (especially in the 1860s and 1870s) may not include information such as parents' names and occupations, even though such information might be found in the corresponding church record.
As English and Welsh civil registration began on 1st July 1837, the earliest Australasian colonies to issue civil certificates (of birth, death and marriage) followed the English model:
- Birth registrations asked for the child's name, date and place of birth and the names of the parents
- Marriages registrations asked for the couple's names, ages, residences and occupations and sometimes details of the fathers
- Death registrations included questions about the deceased's name, age and occupation as well as the date, place and cause of death
When the Victorian government began civil registration in 1853, they requested more information on certificates. Other colonies (and Scotland) that introduced civil registration later largely followed the Victorian practice of collecting the additional information, such as:
- Birth registrations also asked for the parents' ages, place of birth and marriage details, and details of previous children
- Marriage registrations asked for the couple's birthplaces and details of both fathers and mothers
- Death registrations asked for the deceased's birthplace, parents' and spouse's names, marriage details, children's names and burial place
Some or all of these additional fields of information on Victorian certificates were added in later years to the certificates of the regions that had earlier followed the English style of certificates.
Colonies that followed the English model were:
- Tasmania, earlier known as Van Diemen's Land (from 1 December 1838)
- Western Australia (from 9 September 1841)
- South Australia (from 1 July 1842)
- Northern Territory was administered by South Australia from 1863 to 1911, so their civil BDM certificates (from 24 Aug 1870) follow the South Australian pattern
- New Zealand (from 1848) – although registration was not compulsory until 1856
The colonies that followed the Victorian model were:
- Victoria (from 1 July 1853)
- New South Wales (from 1 March 1856)
- Queensland did not separate from NSW as a separate colony until 1859, so their earliest civil certificates were issued from NSW (1856-59)
- Australian Capital Territory (from 1 January 1930) – prior to that in NSW records
Even when registration was compulsory, not all births, deaths and marriages were registered and some registrations have been lost (especially in the early years). Perhaps the parties had to travel some distance to the District Registrar, and might not have bothered. They might have distrusted the government and been unwilling to supply the information.
Even if you find the certificate, just because a question is asked, does not mean that the informant knew the answer. Under such circumstances a field might be left blank, or the informant might simply have made a guess.
For example, in NSW the parents were required to register a birth, the minister registered marriages, and it was the responsibility of the owner of a house to register a death. If the parents registering a birth were unmarried, unwillingness to admit this might lead to an invented marriage date. Similarly a young couple might lie about their ages in order to marry without their parents' permission.
Death certificates are notorious for errors and missing information. The informant might not have known the information – the son of an immigrant might never have met their grandparents, and so might not know their names. If the death took place in a hospital or institution, the owner might not know family details. There are death certificates where even the name of the deceased is unknown.
Each state and territory has their own Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages. There are microfiche indexes, CD-ROM indexes and sometimes online indexes. Not all indexes contain exactly the same information, and sometimes an item is missing from one index but present in another. So if you can't find the entry in an online index, try visiting a library or genealogy society that holds microfiche and/or CD-ROM indexes.
For privacy reasons there is restricted public access to 'recent' certificates of births, deaths and marriages. Each state or territory determines their own definition of 'recent'. Generally more restrictions have been put in place for online indexes than existed at the time of the earlier microfiche and CD-ROM indexes. So if you can access these earlier indexes, you may be able to search more recent indexes than are available online.
When searching indexes, always ensure you write down reference numbers for records of interest, as certificates may be cheaper with reference numbers supplied. For NSW and South Australia it is possible to obtain transcriptions more cheaply than certificates. (Such transcriptions are not legal documents, but as they include all the information on the certificates, they may be suitable for genealogical purposes.)
Victorian online indexes cost to search, however it is possible to obtain a copy as an unofficial 'historic document' more cheaply than an official certificate. For New Zealand, obtaining a 'printout' of the information on a post-1874 document is cheaper than obtaining a standard certificate.
(This article was written for findmypast.com.au)
These days many of the Australian births, deaths and marriages can be searched on Ancestry.com.au and South Australian and Northern Territory BDM indexes are also available on findmypast.com.au.
- Links to Australian indexes of BDM & transcription agents
- Contact details for Australian Registries of BDM, and costs of certificates (Cora Num)
- Available Australian BDM indexes (Cora Num)
- See also my blog post on BDM certificates & saving money
Testing genealogy knowledge
This week I prepared my first exam, for the 'Australian Births, Deaths and Marriages' course for the National Institute for Genealogical Studies. I actually found it surprisingly difficult, partly because I remember sitting many exams in the past & finding fault with multiple choice questions where answers could be argued.
How do you measure somebody's skills at using births, deaths and marriages indexes, and interpreting certificates? I didn't want all answers to be found in the notes. (Although knowing "What year did civil registration start in NSW?" – 1856 – might be useful, because there is usually more information on a civil birth certificate than the early church records baptism certificate.)
I believe that effectively using BDM indexes is more about your searching skills and being able to analyse and look for clues in the results found. Such skills improve over time – perhaps because after falling into a trap you are less likely to do so next time.
In this exam I tested skills like recognising the possibility of spelling variations, where you won't find the birth if you search for the name exactly as it appeared in the death index (using a wildcard helps). Or linking that bride named Annie with the birth of a daughter named Ann.
I think these are the real skills of researching family history. Not jumping to conclusions when you stumble on one person who happens to have the right name and is born in the right place, before looking to see if they might have died as an infant and so could not possibly be the groom in a marriage 25 years later. Alternatively if you look and don't find, then thinking about how else to search.
Researchers need to be aware that just because the marriage certificate said they married at age 20, doesn't mean it's true. I always start searching a range of dates and increase or decrease the range if necessary. One couple in my family had 5 children and then were married. (The bride was previously married and could not remarry until after the death of her first husband.) I would not have found the marriage if I only looked before the birth of their first child.
One skill that improves over time that I did not test in this exam, is handwriting recognition. (Ironically someone in my family has dreadful handwriting and he is fantastic at helping me interpret old hard-to-read handwriting.)
What do you think of this? (I remember how hard I found this at first, but now it seems not bad.)


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Oh for f-ck's sake. Here's what Julianne Hough's stylist, Anita Patrickson, said about working with her a few months ago:
"I think we're very lucky in terms of our relationship because we're on the same page. The trick is, I need to push her - that's part of my job. But at the same time, if she's not confident and comfortable, then the pictures are going to show it. She's way more adventurous now. I'm like, 'A year ago, you never would have worn this!' It's been a fun journey. It's just about exposing yourself and exposing her. There are some things - like a skirt over pants - that she wouldn't have understood a year ago, and now she's so open and so brave, and she's found that in fashion."
What's there to understand about this look? I understand it to be grossly inferior to Lena Headey's. All girdles are not created equal. Lena's girdle was forward and fashionable. Julianne's girdle is an old lady's dress that decided it wanted to crash the young people's party by showing its underwear.
I wonder if Julianne Hough, for style, is like the female Henry Cavill. It cannot be hard to dress this girl. But they just can't seem to find the answer. Now that it's come to me though, it might not be a bad hookup, Julianne Hough and Henry Cavill. Thoughts?


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Meet LMC's New Mobile Mammography Van
Lexington Medical Center has a new, state-of-the-art, mobile mammography van that will travel throughout the Midlands providing mammograms to the community.
Lexington Medical Center will host an open house and tour of the van on Thursday, April 29, 2010 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the Lexington Medical Park 1 Auditorium, 2728 Sunset Boulevard, West Columbia, S.C.
The new 43-foot van features electric steps with a porch and awning as well as updated modern décor such as hardwood floors, leather seats, a banquette, window treatments and two dressing rooms. The porch makes entering and exiting the van easier for patients and staff, and because it has two dressing rooms, patients are able to move more efficiently. Also, the cab is more open, creating a more comfortable space for patients and technologists.
Importantly, the van provides digital mammography, which can detect spots as small as a grain of sand.
The Lexington Medical Center Volunteer Auxiliary donated the van to Lexington Medical Center. The LMC Foundation will also be supporting the mobile mammography van by funding its maintenance and purchasing items such as a laptop computer for patient registration and a GPS system.
The new van will replace the hospital's existing one, which has provided quality mammography services for the past 11 years.
"The mobile mammography van will provide the same quality mammography services for women at their work place, which will reduce their time away from work," says Frankie Haygood, mammography supervisor. The van travels to approximately 84 sites around the Midlands including community medical centers, Lexington Family Practice locations, schools and businesses. Last year, approximately 2,500 patients received mobile mammography services.
The new van is even serving as a benchmark to other health care organizations around the country. Farber, the company that manufactured the van, will feature it at the Radiological Society of North America convention in November.


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Use Vanity to Reduce Young People's Sun Exposure: Task Force
Focusing on looks rather than skin cancer has more effect on youth, U.S. researchers find
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_118508.html
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Wednesday, November 9, 2011
For example, showing people ages 10 to 24 how too much sun exposure can affect their looks now and later in life can be much more effective than warning them they're at risk for skin cancer years from now, the task force said.
"We now have a reasonable level of evidence that we are able to change behavior in teens and young adults with a variety of counseling approaches that were appearance-based," task force Chair Virginia Moyer, a professor of pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine in Texas, told the Wall Street Journal.
Other experts agreed.
"Young people are not concerned, for the most part, with their own mortality. The idea of 'cancer' seems miles away and not a consequence of their actions today," said Dr. Michele Green, a dermatologist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. She finds this is true for tanning and other risky behaviors such as smoking and drinking.
"For skin cancer, if you can point out that they are prematurely aging or wrinkling, they are much quicker to respond and use sun precautions," Green added. "In today's world of beauty and glamour, there is such an importance in youth, that even young people know the value in our society of staying 'young looking.' "
Excess sun exposure in childhood is linked to a moderately higher risk of skin cancer later in life, and the new recommendations for fair-skinned people would update a 2003 statement from the task force.
Studies reviewed by the task force found that young people were more likely to recognize the hazards of sunbathing when shown sun-related changes on their faces through use of a UV camera or by looking at videos and booklets that depict sun-damaged skin. Half-hour counseling sessions also worked to change unhealthy tanning habits, including indoor tanning, which is particularly common among females.
Doctors hoping to dissuade young patients from tanning should choose whichever media form is most accessible, the task force said. Some computer programs "age" users, allowing them to see how they'll look years later.
Each year, more than two million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer, the most common malignancy in the country. Most cases are basal cell, which is not associated with death, and squamous cell cancer, which accounts for a small percentage of all cancer deaths. Melanoma, which is deadlier, is expected to cause nearly 8,800 deaths this year, and incidence is increasing. Melanoma cases in the United States have tripled from 1975 to 2008, the task force noted.
All three types of skin cancer are associated with ultraviolet light exposure. To protect skin from harmful rays, skin specialists recommend wearing effective sunscreen, hats or other shade-protective clothing, staying out of the sun at midday, and avoiding indoor tanning.
"Severe sunburns, especially those early in life, are especially harmful to the skin," said Dr. Joshua Zeichner, director of cosmetic and clinical research in the dermatology department at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.
"Many types of skin cancers are largely preventable with proper sun protection," Zeichner added.
While the behavioral counseling approach worked best for the under-24 generation, there was no evidence it was effective for adults older than 24, the task force said.
But Green objected to that assessment.
"I emphatically disagree with the [task force] assertion that there is 'insufficient' evidence to assess the benefits of counseling patients over 24 years of age," she said. "I have been practicing for almost 20 years and I know the profound impact that education has made on most of my patients, their children and entire families.
"Skin cancer screening is a non-invasive 10-minute procedure which saves thousands of lives. What price can you put on saving your 16-year-old daughter from melanoma?" Green added.
Regular screenings are recommended to detect skin cancers. "If found early enough the majority of these skin cancers are curable," Zeichner said.
Copyright (c) 2011 HealthDay. All rights reserved.
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TALLAHASSEE (AP) — Florida State All-America defensive end Brandon Jenkins has decided not to take a medical hardship and return for his senior season, opting to move on and play in the NFL.
Jenkins suffered a season-ending foot injury in the Seminoles' season-opener against Murray State. He had surgery on the foot and is in a walking boot until the end of November, when he can begin rehabilitation.
The Tallahassee native had returned to Florida State in 2012 for his senior season, looking to build on the 21.5 sacks and 36.5 tackles for loss that he had accumulated in his career. But his season was halted in the first half of Florida State's opening game.
Jenkins said he is on track to graduate with his degree in Sociology on Dec. 14.
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by MIA FREEDMAN
"Did you have a plan for your placenta?" the woman asked me earnestly. She was pregnant. I was confused.
We'd only just met at a BBQ and as she repeated her question, I cocked my head quizically like a Labradoodle trying to understand a complex sentence. I'd never heard the words 'plan' and 'placenta' together and I was having trouble reconciling them.
"Huh? You mean did I, like, cook it or bury it in the garden?" She shook her head. "No, I mean when you gave birth did you have a plan for how your placenta would be delivered?"
Blink. "Um, out of my vagina? Does that count as a plan?"
More head shaking. The woman was growing impatient because she had a plan and she wanted to tell me about it. Her three page birth plan had "Delivering The Placenta" as its own subhead with half a dozen bullet points underneath.
I know this because she showed it to me on her phone while I tried not to stab myself with a sausage.
My personal view of birth plans is that they're most useful when you set them on fire and use them to toast marshmallows. But there are some women who live for them: I call them Birthzillas because just like a Bridezilla focusses on the wedding not the marriage, The Birthzilla appears more interested in having a birth experience than a baby.
This term won't win me any friends among those who believe passionately in a particular type of birth. Homebirth, freebirth, waterbirth, hypnotic birth, active birth, calm birth, silent birth……there's a first-world menu of options for anyone who wishes to select from it, both inside and outside the hospital system.
Birthzillas usually speak about 'empowerment' and 'control' and use a lot of personal pronouns. Their own experience is invariably at the centre of their narrative even though they will always claim (and probably believe) that they're acting selflessly for the good of their baby. This baffles me. It's a bit like going to Paris and obsessing about the in-flight entertainment instead of, you know, PARIS.
Some women define themselves by the type of birth they had, even though their children are now in primary school. I antagonised this subculture a few years ago when I spoke out about freebirth (the practice of giving birth at home without any medical support not even a midwife) and called it reckless.
Many "birth advocates" came after me with pitchforks and autosignatures like:
"Anne-Marie, mother of Wyllow (happily freebirthed in 2002) and Jaydyn (proudly waterbirthed at home in 2004)."
It's birth as identity and it's odd.
The Birthzilla is such a first world creation. For millions of women, their birth plan is simply: "please let my baby and I survive". However, among privileged women with access to safe and affordable care, I've noticed a growing fixation on the birth process.
For many, it's about control. One of the most confronting things about pregnancy and birth is the unpredictability of it and women often believe they can regain control by planning. Babies, however, like to raise their middle finger at your plans. They come early, they come late, they get stuck, they get suddenly distressed or tired or tangled. I know you've made three playlists for the different stages of your labour but your baby doesn't care.
In her memoir, Bossypants, the brilliant Tina Fey describes the birth of her first child like this: "Vaginal delivery, epidural, didn't poop on the table". Those three pertinent facts sum it up, pre-emptively answering the most common questions other women ask.
Men? They couldn't care less. Never in your life will you hear a man urge a woman, "Please! Tell me more about the way you gave birth!". Not even if she's his wife.
While most women need little encouragement to launch into a detailed account of her birth from conception to the first time she has sex afterwards, men generally try to leave the room when the subject comes up. It's just not that interesting to them. I don't mean the part where they saw their baby for the first time. That's mind-blowing. But the bits before that? Utterly insignificant compared to the lifetime of parenting that comes afterwards.
I recently heard a woman on the radio waxing lyrical about how her two homebirths "were the most incredible experiences of my life and I don't know anyone who had a hospital birth and could say the same thing". Me. I could. Three hospital births. Loved them all. And this is where I start to get tetchy.
Let me state for the record: I'm a fan of doctors. Love them. Especially obstetricians. If I could give birth in a stadium full of people in white coats with letters after their names I would do a happy jig. What? You're a doctor of French literature? Mathematics? Oh well, come on down! The more qualifications nearby, the better.
But in the maddening world of competitive mothering, some women see their birth experience as a platform for smugness and superiority. A badge of maternal honour. The game of My Birth Was Better Than Yours is an ugly, destructive one. And hugely risky if it puts anything above the physical welfare of a baby.
So yes, I could bang on and on about my birth experiences. But I'd prefer to tell you about my kids.
UPDATE 6pm Sunday 17 June: Having read most of the comments and watch the debate unfold over the day, I just wanted to clarify four things.
1. Being a feminist does not – to me – mean agreeing with every decision made and every opinion held by everyone who happens to have a vagina. I will always be authentic and honest about my own opinions and this column is an example of that. Some seem to believe it's my 'duty' to support all women regardless of their choices or behaviour. I'm afraid that's not going to happen. I am one person with one opinion. I don't claim to speak on behalf of anyone else. There are hundreds of contributors to Mamamia and thousands of comments that reflect a hugely diverse range of opinions which is as it should be.
2. I am not suggesting making a birth plan is reckless or even stupid. I'm not suggesting it's a good idea to walk into your birth knowing nothing. Many commenters below have spoken about 'birth preferences' which I think is sensible. But becoming too fixated on the way you give birth is, in my opinion, a misplaced priority and ultimately often futile. And I've seen sooooo many women shocked, bewildered, disappointed and even ashamed that their birth did not go according to their plan. Being aware that it could all go to hell is an important part of preparing for the very unpredictable experience of giving birth.
3. There is a broad spectrum of Birthzilla behaviour. Some of it – making detailed plans for your placenta or compiling endless playlists for your ipod – is harmless enough. Trivial even. You want a water birth in a birth centre? Why not. More insidious are the Birthzillas who derive status and superiority from the way they give birth. They can be almost passive aggressive about it. And who says giving birth at home or without drugs is somehow 'better' or 'more meaningful' than giving birth via c-section or with an epidural or with forceps?
4. At the extreme end of the Birthzilla spectrum are those women who put their birth experience above the health and wellbeing of their baby. And yes it happens. In fact the South Australian coronor recently found that three babies who died during homebirths would have certainly survived had they been born in hospitals. You can read more about that here. In each case, their mothers knew the pregnancies were high risk and chose to give birth at home without medical support anyway. Their babies died. And for what? That is where Birthzilla behaviour can actually be a matter of life and death.


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As we speculated, Roy Dotrice is indeed cast as Grand Maester Pycelle, a role which—as we guessed—he was intended to play in the pilot, in a new scenes not from the books which was cut from the shooting script. George provides explanations for his clues, and describes the singular honor he felt in having the opportunity to work with Dotrice on Beauty and the Beast for three years. Below, you'll find a selection of videos featuring Dotrice's work over the years.
Of course, GRRM also confirmed Kristian Nairn is Hodor. More notably, it sounds like we're very shortly going to have a flood of additional casting news, from what George says. In particular? There's a hint that fans of author Harper Lee (author of To Kill a Mockingbird) will be particualarly interested. Petyr Baelish, better known as Littlefinger, has a mockingbird as his sigil…
Exciting times!
The Wars of the Roses:
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- Help new bro's and returning players
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- Remove all inactive pilots. No login for 30 days, you get the boot
- We are part of the Weekend Warriors alliance, there are typically fleets every day in the Euro TZ for Null/Low PVP
Our pilots are involved in many activities across New Eden and come from a variety of skill levels and backgrounds. We are a Solo PVP learning corporation and are here to assist players in obtaining the most fun possible from Eve Online in Low Security space, typically with many explosions. If you are interested in joining us feel free to join the in-game channel Be Average and speak with a recruiter. We evaluate attitude, not win loss ratios or ISK efficiency.
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Hello, Goosecam fans. Patience appears to have left her nest for good, so our livestream is done. Here's the story: http://edmjr.nl/1JWDkpm
Watch the Journal Goosecam Livestream below
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The goose has landed.
Edmonton's star bird is back in her nest, and the Journal Goosecam is livestreaming her activities.
Patience — a name chosen by avid watchers of the livestream — has returned to her nest on a farm west of Edmonton. The mother goose is known for her unflinching and resolute nature, having previously faced turbulent weather and assaults from a neck-pecking enemy goose.
Journal photographer Bruce Edwards is the mastermind behind the popular Goosecam, capturing the most triumphant and heartbreaking moments of the mother and her goslings.
Edwards started the project in 2008. In the years since, viewers have spent thousands of hours watching the goose and her kin. Dedicated fans of the Goosecam were heartbroken two years ago when a windstorm swept away the nest and eggs. Recent years have proven happier, with healthy goslings leaving the nest.
Hopefully, this season Patience and her offspring will face no harm, no fowl.
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Hey guys,I'm new to java programming and I am taking an introductory class to computer programming; and I am having trouble with our first assignment. Basically all I want my program to do is gather an integer of 5 digits,then after gathering said integer, change the 2nd and 4th numbers into zeros. This is what I have so far...I don't know how to make it change the 2 numbers.
//Source listing for Assignment 1. import javax.swing.JOptionPane; public class Assignment1 { public static void main(String[] args) { int number,modnumber; String inputString; //Accept the data. inputString = JOptionPane.showInputDialog ("Enter the number:"); number= Integer.parseInt (inputString); modnumber=number; System.out.println("The number entered is:" + number); System.out.println("The modified number is:" + modnumber); } }


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Annual MindShare Meeting provides the latest environmental intelligence on greenhouse gas accounting, emerging economies, and more.
Participants from 3M, Citi, Alcoa, Disney, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Kimberly-Clark participated in a MindShare 2011 breakout session. Photo: WRI
Corporate leaders in manufacturing, retail, entertainment, health, finance, and other sectors might not seem to have a lot in common at first, given their different industries. But no matter the business, sector leaders must all stay at the forefront of environmental trends as they unfold, in order to stay competitive, manage risk and find new business opportunities.
That's why, earlier this month over 60 of WRI's corporate partners gathered at Citi's offices in New York to hear about the latest sustainability developments and share challenges and solutions with one another.
The annual MindShare Meeting – the signature event of WRI's Corporate Consultative Group (CCG) – is a chance for members to come together in person to connect with their counterparts at other CCG companies (as well as with WRI experts).
As the Manager of the CCG, I was struck by the sense of common purpose and supportiveness at this year's meeting – not only between WRI and our members, but between the members themselves, many of whom are competitors or work in different industries. With 42 member companies from 8 different industry sectors, it's interesting to observe the similar situations our participants face as sustainability professionals.
For instance, most participants seemed eager to help their companies innovate and think more strategically about sustainability issues, but they recognize it can be challenging to prove the "business case" internally for each new idea, particularly if the idea is cutting edge or may have an uncertain or long-term return. Participants sincerely understood one another's challenges and were eager to learn from each others' successes.
Some of the highlights from the 2011 MindShare Meeting:
The event covered a range of topics: from how to approach corporate sustainability efforts in India, China and other emerging economies to how to think creatively about partnerships (both inside and outside the organization) that can help companies gain market share while addressing water shortages, high energy prices and other resource constraints.
WRI officially launched the two new GHG Protocol accounting methodologies: the Scope 3 and Product Life Cycle Accounting and Reporting Standards. Many CCG members participated in the development process of these new tools.
We kicked off the new CCG Ecosystem Services Focus Area. Craig Hanson, Director of WRI's People & Ecosystems Program, provided an overview of our work on the topic and member companies gave examples of how they've started to integrate nature's benefits into business decisions. (The CCG has three Focus Areas: Climate, Forestry, and Ecosystem Services. This structure allows individuals to tailor their CCG engagement around particular topics of most relevance to their work.)
Kirsty Jenkinson, Director of WRI's Markets & Enterprise Program, led a conversation over dinner with WRI Board Member and President of the Natural Resources Defense Council, Frances Beinecke. Ms. Beinecke reflected on the journey towards workable climate policy solutions. In particular, she stressed the need for corporate leadership in the U.S., in lieu of a national climate policy.
In the past year, the Corporate Consultative Group has added 11 new members, including our first 3 companies based in Asia: Energy Development Corporation, Sindicatum Sustainable Resources and the Samsung Global Environment Research Center.
We are excited about this growing global network of formal corporate partners and look forward to the coming year. As an initial step, we'll be delivering on some of the requests we received at MindShare for concise summaries and PowerPoints on issues relevant to business. We'll also continue to connect WRI experts with members whenever our corporate partners have questions or require guidance on climate change, adaptation planning, GHG emissions accounting, water risk, and other issues.
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Fashion and celebrity stylist Kushal Parmanand jokingly refers to himself as an "Indian fashion industry fossil!" And considering he's got over 10 years of experience under his belt, we get why (well, kind of!). His foray into the industry was one most can only dream of — he kick started his career with revered couturiers Abu Jani & Sandeep Khosla after which he moved on to working with Nandita Mahtani. Styling came knocking his way in the form of a Fashion Directorship at Seventeen India, followed by stints at L'Officiel India, L'Officiel Homme, Hi!Blitz and most recently Noblesse India. His stellar repertoire also boasts of styling Bollywood beauties like Bipasha Basu, Sonakshi Sinha and Sonali Bendre among others. We engage the stylist du jour in an exclusive tete-a-tete!
Luxemi: How did you foray into fashion? Is it something you always wanted?
Kushal Parmanand: My foray into fashion was actually by default. I come from a family of two generations of engineers and they obviously wished for me to continue their legacy. After trying to pursue an education in computer science and management studies for two years, I finally landed at Fanshawe fashion school in June 2000 to pursue my true calling. I remember wanting to be in fashion, a designer in particular, since I was in 8th grade. Rohit Bal was my idol then.
Luxemi: You have worked with some of the country's top stylistas — right from Sonam Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor to Deepika Padukone and Katrina Kaif. Who are your personal favorites?
Kushal Parmanand: I think I have the biggest crush on Bebo (Kareena Kapoor)! She is undoubtedly my favorite. She is extremely easy going and a breeze to work with. Most celebrities today know what works for them and are quite fashion focused. Having worked with many of them editorially over the years I feel that working collectively and keeping common interests in mind helps get the best out of a shoot!
Luxemi: Who are some of your favorite Indian and international designers?
Kushal Parmanand: Wow that is a very tough and long list! I love the work Riccardo Tisci does for Givenchy couture. This seasons in particular; I am loving key pieces from Balenciaga, Monique Lhuillier and Vionnet while Elie Saab, Dior, Valentino and Lanvin remain eternal favorites. On the Indian front I love different designers for their varied focuses. Anamika Khanna, Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna, Rajesh Pratap Singh and Gaurav Gupta are my favorite veterans. From the younger lot I am partial to Kallol Datta, Sailex and Nachiket Barve.
Actually I feel fashion is a bit fickle in that sense — every season you are bound to love that someone a little more purely because their showing tugged at your heart strings more than the others.
Luxemi: Autumn-Winter '13 Indian wear trends that ought to be tried this season? Also tell us about the top colors one must have in their wardrobe?
Kushal Parmanand: Monochrome continues to be a huge trend this season. Punk and vintage inspired fashion is also big. Think of smaller ways to include them in your traditional wardrobe. Red is THE color to be swearing by — not only is it one of our most traditional colors, it also looks lovely on Indian skin. Make sure to experiment with interesting updos and accessories for a refined look.
Luxemi: Style icons who carry Indian wear beautifully?
Kushal Parmanand: I think Deepika (Padukone) looks great in Indian wear. She has an inherent grace about her, almost like royalty. Apart from her I think Kareena (Kapoor) looks her best when she is in a sari.
Luxemi: Your favorite picks from Luxemi.com?
Kushal Parmanand: Laila Motwane's lehangas, the coral wrap kurta from Nikasha, saris by Neeru Kumar and jhumkis from Amrapali are my top picks. The wine salwar with shell embroidery, Foil Printed "Club" Pallu Saree by Satya Paul and Flowing Net Anarkali with Embroidery by Kisneel are also great options.
Luxemi: If one has only 10 minutes to put together an Indian look, what should be their go-to?
Kushal Parmanand: The chotu sari (one with a shorter hemline) is a great option.
Pre-pleated saris and sari gowns are easier to drape, making them ideal go-tos as well. If neither works for you, there is always the humble salwar kurta which has many interesting variations this season. I personally always steer towards a minimalistic look. Finish it off with a dash of a strong lip and a messy braid or updo — absolutely perfect when you're on the run!
So take it from the man who knows best and make these quick tweaks to your desi closet. Trust us when we say that these simple additions will go a long way!
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Carnage Fest IX - 28th of March, 2009
Next saturday, on the 28th of March will be the ninth installation of the weekly Carnage Fest, this time with a mad twist. Instead of trying out various scenarios/games we will be focusing on various 'thon physics models. So if you have any suggestions (or happen to have created a f*cked up model) then please do post here.
You will be able to meet us on the hl.bungie.org server (or the Meta server) at 11 PM GMT on next Saturday.
PS: If you would like to suggest another schedule for next carnage fest just post here or drop me a line.
Current LinksOld Links
- Marathon RED
- Eternal
- Portal of Sigma
- http://projectmagma.net/
- Clue: A Knife in the Dark
- Anywhere Multipak v1.15
- Anywhere Solo Pak v0.2
- Rocket Dorf Fest v5.1
- http://www.orderofhpak.com/BattlePlan.php
- Myth TFL Multiplayer Mappack
- http://www.urbanterror.net (Free cross-platform FPS game)
- Carnage Fest IX - 'Thon Physics Buffet
- Carnage Fest VIII - Marathon RED / Infinity (TC++)
- Carnage Fest VII - Eternal/Infinity/Ur
- Carnage Fest VI - Myth II
- Carnage Fest V - Portal of Sigma
- Carnage Fest IV - Freestyle
- Carnage Fest III - Rubicon
- Carnage Fest II - EMR
- Carnage Fest I - Freestyle


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A team's performance can be improved drastically by keeping the wellbeing and health of the individuals and the group well balanced and strong. Otherwise, it is very plausible to notice certain "rumblings" or "rifts" cropping up in the work dynamics, results and interpersonal relations. Avoiding situations like this requires taking time out to consider the corporate wellness of your business, and keeping an eye on this important factor to produce optimal output and stop any negative effects.
This course contains an innovative proposal as far as the way health is looked on. Right off, it proposes an integral core made up by several levels that function together as a unit and a whole. These levels of corporate wellness are:
- Physical
- Mental
- Emotional
- Spiritual
The assumption of this approach is that health entails these various levels and would be understood from an ecobiopsychosocial perspective. In this course, you will be able to identify how each level of your health manifests itself, and also offers some advisable guidelines for keeping balance and unity between all the levels that are continuously interacting.
You will be able to identify factors that might be affecting the health and wellbeing of your work team, and learn effective strategies for improving and fixing the corporate wellness. You will also have a series of preventive recommendations to keep it from turning up again.
The course will also improve your understanding of the concept of collective health, separate from individual health. The trick is in how a person can pass on wellbeing and health to people in both the work and personal environment. Moreover, it's a benefit that a person can receive from their environment. These are known as the Salutogenic Networks, or network of people who make the others in their network healthy. You will be able to identify the salutogenic networks around you, and use them to maintain the corporate wellness and excellent health at all levels.


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Trump claims sarcasm after calling Obama the founder of terrorist group ISIS
By Bonnie K. Goodman
For nearly a week Republican nominee Donald Trump has been calling President Barack Obama and his opponent Democratic nominee and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton the founders of terrorist organization Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS), now he says he was just being sarcastic. On Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, Trump blamed the media for literally believing what he said, instead of identifying his sarcasm. This is hardly the first time this campaign Trump has blamed the media for not understanding his sarcasm and misinterpreting his remarks.
On Friday morning, Trump tweeted, "Ratings challenged @CNN reports so seriously that I call President Obama (and Clinton) "the founder" of ISIS, & MVP. THEY DON'T GET SARCASM?" The walk about comes two days after Trump starting blaming Obama for the founding of the terrorist group. Trump made the remarks numerous times over two days before going back on his comments.
Trump again went back on his remarks saying he was being "not that sarcastic." Trump told supporters at an Erie, Pa. rally on Friday, "Obviously I'm being sarcastic … but not that sarcastic to be honest with you." Trump continued to criticize "dishonest media," saying, "These people are the lowest form of life. They are the lowest form of humanity. Not all of them, they have about 25 percent that are pretty good, actually."
Trump supporter and campaign surrogate Newt Gingrich appeared Friday on "Fox and Friends" trying to explain the GOP nominee words. Gingrich blames Trump's language, "One of the things that's frustrating about his candidacy is the imprecise language. He sometimes uses three words when he needs 10."
The former speaker and the 2012 GOP candidate believes Trump simplified what he meant to say. Gingrich clarified, "When you instead compress them into 'Obama created ISIS,' I know what Trump has in his mind, but that's not what people hear. He has got to learn to use language that has been thought through, and that is clear to everybody, and to stick to that language."
Gingrich, like Trump, blames the media, but also Trump's campaign style, a holdover from the primary. The former speaker said, "It was a style that none of his Republican opponents could cope with. But I don't think he yet appreciates, when you're one of the few candidates for president, particularly when you're the conservative … you've got to understand that the news media is going to attack you every chance they get, and it's your job to not give them a chance."
Trump began making waves with this accusation on Wednesday evening, Aug. 10 at a rally in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In the speech, Trump called the president by his full name, "Barack Hussein Obama." The GOP nominee called the war in Iraq a mistake, and "criticized" the president's "clean up." Trump said, "Normally you want to clean up; he made a bigger mess out of it. He made such a mess. And then you had Hillary with Libya, so sad."
Then Trump accused Obama, saying, "In fact, in many respects, you know they honor President Obama. ISIS is honoring President Obama. He is the founder of ISIS. He's the founder of ISIS, OK? He's the founder. He founded ISIS. I would say the co-founder would be Crooked Hillary Clinton."
Trump reiterated the sentiment on Thursday, Aug 11, during an interview with conservative radio show host Hugh Hewitt. Hewitt tried to spin Trump asking if he meant, "that he (Obama) created the vacuum, he lost the peace." Trump responded with certainty, "No, I meant he's the founder of ISIS. I do. He was the most valuable player. I give him the most valuable player award. I give her, too, by the way, Hillary Clinton."
Hewitt still questioned what Trump meant, trying to force him to clarify, arguing that Obama's "not sympathetic to them. He hates them. He's trying to kill them." Trump bluntly responded, "I don't care. He was the founder. His, the way he got out of Iraq was that that was the founding of ISIS, okay?" No matter what, Trump remained steadfast on his position, saying his comments were "no mistake."
The GOP nominee made the statements repeatedly. Trump also told the National Association of Home Builders in Miami on Thursday morning, "I call President Obama and Hillary Clinton the founders of ISIS. They are the founders." At a rally Thursday evening, Trump said again, President Obama "is the founder in a true sense." Trump said that the terrorist organization wants Clinton for president, saying on Thursday, "Oh boy, is ISIS hoping for her."
In a CNBC interview on Thursday, Trump clarified, Obama "was the founder of ISIS, absolutely. The way he removed our troops — you shouldn't have gone in. I was against the war in Iraq. Totally against it." Continuing he said, "That mistake was made. It was a horrible mistake — one of the worst mistakes in the history of our country. We destabilized the Middle East and we've been paying the price for it for years. He was the founder — absolutely, the founder. In fact, in sports they have awards, he gets the most valuable player award. Him and Hillary. I mean she gets it, too. I gave them co-founder if you really looked at the speech." Supposedly, Trump originally supported the war despite the denials.
Clinton responded and attacked Trump on his favorite medium, Twitter. Clinton tried to tie the GOP's nominee words to his fitness to be president. Clinton wrote, "It can be difficult to muster outrage as frequently as Donald Trump should cause it, but his smear against President Obama requires it." Clinton also tweeted, "No, Barack Obama is not the founder of ISIS. … Anyone willing to sink so low, so often should never be allowed to serve as our Commander-in-Chief."


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Just unreal.
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Just unreal.
Rodgers on a sneak?? ANd he needs to quit celebrating–it ain't over yet
Now IT IS
Yes, yes, yes
Now, GO PATS
Amazing win. Such a huge game for D, ST.


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DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota State Patrol trooper accused of driving drunk on his way to a training session in Duluth has pleaded guilty to careless driving.
The drunken driving charge has been dismissed by the city attorney. St. Louis County Judge Richard Jessen stayed a 90-day jail term for Nick Morse and placed him on 14 months of probation.
Defense attorney Frederic Bruno says the plea agreement was a reasonable compromise. Bruno says it's likely Morse will return to law enforcement. City Attorney Gunnar Johnson says the 30-year-old Two Harbors man had no prior history and a low test level for drunken driving.
The Duluth News Tribune says Morse must undergo a chemical dependency evaluation.
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New Nuclear Technology May Debut in Missouri
Reactor construction hinges on U.S. Department of Energy investment funds.
By Government Technology News Staff
Callaway County, Mo., could be home to a new generation of Small Modular Nuclear Reactors (SMR) if a plan with broad support from the Missouri energy community gets funding from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Nuclear Energy.
Just northeast of state capital Jefferson City, Callaway County has been home to a nuclear power plant since 1984. The existing plant is operated by energy company Ameren Missouri.
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon announced at a news conference Thursday, April 19, that Westinghouse Electric Company, along with Ameren Missouri, will submit an application for funding for the reactor next month. According to Nixon's news release, federal officials intend to announce investment recipients within two months of the application deadline.
As much as $452 million is available through this grant to finance 50 percent of design and licensing costs for SMRs at U.S.-owned facilities on U.S. soil. The complete grant opportunity can be found here.
Described as highly compact, the smaller modular reactors are simpler to build and operate more safely than larger reactors, according to the World Nuclear Association, an industry group. The SMR from Westinghouse is a 225 megawatt pressurized water reactor, with all major elements housed inside the reactor vessel. The reactors use safety systems, a simplified design and modular construction techniques already licensed in Westinghouse's AP1000 reactor unit.
In Missouri, officials are optimistic that the reactor could contribute to the state's energy needs, as well as become an exportable commodity around the globe.
"Designing, developing and commercializing next-generation nuclear technology will create good jobs for Missourians, expand our global exports, and ensure that Missouri has affordable, abundant, safe and reliable power for generations to come," Nixon said in a statement.
Westinghouse cited the Missouri workforce, availability of research institutions and culture of support for nuclear power as reasons why the state is well suited for the SMR project. In addition, the company believes the state's central location along two major rivers will be helpful in transporting future SMRs to the international marketplace.
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tæd • Hear it!
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: 1. A lad or small boy. 2. A small amount, a little, sort of.
Notes: The heyday of today's Good Word was the 1950s, but it is still around. When referring to small boys, it may be pluralized (tads), but in the sense of "a little" it is usually treated like a quantifier that is the antonym of a lot.
In Play: This word has been used to refer to small boys as recently as 1983, indicating that this meaning remains current: "We were surprised to see little tads already picking on little girls at the playground." However, it is used far more frequently as the antonym of a lot: "Well, yes, I would say that melting cheese in your coffee is a tad eccentric."
Word History: The best guess is that today's Good Word was shortened from tadpole in the latter half of the 19th century and used to refer to small boys. From there it slipped into the abstract modifier it is today in the US in the 1940s, reaching the height of its popularity in the 1950s. So, I hear you asking, where did tadpole come from? Tad is a dialectal variant of toad, missing its O. Pole is a variant of a an old word, poll "head", borrowed from Dutch polle, which is also the origin of an English word for a head count, poll. (Let's all thank Larry Brady, Grand Panjandrum of the Alpha Agora and a tad older than a tad, from whose head sprang today's Good Word.)
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Add Essential Oils to Your Weight Loss Program
Essential oils can be a great addition to a weight/fat loss program. They are mood enhancing, uplifting, and detoxifying. They are also known to increase circulation and to break down fatty deposits. Inhalation of essential oils can also stimulate the production of hormones from hypothalamus.
Appetite suppressants
Essential oils may also be used to reduce appetite due to their ability to stimulate the ventromedial nucleus of hypothalamus, the part of the brain that governs our feelings of fullness and satiety after meals. Alan Hirsch, MD, showed in his studies that a pleasing aroma may indeed reduce the appetite. His 3000 research subjects showed dramatic weight loss after frequently inhaling peppermint and vanilla absolute over a period of six months to curb food cravings. Several subjects had to quit because they lost too much weight.
So, what kind oils would be good to include in your weight loss program?
As always, there are many essential oils and many suggestions. I have tried to narrow it down to some oils that I consider would be beneficial. Keep in mind that each person is different and essential oils do not perform magic. These are oils that would be beneficial in one way or another, but they don't magically make you lose weight.
PeppermintPeppermint is a great digestive aid. According to Dr. Alan Hirsch, MD, peppermint has the ability to directly affect the brain's satiety center, the ventromedial nucleus of the hypothalamus, which triggers a sensation of fullness after meals. This may contribute to weight loss.
I like to add a couple of drops of therapeutic grade peppermint oil to an 8 ounce glass of water or tea and drink before you eat. Sometimes I also add a few drops to a handkerchief and inhale before meals when I have cravings.
Lemon has traditionally been used to boost the metabolism. It is high in limonene, which helps release fatty acids into the blood stream where they are broken down. Lemon has traditionally been used to improves micro-circulation and immune function. It may be beneficial for anxiety, blood pressure, and promotes a sense of well-being. Lemon has shown anti-depressant effects in research. It also promotes energy and clarity, and its fragrance is invigorating and warming. It also has astringent and detoxifying properties. According to Battaglia, lemon counteracts stomach acidity and speeds up a slow digestive system. It stimulates secretion from the liver, pancreas, and the stomach.
I like to add one drop therapeutic grade lemon essential oil to a glass of water to aid in the detoxification process of my body, and to help boost my metabolism. I also mix 3-4 drops of lemon oil with 1 tsp. extra-virgin coconut oil and apply over belly, hips, buttocks, and thighs to help dissolve fat and tighten skin. Avoid sun exposure 12 hours after lemon has been applied topically.
Grapefruit is detoxifying and diuretic. It is said that many cold-pressed citrus oils like grapefruit have unique fat-dissolving properties. It is refreshing and uplifting. Grapefruit is often used in cellulite treatments since it may reduce fat cells. It is also considered a strong appetite suppressant. I like to inhale when feeling hunger and cravings. Sometimes I mix with base oil and use for a massage or add to bath water. It is important to avoid sun exposure for 12 hours after topical application.
Research has shown that ocotea is valuable in helping to control blood glucose levels, curb food cravings, and lower cortisol levels. It is siad that it regulates the liver and balances metabolism as well as impacts our emotional state. Ocotea oil is distilled from a tree in Ecuador, has a light cinnamon-like aroma and flavor. It also has natural cleansing and purifying properties.
Sometimes I add 1 drop of ocotea to the lemon and coconut oil massage mix to enhance the fat busting effect. I like to add 1 drop of oil to a glass of water in the afternoon (up to 3 times a day) to balance blood sugars and cravings. I have on occasion added a couple of drops under the tongue, (up to 3 times a day) for extra help with blood sugar issues. Be aware, it doesn't taste good.
Bergamot is refreshing and has mood lifting qualities. It may help to relieve stress, tension, and anxiety. Lowering stress is important since it may affect weight loss. It is also calming and may also provide hormonal support.
Valerie Ann Worwood's fat attack oils
Worwood writes in her book, The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy, that a good massage and using essential oils, will make sure that you are not left with stretch marks and flabby skin. You will also have a good shape.
She also suggests to use the essential oils in the bath, and that an improvement in the body tissue tone will be noticed.
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She also suggests to use the essential oils in the bath, and that an improvement in the body tissue tone will be noticed.
According to Worwood:
General fat attack essential oils: Orange, lavender, grapefruit, rosemary, thyme, petitgraine, lime and lemongrass.
Diuretic fat attack essential oils: Fennel, grapefruit, cypress, lemon, and juniper.
Some natural remedies like essential oils, herbs, and supplements may have the ability to aid in a weight loss program due to their therapeutic properties. Some may improve hormonal imbalances, regulate blood sugar, stimulate fat metabolism and detoxify the body. However, there are no short cuts to losing weight, and natural remedies should be used in addition to a nourishing diet and an exercise program.
Before you leave:
I recommend that you always perform a skin patch test when you try a new oil.
Check out my safety page to make sure you are aware of any contrindications before you use essential oils. Some oils are not suitable when suffering from certain conditions. Also, Read this Before You Start Using Essential oils. Some oils should not be applied prior to sun exposure so make sure you check this list before spending time in the sun.
Not sure how to apply the oils? Visit these pages to learn how to apply the oils:
- Topical Application
- Inhaling Essential Oils
- Are You Diffusing the Oils Correctly?
- How to Dilute Essential Oils
- Vita Flex Technique
If you're new to essential oils you might want to check out my Getting Started Guide.
Johanna is an aromatherapist and she is passionate about educating people about health, essential oils, real food, natural remedies, and nutrition so they make healthier choices in their lives. She also runs Naturally Sports & Wellness together with her husband.
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Sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in the United States, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). And about 10,000 sudden cardiac arrests occur while victims are at work, according to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) data.
Placing automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in the workplace, along with providing a proper management system and training for employees on how to use the devices, can mean the difference between life and death, proponents argue.


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Retired Attorney Pursues Aspirations in Family Literacy with Certificate Through World Campus
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — After 20 years as a publishing lawyer, Janette Payne of Long Island, N.Y., is now pursuing her long-standing interest in literacy and adult basic education. During her years as a practicing attorney, her work schedule and family responsibilities did not afford her time to pursue tutoring adults. However, once she retired from legal practice, the Penn State World Campus Family Literacy Certificate Program allowed her to continue her education while being available to her children.
Payne's childhood fostered much of her love for literacy. She grew up in a distressed urban area in Brooklyn with her mom, a clerk for the New York City Board of Education, and her dad, a New York City employee and a civic leader engaged in numerous community organizations.
"Through my own experiences, I know that literacy can empower positive change in the trajectory of a person's life," Payne said. "As an only child, I spent countless hours immersed in books. They exposed me to new places and information, powered my imagination, and bolstered my comprehension and communication. They served as an underpinning to an education that I believe provided me with extraordinary opportunities and choices that I might not otherwise have had."
Payne said as a child, she accompanied her father to night classes at Brooklyn College where he ultimately received his B.A. degree in his mid-50s. She also attended board meetings with him for Metropolitan College of New York.
"The mission of the college was to help adult, non-traditional students obtain degrees through progressive programs that gave credit for work experience as well as academic work," Payne said. "Perhaps inspired by his model, I had always wanted to become an adult literacy tutor. He also showed me that it's never too late to continue learning."
After graduating from Princeton, she initially planned on attending graduate school to become an English professor, but she decided to study law instead. Even as a lawyer, reading and writing were still at the core of her work. During her years as a corporate attorney representing prominent media organizations, she combined law with her love of reading, writing and books.
When Payne left her job to stay at home with her children in 2004, she finally had the opportunity to begin her career in adult literacy. She volunteered as an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and basic literacy tutor at Literacy Suffolk, an accredited affiliate of ProLiteracy that improves individual adult literacy skills through trained volunteers. She later became the volunteer program coordinator.
She now works at Nassau Community College in the Basic Education Program developing and implementing lesson plans for a diverse student population consisting of high school graduates, adult learners, students with disabilities and students whose first language is not English.
Payne recognized she would need to learn more about adult education in her position at Nassau Community College, so she applied to Penn State's World Campus Adult Education Program where she discovered the Family Literacy elective.
"I felt an immediate resonance between my interests, the work I was doing at the college, and the literacy course materials," Payne said. "Although I had not initially set out to earn the certificate, I realized that it provided a theoretical and practical knowledge base to my work at Nassau Community," Payne said.
In addition to her work at the college, Payne hopes to volunteer with local family literacy providers or utilize her legal training in the advancement of family literacy organizations.
--Samantha Schwartz (July 2014)