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Shine onThe Ion 35 front light comes in an easily mountable compact size, yet comes to the party with enough power to light the road in front of you. A 35 Lumen front light featuring three modes: high, low and flash while offering 270 degrees of visibility. Comes with batteries and Sync mounting brackets.- 35 Lumens via high-power, environmentally-friendly, 0.5W CREE LED- Be seen with focused optics and over 270 degrees of visibility- High, low, and flash modes for versatile lighting options- Sync bracket allows for quick and easy adjustment, mounting, and removal- Includes 3 AAA batteries and Quick Connect bracket- Blendr compatible
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An 8 dollar LED flashlight actually puts out more light than this thing does. Took it back and bought a Nightrider Mako 150 for the same price and the Nightrider is 5 times brighter.
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Gwyneth Paltrow named 'World's Most Beautiful Woman'
US magazine People has named Gwyneth Paltrow this year's 'World's Most Beautiful Woman'.
However, the 40-year-old actress insists she's just an ordinary mum to her two children Moses and Apple. "Around the house, I'm in jeans and a t-shirt. I don't really wear make up," she says.
Also featuring in the list are: Amanda Seyfried; Halle Berry; Kelly Rowland; Pink; Kelly Rowland. The top ten is notable for being entirely American.
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The OLCC requires licensees to check ID of anyone who reasonably appears 26 years old or younger.
An establishment might have a restriction on their liquor license due to a history of serving alcohol to minors or allowing minors in prohibited areas. In this case, it could be that a licensed business is required to check the ID of every person entering the establishment or being sold/served alcoholic beverages.
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Georgia Southern accepts Sun Belt invitation
Statesboro, GA – Georgia Southern University announced on Wednesday it is moving from the Southern Conference to the Sun Belt Conference effective in 2014.
Georgia Southern has fielded one of the most successful programs in Football Championship Subdivision history, with a record six national titles since 1985 and 10 Southern Conference championships since becoming a member in 1993.
In rising to the Bowl Subdivision level, Georgia Southern is expected to be joined in the Sun Belt by fellow SoCon football member Appalachian State, which has called a 4 p.m. ET news conference on Wednesday.
Both schools would make the move in all sports except men's soccer in the 2014-15 school year, although the football programs will not be eligible for bowl games until the 2015 season.
The Sun Belt does not sponsor men's soccer, so Georgia Southern and Appalachian State would have to find another conference home for their teams.
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Sun Belt Conference commissioner Karl Benson visited Georgia Southern Wednesday morning as the university formally accepted the Sun Belt invitation.
Southern Conference commissioner John Iamarino, in a statement from the conference, said, "While we're disappointed to be losing Appalachian State and Georgia Southern, the Southern Conference cannot provide the platform their football programs are seeking. We'll wish them well when they depart.
"Our membership discussions with our presidents, chancellors and athletic directors will continue as they have for the past 18 months and figure to be more focused on specific options with this most recent development. There are quality institutions interested in speaking with us regarding conference membership, and our options remain solid."
Georgia Southern's 2013 football schedule will remain intact, but the Eagles will not be eligible for either the SoCon championship or an FCS playoff bid. They have been FCS national semifinalists in each of the past three seasons under coach Jeff Monken.
Appalachian State also has been a perennial national title contender and is the only program to have won three straight FCS titles (2005-07).
Both programs will begin playing Sun Belt games and be revenue-sharing members of the conference in 2014 and eligible for the Sun Belt conference title, but will not be eligible to play in a bowl game. In 2015, they will become full members of the conference and be bowl eligible.


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Waders Buyer's Guide
When it comes to finding the right waders you have plenty of options. Waders come in a variety of styles and materials, each being suited to different activity levels and climates. The first thing you need to ask yourself is what you plan on doing with your waders. Are you planning on using these for fishing or hunting? If you plan on using your waders for both activities, which will you do more often? Water temperature plays a key role in understanding what type of materials you'll want your waders to be made from. After you have a good idea about what you plan on using your waders for, you'll need to understand how those needs translate to: material type, style, fit and boot type. Read More ...
There are really only four options when it comes to wader materials: neoprene, breathable, nylon and rubber.
Neoprene is by far the most popular wader material as it is very durable and keeps you well insulated. Neoprene stretches making it a more comfortable material to wear and keeps the waders from feeling bulky or uncomfortable. If you plan on hunting or fishing in colder temperatures then neoprene will likely be your best choice. You can also choose either 5mm or 3mm thickness to better adapt to your hunting or fishing styles. If you have to walk a ways to get to your fishing spot, or live in a warmer climate then 3mm will likely be your best option. Neoprene is not a breathable material, so you really want to take your hunting and fishing habits into consideration when choosing which thickness of neoprene you'll use. As a rule of thumb, it's generally more comfortable to be a little warmer in waders than enduring the cold.
Breathable waders offer the most versatility when it comes to wader materials. This material is generally the most comfortable and lightweight. This material will lock out exterior moisture while allowing your perspiration to vent at the same time. It needs to get pretty cold before you'll want to switch to a different material, all you'll need to do is change what you wear under the waders to adjust to the temperature. If you're planning a fishing trip in the middle of summer then shorts and a t-shirt will do just fine, if it's colder out then you'll want some quality base layers.
Nylon waders appeal to the budget conscious fisherman as they are generally a little friendlier to your wallet. These are great waders for beginning fly fishermen, but they can get hot. Since nylon doesn't breathe sweat can build up and make things uncomfortable. Rubber falls into much the same boat. While rubber is very durable it is also stiffer and traps in all your perspiration. For this reason you'll generally only find rubber used in hip waders.
After you know which season you'll be hunting or fishing in you'll have a clear idea of which style of waders you'll need.
Chest waders provide the most coverage and are going to allow you to go deeper than any other type of wader. For that reason alone they are the choice of most fishermen and hunters. Using chest waders will keep you from running into trouble if you step over an unexpected drop off or plan on being in strong currents. If you plan on doing any pontoon or float tube fishing then chest waders are going to be a must. Chest waders also provide the most coverage and keep you a little warmer on cold days.
Hip waders are the most convenient type of wader to wear, they easily slip on and off with your regular close and generally provide enough coverage to perform many hunting and fishing activities. If you're going to trudge through a bog or some mud these are a great option, they're generally the most cost conscious option as well.
Waist waders are the compromise between hip and chest waders. These are a great choice for many fishermen as they cover enough of your body to go as deep as you'll generally want to go. This leaves you with a little bit more mobility and comfort than using chest waders, but allows you to go deeper than hip waders.
Having a good fitting pair of waders will keep you warm and dry but don't forget about being comfortable while hunting or fishing. If your waders don't fit you correctly then you'll be more uncomfortable, tire faster and have less fun. Each manufacturer has their own way of sizing waders whether it is by boot size or by conventional large, medium, small sizing. There are a few measurements you'll need to take in order to know which pair will fit you best. The first and easiest measurement to get will be your boot size; this is just the size of your typical street shoe or boot. Next you'll want to know your inseam. Take out the measuring tape and measure from your crotch to the floor. Next you'll want to know how big around you'll need the waders; measure around the widest part of your chest, belly, waist or hips. Once you have those numbers you'll be set to make a proper fitting choice. Remember, you'll typically be more comfortable with waders that give you more room to add clothes underneath them, so if you're trying to chose between two sizes, go with the bigger option.
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Chest and waist waders give you the option of having a boot attached to your wader or opting for the stocking-foot. If you choose to have the boot-foot attached then you'll have the ease of having everything all in one. This option will also keep your feet a little warmer and you'll have the option of either felt or rubber soled boots. Rubber soles will give you more traction while trudging through mud, but if you plan on being on some slick rocks in a river or stream then felt will be a better option.
If you opt for the stocking-foot wader then you'll be able to choose your own footwear that is better suited to your conditions and more comfortable. Stocking-foot waders generally have neoprene booties that are made to insulate your foot and slip into wading boots. This gives you more options for footwear that fit you comfortably, protect your feet and ankles better and give you the option to have more than one wading boot and sole type. Wading boots will generally lace up and fit you better, which reduces friction and makes hiking into your fishing hole or hunting spot all the easier. Some wading boots have interchangeable soles so you can adjust to your needs. If you choose to use stocking-foot waders be sure you look after the neoprene sock attached to the wader as sand and pebbles can enter your wading boot and wear holes in the sock causing your waders to leak.
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A missing window in the back of a Beaufort County school bus spotted Monday prompted questions from concerned parents and citizens about school bus safety.
Bluffton Today was given a copy of the photo and began asking questions. According to James Foster, media relations director with the Beaufort County School District, no students were ever in jeopardy.
"On Monday, the Lady's Island Middle School football team traveled to a scrimmage on Hilton Head Island. The bus was crowded with students and equipment, much of which consisted of player's shoulder pads inserted into white game jerseys.
We think that as students pushed their equipment toward the back of the bus during the loading process, the lower window in the rear emergency exit may have popped out. Apparently neither the bus driver nor the passengers were aware that this had happened. Only the lower window appears to have been affected, not the frame of the emergency exit.
"At some point in the trip, the driver of a passing car noticed something hanging from the lower emergency exit window, pulled up beside the bus and alerted the driver. The driver mentioned this to the football team's coach, who walked to the rear of the bus and sat near the rear of the bus during the rest of the trip. After the scrimmage, some of the players rode home with parents who attended the competition, so the bus was less crowded. The football coach rode back to Lady's Island in a seat at the rear of the bus.
"The bus was taken out of service, the window was replaced, and the bus was returned to service Tuesday afternoon."
Foster told Bluffton Today that he went out to look at the configuration of a similar school bus and said it would be extremely difficult for a student to squeeze behind the back bus seat.
"At first glance, the photo does seem to show a person lying or sitting at the rear of the bus, but the configuration of the rear seats makes this extremely unlikely. It's much more likely that what we're seeing is a pile of shoulder pads pushed into white game jerseys. The jerseys on the left of the window are exposed to direct sunlight and appear brighter; those on the right are in shadow and aren't as bright."


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Hey, I went to the ASD on April 3rd. Overall I came away more impressed than I had expected, especially because the facilities weren't as bad as people on here and other websites seemed to report. All of the classrooms that we saw (which represented all types of classrooms; large lecture to small meeting rooms) were very comfortable with good sized wheely chairs that had excellent support, nice marker boards that had multiple layers, overhead projectors, LCD projectors, great lighting, plugs under the table for recharging computers (with access at every seat) and good sight-lines to the board and other students. The mock courtrooms were especially nice, great wooden detail and a good representation of an actual courtroom in terms of setup (as well as usable doors representing the judges chambers and the holding area). On the first floor of one of the two main buildings there was a very large locker room for students to use. Lockers are assigned one the first day of classes and students keep them for all three years. One of our tour guides commented on how convenient they were because the books can get heavy and you don't need to bring them home all of the time, also in the winter you can store boots and have nice comfortable shoes waiting for walking to class. There are also several student lounge areas, a really great cafe (so you don't have to leave the COL buildings if you don't want to), LCD panel TVs for watching keeping on top of March Madness and study carols. The library is one element that you often hear comments about on the web, and something that US News uses to create its rankings. While it is true that the library is not the newest of facilities, I really didn't find it as bad as the rumors. There are multiple printers and copiers (ALL free and easily hooked to your computer to print your own stuff), various group study rooms, two large silent rooms (one with great natural light as it is situated in the atrium), and a plethora of resources (including a floor of international law resources). The staff there were incredibly friendly and the hours are created in such a way that it really is there when you need it. The librarian even said that they give out their email, phone number, fax, and other contact information so that when they aren't around you can contact them for help. The only real down side is that there is a very slight 80's tang to the atrium area and the construction of the "newest" addition to the library. Offices for various student resources are quite convenient, more so than at many other schools. This is mainly because the law school is really situated in two buildings that are linked together. Right outside of the library is the financial aid and admissions office, and down the hall from that (literally a yard or two away) is the career development department. We interacted with both departments twice at the ASD and both times I found them to be direct and helpful. Ann Myers in particular was quite refreshing; instead of blowing steam and saying that jobs will be thrown at you at Syracuse, she made it very clear that if you do not make the effort to meet with them, they cannot help you. She reiterated several times that she hates when students say "I don't want to bother you, but can you help me with this?" She said it was her job to be bothered and we must bother her as often as we desire. She was very approachable when I talked to her later and seemed to genuinely care about helping people find the jobs. I've heard some complaints online about how "worthless" that department is, but after meeting with her and rereading those comments, I believe that those complainers probably never really met with Career Development on a regular basis. Ever student that we talked to said that they are incredibly efficient and helpful, but each one made it very clear that you must meet with them to establish a relationship, otherwise they can't do anything for you.I don't really know what else to say at the moment, but if anyone has specific questions, fire away! I am still waiting to hear back from one school, but Syracuse really did surprise me.
Remarq,I did sense that students were very serious about their studies, but I really didn't feel that it was cutthroat. One of the student ambassadors that I emailed said that the only real competitive group are the international law students, primarily because they have to later compete with the bigger IL schools and have to meet high grade expectations. While the 1L grading curve can create competition, the students we spoke with said there are no moments of people ripping pages out of books or sending around computer viruses to sabotage others. Almost every student we talked to mentioned some group of friends that they study with and do papers with. I think this is all because of SUCOL's emphasis on the importance of networking, making alumni connections, and staying connected in a positive way to keep your career moving forward. It is a fact that the guy next to you in law school today could be a partner in the firm that you want to be a part of tomorrow.Hope that helps!
Is anyone concerned that the Cuse won't be in the top 100 this year? This was the first year they were T2 in a while. Thoughts on them either staying at 100 or moving up? I don't know if I'll attend if they drop to T3.


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Hongkong Storage, one of the leading storage solution providers in Hong Kong, announced the launch of two mobile websites for its self storage and Concierge Storage business lines.
Hong Kong -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/03/2014 -- Established in 1997, Hongkong Storage pioneered self storage services, introducing the "household storage service", a brand new concept to free up valuable space for local households, thus enhancing quality of life. Now, almost a third of their customers access their website through their mobile device. In response, the company has created two mobile websites, www.hongkongstorage.com and www.yes-storage.com, to help users get the best experience no matter how they access the websites.
The mobile website provides all the information from the Hongkong Storage company, including locations, service information, contact details and more. However, the mobile friendly design is faster, easier and sleeker than ever.
Using the latest html 5 web architecture to develop a flat UI and responsive design, the mobile websites will flexibly resize to fit any screen, whether mobile, tablet or PC. The size of images and text adjusts automatically to provide every user with the best possible experience on Android, iOS and Windows devices.
Furthermore, the navigation has been designed with finger pointing in mind, eschewing the need for a mouse and keyboard, decreasing bounce rate and increasing user engagement.
Bobby Chung, Chairman and Managing Director of Hongkong Storage explained, "Traditionally, storage facilities in Hong Kong have been for commercial use only. Not only have we innovated the delivery of our services to new markets, but now how those markets interact with us. We hope that by investing in technology and human capital, Hongkong Storage can grow from a SME to an enterprise level business. That's why we are investing heavily to implement SAP as our EPR and move our marketing strategy from offline to online. In this way, convenience is maximized and users can more readily enjoy their living spaces while keeping what they own safe and secure in storage."
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Starting in Kwai Chung, the company has now developed into a professional enterprise that manages over 2 million cubic feet of storage facilities, covering all major areas in Hong Kong. The company also operates related value-added services, including Corporate Document Storage for commercial clients, and the Yes-Storage service: a point-to-point storage service for household clients.


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"KDE has released a release candidate of the upcoming 4.7 release of the Plasma Desktop and Netbook workspaces, the KDE Applications and the KDE Frameworks, which is planned for July 27, 2011. With API, dependency and feature freezes in place, the KDE team's focus is now on fixing last-minute showstopper bugs and finishing translation and documentation that comes along with the releases." Focuses of this release are Kwin support for OpenGL-ES 2.0 (oooh purty!), an interface refresh for Dolphin, and loads of other stuff.


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A Wisconsin man has been ordered by a judge to stop having kids as a condition of his parole following an arrest for failure to pay child support.
Corey Curtis, from Racine, Wisconsin, has fathered nine children by six women. He's behind on child support and related payments by over $90,000 and in jail for failure to make those payments. Recently, he applied for bail, and Judge Tim Boyle put a somewhat poetic condition on his release.
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"It's too bad the court doesn't have the authority to sterilize," Boyle said. "Common sense dictates you shouldn't have kids you can't afford. I will make that a condition of your probation."
It's an unusual move, but not an illegal one. In 2001, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled "that courts have the ability to put conditions regarding procreation in a probation sentence," according to WDAF-Kansas.
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This isn't the first time Curtis has been arrested for failure to pay child support. In response to the judge's ruling, he said, "Judges, they make rulings, they make them kind of hastily. So, if that's what he feels one of my conditions should be then I'm going to abide by it."
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This isn't the first time a judge has done this, either. In 2002, Luther Crawford, father of 11 and also behind on child support payments, signed a plea agreement wherein he pledged to avoid "ANY sexual intercourse" for the duration of his parole. A judge later threw the plea deal out, sentencing him to hard time in jail but sparing him the abstinence provision.
What do you think? Are you a single parent with a child-support story to share? Tell us in the comments.
A Wisconsin man has been ordered by a judge to stop having kids as a condition of his parole following an arrest for failure to pay child support.


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Major Labels Accused Of $6 Billion Worth Of Copyright Infringement In Canada
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The claims arise from a longstanding practice of the recording industry in Canada, described in the lawsuit as "exploit now, pay later if at all." It involves the use of works that are often included in compilation CDs (ie. the top dance tracks of 2009) or live recordings. The record labels create, press, distribute, and sell the CDs, but do not obtain the necessary copyright licences.And yet, amazingly, the record labels -- these "strong defenders" of the importance of copyright and paying for every use -- somehow have decided that it makes no sense to pay this bill. The list itself details about $50 million in unpaid royalties that are owed, often to well known musicians who it would be quite easy for the industry to find and pay up. As for the $6 billion number? Well, the class action lawsuit that's been filed seeks statutory damages starting at $20,000 per infringement and going up from there. Given that these same record labels have been defending those same (or, similar, in the US, at least) statutory rates for infringement, you have to wonder how they can realistically claim that those statutory rates shouldn't apply to themselves as well.
Instead, the names of the songs on the CDs are placed on a "pending list", which signifies that approval and payment is pending. The pending list dates back to the late 1980s, when Canada changed its copyright law by replacing a compulsory licence with the need for specific authorization for each use. It is perhaps better characterized as a copyright infringement admission list, however, since for each use of the work, the record label openly admits that it has not obtained copyright permission and not paid any royalty or fee.
Over the years, the size of the pending list has grown dramatically, now containing over 300,000 songs. From Beyonce to Bruce Springsteen, the artists waiting for payment are far from obscure, as thousands of Canadian and foreign artists have seen their copyrights used without permission and payment.
Once again, though, we're seeing what's really happening. The record labels are copyright defenders only when they profit unfairly from it. When they can screw over others via ignoring copyright, they have no problem doing so.


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For Release: Tuesday, March 12, 2013
DEC Reminds Small Communities of High Fire Risk Season and State Ban on Brush Burning
Residential Brush Burning Prohibited March 16 - May 14
New Yorkers who reside in smaller communities should be aware that all residential brush burning is prohibited during the state's historically high-fire-risk period beginning March 16 through May 14, Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joe Martens reminded today.
"Since the open burning regulation passed in 2009, there are a fewer number of fires reported in New York State this time of year," Commissioner Martens said. "I urge everyone to be cautious with the risk of wildfires and remind all New Yorkers that the statewide ban is in effect through mid-May beginning this week."
In 2009, New York toughened restrictions on open burning to reduce harmful air pollutants and help prevent wildfires. While the regulation allows residential brush burning for most of the year in towns with a population of less than 20,000, it prohibits open burning in all communities during early spring when the bulk of New York's wildfires typically occur. The new regulation prohibits the burning of garbage at all times and places.
Several factors enable wildfires to start easily and spread quickly at this time, including the lack of green vegetation, abundance of available fuels such as dry grass and leaves, warm temperatures and wind.
Open burning is the largest single cause of wildfires in New York State. Data from DEC's Division of Forest Protection show that debris burning accounted for about 36 percent of wildfires in the state between 1985 and 2009 - more than twice the next most-cited cause. In addition, from 2000 to 2009, New York's fire departments responded to an average of 2,300 wildfires each year during the period of March 14 through May 16 or about 46 percent of all wildfires for the year.
Fire department data for 2010, 2011 and 2012 indicated a 35 percent reduction in wildfires during the burn ban period for those years when compared to the previous 10 years (2000-2009). In addition, 80 percent of all communities across the state had a reduction of wildfires as compared to the previous ten years.
Violators of the open burning state regulation are subject to both criminal and civil enforcement actions, with the minimum fine of $500 for a first offense. To report environmental law violations call 1-800-TIPP DEC (1-800-847-7332), or report online on DEC's website. A list of questions and answers on the new open burning regulation is available on DEC's website.
Some towns are designated "fire towns" primarily in and around the Adirondack Park and Catskill Park. Under Environmental Conservation Law, open burning is prohibited in these municipalities at all times without a written permit from DEC. To find out whether a town is a designated "Fire Town" and/or to obtain a permit, parties should contact a DEC regional office. For a directory of the DEC Regional Offices, visit the DEC website.


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Nifediac CC Side Effects
What should I watch for?
Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular check ups. Check your blood pressure and pulse rate regularly. Ask your doctor or health care professional what your blood pressure and pulse rate should be and when you should contact him or her.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol may interfere with the effect of this medicine. Avoid alcoholic drinks.
If you are taking Procardia XL, you may notice the empty shell of the tablet in your stool.
Common and Rare Side Effects
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
difficult or labored breathing
dizziness or lightheadedness
fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
feeling of warmth
muscle cramps
rapid weight gain
shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
shortness of breath
tightness in the chest
tingling of the hands or feet
trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
unusual weight gain or loss
Less common
Blue lips and fingernails
chest congestion
coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum
decreased urine output
difficult, fast, or noisy breathing, sometimes with wheezing
dilated neck veins
extreme fatigue
increased sweating
irregular breathing
pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
pale skin
severe unusual tiredness or weakness
troubled breathing
Black, tarry stools
bleeding gums
blood in the eyes
blood in the urine or stools
bloody stools
bluish color
blurred vision
body aches or pain
changes in skin color
cold sweats
dark urine
difficulty with swallowing
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
dryness or soreness of throat
ear congestion or pain
extra heartbeats
feeling unusually cold
general tiredness and weakness
headache, severe and throbbing
increased urge to urinate during the night
irritation in the mouth
large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
light-colored stools
neck pain
no blood pressure or pulse
noisy breathing
pain in the groin or genitals
pain or burning while urinating
painful or difficult urination
pinpoint red spots on the skin
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
redness and swelling of the gums
redness in the whites of the eyes
shakiness and unsteady walk
sharp back pain just below ribs
skin rash
small clicking, bubbling, or rattling sounds in the lung when listening with a stethoscope
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
stopping of heart
swelling around the eyes
swollen glands
tender, swollen glands in the neck
troubled breathing with exertion
unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
unusual bleeding or bruising
upper right abdominal or stomach pain
vision changes
voice changes
vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
waking to urinate at night
yellow eyes and skin
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
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feeling of indigestion
mood changes
pain in the chest below the breastbone
redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
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Abnormal ejaculation
bloody nose
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
decreased interest in sexual intercourse
decreased sexual performance or desire
difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
excess air or gas in stomach or intestines
feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
full feeling
general feeling of discomfort or illness
inability to have or keep an erection
increased need to urinate
joint stiffness
leg cramps or pain
loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
passing gas
passing urine more often
trouble sleeping
Acid or sour stomach
ankle, knee, or great toe joint pain
cracks in the skin
difficulty with moving
excessive muscle tone
fear or nervousness
feeling sad or empty
hair loss or thinning of the hair
increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
itching, pain, redness, swelling, tenderness, or warmth on the skin
lack of appetite
lack or loss of strength
loss of heat from the body
loss of interest or pleasure
loss of strength or energy
loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
lower back or side pain
muscle pain or weakness
muscle stiffness
muscle tension or tightness
pain or burning in the throat
red, swollen skin
redness or other discoloration of the skin
severe sunburn
sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
swelling of the breasts or breast soreness in both females and males
trouble concentrating
unable to sleep
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FORMER Saints star Peter Shilton will be presented with a special cap by UEFA ahead of England's friendly with Belgium on June 2.
European football's governing body want to honour every player across the continent who has reached the milestone of playing more than 100 times for their country and the Wembley encounter - Roy Hodgson's first game in charge - has been chosen as the designated game for England.
David Beckham and Bobby Charlton will also receive a special cap.
In addition, the widows of both Bobby Moore and Billy Wright will be present to accept the honour on behalf of their late husbands.


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In 2012, these exhibits stood out among the best of Boston and beyond.
Like the presidential race, the arts scene in 2012 provided an exciting, revealing and sometimes polarizing look into our tastes and interests. Viewers encountered art that was dazzling, intriguing and provocative, but rarely boring. Here's a look back at the most memorable arts exhibits of the year.
1. The Danforth Museum and School Art continues to bring outstanding exhibits to Framingham as it goes ahead with plans - contingent on town approval - to move to the town-owned Jonathan Maynard Building. As if saving the best for last, a richly rewarding retrospective, "John Wilson: Eternal Presence,'' that opened in November brings alive the seven-decade artistic odyssey of a Roxbury native who honed his talent in the Roxbury Boys Club, Boston, Paris and Mexico to chronicle the lives of black Americans inprints and paintings that are as honest as they are powerful.
2. In two very different exhibits, the Worcester Art Museum revealed photography's power to document our national history and conjure images from our imagination. In "Hymns to the Earth,'' Ron Rosenstock showed 42 black-and-white images of natural and man-made sites of spiritual power from around the world. His photos hint of unseen wonders, fairies and ancient druidic ceremonies. Whether photographing a mosque, monastery or mountaintop, Rosenstock captured the spiritual yearnings of many cultures with startling beauty. Also organized by WAM curator David Acton, "Kennedy to Kent State: Images of a Generation,'' featured 85 photos shot by news and wire service photographers between 1958 and 1975. These striking photos of JFK's assassination, Woodstock, Vietnam and the moon landing chronicle two tumultuous decades of American life in images that have become branded into our national memory.
3. The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum was its own grandest exhibit in 2012. A spacious new 70,000-square-foot wing featuring a transparent first floor of glass, special exhibitions gallery, performance hall, artists-in-residence studios and several other features was added to the original 1903 Renaissance-style palazzo while preserving its founder's elegant taste. No arts venue across the region underwent such a dramatic facelift. Designed by world famous architect Renzo Piano, the $118 million wing allows for enhanced services and 21st century programming while preserving the character of a Boston landmark.
4. Phillip Prodger, curator of photography at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, achieved the nearly impossible with his mid-year exhibition about Ansel Adams. He found something new to say about Adams by displaying less-familiar work, but exhibited enough masterpieces to remind us why he's considered America's greatest photographer. Featuring more than 100 images of mountains, rivers and coastlines, "Ansel Adams: At the Water's Edge'' was both scholarly and visually satisfying. Prodger convincingly made his point Adams was drawn to water as a "mysterious, ephemeral and transitory'' element that let him explore the camera's range. No wonder 2012 was "the year of the photo'' at PEM.
5. The Institute of Contemporary Art hosted thoroughly different artists whose groundbreaking work transported visitors from the Big Bang to the streets of Brazil. In June, Josiah McElheny opened his visionary "Some Pictures of the Infinite'' which displayed glass and metal models of alternate versions of the creation of the cosmos. Fusing art and science, the New York-based artist made fascinating installations that found art in astrophysics. Arriving in August from a grittier part of the universe, Otavio and Gustavo Pandolfo, known as Os Gemeos, or The Twins, constructed a 70-by-70-foot mural that towered over the Rose Kennedy Greenway and sparked controversy as well as admiring glances. In the museum, they showed vivid paintings that combined Brazilian street art, hip hop and graffiti. Through these consecutive exhibits, the ICA can legitimately claim to have brought the most cutting-edge art to Boston in 2012.
6. By exhibiting work made by artists with profound developmental disabilities, the Cantor Gallery of the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester invited visitors to consider the very nature of creativity. Organized by three San Francisco art centers, the two-part exhibit "Create'' encouraged viewers to recognize how the artists on display possessed special gifts that allowed them to make such striking art. Looking at imaginative by people with Down syndrome and bipolar disorder and others who've been institutionalized for decades forced viewers to rethink their views about people with disabilities. No other exhibit in the region did that better than "Create.''
7. For the second time in six years, industrialist and connoisseur Gordon Lankton has opened a new museum in the heart of Clinton and filled it with world-class art from his personal collection. Since arriving in 1962, the Illinois native built Nypro Inc. into a billion-dollar producer of plastic products with factories around the world. In 2006, he built at his own expense and opened the Museum of Russian Icons that he filled with the greatest collection of sacred icons outside of Russia. In October, Lankton opened in the downtown an enlarged Gallery of African Art that showcases more than 500 objects from 30 or so West African tribes. An engineer with no art training, this remarkable man is leaving a legacy of remarkable art with a community he clearly loves.
8. If art should provoke as well as dazzle, Mario Testino's large-scale photos of celebrities at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston was a double-barreled success. A superstar among international fashion photographers, the Peruvian-born Testino exhibited 122 monumental images of celebrity boobs, buns and bellies that transformed the Ann and Graham Gund Gallery into a Vogue cover spread of glamorous people. Some wondered why the region's premier museum with its fabulous collection of French Impressionists and Asian art was showing Kate Moss hiking her skirt and barely-dressed Naomi Campbell romping with P. Diddy. But few exhibits brought that same energy and unabashed panache as "Mario Testino: In Your Face."
9. Julianne Swartz's intriguing work at the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum made viewers rethink old definitions of conceptual art. Her exhibit, "How Deep Is Your,'' transformed complex ideas about connections between viewers and art into fascinating installations that made our reactions a big part of the show. Swartz's works were never merely conceptual ideas posing as art. Instead she created fascinating installations and objects that made viewers' perceptions part of a conversation between the herself and the objects on display.
10. Two artists working out of the Fountain Street studios in Framingham exhibited striking paintings of great originality and power. In his solo exhibit, "The Storyteller,'' Romania-born Sorin Bica of Framingham showed menacing, magical oil paintings about life's dilemmas that vibrated on his canvases with hallucinatory energy. Carol O'Malia fused her training in Classical figure studies with the raw grace of young boxers and divers to create oil paintings that explored masculine beauty in her gorgeous show "Nomads & Warriors.''
Chris Bergeron can be reached at 508-626-4448 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Follow Wicked Local Arts on Facebook and on Twitter @WickedLocalArts.


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PEORIA -- The Peoria tennis community lost part of its heart and soul Wednesday when longtime teaching pro Doug Lintala was found dead in his home.
Lintala, 54, was pronounced dead at 3 p.m. after police entered his residence at 519 W. Altorfer Lane.
The director of tennis programs for Peoria's Clubs at River City, Lintala had missed several scheduled meetings and appointments Wednesday, prompting friends and co-workers to check his home.
Peoria County coroner Johnna Ingersoll said Lintala, a native of the Cleveland, Ohio, area, had medical records indicating a history of heart issues. Ingersoll completed an autopsy Thursday afternoon and said Lintala likely died of heart disease, and noted toxicology test results will follow.
Lintala's family plans to bury him in Ohio.
"It's tragic for us, everyone loved Doug," said former Richwoods High School tennis star and multiple Tri-County Tennis champion Steve McRaven. "I called his phone last night just so I could hear his voice on his voicemail one last time. We've been getting text messages from all over the country from former Peoria area tennis players.
"Doug taught and mentored so many kids in tennis circles here. I first met him when I was 11, and I can remember so many stories he'd tell.
"We're just heartbroken."
Lintala was head tennis pro at the Country Club of Hudson (Ohio) until 1984, when he was brought in as tennis director at the Springfield Racquet Club.
He moved to Peoria in 1988 and began a 25-year career at Clubs of River City.
Lintala taught or advised hundreds of young players, was devoted to the Middle Illinois Tennis Association and worked as an advisor to the Journal Star's annual Tri-County Tennis Tournament in addition to his pro duties at River City.
He was instrumental in the career of former Richwoods tennis star, University of Illinois player and now St. Louis University tennis coach Jon Zych, who underwent major back surgery early in his career.
"Doug is the one who got me back to playing competitive tennis again," Zych said. "We spent long hours on Court No. 5 at Clubs of River City-North, as he pushed me through rehab and playing again.
"On Friday, my St. Louis team is coming to Peoria to play Bradley University. And the match is at the same complex, on that same court. It is such an irony. I'll be thinking of all the stories Doug told, all the mentoring he did, all that he did for me there."
Lintala was an interesting combination of professional tennis, teacher, a world-ranked darts player on the side, and a sharp sense of humor.
"He could throw darts better than anyone -- literally and verbally," Zych said. "He was so funny, people loved to be around him and hear his stories. I feel so fortunate to have had all those moments with him.
"He was a positive influence on my career and on my life. He was my coach, then he was my boss, but always he was my friend.
"He lived 54 years, but he touched enough hearts to last an eternity."
Dave Eminian covers the Rivermen for the Journal Star. Reach him at 686-3206 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Follow him on Twitter @icetimecleve.


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Facts and myths about breast enhancement surgery
Capsule contracture – The body forms a capsule round the implant. For the embed must stay-open this fibrous cells, in usual situations, the wallet designed. The pill tightens and squeezes the implant, departing the breasts unpleasant, tough and phony -looking, when capsular contrature happens.
I recommend you determine for yourself whether it's minor or not being a viewer and sit-in using one these breast augmentation surgery, as for breast augmentation being fully a minor method. For your report, the majority of women who'd that surgery liken the article surgery discomfort to being as poor being struck with a pickup. A mum who'd experienced past work in addition to procedures thought it'd be described as an easy nevertheless when she awoke from your surgery, the discomfort on day-one, was so terrible, she thought herself had been crippled by her. When the anaesthetic wears off anyways, should you get for breast enlargement, be ready for the discomfort.
The lie is the fact that breast augmentations are 100percent protected. Listed here is the listing of possible problems using breast enlargement surgery. Inside the first-place, no surgery is 100percent risk-free. There's usually some threat. Regarding breast implants surgery, the challenges incorporate.
Are the following statements myths or facts about getting breast surgery?
Breast implants certainly are an onetime treatment. They will last a complete life.
Breast development is actually a minimal treatment.
Breasts augmentations are 100percent secure.
Each one of these promises certainly are a package of lies. Get the primary declaration, about any of it being fully a one-time treatment.
Illness – a possibility with each surgery.
Many girls believe when the enhancement is in, you're able to ignore it and keep it there. Nothing is beyond the reality.
Breasts augmentations don't last forever. After thirteen to 15 years, the chance of split is 85percent. Meaning, you are able to be prepared to modify augmentations once or twice within your lifetime.
The ultimate outcome mightn't be what you would like, even when the function goes well.
Maintenance is needed by you. Have them checked to ensure they truly are still great. You'd require servicing in ten to 15 years in the moment you have the improvements introduced. Worn-Out augmentations should be changed.
Everlasting loss in breast sensation could oocur after surgery.
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Using each one of these possible issues of breast augmentations, would you still wish to do it now?
Authentic Happiness
It has been said that happiness should come from within. And this is true 99% of the time. But what happens if the within does not know how to be happy? Where should being happy come from then?
There is a relationship that exists between the unhappy and psychotherapy. In Toronto, there are psychotherapists for individual, couples, marriage and any other type of relationship, and group therapy and counseling. If you are feeling depressed or angry, have suffered trauma, or are unhappy with your life's path, a Toronto psychotherapist can help you reshape your future.
Should you want to ask how: Psychotherapy is no longer an intellectual movement today as it once was. But in the form of modern professional "caring," it has assumed a new role, which is to provide a peculiar sort of substitute friendship — what we might call "artificial friendship" — for lonely people in a lonely age. This therapy is called Positive Psychotherapy.
There was a study in the University of Warwick where results show the effectiveness of positive psychotherapy.
"Researchers analyzed data on thousands of people who provided information about their mental well-being and found that the increase in happiness from a $1,329 course of therapy was so significant that it would take a pay raise of more than $41,542 to achieve an equal boost in well-being."
As far as psychotherapy goes, there is a lot to be said for the existential variety: it neither pathologises nor trivialises people's experience. And at its best, psychotherapists treat seriously and sympathetically the often difficult predicaments people or patients seek therapeutic help for.
Life's comfort and happiness are not as easy as they were before. Learning to manage your emotional responses to the circumstances with an artificial friend who is there to listen and guide you ever step of the way makes you feel secured and cared for. It is the closes you can get to a real friend, the closest you can get to absolute caring and real happiness that there is someone there for you.
Happiness is only as authentic as a spontaneous laughter.


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Watch The ::God Is Imaginary Videos On YouTube ::
God did not need a blood sacrifice, Satan did. What ever happened between Satan and God is the reason Jesus had to do what He did. Satan thought he was as important as God because Satan had the keys to eternity. When he was cast out he took the keys with him. The only way to get them back was for God Himself to become human, die a sinners death, and then go to Satan and get the keys back. Satan saw Jesus as the most sinful man ever. This allowed Jesus to just walk right up to Satan and claim the keys to the kingdom for eternity.God did not want blood, Satan did, and he got it in the form of Jesus because Jesus was willing to die for you and I.


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Preds begin key home-and-home with Blackhawks
Three of Nashville's 10 remaining games are against the Western Conference-leading Chicago Blackhawks, making the task of the getting into the playoffs all the more difficult for the Predators.
The Preds do get an early chance to steal some points from the Central Division leaders as they open a home-and-home set with the Blackhawks on Saturday afternoon.
Nashville has points in six of its last eight games, with a 4-2-2 record over that span. The club is tied for 11th in the West and is four points back of the eighth seed in the conference.
The Preds snapped a three-game slide with Tuesday's victory over the Colorado Avalanche, but fell right back into the loss column on Thursday against the visiting Columbus. The Blue Jackets got a tie-breaking goal from new acquisition Marian Gaborik to hand the Predators a 3-1 defeat.
Kevin Klein posted the lone goal in the loss, while Pekka Rinne recorded 35 saves on the evening.
Nashville coach Barry Trotz said his club just couldn't grab the momentum in the contest.
"The game's filled with peaks and valleys, momentum changes and all that," said Trotz, "but I thought it was a pretty hard-fought game. I thought both teams played extremely hard. We didn't manage the puck as well as we needed to."
Predators center Mike Fisher returned after missing three consecutive contests with a hand injury. He had logged five goals and four assists over an eight- game point streak before getting hurt, but did not find the stat sheet on Thursday.
Nashville's recent three-game slide included a shootout loss in Chicago on Monday, with the Blackhawks winning 3-2 thanks to defenseman Michal Rozsival's winner in the fifth round.
It was Chicago's third straight win over Nashville and it will host the Predators again on Sunday.
The Blackhawks were unable to come away with another shootout victory on Thursday, falling 4-3 to the St. Louis Blues. The teams combined for seven goals in the tiebreaker, with Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane and Marian Hossa all scoring for Chicago.
However, St. Louis answered each time and then got the winner from Kevin Shattenkirk in the sixth round after new Blackhawk Michal Handzus had his chance stopped.
The Blues scored twice in the third period, but Viktor Stalberg forced overtime on his seventh goal of the campaign with 4:31 left in regulation. Corey Crawford ended with 19 saves.
"It's definitely not fun when you give up that many goals in the third period," said Crawford. "We found a way to battle back, though, and we definitely had some chances to win it. I just didn't feel that great in the shootout. It was a weird game. I think we controlled most of it.
"The positive thing is we were able to battle back and get a point out of it."
Toews had a goal and an assist while Brandon Saad also scored for the Western Conference-leading Blackhawks, who are 3-3-1 in their last seven and own a comfortable lead atop the Central Division. However, they are just three points up on the Anaheim Ducks for the first seed in the conference.
Hossa picked up the shootout goal after missing the previous six games with an upper body injury, while forward Patrick Sharp sat out his 12th in a row with a shoulder ailment as he inches closer to a return.


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Community Calendar
Woodmen of the World Chapter 0701 Centerville - Meets the third Thursday of each month in the Village Room: 130 E. Main, Centerville, Texas 7 P.M. For more information contact Rick Morris 903-529-2843.
The Buffalo Lions Club meets at noon the 1st and 3rd Tuesday at Dickey's Barbecue. Everyone is invited to attend.
Leon County Crime Stoppers meets the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Marquez City Hall, with the exception of April. Stay up to date with any cancellations or special meetings by following us on Facebook at "Leon County Crime Stoppers".
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will be meeting at the Centerville Community Center across from the Centerville Post Office on Hwy 7 at 7:00 pm on the fourth Thursday of every month. If you are interested in learning how to help your family, friends and neighbors in the event of a disaster please join us. Training is free.
DivorceCare, Monday's 6:30-8pm. A weekly seminar/support group that will help you heal from the hurt. It's a warm caring environment led by people who understand what you are going through. Sponsored by Chapel of the Hills, 719 SE Frontage Rd Centerville. Tina 903-229-3292.
GriefShare, Monday's 6:30-8pm. A weekly seminar/ support group for those who grieve the loss of a loved one. GriefShare offers tools to help you navigate through the loss
in a warm caring environment. Sponsored by Chapel of the Hills, 719 SE Frontage Rd Centerville. Truman 903-536-7015; Janet 903-644-1529.
Domestic Violence Support Group: Learn to become a Survivor every 2nd and 4th Thursday. For more info call (903) 388-5600.
Texas Department of State Health Services located at 529 Lassiter Centerville (serving Leon county) has a new clinic schedule. Tuesday 7:30- noon and 12:30-5 p.m.; Thursday 7:30 a.m.-noon and 12:30-5 p.m. You may call 903-536-7155 for an appointment or more information.
Leon County Ham Radio Club - Centerville City Office Building, 325 St Marys St, Centerville, TX 75833. First Tuesday of the month. 7:00 PM Contact: email@example.com
Davis Chapel Church - Prayer every 3rd Saturday of each month, 10:00 a.m. Come and pray with Pastor Elder Anthony W. Harris. Administrator: Lula Woodson.
Leon County Military Families and Blue Star Mothers meet on the second Tuesday of each month at various locations. If you are interested in joining us please call Connie Hall at 903- 208-0253 for location of meeting place for the
Oakwood AA has had a schedule change. Thursday 8:00 p.m.; Friday 8:30 p.m.; Sunday 10:00 a.m. Meetings are held at 832 S. Moody in Oakwood. Corner of S. Moody and Riverbend Rd. Contact Danny C. (903) 545-2451 or (903) 391-5444 or Mike L. (903) 391-6352
Special Prayer Meeting - Each Thursday 7:00 p.m. to 8:00. Hiway Tabernacle Church of God, Hwy 75 S.
Flo VFD meets the first Thursday of the month for their business meeting and meets on the third Thursday of the month for training at FM 831 and FM 1511.
The Country Stitchin' Bee meets every Wednesday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Country Living Quilts in Flynn. 936-396-2889.
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Debra McDonald of Wadsworth teaches at the Wayne County Schools Career Center.
The Ohio Teacher of the Year is a northeast Ohio woman who teaches about child education and care and runs a preschool where her high school students get practical experience.
State Superintendent Richard Ross announced the honor for Debra McDonald on Wednesday at Wayne County Schools Career Center in Smithville. Ross says McDonald is simultaneously helping two generations of students — the youngsters who get high-quality early learning, and the older students who get hands-on experience.
The state says the 19-year teaching veteran is a leader in an educator mentorship program and served on an advisory panel for developing the Ohio Teacher Evaluation System. She lives in Wadsworth, roughly 35 miles south of Cleveland.
A statewide panel reviews nominations to select Ohio's top teacher each year.


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The first Christmas after my daughter was born, I got a two-year membership to 24 Hour Fitness as a gift. Included in the membership was one personal training session.
My trainer bristled with annoyance at my "fad diet" when I told him we were going Paleo for three months. Then he showed me to the elliptical machine and told me that he lost weight by drinking sugar-free Kool-Aid all day and ordering off of the light menu at Taco Bell.
Obviously, our philosophies weren't in line. But I was still able to get some cardio, weights, and an occasional spin class in at the gym. No hard feelings. But staying motivated and committed to working out while staying home with a toddler has been hard.
That might be because I haven't tried CrossFit.
I think CrossFit is like secular church. It offers more than weight loss or fitness. It speaks to our innate desires for community, purpose, and transformation.
Community: When you workout regularly with the same group of people, you form a bond. It's like how adrenaline helps you connect with people, so misguided young suitors take their first dates skydiving. Sweating, groaning, and rolling on lacrosse balls multiple times a week offers plenty of opportunity for vulnerability and sharing life beyond the workout. When people notice that you weren't at the 5 a.m. WOD*, you feel known, missed and loved. Then people start hanging out together, outside of the gym and without their crazy colored socks and workout clothes. And real relationships, complete with vulnerability, accountability, and acceptance come into play.
*When my husband told me they pronounce "WOD" like "wad," I cringed. A highly unfavorable word, right up there with "panties."
Purpose: Beyond the after-workout NorCal Margaritas or themed parties catered by Paleo food trucks, there's a more personal reason CrossFit is like church. It provides discipline that meets tangible goals, something to be passionate about and to tell others about. Regular classes, white boards recording personal bests and very specific warm-ups and workouts provide CrossFit-ers with a way to measure their progress and work toward gains. If I could go from lifting my puny 10-pound hand weights to hang cleaning a bar with a bunch of weights piled on, I would totally feel successful and purposeful. And if you really buy into the CrossFit philosophy, you're getting back to Grok, the best version of you. (Maybe Grok is this subculture's savior. Hmmm … something for another post.)
Which brings us to the real clincher.
Transformation: Who hasn't seen those bathroom selfies of CrossFit masters who have crazy muscles and perfect Instagram-filter-induced tans? We have a deep desire for our bodies to be new. We want to go from decay to life. Strength and vitality helps us forget that we all die anyway. And who doesn't want to look good in some spandex shorts or a form fitting tee?
I have no doubt that CrossFit provides a version of community, purpose, and transformation. And I'm sure that people feel alive, healthy, and better than ever when they're regularly doing CrossFit. Which means the other side of life-giving fun and health is there too.
Legalism: I imagine there's guilt for the CrossFit-er who hasn't made it to a workout in a few weeks. Or shame for the poor sap who can't do a chin-up to save his life. Or superficial hope for everyone, that if they just show up, just do it, do it, do it, they'll get better, be fitter, look hotter, be stronger. Add to that the temptation to cut out all grains and dairy, to become a Paleo warrior, and suddenly a Friday-night beer threatens your identity and security in who you are.
I should include my disclaimers at this point:
- I haven't gone to a CrossFit gym or done a workout, although my husband regularly does. I've just read about it a lot.
- I believe our only true hope and salvation can't be found in anything we do (including CrossFit); that comes only from Jesus.
- That being said, don't get your panties in a wad. I would totally try CrossFit. Maybe when my gym membership expires.
I think this CrossFit thing is going to be around a lot longer than Jazzercise from the '80s, big-box gym memberships from the '90s, or boot camps from five years ago. Now I'd love to hear from people who are actually part of the culture. Do you agree that CrossFit can be like a secular church?
Kirsten Lamb is a writer and editor in Denver. She blogs about faith, parenting, and natural living at naturallyconfusedmom.com.
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The Potting Shed
Millions of them are in every garden and they can't be seen beneath the garden surface. These hidden menaces are weeds. We pull, chop, spray and dig them out, but they persist. The reason they remain is that garden soil is well stocked with millions of future weeds in the form of seeds.
Nature gives weeds survival skills that make it easy for them to procreate and difficult for us to eradicate them. However, it's possible to beat weeds at their own game, by stopping weed seeds from sprouting.
Here are six simple steps that can radically reduce time and energy wasted on weeds, resulting in nearly weed-free gardening over time.
1. Get rid of existing weeds.
New weeds come from mature weeds gone to seed. Eliminating those weeds is the first step. You can pull them, dig them, or spray and kill them. Whatever you do, be sure to get them, roots and all.
Of course dead weeds still need to be removed so in many cases it may be faster, cheaper and just as easy to simply dig out existing weeds by hand. The exceptions, of course, are invasive weeds such bindweed, poison ivy and knotweed, which need to be both killed and disposed of very carefully.
2. Add mulch as first line of defense.
Weed seeds beneath the soil surface are dormant. It's only when exposed to light that those seeds sprout. Adding a two- to three-inch layer of mulch helps keep the seeds in soil in the dark.
3. Prevent new weeds from starting.
A pre-emergent weed preventer such as Preen used in combination with mulch provides a double whammy of weed control, stopping seeds from sprouting for up to three to four months, whether the seeds are already in the top layer of soil or mulch, or carried in by the wind, birds or animals during that time. Early spring is the optimum time to start a week prevention program, but Preen is effective spring, summer and fall, so any time is a good time to apply it.
Just sprinkle the granules directly on the soil surface or on top of the mulch. Follow the directions on the package for correct application. For vegetable gardens, there is a completely organic option by Preen.
4. Activate the weedcontrol barrier.
After applying the weed preventer, it must be watered to activate it. Once activated, it bonds with soil particles, creating an invisible weed-control barrier that prevents weed seeds from forming roots for up to three or four months. There is an all- organic formula by Preen that works in a similar manner and lasts only four to six weeks. Avoid using Preen near aquatic ecosystems or near rivers, streams, ponds, water gardens or pools, drains or sewers that flow into water bodies.
5. Eject any weedy volunteers.
Sometimes unseen weeds will have already sprouted before you lay down mulch and weed preventer. As you see them, pull them out. Other weed seeds continue to arrive in the garden day after day, borne on the wind or by birds and animals. A weed preventer will stop most from sprouting, and a watchful eye and periodic spot action can help you stay ahead of any weedy interlopers.
6. The campaign continues.
In mid-summer, a second application of Preen helps squelch windborne seeds from weeds that set seed in late summer of fall. Each spring begin the campaign anew. Refresh mulch as needed and reapply weed preventer, and as you start the process again, each year, you'll find fewer and fewer weeds to deal with.
Preen weed preventers won't build up in the soil, or leach into ground water. Within six months to a year or so the active ingredient in the weed preventer breaks down by soil microbes and is no longer active.
A weed free garden is good for your plants and it leaves you more free time to enjoy your garden.
Carole McCray lives, writes and gardens in the scenic Laurel Highlands easdt of Ligonier, Pa. She is an award-winning writer; her most recent awrd was the Garden Writers Association Award for her article on Native Seeds which appeared in The Christian Science Monitor newspaper. She can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Photo courtesy of The Netherlands Flower Bulb Information Center.