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A Fan's Guide to Georgia 3A-A Sectional Tournament at Morgan County High School
We are excited to once again bring you "A Fan's Guide" to the GHSA Sectional Tournaments that are taking place this coming weekend across Georgia. We are disappointed that the GHSA did not allow southeastwrestling.com to cover any of the events. As a result, we are unable to provide any pics or follow-up coverage after each sectional tournament. Regardless, we are pleased to provide the casual fan an insiders look into each bracket and what may (or may not) happen over the course of the weekend. We make no predictions about who will win or qualify for next week's state tournament. For each weight class we provide a few bulletpoints to watch and then a copy of the bracket (which you can see for yourself on trackwrestling.com). Each weight class features:
- Favorite: Our favorite to win the weight class based on this past season and past performance.
- Contenders: A list of wrestlers that should challenge the favorite for the top step on the podium.
- Best 1st round match: The match we believe will be the closest during the 1st round of action.
- Darkhorse: A wrestler that did not finish 1st or 2nd in his/her area, but has all the tools to knock off everyone and take the top step.
- Predicted Finals Match: Obviously who we believe will be in the finals.
NOTE: SQ = 2015 State Qualifier; 1st = 2015 State Champ; 2nd = 2015 State Runner-up, etc.
Area 1
- Appling County
- Beach
- Brantley County
- Dodge County
- Islands
- Jenkins
- Johnson, Savannah
- Pierce County
- Savannah
- Savannah Arts
- SE Bulloch
- Toombs County
Area 3
- Butler
- Glenn Hills
- Hephzibah
- Josey
- Laney
- Washington County
- Westside, Augusta
Area 7
- Banks County
- Dawson County
- East Hall
- Fannin County
- Franklin County
- Lumpkin County
- West Hall
Area 8
- East Jackson
- Elbert County
- Hart County
- Jackson County
- Jefferson
- Morgan County
- Oconee County
106 lbs.
- Favorite: Ian Statia (Jefferson) - Area 8 Champion
- Contenders:
- Cruz Arrendondo (Toombs County) - Area 1 Champion
- Devin Mullinax (Banks County) - SQ @ 106
- Danielle Czarnecki (Glenn Hills) - Area 3 Champion
- Best 1st Round Match: Kelvin Lyons vs. Jeren Davis
- Darkhorse: Jeren Davis (Elbert County)
- Finals: Mullinax vs. Statia
- Summary: Statia is the favorite, but Mullinax and Arrendondo are chasing. Mullinax and Arrendondo should battle it out on the top side and Statia should druise through the bottom side of the bracket. Keep an eye on Area Runners-up Wyatt Smith and Devan Moore. Neither should beat Statia, but they could be part of the conversation when all is said and done.
113 lbs.
- Favorite: Dawson Bates (Jefferson) - 1st @ 106
- Contenders:
- Ricardo Santana (Toombs County) - Area 1 Champion
- Roshawn White (Glenn Hills) - Area 3 Champion
- Kelton LaBaron (Dawson County) or Chase Pritchett (Franklin County) - confusion about who won Area 7
- Best 1st Round Match: Tyler Reese (Josey) vs. Ethan Herndon (Appling County)
- Darkhorse: Hector Torres (Jackson County)
- Finals: Silvey vs. Bates
- Summary: This is Dawson Bates bracket hands down. No one is close and everyone else is wrestling for 2nd. The defending State Champion has looked great so far this season and shouldn't be challenge. Who emerges out of the top side is anyone's guess. Keep an eye on Area Champions Ricardo Santana and Roshawn White, but don't sleep on Area 8 Runner-up Jordan Silvery of Oconee County.
120 lbs.
- Favorite: Mitchell McGhee (Jefferson) - 1st @ 113
- Contenders:
- Gage Clark (Toombs County) - Area 1 Champion
- James Stoudenmire (East Hall) - SQ @ 106
- Logan Brown (Lumpkin County) - 2nd @ 113
- Jamarcus Allen (Elbert County) - 5th @ 113
- Tiavonn Redfield (Josey) - Area 3 Champion
- Best 1st Round Match: Austin Blanton vs. Luke Gonzalez
- Darkhorse: Luke Gonzalez (Jackson County) - 6th @ 113
- Finals: McGhee vs. Brown
- Summary: Defending 113 lb. State champion Mitchell McGhee enters as the favorite over an outstanding field. Runner-up Logan Brown is on the opposite side of the bracket and should have quite a battle to get to the finals opposite McGhee. Be sure to catch the Brown vs. Allen quarterfinal on Friday evening and the winner vs. Gonzalez (more than likely) on Saturday morning. Keep an eye on James Stoudenmire ... he is tough and pulled a tough draw in getting McGhee in the quarters.
126 lbs.
- Favorite: Scott Arthur (Appling County) 3rd @ 113
- Contenders:
- Cole Potts (Jefferson) - Area 8 Champion
- Jyrryn Jordan (Washington County) - Area 3 Champion
- Jacob Love (Jackson County) - SQ @ 126
- Will Davidson (East Hall) - 6th @ 126
- Christian Grauberger (Dodge County) - SQ @ 106
- Best 1st Round Match: Christian Grauberger vs. Taylor Webb
- Darkhorse: Taylor Webb (Dodge County)
- Finals: Arthur vs. Davidson
- Summary: Good weight class that should feature some outstanding matches. Keep an eye on Arthur vs. Potts in the top semifinal and Love vs. Davidson in the bottom semifinal. Don't sleep on Grauberger, but he didn't get the best draw of the contenders.
132 lbs.
- Favorite: Tanner Thurmond (Jefferson) - 1st @ 132
- Contenders:
- Mokiel Eason (Appling County) - SQ @ 120
- Ryan Buffington (East Hall) - Area 7 Champion
- Demetrius Williams (Glenn Hills) - Area 3 Champion
- Justin Hall (Toombs County) - SQ @ 126
- Best 1st Round Match: Brandon Garnto vs. Will Folger
- Darkhorse: Garner Drummond (Morgan County) - SQ @ 120
- Finals: Eason vs. Thurmond
- Summary: Much like Bates at 113, Thurmond should easily dominate the 132 lb. weight class. The defending State Champion (at weight) is tough and has the ability to wrestle with anyone in the state ... unfortunately his rivals in this bracket are not on the same level. Keep an eye on Mokeil Eason vs. Garner Drummond in the 1st quarterfinal. The winner could be in the finals Saturday evening (but don't sleep on Chandler Saine of Jackson County and Ryan Buffington of East Hall). Thurmond should easily handle the bottom side of the bracket.
138 lbs.
- Favorite: Chris McCrackin (Banks County) - 1st @ 126
- Contenders:
- Shawn Scribner (Islands)
- Wallace Doyle (Laney)
- Christian Hardin (Franklin County) - 6th @ 132
- Jody McAlister (Morgan County) - 5th @ 138
- Best 1st Round Match: Brian Green vs. Jeremy Roberson
- Darkhorse: Zack Bolton (Elbert County)
- Finals: Hardin vs. McCrackin
- Summary: It is a shame to see so many of the best wrestlers on the same side of the bracket. McCrackin and McAlister are easily the best at 138 and the best match of this bracket should happen Saturday morning rather than Saturday night. McCrackin is very good and is one of the best 138's in the state regardless of classification. McAlister finished 5th a season ago and will come ready to give McCracking a run for his money. No one else on the bottom side of the bracket is likely to advance with those two hammers down there. The top side is a completely different story. Scribner and Doyle are the Area Champions, but keep an eye on Strong, Hopkins, Hardin, and Bolton.
145 lbs.
- Favorite: Connor Crump (Jackson County) - 2nd @ 132
- Contenders:
- Luke Anderson (Toombs County) - Area 1 Champion
- Abe Hafez (Franklin County) - SQ @ 138
- Luke Mitchell (Morgan County) - 4th @ 145
- GeQuan Fletcher (Glenn Hills) - Area 3 Champion
- Best 1st Round Match: GeQuan Fletcher vs. Jacob Lindenmeyer
- Darkhorse: Jacob Lindenmeyer (East Jackson) - SQ @ 145
- Finals: Mitchell vs. Crump
- Summary: Keep an eye on Hafez vs. Mitchell in the 2nd quarterfinal. The winner could be in the finals on Saturday evening ... they would need to beat Anderson, Twiggs, or Webb, but that isn't beyond the realm of possibility. Crump should easily handle the bottom side of the bracket. The opening match between Fletcher and Lindenmeyer and Twiggs and Webb could be fun to watch.
152 lbs.
- Favorite: Kevin Almond (Elbert County) - 2nd @ 152
- Contenders:
- Carson Roberts (Toombs County) - Area 1 Champion
- Karnell Clark (Josey) - Area 3 Champion
- Will Ballard (Jefferson) - 3rd @ 152
- Julian Hazen (Lumpkin County) - Area 7 Champion
- Best 1st Round Match: Dalton Brannon vs. Mason Woodham
- Darkhorse: Mason Woodham (Morgan County)
- Finals: Almond vs. Ballard
- Summary: All of the matches leading up to the finals between Almond and Ballard are just window dressing. They are easily the two best in the weight class and it should make for a great match Saturday evening. Keep an eye on the Area Champions: Roberts, Clark, and Hazen and see how far they advance. Unfortunately for Clark he gets Ballard in the quarters. The battles on the backside of the bracket should be fun to watch.
160 lbs.
- Favorite: Chris Couch (Oconee County) - 4th @ 160
- Contenders:
- Nathan Belch (Toombs County) - Area 1 Champion
- Jeremy Whalen (Dawson County) - SQ @ 145
- Chris Guthrie (Banks County) - SQ @ 160
- John Taylor (Washington County) - Area 3 Champion
- Best 1st Round Match: Bill Fugua vs. Antonio Robinson
- Darkhorse: Antonio Robinson (Morgan County) - SQ @ 152
- Finals: Couch vs. Guthrie
- Summary: Couch should take care of the top side ... a match vs. 2015 State Qualifier Jeremy Whalen in the quarters should be on the radar and it will be interesting to see who comes out of the top quarter. The bottom side is much more intriguing. Guthrie, Corbett, Taylor, and Robinson should all feel confident that they can be the bottom side rep in the finals. If you are sitting in the stands ... watch those matches closely.
170 lbs.
- Favorite: Rexx Hallburton (Oconee County) - 1st @ 170
- Contenders:
- Caleb Johnson (Appling County) - SQ @ 160
- Chuck Allen (Jefferson) - 3rd @ 182
- Dylan Gouine (Banks County) - 5th @ 170
- Naquan Anthony (Josey) - Area 3 Champion
- Best 1st Round Match: Clay Cabe vs. Davey Jennings
- Darkhorse: Davey Jennings (Jackson County)
- Finals: Allen vs. Hallyburton
- Summary: A fantastic weight class that should feature some excellent matches on the top side of the bracket. Defending State Champion Rexx Hallyburton should easily handle the bottom side and wait for the wrestler that emerges the winner from the top side in Saturday's final. Sitting in the stands ... be sure to take in the action on the top side of the bracket.
182 lbs.
- Favorite: Caleb Little (Jefferson) - 1st @ 182
- Contenders:
- John Herrin (Brantley County) - Area 1 Champion
- Malik Joyner (Glenn Hills) - Area 3 Champion
- Kevin Thompson (East Hall) - SQ @ 195
- John Brooks (Banks County) - Area 7 Champion
- Best 1st Round Match: Dmonta Wright vs. Noah Denard
- Darkhorse: Tyler Montford (Dodge County)
- Finals: Wright vs. Little
- Summary: Like Bates and Thurmond before him ... Little is the prohibitive favorite and is unlikely to be challenged by anyone in the field. That doesn't mean there won't be some good wrestling throughout the bracket ... it does mean that Little is wrestling on another level and could give any of the 182's in the state a run for their money (regardless of classification). Keep an eye on Herrin, Denard, Wright, Joyner, Almond and Thompson on the top side of the bracket. They should all feature in some very good matches.
195 lbs.
- Favorite: AJ Edmond (Elbert County) - 3rd @ 195
- Contenders:
- Ian Kessler (Pierce County) - Area 1 Champion
- Deshon Lester (Jefferson) - 6th @ 195
- Justin Cantrell (Lumpkin County) - SQ @ 220
- Ladell Mosher (Glenn Hills) - Area 3 Champion
- Best 1st Round Match: Ladell Mosher vs. Ladarrius Andrews
- Darkhorse: Tay Brown (Oconee County)
- Finals: Lester vs. Edmond
- Summary: Ready for another Area 8 rematch? It would be a surprise if someone other than Lester or Edmond were in the finals on Saturday evening. They are significantly better than the rest of the field ... that said - Lester's path isn't easy. He will need to down Area 1 Champion Ian Kessler in the quarters and likely 2015 State Qualifier Justin Cantrell in the semifinals. The path for Edmond on the bottom side of the bracket seems a little clearer.
220 lbs.
- Favorite: Zach Matthews (Lumpkin County) - 5th @ 195
- Contenders:
- Cole Lewis (Brantley County) - Area 1 Champion
- Dalton Sikes (Oconee County) - SQ @ 220
- E Simpson (Laney) - Area 3 Champion
- Best 1st Round Match: Verekvious Dixon vs. Noah Breakspear
- Darkhorse: Noah Breakspear (Jackson County)
- Finals: Matthews vs. Sikes
- Summary: Matthews has looked very good this season and should handle the top side of the bracket ... beating Bowen of Jefferson in the quarters and then Lewis, Dixon, or Breakspear in the semi's won't be easy. Sikes looks like the man to beat on the bottom side. Keep an eye on the bottom quarter of the bracket.
285 lbs.
- Favorite: Aaron Spires (Dodge County) - 4th @ 285
- Contenders:
- Courtney Johnson (Glenn Hills) - SQ @ 220
- Nick Holman (Jefferson) - 5th @ 285
- Cesar Ramos (Lumpkin County) - Area 7 Champion
- Justin Young (Appling County) - SQ @ 195
- Best 1st Round Match: Brandon McGarity vs. Matthew Callaway
- Darkhorse: Jordan Waddell (Dawson County)
- Finals: Spires vs. Holman
- Summary: A really good weight class that should come down to Spires vs. Holman. Keep an eye on several first round matches ... they should be good (McGarity vs. Callaway, King vs. Waddell). Also the quarterfinal round should feature some excellent matches as well ... Ramos vs. Young, Holman vs. Brown as well as those matches on the top side.


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Like the song says – Gimme a T for Turtle and a T for Tokyo! It's TTT – Tokyo Turtle Time ) with a tip of the hat to our friend Tennessee Tuxedo). Join UNCLE PETE this week in THE DARK VAULT OF PUBLIC DOMAIN as he brings you the 1968 giant monster epic Destroy All Planets starring that city leveling, kid loving turtle – Gamera! There was a time in the not so distant past when most Earthlings weren't too happy with Gamera and shuttled him off to Mars with few regrets. But Gamera's comin' home and along the way beats up on some aliens who have designs on taking over Earth (seems they like the air down there).
Meanwhile, Scoutmaster Mr. Shimida (Kojiro Hongo) has taken his troop to visit Dr. Dobie (Peter Williams) to watch a demonstration of their latest hi-tech mini-submarine. Unbeknownst to the adults, mischievous (and scientifically savvy) scouts Masao (Toru Takatsuka) and Jim (Carl Craig) have tinkered with the sub's controls so only they can pilot it properly as they demonstrate. They meet good buddy Gamera while underwater but all three are captured by the aliens and Gamera is retrofitted with a mind control gimmick while the boys are held at alien central. When the boys help release Gamera, the aliens counter with their own giant beastie – Viras (no relation to last weeks feature presentation).
Directed by Noriaki Yuasa, this film includes a lengthy Gamera mind-scan sequence that takes us back through some highlights of prior Gamera versus big bad monsters battles. Released in 1968, the Summer Of Love, this movie is also known as Gamera vs. Viras.
And speaking of the Summer Of Love, UNCLE PETE does some fond reminiscing and has his own flashback sequence of when his popular TV music program Rock-A-Rama was cancelled and the call went out from the Land Of The Rising Sun Radioland to come on over and grace the airwaves with your dulcid tones (or something like that). UNCLE PETE also has a bunch of cool and obscure (what else) music videos for you and some rare footage of UNCLE PETE on the radio in Japan! So join the multimedia guy himself, UNCLE PETE, this Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 10PM on channel 4 for Destroy All Planets on the next DARK VAULT OF PUBLIC DOMAIN!

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Funding has been reached! Stretch goals:
Melee Weapons- Unlocked at 25k
Melee weapons will add an entire new class of weapons to M.A.V., reflecting the humble beginnings of M.A.V. pilots as mining machine operators. This weapon class will include devastating close range weapons that are improvised from their normal mining operations. Weapons like Hydraulic Jack Hammers, pounding though buildings and other M.A.V.'s. Or maybe try the Massive Rock Saw, spinning up and ripping apart the weaker parts of your enemies. Try strapping a massive bulldozer blade to your M.A.V. and ramming your opponent, dealing collision damage and shoving them out of your way! This class of weapons and parts will let you get up close and personal, so you can see the fear before you silence your oppressors.
M.A.V. Soundtrack - Unlocked at $30k
The amazing Varien has agreed to make the soundtrack for M.A.V. if we can hit this goal! I think he understands exactly the tone and feeling that M.A.V. is going for and will be more than capable of delivering an AMAZING and iconic sound to the game. You can listen to his work on soundcloud, tweet your support, or even connect on facebook with him.
As for Backers, everyone that pledges at the Champion level ($30) or more will get the M.A.V. soundtrack for free! But, we need everyones help to unlock this goal, so spread the word and tell everyone you know! 9 days left and I know we can do it!
M.A.V. is a cross between a classic 'big stompy robot' combat game and Legos.
The combat is intense, with each part having its own damage system. Where your shot hits counts just as much as how hard your shot hits. Your M.A.V. is a direct reflection of you and your play style. You can customize everything on it to maximize your combat abilities and show off a little bit of your personal style.
This game has been heavily inspired by the game play and customization of a game called Chrome Hounds, which was released on the Xbox 360. While I have been a mech fan ever since I saw the movie Robot Jox, something about Chrome Hounds really captivated me.
On October 7th, 2053 a large comet collided with Jupiter's moon, Europa. It caused the release of large amounts of Nitrogen and water vapor creating a new atmosphere. This event quickly elevates the moon into a suitable target for human colonization. The drive for setting up a permanent presence on Europa is further driven by the asteroid mining that is taking place in the solar system. A presence on Europa, with its vast resources and ample supply of water, would provide an ideal interplanetary 'gas station' for getting raw materials back to the growing population of Earth.
With the possibilities of vast sums of money to be made, and the allure of controlling the new resource, a new 'Gold Rush' mentality developed among the nations on Earth. Many nations quickly set up programs to make the journey to the new world, but required willing volunteers to do the actual mining. To recruit these volunteers, they presented this as a great opportunity to be a part of history and gain valuable riches for their families.
The standard offer to a volunteer was to offer a deal in which the nation would pay for your journey and equipment (basic mining vehicle, small house, and rations) and you would work for the nation to pay the debt off at 3 times the initial cost. This was told so the nation could continue to send new volunteers and to cover the cost of returning the mined goods to Earth. After the debt was paid off, you would be offered a very comfortable salary to continue mining for the nation. With the reported amount of riches, most miners would be able to pay their debt off in less than a year, and then would be able to make 20 - 50 times the salary they could have earned on Earth.
Many people saw the great opportunity this presented, and so they volunteered.
Since the journey is long and very expensive, special modular mining machines were developed and given to the settlers, so they could mine the most variety of materials without any additional equipment. Once materials are mined, giant railguns are then used to launch the mined materials into orbit, where they are collected and shipped back to earth.
For awhile, everything worked as planned. Slowly, the nations of earth began demanding more from the settlers. They started moving in military forces to help enforce their quotas and prevent anyone from trying to leave. The entire moon started to evolve into a forced labor camp, with the nations never releasing any of the volunteers from their contracts.
On April 22nd, 2078 the colony erupts in revolution. This is where M.A.V. begins.
When I say customize everything about your M.A.V., I mean it. You start with picking a mobility platform from one of the 7 currently planned types. After that, it's up to you! Want to have your guns attached directly to your legs to minimize recoil?
What about protecting your cockpit with armor plates?
Or maybe you just want as many guns as possible!
In M.A.V., there will be thousands of parts to pick from, each with its own stats and appearance. There will be a weapon for every strategy, a cockpit for every style, and an armor plate that always fits just right.
There are also lots of cosmetic changes you can make to your M.A.V., from the paint color of each part, to the camo patterns and colors that the parts have. Here are a few examples, starting with the default option.
As I mentioned, there are thousands of different parts to use to build your M.A.V.. You will acquire new parts in many different ways, whether it is from completing story missions, gaining rank by earning experience, or having your faction research the part in Campaign mode.
Because there are so many different parts, I can't even begin to name them here. What I can do is give you an idea of what is planned. You can also see a detailed list of parts on the games website.
Machine Guns : Gatling Guns : Shotguns : Assault Rifles : Battle Rifles : Sniper Rifles : Sniper Cannons : Rail Guns : Grenade Launchers : Mortars : Bombs : Mines : Rocket Packs : Rockets : Bazookas : Howitzers : Cannons : Auto Cannons : Flame Throwers : Pneumatic Spikes : Heavy Weapons
Mobility Base
Bipeds : Treads : Reverse Biped : Digitigrade : Wheels : Quadruped : Hexapod : Hover
Deployment Systems
systems allow you to bring additional utility items on to the battlefield and
deploy them to your advantage. They include:
Turrets : Defensive Barriers : Repair Stations : Communication Uplinks : Beacons : Communication Jammers : Mobility Reducing Barriers
Spacers are armored connection joints. They allow you to position parts in many different ways.
Auxiliary Parts
Auxiliary Parts include a handful of situation specific parts. They include:
Vision Modes (Thermal, Night Vision) : Radiators : Extended Ammo Holders : Fire Suppression Systems : Commander Uplinks
As the game progresses, it's very possible this list will continue to grow. There have already been a few really good fan suggestions for new parts!
Combat is intense! Massive explosions, locational damage, teamwork, and the chance for a comeback. M.A.V. is not a game about jump sniping, one shot kill head shots, or super fast twitch play. What M.A.V. is about is making smart choices, working with your team, and adapting to situations.
This is mainly because every part that makes up your M.A.V. has its own health system and its own armor rating. Armor protects you by actually taking the hits, instead of the parts under it. Weapons will take damage, start to smoke, and their performance will degrade. Take too much damage to a part and it is destroyed in a fiery explosion, taking with it any parts that structurally depended on it. This means protecting your weak points is very important, as well as finding and exploiting the weak points on your enemies M.A.V..
A M.A.V. pilot can choose from six different role types to build and play as, or even choose a hybrid approach. The six defined roles are as follows:
Attackers are the workhorses of any squad deploying into the battlefield. They maintain their maneuverability, without sacrificing survivability or firepower. If they get close, they will make quick work of any other M.A.V.
Defenders act as a last line of defense. Giving up speed, they can stack on massive amounts of armor and defensive deployables. As 1 man armies, they can set up choke points and hold back forces many times greater than themselves.
The support role is a varied role, but will primarily be indirect support fire. Using the information provided by scouts and commanders, they can quickly remove structures, snipers, or even the entrenched defenders.
Scouts are the eyes and ears of the team. They provide the vital info that Attacker and Support roles need, and make great anti-sniper units. They will typically sacrifice survivability for speed and maneuverability.
Snipers are the long arm of death. Delivering surgical strikes at extreme distance is exactly what this role does best. Wait for the right shot, and hit the weak point, and you can cripple an enemy M.A.V. before it can even see what hit it.
The commander role is the leader of the pack. They tap into the intel streams that scouts and all the other team mates provide and relay that on. They have unique view of the battle field, so it is up to them to send out orders and information to the rest of their team.
There are currently 4 planned game modes.
Story Mode - Single-player
Story Mode will introduce you into the world of M.A.V.. Follow along through the missions as you become a pilot in the resistance against the United Earth Council (UEC). You will progress through a series of levels that push you into trying different strategies and M.A.V. roles. The story mode is NOT a tutorial and it will be challenging to complete. Once you do complete it, you can play it again, only with all the enemies ramped up to match your new skill level.
Arena Mode - Single and Multiplayer
Arena mode is a no frills game mode. It's strictly kill or be killed. Free–for–alls and teams will be supported, with all modes supporting AI controlled M.A.V.'s.
Siege Mode - Single and Multiplayer
Siege mode adds a new layer of complexity to the combat. It is strictly an objective based team mode, in which you need to work together to destroy the other teams base. Be careful though, you only get 1 life, unlike arena mode.
Campaign Mode [AKA 'The War'] - Single and Multiplayer
Campaign mode is a persistent war to conquer territories. It adds a vast metagame to the battles, with each battle having a direct and measurable outcome. Plan your missions carefully, as each outcome will not only affect the territories on the map, but also the contents of your teams bank account. You will have to balance your strategy with the amount of resources you have. You will be able to form alliances, hire mercenaries, research new parts, and strive to take over the whole map.
The campaign mode is the heart of what M.A.V. is about. A persistent battle, with multiple factions fighting it out for complete control. In this mode, everything is on the line and everything can affect the outcome. The world map is a dynamic map showing the current status of the game areas.
When you enter the war, you will have to choose to either join a rebel faction, or you can try to start up a new faction. Starting a new faction is a difficult, but rewarding task, as you must venture out and conquer a territory on your own.
Once you have your first territory, you will start to gather resources from it. Different territories will provide different amounts of resources and you can be sure the most valuable will be the most sought after. It is important to protect your conquered areas, so you will be able to build defensive structures in your territories, as well as add additional buildings and technology to increase their resource production. With enough resources and time, you can even build and deploy offensive structures, like a massive rail gun, which can then be used to help defend or conquer neighboring territories.
World events will dramatically change the way the battle plays out. Whether it be that you choose to fight in the daylight, or try to deploy covertly under the darkness of night, or maybe a storm comes in affecting the visibility of the map. The U.E.C might deploy a reinforcement drop ship, right into your territory, forcing you into battle but presenting the opportunity to salvage some of their advanced technology.
Every game will play out differently, every battle will have a story, and every faction will have a struggle to the top. It's up to you to lead them there!
The AI system in M.A.V. is a sophisticated system that operates as a series of probability systems. It is designed to mimic a human player as closely as possible.
This means the AI is responsible for all the same things that a player is, from building their M.A.V., to working as a team, and adapting to situations on the battlefield.
I have written a complete modular AI system that works with different layers of decision making, allowing emergent behaviors to arise and even sometimes surprise me! One of the key aspects of the AI is it's adaptability. It will use the data it gathers as it fights to create a better overall strategy and make better snap decisions during the fight.
The goal of the AI is to become as seamless as possible into the game play experience, so that you forget you are even playing with bots and not humans. So far, one of the most telling aspects that you are playing with AI is not their combat behavior, but the types of M.A.V.s that they build. They are getting better and better every day!
The PC is a great platform to launch a game on, but it's not the only one out there and a lot of people like to enjoy games on other devices. I want to eventually bring M.A.V. to these players, whether it be on Mac and Linux, or even PS4 and Xbox One. I specifically chose to work with the Unity3D game engine because of the cross platform capabilities it has and the partnerships they have with the console makers.
I even have some great ideas for a mobile app that would let you build your M.A.V., test it, then sync it to the cloud so it is ready to go as soon as you are ready to play.
There is also a web interface I have in the works that would allow you to track your gameplay stats. This could be as simple as a 'gamer card' type profile that is available on the web, or as detailed as a game review tool that lets you see how and where you died.
The future of this is going to be decided right here and right now, with this Kickstarter and the fan support behind the game.
My name is Chad Mauldin and I have been a gamer my whole life. I have also been a professional game developer for the past 6 years, working at several AAA studios. I have worked on titles like F.E.A.R. 3, Borderlands 2, and other projects. M.A.V. is the reason I got into the game industry. I knew I there was a lot I would need to learn in order to make M.A.V. As soon as I felt confident in my knowledge and know how on how to approach the making of M.A.V., I set out on this journey to bring it to life. I truly believe in an open development process and talking and discussing things with the players of the game. I am most active on Facebook and the official message board.
I am coming to Kickstarter get support in raising the quality of art that is in the game. I can no longer deliver the quality that I feel the game deserves, while also doing the design and code aspects of the game.
By bringing on an artist, I feel that not only will the final game be a much higher quality, but it will also allow the game development go much faster.
Risks and challenges
This is a game development project, and the popular saying is that game development is hard. Hard is not impossible, but it can come with consequences. Sometimes there are delays, as a task ends up being significantly more complicated than you originally thought. Other times, a feature might get cut because it no longer fits with the design of the game or it might be more work than the value that it would bring to the game.
My way of combating these risks is to be as open as possible in my development of the game. I started a development blog 2 years ago (go read the post!), back when I first made a prototype of the game and began testing. I released the first 'playable' version of the game shortly after and have had constant feedback with the players ever since. In that 2 years, I have never missed making my weekly update on the development blog.
Some people also might say that it is a project risk because I am a single developer. I agree that if I was to get hit by a bus, it would be a great setback to the game development. However, I think being a single developer has also allowed me to work with the players to incorporate feedback at a MUCH faster rate than most other developers or studios (My record is 1 hour from bug report to patched game delivery).Learn about accountability on Kickstarter
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The third episode of The Human Division, John Scalzi's new thirteen-episode novel in the world of his bestselling Old Man's War. Beginning on January 15, 2013, a new episode of The Human Division will appear in e-book form every Tuesday.
CDF Lieutenant Harry Wilson has been loaned out to a CDF platoon tasked with secretly removing an unauthorized colony of humans on an alien world. Colonial Ambassador Abumwe has been ordered to participate in final negotiations with… (more)
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Neural Plasticity
Volume 2016, Article ID 1347987, 10 pages
Astrocyte Hypertrophy Contributes to Aberrant Neurogenesis after Traumatic Brain Injury
1Department of Surgery, Texas A&M University Health Science Center, College of Medicine, Temple, TX 76504, USA
2Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, Temple, TX 76504, USA
3Department of Neurosurgery, Neuroscience Research Institute, Scott & White Hospital, Temple, TX 76508, USA
Received 10 November 2015; Accepted 11 February 2016
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Copyright © 2016 Clark Robinson et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a widespread epidemic with severe cognitive, affective, and behavioral consequences. TBIs typically result in a relatively rapid inflammatory and neuroinflammatory response. A major component of the neuroinflammatory response is astrocytes, a type of glial cell in the brain. Astrocytes are important in maintaining the integrity of neuronal functioning, and it is possible that astrocyte hypertrophy after TBIs might contribute to pathogenesis. The hippocampus is a unique brain region, because neurogenesis persists in adults. Accumulating evidence supports the functional importance of these newborn neurons and their associated astrocytes. Alterations to either of these cell types can influence neuronal functioning. To determine if hypertrophied astrocytes might negatively influence immature neurons in the dentate gyrus, astrocyte and newborn neurons were analyzed at 30 days following a TBI in mice. The results demonstrate a loss of radial glial-like processes extending through the granule cell layer after TBI, as well as ectopic growth and migration of immature dentate neurons. The results further show newborn neurons in close association with hypertrophied astrocytes, suggesting a role for the astrocytes in aberrant neurogenesis. Future studies are needed to determine the functional significance of these alterations to the astrocyte/immature neurons after TBI.


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Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya. You shot my targets, prepare for the results.
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Rich Goodrich took Overall and the Double Stack division
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October 27, 2012
Rohrer, Sorrells Take Cross Country Individual Crowns, Carmel Sweeps Team Titles
Carmel swept the boys and girls team titles in Terre Haute but Mishawaka's Anna Rohrer was the talk of the day setting a girls state finals record while Barr-Reeve's Connor Sorrells took the boys crown.
Rohrer, just a sophomore and making her first appearance in the state finals, battled defending state champion Ashley Erba throughout but then pulled away from the Warsaw senior down the final straightaway. She crossed the line in 17:13.2 destroying the state finals record set by Erba last year in 18:05.6. Erba finished as the runner-up in 17:29.2.
West Lafayette's Bobbie Burgess finished third in 17:51.6, Columbus North's Mackenzie Caldwell was fourth in 17:55.8 and Eastern's (Greentown) Bethany Neeley came home in fifth in 18:04.2.
In the boys race, Zach Panning of Fort Wayne Concordia moved out to a sizeable lead through the first 3,000 meters but Barr-Reeve's Connor Sorrells caught him and pulled away late to win in 15:21.3. The Barr-Reeve senior became the first runner from his school to win a cross country state title.
Panning finished as the runner-up in 15:26.5, Troy Reeder of Hamilton Southeastern was third in 15:28.8, Jackson Bertoli of Terre Haute South was fourth in 15:34.2 and Kyle Eller of Lowell ended fifth in 15:35.2.
In the team competition, Carmel swept both boys and girls crowns.
It was the third consecutive state championship for the girls team coached by Mark Ellington. Gina Genco led a trio of Greyhounds in the top 10 overall finishing sixth overall in 18:31.3. Kelcy Welch was ninth in 18:38.8 and Haley Harris was 10th in 18:45.5.
The boys team, coached by Erhard Bell, captured the crown for the first time since 2008 ending Columbus North's run of three straight years. Three Greyhounds finished 15-16-17 oveall to lead the way including Bobby Browning in 15:55.2, Charlie Watson in 15:56.9 and Ben Veatch in 15:58.2, respectively.
Warsaw's Erba, Carmel's Watson named Mental Attitude Award Recipients
Following the races, Warsaw's Ashley Erba and Carmel's Charlie Watson were announced as the winners of the respective mental attitude awards by the IHSAA Executive Committee.
The Committee annually presents the awards to the seniors they determined best demonstrated mental attitude, scholarship, leadership and athletic ability.
Ashley is the daughter of Scott and Karen Erba of Winona Lake and Charlie is the son of Andrew and Gretchen Watson of Carmel.
Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance, the proud corporate partner of the IHSAA, presented both individuals' school with a $1,000 scholarship in the name of the recipients.
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Lunch 11 am - 3 pm
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Good bye to our favorite special occasion restaurant. You will be sorely missed. My wife and I have had a lot of good memories there. Good luck in the future!
Always great food! So sorry to see you go. You will be missed, especially your fantastic soups.
Overall good experience out on the patio. Noise level was intolerable at times due to a large group of women being extremely loud. Wait staff did a nice good, very pleasant.
Sad to hear that they were closing though!
All was great except when the server placed a very hot plate of Monkey Bread straight from the oven in front of my 4 year old. He is 4 and a piping hot plate covered in frosting in front of him of course he was going to touch it. The hostest responded quickly with a cool plate a towel with ice.
Excellent food. Large portions of very high quality. Would recommend as a nice place for a dinner or date.
Awful service! Meals were not quite as described and refills were non-existent. Bottomless mimosas were ONE refill. The bloody Mary "bar" was a joke. Which was more than I got on my water. We had to ask multiple people for a manager. She was super nice and then completely disappeared.
The food is actually very good. I just wasn't expecting such a swing from the original biscuits and gravy, lol. Otherwise, I've been before, never had anything bad.
Food is always good. Service was pleasant. One of my favorite NW Omaha restaurants.
With every entree, fab mahi, halibut, salmon or filet, we always order the unique and delicious sea beans. 7M is the only restaurant I know of that serves this new and exciting veggie. The attentive staff is always friendly.
The atmosphere was good. Relatively quiet for a Saturday night. Met a Tinder date there and it was perfect for the all-important first-date Q&A. Drinks could have been mixed a little heavier on the alcohol, but the Bacon Gouda Cavatappi was extrordinary. I recommend this place as a date venue. She asked me out for a second date, so something worked right!
Food was good and eclectic. I am eating low carb so loved the cauliflower mashed potatoes with my meal, and the charred Brussels sprouts for an appetizer. My husband loved his chicken pesto noodle dish. Our friends loved the halibut. I had a ribeye with my meal that was really fatty and not very flavorful, so that was a miss for me.. The service was excellent. I would recommend the place highly, maybe go someplace else for a good steak.
Easter brunch was wondeeful
This is one of our favorite places to eat. You can just stop by on a whim or make it a special night. They always treat you like you are their best customer.
Sunday Brunch at 11 am - atmosphere was dead. Very few patrons, but nonetheless understaffed. Our server exhibited very little personality. Ambitious menu, but not particularly well prepared. Some elements of our dishes were not hot inside. Assume they were microwaved.
We stopped in for happy hour/early dinner and it wasn't very crowded, so lots of personal attention and a quieter atmosphere. The service was very good and the food was excellent. I tried the chicken and waffles today and they were presented beautifully. I felt like the flavor of the tenders was lacking a bit (the breading could've used more spice) but the accompanying sides made up for it. The crab & artichoke dip was delicious as usual and we enjoyed our truffle fries as well as the cocktails. Can't wait to go back.
Good ambiance and good menu selection for a group. Caribbean chicken was great, so was chicken and waffles. Chicken pesto was not as good.
Food was outstanding. This was our 3rd time here. Only complaint was the noise level. Large group was on the other side of the restaurant and was really noisy. Drink prices are a little pricey.
Fabulous date night spot! I had the coffee encrusted salmon and my husband had THE most amazing chicken and waffles. Worth every penny. We will definitely be back!
We had ceviche for the appetizer. It was less than appetizing. While colorful, the looks did not impress. The entree was okay. I had the new york strip which came with a portabella mushroom stuffed with part of a tomato and feta cheese, topped with Parmesan, which was the best part of the entire meal. The salad was slightly heavy on the balsamic vinaigrette. For desert, I had the mousse and he had the chocolate cake. We shared. The cake he had was as if it had been baked a week ago. The mandrin orange mousse I had was beautifully plated, but it did not have flavor to match.
The waitress was attentive and pleasant. She filled up our glasses and asked how our meals were (we lied so as to not spoil the evening).
The ambiance was okay. The table cloths were nice. The candles were nice. The location doesn't leave much to be desired. I felt okay about it until I saw a server wearing tennis shoes.
Lastly, for all this, we paid 100 dollars. I'd gladly pay that for a restaurant that merited the service, such as Petit Crenn or Dolce, but this was just not up to par.
Great atmosphere and food. Good twist on some classic dishes. Ribeye had great taste but a little fatty. Porkchop was great but Brussel sprouts a little too salty. Overall though great service and very good meal.
We celebrated Valentine's Day at 7M Grill and our evening was wonderful. We enjoyed the special Prixe Fixe dinner...delicous! The wine we chose was superb, and the service was perfect! The feeling overall was romantic, warm and special. Thank you to our server and 7M staff.
Great tasting food. The waffles and chicken were outstanding. Service was friendly and on point.
Food was delicious & flavorful! Waitress(forgot her name) was very good with figuring out what we'd like & making suggestions.
Good food. Terrible service. If a restaurant is half empty on a Friday night at 7:30pm, pay attention. Takeout is the way to go here.
Our party of 5 ordered two appetizers and 5 entrees. I did not read the menu carefully and ordered the Thai Lavosh. I figured it was like M's Pub lavosh. This one had a lot of red peppers on it. I would not order it again. Regarding the entrees, they were excellent. The top two were the pesto chicken pasta and the gouda mac 'n cheese with Chicken. Service was prompt and friendly. Definitely a return trip is on the horizon.
7M is a great place to take a date or have a night out with friends. The food is typically exceptional. The most recent visit left me a little disappointed with the seasoning on the rib-eye. That being said, we will not hesitate to return. Amazing service.
The food was great. Interesting menu. The ambiance is fun. Noise level was not bad for having a conversation.
Excellent meal! I had the beef tenderloin and it was perfect!
Our experience was very good however, It was about 9:10 PM and our waiter came up and told us that the dishwasher had about 10 minutes left and they were shutting down then. That was very uncomfortable and not very professional. I will think twice before going back. I understand that the employees want to go home however my friends and myself hadn't seen each other in a while and were enjoying ourselves. I wasn't aware of what the restaurants hours were, maybe they close at 9 PM and I didn't know that. If that's the case, I apologize for staying late and I will definitely pick a different restaurant to dine at.
We have eaten at 7M before, and looked forward to their tasty cooking. Our food was great: between us we had the Herbed Mussels, the Fish Tacos, and sides of Breussels sprouts and garlicky French fries, with Creme Breulee. However, our server disappeared for long periods, and was not as attentive as she should have been; a hour should have been plenty of time for a meal, but we waited ninety minutes. Which would have been manageable except the table was tucked by the door, and backed up against windows which did not keep out the cold. When we mentioned this upon being seated, the server took it as a general comment, instead of asking if we'd like to move. It was awkward, because the table seated six, and there were only two of us. If we go back, we plan to be more assertive about our seating.
Great evening! Food terrific, excellent service, good experience.
Was really excited to try this place. Went there for brunch. It was just ok. Service was slow even though there was hardly anyone there. They had a Bloody Mary bar, but at 12:00 was picked through and wilted. Had the patty melt which was bland. My husband had the chicken and waffles- nothing special. Will probably not go back.
We had dinner with some friends. We hadn't been to eat here for a little while but it was well worth the wait.
We love this place! Always great food and service!
I can't speak more highly about the customer service experience and how outstanding the cuisine was. Terrific creativity with the menu and ingredients.
The food was excellent. The waiter was very personable. It was our first time there. We loved it and we will be back.
elegant, quiet, cozy place for any or no occasion.
Consistently good food. Great variety. Good service
Delicious, inviting, pleasant atmosphere. Service was outstanding! Great ambiance!
I ordered the bourbon steak, which would have been amazing if it was cooked the way I had ordered it. I ordered it medium well, it came out rare/medium rare, so I sent it back. Took awhile to get back and my husband and friend had already finished their meals. When it came back it was well done and charred. I was not pleased but was starving so I ate the well done steak. The waiter was very nice and offered to free desserts to make up for the mistakes. A very nice gesture, as it was pretty obvious both steaks were not up to what was the desired cooking preference and the waiter could tell by looking at them.


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Tuesday, 7 February 2017
Come rain, come shine
This is another of those pages I've done for the Art Marks challenge and posted on instagram. (#artmarks30daychallenge). The background was a mishmash of brayering and gelli-printing. The flower is a hand-carved stamp.
Once I'd finished with all the mark-making, it occurred to me that there was sunshine and there was rain, both above the flower. Perhaps a reminder that, come rain, come shine, we should bloom.
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Science Museum of Virginia expands hours
RICHMOND, Va. — The Science Museum of Virginia announced it would expand its hours of operation next month.
"The Science Museum of Virginia will be open seven days a week from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. year-round [starting October 1]," a museum spokesperson announced. "This is the first time in its 41-year history the Museum has been open for a full day on Sundays, and the first time in nearly 10 years it has stayed open the entire week during the school year."
Previously, budget considerations compelled museum officials to close the museum on Mondays during the school year.
"The guest experience is top of mind at the Museum and expanding our operating hours is what our guests tell us they want," Chief Wonder Officer Rich Conti said. "This change gives Virginians more time to get hands-on with science and question their world. It also simplifies our schedule, making it easier to communicate. The last thing we want is for guests to be confused about when we're open."
The Museum will continue to be closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. In addition, it will be closed two Mondays each year to allow for building-wide cleaning and maintenance projects: the Monday after Labor Day and the Monday after New Year's Day.


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- Place the water and asparagus in a saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook covered 5 minutes. Remove cover and cook 1 or 2 minutes, until tender. Drain and set aside, but keep warm.
- Melt the margarine in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the turkey cutlets 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until browned and no longer pink on the inside. Remove turkey from the pan and set aside.
- Add the garlic and shrimp to the already heated skillet. Cook over medium-high heat 1 or 2 minutes, stirring constantly until the shrimp is heated through.
- Prepare hollandaise sauce according to package directions.
- Place each turkey cutlet on a plate. Top with the asparagus and shrimp. Spoon hollandaise sauce over all.
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This was just incredible for a number of reasons. First, it's super easy and takes mere minutes to prepare. Second, it makes for a beautiful and impressive presentation. Third, this is great for...
I thought this was okay, it wasn't bad, but it wasn't good enough to make very often. My 8 year old daughter loved it, but I think she'd eat anything smothered in hollandaise sauce. I used fresh...
This was just incredible for a number of reasons. First, it's super easy and takes mere minutes to prepare. Second, it makes for a beautiful and impressive presentation. Third, this is great for...
What a great idea! I made this as directed except I used 1 lb fresh asparagus for 4 people instead of the frozen. The finished producut looks especially impressinve! We were not that impressed...
My husband and I loved this dish!! I followed the recipe exactly. I served it with salad and crispy bread. Looks Great! Will make again!! Thanks.
We all enjoyed this dinner. I also steamed fresh asparagus like other reviewers. The sauce could have used some lemon juice, and I will try it again with that addition. I also tried 1/4 t. dried...
We had this for last night's dinner and it not only was picture perfect but also delicious. As suggested by a prior reviewer, I used skinless boneless chicken breasts which had to be pounded a ...
A great, easy recipe (only had chicken thighs). Nice for company. A keeper!
This was really easy & everyone loved it! I used chicken breast pounded flat, imitation crab meat instead of shrimp, and made the hollandaise from the "Blender hollandaise sauce" recipe on this ...
This was excellent and quick. I also used Knorr Hollandaise mix and added lemon juice and a little bit of tarragon. I used chicken breasts that I pounded out a bit. My fiance' thought it looked ...
I was a little bit skeptical about making this recipe. I was thinking, turkey and shrimp in the SAME dish? How could that be? It actually turned out pretty good. Really fattening though, but h...


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I love adventures up to Steamboat Springs. A mountain town at heart and looks, Steamboat is one of the most inviting places I have ever visited. I used to go up there much more, but my past visit was the first in a year! I attended the Winter Wondergrass music festival, which consisted of three days listening to bluegrass music and the chilly mountain winter (yes, the festival was outside during sun, snow, and chilly nighttime temps). My best friend from Chicago even came along to explore the wonder that is Steamboat Springs.
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When I first grabbed the Bear Bloody off the Bear River bar counter, I was underwhelmed.. Outside in the sunshine, my mind changed. This baby was loaded with spices-- maybe some of the most I have ever seen in a Bloody Mary! Bear River's Bloody was garnished with a giant celery stalk, pepperoncini, lime slice, and green olive. The Bloody was bright orange-y red and the glass was filled to the brim.. I couldn't walk without spilling a little cocktail (side note: I then drank it down before spilling all over the restaurant's patrons).
The garnish was nothing special, but was attractive and bright! My favorite part was the giant pepperoncini.
The spice of this Bloody Mary was seriously TOP NOTCH. Spices were abundant and complex; I tasted strong notes of horseradish, black pepper, fresh red pepper, and celery seed. The spices were very chunky and very delicious. I even tasted some little chunks of veggies in the mix too! There was the perfect kick of hotness and my sinuses (which were acting up all weekend) were cleared.
The texture was super light (minus the chunky spices!) and very refreshing. The Bloody was a bit tangy and a bit acidic.
Bear River's Bear Bloody taste was exceptional. The use of so many chunky and complex spices really gave this Bloody flavorful power. Although the garnish was rather simple, I would literally go back just for the unique Bloody mix.
Taking a mountain trip to Steamboat Springs anytime soon? Be sure to stop by Bear River at the base of the mountain near the gondola to have one of these spice-laden Bloodies. Bear River is located at:
Gondola Square, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487


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Bridge Act
- Bridge Act (National)- This is a bipartisan bill to extend the protections currently granted to DACA recipients for an additional 3 years. While this is certainly not a solution, it is an important step to relieve at least some uncertainty. I got the chance to speak with a staffer in Senator Graham's office (R) about the feasibility of this act passing in congress. Given that this is a bipartisan bill, we already have 51 votes. 9 more are needed. Within our region there are 2 key senators that we can focus on: Senator McCain (Arizona) and Senator Heller (Nevada). Senator Flake (Arizona) is already in support!
- Legislative visits: We are seeking students from Arizona or Nevada that would be willing to set up in-person legislative visits with the two Senators mentioned above. VP of Policy will be able to provide all necessary materials and can prep you over the phone.
- Phone banking: Script provided here. You can call senators from any state, but it is especially helpful if you have a connection to the state that you are calling.
- Letter writing: We need help writing letters to key senators- if you are interested in helping me draft a letter please email email@example.com.
- ACA- At the end of February, all house representatives will be back in their local offices. This is when we can pay them a visit to keep advocating against the repeal of the ACA! What can you do?
- Patient stories: Stories are powerful advocacy tools, we are seeking a student that is willing to help me collect patient stories, particularly from more conservative areas of our region: Nevada, Arizona, Central Valley CA, Orange County CA.
- Legislative visits: Protect Our Patients is planning for a day of action at the end of February. The UCSF campus is planning on setting up visits to the house of representative offices in the central valley. We are seeking students from areas close to these offices (UC Davis) and those in Orange County (UC Irvine!) to help organize these visits.
SB 54 – California
- SB 54 (California)- This bill would essentially make California into a sanctuary state- prohibiting state and local law enforcement agencies, school police and security departments from using resources to investigate, interrogate, detain, or arrest persons for immigration enforcement purposes. The VP of Policy is currently working with one of the bill's co-sponsors to ensure that there are provisions in place to make sure hospitals and clinics are also sanctuary spaces. What can you do?
- Local phone banking: If you are from California, call your state representative or set up phone banking with your fellow classmates: http://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov/
- Drafting policy: If you want to be involved in the process of ensuring that medical facilities are also sanctuary spaces
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Prescription to Vote 2016
Only 48% of eligible Hispanic voters cast their ballots in 2012. Be the change! Join LMSA's #PrescriptionToVote campaign by encouraging your comunidad to register & vote.
LMSA West chapters will be hosting voter registration drives in the following locations:
September 10th– San Francisco, CA- Clinica Martín Baró
September 12th, Los Angeles, CA- Clinic Location TBD
September 14th– Riverside, CA- First Congregational Church of Riverside
September 18th– Phoenix, AZ- Juntos Por La Salud Mobile Clinic
October 8th– Sacramento, CA- Clinica Tepati & Shifa Clinic
October 15th– Los Angeles, CA- Lennox Health Fair @ Lennox Middle School
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LMSA West's Policy Stance (Winter 2015):
We, the Latino Medical Students Association West Region, affirm our steadfast support for students of all immigration statuses in seeking access to medical education. Disparities in access to health care and in quality of care are very real within our communities and we should extend medical education to members of all communities to rectify these health inequities. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival-eligible students have been historically excluded from higher education and are an untapped, diverse pool of applicants to medical school. We are committed to ensuring DACA-eligible students gain entry to undergraduate medical education in the United States, are provided with adequate financial aid to pay for medical education, are supported academically and personally by undergraduate medical institutions, and are retained in the medical education system until graduation at the same rate as their peers. We recognize that students of documentation statuses other than DACA should be included in access to equitable undergraduate medical education and narrowing this discussion to DACA-eligible students only is a limitation. Further steps of inclusion are necessary to address health inequity in our community at the most fundamental levels.
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Greetings/Saludos LMSA West! Your Weekly Policy Update is here!
For Today 3/25/2014:
>> Use data to drive policy change!
The Alliance released results of the 2014 Healthy Americas Survey, a bilingual phone survey with a nationally representative sample of 846 respondents fielded from February 16th to March 2nd of this year that included questions on the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
"While there has been much discussion of the importance of the Hispanic community during ACA open enrollment, for the first time with the Healthy Americas Survey we have some data about the priorities and experiences of Hispanics with ACA," said Dr. Jane L. Delgado, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health (the Alliance).
-LMSA West Policy Team
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Stay up to date on how we can advocate for our communities and make positive large-scale impact. Questions or Suggestions? Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
For Today 3/18/2014:
>>NIH releases comprehensive new data outlining Hispanic/Latino health and habits
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The VP and Intern of Policy will be posting weekly updates on Latino Health/Healthcare Policy!
Stay up to date on how we can advocate for our communities and make positive large-scale impact.
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For Today 3/10/2014:
>> California ramps up Latino outreach as healthcare deadline nears
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LMSA West's Healthcare Stance:
We, the members of LMSA West, recognize the need for solutions to eliminate health inequities in our current healthcare system. We fully support a comprehensive, universal, and equitable healthcare system for all people regardless of their economic and migratory status as well as religious beliefs and sexual orientation. LMSA West believes in a healthcare system that advances health promotion and prevention in order to affect positive health behaviors and outcomes in our society. We are in solidarity with those who work to eliminate healthcare disparities, especially the lack of healthcare coverage that underserved communities face. We believe healthcare is a right not a privilege.
LMSA West's Support for Single Payer:
In accordance with the Latino Medical Student Association West's health care stance, objectives, and core values, we, the members of LMSA West hereby support implementation of a Single Payer Universal Healthcare System in the United States. We believe that the Single Payer Healthcare System is the most practical, affordable, and effective solution to achieve universal healthcare.
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With the recent establishment of a resolution review process, LMSA's goal is to develop an inclusive format where all LMSA members are able to submit their ideas and therefore be able to contribute to debates surrounding Latino health policy issues on both a regional and national level. If you are interested in:
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So, I've been using my new (awesome, unstoppable) Summit the last few days and the tires/wheels are all messed up and pointing in every direction. My question is what is the best way for me to get is aligned and get the camber correct. I also want to get the steering to neutral so I don't have the servos constantly humming because I'm using the trim to make up for miss alignment.
I'm thinking of removing the wheels and using string or something .....not really sure, any help would be greatly appreciated.
Camber and toe- I use my eye. They do make dedicated tools for alignment but I find I can eye it close enough for the Summit
Steering as seen below:
Good luck!!
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well that is what I've done, but I would like it to actually be correct not just close enough. I think my rear wheels still need to be adjusted and there isn't anymore adjustment (maxed out) so I was looking for a more scientific (exact) way.....
RPM camber/castor gauge
Whatever it is I just typed... could be wrong.
i remove all wheels then bolt 1x very large washer to each hub and tighten up in place of your wheel
then you can use a set square against the flat edge of the washer
and messure the camber in and out as you require.
hope it helps
the washer is what I was thinking about doing.
should I adjust with it on the "washers" or up in the air with the suspension at full drop? Which is "static"?
On a surface, at ride height.
Suspension angles change throughout the travel, adjusting it perfect at full droop will not give you the results you desire.
Whatever it is I just typed... could be wrong.
Ive done something very similar to the washer trick. I took a couple paint sticks (or yard stick) and drilled a hole in it to fit the hub. Tighten it down and you can easily see your toe at the end of the stick. I took it a step further and bought a piece of 1/4" MDF (2'x4') and made a layout board. I have it all marked for 0° and then measure off that if I want toe in or out.
I did the same thing for camber........with the paint stick extending up 8 to 10" you can use a framing square to square off of it.
But like Jimmie said, you can buy an alignment set if you really want precession.


text: In 1970, there were approximately 14,000 fatalities on the job throughout the nation, and some were probably here in Kansas. Then-president Richard Nixon signed the Occupational Safety and Health Act into law. That same Act protects you in the workplace with OSHA-written and enforced safety standards nationwide. Whether you work in an office or on a scaffold 100 feet in the air, your employer is obligated to adhere to the standards set to keep your risk of injury as low as possible.


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Part Two of a series covering Georgia news team 11Alive as they look into Seattle medical Cannabis community. This episode includes a conversation with patient Darrell Sisson, Nick Hart, and Doctor Daniel Dixon.Read More
In his veto message for portions of SSB 5052, Governor Jay Inslee instructed the Department of Health to thoroughly consider the idea of re-scheduling or de-scheduling marijuana in consultation with medical professionals and stakeholders, and to present him and the Legislature with an appropriate resolution.Read More
Last year the CPC was nominated for multiple categories in DOPE Magazine's Industry Awards. If you think we deserve another shot at recognition, head over to the nomination page and show your support.Read More
The CPC has been nominated for the CannAwards.Read More
The Liquor and Cannabis board is touring the state this November to take public comment on the proposed medical Cannabis regulation. They released this statement regarding the regulation.Read More
The Coalition for Cannabis Standards and Ethics is hosting 2 pest management workshops. They will be held September 30th in Zillah and October 1st in Olympia.Read More
If you are against the federal government putting honorable members of society in jail, fill out the form and one will be sent on your behalf. You can also support them by showing up at the sentencing hearing next Friday October 2nd at the Federal Courthouse in Spokane.Read More
An episode of the Cannabis Economy podcast featuring CPC founders Jeremy Kaufman and Ben ReganRead More
The Human Solution and Jury Rights Day September 5thRead More
I emerge out of the forest feeling more and more like my true self.Read More
The first step in the direction of truth is establishing relationships and clear channels of communication.Read More
Unlike most Cannabis competitions that award the highest Cannabinoid concentrations, the Terpestival gave out awards for categories such as Highest Total Level of Terpenes, Highest Weight Percentage Limonene, and Highest Myrcene to Pinene Ratio.Read More
We visited one of the testing facilities The CPC relies on, Confidence Analytics and discovered a powerful organoleptics tool that is impacting decision making across the market.Read More
This Thursday May 28th Jerry Whiting will be hosting complimentary consults for patients on the basics of Acupressure. These sessions are complimentary and no reservation is required, just swing by between 5-7PM.Read More
"A new proposal from Seattle Mayor Ed Murray would give Seattle tighter control of marijuana businesses. It could shut down more than 50 medical dispensaries."Read More
According to Dr. Gaynor, therapeutic sound affects our bodies on a cellular and sub-cellular level. "There is not an organ system in our body that is not affected by sound, music, and vibration," he says. "Sound can help people who are sick, especially cancer patients."Read More
This Friday The CPC will be hosting Deena the Deceptive Chef for part 3 of her nutrition series. All patients, their friends and family are welcome for these free drop in style classes anytime between 1-4PM. We hope to see you there!Read More


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Tuesday, April 2, 2019 - Thursday, April 4, 2019
VIP Preview Reception 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Tuesday, April 2, 2019 The Salt Palace
The VIP Preview Reception offers guests first choice of this year's art, sumptuous gourmet foods, and the opportunity to mingle with the artists.
Two-Day Celebration 11:00 am – 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm April 3rd and 4th The Salt Palace |
This art show features the work of 50 Utah artists and samplings of artisan soups, breads and desserts from 25 restaurants.$20 per person per session
20+ Local Restaurants with unlimited soup, desserts and baked goods. 100% of ticket sales goes directly to the CNS Charitable Care Program which helps thousands of uninsured, under insured and low-income Utahns.
I donate 35% of my artwork sales to the Charitable Care Program.


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In today's world, the cost of everything is rising – it's simple economics. Goods such as fuel and cars cost more than ever. Many people might simply call this inflation, and put up with it. However, when it comes to getting cheap auto insurance, there are ways to save considerable amounts of money – despite what many people believe.
To understand this and to understand how to lower our policy costs, we must know what affects it. As the old saying goes "once you can measure something, you can manage it". There are many things that will affect your auto insurance price that you have no control over, such as your age, where you live, and your previous driving record. Instead of trying to change this (which is impossible, unless you want to move house), it is better to focus on the things that we can control. For example, when buying your next car realize that the type of car you buy will affect the price of your car insurance drastically. Buying a car with a big engine will raise your premium, whereas buying a car fitted with various safety devices will lower the cost of your insurance.
Secondly, although you can't control your past driving record, you can control the destiny and the look of your future driving record. Since most auto insurance companies only look at your previous 3 years of driving experience when calculating a price, you can never permanently mess up your record (thankfully). Thirdly, increasing your deductible/excess will lower your insurance premium, as it takes some of the risk off of your insurer. This is a big feature that most people never consider (or even know that they could change).
The choice is up to you as you're taking on a larger risk by accepting a larger deductible, but if you're a safe and sensible driving then you should have nothing to worry about. Another way of saving money that is often overlooked is combining multiple separate policies together. To do this, you must have some other kind of insurance (such as home insurance) with the same company as your car insurer. From then on, you should be able to request discounts for having multiple policies. If you don't have multiple policies with the same auto insurer call them up and ask them if they'll offer better rates if you switch over to them. You might be pleasantly surprised!


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There is nothing quite like visiting 2 parks in one! When I saw these on a map last Monday, I knew we had a double header headed our way. It is also near the Wildflower North Park we had visited a while ago!
Estrella Vista North is right near Desert Star school in Goodyear, in the Estrella Vista Neighborhood.
The park is just to the South of it, and can be reached from Lower Buckeye./157th Avenue. Parking is on the street and Parallel parking (my personal favorite…not). But, it was not busy on a Monday morning after school was in session. Since we homeschool, we are on an alternative schedule!
Parallel Parking!
There are also no bathrooms at this park or Estrella Vista South, so make sure that everyone uses the bathroom before you get here. The closest availability for bathrooms is at N Estrella Parkway and Van Buren Street at the Safeway/Jack in the Box corner.
This playground was a smaller but newer one. There was plenty of green space to run in, and some beautiful trees. The kids liked the playground (shaded!) and the ramada that was right next to it was also shaded with a picnic bench. It had a mulch for the landscaping, which I know a lot of moms prefer!
There was a roller slide (ouch for parents,) a crazy slide and some climbing features. I would not recommend this for toddlers!
There were a few different climbing options, as well as stairs to get to the two slides.
A twisted rope obstacle. I climbed up it too! Eeek
Little climbing circles and the zippy slide. Barely fit an adult butt on that one! HAHA!
The Basics
Estrella Vista Park North
157th Ave and Lower Buckeye Parkway


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North Market t-shirts are now available in two unisex styles! These buttery-soft shirts are screen printed by hand at Columbus shop Alison Rose. The North Market building design featured on the grey option was illustrated by local artist Nicholas Nocera. The red design features our Farmers' Market design with the North Market logo on the back.
- Unisex sizes S-3XL
- GREY OPTION: North Market building illustration printed on an Anvil Lightweight Graphite Heather Grey tee
- RED OPTION: North Market Farmers' Market design printed on an Anvil Lightweight #980 Red tee (North Market logo is printed on the back of each shirt)
- Regular price is $20 per shirt, plus $5.99 shipping. HOLIDAY SALE = $16 per shirt, plus $5.99 shipping on all orders made prior to 12/31/18!


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Real Madrid midfielder Isco has reportedly emerged as a summer transfer target for Juventus.
Isco has enjoyed a largely successful period at the Bernabeu, but the playmaker has only just returned to the starting lineup after the return of Zinedine Zidane.
The Frenchman is known to be an admirer of the playmaker, although it has been suggested that the Spain international could be allowed to leave the club.
According to Calciomercato, Juventus have emerged as a potential destination for the 26-year-old should Real give the green light to a sale.
The Italian giants have already secured a deal for Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey, but more changes are expected at the Serie A leaders.
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Peoria Warehouse District
Peoria's Warehouse District has the potential to become Downtown's premier urban neighborhood. The district's proximity to the central business district and the riverfront, coupled with its wealth of historic, urban warehouse buildings provides the setting for a unique place that can be a destination not only for the city, but the region and beyond.
Common Ground completed an Implementation Plan for the Warehouse District that synthesized previous plans for the area into a single unified vision, developed catalytic project scenarios with pro-formas, and outlined detailed strategies and actions for the implementation of the plan.
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Peoria, Illinois
adopted 2013
Hanson Professional Services
Jonathan Rose Companies
Farnsworth Group
Randall Gross Development Economics
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A year ago around this time we were getting ready to move to Europe, just a couple of weeks out from take off. Our plain tickets were purchased, the packing list had begun. I was in a routine where I was training pretty hard every day at the gym, a long with training for my first marathon at the end of May. Most days consisted of waking up extremely early, driving, training clients back to back, then I would go to my second job at Altra Footwear and fit in my own work out in between. I would then drive back up to Salt Lake from Orem to teach night classes and train night clients. It was nuts.
I was thinking I was in the best shape of my life and one of my biggest fears of moving to Europe, which now sounds ridiculous, was getting fat. I laugh about it now but it was an honest concern. I thought that all I would have to eat in Germany was bread and potatoes. Then I would move to France and only have baguettes and cheese. While this is partly true (I have eaten my fair share of baguettes and cheese) I've been pleasantly surprised with my bodies reaction to the move. Rather than adding on a nice fluffy layer of carb chub, I've actually lost around 12 pounds while being here and feel the leanest I ever have! How is this possible you ask? Well as I've thought about this same question, I've compiled some observations. I trace it back to the beginning of our adventure, getting out of my routine rut.
Lets go back to June. On our way to Germany we made a stop in Iceland for 4 days. Keep in mind I had been in the routine of training hard, and eating a good amount of food to refuel my body every day. I was in that cycle of going harder and harder, and eating more to provide the energy. Planning our travels I got a little anxiety knowing my workout routine would have to change a bit, and I knew I wouldn't be expending as many calories, so I would need to lower my intake. I think this was the best thing for me. I needed to get out of that cycle and get my metabolism back in check. Reset my system a little bit. Our 4 days in iceland we rented a car and drove most of the day, making little stops along the way, hiking a bit here and there, and taking in amazing scenery. I noticed my hunger levels went down, so I obeyed. We survived on a little oatmeal in the morning with fruit, and cracker, meat, and cheese sandwiches on the road. Not the most glamorous or nutritious, and I don't suggest that meal plan for an everyday thing. But for 4 days of car camping travel it got the job done, and smaller portions were key.
We made it to Germany and our expat life began. The first 2 weeks were spent getting up early and going to offices, where we would wait in line to take care of administration stuff. These processes are SLOW and can be frustrating. The first thing I learned about Germans is that they love their paperwork! We were at the mercy of limited office open hours and the people who could help us translate. My regular morning workout routine had to be shortened or put on hold until the evening, or the next day. This was weird for me! But again, with less calories going out, I wasn't eating nearly as much as before.
So lesson #1 learned: Take a reset. Lower activity level to lower food intake. You will become more in tune with what your body actually needs. More in tune with your intake and output correlation.
The administration work settled down, and we were able to have more freedom and I picked up my morning workout routine again. It felt great! My appetite increased a little bit, but I noticed that I had freed myself from that cycle of eating more to fuel training more. I was more in control now. I had re-calibrated my exercise and food need. So combining the exercise routine with a more controlled food consumption was good. Also, the next change made was instead of being stuck to a rigid eating routine of every 2-3 hours or my muscles will eat them selves, I learned to only eat when I was hungry. And I actually allowed myself to feel hunger! (I used to teach to not allow yourself to really feel hunger, but I humbly stand corrected). I had been following the typical fitness model/bodybuilding commandment of eating every 2-3 hours to keep your metabolism going, and to keep your body from breaking down your muscles. I have now learned that this is totally unnecessary. Why should you eat if you're not hungry? Allowing ourselves to feel hunger keeps us in tune with our bodies needs and we are more mindful with our eating.
So lesson #2 learned: If you're not hungry, you don't have to eat! don't try to force feed every 2-3 hours because you think your muscles will break down, or that your metabolism will shut off. This is not necessarily the case. Mindful eating is what we want to master. Your body can adapt to burning fat if you fuel it right and train. (that is a whole other blog post though :)
After just a few days in Germany, my pre-assumptions were proven wrong. Germans eat other foods besides potatoes and brats haha who would've thought! They actually have amazing produce! And the same goes for the French, Its not all just baguettes, cheese, and croissants. Some of the best produce I've ever had, fresh, seasonal, and very affordable! I've loved it. My diet as been full of fresh veggies, organic fruits, lean meats sparingly (about 3 nights out of the week), and yes the occasional baguette and cheese. And I would be lying if I didn't include all the fresh pastries and crepes that I've consumed (how can you pass up all those delicious french bakery's?) This brings me to the third lesson learned.
Back in the states I could definitely notice the sweet treats and splurges that I had. I was always working extra hard on Monday to make up for the Weekend desserts. Each day I worked hard for an hour at the gym, and was active while training clients, but the rest of my day was sitting at a desk, or sitting in my car. I could never get past a certain weight and body fat percentage. I wasn't necessarily looking to loose weight, I just thought that I had reached my comfortable peak. Here I've felt like the extra carbs and pastries have gone right through me, and taken some extra pounds with them. I contribute this to the power of walking! I used to think walking was just for old people who couldn't do "real" exercise any more. Or the Sissy person's form of exercise when they couldn't handle the gym. I know, horrible thoughts. But my time in Europe has changed me. By adding at least 30 minutes of walking to your day, your fat burning potential will soar. I haven't driven a car for an entire year (only on the occasional weekends being chauffeured by my husband on our adventures) but I myself have not driven. From our apartment I have to walk 1/2 mile (each way) to get to the train station to go anywhere. I walk 5 minutes to the grocery store, and carry 2 full grocery bags back. The gym I worked at in Düsseldorf was a mile run/walk from our apartment, which I went to most days. Our apartment was on the 6th floor with no elevator, and here in Paris we're on the 13th floor. We have an elevator but each day I have to go up at least once with out it (a weird ritual I started that now I can't break!). To go to church on Sunday we walk 10 minutes to the train, 5 minutes in between the train up and down stairs, 10 minutes from the station to church, and then repeat on the way back. I would say at least 3 days of the week I wander around Paris, walking for a couple of hours or more. I could go on and on, but I think you get the point. I walk A LOT!
So Lesson #3 learned: Walk more, move more. Daily activity (outside of your structured workout) is a huge contributor to weight management! I give most of my weight loss credit to this simple change. I'm still working out hard 5-6 days a week for 40-60 min. I am still eating very clean and healthy 80% of the time. But the combination of the 3 has been the golden ticket for me.
My goal is to take this lifestyle change and bring it back to the states and inspire others to do the same. What if the stress and struggle of losing those last 10 pounds, or really reaching your best level of fitness could be solved with simply walking!? I'm sure most of us have a grocery store within walking distance. Have you ever thought to walk? Trust me, I used to drive my car across the street to the grocery store and never thought twice about it! I challenge you to find little parts in your day that you could add in some walking. You can start small. When given the choice of the elevator or the stairs, always take the stairs. If you're faced with an escalator or stairs, take the stairs. Park at the back of the grocery store parking lot instead of battling for the front and center spot. Make it a family event. After dinner, rather then vegging out on the couch together watching TV, go for a walk instead. These have turned into some of my favorite times to talk with my husband, or just think on my own. Just try it for a week and see if you notice a difference. A difference with how you feel, with your energy and hunger levels, and a difference with your bodies fat burning capabilities.
So to sum it up, the 3 big lessons about health and fitness that I've learned while being here in Europe have been ….
#1. When you're stuck in a fitness rut, take a reset. Lower your activity level so you can lower your food intake. Get re-calibrated.
#2. Practice mindful eating. If your not hungry, you don't have to eat!
#3. The power of walking is greater than we think! Walk more, move more, every day!