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There are ways for lonely moms to beat loneliness. Before the birth of my child, if you would have told me that motherhood could be lonely, I would have laughed in your face. Okay, I would not have laughed in your face, but I would have really questioned this statement. How could motherhood possibly be lonely? In fact, since I've had my kid, I'm HARDLY ever alone.
Most of the time, I'm with people at my job or taking care of my child. I think this is why it's important to know that there's a difference between being alone and feeling lonely. You see, I may hardly be alone, but at times I feel lonely because I don't have as much time to socialize with friends and enjoy adult companionship.
Between working a full-time job, blogging, and taking care of my daughter, it can be challenging to find the time to connect on a deeper level with other people. It also doesn't help that I'm very shy.
I love my child with all my heart and really enjoy taking care of her, but I also need time to socialize and connect with good friends on a regular basis. In the last year or so, I've had to step out of my comfort zone and really make an effort to make new friendships and nurture existing ones that were getting neglected.
It's very possible for lonely moms to beat loneliness. I've discussed tips below on helping you to feel less lonely as a Mom.
Ways Lonely Moms Can Beat Loneliness
Join a class
Last year, I joined a yoga class. I only did it for about 2 months because of my busy schedule, but it was worth it. Not only did I experience the benefits of yoga, but I also had the opportunity to meet some really nice people. Not everyone was there to make a friend, but I was able to keep in touch with one person from the class, who I consider a close friend now.
Set up social events with colleagues
If you are a working mother, consider setting up a social event with your colleagues every 2 weeks or on a monthly basis. This could be Happy Hour at the restaurant across the street, a poker night, Sunday brunch, or whatever you and your peers could do to relax and enjoy each other's company.
Join meetup.com
I went on meetup.com and signed up for some mom groups. Meetup.com is a great place to find mom groups in your area. Also, depending on where you live, they have different types of mom groups. Some mom groups focus on fitness and other mom groups focus on healthy eating. If you don't find a group that you're interested in, you also have the option to start your own mom's group in the area.
Connect with yourself
Ironically, this doesn't really involve other people except yourself. When you become a mother, your life becomes mostly about taking care of other people and endless tasks on your to-do list, so it's easy to lose sight of who you were before you became a mother. Regular meditation has helped me reconnect with myself. I use this online meditation program regularly. It's good for moms because you can do it anytime and anywhere.
Ask for her phone number
The next time you're at the park with your child or at a child's birthday party, strike up a conversation with a mom you don't know. If you feel like she's someone you could be friends with, ask for her phone number. The worst thing that could happen is she says no, but at least you tried. You never know unless you try.
Motherhood can be lonely and you can find a lot of lonely moms out there. However, use some of these tips to help you feel less lonely today.
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David Ian Productions was founded in 2006 and is based in London's Covent Garden. David Ian Productions current and upcoming shows: Cats ( International Tour), Evita (International Tour), Annie (2019 UK Tour), Benidorm (2018-2019 UK Tour), Chicago (International Tour 2018-2019), Magic Mike Live (West End 2018-2019) and The Bodyguard (Worldwide Licences and 2018-2019 UK Tour).
What We Do: Production & General Management
David Ian Productions offer a full range of services to the theatrical industry, including general management, production accounting, project research, feasibility studies, production of showcases and workshops, budgeting and financial planning, preparation of investment material, personnel recruitment and management of all the logistics required in the preparation and maintenance of major theatrical productions, including the overseeing and management of ticketing, marketing and press operations.
David Ian:
Chief Executive
David was born in Ilford, Essex. After attending the local grammar school and a series of ill-suited jobs, he became a performer. His first theatrical role was as Rocky in The Rocky Horror Show and he went on to appear in several musicals, including Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Time and The Pirates of Penzance, where he met fellow actor Paul Nicholas. They formed their own production company and their first West End production, Grease, is still playing throughout the world today. David joined Clear Channel Entertainment (which then became Live Nation) in 2000 and was made Chairman of its global theatre business in 2005. He set up David Ian Productions in 2006.
He is the recipient of five Olivier awards and two Tony nominations. Other shows David has produced include: Saturday Night Fever, The King and I, West Side Story, Singin' in the Rain, Ain't Misbehavin', Anything Goes, The Producers, Defending the Caveman, Guys and Dolls, Daisy Pulls It Off, The Sound of Music, La Cage Aux Folles, Sweet Charity, Flashdance, Gypsy (Broadway), The Shawshank Redemption, The Phantom of the Opera (Las Vegas), My Fair Lady, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Chess, Rocky Horror Show, Cats, Chicago, Dr Dolittle, Starlight Express, Seminar, Steel Magnolias, Ghost the Musical, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, The Bodyguard and Jersey Boys. New productions for this year include a brand new production of Annie and the Chichester Festival Theatre production of Gypsy, starring Imelda Staunton at the Savoy Theatre, London.
David is a keen runner, having competed in five marathons and raising over one million pounds to date for various cancer charities. He lives in Buckinghamshire with his wife, Tracy, two children, James and Emily, and German shepherd, Zak!
Rosamund Cranmer:
General Managers
Ros began her career as a Production Assistant working for Mark Goucher Ltd on a number of touring and West End shows including Footloose, High Society, Annie Get Your Gun, The Vagina Monologues, Reduced Shakespeare Company and Stones in his Pockets.
After a brief stint as a theatrical agent, Ros returned to general management, joining The Really Useful Theatre Company as Production Coordinator, where she was involved with many of their West End shows such as The Sound of Music, The Wizard of Oz, Love Never Dies and Priscilla Queen of the Desert.
As a General Manager, Ros has looked after the UK and International tours of Batman – The Arena Spectacular for Nick Grace Management, and Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake for Broadway Entertainment Group, touring across Europe, South America, North America and Asia.
Lisa Fleming:
Executive Producers
Born in Jersey, Lisa started her career at The Opera House over 30 years ago where she worked in various areas including front of house, box office, marketing, press and backstage.
She headed 'upstairs' into the world of production working initially as a Theatre Co-Ordinator helping to run The Opera House (under the direction of Dick Ray) and assisting to produce and manage her first musical Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat both at the Opera House and at the Gaiety Theatre in the Isle of Man.
On arrival into the UK in 1998 she joined Paul Elliott at E&B Productions and whilst working there she met David Ian. In 2000 Lisa joined David at his first office in Broad Court and never left!
General Management – West End, International & UK Touring Production credits include: –
Stones In His Pockets (The Ambassadors Theatre); 2 Pianos, 4 Hands (Comedy Theatre); Annie (West End & UK Tour); Doctor Dolittle (UK Tour); Singin' In the Rain (UK Tour); Chicago (UK, Dubai & European Tours); Daisy Pulls It Off (Lyric Theatre); Cats (UK, Portugal, Italian & German Tours); Starlight Express (UK & Scandinavian Tours), A Girl Called Dusty (Workshop, Duchess Theatre); Monty Python's Spamalot (Palace Theatre); The Shawshank Redemption (Wyndham's Theatre); The Sound of Music (UK & International Tours); The Bodyguard (Adelphi Theatre, Dominion Theatre, Ed Mirvish Theatre, Toronto, China & UK Tours); Priscilla Queen Of The Desert (UK Tours); The Bodyguard Worldwide (licenses for Germany, France, Holland, Madrid, US, Korea, Austria & Italy); Annie (Piccadilly Theatre, Ed Mirvish Theatre, Toronto & UK Tours including South Africa) and; Xanadu (Southwark Playhouse).
Alex Halpern:
Executive Producers
Alex started his theatrical career by helping to build the Tricycle Theatre, Kilburn and despite the long hours and negligible salary Alex soon decided that he was hooked. Now a veteran of the industry with 30 years' experience behind him (which makes him feel a little old), Alex has worked on productions large and small all over the world.
Alex spent 18 years working in stage & company management starting with community theatre productions (he's still in therapy for a street theatre production in Portsmouth) and slowly working his way up to large scale plays and musicals including productions of Annie, Mutiny!, Passion and Blood Brothers. International tours include Les Liaisons Dangereuses for the Royal Shakespeare Company and also heading up a 120 strong company on Riverdance.
Despite a brief sojourn into the world of computer software development, Alex returned to the theatre world and has also been Production Manager for Bill Kenwright, Associate General Manager for the owners of the James Bond franchise (the Broccoli family) on their production of La Cava, and General Manager on the West End, UK Tour and Singapore productions of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
Most recently Alex was General Manager for Lunchbox Theatrical Productions and took shows to the Far East, Europe, Australia and New Zealand including Chicago, Cats, West Side Story, Stomp and The Imperial Ice Stars productions of Swan Lake on Ice and Cinderella on Ice, including a run at the Royal Albert Hall.
Jeffrey Brady:
Associate General Manager
Jeff was born and raised in Armidale, a regional town in Australia, where he participated in several local musical productions including a memorable be-kilted turn in Brigadoon. Jeff was lucky enough to spend a few of his formative years in the UK – where his mother, one fateful night, took him to see Snoopy, The Musical ! at the Duchess Theatre. It was quite a life changing experience…and is still his favourite musical score.
Jeff speaks fluent Japanese and he studied classical music at the Tokyo University of Fine Arts & Music on a full scholarship. He has worked in travel, fashion, and catering as well as spending quite some time as a freelance pianist. After finally finding his true calling in the world of theatre administration he became Agency Coordinator at Buchanan Associates and Production Coordinator for End of the Pier Productions, before joining the team at David Ian Productions.
Jo Dorey:
Executive Assistant
Andy Bowling:
Finance Director
Born in Cardiff but yearning for the bright lights, Andy moved to London and gained an honours degree in Finance with Accounting from the University of East London. In 1994 he joined the media and entertainment division of a city firm, acting as production accountant to many Really Useful Group and Cameron Mackintosh productions. Other shows he worked on included Chicago and Doctor Dolittle and in due course several music clients were added to his portfolio.
In 2005 he became Chief Financial Officer to a high net worth family based in the music and film industries and spent 7 years advising on matters as diverse as investments, HR, property, private jets and olive oil and wine production. In 2012 theatre called again and he joined Stage Entertainment's UK office as Finance Director before setting up his own business in 2016 and working on shows such as School of Rock and Matilda UK Tour.
Following an unimpressive rugby career Andy has been coaching junior rugby for 8 years, recently retiring to become an enthusiastic supporter instead.
Andy is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
Tim Reed:
General Managers
Tim has over twenty five years' experience in Theatre having started out as stage crew in Blackpool at 15.
He went on to study Stage Management in London before landing his first job as Stage Management for Paul Daniels in the West End.
He has been involved with more than 20 West End Musicals including KISS ME, KATE, THE SECRET GARDEN for the RSC and NOTRE DAME DE PARIS as well as five years with CHICAGO.
In 2008 Tim developed his own company specialising in Talent and Production Management. He managed an eclectic roster across all areas of the industry including Music, Theatre, Film and live Comedy.
Tim works extensively in the private and corporate sector and has produced shows for clients all over the world. Tim recently produced a West End Prom with an orchestra of 60.
Tim Managed the SCLUB7 reunion for Simon Fuller and XIX Entertainment. On top of this he looked after THE BODYGUARD in the West End and the return of CATS at the London Palladium, he has gone on to General Manage the UK tour of SUNSET BOULEVARD and the relaunch of CHICAGO.
He is currently the General Manager for MAGIC MIKE LIVE which opens in London at the end of the year.
Ed McGovern:
Production Assistants
Ed is a graduate of the University of Oxford where he read Theology and Religion at St Benet's Hall, specialising in Islam in 20th century.
Deciding against a glamourous career as a theologian or priest (even with the outfits), he founded a boutique fringe production company and has produced award-winning fringe theatre, sketch comedy, arts festivals and short films in London, Oxford and Edinburgh. He joined DIP in 2018, keen to get stuck into large scale shows, and particularly national and international tours.
Outside of theatre, Ed loves horse racing and is an ardent Spurs fan.
Shilpa Raval:
Management Accountant
Having graduated with a Combined Degree Accounting with Computing from London South Bank University Shilpa began her finance career in Music. She joined the UK office of a large US practice firm specialising in Entertainment as an accounts assistant for renowned bands and singers where she gained immense experience in business management and tour accounting. This followed a move to a music division of a top 5 city firm.
In 2002 Shilpa joined the media and entertainment division of another city firm which marked her first steps into theatre as a production accountant. Here Shilpa has worked on many Really Useful Group, Cameron Mackintosh and Live Nation productions, along with Chicago.
In 2007 Shilpa made a move from a practice accountancy firm into industry. She joined Stage Entertainment's UK office as a production accountant for West End and Touring shows including Blue Man Group, Hairspray, High School Musical 1 and 2, Sister Act, Singng In The Rain. In 2008 Shilpa was promoted to Company Accountant at Stage Entertainment UK where she gained valuable experience and insight on the corporate arm of the business along with production accounting. This led Shilpa to undertake and complete a Master's Degree in Finance and Investment.
Following her Master's Degree, travelling the globe and a brief stint back in Music, Theatre has called Shilpa again.
Libby Daniel:
Production Assistants
Libby was born and raised in Thailand where her love of theatre began, participating in all the local expat amateur dramatic societies. She moved to the UK in 2009 where she attended a performing arts school, studied Drama and Theatre studies at Aberystwyth University and went on to pursue a career in theatre production.
Libby has worked for a variety of different projects before joining the team at David Ian Productions including immersive theatre You Me Bum Bum Train, five years at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for the Pleasance Theatre Trust and two West End production companies; David Pugh Ltd. And Bill Kenwright Ltd.

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The question 'how many ropes are on a sailboat' sounds like the start of a bad joke, or one of those brainteasers you will never be able to work out. In the world of yachting however, it is a perfectly valid question.
Rope is a broad term for a wide range of materials used to make lines and tethers on board. So, there are numerous answers to the question of how many ropes are on a sailboat, depending on what the person answering means by 'rope'. Each rope has a specific role on board a sailboat, therefore you will find that more often and not different lines will have different names, relating to their individual purpose.
Ropes on a boat fall into two categories; standing rigging and running rigging. Standing secures other parts of the boat, and running helps hoist and move. Standing rope rigging can be a fore or aft stay. The fore means it is at the front (bow), and the aft means the back (stern). There are also the shrouds which are the mesh-like rope leading from the mast down to the sides of the boat. Running rope rigging are halyards or sheets. Halyards raise and lower other pieces of equipment on the boat such as the spars and flags. Sheets control the sails.
Ropes are on a sailboat for a reason. Many are arranged in spools for ease of access and storage. There is nothing worse than a tangled rope on a boat. Rope on a boat is most often called a line, so when you hear or read line; they mean rope. Typically, four types of 'rope' although there can be many more if you include lines.
The foot rope is so named as it is the rope which the sailors of the yacht use to stand on whilst tinkering with the sails. It runs the length of the whole boat, which means it gives good access to all areas for those sailing the boat in any conditions. The foot rope is found on any type of vessel and is an integral part of the boat. On some models, it is replaced now by a boon. But a traditional rope allows for much better grip in choppy conditions.
A bolt rope is slightly different. It is attached to the base of the sails and exists to connect the sail with the spars. Its name also gives you a clue to its purpose, as it is a reinforcement rope. It strengthens the sail.
The tiller rope (surprise surprise) is the line that is used to tie off the tiller. It is most useful when sailing as boat rope when the sails are at an equilibrium ergo leaving the tiller free to be set in position. This is the tiller rope's function. It saves the sailor from having to stand there – and that encapsulates the importance of rope on a sailboat; if a piece of rope is doing the work, the sailor doesn't have to! It leaves the sailor free to go about other business, and is a particularly handy rope when the helm needs urgent attention. Many more modern boats now no longer need this tiller rope, as they are built with wheel steering. Historically they were used all the time, but now it is rarer to see them on yachts over 30 feet in length. The move to wheels has made sailing more accessible, as it is less technical. But it also means some of the artistry in sailing has been lost.
Last but not least… the bell rope. Now this really is the most obvious one – it is the rope that hang's from the bell which allows the sailor to ring the bell when needed. Horns and whistles are more common on smaller yachts, but you will still find the traditional bell on larger yachts of over 40 feet. Other than those four types, pretty much everything else rope-like on a boat is known as a line.
So it may seem that ropes are not as abundant as they once were upon sailboats, but where they do exist, they still perform very important functions, and any sailor should get to know his ropes and be able to answer the question of how many ropes are on the sailboat. It is a bit of a trick as technically one could say there are no ropes on a sailboat, because they all have their own names which mean there is nothing that is just called 'rope'.
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Building Skills for Effective Primary Teaching
- Rachael Paige - Bishop Grosseteste University, UK
- Sue Lambert - Bishop Grosseteste University, UK
- Rebecca Geeson - Bishop Grosseteste University, UK
A completely new book covering the key skills of primary teaching including:
- teaching and learning
- reflective practice in teaching
- planning
- assessment
- behaviour
- engagement
- vulnerable groups
- professional responsibilities and relationships
Building Skills for Effective Primary Teaching supports and challenges primary trainee teachers and their mentors (both school based and university/SCITT based) by offering a range of approaches, strategies, and perspectives to aspects of primary teaching, with learning and pupil progress as the focus. It offers thought provoking activities, case studies, and reflection tasks for trainees and mentors and supports trainees working towards their professional development targets.
The text also explores less common themes such as question and dialogue, EAL and teacher presence. It helps trainees to understand and develop these skills and begin to use them in their teaching. It then supports them in reflecting on their development of these skills and evaluating their impact on learning.
A highly accessible book, very relevant to our student teachers. Chapters are underpinned by theory and offer reflection activities. A strength is the mentor support - which we will be using to support our mentors at training.
I will be recommending this text to student teachers as it provides a good grounding in the essentials of teaching.
Highly recommended. This book should be on every reading list for primary teaching courses.


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Enfamil Infant Formula Review
The Breakdown | Enfamil Infant Formula Review
Enfamil Infant Formula is a solid formula that has ingredients very similar to breast milk. The use of lactose as a sweetener is a huge plus, something that should be the focus of every standard formula on the market. Another great aspect of this formula is the healthy whey to casein ratio. The right ratio of protein is very important for a healthy digestive system in babies. Prebiotics are also included and are found in huge amounts in breast milk. Prebiotics aid with a healthy digestive tract, which makes up almost 70% of our immune system.
- Uses lactose as sweetener
- Dual prebiotic blend for healthy digestion
- Healthy ratio of fat, protein, and carbs to mimic breast milk
- Different stages for nutrition that grows with baby
- Great price
- Hexane used to extract ingredients
- Palm olein oil used for added fat
- Not organic
- Causes more tummy upset than other formulas
|$27.99 or $1.26/oz
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Enfamil Infant Formula is a solid formula with ingredients very similar to breast milk.
INGREDIENTS | Similar to Breast Milk!
High Points
Enfamil is a big brand for producing quality baby formula in the USA. It is often used in hospitals and by parents everywhere and has a history of producing formulas with nutrients very similar to breast milk. Enfamil Infant Formula is one of their top sellers and has many great features that make it an all-around solid baby formula.
Enfamil Infant Formula has a whey to casein ratio that is very similar to breast milk.
Enfamil Infant Formula has a whey to casein ratio that is very similar to breast milk. Breast milk has higher amounts of whey in it as whey is much easier to digest than casein. Another thing that is easier to digest that is abundant in breast milk is lactose, a sugar that is also used in Enfamil Infant Formula. Lactose is the highest quality sugar that can be used in formula, and you
Another huge plus in Enfamil Infant Formula is the addition of prebiotics. There is a dual prebiotic blend in this formula that is found in breast milk. Prebiotics are different, but very similar to probiotics and promote a healthy gut and immune system. Helping your baby build and maintain a base of good bacteria in their gut is a HUGE part of their immune system and overall health for the rest of their life!
Low Points
There are a few downsides to Enfamil Infant Formula, as there usually are with any formula. The first low is the use of palm olein oil as an added fat. This oil has been shown to reduce the rate of calcium and fat absorption in babies, a big no-no when we want babies with healthy bones and fat levels! Also, palm olein oil has been proven to harden stools which can lead to constipation and digestive issues, also a big no-no when we want babies to have a healthy gut and immune system.
The first low is the use of palm olein oil as an added fat.
Enfamil Infant Formula is also not organic and does not hold the ingredients used in this formula to high organic standards. This means they can source their ingredients from plants and animals that have been treated with pesticides, herbicides, growth hormones, antibiotics or steroids. These are all ingredients we should try to steer clear from when choosing nutrition for our babies, but it's important to weigh the pros and cons. Enfamil does have a Non-GMO option, so this is at least a step in the right direction.
The other controversial thing that Enfamil uses to extract their ingredients is hexane. DHA and ARA are two types of fatty acids that are similar to the fatty acids found in breast milk that is shown to be beneficial for brain and eye development. Therefore, many formula companies try to mimic this combination of fatty acids. However, the extraction method that is used to acquire these fatty acids is something that has concerned parents for some time. There is a chemical called hexane that is used in the extraction method of DHA and ARA, and it can be toxic to humans. Many say that the trace amount of hexane in formulas are way too small to ever harm a baby. Still, it's important to be vigilant about what is being used in our food today, especially for little ones who are more sensitive to such things.
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Parents say that Enfamil Infant Formula does have a slightly unpleasant taste and smell to it. There are a few picky babies that won't take this formula, but every baby is unique including their taste buds and digestive system. A handful of parents have stated that this formula also can cause a little more gassiness and digestive upset. This could be linked to the palm olein oil, as it is shown to cause digestive upset and constipation. One positive note is that parents say this formula mixes well with no clumps or frothiness.
TOLERANCE | Lactose + Prebiotics = Happy Baby
The ingredients in Enfamil Infant Formula will help babies tolerate this formula a little better than others on the market. This formula was created to be similar to breast milk in its nutrition profile with healthy levels of protein, vitamins, and minerals. Like other formulas we've reviewed, Enfamil Infant contains prebiotics which helps support a healthy digestive and immune system.
Enfamil Infant contains prebiotics which helps support a healthy digestive and immune system.
Using lactose as a sweetener is a huge plus, as this is the primary and most abundant sugar found in breast milk. Other common sweeteners like brown rice syrup, maltodextrin, corn syrups (or cleverly disguised as "glucose syrup solids), and sucrose can be tough on a baby's little stomach. They are used more commonly because lactose is more expensive for companies to put into formulas. The only other place you should find these sweeteners is in formulas made for babies who don't tolerate lactose.
There are always a handful of babies who have a hard time with certain types of formulas, and some babies have had issues with constipation and tummy upset using this formula (most likely due to the palm oil). However, the majority of babes drinking Enfamil Infant Formula tolerate it well.
PRICE + LONGEVITY | Great Price for Quality
This Enfamil tub comes in a standard tub size of 22.2, but also comes in other sizes. This particular tub is refillable, as Enfamil sells packs of formula in bulk, which creates less waste. Enfamil Infant Formula is best for babies 0-12 months of age and is also part of Enfamil Staged Nutrition which means that Enfamil puts out different stages of baby formula based on the age of your baby. This is designed to more naturally mimic the different stages of breast milk, as breast milk is always changing to suit the unique nutritional needs of a growing baby. Part of the Enfamil Staged Nutrition is Enfamil Newborn 0-3 months) and Enfamil Toddler (over 12 months)Formulas.
Enfamil puts out different stages of baby formula based on the age of your baby.
When looking at the full MSRP for Enfamil Infant Formula at $27.99, the price per ounce comes to around $1.26/oz. This is a great price considering that the inclusion of prebiotics, a healthy whey to casein ratio, and also lactose, all of which can be expensive to add. Enfamil's price is one of the best when comparing other good quality formulas we've reviewed. However, keep in mind that price isn't everything when looking to fit your baby's unique nutritional needs!
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- Uses lactose as sweetener
- Dual prebiotic blend for healthy digestion
- Healthy ratio of fat, protein, and carbs to mimic breast milk
- Different stages for nutrition that grows with baby
- Great price
- Hexane used to extract ingredients
- Palm olein oil used for added fat
- Not organic
- Causes more tummy upset than other formulas
THE BOTTOM LINE | Solid Formula for Good Price
Although there are a few downsides, like the use of hexane, non-organic ingredients, and palm olein oil, there are a good number of positive aspects that make Enfamil Infant Formula a great choice for many families. This is a trusted company in the USA, and they continue to work towards creating healthier formulas that grow closer and closer to the structure of breast milk.


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SENDCo and Leader of Specialist Intervention
- Recruiter
- Location
- Horsham, West Sussex
- Salary
- MPS/UPS + TLR1b
- Posted
- 05 Apr 2019
- Closing date
- 23 Apr 2019
- Industry
- Schools, Secondary leadership, Head of dept, Senior leader, Secondary teaching, Special & additional needs
- Hours
- Full time
- Contract
- Permanent
- Listing type
- Job vacancy
Required for May or September 2019
SENDCO & Leader of Specialist Intervention
Millais is an Outstanding (Ofsted 2014) 11-16 girls' comprehensive in which the students are eager to learn and expect to be challenged in all areas of the curriculum.
We require a dynamic and inspirational SENDCO & Leader of Specialist Intervention, who is aspiring to Senior Leadership and has the qualities, skills and experience to lead our highly successful SEND team and teaching & learning across the curriculum. The role will offer significant leadership development opportunities within the school and across our Teaching School Alliance.
Within your team there will be a Deputy SENDCO who will also assist you in the leadership of the specialist intervention across the school, specialist teachers and a large team of highly skilled learning support assistants.
As the SENDCO working with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), you will play a key role in reviewing and evaluating intervention strategies and SEND systems and will lead on the development of a clear vision and associated action plan for the future direction of our work in this area
The successful candidate will join a strong team of middle leaders who work closely with the Headteacher and the SLT on all curriculum development. Together with the middle and senior leaders, you will oversee the effective implementation of all intervention strategies to support SEND students across the whole school.
This is an exciting and broad ranging role which is central to the future success of the school as we strive for excellence in all areas of work. We believe it is an excellent opportunity for a successful and experienced middle leader who is keen to broaden their experience and expertise at a whole school level, in readiness for progression to a senior leadership position in the future.
The successful applicant will
be an outstanding teacher
have the ability to develop a team that 'leads' the field in innovative practice and maximises achievement for all
have a passion for SEND and a commitment to the enhancement of the learning experience
have a track record of achieving excellent results based on exceptional student progress
have the potential to play a leading role in school to school support and professional learning across a network of schools
The role requires the successful candidates to be able to stimulate the interest and curiosity of the students who are eager to learn and expect to be challenged in all areas of the curriculum.
In return we will offer you the opportunity to develop your leadership potential working with highly motivated students and colleagues in a supportive and stimulating professional environment. If you would relish the challenge then we would welcome your application.
For more information and to request an application pack please contact Richard Lanning at Hays Education on 01273 729465, firstname.lastname@example.com or visit their website www.hays.co.uk/jobs/millais.
Closing date: Tuesday 23 April 2019
Interviews: Week beginning 29 April 2019
Millais is committed to the safeguarding of children, and a DBS police check will be made on the successful applicant.


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Breads. pasta, rice, vegetables, cakes, pies, pastries. What do all of these foods have in common? The answer is they are all great sources of carbohydrates. Addictive carbs are found in the most delicious foods that we find so hard to resist. There isn't a person alive that I know of, that can resist the smell and taste of a good pepperoni pizza.
So what makes carbohydrates so addictive and how can a person break their addiction to carbs? Before answering these two great questions, it's important to fully understand and comprehend the nature and function of carbs within the body. Without understanding the function of carbohydrates, it will be hard to understand how someone would become addicted to them in the beginning.
Carbs: The Energy source of your human body
Carbs are wonderful, confusing and sometimes devastating organic compounds that are your body's primary source of energy or fuel. Although it is a great fuel source, carbs provide no essential nutrients to the human body. Carbohydrates come in two basic forms either complex or simple.
Carbs could be thought of as sugars that provide the body with the energy to perform tasks such as weight lifting, running, recovery from training and all of our daily function as well. Carbohydrates are broad and sometimes confusing to talk about. This article will break down carbs into its most basic components so that you can have a better understanding of them.
Addictive Carbs: Different Types
Simple Carbohydrates: Fast Digesting Sugar in the body
It is important to remember that simple carbs are simple sugars that are made up of one or maybe two different types of sugars. Most of the times these sugars have been refined and provide no nutritional value to the body, because of this it is important to limit to consumption of these simple sugars.
These simple addictive carbs are digested in the body much quicker than complex carbs are and will be immediately introduced into the bloodstream. Foods such as chocolates, candy, white rice, white potatoes, juice, jelly and soda contain high amounts of these simple sugars. Most of these foods contain high amount of calories within them, which will contribute to fat gains in most people.
Complex Carbohydrates: Slow Digesting Sugar in the body
Unlike its twin brother(Simple Carbohydrates), Complex Carbohydrates provide a slower release of energy into your body. These carbohydrates are usually made up of more than three different sugars and are usually rich in minerals, vitamins and fiber. Since complex carbs are so complex, they require more time to digest and do not raise the sugar level in your blood. Complex carbohydrates are normally found in vegetables and whole grain breads, rice and noodles. Since these foods take longer to digest they also keep you fuller longer, making these foods great for people who are trying to lose weight.
Carbohydrates: Sugars and the Insulin Response
The relationship between Carbohydrates and insulin is a very important first step into understanding why people are so addicted to them. Whenever you eat a meal that is high in simple carbohydrates you may find that you are not satisfied for very long. These meals that are high in carbohydrates raise your blood sugar levels and when this occurs insulin is released.
The role of insulin is to help combat the incoming sugar rush, by placing some of it within the cells of the muscles as well as the fat cells of the body. For the average person this is a big problem, because once a fat cell is created it can never be destroyed. The only thing you can do is to empty the fat cell in the future. For bodybuilders and weightlifters this is great, the excess sugar can be used to power their muscles and allow them to lift more weight. For long distance athletes, the extra sugar can be used as fuel for their marathons.
What Makes Them So Dangerous
The number one reason why carbs are so addictive is because of the taste and flavors that are associated with these foods. Most of the simple carbohydrates are full of sugars, salts and bad fats. Though these things are not good for your body they do taste great.
As your mouth experiences different taste and flavors it will begin to become numb to them, so you will have to eat different varieties of these foods to truly enjoy them. Aside from this, you also have an excess of calories coming into your body. This excess can lead to health conditions like obesity, heart disease and liver problems.
Problems like hypertension and diabetes are directly linked to a high carbohydrate diet. This health conditions are also hundred percent preventable if a person begins to change their diets. The desire for carbs can be destroyed by weening yourself off of them or choosing to focus on eating only complex carbohydrates. If I were you, I will find a way to shun those addictive carbs.
About the author
Doriet von Fircks is a health practitioner and a nutrition expert.
She specializes in food related problems, such as food addiction.
After reading many articles about food addiction, especially lots of scientific journals, she realized that there was hardly any discussion about food addiction from a scientific perspective.
She updates the site frequently, ensuring that the latest scientific findings are always featured on FoodAddictionScience.com. If you have questions about this site or suggestions for improvement, please feel free to contact her.


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Women's representation in political decision-making continues to rise slowly, with slight improvements since 2017, according to the data presented in the 2019 edition of the biennial IPU-UN Women map of Women in Politics. The map was launched at a press conference during the Commission on the Status.
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Following complaints by two French Muslim women, fined for wearing a full-body veil or niqab, a UN Committee of independent human rights experts ruled in their favour on Tuesday, stating that their freedom to practice their religion had been infringed.
Canada and partners announce historic investment in education for women and girls in crisis and conflict situations
Canada, along with the European Union, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the World Bank, announced an investment of close to $3.8 billion CAD, marking a fundamental shift toward improving access and reducing barriers to quality education around the world. The announcement represents the single largest investment in education for women and girls in crisis and conflict situations. It has the potential to make a difference in the lives of millions of the world's most vulnerable women and girls.
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a €400.000 contribution (more than US$490,000) from France to support life-saving nutrition activities for Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. France's contribution will help prevent and address moderate acute malnutrition among children under five and pregnant and nursing women living in refugee settlements in Cox's Bazar.
Yangon, Myanmar - Midwife Daw Aye Myint is the first health professional to ever be based in Htamakaut, a remote village in the rural Magway region. She arrived there only 11 months ago. Risks are high for mothers and infants in the area, where reproductive health care is sorely lacking.
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) warned today that some 77 million of the world's newborns - or 1 in 2 - are not breastfed within the first hour of birth, depriving them of essential nutrients and antibodies and thus exposing them to an increased risk of death.
While the gender ratio between female and male diplomats at the United Nations is becoming more balanced overall, the number of women ambassadors in the Security Council has fallen from its peak of six women in 2014 to four in 2015 to just one this year.
The theme for this year's Commission on the Status of Women is "Women's empowerment and its link to sustainable development". In this context and to celebrate International Women's Day, the gender team at the OECD Development Centre is organising a high-level event on 9 March, 15:00–17:00 Paris time, on "Gender Equality, Social Norms and Inclusive Growth".


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Inviting The Bell
Bells are used in the Plum Village tradition to remind us to return home to our body and our breathing. The bell - small or large - acts like a bodhisattva, gently calling us back to awareness of the present moment. We refer to 'inviting' the bell rather than 'striking' the bell. This practice of inviting the bell is specific to the Plum Village tradition, but the ritual of ringing a bell or gong has been widely practiced in an array of meditation traditions. The sound marks the beginning and then the end of a period of meditation, with someone inviting the bell (sometimes called the bell master), who will often first silently recite the following gatha:
"With body, speech and mind in perfect oneness
I send my heart along with the sound of the bell.
May all who hear it awaken from forgetfulness
And transcend all anxiety and sorrow."
But what about when we are not at sangha, meditating by ourselves at home, or while we are traveling? Some of us use incense as the timer - when the incense stick burns out, the meditation period is over. Others set an online bell to sound at the end of a specified meditation period.
And when we are just on our computers or smartphones? We can so often become lost in our work and completely disconnected from our body in the here and the now. You may want to program a bell of mindfulness on your computer or smartphone; every quarter of an hour (or as often as you like) the bell sounds so you have a chance to stop, breathe and relax. Breathing in and out three times is enough to release the tension in your body, smile, and then continue work.
You might like to try the awakening bell. It includes the sound of a big bell and a small bell; you can use either by inputing a time interval, an exact time, or a random interval. Enjoy, and please email feedback and suggestions. ☺


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Saturday, December 20, 2008
Festive Tights
"Um, you know spouses aren't allowed anyway, right?"
"What?! No, I did not know that. How stupid. What kind of company Christmas party doesn't let you bring your spouse? I thought that was kind of the point."
Au contraire, mis amigos. The story goes, many years ago, the parties were your standard evening events, complete with booze aplenty (or at least, booze enough). However, after too many incidents involving employees' spouses being drunkenly informed of various workplace dalliances, and the ensuing drunken fistfights - "too many" meaning "more than one or two," which seems just absurd...seriously, people, keep it in your freaking pants for god's sake - the new party arrangements were adopted. Middle of the day, employees only, no alcohol. (It's also possible they just decided it had gotten too expensive to feed everyone AND their families, and the claim is that the dusty, way too hot company picnic at the weird dirt ranch in Chatsworth serves the "everyone meet everyone" function. But I digress.)
Anyway, the point is, the holiday party is for employees only. However, as it's held in a hotel ballroom in the middle of the day, I could really only go if I brought Soren along, but I figured it wouldn't be a huge deal. I mean, he's not really mobile yet, so it's not as though he'll run around bothering people. He wouldn't take up an extra chair, not if he's sitting in my lap or being passed around among all the people who want to meet him. He's certainly not going to eat any of the food. Where's the harm? Surely if I just show up with him strapped to my front they will see reason. What are they going to do, turn me away, after I've gotten all dressed up and driven all the way over there?
Alas, that is exactly what they did.
Did I mention the dress code? I didn't. There's a dress code for this party. I had to wear a dress. And since it's been kind of chilly lately, I thought I'd go for tights instead of nylons, since they're a bit thicker. I went to Target and picked out a nice outfit for the boy (since his "fancy clothes" were all in the hamper from earlier this week) and got myself some plain black tights to go with my black dress and black boots. And then I thought about it some more and decided that was kind of a lot of black; I couldn't see any reason not to embrace the holiday season and get myself some festive tights. I still got the black ones, in case I wimped out at the last minute, but I also snagged myself some red ones with silver snowflakes on them. Festive with a capital F, people. So with Soren in his adorable little corduroys and collared plaid shirt and green sweater vest with a train on it, and I in my dress and boots and festive tights, off we went to the Christmas party.
And we were promptly turned away. Well, the first lady tried to turn me away when I went to pick up my name tag and raffle ticket, and then I appealed to a nicer HR lady who said of course Soren could come in, and here is your stuff, and have a lovely time. And then the nicer HR lady's boss (I think he's her boss) let me get about five steps into the ballroom before escorting me right back out.
"Blah blah, precedent, mur mur mur, rules are rules, blabbedy bloo, I'm a big fat meanie head."
(I may have paraphrased that last bit.)
Well fine. I stood outside the door to the ballroom and got my friend M to go in and fetch the people in my department so they could see Soren. I hung out around there for a little while, visiting and taking pictures with people, playing pass the baby. All the same things I would have done had I been allowed inside, with the exception of eating food. (The big fat meanie head offered to have the kitchen make me a plate of food, but I saw very little point in sitting there outside, hunched pathetically over my plate, so I took my festive tights and my son elsewhere.) We got some lunch at a restaurant nearby and then met up with Gram Gram for some pie, since she lives just down the street from where the party was being held. Soren charmed everyone in sight, as usual, behaving like a little angel despite being hauled about for most of the afternoon. We had a lovely visit with Gram Gram, whose necklace Soren found utterly irresistible. And then he slept in the car all the way home.
All's well that ends well, I suppose.
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Here they are. Festive!
9 comments:
- heather170 said...
That is the lamest thing I've ever heard!!! (Not letting you into the party, not the tights) Who can resist a baby? Obviously the mean HR department!!!
Well, I had a wonderful time visiting with Soren and you, Susan!! I've been filled with many memories of all those darling smiles Soren passed at and around us while we enjoyed our catch-up time and desert. Soren, you are THE BEST little boy and you were dressed to the "9's" today. I love you, love you, love you. But who could resist you with that winning smile you constantly wear!!! Your Mommie had to be very, very HAPPY all the while she was carring you that nine months. I've heard when the Mommie is happy through her nine months she then delivers a happy baby. If she is sad during that time her baby is a sad, crying baby.
I am shocked, stunned and disgusted!!!! I am ashamed to be an HR Professional....how dare they???? What did they think, that you were from the IRS checking green cards??? WTF....I'm glad you won't be working for these idiots for much longer. Glad that you had such a loving visit with Gran Gran.....love & hugs Yaya and Buddy xoxoxoxoxo
Does this all have anything to do with TPS reports ?
Have you seen the "Really?!?" skit on SNL? That's what this all reminds me of...
yeah pretty ridiculous. hoping you get that paper work for tjrj's job soon!
- susan said...
Heather - I know! Everyone else was so happy to meet him and have him there. Thinking about it after the fact, I should have just snuck him in, with the meanie head none the wiser.
Gram Gram - We had a very nice time visiting with you, too. It's true that Mr. Smiley Face couldn't be much happier or cuter. :)
Yaya - Well, there is some redemption to be had for HRers...I double checked and it turns out that the mean guy wasn't the HR boss after all. He works for "Business Continuity Planning," whatever the hell that is.
Anonymous - I guess I didn't get that memo?
Amy - I almost wrote the post in the style of that sketch. Hehe. That was definitely something I had in mind.
ML - See the next post! :D
HR Reports: Bah humbug!
- Isabella Aria Henry said...
I need to see the festive tights!!! I'd say more about the HR guy if you hadn't quit already...on to bigger and better!!!!!


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With the economy suffering and making a historical nosedive, money is increasing in value. Even a single dollar means a lot to the middle class family. For that very reason, the market today is adulterated with cheap imitations and hand-me-downs impersonating new products. Every now and then we become prey to these stakes which fool the industry. And the most frustrating part of it is that the retailers and dealers pass these imitations as the original products. A special adultery which we are going to discuss here is the one implemented in the Ethernet patch cable category (cat5e/cat6 patch cable).
CCA cable is an acronym for Copper Clad Aluminum cables. CCA wire uses an aluminum conductor that is coated with copper. This process incurs less cost of manufacturing on the part of the company and thus a higher profit during the sales. Thus, it brings about a high amount of commercial benefit to the suppliers over their counterparts who sell the actual copper equivalents. But as with all kinds of business propositions one party is always harmed. Let us look at the implication of CCA cables on the users and you as the buyer. What problems will it create for the person who is trying to set up a network, be it for personal or commercial use?
The IEC and CENELEC which lays down the various standards for cable use in different types of networks also inhibit the use of a CCA wire in twisted pair network cable. Thus any kind of CCA wire, if goes under the banner of such an organization will be rejected straight away. 3P is an organization that provides third party testing for cable use in relation to industrial standards also shuns the use of CCA wire in twisted pair network cable. CCA cables can never suffice for their copper counterparts. Manufacturers and suppliers who are supplying CCA as CAT5e and CAT6 network cables must examine the fact if they are doing business in accordance with the sales of goods act.
As mentioned above, CAT5e and CAT6 patch cables that are based on CCA wires can never come close to original counterparts. This is mainly because of the problems that are discussed below:
Although many importers are already supplying a large number of these CCA wire patch leads (CAT5e/Cat6), there is no documented evidence that they will not show the above mentioned problems in the future. Experts believe that these problems are going to become more and more evident as the organizations start to upgrade their networks to Gigabit or perhaps implement PoE.
So, you as a customer should acknowledge these problems. Not everything is created equal. You must take the initiative to inquire into the quality of the CAT5e or CAT6 patch cables that you buy. Remember that if it is cheap it does not mean it will be better. Stay away from shady schemes you might find over the internet or the newspapers. Always purchase from an authentic, long-trusted, reliable buyer. Otherwise, you are the one who is going to be cheated.


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Charges at Heathrow would have to double to fund a third runway, rival Gatwick has claimed ahead of a crucial decision from the Airports Commission.
Allowing Heathrow to expand would spell the end of affordable UK air fares, Gatwick's chief executive, Stewart Wingate, said ahead of the commission's first report on Tuesday.
Sir Howard Davies, who chairs the Government-backed Commission, will publish a shortlist of locations where new runways could potentially be built in the South East.
Gatwick is bidding to build a second runway, at a cost of between £5bn and £9bn, but has warned that it will not gamble such a large investment if its main competitor, Heathrow, is also allowed to expand.
Mr Wingate said the airport has carried out economic modelling which shows Heathrow's landing charges, already among the highest in the world, would have to double to meet the costs of building a third runway. The fees are passed on to passengers through higher ticket prices.
A spokesman for Heathrow dismissed Mr Wingate's view as "absolutely categorically false", adding that potential fare rises – if any – would not "even be close" to double.
But Mr Wingate argues that most demand for air travel in the next 20 years will come from passengers wanting to fly on short-haul trips to Europe – often on low-cost carriers such as easyJet and Ryanair.
When Gatwick, Stansted and Luton reach full capacity, Mr Wingate said, the only option left to airlines wanting to expand would be Heathrow.
"Heathrow is already restricted to the legacy carriers and has priced itself out entirely of low-cost. If you double the charges, that's the end of low-cost travel for the future in terms of the growth and it's the end of affordable fares," said Mr Wingate.
Heathrow's rivals have been making last-minute pleas to the Commission to ensure that all "realistic" options are taken forward, following rumours last week that the West London hub airport could feature in every one of the options shortlisted by Sir Howard.
Senior government sources dismissed the rumours, pointing out that the Liberal Democrats would not support a shortlist dominated by Heathrow. It is understood only David Cameron and Nick Clegg have been briefed on the contents of the shortlist.
It is believed Heathrow is also anticipating a more balanced shortlist, including other potential locations for new runways, such as Gatwick and Stansted. Questions have, though, been raised about whether a new hub airport in the Thames Estuary – a scheme backed by London's Mayor Boris Johnson – will survive.
Charlie Cornish, chief executive of Manchester Airports Group, the owner of Stansted, said that Sir Howard must include one option for expansion to the east of London. He said MAG's preference would be for one extra runway at Stansted.
The group would consider a further inquiry into a new hub airport at Stansted – but only if it received assurances that Heathrow would be shut.
"Our view on a hub airport is [that] it's only worth considering if Heathrow closes," Mr Cornish said.
Heathrow has proposed three locations for a third runway, arguing Britain can only develop enough direct connections to fast-growth economies through a hub airport.


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Over the past 25 years, Rasdell's primary interest as an artist has been the legacy of enriching influences of the African presence in daily life and custom throughout the Americas. To that end he has conducted cultural field studies in places such as Grenada, Barbados, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, South Africa and Trinidad with an extensive 10-year focus on the music, dance and folklore of Cuba. This work is important in that it records and celebrates the retention and integration of African traditions with other cultures in the Americas.
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As a former dancer of 16 years, ISG Communications Manager Katelyn Sonnee learned quite literally to be quick on her feet. Now a member of the team at ISG, Katelyn's quick-thinking keeps her up to the challenge of helping guide effective and efficient communications with partners across ISG's 12 markets.
What advice do you have for improving day-to-day communication?
Whether professionally or personally, I believe as a communicator the number one service you can provide is to listen. Practicing active listening allows you to truly hear the message people are trying to relay instead of diluting their intended meaning with your own past experiences and personal preferences.
What are the best lessons you learned from your dance career?
Apart from some sweet moves, I learned the art of team alignment and utilizing individuals' strengths for the greater good. As ISG is one big team comprised of 290+ employee owners with nine offices, those were important skills to pick up!
What are the biggest challenges in Communications?
Communications is a unique specialty since it's always evolving based on each individual's understanding of their surrounding environment and personal experiences. You never use the same solution twice; while a deliverable or channel may be constant, the messaging, tone, and experience you provide through that communication piece ultimately alters people's ability to be directly impacted. Communication is a science and testing the right solution can be a challenge, but it's what makes this specialty so exciting! A solid communication plan based on your clients' needs is the foundation for all client relationships and successful campaigns.
What do you enjoy most about your role at ISG?
Working within a 12 market structure provides a unique challenge to my role. I not only need to understand 12 overarching audiences, but I also need to know the niche audiences within each to develop the right solutions for ISG's project managers, partners, and clients. While it's a challenge, it's also why I enjoy my job. I'm a nerd for understanding unique audiences and researching what makes people tick. Understanding exactly who people are allows us to be better at our job in every aspect!
You're a self-admitted binge-streamer of "The Office." Which character are you?
I think I'm a combination of Pam, Michael, and Angela. Pam for her ability to make people feel comfortable and connected, Michael for his unique sense of humor, and Angela because as much as I like to have fun, I also know the value of buckling down and getting the job done with no nonsense when needed!
What do you feel makes you a valuable asset to ISG and clients? How are you continuing to evolve your skillset?
My background is in client experience and project management, which lends itself both to ISG and the services I offer clients. In addition I know a lot about web design, Google Ads, and social media marketing from my old job at a web/social agency. I'm continuing to evolve my skillset by studying Strategic Communication at the University of Iowa, and am only one semester away from receiving my Master's degree!
What advice would you give a potential employee?
Work for a company that shares your personal values. When this is the case you can feel fully connected to your work, which makes it easy to get up in the morning—and you save a lot of money on coffee. I share ISG's values of responsivity, creativity, ingenuity, eagerness, and accountability, and its work-hard, play-hard culture, so I love working here!
You're co-chair of the Wellness Committee. What's has your favorite event been so far?
We've had some really fun events, but my favorite was "Game Lunch!" where we brought in board games and encouraged people to develop deeper relationships with their coworkers while spending time away from their computers.
What is something else people might not know about you?
I used to volunteer on mission trips through my church in Chuburna, Mexico, where we would put roofs on 25-30 houses in the span of five days. The last year I was a group leader where I got to guide a group of young women through their week on the mission trip. I'm also passionate about environmental sustainability and try to actively make adjustments in my everyday life that actively repair our environment. I have this super cool collapsible metal straw that I try to make all my friends get, it's awesome!


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After a short hiatus of blogging to be in Europe, we are back in the swing of things and
today we bring to you a lesson on color blocking
Bright, bold colors littered the runways and the trend has spread like wildfire to fashionistas world wide!
Intimidating at first, but with a few simple rules you'll be making statements that are as loud as the colors you are wearing.
First off, know your basic color wheel and your primary colors
Red, Blue, and Green
Tertiary colors are derived from mixing primary colors together.
Adding black to darken a color creates a shade, and white to lighten a color creates a tint
Remember complimentary colors are just that-they compliment one another. These colors sit opposite the color wheel from each other and when paired together create a very pleasing affect.
For example, pairing blue and orange together-gorgeous!
If you feel daring, you can even throw some green in the mix
Keeping your shoes and accessories neutral the focus remains on the colors and keeps the look from appearing "too busy"
Another way to color block is to combine colors that are neighbors
For example, green and violet
Why not throw a print into the mix...?
If you are still trepidacious (good word!) about combining colors together, start with colored pants and a neutral top.
Let's review...
When color blocking remember
1. Pair complimentary colors together for a guaranteed hit
2. Neighboring colors are friends, let them party together
3. Keep accessories and shoes neutral
4. Have Fun!
Happy Color Blocking everyone!
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January - "4 Weeks To Balance + Bliss"
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Support for women looking for a jumpstart to their wellness goals without the pressures of a restrictive diet or workout routinE
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Do you make the same new year's resolutions every year? The first few days, weeks and even months are inspiring and exciting but as life kicks in and the motivation wears off, you feel like your resolution becomes something you have to do and the guilt starts to creep in. I HEAR you because I've been YOU…multiple times. And you know what I figured out? A resolution usually requires giving something up or doing something you don't want to i.e. lose 10lbs by X date, stop drinking coffee, workout one hour every day . But none of that is fun, exciting or motivating longterm and hence, it doesn't last...that's why I've created my new group coaching course 4 Weeks to Balance & Bliss: NEW YEAR, 2.0 YOU!
This 4 week program is your chance to set your intentions and REALLY visualize how you want to feel physically, emotionally and hormonally so that you can create a vision that you are so excited about, you are actually PULLED towards it! We'll work in a group setting to take real steps in helping you get there...
It's not about becoming a NEW you because you are FAB just as you are but it is about stepping into that 2.0 version of yourself....the version of you that is happier, energized and more confident in your own skin!
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Keep in mind: balance + bliss isn't about being blissful and balanced all the time but about finding the place where you've reached the most real version of yourself without apology! It's about living a life at your highest vibration, making choices that feel best in your body and soul and using the tools and experiences you've picked up along the way to get back to that place when things go a little astray! Life will always have ups and downs but it's about how you move through and past them that makes the most impactful difference!


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"Fix & Mend" House Hold Edition poster
"Fix & Mend" House Hold Edition poster
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Was Oliver Cromwell not concerned about the consequences in the afterlife for overthrowing and executing Charles First.?
I appreciate Charles was viewed as a tyrant etc but I would've thought tyrant or not it would take a very brave or daft person to overthrow a King, especially in god fearing times and times of the divine rule of King.
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Ground Turkey and Kale Stuffed Sweet Potato {Paleo, Whole 30}/
You can enjoy your comfort food in good health with this paleo and whole 30 compliant ground turkey and kale stuffed sweet potato. Thanks to Foster Farms® Organic Ground Turkey for sponsoring this tasty post.
How's everyone doing with their New Year's diet resolutions? Hopefully you're staying on track and feeling energized. Sometimes when you start a new eating program, you can feel deprived. That's why I have today's recipe for a ground turkey and kale stuffed sweet potato.
This is a much healthier recipe than your typical loaded potato with tough to digest ingredients. First, you start with a sweet potato, filled with beta-carotene to elevate your Vitamin A levels. Sweet potatoes have great antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, not to mention high levels of minerals and Vitamins B and C, so it's win-win-win across the board.
Then I'm giving you a healthy source of protein with Foster Farms® Organic Ground Turkey.
You know I always talk about proper ingredient sourcing, so I'm really happy that Foster Farms® Organic Ground Turkey is USDA Certified Organic. They also use organic vegetarian feed, they never use antibiotics, and it's California Grown, so I'm eating local. All of that makes me feel really good – even before I eat the stuffed sweet potato!
It was easy to find Foster Farms® Organic Ground Turkey at Pavilions, but in Southern California, you can also find it at Safeway, Vons, Albertsons, and Ralphs.
I can never let a meal go by without some leafy greens, and kale is one of my favs. Kale provides a big role in detoxification for your body. So if you're really working on a new diet and trying to get rid of some holiday indulgences, kale is definitely going to be your friend.
This ground turkey and kale stuffed sweet potato hits all the spots for a great one-dish meal. And did I mention that the healthy, whole ingredients in this recipe are all gluten free, grain free, and dairy free, making it a perfect paleo or whole 30 meal?
I hope this healthy stuffed sweet potato gets your year starting on the right food. You won't feel deprived, but you will feel satiated and satisfied after eating it. Happy New Year!
Ground Turkey and Kale Stuffed Sweet Potato
(Paleo, Whole30, Gluten Free, Dairy Free}
Makes 4 servings
4 similarly sized, medium sweet potatoes
1 small onion, diced
1 tablespoon ghee or avocado oil
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
1 bunch of kale, de-stemmed and coarsely chopped
½ can of full fat coconut milk
1 lime
Salt and pepper to taste
Cook the sweet potatoes. Poke holes in the sides, wrap in foil, and bake in a 425 degree oven for 45 minutes or until soft. You can also cook the sweet potatoes in the instant pot with 1 cup of water for 15-20 minutes (depending on size) with manual release.
While the sweet potatoes cook, place a large skillet over medium heat with the ghee or avocado oil. Once warm, sauté the onion until translucent, about 5-10 minutes. Then add the turkey. Cook while stirring and breaking up the turkey pieces.
When the turkey is nearly cooked through, add the cumin and oregano and stir. Then add the kale, coconut milk, salt, and pepper. Stir and cover.
After 5 minutes, check the turkey kale mixture and see if the meat and kale have been cooked through. Once finished, remove from heat and squeeze the juice of the lime on top.
Slice the cooked sweet potatoes lengthwise and fluff the interior with a fork. Add equal parts of the turkey kale mix to each potato and enjoy!
Optional toppings: hemp lime cream or lemon tahini sauce
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Foster Farms®.


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In 2014-15, a project called 'Poverty Proofing the School Day' was piloted in N Lincs which focuses on removing barriers faced by children in school who are living in poverty. The over-arching principle of 'Poverty Proofing' is that no school policy or practice should discriminate on the basis of a pupil's financial situation.
Run with support from the Newcastle charity 'Children North East' it involved six local schools – primary and secondary – and brought together the views of pupils, parents, teachers, school staff and governors. For further information about Children North East please take a look at their website: http://www.children-ne.org.uk/ The project proved to be highly engaging and a powerful tool for change in all six schools and so was then extended so that any school in N Lincs who wishes to can be 'poverty proofed'. In 2015-16 a further 11 schools were 'poverty proofed'.
The 'Poverty Proofing the School Day: Evaluation and Development Report' by researchers from the education department at Newcastle University was launched in July 2016. One of its key findings was that "This is a high impact programme, which has revealed a huge array of generic issues that are routinely, if unintentionally, stigmatising children living in poverty and contributing to the increasing cost of the school day." To view the report click here – REPORT
If your school would like to be involved please contact me at email@example.com The process remains free of charge to N Lincs schools, but be warned, there is a long waiting list!
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Looking back, my whole life seems so surreal
A sporting icon and the youngest ever player to don the All Black kit, Jonah Lomu was a marauding, all conquering rugby union player. The New Zealander made his debut in 1994 and was the first global rugby superstar, drawing crowds of adoring fans, and changing the way the game was played.
Teams would eventually have to redefine their very way of defending in order to deal with the threat he posed on the pitch. Standing at 6'5'' and weighing 120kg – this giant was also very fast: He could sprint 100 metres in little over 10 seconds.
To English rugby fans, the defining moments of Lomu's career were an immortal performance in the 1995 world cup semi finals. Lomu scored three times that day, including an infamous score in which he trampled over English fullback Mike Catt, leaving the defender in a confused heap in his wake.
Jonah was only 20 years old when he was was diagnosed with a rare kidney disorder in 1995. His career after that point became more intermittent and the world never saw Lomu at his potential athletic peak.
Jonah was aged just 40, when he suffered a fatal heart attack brought on by his condition. His family held a private funeral while Jonah's life was remembered by fans in rugby stadiums around the world.


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Researchers to Present New Data on Asfotase Alfa in Pediatric Patients with Hypophosphatasia at the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research 2014 Annual Meeting
-- Meeting to Include Late-Breaking Survival Data in Pediatric HPP Patients Treated with Asfotase Alfa --
Wednesday, August 13, 2014 4:57 pm EDT
CHESHIRE, Conn.
Public Company Information:
CHESHIRE, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALXN) today announced that new data from multiple studies of asfotase alfa in pediatric patients with hypophosphatasia (HPP) will be presented at the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) 2014 Annual Meeting, which takes place September 12-15, 2014 in Houston, Texas. The meeting will feature a late-breaking abstract of survival data in pediatric patients with HPP at high risk of death who were treated with asfotase alfa, along with results from two studies in patients with perinatal, infantile and juvenile HPP who were treated with asfotase alfa for up to three years.
Abstracts summarizing the asfotase alfa studies were published today on the ASBMR website and are available to conference registrants and ASBMR members at: http://www.asbmr.org/ASBMR-abstracts.
The asfotase alfa survival data in pediatric patients will be presented in an oral session on Sunday, September 14, 2014 from 3:30 - 3:45 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT):
- Abstract 1097: "Improved Survival with Asfotase Alfa Treatment in Pediatric Patients with Hypophosphatasia at High Risk of Death," Whyte MP, et al.
Data in juvenile patients with HPP who were treated with asfotase alfa will be presented during a plenary oral session on Sunday, September 14, 2014 from 10:00 –10:15 a.m. CDT:
- Abstract 1081: "Asfotase Alfa: Sustained Improvements in Hypophosphatasia-related Rickets, Physical Function, and Pain During 3 Years of Treatment for Severely Affected Children," Madson KL, et al.
Data in patients with perinatal and infantile HPP who were treated with asfotase alfa will be presented in an oral poster session on Friday, September 12, 2014 from 5:20 - 5:25 p.m. CDT, and will also be part of a welcome reception and plenary poster session from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. CDT that same day:
- Abstract FR0435: "Enzyme-Replacement Therapy in Life-Threatening Hypophosphatasia: The 3-Year Experience with Asfotase Alfa," Whyte MP, et al.
About Hypophosphatasia (HPP)
Hypophosphatasia (HPP) is a genetic, chronic and progressive ultra-rare metabolic disease characterized by defective bone mineralization that can lead to destruction and deformity of bones, profound muscle weakness, seizures, respiratory failure and premature death.1-6
HPP is caused by mutations in the gene encoding an enzyme known as tissue non-specific alkaline phosphatase (TNSALP).1,2 The genetic deficiency in HPP can affect people of all ages.1 HPP is classified by the age of the patient at the onset of symptoms of the disease, and pediatric-onset HPP is defined as first symptom prior to 18 years of age.1
HPP can have devastating consequences for patients at any stage of life.1 Pediatric patients with HPP have a high mortality rate; mortality in these patients is primarily due to respiratory failure.1,5 In patients surviving to adolescence and adulthood, long-term clinical sequelae include recurrent and non-healing fractures, debilitating weakness, severe pain, and the requirement for ambulatory assistive devices such as wheelchairs, wheeled walkers and canes.1,4
About Asfotase Alfa
Asfotase alfa is an investigational, highly innovative, first-in-class targeted enzyme replacement therapy. Asfotase alfa is designed to address the underlying cause of HPP by normalizing the genetically defective metabolic process, and preventing or reversing the severe and potentially life-threatening complications of life-long dysregulated mineral metabolism.
In 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Breakthrough Therapy designation for asfotase alfa. According to the FDA, a Breakthrough Therapy designation is designed to expedite the development of a drug to treat a serious or life-threatening disease when preliminary clinical evidence indicates that the drug may demonstrate substantial improvement over existing therapies on one or more clinically significant endpoints. The Breakthrough Therapy designation is part of the FDA Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA) of 2012.6
About Alexion
Alexion is a biopharmaceutical company focused on serving patients with severe and rare disorders through the innovation, development and commercialization of life-transforming therapeutic products. Alexion is the global leader in complement inhibition and has developed and markets Soliris® (eculizumab) as a treatment for patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) and atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS), two debilitating, ultra-rare and life-threatening disorders caused by chronic uncontrolled complement activation. Soliris is currently approved in nearly 50 countries for the treatment of PNH and in nearly 40 countries for the treatment of aHUS. Alexion is evaluating other potential indications for Soliris in additional severe and ultra-rare disorders beyond PNH and aHUS, and is developing other highly innovative biotechnology product candidates, including asfotase alfa, across multiple therapeutic areas. This press release and further information about Alexion can be found at: www.alexionpharma.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
This news release contains forward-looking statements, including statements related to potential medical benefits of asfotase alfa for hypophosphatasia (HPP). Forward-looking statements are subject to factors that may cause Alexion's results and plans to differ from those expected, including, for example, decisions of regulatory authorities regarding marketing approval or material limitations on the marketing of asfotase alfa for HPP, delays in arranging satisfactory manufacturing capabilities and establishing commercial infrastructure for asfotase alfa for HPP, the possibility that results of clinical trials are not predictive of safety and efficacy results of asfotase alfa in broader or different patient populations, the risk that third party payors (including governmental agencies) will not reimburse for the use of asfotase alfa (if approved) at acceptable rates or at all, the risk that estimates regarding the number of patients with asfotase alfa and observations regarding the natural history of patients with asfotase alfa are inaccurate, and a variety of other risks set forth from time to time in Alexion's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to the risks discussed in Alexion's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2014. Alexion does not intend to update any of these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof, except when a duty arises under law.
1. Rockman-Greenberg C. Hypophosphatasia. Pediatr Endocrinol Rev. 2013;10(suppl 2):380-388.
2. Whyte MP. Hypophosphatasia: nature's window on alkaline phosphatase function in humans. In: Bilezikian JP, Raisz LG, Martin TJ, eds. Principles of Bone Biology. Vol 1. 3rd ed. San Diego, CA: Academic Press; 2008:1573-1598.
3. Whyte MP, Greenberg CR, Salman N, et al. Enzyme-replacement therapy in life-threatening hypophosphatasia. N Engl J Med. 2012;366(10):904-913.
4. Seshia SS, Derbyshire G, Haworth JC, Hoogstraten J. Myopathy with hypophosphatasia. Arch Dis Child. 1990; 65(1):130-131.
5. Baumgartner-Sigl S, Haberlandt E, Mumm S, et al. Pyridoxine-responsive seizures as the first symptom of infantile hypophosphatasia caused by two novel missense mutations (c.677T>C, p.M226T; c.1112C>T, p.T371I) of the tissue-nonspecific alkaline phosphatase gene. Bone. 2007; 40(6):1655-1661.
6. Public Law 112-144. U.S. Government Printing Office, July 9, 2012. http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-112publ144/pdf/PLAW-112publ144.pdf.


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This gem....THIS gem of a woman! We had been in "talks" about a boudoir experience for some time. Eventually, Ms. S pulled the trigger before her wedding as a gift to her new husband and herself. She had such a cool demeanor about her and a great attitude despite her nerves. in fact, even though she told me several times that she was nervous, you never would have known it once she walked through the doors of the shoot.
Said Ms. S:
I had a very smooth, positive, fun experience and I'm very glad I decided to book this. While I was super nervous to do it I felt very mentally prepared the day of.
This comment made me chuckle because 100% of my clients are nervous about their boudoir experience in the days leading up to it. Of course you are! You are about to have your photo taken, which many people already feel uncomfortable doing, much less in your underwear! But trust me when I say, we've got you covered! My hair and makeup artists are great about putting you at ease — you get to sit, relax and get pampered by a professional for an hour which will definitely start to settle your nerves. And then I take over. And I REALLY take over. There isn't much of a chance for you to feel unsure about what you're doing because I tell you EXACTLY what I want you to do. And I show you. All you really have to do is be there with me, and follow along!
Also, I help you prepare, in all the ways you will need, mentally and otherwise! We can chat on the phone or Skype before your session to get to know each other better. I send you prep guide with tips on skin care, wardrobe, dos & don't, how to cultivate sensuality in phones (and in life!) … whatever you want to talk about before hand, I am there for you and will guide you before, during and after your shoot in getting the best images for YOU.
And about those nerves: within the first 10 clicks of my shutter, I witness my clients transition from deer in headlights to a state of relief, and soon after, to a woman who is having SO much fun and is SO at ease that she forgets that she's not wearing much. Truly - no exaggeration! We talk, we laugh, you might wonder how I am getting anything that looks sexy because the experience really isn't a "sexy" one. It's much more like 2 girlfriends handing out/a therapy session than anything else.
I don't mean to be flip about this. I know that you probably have a hard time standing in front of the mirror naked and REALLY taking a good look at yourself. I know that you cringe every time you lean forward and see what gravity does to your boobs and belly. I know that, because I experience it myself. And I know that most of my clients do as well. We're women, and unfortunately that's pretty typical for us.
Know that I take all of this into consideration. Even if I don't see the flaws on your body that you do, I know that insecurities exist. I don't write them off as my client just being "blinded by insecurities."
But here's the thing: I am REALLY good at making people feel comfortable. Really comfortable. Like "oh, I forgot I was in my birthday suit" comfortable. Second to that, I understand women's bodies and their insecurities. I know how to pose women of all shapes and sizes. I know how to use light strategically to make you look your absolute best.
Also know that I'm not a stranger. From the second you send me that first e-mail that starts with "I can't believe I'm finally emailing you about this....", we are friends. I care about you, I take my job as your photographer very seriously and I will want to stay in touch with you long after I've delivered your album. I can't help it. I love my clients, take interest in them, and that doesn't just disappear after your shoot.
So, thank you to Miss S for being a firecracker during her photo session, for overcoming her nerves, for delighting me with stories of her wedding & wedding gift and for allowing me to share her photos. And also for telling me there was a "Hamilton" app which lets you enter the lottery by cell phone - genius!! (What can I say, the musical theatre geek in me will never die).


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