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Become an advocate for kids by taking a leadership role in the war on obesity.
Fitness professionals know that the number of overweight or obese children in the United States and other developed countries is increasing at an alarming rate. However, it is difficult to track the prevalence of this obesity epidemic, since there is such variability in how experts define which children are overweight or obese.
Additionally, while we know that physical activity patterns and diet are contributing factors to this increase in overweight youth, our understanding of all contributing factors is presently incomplete. This article will examine the known negative consequences of childhood obesity and the recommended prevention and treatment options that fitness professionals can employ when dealing with youth.
Measuring Childhood Obesity
When it comes to research and epidemiological purposes, body mass index (BMI, calculated as body weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters [kg/m2]) serves as the relevant reference standard for determining the obesity and overweight status of children. Using this terminology, being "overweight" (often called "pre-obesity") is defined as having a BMI of 25–29.9 kg/m2, whereas being "obese" means having a BMI of ≥30.0 kg/m2 (Janssen et al. 2005).
In a comparison of pre-obese and obese youth (ages 10–16) from 34 countries, the highest levels of overweight or obesity were seen in Malta, an island country located south of Italy in the Mediterranean Sea. The percentage of youth in Malta who were pre-obese was 25.4%, while the rate of obesity among youth was 7.9% (Janssen et al. 2005). The United States had the dubious distinction of placing second for the number of overweight or obese kids, with 25.1% of youth considered pre-obese and 6.8% deemed to be obese (Janssen et al. 2005). Among children aged 6–19 years, the most recent National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)—using data collected from 1999 to 2002—found that the prevalence of overweight among American kids was three times greater than the goals established as part of the Healthy People 2010 campaign (Hedley et al. 2004).
Consequences of Childhood Obesity
Regardless of whether a child is considered pre-obese or obese, carrying excess weight during childhood can have serious consequences over a lifetime. These consequences involve negative effects on health, such as abnormal blood lipid levels and chronic inflammation, shown to contribute to heart disease and other serious health conditions later in life. For a look at the range of diseases obese kids face, see "Health Conditions Associated With Childhood Obesity" sidebar.
Another aspect of childhood obesity that often gets overlooked is the way it negatively affects kids from a psychological perspective. Being labeled as "the fat kid" in school can severely hamper a child's self-esteem and self-image at a time when personality and confidence levels are being formed for life. We all know people who were overweight as kids and continue to suffer psychological scars, even if they have managed to shed pounds along the way to adulthood. Being overweight or obese as a child can lead to self-destructive behavior patterns that are hard to break and that may include high-risk activities that contribute to further unhappiness. See "The Psychological Effects of Childhood Obesity" sidebar for more details.
Causes of Childhood Obesity
Although there is still a lot to learn about the causes of childhood obesity, some things are clear. Experts theorize that kids are gaining more weight than previous generations for the following reasons:
• Physical activity is significantly down in schools nationwide.
• Kids spend more time in sedentary activities, such as working on home computers, watching TV and playing video games.
• Environmental factors, such as lack of safe playgrounds, have resulted in less physical activity among today's youth.
Let's look at each of these reasons in more detail.
Lack of Physical Activity
One factor that experts theorize has contributed to the rapid climb in childhood obesity is the change in physical activity levels and behaviors of children. The number of middle schools and high schools that offer formal or regular physical education (PE) programs has greatly decreased over the past few decades. More and more schools in America have either cut out PE entirely or are no longer providing as many hours of physical activities as they did in the past.
On the home front, today's kids no longer play the way they used to play. In fact, some experts argue that the current emphasis on increasing exercise and physical activity is less important when reaching out to overweight kids than just encouraging them to play more often and more intensely (Burdette & Whitaker 2005). These same researchers say that unstructured outdoor play has the potential to improve all aspects of a child's well-being: emotional, social, cognitive and physical (Burdette & Whitaker 2005).
In addition, the parents of many overweight kids often associate exercise and physical activity in general with their own failed attempts at weight loss—even if those parents have positive associations from having played as children themselves. Indeed, research conducted by Janssen and colleagues (2005) indicates that the best way to get kids moving is to take a multipronged approach, such as mixing informal play time with more structured physical activities at school.
The Media's Role
Researchers have also come to recognize the role that sedentary behaviors, such as television watching and use of other media, contribute to the childhood obesity epidemic. Other media use is typically described as use of video games, computers, and audio devices such as CD and MP3 players.
As early as 1985, researchers reported on the direct relationship between television viewing (measured by time spent watching) and childhood obesity (Dietz & Gortmaker 1985). In the past two decades, many more media devices have become integral to the lives of children. In 29 out of 33 countries studied, Janssen and colleagues (2005) noted a strong association between increased use of different media and the rise in childhood obesity, along with a corresponding decrease in physical activity.
Other researchers have shown that television watching is also highly associated with increased rates of consumption of calorie-dense foods (Ebbeling, Pawlak & Ludwig 2002). The study found that children in the U.S. were spending 75% of their waking hours being inactive and were logging in only about 12 minutes of vigorous activity per day.
Other Environmental Factors
Changes in the environment over the years may also have played a role in the ways that kids move compared with years past, say some experts. Examples of environmental factors that may affect children's physical activity levels include
• the rising cost of participating in structured activities, such as sports;
• lack of time on the parents' part to facilitate interest in exercise among their children; and
• safety concerns, such as dangerous streets and playground availability (Ebbeling, Pawlak & Ludwig 2002).
What You Can Do to Prevent & Reduce Childhood Obesity
Physical activity and play are important components for the prevention and treatment of childhood obesity. Most American guidelines encourage youth—both normal-weight and obese—to get 30–60 minutes of physical activity (that produces a sweat) on most or all days of the week.
Compare these guidelines to those recommended by other countries: Great Britain urges its citizens to get 60 minutes of daily physical activity at least 5 days per week, whereas Canadian officials recommend that all adolescents gradually increase their physical activity participation to 90 minutes daily (Janssen et al. 2005).
Regardless of the length of time kids spend exercising each day, most experts agree that it is important that all physical activities be specifically designed or tailored for the particular child or group of children. For instance, creating a 12,000-steps-per-day incentive program for boys and girls will require a markedly different strategy for urban youth than it will for suburban kids, if only in having to account for environmental concerns, like access to safe streets or parks.
When it comes to teaching kids about the best foods for their growing bodies or instilling healthy behaviors for a lifetime, experts also concur on an approach to take. Parents, educators and fitness professionals should focus on teaching children about the benefits of a varied diet composed mostly of whole foods. In addition, kids need to learn about proper portion size and what constitutes a well-balanced diet. From a practical perspective, they should be taught which snacks are healthiest (read: fruits and veggies) and which contain too many calories.
Because of their strong association with childhood obesity, television viewing and use of other media devices should be limited. This may be one of our biggest hurdles, since advancing technologies are so much a part of children's lives in the 21st century. One way to meet this challenge is to recognize the power of giving children accurate, honest and relevant education so they can succeed in life. As today's young people begin to truly realize and appreciate the health consequences of childhood obesity, they just may be motivated to balance their lives with more play and physical activity.
As citizens of this country, we must also be advocates for creating safe environments in our communities where kids can play. Use your voting power to protect open spaces for kids' recreational use and to encourage the development of better bike paths and parks and safer playgrounds for all people. Last, since obesity is a serious concern for adults as well as children, perhaps now more than ever is the time to initiate activities at your fitness facility that provide the "family unit" with opportunities for play and other ways to share physical activity.
Here's to Kids' Play
As conscientious fitness professionals and personal trainers, we can and should play a leadership role in helping to deliver health-promoting activities and programs that will stem the tide of the childhood obesity epidemic. Individually we can have a positive impact on this critical public-health problem by working with schools, fitness clubs, training studios, hospitals, public-health centers and city and state governments. Together we can take a leading role in effecting change at the local and national levels and ultimately bring about a resurgence of kids' play and physical activity.
Doyeon Kim, MS, is a doctoral student in the exercise science program at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque (UNMA). He earned his master's degree in exercise and sport science in 2005 at the University of Utah. His research expertise is in childhood obesity, body composition, sports training adaptation and exercise prescription.
Len Kravitz, PhD, is the program coordinator of exercise science and a researcher at UNMA where he recently won the Outstanding Teacher of the Year award. He was honored by Can-Fit-Pro as the 1999 International Presenter of the Year and the 2006 Specialty Presenter of the Year. He was also chosen as the American Council on Exercise 2006 Fitness Educator of the Year.
Burdette, H.L., & Whitaker, R.C. 2005. Resurrecting free play in young children. Archives of Pediatric Adolescent Medicine, 159, 46–50.
Dietz, W.H., & Gortmaker, S.L. 1985. Do we fatten our children at the television set? Obesity and television viewing in children and adolescents. Pediatrics, 75 (5), 807–12.
Ebbeling, C.B., Pawlak, D.B., & Ludwig, D.S. 2002. Childhood obesity: public-health crisis, common sense cure. The Lancet, 360, 473–82.
Hedley, A.A., et al. 2004. Prevalence of overweight and obesity among U.S children, adolescents and adults, 1999–2002. Journal of the American Medical Association, 291 (23), 2847–50.
Janssen, I., et al. 2005. Comparison of overweight and obesity prevalence in school-aged youth from 34 countries and their relationships with physical activity and dietary patterns. Obesity Reviews, 6, 123–32.

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Rs.70-crore drinking water project for Dindigul
The Dindigul Municipality will spend Rs.70 crore to augment drinking water supply to Dindigul town. To meet its expenses, it will revise domestic and commercial water tax and deposit amount for new water connection.
Elaborating on the new project at the Municipal Council meeting here on Wednesday, Council Chairman V. Marudha Raj said present drinking water requirement of the municipality was 28 million litres a day (MLD), but the supply from Athoor Kamarajar dam and Cauvery Combined Drinking Water Project was just 14 MLD.
With this supply, the municipality could supply water to residents only once in a week. Kamarajar dam had also been feeding 17 wayside villages and Chinnalapatti town. In future, requirement of wayside villages and Chinnalapatti would be around 26 MLD, he said.
Of the total project cost, Japan International Co-operation Agency will contribute Rs.35.10 crore, including a grant of Rs.14.10 crore, Tamil Nadu Urban Infrastructure Project share Rs.28.20 crore and the local body contribution Rs.7.05 crore.
To meet its expenses, the municipality proposed to increase water tax from Rs.45 to Rs.280 for domestic water connections and to Rs.560 for other connections. Similarly, deposit for domestic water connection will be revised to Rs.10,000 and for commercial connection Rs.20,000, he pointed out.
The DMK Councillors staged a walkout from the Council meeting over the proposed hike in water charges, stating that it would affect all sections of the people. The municipality could not supply drinking water to wards even once in eight days.
Then how could we accept upward revision of charges, they asked.
DMK Councillor M. Mohammad Rafeek said the revision of water tax should not exceed Rs.80 for domestic connection. Other DMK Councillors, K. Azhagarsamy and S. Rajappa, too supported him.
Later talking to media persons, the Chairman said the municipality would revise the tax to Rs.150 for domestic connection and Rs.560 for other connections. It would come into force only after the implementation of the project, he added.


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2012 Archives
Following is an excerpt from the April 13, 2012, edition of The Examiner.
April 23, 2012
Dina Malki
Dallas Islam Examiner
While the Dallas/Fort Worth community has had numerous opportunities to visit and learn about local Muslim mosques through open houses, interfaith visits, activities, and academic panel discussions, SMU's latest event marked a milestone in academics and in fostering liberal and pluralistic visions to understand contemporary society in relation to the historical and contemporary roles of religion. On Wednesday, April 11th, SMU's Department of Religious Studies and Perkins School of Theology presented a Scott-Hawkins lecture by renowned Muslim Scholar, Dr. Ingrid Mattson, who spoke about "The Evolving Role of The Mosque in American Society."
Dr. Mattson is the first Muslim female and first Muslim convert to serve as President of Islamic Society of North America, a position that she successfully completed for two terms after previously serving two terms as Vice President. She is currently Professor of Islamic Studies at Hartford Seminary in Connecticut and Director of the Duncan Black McDonald Center for the Study of Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations. Dr. Mattson is the founder of the first Islamic Chaplaincy program in America - the Islamic Chaplaincy Program at Hartford Seminary. She has authored numerous articles and her book, The Story of the Quran: its history and place in Muslim life, became a widely used textbook on Islamic sacred scripture.
Dr. Mark Chancey, Chair of the Department of Religious Studies at Dedman College, introduced Dr. Mattson to a large audience in SMU's Dallas Hall. Identifying American mosques as part of American history and heritage, Dr. Mattson stated that the first American mosque was established more than a100 years ago. Today, there are more than 2000 mosques in America with 75 percent established during the last 30 years. Moreover, one fourth of American Muslims are African Americans, thus indigenous citizens, which further signifies that Islam is neither foreign nor Eastern in America as Dr. Mattson pointed out.
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Near the end of this morning's 45-minute leaders meeting — a gathering that brought promises of progress and a sense of just how far apart the Senate and Assembly remain — Gov. David Paterson announced that he would begin applying certain cuts from his executive budget proposal to the one-week extenders submitted to the Legislature. That change will begin with the legislation sent out by the executive on Friday.
Neither Paterson nor Budget Director Robert Megna would specify what cuts would be included — and Megna wouldn't even rule out the possible inclusion of revenue-raisers in the weekly submissions.
"This would start to accomplish the savings even more than we have with our (previous) bare-bones budget. Because the budget is 60 days late, the cuts now have to imposed over a 10-month period instead of a 12-month period. So every day we wait is essential. And I'm taking over. I am not going to sit here and watch this debate go on and on when the Legislature is $2.5 billion apart from the executive branch in terms of closing the budget."
Paterson said he didn't want to get into specifics of his possible actions. But "The laundry list is my whole budget," Paterson said, referring to the executive proposal he submitted in January. " … I'm looking for real and recurring ways for us to reduce our deficit."
Paterson was asked why he didn't make this move two months ago when the budget deadline passed.
"I've been in charge a couple of months ago. And I don't want to sound like Gen. (Al) Haig, but the reality is that I'm saying is that this is not the way government should actually work. But I will do it here because it is an emergency and it's extraordinary what the consequences will be if it's not done."


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Saratoga Redwood Middle School Robotic Team uses ProvisionalBuilder® to Patent Invention for FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL) 2012 Senior Solutions Challenge
Easy-to-use ProvisionalBuilder® software has enabled junior high school students to protect their inventions through the U.S. patent system. ProvisionalBuilder accelerates the patent application process, yields higher patent throughput, and delivers significant cost savings for applicants, ensuring they establish IP ownership as "first inventor to file."
Santa Clara, CA (PRWEB) October 31, 2012
PowerPatent announces that Cyborg-Reaper, a team of students from Redwood Middle School in Saratoga, California, is using ProvisionalBuilder® to protect inventions made during the course of their research for a national competition.
The team is participating in the FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL) 2012 Senior Solutions Challenge. In addition to requiring a robot design, this year's project is aimed at improving the quality of life for seniors by helping them continue to be independent, engaged, and connected in their communities. Teams must create an innovative robot-based solution for the competition.
The Cyborg-Reaper team's research resulted in a design for a wheelchair and a detachable tablet that helps seniors navigate through their home while in the wheelchair. The tablet helps seniors to verbally and visually communicate with friends and family, request menu selection from food providers, and receive medication reminders from a drug dispenser system.
Experts in the field of assisting seniors have been enthusiastic about the team's work:
"An outstanding demonstration of a bench to bedside application – and that [was accomplished] at such an early age."
--Maheen M. Adamson, Ph.D., Clinical Assistant Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine and Director of Clinical Neuroscience, War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC), Palo Alto Veterans Affairs Hospital
"This wheelchair project sounds fabulous! The School of Nursing has a simulation lab with an apartment that might be [useful] for students to work with the wheelchair when it is up and running!"
--Daryl Canham , Professor, Nursing San Jose State University
"The Saratoga Middle School robotic team has come up with a great way to help seniors. I am glad they visited our lab and were able to apply concepts from our lab into their project."
--Gregorij Kurillo and Štěpán Obdržálek, Researchers,The University of California at Berkeley CITRIS Lab
The student team used ProvisionalBuilder® to capture, diagnose and format a ready-to-file patent. The team presented their research findings at the Senior Wellness Fair in San Jose on Wednesday, October 24, 2012. The Fair was sponsored by Santa Clara County Social Services Agency's Department of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS), San Jose State University's Center for Healthy Aging in Multicultural Populations (CHAMP), and CommUniverCity of San Jose, California. Team members have published a Youtube video that explains the team's research and patenting process.
PowerPatent is proud to have made its patent workflow software available to the team. "The junior high student team exemplifies the inventive spirit that has made America great. Historically, what frustrates inventors and small businesses is the potentially expensive and lengthy process of defining and writing a patent. There's a clear market need for a professional-level tool that lets inventors take a more active role in the definition of their patents," said Bao Tran, CEO and founder of PowerPatent Inc.
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Patterson: No on no-show
Cornerback disputes Jets' statement he was AWOL for 48 hours
Published 10:07 pm, Thursday, August 28, 2014
New York
Dimitri Patterson disputes the New York Jets' version of his mysterious absence.
The suspended cornerback said in a statement to ESPN on Thursday that the Jets' claims that he went missing for 48 hours without notifying the team are "completely false."
Patterson was suspended Tuesday for the rest of the preseason after he left the team, according to the Jets, and went missing last Friday night before the preseason game against the Giants without speaking to anyone in the organization.
Patterson was at meetings, a walkthrough and the pregame meal last Friday, but didn't show for the game later that night at MetLife Stadium. General manager John Idzik said earlier this week that Patterson gave the Jets no warning he would leave the team, and didn't speak to anyone directly until he met with Idzik and coach Rex Ryan on Sunday night at the training facility.
Idzik also said at that time that he learned Patterson was OK only on Saturday through agent Drew Rosenhaus.
"As it relates to my whereabouts and me missing for 48 hours without being seen or heard from me or my representative is completely false," Patterson said in his statement to ESPN's Josina Anderson. "My agent reached out to the Jets organization multiple times several hours prior to Friday night's game. My commitment to the Jets organization and to my teammates has never been an issue and never will be an issue."
Neither the Jets nor Rosenhaus had any immediate comment regarding Patterson's statement.
Browns: A person familiar with Josh Gordon's situation says the suspended wide receiver wants to play in the Canadian Football League, but is prohibited from doing so. Under CFL rules, a player suspended by the NFL and under contract is not eligible to play in Canada. But if the Cleveland Browns released Gordon, he would be able to play elsewhere. Gordon's suspension for another violation of the NFL's substance abuse policy was upheld. The person familiar with the 23-year-old Pro Bowler's situation said he wanted to play for Calgary, and Gordon asked the Browns for permission.
Broncos: Peyton Manning has been docked a reported $8,268 for taunting Houston Texans safety D.J. Swearinger in a preseason game last week. The Denver Broncos quarterback laid into the safety for hitting Wes Welker in the head, which left the slot receiver with his third concussion in 10 months. The penalty was reported by ESPN. Manning told ESPN's Chris Mortensen: "I accept it. Money well spent."
Cowboys: Backup safety Jakar Hamilton has been suspended for the first four games for violating the league's policy on substance abuse. The league announced the ban Thursday.


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A good friend shared with me how she hasn't had the greatest track record with women friends.
"There's always jealousy, back-stabbing, competition, it never feels like true acceptance," she said with a little frustration in her voice.
I was reminded of being in a program on women's empowerment once where 250 women came together for 5 weekends to look very deeply at feminine energy and how it is distinct from masculine.
Yes…you could say it's all stories and never clearly defined. It's all conditioning. It's all related to cultural history, or family and society.
You could say that ultimately, none of us are our gender, personality, age, or even identified as our bodies at all.
There is of course something far greater than how we appear. This mind is vast and brilliant. You may even have experienced the mystery of yourself as something quite completely different than the form of your body.
It was really fun to be in that program with all the women.
We were spending time with these female bodies, concepts, social and family experiences and taking a exploratory look.
It was like painting a picture with the colors of "feminine" however we might distinguish these.
Open, receiving, beautiful, vague, mysterious, curving, circular, feeling, pink.
And we inquired into the concepts of competition, mean-girl energy, anger, territorial fighting, jealousy.
Because one goal in the program was to invite women to notice where they believed their thoughts about other women….
….and to STOP IT.
Every woman in that program was encouraged to support other women, their sisters, at a very deep, core level. To connect, trust, love and share with them.
I loved it.
I grew up in a family of only girls. Four of us.
Sometimes….we definitely had this furious, demanding, competitive energy running between us for various reasons.
But also tons of love and laughter. I felt like I knew how to connect with women really well.
That whole competitive mean thing wasn't really my problem.
Then…….not long after participating in this training, I was on the dance floor with many friends at a big dance gathering. I danced playfully through the crowd. People at this dance could dance together, apart, together again. It was free form dancing…..moving however you wanted to the music (I highly recommend it). No talking, but movement of any kind, in any order, with anyone or by yourself.
I danced happily up to a woman I enjoy, a friend. She was dancing with a man we both knew.
Then, I saw it.
The look. The gesture she made with her arm. Turning her back towards me. Like she was saying "get away from us, I AM dancing with him right now, NOT YOU!"
I danced away immediately.
But on the inside….grrrrrrrrr.
What is wrong with her? Seriously??!!
She should NOT be like that. She's too insecure.
Maybe I wasn't so "completely fine" with this whole idea of competitive mean-girl energy after all.
Because here I was, judging someone else for having it.
How did I react when I believed she should relax and quit thinking of me as a threat?
Defensive. Pissed. Feeling like NOT being her friend. Hurt on the inside.
Who would I be without the belief that she should NOT have been that way, that she should have been smiling and open and happy to include me?
I would have been much more compassionate. I might have even asked her about it later….to see if it was even TRUE (since no words were ever spoken).
I might have remembered that sometimes, people act unfriendly and don't have smiles on their faces, and it doesn't mean anything about me.
I turn the belief around: She should be like that. She should be worried or feeling insecure. She should have been mean. She should have gestured for me to get away.
How could this be as true, or truer?
This is really powerful to consider.
Her whole life and all the experiences she's ever had have brought her to her conclusions. Just like my experiences have affected what I think!
That moment showed me who to dance away from.
Why would I demand anyone include me, if they don't want to?
I turn around the thought again, to myself: I am the one who shouldn't feel worried or insecure. I shouldn't have been mean. I shouldn't have been like that.
Yes, I was assuming everyone should love and welcome me at all times.
I haven't even done this for myself! Why should someone else?!
If I don't want to engage in competitions, be vicious and judgmental, attack others internally in my mind, make demands like how other people should behave in my presence….
….then it's my job to be open, kind, gentle.
Especially with me.
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Theists often argue this is a Christian nation, and therefore theistic sensibilities, language, and insight should play a role in developing the policities and procedures that guide public life. Nontheist often counter by arguing this isn't a Christian nation, and public life is harmed by the limited sense of morality and ethics provided by theism(s). Hence, public policy should be guided by secular ideals not tied to any particular mode of theism and that highlight the best of our democratic principles. Often missing from this exchange, however, is nature of theism's actual presence in public life: Does theism dominant the language and practices of public life in the United States? This volume explores this question from a humanist perspective, and in so doing it provides insight into the relationship of religion to public policy, and offers ways to advance a more democratic and secular public arena.
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Bocas del Toro, Panama plus video of Bocas Town:
It's hot and humid. It's one of the wettest areas in Panama and there are LOTs of bugs. There is trash lying around all over the place. It is loud – there are cars, people, and parties everywhere.
The Caribbean culture is very much in-your-face and just a little bit intimidating.
And yet, I find myself seriously considering Bocas del Toro Panama as a retirement spot for us.
And so I ask myself: Why is that?
Honestly, I don't know exactly. I think it must be the vibe here. It feels like life and ocean and…I don't know what else… maybe island?
Yes, Bocas del Toro archipelago is right on the Caribbean Sea but it's more than that. I can feel it in the air; there is something special about these islands. It seems like pure Caribbean with a Latin flare. I can't quite put my finger on it but frankly, I really like it.
Bocas del Toro was "discovered" in the late 1990s by some back-packers and northerners that started a wave of residential tourism, which exploded throughout the country. It has since been a huge tourist destination.
I was told that there are two types of expats here:
- Those that like to live right in Bocas Town, close to the action and vibrant atmosphere.
- Those that like to hide away from civilization in the remote islands.
It's evident that no matter which you prefer, you can find it at the Bocas.
Personally, I think I'm in the number 1 category. I could see myself living in Bocas Town or perhaps just outside. I'd be very happy integrating into the local culture. In fact, that is what I prefer.
See my video of Bocas Town, to give you and idea:
Even though, it's a small place, there is a ton of things to do. There are bars and restaurants, salsa lessons, yoga classes, beach activities, fishing and more. The expats we met were open and friendly. The locals are also friendly and helpful. There are little diners here, like Beso del Drago, where you can eat out really cheaply ($5/pp usually includes a huge plate of food and a beer – no I'm not kidding!). And, of course, there are tourist places where you can price-gouged. But overall, I think that Bocas Town would be fun and full-of-life place to live in.
Some things may even surprise you. The town has a wine bar, Bocas Wine Bar, and a gourmet restaurant, Guari Guari. There are grocery shops all over. And there is even a Super Gourmet Grocery that really shocked us with its awesome selection of European and USA goods – nice wines too.
As I already mentioned, it's not all positive though. Real estate prices are getting ridiculous. We saw a couple of vacant lots for sale with water access for $200-300K – ouch! I also already mentioned the trash. It really is everywhere – see this great post from Habla Ya blog. It's really quite sad for such a beautiful place.
And bugs, well, I got first-hand experience when I got bit up by sand flees. It was not a fun experience.
The lack of medical facilities is another reported problem in Bocas del Toro. We were told that the nearest hospital is in Almirante (about a 30-minute boat ride) but even that is a "sh#t hole".
The local schools are also reportedly run down and in bad need of attention but, since we don't have kids, I don't think that's much of a show stopper for us.
So, I don't know how well we'd do in Bocas del Toro long term because it clearly isn't all "kittens and butterflies".
And yet…it may be worth a try for short period of time. Didn't I say a while back that it's ultimately a heart thing?
We're seriously thinking about kicking off our first year into early retirement with a 1–2 month stay in Bocas del Toro and studying Spanish at Habla Ya! Language School. And who knows, we may stay longer…
You may also like our post on Taking Taxis in Panama and video of the Red Frog Beach, Bocas del Toro.


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Gourlay reiterated that Ancelotti's contract runs for a further season, and said the club understood the league title could not be won every year. However, when asked directly if Ancelotti would stay on, Gourlay did not give a straight answer.
'All you can say is that Carlo has a contract with the club until 2012,' he said on Radio Five Live's Sportsweek.
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'We're delighted with Carlo and what he's achieved so far. These things can be pretty fickle. Carlo has come in and won the double last season. Yes, the expectations are high, but they are high at many clubs around Europe and we've got to be realistic.
'Let's see where we are at the end of May.'
Chelsea are fourth in the Barclays Premier League after run of poor results saw them surrender a once-comfortable lead at the top of the table. They can go third later today if they beat Manchester City to leapfrog them in the table.
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'Carlos is a world class coach,' he said. 'You look at his record and it speaks for itself. His record at Chelsea in a short time, winning the double in the first season in a new league, coming out of Italy, is a great feat.
'This is a strong, competitive league, but his knowledge of the game is second to none and he holds a dressing room well.
'He's won the Champions League twice as a coach and twice as a player so he's been there and done it.
'We understand it is very, very difficult to win trophies every year. What's very important for this club is to be competiting for trophies in the latter stages of every competition."
Gourlay did not offer specific targets for Chelsea to meet over the remainder of this season.
'We're realistic,' he said. 'You can't win the double, you can't win the treble every year. But we want to see progress in the club every year.
'All I can say is that Carlo has a contract until 2012. We were delighted with last season, and we're happy with the way it's going this season.
'We're coming to the sharp end now, we've got 10 games left in the league and we have a fantastic draw (against Manchester United) in the Champions League. Our expectations are high and we've got to keep driving the club forward."
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Once upon a time, there were two kingdoms situated quite close to one another. Basically, you might think that as they are so called neighbours, they would reinforce the kingdoms by joining forces. However, it appeared to happen the reverse. The south kingdom whose king has two sons was more powerful and had very united acquired qualities. On the other hand, in the south-east kingdom was a princess who was supposed to succeed to the throne. In addition, this kingdom had a decent secret. Supernatural creatures, magical animals have lived and wandered around it.
Moreover, they banked on demons and evil, according to their beliefs, should win in the end. By and large, it's likely to be deemed that the south kingdom fights in favor of the good and the south-east one against it. Years went back, there were wars and affairs of honor and invariably south kingdom proved to be the best.
Years of bearing grudge, the princess has decided to take urgent steps before her kingdom falls apart. She escaped from the castle and went straight into the woods. She knew what she was doing but in order to delude the brothers she had to pretend she was in the deep water.
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Women and men diagnosed with breast cancer in Savannah and surrounding areas can turn to support teams who offer hope and a light at the end of what sometimes can be a dark tunnel.
In addition to physicians who specialize in breast cancer research, treatment and surgery, both St. Joseph's/Candler Health Systems and Memorial University Medical Center employ breast cancer navigators — registered nurses who walk each patient through the daunting journey known as breast cancer.
Krista Aliffi is a certified breast patient navigator in imaging and cancer at the Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion at SJCHS while Jennifer Sili is the nurse navigator specializing in breast cancer at Memorial.
Both women are advocates who work tirelessly for the physical and emotional well-being of breast cancer patients.
Explains Aliffi: "As a patient navigator, I participate as a member of the patient's treatment team to help newly diagnosed patients understand their disease, navigate the health care system, and provide the vision that gives them hope. Essentially, I am the patient's contact person 'on the inside.'"
Sili echoed Aliffi's comments: "We walk (patients) through the educational process of learning about their disease, choosing treatments, and managing the side effects of those treatment choices."
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At SCJHS' Telfair Pavilion, a diagnostic navigator helps educate and guide patients through an abnormal finding to a definitive diagnosis, said Aliffi who takes over if the patient's diagnosis proves to be breast cancer.
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Typically, Sili is introduced to patients when they come into the surgeon's office with their pathology report in hand.
"It's a time when (patients) are very frightened," Sili explained. During the initial appointment, physicians spend time with patients reviewing films, pathology and explaining options.
"This is a conversation as well as a consultation," Sili added.
The LCRP Breast Multidisciplinary Team was chartered in 2004. This group — comprised of physicians, nurses, administrators and allied health professionals — came together to improve the care of women with breast cancer, Aliffi said. Navigation services have been in place at SJCHS since late 2003 with and outreach liaison role that has been transformed into an Oncology Patient Navigation program that is recognized by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.
Sili works closely with the entire breast cancer team at Memorial and its Anderson Cancer Institute. Memorial's breast program also is nationally recognized.
"The breast program at Memorial is focused on the patient and on making the patient the center of decision making right from the start," Sili said. "We have the mindset that we work for the patient, they are the boss, and that guides all we do."
The breast cancer navigators at both hospitals have impressive credentials and affiliations. Aliffi graduated from Armstrong Atlantic State University in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science in nursing. Like Aliffi, Sili also is a registered nurse. She double majored in both nursing and health administration and, like Aliffi, is a national certified breast cancer nurse.
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Says Sili: "I love being a nurse navigator. Helping to navigate them towards becoming survivors is a job but it is a purpose to dedicate a career and a life to."
Eventually, Aliffi says, navigators "assist patients to bridge the end of treatment with a new beginning through supportive services and individualized survivorship care plans."


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Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen Announces "The Fly Effect" Prevention Campaign Coming to the Badger Radio Network
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MADISON — Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen is pleased to announce that more Wisconsin residents will have the chance to learn about the devastating effects of Heroin abuse when, as part of the Department of Justice's Heroin prevention public awareness campaign, "The Fly Effect" radio spots begin airing on the Badger Radio Network on August 30, 2014, which marks the first Badger football game.
"The goal of this campaign is prevention. We want to prevent more young people from ever experimenting with Heroin and ultimately, prevent more deaths from Heroin and other opiates," Van Hollen said. "It's my hope that by bringing this campaign to Badger football radio broadcasts, more people will pause to better understand this scourge that's impacting every corner of our great state, and have an important conversation with their children and their loved ones."
In addition to broadcasting "The Fly Effect" radio spots (available here) statewide throughout football's regular season, "The Fly Effect" also will have a presence at www.uwbadgers.com, which will enable visitors to click and link directly to www.theflyeffect.com.
"Wisconsin fans are passionate about their sports teams. I'm hopeful some of that energy will be channeled into learning about this problem and sharing this critical prevention message," Van Hollen said.
National Prescription Drug "Take-Back" Day is Coming Up!
Attorney General Van Hollen also reminds Wisconsinites that the next National Prescription Drug "Take-Back" Day is Saturday, September 27, 2014, from 10 am to 2 pm, during which residents may drop off their unused, unwanted or expired prescription drugs at collection sites statewide. The "Take-Back" service is free and anonymous. Using your zip code, you can find a drop-off location near you by visiting www.doj.state.wi.us.
"We know the abuse of and addiction to opiate-based prescription drugs can lead to Heroin use, which has increased in Wisconsin in recent years, taking far too many lives with it," Van Hollen said. "I encourage people to check their medicine cabinets and get rid of any unused or unwanted prescription medications, especially pain relievers. These 'Take-Back' Days serve as a convenient way of helping to prevent prescription drug diversion and misuse."
Heroin-related Deaths Increase
According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), between 2002 and 2013 prescription opioid-related deaths rose from 144 in 2002 to 324 in 2012; heroin-related deaths rose from 27 in 2002 to 187 in 2012.
DHS is working on many fronts, and along with many other State Departments and partners, to prevent and reduce these needless and preventable deaths. DHS works with some 110 community coalitions under the umbrella of the Alliance for Wisconsin Youth. These local coalitions work closely with local law enforcement and community members to support efforts around the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day by helping to get the word out.
"When you consider that there were more opiate-related deaths than highway fatalities in the state in 2012, it's clear that opiate addiction is a public health crisis in Wisconsin," said DHS Secretary Kitty Rhoades. "It affects every corner of our state—from large urban areas to small rural communities—and it doesn't just impact the addict, it also affects the addict's family, friends, and community. The safe disposal of prescription opiates prevents easy access to these narcotics, which when used incorrectly can lead to and feed addictions."
Ahead of the next "Take-Back" Day, the Department of Justice will air throughout the month of September television and radio spots to highlight the link between prescription drugs and Heroin, and to promote September's "Take-Back" Day. One of the individuals featured in the Fly Effect campaign, Mandy, shares her story of transitioning from abusing Oxycontin as a teenager to abusing Heroin after her dealer suggested she try it. You can view the TV spot here.
Earlier this year, during April's National Prescription Drug "Take-Back" Day, Wisconsin residents dropped off 25 tons (50,485 lbs.) of unwanted, expired or unused prescription drugs at 200 collection sites statewide. According to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), which coordinates the biannual "Take-Back" events nationwide, Wisconsin ranked third in the nation in the total amount collected, trailing only California and Texas.
During "Take-Back" Day in October of last year, Wisconsin residents dropped off 19.25 tons (38,506 lbs) worth of unwanted, expired or unused prescription drugs at nearly 180 collection sites statewide, putting Wisconsin at 4th in the nation in the total amount collected. In addition to the many local law enforcement agencies that participate as drop-off sites for residents, the Wisconsin State Patrol, Wisconsin National Guard and special agents with the Department of Justice – Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) assist with "Take-Back" efforts.
The Fly Effect
Last fall, Attorney General Van Hollen joined local law enforcement, first responders, community leaders and others to introduce the multimedia campaign to educate teens, young adults and others about Heroin. Law enforcement, community groups, families and others are encouraged to view and to share The Fly Effect videos and materials in their prevention efforts. Visit TheFlyEffect.com for more information about Heroin, personal stories and treatment resources. Downloadable materials (including posters, brochures, fact sheets and other resources) from The Fly Effect also are available at the DOJ's website at www.doj.state.wi.us.


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Bookmaker's horse sense earns it €136m operating profit
Analysis:Ten years ago this year, Paddy Power's online business made its first profit – €1.4 million – confounding the predictions of both analysts and the group itself, which had predicted it would break even in 2003.
The figures it published yesterday show that its two internet operations, the original core Paddypower.comand Australian business Sportsbet, accounted for about €103.5 million of its €136 million operating profits, more than 75 per cent.
Barring a few minor bumps, Paddy Power's growth has been unchecked since 2003. Sportsbet, in which it initially invested in 2010 before taking it over fully in 2011, added significantly to the group. It generated €30.8 million in operating profit last year, an increase of 32 per cent on 2011.
Italy is the latest territory the group has targeted for expansion. It launched there last May, on time for the European Championships, and has captured about 5 per cent of the online sports betting market, which chief executive Patrick Kennedy says is the continent's biggest.
The move cost it €15 million last year, and is likely to take up most of the €14 million it plans to spend on development in 2013. It promises to be a longer haul than Australia.
One difference between the two ventures is the fact Power bought an established business in Australia, while it is building an operation from the ground up in Italy. Italian customers provide the other key difference. Betting there is led by slot machines, followed by football and tennis, with very little horse racing, a key feature of Power's existing territories.
Investors are going to keep a close eye on how quickly it can turn the investment in Italy into a profit. The group is readying more betting products to launch in the market this year, with the help of another acquisition, games developer Cayetano, so 2013 will give a good indication of where the venture is going.
Paddy Power has been here before. At one point it was drawing criticism for spending money on developing a betting shop chain in the UK.
But with virtually the same number of shops, that division is now more profitable than its Republic of Ireland counterpart. Last year, the UK shops – including Northern Ireland – delivered €15.3 million in operating profit, compared with €14.4 million from the Republic.


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I think Stanley Kurtz is spot-on:
…Obama and his advisors never abandoned their quest to shape a permanent leftist majority, a coalition that would forever put an end to Clintonian triangulation and usher in unfettered leftist Obamaism instead. Obama's frantic efforts to gin up the women's vote and the youth vote aren't only desperate attempts to secure his base. They flow from a deliberate decision not to fight for the center, but to build an independent majority on what is supposedly the "demographically ascendent" left.
Kurtz goes on to analyze Obama's campaign decisions, some of which have seemed so dumb and could be summed up as "going small." Dumb like a fox. As I've indicated before, Obama is smart (or, if you prefer, clever) about elections. The fact that he may lose this one doesn't mean he hasn't played it about as well as it could have been played with the material at hand, and the proof of this is that the election is still very close and he might pull it out after all.
So many of us (including me) have been asking: why does Obama still have so much support? Kurtz's article spells it out: Obama has carefully appealed to a coalition of special interest groups who, together, might even form the majority. If so, they would liberate the left from ever having to cater to anyone in a flyover state of mind again.
If that works out, Obama could drop the pretense of moderation. I've long felt that is what would happen in an Obama second term. It is one of the many reasons this election is of such vital importance.
But my nervousness come next Tuesday will not be just about the prospect of four more years of Obama. Even if Romney wins, if his margin of victory is of anything less than landslide proportions I will be only somewhat placated; I think we will only have bought a bit of time. This is because of the Gramscian march through our institutions—especially education—the takeover that already occurred while most of us were looking the other way.
Obama is merely the person who benefited from that march, the One who came to the fore because of the long and careful preparation. If the ground had not been properly laid, someone so far to the left (with his voting record, community organizing/Alinsky background, Ayers and Wright connections, and plans to "spread the wealth" and "bankrupt" coal plants) could never have been elected in the first place. Furthermore, someone who had presided over such troubled years as the last four—featuring a stagnant economy, Obamacare and the way it was passed, Benghazi, Honduras (remember that?), and the smallness, nastiness, and class warfare of his campaign—would never have come so close to re-election without an MSM hopelessly compromised and in the tank, a school system dedicated to leftist indoctrination, and arts so degraded and propagandist.
We will have our work cut out for us no matter what.


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