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How to protect your eyes- Myths and facts!
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Eyesight is one of the most important senses and it is extremely important to take care of your eyesight. Our sense of perceiving comes 80 percent from our eyesight. Whether it's about succeeding in your life, preventing your eyes from serious diseases or reducing the odds of vision, protecting your eyesight is very crucial, and there is no substitute for your vision except your eyes. By protecting your eyes through special care, you can protect yourself from developing eye diseases like glaucoma and cataracts. Also, you can prevent yourself from dire effects of blindness and low vision on family, individual, and communities. Taking care of your eyesight is a significant part of your lifestyle as better eyesight ultimately leads to a better quality of life. Let's debunk some common facts and myths about eyesight to help you to take proper care of your eyes.
Myth1: Your vision will worsen if you study or read in dim light
Fact: Even though dim light is likely to tire or put a strain on your eyes, there is no evidence that there is any relationship of dim lighting with your loss of vision. However, to avoid the impact of dim light, it's better to study or read in proper lighting. The ideal position of reading is to have the shine of your light directly onto the page instead of your shoulder. The desk or paper lamps with an opaque shade are best for reading.
Myth 2: The need for glasses for your eyesight can be delayed with eye exercises
Fact: There is no evidence of preserving your vision, reducing the need for glasses, or helping your eye health with eye exercises. The health of your eyesight and vision depend on various factors, including the health of eye tissues and eyeball. These factors have nothing to do with eye exercises.
Myth 3: The best food for the eyes are carrots
Fact: There is no harm in eating carrots. In fact, it is very beneficial for eyes especially cornea of the eyes as carrots are a rich source of Vitamin A. but, restricting yourself in eating carrots for your eye care is not a good idea. Many other green vegetables and fresh fruits should be included in your diet that contains antioxidants vitamins such as Vitamin E and C and is very beneficial for your eyes health. These nutrients and vitamins protect eyes from mascular degeneration that is age-related as well as protect it against many diseases like cataracts.
Myth 4: Staring at the screen of computer or laptop is bad and damaging for the eyes
Fact: It is obvious that staring at a computer or laptop screen all day contributes to put a strain on your eyes and make them tiring. The eyes feel uncomfortable and dry with the excessive staring. However, by protecting yourself from the harsh reflection or glare on the screen, keeping eyes lubricated by blinking them often and resting your eyes briefly can prevent eyestrain.
Myth 5: Take a rest from wearing contact lens or glasses as they are expected to make your eyesight get worse
Fact: Glasses and contact lens are simply the visual aids that provide you better and clearer sight. Use your glasses and contact lens if you need them or else it will make your eyes tiring and put a strain on them. If you wear your glasses for your need, it doesn't mean it is making you dependent on vision correction or weakening your eyes, making prone to diseases.


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Villains everywhere are beginning to suspect there might be some connection between the archaic telephone booths found in Metropolis and appearances of Superman. Destroy all ten of the phone booths in Metropolis so they can test that theory out.
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- S.T.A.R. Labs' got some of the most cutting-edge tech in the world and yet they still have an old phone booth outside. It's not even a Wi-Fi hotspot!
2. I heard some journo was fighting the city pretty hard to stop them removing a phone booth from outside his office.
3. Pretty cool that they have those phone boxes outside of the History Museum. Cos y'know… history.
4. Phone booth? Oh! You mean that box I stand in when it's raining and I'm waiting for a cab outside the Hospital.
5. I don't think I quite 'get' that art installation next to the statue of Lex Luthor. That one with the door on it.
6. Cain Theatre has all sorts of rustic features like reasonably priced popcorn and a single working landline outside.
7. A giant clock next to a giant telephone!? What is this? 1995?
8. Pretty sure that phone booth in Centennial Park is from the actual Bicentennial.
9. What do they need a call box for at the Hall of Justice? Don't they have like 'super-phones' or something?
10. Weird that they have a public telephone outside Stryker's. Wouldn't that make it easier to call for a ride after a break out?
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It was Games Jobs Direct's very first year attending Gamescom in Cologne. Our Marketing Manager Abbie headed off to Cologne to attend one of the worlds biggest games shows.
Europe's answer to E3, Gamescom kicked off on Monday night with tonnes of amazing announcements from Xbox, Nintendo, Sony – even with a special guest appearance from Hideo Kojima himself to give some more indecipherable clues to what the Death Stranding game is going to be – spoiler alert, we still have no idea! You can watch a stream of the whole event here.
Heading into Gamescom on Tuesday was an incredible experience. The business area was full of amazing studios, service providers, developers and the whos-who of the games industry showcasing their visions for the future of their projects and the future of the gaming industry as a whole. And the future is very very exciting.
And it wasn't just the business area that blew us away. The consumer halls, all completely dedicated to showcasing games from the biggest and best studios in the world, were absolutely breath-taking. The scale of the conference space with the likes of CD Projekt Red showcasing Cyberpunk, Sony with Death Stranding, THQ Nordic had a very impressive space with Black Forest Games' Destroy All Humans taking center stage. Borderlands 3 had a monolithic presence, taking up what seemed like a hall to itself.
We also wanted to give a special shout-out to the Indie Booth. The set up was incredible, showcasing what seemed like hundreds of games from the weird and wonderful minds of so many passionate game developers. In fact, the Indie Arena Booth won a Gamescom 2019 Award, voted for by fans.
Cologne was a fantastic city to spend a few days in. Not only was there a gorgeous river and breathtakingly gorgeous Cathedral to see, but one of the highlights of the trip was being able to zoom around the streets on electric scooters. We have no idea why we can't have them in the UK but we would highly recommend them – they also would have helped with getting around the event as a whole, if they would have let Abbie in with it!
It was fantastic to meet up with so many people both prospective new clients and those who already know and love Games Jobs Direct. If you didn't get a chance to chat with us feel free to drop Abbie an email at email@example.com.
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I used to spend most of my weekends at the movie theater in Mt. Vernon, IL. Of course, that was back in my early twenties when I was irresponsible (I might still be) and you could actually watch a movie for less than twenty bucks.
Things have changed.
Elisa and I took the kids to see Rogue One last night at the mall theater in Lynchburg. By the time we paid for our tickets and bought a large popcorn and drink, we had spent $70 and were starting to feel a little bit depressed about the purchase. After nearly 1.5 million movie trailers and 20 minutes of actual movie viewing, that feeling changed.
What a great movie?
Without giving away any major spoilers, this film bridges the gap between Episode three and four and was, as I heard one person say as he left the theater last night, very satisfying.
Man, there are a couple of things I would love to talk about here but some of you might now have seen the movie yet. Okay, here's one that I can discuss and it is probably the strongest point of this film in regards to the canonized Star Wars universe.
One of the strongest criticisms of the original Star Wars and the first Death Star was how glaring of a weakness the core of the weapon was. Many people have questioned why the Empire would build this super weapon with such a strong vulnerability. This weakness was addressed in Rogue One and the answer that was given is incredible.
I will not divulge any more. Get to your local theater and watch this film. I know, I know… It's pretty expensive. However, if you are going to watch a movie at the theater (in the last 12 months, we have seen two Star Wars films and Finding Dory), something epic like Rogue One is what you want to see.
I have been a fan of the Star Wars franchise since I was a child and this film just added to my love for the Star Wars universe.
Check it out and then come back so we can discuss.
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My mother, Pat has been battling various health issues for the past 14 years including two bouts of cancer (lung and bone). 18 months ago I moved into her home to care for her at the same time I was working full time in a very demanding job. It required me to commute 90 minutes twice a day. At first my help included taking her to various doctor visits and assisting with household chores. In May of this year I retired early to care for her 24/7. The biggest challenges are finding quality health care in a small town as well as the emotional impact of watching her decline in physical and mental capabilities. Each day you say goodbye to the person that once was active, bright and enjoyed each day of life. I am thankful and blessed to be able to spend this time with her.


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AI News, Artificial neural networks decode brain activity during performed and imagined movements
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Artificial neural networks decode brain activity during performed and imagined movements
It included performed movements, but also hand and foot movements that were merely thought of, or an imaginary rotation of objects.
Even though the algorithm was not given any characteristics ahead of time, it works as quickly and precisely as traditional systems that have been created to solve certain tasks based on predetermined brain signal characteristics, which are therefore not appropriate for every situation.
The model is based on the connections between nerve cells in the human body in which electric signals from synapses are directed from cellular protuberances to the cell's core and back again.
The technology's potential has yet to be exhausted -- together with his team, the researcher would like to further pursue its development: 'Our vision for the future includes self-learning algorithms that can reliably and quickly recognize the user's various intentions based on their brain signals.
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The weather has been all over the place lately. One day it's freezing cold, and the next the snow is all melted. I guess that's pretty typical of Utah weather though. I lucked out for this shoot though. It was the perfect temperature (for winter) and it was snowing just a little bit, which made for some pretty fun photo's.
I have been pretty obsessed with this whole blush pink trend lately. I love that it goes with multiple things. I found this ribbed sweater from Long Tall Sally and I am madly in love with it. First off it's comfortable, second it has fun texture to it. I pretty much want to wear it every day.
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Williams Partners Agrees to Acquire Additional Interest in Utica East Ohio Midstream Partnership
Williams Partners L.P. (WPZ), which, through its subsidiary Utica Gas Services, currently owns 49 percent equity interest in Utica East Ohio Midstream LLC (UEO), today announced it has agreed to acquire an additional 21 percent equity interest in UEO from a subsidiary of EV Energy Partners, L.P. (EVEP) for approximately $575 million.
Once complete, Williams Partners will own a 70 percent equity interest in UEO, a substantial natural gas midstream business in the Utica Shale in eastern Ohio. The gathering, processing, fractionation and storage assets are anchored by long-term, fee-based contracted commitments.
"Acquiring these cash-generating assets supports our strategy to grow our natural gas midstream position in key basins," said Alan Armstrong, chief executive officer of the general partner of Williams Partners. "This fixed-fee business will be accretive to Williams Partners beginning in 2015 and the partnership has attractive growth opportunities as the Utica continues to develop."
The other member of UEO has the right to acquire a portion of EV Energy Partners' interests in UEO for the same price. If the other member exercises this right, Williams Partners would acquire an approximate 13 percent interest and the other member would acquire an approximate 8 percent interest.
In connection with the acquisition of the additional 21 percent interest, Williams (WMB) has agreed to waive approximately $43 million of general partner incentive distribution rights for the three-year period 2015 through 2017. Williams Partners expects to finance the acquisition with a combination of equity and debt including revolver borrowings.
The agreement is subject to customary purchase price adjustments and closing conditions, including termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act. The transaction is expected to close by the middle of July 2015.
About Utica East Ohio Midstream LLC
UEO is a joint project to develop infrastructure for the gathering, processing and fractionation of natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGL) in the Utica Shale play in eastern Ohio. Williams Partners, along with other equity owners, operates the infrastructure complex which consists of natural gas gathering and compression facilities, four processing plants with a total capacity of 800 MMcf per day, a 135,000 barrel per day NGL fractionation facility, approximately 600,000 barrels of NGL storage capacity and other ancillary assets, including loading and terminal facilities that are operated by our partner. These assets earn a fixed fee that escalates annually within a specified range.
About Williams Partners
Williams Partners (WPZ) is an industry-leading, large-cap natural gas infrastructure master limited partnership with a strong growth outlook and major positions in key U.S. supply basins and also in Canada. Williams Partners has operations across the natural gas value chain from gathering, processing and interstate transportation of natural gas and natural gas liquids to petchem production of ethylene, propylene and other olefins. Williams Partners owns and operates more than 33,000 miles of pipelines system wide – including the nation's largest volume and fastest growing pipeline – providing natural gas for clean-power generation, home heating and industrial use. Williams Partners' operations touch approximately 30 percent of U.S. natural gas. Tulsa, Okla.-based Williams (WMB), a premier provider of large-scale North American natural gas infrastructure, owns 60 percent of Williams Partners, including the general-partner interest.www.williams.com
Portions of this document may constitute "forward-looking statements" as defined by federal law. Although the partnership believes any such statements are based on reasonable assumptions, there is no assurance that actual outcomes will not be materially different. Any such statements are made in reliance on the "safe harbor" protections provided under the Private Securities Reform Act of 1995. Additional information about issues that could lead to material changes in performance is contained in the partnership's annual reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


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Double Dragon: Neon embraces the cheese and looks good doing it
It's not a remake; it's a reimagining, Majesco Entertainment Assistant Product Manager Pete Rosky told XBLA Fans at PAX Prime a moment before handing over the controller. Having taken a trip down memory lane with the original Double Dragon at Philadelphia's Barcade only a month prior, I was in prime position to discover the truth behind that statement. As it turned out, Double Dragon: Neon plays remarkably like the game that launched the franchise a quarter of a century ago, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Wayforward Technology's take on the series might have trouble impressing younger gamers, but the PAX demo was an enjoyable romp down memory lane.
Players take control of Billy and Jimmy, with their simultaneously awful and amazing hair and begin whomping on every street tough in site. There's a fantastic new coat of paint on this aging '80s muscle car, thus the subtitle, but every curve has that old familiar look and feel. The combat system has a couple of new tricks up its sleeve in the form of throws and special moves, but the kicks, punches and melee weapons are essentially ripped right out of the original. What is presumably either Billy or Jimmy's girlfriend gets mercilessly slugged and kidnapped in the beginning and the duo brawl through those same old streets on a collision course with the original's first boss, Abobo, who looks as if he's sampled more than his fair share of steroids since his last showdown with the boys. And then you walk into a pagoda that turns out to be a spaceship that rockets Billy and Jimmy into space. That, as Rosky explained, is where Neon departs from the original. No kidding.
Bigger hair, bigger bosses, brighter colors and longer distance travel may or may not be enough to justify the reimagining label — you'll have to wait for our forthcoming review of the full game for that ruling — but they certainly establish a new theme. It's a completely silly and ridiculous theme, and that feels completely appropriate for an homage to an '80s brawler that was a lot of things in its day, but never serious. That doesn't mean the approach was an obvious one for the team to take, though.
"I believe, and I'm speaking for [Wayforward Technologies Game Director] Sean Velasco, the guy that actually designed it," explained Rosky, "but i'm pretty sure it was originally, 'We are gonna do Double Dragon.' Then it was, 'How are we gonna do it?' He got a lot of inspiration from movies like Big Trouble in Little China, and then obviously there's a Warriors reference in there. There's a ton of good source material, but watching something like Big Trouble really makes me see the bursting colors, over-the-top '80s, and they just took it and ran."
The wild colors weren't part of the original game plan, then. Double Dragon: Neon was a Double Dragon game first and a neon-infused spectacle second. But what about the other side of the equation? What about the cheese? Did the team purposely go right for the jugular and let the cheese spray all over the place? It did indeed, according to Rosky. "Absolutely," he said. "I mean, as much as we love Double Dragon and that brawler mechanic that we took very seriously…I mean, it's the '80s. It's a laughfest. It's bright. It's in your face. The soundtrack reflects it, the [voice-overs] and all the characters reflect it. Yeah, we wanted to have fun with this."
One look at the redesigned Billy and Jimmy makes it clear that the game was never going to steer anywhere near seriousness. They don't just look silly, though; they also act the part. Players collect cassette tapes to unlock special moves and perform exuberant high-fives to share their health. The baddies aren't any less over-the-top. Punk biker chicks with whips were part of the original, but they've gone to a whole new level here. They're basically dominatrices in Neon, complete with jiggle physics. Meanwhile, the skeleton boss at the end of the demo intentionally sounds like none other than Skeletor.
It's an impressive impersonation, especially considering that it wasn't done by a professional voice actor. "I believe all of the voices were done in-house," Rosky explained. "We have a great music designer named Jake Kaufman who helped do the sound editing as well. So, basically [he] gathered people up up in the office and had them do voices."
The boss in question, like the game, is as much an homage to '80s excess and pop culture as it is to Double Dragon. "Oh yeah, I mean the entire team were huge fans [of Double Dragon]," Rosky said. "We're all old-school gamers, we're all children of the '80s — you know, we love that stuff.
"We got lucky enough — the company that owns the rights is a company called Million. I don't know the whole story about how they got the rights to Double Dragon, but they had a relationship with [Yoshihisa] Kishimoto, the creator of the [original] game, and they hooked us up with him on a consulting basis. And he's been nothing but instrumental in getting this game out."
Kishimoto didn't simply slap his seal of approval on the whole thing. There are a few specific elements that he feels should define all Double Dragon games. Rosky told XBLA Fans where Kishimoto's priorities lay. "I mean as far as hair styles, making sure that weapons can be taken from enemies and used, the whole brawler mechanic in general — he's been really influential in making sure this feels like Double Dragon," he said. "And he's embraced that '80s flair as well."
As a recent Polygon article detailed, the franchise hasn't always stuck as stringently to Kishimoto's vision as he would have liked, but Rosky believes the creator is happy with what Wayforward has accomplished with Neon. "Oh absolutely, he's loving it, he boasted. "He's definitely a big fan. Like I said, his biggest complaint was the hairstyles. They were a little bit different in the first build, but after that he was a big fan."
Now that Double Dragon: Neon is out on XBLA and PSN, Majesco and Wayforward will soon be discovering whether or not the rest of the world is equally enamored with it, hair and all.


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Tom McMahonTom McMahon scored his 1,000,000th visit. And 1,500,000 page views.
Anytime a blogger has two commas in his stats has, indeed, something to brag about.
But not Tom. He posted some puny post about this mile post.
Goodness, had Your Business Blogger generated such numbers, I would celebrate. With exuberance. Charmaine would have had to raid my tip jar to get bail money.
But nothing from Tom. Not even a Press Release.
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Inspired by Tom's 4 Block World, I submit the blogosphere's Humility Continuum:
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Manager was very friendly and helpful. Very clean and comfortable. Breakfast is bit too…
Great 3 nights spent in your establishment. Friendly staff. Very good breakfasts.
Altona Guest House
- Standard Twin Room, Ensuite
- Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom
- Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom
- Family Room - Communal Bathrooms
- Family Room - En-Suite (9)
- Classic Double Room
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What's around Altona Guest House
- In Green Point
- Cape Town Stadium - 12 min walk
- Two Oceans Aquarium - 26 min walk
- Greenpoint Market - 12 min walk
- Metropolitan Golf Club - 17 min walk
Getting around
- Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 23 min drive
- Cape Town Station - 6 min drive
- Cape Town Bellville Station - 20 min drive
- Airport pick-up service
- Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
At a glance
Key facts
- 17 rooms
- Arranged over 2 floors
- Check-in time 2 PM-6 PM
- Check-out time is 10:30 AM
24-hour airport shuttle service is available on request. Fees may apply. Contact the property in advance to make arrangements.
Required at check-in
- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18
Travelling with others
- No pets or service animals allowed
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
- Cruise terminal shuttle *
- No onsite parking
Payment types at the property
- Cash
Other information
- Smoke-free property
At the property
- Full breakfast daily (surcharge)
- Coffee/tea in a common area
- Golfing nearby
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Year Built - 1898
- Garden
- Afrikaans
- English
- Xhosa
In the room
- Ceiling fan
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Hair dryer (on request)
- Free WiFi
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room safe
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Also known as
- Altona Guest House Cape Town
- Altona Guest House Guesthouse Cape Town
- Altona Guest House
- Altona Cape Town
- Altona Lodge Cape Town South Africa
- Altona Guest House Guesthouse Cape Town
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Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
For transfers, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival at the number on the booking confirmation.
Optional extras
Breakfast costs between ZAR 80 and ZAR 80 per person (approximately)
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 450.00 per vehicle. Maximum occupancy 3
Cruise ship terminal shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
We have included all charges provided to us by this property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the unit you book.
FAQs for Altona Guest House
Does Altona Guest House offer free cancellation for a full refund? Yes, Altona Guest House does have fully refundable rooms available to book on our site, which can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions. Is parking offered on site at Altona Guest House? Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Altona Guest House. Are pets allowed at Altona Guest House? Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed. What are the check-in and check-out times at Altona Guest House? You can check in from 2 PM to 6 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Is airport shuttle service offered by Altona Guest House? Yes, a shuttle from the airport to the hotel is available. The charge is ZAR 450.00 per vehicle. What is there to do near Altona Guest House? Recommended spots to visit include Greenpoint Market (12-min walk) and Cape Town Stadium (12-min walk), along with Metropolitan Golf Club (0.9 mi) and Two Oceans Aquarium (1.3 mi).
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very clean lodge operated by helpful staff
The staff was very friendly and the service was good, it was a wonderful experience.It was value for the money. I will definitely come back and recommend the place to my family, friends and colleagues.
Absolutely perfect. Delicious breakfast (blue cheese out of this world). Calm and serene. Good location
Great stay at this very friendly estabilishment. Friendly, helpful staff, and the breakfast spread was amazing!
I have stayed there before it is a great value stay I highly recommend it to my friends and will stay there again so convenient.
Everything was great, including breakfast. Staff is very professional and friendly. Peter went out of his way to help us. Definitely recommend! Thank you so much.
The guesthouse is well-run, clean, and comfortable, with excellent and friendly hosts. The guesthouse is also well-located in Green Point - safe, close to the V&A Waterfront, and a short Uber ride from most major tourist attractions in Cape Town.
I've enjoyed my stay and would definitely stay here again.
A clean and quiet spot, close to the Waterfront. The room we had was clean and a good size, with a nice ensuite shower room. Parking was an issue - we had to park a couple of streets away which was a bit of a nuisance, but we were there at peak time (Christmas) so it may be better at other times. There was no view out of the window (next door's wall and aircon unit), and the carpets were a bit "tired", but the owner was very nice and helpful, and overall very good value for money.
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October 11, 2016
hen single mom and rockstar KIM DIAMOND was diagnosed with breast cancer, she immediately decided that surviving was the only option. With the support of the SOUL community, Kim was able to maintain her strength and successfully win her fight against cancer. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, she shares her story…
What first brought you to SoulCycle?
I have always been a fitness enthusiast and someone who loves trying different types of workouts, often as an early adapter (for example, I started doing Pilates in the early 1990s before anyone other than dancers even knew what it was). When the TriBeCa studio opened, I knew SoulCycle was something I wanted to try, but truthfully I didn't think I was going to like it. I had done indoor cycling before and found it tedious. Little did I know that after my first SOUL ride, I would be completely hooked.
So what was it like?
I remember my first ride very clearly. I couldn't keep the pace, I couldn't follow the choreography, I couldn't engage my core properly. I was a mess. Yet, despite how pathetic I felt skill-wise, I knew I had still gotten a great workout and felt totally euphoric mentally.
And what kept you coming back?
I am definitely the kind of person who likes to feel challenged and when I can't do something well, I feel motivated to keep trying until I either have to humbly, albeit reluctantly, accept that I am awful at it OR I get better at it and prove to myself I can do it. After my first class, I was completely frustrated, but everyone told me to be patient because it often takes at least a few classes to get the hang of things. Besides, the class was so much fun, the music was amazing, I was drenched in sweat and the time just flew by.
Tell us about your relationship to breast cancer. When were you first diagnosed?
I was diagnosed in November of 2008. I remember getting the call from Memorial Sloan Kettering telling me that my test results indicated cancer and feeling like my entire world was crashing down. I think it was made worse by the fact that it was the start of the holiday season, a time that, although joyous, is also very stressful under the best circumstances. Instead of shopping for presents and planning to attend holiday celebrations, I was meeting with doctors and scheduling a double mastectomy.
How did that impact you?
I was COMPLETELY devastated and terrified. To be honest, I was also REALLY angry too. I guess I resented the fact that I had spent my whole life trying to be as healthy as possible, eating right, working out, and I ended up getting sick anyway.
That must have been so difficult.
I think EVERYONE is terrified when they hear the "C" word. Cancer?! Me? I couldn't believe it was real. Logically, I was afraid that I might die, but I think the greater sense of terror came from the reminder that there are so many things in life over which we really have no control. My primary thought was that, as much as I was terrified for myself, I was REALLY terrified for my daughter Emma. I am a full-time single mom and Emma was only four years old when I was diagnosed. In retrospect, in some ways it may be better that she was so young when this happened because she didn't fully comprehend what was going on and all of the possible implications.
Did you tell anyone at SOUL?
I was so grateful to have SOUL playing such a pivotal role in my recovery that I have told and continue to tell the people in the SOUL community how important they have been in my life.
Tell about your fight. Is there anything or anyone that you credit with helping you stay strong?
It was amazing, but there were women I didn't even know — friends of friends — who had been through the breast cancer experience before me who reached out without even knowing me to give advice, answer my questions, and act as a sounding board. I didn't really understand why they felt compelled to do that until I was on the other side and found myself doing the same thing for other women who were newly diagnosed.
Where did you find your inspiration?
Definitely from other women who were also fighting breast cancer — I guess it's like a strange sisterhood or something. And of course my family, friends and work colleagues were amazing as well. They set up a schedule and took turns visiting me, cooking meals for my daughter and me, taking me to my doctor's appointments, etc. At the end of the day though, the PRIMARY inspiration to stay strong came from my daughter, Emma. I couldn't even fathom the idea of her having to grow up without me, especially since I am her only parent. Not surviving was NOT an option for me.
How long did it take you to get back on the bike?
Many people don't realize that the reconstruction process after a double mastectomy can involve multiple surgeries and surgical revisions over a fairly long period of time. Every time I would undergo surgery, I would have roughly a six -week recovery period where I wasn't allowed to do any exercise. As a result, for my first year or two at SOUL I was constantly forced to start and stop riding. It was so frustrating to me, because after every break, I would feel as if I was riding for the first time all over again.
How has SOUL impacted you overall?
SoulCycle has become an integral part of my life. It's so rare — especially living in New York City — to have time and space that is TRULY yours, where you can completely disconnect and refocus and recalibrate. I know it sounds corny, but SOUL is my sanctuary and my happy place. Even on days when I am DREADING getting on the bike because I am tired or feeling lazy, I LOVE being there and know that I am going to walk out feeling infinitely better than I did when I walked in.
I am such an avid SoulCycle fan that I have been known to expose everyone I know to it. I have brought family, friends, co-workers, summer interns, clients and neighbors to ride with me. I have even started organizing private group rides for the people at work on a quarterly basis (of course, there's the vanity component as well). I just turned 50 this past Valentine's Day, and I am in better shape now than perhaps I have ever been in my life. Plus my daughter, who is now on the cusp of teen-hood, actually thinks I am super cool because I know all of the popular music before it becomes more widely known.
Do you have any favorite rides or anecdotes at SOUL?
Definitely, although there are so many that it's difficult to narrow it down. I really love doing the longer 90 minute rides, or the 100 minute ride I did once with Charlee Atkins. I feel a huge sense of accomplishment after one of those and, at age 50, get a real kick out of being able to keep up with all the young people in class. My competitive side also loves the challenges SOUL does sometimes, like the one where I got a free special edition sweatshirt for completing 20 rides in 30 days or a free class for completing a line on a TIC-TAC-SOUL card.
I think my favorite ride so far, though, is the one I brought my daughter Emma for her first ride. It was amazing to share the experience with her (plus, Emma loved it that Laurie Cole kept giving her shout-outs and referring to her as her prodigy). After class, everyone was coming up to Emma to congratulate her and give her high-fives. She and I were both glowing with pride.
Anything you want to add?
Yes, for sure. For all the ladies out there, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE be diligent about monthly self-exams and going for your annual mammograms. Early detection is SO important when it comes to odds of survival.
When I was diagnosed, I felt fine and nothing about me would have indicated I was at risk of getting breast cancer. I wasn't overweight, I exercised regularly and ate healthy food, I had no family history of breast cancer and I didn't smoke. In fact, my cancer didn't even show up as a lump or mass; it was merely a cluster of calcifications seen on the images from my routine mammogram, which are indicative of cancer ONLY 15 percent of the time.
Thankfully, the radiologist told me to have further testing and I went straight to Memorial Sloan Kettering. The stark reality is that if I hadn't been diagnosed so early, I might not be here today.


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I'd been ok for most of yesterday but then things began to hurt and swell and seize and ache etc etc.
Instead of being upset about the pain, I got upset about EVERYTHING and made a mental list of everything that's wrong with me. Not the best thing to do before going to bed!
In a nutshell, that's where I am at the moment. I'm an achey, tired and stressed mess!
I could ramble forever about my feelings, or I could keep it short and sweet. I know most people will prefer the latter!
As you've seen in my previous posts, I love pictures that help to explain things better than I can. The following quotes literally sum up my life at this exact moment. I'm spending far too much time on over thinking and negative thinking. Clearly anxiety and stress aren't helpful with Lupus but I'd image a lot of us with chronic illness can relate to the following.
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Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson shot and killed Brown on Aug. 9.
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Reducing the life of your loan isn't difficult; there are many simple things you can do to cut years off your mortgage. Here are some tips that will help you be mortgage-free sooner than planned.
Small extra repayments
One of the most obvious ways to pay off your home loan quicker is to make extra repayments. Depositing lump sums, such as a tax return or work bonus, will always be beneficial, however it doesn't always take large amounts or windfalls to make a substantial difference – planning for regular, small cash injections can have a great impact over the life of a loan.
"Let's say we give an extra $50 a fortnight on a $500,000 loan, that saves you $32,000 of interest over the life of the loan which in turn will save you just over two years," explains the finance broker. "That's only $25 a week."
Switch your payment intervals
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The way it works is to set the mortgage on your investment as interest-only but make the principle and interest payment equivalent by putting surplus rental income into an offset account. Because interest is calculated daily but charged monthly, any money sitting in the account will help reduce the loan.
Although you may have to pay extra fees for the offset or redraw account, these may well be lower amounts than the interest saved.
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"For those conscious of a budget and who want to take a medium-to-long term position on a fixed rate, they can protect themselves from the volatility of potential rate movement," Jason says.
Fixed rates are locked in for an amount of time that is prearranged between you and your lender.
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John 8:32 – Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.
I came to The Narrow Road Home almost two years ago. I was desperate.
I was a deceived Christian, struggling with panic attacks.
I had been diagnosed as having Dissociative Identity Disorder, depression and other mental health issues. I was unable to function and I was unable to love. My heart was clogged with feelings of unforgiveness, pain, hurt and fear. I decided to leave my family and to seek help, I could no longer bear to continue to hurt them more.
At The Narrow Road Home I was able to reconnect with God and ultimately to reconnect with my true self. It has been because of the love, care, patience and protection that I received at The Narrow Road Home that I discovered that there was really nothing clinically wrong with me. I suffered from believing so many lies that I had accepted about myself, and about others. The biggest lie had been that I was worthless. I never truly felt that I was worth anything. This lie had greatly affected my relationship with God and my family.
My former diagnosis of mental illness and Dissociative Identity Disorder had become my identity. I struggled with relating to my family, my parents and the whole world around me.
The Narrow Road Home taught me to trust again, and to allow others to speak encouragement and correction into my life.
I know now that my true identity is in Christ and I realize that I am a beloved daughter of the King. The lies I once believed have been destroyed by truth.
Norma Laverdiere


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We are always looking for ways to provide children with opportunities to learn more from people with special experiences or expertise, in order to make the curriculum more colourful and meaningful.
For example, do you do a job that involves working with textiles? Perhaps you could talk to children about the weaving or dyeing processes.
Do you work in building or engineering? You may be able to give advice to the children on designing bridges and constructing winding mechanisms.
Do you work with animals? You could talk to the children about pet care or conservation.
Are you involved with I.T.? We are always grateful for ideas for our website.
Are you an artist, a musician or a designer? We would be grateful for some tips on how to improve in these areas.
If you think you could enhance our curriculum by talking to the children, please get in touch with the School Office.
Parent Helper Courses
The next 'Helping in Schools' course will take place on Monday mornings from 9.15 am - 11.30 am, commencing on the 13th January 2020. It is a five week course called INVEST (Introduction to Volunteering in Educational Settings).
Please contact Mrs Bragg in school if you would like to do the course.


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The Right Kind Of Love You Need, Is Love From Yourself
You need to be a whole person by yourself. You need to be able to stand on your own two feet without falling. You have to be proud of you who are. And you have to love yourself more than anyone else could.


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…Kierkegaard knows only too well what is at stake here.
How the mask can simultaneously both hide and reveal.
Especially for those who know how to look…
He chooses his pseudonyms very carefully, almost, too perfectly!
'Silent John'.
It has been surmised that Kierkegaard's 'John' is a form of the Folk-Type, 'Faithful John',
and there is undoubtedly much profitable mileage to be gained by pursuing such a supposition.
Abraham, after all, fulfils many of the Folk-Story requisites, although, not for a king.
In the Folk-Tales the king dies leaving a son who still needs looking after…
By John!
Which makes 'John' sound like he can be petitioned.
A sort of 'disembodied conscience', if you will.
There is something of Pinocchio's 'talking cricket' here,
who was killed with a mallet for offering advice,
only to return as a 'ghost' with yet more of the same…
In short, these tales are 'Grateful Dead' variants.
So then, are we not also bound to ask which 'Biblical John' was silenced?
And how?
And why?
And, even, by whom?
And then to notice, perchance, that Kierkegaard's 'John',
is actually anything but silent!
Is this a clue?
It may well be.
Silent John, it seems, is obsessed by form.
In his quest for the modern day Knight-of-Faith form is everything.
He spends his days in pursuit of a physical sign, of an outward gesture,
a knowing glance, or even a raised eyebrow, and therein lies his down fall!
Yet, another clue…


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you don't make peace with your past, you make war with your past - you make peace with your future.
you don't make peace with your past, you make war with your past - you make peace with your future.
The only thing Harley did wrong was not bringing an UZI to that show.
The John Joseph vs. Harley issue is a class war.
More times than not you have upper middle class ass hats lifting from the gutter - inspired and slimy they do all they can to look the part. Once they sound like the street thug they had the hots for, they cut that same dirtbag loose.
Usually without consequence or compensation.
I'm glad Harley struck back.
This is what happens when you use/abuse the self trained, free in mind and body and what those who ain't would call unstable artist, for profit and gain. Maybe I should say this is what should happen more often.
When will John Joseph take responsibility for his failure in this stabbing deal? His lack of action, his lack of compassion for his one time band mate.
I feel if you're in a situation like the cro-mags are in, a creative collaboration of sorts, you MUST work it out. really, you create a masterpiece ( my wife's words and I sorta agree) like age of quarrel, something so important to so many, you must work it out.
and or, deal with the crazy artist kid glove like or accept they might try to kill you.
I for one sympathize with Harley and hate the upper middle class punks who have turned almost every underground creation into something safe and sellable.
I for one would like to see John Joseph taken to task in the court of public opinion - or the court of knives and guns - either way - the mother fucker should be held accountable for not being man enough to make good with his other band members. creation over money is a golden rule - break that and get what you deserve.
Before you start whining - take into consideration the zipcode you probably drive really fast thru - the one you ain't from - the one where lack of resources demands brute force.
Without a lawyer and or cash a knife is about all you have to get the justice you feel deserving of.
I really hope Harley get's a break on this deal.
This here is a great example of a Harley fucking:
the original:
a great harley interview from the old days - thanx winnie:


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Monday, September 26, 2016
I recognize somebody walking down the street. It's bustling. I say a quick hello and smile. Nothing.
I see him again in the subway. I give a little wave. Again, nothing.
This is a friend of a friend. He doesn't know me well enough to be angry with me.
This happens with this guy semi-frequently. We travel in some of the same circles at the same time. I am accustomed to giving a fast, non-invasive greeting when I know somebody. Nothing overwhelming. If he's worried that I want to have a conversation with him, he needn't be.
I go over the social strata that I travel in. It is indeed customary to say hello when you see someone you know even a little bit in a public place. I ran into another guy earlier, someone I know even less. That was an entirely different reception. What a difference! This guy seemed delighted - enchanted, even.
I speculate that the unfriendly man doesn't have peripheral vision. I speculate that he has a rare disorder where you cannot recognize faces in public.
Before considering early onset dementia and autism spectrum disorders, I quit it. I must face facts. There is a commonplace explanation for what is going on. And since I've had an extremely good and relaxing day I take my epiphany rather well.
The friend of a friend doesn't like me. He does not want to exchange even the smallest of pleasantries.
Not everybody is going to like me.
This feels liberating so I take it a bit further.
Not everybody is going to like my photography. Not everybody is going to like my writing. Not everybody is going to like the collages I make.
If I go out to a restaurant with Jeremy and dress up, many people will like my outfit. But not everyone. Some people will think it looks like crap.
I am not Beyoncé. I am not to everyone's taste. I'm like a sister to a lot of guys. But a few men find me sexually attractive. I'm either an acquired taste, or a highly specialized one. I'm good with it.
For some I'm funny. For others, I'm annoying.
So after having an unusually satisfactory day and thinking about it much longer and in greater detail and with more analogies than necessary I was a calm, non-attached observer to the friend of a friend liking my friends very much and me not at all.
It didn't even bother me that I previously thought he liked me well enough and that I misjudged the situation.
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Thursday, September 22, 2016
To mend
Hands are to clasp.
Paper to crease, in two, then four.
Thread is to sew.
The fabric to warm, to reign.
What once was asunder.
What once lay splayed and wrecked.
Get me the lamp.
Fetch the bandages, the salve.
I can't do this on my own.
I can't fix it in the dark.
May I weld hot and straight.
May I cobble.
Rough hewn and jaunty.
It doesn't matter how it's done.
As long as it snaps shut.
Sure in itself, sure of you.
Affix, iron smooth.
Pull apart, undo.
Only if you can knit together.
Purl one, purl two.
More beauteous and bountiful than before.
Words to cajole.
That dollop of honey.
Lap it up, scrape the jar.
The repast is yours.
Take your time, for sweet after bitter.
Is better than sugar alone.
Procure me the finer things.
Cashmere wool, marbled paper.
Trained eyes, a wide wood table.
A window to let in the sun.
And a pretty curtain to keep it out.
Barter the merchants, best you can.
But I'll work with whatever you have.
For me, this provider, this job doer.
Even the cheap tools will do.
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Wednesday, September 14, 2016
No Trophies
Somebody will seem perfect. They achieve something you've tried in vain to pull off. You feel the smack of comparison. You're lacking. And worse, now you have an audience.
The competent individual is not a better person. They've done this dazzling thing because they can. They can, so they do. You would if you could.
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Saturday, October 31, 2020 - 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Grab your costumes and join us for trick-or-treating in the Benton Harbor Arts District and downtown St. Joseph merchant locations. Participating merchants and organizations will hand out treats during this festive event!
Location:St. Joe Today
301 State Street
St. Joseph, Michigan (MI) 49085
Contact:Cost: Free
Event Website: Click to Visit
Organizer: St. Joseph Today
Organization: St. Joseph Today
Organizer Phone: 2699851111
Organizer Email: [email protected]
- Elementary
- Free
- Preschoolers
- The Lake: South Haven, Saugatuck, St. Joseph
- Toddlers
- Trunk-or-Treat / Trick-or-Treat Event
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As Catholics who are committed to understanding the relationship between the Catholic social ethic and the most pressing and timely issues in American society, we applaud National Catholic Reporter's series dedicated to coverage of the gun violence crisis. We write to call on American Catholics, the clergy and the lay, to consider this issue – whatever their intuitions may already be – through the lens of Catholic principle. Drawing upon rich Church teachings on the issues of violence, self-defense, and human dignity – many of which now form the foundation for secular principles on these issues – Catholics can not only deepen their faith but develop richer voices on this critical issue of our time.
As with so many social issues of our nation, the loudest voices in the gun reform debate are often those on the far extremes, leaving the great mass of people in the middle without clear guidance or perspective. As Catholics, as followers of Jesus Christ, and as members of the local and national community, now is a good time for all of us to take stock, to educate ourselves on the issues, and to faithfully prepare to participate in the debate over the extent and limits of gun rights that is likely to play out on the national stage for years to come.
The Church has long held that the legitimate defense of our own lives and the lives of those entrusted to us can be both a right and a grave duty. We live in a world in which evil exists, in which violence toward ourselves and our families is for some a daily and tangible risk. In the face of such threats and in recognition of a legitimate right to self-defense, many in our society have chosen to "keep and bear arms" as a means to hold real and perceived dangers at bay. When we read every day about random and senseless acts of violence, it can be difficult to deem such a choice unreasonable.
And yet, can we be content simply to answer violence with violence? Does our participation in the gun culture, even when motivated by a sincere desire for self-preservation, serve to perpetuate that culture? As followers of Jesus Christ we are commanded to be witnesses to His peace. Christ asked His disciples to turn the other cheek, to love their enemies. He told Peter to leave his sword in its sheath, and He did not defend Himself, even to the point of His own death. The example of Jesus Christ cannot be easily reconciled with our own decisions to arm ourselves against our fellow man.
So what is a Catholic to do? Perhaps we can begin by prayerfully considering two truths: First, no matter where we stand on the issue of gun rights, none of us should be satisfied with the present level of gun violence. We cannot accept a status quo which leaves the poorest residents of our inner cities to bear the heaviest burden of violence in our country, nor can we surrender ourselves to a status quo in which our own safety can only be secured by our willingness to meet violence with violence. It is imperative to demand that our elected officials openly and honestly seek out all means to reduce the level of gun violence. Second, following in the path of Jesus Christ requires courage. We all hope for a future in which the peace of Jesus Christ is embodied in our society – someday. But for that hope to be made real we must have the courage to see past our own fears, to leave our sword in its sheath.
The challenge of gun violence should be a prominent feature of the Church's ministry and teaching, and a foundation for engagement with parish communities on the implications of Catholic moral teaching on the questions of gun ownership and safety. By connecting to Catholic faith, social issues in which people, particularly youth, are already interested given their prevalence and resonance in secular culture, the presence in our society of our Church and its teachings can be re-invigorated. It appears that Catholics possess a certain degree of ambivalence about guns. In our experience particularly, individual Catholics are concerned about gun violence. However, wherever their opinions might fall on the issue, most Catholics do not tie those opinions to Catholic teachings ("Catholic Response to Gun Violence is Contradictory and Confused," Ken Briggs, NCR, Apr. 12, 2018). This is particularly so, as compared to other issues among the consistent life ethic of the Church, such as war (i.e., collective, rather than individual self-defense), capital punishment, abortion, and assisted suicide.
By tying this issue to a foundation of Church teaching – a teaching that recognizes self-defense, and recognizes the broader importance of all human lives, in and out of self-defense – we believe that even Catholics with diverging political opinions can recognize important common ground. In doing so, and espousing these teachings more broadly, the Catholic Church would be elevating the discourse not only among itself – in the process, placing importance on gun violence vis-à-vis the other consistent life ethic issues – but also among the broader, even secular public, which has consistently been unable to identify points of agreement.
– By Marvin Lim and Nancy Grogan, May 22, 2018


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Susan Riley | September 2015
How much is TOO much?
We're all excited to be back with students and to try out some of the new techniques we learned at professional development during our break. But how do you know when it's all just TOO much? But that leads to the next question;
How Much Is Too Much?
One of the biggest topics of conversation at our summer online Arts Integration and STEAM Conference was among art teachers who were looking to incorporate Project-Based Learning, STEAM and TAB (Teaching for Artistic Behavior) as a single curricular model. And while there is definitely some connective threads that can be integrated together with each of these approaches, it left many of us wondering: is there a stopping point?
In today's EdCloset On-Demand episode, I'm diving into this topic and discussing the pros and cons to pulling together multiple curricular approaches in your classroom. And, I'm going to share my top suggestions for when and how to bring them together with integrity.
Now I'd love to hear from YOU. What approaches do you connect and how do you know when to stop adding more ideas?


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Howard County Industry Breakfast
On April 11th from 8-10 am at the Nonprofit Collaborative, HCAM will be convening an industry breakfast of Howard County leaders and key stakeholders, to share the impact of our work in Howard County. We will be highlighting our work in other programmatic areas in other counties to show the breadth of our mission.
HealthCare Access Maryland (HCAM) is a 501C3, in Maryland with a mission of enrolling residents in health coverage, assisting them with navigating the complex health care system and facilitating care coordination for those with complex health and social needs. Over the past 22 years, we have become a leader in Baltimore City and surrounding jurisdiction as the "go to" agency for health care navigation. HCAM serves over 145,000 individuals employing over 220 staff and assisting clients from cradle to career (and older adults) in all aspects of health. Their expertise has been grounded in addressing social determinants of health such as transportation, food insecurity and affordable housing. HCAM serves as the key connector entity in six jurisdictions including Howard County, enrolling Howard County residents in health coverage under Medicaid or under Qualified Health Plans via the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange. Please join us and for more information email email@example.com


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There are many risk factors that may contribute to the development of vein conditions such as varicose and spider veins. Common risk factors include heredity, older age, pregnancy, and even gender. Believe it or not, your occupation may even put you at a higher risk for developing venous insufficiency. Allow us to explain…
The veins throughout our body are constantly pumping blood to and from our heart. That's what keeps us alive and thriving! The veins in your legs have a hard job: it's their job to pump blood back up to the heart…against the pull of gravity. When calf muscles contract, they help this process. So, when you have an occupation where your calf muscles are either almost always at rest, or constantly engaged, that leaves your veins susceptible to problems such as varicose veins. This is when blood pools in your legs veins because your body is unable to pump that blood back up to your heart.
Here are a few occupations that may put you at a greater risk for developing vein problems:
Office workers and commercial drivers
Prolonged periods of sitting can have many negative effects on your health. If your job requires you to sit at a desk or behind the wheel, and sometimes not get up to stretch or walk for hours at a time, you may be at increased risk for varicose veins.
Healthcare professionals
Even those of us with medical training aren't exempt from developing medical problems! Because healthcare professionals have a tendency to work long hours, sometimes with little downtime to rest, they are on the go and/or on their feet for several hours at a time.
Teachers, cosmetologists, retail workers
Education professionals, hairdressers, retail store associates, and cashiers are often on their feet all day long. This puts a lot of strain on the leg veins as they constantly fight against gravity and constricted calf muscles to pump blood up to the heart.
Factory workers often come to us with complaints of pain and large, throbbing veins. Because of the demands of their job, factory workers are often on their feet, sometimes stationary, all day every day. That can be hard on your muscles and your vascular health.
If you think your job may be causing leg pain or vein problems, give us a call to schedule a free vein evaluation.


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It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Andy Bonar, loving husband to Tracy and loving father to Cheryl.
Andy had endured a short battle with cancer, and was surrounded by family when he sadly passed at his Ayrshire home early this morning (Thursday, May 9).
A very popular member of the Purple Army, Andy was a long term Clan supporter, a former OSC Committee member and in recent years could be seen working tirelessly as a volunteer on a game night at Braehead Arena selling Chuck-a-Puck's in the foyer.
At the GCA's back in March, Andy was presented with the 2018/19 Glasgow Clan Off-Ice Unsung Hero Award.
We ask that everyone associated with the Clan remember Andy with love and affection and take pleasure when recalling the many wonderful times he and Tracy had following and supporting the Clan.
A true gentleman, who will be sadly missed by so many, but will never be forgotten.
Our thoughts are with Tracy, Cheryl, all of his family and friends at this very sad time.