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2014 Geraldton Walleye Classic Champions! Roger Mayer and Jeff Rooney
1st place, Roger Mayer and Jeff Rooney from Thunder Bay with a combined Total pounds of 29.9
The Geraldton Walleye Classic was well attended and very much enjoyed by all again this year. The weather holding out nicely it a wonderful weekend for all. The Black flies and mosquitos were held back by nice breeze winds. The kick-start to the event was the parade of boats on Friday evening and it was something else to see, 30 floats participating in the parade! The angler and spectator made their way to McLeod Park where the registration done a detail explanation/review of the rules. Followed by the Calcutta's and live entertainment. It was nice to see all of the spectator visit the event and supporting their favorite team. The winner of this year free entry draw was Katie Del Bianco .
Big fish this year was a big one, 7.37 lbs caught by Chris Viel from Thunder bay.
80% of our anglers come from outside the Greenstone area, giving our local economy a welcome "tourism" boost. Talk about being serious about their sport! With $10000 as first prize, these people meant business! Again a big thanks to all the volunteers that help to make this event. The GWC is one of the greatest Fishing tournament in Northern Ontario! As usual big thanks to Donna Pelletier the lead organizer of the event. Also a big thanks to all of our sponsors! Plan are already in the works for next years tournament!
Here are this years winner:
1st place, Roger Mayer and Jeff Rooney from Thunder Bay with a combined Total pounds of 29.9
2nd Place, Bruce Hewitson and Andy Smith from Thunder Bay with a combined total pounds of 25.88
3rd place, Denis Martin from Hearst and Perry Caverson from Sudbury with a combined total pounds 23.73
4th place, Keith and Darolyn Hryciw from Thunder Bay with a combined total pounds of 23.5
5th place, Andrew Bennett and Ken Casey from Thunder Bay with a combined total pounds of 22.91
6th place, Glenn Leroux and Trevor Zimak from Thunder Bay with a combined total pounds of 22.5
7th place, Tom Mitrovic and Chris Viel from Thunder Bay with a combined total pounds of 20.57
8th place, Jean-Paul LaFlamme and Guy Viel from Hearst with a combined total pounds of 20.56
9th place, James Smedley and James Armstrong from Thunder Bay with a combined total pounds 19.3
10th Place, Ernie Ukrainec and Peter Hanaik from Thunder Bay with a combined total pounds 18.96
The 2015 Geraldton Walleye Classic already has 67 of the 115 alloted spots registered!! Make sure to register now to secure your team for next year's event at geraldtonwalleyeclassic.ca.
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Moose Tags 2014….
allocations for 2014 have been greatly reduced for Northwestern Ontario. The average for the entire region is a drop in 18% however in just the main hunting areas (19,15B,13) the average is 45% on average with WMU 13 coming in at an 89% reduction.
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To ensure moose populations remain healthy and resilient, Ontario is reducing adult moose tags across the province by about 18 per cent for 2014.
The reductions are in response to declining moose populations in northern Ontario, which were noted by provincial biologists during this winter's annual aerial surveys. The largest tag reductions will occur in areas with the largest declines.
Ontario has been working with key stakeholders and the hunting community to respond to these changes and plans to seek public input this summer on next steps.
For more information about the moose tags available in your area, see the 2014 Hunting Summary Regulations at ontario.ca/hunting. Ontario's moose draw opens on April 22, 2014.
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Roasted Beet & Barley Salad
From EatingWell: July/August 2013
Barley matches up with earthy, tender beets and the crunch of fresh celery, radishes and nuts in this beet salad recipe. Red beets turn your salad a gorgeous magenta. For a softer color, use golden or chioggia baby beets instead.
Makes: 6 servings, about 1 1/4 cups each
Serving Size: about 1 1/4 cups each
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- 1 1/4 pounds baby beets (10 to 15, depending on size)
- 6 cups water
- 3/4 cup pearled barley, rinsed
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1 cup thinly sliced celery
- 1 cup thinly sliced radishes
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions
- 1/4 cup slivered fresh basil
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, toasted (see Tip), coarsely chopped
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Scrub beets under running water. Wrap the damp beets in heavy-duty foil (or a double layer of foil), crimping it closed to make a packet. Place in the oven and roast the beets until tender when pierced with a fork, 1 to 1 1/2 hours, depending on the size. Unwrap; when cool enough to handle, slip off the skins with your fingers. Cut the beets in quarters lengthwise.
- Meanwhile, combine water, barley and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a bare simmer and cook, uncovered, until the barley is tender, but still chewy, 40 to 50 minutes. Drain well and spread out on a baking sheet to cool.
- Whisk vinegar, oil, mustard, honey (or agave), pepper and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add the beets, celery, radishes and scallions; toss to coat. Let the vegetables marinate in the dressing for about 15 minutes. Stir in the barley.
- Just before serving, stir in basil and top with nuts.
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- Tip: Toast nuts before using in a recipe for the best flavor. To toast whole nuts, spread on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F, stirring once, until fragrant, 7 to 9 minutes. To toast chopped, small or sliced nuts, cook in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.
Per serving: 262 calories; 12 g fat (1 g sat, 5 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 34 g carbohydrates; 3 g added sugars; 6 g protein; 8 g fiber; 367 mg sodium; 535 mg potassium.
Nutrition Bonus: Folate (33% daily value), Magnesium (16% dv), Potassium & Vitamin C (15% dv)
Carbohydrate Servings: 2
Exchanges: 1 starch, 2 vegetable, 2 fat
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Although this journal started on paper years ago, the web version has changed many times. The first journal was written in 1997 and can be found here. The second web journal was restarted in December, 2001. But, URL was not renewed and it has since been purchased by someone else. It doesn't really matter which one you visit - the person behind the words is me.
I grew up in the great city of Chicago but went to high school in one of the northern suburbs. So except for the year that I was born in the Philippines and the high school years, I have always been a native Chicagoan. I am adjusting to living in the suburbs, but spend the majority of my time in the city due to my job.
I am more than a parent. I don't only talk about my kids because not everyone can relate. I may not always talk about my job and I may post things that will piss people off. I'm not apathetic about politics or social issues, but I prefer not to write about those things. There have been a lot of life-altering events that have taken place in the last 5 years and I am certain that there will be just as many to come. I have made decisions for my life because of my kids and, at times, feel as though I made the wrong decisions. But, I'm learning as I go along and I'm doing the best that I can.
My writing is pretty fluffy because there is so much serious crap going on everywhere that sometimes it just nice to escape. So, if you're looking for serious debates and opinions, you may not always get them here. When I leave this earth, I want to be remembered for the beautiful boys I brought into this world, a wicked sense of humor, and a raucous and infectious laugh. I am a dork - I've always been and probably always will be.
I have been on this earth (as of this writing) almost 4 decades and have learned A LOT. There is more to learn and I believe whole-heartedly that lessons come until they are learned and messages are sent until they are received. I have a lot of lessons to learn and messages to receive.
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#140Wednesday: If You Could Have Your Own Personal Training Session With Anyone, Who Would It Be?
Written on August 15, 2012 at 4:39 pm , by FITNESS Intern
Written by Lisa Turner, editorial intern
We know our readers love the workouts that we get from top trainers, but can you imagine having them coach you in a solo session? Talk about a gym rat's heaven! This week we asked our Twitter followers who they want to sweat with. Some went for athletic hotties, while others chose all-star trainers whose workouts and TV programs inspire millions to get moving.
@Maggie_Garccia: Belly dance instructor Rania, she's amazing!
@sopherella101: Channing Tatum
@beauty_edge: @ChaleneJohnson because she has an amazing attitude and great energy! #turbofire #turbo
@DanielleWolfe: I would be honored to have my booty kicked by @JillianMichaels.
@mejessiam: It would have to be Jackie Warner! #strongchick
@FITNESSkarla: No question about it: @MyTrainerBob!
@krmarks05: Only one is unfair! @JillianMichaels, @MyTrainerBob and @TracyAnderson would be my trifecta!
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How Giuliana Rancic Fits in Fitness
Written on July 26, 2012 at 11:09 am , by Marianne Magno
Between hosting E! News, covering red carpet events and preparing to be a mom, Giuliana Rancic manages to fit in fitness in her busy schedule. "I try to make it part of my everyday routine," she said, even co-founding the website FabFitFun.com to help others be healthy. We chatted with the E! host after her morning workout to find out how she stays in shape.
What's your fitness routine like?
I like to do weight training first thing in the morning at 5 a.m. in the gym. I do about 20 to 30 minutes with free weights. Then I do run/walk intervals on the treadmill for about 45 minutes. If I have an early call time at work, I'll go to the gym in the afternoon and take a Zumba class, which is so much fun. Even when I'm busy, I'll make time because I like to say "You'll never regret going to the gym."
What made you decide to take up Zumba?
I started two years ago after learning about it from an E! segment. I went to my first class with my coworker Jason Kennedy. I thought, "This is so much fun. I can't believe they call it a workout!" I couldn't wait to go back. I just got the Zumba Exhilarate DVDs and toning sticks from Zumba.com. You shake the sticks to sculpt your upper body while burning calories. I'm on the road a lot so this is something I can pack and do in my hotel room.
Do you and your husband Bill work out together?
We do weights together; he's my spotter at the gym. We go for a long run together outdoors. I'd love to get him into Zumba, and I think can get him to try a DVD with me at home.
Your job requires a lot of traveling and a hectic schedule. How do you make sure you stay healthy?
I'm on an airplane for hours, and it's hard finding healthy airplane food so I eat what's there, enjoy it, but eat well when I get to my destination. It's all about moderation. I keep bars and 100-calorie mixed nuts to always have something good to eat.
With a baby on the way (Ed's note: Giuliana and Bill are expecting a baby boy from a surrogate), what kind of changes do you anticipate in your routine?
We're committed to staying healthy, and know it will be hard going to the gym with the baby. So we're turning one of the rooms in our house into a gym, putting a TV and treadmills in there. I'm going on maternity leave from E! for a few months and after that we'll figure it out. It's our first child so we'll just figure things out as we go. It's a learning process.
Tell us: Do you do Zumba like Giuliana?
Categories: Celebrity, Fitness, Workouts | Tags: celebrity workouts, Giuliana Rancic, Zumba
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Music Monday: Drop Dead Diva's April Bowlby's Get-Fit Playlist
Written on July 9, 2012 at 9:04 am , by Colleen Travers
As her role in Lifetime's Drop Dead Diva, April Bowlby plays Stacy Barrett, the best friend to a once vapid model whose soul has landed inside the body of a plus-sized attorney, Jane Bingum. April's character is a wannabe model herself, who helps Jane navigate her future in her new, oversized physique.
In real life, April Bowlby loves a good sweat session. "I just started the most amazing ballet class and I am obsessed with it," she says. "The first half is all about stretching out and warming up your muscles and the second half is at the barre. It has really helped with my posture." When she's not practicing her plies, Bowlby stays in shape with some simple cardio. "I love jogging on the treadmill. Once you find a rhythm it's easy to get into the zone. I also love hiking with my dog." To help you get in the zone this week, Bowlby shared her playlist that she listens to while pounding out the miles:
For more information on April Bowlby and Drop Dead Diva, visit dropdeaddivafans.tumblr.com.
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Boxer Marlen Esparza Trains Hard to Represent US in Olympics
Written on June 26, 2012 at 7:00 am , by fitsugar
Marlen Esparza was only 11 when she first stepped into a boxing gym, and it took her days to convince trainer Rudy Silva to allow her to participate in his group workouts. After watching her throw some sloppy but passionate punches at a bag and seeing what Rudy describes as a "spark," he allowed her to join his sessions with advanced boys.
But that spark doesn't mean Rudy welcomed her with open arms. "I tried to push her really, really hard," recalled Rudy during a recent interview at Nike's campus in Oregon. "I would push the groups really hard, mainly because I wanted her to just quit. After a while, some of my guys started quitting. She just kept showing me every day that she was there to stay and this is what she wanted to do." Eleven years later, Rudy is still her trainer and Marlen's tenacity paid off. Not only has she won six national titles, winning her first at age 16, but she was also the first woman to qualify for the US Olympic boxing team.
This honor is not lost on Marlen. In a quick interview in Houston she told us, "To be the first woman to qualify for the Olympics is everything to me. People say to me, 'Boxing is not who you are; it's what you do.' But to me, it's who I am. I've never felt this good in my entire life, ever."
The road to qualifying wasn't straightforward, though. The announcement that women's boxing would be included in the London games also included the news that four weight classes would be combined. Rudy explained, "At the time that they announced the 112 flyweight class, the weight classes that were going to merge into 112 were 106, 110, 114, and 119. Those four weight classes had to compete at 112." Until the International Olympic announcement, Marlen had fought in the 106-pound weight class. "I had to gain weight," Marlen told us. "In 2010 I started competing at the 112 Olympic weight class and figuring out who was gonna make it to the games. I was fighting girls down from weighing 119. It was intense. Luckily, I beat them all."
Keep reading to learn details of how the young boxer eats and trains.
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Categories: Celebrity, Fitness, Motivation, The Fit Stop | Tags: 2012 Olympics, celebrity workouts, exercise, Fitness, Motivation
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Smash Star Katharine McPhee's Go-To Shapers
Written on May 15, 2012 at 11:42 am , by Colleen Travers
Last night's Smash finale had viewers on the edge of their seats waiting to see who would finally be crowned Marilyn. Don't worry if it's still on your DVR, we're not giving any spoilers! While we were anxious to see how the performance would play out, Katharine McPhee is already focusing on her next performance in the Big Apple with her partnership with Tide to kick off the Olympic Games. We caught up with the star to hear about the campaign and snag a few fitness tips of hers.
Tell us about the partnership you're doing with Tide for the Olympics!
To gear up for the Games, Tide is launching a project called My Story. Our Flag. We are asking people to go to the Tide Facebook page to share their personal stories of what the flag means to them. On July 3 I'll be performing in Bryant Park to unveil a huge artistic rendition of the American flag. The stories that people have shared will be printed on swatches of fabric that will be sewn together to make the flag.
Like the Olympic hopefuls, the road to landing your dream career came with a lot of hard work. What's one piece of advice you would tell someone with huge goals to help them stay motivated?
I have always loved the Olympics, and I was actually a competitive swimmer in middle school and high school. I remember how grueling the training was then, which is nothing compared to how these athletes train. Being an actress and a singer I understand how important it is to take care of your body. My advice would be to practice persistence and lots of discipline, much like these athletes do.
Categories: Celebrity, Fitness, Motivation, The Fit Stop | Tags: celebrity workouts, Fitness, katharine mcphee workout, Motivation, workout, workout playlist
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Work Out With Celebrity Trainer, Gunnar Peterson, LIVE Tomorrow Morning!
Written on May 7, 2012 at 2:20 pm , by Jenna Autuori
If you're ever wanted to work out with a celebrity trainer, now is your chance! Trainer to the stars, Gunnar Peterson, whose hot bodies he's helped whip into shape include Vanessa Lachey, Jennifer Lopez and Sophia Vergara (just to name a few), is offering a FREE teaser workout tomorrow on his new website, gunnarchallenge.com. The workout is sure to be no joke, even from the comfort of your home, Gunnar will push you to new limits. If you like what you see—more importantly how you feel after a session with this pro—sign up for his exclusive 8-week program that he promises will get you ready to hit the beach with confidence. What a special treat! Give Gunnar eight weeks of your time and devotion and you can look and feel like one of his A-listers too? Sign me up please!
If you sign up for the Gunnar Challenge, which runs from May 21 to July 14, you'll be working out in real time with online buddies doing the same thing—the group workout experience, minus the group…plus the benefits of exercising with other people. In the challenge you can chat with other members, watch demo videos of Gunnar's daily workouts and get nutrition advice too. Find out if you're meeting your daily caloric intake by logging your meals (if you indulged in a bag of potato chips, your program will tell you how long it will take you to burn it off—I love this part!), check out nutritional info of all your favorite foods (the app will keep you on track when you're not at your desk) and get healthy cooking ideas for more than 1,000 recipes (the program even suggests things to cook for dinner that night..takes the thinking out of the endless "what's for dinner?" battle). In addition to Gunnar's daily workouts, a "surprise" session will pop into your inbox Saturday morning—since you won't know what to expect, the suspense of doing something new and unknown at the start of your weekend will be a motivational treat. Workouts can be printed out and taken to the gym, done outdoors on a hot sunny day or inside in your living room with your music blasting. All the tricks for losing weight are thought out and planned for you—you just have to follow along and you'll reach the weight-loss goals you want to hit.
The Gunnar Challenge is your chance to have that personal trainer on hand whenever you need him. It makes working out and eating right a no-brainer. Plus, weekly motivational videos from Gunnar himself will keep you pumped up along the way. I don't think I've ever seen a celebrity trainer give so much of his recipe for success for so little cost (the 8-week program costs only $99).
If you're thinking this program is for you, try Gunnar's kickoff workout tomorrow from 10 to 11 a.m. EST. Then get ready to get moving with Gunnar on May 21 when you sign up!
Share your results with us after July 14th and we'll post your before and after pictures on this blog!
Photo courtesy of Shutterstock
Categories: Celebrity, Fitness, Motivation, The Fit Stop | Tags: at home exercise, celebrity workouts, Gunnar Challenge, Gunnar Peterson
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Meet The Trainer: The Balance Method's Becky Tinney
Written on April 13, 2012 at 3:39 pm , by Jenna Autuori
When I met LA/NYC celebrity trainer, Becky Tinney, a few months ago I instantly liked her spirit, and her personal story. I'm always intrigued by trainers or people who have lived the walk and can train and preach from the heart. As a young girl Becky struggled with body image issues, anorexia and obsessive working out. And upon moving to New York City after college she was faced with the delicious and decadent bevy of restaurants this place has to offer (we face this battle every day!) and she packed on too many pounds. Finally getting in shape the right way Becky realized the secrets to a fit body and a healthy, manageable diet.
Creating her own routine from scratch, she found that women at the gym started mimicking her moves, asking her questions about fitness and showing up when she worked out. Becky saw that she was on to something and The Balance Method was organically created. When Becky moved to Los Angeles she started working in the entertainment industry training actors and industry executives on movie and television sets (what a cool job!). That's why I love the moves that we give you in the April 2012 issue—they're tried and true and will get you results. Plus, with summer time literally around the corner, tank top arms are a must-have! Get moving with Becky's "Strong Armed" workout on page 50, but first check out a little behind-the-scenes action with this inspiring trainer!
If your story was the plot for a movie, tell me how it goes.
It would probably be The Hunger Games because I'm always training and I'm always hungry. Just kidding! Well I'm a girl from a small town who moved to NYC, fell in love, moved across country to LA and started a dream career. I feel like we've seen movies like that before but I hope the biggest part of my movie is still to come!
Why do you like working with actors on set? Is it exciting being a "silent" part of a movie?
It's a fun time to work with actors because it's essentially "game time." We usually have a short period of time to achieve a specific goal so the determination and commitment is in full effect. It's fun to be a part of creating a whole new image for someone and to give them that added confidence to perform their best work. Having a body that matches the role is a huge boost in confidence!
Categories: Celebrity, Fitness, Healthy Eating, Motivation, The Fit Stop | Tags: Arms, Becky Tinney, celebrity workouts, Meet the Trainer, The Balance Method, vegan
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How to Stay Forever Young Like Madonna
Written on March 27, 2012 at 9:32 am , by Karla Walsh
When you see Madonna on a talk show this week promoting her new album MDNA (out today!) or during one of the stops on her world tour, which kicks off on May 29, you'll be checking out moves choreographed by former Broadway dancer Nicole Winhoffer. She appeared in shows like Wicked and 42nd Street, among others, before joining the Material Girl for her Sticky and Sweet Tour in 2009. Winhoffer, who is also a personal trainer, now works in the gym with Madonna six days a week to ensure that she's ready for her grueling performances.
We caught up with Winhoffer to take a peek behind the scenes and to learn more about how everyone can train just like the amazing 53-year-old pop star!
If our readers could steal one trick from your work with Madonna, what would that be?
Body awareness. One must engage their mind while performing their exercises. Time and time again, I see people reading papers or watching TV while they work out. This might bring about injury and if the mind is not connected to the body, you can't exert the proper amounts of energy needed to gain the desired results.
You were in Indianapolis to help Madonna prepare for the Super Bowl and are now gearing up to go on tour with her. How do you prepare for each performance?
Right before the show, we warm-up in her dressing room. We complete active hamstring stretch sequences as well as other stretches, ensure joint mobility by performing jumps on the ground and on trampolines and do ab work. As a result, her body is connected, warm and ready for the performance.
Categories: Celebrity, Fitness, Motivation, The Fit Stop | Tags: celebrity workouts, Madonna, Music, Nicole Winhoffer, Super Bowl
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Kicking and Cleaning with Kelly Ripa and Soccer Star Brandi Chastain
Written on March 12, 2012 at 12:30 pm , by Colleen Travers
For everyone who spent this weekend running around in the springy weather, you probably now have a pile of dirty clothes to show for it. And while doing laundry may not be on your top ten favorite things to do in life, Kelly Ripa and World Cup Champ Brandi Chastain made it look fun hosting a soccer clinic on behalf of Electrolux's Kicking and Cleaning campaign at Chelsea Piers in NYC last week. We got the chance to sit down with both of the busy moms to steal some of their time-saving tips, fitness routines and healthy eating tricks.
Read below to become a professional multitasker like these two and then do something good today! When you share your kids' proudest moments on the Electrolux Facebook page, Electrolux will donate $1 to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.
Tell us about Electrolux's Kicking and Cleaning initiative. Why is this program so important?
Brandi Chastain: The clinic is about getting kids active and involved, both boys and girls. When you have a boy you assume he will play sports, but it's just as important for girls to get started in sports at a young age too. And with the Electrolux partnership it is a perfect fit. Helping keep kids clean and confident is an important part of being a mom. I can relate even as an athlete. As a player walking onto a field with a white U.S. jersey, you take pride in representing your country and it just looks better if it isn't dingy and dirty!
Categories: Celebrity, Fitness, The Fit Stop | Tags: brandi chastain interview, celebrity workouts, Charity, Fitness, kelly ripa interview
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A Day in the Life of Olympic Alum Rebecca Soni
Written on March 8, 2012 at 3:45 pm , by Colleen Travers
Here at FITNESS, we start bubbling with Olympic excitement a little earlier than the average fan. With only three months to go we've hit the point where it is perfectly acceptable to start decorating our cubes in red, white and blue. And we're sure we aren't the only ones that feel this way. Athletes are competing now to swim, run and vault their way into the London Games come June as they compete for a chance to represent their country. To get a glimpse into the schedule of a hard working Olympian, we got U.S. swimmer and three-time Olympic medalist Rebecca Soni to break down an average day for us on behalf of Kellogg's. Warning: Just reading her hectic schedule may cause exhaustion!
5:30 a.m. – I wake up, walk my dog and eat a bowl of cereal. I'll usually have Raisin Bran or mix some of my favorite Kellogg's cereals together with some fruit. I can't get through a workout unless I eat breakfast first. It wakes me up and fuels me for my first practice.
7:30 a.m. – It's time to hit the water for a two-hour pool workout. On Tuesdays and Thursdays I'll start a little earlier to lead a spinning class with the USC college team.
9:30 a.m. – Hop out of the pool and use my break to run errands, rest and refuel!
2 p.m. to 4 p.m. – Time for a supplemental workout, which is either a session with my trainer doing body weight exercises, TRX suspension exercises, plyometrics or an additional pool workout. My third workout also happens in this time block. For this one, I like to incorporate Pilates and yoga into my routine at least three times a week. Pilates is great for toning smaller muscles I don't get a chance to work on regularly and yoga is my time to work on breathing, strengthening my muscles, stretching and relaxing my mind. I also take my dog for a walk every day when I get home. Some people may not consider this exercise, but I think it's a great way to recover from all the workouts I've done earlier in the day.
6:30 p.m. – I cook a healthy dinner and wind down so I can get to sleep by 10 p.m. Then it's back at it for another day of workouts!
Read more to get Soni's spinning playlist!
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MyHospital (let's call it 'MH') is working toward Magnet status, and I anticipate this effort will be ultimately fruitless. I have been part of my Nurse Practice Council (NPC) for 18 months before I sent in my resignation on Saturday. I started the ICU's NPC with my co-chair, G. G resigned Monday. Several nurses on the ICU committee are also abandoning it now, too.
I'm not interested in telling you specifics, and MH may find an arbitrary reason to fire me if I do. (Not that I find this bothersome...I'm an RN, for chrissakes. How many RNs among you have gotten flyers/emails/recruiter taps in the past month?) Besides, the specifics of MH aren't interesting.
The point is that I believe MH has parsecs of vacant emptiness between the offices and the bedside. It doesn't appear to matter that some of those offices contain people who have sat for, and successfully passed, the NCLEX. No understanding appears to exist between the two. No honest conversation happens in both directions, it's radio broadcast from one side only.
I needed to get involved. I came from the consulting world. You hire a consultant for your organization to come in and identify the root of your organization's effed-up problems for you. They recommend changes, they help you implement the changes your organization can tolerate and they leave when the problem is resolved or at least tolerable. This suits my mentality. I am not interested in bandaids. I am interested in resetting the bone.
I believe this to be true of most bedside nurses.
It was natural of me to find stupid things on my unit, within the organization at large and try to become part of the solution. I observe the direct correlation between your overtime dollars timed to the implementation of your ludicrously obfuscating computer charting system, for one example. And I say you made a blunder of enormous proportions that can be salvaged with the more than willing cooperation and collaboration from the bedside.
But such observations are unpopular among administrators at MH. I was hauled into the principal's office for that one. (Remember when Linda Blair's head spun off her shoulders? Yeah. Dude, you should have seen it.)
But I can't do this anymore. It's not that I met a brand new managerial howitzer that is pointing directly at me and my partner, G. It's that the meeting was the last shred of proof to me that it's no longer worth the fight.
I'm not even sure if I believe in that Magnet crap, anyway. I only believed in the ability to work to improve things for my patients and my colleagues. I am afforded less and less an opportunity, as the tools of divide to conquer and fear of arbitrary reprisal are pulled out. As my friend, a charge RN (read: quasi-management), makes a sincere attempt to mediate and is told to 'keep her nose out of it'.
Another friend is talking to a recruiter. A third is now picking up shifts at a sister hospital. A fourth has switched to part-time. Etc, etc. The experienced nurses leave my unit, leaving an ICU full of cheaper new grads who don't know defib patches from pacer pads.
So now. If I'm mentally checked out of trying to fix the bureacracy from within, I'm left with what my next set of goals are. I'm the kid of person to grow in the job I've got until I've gotten all that I'm interested in getting from it. Then I find a new place to grow. I'm just started growing in the ICU, and I'm comfortable there. I know everybody; the things I know, I know well. I learn something new every day. I know the docs, work well with the majority. I'm friendly with the pharmacists; when I send a med-gram for drugs I need, I get them (a bit unfairly) fast.
But there are a lot of ICUs in town, and they might be interested in having some more prn nurses.
Considering looking at Jo, RN, as a business. A business needs to have something to offer (which I do), be fiscally sound (and there's certainly several ways I can improve that). And a good one continues to grow, refurbish, repolish, try new tools, new skills.
I love my unit, because I really care about the people there. It's one of the most fun, interesting curious bunch of people I've ever worked with. I'd rather not leave.
But a business can, and maybe should, have more than one client. Maybe I need to consider that, too.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Another turning point in Jo's career....Of Magnet, of autonomy, of managing my license like a business
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Making History
Since 1979 the Bay View Historical Society has been dedicated to maintaining a sense of community by preserving, celebrating and sharing the rich heritage of Milwaukee's Bay View neighborhood. Join us for a wide variety of programs and projects, from walking tours and landmark dedications to lecture series and bimonthly programs, or simply enjoy our archives and research collections. The Bay View Historical Society is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization and an affiliate of the Wisconsin State Historical Society. Learn more at bayviewhistoricalsociety.org
Free screening of The Kaszubes of Jones Island: The People That Nobody Knew, Monday, June 6
The June meeting of the Bay View Historical Society will feature a viewing of the documentary film The Kaszubes of Jones Island: The People That Nobody Knew. This 45 minute film tells the story of a fisherfolk community that once thrived on Jones Island and then disappeared. Dominated by immigrants from the Kaszuby region of Poland on the north coast along the Baltic Sea, Jones Island was a unique fishing village in the midst of Milwaukee.
The film will be shown by Rick Petrie, Executive Director of Urban Anthropology, Inc. Following the viewing, Mr. Petrie will answer questions.
Please plan to attend this fascinating presentation on Monday, June 6, at 7:00 pm at the Beulah Brinton Community Center, 2555 S. Bay Street. Refreshments will be served.
To learn more about documentary producer Urban Anthropology and preview The Kaszubes of Jones Island, click the 'films' tab at urban-anthropology.org.
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Molecules are considered as a simple assemblage of atoms. Molecular structure specifies the relative position of all atoms in a molecule. Structural formulas are a key tool for describing both structure and reactivity. There are a number of experimental means for precise determination of molecular structure primarily based on spectroscopic and diffraction methods.
The earliest chemists who thought about molecular structure worried only about the numbers and kinds of atoms that were present in the molecule. The number of kinds of atoms, connectivity of the atoms, the stereo chemistry, internal coordinates of the molecule determines the molecular structure of the molecule.
Molecular Structure DefinitionBack to Top
"Molecular geometry or molecular structure is the three dimensional arrangement of the atoms that constitute a molecule inferred from the spectroscopic studies of the compound." Molecular structure is the most basic information about a substance determining most of its properties.
It determines several properties of the substance including its reactivity, color, phase of activity, magnetism and biological activity. The molecular geometry can be described by the positions of these atoms in space, evoking bond lengths of two joined atoms, bond angles of connected atoms.
It determines several properties of the substance including its reactivity, color, phase of activity, magnetism and biological activity. The molecular geometry can be described by the positions of these atoms in space, evoking bond lengths of two joined atoms, bond angles of connected atoms.
Molecular Geometry Bond AnglesBack to Top
If the bonds are considered as straight lines between atoms then any two bonds from the same atom intersect to form a bond angle. Molecular geometry can be described by designating bond angles. Molecular geometry can also be described by indicating an overall arrangement of some or all of the atoms.
Molecular geometry can be predicted by using number of different models or simplified pictures of molecular structure. In the hybridization model we can calculate the ideal geometry associated with each type of hybridization. The hybridization and the corresponding geometry is tabulated below.
Molecular geometry can be predicted by using number of different models or simplified pictures of molecular structure. In the hybridization model we can calculate the ideal geometry associated with each type of hybridization. The hybridization and the corresponding geometry is tabulated below.
|Ideal geometry
|Bond angles
|Trigonal bi pyramidal
|120o and 90o
The geometry of a molecule can be described either by specifying bond angles or by giving the overall geometry or shape of the molecule.
Molecular Structure of WaterBack to Top
The six valence electrons of oxygen in a water molecule are hybridized to four sp3 orbitals that are elongated to the corners of a some what deformed, imaginary tetrahedron. Two hybrid orbitals form O-H covalent bonds with a bond angle of 105o for H-O-H whereas the other 2 orbitals hold the non bonding electron pairs.
Each water molecule is tetrahedral coordinated with four other water molecules through hydrogen bonds.The two unshared electron pairs of oxygen act as hydrogen acceptor sites and the H-O bonding orbitals act as hydrogen bond donor sites.
Molecular Structure of SugarBack to Top
The molecular formula for sucrose is C12H22O11. In particular this spatial arrangement involves the use of the alpha form of D-glucose and the beta form of D-fructose which are ligated through the loss of a water molecule. The $\alpha$-D-glucose is in the conventional orientation. However the $\beta$-D-fructose is shown in two orientations. In the standard orientation the 6C is up on the left side and the -2-OH is up on the right.
The glycosidic bond of the sucrose is termed an $\alpha$-$\beta$-1-2 bond because it involves an alpha-OH from the glucose and a beta-OH from the sucrose.
Molecular Structure of DNABack to Top
The DNA molecule consists of two strands that wrap around each other to form a long, twisted ladder called a double helix. DNA is made up of repeated subunits of nucleotides. Each nucleotide has a five carbon sugar a phosphate and a nitrogenous base. The nucleotide contains a nitrogenous base called adenine.
The name of the pentagon shaped sugar in DNA is deoxyribose. Hence the name deoxyribonucleic acid. Sugar is linked to two things a phosphate and a nitrogenous base.
A nucleotide can have one of four different nitrogenous bases.
Any of these four bases can attach to the sugar. The nucleotides can link up in a long chain to form a single strand of DNA.
A nucleotide can have one of four different nitrogenous bases.
- Adenine - a purine (double ringed nitrogenous base)
- Guanine - a purine (double ringed nitrogenous base)
- Cytosine - a pyrimidine (single ringed nitrogenous base)
- Thymine - a pyrimidine (single ringed nitrogenous base)
Any of these four bases can attach to the sugar. The nucleotides can link up in a long chain to form a single strand of DNA.
Molecular Structure of GlucoseBack to Top
Glucose also known as dextrose is found in sweet fruits such as grapes and figs. Carbohydrates must be digested into glucose for circulation in the blood. Glucose is a class of sugar molecules called hexoses, molecules having six carbon atoms. 2-deoxyriblse the sugar in the backbone of the DNA molecules, is a pentose a molecule with five carbon atoms.
The molecular structure of glucose is shown below.
The molecular structure of glucose is shown below.
Glucose is a typical monosaccharide and is also the main sugar of the body. Glucose is so small that it can pass through the villi and capillaries into our bloodstream.
Molecular Structure ChartBack to Top
To understand the molecular structure we must know the nature of chemical bonding which hold the atoms in a molecule together. The list of compounds and their molecular structure if tabulated below.
Molecular structure
|Molecular Structure of Caffeine
|Diamond Molecular Structure
|Molecular Structure of Carbohydrates
|Molecular Structure of Ethanol
|Acetone Molecular Structure
|Molecular Structure of Ice
|Molecular Structure of Sucrose
|Molecular Structure of Starch
Radiation provided an important tool for the study of matter. Rutherford first suggested the use of alpha particles to probe the internal structure of the atom in 1911. As a result of this experiment the nucleus and its protons were discovered.→ Read More
Rutherford proposed that the only way that the alpha particles could be deflected through large angles was of all the atom's positive charge and nearly all its mass was concentrated in a small dense nucleus with the electrons some distance away.
Rutherford proposed that the only way that the alpha particles could be deflected through large angles was of all the atom's positive charge and nearly all its mass was concentrated in a small dense nucleus with the electrons some distance away.
Newland's law of octaves states that when elements are arranged in order of increasing atomic weights then every eighth element has properties similar to that of the first element. Law of octaves failed to assign the position to the elements with large atomic weights.→ Read More
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Bohr's model of the atom can explain the observed emission spectrum of hydrogen. However it fails to explain the spectra of atoms more complex than hydrogen. The orbits in the Bohr model are circular. This is where the model is inaccurate. The electrons move in quasi chaotic orbits around the nucleus and the orbits have several different shapes that define them.
The ionization energy is the energy required to remove an electron from an atom. It thus depends on how strongly the electron is bound in the atom. The stronger the binding the higher will be the ionization energy. The smaller the ionization energy the more likely it is that ionization will occur. All elements not just the metals have ionization energy values.→ Read More
Cyclic molecules which have the characteristics property called aromaticity. Although aromaticity is not a function of the stability and chemical reactivity, it is a function of the electronic structure and it is the main object of the present essay to define aromaticity with reference to the electronic structure.→ Read More
The distribution of electrons in various molecular orbitals in a molecule is called the electronic configuration of molecule. It gives an important information about the molecule. From the electronic configuration of a molecule or a molecular ion it is possible to find out the number of electrons in bonding molecular orbitals and in anti bonding molecular orbitals.→ Read More
Cathode ray tube experiment was one of innovative and inspired experiment of J.J Thomson. J.J. Thomson postulating that the rays are negatively charged particles swimming in a set of positive charge, this idea can be an initial idea for understanding of the structure of atom.→ Read More
Spectral LinesBack to Top
The spectral lines in absorption as well as emission spectroscopy are not exactly sharp lines but appear as broad peaks. The dark spectral lines are called absorption lines because they result from the absorption of light. The emission lines shows that the emission and absorption lines occur at the same wavelength.
Electromagnetic RadiationBack to Top
Electromagnetic radiation is a phenomenon of nature that is caused by accelerating charged particles. It is called electromagnetic radiation because a charges particle has an electric filed associated with it. Electromagnetic radiation however is not just the light we see with our eyes. The light we see with our eyes is only a small fraction of what electromagnetic radiation actually is.
Visible SpectrumBack to Top
The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum lying between about 400 and 750nm is the visible region. If a substance absorbs a visible light it appears to have a color if not it appears white. Absorption of radiation in the UV and visible regions is associated with changes in the electronic energy of molecules. For this reason UV and visible spectra are sometimes called electronic spectra.


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That's right we made Richmond Bride winder/spring 2014 issue for one of the weddings they spotlighted. The article "March Masquerade" on page 75 by Julie Young on the marriage of Jamie Fauerbach and Aimee Reed. Aimee's background is Scottish and relatives flew in from Scotland for the wedding. A surprised bagpipe player came in to play traditional Scottish songs. Disc Jockey Services and Larry Bernstein was mentioned below as the company providing the music and entertainment for the wedding reception even through we were listed as the reception band(oh well, at least my business name said it all). I guess the adage "Any publicity is good publicity" Anyway thank you Julie Young and Richmond Bride for the mention and let's not forget Lorne, Aimee And Jamie for hiring Disc Jockey Services for this wonderful wedding.
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We could say the same things that you've heard a hundred times, so let's say it this way, We've hired Larry for two Bar Mitzvah parties, two birthday parties for our parents and three of our friends have hired him for a total of 2 weddings and 4 pool parties and 1 engagement party. What better endorsement is that? I think we should be managing you. We could sure use the commission on all those parties. Just kidding.
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From the Patch to Your Kitchen Counter: The Best Ways to Cook with Pumpkin
Written on October 21, 2013 at 2:06 pm , by FITNESS Intern
Written by Alena Hall, editorial intern
With Halloween just a few weeks away, it's time to head over to the local pumpkin patch. But this time, when you're searching for the perfectly shaped pumping for your carved creation, snag another one for the kitchen counter. You'll be amazed by all of the different ways you can cook with this nutrient-rich vegetable. Amie Valpone, HHC, AADP, is just as excited about pumpkin season as we are, and gave us the scoop on everything there is to know about getting the most out of that orange gourd.
"For being so sweet, pumpkin is a great food to add to your pantry and diet," says Valpone. "It's low in saturated fat and carbohydrates, and very low in cholesterol and sodium." As far as vitamins and minerals go, there are very few the veggie doesn't have. Pumpkin is a solid source of vitamins A, C, E, B6, thiamin, niacin, folate, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, riboflavin, potassium, copper and manganese.
While one of the easiest ways to prep pumpkin and reap the nutritional benefits is to roast it in chunks with a little salt and olive oil, it doesn't hurt to get a little creative—especially around the holidays. "Try adding mashed pumpkin when you're sautéing onions and garlic in a Dutch oven," suggests Valpone. "Add a little cinnamon, cardamom, cumin and sugar, then stick the covered pot in a preheated oven until the flavors are combined (about 30 to 40 minutes)—really, the longer you cook it, the better. Add water if it seems to be getting dry. Top with a dollop of Greek yogurt, salt and pepper for an Afghani-inspired dish that is too good for there to be any leftovers."
When clearing out the pumpkin's "guts," be sure to save those seeds. "Toast the washed seeds with salt or get fancy with your spice cabinet for a protein, magnesium and zinc-rich snack that is low in cholesterol and sodium (just go easy with the salt shaker)," recommends Valpone. And thanks to your local grocery store, you can enjoy pumpkin seeds even when they're not in season. Try tossing them into a salad for extra crunch.
If you're looking for a quick way to enjoy pumpkin on the go all year round, try a pumpkin-based snack, like KIND's new Maple Pumpkin Seeds with Sea Salt bar . "All natural, Non-GMO, gluten-free and boasting a blend of 100 percent whole grains, these bars make a great snack for anytime of the day," says Valpone.
Craving pumpkin's sweeter side? Give Valpone's pumpkin "cheese" cake recipe a try for a healthy, yet decadent, dessert that simply screams fall!
Categories: Healthy Eating, Nutrition, The Fit Stop | Tags: fall recipes, fall vegetables, pumpkin, pumpkin recipe, seasonal ingredients
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Fit Links: Why Tyra's Hair is Falling Out and the Worst Jet Lag Culprit
Written on October 21, 2011 at 4:22 pm , by Karla Walsh
This week's fit links from around the web:
- Tyra Banks opens up about the negative effect her stressful lifestyle has had on her looks. — BodyOdd
- Is it too late to change our flight? Why booking a red-eye may defeat the purpose of your vacation. — Q by Equinox
- Good thing all those squats have helped us master the over-the-toilet-seat hover! — Vitals
- Eat up! These three seasonal foods pack a feast of nutrients your skin will love. — Ladies' Lounge
- Some schools are finding unique ways to infuse activity back into their students' days. — The New York Times
- Where you live might just have a huge impact on how you live and how healthy you are! — TIME Healthland
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Cooking Expert Marcus Samuelsson Encourages Veggie Love
Written on September 30, 2011 at 2:18 pm , by Samantha Shelton
Although fall weather seems to be tip-toeing its way into our lives, the seasonal produce has hit the shelves with full force. Pumpkin, apples, squash and sweet potatoes are ripe for the taking, and new recipes are constantly being created to satisfy your palate. We caught up with award-winning chef Marcus Samuelsson, who has been a judge on Top Chef, Iron Chef America, and Chopped, to learn more about his favorite seasonal eats.
What are some of your favorite fall foods?
No matter what season, I love incorporating vegetables into all of my meals. They're so good and colorful! But for fall I love spinach, pumpkin, squash and many others.
But what if you come across someone who doesn't like vegetables?
I think it's just about finding the right kind of vegetable, something they do actually like that is prepared well. Test it out by working with what you're already eating. It's not about completely changing what you eat, it's about incorporating new things. So if you like macaroni and cheese, fold in some avocado or spinach to get a little green mixed in.
Should I just hide the vegetable in the dish, so that they don't know it's there?
No, don't hide the vegetable, highlight it. Adding different kinds of vegetables gives your meal crunch, texture and flavor. Just try to convince them to give it a chance.
What about the person who is constantly on the go? What if they don't have time to prep vegetables?
Pick up a bag of frozen veggies. Birds Eye vegetables are great because they're so fast. You can get a Steamfresh bag and just pop it in the microwave for a few minutes, then it's done. I like them when you're in a time crunch – they keep all the flavor and color.
What's your favorite fall meal?
I love making Thanksgiving-esque meals for my family. I get to visit them about twice a year in Sweden, and I like to bring American meals to them. Turkey is a big staple.
Any other fall-type recipes you love?
Chickpea dumplings with squash. It's so healthy and really delicious. Here's how to make it:
Chickpea Dumplings with Squash
- 2 Idaho potatoes
- 1/2 cup chickpea flour
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground tumeric
- 1 teaspoon marjoram
- 1 cup cubed Birds Eye Cooked Winter Squash
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red Thai chili, chopped
- 1 cup vegetable stock
- Preheat oven at 325 degrees. Place potatoes on baking sheet and place in oven. Bake for about an hour or until done. Let cool.
- Once cool, rice potatoes in ricer then mix with chickpea and all-purpose flour. Work in egg and egg yolks, then knead in spices until fully mixed. Let dough rest for 20 minutes.
- On a floured surface, divide the dough in half. Roll each half into 1/2-inch thick ropes. Cut each rope into 1/2-inch long pieces and press the tines of a fork into each piece to make grooves in the surfaces. Place on a parchment-lined sheet tray lightly sprinkled with flour.
- Fill a large bowl with ice water. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Working in batches, drop the dumplings into the water and simmer until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and place in ice water for 30 seconds.
- Heat butter in pan. Saute the cooked dumplings and add marjoram, squash, shallots, garlic and chili. Pour in vegetable stock and bring to simmer.
Now tell us: What are your favorite fall veggies?
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URL: http://www.entrepreneur.com/answer/222263When it comes to kicking out a business partner, you have three options: Follow the procedure set out in your operating agreement, negotiate a different deal altogether, or go to court.
If you have an operating agreement, it doesn't matter whether your partner wants to be bought out or not. If you have the requisite percentage of majority votes, you can make it happen.
The matter can become tricky if your operating agreement lacks a valuation clause. Without it, you could have a dispute about how much her share of the business is worth.
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