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After five years of activity (2006-2010), the LADA project came to a satisfactory completion. The Project Terminal Report and the Terminal Evaluation Report can be accessed here. This site will remain available, with all its content within the FAO portal. We wish to thank all those who have contributed to the success of the project, both from the pilot countries and the technical partners. FAO staff will continue to make available the project outcomes provide support for the use, further dissemination and adaptation of the products of the project for specific situations.
As a global outcome, the project has developed and validated with its partner countries a harmonized set of methodologies for the assessment of land use, land degradation and land management practices (SLM) at global, national, sub-national and local levels. Several international and regional organisation were also partners, in particular, CDE/ WOCAT Secretariat which enabled the LADA project to generate a set of combined LADA-WOCAT tools and methods which are increasingly being taken up by new countries at various scales.
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I just tweeted a link to this question http://programmers.stackexchange.com/questions/25836/what-is-the-best-c-interview-question and the content had the two + signs (for C++) replaced with spaces. I edited it back to + signs, but I don't see why it should do that?
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aha, correct, this was a bug
The plus sign (+) just needs to be encoded before it's sent to Twitter.
So the part that's this:
should ideally, if we're wanting to double-plus the face (which itself isn't on the question's URL), be this:
Twitter just interprets the plus signs as a space because that's the shorthand.
So it's status-bydesign and/or status-deferred depending on if that plus sign will ever be encoded before being sent.

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Project was pending (supposed to take 3 days) and seems we were almost immediately approved.
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2016 chapbook competition results
Floating Bridge Press is pleased to announce the results of its 2016 Washington State chapbook competition. This year's winner is Kate Peterson, from Spokane, for her chapbook Grist. Kate earned her MFA from Eastern Washington University in Spokane, where she now works as an adjunct professor. Her poetry and prose have been published in Glassworks, The Sierra Nevada Review, Sugar House Review, Hawai`i Pacific Review, Aethlon, Packingtown Review, and others. Her website is www.katelaurenpeterson.tumblr.com.
The 2016 finalists are Arlene Naganawa for The Ark and the Bear and Lydia Swartz for Land of Lists.
Grist, The Ark and the Bear, and Land of Lists are scheduled for release in October 2016. A reading will be held in the Seattle area to celebrate. Check back soon for details.
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Recent chapbooks from Floating Bridge Press
Floating Bridge Press is proud to publish Michael Schmeltzer's Elegy/Elk River, winner of our 2015 chapbook competition, along with chapbooks by finalists Brian Cooney and Maya Jewell Zeller.
Elegy/Elk River, by Michael Schmeltzer
Winner of the 2015 Floating Bridge Press Chapbook Award. Elegy/Elk River is a moving, fractured narrative told through multiple perspectives. These lyrical poems spiral through time around one common loss, ultimately asking the reader to examine childhood, memory, and what we think we know of shared experiences. Michael Schmeltzer was born and raised in Japan before moving to the United States. He earned an MFA from the Rainier Writing Workshop at Pacific Lutheran University. His honors include numerous Pushcart Prize nominations, the Gulf Stream Award for Poetry, and the Blue Earth Review's Flash Fiction Prize. He has been a finalist for the Four Way Books Intro and Levis Prizes, Zone 3 Press First Book Prize, as well as the OSU Press/The Journal Award in Poetry. He helps edit A River & Sound Review and has been published in PANK, Rattle, Natural Bridge, and Mid-American Review, among others. He lives in Seattle.
My Idea of Fun, by Brian Cooney
Brian Cooney grew up in New York and lives now in Spokane, where he teaches literature at Gonzaga University. His poems have appeared in journals including Lumina, Pacifica Literary Review, Right Hand Pointing, and Floating Bridge Review. His chapbook The Descent of Ham (alice blue) will also be published in 2015.
Yesterday, the Bees, by Maya Jewell Zeller
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|Dennis Caswell, Phlogiston
Phlogiston, by Dennis Caswell (featured, with Sharon Cumberland, in Floating Bridge Review #3). "The poems of Phlogiston are brimful with humor, intelligence, love of language … and sexiness. Joyful hilarity is balanced by a deeply personal and thoughtful poignancy."–Peter Pereira.Read more about Dennis and click here to order your copy.
|Molly Tenenbaum, The Cupboard Artist
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I'm starting using wordpress 3.4.2 and downloaded the 0.9.1 version of polylang.
My problem is that when I use the language switcher, polylang redirects me to the front page (mywebsite.com/?lang=en or mywebsite.com/?lang=fr) instead of redirecting me to the corresponding translated page (mywebsite/?page_id=xx). (not all the pages are translated but all are at least set with the default language)
Switch between front pages (fr and en) works perfectly but I would like to be able to switch from one page to another without going thru all the translated menu)
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first time in the company's history. in the land of PR, fridays are reserved for bad news.
great! I didnt buy in yet. This puppy goes down to $19 a share, as the market tumbles and when gas is $6 a gallon and everyone is staying home to save money, netflix will benefit. Hey, it might be soon considered a "defensive" growth stock. LOL I might buy in right before next earnings which is about when the market might catch a bounce. Expect netflix to get slaughtered as the market continues its decent unless earnings are blowout.
66% of the float is short - any good news and the shorts will have a very hard time covering. It makes not one bit of difference as to the market trend. If the shorts have to cover, and the longs hold their positions, the market makers will have a difficult time making a market and the stock will shoot up.
All the shorts are going to be disappointed yet again. The stock will rally upto and beyond the earnings release as it has over many previous quarters., The fact that the earnings announcement is BEFORE the bell bodes very well. if the numbers were not going to be better than expected..they would schedule the CC AFTER the closing not BEFORE. This is a great time to accumulate more if you have the cash....Don't trust my words, just look at the pattern for the past few quarters before earnings release. I think the biggest surprise will be how well netflix is signing new custoemrs and how well the netflix box is being received.
Last quarter they announced after the close on a monday. On tuesday the stock dropped over 20%.I'd say that puts a hole in your theory. Don't get too excited about "how fast netlix is signing new customers". The second quarter is the seasonally worst quarter. Last year they had a net sub loss in Q2. I guess it's possible that everyone is expecting a sub loss so adding 100k could look good. I'd expect them to be pretty tight lipped about the netflix box due to "competitive reasons". They won't say how many units sold, just that the sales exceeded their expectations or something like that. They may offer some information regarding the mix of existing customers vs new customers but I wouldn't count on it. The bright spot from Q1 was the historically low sac. If they can maintain that, add a significant amount of subs and beat earnings the stock might have a chance in the short term. Upping full year guidance wouldn't hurt either. Personally, I don't see this happening. Either sac will be up, churn will be up, usage will be up or whatever.


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Just a really cool idea. Check out http://www.figuredisplay.com/
Anyone know if these guys have a website? I didn't get a card at NYCC and now I'm kicking myself.
Here's the website address: figuredisplay.com. Business is owned by Tom Aquino.
I was at the Comic Con Show in NYC from Ohio and can tell you that these display cabinets are beautifully crafted and well worth the price. This guy (Tom Aquino) is destined to be a millionaire! He seems to be able to combine his artistic ability with the mechanical. I also understand that he does websites, logos and signage. I'm sure it's as professional as can be.


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Between co-running Australia's first ever women-owned brewery Two Birds, and facilitating the Aussie branch of Pink Boots Society—an international nonprofit set on inspiring and empowering lady brewers all over the world—Jayne Lewis works up quite a thirst. Lucky for her, she's surrounded by an ever-pouring selection of her own highly inspired, award-winning craft brews—brews that … Read more
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Skype 2.25 and Qik Fliks Come to Windows Phone
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Dear all,
At this moment i'm working on a template from theme forest but now replies. Hopefully someone can help me with the following problem.
as soon as i went into the theme lots of programming issues are not working,
also top screen of the menu can't be seen.
if i want to insert an image it is not clickable.
I think this has to do with an php error.
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I think I have made several ntp settings, and make synchronization across multiple servers on different timezones. On my php scripts, date is displayed randmomly for (+2 , +3 timezone ) , for example on first refresh shows 15:08 , for other refresh shows 16:08. How to solve this problem ?
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Pakistan's volatile northwestern city of Peshawar is the largest reservoir of endemic polio viruses in the world, the World Health Organization said on Friday, amid concerns over continuing violence against polio vaccination teams.
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Seasoned business travel veteran Steve Milby shared some of his tips for smart, efficient travel with USA Today, stressing preparation is key to experience the best of business travel.
Milby told the news source he packs light so he doesn't have a big bag to check and fetch at baggage claim, while he also arrives at the airport with just enough time to get through security and jump on his flight.
"I arrive at the airport at the last minute," Milby told the news source. "Every chance I get, I take the first row. (I'm) first on, so you make sure you can get in your seat, there's room for your stuff - and first off because I've got places to go. I'm either headed for home or heading for work. And if I can avoid standing in the rear of the airplane waiting 25 minutes for people to get off, that's what I choose to do."
Considering the premium Milby puts on getting a good seat on a flight, business travelers may want to check out CNN's tips for how to score these.
The news source said airlines will often reward travelers in frequent flier programs with better seats, and it may be smart to always travel with the same airline to have access to some of the better perks. Another tip is to take advantage of the upgrade window by looking at when the travelers in benefits programs get upgraded, which may allow other to get upgraded to their vacated seats.
Early check in is another method business travelers can use to get the best seats, as many times, those who check in the earliest can get upgraded to the seats that are only able to be obtained by those who check in when it's first possible to do so, usually 24 hours before a flight, said the news source.
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Today's Consumerism Commentary Podcast, features two guests. In the first segment, Tom Dziubek talks to Adrian Nazari, founder and CEO of the online credit & loan analysis tool Credit Sesame. Adrian discusses how the website can help customers analyze their debt situation and assist them by presenting them with multiple loan options.
In the second segment, Tom speaks with Jon Stein, founder and CEO of the online investing service, Betterment. Jon talks about the features of Betterment and how they strive to make investing as easy as online banking.
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[00:00] Introduction from Tom Dziubek
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– [02:21] Who would benefit the most from using the service
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Hormone Use Benefits May Trump Risks; Age Matters
Women who are close to menopause face few dangers from hormone-replacement therapy, and the benefits may outweigh the risks for those who are suffering from severe symptoms.
That's the consensus of a spate of new analyses clarifying a decade of research since a big government study scared millions of women and their doctors away from using hormone therapy at menopause.
The study—part of the 15-year, $1 billion Women's Health Initiative—was halted in July, 2002, three years early, when researchers noticed an unexpectedly high rate of breast cancer and heart disease among women taking a popular brand of estrogen and progestin hormones women typically lose in menopause.
The original study wasn't intended to assess the pros and cons of HT, but to explore whether giving hormones to older women would prevent heart disease, according to WHI researchers. Some 70% of women in the study were over age 60, an average 12 years past menopause. Younger HT users, suffering from hot flashes and other symptoms, were largely excluded.
"My menopausal patients were hysterical. They were calling saying, 'I'm going to die!' But this study really didn't apply to them," says Mary Jane Minkin, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the Yale School of Medicine.
Percentage of postmenopausal women in the U.S. using hormone therapy in 2002
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Analyses that came out over the past decade showed that women 50 to 59 who started HT near menopause had fewer cardiovascular problems—and fewer deaths from any cause—than those who started years later. Another branch of the study showed that women who took estrogen only also had a lower risk of heart disease and breast cancer.
Some researchers say the original research deserves credit for alerting doctors to the danger of prescribing HT to older women who were at high risk for heart problems. "Unfortunately, those findings were generalized to all women, including some who suffered needlessly with menopausal symptoms when they would have been candidates for short-term HT," says Harvard epidemiologist JoAnn Manson, one of the lead WHI investigators. Fears have persisted despite the latest research, she notes. "Even now, I get calls from women who can't find a doctor or nurse practitioner who is willing to prescribe it."
Even with the new studies, many aspects of the therapy remain controversial. Last week, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force issued draft guidelines recommending against women taking hormone therapy to prevent chronic diseases. The North American Menopause Society agreed. "The evidence for long-term use to prevent chronic disease is not there yet, and it's not clear that it will be," said NAMS's executive director Margery Gass, another former Women's Health Initiative investigator.
Other experts say the preventive-services task force's analysis ignored evidence that HT reduces the risk of osteoporosis, even in older women. "I don't think every woman going through menopause should go on HT—far from it," said Robert Langer, a former Women's Health Initiative investigator at the University of California, San Diego and now medical director of Jackson Hole Center for Preventive Medicine in Wyoming. "If you start early, it's an entirely new ballgame than what we tested" in 2002.
Here's what the latest research says about when women should consider taking hormone therapy.
Hot flashes. Roughly 70% of women going through menopause suffer from hot flashes, night sweats and other symptoms. In 20%, they are severe enough to disrupt sleep and interfere with productivity and quality of life. Estrogen is indisputably the best remedy for such symptoms. Studies also show that it can aid the production of neurotransmitters that regulate mood, memory, attention, sleep and pain. Women who can't or don't want to take hormones can get relief from lifestyle changes, such as avoiding caffeine, alcohol and spicy food that trigger hot flashes. If vaginal dryness is the main symptom, a low-dose of topical estrogen may be all that a woman needs. But, says Elizabeth Lee Vliet, a women's health physician in Dallas and Tucson, Ariz., "Some women are taking an antidepressant, a sleep aid and an antianxiety medication to do what estrogen alone can, with far less cost and fewer side effects overall."
Breast cancer. This is the biggest reason some women—and their doctors—fear hormone therapy. In the WHI, women taking estrogen plus progestin had a 20% higher risk of breast cancer than those on the placebo, and they were twice as likely to die from breast cancer, according to a follow-up study in 2010. "Why would anybody want to double their risk of dying from breast cancer?" asks Rowan Chlebowski, a medical oncologist and another WHI investigator. Yet in absolute numbers, the risk remained small: 2.6 breast-cancer deaths per 10,000 women per year in the estrogen-plus-progestin group, compared with 1.6 per 10,000 in placebo group.
Women in the estrogen-only arm of the WHI had a 63% lower risk of dying of breast cancer after 11 years, according to study published last year. The difference has fueled speculation that the progestin used in the WHI, medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA), plays a role. "We knew by 1960 that MPA could induce breast-cancer cells to grow, whereas estrogen reduced the rate of recurrence," says Philip Sarrel, an emeritus professor of ob/gyn and psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine.
Heart Disease. Decades of observational studies showed that women who used estrogen had a substantially lower risk of heart disease than those who didn't, but most of them were younger than 55 and within a few years of menopause when they started. Lab and animal studies have also shown that estrogen staves off hardening of the arteries—but can't reverse it once it is present. Whether HT truly does protect hearts if it is started early is being tested in another clinical trial known as Keeps, for Kronos Early Estrogen and Progesterone Study.
Stroke and embolism. Both estrogen-plus-progestin and estrogen alone raised the risk of stroke and blood clots in the WHI, and the risks were similar whether the women started sooner or later after menopause. Many experts don't advise women at high risk for stroke or blood clots to take HT. Other studies have found that the risks of both are reduced when women take transdermal estrogen—in patch, cream or gel form—than in pills as in the WHI.
Osteoporosis. Given that 50% of women over 65 eventually develop osteoporosis, some experts say the bone protection HT gives has been improperly ignored. Others note that women would need to continue taking HT into their 70s and 80s to get the most benefit. "Do you want to be taking hormone therapy for 30 years to prevent a fracture that might not happen in the first place?" asks Dr. Gass. Bisphosphates and other medications can protect bones, but they carry risks of their own.
Diabetes. Taking hormones reduced the diagnoses Type 2 diabetes in the WHI—by 21% in the estrogen-plus-progestin group and 12% in those on estrogen alone. But the studies did not measure blood glucose. Experts say more research is needed.
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Raymond Loewy's name is synonymous with industrial design. His creative vision married the production methodology of the Machine Age to the modern world of mass consumption. The only designer ever awarded a Time magazine cover story, Loewy designed for everyone - from the American housewife, for whom he created the bestselling look of the 1935 Coldspot refrigerator, to President Kennedy, for whom he redesigned Air Force One. Industrial Design presents the pioneering half-century of Loewy's career with photographs of his most famous designs and personal accounts of his life in design. Among the thousands of well-known forms and shapes that he created are the Coca-Cola bottle, the Studebaker, the U.S. Post Office logo, streamlined trains and ocean liners, the Shell and Exxon logos, NASA's Skylab, and the interior of the Concorde. This retrospective, the last book that Loewy wrote, is a testament to his work and to its enduring influence on the look of the twentieth century.
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Barbecue Pulled Chicken
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This BBQ pulled chicken recipe is a fanciful reinterpretation of pulled pork that slow-cooks chicken in lots of tangy tomato sauce. Have sliced jalapenos, sliced red onions and some sour cream on hand to top this barbecue pulled chicken, which makes a hearty main course. You can turn it into an unbelievable sandwich or serve it on mashed potatoes or even whole-grain spaghetti. Serve with shredded napa cabbage tossed with low-fat mayonnaise, cider vinegar, celery seed and honey to taste.
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- 1 8-ounce can reduced-sodium tomato sauce
- 1 4-ounce can chopped green chiles, drained
- 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sweet or smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon ground chipotle chile
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Stir tomato sauce, chiles, vinegar, honey, paprika, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, ground chipotle and salt in a 6-quart slow cooker until smooth. Add chicken, onion and garlic; stir to combine.
- Put the lid on and cook on low until the chicken can be pulled apart, about 5 hours.
- Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and shred with a fork. Return the chicken to the sauce, stir well and serve.
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The Army and Navy are using big data analytics to identify energy savings opportunities in more than 650 worldwide facilities, with a target of making half of all Navy buildings net-zero energy by 2020, producing as much energy as they consume.
The services contracted with Washington, D.C.-based Sain Engineering to conduct energy audits at specified buildings through 2014 using analytics technology expected to reduce audit time by 80 percent.
The Automated Energy Audit, developed by Boston-based Retroficiency, allows guided data collection specific to the type of building in the creation of a model for each facility that depicts how a building uses energy.
The analytics software can then examine combinations of more than 2,000 potential optimization measures – everything from glaring issues like HVAC renovations to subtle operational changes – providing automated outputs. Buildings within a portfolio can be ranked in terms of energy consumption and efficiency, allowing stakeholders to get the best bang for their buck in optimizing them.
"Our tool is trying to automate as much as possible the entire process of an auditor collecting data while on site, using it to make calculations on potential energy savings measures and streamlining reporting measures," said Retroficiency CEO Bennett Fisher.
For decades, the traditional motif for energy audits has required an auditor to physically inventory an entire building – usually over the course of several days –then compile reports and analysis. Fisher said analytics speeds up the inventory process by telling an auditor what kinds of data to collect, and further improves audits through its ability to compare vast combinations of potential improvements based on the building model itself. In addition, Fisher said, Automated Energy Audit continually assesses a building "for ongoing solutions," positioning stakeholders to respond rapidly to new requirements or federal mandates.
The federal government occupies some 500,000 buildings worldwide – far more than any other private or public sector entity – spending $7 billion per year essentially just keeping the lights on. Because much of that money – some government data suggests between 30 and 40 percent – is ultimately wasted through inefficiencies, Fisher said the influx of analytics to energy audits could eventually lead to major savings. The energy audits of the 650 Army and Navy buildings could serve as a use case for other agencies.
"Large-scale portfolio owners like DOD can drive deeper energy savings at a fraction of the cost of a manual approach," Fisher said.
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VSP to train in downtownOctober 02,2013Vermont State Police will conduct some training exercises Friday in downtown Rutland.
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This is strictly a training exercise and the public should be aware of a possibly larger than average trooper presence in the area during the training.
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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40667039853128040592016-07-20T10:59:08.522-04:00Pat's Channel Swimpathttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066703985312804059.post-19401464605684695332016-07-20T10:24:00.000-04:002016-07-20T10:59:08.541-04:00Jackie Cobell ---Inspirational female swimmerI've been an open water swimmer for the past 18 years. Along the way I have been greatly inspired by many well known swimmers such as swim pioneer Lynne Cox, Queen of the English Channel Alison Streeter, and renowned Marathon Swim Hall of Fame swimmer Carol Sing. But I have to admit, the number one female marathon swimmer who has inspired me the most is England's Jackie Cobell who successfully crossed the English Channel at the age of 56 in 28 hours and 44 minutes. Setting a world record for the slowest swim across the English Channel. Her tenacity, drive, and pure grit is beyond words. She is a role model for all swimmers. On my next marathon swim I will be thinking of her determination. Because of her never give up attitude.....my crew will write the number "28" on my arm as a reminder of her epic swim. Thank you, Jackie Cobell, for your many contributions in the marathon swim world.pathttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066703985312804059.post-6906096360045801752016-03-10T13:57:00.000-05:002016-03-10T17:58:08.217-05:00Fueling during marathon swim trainingI have been an open water swimmer for over 18 years. During that time, I have tried numerous products to fuel my training and to consume while swimming a marathon. The goal of liquid nutrition is to get a great source of energy and hydration from that product. I have found that many products may taste great on land but after swimming for several hours in salt water, it does not. We are all individuals with our own likes and dislikes. Testing a product is done during several training swims. I have enjoyed these products with great effect: Maxim, Hammer Nutrition Ultra Endurance Fuel (unflavored), Nature Smart CarboPro (non-sweet neutral flavor), UCan Super Starch (low carbohydrate). Also, I have added a very small amount of powdered Gatorade to lightly flavor such products as Maxim, Ultra Endurance Fuel and CarboPro. Every few hours I drink plain water. About every 5 hours during a marathon swim, I like real food such as half cup of canned diced peaches in heavy syrup or a Fig Newton cookie. These products work for me. You may want to test other products not listed here.....Go for it! You know your likes and dislikes better than anyone. I can't emphasize enough to test these products during a long open water training swim. You may discover for yourself that your mother's oatmeal cookie may taste great at home but after swimming for several hours, the sweetness may be nauseating. But on the other hand, it may be a taste of heaven...you be the judge. Again, test these products before you swim your marathon. You'll be glad you did. Happy training!pathttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066703985312804059.post-945938217369702312016-02-25T15:37:00.001-05:002016-02-25T15:37:22.227-05:00Peak training season for North Channel swimIn less than six months I will be in Ireland to attempt a solo crossing of the North Channel. My swim will start in Donaghadee, Ireland and end in Portpatrick, Scotland. This 21 mile swim is regarded as one of the most difficult swims in the world due to very cold water temperature, prolific blooms of jellyfish, and unpredictable conditions of the Irish Sea.
At the age of 65, I believe I can be successful in this crossing. My peak swim training season is in full force. I am swimming six days per week. Each day is variable swim training of 3+ hours. Every two weeks I have a very long swim endurance day. As each month gets closer to my target swim date, my endurance swims will increase in time (six to 10 hours). Also, cross train 5 days per week and weight lifting 3 times per week. My cross training includes eliptical machine, treadmill, and stationary bike. Because ocean temperature in Maine is still very cold at 36 degrees Fahrenheit, I am currently training in a pool. However, I expect to start ocean swims within the next two months and slowly transition to all ocean swims. To help with the process of cold acclimation, I have been taking cold showers and going for walks in lightweight clothing in very cold temperatures here in Maine....It works! I've been taking a stroke development class to work on improving my freestyle technique. This class has been a valuable asset to my training. I've been incorporating a six beat kick. This has been a huge adjustment.....for years I used a two beat kick, basically my legs went along for the ride when I swam any marathon. Now, I feel like I getting a better workout during my swims with a six beat kick. I am very happy that I decided to have someone evaluate my stroke. I am doing everything possible to have a successful swim.....now, for Mother Nature to be on my side. pathttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066703985312804059.post-62996035476752172632015-08-02T14:07:00.000-04:002015-08-02T15:57:54.092-04:00Planning a North Channel swim

If you are a marathon swimmer, I would highly recommend the North Channel, a 21 mile swim across the Irish Sea from Ireland to Scotland. It is well known as one of toughest marathon swims in the world due to its very cold water temperatures, strong tidal flow, and proliferation of jellyfish. Many swimmers consider the North Channel as the most difficult swim of the Ocean's Seven Challenge. This 3 minute video shows the viewer a glimpse of Donaghadee Harbor in Ireland. My boat pilot Quinton Nelson moors his boat there. I would highly recommend staying at Pier 36 and having Quinton as your boat pilot. pathttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066703985312804059.post-31149801968343061782015-07-27T14:30:00.000-04:002015-07-27T14:30:07.943-04:00Going home without a swim

pathttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066703985312804059.post-84780683315317368752015-07-27T03:46:00.001-04:002015-07-27T03:46:39.925-04:00Great News!

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pathttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066703985312804059.post-35317581633438753072015-07-26T05:46:00.000-04:002015-07-26T05:50:04.611-04:00Another windy day

pathttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066703985312804059.post-11976195441617092462015-07-25T00:24:00.003-04:002015-07-25T00:24:59.167-04:00Swim cancelled for todayMy crew and I met with my boat pilot Quinton Nelson a few minutes ago. He decided to cancel today's swim due to windy conditions. I appreciate his honesty and wise decision to postpone swim for another day. Tomorrow's forecast is rain and wind. I will meet with Quinton on Sunday evening for a possible swim on Monday. I will update my blog tomorrow night. Many thanks to everyone for sending me words of encouragement and support.....I greatly appreciate it.pathttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066703985312804059.post-35100556295485142472015-07-24T14:11:00.000-04:002015-07-24T14:11:17.188-04:00It's a Go! Maybe....I met with my boat pilot a few minutes ago. He's concerned with increasing winds expected later tonight. He recommended that we meet at boat dock at 5:30 a.m. (Ireland time zone) Saturday morning, July 25. Eastern Time Zone in Maine would be 12:30 a.m. Saturday morning.He will make his decision at that time. If the swim starts, my crew member Jeannie will send text messages to my daughter. However, we have had many problems with sending text messages. Some messages are delivered 24 hours later. If text messaging becomes a problem, I will update my blog after the swim is complete. Keeping my fingers crossed for great conditions.pathttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066703985312804059.post-10145516623644291502015-07-23T13:24:00.001-04:002015-07-23T13:24:06.557-04:00Possibility of Saturday swimThis morning I met with my boat pilot Quinton Nelson and he said that Saturday is a possibility for a swim. He will make his decision Friday evening after reviewing weather reports. Everything depends on wind direction. Water temperature continues to fluctuate between 54 and 56 in the harbor. In the North Channel, water temperature will most likely be colder. I'm hoping for a day of sunshine to help with warmer air and surface water temperatures. Otherwise, my crew and I are having a great time in Donaghadee. I will update my blog tomorrow.....keeping my fingers crossed for a Saturday crossing.pathttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066703985312804059.post-75173559700322487932015-07-20T14:15:00.001-04:002015-07-20T14:15:25.476-04:00North Channel swim updateI met with my boat pilot Quinton Nelson last evening and he believes conditions will improve for a swim later this week. There has been overcast skies and rain for the past few days. On occasion there has been some sunshine for a couple of hours. Water temperature has been very cold....this morning water temp fluctuated between 53 and 54 degrees. My crew and I are well prepared for the effects of hypothermia....two years ago I swam across the North Channel in 59 degree water. I started to feel the effects of hypothermia after 16 hours of swimming. With water temperature being much colder this year, we have gone to Plan B....it consist of feeds every hour instead of every 30 to 45 minutes. After episodes of vomiting (smell of diesel causes severe nausea), I used to have a small amount of concentrated carbohydrate every 20 minutes until I felt better. That plan has changed to consuming a small amount of ginger then next stop is in one hour. To have a successful swim in very cold water temps, I need to cross the channel as quickly as I can. Being a very slow swimmer, making adjustments is necessary. I wish I was as speedy as some of my talented friends but I'm not. At the age of 64, I feel that I still have very good endurance. I hope Mother Nature provides an increase in water temp and winds pushing me to Scotland. Keeping my fingers crossed and saying lots of prayers for improved conditions.pathttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066703985312804059.post-10843015661279964492015-07-12T20:13:00.002-04:002015-07-12T20:18:34.495-04:002015 North Channel or BustI will be leaving Maine on Friday, July 17th with my crew ( my brother David and sister-in-law Jeannie). I am extremely fortunate to have them crew for me again. Their knowledge of marathon swimming is undeniably the very best. My husband, son, and daughter will be cheering for me from home. I will post updates on my blog when my boat pilot Quinton Nelson will allow my swim to commence. Quinton will monitor the weather and tide charts Once the swim begins my crew will send updates to my daughter and she will post on my blog and Facebook. After the swim is complete, I will post more details about my swim within twenty-four hours. Again, the North Channel is known for its unpredictable weather. Today, Mother Nature reared her ugly head and provided unexpected strong currents pulling a relay team off course. The swim was stopped two miles from the finish. All swimmers were veteran open water swimmers and proved their open water competency. In marathon swimming, swimmers understand that Mother Nature plays a vitally important role in the outcome of a swim. After eighteen years of open water swimming, I have accepted the fact that Mother Nature can surprise a swimmer with near perfect conditions or send the harshest weather possible. I hope and pray that she will be kind to me on my second attempt of the North Channel. However, if Mother Nature provides unsettling conditions , I will accept it and move on to the next swim adventure. North Channel here I come.....prepared to face one of the most grueling and challenging swims in the world.pathttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066703985312804059.post-84015638785466799722015-05-18T16:33:00.004-04:002015-05-18T16:33:43.045-04:00Peak training season for the North Channel swimIn two months I will be in Ireland to swim the twenty-one mile North Channel. My last two months of training before this grueling swim will be intense. I plan to train six days per week until I board the plane to Ireland. The days that I work as a nurse and care for my young grandchildren (ages 7, 4, and 3), I will cross train after I have tucked them in bed. I believe family always comes first.... So, I will enjoy every moment caring for my grandchildren. After they have fallen to sleep, I will workout on a stationary bike and treadmill for a couple of hours. On my days off from work and babysitting, I plan to have long endurance swims and cross train. I will take one day off as a rest day. From past experience, I know that mental preparation is crucial. I have prepared myself for all the challenges that I will face during one of the most difficult swims in the world. Let the countdown begin... pathttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066703985312804059.post-72765578584817744112015-05-10T18:52:00.000-04:002015-05-10T18:55:02.220-04:00Mother's Day 2015

Today I took the day off from work and swim training to enjoy a wonderful Mother's Day. I taught my young grandchildren to sing "You Raise Me Up" as a special surprise for their mom (my daughter Sarah). It was a very heartfelt moment....many happy tears. My daughter Sarah is a single mom who works fulltime as a nurse and trains for triathlons. Today she ran a marathon. And, her three young children greeted her at the finish line by running with her the last 100 feet of her 26.2 mile run. I'm so proud of her.

pathttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066703985312804059.post-9852251193943384212015-04-15T08:41:00.000-04:002015-04-15T09:08:17.004-04:00Marine life encounters I've been asked on several occasions about my marine life encounters during my 18 year open water swim career. What started off as a fear of the unknown (always wondering if a predator was lurking below me), turned into one of the most enjoyable experiences of my lifetime. I've had dolphins swim around me in the Catalina Channel, inquisitive sea lions and seals nearby. I've heard the sounds of whales echoing in the distance while swimming the Strait of Gibraltar and the Pacific Ocean. And moments before the start of my Catalina swim at midnight, my crew and I heard a whale spouting water through its blowhole nearby. I've had several small curious fish touch my fingertips while swimming Tsugaru Strait in Japan. My encounters with jellyfish has been unique...I was intrigued by swimming among the shoals of Lion's Mane Jellyfish in my 21 mile swim across the North Channel between Ireland and Scotland....I saw thousands and got stung every inch of my body. I found the stings were minor and well worth the experience of seeing these creatures with their long flowing tentacles. I was fortunate that I was not affected by severe pain and toxic reactions that many marathon swimmers have experienced. During my first English Channel swim attempt, I was startled by a long slender toothless fish when it grabbed hold of my forearm during my hand entry in the water off the coast of France and didn't release until my arm recovery out of the water. No injury to fish or myself. My boat captain thought it was a sucker fish. It looked similar to an eel. I continued with my swim. Also, while swimming along the coast of the Atlantic ocean, I had a shark encounter. I immediately stopped my swim due to safety concerns. But as I watched this majestic creature pass within 15 feet of me. I noticed that it was not interested in me. And this very large predator continued to swim quickly away from me. It never returned. During my training season here in Maine, I have seen lobsters, crabs, blue fish, mackerel and sand sharks.....each time I was in awe to see them in their environment. I am looking forward to many more years of marine life encounters....no longer in fear of the unknown.pathttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066703985312804059.post-7592734004205558252015-03-23T17:27:00.000-04:002015-03-23T17:27:43.202-04:00Swim advice from my 4 -year -old granddaughterMy swim training for the North Channel is going very well. At the age of 64, I decided to make some minor adjustment on my freestyle stroke. In my past marathon swims, my strength was all upper body and my legs went along for the ride. It is evident in my swim videos that I have a very weak kick. Even my four-year-old granddaughter asked me,"Why aren't you kicking?" when she viewed my Catalina swim video. Since I don't have a swim coach, I took her words to heart. I started viewing many YouTube videos on freestyle kicks....there are thousands of videos to watch. I particularly enjoy watching the Total Immersion swim videos by Terry Laughlin. Also, there are many great videos produced in Australia by Swim Smooth. My focus during my freestyle is to use my legs and core to rotate during arm entry. I immediately noticed that I had better balance in the water and I seemed to glide effortlessly. Many thanks to my granddaughter for her insight.....my new coach :-) pathttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066703985312804059.post-41061004090656145152015-02-18T17:09:00.000-05:002015-02-18T17:09:12.682-05:00Peak season for swim training for the North ChannelWhenever I plan a marathon swim, I divide my training schedule into three segments. I count backwards one year from the target swim date and divide it into three unequal segments. Early season is fairly light training, mid-season is longer workouts and cross training, and peak season is the the last five months before my target date (North Channel in July). I have entered into my peak season of training. I will train six days per week. Three of those days will be long endurance swims. Every two weeks I will add an hour to one of those days. For example, I swam for three hours today. In two weeks, I will swim for four hours in one day (every week). The other two days of the three long endurance days will be three hour swims each day. The other remaining days of the week will be short swims of an hour and cross training. In four weeks, I will swim 5 hours in one day (each week) and the remainder of the three endurance swim days, I will swim for 3 hours each day and the remaining days of the week will be one hour swims. As soon as the ocean temperature reaches mid-forties, I will start my transition from pool to ocean. I will have split day training with long swim at the pool and short swim in the ocean. With ocean temperature in the mid-forties I will swim no longer than an hour. As the ocean temp increases, I plan to have longer ocean swims and shorter pool workouts. During my peak season of training, I will lift weights (light weights) to build upper body strength. On days that I work as a nurse (Yes, that's right I'm still working at the age of 64) and babysit my grandchildren after I get out of work (ages 6, 4, and 3), I plan to cross train on a stationary bike after I tuck my grandchildren in bed. My goal is to train six days per week in preparation for one the most challenging swims in world. North Channel...here I come!pathttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066703985312804059.post-55438332560474347942015-01-03T11:58:00.000-05:002015-01-03T11:58:25.552-05:00North Channel swim training.....Plan "B"In July I will attempt to swim the North Channel between Ireland and Scotland. This will be my second try at the 21 mile swim known as one of the most difficult channels in the world. I've been preparing for this grueling swim for the past several months. However, sometimes the best-laid plans can go wrong. Part of marathon swim training is that a swimmer should always be prepared for the unexpected. A few months ago, I was slammed by a large wave to the ground and landed on my right scapular on my back. Initially, I did not feel any discomfort from being thrown like a rag-doll. But a few days later I started to develop tendonitis in that area. I felt no pain during my swims but afterwards I felt a dull ache in my scapular. After 18 years of open water swimming, this was my first injury. I didn't want to jeopardize my swim career so I quickly decided to go to plan "B". I went to a sports rehabilitation center for treatment. No swimming for three weeks to allow my tendons to heal. The recommended treatment was deep muscle massage and acupuncture. After three weeks of intense therapy, my scapular is pain free. I am very pleased with the outcome. Taking a few weeks off from swim training helped in my recovery. Lessons learned in life.....always have a back-up plan.pathttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066703985312804059.post-81750280736594410882014-11-03T15:40:00.000-05:002014-11-03T15:40:27.834-05:00Rest and Recovery during Marathon Swim TrainingMy last few postings on my blog have been about my swim training for July 2015 solo attempt of the North Channel between Ireland and Scotland. As I previously mentioned, my training includes endurance swims, cold acclimation, and cross training ( weight lifting, rowing machine, speed walks, etc). Today, I would like to focus on the importance of rest. In my early years of training, I would train 6 days a week and felt guilty when I took one day off. But after 18 years of being an open water swimmer, I have come to realize that rest days are necessary for recovery from the necessary long and hard training days. Sometimes I may take three days off in a row to let my body get "energized". My best advice for an athlete is to listen to their body. A swimmer will not gain anything if they arrive at the start of a solo swim feeling exhausted and sore from over training. So, enjoy taking a few days off from training and you may find that you will feel stronger and more energized. Enjoy your days off!pathttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066703985312804059.post-43148315163221453342014-10-01T15:52:00.003-04:002014-10-01T16:01:39.434-04:00Swimming Boot CampIn less than ten months I will be attempting a solo swim of the North Channel between Ireland and Scotland. To prepare for such a challenging swim at the age of 64, I have increased my training. I continue to work as a nurse 32 hours per week and help care for my grandchildren 40 plus hours per week. On my days off from work, I capitalize on my training. I call it my "Swim Boot Camp". I will swim, cross train, and lift weights all in the same day for at least 3 days per week. I vary each bootcamp day with endurance swims, eliptical workouts, treadmill, rowing machine, powerwalk/jogs, stretch cords workouts, core workouts, etc. I cannot afford a trainer so I go to Youtube and watch a number of their videos on swim training. There are several outstanding swim videos with great workouts. My swim boot camp for the month of October will be a 4 to 5 hour training day.During the other days my training is less due to work and family commitments. As each month gets closer to my target date of the North Channel, I will increase my training hours of swimming and cross train for a couple of hours all in the same day. I will not taper until I board the plane for Ireland. Today, I had a boot camp day. This morning I swam for 2.5 hours and incorporated speed work in the last hour. Afterwards, I combined a power walk and jog for one hour. Then, I used a rowing machine for half hour. Afterwards, I weight lifted for an hour....I worked on my upper body and core. Then, I used swimming stretch cords to work on my technique. Also, I continue to follow a healthy eating plan. I consume healthy snack every two hours during my training and I drink lots of water. Since I'm trying to lose weight, I watch my carbohydrate intake, too. So far I have lost about 15 pounds. Also, I have continued with cold acclimation. On the day I attempt the North Channel, I know that I will have done all the necessary training to cross this grueling channel.pathttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066703985312804059.post-74046232883593153832014-08-29T15:55:00.000-04:002014-08-29T15:55:18.263-04:00North Channel swim training updateMy next solo swim attempt of the North Channel between Ireland and Scotland will occur in about 11 months. My training includes endurance swims, weight lifting 3 x per week, and cross training. (And yes, I still work 32 hours a week as a nurse and help care for my 3 young grandchildren 40+ hours per week). Last year I intentionally gained weight to help fight off the notoriously cold waters of the Irish Sea. The extra weight on a swimmer is somewhat comparable to wearing a wetsuit....it keeps you warm. The extra weight certainly helped me to stay warm but it significantly slowed me down, too. I made the decision to lose some of the excess weight to see if my swim speed will improve. I plan to continue with cold acclimation by swimming late into the swim season here in Maine. For the past few weeks, I've been consuming smaller portions and following a healthy eating plan. I am very pleased with my progress. I want to have a successful solo crossing next year and I will do all the necessary hard training to reach my goal.....and, I realize there is an element of "LUCK" involved with Mother Nature. I hope next year she will be kind and give me weak currents off the coast of Scotland. But in the meantime, I will train hard and hope for the best. pathttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066703985312804059.post-84752355773343779592014-07-14T13:49:00.001-04:002014-07-14T13:49:04.425-04:00Training for the North Channel In July of 2015 I will be returning to Ireland to attempt another solo crossing of the North Channel. Last year Mother Nature provided some very strong currents off the coast of Scotland preventing me from reaching the finish line. My attempt ended after swimming 16 hours and 43 minutes in 58-59 degree water and less than one mile from the finish. It was gut-wrenching not to finish but I was not defeated. In the past few months my swimming has been in the early season of swim training. But, now I need to crank it up a notch and enter the mid-season of swim training (mid July to December). This will include cross-training such as workouts on the elliptical machine, stationary bike, and weight training. I will swim at least four days per week for 3+ hour each day. Every other week I will have a four to five hour swim in one day and gradually increase the time and continue with my normal swim schedule. And yes, I still works as a nurse 4 days per week and help care for my three young grandchildren(ages 6, 3 and 2 years old) forty plus hours per week. You may ask where do I find the time to train? It takes much planning.... My days off from work and time off from caring for my grandchildren, are scheduled as my long training days. The days that I work and care for my young grandchildren, I plan short sessions of cross training. You are invited to follow my blog for updates every two weeks on my training. I will post the first and third week of each month. Happy Swimming!pathttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066703985312804059.post-75275796480275923302014-07-12T21:11:00.001-04:002014-07-13T10:39:01.521-04:00Peaks to Portland 2014 The 33rd annual Peaks to Portland swim was held today under sunny skies with air temperature in the 70's and water temperature of 58 degrees. A strong incoming tide brought colder currents not anticipated by many swimmers. Most of the 363 swimmers wore wetsuits and only a handful of swimmers followed the old tradition to swim without a wetsuit. Nine brave swimmers were pulled from the chilly waters of Casco Bay. I applaud all swimmers for their participation in this wonderful event promoted by the YMCA as a fundraiser for their swim programs. Again, the Y promoted a safe open water swim as clearly shown by the many volunteers monitoring the swim and attending to the needs of swimmers with hypothermia.
 The winner of the Men's Non-Wetsuit Division was Simon Wignal of Falmouth, Maine with a time of 0:46:48.4 and the winner of the Women's Non-Wetsuit Division was Julie Dansereau of Windham, Maine with a time of 0:49:28.8. I applaud their speed, endurance, and desire to follow the tradition of non-wetsuits.
 The winner of the Men's Wetsuit Division Scott Yeoman of Bethlehem,Pa and the winner of the Women's Wetsuit Division was Cheryl Daly of Maine.
 Congratulation to all swimmers....it was an incredible event. Many thanks to the Y and all volunteers for their dedication in promoting the Peaks to Portland.
 pathttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066703985312804059.post-42905372028959871282014-05-21T14:34:00.000-04:002014-05-21T18:36:29.944-04:00Appreciation of sponsorshipI would like to thank Keller Williams Realty of Maine for their very generous contribution toward my next marathon swim scheduled for 2015. Their support is greatly appreciated. Last year when I listed my home with Julie Kocian of Keller Williams Realty, she had my home under contract within a week. If you are looking to buy or sell a home in Maine, I would highly recommend their company. In appreciation of their support, I will proudly wear their logo on my swim cap. Many thanks to Keller Williams Realty.pathttp://firstname.lastname@example.com


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Community Voices Define a Culture of Health
In March of 2015, The Praxis Project began a collaboration with The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) to develop a unique convening that would allow the Foundation to engage a diverse cross section of participants to help inform work to advance RWJF's Culture of Health initiative. As a longtime partner with RWJF and as an organization committed to equity and to community leadership in shaping the policies and programs that affect our lives, we were honored to participate in this project.
We encourage you to watch this video of the two-day convening in Washington DC on November 12-13, 2015 featuring 50 community partners who engaged in a creative, insightful process to develop a shared vision around the culture of health framework.
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