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As part of this year's service learning trip to Cap-Haitien, Haiti, the Laurier ENACTUS team (an organization based on applying business skills to address social needs) has been spending time at a partnering nutrition centre. The nutrition centre is a hub for many services and programs, with an aim to develop the capacity and skills of young mothers in the long term, while addressing nutritional deficiencies in their babies in the short term.
Babies at the nutrition centre
Over the past year, our small team (three Laurier Business students and one faculty member) has spent time researching improvements to an existing microfinance program at the centre.
In just a few days of being here in Cap, we are really appreciating the critical importance of presence on the ground to really LISTEN to the concerns and needs of people we are working with, and to understand broader context. Skype calls don't always do this justice!! So we decided to take a step back, and put our research on microfinance aside.. just for now!
At our first full day at the centre, we spent the morning learning about the centre's history, driving philosophy, and overall challenges. We then spent the afternoon mapping out a "gap analysis" on sticky notes (who doesn't love sticky note mapping?!). This helped us to hear what the Field Director (Andre) and the Office Manager (Denise) identified as needs that women, funders and the centre have, and the gaps that may exist within current programs. Finally, we were able to identify possible opportunities for improvement, including the microfinance program.
Getting to know new Haitian friends
Although this may not seem directly linked to education (or to our microfinance redesign!), our engagement with the centre has helped us see that education really does happen in many forms. A few of the life skills classes offered to mothers of children in the nutrition centre, as well as to others have really struck us in their value; the Alpha Literacy program for example, helps adults become literate and numerate, some of whom have never been to school before. Seeing two GRANDparents(!) learning to read and write creole was a powerful moment for us; a realization that developing capacity can happen in small and big ways, at various ages, driven by local leadership and relevant training. We are also appreciating that these programs do not necessarily happen in formal institutions.
As for the rest of our trip, we plan to come back to how microfinance fits in the grand scheme of the centre's work and what structure makes most sense for that program. For now, we are happy to learn how all the pieces of the puzzle can fit together!
(You can also see this post, and others, at www.edumodels.ca)
- Roopa Reddy (on behalf of Laura Douglas, Jerry Liu and Enactus Laurier)


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Magick Improving Ritual
Spells ► Love ► Enchanting ► Magick Improving Ritual
This simple little ritual allows you to improve your magick.
You will need the following items for this spell:
- Meat of your choosing (the more expensive the better)
- 5 white, gold, or white AND gold candles,
- Matches or a lighter,
- A black table/table and black tablecloth
- China plate,
- A drop of your own blood.
Casting Instructions for 'Magick Improving Ritual'
Goddes Hecatea, please accept this,
A sacrifice, a blood and candle gift.
As I sacrifice this (say name of meat) to thee,
Just a simple, tiny plea,
Please improve my magick for me
Accept these gifts,
God of thy myths
And grant me access to see upon thee
Chant this in the same room as your sacrifice with all lights off and all curtains doors and windows shut. You should get a piece of white silk to put out the candles an use it for all your sacrifices to Hecate. It improves your magick about 35%.
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JOSEPH CLARK GREW "Decade of Infamy"
WITH ONE-THIRD OF HIS LIFE FIRMLY ANCHORED IN THE nineteenth century, and with upwards of two-thirds of it spanning the twentieth, Joseph Clark Grew, one of America's great diplomats of this generation was born on May 27, 1880. His father was Edward Sturgis Grew, a Boston businessman, and his mother was Annie Crawford Clark. The best of New England is found in his ancestry, environment, and education. His family had both economic substance and social position. It stems from British and Revolutionary origins and was connected by marriage with the first families of New England.
His education followed a traditional pattern for the young men of his region and station in life. Entering Groton at the age of twelve, he finished in 1898. And as night follows day, he matriculated at Harvard, graduating in 1902. His education, while satisfying and fruitful in every way, does not appear to have been strikingly eventful. It was in preparation for, but not prophetic of the dynamic career, in the midst of power politics, which was to follow.
To "top off" his education, and to broaden his perspective before entering upon the accustomed family business responsibilities, young Grew set out to "see the world," which meant, in the main, hunting in the jungles of Asia. This journey was filled with a variety of experiences, including fortune and adversity. In the Malay peninsula he contracted malaria and had to repair to India to recuperate. There he did some exciting hunting of minor game. It was in China that he bagged his


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But then I saw a few posts on a public forum that pointed out my post states the internship is "unpaid with no guarantee of advancement in the agency". The posters warned others away from applying.
At first I was sad that someone would think I was trying to take advantage of people looking to get into publishing. But then I realized that this is just a case of not enough information to go around. Today I want to clear up a few misconceptions around how internships work in publishing.
First, let me say that this is based on my own experience and YMMV.
I was an intern. I started out right here at Corvisiero and worked for about 7 months doing all kinds of tasks around the agency before I was promoted to an apprentice. Those 7 months were crucial!
It was during that time that I got the chance to find out if this was really something I wanted to do. I got to see the highs, lows and everything inbetween. I was able to get a real sense of all the hard work that goes on behind the scenes of an announcement on Publisher's Marketplace. Without that opportunity, I would have gone into the agency with some highly unrealistic expectations and probably fizzled out, taking clients with me.
There is no degree program for becoming an agent. Plenty of folks have degrees in English. Mine is in Communication. None of that matters. You can't go to school and learn the skills needed to be a good agent. This is not a job like accounting or engineering. An internship gave me the chance to develop those skills before I put someone's writing career on the line. While I still learn every day as an agent, I was able to get over the steepest learning curve in a safe environment.
To the issue of the internship not being paid. Let me just clarify some things. In case you didn't know, there isn't much money in publishing. Anywhere in publishing. Except for the few, most of us (writers, agents, editors, etc.) don't make much. We do this because we love it. And there is a long tail to making money as an agent. I don't get paid until my authors get paid. It takes a while before you make your first sale, and even longer before the royalties start coming in. The internship isn't unpaid because I am a cheap SOB who wants to watch minions suffer. It is unpaid because there is no money to pay an intern.
This is the road to publishing. Is it perfect? Certainly not. But it is what we have at the moment. And it works. For me and hundreds of other publisher professionals, this course got us to where we are.
If you are still in school and thinking about publishing at all, I highly recommend applying for a summer internship, or many of them. Get your experience in while you are still in the safety net of college so you can graduate into a paid position.
If you are like me, and had no idea this is what you wanted to do until now, don't give up. It might mean you have to make some sacrifices. So figure out how much you want it and go for it.


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- Write in Style is the "how-to" book for effectively presenting your research reports. By following the guidelines for good structure and form, you will learn how to present your facts and ideas according to the conventions of scholarship. These practices will help you give any problem-solving project order and logic. Step by step, this guide explains the mechanics of writing a formal term paper. It tells you how to organize materials-note cards, the outline, etc. It also tells you about presentation-rough and final drafts, acknowledgments, and formats. Each detail is essential in creating a well-constructed paper. Pay careful attention to every step. Examples for each section show the format at work and offer further guidelines. The complexities of form can be mastered with practice. Correct form helps you share the information you have gathered.
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A Scam Email with the Subject "CONGRATULATIONS:YOU HAVE WON A CASH PRIZE FROM MEGA MILLIONSLOTTERY AWARD" was received in one of Scamdex's honeypot email accounts on Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:17:49 -0700 and has been classified as a Generic Scam. The sender was Mega Million <firstname.lastname@example.com>, although it may have been spoofed.
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This mobile bar unit is made of solid walnut and walnut veneered ply for the interior shelving. Features include a stainless steel foot rail, recessed area with rubber bar mat, locking casters for easy moving, inlayed red and black stripes, and a custom design featuring the company's signature "wizeline" logo on the face of piece. The logo was made using lighter piece of walnut, referred to as sapwood.
Client: Wizeline, San Francisco, CA


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The Lincoln Navigator is a full-size luxury SUV built by the
Ford Motor Company for its luxury division, Lincoln. Introduced as a
1998 model, production began May 14, 1997 with sales beginning in
August. The Navigator was Lincoln's first SUV as well as its first
four-wheel drive capable vehicle. The Navigator shares a platform,
mechanical features, and other equipment with the Ford Expedition, which
was introduced one year before it. Unique and upscale styling, interior
materials, and other features differ the Navigator from the Expedition.
Given its platform mate, the Navigator is the largest vehicle Lincoln
currently offers, having the greatest cargo capacity and seating for
seven to eight people, depending on the model. For 2007, a longer,
extended wheelbase version of the Navigator called the Navigator L was
introduced, increasing cargo capacity further. Since its introduction,
Lincoln has offered only one engine choice at a time in the Navigator in
any model year; all are variations of Ford's 5.4 L Modular V8.
In spite of a base manufacturer's suggested retail price of over
$42,000 in 1998, the Navigator proved to be popular with nearly 44,000
sold in its first year. Competitors from General Motors like the
Cadillac Escalade and the GMC Denali Series quickly followed to cash in
on Lincoln's success with the Navigator. Much like the Cadillac Escalade
would do, the Navigator found a niche with celebrities and the
customized SUV scene.


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Extension > Garden > Diagnose a problem > What's wrong with my plant? > Vegetable > Snap bean > Poor or no emergence
Snap bean > Seedling > Poor or no emergence
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Seed Corn Maggot
Delia platura
- Maggots feed on developing seeds and can completely destroy seeds, or damage the cotyledons and first true leaves
- More common in cooler weather
- Seed corn maggot should not attack plantings made after June 1st
- Maggots are yellowish-white, about ¼ inch in length, and legless
- More information on Seed Corn Maggot...
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Damping Off
Pythium spp., Rhizoctonia spp., Fusarium spp., and Aphanomyces spp.
- Seed may rot in soil
- Stem turns dark at soil line and seedling may tip over at soil line
- Plant wilts, turns dark and rots
- Cobweb-like or cotton-like fungal growth on seedlings
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Oh, to be 23 and famous. Looks like Selena Gomez has been partying it up in London really hard as she celebrates not only her birthday but rather her birth week. The pop star was reported to have stayed in London an entire week for her 23rd year celebration.
A visibly tired Selena was spotted entering the famous Chiltern Firehouse for dinner, with a can of Redbull in hand. She had too much fun last night, we presume?
An insider has also spilled the beans that Selena and her old flame, Justin Bieber, are still friends. In fact, the latter serenaded the former through Facetime.
Justin reportedly pretended to hand a single rose to Selena and sang an upbeat version of the birthday song. Selena was, of course, more than thrilled.
Selena wore denim jeans and a top underneath a long coat. She paired the outfit with blue sock boots from Topshop.
Selena Gomez arriving for dinner at Chiltern Firehouse looking tired and holding a can of Redbull in London, England, on July 27, 2015
Selena Gomez's birthday photo posted on Instagram with the following caption: "I am the luckiest, happiest girl today. Thank you guys so much for all the bday wishes!! I love growing up with YOU. 🙈❤"
To get Selena's London boots, head on over to Topshop and grab your own pair before they run out.
Topshop "Magnificent" Sock Boots, £79
Credit: Selena Gomez's Instagram Account/WENN


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|My purse at the moment.
The longer I live, the more I realize that money (my bank account balance in particular) is a lot like my purses. I've had jobs where I made $5.15 an hour, and I've had jobs where I made almost $35 an hour (although I make neither at the moment). In both instances it seemed that I was running right to the end of my means. Sure, things are easier when I make more money, sort of like how it's easier to carry things around with a bigger purse, but slowly, imperceptibly, that "extra" room goes away. Buying lunch out a couple of times a week becomes routine. No need to check prices at the grocery store. Impulse purchases become the norm. And suddenly I'm spending all the money I'm bringing in again.
Yesterday was a pretty rough day for me. After my morning blog post, I sat down and made an amortization schedule for all of my student loans. To my horror, I was a year off on my payoff date. I was despondent. I felt like such a failure; this was the one thing that was my responsibility to do for our family, and I didn't do it. I worried that C would be disappointed. I worried that he would say that we'd have to go back to the original baby timeline of Spring 2016.
I went home and drank a (large) glass of wine. Not gonna lie, I was medium drunk by the time I talked to C about all of this. In his usual Husband-of-the-Year fashion, he was super wonderful about everything (after getting over his initial shock/disappointment). We decided to let things sit for a few days and then reassess this weekend.
Of course, I'm never one to let things sit, so this morning at work I made up a new budget. A budget in which I pay for only my monthly bills with $200 spending money left over. That'll put me up to $950 a paycheck going toward my student loans. [Seriously, that is almost the entirety of my paycheck.] Doing that will mean that my payoff date will be 12/4/15 instead of 4/8/16.
|Man, those big ones at the end....
I feel better about it already. The funny thing is, that I'm not really all that worried about cutting my spending back even more. I've always been pretty good at just spending what I have; having less just means spending less. Sort of like how having a smaller purse just means that you carry less shit around with you (that you never needed in the first place).
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A fine example of Friends. I love the whole Chandler/Ross storyline. I love how they make Chandler writes that he dided from getting hit by a blimp. (you know it kills 1 american(s) a year. lol I think Ross's was worse though because Chandler has always been suspected to be gay. ( which is IS not)
I also like the Joey Rachel story. I love how joey is trying to do the right thing but the kid inside him needs the penguin. I love how they make him take it back at the end. the only thing I didn't like about this episode that they reveal mike's speech has been done before.


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Depending on your staff permissions, you can ban an artist or a song from the Remote app.
- Click on the three dots in the top right corner.
- Click on Banned Music and then select the button Add Banned Music to type in the artist or song you wish to ban.
- You can also click on the icon next to the now playing song to see previously played history and upcoming songs. Select the three dots to ban the song or all songs by that artist.
For an in-depth guide on banning from the User App, click here.
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You've Lost Hosted VOIP Telephone Service in Ventura. Can Your Business Survive It?
The loss of phone service can put businesses out of corporation, no matter how big or small they are. When the loss of communication takes place, a business is unable to stay in contact with their clientele and workers members. This makes losing thousands of dollars or more a reality for corporations in Ventura California with out a managed hosted VOIP system.
- It is critical to realize that a legal firm will possibly lose eight to eighteen referrals every day they are without telephone service in Ventura.
- E Commerce companies in California may suffer to the tune of thousands of dollars on missed out sales on account of not being able to speak with potential customers.
- Without satisfactory voice service, a multi-office Company in the Ventura area could well be detrimentally impacted because they're cut-off from the the majority of their operations.
This sort of nightmare can be avoided, and getting a trustworthy managed hosted VOIP Telephone system in Ventura California is the way to do it. If you have ever:
- dropped services for more than 6 minutes,
- had your staff sharing Telephone lines because there just weren't enough lines for everyone, or
- not being able to grow and upgrade to meet the requirements of your Business,
… so if you have ever been handling a conventional Telephone system then you certainly can appreciate a far outstanding managed hosted VOIP Telephone system.
Have phone service Difficulties? You Are Amongst 92% of Ventura Businesses
Critical issues have arisen over the course of 14+ years for firms which have dealt with telephony industries like:
- Difficult to plan for Telephone prices with changing minutes of use;
- The large Phone providers taking advantage of mysterious disguised charges, prices and tariffs;
- Hindered possibilities for growth with a "phone cabinet";
- You are stuck at the location with limited options to bring your organization to the client and an deficit of ability to be conveniently mobile;
Modern hosted VOIP Phone platforms give you all of the most up to date features with out any large investment in equipment, technology or service provisioning.
The Basics of a Managed hosted VoIP system?
An exceptionally sophisticated yet economical telephone system solution, hosted VOIP platforms are widely accessible today. Businesses no more need to purchase tricky Phone platforms, with a managed hosted VoIP, you just have to buy the desktop telephones. These desktop telephones then hook up to your service provider via the internet. Rather than purchasing your own VoIP system, which could run into the hundreds of thousands of dollars, your telephones hook up to managed hosted hardware. And for a fraction of the cost, you get the most up-to-date and greatest in technology, with almost no maintenance.
A Managed hosted VOIP – The Virtual Telephone System. Why should you?
Old fashioned Phone cabinets that you might consider putting in your location will offer you basics, at best, such as voicemail or extensions. Many include an intercom. But that is generally all you will get. For voice lines, you'd likely have to bring in reams of old copper lines (POTS), or perhaps T1's with dedicated channels. Constraints on old Phone systems include:
- Disadvantages on the number of extensions you could have,
- A minimal quantity of lines readily available for people to use, and
- A growth stopping limit on the quantity of prospects you could service.
Do not Limit Your Prospects, Sales, or Revenue
Hosted VOIP platforms are typically run from carrier-grade data centers, meaning that your VoIP Telephone system will be powerful and professional. The providers could add on capacity on their end as needed, helping you to scale.
Don't limit yourself with Telephone lines, extensions and network capabilities! A managed hosted VoIP system in Ventura California is dynamic with an unlimited total capacity to grow with your corporation.
Hosted VOIP Platforms in Ventura California – What's In It For You?
No bluffing or boasting, a managed hosted Phone system offers greater than 87 different business-friendly features. Each product is modified to efficiently cater to your Company needs:
- Save up to 84% or even more – regular Telephone platforms have up-front costs and you have to acquire overpriced platforms and desktop phones. With hosted VOIP you are only purchasing desktop phones. Massive price savings.
- Save Money Now and in the Future – chances are you have observed astronomical upkeep and repair fees for your old Phone system. Now you do not have to worry about that ever happening again.
- Expand Your Neighborhood – with a conventional Telephone system, you will typically have a "box" or "cabinet" in your location, which will be the only place it works. A managed hosted VoIP in Ventura California on the other hand is connected to on the internet by the desktop phones, and this connection may be made from anywhere in the world. Connect in seconds. It doesn't matter if you're on the road, telecommuting, or working from remote offices.
- Brilliant Functions – these newer platforms can offer you conference calling, a chance to use "follow me" capabilities, which pushes calls to your cell Phone or desktop computer, or time-based routing, which can direct phone calls to unique places dependant upon the time of the day. Not to mention much more.
- Get Local – managed hosted VOIP systems present you with the option of having local numbers in almost any area code, giving you a local presence in any market.
- Offer Toll-free Numbers – these work great in tandem with a hosted VOIP system.
- Speedy Configuration – with hosted VOIP systems, there is no need to wait for months for your Telephone system to be configured and shipped. Simply plug inside your IP Telephone desktop phone to your network, enter a few settings, and you're done.
- No Qualified professionals Required – problems with equipment can often be diagnosed remotely, taking you through the settings. Firms often just keep a spare handset in the location.
- Voicemail voicemail on the Run – managed hosted VoIP platforms present you with a chance to receive voicemail, and even turn it to audio to be emailed to you. Some will even convert voicemail to text formats so that they could be sent to your Telephone or email as you prefer.
- Auto Attendants for All Businesses at Fortune 500 Grade – auto attendant platforms were traditionally the tool of large businesses alone. With hosted VOIP platforms, this systems can be available to firms of all sizes, even if they only have one staff member!
- Track Staff member Output – conventional Telephone systems required high-priced software and equipment to track telephone calls. With advanced hosted VOIP systems in Ventura California, everything is computerized, digital and accurate.
- Route Telephone calls Over Landlines, Cell Telephones and Voice Over IP – have a chance to route calls anywhere you go and business maximum flexibility to take telephone calls anywhere.
- Have Telephone calls Routed by Skillset – have an auto attendant ask questions which may then be used to have the hosted VoIP Phone system route the call to the correct staff member.
- Integrate Your Telephone system with Mobile Applications – integrating your smartphone and telephone service is available with a wide range of programs on the market.
- Put Your Stamp on Portals – part of the advantage of the service is its simplicity of use. With simple click options on the dashboard you could route calls, alter your greetings, assign extensions and more. With a simple click, you are able to route telephone calls, change greetings, check voicemail messages, allocate extensions, and much more.
- Record Calls or Archive Them – Phone platforms will frequently allow recording at a single click, whether for training or simply just compliance.
- Seamless CRM Integration – with CRM integration, your customer care team can dial directly from a record on the screen at the click of a button.
- Advanced Integration with API's – software components and interface that allows your VOIP system to communicate throughout the network.
- Steer clear of Natural Catastrophes – hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes, oh my! In the midst of natural catastrophes a business can easily shut down until the crises pass. But with the handsets, simply take them with you and plug into an additional location with internet access. You are instantly back in business again.
At The Start Expenses May Be up to 92% Less
Handsets are the only purchase requirements in Ventura California hosted VoIP platforms. Old fashioned VOIP systems are rarely cheaper than $20, 000, whereas desktop phones are rarely more overpriced than $300, so the financial positives are clear. You could lease a traditional Telephone system, but you will nevertheless be make payment on full price, plus interest. Free is good, and you pay nothing for the hosted VoIP system. Your expenses are minimal to the price of the handsets.
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Keep the Total Prices Down
Savings starts off with equipment, but you do not have to worry about costly maintenance or tech support either. A break in service almost never happens with a hosted VOIP system however, the service provider handles any host failures. The providers qualified professionals could be there and ready to repair the problem. They back up their goods and service so repairs are covered.
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The details tell the sole story that matters – hosted VoIP systems are the most effective choice. With:
- No at the start costs for a Telephone system
- No high-priced leases
- Low up-front prices for the handsets
- No installation fees – no problem for a complicated VOIP system install
- No computer software licenses (in general, except if you decide to invest in some third party software program to work with existing platforms)
- Easy, simple coaching
- "Follow Me" features that consolidate all Telephone numbers like your mobile phone, home, or business
- Extensive risk-reducing fail safes
… it isn't surprising why Managed hosted VoIP is leading the marketplace. Once you finish the short form you'll be well on your way to increasing the benefits of a Managed hosted VOIP Phone system.


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(CBS) The Cubs will start right-hander Kyle Hendricks in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against the Dodgers on Sunday at Wrigley Field, manager Joe Maddon announced Friday.
There was some question to when Hendricks would get the call in the NLCS after he suffered a contusion in taking a liner off this throwing arm last Saturday, but he has recovered well, manager Joe Maddon said. Hendricks allowed two runs in 3 2/3 innings against the Giants in Game 2 of the NLDS before exiting.
Maddon confirmed that the Cubs' rotation will be Jon Lester in Game 1, followed by Hendricks, Jake Arrieta and John Lackey.
Part of the thinking in throwing Hendricks in Game 2 of these series has been to get him a home start, as he posted a 1.32 ERA at Wrigley Field in the regular season.
Hendricks started once against the Dodgers this season, earning a win in recording eight innings of two-run ball. He struck out six, walked one and allowed three hits.
The left-hander Lester will start Game 1 on Saturday, opposed by Dodgers right-hander Kenta Maeda. Los Angeles hasn't announced its Game 2 starter yet.


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This show has examples of:
- Bolivian Army Ending: Pretty much the entire town (and possibly the world) is trying to re-kill Annabelle
- God Is Evil: The water man.
- My Greatest Failure: There's a reason Father Hugh is an alcoholic.
- Names to Run Away from Really Fast: Bloody Springs
- Redemption Equals Death presumably happens to Father Hugh Brooks since he's trying to protect Annabelle.
- Refusal of the Call: Annabelle was supposed to be the water man's prophetess, as a result of her refusal she is instead the second coming of Christ.
- Religious Horror


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Correspondents to the Herald, Dave Miller, Margret McRae and Gordon Nelson have every right to be disappointed and cynical about the planning process. The actions of cavalier planners place at risk our heritage and communities as well as income that our city derives from tourists who walk, spend and enjoy the beautiful and colourful suburbs.
To have lax rules and let planners play fast and loose with them will not sustain or increase the wealth of our beautiful city. What they do is reduce the physical history of our nation.


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Parental Symptom Report and Periodic Limb Movements of Sleep in Children
Bradley T. Martin, MB.BS., FRACP,1 Bruce D. Williamson, B.Sc.,2 Natalie Edwards, Ph.D.,3 and Arthur Y Teng, MB.BS.4
1Department of Sleep Medicine, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, NSW, Australia; School of Women's and Children's Health, University of New South Wales, NSW, Australia
2Department of Sleep Medicine, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, NSW, Australia
3Department of Sleep Medicine, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, NSW, Australia; Department of Medicine, University of Sydney, Australia
4Department of Sleep Medicine, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, NSW, Australia; School of Women's and Children's Health, University of New South Wales, NSW, Australia
Address correspondence to: Dr. Bradley T Martin, Department of Sleep Medicine, Sydney Children's Hospital, High St, Randwick, NSW, 2031, Australia, Phone: (612) 9382 1210, Fax: (612) 9382 0399, ; Email: btmartin/at/optusnet.com.au
Received May 2007; Accepted October 2007.
Study Objectives:
To examine the prevalence of raised periodic limb movements of sleep (PLMS) index in children referred for polysomnography (PSG) and whether parental report of symptoms correlates with objective measurement during PSG.
Records of children undergoing PSG from January 2006 to July 2006 were retrospectively reviewed. At their initial sleep clinic visit, parents had been asked whether their child was restless or moved their legs excessively during sleep. Their response to these questions was compared to the child's PLMS index (number of periodic limb movements per hour) during a full PSG. PLMS were scored according to internationally accepted criteria.
Data were examined for 101 children (60 male) with mean age 6.5 years (range 1.2 to 17.6 years). Excessive leg movements were reported by parents in 50% and restlessness in 73%. A raised PLMS index (defined as >5 per hour) was noted in 10 cases (prevalence 10%). Asking parents about whether their child kicks their legs excessively in sleep had sensitivity 50%, specificity 51%, positive predictive value (PPV) 10%, negative predictive value (NPV) 90% and positive likelihood ratio (LR+) 1.02 when compared to objective analysis. Asking parents about whether their child is restless in sleep had sensitivity 70%, specificity 26%, PPV 9%, NPV 89% and LR+ 0.95.
Asking parents about their child's symptoms is not an accurate predictor of raised PLMS index. We recommend that leg electromyography be used in all pediatric sleep studies to record PLMS.
Martin BT; Williamson BD; Edwards N; Teng AY. Parental symptom report and periodic limb movements of sleep in children. J Clin Sleep Med 2008;4(1):57-61.
Keywords: Periodic limb movements of sleep, child, questionnaires, polysomnography, sensitivity and specificity, likelihood ratio
Periodic limb movements of sleep (PLMS) are recognized as stereotyped, repetitive movements of the limbs during sleep. Movements described include extension of the great toe (similar to the Babinski response), flexion of the foot and lower leg or abrupt extension of the lower leg.1 Movements of the upper limbs may also occur. PLMS occur most commonly in light sleep (stage 1 and 2) and are scored according to internationally accepted criteria originally developed by Coleman2 and recently updated by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.3 An index of 5 or more PLMS per hour is considered abnormal, although data supporting this figure are limited.4 PLMS in children have been associated with iron deficiency,5–7 symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)8–12 and "growing pains."1,13
In periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD), a rate of 5 or more PLMS per hour is accompanied by clinical sleep disturbance with a further diagnostic criterion that the leg movements cannot be accounted for by sleep disordered breathing (SDB) or medication such as antidepressants.4 The condition may be due to underactive dopaminergic pathways in the central nervous system.14–16 PLMD is a well-recognized but controversial phenomenon in adults but is thought to be under-recognized in children.17 PLMS index >5 has been noted to be uncommon in children and adolescents compared to adults aged >40 years.18 A large European survey reported a prevalence of 3.9% in the general population including 3.2% in adolescents aged 15 to 19 years, but polysomnography (PSG) data did not form part of the study.19 Studies including PSG have quoted prevalence in children ranging from 5.6% to 26% in several general and referred populations.10,17,20,21
Restless legs syndrome (RLS), which can be considered a separate but related condition to PLMD, is diagnosed clinically by the presence of uncomfortable sensations in the legs which tend to be worse in the evening or night and are relieved by movement. Most people with PLMS do not have clinical symptoms of RLS but up to 80% of RLS sufferers have significant PLMS noted during PSG.22 PLMS do not form part of the essential diagnostic criteria for RLS but they do provide supportive evidence.4
The prevalence of PLMS in children is not well defined23 and symptoms are often not well reported by children or their parents. Furthermore, PLMS are not routinely recorded and scored in all pediatric sleep laboratories. We sought to examine the prevalence of raised PLMS index in a population of children referred for PSG. We also examined whether parental report of symptoms predicted presence of PLMS on objective measurement. To limit confusion among PLMS, PLMD, and RLS, which often arises in the literature, we primarily examined PLMS as a PSG finding rather than PLMD or RLS as clinical disorders.
Records of children who underwent PSG at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, NSW, Australia between January and July 2006 were examined. At their initial clinic appointment with one of the authors (AYT), a standard questionnaire had been administered. This included asking parents whether their child was restless or moved their legs excessively during sleep. From the patient records, data were obtained for the following parameters: age; sex; indication for PSG; parental report of restlessness in sleep; parental report of excessive leg movements in sleep; PLMS index (number of PLMS per hour); and mixed/obstructive apnea/hypopnea index (MOAHI: number of mixed or obstructive apneas and hypopneas per hour of sleep). Children were excluded if they were younger than one year of age, did not have a complete diagnostic PSG, or had a neuromuscular or severe neurodevelopmental condition which could interfere with estimation of PLMS. We included studies supervised by a single physician to ensure consistency in questioning about symptoms.
PSG was performed using Compumedics S or E Series (Compumedics, Melbourne, Australia). Studies were scored by the authors according to the criteria of Rechtschaffen and Kales.24 Sleep stages were scored manually using electroencephalography, electro-oculography, and submental electromyography (EMG). Audio and video were digitally recorded. Respiratory efforts were measured by respiratory bands as well as EMG of diaphragm and abdominal muscles. Nasal airflow was recorded using nasal cannulae with a pressure transducer and oronasal flow was measured by thermistor. Oxygen saturation (SpO2) was measured by pulse oximetry (Nellcor 595, Nellcor Puritan Bennett, Pleasanton, CA, USA) and electrocardiogram was recorded continuously. Carbon dioxide was recorded continuously by a transcutaneous electrode (Radiometer, Copenhagen, Denmark). Bilateral anterior tibialis EMG signals were calibrated at commencement of recording by voluntary movement in older children and as part of general calibration in younger children.
Respiratory Event Scoring
Central apnea was defined as cessation of airflow and effort for two or more respiratory cycles with SpO2 decrease of >3% from baseline. Obstructive apnea was defined as cessation of oronasal airflow with continuing respiratory effort regardless of SpO2. Hypopnea was defined as airflow 20% to 50% of baseline amplitude and as central or obstructive according to associated absence or presence of respiratory effort. Events with both central and obstructive components were scored as mixed apneas. MOAHI was calculated as the total number of mixed apneas, obstructive apneas and obstructive hypopneas per hour of sleep. MOAHI ≥1 is considered abnormal in children.25
PLMS Scoring
Periodic limb movements were scored according to accepted criteria as follows: (1) movements 0.5 s to 5 s in duration; (2) interval between movements 5 s to 90 s; (3) ≥4 movements in sequence; (4) movement at least 25% of calibrated magnitude.3 Movements following arousals due to respiratory events were not scored.
Statistical Analysis
Data were compiled in Microsoft Excel (Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA, USA) and analysed using SPSS Version 12.0 (SPSS Inc, Chicago, IL, USA). PLMS data were dichotomised into categories of 5 was taking fluoxetine, which may have exacerbated the condition.26 Parents of this child had reported both restlessness and excessive leg movements in sleep. This child was also the only one of the 10 with raised PLMS index to have reported "growing pains."
Association of PLMS with Symptoms
Excessive leg movements in sleep were reported by 50 parents (50%) and restlessness was reported by 74 parents (73%). Parental report rate was significantly higher than the rate obtained by objective recording for excessive leg movements (McNemar χ21df = 30.4, p < 0.001) and for restlessness (McNemar χ21df = 56.7, p 5 of 10% in our referred population is similar to that reported by Crabtree et al of 11.9% in a community sample (χ21df = 0.33; p = 0.57) and 8.4% in a referred population (χ21df = 0.24; p = 0.63).17 It is also not statistically different from the rate of 5.6% reported by Kirk and Bohn in a referred population (χ21df = 2.76; p = 0.10).20 Traegar et al performed PSG on a group of children specifically excluding those likely to have OSA and reported a similar rate to ours of 8% (χ21df = 0.26; p = 0.61).21 Our rate, however, was lower than the 26% reported by Chervin and Archbold in children referred for suspected sleep disordered breathing (χ21df = 8.89; p = 0.003).10 Chervin and Archbold used slightly broader criteria for scoring PLMS (periodicity of 5 s to 120 s and sequence ≥3 movements), which may have resulted in more children being classified with raised PLMS index. It is important to note, however, that study populations and referral patterns are likely to have differed between the above studies so it is difficult to draw firm conclusions from these comparisons.
Chervin et al examined symptoms useful in predicting PLMD in order to compile a questionnaire.13 Asking about restlessness of the legs, growing pains in bed, insomnia, and morning headache were moderately predictive; but questions about leg movements during sleep, daytime sleepiness, and daytime behavior were not. Overall sensitivity and specificity of the final questionnaire based on symptoms associated with PLMS ≥5 per hour were only 79% and 56% respectively. Receiver-operator analysis suggested only moderate utility of their PLMS score as a diagnostic tool. This implies, as does our study, that clinical suspicion cannot be relied upon in the diagnosis of PLMS.
Martinez and Guilleminault noted that the report of leg pains at morning waking was associated with PLMS of any degree but that other symptoms such as sleep initiation problems, sleep maintenance problems, and daytime tiredness were not specific.1 Reporting of leg pains had sensitivity 80% and specificity 82% and may be a more useful symptom about which to enquire than leg movements in sleep or restlessness, although only one of the 10 subjects with raised PLMS index in our study reported such pain.
Picchietti and Walters, in a study of 129 children with PLMS index >5, reported that parents had noted the presence of PLMS in only 25 cases (19%), and even after being asked to look for leg movements did not notice them in 39 cases (30%).27 Furthermore, symptoms were only reported in 3 of 16 children considered severe cases with PLMS index >25. Another study noted substantial disparity between parental symptom report and PLMS index in a study of children with ADHD.9 Crabtree also noted no significant difference in reported symptoms by parents of children with and without PLMD,17 again highlighting the difficulty in using parental reports for diagnosis.
PLMD is an important diagnosis to consider as patients may be misdiagnosed with conditions such as ADHD and seizures if the diagnosis is not considered.26 Normal phenomena such as body shifts, hypnic jerks and phasic REM twitches may also be misinterpreted as PLMS.9 The condition is also potentially treatable, particularly if associated with SDB or low ferritin levels.1 Unfortunately, we were not able to perform repeat PSG on all of our patients to examine the effect of treatments such as adenotonsillectomy, CPAP, or iron therapy on PLMS index.
Six of the 10 subjects with raised PLMS index in our study also showed evidence of SDB. As leg movements directly following arousal due to respiratory events were not scored, we feel that PLMS can be considered a separate but perhaps related phenomenon in these children. Kirk and Bohn20 (60%), and Martinez and Guilleminault1 (50%) have reported similar comorbidity rates. Martinez and Guilleminault noted similar rates of SDB in children with and without PLMs, again implying independence of the conditions. They also noted that in 15 of 29 comorbid children treated for SDB, PLMs also resolved, but PLMs persisted or increased in the others.1 Chervin and Archbold found that PLMS index was related to hyperactivity scores in children with SDB—but not those without—and hypothesized that SDB may act as an effect modifier of PLMS.10 These and other studies highlight the difficulty in assessing the relationship between PLMS and SDB and the necessity to exclude movements associated with SDB-related arousals from scoring of PLMS. Regarding other comorbidities, none of our subjects was diagnosed with narcolepsy or REM sleep behavior disorder; these disorders are also commonly associated with PLMS. As data were not available for specific symptoms of RLS, we were not able to assess accurately the presence of this associated condition in our study sample.
PSG is widely recognized as the gold standard for diagnosis of PLMS as well as many other sleep disorders, but its complexity and expense limit its use in many environments. Actigraphy has been assessed as a more economical, less labor-intensive alternative method of diagnosis, but results have been conflicting.28–30 PSG, therefore, remains essential in the recording of PLMS.
As this was a retrospective study, PSGs had been reported in a clinical context and hence the reporter was not necessarily blinded to the symptom reports of the parents. We feel, however, that the use of standard, validated criteria to score PLMS counterbalanced this potential bias. Our sample size was based on pragmatic considerations, but we feel it compares well with other studies on this topic. Our use of a population referred for investigation of sleep problems, primarily snoring, also means that our results cannot be extrapolated to the general population but should be relevant for the practice of sleep medicine in most pediatric units.
Parental report of excessive leg movements or restlessness in sleep is not an accurate predictor of raised PLMS index compared with objective measurement during PSG. A negative report of symptoms is fairly likely to exclude significant PLMS but overall these symptoms perform poorly as diagnostic tools. As PLMS represent a potentially treatable condition in children which is associated with significant comorbidities, we recommend objective scoring of PLMS during PSG for all children over the age of one year.
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A Slip of Paper
Today I went to the doctor—
the doctor said I was dying,
not in those words, but when I said it
she didn't deny it—
What have you done to your body, her silence says.
We gave it to you and look what you did to it,
how you abused it.
I'm not talking only of cigarettes, she says,
but also of poor diet, of drink.
She's a young woman; the stiff white coat disguises her body.
Her hair's pulled back, the little female wisps
suppressed by a dark band. She's not at ease here,
behind her desk, with her diploma over her head,
reading a list of numbers in columns,
some flagged for her attention.
Her spine's straight also, showing no feeling.
No one taught me how to care for my body.
You grow up watched by your mother or grandmother.
Once you're free of them, your wife takes over, but she's nervous,
she doesn't go too far. So this body I have,
that the doctor blames me for—it's always been supervised by women,
and let me tell you, they left a lot out.
The doctor looks at me—
between us, a stack of books and folders.
Except for us, the clinic's empty.
There's a trap-door here, and through that door,
the country of the dead. And the living push you through,
they want you there first, ahead of them.
The doctor knows this. She has her books,
I have my cigarettes. Finally
she writes something on a slip of paper.
This will help your blood pressure, she says.
And I pocket it, a sign to go.
And once I'm outside, I tear it up, like a ticket to the other world.
She was crazy to come here,
a place where she knows no one.
She's alone; she has no wedding ring.
She goes home alone, to her place outside the village.
And she has her one glass of wine a day,
her dinner that isn't a dinner.
And she takes off that white coat:
between that coat and her body,
there's just a thin layer of cotton.
And at some point, that comes off too.
To get born, your body makes a pact with death,
and from that moment, all it tries to do is cheat—
You get into bed alone. Maybe you sleep, maybe you never wake up.
But for a long time you hear every sound.
It's a night like any summer night; the dark never comes.
Louise Glück
Louise Glück's A Village Life, which includes this poem, was published in 2009 by Farrar, Straus & Giroux
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Hier das Statement:
"Hello everyone.
Well after a couple months of keeping it on the DL, its time to let you all know...tonight and tomorrow's shows in Denver and Amarillo will be Greg's last 2 shows with us.We are all very sad to say goodbye to Greg, and we wish him the best of luck in everything he pursues!He is and will always be one of our best friends in the world.He came to us in a time of need and we have spent the past couple years together...The following is a message from Greg...
It was a year and two-thirds I'll never forget. I love these guys, and I love everything we've done, and created together, and accomplished in this endeavor. The motivation for this change in my life has nothing to do with what I'll be moving away from, but rather what I'll be moving towards.
I've got a lot of ambitions in my life outside music, and more and more, I've been struggling with the fact that what we've been doing allows for no other pursuits. I always want music and performing to be in my life, but it's not all I want in my life. Furthermore, as the endgoal of our hardwork becomes less of an imagined set of intangibles, and more of a realistic set of tangibles (and seeing more and more friends reach higher levels of success), I have been realizing that all of the sacrifices we make, and the work we put into success actually leads to a place that won't fulfill me, personally.
I have personal lessons to learn and other worlds to explore which I can't do in this lifestyle. Part of the romance to me of this lifestyle has always been the struggle, and after 12 years of reveling in that struggle, I feel like the reward has been just that journey. Now I have new struggles to undertake, and am anxious to find romance in other passions as well.
To fans who are disappointed by my decision to leave, please know that it is 100% amicable with the band, and it is something I do with optimism about both my future and the band's. Fate brought me into your lives, and is now steering me in a new direction. I'm thankful for any opportunity I was given to inspire or impact you through our music, and hope something positive has come of my time in your acquaintance, and that that time continues in new meaningful ways.
I'm going to return to the the Hartford, CT area and teach private guitar and bass lessons and brazilian jiu jitsu. I'll continue my work on my clothing line, Antidote Apparel (myspace.com/antidoteapparel), which I feel is a positive contribution I can continue to make to this 'scene' from home, and creatively, I will return to my solo music project (myspace.com/gregwood) on a home-recording, way-pared-down performing level. I care deeply about the kind of difference this band and music can make in people's lives, and I know that my friends and I will continue to care to do that our whole lives in whatever we pursue.
-Greg Wood"


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The storm is coming soon
It rolls in from the sea
My voice a beacon in the night
My words will be your light
To guide you back to me
Is love alive?
Is love alive?
Is love...
They say that things just cannot grow
Beneath the winter snow
Or so I have been told
They say we're buried far
Just like a distant star
I simply cannot hold
Is love alive?
Is love alive?
Is love...
This is my winter song
December never felt so wrong
Because you're not where you belong
Inside my arms
I still believe in summer days
The seasons always change
And life will find a way
I'll be your harvester of light
And send it out tonight
So we can start again
Is love alive?
Is love alive?
Is love...
- Current Mood: sad
In all honesty, I have just gone through a bitter and nasty breakup, which made me realize that my significant other was a bit resentful of the fact that I had WLS and that my focus was on changing my life. It sounds so selfish when I put it down into words, but the complexity of the situation can't readily be summed up in a few sentences... so I won't try. I need to constantly remind myself that I had this surgery for me and nobody else. Now that I am out of the relationship I feel like I have the freedom to do it right, and not be faced with the temptations of living with someone with terribly unhealthy eating habits. It just felt like if he was genuinely compassionate about my journey/struggle, he would have been a more positive influence. On that note, I am glad that I'm out with the old and in with the GOOD.
So let's get to the good stuff! I've been doing pretty well with my diet. I actually went vegetarian a few weeks ago, which can be difficult for someone who had weight loss surgery, but I'm managing. I'm still eating eggs and dairy. My diet consists of plenty of veggies, beans, and tofu. Sometimes, when I feel like I just need more, I will have seafood, which I guess technically, makes me a pescetarian. I've been reading a lot about the different kinds of protein that our bodies need, and although I do agree that we can survive solely on plant proteins, I also believe that at this point in my life, it is essential for me to get enough of my fatty omega-3's from fish.
The best part about my new way of life is that I'm so enjoying eating "clean" foods. As a means of controlling my salt and added sugar intake, I am preparing all of my own sauces and foods. I have found so much pleasure in creating simple foods that taste good and are good for me, it's been a pleasant surprise. Modifying desserts has also been a fun past time for me as well. I've learned to love agave nectar and stevia. Chocolate puddings and low-sugar protein ice creams and sorbets are also fun concoctions that feel totally sinful, but are actually GOOD for you. It's been bliss in the kitchen! One of my greatest fears of having WLS is that I would no longer enjoy food, which has always been my favorite past time. The added bonus is that I enjoy it more, as I can now really take the time to savor and appreciate the foods that I create, although it is tough at times to just cook tiny portions for one person.
I have cut bread and pasta mostly out of my diet. If I absolutely must have bread, it's sprouted grain or a highly versatile Multigrain FlatOut Wrap with Flax. I like to make skinny pizza with FlatOut wraps, using tons of veggies and a bit of cheese and tomato sauce. Sometimes, I will have a bit of whole wheat pasta, but I find that I enjoy a big bowl of broccoli with homemade marinara sauce so much more. I admit that I do on occasion eat white rice when I visit my parents, since it is a Filipino way of life. At home, I have a bit of quinoa or brown rice with a bountiful serving of vegetable curry made with coconut milk. I also have a new love for oatmeal/oat bran with fruit and protein powder in the morning.
My activity level has increased dramatically, too. I take my dogs on brisk morning walks, then long walks/runs in the evening, and just recently, we have started bike riding together. You haven't lived until you've biked with two big, strong sled dogs! I'm sure we look really funny when doing it, but it really gets my heart racing and helps the dogs to burn off some energy. I have also started to branch out and try some new class activities like yoga (which I have been doing already) and now Nia. My visits to the gym aren't as often as I'd like, but sometimes, I just feel like being outside is more fun that working out in a gym. It keeps me interested. I have plans to start weight training next, to go along with all the great cardio that I'm getting.
So, that's it for now. I plan on posting some progress pictures here, soon.
- Current Mood: accomplished
Since surgery, I've cut down my consumption of bread, rice, and pasta, and I'm having smarter substitutes. I just never realized how much sugar is hiding in my cup of coffee or cup of fat-free yogurt. I'm really floored by this! I also have a pretty bad sweet tooth to add to the sugar woes, and I detest most artificial sweeteners. So, I know I don't have much of an audience here, but if anyone would like to share some sugar-cutting tips, I would be ever so grateful to hear what others are doing. I've been Googling like a fiend!
I'm learning more about the Glycemic Index right now and attempting to plan my meals with a tad more caution. On top of that, I am having my coffee without sugar, chewing sugar-free gum, and throwing in some extra gym time.
On another note, I've gotten the boyfriend (aka, the biggest sugar addict on earth!) to be a little more conscious of his sugar intake as well. We're going to hit the gym together tonight, too. I'm pretty stoked about getting him to workout with me. It's so much easier when you have the support at home, as well. The more the merrier, right?
Now I'm off to the deli to get a salad that I'm sure won't be as good as the one I could have made at home. I'm really having a bad spinach craving today.
- Current Mood: accomplished
This is a direct quote from Katy's story, which really struck a chord with me today. I couldn't have said it better myself:
"The band is NOT a perfect fix. It is NOT an easy fix. YOU MUST WORK THE BAND. You MUST be conscious about what you eat and the exercise you get. You must have a dialogue and consistent follow-up with your doctor. YOU MUST REMAIN POSITIVE. You will plateau. Over and over. You'll go up and down. BUT, you must remind yourself that as long as you keep doing the right things, you will have success."
Here is the link to the rest of her story. It's a good read for anyone needing a little boost.
- Current Mood: optimistic
Non-starchy Vegetable List. All fresh or frozen. All are 1-cup servings.
Artichoke, artichoke hearts
Green onions or scallions
Water chestnuts
Beans (green, wax, Italian).
Bean sprouts
Brussels sprouts
Pea pods
Salad greens
Summer squash
Starchy Vegetable List. All fresh or frozen.
Corn -1/2 cup. Corn on the cob-1/2 large ear
Mixed vegetables with corn, peas or, pasta. 1 cup
Peas, green-1/2 cup
Potato, boiled - 1/2 cup or 1/2 medium (3 oz.)
Potato, baked with skin -1/4 large or 1/2 medium (3 oz.)
Squash, winter (acorn, butternut, pumpkin) -1/2 cup.
Yam, sweet potato, plain -1/2 cup.
Fruit - Fresh or frozen without added sugar.
Apple, fresh, small (1)
Figs, fresh -(1.5) lg or (2) med
Orange, small (1)
Apricots, fresh (4)whole
Grapefruit, large -(1/2)
Peach, medium (1)
Banana, small (1)
Grapes , small (17)
Pear, medium (1)
Blackberries - 3/4 cup
Honeydew - (1) slice or 1 cup
Pineapple, fresh - 3/4 cup
Blueberries - 3/4 cup
Kiwi - (1)
Raspberries - 1 cup
Cantaloupe, small -1/3 melon
Mango, small (1)
Strawberries 1 1/2 cup
Cherries, sweet, fresh - (12)
Nectarine, small (1)
Watermelon - 1 1/4 cup
- Current Mood: awake
I do feel like I could be doing better. I've been watching the Biggest Loser and I'm amazed by how hard those folks work. I'm inspired by Bob and Jillian's ass burning workouts. I wish that I could take off a few months to spend time on the Biggest Loser Ranch. I would definitely kick some ass. It makes me really to see how much my boyfriend enjoys the show, too. I'm using it as something positive for us to do together. After the last episode, I didn't even have to talk him into eating a salad- he just did it on his own. It was a very proud moment in our home. The next step is getting him to go to the gym with me!
I've really taken a liking to yoga. It's done amazing things for my body so far. All of that stretching and meditation has made me leaner and freed up a lot of stored stress in my muscles. I like it so much, in fact, that I have decided to branch out and try pilates, too. I've been sick at the moment, but next week, I plan on buying a month pass of classes at Your Body Center, where I plan on trying out their hot workouts and pilates, also. I'm really excited about the great deal they have going on through the end of the month-- only $50, all the classes you can take, in a month! Doesn't that sound like a blast? I really did enjoy Joy, but sometimes, it was a little stuffy. I plan on going back after they have the grand opening (which is this weekend!).
I bought a fancy new mat from Lululemon Athletica in Highland Village from Stephanie. I haven't used it yet, I keep forgetting that it's in my closet, then I got a bad cold... but as soon as I go to my next class, it's on.
It's been pretty exciting for me to watch my body change. My portions are much smaller now. I have trouble with certain foods- rice, iceburg lettuce, and beef- but for the most part, it's been a great journey. I have a new appreciation for fresh foods that pack a lot of punch in flavor and nutrition. Sometimes, I really crave old comfort foods, but I find that there food is just as good when I "remake" the healthy version, using ingredients that I can trust.
I have found a new love for certain foods and I can't imagine how I could have made it this far without them. Quinoa, egg whites, fat free Greek yogurt, light soy milk, black beans, edamame, ground turkey, and organic EVERYTHING are all new additions to my kitchen. If I have bread, it's Ezekiel. If I have cereal, it's high fiber, sugar free. I even still go to Starbucks-- but instead of a caramel machiatto, I have a latte with soymilk or nonfat milk with Splenda. It took a while for me to learn how to revamp my recipes, but I've learned that even if I make something a little fattening, it's all about my portion size. This is what keeps me on track with my diet. There's nothing I absolutely can't have-- maybe just have in moderation. There are some things that I skip all together, because I know I won't feel good after I eat it, like a lot of bread, greasy foods, soda, or alcohol. This is the case with alcohol, especially. I just don't want it anymore. I hate the feeling of exhaustion the next day from having just a few drinks the night before, due to my body not being used to all of the sugar. The next day I'm so incredibly tired (not hungover, there is a difference!) and my craving are out of control. It's totally counterproductive, and that just isn't what I'm about right now. I'm glad I have it figured out.
The best part about the changes I've made is my energy level. Some days, I do have problems getting in the right kind of calories, or I don't eat enough at all, which can be tought. I've had to make some major changes by packing brown bagging it and keeping protein shakes and a blender bottle at my desk at work. Now that I'm making sure to have small, balanced meals several times a day, my diet energy level has been through the roof. It's nothing short of amazing being able to get through a full day of work, then a 3 hours of class, and still have the energy to hit the gym or go running with the dogs afterwards. I feel 25 again.
- Current Location:Work.
- Current Mood: chipper
I admit that it was a little awkward. Yoga on the Wii Fit is way easier. I never would have thought that yoga would be so challenging. All of my preconcieved notions of what yoga is supposed to be like have been wiped away. It was a lot of stretching and moving in ways that I have never done before. It was very interesting. I also learned that I have weak wrists, which made it hard to do some of the poses. The instructor was great, and she taught us a few exercises to try to improve our wrist strength and how to evenly distribute the weight onto your palms and fingers when attempting to balance, which was a great help. I also learned that my hips aren't as strong as I'd like them to be, and I had some trouble moving around and balancing on one leg.
It was actually pretty intense for me. I really think that practicing yoga could be really good for me to gain back my balance (and maybe a little inner peace) and help align my body. I have never really felt the same after my car accident. Often times, I feel the screw that was fused into my hip bone throb in pain, since it is still foreign matter in my body, when I'm cycling hard or running. Not so much with yoga. I didn't feel any pain at all, just the challenge of manuvering my body in new ways.
By the end of the class, I felt empowered. I felt a lot more flexible (and sweaty beyond reason), but my muscles were also trembling from the exercise. It was an entirely new feeling to me, and although I'm sure that some of you yoga pros may roll your eyes, but I'm really amazed by how awesome that was. It was awkward, unconventional, challenging, and strangely calming. I wasn't too embarassed in the beginner's class, either. A good friend of mine talked me into going and took the class with me, although she's way advanced and practices Bikram (hot yoga) and Ashtanga.
I definitely look forward to taking classes in the future with Joy at her studio. I am also looking forward to trying out Bikram and pilates, but maybe I'll try them at my gym first, so I don't feel like such a newbie.
More to come!
- Current Location:Home
- Current Mood: calm
- Current Music:Where Soul Meets Body- Death Cab for Cutie
So it seems that when I had my surgery, there was 2cc's of solution in the band, which can hold a maximum of 10cc's. For my first fill, he put me up to 4cc's, but after a few days, I had very little restriction. Then in the last few weeks, I had virtually no restriction-- I was actually able to eat 2 slices of pizza and drink a coke on Sunday, which I know is a big no-no, but I did it anyway. Of course, I felt awful after the fact, and laid in bed, feeling like I had swallowed a rock.
When I went to see him yesterday, I was a bit disappointed to learn that I had gained 2lbs, but I knew it was coming. I was sick all of last week and didn't go to the gym, and indulged in comfort foods like pizza (which always seems to make a cold melt away that much faster!).
I'm not going to lie-- I haven't been trying as hard as I should be. The stress of everything has been getting to me- work, school, life in general, has been a roller coaster, but I am determined to find a way to keep in line with my health and fitness goals, even when I'm stressed out. I haven't had a lot of time to cook, and I've been eating out a lot more than usual. The good news is that I've been eating light- a lot of salads, greens, tofu, and non-fried foods.
I'm thinking about cutting red meat out of my diet completely, since I rarely ever purchase it (except for my dogs, haha!). Besides, chicken and fish is just as delicious and better for you, and easier for me to eat. One thing that I must give up for sure is bread. I am a bread addict. I love bread. I love carbs. I will admit to being a carb junkie-- I love bread, rice, and pasta. I've switched to brown rice and whole grain pasta, but the doctor says that I still need to cut bread out of my diet completely. I don't know if I entirely agree, but I guess I will give it a shot and convert my sandwiches to wraps, or maybe jusy buy skinny bread.
Anyway, I will have to blog a lot more often, to get back in line with my diet. Food log to come soon!
- Current Location:Work.
- Current Mood: sick
There will be many more hurdles, and complications, and challenges- but I knew it wouldn't be easy.
On my darkest days, when I am miserable and cannot deal, I take have to take a step back to recognize what a life-changing experience this has been for me, and I know that I can do it. I know I can reach my goal weight. I want it that bad. All of the pain and discomfort and sacrifice is a small price to pay for feeling this good.
So, all in all, it's been one hell of a journey... but I am optimistic and giddy about the future.
Just a little Thursday morning optimism. Take it for what it's worth.
- Current Mood: accomplished
That's why this whole surgery weight loss thing has been so stressful for me-- I haven't been able to really shop for myself. I have an abundance of clothing in sizes that were too small that I purchased well in advance, before surgery, just because I thought I might need it. If that doesn't scream addict, I don't know what does.
The smallest I've ever been was a size 8/10 when I was 17. This was pre-car accident. I was a fat teenager, then I slimmed down A LOT in my senior year from a lot of hard work and exercise. I wanted to be tan and thin for prom, and I was. Prom sucked, but that's a different story in itself. A few months before my 19th birthday, I was in a very bad car accident with a drunk driver where I broke my pelvis in 5 places and fractured my C2 (neck). Needless to say, after all of that trauma, extensive surgeries, and being in a wheelchair really messed me up.
After that, I ballooned to a size 24 and was the most miserable I have ever been. I tried everything in that time to get my body back, but nothing worked. I couldn't exercise like I used to, since I now have a 7 inch titanium screw in my right hip. The doctor said that I needed to do low impact exercises and advised against my favorite form of exercise (running!) until I lost weight and my body was stronger. With some healthier lifestyle changes, I slimmed down a bit, but it was always a constant battle against the number on the scale.
Pre-surgery I was a size 20. I haven't been weighing myself obsessively, as one would expect, but I have noticed a definite change in the way my clothes fit. I bought a pair of jeans in size 16 a few months ago that were on sale (a great deal, might I add) that I just had to have. I was hopeful that in time, I'd be able to wear my "motivational jeans", as I call them. Now not only can I wear them, they are a little baggy. I've been able to purge my closet of clothing that I know couldn't possibly fit me ever again.
It feels great. The thought of all the fabulous new clothes I will have to buy once I reach my goal weight drives me wild. Until then, I'll be holding out and sticking to the plan.
- Current Mood: geeky


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So I found myself in south Texas last week visiting the family. We made our way into Katy (a suburb of Houston) where I lived as a young child. We were on a mission to find the Forbidden Gardens which happened to be across the street from our old neighborhood. Once we arrived, we found a miniature replica of China's Forbidden City under a 40,000 square foot pavilion. The 80 acre grounds were beautiful with carefully manicured lawns and a large koi pond. The highlight of this attraction was definitely its 1/3 scale 6,000 soldier terracotta army.
Taking pictures here was difficult to say the least. Getting good shots under the pavilion was next to impossible because of the glare from the sun and having to keep a significant distance from the exhibit. Not to mention the tourists getting in the way constantly. Unfortunately, the only way to tour the grounds is with a group, so there wasn't enough time to compose shots very well. Despite all the difficulties, the terracotta army alone was well worth the trip. It really was magnificent to see. A number of the soldiers and horses were life-size and no two were exactly the same.
Separate rooms boast ancient Chinese weapons, architectural standards of the time, and the Emperor's dining table. Also on display are the Empress's shoes, luggage and food that the Imperial Family ate. The tour guides were knowledgable and admission was $10 for adults and $5 for students, seniors, and children.
More from Texas soon…


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Varieties of simple recipes for everyone...especially for my kids.
Thursday, June 4, 2015
No Milk Bread Pudding
Ingredients :
1 Cup Icing sugar
½ Cup Water
5 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
2 Tablespoons Butter
3 Eggs
2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1 Loaf Bread (cubed)
Directions :
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Farenheit.
Put icing in a microwave safe container and heat for 30 seconds on high, to melt it.
Remove from microwave and stir in water to thin it out.
Pour that into a large bowl and add the butter, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla and cinnamon. Whisk to combine everything.
Add the cubed bread to the mixture and toss to get everything well coated. Let sit for 10 mins.
Use butter to grease a 9"x13" pan or individual muffin tins.
Pour, or spoon, bread mixture into the pan.
Bake for 40-50 minutes or until the pudding is set and the top is golden brown.
Let cool slightly before serving.
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