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Unfortunately, I wasn't one of those kids whose parent's told them that they could "do anything". My folks wanted me in the medical field. But it just didn't feel right to me. So, after years of contemplating it, I finally started a blog. When I first started my blog and website three years ago, I never thought that it would amount to much of anything. I was blogging for fun, to hold myself accountable, and to have a creative outlet that I could use to write.
Now, three years later, my blog has opened up some amazing opportunities for me. I get paid to write, seriously! It's also offered me the opportunity to start my own business, work from home, be there for my daughter, and so much more. I am forever grateful for what this "little ole' blog" has given me.
That's exactly why I'm writing this post. I want to show you how to start a blog so you can take that first step into the world of writing, blogging, and maybe even entrepreneurship (if you choose to go that route). So let's get started, shall we?
*Side note: I am writing how to start a blog with WordPress. There are many other blogging platforms, including Squarespace and Wix. However, I've never used those platforms for my own blog, so I can only write based on my personal experience. Thanks for understanding!*
Choose Your Platform
Because there are so many different blogging platforms out there, you may be wondering why I decided to go with WordPress (.org, not .com). While WordPress does have a slight learning curve, I found that it offered more of what I was looking for in terms of flexibility. Also, with WordPress, all I had to do was pay for my hosting. While other blogging platforms are affordable, they just didn't have the options, plans, and freedom that I found with WordPress.
Choosing the right platform for you will involve research on your own and a little bit of playing around with the platforms. Remember, you aren't stuck to the platform you choose at the very beginning. You can always switch platforms and transfer your information, blog posts, and more. However, after three years of using WordPress, I never want to switch. I love it too much!
Figure Out What You Want to Blog About
Your niche, or what your blog will be about, is just as important as choosing your blogging platform. What are you good at? What do you want to write about? Who is your audience? While this may not matter to you right now, if you ever want to monetize your blog or use it to get you other opportunities, a niche will help.
For me, I started off as a "lifestyle" blogger. I was really just blogging for the hell of it. Once I really narrowed down what I did and what I loved (being a mom and entrepreneur), I was able to tailor my blog to fit my audience properly. Once I did that, my blog views, audience, and even profits started to grow!
If you're confused on what niche you want your blog to be, or how to even figure it out, my client Amanda at Amanda Abella talks all about it in one her podcast episodes. This episode really helped me hone in on what I wanted to talk about and which direction I wanted my blog to go in.
Pick A Name
Once you've found your platform and discovered your niche, it's time to name your blog. You could keep it simple and have it just be your name (like www.yourname.com). Or, you can do like I did and get a little creative with it. I chose The Entrepremomer, because I liked the term "mompreneur", but wanted something I could grow with.
Things to Remember
When choosing a name, there are few things to remember. For one, don't forget to check to see if the name you choose (if it's creative) isn't trademarked or copyrighted. Even if the name isn't either of those, you could still be held liable if you choose a name that someone already has in use and is making money from it. For example, I own The Entrepremomer, so I have all of the intellectual rights to it. I could sue someone if they started parading around as The Entrepremomer and were making money off of the business that I've built. I really don't want you to be sued, so remember to thoroughly research the name you choose.
Second, make sure the name is easy to pronounce and try to get the .com version if you can. While some blogs and websites have .co, .org, or .net, most people will assume you mean .com when telling them about your blog. So unless you want to say your entire blog name every single time you talk about it, stick with .com. Then, make sure you're truly happy with that name. While you can always change it later, it can be a hassle. You don't want to regret your name a few years from now!
Purchase Domain Name
Once you've decided on a name, it's time to purchase it! I'll go more into detail about getting a domain below, but I actually recommend buying your domain BEFORE setting up your blog and don't buy the domain through your host. There are a few reasons for this, but for me personally, when I broke up with my old hosting company, it was a pain to get my domain from them. So, if you're testing out a new hosting company, or if you aren't sure that you'll keep it long term, buy your domain name through a third party. A good one that I like is NameCheap.
Choose Your Hosting Company
The next step in starting your blog is to choose your hosting company. There are many hosting companies out there, like BlueHost and GoDaddy. But my absolute favorite host (and the one I've been with for the last two years) is SiteGround.
I love SiteGround for two main reasons, their customer service, and the fact that my blog hasn't gone down once since I've been with them. My old hosting company (won't mention any names) was crap when it came to customer service, and my blog was constantly down or in maintenance mode. It would take hours, sometimes even days, to get my blog back up and running. It was a pain, and honestly, it would piss me off. If I'm paying money for hosting, I expect my blog's uptime to be high.
But with SiteGround, I haven't had any issues! Are they more expensive compared to my old hosting company? Yes. But they're more user-friendly, have A+ customer service, and are awesome to work with. And the best part is that they help people who aren't tech-savvy, like me!
Whenever I have an issue with my website (which is rare), I'm able to live chat with someone in less than a minute, and they'll usually handle the issue for me! In my mind, I'd rather pay more for convenience and happiness than to pay less just to have a ton of issues.
Side note: SiteGround isn't much more expensive than the other hosting companies, and you do get a discount for your first year with them. I paid less than $100 for my first year of hosting.
With all of that being said, I'll be showing you how to start a blog through SiteGround. However, these steps will most likely work no matter what hosting company you choose. Just follow their instructions and you'll be good to go!
Set Up Your Blog
So you've picked out your domain name, niche, and you've decided that you're ready to start. Now let's talk about how to start a blog and get it live. Again, I'll be showing you how to do this via SiteGround since that is the hosting company I use. Feel free to use the hosting company you prefer!
Choose A Plan
SiteGround has three hosting plans available.
The StartUp plan is their lowest tiered plan. It starts at $3.95/month, is suitable for up to 10,000 monthly visitors on your website, and you can host one website with it. The plan also offers a ton of benefits, including:
- Free Website Builder
- cPanel & SSH Access
- Free CMS Install
- 24/7 Technical Support
- SSD Storage
- Free Auto Daily Backups
- 30 Days Money Back
- Unlimited Email Accounts & DBs
- HTTP/2 Enabled Servers
- Free Let's Encrypt SSLs
- Free Cloudflare CDN
- GDPR compliant
If you're just starting out with a blog, or if you want to test out SiteGround specifically, I suggest starting with this plan.
Grow Big
The Grow Big plan starts at $5.95/month, is suitable for up to 25,000 monthly visitors on your website, and you can host multiple websites with it. Not only do you receive the benefits of the StartUp plan, but you also receive SiteGround's premium features, which include:
- Free Site Transfer
- Priority Technical Support
- SuperCacher For A Faster Website
- Free Backup Restores
While SiteGround considers this plan their most popular plan, I only recommend this if you're planning on taking blogging seriously. No need to waste money if your blog is just a hobby or if you aren't sure you'll stick with it long-term.
Go Geek
A new blogger wouldn't really need the Go Geek plan, but if you do want to go all out, it starts at $11.95/month, is suitable for up to 100,000 monthly visitors on your website, and you can host multiple websites with it. It also offers the regular features, premium features, and even some "geek" features, which include on demand backup restores.
Choose Your Domain (If You Haven't Yet)
Once you've chosen the plan you want to use, it's time to buy your domain if you didn't purchase it beforehand. Again, keep it simple, and try to get the .com version if you can. If you already purchased your domain name, all you have to do is enter it in under "I already have a domain".
Decide If You Want Extra Services
Once you've completed that portion, it's time to create your account and add on extra services (if you prefer).
Extra Services To Choose From
- Domain Registration – This is if you purchase your domain through SiteGround. The domain name you choose becomes your property once it's registered. Once your hosting is activated, your site will automatically point to it.
- Domain Privacy – This is something that I paid for when I first hosted my blog, and I continue to do so for privacy reasons! If you don't want your private information becoming public (like your address, phone number, email, etc) I HIGHLY recommend going ahead and paying the extra bucks for this.
- SG Site Scanner – This is a monitoring service that checks your website daily and immediately notifies you if your website has been hacked or injected with malicious code. While I don't pay for this (I use this plugin instead), it can be useful if you don't have protection on your website.
Once you've checked all of the applicable boxes, all you have to do is confirm and pay. It really is that simple!
Install WordPress
Once your hosting is activated, it's time to get your blog up and running. This is the last technical step that you need to take in order to get your blog going. With SiteGround, installing WordPress is easy. All you have to do is log in, click to go to your cPanel, and click the WordPress Auto Installer.
To install WordPress, you'll need the following information:
Protocol: The protocol will be either http:// or https:// (most likely it is https://).
Choose Domain: This is the domain that you purchased and are setting up.
In Directory: You can leave this section blank.
Your Site Name: This is to help you remember which site this is.
Your Site Description: Just a brief description of your site.
Admin Username: This is the username you will use to access your WordPress site. REMEMBER IT. Write it down if you must, but please don't forget it!
Admin Password: This is the password you will use to access your WordPress site. You'll need to remember this also.
Admin Email: This is whatever email you want to use to access WordPress or use if you set up contact forms on your website.
Language: Your preferred language.
While this process is super easy, if you want to make sure it's done correctly, you can have the team at SiteGround help you! Just click on their "Live Chat" option, let them know you need help setting up your WordPress site and make sure they send you your login details (you can always change those later in WordPress if you want to).
This process takes less than 20 minutes, and you'll be on your way to having a brand new and beautiful website!
Choose A Theme
I wrote a blog post on the best themes for WordPress, but basically, a theme is what people see when they first access your site. While there are free themes available on WordPress, I like the customization that I get from paid themes. You can choose whatever you want, but choose something that you like!
Once you've chosen a theme, this blog post is helpful and teaches you how to install it easily.
Write Your First Blog Post!
Yay, you've done it! You know how to start a blog, you've got a beautiful theme, and you're ready to rock and roll. Keep the momentum going by logging in and writing your very first blog post to let the world know that you've arrived!
To log in to your WordPress website, you'll first need to go to https://www.yourblogsdomainname.com/wp-admin. From here, enter in that username and password that you wrote down, and that will send you to your dashboard.
Once you've done that you can create a new post, write whatever your heart desires, and hit publish. Easy peasy!
While this all seems like a ton of information, I promise, this process is super simple, especially when working with WordPress and SiteGround. I was able to get my new blog up and running in less than an hour, and I'm not techy at all! If I can do it, so can you, so don't be afraid to start!
Have any questions on how to start a blog? Send me a message and let's chat!


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Jordan Eberle's future in Edmonton is very much up in the air right now. He could be dealt this summer, or next summer, or play brilliantly next season and stay for the duration of his contract. It's difficult to say without knowing the discussions going on inside the Oilers' front office.
In this week's edition of What Would You Do Wednesday, I wanted to consider a couple of hypothetical trade scenarios this summer that might appeal to both the Oilers and a team looking for an offensive winger.
Hypothetical No. 1: Nick Bjugstad
A year ago, Bjugstad was a big part of the long-term plan for Florida. But a miserable season combined with a hefty contract means it's at least plausible that he's available.
First, the good news: Bjugstad is a 6'6", 218-pound right-shooting centre. He doesn't even turn 25 until July. In the three years prior to this one, he averaged 18 goals and 38 points per season. It's easy to see why the Panthers would like him.
This year, Bjugstad fell to 14 points in 54 games. His underlying numbers imploded as Florida had its teeth kicked in both in terms of shots and goals when he was on the ice. If we were talking about a 29-year-old journeyman rather than a 24-year-old member of the core, he would probably have cleared waivers with that performance. And he has four years left on a deal with a $4.1 million cap hit and $4.6 million average salary.
It's a pretty grand gamble, and to be clear, this is entirely hypothetical. But if you were Peter Chiarelli, and this deal (or something broadly similar) was available, would you do it?
Hypothetical No. 2: Cody Eakin
Second on our list of possibly available players is another guy signed long-term coming off a terrible year.
Eakin, who just turned 26, is an all-situations centre. In the three years preceding this one, he averaged 17 goals and 37 points annually. He's a little undersized, but he's also reasonably physical, kills penalties and does well in the faceoff circle.
This year, Eakin fell to three goals and 12 points over 60 games. His consistently mediocre shot metrics stayed run-of-the-mill, but the Stars were badly outscored when he was on the ice, mostly because his line couldn't generate a lick of offence. He has three seasons left at a $3.85 million cap hit.
This is less of a gamble than Bjugstad, with less risk (Eakin does things beyond scoring, and he continued to do them last year) but also lower potential reward. If this deal, or something broadly similar to it, were on the table, would you pull the trigger?
Hypothetical No. 3: Ryan Strome & Nikolai Kulemin
Our final hypothetical, because any discussion of Eberle potentially being shipped out of town must reference his international play with John Tavares. The two were teammates on the 2009 World Junior team that won Gold, as well as on several Canadian world championship entries, and there always seems to be a search going on in New York for players to complement their team captain.
The Isles' cap situation means something close to a dollar-for-dollar deal would need to happen, hence the hypothetical inclusion of Kulemin, who has a $4.19 million cap hit and $5.25 million actual salary on the last year of his current deal. Presumably the team would welcome a chance to get that bloated salary off the payroll.
The carrot from an Oilers perspective is Strome. The 2011 No. 5 pick hasn't developed as hoped, but did put up 30 points in 69 games for New York last season. He's a right-shooting pivot who had 50 points in 2014-15 but has struggled to duplicate that production. His cap hit for this season is $2.5 million, after which he is a restricted free agent.
In Chiarelli's position, would any of these three proposals appeal, or would you prefer to just hang on to Eberle?

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We adored our time with Stephanie and Evan! Enjoy these gorgeous photos of the Stephanie and Evan's special day. Photographed at one of my favorite venues, the stunning historic and picturesque Pinecroft and Crosely Estate. We were blessed with a gorgeous yet brisk day! Steph and Evan were troopers braving the cold for some very beautiful outdoor photos. We adored working with this super sweet group of people! We also loved all of the personal touches of Stephanie and Evan! Congratulations Stephanie and Evan!!! We wish you an amazing life together. XOXO
Special thanks to our awesome vendor team of the fabulous staff at Pinecroft, Funky's Catering, Mary Kay cosmetics, Steve and Josh with Studio Z films, Big Daddy Walker productions and many more. Please check back soon for more on their fabulous vendors!
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On Walker Street, police pass a blood-soaked cloth used to help stop bleeding of victim who was cut on the side of the head. Photo: Carl Glassman/Tribeca Trib
A man who had been smoking on a Downtown A train slashed two men with a box cutter in the Canal Street A/E/C subway station around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday after being told to put out his cigarette, police said. A 49-year-old victim who approached the man was cut multiple times on the right side of his head, police said, and suffered heavy bleeding. He was taken to Bellevue Hospital with non-life threatening injuries, according to police. A blood-soaked cloth lay on the Walker Street sidewalk, outside 32 Sixth Avenue, following the incident. The second victim, an "uninvolved bystander," 67, was cut on the ankle. He was seen walking from the subway station on his own, accompanied by two EMTs.
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Andy Summers' new rock band Circa Zero will be making its television debut with a performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Tuesday, April 29, 2014.
Zero consists of Summers on guitar and Rob Giles on bass, drums, and
vocals. Giles most likely will play bass in addition to singing on
the show. No announcement has been made yet as to who will be
handling drum duties.
band's debut album Circus Hero, which was released on March
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Target released a beauty box this month catered to men for Father's day and here is what was inside! Nivea Men Creme - Specifically designed for men, this multipurpose creme moisturizes without feeling greasy. Olivina Men All-in-One Body Wash - Balanced cleanser for face, body and hair. It removes dirt and grime without over drying skin or … Continue reading Target Beauty Box – June (For HIM)
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Target Beauty Box – June
This month Target released a beauty box catered to men (for father's day) along with their normal beauty box, I purchased both of them and can't wait to share the details of each box with you guys!! I will be making 2 separate posts, one for each box, so they don't become ridiculously long posts. … Continue reading Target Beauty Box – June
Target Beauty Box – May
I received some amazing goodies in my Target beauty box this month!! I am so pleased with everything and I must say that this is by far the BEST Target beauty box I've ever received. What's included in this month's Target Beauty Box: Nexxus - Shampoo & Conditioner - Caviar Protein Complex helps replenish moisture to … Continue reading Target Beauty Box – May
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Annyeong Pyeongchang! Běijīng láile! Goodbye Pyeongchang, Beijing, here we come!
Published: February 28, 2018
Photo: COC/Jason Ransom
The curtain has fallen on the XXIIIrd Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
Sixteen athletes from the Quebec City area were part of the Canadian delegation that returned home from South Korea with a record total of 29 medals, two more than at the 2010 Vancouver games.


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Manipal Aug 8, 2014: TheUdupi ZP has 25 members, of which the BJP's strength is 16 and Congress nine; Savitha Shivanand Kotian and Prakash T Mendon from BJP were unanimously elected as the president and vice-president respectively for the third term of Zilla Panchayath. The tenure of newly elected president and vice president is 18 months.
The election was conducted under the supervision of election officer, Mysore Division Regional Commissioner MV Jayanti. Both Savitha Shivanand Kotian and Prakash T Mendon had filed two sets of nominations. The name of Savitha was proposed by members Jyothi S Shetty and Upendra Nayak and Prakash T Mendon was proposed by Ganapathy Sriyan and Sunitha PRajaram. The election process was just 30 min.
Savitha Shivanand Kotian said her priority was for solving the drinking water problems, road repairs and putting an end to farmers woes. All attempts would be made to convey the benefits of government development programmes to the beneficiaries on time. The problems which can be solved at ZP level, will be sorted out at the earliest. If there is a need for approaching government, a delegation will be sent to the government, she said. The 38year-old politician who represents Bailur constituency in Karkala is into the new position in her second term as ZP member. She was representing Belmannu constituency during her first tenure as ZP member from 2005 to 2010.
Savitha hails from a farming community in Kinnimulki and has studied PUC. She is associated with BJP since her early times in politics. She was district BJP vice president during 2006-2009. Prakash T Mendon promised that he would work for the development of the district regardless of politics. "Transparency and commitment is my slogan," he said. Mendon represents Basrur constituency and is a BJP member since the past 20 years. The 40-year-old Mendon a first time ZP member. He sets his priorities on solving drinking water problems, street lights and health.


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Landscape Architecture, Vol. 2, Issue 1, Mar 2019, Pages 1-13; DOI: 10.31058/j.la.2019.21001 10.31058/j.la.2019.21001
Research on Sustainable Development View Based on Huizhou Brick Carving
Landscape Architecture, Vol. 2, Issue 1, Mar 2019, Pages 1-13.
DOI: 10.31058/j.la.2019.21001
Yufeng Zhou 1*
1 College of Art and Design, Anhui Business and Technology College, Hefei, Anhui
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Search for traditional culture and find the way for future development ("LOOK PAST FOR FUTURE"). In order to clarify the direction of future design, this paper conducted investigation in such four aspects as of harmony between nature and man, exhausting the meaning through images, simplicity and elegance in harmony and carving with great care by taking the Huizhou culture in traditional culture as the starting point, and taking the important material carrier of Huizhou culture — Huizhou brick carving as the breakthrough in the hope to find out the combination point of Huizhou brick carving and modern market, and open up a road to sustainable development of Huizhou brick carving.
Huizhou Brick Carving, Harmony between Nature and Man, Exhausting the Meaning through Images, Simplicity and Elegance in Harmony, Carving with Great Care
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My Best Friend's Brother(10)By: Amy Brent
She actually wasn't happy that I'd called, and I couldn't figure out why.
"Oh, your assistant was wildly helpful. Don't be angry with her, though. I did schmooze her just a tad."
"My assistant gave you my number?"
"I was wondering if you wanted to get dinner sometime, maybe this weekend or—"
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It was her assistant, sniffling and carrying a very small box of her things.
Shit, I'd just gotten her assistant fired.
I tried calling Sarah back again to try and convince her to hire the woman back, or at least get her name, so I could apologize. But now, she was shooting my calls to voice mail. Holy fuck, I'd never had to work this hard to get a woman next to me in bed before.
She was playing hard to get, and I loved the chase.
My phone rang in my hand, and I smiled. I knew she would call me back. They always did.
"Well hello there, Sarah."
"It's Tony, you idiot. Where are you?"
"Um, cruising down the road," I said as I cranked up my car. "Where are you?"
"At the hotel. I thought we were meeting to go over the next phase of this interview bullshit we're doing?"
"Oh, yeah. Sorry man. I'm headed there now. Listen, are you hungry or thirsty? I could pick something up on my way."
"That actually sounds awesome. What about that Italian place on the corner? I hear their pasta's homemade in the back," he said.
"Oh, you're talkin' my language. I take it you want some of that sweet tea shit?"
"Yes, I do. The largest they've got. Grab a gallon of it, if they sell it in those kinds of containers," he said.
"You're becoming an addict," I said.
"And you were sitting outside of that woman's studio."
"How the hell did you know? Was something said in the media?"
"Nope. Just know you. I figured Sarah Williams would be a tough one to crack for you, especially after the breakup she went through last month."
"What happened?" I asked.
"Her ex was caught sucking face with her now ex-host."
"Oh, shit. What about the other one?" I asked.
"The other what?"
"Boyfriend. She said she had two terrible exes."
"When did she say this?"
"Never mind. Spaghetti and a tub full of sweet tea for the addict?"
"Yep. I'll see you when you get here."
"Oh! Hold on. Question. Can you do some digging for me?" I asked.
"I'm not researching Sarah Williams for you."
"Good idea but no. Figure out the name of her assistant. Well, the assistant she just fired."
"You got her assistant fucking fired?" he asked.
"Why'd you assume it was me?" I exclaimed.
"Because it's always you, Mason. I can figure out her name. What do you want me to do?"
"I don't know, offer her a job or something. See if she's a good fit somewhere. Do we have jobs in Dallas?"
"Then make a job in Dallas and give it to her. I feel like shit. I didn't mean to get her fired."
"Is that compassion I hear?" he asked.
"No, fucker. It's business. I got her fired for a lie I told, and that was my heat to take. I'm making it right. Like I always do. All right, I'm pulling up to get food now. See you in a bit."
"See you soon," he said.
Chapter 5
I couldn't believe my assistant was stupid enough to dole out my personal fucking information. What the hell was she thinking? I didn't give a damn if the President himself asked for my fucking number. Mason had the resources to find it if he wanted it. I needed to surround myself with people who protected my privacy, not people who just doled out my shit whenever they were schmoozed by a handsome man in a tailored suit.
"Yes, Miss Williams?"
"Pack your shit," I said.
"I'm sorry?" she asked.
"You're fired."
"What? What did I do, Miss Williams?"
"Cut the bull. You gave my personal information to Mason Baker when he came in here flapping his handsome jowls and dazzling you with his emerald eyes. I need people I can trust with my information, and I can no longer trust you. Pack up your shit. It shouldn't be much anyway."


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Highlights of ACR 2015 – Day One
The Scientific Sessions of the American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting officially kicked off yesterday in San Francisco. More than 16,000 of doctors and related health care professionals from all over the world gathered to hear the latest rheumatology-related research and debate the hottest topics, and our Arthritis Foundation team is on-site joining the dialogue! 2015 is a special year as the ACR's sister organization, the Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals (AHRP), is celebrating its golden (50 year) anniversary.
Some of the interesting goings-on: Dr. Daniel Furst, from UCLA, refereed as Dr. Eric Ruderman from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, in Chicago, squared off against Dr. Maarten Boers from VU Medical Center in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, in the great debate over long-term, low-dose corticosteroids — should patients use it in the first six months? How about in the first 3 years? It's all about weighing risks and benefits.
Other hot topics: Do glucosamine and chondroitin have a role in easing OA pain? Who, if anyone, should be prescribed opioid analgesics (narcotics)? And how to get more doctors and patients to embrace behavioral interventions such as weight loss, physical activity and coping skills.
Biosimilars was also in the spotlight, as Drs. Jonathan Kay from UMass Memorial Medical Center, in Worcester MA, and Eugene Huffstutter from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, walked the audience through the coming wave of medications that are similar to but not identical to the biologics used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. Many are approved in other countries. It won't be long until they are on the market in the U.S., too.
Among the things we learned, there's was the good: treat-to-target (T2T) works well; the mortality gap appears to be closing between patients with RA and the general population, thanks to earlier and more aggressive treatment that better tames inflammation; and eating a healthy diet lowers the risk of developing RA.
There was also the bad: so-called "fragility" fractures in many bones (not just in hips) increases the risk of dying more than two-fold in people over 45 (so we have to treat osteoporosis more aggressively); and being overweight hurts your chances for remission in RA (but losing that weight through bariatric surgery can help in psoriatic arthritis and osteoarthritis).
Stayed tuned for more highlights tomorrow!
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Jerry Daniel "J.D." Stewart Jr., 84, of Early went to his eternal home on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017.
Graveside services for J.D. will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017, at Eastlawn Memorial Park with Bro. Ruben Packer officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Blaylock Funeral Home. Arrangements are under the direction of Blaylock Funeral Home.
J.D. was born on Nov. 29, 1932, to Jerry Daniel Sr. and Vercie Mae (Smith) Stewart in Dawson County. He graduated from May High School. J.D. married the love of his life, Marianna Maynard, on March 17, 1956 in Monahans. He retired from 3M after 27 years. Prior to 3M he worked in the oil field. J.D. enjoyed hunting and fishing.
J.D. is survived by his two sons, Jerry Daniel Stewart III of Early and Dale Stewart of Early; grandchildren, Vanessa, Jennifer, Amanda, Ricky, Mya, Lea, and Candice; three great-grandchildren; brother, Vercie Lee Stewart of Bastrop; and sister, Edna Mae Carey of Cross Plains. He is also survived by other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marianna Stewart; daughter, Becky Wells; and his parents, Jerry Daniel Sr. and Vercie Mae Stewart.
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Until now. Last week we sent the 5 questions below.
1) Why on earth would you make the smart decision to cut 20/20 updates and at the same time keep the unlikable, giggly Jerry Recco A) at all and B) doing what amounts to 2 updates per hour -- taking AWAY from the 'talent' of Boomer and Gio?
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Spotted in the Lammermuir hills a couple of weeks agoSoma: Divine Mushroom of Immortality.
Turkey Tail. What a lovely description!-------------------
Sakvatore, the shaggy parasol is edible, but can cause stomach upsetsin some people. Don't eat it raw.As it happens, by the time I'd had put the photo on flickr, had its id confirmed and returned next day to where I'd seen it, I was too late - someone else had harvested it. Whether I would have dared to eat it (i.e. trust what I'd been told on the internet), I don't know.
Fascinating. How many modern banks and financial institutions are run by people who take hallucinogenic mushrooms?Spotted in the Lammermuir hills a couple of weeks agoSoma: Divine Mushroom of Immortality.
Fascinating. How many modern banks and financial institutions are run by people who take hallucinogenic mushrooms?Spotted in the Lammermuir hills a couple of weeks agoSoma: Divine Mushroom of Immortality.
Once used for sharpening razor blades (it's other name is razor strop!) and as kindle for starting fires. Otzi the 5,000 year old mummified man found in the Alps was carrying this.
OMG! If I show this to my Mario he will be so jealous. It has been a bad year for porcini in Kent, Surrey and Sussex and he is now banned from foraging in his ancestral woods (Epping Forest). You get fined if they catch you picking there, now. He blames the Poles. And I expect they blame the Italians.
Know idea what these chaps are:Apparently, according to my resident expert, they are more likely to be coprinus mycaceous or glistening ink caps because sulphur tufts are yellow and grow in tufts, these look more brown and look to have a more trooping habit. They also look to have a reddish patch on the top of the cap, which sulphur tufts don't have.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8045/8099926576_d07be4c1bc_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnspooner/8099926576/)And this is Mycenae inclinata, normally found on oak or sweet chestnut. Apparently.
Here are some North Downs ones from the weekend. Not photographically spectacular, and probably not mycologically spectacular either!Magpie ink cap - Coprinus picaceus
This is lacaria amethystea, the Amethyst Deceiver.
This is xerula radicata, the Rooting Shank.
All the usual suspects were looking forlorn and bedraggled after last week's rain, but this one seems to be thriving in the wet conditions.
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Oops, only just picked up David's comment. Thank you!
All taken with natural light. I very rarely use flash as it tends to look false no matter what you do with it. I do have ring flash available but don't like the effect. So I kind of look for fungi with nice lighting, then line up a good composition and then take the picture, always bearing in mind what the final result will look like.
Shaggy ink cap, at about aperfect point for eating. Very tasty too.
It's that time of year againOne of the wider models in the Brooks range...
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I'm guessing this is a fungus.
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A few from today in Dalmunzie
Candlewick fungus?Yes, I think so.
Some cracking photos well done :thumbsup:
It's that time of year again.
It's that time of year again.
I thought exactly that when I looked at the drying green this evening :)
It's that time of year again.
I thought exactly that when I looked at the drying green this evening :)
Also, you're late this year: https://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=52196.msg1920895#msg1920895
BTW Lars and Monica send their best wishes (soz - it's taken me over a year to pass them on).


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destroyers (DDG) will be named USS Paul Ignatius and USS Daniel Inouye.
"As secretary of the Navy it is my privilege to name these
ships to honor a respected naval leader and a true American hero."
Mabus said. "For decades to come, the future USS Paul Ignatius and USS
Daniel Inouye will represent the United States and enable the building
of partnerships and projection of power around the world."
The future USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) honors Paul Ignatius
who served as secretary of the Navy 1967–1969 and as assistant
secretary of defense under President Lyndon Johnson. The future USS
Daniel Inouye (DDG 118) is named to honor former Sen. Daniel Inouye,
D-Hawaii. Inouye was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in
Tuscany, Italy, during World War II and later became a U.S. senator.
USS Paul Ignatius and USS Daniel Inouye will be the first naval ships
to bear these names.
Arleigh Burke-class destroyers conduct a variety of
operations from peacetime presence and crisis management to sea control
and power projection. They are capable of fighting air, surface and
subsurface battles simultaneously and contain a myriad of offensive and
defensive weapons designed to support maritime warfare.
DDG 117 and DDG 118 are part of the DDG 51 multiyear
procurement with the contract award to the building yard pending. The
ships will be 509 feet long, have a beam length of 59 feet and be
capable of operating at speeds in excess of 30 knots.
Additional information about the Arleigh Burke class destroyers is available online at http://www.navy.mil/navydata/fact_display.asp?cid=4200&tid=900&ct=4 .
Related articles
- Navy to name destroyer after Inouye (staradvertiser.com)
- Navy plans to buy up to 10 destroyers (stripes.com)
- USS Michael Murphy to be commissioned 6 Oct 2012 (waronterrornews.typepad.com)


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There are many wonderful game titles for the Xbox 360 game console, supplying engaging ordeals and plenty of fun. The Xbox 360 action sort game is a extremely well known style of game top to many shooting game productions. With all these options, recognizing about all the game titles might be complicated. So, here it is a listing of ten well known Xbox 360 game titles that most likely will go well with the requires of most players for entertainment.
1. Bioshock – This is one particular of the very best top ten game titles of Xbox 360 supplying amazingly polished graphics as perfectly as seem, besides a intricate and deep gameplay, an extraordinary tale supplying an overall captivated emotion that keeps the player enjoying. This is a well known game that places the player in an underwater theater to overcome entertaining battles in the tale manner. This game does not characterize on the web multiplayer manner, but is a have to obtain game for Xbox 360.
two. Oblivion: The Elder Scrolls IV – This is a game that has arrived as a uncommon feat and lives up to the expectation, besides it surpasses creating an expertise that just about every player can appreciate. Oblivion is a extremely wonderful game that is worth an investment decision and a have to to obtain game for Xbox 360.
three. Halo three – It three is also one particular of the very best game titles for the Xbox 360 and the attraction is that just about every component of this game is nearly perfect, ranging from presentation to marketing campaign. The game lets enjoying for months and a long time and provides the satisfaction of conference the complete worth. Halo three incorporates powerful battles with alien races amidst the extraordinary graphical patterns, and is an on the web multiplayer game.
4. Fallout three – Fallout three has strike the retailer cabinets at last, but is not a hardcore shooter game as it delivers enjoyable exploration, a wonderful tale in lovely settings and overcome with some ghastly enemies. This is a sequel that is staying annihilated by nukes, but the graphical work and the overall expertise is outstanding that tends to make it a have to obtain game.
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six. Gears of War two – It is an unbelievably violent game as the player is the commander of the COG military and is on a mission to secure the globe from a mutants team that emerged to annihilate people. Gears of War two give one particular of the very best graphics and this on the web game bestows a wonderful gaming expertise. For those people who appreciate this sort of game, it is a have to obtain.
seven. Fight Evening Round three – Athletics admirers can appreciate well known game titles and lets the players to flip to turn out to be a beloved boxer. The boxer can combat and react with modified results and this is built these that it is appropriate with reside Xbox 360.
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ten. Viva Pinata – This is a lifetime simulation game and an intriguing gameplay that appears to be amazing and addictive as perfectly. The game duties the player with turning a neglected plot of land into a lovely back garden. It is encouraged as one particular of the very best buys for Xbox 360 players.


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These Brothers Will Amaze You
For Music Monday, we had Brother Elsey join us in the studio to play the title track off of their E-P called Matador.
The band consists of lead singer Brady Stablein, his brothers Jack, Bo, and drummer Dwayne. The used to be known as "Fifth and Main"
Brother Elsey will be playing at the Magic Stick in Midtown this Friday night, February 9 at 7 pm.


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NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York City plans to capture pesky geese that threaten planes departing area airports and send them to Pennsylvania to be cooked for meals for the poor, city officials said.
The plan is aimed at avoiding incidents like the forced landing of a U.S. Airways plane in the Hudson River in January 2009 after a flock of errant geese were caught in the engine during takeoff from LaGuardia Airport.
Mass culls to clear the geese from the area were authorized after the National Transportation Safety Board positively identified the remains of Canada geese in the engine of the aircraft.
The city will pay for the capture and transport of the geese to facilities in Pennsylvania where they will be distributed to Pennsylvania food banks, a spokesman for the city's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) said.
"Rather than disposing of them in landfills, we wanted to make sure they do not go to waste," the spokesman said.
According to the DEP, no suitable locations could be found in New York that were willing to take the geese as donations.
Officials are currently surveying the New York area for large concentrations of geese.
Last summer, efforts to collect and gas thousands of geese were met with angry protests from animal rights activists.
Reporting by Bernd Debusmann Jr., editing by Barbara Goldberg and Greg McCune


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Vanuatu, located in the South Pacific to the East of Australia, is known as a dream paradise. It has been nominated "Happiest Country in the World" by the New Economics Foundation of Britain in its Happy Planet Index in 2006, 2010, 2013 and 2014
Pan Oceanic Limited
GK Immigration Services Limited
Pan Oceanic Ltd is a Vanuatu company that has been appointed by the Vanuatu Government as a Designated Agent for the promotion of Vanuatu's Development Support Program ("DSP").
DSP is a Citizenship by Investment Programme under which qualified applicants can be granted citizenship in Vanuatu in exchange for a donation to the Vanuatu Government. Details of the benefits, costs and terms of the programme are set out in this website.
The citizenship granted is not "economic citizenship" or any other separate or special class of citizenship. It is full ordinary citizenship just like any other citizen. However, there are certain restrictions on citizens who hold dual nationality which are explained later on this site.
Vanuatu passport holders have vis-free or visa-on-arrival privileges to 128 countries around the world including UK and EU countries.
Click the image below to view the Vanuatu picture gallery
GK Immigration Services Limited is a Hong Kong company formed for the express purpose of promoting the Development Support Program (a Citizenship by Donation program) and the offshore presence of the Republic of Vanuatu.
In 2017, GKIS was appointed the official exclusive global sales office of Pan Oceanic Limited an officially appointed designated agent for the Development Support Program launched by the Vanuatu Government.
GKIS executives include officers fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
We look forward to welcoming you in both Hong Kong and Vanuatu


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The SEC Primary, which is part of the Super Tuesday elections held across the nation, will be held Tuesday. In all, residents from more than 12 states will head to the polls and cast their votes for candidates hoping to earn a lion's share of the 595 delegates at stake across the country.
In an effort to keep the public abreast of up-to-date election results, the Alabama Secretary of State's office will be reporting results at www.alabamavotes.gov throughout the night.
Polls close at 7 p.m. and the first results will be electronically sent to the Office of the Secretary of State and streamed to the website. Results will include presidential primary numbers, as well as other federal, state and local elections, as well as amendments.
"For the first time in the history of our state, all 67 counties have committed to participate in our election night reporting," Secretary of State John Merrill said in a news release. "We want everyone who is interested, including media outlets, citizens and elected officials, to have the opportunity to view the results of the SEC Primary in real time!"
Merrill said the electronic results would be a "great resource" for the people of Alabama and said the operation would not have been possible without the cooperation of "Alabama's Probate Judges and other county officials."


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Used for nearly 200 years, milk of magnesia has been identified as an effective solution to a variety of problems. While its most traditional application involves gastrointestinal relief associated with constipation, milk of magnesia has other application as well. Comprised of a naturally occurring mineral, milk of magnesia is a safe, effective treatment for a variety of conditions.
Health Benefits of Milk of Magnesia
Several characteristics of milk of magnesia make it an effective health treatment. The compound is a good source of magnesium, which is an effective nutrient that helps regulate calcium and other nutrient levels in the body. Magnesium also helps promote metabolic processes in the body including the activation of enzymes and promotion of teeth and bone development.
As such, milk of magnesia can be used to treat a wide range of conditions. Of course, the most common treatment application for which milk of magnesia is used is relief of constipation. However, the compound is also often used to treat heartburn, upset stomach, acne, canker sores and even bodily odor. The compound can also be used to treat diaper rash and other skin sensitivities.
With its wide range of applications and natural ingredients, milk of magnesia is an effective health treatment for a wide range of conditions. A naturally soothing, compound, milk of magnesia relieves a variety of health problems.
What is Milk of Magnesia?
Milk of magnesia is a considered a suspension of magnesium hydroxide in water. The suspension generally appears as a milky white color, which is where the treatment generally gets its name.
Generally speaking, milk of magnesia has an osmotic effect on the body. In other words, it draws water into the affected area to alleviate symptoms and associated issues. For example, when taken as a laxative to treat constipation, milk of magnesia draws water into the intestines. The water entering the intestinal tract causes movement in the intestines and safely relieves constipation.
Milk of magnesia has other effects as well. It is also known as an effective antacid as it neutralizes or reduces excess acid in the stomach. It has also become a popular treatment option for reducing oiliness of the skin.
Continue reading to learn how successfully Earth Clinic readers used Milk of Magnesia to treat their ailments!


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two large scoops of ice cream covered with strawberries or chocolate syrup, whipped cream and chopped nuts
ask you server for today's selections!
plain or flavored
we start with a hot biscuit, layer it with vanilla ice cream, juicy strawberries, whipped cream and chocolate syrup. you may need a bib with this one
chicken breast, cottage cheese, peach and pear halve, egg and pineapple
on a split English muffin with cottage cheese, egg and garnishes
pear and peach halve, pineapple, cottage cheese, tomato, jello cubes and eggs
choice of one: turkey, ham, chicken or tuna salad, corned beef or roast beef with cottage cheese, egg, tomato and garnishes
served with rice pilaf topped with creole sauce and vegetable of the day
served with rice pilaf and vegetable
fresh, hot coffee brought to your table as you enjoy your meal! drink as much as you like
regular or decaf (no refills)
white or chocolate
grapefruit, apple, tomato or orange
choose vanilla, chocolate or strawberry
two scoops of vanilla ice cream floating in barq's root beer
coke diet coke sprite root beer
two eggs, 2 meat and 4 French toast halves
topped with 2 eggs and 2 meal
two fried eggs with ham or bacon and swiss
shaved steak, onion, egg and swiss
hash brown with sandwiches, add
two eggs atop hash browns, onions, peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes and cheddar, add links, back or ham inside 6.29
two eggs atop hash browns, onions, green peppers, link sausage and lopped with sausage gravy
two eggs atop cottage fries, peppers, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes and cheddar. add links, bacon or ham inside $6.29
two eggs, two sausage patties atop a split biscuit over hash browns and covered with sausage gravy and cheddar cheese
our very own sausage gravy over two biscuits. add 2 sausage patties $4.69 top it off with 2 eggs $5.69
two eggs atop hash browns, onions, peppers, seasoned shaved steak and cheddar
four extra large eggs, cooked any style, with 6 slices of bacon or 6 sausage links or 3 slices of tender ham
three extra large eggs with 4 bacon or 4 links or 2 slices of tender ham and a cup of sausage gravy
three extra large eggs
9 02. rib-eye, two eggs, hash browns and toast
topped with sausage gravy, two eggs with hash browns and toast
with 2 eggs, hash browns and toast
3 potato pancakes, 3 eggs and 2 meat
two eggs, hash browns and toast
2 poached eggs, Canadian bacon and hollandaise sauce on a split English muffin
with raisins and brown sugar
two extra large eggs, two strips of bacon, two grilled links, a slice of tender ham, a pineapple ring and golden hash browns or pancakes along with toast
real turkey breast, spinach, tomatoes, onions and monterey jack cheese
feta, onions, peppers and tomatoes
chunks of ham, swiss, peppers, onions and hash browns inside
choose from ham, bacon, links, cheddar, swiss, american cheese, peppers, onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach or broccoli
bacon, ham, onions, peppers and cheddar
broccoli, mushroom, onions, peppers, tomatoes and mozzarella cheese in and out
chicken breast, tomatoes, peppers and onions
gyro meat, onions, tomatoes and tzatiki
mushrooms, cheddar cheese, peppers, onions and tomatoes
a large omelette loaded with ham, bacon, sausage and cheddar cheese
bacon, sausage, mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, peppers, american and swiss cheese
chunks of ham, pineapple and swiss
bacon, peppers, onions and cheddar cheese
sausage links, peppers, onions and topped with sausage gravy
chunks of ham, swiss, onions and peppers
bacon, onions, tomatoes, peppers and topped with swiss cheese
cheddar, ham, peppers, mushrooms and onions
gyro meat, feta, tomatoes and tzadiki
chili, cheddar, peppers and onions
onions, peppers, tomatoes, cheddar cheese and topped with creole sauce
add whipped cream topping $4.59
choice of: peaches, pecans, chocolate chips, apple cinnamon, blueberry or strawberry
with ham, bacon, or sausage links
add whipped cream topping $3.99
choice of: peaches, pecan, chocolate chips, apple cinnamon, blueberry or strawberry
with ham, bacon, or sausage links
add whipped cream topping $3.99
choice of: peaches, pecans, chocolate chips, apple cinnamon, strawberry or blueberry
with ham, bacon or sausage links. substitute with sausage patties or canadian bacon, add $.75
choice of: reuben, turkey or tuna half sandwich and a cup of soup - $5.29
spinach pie, stuffed grape leaves, flaming saganaki and pita bread
with cheddar cheese and bacon
homemade yogurt and cucumber sauce served with garnishes and pita bread
plain, mild or hot and spicy
wild wings, chicken strips, a potato boat and mozzarella sticks
with onions
two coney dogs and french fries
a coney dog teamed up with a dinner greek salad
with meat sauce
with feta, beets, onions, tomatoes, olives, peppercinis, cucumbers and pita bread
tomatoes, sliced olives, crumbled feta and topped with almond slices
romaine lettuce, shredded romano, olives, croutons, tomatoes and caesar dressing
cajun chicken breast, bacon, tomato, egg, croutons, cheddar and monterey jack cheese
large salad with breaded chicken strips, cheddar, egg, peppercinis and tomatoes
large salad with grilled chicken breast, egg, olives, bacon, tomatoes, onions and cheddar
large salad with sauteed peppers and onions with cheddar, tomatoes, jalapenos and olives
turkey, ham, bacon, cheddar, sliced olives, cucumbers and tomatoes
with dinner $1.99, with a sandwich $2.75
with dinner $1.99, with a sandwich $2.75
with a sandwich $1.50
2 lamb chops, spinach pie and grape leaves
with pita
with pita
with pita
with pita
a filet of cod, fried perch, shrimp and smelt
crispy tortilla chips piled high with cajun-seasoned ground beef and chili topped with sour cream, salsa, cheddar, green peppers, tomatoes, olives and jalapenos
broiled, breaded, BBQ'd or grilled
mushrooms, onions, peppers and jack cheese
rib-eye topped with bleu cheese sauce
green peppers, onions and jack cheese
cold turkey or ham, jack cheese
cajun chicken breast, onions, peppers, tomatoes and melted jack cheese
with cheddar
roast beef, onions, swiss, horseradish mayo
with tomatoes and onions and ranch
with swiss cheese
with feta and grilled onions
with bacon and swiss or BBQ chicken with cheddar and bacon
with tzadiki, onions and tomatoes
cheddar, bacon, lettuce and tomato
shish kebob, feta, onions, tomatoes and homemade tzadiki sauce
feta, onions, lettuce, tomatoes and chicken
feta, cucumbers, tomatoes, mushrooms, lettuce and onions
broccoli, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, green peppers, jack cheese and ranch
meat loaf, roast beef, turkey, veal cutlet or hot hamburger served with mashed potatoes, and homemade gravy
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It's summer and boy, oh boy, is it hot outside! While there are many reasons to feel blessed to live in the beautiful place that I do, heat indexes well over 110 degrees and humidity regularly over 50% (and commonly over 80%) are two reasons to develop a healthy respect for Austin, Texas summers.
For those that do not live in the South and Southwest, here's a fun little taste of my weather forecast this week:
What does looking at this forecast do for me besides inform my complaining about the weather and cause my alarm clock to ring earlier? It lets me know it's time to take precautions that will allow me to train and race in these conditions while staying cool and hydrated!
If you live in a hot area, or will travel to one for a race, there are a few key factors to keep in mind: Hydration, clothing choices, timing, and self-care!
There many magic formulas out there for keeping yourself hydrated. They're all different, and none are necessarily wrong. There is no one solid number, because your hydration needs fluctuate with the weather, your body composition, what you ate that day, and your workout load. While water is absolutely a key factor to hydration, other sources help too. Hydrating foods, such as fresh fruits and veggies, add ounces to your body while providing additional nutrients.
The best rule of thumb I've found is to watch your pee. As long as it is light yellow and you're going to the bathroom regularly, you are hydrating properly! Runners, cyclists, and triathletes all tend to monitor our bodily fluids with somewhat gross precision, and know the pride of discovering just how hydrated you are!
Obviously, when working out in the heat, your hydration needs increase. Again, there are many ways to figure out your optimal hydration levels. If you are training, or just a heavy sweater in hot weather, you also need to take in electrolytes to balance what you are losing through sweat. My favorite way to cover all of these bases is with Infinit Nutrition, since they create a custom formula for me based on the exercise habits I share with them. If you're not ready to dial things in quite that precisely, a good thing to keep in mind is to drink at least 21-24 ounces of water per hour of exercise, consuming salt/electrolytes as needed based on your rate of sweat, in addition to your other caloric intake (gels, bars, blocks, etc.) Be sure you bring enough fluids for your whole workout or know where to re-full. Dehydration is dangerous and no joke!
|When mountain biking in the heat, I carry a 2 Liter Camelback pack full of Infinit. I've been known to drink it ALL on an 8 mile ride!
No surprise here, what you wear matters when it comes to how hot you get! There are approximately one zillion options out there, but of course, my favorites in hot weather are Moxie's tank style jerseys. I hate wearing sleeves in the heat, and the moisture-wicking fabrics help draw away the sweat and keep me cool in the breezes created while I ride.
I also ensure my bike helmet has plenty of vents to allow as much breeze as possible to flow through, and that my socks are moisture-wicking as well to keep my feet dry! A good set of sunglasses, my trusty Handana, and plenty of water in my bottles, and I'm ready to go!
Although it's difficult to wear non-restrictive clothing in the heat when it comes to cycling compression gear, it is good to keep in mind that the more vented, light weight, and flowing the clothing is, the more easily your body will be able to regulate itself.
|Sporting a Moxie sweetheart jersey on my bike commute to work, water bottle in hand!
When it comes to regular training in the heat, sometimes timing is everything! If you've got long distance training on the schedule, learn to be an early bird and you'll save yourself a lot of sweat and proverbial (or literal) tears. Run and ride early in the morning before the heat of the day hits. If that is not possible, wait until the sun is setting to find some relief. Another trick I've used is breaking the workout up to be indoors and outdoors. For example, running to the gym, hitting the treadmill for a break in the shade and to grab some cold water from the fountain, and then running back in the heat for home. This allows your core to take a break from the sun and humidity and lets you acclimate over time, rather than all at once for the whole workout. Using good timing is nicer to your brain, and your body. Don't let yourself cry- you'll need the salt!
Self Care
The last key to staying cool and hydrated is self care. We all complain about the heat, but there is no reason to let it become dangerous as well as uncomfortable.
Hydrating properly means you prevent dehydration, which can compound in to heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Signs include sudden lack of sweating, hot and flush skin, exhaustion, crankiness, dizziness, and in severe cases vomiting, unconsciousness, and organ failure. Seriously. Know the signs and symptoms and take proper care of yourself to prevent them! Should you begin experiencing early signs of heat exhaustion, STOP and take a break. Heat illnesses are not a time to "push through the pain," and no PR or goal is worth your life.
While less serious in an immediate sense, another important factor to self care is sunscreen! There are as many options out there as there are outfit choices, so do a little reading to find a broad-spectrum formula that works for you. I prefer a sport formula meant to withstand sweat and water with an SPF of at least 50. The key is to remember to re-apply! Every sunburn we get damages our skin, and that skin damage is linked to skin cancer. So not worth it, and you'll thank me for this advice when your tan lines are semi under control!
The last point about self care is to listen to your body. As the temperatures rise, our bodies, especially our hearts, are working harder to adapt to the heat. You'll find yourself slowing down, getting tired more quickly, and sometimes recovering more slowly from hard efforts. This is totally normal and not a reflection of your fitness! Allow yourself to walk a little, take a nap when you're done, move a workout if you're seriously not feeling it. The better you treat your body, the better it will treat you, and your end fitness goal will still be obtained.
|Follow these tips and you'll enjoy a sweaty, but safe, summer training season!
Staying cool, hydrated, and safe in the crushing heat is key to longevity in endurance sports, allowing you to train year-round. Following these tips will help you continue working out in a safe, if sweaty, way! Take pride in those soaked-through jerseys knowing you're beating the heat and taking care of yourself at the same time. If, however, anyone has a ticket to Antarctic they aren't going to use this summer, help a sister out. It's hot down here!
Jenny is a Moxie Cycling Ambassador and blog contributor. Check out her bio here!


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Sharon Allard was born in England, but spent much of her childhood in northern Florida. With family members still living in England, Sharon was exposed to travel abroad from an early age, and has continued to explore new places ever since. After high school, Sharon studied at the University of North Florida and dabbled in photography before moving to the Philippines. She continued her studies there, returning to the states a few years later. She has lived all over the United States, and has found inspiration for her photography in the natural environments of each region – southern Florida, Colorado, Arizona and Washington, DC. Sharon's travels also allowed her to gain experience in various fields including sales & marketing and business management, before becoming an executive with the Ritz Carlton Hotel Company.
In 2006 Sharon and her husband Jim relocated to Asheville, NC. This eclectic bohemian city is the perfect place for her creative spirit, and allowed Sharon to re-direct her career towards those creative roots. In Asheville, Sharon began working with a high end furniture showroom, eventually becoming a buyer and designer for the company. She immerses herself in her work and is always willing to learn something new. So when Sharon's design colleague approached her to become a partner in her design firm, Sharon was excited to take on the challenge of continuing to grow and build an existing business. Interior Design constantly provides something new to learn and new products to be inspired by, which is a perfect fit for Sharon.
Since joining Talli Roberts as a design partner, the firm has received multiple design awards and continues to expand. Sharon's creativity combined with her business management background have been an integral part of that growth and success. But what brings her the most joy is interacting with clients and vendors, and getting to know each person on an individual level. She enjoys taking the stress out of building and remodeling, so that clients can enjoy the process. After years in various careers across the country, Sharon has found the perfect fit for both her business background and design talent.
For relaxation, Sharon and Jim enjoy short getaways to New York, and longer trips throughout Italy. Travel provides inspiration for her design projects and endless subjects for her other passion, photography. Trips throughout Italy and Europe keep Sharon continually inspired. Another of her passions is Pilates, which provides constant opportunities for mental and physical training. When she isn't working, working out or traveling, Sharon and Jim are relaxing with their two dogs, Luca and Niko, or enjoying the latest restaurant to open in Asheville.


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Once you've created a group, there are a few things that you can do to make it more useful for you and your collaborators. You can also make it more appealing for other Mendeley users to join, which can help to grow your group.
You can edit your group settings using the 'Edit Settings' button which appears in Mendeley Desktop, or the Settings tab which appears alongside a group in Mendeley Web. This will allow you to edit the original name and description, provided when the group was created, but also allows you to add some additional details.
You can add a photo to the group using the 'Group Image' settings. This will appear next to your group when its returned in search results, or appears in a user's dashboard feed. An image helps your group to stand out and be identifiable to potential members. You could use your school's crest, your team's logo or anything else recognisable.
Finally, you can also categorize the group using the 'Group Categories' settings. This allows you to choose up to three Disciplines that your group falls under - again making it easier for potential members to find and join you using the Mendeley catalog. By default Mendeley will select any disciplines already associated with your profile.


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you think…November 18th, 2010
grandma would go for this? Click on the image to see the full set.
grandma would go for this? Click on the image to see the full set.
"The Last Farm" by Runar Runarsson This is a short film about a farmer who lives with his wife. A few days before his daughter is to come take the couple to a retirement home, the mother passes away. The farmer concocts a plan revealed in the last scene. Mom and Dad, don't get any […]
And we can't have that.
He's officially a Tiger Cub.
UP THERE from Jon on Vimeo.
Kitintale from Yann Gross on Vimeo.
When you leave to take your dog for a walk… 6 drummers, one apartment. It starts a little slow, but I did laugh out loud.
car overtakes car in front by jumping/driving over it.


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Tower Cranes
We supply a wide range of new and used Tower Cranes in Lebanon, Syria and Jordan for rental purposes or if you are interested in purchasing them. In addition to that, it is our responsibility to regularly inspect and maintain rented Tower Cranes on various construction sites. We can erect, dismantle, refurbish, paint and repair directly on or off site.
Our tower crane stock is comprised of Linden Comansa – Potain and Pingon Tower Cranes.
We are furthermore the official distributors of Linden Comansa in Lebanon. For more information
Linden Comansa (Construcciones Metálicas Comansa S.A.) is one of the world's leading manufacturers of tower cranes and luffing-jib cranes for construction. The company offers a complete range of products, designed under the Flat-Top modular system, and including the latest technology.
Linden Comansa's catalogue is formed by 41 Flat-Top tower cranes and 12 luffing-jib cranes, with maximum load capacities from 4 to 64 tons. With such a complete range, Linden Comansa offers solutions to all type of construction works; residential, comercial, industrial, public works, infrastructures, mining, etc.
The company's modern premises, which opened in 2005, allow agile manufacturing, reduced delivery times and very competitive prices.
Since the creation of the company in the decade of 1960, Linden Comansa has manufactured more than 16,000 cranes, and has dealers in more than 60 countries in the 5 continents..