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Ankle sprains are common injuries that can result in lifelong problems. Some people with repeated or severe sprains can develop long-term joint pain and weakness. Treating a sprained ankle can help prevent ongoing ankle problems.
If an ankle sprain does not heal correctly, the joint may become unstable, resulting in a weakened and easily reinjured ankle. Proper initial care of your sprained ankle is critical.
- A compression wrap helps decrease swelling. If swelling is kept to a minimum, it may help your ankle feel better.
- Applying a compression wrap is easy and can be done at home.
- Elastic bandages are inexpensive and available at most drugstores.
- You can wear a protective brace, such as a splint or a device to keep your ankle from moving (immobilizer), over a compression wrap. This can help prevent further injury to your ankle when you try to bear weight on it.
How to apply a compression wrap
To help control swelling, some doctors recommend wrapping your ankle with an elastic bandage, also called an ACE wrap. This product can be purchased at most drugstores. To apply a compression wrap:
- Cut several horseshoe-shaped pieces of cloth felt to form a 0.5 in. (1.3 cm) thick pad. The pad will be placed (open end up) under the anklebone to help keep fluid out of the hollow place under your anklebone.
- Roll up the elastic bandage if it isn't already. Hold your ankle at about a 90-degree angle. Start where your toes meet the body of your foot. Hold the loose end of the bandage at the side of your foot. Wrap the bandage around the ball of your foot once, keeping it somewhat taut with a light pull.
- After this first wrap, slowly start circling your way around the arch of the foot. Pull the bandage diagonally from the bottom of the toes across the foot's top and circle it around the ankle. Now bring the bandage diagonally across the top of the foot and under the arch in a figure-eight pattern.
- When you get to the anklebone, wrap the bandage around the felt piece so it stays in place under the anklebone. Continue around the ankle and foot in a figure eight, moving toward the heel on the bottom and toward the calf at the top of the eight. The wrap should cover the entire foot and end several inches above the ankle. Most compression wraps are self-fastening or come with clip fasteners. If not, use tape to secure the end.
- The wrap should be snug but should not cut off circulation to the foot. Check your toes. If they become purplish or blue, cool to the touch, or numb or tingly, the wrap is too tight and should be loosened. Also, loosen the wrap at night before bedtime.
Current as of: July 18, 2023
Author: Healthwise Staff
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by Molly M. Ginty
(WE) NEW YORK -- Teresa Kai was in crisis. A 42-year-old single mother living in Pender, Neb., Kai relied on Medicaid, a government-funded health insurance program, to pay for medication for her four health conditions: diabetes, high blood pressure, clinical depression and asthma. In 2002, budget cuts forced Nebraska to eliminate Medicaid coverage for people like Kai: low-income adults who were granted coverage because they were caring for children under the age of 18 but who were not required to have this coverage under existing state and federal laws.
"My daughter was still covered under another government insurance program," says Kai. "But I no longer had any access to health care. Since I didn't have any savings, I wasn't able to buy private health insurance for myself. Since my medications cost half of what I earned as a part-time cook, I couldn't afford to pay for them out of pocket. Without my prescription drugs, I couldn't function at work and was in danger of loosing my job. The Medicaid cuts threatened not only my health, but my very livelihood."
In 2003, Kai sued the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and won a year's worth of Transitional Medicaid. Her court victory helped her and 10,700 other state residents affected by the cuts to gain 12 more months of additional coverage. But this fall, their Medicaid--and their health care options--will run out.
As state budget cuts whittle away at Medicaid coverage, more and more low-income women are losing the health care on which they have come to rely.
According to a new joint report by the Washington-based National Women's Law Center and the Portland-based Oregon Health and Science University, a growing number of states are requiring Medicaid recipients to pay for prescription drugs, doctor co-pays and other health services. States are also limiting Medicaid coverage for abortion and imposing enrollment caps that limit the number of residents who qualify for coverage.
"State policy makers' piecemeal approach to the Medicaid crisis has resulted in a complex and ineffective system," said Judy Waxman, the law center's vice president of health. "Lawmakers need to work together to solve this problem now."
The May 2004 joint report, called Making the Grade on Women's Health: A National and State-by-State Report Card, surveyed all 50 states and found that most of them are making cuts to Medicaid, a health insurance program that is jointly funded by state and federal governments. Medicaid covers 9 percent of all women and 30 percent of low-income women in the United States.
Ranking each state based on health benchmarks developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Healthy People initiative, the report found that all of the states only met two policy goals related to Medicaid and women's health: providing coverage for breast cancer and cervical cancer patients.
The report found that, overall, there were some small improvements to Medicaid. Thirty-one states now cover the health care needs of all women who are pregnant (two more states than in the previous joint report, in 2001). Sixteen states have improved Medicaid enrollment by adopting a mail-in application. Thirteen states have created better linguistic access to Medicaid services for recipients who speak Spanish and other foreign languages.
While applauding these advances, the report also noted some troubling setbacks. In the past three years, 15 states have imposed new co-payments on Medicaid prescription drug coverage. Ten have added restrictions to abortion access and 33 cover abortions only in the case of rape, incest or a pregnancy that poses a health threat to a woman's life. Several states have also imposed enrollment caps on Medicaid.
In general, states cover 50 to 70 percent of their residents' Medicaid costs, while the federal government picks up the rest of the tab. As the economy worsens, cash-strapped states are being forced to cut back on the health services that they offer to needy residents.
"In part, these cutbacks are a matter of financing," says Alina Salganicoff, the director of Women's Health Policy for The Kaiser Family Foundation, a health care policy organization based in Menlo Park, Calif. "But they're also a matter of philosophy. In recent years, federal and state governments have become more conservative in their approach to helping low-income residents. More and more, we're seeing the belief that people shouldn't have open-ended entitlement."
Health advocates say recent policy changes will likely cause more Medicaid recipients to lose their coverage. The Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 will limit drug coverage for the poorest beneficiaries who also have Medicaid assistance now, thus forcing many of them to go without necessary medication. The Bush administration hopes to change Medicaid from an entitlement program (in which everyone who is eligible may be enrolled) to a block grant (which will limit funding and deny coverage to some who now qualify). Bush spokespeople could not be reached for further comment on the president's proposal.
If states continue imposing restrictions on Medicaid coverage, many low-income Americans could find themselves in Teresa Kai's position: unable to get health care because their jobs don't provide it and unable to afford it on their own. Currently, Medicaid is only available to people whose incomes are below 200 percent of the poverty level. Though poverty levels vary from state to state, the average poverty level for a family of three in the United States was $14,395 in 2003. This means that a family of three with an income above $28,790 would not likely qualify for Medicaid coverage. Struggling to make ends meet on such a low income, this family would probably not be able to afford private health insurance, which averages $9,000 per family per year in the United States.
Health Advocates Call on States to Save Medicaid In the joint the report, the agencies urged state and federal authorities to preserve Medicaid as an entitlement program instead of turning it into a block grant program. They also called on states to boost public outreach so all qualified women can enroll and to provide coverage for mammograms and HIV and AIDS medications.
Health policy analysts say states could make the most of the money they do have for Medicaid by funneling more funding into preventative care.
"Take the example of contraception," says Rachel Gold, the Director of Policy Analysis for The Alan Guttmacher Institute, a health policy organization based in New York City. "Even though they are dealing with budget crises, 18 states have recently extended Medicaid family planning services to 1.7 million low-income individuals who would not otherwise be eligible. These states realize it's more cost-effective to provide contraception to low-come women than it is to provide pregnancy-related services for unplanned children."
In the future, health advocates hope states will find other creative ways of lowering Medicaid expenses without cutting recipients from the rolls. "There are a lot of flaws with Medicaid, but it's a crucially important program," says Sagalnicoff. "If Medicaid goes away, there is literally no health care left for the low-income women who need it most."
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Not into bingo, 84-year-old Texas woman gets college degree
RICHARDSON, Texas (AP) — After raising five kids and retiring at age 77 from her secretarial job, Janet Fein couldn't be blamed for finally relaxing, but that's not her.
Fein, now 84, went back to school and will accomplish a long-held goal this week when she graduates from the University of Texas at Dallas with a bachelor's degree.
"I didn't have anything to do in retirement and I didn't think that playing bingo was up to my speed," said Fein, who majored in sociology because she felt it was "substantial."
She said she enjoyed all the reading and writing papers. "With each class I already knew a lot, but then I also learned a lot. And that made me happy," she said.
People 65 and older make up less than one percent of U.S. college students. In 2015, they accounted for about 67,000 of about 20 million college students, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.
"Keeping oneself active and vital and giving yourself something to look forward to like that is just a really positive move," said Dr. Carmel Dyer, executive director of the UTHealth Consortium on Aging at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
Fein took part in a state program that allows people ages 65 and older to take up to six credit hours for free at public universities in Texas. About 2,000 people took advantage of the offer last year, according to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Fein said she wanted the degree "with all of my heart" and kept going to classes even as she transitioned from living on her own and driving herself around to needing a walker and oxygen and eventually moving to a senior living facility. Then her knees gave out, so she did a semester of independent study and took online classes to fulfill her degree requirements.
"She did not give up in the midst of her challenges ... she just kept plugging along," said Fein's college adviser, Sheila Rollerson.
Tracy Glass, 40, befriended Fein after they both took front-row seats in a class.
"I sat right next to her and over the course of the semester built a fast friendship with her," said Glass, who said Fein's firsthand memories of world events — like the women's movement — enlivened discussions.
Carol Cirulli Lanham, a senior lecturer in sociology, said, "She would speak up a lot in class and I think that it just made for a more interesting class ... because she literally remembered some of the times we were talking about."
Fein, who grew up in the Bronx in New York City, said that in high school she just wanted to graduate and get a job. After graduating early — at the age of 16 — she went to work as a secretary at a dress manufacturer. She married, spent 18 years staying home with her children and worked several jobs over the decades, including a 20-year stint as a secretary at a Dallas orthopedic hospital — the job she retired from in 2012. She also worked on her associate degree for two decades before earning it in 1995.
Renee Brown, a certified nursing assistant who is one of Fein's caregivers, said Fein has inspired her. At 53, she plans to enroll in a program to become a licensed vocational nurse.
"She said, 'Renee, you can do it. If I can do it you can do it and you will feel so good about it,'" Brown said.
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Our role in tackling gender inequality – and reasons to be cheerful on International Women's Day.
Published: 23 Mar 2018
Does unconscious bias training actually work to help create more inclusive workplace cultures?
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EDMONTON — A man connected to a 2005 stabbing death in Edmonton was killed in Red Deer early Sunday.
Brandon Prevey, 29, was found dead just after 3 a.m. in a car parked in an upscale southeast Red Deer neighbourhood. Witnesses told police that shortly after shots were heard, a small black car was seen speeding away.
"This crime is very unusual for us in the city of Red Deer," said RCMP Const. Sabrina Grunow.
Investigators say the death appears to be drug and gang related.
Grunow said Prevey had recently moved from Edmonton to Red Deer. He was known to police.
Prevey and another man, Steven Anthony Pillon, were previously charged with second-degree murder in the stabbing death of Kenyon Joseph Gardiner.
Steven Anthony Pillon... does that name ring any bells? It should: he was charged in connection with a murder in Sherwood Park.
Later he was involved in a shooting on Argyll Road, where his girlfriend Lily Tran was killed. This is where I come in: I broke the story of her death ahead of the newspapers, and even scooped in on the Pillon angle. Lily Tran's photo entry is still one of my most commented threads.
Pillon is still alive, of course: its only people dumb enough to associate with him who die. Prevey is apparently the latest. Both he and Pillon were never charged in the Sherwood Park murder since the Crown couldn't prove who was responsible. Both men got weapons offenses, and in January 2007 Pillon was sentenced to a year in jail.
So whatever happened to Steven Anthony Pillon? Take it away Edmonton Journal:
Charges laid after shots fired at Edmonton bar
Elise Stolte, edmontonjournal.com
Published: Monday, November 03 2008
EDMONTON - A man with a long history with guns on Edmonton streets has again been arrested and charged.
Steven Anthony Pillon, 24, was charged today with weapons-related offences after several shots were fired at the Canadian Brewhouse on Sunday night.
Police spokeswoman Karen Carlson said police responded to the Canadian Brewhouse near 111st Avenue and 156th Street around 11:45 p.m. Sunday.No word yet on whether or not Pillon was out of jail at the time of this latest killing.
Someone left the brewhouse and fired several shots from a handgun at the building and into a Cadillac Escalade parked nearby.
When police arrived they saw a man leave the brewhouse with a woman and toss a package into nearby dumpster.
Police stopped the car a short time later and arrested the male occupant. They also retrieved the package, which police said was a handgun.
Pillon has been charged with possession of a prohibited firearm contrary to order, careless use or storage of a firearm, conveying a concealed weapon, unauthorized use of a prohibited weapon, knowingly possessing an unauthorized weapon, unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle and possession of an offensive weapon dangerous to the public.


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Reflecting or deleting e-mail can be an art form. (Photo: marinegirl)
An increasingly popular approach for escaping the inbox is the routine use of e-mail autoresponders.
Love it or hate it, reflecting or deleting e-mail can be an art form.
I've collected some of my favorite autoresponders of 2007 from Gmail and included them below.
The styles range from polite and hat-in-hand to direct and full-frontal, and include examples from both employees and business owners… Names have been changed.
Have a good (or amusing) autoresponder to share, whether real or made-up? Drop it in the comments and give someone a helping hand or a good laugh 🙂
The Standard:
SUBJECT: I Received Your Email
Dear Friends, Clients and Colleagues,
Due to high workload, I check email twice daily at 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM EST Monday-Thursday. I respond to urgent email at those times and endeavor to respond to all other email once a week, on Sundays at 6:00 AM EST.
If you require urgent assistance (please ensure that it is urgent) that cannot wait until either 9:00 AM or 2:00 PM, please contact me via phone at 555.666.4416.
Thank you for understanding this move to more efficiency and effectiveness. It helps me accomplish more to serve you better.
Joe Louis
Polite and Boss-Friendly:
SUBJECT: Please call if it can't wait until 11am or 4pm
Hi all…
In an effort to increase productivity and efficiency I am beginning a new personal email policy. I've recently realized I spend more time shuffling through my inbox and less time focused on the task at hand. It has become an unnecessary distraction that ultimately creates longer lead times on my ever-growing 'to do' list.
Going forward I will only be checking/responding to email at 11a and 4p on weekdays. I will try and respond to email in a timely manner without neglecting the needs of our clients and brand identity.
If you need an immediate time-sensitive response… please don't hesitate to call me. Phones are more fun anyways.
Hopefully this new approach to email management will result in shorter lead times with more focused & creative work on my part. Cheers & here's to life outside of my inbox!
All the best,
John "The Employee" Doe
Short and Sweet:
SUBJECT: Off of E-Mail — Call if Urgent
Thank you for your email! Due to my current workload, I am only checking email at 11am and 4pm. If you need anything immediately, please call me on my cell so that I can address this important matter with you. Thank you and have a great day!
-Tom Brady
Take No Prisoners:
Subject: I'm sorry but your e-mail has been deleted
Hi, it's Simon Cowell.
I'm on a project until February 4 — your message has been deleted and will not be seen.
Please re-send after the 4th. Or if something is urgent, please contact email@example.com.
All the best,
Take No Prisoners with a Smile:
SUBJECT: I'll be back August 14th…
Hey, it's Jimmy here…
I'm traveling on vacation and will return on Tuesday, Aug. 14th.
[website or Google calendar URL] < —- That's my schedule
All email I receive until that time will be automatically deleted, so if you have a dire emergency, contact my Executive Assistant, Jack-o-lantern at (555) 444-2525.
That way I'm not overwhelmed with playing "catch-up" and I can hit the ground running and give you the immediate attention you deserve when I get back.
Fair enough?
I appreciate your courtesy in advance and look forward to our paths crossing again after Aug. 14th.
All good wishes,
Jimmy Liu
The Universal Language of "No, I Didn't Get Your E-Mail":
SUBJECT: Penelope checks email twice a day/mira el correo 2 veces al día
Dear customers and colleagues,
Due to high workload, I am currently responding to email twice daily at 11:00 am and 4:30 pm CET.
If you require urgent assistance or response (please ensure it is urgent) that can not wait, please contact via phone at +22-555559878.
Thank you for understanding this move to more efficiency, effectiveness and focus. It helps me accomplish more to serve you better.
Have the greatest day,
Penelope Cruz
Estimados clientes y colegas:
Debido al gran volumen de trabajo que tengo actualmente estoy contestando al correo dos veces al día a las 11 de la mañana y 4:30 de la tarde (hora Madrid).
Si necesitas hablar conmigo con urgencia (por favor valora si es de verdad urgente), no dudes en llamarme al móvil al +22-555559878.
Mi intención es ser más eficaz, concentrarme de verdad y sacar más adelante para atenderte mejor.
Ten un día estupendo,
Penelope Cruz
Nothing But The Facts:
SUBJECT: I'm busy
Hello There,
I don't chek e-male much. To much reading. Bye.
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A Lent-friendly smorgasbord can be enjoyed by Catholics tired of fish in Nicaragua, where soups made with iguana or armadillo are served with a healthy portion of bull testicles.
The delicacies violate local laws against eating such species during their breeding period, but are seen as a meat-free dish in the lead-up to Easter. They are also considered an aphrodisiac, and thus popular with older men.
"It is really tasty. It is a traditional dish," gushed Manuel Zamora as he bought two iguanas at a market. The popular Iguana soup is made with the critter's meat and eggs, ground and toasted corn meal, and vegetables.
Especially popular is a performance-enhancing soup called Levanta Muerto, which translates roughly as "Raises the Dead." It is said to boost energy and virility, and nourish the brain.
The soup consists of meat from the black, spiny-tailed iguana, brains, bone marrow, bull testicles and, in some cases, shellfish.
"I love bull testicles," said Jose Cordoba, a fan of the dish, which is popular among older men and office workers.
Miriam Sirias, who runs a lunch counter in a Managua market, says people eat the soup to keep their gray matter sharp. Her chef Cristina Gutierrez cuts in to add: "A lot of people eat it for its aphrodisiac effect."
Armadillo meat is also popular, even though some experts say it can carry the bacteria that causes leprosy.
But it is the spiny-tailed iguana, known in Spanish as a garrobo, that is the biggest hit in popular Nicaraguan cooking. People here say it helps fight cancer, diabetes, anemia and other ailments.
Jennifer Gomez, accompanying her mother to the market, says garrobo flesh kills cancer cells, claiming she has a neighbor who has had cancer for nine years but keeps it in check by eating garrobo three times a week.
"She has not died," Gomez said.
Demand for the garrobo in particular is so fierce that live animals are brought to markets in large numbers, even though you are not supposed to hunt them during their breeding season from September to April.
"Here, we sell them skinned," said one vendor, Iveth, as she chops the head off a garrobo, removes the skin, rips out the guts and hands over the body and eggs to a customer, all for the equivalent of less than four dollars.
Another soup popular along Nicaragua's very poor Atlantic coast is made of turtle flesh, fish, beef coconut milk and vegetables.
Enrique Rimbaud, head of an environmental group called Amarte, said it is a pity to sacrifice all these animals.
He is collecting signatures to press Nicaragua's parliament to pass a law protecting 187 endangered species by classifying them as part of the national heritage.
Source: AFP


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People with arthritis often believe that changes in the weather cause flare-ups of their disease. Decades of medical research, however, have failed to establish an objective relationship between arthritis severity and weather patterns. Moreover, detailed interviews with specific patients have yielded mostly anecdotes, and those who move to drier climates do not report major relief.
The specific idea of dampness affecting arthritis symptoms seems an unlikely mechanism for a number of reasons. The skin surrounding joints is rather impervious to water and most people stay dry indoors during rain anyway. In addition, arthritis patients do not experience dramatic changes in their symptoms when immersed in water (such as during baths or swimming). Wet weather may also be associated with other climatic conditions, such as decreases in barometric pressures. But even this connection seems implausible, given that much greater pressure swings are tolerated easily during plane travel or mountain driving in a car.
Another weather component is humidity, which might enter the body through the respiratory tract. But this seems an unlikely contributor because hospitalized patients are often given humidified air to breathe and this has little apparent effect on arthritis conditions. Furthermore, a long shower does not usually induce arthritis pain.
None of the past studies investigating this link is flawless; hence, the possibility remains that a small association does exist between changes in the weather and flares in arthritis pain. Small associations would not explain the strength and popularity of the belief, however, considering that people do not reliably detect small correlations. In fact, studies from psychology suggest that people often see patterns even where none exist. A prime example is the capacity to visualize outlines of animals in overhead clouds. An even more compelling example is people's belief in streak basketball shooting even when scoring patterns follow a random sequence.
The episodic nature of both arthritis pain and the weather can further encourage spurious beliefs because multiple components and time lags are possible with each element. By random chance, some days of dramatic weather will be followed by pain. Moreover, a single big coincidence is unforgettable. Over the years people may pay more attention to confirming evidence, neglect contrary evidence, and misinterpret ambiguous evidence thereby entrenching the belief. In contrast, a scientific approach would require a more rigorous search and recording of contrary information.
Another axiom of science is dispassionate observation. Achieving this standard in clinical medicine often requires blinding, so that neither clinicians nor patients know what exposure is active. Failures of blinding allow conscious or subconscious factors to distort reporting. With the weather, of course, it's hard to be blind.
Extinguishing the belief in a link between weather patterns and arthritis flare-ups requires a randomized trial, yet such a study is unlikely to be feasible anytime soon. Moreover, the failure to find a difference in such a trial might not be fully convincing because those who still believe in the correlation might claim that the participants were insufficient in number or unrepresentative of their experience.
Ultimately, peoples' belief about wet weather and arthritis may reveal more about the workings of the mind than the body. Indeed, the innate tendency to identify patterns and discount randomness has evolutionary benefits because predictability can often be turned to advantage, whereas randomness is hard to exploit.
Answer originally published September 6, 2004.


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August 27 – Evening
"Into thine hand I commit my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O Lord God of truth."
Psalm 31:5
These words have been frequently used by holy men in their hour of departure. We may profitably consider them this evening. The object of the faithful man's solicitude in life and death is not his body or his estate, but his spirit; this is his choice treasure-if this be safe, all is well. What is this mortal state compared with the soul? The believer commits his soul to the hand of his God; it came from him, it is his own, he has aforetime sustained it, he is able to keep it, and it is most fit that he should receive it. All things are safe in Jehovah's hands; what we entrust to the Lord will be secure, both now and in that day of days towards which we are hastening. It is peaceful living, and glorious dying, to repose in the care of heaven. At all times we should commit our all to Jesus' faithful hand; then, though life may hang on a thread, and adversities may multiply as the sands of the sea, our soul shall dwell at ease, and delight itself in quiet resting places. "Thou hast redeemed me, O Lord God of truth." Redemption is a solid basis for confidence. David had not known Calvary as we have done, but temporal redemption cheered him; and shall not eternal redemption yet more sweetly console us? Past deliverances are strong pleas for present assistance. What the Lord has done he will do again, for he changes not. He is faithful to his promises, and gracious to his saints; he will not turn away from his people.
"Though thou slay me I will trust,
Praise thee even from the dust,
Prove, and tell it as I prove,
Thine unutterable love.
Thou mayst chasten and correct,
But thou never canst neglect;
Since the ransom price is paid,
On thy love my hope is stay'd."
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When you are designing your website, keep in mind that your visitors will not all have the same screen size and internet connection speed. It's best practice to design your website with the most basic settings so all your visitors will have the same experience. Here's a few settings to keep in mind during the design process:
- Screen resolution – You may have designed your website to be very "wide" (either due to a table or maybe a series of pictures), if your visitor has a small monitor or low resolution it will mean they have to scroll left to right to view your website. Try to optimize your site so that visitors can see the entire width of your page without scrolling. For a visual example, check out Google's Browser Size chart.
- Internet speed – If you have a lot of flash or images on your website that causes your page to load slow, it will take some visitors with a slower Internet connection much longer to load your website. While having flash and images are great, you will want to make sure to keep it to a level that will not scare away some potential visitors. For help reducing your image sizes, please review our article on images causing websites to load slowly.
- Browser used – It is important to test out your website in different browsers (particularly the most popular two – Internet Explorer and FireFox) to make sure that it renders the same way in each. This is commonly referred to as cross browser compatibility. Not all browsers will show your web pages the same, so testing can be important. Also, some versions of a browser will also display your website differently, for example Internet Explorer 6.0 vs. Internet Explorer 9.0. To be completely comprehensive, you may want to check your website in Google Chrome, Safari, and Opera as well.
Remember when you design your site think about how it will appear to your potential visitors. One way to do this is to have a friend or relative with different settings on their computer to view your website, or to change the resolution on your own monitor to see what your site looks like. If a visitor does not have a pleasant experience they will be less likely to return or tell others about your website.
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13-14 February 2013
Paris – OECD Conference Centre
Background - Conference Objectives - Participation - Format - Contact - Practical Information
[PDF] - Biographies - Background Documents
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Investment and growth in OECD economies is increasingly driven by knowledge-based capital (KBC). Three types of KBC can be distinguished: computerised information (software and databases); innovative property (patents, copyrights, designs, trademarks); and economic competencies (including brand equity, firm-specific human capital, networks joining people and institutions, and organisational know-how that increases enterprise efficiency). In some OECD countries, firms now invest as much or more in KBC as they do in physical capital such as machinery, equipment and buildings. This shift reflects a variety of long-term economic and institutional transformations in OECD economies.
The rise of KBC creates new challenges for policymakers, for business and for the ways in which economic activity is measured. Many policy frameworks and institutions are still best suited to a world in which physical capital drove growth. With many OECD member and partner economies experiencing sluggish growth and high unemployment, new thinking is needed to update a range of framework conditions and institutions.
Conference Objectives
The OECD is completing a two-year programme of work on KBC.
Senior policymakers, researchers and policy analysts will examine the policy implications of growing business investment in knowledge-based capital, as well as the key policy conclusions from the OECD's work. Business leaders will explain how KBC is shaping their industries and business models. By reviewing state-of-the-art research and policy experiments, and by spotlighting gaps in the development of policy, this conference will help to inform future OECD policy recommendations and research.
OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría delivering the opening remarks
Conference participants will include policymakers from across the OECD area, representatives from non-member economies, and leading academics. High-level business leaders will also be invited to help better understand how OECD economies can harness investments in knowledge-based capital and innovation to generate sustainable growth and high-wage employment.
While key research material will be conveyed through structured presentations, much of the conference will take the form of moderated Panel discussions, with extensive question and answer sessions. Each panel discussion will focus on a selection of critical policy priorities.
If you are interested in attending this conference or for further information, please contact: [email protected]
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I took the morning off work one day and spent a little time with the missus scowering the local thrift stores for a table to use as the main base. We got very lucky at the local salvation army where we found a basic (and slightly beaten up) girls vanity table - job complete? Nah, it needed to be larger and more personalised. We have some strange and random bits of wood in the garage, one item is an old desk top (you can see it in the picture below) which we thought we could combine with the table to extend the sides and create more counter space.
Finally some random baby pictures :) Say hi to my newest little girl, Delyth (also looking pretty in pink), who was 6 months old in this photo.
And here's a more recent one of Delyth through a toilet roll tube (don't ask) - she's actually 11 Months old now!.


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Fifth edition to focus on green capital, digital transformation & leadership and social engagement
The annual World Green Economy Summit (WGES 2018) will be organised in Dubai to tackle global issues and important strategies, including the digital age and its impact on building a 'green' and sustainable future growth across industries. This was announced today by the organising committee of the fifth World Green Economy Summit 'WGES 2018'.
WGES is set to take place from October 24th to 25th under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The summit is organised by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and the World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO) in collaboration with international partners under the theme 'Driving Innovation, Leading Change'.
WGES 2018 will focus on three main pillars, green capital, digital transformation, and leadership and social engagement. The event will gather financial executives, investment professionals, and thought leaders to discuss ways to increase green capital flows into regional and global environment-friendly projects and how to de-risk those investments.
WGES 2018 will also focus on developing the digital economy and integrating it with the green economy. The summit will discuss the latest smart technologies and digital breakthroughs that promise to accelerate green growth and sustainable development.
On leadership and social engagement, the event will examine the ongoing shift to a green economy – a phenomenon that many fears may lead to human insecurity and inequalities, job losses, and social deficits. Participating leaders and supporters of green innovation initiatives are expected to exchange knowledge and best practices to address the economic and social impact of these programmes.
"Holding WGES 2018 comes in line with the far-sighted vision of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai to enhance sustainable development in the UAE as well as reinforcing Dubai's position as a global capital of green economy. The summit also forms a vital aspect of the UAE Centennial 2071 for the UAE to become the best country in the world in 2071;the UAE Vision 2021; the Dubai Plan 2021 and our continuous efforts to achieve the goals of Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 that aims to provide 7 per cent of Dubai's energy from clean energy sources by 2020, 25 per cent by 2030 and 75 per cent by 2050, not to mention the UAE Strategy for the Fourth Industrial Revolution that aims to achieve a competitive national economy based on knowledge, innovation and futuristic applications by integrating physical, digital and vital technologies," said HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy in Dubai, Managing Director and CEO of DEWA, and Chairman of WGES.
"New and advanced technologies are the key to a successful and genuine digital transformation and green economic growth. It is important therefore that all of us in the green economy to formulate major policies and frameworks encouraging relevant technological developments that will benefit society as a whole. Focusing on three main pillars, DEWA and WGEO are organising WGES 2018 to strengthen Dubai's leading position as a global model for clean energy and green economy by using the disruptive technologies of the 4th industrial revolution, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), UAVs, energy storage, blockchain, the Internet of Things and many more," added Al Tayer.
Abdul Rahim Sultan, Director of WGEO, added: "The Summit will be crucial to promoting the widespread acceptance and increased importance of the green economy in the context of sustainable development. We are confident that the inputs from this year's WGES will contribute to promote implementation of green economy policies at all levels, in a manner that endeavours to drive sustained, inclusive and equitable economic growth through providing us an interactive platform where we can share relevant best industry practices and latest innovations."
The UAE is the first in the Arab world and the region as per the index of realising global green economy and it is at the forefront of the green transformation and renewable energy. In this regard, Dubai has launched Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the largest single-site solar park in the world based on the Independent Power Producer model. Supporting the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, this ambitious project aims to transform Dubai into an international hub for clean and renewable energy.


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Cha-om, a tropical member of the acacia family (Acacia pennata) native to mainland Southeast Asia, is a well-loved herby vegetable among Thais, Cambodians and Laotians. The parts that are eaten are the ferny young leaf shoots and tender tips before the stems turn tough and thorny. It has a particular fragrance that may seem unpleasant at first to the unaccustomed, but when it's cooked up, it's so tasty that most people can't stop eating it and the aroma is just part of the package and soon becomes quite likable. This happened a lot whenever cha-om was cooked up in my cooking classes.
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There's a slide show with all images in this post at the very bottom (scroll down).
Cha-om is a small shrub with prickly thorns on its branches and stems, though I hear breeders have come up with a thornless variety I have yet to personally come across. In tropical Southeast Asia, it is a fast-growing shrub that puts out new shoots year-round and most robustly during the rainy season. People in some regions, particularly the North, prefer to eat cha-om in the dry season since cha-om grown during the monsoon season tends to develop a tartness and has a much stronger smell. Growers prune the shrubs regularly to harvest the young shoots, wearing long gloves to protect themselves from the nasty thorns. A mature plant can put forth enough shoots for cutting every three days or so. In the more temperate climate of northern California, growth is less profuse and the plants need protection from the cold. They stop producing new shoots when temperatures dip in late fall and stay semi-dormant through the winter.
The most common way cha-om is cooked is with beaten eggs, like in an omelette, which is then cut into squares or rectangles to serve with pungent nahm prik (hot chilli sauces, usually with fermented shrimp paste – nahm prik kapi in Thai) and fried fish (usually Asian mackerel, or pla too).(See Kasma's recipe, Pan-Fried Mackerel and Assorted Vegetables with Hot-and-Pungent Fermented Shrimp Dipping Sauce – Nam Prik Pla Too.)
Cha-om egg squares are also frequently cooked in a spicy sour tamarind curry with shrimp (kaeng som). One of my favorite restaurants, Mallika, located in the outskirts of Bangkok, makes a fabulous crispy fried cha-om in a ferny nest, topped with a hot-and-sour sauce containing squid, shrimp and chopped pork (yam cha-om gkrawb). It used to be one of the first dishes people in my Thailand travel groups got to savor as I used to take them to Mallika for lunch right after picking them up from the airport. (Kasma retired from the trips in 2020.) Most fall for cha-om and look forward to eating more of it in other dishes through the trip.
Because of its fairly assertive flavor and higher price, cha-om is usually not stir-fried by itself like other leafy green vegetables, but is instead used much like an herb to flavor other things cooked with it. For these reasons, it is sold in small bundles in markets across Thailand. Eggs go especially well with cha-om and in my classes, we used to make a delicious stir-fried cha-om with eggs and bean thread noodles. I taught this recipe in Advanced Class G-3.
Starting last spring, we've been lucky to be able to get cha-om fresh in the Bay Area during the warmer months beginning in April until the weather turns cold in the fall. Being a tropical acacia, cha-om needs warmth to enable it to put forth new shoots. However, there's only one store I know of that carries the fresh shoots and that's Mithapheap, a Cambodian market on International Boulevard in Oakland. [Update, May, 2014: Lao Jaleune Market, formerly Heng Fath Market, on 23rd Street in Richmond, CA also carries it on occasion.] Last summer the store even had cha-om starter plants for sale. But the supply is very limited and disappears quickly in spite of its price (retails for around $15 a pound).
Sam, one of the owners of Mithapheap, tries to carry as many of the tropical herbs and vegetables that his Southeast Asian clientele craves and misses after immigrating to this country. He's made an arrangement with farmers he knows in Modesto to grow many of these exotic produce. Among them is cha-om. During the growing season, Sam drives down to the farm two to three times monthly, usually late in the week (often Thursdays) and the produce would be available over the weekend. Cha-om is usually gone within a few days. Since both Michael and I are very fond of cha-om, as are many of my students who've been introduced to it, Sam would call or email me whenever he's been to the farm and brought back cha-om. As soon as I receive the message, I would dash down to the store to pick up some before it disappears and then shoot off a message to my students. Sam is the main fresh cha-om supplier in the Bay Area and many of his big Southeast Asian customers, including some restaurant owners, often place special orders with him and are among the people he would contact whenever he brings cha-om back from the farm. (May 2020, they may not be able to purchase cha-om anymore – phone before visiting to check for availability.)
Short of being able to get cha-om fresh, it is available for a lower price in 4-oz. packages imported from Thailand in the freezers of several East Bay stores (haven't checked the Cambodian markets in San Francisco which most likely would have it). Mithapheap sometimes has frozen packages of de-stemmed leaves which make it easier to use and you get more for the same weight. But most frequently, the frozen packages contain cha-om still on the stems. The Laos International Market two blocks further down the same street also regularly carries frozen cha-om and a third store in the same vicinity to check is Thien Loi Hoa on East 12th Street at 12th Avenue.
Not only is it delcious, cha-om is a nutritious vegetable, high in vitamin C and beta-carotenes. It is good for the heart and is known to be an anti-cancer agent. There's nothing like a natural food that tastes great and, at the same time, is good for you!
Click on "Play" below to begin a slideshow. You can also click on any picture individually and either scroll through the images using "Next" and "Prev" or start the slideshow at any image. Captions accompany the images. Clicking on a slide will also take you to the next image.
Kasma's Cha-om Photo Slide Show
Written by Kasma Loha-unchit, June 2011. Updated by Michael Babcock, May 2020.


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Community Program May Help Some Obese Kids
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*Text courtesy Reuters
(Reuters) - Heavy kids who took part in a program hosted at community YMCAs were able keep off some extra weight and improved their quality of life, including relationships with peers and functioning at school.
The six-month program - covering diet, physical activity and "screen time" - was a scaled-down version of intensive, clinic-based treatments that have been shown to help obese kids lose weight but at a steep price.
Researchers hope making such interventions cheaper and more convenient means many more families could benefit. But it's been unclear if a less-intensive program would still be effective at helping kids and their families make significant lifestyle changes.
"Despite the high prevalence of childhood obesity, if you're a parent of an obese child, the available treatment programs are few and far between," said Gary Foster, from Temple University in Philadelphia.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that 17 percent of U.S. kids and teens are now obese. Heavy kids are more likely to become heavy adults, which puts them at risk for diabetes, heart disease and a range of other weight-related conditions.
Obesity also disproportionately affects minority children and those from lower-income families - another reason why finding low-cost treatments is a priority.
Foster led the new study along with YMCA of Greater Providence, Rhode Island, with funding from United Health Group. The 155 participants were kids ages six to 17, all in the 85th percentile or higher for body size.
Together with their parents, kids went to 12 face-to-face sessions at YMCAs, which included weigh-ins and discussions on monitoring food and exercise and setting weight and behavior goals. Parents led another 12 sessions for their kids at home with the help of worksheets provided by the YMCA and phone check-ins.
Kids and teens got points for achieving their goals during the study, which they could then exchange for small prizes, such as a Frisbee.
The majority of kids and their parents - 84 percent - stuck it out through the six-month program.
Though kids and teens were still growing and on average gained both height and weight, they tended to inch closer to normal weight for their age during the program. For example, 92 percent qualified as obese at the start of the study, which dropped to 82 percent by six months out.
Kids also rated their quality of life as higher after the program on physical, emotional, social and school-related scales. Before starting the sessions, their health-related quality of life was comparable to kids with cancer, the researchers reported this week in Pediatrics.
Foster pointed out that the program didn't use specialized experts such as child psychologists and that the YMCA group leaders hadn't had any prior experience treating childhood obesity. That's what makes the findings especially promising, he told Reuters Health.
"We really tried to streamline the program to take the best of what has been shown to be effective," Foster said.
The next step, he added, will be to see if researchers can tinker with the program further to make it even simpler, so it's more convenient for families and possibly cheaper to administer.
Two of the researchers are employed by United Health Group and two others, including Foster, are consultants to the health care and insurance company.
One limitation with the study, they noted, is they didn't have information on kids' weight after six months. So they can't be sure that any obesity-related program benefits held up over the long run. There also wasn't a group of kids who didn't go through the program for researchers to track as a comparison.
Melissa Kalarchian, a psychologist and obesity researcher at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine who wasn't involved in the new study, agreed it begs a more systematic follow-up to explore those issues.
She told Reuters Health the current findings are "exciting" because they show taking evidence-based treatment components to the community can work.
"I think it's promising as being among the first studies to show that treatments that have been effective in a research setting can be translated into a real-world setting like the Y," Kalarchian said.
SOURCE: bit.ly/QENfoo Pediatrics, online September 17, 2012.


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A crowd of more than 100 people pelted Border Patrol agents with rocks and bottles as they tried to cross into the U.S. illegally, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
The incident happened Sunday in the Tijuana River channel, near the San Ysidro Port of Entry.
According to CBP, a Border Patrol agent ordered the Mexican nationals to stop, but they continued walking into the U.S.
Officials said the agent fired a PepperBall Launcher, but it did not deter the crowd.
"They had their phones out so this group was out to spark an incident. That's what they wanted to do, " Border Patrol Union representative Gabriel Pacheco said.
Had cooler heads not prevailed it could have ended much worse, he said.
Even with reinforcements, agents were outnumbered, dodging threats, rocks and bottles.
More agents responded as the crowd became "unruly," even hitting one agent in the head with a full water bottle, officials said.
According to CBP, the agents used "intermediate use-of-force" devices, and the group retreated back to the Mexican side of the border.
No one was arrested.


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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — It's been 10 years since a driver last attempted running both the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day, a feat so grueling that only Tony Stewart has successfully completed all 1,100 miles.
Now Kurt Busch wants to give "the double" a try and he will have cars capable of winning both races.
He said Tuesday he will attempt to make the Indianapolis 500 in a fifth entry for Andretti Autosport. Should he make the May 25 race, Busch would then fly to Charlotte Motor Speedway to fulfill his full-time job with Stewart-Haas Racing — a team co-owned by Stewart — in NASCAR's longest event of the year.
"I'm a fan of motorsports, a student of motorsports, and I view this as a challenge for myself," Busch said in an interview with The Associated Press. "Memorial Day weekend, the central focus of all motorsports is Monaco, Indianapolis and Charlotte and this is a tremendous opportunity to be right in the middle of it."
Only John Andretti, Stewart and Robby Gordon have attempted the "double," and no driver has tried since Gordon in 2004.
"Welcome to the club!" Gordon posted on his Twitter account.
Stewart, Busch's new co-owner at Stewart-Haas, is the only driver to complete the double. He did it in his second and final attempt, in 2001, when he finished sixth at Indy and third at Charlotte.
An Indiana native who grew up dreaming of winning the Indianapolis 500, Stewart long ago abandoned that goal and passed on an offer last year from Roger Penske to drive one of his cars in the 2013 Indianapolis 500. But Stewart has given Busch his blessing.
"It's a great opportunity for Kurt and I fully support him," Stewart said Tuesday. "He'll have a lot to learn in a short amount of time, but he has an overwhelming amount of driving talent on his side. He has a great car owner with Michael Andretti, who's not only an owner, but he's been a driver too.
"Michael has so much to offer Kurt in terms of knowledge and firsthand experience. It really seems like a natural pairing."
Busch's attempt comes at a much different time than when Gordon and Stewart last tried to run both races. Social media didn't exist a decade ago, and Busch plans to utilize every avenue possible to let fans follow along with his attempt.
On Tuesday, he even launched a website — www.kurtbuschdouble.com — that is expected to chronicle his efforts.
"I think this is something that is good for NASCAR, good for IndyCar, good for the fans to get behind and really feel like they are part of," Busch said.
"There was no social media, or the means for fans to get an in-depth look at what goes into the double when the others tried it. We think we've got an opportunity to make people feel like they are part of the experience with me."
Busch first flirted with the idea last May when he completed the Indy 500 rookie orientation program with Andretti. He didn't put a program together to run the 500, and said he's second-guessed that decision at times.
"I took the conservative route and sometimes I kick myself because Carlos Munoz finished second as a rookie in that car last year," Busch said. "So now I'm challenging myself to do something great in motorsports."
Andretti will unveil the car and primary sponsor for Busch at a later date.
"I'm really excited to have Kurt come onboard for the Indy 500. He did a great job for us when he tested last year," Andretti said. "He's obviously a natural talent and we feel he is going to take to the Indy car quickly and have a competitive month with us."
Busch, an advocate for The Armed Forces Foundation who is dedicating his effort to the men and women in the U.S. military, will bring at least two personal sponsors.
Cessna has signed on to help with his transportation between IndyCar and NASCAR, and Busch estimates it will require at least 20 hours of flight time shuttling him back and forth between both series. He's also teamed with Basis, a wrist-based health tracker Busch is using to help with his training leading up to the double.
Busch has also taken up martial arts and joked he's entered "a boot camp phase" of his personal training.
"You can get your body ready, and do all the cardio needed and follow the nutritional guidelines," he said. "But the mental aspect of running 1,100 miles is like nothing you can prepare for. I think the martial arts can help with that."
He said he's spoken to Stewart, as well as former Penske teammates Helio Castroneves and Sam Hornish Jr., and Juan Pablo Montoya, who left NASCAR to drive for Penske in IndyCar this season, about his venture. Castroneves, Hornish and Montoya are all former Indy 500 winners.
"All of them have given me great support and told me, 'You can do this,'" Busch said.
Indeed, three-time winner Castroneves welcomed Busch to the field: "Congrats on the #indy500, see u there!!" he tweeted.
Busch will not participate in an IndyCar race before the Indy 500, but president of competition Derrick Walker said last month the series would try to accommodate him with track time much the same way it has Montoya, who has received additional testing time in his preparation for the season.
"To add a driver with the résumé of Kurt Busch to the Indianapolis 500 field is a huge gain for IndyCar," Walker said. "We want to see the best 33 drivers put their skills to the test on the biggest stage in motorsports, regardless of which series they come from. To attempt 'the double' is a tremendous challenge, and we're looking forward to watching Kurt accomplish the feat."
Busch's path to the Indy 500 will begin in earnest after the May 10 Sprint Cup race at Kansas. He's expected to spend a week testing Andretti's Honda, and make at least 10 trips between Indy and Charlotte as he participates in NASCAR's All-Star race and attempts to qualify for the 500, race in the 500 and the 600.
He said he's worked out several scheduling issues with NASCAR and has permission from Charlotte Motor Speedway to helicopter onto the frontstretch of the track to speed up his arrival for the second race. Busch won the Coca-Cola 600 — which is a full 100 miles longer than any other race on the NACAR schedule — in 2010.
"As a past Coca-Cola 600 champion, Kurt Busch knows what a test of endurance 600 miles can be. To race 1,100 is nearly impossible," said Charlotte Motor Speedway president Marcus Smith. "To even attempt this takes a lot of guts. Fans will appreciate this effort, and I know they'll be as excited as I will, watching the clock to see if he can make it to Charlotte in time for our green flag."
Charlotte officials said they'll track Busch's journey from Indianapolis on their massive big screen video board in the infield of the speedway so fans can follow and anticipate his arrival. But if he wins the 500, Busch knows he'll be late to Charlotte — if he makes it all.
However, NASCAR's new Chase for the Sprint Cup championship format means all Busch has to do this year is win a race to earn a spot in the 16-driver Chase, and he can afford to miss the start of the 600 and not jeopardize his regular job.
"As long as we attempt to qualify for every race, we are eligible for the Chase under the new rules," Busch said. "It's like you are in New York City, on Broadway, and you look up at all the bright lights — they are clearly pointing to this being the right time to do this. The green light is on."
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — It's been 10 years since a driver last attempted running both the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day, a feat so grueling that only Tony Stewart has successfully completed all 1,100 miles.


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Redemption: The Harvest of Love
One hundred and fifty years ago this week, the Lord revealed to His prophet Joseph Smith sublime doctrine concerning the sacred ordinance of baptism. That light came when other Christian churches taught that death irrevocably, eternally, determined the destiny of the soul. The baptized were rewarded with endless joy. All others faced eternal torment, without hope of redemption. The Lord's revelation that baptism could be performed vicariously for the dead, through proper priesthood authority, preserved the justice of His statement: "Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God." (John 3:5.)
Vicarious baptism also mercifully provides this ordinance for all worthy deceased who have not received it through proper priesthood authority.
This glorious doctrine is another witness of the all-encompassing nature of the atonement of Jesus Christ. He has made salvation available to every repentant soul. His was a vicarious atonement that conquered death. He permits the worthy deceased to receive all ordinances of salvation vicariously.
In that epistle, written one hundred and fifty years ago, Joseph Smith stated: "The Saints have the privilege of being baptized for … their relatives who are dead … who have received the Gospel in the spirit … through … those who have been commissioned to preach to them. … Those saints who neglect it in behalf of their deceased relatives, do it at the peril of their own salvation." (History of the Church, 4:231; italics added.)
The prophet Elijah committed the keys for vicarious work to Joseph Smith in the Kirtland Temple (see D&C 110:13–16) to fulfill the Lord's promise that "he shall plant in the hearts of the children the promises made to the fathers, and the hearts of the children shall turn to their fathers." (D&C 2:2.)
Through further revelation to Joseph Smith and subsequent prophets, there has come an understanding of and provision for temple work and the family history effort that supports it. Every prophet since Joseph Smith has emphasized the imperative need to provide all ordinances for ourselves and our deceased ancestors.
This inspired counsel can be simply summarized:
We are to:
Turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the children to their fathers.
Insure that ordinances are performed for ourselves and our ancestors.
Seal individuals into eternal family relationships.
Many members of the Church recognize the vital importance of these commandments but feel overwhelmed at the task of identifying their own ancestors. To overcome this feeling, the Church has greatly simplified finding our ancestors and clearing their names for temple work. For example, with the generous cooperation of the original record holders, we have gathered information on approximately two billion of the estimated seven billion individuals for whom records are thought to exist. That resource increases by many millions of names each year.
Also, fifteen hundred family history centers operate worldwide to permit access to our vast record resources. You will find them staffed with sensitive, understanding volunteers who want to help. Through research guides, telefax, and correspondence, these centers are fortified by the impressive capabilities of the Salt Lake City Family History Library.
Modern technology has greatly simplified the prior complex rules and regulations for this work. These streamlined steps are clearly explained in the pamphlet Come unto Christ through Temple Ordinances and Covenants. It is available in the principal languages from priesthood leaders throughout the world. This booklet provides a summary of the doctrinal basis for family history and temple service.
Also, where they have been called, ward or branch family history consultants are available to help you succeed.
Many brilliant minds and sensitive hearts have harnessed advanced technology to provide personal computer helps to simplify family history work. Under the descriptive title of FamilySearch,™ these powerful computer-aided resources are now available in family history centers in the United States and Canada. (Request them if they are not there. They are within policy.) In due course, these resources will be made available elsewhere in the world.
FamilySearch provides members easy access to the Church's central genealogy computer files. It greatly simplifies research and enables members to more efficiently find information in the Church's vast storehouse of microfilmed records. The computer provides direct, rapid search of a large compilation of valuable information on compact discs without time or error of searching traditional microfilm or microfiche. FamilySearch provides these five specific types of helps that are as easy to use as a telephone:
Ancestral File™ is a computer resource of seven million names linked into family relationships. This resource is the heart of our effort to collect the genealogy of mankind and make that information readily available to others, to simplify their family history research, and permanently preserve family relationships.
Ancestral File comprises the "four generation" submittals from members and friends. These data have been carefully matched and coupled one with another, providing a powerfully rich source of family-linked information that simplifies research and reduces duplication. It contains names and addresses, enabling coordination of research with other submitters. Means now exist that permit you or family organizations to enter all of your family-linked information for permanent preservation and use by others.
Recently a friend of the Church, tenderly holding a five-inch-high stack of information, said with obvious gratitude: "The Church placed my life's work in a computer where it will be permanently recorded and available for others to use." That spirit is spreading throughout the world where friends who wish to show their gratitude for using Church resources, are now generously donating their laboriously compiled family history information to share with others.
Another help is the Family History Library Catalog.™ It contains the description of virtually every family history record of the Church, permitting a rapid, automatic, precise name or locality search of the detailed catalog descriptions.
The automated International Genealogical Index™ replaces 10,000 microfiche, providing computer research of data on 147 million deceased individuals and allowing limited linking of family members.
Shortly, an automated 39-million-name U.S. Social Security Death Register™ will be distributed.
Within two or three years, other organized data will be readily available on hundreds of millions of deceased individuals. (For data privacy reasons, we do not provide computerized data on living persons.)
For example, a large group of members is organizing the 50-million-name 1880 U.S. Census. Five thousand nonmembers and seventy-seven missionaries are organizing the 27-million-name English 1881 Census. A 5-million-name record of Australian births, marriages, and deaths from 1788 to 1888 is near completion. These helps will permit automatic nationwide search for an ancestor without specifying locality.
Yet another help, the Personal Ancestral File™ is a powerful, inexpensive, easy-to-use resource available for home use that helps organize, analyze, and print your family history. It reports what ordinance work is lacking and allows electronic sharing of data.
But for me, the most thrilling resource will eliminate the delay in clearing names for temple work. Beginning next fall, you will be able to clear ancestors' names for temple ordinances in your own meetinghouse yourself, without the need to request headquarters approval. When you verify that no previous ordinance has been performed, you can go immediately to the temple to perform these ordinances.
Yes, the Lord is accelerating His work.
It was hard to get excited about genealogy work, with its many rules and regulations about commas, periods, and capitalization. The new family history service is quite another matter. It deals with loving, caring, feeling ancestors beyond the veil.
Now, Richard Talbot, John Dunkerson, and Abraham Salee are not just names on a slip of paper for me to receive their temple ordinances. These are ancestors I love through temple work. They, in turn, have influenced my life. I find traits displayed in their purposeful lives woven into the fabric of my own character. Begin this work, and you will know why the Lord said, "The hearts of the children shall turn to their fathers." (D&C 2:2.) Learn why this glorious doctrine has been restored to the earth.
Once I listened as a humble sister, blind except for a small window of vision in one eye, bore witness of deeply spiritual experiences she enjoyed with her husband identifying individuals for temple work. She explained that internal bleeding had recently taken the last vestige of sight. Her testimony was sweet, her prayer that she might see enough to serve. Miraculously she was given even greater sight.
One choice source on my ancestors was prepared by a remarkable woman in 1888. She labored without any doctrinal understanding or the abundant resources we have. Following impressions of the heart, her persistence and extensive correspondence produced a 16,000 lineage-linked treasury of information about our Talbot family. My mother obtained this record. A descendant, Cathy Frost, with two preschool children and expecting another, is computerizing those names. My wife, Jeanene, and I will personally clear them for temple work using the simplified helps I've described today. Our family will go to the temple for these ancestors.
At present you may find it difficult to go to the temple personally, but you can submit ancestors' names for temple work. You may live where resources are very limited. Begin with ancestors that are closest to you. Search beyond your surname, following all lines of ancestry. Following the simple guidelines, prepare requests for temple work. Resolve to bless the lives of those who are dependent upon you—and in so doing, bless your own life profoundly.
I don't need to tell you the details of where to go and who to see. When you determine you are going to succeed, you will find a way. You will discover those who can help you. I promise you the Lord will bless you in your efforts, for this is His work, and He will guide your prayerful efforts to bring the ordinances and covenants to your ancestors.
I have tasted enough of the fruits of this sublime work to know that the keys Elijah restored to Joseph Smith permit our hearts to be bound and each of us linked to those of our ancestors who are waiting for our help. Through our efforts in holy temples here on earth using the authority delegated by the Savior, our progenitors receive the saving ordinances that allow them to enjoy eternal happiness.
In the past, motivated by a deep conviction of the sanctity of the work, individuals have valiantly faced a challenge that seemed like singlehandedly endeavoring to harvest all the grain in Nebraska. Now, many mighty combines are at work. Together we will accomplish the work.
How fitting that for the 150th anniversary of the declaration by Joseph Smith of vicarious work for the dead, the Brethren have announced greatly simplified means to identify ancestors and permit temple ordinances to be performed for them.
I testify that the spirit of Elijah is touching the hearts of many of Father's children throughout the world, causing the work for the dead to accelerate at an unprecedented pace.
But what about you? Have you prayed about your own ancestors' work? Set aside those things that don't really matter in your life. Decide to do something that will have eternal consequences. Perhaps you have been prompted to look for ancestors but feel that you are not a genealogist. Can you see that you don't have to be anymore? It all begins with love and a sincere desire to help those who can't help themselves.
This is a spiritual work, a monumental effort of cooperation on both sides of the veil where help is given in both directions. It begins with love. Anywhere you are in the world, with prayer, faith, determination, diligence, and some sacrifice, you can make a powerful contribution. Begin now. I promise you that the Lord will help you find a way. And it will make you feel wonderful.
In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.


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Blogger On The Run: Mile Posts
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We're bursting at the seams with excitement over this week's Women's Running magazine Blogger On The Run– Dorothy from Mile Posts! This incredibly busy mom of three finds time to squeeze in training for marathons while inspiring her readers each step of the way. You may remember Dorothy from a video we posted not that long ago about Finding Your Strong (we'll include the video at the bottom of this post for those who want to view it again- it's that good!). Read on and learn how Dorothy follows her own mantra to Dream Big:
WR: How would you describe yourself? (Dorothy chose to describe herself in 26.2 words- we LOVE it!)
D: Happy. Runner. Mother. Sister. Daughter. Wife. Friend. Dreamer. Marathoner. Racer. Coach. Writer. Blogger. Optimist. Pessimist. Giggler. Smiler. Determined. Faithful. Kind. Loving. Sincere. Motivated. Hugger. Strong. Stroller Runner.
WR: How did you begin running?
D: I gained a lot of weight when I went to college and was on a very unhealthy downward spiral. When I hit what I would call rock bottom my mom offered to pay for anything related to running in an effort for me to fall in love with her sport. She felt that it would help me not only physically, but mentally to run. I decided there was no harm in trying. The worst that could happen was that I would fail and at that point I was willing to try just about anything.
I won't say I fell in love with running over night. It was hard but each run I went on motivated me to the next one. If it was a bad run I wanted to get back out there and have a good one and if it was a good one where I felt that *runner's high* – I wanted to run again so I could get to that place again. In 2003, after I graduated from college, I moved in with my mom and she asked me to train for a marathon with her. I agreed. I probably wouldn't have made it to the finish line if it weren't for her waking me up every day at 6 am to go run. Once I crossed the finish line of my first marathon I was in love and forever hooked on the 26.2 distance.
WR: What keeps you running and training?
D: My kids. They remind me that I am unconditionally loved. The Marathon.It reminds me that things that are worth it in life are most likely going to be hard. What you put into life you get back out of it. Same goes for the marathon. It will reward you in more ways than you can imagine if you give it the chance.
WR: What's your favorite race memory?
D: My favorite race memory is from the B & A Trail Marathon 2010. I went to this race alone and didn't know anyone running. There were early starters so I really didn't know what place I was in the entire race. 50 yards from the finish line I saw them raising a banner for me to break. I started to cry. I'll never forget this woman that was there with her daughter. Right after I crossed I asked her if I really won. She said YOU DID IT GIRL. YOU DID IT. She gave me the biggest hug and didn't let go. Her daughter was looking on and she told her that it was okay – I was crying tears of joy. I have no idea who this woman was but that hug and that moment will stick with me for life. The race was small so there was no runner tracking – I loved that for a moment in time – my win and my time was just mine. My family and friends had no idea. I went and sat down and just soaked it all in before I called anyone to tell them my news.
WR: How do you reward yourself for accomplishing your training/running goals?
D: Cupcakes! In all seriousness sometimes I do reward myself with food but more often than not the personal satisfaction I get is enough. I get excited to tell that little doubting voice in my head to SHUTUP. The only limits in my life are those I place on myself. When I hit a goal I let myself dream a little bigger and don't allow it to scare me. Of course I will admit that from time to time I do go shopping as a reward. The lure of a new purse has pushed me through many hard miles at the end of a marathon.
You're hooked, right? Head on over to Mile Posts to read more!
We love how Dorothy quiets the self doubt that sometimes creeps in by telling it to "Shut Up!" How do you deal with self doubt?
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Life is just one, big festival
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Diet is a four-letter word
When it comes to food, Montréal is the city of indulgence. With more restaurants per capita than anywhere else in North America—everything from gourmet fast food to culinary feasts—resisting temptation is simply futile… and foolish!
We were green before green was cool
With 620 miles of bike paths, a great water playground called the St. Lawrence River, 1,000 parks,12 golf courses within 20 minutes of downtown and a mountain right in the middle of the city, Montréal is the ideal city to enjoy the great outdoors.
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Is it the mix of French roots, British heritage and North American upbringing? Is it the everpresent joie de vivre around every street corner? Is it the subtle sophistication which made us North America's first UNESCO City of Design? Is it the food, the culture, the architecture… or all of the above? You be the judge!


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Richmond Community Schools has long had a commitment to the arts - both Performing Arts such as Band, Choir, Orchestra, Choral Music and Drama, and the Fine Arts including painting, sculpting, and photography.
Performing Arts
Our Performing arts programs begin as early as kindergarten where we begin teaching our students how to read music, sing, and play the recorder.
As the student progresses upward in grade and maintains their interest in music, we:
- teach music appreciation
- instruct on specific instruments for the marching and concert bands and the orchestra
- lead the choirs in ever more challenging choral music arrangements.
At the middle and high school levels, we have a strong group dedicated to drama instruction. Several times each year, our drama students my compete against other schools as well as perform in plays and/or musicals for their parents and for the general public.
Visit the individual schools home pages for access to the arts programs available at each school, and be sure to visit the Civic Hall Performing Arts Center, located at Richmond High School, for a schedule of public performances.
The Richmond Symphony Orchestra is housed in the Civic Hall Performing Arts Center. RSO has the mission to enhance the quality of life in east central Indiana and west central Ohio by providing symphonic music of the highest caliber in live performances and music education in the local schools and community.
Fine Arts
Art instruction within the RCS system has a long and proud history. Instruction begins for interested students in elementary school and continues at RHS.
RHS houses the Richmond Art Museum with an excellent art museum with a collection of American Impressionists, Taos School, the Hoosier School, the Richmond School, and other regional artists. The museum is located just outside the McGuire Hall auditorium on the north end of the High school just across the parking lot from the administration building.


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A legendary artist with killer runs on Spider-Man, Punisher and X-Men will reportedly be drawing the Man of Steel this year.
According to comic-book rumor site Bleeding Cool, DC Comics' flagship superhero will be getting a new interpretation from John Romita, Jr., the second-generation creator whose family name is synonymous with rival publisher Marvel. Romita is supposedly joining DC Comics chief creative officer/star writer Geoff Johns, who appears to have cleared the decks to start in on a new run on Superman.
Romita's only drawn Superman one time before, on the cover of a collection of old-school DC/Marvel crossovers. The drawing above hews closely to the ceremonial Krytonian armor style that Kal-El's been sporting ever since the New 52 relaunch, with the plating looking more raised and three-dimensional. A formal announcement of the new creative pairing is expected later today on DC's YouTube channel.
Update: The episode of DC All Access debuting the new team is up now
Johns' output for the New 52 has been a mixed bag, for me, mostly standard fare in the trauma-driven, dour-superdude paradigm that he helped cement in the late 1990s. I've liked his writing on Superman in the past, though, particularly in his run on Action Comics with Gary Frank and Andy Kubert on art. Here's hoping that the Johns/Romita run is a return to the brightly-inflected Superman seen in that interpretation.
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Small kids appreciate things that make them feel larger, from tiny playhouse doorways to miniature portions at dinner. Especially small portions.
Sometimes it's hard to remember just how little food preschoolers require to meet their nutritional needs. When my four kids were very young I liked to break up the routine by letting them eat from tea party-sized dishes. Teeny tiny ones. They loved the novelty of serving themselves seconds.
But no matter the plate size, my daughter didn't like her foods touching each other. An invisible speck of potato on a green bean meant she couldn't bear to put either one in her mouth. So I came up with what I thought was a novel idea. Every now and then I gave each of them meals served in a six-cup muffin tin. It might have a few walnuts, halved grapes, several cubes of cheese, a slice of apple, three miniature rice cakes, and chunks of steamed carrot. None of the foods in their separate compartments touched, and better yet, the kids were so delighted that I was able to introduce greater variety.
I thought I'd made up the muffin tin meal concept but it turns out lots of parents do the same thing. Well not quite the same. They're much more clever. Check out Muffin Tin Mondays for inspiration.


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this is something that resonates so much with me. i've definitely seen a difference between the ballsiness of male counterparts when it comes to asking for a good salary and my own lack of it. and i've seen them enjoy the fruits of simply asking for more, and it's infuriating! just the image of me saying something like "i expect to make $25 per hour" (the directness, not the number) kind of freaks me out.
but, why do we have this idea that employers will think less of us if we demand what we deserve?
having a set of real-world guidelines and suggestions helps a lot. i have an interview coming up that may make this all very relevant. and hopefully, lucrative!


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