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What is being tested?
Myoglobin is a small protein found in heart and skeletal muscles that binds oxygen. It traps oxygen within muscle cells, allowing the cells to produce the energy required for muscles to contract. When heart or skeletal muscle is injured, myoglobin is released into the blood. Elevated levels can be measured within a few hours following an injury.
Myoglobin is filtered from the blood by the kidneys and is released into the urine. Large quantities of myoglobin are toxic to the kidneys. If significant amounts of myoglobin are released into the bloodstream, which can happen after severe trauma or muscle injuries, the excess myoglobin may cause damage to the kidneys and eventually result in kidney failure. Measurement of myoglobin in urine helps to detect this condition.
Common Questions
How is the test used?
A myoglobin blood test may be used detect muscle damage. When heart or skeletal muscle is injured, myoglobin is released into the blood. Blood levels of myoglobin can rise very quickly with severe muscle damage and can be measured within a few hours following an injury.
Myoglobin is filtered from the blood by the kidneys and is released into the urine. Sometimes, a urine test is used to evaluate myoglobin levels in people who have had extensive damage to their skeletal muscles (rhabdomyolysis). Urine myoglobin levels reflect the degree of muscle injury and, since myoglobin is toxic to the kidneys, reflect the risk of kidney damage.
When is it ordered?
A myoglobin blood test may be ordered when you have experienced damage to muscles caused by, for example, trauma or muscular dystrophy.
A urine myoglobin test may be ordered when there has been extensive injury to skeletal muscle, resulting in the rapid breakdown of muscle, and damage to the kidneys from excess myoglobin in the urine is suspected.
What does the test result mean?
An increase in blood myoglobin means that there has been very recent injury to muscle tissue. Some examples of causes of increased levels include:
- Accidents that result in muscle trauma
- Seizures
- Surgery
- Any muscle disease, such as muscular dystrophy
- Inflammation of skeletal muscles (myositis)
- Heart attack
A significantly elevated level of myoglobin may be caused by rhabdomyolysis (see below).
Myoglobin levels are normally very low or not detectable in the urine. High levels of urine myoglobin indicate an increased risk for kidney damage and failure. Additional tests, such as BUN, creatinine, and urinalysis, are done to monitor kidney function in these people.
Some examples of conditions associated with myoglobin in the urine include:
- Excessive physical activity in untrained individuals
- Crush injuries and other trauma
- Viral infections (a common cause in children)
- Toxins or certain drugs
- Progressive muscle disease
- Heat injury
- Hereditary (genetic) or metabolic disorders that affect muscles
What is rhabdomyolysis?
Rhabdomyolysis is the rapid breakdown of muscle tissue. This condition can be caused by serious injury to muscles from a number of different sources. Examples include:
- Trauma, crushing injuries such as car accidents
- Electrical shock from a high-voltage sources
- Serious and/or extensive burns
- Blood clot (thrombosis) that blocks blood flow to tissues and organs
- Exposure to toxins such as heavy metals, snake venom, or carbon monoxide
- Infections such as HIV, influenza, Streptococcus (this can more commonly occur in children than adults)
- Genetic or metabolic disorders that affect muscles
- Diseases such as muscular dystrophy or underlying conditions such as diabetes that is not well controlled, hypothyroidism, or hyperthyroidism
- Several drugs
Complications can occur when, after the muscle is damaged, the cells release their contents rapidly into the blood. This has been known to cause damage to kidneys (acute kidney injury, AKI) and disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Once this condition is diagnosed and depending on the severity, a person with rhabdomyolysis may be treated with intravenous fluids and other supportive care. Other procedures may be done to protect the person's organs. For example, the person may undergo dialysis to prevent and/or limit damage to the kidneys.
What drugs can cause rhabdomyolysis?
Some examples include:
- Drugs of abuse such as alcohol (ethanol), heroin and cocaine
- Antibiotics (amphotericin B, ampicillin)
- Anesthetics
- Antidepressants
- Antihistamines
- Aspirin (salicylates)
- Corticosteroids
- Lidocaine
- Lithium
- Statins (used to treat high cholesterol)
- Theophylline
Should everyone with muscle pain and weakness have a myoglobin test?
General, routine testing for myoglobin is usually not necessary. Muscle pain and weakness are common symptoms of many temporary conditions that go away without specific treatment. However, if someone is taking a drug or has been exposed to a substance that has been linked with potential muscle damage, then testing may be warranted.
Are myoglobin tests used to help diagnose heart attacks?
Myoglobin blood tests have been used along with troponin tests as cardiac biomarkers to help detect a heart attack early. However, in the U.S., myoglobin testing is used less frequently for detecting heart attacks early and more recent studies have indicated that newer markers (e.g., troponin) are better for this purpose.
The level of myoglobin in the blood starts to rise within 2-3 hours of a heart attack or other muscle injury, reaches its highest levels within 8-12 hours, and generally falls back to normal within one day. An increase in myoglobin is detectable sooner than troponin, but it is not as specific for heart damage and it will not stay elevated as long as troponin.
If myoglobin does not increase within 12 hours following the onset of chest pain, a heart attack is very unlikely. Although a negative myoglobin result effectively rules out a heart attack, a positive result must be confirmed by testing for troponin.
Is there anything else I should know?
Increased myoglobin levels can occur after muscle injections or strenuous exercise. Because the kidneys remove myoglobin from the blood, the myoglobin level may be high in people whose kidneys are failing. Heavy alcohol consumption and certain drugs can also cause muscle injury and increase myoglobin in the blood.
A urine dipstick test for hemoglobin can also be positive in the presence of myoglobin. If the urine dipstick test is positive and myoglobin is suspected to be the cause, it should be followed up with more specific testing for myoglobin.
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2019 review performed by Hoda Hagrass MD, Ph.D., Medical Director of clinical chemistry and immunology laboratories, UAMS.
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Italian Foodservice Gemos Bans Cages from Egg Supply Chain
Italian foodservice company Gemos today announced a commitment to banning all cages from its egg supply chain by 2025. The decision, which will reduce the suffering of thousands of birds each year, is a result of dialogue with Animal Equality.
Last week, Animal Equality released a shocking investigation exposing how caged hens suffer in the Italian egg industry. The disturbing footage shows birds stepping on other birds, dead birds among living birds, and other upsetting images, giving insight into why policy changes such as Gemos' are so critical.
Several of Gemos' competitors, such as Compass Group, Sodexo, and Elior have made cage-free egg commitments as well. These three policy announcements were the result of the coordinated efforts of the Open Wing Alliance, a coalition of organizations including Animal Equality, that is working to end the extreme confinement of animals.
These policies represent important progress for animals, but the best way we can help hens is by simply avoiding eggs. Check out some animal-friendly egg replacers.

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First Drive Review: 2015 Toyota Camry XSE V6
- Powertrain: 268hp, 3.5L V6, 6-speed automatic transmission
- City/Hwy/Combined MPG: 21/31 (25 combined)
- Curb Weight (lb): 3,480
- Wheelbase (in): 109.3
- Total Length (in): 190.9
- Width (in): 71.7
- Base Price (USD): $31,370
- Price as Tested (USD): $35,768
2015 Toyota Camry XSE V6
The Toyota Camry has long been one of the most popular cars made. Having sold over 10 million vehicles since it first launched, it would be easy for Toyota to rest on their laurels. However, just three years after the Camry's last major redesign, they've launched a mid-cycle refresh which is so comprehensive that over 1,900 parts in the car have changed from the prior year's model. In fact, every body panel has been changed except the roof. Sitting at the top of the Camry line are the XLE – the most luxurious variant, and the XSE, which offer many premium features, but is more sporty.
I recently had the opportunity to take the 2015 Camry lineup out for a few hours, and I'm happy to say that these are the best Camrys I've ever driven. While many of the improvements are in the styling department, its greatest achievement is in its handling. Thanks to changes in the body construction, including numerous additional spot welds, the 2015 feels more planted and rigid than any Camry I've driven before. A sport-tuned suspension keeps the XSE model stable in turns, and its V6 engine pushes out 268 horsepower and 248 lb.-ft. or torque, which was plenty of get-up-and-go for everyday driving, with a little extra kick for those times when you feel like opening it up. If you're willing to trade off power for fuel economy, and lose a few of the bells and whistles, you can get into the 4-cylinder version of the XSE for about $5000 less. I was also pleasantly surprised at how connected and responsive the steering felt, which can sometimes be a crapshoot with electric power steering systems.
Visually, the 2015 Camry is much more athletic looking than the 2014, with a wider grille and wider wheels, and the XSE ups the sporty factor with its honeycomb grille, and 18″ alloy wheels. Surrounding the grille are sculpted LED headlights along with LED daytime running lights. Around back, you'll find a small spoiler atop the trunk lid, as well as dual exhaust with chrome tips.
Inside, the Camry XSE is outfitted with leather-trimmed Ultrasuede, heated front seats, along with 8-way power adjustments on the driver's side, and 4-way power adjustments for the passenger. The contrast stitching on the seats and door panels is a nice touch, as is the satin chrome finished trim on the dash, doors and center console. Improvements to body insulation have made the cabin quieter than ever, and there's plentiful leg and head room throughout – even for rear seat passengers with long legs. Speaking of the rear seat, it's got a split 60/40 folding capability, which gives the car even more storage flexibility than its already spacious trunk.
Other features in the XSE include push button start, a backup camera, dual-zone climate control, rear seat vents, a Homelink universal remote for garage doors, and a wireless charging bay for Qi-compatible smartphones and cases. You also get paddle shifters, a sport steering wheel, and a TFT multi-information display nestled between a large and easy to read tachometer and speedometer. Overhead is a power tilt/sliding moonroof.
Also of note is the optional Entune Premium package ($805) highlighted by a JBL 10-speaker audio system, which offers incredibly clean sound regardless of music genre, and has some of the best imaging I've heard in a moderately-priced car sound system. The system includes a 7-inch touchscreen display with Navigation, SiriusXM, and app support. If you opt for the technology package ($750), you'll get a suite of nice safety features, including pre-collision warning, dynamic radar cruise control, lane departure warning, and automatic high beams. The blind spot monitor and rear cross traffic option ($500) is also a worthwhile investment.
In my brief time with the Camry XSE, I was very pleased with my driving experience. The car has very assured driving characteristics, and Toyota has done a very good job elevating the finishes and design to feel more luxurious and sporty. If you're in the market for a solid and practical daily driver that's going to treat you and your passengers well, while benefitting from Toyota's long history of reliability, the 2015 Camry is well worth considering. If you've owned a Camry before, 2015 is the right model year to upgrade.


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Leon Craig
Born 20th June, Leon Craig is a professional actor and singer from Manchester. In 2006, he was a semi-finalist for BBC Radio Voice of Musical Theatre at the New Theatre in Cardiff.
He attended the Guildford School of Acting for his 3-year degree in Acting and Musical Theatre, graduating in 2000.
Craig has appeared in several theatre shows including Alan Cohen/Robert Wheeler's Aladdin at the Derby Arena (2019-20) as Widow Twankey (Pantomime Dame); Casey Nicholaw-directed Disney's Aladdin (2016-19) as Babkak/Cover Genie; Gareth Machin/Nick Winston's Little Shop of Horrors as Audrey II (Voice of the Plant); Peter Duncan's Beauty and the Beast (2014-15) as Dame Jollena Jollychops (Pantomime Dame); Jamie Wilson's Alice in Wonderland (2014) as The Queen of Hearts; Jamie Wilson's Dick Whittington as Sarah The Cook (Pantomime Dame); Peter Duncan's Dick Whittington (2012-13) as Sarah The Cook (Pantomime Dame); Paul Taylor Mills' My Big Gay Italian Wedding (2013) as Rodney; Laurence Connor's Arena Tour of Jesus Christ Superstar (2012-13) as King Herod; Matthew Ashford's Jack and the Beanstalk (2011-12) as Dame Mary Trott; Paul Taylor Mills-Richard Jones' The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (2011) as Melvin P; Tim Maple/Andrew Wyke's Soul Sunday: Songs of Michael Jackson (2011) as Lead Singer; Karl Wooley's Aladdin (2010-11) as Dame Widow Twankey; Steve Boden's Sleeping Beauty (2009)10) as Dame Nurse Nanny Nora; Neil Bull's Aladdin (2008-09) as Genie of the lamp, Sgt Ping, Emperor; Adrian Noble/Gillian Lynne's Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (2005-06) as understudy Lord Scrumptious/ Inventor/Sid; Stephen Leatherland's Eva Cassidy (2003) as Chuck Brown; Carol Godby's The Snow Queen (2000-01) as Dame Flora Fatty (Pantomime Dame); Carol Godby's Aladdin and His Magic Lamp (2000-01) as Window Twanky (Pantomime Dame).
On television, he has worked as Jesus/Montel in Jerry Springer: The Opera (BBC2 & Avalon) and as an Ensemble in Jesus Christ Superstar Arena Tour (Universal).


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Given Number: 3
You are gifted with creativity, imagination, artistic talents, versatility, good nature, and the ability to inspire others! Your life path will entice you live your life with joy and imagination. You will learn the benefits of optimism and enthusiasm, as well as how to express them. You are a born communicator, and your wit and light-heartedness will help others see joy in any situation. Your trademark is the unique creative flair you bring to everything you do. You will be successful in any artistic endeavor — be it writing, speaking, designing, illustrating, dancing or acting, as well as any occupation where you can encourage and motivate.


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"How New York's Women Got the Vote, and the Difference it Made," a special program on Friday, November 10, 2017, 6:30 to 8pm, CUNY Graduate Center, Skylight Room, 365 Fifth Ave., between 34th & 35th St., NYC. One hundred years ago — nearly to the day — New York women won the right to vote. Two years later, after decades of struggle, it became national law. Why did earlier campaigns fail? What role did New York play in realizing this dream? And what happened after?
Lauren Santangelo, author of a forthcoming book on the movement in Gotham, discusses how activists built a successful coalition between 1870 and 1917. Susan Goodier, author with Karen Pastorella of the new book, Women Will Vote, will highlight the involvement of neglected groups, such as black women, in gaining the vote in New York, and the state's importance to securing national legislation. Brooke Kroeger will present information about the men who helped make suffrage possible, drawing on her new work The Suffragents. The conversation will conclude with a preview of Dawn Scibilia's documentary in progress, on the decades between feminism's first and second wave. No RSVP required. Questions: firstname.lastname@example.com Here's the link: gothamcenter.org/nysuffragecentennial.html
Gotham— the only academic blog devoted to NYC history, will devote November to woman's suffrage history with special posts weekly.
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Duration: 6 hours
*This tour is available from 3/1/2018 to 10/31/2018.
No holiday in Naples would be complete without a trip to the evocative Island of Capri. Sail across the Bay of Naples for the start of an unforgettable day. For such a small an island, about 4 miles long and 2 miles wide, Capri has had much said, sung and written about it.
Exact time will be provided in final documents. Pick up at your hotel.
- Round trip transfer from your hotel to Naples port
- Round trip hydrofoil from Naples to Capri
- Transportation in Capri
- Private English-speaking guide at disposal for 4 hours
- Headphones
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- Lunch
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Luke 10:25-37
The question "Who is my neighbour?" was thought to be a difficult moral problem by people in Jesus' time, but Jesus shows through this parable that it is actually very easy to grasp. God's law is "natural" it is affirmed by our intellect, our desires, our nature and our conscience; as Moses said, this Law is "very near to you." (Deut 30:14) God speaks to us through this fact in important ways:
Firstly, it helps us to see that often it's not that we don't know what the right thing to do is, it's that for a variety of reasons we don't want to do it or think it's not possible. Like the priest and the levite, we allow things like moral complexity, fear of man, risk or difficulty to sway us from obedience. We choose a lower standard and then try to justify it. The amazing thing about faith in Christ is that God gradually gives us the power to obey his commands, to experiencing the beauty of loving others as he loves.
Secondly, God is not a nominalist! That means God's rules aren't just made-up lists, rather they are based on reason and cause life to flourish. Often in our culture obedience to God is painted as irrational, superimposing an unhealthy agenda on what would otherwise be a normal world (think "Imagine", by John Lennon!) This view matches the "religious" behaviour of the Priest and the Levite. But Jesus' point isn't that their religion and love conflict, it's that they hadn't understood God's law properly. If God's commands did lead us to to despise people then we would be right to reject them, but they do not, "For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' " (Gal 5:14) This gives us confidence in the face of ridicule: there are times when obedience to God may cause people to accuse us of being unloving, and to claim that religion is a dangerous ideology, but if we trust God's Word he will always show us how his commands are loving. And we don't have to do this on our own, as we look at the Church through the centuries we find a storehouse of wisdom making sense of all of God's commands in the light of his love in Christ.
Thirdly, the parable shows us how carefully we should guard our hearts against objectifying people. If love for others fulfils the law then it follows that treating people as less than persons made in God's image is very destructive. This is a particular challenge in our culture because of things like social isolation, social media, pornnography, and films, TV and books that train us to think of people as one-dimensional "bad guys" instead of complex individuals. In our personal relationships (and especially in church) we should also be allergic to depersonalising others, especially by judging their motives or reducing them to character types. God calls us to repent of all such behaviour.
The Samaritan's love points to Jesus' love for us. God says, "Because I loved you first, go and do likewise".


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This recipe is from Jeffrey Hamelman with slight modification to the amount of sourdough and the use of Rye instead of whole wheat.
Its been a long while since I've inputted this site. My Macbook was getting old and the uploading of pictures are so slow, I just give up totally. Here I am, back with my new Macbook Air. This little piece of equipment is so light, and fast, quite incredible.
I have been baking, but the last few times hasn't been really good, even my normal recipes seems to be dense. I was suspecting its my new oven not working well, well, today, the oven proofs that it is working fine. I think I was playing around with the temperature a little and just not enough heating up, such that it caused my other breads to turn out not so well. Lesson learnt, stick with what works!
So, with my Rye starter on hand, just made some Deli Rye bread, its been quite active. I decided to try my hand on this Olive Levain. Why? My son loves olive, and I wanted to use the levain, and there are some olives left in the fridge.
The night before, I build up the liquid levain. Looking at my starter, I had a little too much left. Decided to up the amount from 34g to 100g. Well, in 4-5 hours, my levain was bubbly, I decided to put it overnight.
In the morning, I mixed all the final dough ingredients together with the liquid levain. I didn't have whole wheat, and instead I used rye. I prefer the taste of rye actually. And for the olives, I didn't bother to measure it because I have only a half bottle left, took them all out and drain it and cut into half. Putting into my mixer, set at speed 1, mixed the dough and let it come together for about 5 minutes. Then followed by moving to Speed 4, mixed it up more and check the gluten development. As this has more liquid than original recipe, I had to let it mix longer, about 7 minutes. Then threw in the olives that are cut into half, mixing at speed 1. I've developed it pretty well to ensure that the bread will rise nicely. I used the window pane check.
Putting into my container to let it rise, I did a 1 stretch and fold after 1 hour. The levain was building the bread nicely. Then I left to buy food for lunch, by the time I got back 1.5 hours later , my cover of the container popped up! I quickly get into action by taking it out, did a quick fold, and cut into half and leave it to rest for about 20 mins.
Shaping it into oval shape for both, and left it to rise. I decided not to retard as recommended by Hamelman as I wanted to bake it in time for lunch and to give it to my little Italian friend's mom. Heating up the oven at 250 degree celsius, for 1.5 hours. The dough rose very nicely.
Steaming the oven with my hot lava stones, I loaded the bread and sprayed water onto the bread. First 10 mins was baked at 250 degree celsius, and adjusted the temperature to 230 degree celsius. 10 mins left and I turn the bread the other way to let it bake evenly. The whole baking time is 45 mins. The bread rose really nicely.
Taking them out, there is that lovely crackling sound!
This bread surprisingly turns out very light and fluffily. I cut it after 1 hour, and it tasted absolutely fabulous! Love this !
Liquid Levain Build
100g Liquid Sourdough (100%/100%/100% - -Rye)
164g Bread flour
204 Water
Mix and leave overnight for 12 hours
Final Dough
648g Bread Flour
90g Rye Flour
368g Water
14g Salt
Olives (about 20)
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Practise makes perfect liars2016.10.27
TELLING little fibs can lead to telling bigger and bigger lies. A recent study showed that the more people lie, the bolder their lies become.
The study's lead author Neil Garret said, "You can think of this as a slippery slope with what begins as small acts of dishonesty escalating to much larger ones.
"It highlights the potential dangers of engaging in small acts of dishonesty on a regular basis because these can escalate to much larger ones further down the line."
Neuroscientists at University College London's Affective Brain Lab put 80 people in scenarios where they could repeatedly lie and get paid more based on the magnitude of their lies.
The subjects would see a photo of a jar full of pennies, and then advise a partner in another room how much money they should guess was in the jar. The more the partner overestimated the bonus, based on the subject's advice, the higher the reward. The subjects told bigger and bigger lies to their partners about the total amount of money.
The researchers also used brain scans to show that our mind's emotional hot spot — the amygdala (杏仁核) — becomes desensitised as we lie. Blood supply and activity at the amygdala decrease with increasing lies, said study co-author and lab director Tali Sharot.
Psychology and brain sciences professor Robert Feldman said the results provide clues as to how people may become more convincing liars with practice. Tolerating small, white lies, can clearly escalate into greater levels of deception, he added.
(This article is published on Junior Standard on 28 October 2016)
The brain adapts to dishonesty – Nature
The truth about lying


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Volunteer's Dairy: A conclusion
By Mark Rusli
A Conclusion.
And what a month it has been.
It is with a heavy heart that I leave Borneo with. Typing this entry in the steely, air-conditioned interior of the Kota Kinabalu airport, I find a sudden desire to trade all these comforts for another day in the rainforests of Sepilok. This is not an entry meant to gloat about my experience, or brandish the limits of my vocabulary. Rather, this post is meant to do Borneo justice: a post to raise awareness of a precious gem hiding quietly within Southeast Asia. And yet this gem is slowly fading into obscurity, struggling against the many facets of humanity.
I hope this post inspires you to visit Borneo and discover the Eden so close to home. Borneo will speak to you, just like she did to me. And her words are tinged with urgency.
I : The People.
Inspiring: the one word to describe the people I've met. It's one thing to watch conservationists on television, or read about them in the National Geographic - but to watch them get down and dirty really puts things to perspective.
Within Sepilok we witnessed first-hand the mechanisms of a conservation centre. We met Wai Pak, a perky individual, always brimming with enthusiasm - in my 30 days there he's never taken an off day. I've never seen David in a foul mood: if he's not joking about life, he's usually occupied with occupying the bears. Sylvia's a tough cookie: one woman with several men under her charge, and yet she always has time for a smile, even for volunteers. Victor and Jomius hike for 20 minutes to feed the semi-rehabilitated orangutans at platform 4 everyday. And hike another 20 minutes back. They do this twice a day. And the scores of other characters: the foreign volunteers, so displaced in this country, but never letting the culture shock nor heat get to them. We've never met Wong personally, but snippets of his life as told from his close friends have created a robust impression.
There are so many more of such individuals, each equally inspiring. You find that it's never about reputation or glamour. In the conservation arena, it's mostly selflessness that brings results. And these people I've mentioned have all made extensive sacrifices, some more intense than the rest. But whether you're willing to make that first step into an unstable, foreign world with an unpredictable future - that requires courage of great proportions. They don't teach you this in school. In Singapore everyone strives to work in a bank.
If and when the time comes, I can only hope I find similar courage to make these sacrifices. I hope I make the right decisions.
And the indigenous people I met at Sukau: I've almost always complained about the negativities of eco-tourism, but one thing I strongly advocate is getting locals involved. You need their full support to sustain the industry.
II : The Animals.
The people were inspiring, the animals even more so. And even if we shared no common mode of communication, their presence alone did the talking.
One impactful event still resounding in me would be our afternoon at Platform 4. There we were introduced to Sogo-sogo's rehabilitated orangutan family, and they had the right to refuse us, to reject strangers into their territory. But they did not.
And it was this benevolence and almost-blind trust that reached me. Sitting down in the middle of a forest with a family of orangutans, and holding hands with one - perhaps one of the most emotional memories I will have. And this memory will serve as a reminder for my direction in life. Strong words, but I intend to fulfill them.
And who could forget the bears? The primary reason for my stay. I got to meet some of the most boisterous personalities of my life at BSBCC: the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre. All 12 of them. I'll be honest: from day one Jelita offered me her paw, and while I've always been fair to all the bears, Jelita usually gets an extra snakefruit. Or three. The day I was able to tell the adult females apart, Keningau's character stood out from the rest, her gentle nature impossible to resist. And the other bears: Manis, Chong, Suria…. it's impossible to not play favourites, because the bears each have their own personalities.
Within the bears, their individual stories mirror a conservationist's list of trials and tribulations. Of errant husbandry and captive conditions, of abuse, of Man's naked power…. Realizing the pain and mishandling some of these bears have gone through makes me ashamed to be human. Manis is a very sweet bear with a very loving personality that she'll show you - if she's there. Her past history growing up in a zoo must have been traumatic, and her glazed look she gives you says it all. She spends more than half her day escaping and retreating into her own world, pacing around until her claws crack and her paws bleed. Even now, with a bigger den and plenty of enrichments, she still finds solace and comfort in that dark corner of her conscious. I fear she is unable to distinguish reality.
And it is stories of such that give purpose to what people like Wong, Wai Pak and Sylvia are doing.
The Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre aims to be a primary hub for sun bear rescue, rehab and conservation. They're only in their initial stages, and need all the help they can get. During our visit here, we shared with them our experiences working in a zoo. I've typed one month's worth of entries regarding these bears, please read the rest of my blog if you want to find out more in-depth descriptions. I urge you to.
Right now, their first phase is completed: dens for 20 bears, and outdoor exercise pens to rehabilitate them into the wild. The second phase is of utmost importance: a visitor centre, where awareness and education can then be focused on. Sun bears are relatively unknown, and given little attention in the conservation spotlight. I would say raising awareness is the most basic anyone can go right now, because once people are aware of these bears existing in their forests, and the plight they face, they would want to be more involved.
Phase Two needs funds. Please visit www.bsbcc.org.my to donate. Once the visitor centre is set up, BSBCC can then be self-sustainable, and then pump funds into research and rehabilitation.
IV : Last Words.
I've only covered a small area within Borneo, most of it within Sandakan. I've only scratched the surface of this fascinating place.
Borneo is a beautiful country. She holds so much beauty, so many treasures - a lot of them delicate and fragile, most hanging by a thread. And yet She shared all these with me so readily: from the forests of Sepilok, to the nocturnal rainforest world at the RDC, and the great Kinabatangan River with his rich shores that hide a dark secret. I've devoted blog posts regarding each and every experience, and I hope that I've given adequate representations and illustrations of truly unbelievable experiences. Experiences that may ceast to exist the next time I visit.
From the very get-go, I've been dealt one lesson after another. Some of which I wanted to learn about; others I had no intention of knowing.
Ultimately, I've a greater appreciation for the natural world, and a deeper understanding for why conservationists do what they do. The challenge of the world today would be IS that of sustainable development: striving to find a balance between economic growth and maintaining the environment.
2 hours left in Borneo, but so much more required to reflect and make some sense of the past month. I'm probably gonna have several more conclusions over the next few days. Some of the things I'll probably never fully grasp.
Goodbye, Borneo. Thank you for an enthralling 30 days. I'll be back for more.
Friday, June 11th 2010 1:06pm
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Recently, at twilight, a deer appeared in my driveway. Silent as the emerging darkness, she stepped carefully onto the gravel. Behind her, a creamy froth of clouds smeared the horizon; crickets chirruped in celebration of the declining day. I watched as the doe slipped into the tall field grasses. After several minutes, I walked out to where she had crossed the road and exposed herself to danger. The failing light hid her path. She had vanished, leaving behind only the scuff of her hooves in the gravel.
My cancer, multiple myeloma, is equally enigmatic. One moment, it is here and the next it is gone. I carry all the evidence of its existence but the substance cannot be grasped. I rely on my support group, sponsored by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, to keep me grounded in the realities of this disease. At the monthly meetings, I interact with individuals whose various presentations of the illness cover the entire spectrum of multiple myeloma.
Always, there are new faces seeking to buttress themselves against the shock of a cancer diagnosis. Others are long-term members of the group, survivors of up to a decade or more of treatments. Some, like myself, have a passive variation. We responded well to our choice of therapy. A few have complications from the MM, which has advanced and evolved in spite of numerous therapies.
Due in part to my association with this group, I became a "First Connection" volunteer with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Periodically, a social worker with the LLS puts me in contact with a patient who has multiple myeloma. The idea is simple: connect an experienced person with a novice. In the course of the last eighteen months, under the auspices of this program, I have spoken with individuals from all across the United States. Most often, those I speak with are considering a stem cell transplant.
Controversies surrounding transplants have blossomed due to the recent success of "novel agents" like revlimid and velcade. What was once the absolute standard of care, SCTs are now an exceptional treatment, recommended on the one hand and discouraged on the other. Some clinics believe the transplant procedure is too harsh on the body. They argue that the latest drugs deliver comparable remissions with less risk to the marrow environment. Other institutes extol the virtues of a transplant. They assert that a SCT (or two) plus extensive maintenance with the new drugs can deliver remissions that, for some patients, border on a cure. What's one to do?
I can't answer the question as to which protocol is best. This weekend I am celebrating the three-year anniversary of my own transplant. I naively went forward with the procedure seven months after diagnosis. It worked well for me. I enjoy excellent health; I have not had so much as a cold in over a year. The cancer boldly appeared in my blood when I sought the cause for persistent anemia. Then, it retreated when we fought back with chemo and a transplant. We still detect its footprint in my monthly blood labs. Essentially, though, it is well behaved… for the time being.
I keep it simple when talking with a newly diagnosed MMer through the First Connection program. Transplants are not, in and of themselves, curative. The procedure is arduous but I emphasize its tolerability. You will feel crummy for a period of four to six weeks. Following that, recovering your stamina will be slow but sure. Transplants are relatively safe. It's not possible to foretell how you will respond; yet my leap of faith succeeded and I am not unique.
Everyone must make his or her own decision. Therefore, it behooves you to become informed. That is the first step in a lengthy journey with this disease. Yes, I was naïve with regard to stem cell transplants. Nonetheless, my wife and I performed the due diligence necessary to "own" our decision to undergo the procedure.
Since that time, new treatments have advanced quickly. Now, the options are greater. Patients enjoy a wealth of choices. However, the decision on how to go forward can be confusing. Accordingly, one must be thorough in determining what works best for them. My choice had as much to do with logistics as it did an assessment of what I thought I could handle. Don't be paralyzed by your doubt. Accept the uncertainty, trust your decision, and, most importantly, fight back.


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1. Can smile and laugh helps us in stressful position?
Our brains are interconnected with our emotions and facial expressions. When people are stressed, they often hold a lot of the stress in their face. So laughs or smiles can help relieve some of that tension and improve the situation.
2. Why one should avoid caffeine, alcohol, and nicotine in stress?
Avoid, or at least reduce your consumption of, nicotine and all drinks containing caffeine and alcohol. Caffeine, alcohol and nicotine are stimulants and so will increase your level of stress rather than reduce it.
Swap caffeinated and alcoholic drinks for water, herbal teas, or diluted natural fruit juices and aim to keep yourself hydrated as this will enable your body to cope better with stress.
3. How to take a break from the stressor in stress?
It may seem difficult to get away from a big work project, a crying baby or a growing credit card bill. But when you give yourself permission to step away from it, you let yourself have time to do something else, which can help you have a new perspective or practice techniques to feel less overwhelmed. It's important to not avoid your stress (those bills have to be paid sometime), but even just 20-minutes to take care of yourself is helpful.
4. Tell me how does Stress Affect Health?
Stress that continues without relief can lead to headaches, an upset stomach, high blood pressure, chest pain, problems with sleeping or sex, depression, panic attacks, or other forms of anxiety and worry.
On top of that, if you handle stress with food, alcohol, drugs, tobacco, gambling, overspending, or other things that don't solve the problem, you're going to end up with more stress.
5. What are the effects of stress on your body?
☻ Headache
☻ Chest pain
☻ Pounding heart
☻ High blood pressure
☻ Shortness of breath
☻ Muscle aches, such as back and neck pain
☻ Clenched jaws
☻ Grinding teeth
☻ Tight, dry throat
☻ Indigestion
☻ Constipation or diarrhea
☻ Stomach cramping or bloating
☻ Increased perspiration, often causing cold, sweaty hands
☻ Fatigue
☻ Insomnia
☻ Weight gain or loss
☻ Skin problems such as hives
6. Handle Stress Interview Tips part 10:
☛ 5 X 30: Jog, walk, bike, or dance three to five times a week for 30 minutes.
☛ Set small daily goals and aim for daily consistency rather than perfect workouts. It's better to walk every day for 15-20 minutes than to wait until the weekend for a three-hour fitness marathon. Lots of scientific data suggests that frequency is most important.
☛ Find forms of exercise that are fun or enjoyable. Extroverted people often like classes and group activities. People who are more introverted often prefer solo pursuits.
☛ Distract yourself with an iPod or other portable media player to download audio books, pod-casts, or music. Many people find it's more fun to exercise while listening to something they enjoy.
☛ Recruit an "exercise buddy." It's often easier to stick to your exercise routine when you have to stay committed to a friend, partner, or colleague.
☛ Be patient when you start a new exercise program. Most sedentary people require about four to eight weeks to feel coordinated and sufficiently in shape so that exercise feels easier.
7. Handle Stress Interview Tips part 9:
☛ Do your best. Instead of aiming for perfection, which isn't possible, be proud of however close you get.
☛ Accept that you cannot control everything. Put your stress in perspective: Is it really as bad as you think?
☛ Welcome humor. A good laugh goes a long way.
☛ Maintain a positive attitude. Make an effort to replace negative thoughts with positive ones.
☛ Get involved. Volunteer or find another way to be active in your community, which creates a support network and gives you a break from everyday stress.
☛ Learn what triggers your anxiety. Is it work, family, school, or something else you can identify? Write in a journal when you're feeling stressed or anxious, and look for a pattern.
☛ Talk to someone. Tell friends and family you're feeling overwhelmed, and let them know how they can help you. Talk to a physician or therapist for professional help.
8. Handle Stress Interview Tips part 8:
☛ Take a time-out. Practice yoga, listen to music, meditate, get a massage, or learn relaxation techniques. Stepping back from the problem helps clear your head.
☛ Eat well-balanced meals. Do not skip any meals. Do keep healthful, energy-boosting snacks on hand.
☛ Limit alcohol and caffeine, which can aggravate anxiety and trigger panic attacks.
☛ Get enough sleep. When stressed, your body needs additional sleep and rest.
☛ Exercise daily to help you feel good and maintain your health. Check out the fitness tips below.
☛ Take deep breaths. Inhale and exhale slowly.
☛ Count to 10 slowly. Repeat, and count to 20 if necessary.
9. Handle Stress Interview Tips part 7:
☛ Learn to just say, "No" occasionally. It won't hurt other people's feelings as much as you think and is simply a method to be more assertive in your own life, to better help you meet your own needs.
☛ Get the right amount of sleep. For most people, this is seven to nine hours a night.
☛ Cultivate a sense of humor; laugh.
☛ Research has shown that having a close, confiding relationship protects you from many stresses.
☛ Don't run from your problems! This only makes them worse.
☛ Talk to your family and friends. See if they can help.
10. Handle Stress Interview Tips part 6:
☛ Make time for music, art or other hobbies that help relax and distract you.
☛ Learn to identify and monitor stressors. Come up with an organized plan for handling stressful situations. Be careful not to overgeneralize negative reactions to things.
☛ Make a list of the important things you need to handle each day. Try to follow the list so you feel organized and on top of things. Put together a coping plan step by step so you have a sense of mastery.
☛ Keep an eye on things that might suggest you're not coping well. For example, are you smoking or drinking more, or sleeping less?
☛ Keep a list of the large and little hassles in your day versus the major stressful events in your life. This helps you focus on the fact that you're keeping track of and managing those as well as you can.
☛ Set aside a time every day to work on relaxation.
☛ Avoid using caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, junk food, binge eating and other drugs as your primary means for coping with stress. While they can be helpful once in awhile, using them as your only or usual method will result in longer-term problems, such as weight problems or alcoholism.


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This seminar is intended to complement the investigations of the Colloquium. Participants will read the draft Colloquium papers and other background material in advance of the presentations. Following each of the presentations, they will prepare a one or two page critique/reflection/commentary to be used as the starting point for our seminar discussions (3 copies of these should be handed in on the day of that discussion). Out of 12 possible commentary papers, students are expected to complete 10. One of these short critiques will then be developed into a final paper of 5-10 pages, intended to help the Colloquium presenter revise his or her draft paper. This is intended to be a thoughtful critique of the topic, as well as a commentary on the paper itself, so it should involve reading and incorporating some additional material on the subject.
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The ProForm SMART Power 1295i is a budget friendly treadmill with a surprisingly impressive collection of specs and features- especially when it comes to workout variety.
With 34 on-board training programs (and iFit compatibility), getting bored with your routines is something you shouldn't have to worry about.
Other notable features include a powerful motor, a max speed of 12 mph, and a digital incline up to 15%.
For more challenging sessions, the Power 1295i is iFit-ready. You can train with a coach or select a terrain from Google Maps to which the machine will automatically adjust its incline depending on the topography.
Once you're done, you can easily fold up the Power 1295i, allowing it to fit most homes or apartments.
The ProForm SMART Power 1295i comes with many exciting features that are often found on more expensive treadmills, making it an excellent addition to any home gym.
But before you decide, make sure to read this review.
In this article, I'll tackle everything you need to know about this powerful piece of equipment. After reading, you'll know whether or not this is the right treadmill for your home gym.
The ProForm SMART Power 1295i Treadmill
Before we get into the good stuff, let me first introduce you to the manufacturer of this awesome machine. In fact, you've probably heard about them before.
ProForm is a star when it comes to home fitness. They have a wide selection of high-quality machines. And much to the public's delight, their premium models are priced comfortably.
Having over 30 years in the business, they've proven themselves worthy of becoming a household name in the industry. They've released many popular machines over the years and continue to be one of the biggest names in home fitness.
But what makes ProForm different from other high-end brands like Precor and TechnoGym is their affordability. ProForm's fantastic machines are priced between $500 to $2000 — lower than many manufacturers' price points.
Not to be biased, but I'm a fan of ProForm's quality. Their pieces of equipment come with heavy-duty frames with lifetime warranties and advanced software. Hands down, they have pretty great specs in this price range.
ProForm is under the ICON Health & Fitness company, a large multi-brand organization that also owns other famous brands like Weider and NordicTrack. This same company owns the iFit brand, hence why all of their fitness machines are iFit-enabled.
ProForm is well-known for their treadmills and HIIT trainers, but they also offer interesting options for ellipticals and cardio training.
In a nutshell, their Power 1295i treadmill has the following advantages and disadvantages:
- Foldable frame
- Large running surface (20″ x 60″)
- 3.5 CHP motor
- Top speed of 12 mph
- Power incline of 0—15%
- 34 built-in workout programs
- iFit Ready
- Tablet shelf
- 7" High Contrast LCD
- Smartphone compatible with port
- 2″ speakers
- Cooling fan
- 350 lb max weight capacity
- Great warranty
- No touchscreen LCD
- No telemetry heart rate monitoring
Running Surface
I like to begin with the running surface as I see this as the most important element when choosing a treadmill.
The running surface is the belt area of the machine. From the name itself, it's the surface you will be using for running and also walking. Its actual dimensions are measured in inches (width x length).
A good running surface must be spacious enough to make you comfortable working out. If it's too small, it can make you feel cramped or too narrow that you need to shorten your stride.
Quality home treadmills should have a running surface measuring at least 20" x 60". It's the most sufficient belt area that offers more legroom for comfortable training for most users.
And the good news is that the Power 1295i comes with a 20" x 60" running surface.
Yup, this machine can let you stretch out comfortably while running at top speeds. You don't have to shorten your stride length or train in very limited motions. This should also be enough for tall users.
The Power 1295i also comes with a very sturdy frame that can safely hold users weighing up to 350 lb.
Most treadmills come with a 300 lb capacity. Although some upgraded models have a max capacity weight of up to 400 lb, most don't (especially in this price range).
Knowing that the Power 1295i offers more than the generic weight capacity is a fantastic factor at this price point.
It has a reinforced deck equipped with the brand's ProShox™ Cushioning system. This gives you a softer landing with every step.
It's said to be 28% gentler on your joints compared with training on the pavement. Thus, it's perfect for those aging trainees or with joint problems.
With a good cushioning system, you can also enjoy longer training and faster recovery time.
When it comes to the footprint, the Power 1295i measures 35.5" wide x 81.4" deep x 66.9" tall. It doesn't qualify as a compact treadmill, but it's foldable so we don't need to worry about saving some training space.
Many users say that it's easy to store the Power 1295i. It takes a soft push to collapse your machine and fit it nicely in the corner of your home. It retains a small footprint when not in use.
Overall, I'm quite satisfied with the Power 1295i. It's an impressive machine and I'm happy that its running surface seems very adequate for comfortable training.
Topping this magnificent feature with a durable frame and a simple storage system, things are going great with the Power 1295i at this point.
Aside from checking the running surface, you also need to assess the motor specs of the treadmill. Motors hold an important role in a treadmill as it ensures a smooth and quiet exercise.
Stronger motors don't have to work as hard during use. That's why they tend to run quieter and more smoothely (as well as last longer). Treadmill motors between 3.0 to 4.0 CHP should be strong enough for comfortable running.
The Power 1295i has a 3.5 CHP Mach Z™ Commercial Pro Motor.
Most treadmills in this price category have a 3.0 CHP motor, so the 3.5 CHP motor in the Power 1295i is a solid upgrade.
You can enjoy consistent power while training, and this seems pretty great for heavy use. The motor gently raises the deck and control speeds without any pauses or hiccups.
The Power 1295i offers a top speed of 12mph. It's generic, but ProForm provides many speed options for sprints, intervals, and power surges. There are digital buttons on the console so you can easily access the machine's control speed settings.
It has an incline level of 0 to 15% which is nice. If you want a low-impact exercise while burning some serious calories, try giving the Power 1295i a brisk walk at a 10% incline.
Some sophisticated machines like the ProFrom Pro 2000 offer improved incline and decline settings of -3 to 15%. The idea that you can train on either uphill or downhill challenges is awesome.
It offers a mix of your routine for better overall conditioning.
But the Power 1295i still has enough muscle and incline to offer folks of all fitness levels a good workout. You can combine the different inclines and multiple speed settings to reach your training needs.
To support your insane workouts, the Power 1295i has 2.5" precision-machined, balanced, non-flex rollers. They help decrease the tension as you exercise, keeping wear and tear to the belt and rollers to a minimum.
Larger rollers are great in improving the grip and reducing noise on every performance. That's because they make more contact with the belt.
Most machines have 1.9" rollers (or smaller), so it's awesome to see that the Power 1295i comes with larger rollers.
The Power 1295i has surpassed my expectations. Its motor strength and rollers are at par with the gold standard. It also offers mad training variables with its incline settings.
7" High-Contrast Display: It's large and has bright readout displays. This makes it easier for you to monitor your training parameters like speed, time, distance, incline, heart rate, scan mode, and calories burned.
It works very well with the iFit app (fitness streaming app with a monthly subscription fee). This should comfortably let you select any of the 34 pre-set workouts too.
While I love the large screen size, it's still better to have a touchscreen display. It's more convenient and sophisticated. Many models at this price range offer a touch display already.
34 Programs: There won't be a dull moment when working out with the Power 1295i. Its whopping 34 programs will give you loads of fun challenges, making it easy to efficiently target your speed, calorie, endurance, and distance goals. They are also designed by a certified personal trainer, so you can be sure they're effective.
Other machines in its price category offer around 20 workout programs. It's fantastic that the Power 1295i offers a bit more.
iFit-enabled: iFit Coach is a paid service. However, you'll get a 1-year free subscription if you'll purchase any of the ProForm models. Once you've subscribed, you can access the iFit directly through the Power 1295i console or with your smart devices.
It's worth mentioning that your membership could be beneficial to your routine. Having the iFit gives you access to unlimited workout variety.
You can enjoy training with some celebrity coaches, have custom-tailored personal training, or use Google Maps workouts that control the machine's incline to mimic the terrains.
Then again, it's a personal preference. Even without the iFit subscription, you can do many exciting challenges with the Power 1295i given its 34 pre-set programs and speed and incline settings.
Bluetooth-ready: That wireless connection is very convenient for many reasons, but this machine also has ports if you want to hook up your devices.
2" Bluetooth speakers: You can listen to your favorite workout playlist or listen to that extra push from your trainer via the iFit app.
EKG Grip Pulse Heart Rate Monitor: The handlebars of the Power 1295i has contact pulse sensors. It's somehow expected for home fitness machines so users can monitor their cardio health as they train. The only downside about grip pulse monitoring is that it can be inaccurate. Wireless heart monitoring features would be better.
Cooling fan: It comes with 2 settings to keep you cool and comfortable. It also has a water holder to make hydration easy.
The Power 1295i comes with easy assembly instructions. They are illustrated well and are pretty straightforward.
Putting up the Power 1295i is simple. But you might need an extra pair of hands to help you since it's a big and heavy treadmill.
This may take some time before getting everything done perfectly. But if you're skillful enough, you might finish the assembly in about an hour.
ProForm is one of the best companies if you're a fan of products with generous warranties. Their Power 1295i comes with the following guarantee:
- Frame: Lifetime
- Motor: Lifetime
- Parts: 5 Years
- Electronics: 5 Years
- Labor: 2 Years
It comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
The lifetime warranties are magnificent. What seems to be a game-changer here is their 5-year warranties on parts and electronics and 2-years on labor. Most machines at this price point offer 2-years on parts and 1-year on labor.
Again, the Power 1295i can protect your investment. It has surpassed the standard warranties, so it scores highly for me.
Final Thoughts
The ProForm Power 1295i treadmill is feature-rich. It's built with strong and high-quality components backed by some serious lifetime warranties. It exceeds my expectations by meeting the gold standards (and more) for a treadmill.
This machine has received generous feedback from its customers, and it's clear to see why. The Power 1295i is indeed a great investment for your home gym.
However, there are a lot of great home treadmills in this price range ($1000-$2000). If you're not particularly interested in iFit, you might want to check out Sole's F80– little heavier duty and with better incline.
Overall though, ProForm has a nice model here.