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Discrimination in the workplace is illegal. It's also despicable and certainly not anything we condone. In an ideal world, the details of our personal lives wouldn't matter nearly as much as our performance and productivity on the job. But the cold, hard truth is employers may still make decisions based upon details of an employee's life.
From judging workers based on Facebook photos to thinking twice about promoting someone with kids or a chronic illness when another employee is free of those obligations or difficulties, there are kinds of potential pitfalls. By revealing some private information to your boss, you could set yourself back when it comes to a raise or promotion.
Obviously every workplace is different and bosses will vary. If you have an understanding manager who sees the value in knowing employees on a personal level, this article probably won't apply to you. But if you're not that lucky, you may wish to keep the following details about your life private if you want to maximize your success.
Whether you're reading bedtime stories to your kids or hitting the bars every night, your boss shouldn't know anything about your night life unless it includes taking classes in your field or doing extra work from home or your favorite cafe.
If you can't complete an after-hours work task due to a hot date or helping kids with homework, it's best to simply indicate that you have other obligations at home. Keep the personal drama at home.
It's against the law to discriminate against religious beliefs, but talking about religion too often at work is inappropriate (unless you work for a religious organization).
If your job duties entail something that violates a religious belief, you should speak up. You do not necessarily need to be specific with your boss; you can simply indicate that the task at hand violates one of your beliefs. If possible, present an alternative or workaround.
We're all entitled to our personal religious beliefs, but remember not everyone is religious and a workplace is not a church. It's all about common sense. A Bible quote on your cubicle is no big deal, but proselytizing and trying to convert your coworkers is going to ruffle a few feathers and could potentially put your job security on shaky ground.
The quickest way to alienate people in a mixed crowd is to talk about politics.
Your political affiliation should remain private information. For a myriad of reasons. First of all, you risk offending coworkers and your boss while creating an uncomfortable work environment. But more important, once a boss knows about your affiliation, you could be judged as too open or closed-minded for a particular job. Even if your boss treats you equally, political prejudices still exist and could easily work against you.
You might be wondering why this is on the list, but trust us — your boss shouldn't know about your spouse's income.
If your spouse is CEO of a successful company and a coworker vying for a job has an unemployed spouse your boss is aware of, you could lose out on a promotion even though you're equally qualified because it may seem as though you don't "need" the promotion. Even if your boss isn't conscious of that information playing a part in his/her decision, you don't want to take any chances where your career is concerned.
Many people work second jobs, including freelance positions. But your other business should stay your business.
Companies often develop and expand non-competition agreements and policies instructing employees to retain only one job. As your company could implement such a policy at any time, you should avoid telling your boss about other work obligations so you can continue to fly under the radar and make ends meet.
Not to mention, if you have an annual review with your boss and he/she cites a decrease in your performance, your boss could easily point the finger at the time and energy you're spending working at the second job. Don't give anyone any excuses to question your work ethic.
Unless your sexual orientation is directly related to your job, there's no reason to disclose your sexual orientation to your boss.
Don't mistake this as advice to not be yourself or be ashamed of who you are. Far from it. But the harsh truth is that although discrimination is illegal, it still occurs. And in certain industries, stereotypes still work against individuals based on sexual orientation. Who you date or decide to marry is your business, and it would be a shame if a prejudiced boss used that personal information against you when considering a raise or promotion.
No one at work needs to know about your living situation, whether you're at home with your parents or struggling to make your mortgage payment.
This is another aspect of your life that could cause others to judge you or create or a problem for you where your boss is concerned. It can also reveal other details of your life, opening the possibility of sexual orientation discrimination and ageism.
Going through a divorce or breakup, suffering from depression, or having thoughts of suicide? These are events that can occur in the course of an individual's life that can be very traumatizing. Add in the stress caused by your day job, and it can feel a bit overwhelming. While it might be permissible for some employees to call in for a "mental health day," keep your specific issues under wraps.
Got a meeting with a therapist and have to leave work early? Make sure to vaguely identify that as an appointment with the doctor. If you're having trouble coping during the workday, it's better to step out and deal with your issue than it is to have a breakdown in front of your boss. Don't allow your boss the opportunity to interpret a mental illness as your inability to perform your job duties. And if you are unable to work because of a potential mental illness, please get the proper help immediately.
If you require ergonomic desk enhancements, your employer is legally required to provide them. Big events like surgeries and childbirth are obvious and unavoidable when it comes to revealing information to your employer.
Long-term issues like chronic illnesses can interfere with the opinion your boss holds of you. Unless your safety is at risk or you need to take short-term disability or FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act), health issues should remain a private concern.
Information is valuable and can also indicate a level of informality or comfortability. If you know it about your boss, it might be a bit safer to reveal the same thing. For instance, if your boss has a family photo on his or her desk including kids, it might be a bit safer for you to take off for that PTA conference without being judged.
Your boss only knows information you choose to share. If you don't want your boss to know certain information, make sure to mark it as private on all social networking profiles and limit what your coworkers know about you as well.
Now that we've covered what you might NOT want to tell your boss, here's something the two of you should absolutely discuss.
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Seduction in Works of ArtGonzalez, Laura (2016) Seduction in Works of Art. In: Seduction in Popular Culture, Psychology, and Philosophy. Advances in Psychology, Mental Health, and Behavioral Studies (APMHBS) Book Series . IGI Global, Hershey PA, pp. 165-187. ISBN 9781522505259
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What is it about certain things that occupy our thought until we get hold of them, until we somehow possess them? Why is it that we hopelessly, predictably, inevitably fall for certain works of art? What is it about certain objects that seduce us? This chapter seeks to study the seductiveness of objects, something that also preoccupied Jean Baudrillard and is found at the core of his thinking. The work studies a very particular kind of object: the work of art, although consumption and captology, designed objects and other types of objecthood are also used as examples. The
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Group Fitness and Personal Training Certification RenewalRenew Online
NETA's Group Exercise Instructor and Personal Trainer certifications are valid for two years from the date of issue. To renew your certification(s), you must complete twenty** (20) continuing education credits (CECs) between the date your certification was issued and the designated expiration. Six of the 20 CECs must be obtained from NETA workshops or NETA home study courses. Certificants are provided with a 180-day reinstatement grace period if the certification is allowed to lapse past the designated expiration date; however, a late renewal fee applies (see below). Please note, the official status of your certification is "expired" during this grace period. If your certification is not renewed by the end of the 180-day grace period, then you must retake and pass the certification exam to reinstate your credential.
NETA automatically accepts CECs that are NETA, ACE, NASM, or AFAA approved. ACE CECs and NASM CEUs are preceded by a decimal point such that 0.10 ACE CEC or 0.10 NASM CEU is equivalent to 1.0 NETA CEC. 1.0 AFAA CEC is equivalent to 1.0 NETA CEC. Health- or fitness-related college/university courses for which a grade of "C" or higher was earned and completed within your recertification period will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis for CEC approval by submitting a completed Petition Application, required documentation (e.g., course syllabus college/university transcript), and a $25.00 petition fee for each course. All NETA courses provide CECs. If you accumulate more than the required twenty (20) CECs, extra credits are not applicable towards a future recertification period.
NETA continuing education credits (CECs) will only be awarded for continuing education activities that cover subject matter within the scope of practice for an exercise professional (e.g., group exercise instructor, personal trainer) and are relevant to the practice analysis/role delineation for NETA's Group Exercise Instructor or Personal Trainer certification exam. Examples of topics that will not be awarded NETA CECs include, but are not limited to: kinesio taping, diagnosing, massage therapy, counseling, hypnosis, chiropractic or physical therapy techniques (e.g., ultrasound, manual tissue/joint manipulation, acupuncture), and medically oriented dietary interventions. In addition, CPR/AED certification courses are not eligible for NETA continuing education credits (CECs); however, a valid and acceptable adult CPR/AED certification is required for recertification of NETA credentials.
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Certification Renewal Procedure:
Your NETA customer ID number is listed on the certificate wallet card and NETA brochures that are mailed directly to you.
Totaling no less than twenty (20) CECs from accepted providers (NETA, ACE, NASM, AFAA, or petition-approved courses). Six (6) of the 20 CECs must be earned from NETA workshops or home study courses. (Please do NOT send originals).
NETA will only accept CPR/AED certifications that include a live hands–on practical skills assessment.
Please note: CPR/AED certification courses do not award NETA continuing education credits (CECs).
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It's great to see a corporate ad team pull off a great video based off successful online video memes . Far too often the corporate agency "dosn't get it" and trys to hard to hit an idea that joe average discovered.
This video reminds me of an Improv Anywhere video.
Horay for T-Mobile.


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Mom captures sons' 'creepy' twin telepathy: 'Freaks me right out'
They say twins can have a secret language no one else understands.
This mom is certain her sons have "twin telepathy." Or, at the very least, there's some "creepy twin stuff" going on between them. TikToker Danni Chalk recorded her boys during playtime; they were so in sync it was spooky.
The mom did call-and-response while the twin boys flipped through a book.
"When I say 'party,' you say 'time,'" Chalk told them. "Party—"
"No! I want to say party!" both boys said in perfect unison.
In the comments, the mom claimed there have been other times their bond seemed so strong they felt each other's pain.
"Freaks me right out," Chalk wrote.
The video racked up 4.9 million views and 1.2 million likes on TikTok.
"I have a twin sister and this happens so often. I don't know what's the science behind this," a person said.
"I think it's weirder that it wasn't just a word it was a whole sentence," a TikToker replied.
"I'm a twin, I never thought this was telepathy. We are just very similar and think very alike lol," another added.
"And the way they gave the exact same voice," someone wrote.
"The same sentence and tone and everything," a user commented.
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The effect of light, or to be precise, of daylight, on our well-being cannot be denied. When the sun shines, we feel happier and more energetic. When it's grey outside, our mood tends to swing in the other direction – facts that should also be kept in mind when planning natural light in buildings.
70 – 80 – 90. Three numbers that have a significant impact on the way we feel. Why? Because we spend 90 per cent of our time in buildings. And because sight is the sense that gives us access to between 70 and 80 per cent of all our information. It's hardly surprising that daylight or natural light lets us experience architecture and rooms in a completely different way, and it has a direct impact on our well-being.
So natural light should be an integral part of planning from the very start, requiring support from architects and engineers – this was the opinion expressed by natural light experts from Bartenbach and Schüco during a DGNB Discourse Event. The meeting took place under the title Between comfort, well-being and energy conservation: the importance of natural light in sustainable building.
Daylight dictates our internal clocks
Our circadian rhythms are driven by daylight. We feel awake when it's light and tired when it gets dark. Although this sounds simplistic, it can actually be explained by the biological effects of light. Sunshine stimulates serotonin production. And as it gets darker in the evening, the dim light stimulates our bodies' production of melatonin, a hormone that controls sleep and regeneration. To put it briefly, the dynamics of daylight have a positive effect on us and should be integrated into our buildings. One approach that can be applied here is called circadian lighting. This is adaptive lighting that follows the cycle of day and night, which has a positive effect on our bodies.
"Natural light isn't a business. Natural light is an attitude," said Prof. Winfried Heusler, who heads up the Global Building Excellence department at Schüco and has worked for the company since 1998. He added that there's no denying the positive influence of natural light on our performance and motivation levels. In combination with visual contact to the outside world, it also influences our creativity.
Light in the DGNB system
"Approaches such as the DGNB system are prompting a shift in how we think, in our willingness to accept higher costs associated with the effective use of natural light," said Andreas Danler, head of the Lighting Applications department at Bartenbach.
The DGNB System takes the use of daylight into account in many areas. This is because compared to artificial light, effective use of natural light is a major potential to save money, especially given environmental impacts and costs over the entire life cycle of a building. Daylight plays a special role in socio-cultural and functional quality, first and foremost under the criterion of visual comfort, which is aimed at ensuring all occupied areas have a sufficient and uninterrupted supply of natural and artificial light. This ranges from the availability of natural light throughout the entire building to an absence of glare and having visual contact with the outside world. The experts also pointed out that natural light has another advantage over artificial light – it may go out in the evening, but it always comes back on in the morning.


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Lesson 371 - Toeic Test Vocabulary
1) n. formal agreement between two states; compact; covenant; contract
2) n. forming of mental images to control bodily processes
3) n. one of several separate payments into which a debt has been divided
4) n. series of activities organized to accomplish a goal such as in an advertising campaign
5) n. document or brochure providing a brief description of a project or enterprise (provided to potential clients or investors)
6) n. anything that is set up; instituation (i.e. business, church, authority, government, etc.); permanent organization; place of business
7) n. levy; fee
8) n. researcher; investigator; person who travels to unknown regions; software program for file management
9) n. expectation; hope; intuition
10) n. matching outfit consisting of a jacket and trousers or a skirt; lawsuit; request; courtship; set; any of the four sets of playing cards in a standard deck


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Texas Nursing License Defense Attorney
Nurses dedicate their lives to helping others, so it can be especially painful for them when they face allegations and charges that might prevent them from being able to perform their jobs. At the Leichter Law Firm, we understand what it takes to beat the charges you are facing and allow you to continue working in the profession you love. To discuss your needs with a dedicated Texas nursing license defense attorney, please contact us today by calling 512-495-9995.
Nursing License Defense
At the Leichter Law Firm, we may be able to help you understand the following aspects of nursing license defense:
How Do I Protect My Nursing License?
You worked hard to obtain your nursing license. Unfortunately, one small mistake at work or a less that professional occurrence in your personal life you ultimately lead to a license suspension or revocation. While you cannot eliminate this risk, there are ways to mitigate the risk.
You'll want to talk to a nursing license defense attorney the minute you suspect you're under investigation. In the meantime, here are a few other tips to help protect your nursing license:
- Focus on communication. Clearly communicate the information you have to others. Breakdowns in communications between nurses, physicians, etc lead to medical errors and poor outcomes for patients.
- Follow facility protocol. No matter who else takes the shortcut, you shouldn't. If you believe you're being asked to do something unethical, refuse. It's up to you to align your actions with the law, your profession's standards, and your facility's guidelines.
- Don't rely on your coworkers. It's always safer to assume that if sometime is your responsibility, you need to make sure it gets done.
- Keep your social media profiles and personal life private.
- Always assume someone is watching. Nursing is heavily regulated and state boards are quick to suspend nursing licenses. It's your responsibility to ensure your actions are consistent with standards.
Grounds for Discipline
The most commonly pursued grounds for discipline include the following:
- Standard of Care Violations
- Sexual & Personal Boundary Violations
- Fraud, Theft & Deception
- Chemical Dependency & The Intemperate Use of Drugs & Alcohol
- Lying & Falsification
- Failure to Comply with CE Requirements
- Failure to Timely pay Licensure Fees
- The Commission of a Criminal Offense
- Malpractice Suits & Judgments
- Other Conduct Likely to Deceive or Defraud the Public
Types of Penalties
- Monitoring
- Administrative Penalty (Fine)
- Directive to Fulfill Neglected Obligation (Specific Performance)
- Public Reprimand
- License Restriction or Impositions on Practice
- TPAPN Directive
- Probation of a License Suspension
- Active Suspension as a Requirement of Probation
- Revocation
Furthermore, as a requirement of the probationary sanctions or terms the Board can order a nurse to undergo counseling, additional training and education, or restrict his or her ability to practice as deemed appropriate.
Texas Board of Nursing and Nursing License Defense
The Texas Board of Nursing (formerly the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas) regulates nursing practice in the State of Texas pursuant to the Nursing Practice Act, the Texas Administrative Code and other guiding statutes such as the Health & Safety Code and Chapter 53 of the Texas Occupations Code. The Board is charged with regulating RN (Registered Nurse), LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse), and Advanced Practice Nursing designations such as clinical nurse specialist. They also regulate and grant prescriptive authority to nurses who are credentialed to apply for DEA / DPS prescriptive authority.
The Board is charged with protecting the public and accordingly it grants, denies, and disciplines nursing licenses / nurse registrations based on what they perceive to be actual or potential violations of the Nursing Practice Act. The Board is comprised of thirteen (13) members, nine (9) of whom are nurses and four (4) who are public members. The Board appoints an Executive Director who is responsible for the day to day affairs of running the agency which are voluminous and include such areas as processing license applications, handling open records requests, promulgating internal rules and procedures, developing policies and procedures on the handling of a variety of matters and running a staff that consists of over one-hundred employees.
Contrary to popular belief, a nurse undergoing an investigation of his or her license due to alleged practice errors or behavioral transgressions encounters Board Staff and not the Board. The investigators, enforcement team, and Texas Board of Nursing attorneys / lawyers who advise the Board and generate all of the offers of Agreed Orders and policies regarding the same are Board Staff. In fact, a nurse undergoing a disciplinary action / investigation will rarely encounter an actual Board member. Even the Informal Conferences are run and determined by Staff of the Board. Board members will only be encountered if a nursing license applicant is invited to attend a meeting of the Eligibility & Disciplinary Committee or if the nurse has gone through the contested case hearing process at the State Office of Administrative Hearings and the matter goes to the Full Board for consideration. Even in these cases the Nurse is rarely afforded an opportunity to appear even though it is well within his / her rights.
Within the Board's Staff the disciplinary guidelines and determinations with respect to nursing license discipline are set forward and policed by the Executive Director, the Enforcement Division, the division on Nursing Practice, and the attorneys and lawyers who are employed as Board Staff, but represent the Texas Board of Nursing. Matters of legal representation that go beyond mere discipline and that involve appeals, rule making, declaratory judgments, and administrative writs and law suits in District Court are sent to the Office of the Attorney General. These cases are not tried by the attorneys who are employed by the Texas Board of Nursing as staff lawyers, as they generally involve more complex legal issues that go beyond the expertise and competency level of the Texas Board of Nursing's Office of the General Counsel. Moreover, due to internal work demands and inherent conflicts of interest these cases are outsourced to the Attorney General.
Nursing License Cases Investigated by Staff of the Board
In generic terms there are two (2) types of cases investigated by Staff of the Board:
- Practice Related Cases
- Behavioral Cases
- Chemical Dependency
- Criminal History Related
- Allegations of Mental Health Issues / Psychiatric Disorders
- Pain Management / Required Narcotic Consumption
The Texas Board of Nursing and Board Staff pride themselves on being a tough and vigorous agency taking the public's protection charge to heart. Unfortunately, in order to accomplish this goal they have developed streamlined policies, ideals, and procedures that are often questionable or illegal and do not take into account the individualized situation of the Nurse before them. This results in the unwarranted discipline of hundreds of nurses who appear before Board Staff or go through the disciplinary process without competent legal counsel each year in Texas. Oftentimes the licensure sanctions are severe including license probations, suspensions, surrenders, and revocations. What makes it worse is that oftentimes the investigators lure nurses into a false sense of security telling them throughout the process that if they just cooperate it will be OK.
Do I Need a Nursing License Defense Attorney?
If you are in danger of losing your nursing license and would like to learn more about how the Texas nursing license defense attorneys of the Leichter Law Firm may be able to help you save your career and your reputation, please contact us today by calling 512-495-9995.


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Target 8 investigator Susan Samples is passionate about telling stories that improve the lives of everyday people. She's happiest when she's exposing injustice, holding powerful people and institutions accountable, and finding ways to right wrongs.
Susan's obsession with identifying and illuminating systemic flaws is well-known in the newsroom. When she investigates a story, she's always looking for underlying causes — patterns that suggest a systemic problem that's impacting people beyond the subject of the story at hand. Then, she sets about investigating the broader issue, how it affects regular folks and what can be done to change it.
Since landing at WOOD TV8 in 1995, Susan has held several reporting and management positions. She now heads up the Target 8 investigative unit, supervising, producing and sometimes reporting investigative stories.
Prior to WOOD TV8, Susan worked at TV stations in Fort Wayne, Ind., Wilmington, NC and Columbia, Mo. She's a graduate of the University of Missouri's Journalism School and the School for Creative and Performing Arts, a magnet high school in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Susan lives in Kent County with her husband and their two sons. While her family has several fish and a cat named Smokey Joe, they're in the market for a non-shedding, housebroken, calm but playful shelter dog.
If you have a tip for Susan or a story you'd like Target 8 to investigate, email her at email@example.com.


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Many Philadelphians are in need of free food due to school closures, loss of income, or other challenges caused by COVID-19. In response to this need, City of Philadelphia and partners have developed two ways for residents to find free food:
Food sites where any resident can pick up free food for their household.
Student meal sites where any child can pick up free meals.
Find food sites and student meal sites using the map and lists here. (Note: orange dots on the map are food sites, and purple dots are student meal sites)
About the food sites:
Sites are open Mondays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Residents can pick up one box per household. Supplies will last up to five days.
Residents do not need to present an ID or proof of income for eligibility.
Food sites are supported by the City, Share Food Program, and Philabundance.
To se the list, click here.


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Log Date: 8/13/2009
Emitter: None
Participants: Aleksei, Diana, Linus
Summary: Chance meeting at the mall.
At least no one's bugged him yet.
Linus, in the mid afternoon of one of the waning days of summer, has been sitting in one spot in the mall for the past half hour. And for him, he's surprised he's standing still. Or sitting still, at least. He's been nursing his kiosk-bought fruit punch as he sits on one of the edges of one of the huge planters in the mall. There are benches nearby, but Linus isn' near those, feet dangling over the edge, a few feet off the ground.
Aleksei could be mistaken for one of the Goth kids peppered around the mall except for his lack of black nail polish or sullen attitude. He's at the mall doing his requisite back-to-school shopping, so he's got at least one big bag of various supplies, and another with clothes. Ew. So, he's looking at a list and not really paying much attention between juggling the bags and pushing his glasses up on his nose. He rounds the planter and promptly hits one of Linus' feet, prompting him to trip over his own big feet and sprawl there on his back. "Oh, um, pardon," he says with a sheepish grin and sharp, distinct foriegn accent. His glasses are like a foot to one side, and he gropes for them while looking up at what he hopes is not a Confrontation.
Diana comes in from Market Row.
Diana has arrived.
For his part, Linus at least tried to move his foot out of the way, but his eyes were elsewhere, and he didn't notice the short kid bump into him until it's too late. The young-looking guy gives a start, and looks down. "No no," he says. "I shouldn't be sitting here anyway." None of the security guards have harassed him yet, at least. He leaves his drink on the edge of the planter before shoving himself off. "Totally my fault." Ack, he's knocking down kids smaller than him anyway; Linus guilts inside his head about it as he reaches a hand to Aleksei. "C'mon."
Linus is standing near one of those huge planters in the mall, and there's a dark-haired boy lying on his back with some scattered bags closeby.
Aleksei smiles, nods to Linus. "Is no, is my fault, not lookink," the smaller boy says, taking the offered hand and standing up amid his somewhat scattered purchases. "Sorry, I need to be finding my glasses," he says, going to one knee, missing breaking the lenses by thaaat much. "I am blind as bat," he says, a little smile playing across his thin lips.
"Wait," Linus said, holding up a hand do neither of them move. He looks down, and tries to chill out a bit. "Wait, I saw them fall, and they…" He looks, sliding his sneakers with a squeak so he doesn't step and break something. "There! Don't move. Your left knee…about a few inches to the right. Wait, that's my right, your left. My other right…"
Diana is wandering through the center curious, as she returns looking for that girl who said she'd feed her. She's rather hungry again, having not had much to eat in the past few days, but she comes across the few people on the floor as she walks through and she stands there, watching curiously.
Aleksei ooos and gropes with one hand, finally finding the wireframes and putting them back on. He looks up and ohs at Linus, then manages to gather his gear and stuff them in the appropriate bags. "Thank you; have all this stuff for the John Hughes school," he says, holding up one bag. His word choices still stumble a bit and his accent is thick, but his overall English is quite good. He pushes hair out of his eyes, glancing sheepishly around. His eyes alight on the nearby Goth girl, his pupils getting considerably bigger, before he looks back to Linus.
"Hughes?" This gets Linus' attention right quick. "What year?" He sounds like he knows of the school. Mostly because he goes to it, like most of his friends, the circle of which has widened a bit in the last month. Bizarre. He crouches a bit to pick up one of the bags to hand to Aleksei. "I'm Linus," he says, introducing himself, as he follows the other kid's gaze to the girl. He looks to Diana, then back to Aleksei. "Hmm?"
Diana stares a moment and says, "Is everything alright?" She looms, staring unblinking, her pale expression one of curiosity and bewilderment. "You seem to be floundering on the floor. Is this a new dance or something?" She seems genuine in her question/
Aleksei shakes his head as the girl comes over and speaks, his own eyes looking a bit owlish thanks to the glasses. "Ah, nyet, is just me falling down," he says, "I am a little clumsy." He nods quickly to Linus. "2014," he says, putting him a year behind Linus. "I still need the things for the gym," he says, consulting the list and sighing. "Am not looking forward to that." He looks back to the girl, nervous and feeling totally awkward.
"It's the 'apologizing for knocking someone down' apology dance," Linus says, almost a reflex, as he turns to he can look at the two others. "I was being clumsy, and helping this kid here who seems to be from somewhere in Russia and is graduating like two years after I will, be from the same school." He puts on an easy smile. "Gym? Rule one: Learn to outrun the others. Rule Two: When in doubt, check rule one."
Diana ahhhs and offers a smile, "Good, glad to see no one was hurt. Russia? Where's that?" She tilts her head, "The name sounds real familiar, but I really don't remember where it is on the map." She tilts her head as Aleksei looks at her and says "Do I make you nervous?"
Aleksei flashes a bright smile at Linus when the older boy mentions 'the rules' - finally a kindred soul! "Um, dah, we move here from Moscow a few months ago. My father, he is professor at UCSA. I am still, ah, adjusting." He blushes at Diana. "Ah, um, nyet, I mean no, I mean, um, I was at all-boys school before, it is.. um, adjustment." He's going to wear that word out.
Inside Linus' there's a little blackboard where a small version of Linus is writing 'I will not say 'you lucky bastard' to the Russian kid.' He does give an understanding nod, at least. "You know? Every year in school's an adjustment. Yours is just bigger than mine." He watches the girl with curiousity; though he doesn't ask questions at the moment. Arcane might seek answers, later. "No need to be nervous," he says, and extends a hand towards Diana. "Linus."
Diana looks at the offered hand and says "Diana," before she shakes it, her hand cold to the touch, there's no body warmth at all. "I am not nervous. I'm never nervous." She tilts her head, "Where is this school you are both going to? And is it all boys? I imagine that must make you all as nervous as this man here."
Aleksei blushes when he realizes he's forgotten to give his name. "Aleksei," he says. "Ah, no, is normal school here I think." He gives the location, and takes Diana's hand after Linus; he blinks at the feel but hey, she could have been just having a cold drink or something.
"Nice to meet you, Diana, Aleksei," Linus says, even as his brain starts filing information for later on. Though, Linus doesn't exactly have anyone to bounce his thoughts off of, these days. He's not going to tell his gaming group, for instance. They're a bit pissed at him due to recent events. "It's co-ed. Normal high school, far as I know."
Diana nods and smiles and stares. She just stares, as her ability to hold a conversation has severely diminished over the…months? years? Over a long period of time. She pauses and then thinks, and says, "Do either of you know a girl named Leigh? She said she would feed me."
Aleksei blinks. He's heard about the droves of homeless people in America. Maybe she's one? "I.. um, no, no I do not. There is, um, hamburger place over there.. if you want something to eat. I could, um, eat, myself." He looks to Linus, looking like he's in water over his head.
"Leigh? If it's the same one I know…and that's an outside chance," Linus says, and draws his brows together as Diana speaks. "I haven't seen her, but I can help out…" He digs a ten out of his pocket, just as his cel beeps. "Ah, damn," he says, raising a single finger while he takes the call. As he talks on the phone, his shoulders slump, and he says something quietly and nods. He hands the ten to Diana, and looks embarassed. "My folks're out front. I gotta go. But yeah, don't worry about the food stuff. "
Diana hmms and nods and says, "Thank you for your time, it was enjoyable to watch you roll about the floor." She nods and looks at Aleksei, and says, "Is there meat there? I only enjoy fresh meat." She nods and eyes the hallways ravenously. Including what looks like some of the people.
Aleksei ohs and waves to Linus. "I see you at school perhaps?" he says as the older boy takes off. He looks to Diana. "If they are like places back ho- in Russia, then they cook it how you like it, yes? Is hamburger place, yes?"
Diana hmms and says, "I don't like cooked meat. I only…" she stops herself and says, "Umm, maybe I shouldn't go. I tend to make many people…upset when I eat." She frowns, remembering the last meal she had in public.
Aleksei swallows, trying to follow the implication there and not liking where it leads. Linus gave her money already, so… "Perhaps, um, not. There is Krogers store, there, that sells meat that is um not cooked," he says, pointing helpfully to the grocery store icon at the end of one arm of the mall. He gathers his purchases and smiles at Diana. "It was good meeting you, Diana," he says, as he gets ready to go.
Diana hmms and says, "Will this be enough?" she says holding up the ten. "I prefer raw steak, anything with red in it. Is this enough for that?" She tilts her head, and says, "Will you not join me…for dinner?"
Aleksei nods his head, raven hair flopping into his eyes for a second until he pushes it back up. "Dah, it should be enough for steak, or such. I, um, cannot," he says, holding up his bags. "My parents, too, they expect me soon and I need to catch train for home."
Diana nods and says, with a faint airless sigh, "I understand." She pauses and looks around for a moment and says, "Umm…which way was it again?" She distinctly looks like she doesn't remember where the store Aleksei just mentioned is.
Aleksei points down the arm of the mall, then looks back to the girl. "I can walk you there, if you like?" he says.
Diana nods and says, "That would be wonderful. I get lost so easily these days. Thank you." She offers a smile, and follows in a hurry, hungry for more to eat.


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Creating people's geographies
Annie Leonard's simplified, straightforward 21 minute video on the true cost of our consumer products, The Story of Stuff (see dedicated website for a synopsis and more info).
Once you get used to the "gee, like, you know" teen-like tone and the preachiness about it all not being peachiness, this is a worthwhile video suitable for all ages, with a stronger second half.
Birth Control. The planet simply cannot sustain many more people. We can play with models till the cows come home, but it doesn't change the root cause, which is overpopulation. Unless we're going to return to a completely agrarian model which hasn't been seen in two thousand years, we all have to produce and buy and sell and transport and trade goods and services to each other in order to make a living. We can't all be educators! :P
Any self-sustaining model is ultimately a model of isolation wherein arbitrary limits are established for individual consumption, which means, in turn, that the people who produce the proscribed products must find other reasons to be.
Take the Military Industrial Complex for example. If we suddenly stopped creating and producing and shipping and trading and maintaining systems destined for military processes (the dump), we would suddenly find about half the population of the United States with nothing to do, with no means to support themselves. Of course we could retool everyone in those industries to become educators or Peace Corps workers, but it still would not get to the root cause of the problem.
So the chicken and egg question becomes, which to limit first? The product or the people? If people stop buying what we're selling, what do we do then?
If current trends continue, there will be two major career tracks for anyone born on earth: soldier or security guard. The haves will live in walled cities and all they will consume will be protection from the have-nots.


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Apologies about my art
As you can see(you probably don't see), one of my work has been removed because it violated the submission guide rules. I am very sorry ARTstreet that I posted a photo and added a character in it, which violated the rule. Sorry I didn't know that I can't post it because I thought it only applies to contests. Anyway I'm sorry for not clearly understand the rules and I already deleted that drawing from my accounts. Won't do it again :,)
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by Shawn Brasseaux
In Acts 12, why did God spare the Apostle Peter but allow the Apostle James to be executed?
"[1] Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church. [2] And he killed James the brother of John with the sword. [3] And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.) [4] And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him; intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people.
"[5] Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him. [6] And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door kept the prison. [7] And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands. [8] And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And so he did. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me.
"[9] And he went out, and followed him; and wist not that it was true which was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision. [10] When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him. [11] And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews." (To find out the rest of the story, you should read verses 12-18 in your own study.)
As there were different Caesars, so there were various Herods in the New Testament. Both are titles (like "king"), not first names of people. The Herod of Acts chapter 12 is Herod Agrippa I, the grandson of Herod the Great (the bloodthirsty king who attempted to kill the Christ Child in Matthew chapter 2 some three decades earlier).
Herod Agrippa I successfully put the Apostle James to death by beheading (verse 2). Attempting to "score more political points" with the unbelieving Jews, he arrests and imprisons the Apostle Peter. Herod purposes to execute Peter, but the Messianic Church prays and Peter is delivered. As we read, the angel of the Lord spares Peter in a dramatic rescue operation. It is bizarre that Peter was allowed to live but James was allowed to die. Someone might reply, "That is the mysterious working of God, something inexplicable that we dare not try to answer!" Friends, it is our firm conviction that the Bible provides a reason as to why God spared Peter. There is precious little about James here in this chapter (a single verse—verse 2). However, there is so much more about Peter. Peter stands out in this passage, and for good reason. We will not learn about it until chapter 15.
Back in Acts chapter 9, Saul of Tarsus met the resurrected, ascended, and glorified Lord Jesus Christ; he was saved unto eternal life and commissioned on the road to Damascus. At the time of chapter 12, this new apostle, the Apostle Paul, has been traveling for over a decade preaching the Gospel of the Grace of God. The Jerusalem Church—the Messianic Church—has met him back in Acts 9:26-29 (cf. Galatians 1:18-19). While Paul is in the early stages of his ministry amongst the Gentiles, the Lord directs Peter to preach the Gospel of the Kingdom (Gospel of the Circumcision) to some Gentiles—the Roman centurion Cornelius and his household (Acts chapter 10).
By the time of chapter 15, Paul has been preaching for about 20 years. Jews from the Jerusalem Church are telling his Gentile converts that they must follow Judaism. Paul and his ministry coworker Barnabas travel to Jerusalem to settle the matter. What right do Paul and his Gentile converts have in operating apart from Moses/Judaism? After all, Judaism had existed prior to Paul's ministry. The 12 Apostles were all Judaistic in their theology. In order to straighten out the confusion, the Holy Spirit directs Paul to visit Jerusalem and confer with the Apostles (cf. Galatians chapter 2).
Read Acts chapter 15: "[1] And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, and said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved. [2] When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question. [3] And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren.
"[4] And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and of the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them. [5] But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees which believed, saying, That it was needful to circumcise them, and to command them to keep the law of Moses. [6] And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter.
"[7] And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Men and brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe. [8] And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as he did unto us; [9] And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith. [10] Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear? [11] But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they.
"[12] Then all the multitude kept silence, and gave audience to Barnabas and Paul, declaring what miracles and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles by them. [13] And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, Men and brethren, hearken unto me: [14] Simeon [Simon Peter] hath declared how God at the first did visit the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name. [15] And to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written, [16] After this I will return, and will build again the tabernacle of David, which is fallen down; and I will build again the ruins thereof, and I will set it up: [17] That the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called, saith the Lord, who doeth all these things. [18] Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world."
(NOTE: James here in chapter 15 is not the same as John's brother James of chapter 12; remember, John's brother James is already dead. The James of chapter 15 is the Lord's brother [Galatians 1:19], the man referenced in Matthew 13:55, and an elder of the Jerusalem Church. As per Galatians, he is an apostle in a secondary sense.)
Peter's firsthand testimony of his experience with Gentile Cornelius years earlier saved Paul's Gentile ministry from being discredited and destroyed! God had Peter visit and evangelize the Gentile Cornelius in chapter 10 for a special purpose—but Peter would not realize it for another 15 years. At the Jerusalem Bible conference, Peter discovered his experience with Cornelius provided him and the Jerusalem Church with insight into Paul's Gentile ministry.
Had Peter died with James in chapter 12, he would not have been present to come to Paul's defense in chapter 15! (Peter was the leader of the 12 Apostles, as per Matthew 16:19—"thee" and "thou" is second-person singular, referring to Peter alone. It was thus more important that Peter bear witness rather than John's brother James. This was why God selected Peter, not James, to visit Cornelius.) At the time of chapter 12, Peter had not yet publicly endorsed Paul's ministry. God was not yet finished with Peter, which is why He spared Peter. Peter went on to publicly endorse Paul's ministry in chapter 15, before fading off the scene from Acts.
Acts chapter 12 previews what will follow our Dispensation of Grace. As Herod was an apostate king reigning in Jerusalem, so Antichrist (yet future) will be another satanic king governing Jerusalem. Herod decapitated James; likewise, the Antichrist will behead believers in the Lord Jesus (Revelation 20:4). Some members of the Jewish Little Flock, Israel's believing remnant, will be spared, of which Peter's escape and survival typifies (Revelation 12:1-17). Others, like James, will not be so fortunate. When Jesus Christ returns at His Second Coming to destroy the Antichrist, He will bodily resurrect all those who died for His Word (Revelation 20:1-6). Herod's gruesome demise in the closing verses of Acts chapter 12 pictures the Antichrist's destruction.
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» Can you explain Peter and the 11's ministry from Acts 7-15?
» What happened to the Gentiles of Acts 10?


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The parasite Toxoplasma gondii in domestic cats, often infecting their owners, manipulates the behavior of animals and even humans. It controls the levels of glutamate, an important signaling molecule between brain cells, according to an article published in the journal PLoS Pathogens.
"Don't worry too much – we have lived with this parasite for a long time. Toxoplasma gondii does not want to kill us and lose your "home". In order to avoid infection well enough to fry the meat and thoroughly washing hands and vegetables. Pregnant genisys, in turn, should not touch the tray with kitty litter and change its contents," said Emma Wilson (Emma Wilson) from the University of California, riverside (USA).
Toxoplasma gondii (Toxoplasma gondii) is an intracellular parasite, usually living in the intestines of domestic cats. The prevalence of this pathogen among Pets and their owners forced scientists to draw attention to it in recent years.
It turned out that Toxoplasma gondii is able to change the behavior of the host, causing irreversible changes in the brain. They make mice "fearless" at the sight and smell of cats and people prone to suicide and irrational behavior, and inexplicable fits of rage.
Wilson and her colleagues uncovered a possible mechanism of how Toxoplasma manages to change the behavior of his master and to manipulate his brain, observing the changes in the mouse brain upon infection with toxoplasmosis.
As it turned out, after penetration of Toxoplasma into neurons significantly changed their interaction with molecules of glutamate – an amino acid that plays a role of one of the chemical carriers of information between nerve cells.As a rule, the more of this substance in the extracellular environment, the more "talk" of brain cells. The increase of its concentration may lead to extremely negative consequences – inflammation and death of neurons.
Toxoplasmosis, according to the observations of life mice, results in an as-yet unknown reasons, to disable the gene GLT-1 and is connected to the "system cleaning" extra molecules of glutamate in the so-called astrocyte – specific cells surrounding the neurons and protecting them from infections and damage. As a result, the glutamate begins to accumulate in the brain, which can cause the changes in behavior that are associated with the presence of Toxoplasma in the body of mice and humans.
"We were the first to show that infection with toxoplasmosis leads to violations in the work of one of the key signal substances in the brain. This discovery shows that the idea of relatively calm and not dangerous for the body character of chronic infection of Toxoplasma gondii is incorrect. You need to understand the risk and the dangers are similar changes in brain chemistry," concludes Wilson.
Scientists have discovered how a "zombie"parasite of cats controls the human brain
The parasite Toxoplasma gondii in domestic cats, often infecting their owners, manipulates the behavior of animals and even humans. It controls the levels of glutamate, an important signaling molecule between brain cells, according to an article published in the journal PLoS Pathogens.


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7 Best Travel Yoga Mats for your journeys in 2020
Planning to spend your summer in a remote yoga retreat? Or perhaps you're simply looking to stay active and aware during your travels?
Whatever the reason, chances are that you'll need a portable and functional yoga mat to accompany you through this journey. Unlike regular mats, travel yoga mats are specifically designed to alleviate the process of traveling and commuting from point A to point B.
We've combed through the interwebs to find the most lightweight, durable and practical travel yoga mats that money can buy. So, if you're looking to perfect your flow as you venture out into the world, you should definitely check out these 7 best yoga mats for travel.
Ultra-light, easy to clean & has good grip
Excellent grip, cushioning, quality & its eco-friendly
Easy to clean, grippy, very light & eco-friendly
The 7 Best Travel Yoga Mats
You can confidently choose between these 7 lightweight, compact & foldable yoga mats. Many of these companies have tree-planting initiatives for every travel yoga mat you buy too!
1. YOGO Ultralight Travel Yoga Mat
The perfect traveling companion.
The Yogo Ultralight Travel Mat is the perfect blend between minimalism and functionality. This mat is so tiny that you won't even know it's there!
When it comes to travel-friendly designs, this travel yoga mat has it all figured out. Designed to fold into a small rectangular shape, the mat is held in place by durable clip straps. The straps can also be used to air-dry your mat after washing it, and the hygienic folding design ensures that your mat is protected from all the grime and dirt while you're on the move.
Want to know a secret? You can simply take the mat with you in the shower and rinse it from all the piled-up dust and sweat. That's it!
The natural tree rubber is super sticky, which will help you hold your grip even during the most challenging Asanas. The mat is made from plant-based vegan materials, meaning they contain no PVC, EPA, TPE or any other artificial compounds. And for every purchased mat, YOGO will plant a food-bearing tree and provide agriculture training for a disadvantaged family.
Like so many other tree rubber mats, this one also has a strong odor. It also takes a bit of time for the material to break-in, meaning you should probably use a towel at first to avoid any nasty slips and falls.
- Plant-based vegan materials
- Buy a mat - plant a tree!
- Easy to clean
- Travel-friendly
- Minimalistic design
- Strong odor
- A bit slippery for some users
2. Liforme Travel Yoga Mat
Designed for the yogi on the go.
Liforme is well-known for its fine assortment of high-quality, biodegradable yoga mats. The Liforme Travel Yoga Mat is a reinvented version of their original yoga mat - only much thinner and significantly lighter.
Note: Despite being the more compact version, some users still did find it to be a bit hard to fold/ heavy otherwise it would easily be out #1 option. Pricey but the grip & quality are fantastic.
Featuring a strong natural rubber base, reinforced with a cushioned felt portion, this travel yoga mat offers stability and softness for all your acrobatic endeavors. The GripForMe material is a specialized type of fabric that ensures a stable and secure grip even when you're dripping with sweat. All the materials are 100% natural and biodegradable and contain no toxic materials. Keep in mind that the mat does have a slight odor to it, but it tends to air out after a couple of uses and regular maintenance.
What we particularly like about this mat is its AlignForMe system, which uses intelligent markers to navigate you through your Asana practice. This makes it perfect for those at the beginning of their yoga journey who need a little push in the right direction.
- Eco-friendly
- Super grippy
- Align system
- Quite light
- Nice cushioning
- Has a slight odor
- Some users found it a bit big which makes it hard to fold
- A bit expensive
3. Manduka eKO Superlite Yoga Travel Mat
A yoga mat for a sustainable practice.
Made by yogis, for yogis, the Manduka eKO Superlite Yoga Travel Mat is made using renewable materials and stupendous attention to detail.
A wide assortment of designs and colors can help you hone into your inner yogi and experience the true wonder of this ancient practice. Embrace the moon salutation on Manduka's midnight stripe yoga mat, release your inner warrior with the thunder stripe design or experience every nature's color with one of their green, maroon or fuschia mats.
The mats are made from natural tree rubber and offer a superior catch grip. Although eco-friendly, the tree rubber does have a certain smell to it, which takes more than a few days to air out. The dense cushioning measuring 1.5mm of thickness allows for a stable and balanced yoga experience, however, some users did mention that they'd prefer a slightly softer surface. Weighing a mere 2lbs, these travel mats are entirely lightweight and easy to carry, making them perfect for traveling.
- Eco-friendly
- Multiple colors & designs
- Ultra-lightweight
- Extra grippy
- Easy to clean
- Prone to scuff marks
4. TOPLUS Travel Yoga Mat
The ideal harmony of body, mind, and spirit.
Compact, lightweight, and sustainable, the Toplus is a packable yoga mat that makes for an ideal alternative to traditional mats.
Featuring a soft suede fabric, this travel yoga mats offer excellent skid-resistance and moisture absorption, even during the sweatiest of workouts. Reinforced with a natural rubber bottom, it provides you with optimal traction and grip, regardless of the surface you're practicing on.
The mat is completely foldable weighs 2.5lbs and includes a carrying bag, so you can easily take it with you wherever you go. It's free from any artificial dyes and preservatives, making it a safe and conscious choice. One of the downsides of this mat is that it doesn't offer too much cushioning, which can be quite inconvenient especially if you're practicing on a hard surface. But, in terms of travel yoga mats, you'll often have to make a choice between optimal thickness and overall weight.
- Soft suede fabric
- Amazing moisture-absorption
- Skid-resistant
- Great traction
- Natural Materials
- Could use more cushioning
- A bit heavier than others on the list
- Carrying bag could be of better quality
5. Jade Travel Yoga Mat
Take your practice with you wherever you go.
With four different color options and two size varieties, the Jade Yoga Mat is an amazing choice for traveling yogis. Made with open cell natural rubber, this high-performance mat is completely sustainable and natural.
The best thing about this whole ordeal? By purchasing one of these mats, you're giving back to nature! In collaboration with Trees for the Future, Jade has decided to plant one tree for every product sold. How awesome is that?
Admittedly, the mats do fall on the heavier side of things (2.9-3.3lbs), but they're foldable and can easily fit in your tote, backpack or carry-on. At ⅛" of thickness, the mats are optimally cushioned, ensuring a safe and comfortable practice at all times.
Despite its many positives, the Jade yoga mat requires a fair deal of maintenance, which is something that users are not too fond of. According to the company's care and maintenance instructions, the mats shouldn't be exposed to direct sunlight nor should they be machine-washed and dried. So, we guess those afternoon beach sessions are out of the question?
- No PVC or synthetic materials
- Foldable & easy to pack
- Optimally cushioned
- Buy a mat - plant a tree!
- A bit heavy
- High-maintenance
6. Gaiam Foldable Travel Yoga Mat
Around the world in 80 dandas.
If you're traveling light, then this foldable yoga mat by Gaiam is the perfect option for you. Only 2mm thick, this compact square-shaped yoga mat is super subtle and seamless.
The mat is designed with a unique sticky texture that provides stability and balance, as well as a good connection to the ground. Unlike other products on our list, this mat is made from PVC, but is non-toxic and won't cause any damage to your health. What makes these Gaiam mats special is the plethora of different designs available that'll give you the inspiration and drive to conquer even the most challenging of postures.
According to some users, the paint tends to rub off after a while, especially when treated with certain abrasive cleaning agents. Keeping that in mind, make sure to follow the instructions that come with the mat and maintain it regularly. Also, it would be a good idea to wash the mat before you try it out for the first time, to get rid of the initial chemical odor.
- Non-toxic
- Durable PVC material
- Extremely lightweight & foldable
- Unique sticky texture
- Beautiful designs
- Strong chemical odor
- Paint rubs off after a while
- Not eco-friendly
7. YOGA DESIGN LAB Travel Yoga Mat
Giving new meaning to Hot Yoga.
Regardless of whether you're in the business of practicing Bikram, Hatha or hot yoga, this Travel yoga Mat by Yoga Design Lab will ensure you have a safe and comfortable surface to tackle your practice.
If you're looking for a pop of color in your daily routine, then look no further than this eye-catching travel mat. Infused with various striking designs, mandala symbols, geometric patterns, and beautiful pastel hues, these yoga mats will simply compel you to do more. Like so many other mats on our list, this one is also made from natural tree rubber, reinforced with microfiber from recycled plastic bottles.
The mat is ultra-lightweight, but still, provides enough cushion to ensure a safe surface for your practice. When it comes to cleaning, you can simply toss it in the washing machine and be done with it - easy peasy lemon squeezy!
The mat is entirely foldable and comes with a convenient carrying strap. Because it tends to get a bit slippery at first, it's recommended to spray some water on the top of the surface to prevent sliding. Of course, being a travel mat it is quite thin, so if you need some extra padding, it's best to place it on a softer surface.
- Natural & recycled materials
- Beautiful designs & colors
- Ultra-lightweight
- Machine-washable
- Includes carrying strap
- Slippery at first
- Not comfortable to use on really hard surfaces
How to Choose the Best Travel Yoga Mat?
Yoga is a spiritual journey, it creates a perfect harmony between the body, mind, and soul. This is why practicing yoga requires a stable, safe and serene environment. When you're constantly on the move, your chakras may feel disrupted, which is why having something to ground you down is of vital importance.
That being said, it's crucial to know how to properly choose a mat that will serve a safe haven during your travels. In light of this, we've compiled a short guide that'll help you choose the best travel yoga mat for your specific needs.
Size & Weight
First and foremost, you'll want to choose a mat that's easy to handle and carry with you. Most traditional yoga mats are quite bulky and unsuited for traveling yogis. In terms of weight, the lighter the mat, the better. Most travel mats are designed to weigh only a couple of pounds, so they won't overwhelm you while you're progressing from one point to another.
You'll also want to ensure that your mat can be folded, rolled and packed easily. If it comes with a carrying strap or a handy carry bag, you've hit a jackpot! Nevertheless, even if you don' have any helpful tools, make sure that your yoga mat can be conveniently packed inside your tote or backpack. Portability is key in this sense and you'll want to have something that won't put too much strain on your shoulders and back.
Depending on the type of yoga you practice, you'll want to choose a mat that provides good traction and a nice grip. If you're hung on more intense practices, you'll be sweating and dripping by the time you roll out that mat. If that is the case, then it's crucial to find a super sticky mat that won't slip and slide beneath your hands and feet.
Tree rubber is a great option, as it's naturally very sticky and offers a lot of traction. It's also a good idea to search for mats that have moisture-absorbing qualities, so your mat doesn't turn into a sweat pool.
However, if you find a great mat that's a bit on the smoother side, then you may want to consider using a yoga towel on top of it for more support and stability.
If you're constantly on the road, you probably know that you need to invest in durable equipment and apparel to ensure their longevity and lifespan. Yoga mats are no different. Think about where you're traveling..are you going to do some beach yoga? Perhaps you'll be doing some woodland yoga or going from one yoga retreat to another?
A mat made from durable, strong and robust materials can last you a lifetime, especially if you're prone to changing your surroundings every so often. PVC materials are much more resistant in this sense, however, they're not eco-friendly. Search for mats that are made from heavy-duty and long-lasting fabrics that aren't prone to wear and tear. Jute, cotton and tree rubber offers a good balance between sustainability and durability and could serve you for the years to come.
Finally, you'll want to pick a mat that's easy to clean and maintain. After all, you'll be spending all that time on the go and you don't want to end up with a sweaty, wet yoga mat on your hands. Look for mats that don't require heavy maintenance and special care.
The best way to go about this is to choose a travel yoga mat that can be cleaned with some water and soap. Try to keep a few clean cloths handy so you can always wipe the mat after use. Also, choose a mat that's thin enough that can be airdried, so you don't have to haul a hefty ad soggy piece of fabric with you.
Q: Can You Carry a Yoga Mat on a Plane?
A: Absolutely! Most yoga mats, travel mats especially meet the airline requirements. If your yoga mat comes with a carrying strap or bag, you can simply attach it to your backpack or small carry-on luggage for better portability.
The best thing about travel yoga mats is that they're extremely lightweight and usually fold quite easily, so you can probably pack it inside your luggage and it won't add any unnecessary weight to your bag.
Q: How do You Clean a Travel Yoga Mat?
A: Although some are machine-washable, most yogis avoid doing this as some cycles may disturb ad damage the texture and surface of the mat. However, if the instructions call for machine-washing, make sure to run the machine with cold water on a gentle cycle.
However, if you're traveling with limited supplies, then a simple damp washcloth and some gentle soap should do the trick. Be sure to wipe the mat afterward with a dry cloth or leave it to air dry.
For more information, it's best to carefully read the cleaning instructions that come with the mat, as some of them may require special care.
Q: Are all the options on the list Eco-Friendly?
A: Not all yoga mats are created equal and they're often made using various different materials and fabrics that ensure better durability, stickiness, and texture.
Of course, many companies that specialize in yoga equipment and apparel have embraced sustainable and eco-friendly practices during their manufacturing process. We know that sustainability is an important aspect of yoga and travel, which is why we've tried to include a variety of different travel mats made from environmentally-friendly and recycled materials.
Most of the mats on our list are made from natural tree rubber that is completely natural and safe for both people and the environment. We've also made sure that none of the mats contain artificial materials or toxic compounds that may damage your health and wellbeing.
Q: What is the Difference Between a Yoga Mat and a Yoga Towel?
A: The most important thing to know about yoga towels is that they're in no way a proper substitute for a yoga mat. Yoga towels are generally used on top of yoga mats to prevent slipping and sliding during intense practices.
The main difference between the two is that yoga towels don't offer cushioning and traction, as well as mats, do. They're also less firm, so it's not advised to use them on their own. The great thing about yoga towels is that they can easily be rolled up and stored inside your yoga bag for easier transport. The towels are also machine-washable, so there's no need to worry about high-maintenance or specific care instructions.
A yoga towel is not a necessary part of yoga practice, but it does offer certain advantages in terms of stability, balance, grip and even better hygiene.


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The overall objective of this project is to create an enabling environment for the youth of Tanzania so that they can be self-dependent, contribute to the development of the area and be an active participant in development effort of the nation. Specific objectives are to inculcate entrepreneurial skill in the youth and most vulnerable children (Orphans), to make youth/ orphans self-employed and initiate the youth to be engaged in sporting activities. Major activities in here are training the youth on entrepreneurial skill, soap making skills, handcraft tourism making products, establishing printing press industry, establishing a recreation and business center, providing revolving fund and providing sporting materials for the youth. Total budget needed for the project is $450,000USD. The project duration is from January 2014 to Dec 2015. The direct beneficiaries of the project are 284 youngsters where as the youth of Iringa town as a whole is indirect beneficiaries. Expected outputs are 370 youth obtained training in entrepreneurial skill, 250 orphans obtained scholastic materials, 1 youth recreation & business center established, 1 established printing press industry, 1 established orphans soap making and handcraft industry, 170 youngsters obtained revolving fund on credit basis and 250 youngster obtained sporting materials.
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Title: The Water Dancer
Author: Ta-Nehisi Coates
Published: September 24, 2019 by One World
Page: 403
Genre: Historical Fiction, Fantasy
Goodreads Rating: 4.08 out of 5
My Rating: ★★★★
"Young Hiram Walker was born into bondage. When his mother was sold away, Hiram was robbed of all memory of her—but was gifted with a mysterious power. Years later, when Hiram almost drowns in a river, that same power saves his life. This brush with death births an urgency in Hiram and a daring scheme: to escape from the only home he's ever known.
So begins an unexpected journey that takes Hiram from the corrupt grandeur of Virginia's proud plantations to desperate guerrilla cells in the wilderness, from the coffin of the deep South to dangerously utopic movements in the North. Even as he's enlisted in the underground war between slavers and the enslaved, Hiram's resolve to rescue the family he left behind endures."
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I have a lot of mixed feelings on this book. The biggest thing I wish I would have known going into the story though was that this was about The Underground Railroad. I had no idea. Maybe I just missed the message but I wish I would have known that, because then I would have spent less time going back and forth whether that was what the book was about. I also will say that while there is some sort of 'magic' in the book, it's way more a historical fiction than a magical realism book. If you know those two things going in, you're golden.
It took me a really long time to 'get into' this book. I'm not sure if it was just too heavy a read for during this time or that I wasn't in the right head-space to really focus on the writing. Considering all the craziness going on with COVID-19 right now, I would say save this book for when you have the emotional and mental capacity to really invest.
This is not a fast read. At 400 pages it's on the larger side but even then just digesting the information takes time. I didn't really get captured into the story until part II which is about 150 pages into the book. Once I reach there the other 250 pages flew by!
Coates, is an amazingly brilliant writer. He's words are largely poetic and I could feel the emotion behind them. The book is divided into three parts and Part I was my least favorite. He spends that time really laying the ground work for the story, but I found myself confused by terms and events that were happening. It also doesn't have much of a plot to begin with, which is a personal preference of mine, that I really like to know the plot of the story to begin with. However, once you read through the rest of the book, the haziness of Part I really makes sense, and adds an extreme amount of value to the story.
Ultimately, I really loved the book. I deducted a star for taking such a long time to capture my attention, but as I mentioned that could wholly be due to my current mental state. I would recommend this book for anyone interested in learning more about the anti-slavery movement in the US or for history buffs that like a little fiction mixed in with the facts!
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Ta-Nehisi Coates is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Between the World and Me, a finalist for the National Book Award. A MacArthur "Genius Grant" fellow, Coates has received the National Magazine Award, the Hillman Prize for Opinion and Analysis Journalism, and the George Polk Award for his Atlantic cover story "The Case for Reparations." He lives in New York with his wife and son.
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Golf Fuel Urgent Joint Support Review: Is It Safe?
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Golf Fuel Urgent Joint Support is a supplement that is supposed to give customers effective relief from joint pain. As a secondary function, it's also supposed to help people react more quickly and to have better hand-eye coordination.
This product contains no pain killers, as opposed to many other joint health products. As of now, the best product for getting rid of joint pain is Flexitrinol, an all-natural supplement. Its formula is of the highest quality and has been formulated to improve joint function by supporting the body's natural processes. Flexitrinol has received high ratings from both expert reviewers and customers for its high-quality ingredients and its effectiveness.COMPARE Golf Fuel Urgent Joint Support WITH BEST JOINT PILLS
How does Golf Fuel Urgent Joint Support work?
Unlike mot other joint health products, this product contains only one single ingredient. The primary action of this active ingredient is to help reduce the pain and aches in joints, reducing the discomfort that prevents some people from being active (for example, during golf, as per the product's title). This is supposed to help people approach activities that involve the joints with more confidence. Another action of the product is supposed to be the lubrication of joints, something that can help the limbs move in a painless and smooth way. Not only is this supposed to help to prevent pain, but also to improve the function of the joints so that people can be more flexible and capable than before.
By taking this product, not only is the physical strain of activities is supposed to become drastically less, but also the mental and emotional weight of not being able to fully commit to your active life, whether it be running, weight lifting, or golfing.
Top Benefits: No obvious allergens, meaning people who usually are turned off from joint pain products that can contain shellfish and gluten.
Negatives: It only has one ingredient, and it doesn't have any proof that it works.
We made a list of the Top 10 joint pain-reducing products. Read it here.
Who Makes This Supplement?
Golf Fuel Urgent Joint Support is made by Golf Fuel, a company that specializes in nutritional supplements that can help men and women specifically in the sport of golf. They can be contacted the following ways:
Address: 8201 Spinnaker Bay Dr, Ste B2, Windsor, CO 8052
Phone Number: (800) 480-5246
Email: [email protected]
This product appears to only be available from the company's main website, as we could not find it for sale through any other online vendors.
People who suffer from joint pain should check out this list of highly-rated products.
What's inside of it and are there side effects?
This product contains only one ingredient, which makes it quite different from the majority of other joint health support products that contain upwards of six or more different ingredients. The packaging (and the website) don't have any specific mentions of whether there are any allergens in this product, or how the main ingredient is derived, although we can presume from previous information that it was derived in a laboratory setting.
The serving size is 2 pills taken with meals twice a day, for a total of four pills a day. They suggest that people use it daily for the best possible results. People under the age of 18 are warned against using this product, and the same goes for women who are pregnant or lactating.
Here is some information about the sole ingredient in this product:
CMO (Cetyl Myristoleate): This ingredient is a chemical that was first tested in laboratories for its potential effects on reducing inflammation and preventing some types of arthritis. There is little information on how this ingredient is supposed to work, but it can be presumed that it's supposed to reduce the body's natural inflammatory response, thereby limiting the swelling and pain in the joints and the back.
Unfortunately, there are several problems with this ingredient. One is the fact that, based on what we've read, cetyl myristoleate is actually broken down during the digestive process, meaning the amount of this product that actually makes it into the bloodstream is pretty minimal. This reduces the overall effectiveness, compared to what is claimed. The second problem is that the only tests that have been done on people are considered to be of poor quality, and don't provide adequate proof that CMO either helps prevent inflammation or helps the joints to stay lubricated. What's more, the actual process of "how" it's supposed to work, from what we've seen, hasn't even been explained.
Despite the lack of evidence for this product working, lots of supplements use it, but the FDA has filed several complaints against supplement manufacturers for overstating the effects this ingredient is supposed to have.
One inactive ingredient, gelatin, may come from an animal source and complicate things for vegetarians and vegans, but the label doesn't explain where this ingredient comes from.
We rated the best joint health supplements available. Read more here.
What's good about Golf Fuel Urgent Joint Support?
This product doesn't appear to contain any significant allergens like some joint health products do, ingredients like soy, wheat, gluten, dairy, or shellfish, meaning that people who have had to avoid using joint supplements may finally have a chance to try something that could help them.
The dosage is fairly standard, requiring people to take no more than four pills a day to see the promised effects. Each bottle contains 120 capsules, meaning that it will last a full month when taken as directed.
The company has a good rating from the Better Business Bureau, meaning they haven't had significant numbers of customer complaints, and haven't been in trouble for false or misleading advertising, as far as we can tell.
These are the Top 10 treatments that can reduce pain and inflammation in joints.
What's bad about Golf Fuel Urgent Joint Support?
The main problems with this product has to do with its main (and only) ingredient. Other joint health products contain numerous ingredients, coming from chemical, plant, and animal sources, all working together to address the symptoms of osteoarthritis and other sources of joint pain, discomfort, and immobility. This product, on the other hand, only has one, and with only one ingredient there is a chance that it does not have the additional support that other multi-ingredient products have, and it's possible that it isn't any more effective than these others. Simply, it has less to offer, ingredients-wise.
The second problem is that this one ingredient, CMO, has very little evidence for working. If the ingredient had a fantastic history of clinical successes and observable medical effects, then of course it wouldn't matter if it was the only ingredient in this supplement. The problem is that this isn't the case. It hasn't been proven to work, and what little evidence there is that shows some people have seen an improvement in joint pain and mobility after using it (for two months, according to one study), the FDA has seen fit to get involved and try to stop people from giving customers the impression that it's more effective than it really is.
What do customers think about Golf Fuel Urgent Joint Support?
We couldn't find any customer reviews of this product anywhere, even the product's main website. With no third-party vendors selling it, there are no places for customers to publicly write down their testimonials about whether the product worked or not, and so people who are considering trying the product have no other customer experiences to rely on to see if there's any proof that the product is worth spending money on.
This is a problem in a crowded market like the nutritional supplement market, where dozens (or even hundreds) of different brands are all competing, even ones that have similar ingredients. For Urgent Joint Support to have no easily-findable user reviews is a bit disappointing, since it gives no one any clue as to whether the product has ever worked for anyone or not.
These supplements are designed to boost joint health.
Golf Fuel Urgent Joint Support is not a very strong contender for our list of top joint pain relievers. For one, the product contains only one ingredient, making it less potent than other supplements that contain many. The second thing is that the single ingredient, cetyl myristoleate, has very little evidence that it works, to the point where the FDA has had to get involved and warn people not to overstate its benefits to naive customers. Third, there are no real customer reviews to speak of, meaning there's no real proof that this product has worked for anyone – or even that anyone has bought it in the first place.
Overall, this product is definitely a gamble, and we would urge customers to search elsewhere for products that can address their joint health needs.
There are lots joint pain supplements out there, and you should only buy from solid companies that have a good history of customer support, plenty of transparency about who they are, and ingredients that are proven to work. For a supplement that can work with the body to relieve joint pain, Flexitrinol is the product we most recommend. Click here to read about Flexitrinol, the expert-reviewed and approved supplement for joint pain.
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Two recently introduced bills in the Legislature would pave the way for many more people to be employable and successful after leaving prison.
Earlier this summer, the state Senate approved legislation (S–2055) introduced by Sens. Teresa Ruiz, D-Essex, and Sandra B. Cunningham, D-Hudson, that would eliminate a provision prohibiting certain people in prison from receiving vital tuition assistance from the state.
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Location: Jack's Marsh
Date: October 21st 2017
Weather: Sunny, hot
Notes: Wellies are mandatory at this point.
Fall is in full swing and Lake Ontario's water levels have dropped to normal levels. This year I had intended to install a pressure transducer in the wetland to monitor fluctuations in water level over the course of the year. The abnormally high water levels of lake Ontario had other plans.
However I was not disappointed, I have been worried about the growth of cattails in the marsh since the land trust acquired the property so it was a pleasant surprise to see them knocked back a little bit when I arrived there this fall.
I was also interested to see if the absence of the barrier beach over the course of the year has allowed any carp to enter the wetland. As far as I can tell, there aren't any fish that are apparent, but it will be something to keep an eye on.
Something that I worried about was that the majority of turtle nesting habitat may have washed away with the wave action. Much to my delight, it appears that habitat ripe for turtle nesting has increased, how delightful!
The only major issue that needs to be addressed is access. The high water levels in the wetland have washed away part of the road allowance that allowed us to walk down to the lakeshore. In the spring we may need to come up with a solution to getting over one of the ancient culverts that remain in the heart of the forest. I would also like to install a deer stand adjacent to the wetland to monitor birds and potential turtle basking habitat throughout the summer, all projects for next spring.
All is well at Jacks Marsh, and I hope to keep it that way.