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With my new pack of yeast that isn't dead, things are looking up a bit.
Now all I need is some heat control.
And some bread making skills.
But I'm getting there.
This is it just after the kneading, and in the time it took to find the camera I think it had started rising already.
Everyone says let it double in size, but judging if something this shape has doubled in size is a tricky thing to do. I suspect I'm letting it go to far.
This might mean that when I knock the air out of it and shape it for it's final rise, its already done it's dash, so this time I stopped it sooner than the last time.
I don't really know what I'm doing here, but it seems to have worked anyway.
I don't really know what I'm doing anywhere, but I guess what I really meant was that I didn't really have a plan here.
The problem is, I think the slashing was meant to be done just before the oven.
There's a lot of stuff on the net about the slashing part, and many people say it's to let the steam out.
Others say its to allow it to rise in the first stages of baking.
Looking at pictures of loaves that have been slashed, I think I agree with the people who say it facilitates rising. At some stage I'll do an experiment to find out, but I have to wait until I can make bread.
From what I can see of a finished, slashed loaf, it seems the deep cuts put into the bread just before baking, allow the bread to expand like a concertina. The final expansion of the bread seems to occure in such a way as to make the lowest point at the bottom of the cut rise up and become the surface of the bread. This seems to allow a considerable expansion in the oven where there might be a restriction caused by a crust forming on the outside of the loaf. The cut can still expand, because the edges and bottom of the cut can break under the stress of the expansion.
Keep in mind, this is just what I think, so don't quote me. It's just that there are too many reasons given on the net for me to be sure.
Unfortunately for me I messed up the loaf when moving it and it went flat and looked miserable.
So I let it rise again for a bit and it looked like this in the end just before going into the oven.
Apparently another important way to get that last little bit of rise in the oven is to make sure there is lots of steam involved.
I cant make steam without destroying my little oven, so I thought I'd try putting it into this slightly damp terracotta bowl, and drop a lid over it.
I've read that to make the steam, you preheat your oven to flat out, and then turn it down after the first few minutes to something more like 180c.
I started flat out and then just left it flat out.
I'm new to this.
It worked pretty well given everything I did wrong.
In the end I flipped it over and cooked it on low for a while longer because the bottom was so obviously under cooked.
The result looked like this.
Not so much artisan as amateur, and way too heavy, but it is actually bread.
It even tastes like bread.
Actually the close up doesn't revel it very well at all. It's a bit worse than it looks.
We've been toasting it to give it a little more cooking as it's a little doughy, but it is being eaten.
And that means it qualifies as a success.
Live yeast makes a difference.
Who knew!
At 120 Things in 20 years, sometimes bread nearly works
It's my intention to gain a new ability every 2 months for the next 20 years. I'd enjoy some company, some help, and some constructive criticism.
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Los Angeles, CA – The University of MMA marks its latest milestone on Sunday, May 31, with the tenth installment of it's Fight Night series. Taking place at Club Nokia at L.A. LIVE (aka "the U of MMA campus"), University of MMA: Fight Night 10 is packed with 15 fights, including three title matches to crown new University of MMA champions. Tickets are now on sale at www.UofMMA.com and www.axs.com.
A new University of MMA's lightweight champion will be decided between Julio 'The Gr818er' Lopez (Kings Combat Sports) and Antonio Lopez (Gooch Training Academy/Saekson Muay Thai). Julio advanced from the opening round of the University of MMA lightweight championship tournament, still undefeated. Antonio was originally scheduled to be in the tournament as well, before injury sidelined him from action. But both men ride four-fight win streaks going into this title match, meaning pride and glory are on the line.
With Elite Training Center's featherweight star Tommy Aaron vacating his University of MMA title to turn pro, the crown at 145 lbs. once again finds itself without a king. That won't be for long, however, as U of MMA perennial favorite Ryan 'The Lion' Lilley (Bas Rutten's Elite Training Center) and the fast-rising Albert Veloz (Cage Combat Academy) vie to become the third-ever University of MMA featherweight champion.
"The University of MMA has definitely grown as a live event series with the expansion of our fan base and the shows getting bigger and better every time. The same can be said for amateur fighters who have grown and matured within our promotion. Guys like Ryan 'The Lion' Lilley who will be fighting for us for the eighth time, and Albert Veloz, who is improving right under eyes. We're proud to see the development of fighters like Ryan who will go on to be great pros," commented U of MMA founder Turi Altavilla.
Two more U of MMA favorites will also square off to become the first-ever University of MMA bantamweight champion, as Vince 'The Anomaly' Cachero and Demar 'King' George revisit each other in a rematch from 2013. The two met originally at Fight Night 3, when both were very young in their MMA careers. More seasoned in experience and sharper in skill, they are very much different fighters.
"The six individuals vying for University of MMA titles on this show are people of character and integrity. We've seen their championship efforts on previous shows and they deserve the recognition these matches offer," said U of MMA matchmaker Jay Tan.
Other confirmed matches for University of MMA: Fight Night 10 include:
University of MMA Lightweight Championship Tournament Finals:
155 lbs. – Julio Lopez (Kings Combat Sports) vs. Antonio Lopez (Gooch Training Academy/Saekson Muay Thai)
University of MMA Bantamweight Championship:
135 lbs. – Vince 'The Anomaly' Cachero (Systems Training Center) vs. Demar 'King' George (Dream Killer Fight Team)
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145 lbs. – Ryan 'The Lion' Lilley (Bas Rutten's Elite MMA Gym) vs. Albert Veloz (Cage Combat Academy)
155 lbs. – Remington Thorne (Saekson Muay Thai) vs. Carnation 'Flash' Contreras (Krav Maga Unyted)
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A Sober Mom's Guide to Recovery
Taking Care of Yourself to Take Care of Your Kids
Recovering from an addiction is tough enough, but when you throw in the tremendous responsibilities of motherhood, resisting cravings and remaining abstinent - much less enjoying the rewards of sobriety - can seem like an impossible challenge.
Item: 7938
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Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions Softcover
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Drop the Rock Second Edition
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Based on the principles behind Steps Six and Seven, Drop the Rock combines personal stories, practical advice, and powerful insights to help readers move forward in recovery.
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A Woman's Way through the Twelve Steps
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The Little Red Book Softcover
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Step 1 AA Foundations of Recovery
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A Woman's Way through the Twelve Steps Workbook
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Getting Honest
Learn four benefits of completing a searching and fearless personal inventory. Includes a list of 123 character traits to help clients with their inventory.
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How do we unlock and experience the teachings of Step Eleven? Herb K. helps us realize that working--and living--this vital recovery "maintenance Step" doesn't have to be as much of a challenge as commonly thought.
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2003 Opel Signum Elegance 3.0 V6 turbo diesel
If chosen carefully, this car is great value for money
January 2009 @ 238,500km - EGR valve went the same day I got it, but the fault was intermittent, so only replaced it 8,000km later when the fault light was constantly on and the car was undrivable due to severe power loss.
Stupidly, I bought a used EGR, which broke again in just over 10,000km. There were huge plumes of black smoke coming from the back, along with the famous fault light and power loss.
August 2009 @ 257,000km - Replaced with new EGR and so far so good, no smoke.
April 2009 @ 246,000km - I noticed the car was juddering under partial throttle and smoking gray under hard acceleration. This was caused by fouled injectors.
October 2009 @ 258,000km - the car started running on only 5 cylinders, so replaced all 6 injectors with 2nd hand ones for 500GBP.
November 2009 @ 260,000km - Catastrophic power loss under acceleration. Wouldn't rev above 3000rpm. It nearly killed me once. This was intermittent.
December 2009 @ 262,000km - Cold starts were starting to be a pain. Finally diagnosed as blocked suction control valves in the high pressure fuel pump. Replaced that and the car was back to "normal".
New Year's Eve @ 263,000km - Fault light back on. Tech2 reads low boost pressure. Again, this fault was intermittent.
January 2010 @ 265,000km - Low boost pressure coming up more and more often. Diagnosed as sticking variable vanes in the turbo geometry. New turbo from e-bay.
February 2010 @ 265,500km - Annoying acceleration behaviour. Turbo feels as if it's going on-off-on-off-on. This fault was present in Jan 2009, but as now everything's been sorted, it's much more annoying. Not yet diagnosed, but suspected air flow meter.
Dual mass flywheel's been rattling since I bought it.
General Comments:
Main problem with these engines are cylinder liners, which usually let go much sooner than 240,000km, so that's why I bought a high miler
The car is superb on the motorway, very comfortable even with cloth seats. Top speed is 230km/h.
If the engine is working well, the mid-range torque is phenomenal.
If careful, it can consume less than 6.0L/100km (or more than 47mpg) and if you're really really careful you can get it down to 4.0L/100km, but that's insanely slow driving with no traffic.
Doesn't like corners much, but still handles OK for a big, heavy front wheel drive diesel.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 3rd February, 2010


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Both Avril Lavigne, 27, and Rachel McAdams, 33, opted for a streaky look, while Willow Smith, 11, went full-throttle and dyed her buzzed haircut neon pink. Jersey Shore's Jenny 'JWOWW' Farley, 26, went for fuchsia tips to peek out from under her brunette locks.
Pink, 33, lived up to her name at the launch of her new Covergirl campaign on August 6 in New York with several highlights. Also going the subtle route was January Jones, 34, who recently took to the red carpet with a couple of rose-colored streaks in her 'do.
Demi Lovato, 20, has a dipped 'do that helps her standout for her new X Factor gig. The singer keeps the pink hidden underneath her thick mane, so it's not as noticeable.
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The 9-year-olds who were separated from their fathers had an average of 14 percent shorter telomeres — that's the protective portion of the DNA at the ends of the chromosomes.
These telomeres naturally shorten with age. At some point, cell division stops when the telomeres are shortened enough. The concern is that having shorter telomeres might mean that your health or lifespan might be affected.
The biggest effect researchers saw was in the kids who had experienced a father's death. Those kids had 16 percent shorter telomeres. Incarceration led to 10 percent shorter telomers and separation or divorce, 6 percent shorter. How short the telomeres were in the kids who had experience divorce or separation depended on the extent of income loss. The children whose fathers had died or been incarcerated didn't vary by income loss.
What does all this mean? Children are affected by the loss of their fathers. They need you, Dad.


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Bovada casino is established and operated by the Morris Mohawk Gaming Group, software supplied by Betsoft and Realtime, however they also provide their clientele with proprietary games through their in-house software.
Originally licensed and regulated by the Kahnawake Gamin Commissions, however recent reports say that they no longer operate under a valid license, which could mean many things that we're going to explore later.
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Throughout the years and since the casino first started, they managed to maintain the same high quality customer support that originally put them on the road to success, and made the bodog brand into what it is now.
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Bovada casino, same as many online casinos has put in place several measures to ensure the player's security and safe gambling space, the personal data is safeguarded by 128-bit SSL encryption, which prevents anyone from accessing your data.
Not to mention their policy that forbids the casino from selling any personal data to any third parties.
Bovada casino games are the same verified games from Bodog website, which have been reported to fair play.
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Manufacturing across the eurozone continues to decline, with some of the largest economies falling further into contraction.
Business Insider covered the monthly release of manufacturing activity extensively last night and into the morning. Click here to see all the official global readings.
While some areas logged expansion, including Ireland, Sweden and Hungary, most countries continued to see goods-producing industries contract.
Below, the current state of European business conditions in every country where PMI figures are tallied. A reading above 50 indicates expansion.
Countries included in the PMI map above include Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Norway, Sweden, Czech Republic, Russia, Turkey, Ireland, the U.K., Austria, Hungary, the Netherlands, and Poland.
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Know the saying "Don't play with your food". We say "Go ahead and have fun!"
How do people come up with these ideas with food? I guess I never played enough with my food.
Stephanie at The Tip Toe Fairy shows us how to turn fresh Peeps into play dough for the kids to play with. She uses the microwave to melt the Peeps and adds corn starch and canola oil to it. Then kneads the heck out of the Peeps till you get the right consistency.
So if you have a rainy day after Easter and there are possibly some Peeps left, bring the kids into the kitchen and make some play dough. Easy clean up, just eat it when you're done playing!


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The federal tax deadline is just around the corner and millions of Americans are scurrying to file their returns. Celebrities, of course, must pay taxes too, but some have let previous tax deadlines come and go without paying what they owe. From Lindsay Lohan and Pamela Anderson to Ozzy Osbourne and Wesley Snipes, some celebrities have faced some serious tax problems.
So how can celebrities avoid finding themselves on the wrong side of the IRS?
"Celebrities should be sure they know what their accountant is reporting on their tax returns, including every deduction or credit listed on the return ... because they are ultimately responsible for paying their own taxes," Nick Rizzi, the founder and CEO of Smart Tax, told The Huffington Post.
Additionally, "Celebrities must outsource financial matters and their taxes to people who have their complete financial well-being in mind and are fully aware of the exact laws and deadlines, and not to friends or other personal relationships," Rizzi said.
And like the rest of us, they simply need to plan ahead.
"The best way for a celebrity to make sure that they pay all of their taxes this year is to make estimated tax payment four times using form 1040 ES," said Joshua S. Barger, vice president of tax services for Foundation Financial Group. "This will allow them to spread out the amount they will have to pay for contracted/self-employed work over the course of the year in less amounts rather than come up with the full balance when they file the next year."
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Name: Hailey Thompson
Hails From: The woods of Wisconsin
Favourite River: The Ottawa, the Cheat Canyon, Pine Creek, the Lower Big Sandy
Favourite Level Six Gear: C1 long-sleeve Nylon Combi Top
Story: I'm a sixteen year old girl who chases rivers, races, and rain. I've grown up in an outdoors, paddling family, and my parents have truly inspired me to dedicate my self to what I'm passionate about: paddling. I spend most of my boating time slalom racing, but I also love playboating and creeking when the runs are high. In addition to paddling, I enjoy telemark and cross country skiing, backpacking, climbing, swimming in big, cold lakes, reading, drawing, singing, and general adventurous-fun-activities.
Plans for this summer: I plan on competing in Europe in the World Cups in Prague, Czech Republic, and Seu, Spain, the Junior World Championships in Foix, France, and the Senior World Championships in Tacen, Slovenia. In my down time at home, I'll be teaching paddling on the local course in Wausau, Wisconsin, playboating, hiking, and enjoying my time with friends and family.
Claims to fame (other than being a level six athlete):
1st Womens' Canoe at 2009 Nationals
1st Womens' Canoe at the 2010 U.S. Open
1st Womens' Canoe at the 2010 Charlotte Open
1st Womens' Canoe on the 2010 National Team
4th Womens' Canoe at the 2009 Pre-Worlds in Tacen, Slovenia
14th Womens' Canoe at the 2009 World Championships in Seu, Spain
Other Blogs/Sites: http://haileythompsonwhitewater.blogspot.com/


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The number of people applying for UK higher education courses in 2017 has fallen by more than 25,000 (4%) compared to last year.
The decline in university applications follows the announcement that university fees will increase from £9,000 to £9,250 this year, and student loan interest rates will be increasing by 1.5% (from 4.6% to 6.1%) this Autumn.
But how will it affect the student rental market and student landlords? Research by student property letting specialists, StudentTenant.com, uncovers a growing crisis for student landlords struggling to secure tenants for the next academic year, which seems to be a drastic shift from an undersupply in previous months.
Despite university starting in less than two months, landlords are still trying to secure student tenants in a number of key university areas. Demand for student properties in Exeter is just 62%, followed by a two-way tie between Reading and Bath with a demand of 52%.
Danielle Cullen, Managing Director at StudentTenant.com comments "As we're coming into the summer months, student landlords are starting to feel the strain of finding tenants for the next academic year, as many still have rooms left to let. I personally feel the blame sits firmly on decisions made by our government.
Another increase in university fees, and an announcement that student loan interest rates are going to increase shortly, is evidently putting young people off higher education. Higher education is seemingly becoming an unattractive option, which has had an evident impact on student landlords.
We're now seeing supply for student properties outgrowing demand in some areas, which could spell a huge problem for the student lettings market and the future of private student landlords. This is a complete shift from previous research we carried out earlier this year and last year, demonstrating an undersupply. There will always be areas where there is an undersupply of properties for a number of different reasons, but there has become an unusual trend developing in some locations where properties are always occupied by this time of year."
Four nation breakdown of UK higher education applications:
England – 437,860 applications from students – down 5% from 459,430 last year
Scotland – 48,940 – down 1% from 49,470
Wales – 22,530 – down 4% from 23,740
Northern Ireland – 20,290 – down 4% from 2,110
Further, following the Brexit vote last year, the number of EU students planning to study in the UK has also fallen by 5% from 51,850 to 49,250.
Danielle continues, "Whilst the fees and interest are having an impact on British applications, it seems that post-Brexit, some EU students don't want to study in the UK. A year on, there's still uncertainty for EU students. Naturally, they're worried about how it could affect them and they're not applying to our higher educational system as a result.
Experts previously predicted a fall in EU higher education applications, and it's finally come to light as a reality. Our government must react to these findings quickly, and take steps to ensure that we remain a welcoming and attractive place for foreign students."


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New Study Shows That Fish Can Recognize Human Faces
Think your pet fish knows it's you? It's quite possible he does.
Most of us can tell one face from the next. The capacity is built into our brains; primates can do this, we know our dogs can do it, and research has shown that birds can as well.
But fish?
According to a new study from researchers at the University of Oxford and the University of Queensland, for the first time a species of tropical fish has been shown to be able to tell the difference between human faces.
The team proved that archerfish (Toxotes chatareus) were able to learn and recognize faces with a surprising level of accuracy, a feat that depends on sophisticated visual recognition capabilities.
And not only that, but they could distinguish one face from 44 new ones – that's better than many of us could do! Lead author Dr. Cait Newport, Marie Curie Research Fellow in the Department of Zoology at Oxford University, says:
"Being able to distinguish between a large number of human faces is a surprisingly difficult task, mainly due to the fact that all human faces share the same basic features."
"All faces have two eyes above a nose and mouth, therefore to tell people apart we must be able to identify subtle differences in their features. If you consider the similarities in appearance between some family members, this task can be very difficult indeed."
"It has been hypothesized that this task is so difficult that it can only be accomplished by primates, which have a large and complex brain. The fact that the human brain has a specialized region used for recognizing human faces suggests that there may be something special about faces themselves."
"To test this idea, we wanted to determine if another animal with a smaller and simpler brain, and with no evolutionary need to recognize human faces, was still able to do so."
Also remarkable is the level of training the fish were able to achieve. The archerfish employed in their research is a species of tropical fish that spits a jet of water in the air to knock insects out of branches for food.
The fish were given two images of faces set above the tanks, and were trained to select one of them by squirting it with their jets. That alone is pretty cool.
The fish were then given an array of new faces and were able to correctly aim their water jet at the face they had learned. They were able to do this among 44 new faces; and they were able to do this even when the head shapes were made the same and the color was removed from the photos.
Newport says, "Fish have a simpler brain than humans and entirely lack the section of the brain that humans use for recognizing faces. Despite this, many fish demonstrate impressive visual behaviors and therefore make the perfect subjects to test whether simple brains can complete complicated tasks."
So maybe we consider their brains to be simple, but for an animal unlikely to have evolved the ability to distinguish between human faces to be able to learn this, they've definitely got something going on in there.
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Because of Hurricane Cristobal, beware of rip currents at the beaches. It otherwise should be a nice, albeit hot, day.
South Florida's Wednesday forecast: Mostly sunny with highs in the low 90s, lows in the upper 70s and a 20 percent chance of showers and storms. Heat index values as high as 100 degrees.
Central Florida's forecast: Mostly sunny with highs in the mid 90s, lows in the mid 70s and a 20 percent chance of rain.
Birthday: From weather expert Jim Lushine:
The flurry of tropical activity recently is pretty normal for this time of year, as we approach the statistical height of the hurricane season.
During the '70s and '80s, the staff at the National Hurricane Center was quite aware of this because the director back then, Dr. Neil Frank, celebrated his birthday on the very peak day of the season, Sept. 11.
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Nova as a puppy!!
Nova is a very special 1 year old Yellow Lab. She loves broccoli, lettuce, spinach, carrots, zucchini, all fruits and most of all, she loves bananas!!! Let's get to the story now that you know a little about Nova!
Once upon a time in a little house on a hill there was a happy family (one mom and two girls), they lived with their dog Nova. One day in the little house on the hill the mom was sitting on the couch reading a book and she saw her youngest daughter come out of the kitchen eating a banana, soon followed by Nova holding two bananas in her mouth! So the family that lived in the little house on the hill laughed and laughed!!! And Nova who lives with her family that lives in a little house on a hill still really likes bananas to this very day!
And the family that lives in a little house on a hill really likes Nova the way she is!!!
This is an entirely true story!!!
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Obama Again Pledges to Change Policy on GaysWASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama restated his campaign pledge to allow homosexual men and women to serve openly in the military, but many in his audience of gay activists were left wondering when he would make good on the promise. "I will end 'don't ask-don't tell,'" Obama said Saturday night to a standing ovation from the crowd of about 3,000 ...Published almost 9 years ago |
USPS Loses $3.8 Billion for Year as Volume FallsThe U.S. Postal Service posted a $3.8 billion net loss during the fiscal year that ended in September, despite $6 billion in cost-cutting moves. Total mail volume fell more steeply than ever -- by 25.6 billion pieces, or almost 13 percent, more than double any decline in postal history. Worse, the Postal Service expects that 2010 mail volume will drop by ...Published over 8 years ago |
Letterman and the Diversity Issue at Homeland SecurityIs David Letterman to blame for the lack of diversity at the Department of Homeland Security? The talk show host's recent admission of trysts with women who worked for him, a Republican lawmaker said Wednesday, has provoked not outrage among his fans and the media, but rather a sense of reluctant acceptance. And Rep. Dan Lungren (R-Calif.) suggested that such a ...Published almost 9 years ago |
OPM Chief Floats Ideas on Personnel System FixIn greater detail than he has before, Office of Personnel Management Director John Berry outlined his thinking on remaking the federal personnel system during a speech this week. His address to a Human Capital Management: Federal conference was part of a series of discussions he is holding to help in the monumental task of developing a new civil service system. With ...Published over 8 years ago |
Money-Saving Ideas Put Four Federal Workers in Running for AwardWant to help the federal government save some money? Make sure to vote Thursday in a contest designed to help Uncle Sam cut costs. The winner gets a face-to-face meeting with President Obama before Christmas, and the winning idea will be included in his 2011 budget. The Office of Management and Budget launched the SAVE Award in September, an effort to ...Published over 8 years ago |
In Hiring, Uncle Sam Could Use Better HR -- and PRThe 40 people who met behind closed doors in the Ronald Reagan Building on Wednesday weren't in a position to make any decisions about fixing the federal government's recruitment and hiring process, but their discussion could have a lasting impact on federal policy. The Harvard Kennedy School, along with the University of Maryland and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), organized ...Published almost 9 years ago |
Senate Again Considers Same-Sex Benefits BillRemember when President Obama said he wanted to make working for the federal government cool again? The government's chief human resources officer told lawmakers Thursday that they need to approve a bill that extends full benefits to the same-sex domestic partners of gay or lesbian federal employees in order to ensure the government's coolness factor. "Young people are looking at this ...Published almost 9 years ago |
Search Is On for Best Cost-Cutting IdeasWho better to save taxpayers money than the federal employees who know how it's spent? This is the guiding principle of a White House contest being launched Wednesday to seek the best ideas on how to reduce government spending. Confronted with a staggering federal deficit, the White House is inviting employees across the federal sector to submit suggestions on how to ...Published almost 9 years ago |
The Times Are a-Changin' for Postal ServiceThe U.S. Postal Service lost billions of dollars in revenue during the last fiscal year as the volume of mail plunged. Lawmakers may one day soon consider cutting mail delivery to five days a week. They also may need to sort out how the Postal Service pays for the benefits of current and future retirees. But most customers only care about ...Published almost 9 years ago |
Obama to Federal Employees: Don't Text and DrivePresident Obama has banned federal employees from text messaging when they are behind the wheel of government vehicles and from texting in their own cars if they use government-issued phones or are on official business. The ban, in the form of an executive order signed Wednesday night, was announced Thursday by U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood at the culmination of a ...Published almost 9 years ago |
GW Roommates Recognized and Reunited in Their Calls to ServiceNot long after Kristen Taddonio and Clare Rowley moved into their George Washington University dorm in 2001, the freshman roommates bonded while watching the terrible events of Sept. 11, 2001, on a Lafayette Hall television. They went their separate ways after graduation and lost track of each other, but both ended up pursuing careers with the federal government. Eight years later, ...Published almost 9 years ago |
Commission to Review Agencies' Work on Bias ComplaintsThe Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will look into the quality of agencies' decisions about bias claims, after a new report revealed that during a five-year period, the percentage of those decisions upheld on appeal declined considerably. Click here to read the new report "Federal agencies must step up their efforts to improve complaint processing time, while also focusing on quality results," ...Published almost 9 years ago |
Employees Face Big Hike in Health-Care CostsFederal government employees can expect a big jump in their health-care costs in 2010, officials said Tuesday. Employees enrolled in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program will pay an average 8.8 percent more in health-care costs, according to figures released by the Office of Personnel Management. The increase averages $5.98 per paycheck for individual health-care coverage, and a $12.87 increase for ...Published almost 9 years ago |
Time For a Plain-Language RevolutionSometimes Uncle Sam sounds like he has marbles in his mouth. Read, if you can, the accompanying excerpt from an Education Department regulation, which was printed in Wednesday's Federal Register. This one sentence has more than 220 words, nearly the equivalent of a typed page, double-spaced. It's typical of impenetrable fedspeak that produces more indigestion than information. But help is on ...Published almost 9 years ago |
Workers to Have Say on Higher Health PremiumsCurrent and former federal employees angered by premium increases in the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program will get their day before Congress on Wednesday, when senators hope to get answers about why the impending price jump is warranted and what the government did to inform participants. Most federal and postal employees are eligible for the program, which is run by ...Published almost 9 years ago |
Performance Pay Funding for Teachers May IncreaseFederal funding for performance pay in public schools would quadruple, to $400 million a year, under a bill moving through Congress that reflects the growing political momentum behind an education reform idea once considered anathema to many Democrats and labor leaders. The Teacher Incentive Fund, launched during the Bush administration, has become a priority for President Obama. It has awarded more ...Published over 8 years ago |
Government Lags in Hiring of LatinosLatino Americans may be the nation's fastest-growing minority group, but they're also the most underrepresented among civilian federal employees. As of last September, Hispanics accounted for about 8 percent of the total civilian federal workforce, according to the Office of Personnel Management. That's well below the 13.2 percent of Hispanics in the national civilian labor force, according to Labor Department statistics. ...Published almost 9 years ago |
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Agency Chief Makes the Case for TeleworkingOffice of Personnel Management Director John Berry sees great advantages to having federal workers stay home. That wouldn't mean taking the day off, however. Berry is an advocate of teleworking and is asking federal managers and employees to help sell the idea to skeptical managers and lawmakers. Berry was making his pitch Thursday, the same day that Washington area commuters experienced ...Published almost 9 years ago |
NASA Scientist Accused of Espionage to Remain in JailA federal judge ordered that a Chevy Chase scientist remain jailed on a charge that he tried to pass national secrets to the Israeli government in exchange for $11,000. Stewart D. Nozette, 52, was arrested Monday afternoon on a charge of attempted espionage after authorities accused him of passing classified information to an undercover FBI agent posing as an Israeli intelligence ...Published almost 9 years ago |


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Bedroom scene with Jean-Pierre Leaud
The ageing and somewhat raddled Leaud (alter-ego of Truffaut in his Antoine Doinel series) is picked up by Irene in a restaurant, taken back to her place and very nearly indecently assaulted. It's far-fetched, but we do get a great look at la Jacob's fantastic mammaries. They are full (D-cup?) and firm, and sit wonderfully above her tight waist. First-class viewing from an otherwise abysmal movie.
Irene's nice pair are back
I'm gonna be honest: i haven't see the movie yet, just the trailer and a good capture fo some topless scene. Lovely french lady Irène, a sexy franchise by her propension to do nude scenes in her films appears this time in some glorious, clear and nice topless scene, as she scream hysterically and taking off her bra to show her beautiful tits with small, pink nipples. Awesome (better than Incognito's topless... Are her tits bigger since then? seemed like that, to me), ever herself looks pretty hot with some wild look with messy (and slightly blonde) hair, far from her usual "intellectual" outfit.


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Here at Readers.com, we believe healthy eyes are happy eyes. We know that as you age, your eye health changes. That's why we've put together a list of top tips for improving your eye health in nearly every decade of your life, from your 30s through your 60s. Read on for healthy advice — and be well on your way to happier eyes!
In your 30s:
Protect your eyes from the sun.
By the time you're 30, you likely know all about protecting your skin from the sun by regularly wearing and reapplying SPF. Do you make that same commitment to your eyes? Protecting your eyes from the sun's harmful UV rays is important, too! Overexposure to the sun can cause early onset cataracts and other harmful eye conditions. When you're outside or driving, always wear a pair of sunglasses or sun readers that protect you from all ultraviolet light (for example, all of our reading sunglasses are UV protected). According to WebMD, there are three indicators you can look for on a pair of glasses to know that you're getting full protection:
- Lenses that block at least 99% of both UVA and UVB rays
- Lenses that meet ANSI (American National Standards Institute) Z80.3 requirements
- UV 400 Protection
In your 40s:
Get enough rest.
Your 40s are the age when presbyopia might begin to affect your vision. Presbyopia is the condition in which your eyes have trouble focusing on up-close words or objects. The most common solution? Reading glasses! Now might be the time to invest (or stock up) on readers so that you don't overstrain your eyes.
In addition to dealing with presbyopia, getting enough rest in your 40s is another important health tip. Your 40s are a busy time, likely filled with work, family, and other extracurricular commitments. Make a commitment to yourself to try and get the recommended eight hours of sleep everyday. Also, make sure your eyes take sufficient breaks throughout the day. If you work in front of a computer all day, you're likely putting a lot of strain on your eyes. You can read more about our tips for resting your eyes and easing eyestrain here.
In your 50s:
Prevention is key.
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a condition that damages the part of our retinas needed for sharp, clear vision. AMD is the leading cause of vision loss among adults age 50 and older. Early detection of this condition is crucial in prevention and treatment (you can read more on that here). In your 50s, it's important to prioritize regular check-ups with your eye doctor to stay on top of your overall eye health. If you do not wear glasses or contacts and have no health or vision problems, seeing your eye doctor every other year is a good idea. If you do have glasses, wear contacts, or have eye or other health issues, your visits should be more frequent. Check with your own eye doctor for their recommendation.
In your 60s:
Eat a healthy diet.
Doing naturally good things for your health, like eating a balanced, nutritious diet, becomes more important the older you get. You've likely heard that carrots are a superfood for maintaining your vision and keeping your eyes healthy. While this is true, there are a lot of other foods you can also eat to maintain healthy eyes! When you're planning your grocery list, look for leafy greens, citrus fruits, and fatty fish. The antioxidants and vitamins in these foods are an instant eye-health boost. Here's a quick list so you can stock up and get cooking.
- Salmon
- Kale
- Spinach
- Brussel sprouts
- Grapefruit
- Strawberries
- Eggs
- Beans
- Nuts and seeds
We hope you learned something from our age-related eye health tips. For more information, read our complete Eye Health Guide. What will you do to improve your eye health? Share your thoughts with us on Facebook!


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Do you remember children's educational program "Reading Rainbow?" The show ran on PBS from 1983 to 2006, and now host LeVar Burton is trying to bring it back.
He has launched a Kickstarter campaign, aiming to raise $1 million to fund the development of a web version. The campaign has already surpassed that goal with almost $2 million pledged by more than 40,000 backers, and those numbers are quickly rising.
A couple years ago, Burton started a tablet version of "Reading Rainbow," which has the "field trips" from the show. But he notes that many poor children don't have tablets, so he hopes to expand the app online and make the web version free to schools that don't have much cash. More fortunate schools will pay a monthly subscription fee.
The Kickstarter campaign focuses on the problems with illiteracy; it states that one in four American children will grow up to be illiterate. Burton hopes a modernized "Reading Rainbow" can teach kids to love reading. Both the television show and the tablet app won numerous awards. The next platform is online, where Burton hopes to reach kids everywhere, especially in disadvantaged classrooms.


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[ https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/LUCENE-4548?page=com.atlassian.jira.plugin.system.issuetabpanels:all-tabpanel ] Uwe Schindler updated LUCENE-4548: ---------------------------------- Attachment: LUCENE-4548.patch Here is a patch that demonstrates and for perf testing. The default is unchanged, if you use new BooleanFilter(true), you get an instance that passes the acceptDocs down to every filter clause, and - in the MUST case - also furter restricts the acceptDocs with the current bit set. In any case, if you have *only* MUST clauses, don't use BooleanFilter, as it is much more expensive than chaing the filters with FilteredQuery. > BooleanFilter should optionally pass down further restricted acceptDocs in the MUST case (and acceptDocs in general) > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Key: LUCENE-4548 > URL: https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/LUCENE-4548 > Project: Lucene - Core > Issue Type: Bug > Reporter: Uwe Schindler > Attachments: LUCENE-4548.patch > > > Spin-off from dev@lao: > {quote} > bq. I am about to write a Filter that only operates on a set of documents that have already passed other filter(s). It's rather expensive, since it has to use DocValues to examine a value and then determine if its a match. So it scales O(n) where n is the number of documents it must see. The 2nd arg of getDocIdSet is Bits acceptDocs. Unfortunately Bits doesn't have an int iterator but I can deal with that seeing if it extends DocIdSet. > bq. I'm looking at BooleanFilter which I want to use and I notice that it passes null to filter.getDocIdSet for acceptDocs, and it justifies this with the following comment: > bq. // we dont pass acceptDocs, we will filter at the end using an additional filter > the idea of passing the already build bits for the MUST is a good idea and can be implemented easily. > The reason why the acceptDocs were not passed down is the new way of filter works in Lucene 4.0 and to optimize caching. Because accept docs are the only thing that changes when deletions are applied and filters are required to handle them separately: whenever something is able to cache (e.g. CachingWrapperFilter), the acceptDocs are not cached, so the underlying filters get a null acceptDocs to produce the full bitset and the filtering is done when CachingWrapperFilter gets the "uptodate" acceptDocs. But for this case this does not matter if the first filter clause does not get acceptdocs, but later MUST clauses of course can get them (they are not deletion-specific)! > Can you open issue to optimize the MUST case (possibly MUST_NOT, too)? > Another thing that could help here: You can stop using BooleanFilter if you can apply the filters sequentially (only MUST clauses) by wrapping with multiple FilteredQuery: new FilteredQuery(new FilteredQuery(originalQuery, clause1), clause2). If the DocIdSets enable bits() and the FilteredQuery autodetection decides to use random access filters, the acceptdocs are also passed down from the outside to the inner, removing the documents filtered out. > {quote} > Maybe BooleanFilter should have 2 modes (Boolean ctor argument): Passing down the acceptDocs to every filter (for the case where Filter calculation is expensive and accept docs help to limit the calculations) or not passing down (if the filter is cheap and the multiple acceptDocs bit checks for every single filter is more expensive – which is then more effective, e.g. when the Filter is only a cached bitset). The first mode would also optimize the MUST/MUST_NOT case to pass down the further restricted acceptDocs on later filters (just like FilteredQuery does). -- This message is automatically generated by JIRA. If you think it was sent incorrectly, please contact your JIRA administrators For more information on JIRA, see: http://www.atlassian.com/software/jira --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com For additional commands, e-mail: email@example.com
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From time to time, we need the stimulation and companionship as well as the challenge to existing ideas that events like The Rights of Animals and Minding Animals provide.
The Minding Animals Conference in Australia is over. I regret very much I was unable to attend. I enjoyed the reports posted here by my colleagues, John Thompson and Ken Shapiro. I'm thrilled to learn that a new conference, Minding Animals 2: The Human Dimension, is planned for Europe or North America in 2012. I plan to be there!
This event reminded me of the first animal rights conference I attended. It was The Rights of Animals at Trinity College, Cambridge and was organized the RSPCA in 1977. The proceedings were published in a book, Animals' Rights--a Symposium, edited by David Patterson and Richard D. Ryder. The program of speakers included philosophers Stephen R. L. Clark, Andrew Linzey, Tom Regan and Timothy Sprigge; scientists W. J. Jordan, Bernard Dixon, Louis Goldman; and leading advocates, including authors Brigid Brophy and Ruth Harrison, and John Bryant, Clive Hollands and the indomitable Lord Douglas Houghton.
I had my eureka moment in animal ethics at the conference. I can not remember which speaker made me go "Aha!" but I clearly recall experiencing the realization that I was hearing something which was articulating my thoughts for me. The conference showed me it was possible to sort out my muddled thinking so that I was able to clarify and articulate what I really wanted to say.
Even though I was a vegan and working for Compassion In World Farming at the time my understanding of animal ethics was negligible. My mind was a turbulent emotion of half-baked notions and outraged sentimentalities. I articulated a garbled message that "animals suffered and experienced pain" and "factory farming was wrong" and "there should be laws to stop it!" Heartfelt sentiments expressed in passionate confidence but, as I learned the hard way, easily challenged and dismissed by others when I had to substantiate them. My self-righteous indignation empowered me to speak out but my lack of understanding meant I made foolish, ill-informed, undeveloped statements. I realized I had to learn how to express myself in a way that withstood philosophical challenges and political argument. This encouraged me to learn more. I set out with no clear plan. I bought books when I saw them. I read them which I could. I discussed ideas with like-minded activists at protests and in the pub afterwards. I attended presentations by philosophers, authors and politicians whenever the opportunity presented itself. My thinking about animal ethics evolved throughout this time and continues to do so.
More than 30 years later, I look back on this conference as a turning point for me and, more importantly, the animal rights movement. From time to time, we need the stimulation and companionship as well as the challenge to existing ideas that events like The Rights of Animals and Minding Animals provide. This is why I want to make sure I don't miss Minding Animals 2: The Human Dimension!
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No single holiday is as directly connected to food as Thanksgiving Day. If we look at what "food" means for this special day, there's an undercurrent theme of sweets, treats, indulgences, and overeating to the point of discomfort. And, for those with fibromyalgia and/or other health challenges, this can create an unwelcome flare of symptoms.
Not that there is ever a welcome flare of symptoms.
The media loves to perpetuate the tribulations inherent in holiday get-togethers. Sitcoms and movies show family members and guests moaning in pain after the Thanksgiving meal. Children become hyper. Some seniors may be snoring before they even leave the table.
While this can get some good laughs on TV or the big screen, it doesn't have to represent real life. But, some of it is true, right?
For example, we've all heard of the tryptophan effect. Don't we typically see Uncle Bill and Grandpa headed for their recliners immediately after dinner?
Let's explore a few Thanksgiving Day Myths and Truths below. Some may surprise you!
- MYTH: You have to deprive yourself and feel excluded from family fun if you're trying to stay healthy on this holiday.TRUTH: Having a taste or small portion of a variety of foods is just fine. After all, Thanksgiving isn't every day (thank goodness)! Be selective about the favorite offerings you'd like to try, but don't deprive yourself of what you really want. Total deprivation never works. At least, it doesn't work in the long term.
- MYTH: Because of the tryptophan, eating turkey will make you fall asleep after dinner (or make you wish you could).TRUTH: The fact is, "There's as much tryptophan in other foods if not more," says Robert Rosenberg, DO.(1) These foods include milk, milk products, cheese, other meats, soybeans, as well as some fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. So, if you're feeling sleepy, it's probably not the tryptophan. Instead, point your finger at the creamy foods, alcohol, and the plethora of grain-based carbohydrates. Perhaps most importantly, overeating them all in one sitting, is the likely culprit for sleepiness.
- MYTH: All holidays end up in a family squabble or brawl.TRUTH: Okay, so I have no proof to the contrary on this one, but I don't think knock-down-drag-out fights at family festive events are very common. I think that most families can get together and behave with a modicum of respect and decorum. At least for one day. That is, unless the gathering includes both the Hatfields and the McCoys.
- MYTH: Holiday meals can't be healthy.TRUTH: Just as with your daily meals, a few simple tips and swaps can make all the difference in the world. You can still enjoy your holiday favorites, but make them better. Upgrade your nutrition!
I hope you enjoy the following collection of tips and swaps. I've gathered them together for you to spark your creative juices. Here's how you can amp up the nutrient value of your holiday favorites.
Since turkey is often the only "healthy" item on the Thanksgiving table, you may wonder what there is to upgrade.
If it fits within your time and financial resources, choose a turkey that's grass-fed, organic, and locally-raised. Ask at your favorite health food store if they'll have them available this year for you to purchase or special order.
I'm fortunate that my local Southern California Sprouts Farmer's Market stores offer the option to order your fresh, organic turkey in advance.
If you're looking for an online resource for information or to order here in the U.S., check out the American Farmer's Network.
Wait, isn't stuffing a forbidden food since grains are problematic for many of us with fibromyalgia and/or autoimmune conditions? Don't be discouraged. If stuffing is a must for you, there are many options to try.
You may choose to simply swap out a gluten-free variety of bread in your favorite recipe. When choosing a packaged bread or mix, be sure to read the ingredients. Just because it says gluten-free does NOT mean it's healthy. Beware of flours that may still be inflammation-causing such as bean flour, potato flour, rice flour, and some nut flours. And, as with any other packaged product, read the label for additives and other ingredients that can cause intestinal irritation.
Or, you may wish to choose recipes that have nothing to do with bread or bread crumbs at all. There are many tantalizing options available that might be just the thing for a change of pace. Here's a link from Mark's Daily Apple with six wildly different stuffing options to try.
Side dishes
Think the creaminess and flavor of mashed potatoes are a thing of that past? Considering that dairy is a common problem for most of us, and white potatoes belong to the nightshade family, the mashed potatoes we may have grown up with can leave us with intestinal cramping and gas (or worse) for the rest of the day.
Here's an idea — have you ever tried cauliflower "mashed potatoes?" You'll never look back. Try the following recipes or search online for dozens (or hundreds) more.
This one from Nom Nom Paleo has the added bonus of being a "make ahead" recipe. We need every shortcut we can get on Thanksgiving Day! (Tip: You do not need a food processor to make mashed cauliflower. You can always chop the florets into smaller pieces to begin with and then use a regular blender or a hand, immersion blender. Your results may not be completely smooth, but many of us prefer a chunkier texture.)
This Creamy Mashed Cauliflower recipe from Every Day Maven is garlic-free.
Looking to replace that ubiquitous green bean casserole with a non-dairy and healthier version? Check out this option from Grass Fed Girl.
My favorite addition to the Thanksgiving meal is a simple butternut squash soup. The squash can be roasted and cooked ahead of time, and then heated with the remaining ingredients and thrown together before serving. Alternatively, throw the ingredients in the crock pot and allow them to cook all day and then whiz with an immersion blender or use a regular blender before serving.
My favorite butternut squash recipes include green apple for a bit of sweetness and tart flavor. Try this version from Paleo Grubs, or perhaps this one from All Recipes. Before serving, you may wish to stir in some canned coconut cream or coconut milk to add a delightful creaminess.
Pie, pie, me-oh-my…
If there's anything that you can find in abundance online, it's dessert recipes. Healthy dessert recipes are no exception. However, sugar is still sugar – even if it's in a healthier form.
The most important thing to keep in mind is that just because each ingredient may be "healthy," these recipes are desserts and are therefore treats. If you decide to have a slice of pie –– go right ahead. If, in the past, you've found yourself grazing mindlessly through the sweet leftovers after the guests are gone –– do yourself a favor and send the leftovers home with them.
For many, it's not Thanksgiving without Pumpkin Pie. Here's a great Grain-Free Pumpkin Pie recipe from Wellness Mama. Or, you may wish to peruse this simple version from Cook Eat Paleo. For something other than pie, you may wish to try this Pumpkin Pie Cupcake recipe from My Whole Food Life.
Hankering for some lemony goodness? Why not try these Lemon Tarts from All Recipes? Check out these Lemon Raspberry Cups from Paleo Newbie, too.
For some simple cookies, here's a great recipe from my friend, George at Civilized Caveman Cooking. These Carrot Cake Cookies are sure to be a hit with your guests. And, for another lemon-flavored option, check out George's Lemon Bars.
Looking for more inspiration?
For more meal-time ideas, recipes, tips, and swaps I give a hearty recommendation to Pinterest. If you haven't checked it out, it's worth taking a look. They've recently added some amazing search options that make it even easier to laser-target your results.
And speaking of laser targeting, did you notice something in common with many of the recipes I suggested above? Many of the blog chefs mentioned here cook in what's called, a Paleo lifestyle. Using the term "paleo" in your recipe search can be very helpful.
Why Paleo?
The Paleo lifestyle is known to be mainly whole foods (not processed), grain-free and dairy-free. While you may not follow the Paleo diet to the letter (I don't follow any diet to the letter), the great thing about adding this term to your recipe search, is that you're far more likely to get results that are free from many ingredients that trigger inflammation (i.e. pain).
Inflammation-causing foods include grains, dairy, alcohol, sugar, caffeine, soy, beans, lentils, artificial sweeteners, packaged and processed foods, artificial chemicals/additives, etc.
It's also important to address food sensitivities that affect YOU. For many with fibromyalgia and autoimmune health challenges, foods that belong to the nightshade family may be a problematic. The main nightshades to consider are — tomatoes, bell peppers, eggplant, hot peppers, goji berries, paprika, potatoes (other than sweet potatoes), etc.
Last, but definitely not least, do you know what the greatest health-inducing and pain-relieving gift that Thanksgiving Day has to offer?
The opportunity to express gratitude.
Feeling a deep, heart-felt sense of thankfulness and gratitude has been shown to elevate the "happiness hormones" that give us a sense of well-being. It's been proven to increase our sense of joy and optimism, strengthen our immune system, and help us feel more connected to others.(2)
Before the busyness of Thanksgiving Day arrives, I encourage you to take a moment to write a gratitude list. For tips on how to begin (even if you don't feel particularly grateful), check out this "How to Write out a Gratitude List" article.
Need a few more reasons to make your gratitude list? Read this "10 Reasons Why Gratitude is Healthy" article from the Huffington Post.
My wish to you is that your Thanksgiving Day be filled with healing foods, soul-affirming activities, and supportive relationships and conversations. That's the best healthy recipe you can follow for any occasion.
1. Rosenberg, Robert. "Food and Sleep…Fact vs Fiction." Everyday Health. November 26, 2013.
2. "Expanding the Science and Practice of Gratitude." Greater Good. Retrieved 11/11/2014.
Sue Ingebretson (www.RebuildingWellness.com) is an author, speaker, certified holistic health care practitioner and the director of program development for the Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Center at California State University, Fullerton. She is also a Patient Advocate/Fibromyalgia Expert for the Alliance Health website and a Fibromyalgia editor for the ProHealth website community.
Her #1 Amazon best-selling chronic illness book, FibroWHYalgia, details her own journey from chronic illness to chronic wellness. She is also the creator of the FibroFrog™– a therapeutic stress-relieving tool which provides powerful healing benefits with fun and whimsy.
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Assalammualaikum 👋 Recently I have just got back from a vacation in Gold Coast, Australia! It has so much similarity with Malaysia, the weather of course. But I love Gold Coast a lil bit more because of the cool breeze kind of weather AND how peaceful it is that there's not many cars and the streets are super clean, good job! I'm going to share a lot of pictures while vacationing there 🙆
- IT IS NOT EASY TO PUT THE SEATBELT ON KASHAF BEFORE DEPARTING! Haha
- The Apartment I'm staying for a week
- The view from the balcony 🙉
- 👆 Sofina 3 😘
- Eh!? I thought this was marshmallow sorry.
- Finally! Dream come true 😍
- How cool is this 😃 a real replica!!
- Can't even collect one 😒
- Wish I could buy all of them! 😭
- I've got Dumbledore! Am I going to be the next greatest witch of the century….? Probably not.
- Your eyes widen as you see this pic am I right?? 😏
- Kashaf thought the Kangaroo is a dog. Maybe he doesn't know how to pronounce Kangaroo cause its too long so I teach him to say Roo!
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