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text: Chapter 18: Cardiac Rhythm Disturbances William J. Brady; Thomas S. Laughrey; Chris A. Ghaemmaghami View Full Chapter Figures Only Tables Only Videos Only Print Share Email Twitter Facebook Linkedin Reddit Get Citation Citation AMA Citation Brady WJ, Laughrey TS, Ghaemmaghami CA. Brady W.J., Laughrey T.S., Ghaemmaghami C.A. Brady, William J., et al.Cardiac Rhythm Disturbances. In: Tintinalli JE, Stapczynski J, Ma O, Yealy DM, Meckler GD, Cline DM. Tintinalli J.E., Stapczynski J, Ma O, Yealy D.M., Meckler G.D., Cline D.M. Eds. Judith E. Tintinalli, et al.eds. Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide, 8e New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2016. http://accessemergencymedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=1658§ionid=109426644. Accessed August 20, 2018. MLA Citation Brady WJ, Laughrey TS, Ghaemmaghami CA. Brady W.J., Laughrey T.S., Ghaemmaghami C.A. Brady, William J., et al.. "Cardiac Rhythm Disturbances." 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(This post is a part of the Diversity & Inclusion blog salon led by Online Curator Jacqueline E. Lawton. Check out further Diversity & Inclusion interviews on Jacqueline's blog. If you are interested in participating in this or any other Circle blog salon, email Gus Schulenburg.)
Diversity & Inclusion blog salon: Gender Parity in the American Theatre
JACQUELINE LAWTON: Where do you live? How do you feel your community has addressed the issues of gender parity? How has this particular issue impacted you and your ability to practice your craft?
CHANEL GLOVER: I am a very recent transplant to New York City, so it's probably more constructive for me to discuss gender parity from the perspective of an MFA playwriting student, as that is the most recent and significant theater community that has so far shaped my views on this issue.
I often describe my program, mainly when thinking out loud to myself, as a room full of white guys with beards (or almost beards). And I don't mean this derogatorily, but it simply is the best way to describe the demographic makeup of the program. Just as one would describe their husband, brother, or friend. If you glanced around our seminar room, where most of our classes are held, you would in fact see at least five white men sporting beards, one white woman, and a speckle of color, like one determinedly-placed spot on a white T-shirt. Out of a program of nine students, five of them share features with Abraham Lincoln. Those numbers grow worse as one becomes colorblind; essentially, eight out of the eleven artists in our classroom are male, including faculty members. So to say that playwriting programs play a role in the state of diversity disparity in theater, would be stating the obvious.
Theatre, as we know, is a collaborative art form. And because I'm very young in the theatre—a lawyer in my previous life—surrounding myself with like-minded individuals with the potential to form short-lived or long-lasting collaborations was a major reason I signed on to an MFA program. But I soon discovered, with a buried assumption, that the other playwrights, the actors, the directors and our audience were mostly male and mostly white. It of course does not follow that mostly male and mostly white means mostly the same voice…though sometimes it does… And while I was slowly beginning to embody that lone fish lying on the shore grasping for a way back into the ocean, they were forming connections, forming collaborations. Through no fault of my colleagues or myself, I often, if not always, found myself outside of these exchanges. (Case in point, four of my classmates have recently banded together to produce a night of one-act plays to be performed at a small theater in Chicago. I applaud them for creating theatre, but also acknowledge that there was no invite to any of the women in my class. And they have every right to be or not be inclusive.)
While I was still able to create theatre in my program, mainly because of programmatic infrastructure that mandates such creation, I often felt the sting of persuasion to meld my work into subject matters and styles that would get a rise out of the audience or a following by eager actors and directors like my male classmates sporting beards had. I desperately wanted supporters of my work too. I badly needed that source of encouragement, or so I believed. I sought validation for work that was not my own, and soon abandoned my search when the pressure of appropriating became too much. I finally found comfort in my own words, despite its immediate effects.
I often felt alone in my work, alone in my training, alone in my perspectives, alone. Not because I chose to be, but because if I was being true to myself, I couldn't help but be. This feeling is more eloquently described in Junot Diaz's MFA v. POC.
Of course this all informs my unique perspective of the world and stimulates my writing. Of course all of my classmates are a supportive bunch of writers. Of course they each have a different perspective from which their work emanates. And of course I respect each of their voices, as they have in some way influenced me as a playwright. But I often cannot help wonder how my experience would be different had there been more women and people of color filling the seats in my seminar room. And as I find footing in NYC, I can't help but worry that my time in the Big Apple will be similar to my stint in that seminar room.
JL: What practical action steps would you recommend to local, regional and national theatre companies to address issues of gender parity?
CG: There are four actionable steps I recommend in addressing issues of gender/diversity parity in a university theater community, at least as a place to begin fostering an open conversation and a more inclusive environment. This should of course follow with tangible/sustainable changes:
- Recruit and retain faculty, staff, and students who will contribute to the diversity of the school.
- Revise the curriculum substantially so that it adequately reflects the diversity of the school.
- Host monthly or bi-monthly diversity training for faculty and staff, and possibly students.
- Form a committee to oversee accountability and to continue the conversation.
JL: Why is it important that we continue to have these conversations to address issues of gender in theatre?
CG: I often felt like I suffered alone in my MFA program, and I use 'suffer' lightly. Yes, I had classmates who shared my demographic: woman and black. But I say 'suffered' because we—women playwrights, actors, directors, tech crew—were often too absorbed in our respective programs to do anything about the lack of gender parity other than the occasional grunt fest at the bar. We settled for what was given to us because it was difficult balancing our personal needs as artists and students, with the overarching needs of the theatre community. We would complain in passing to one another, but often felt disempowered to do anything about it; not appreciating that in numbers came solidarity and power and thus, a platform and morale.
Continuing the conversation means that the lessons learned from one day achieving gender parity in theatre, will one day be employed to achieve parity in theatre among different cultures, abilities, and sexualities. Continuing the conversation provides hope that one day theatre, from behind the scenes to the stage, will start reflecting our society.
Chanel Glover is a lawyer who occasionally dabbles in playwriting, but desires most to be the first Black Lesbian Superwoman to rid the world of menacing stereotypes with just the stroke of her pencil. In May 2014, she completed an MFA in playwriting at Ohio University where her full-length plays How to Eat an Oreo, Black as the Dirt and They're Not Rappers have received staged readings at Ohio University's Seabury Quinn, Jr. Playwrights' Festival in April 2014, April 2013 and June 2012, respectively. She can be found everywhere, as she is a superwoman in training, remember? And raised American nomadic. For more on her adventures visit: http://chanelandrow.wix.com/chanelandrow.
Jacqueline E. Lawton received her MFA in Playwriting from the University of Texas at Austin, where she was a James A. Michener fellow. Her plays include Anna K; Blood-bound and Tongue-tied; Deep Belly Beautiful; The Devil's Sweet Water; The Hampton Years; Ira Aldridge: Love Brothers Serenade, Mad Breed and Our Man Beverly Snow. She has received commissions from Active Cultures Theater, Discovery Theater, National Portrait Gallery, National Museum of American History, Round House Theatre and Theater J. A 2012 TCG Young Leaders of Color, she has been nominated for the Wendy Wasserstein Prize and a PONY Fellowship from the Lark New Play Development Center. She resides in Washington DC and is a member of Arena Stage's Playwrights' Arena. jacquelinelawton.com


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IKEA is one of the biggest home furnishings stores in the world, and it's time to say hello to the IKEA mattress line. IKEA has been a popular player in the mattress industry for quite some time now and is looking to continue on with its roll-packed mattresses.
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- Refunds: IKEA is not explicit, but based on the terms of their "Love it or Exchange It" policy, it seems that money-back refunds are not permitted (except perhaps in the case where the mattress is unopened). If the mattress has been opened, you may exchange it for a different mattress during the trial period, but there seems to be no refunds.
- Shipping: Shipping costs for IKEA mattresses purchased online or over the phone vary depending on the city and state where you're located.
- Recycling Program: If you purchase a mattress from IKEA and have it delivered to your home, the company will recycle your old mattress for free.
IKEA Mattress Comparison
The following tables show comparisons between each of the foam and coil mattresses. Each table highlights the major functional components of each IKEA mattress.
Which Is the Best IKEA Foam Mattress for You?
|Poly foam
|Poly foam
|Poly foam
|Memory foam or Latex
|Memory foam or Latex
|Poly foam (PCF of 1.7)
|Poly foam (PCF of 1.7) + Base poly foam (PCF of 1.7)
|Poly foam (PCF of 2.2) + Base poly foam (PCF of 1.7)
|Memory foam - Memory foam (3.1 PCF) + Base poly foam (1.7 PCF)
Latex - Synthetic latex + Base poly foam (1.7 PCF)
|Memory foam - Memory foam (3.1 PCF) + Poly foam (2.2 PCF) + Base poly foam (1.7 PCF)
Latex - Synthetic latex + Base poly foam (2.2 PCF)
|Natural latex (85%) + Synthetic latex (15%)
|Firmness (10 = most firm)
|8.5 out of 10
|9-9.5 out of 10
|8 out of 10 (medium-firm), 9-9.5 (firm)
|8.5-9 out of 10 (memory foam), 7 out of 10 (latex)
|9 out of 10 (memory foam), 7 out of 10 (latex)
|6-6.5 out of 10
|Price (Queen)
Innerspring IKEA Mattress Dimensions and Specs
|Poly foam (PCF of 1.7) + Bonell coil (375 in Queen size) + Edge support poly foam (PCF of 1.5)
|Poly foam (PCF of 1.7) + Pocketed coil (594 in Queen size) +Base poly foam (PCF of 1.5)
|Poly foam (PCF of 1.8) + Poly foam (PCF of 1.7) + Pocketed coil (594 in Queen size) + Base poly foam (PCF of 1.5)
|Poly foam (PCF of 1.8) + Poly foam (PCF of 1.7) + Mini pocketed springs (594 in Queen size) + Pocketed springs (594 in Queen size) + Base poly foam (PCF of 1.5)
|Memory foam (PCF of 3.1) + Poly foam (PCF of 1.5) + Poly foam (PCF of 1.7) + Mini pocketed springs (594 in Queen size) + Pocketed springs (594 in Queen size) + Base poly foam (PCF of 1.5)
|Memory foam (PCF of 3.1) +Mini pocketed springs (750 in Queen size) + Poly foam (PCF of 1.7) + Mini pocketed springs (594 in Queen size) + Pocketed springs (594 in Queen size) + Base poly foam (PCF of 1.5)
|Bonell coils
|Firmness (10 = most firm)
|6.5 out of 10
|7-7.5 out of 10 (medium firm) & 8.5 out of 10 (firm)
|8-8.5 out of 10 (medium firm) & 9 out of 10 (firm)
|6-6.5 out of 10 (medium firm) & 8.5 out of 10 (firm)
|6 out of 10
|5-5.5 out of 10
|7 out of 10
|Price (Queen)
Firmness and Feel
One of the most striking and clear attributes of most IKEA mattresses I noticed was simply the degree of firmness. As part of my research and testing of the IKEA mattresses, I made a point to lie on all 15 of their models in-store. Only four of the 15 mattress fell into what I would call medium firm or softer (6 or less out of 10). The other 10 mattresses were slightly firm, firm, or very firm; seven of these were very firm (8.5 or greater out of 10).
IKEA does not sell any mattress that I would describe as slightly soft, soft, or very soft. Their softest option, the Holmsbu mattress, comes in at a 5-5.5 out of 10 (it is also their second-most expensive mattress).
This can be problematic, in my opinion, because most sleepers (at least within the U.S.) prefer a mattress within the medium firmness range (6-ish out of 10). Of IKEA's four mattresses that fall within the medium range, three of them are coil and one is all foam, so this certainly limits your options if you prefer a medium firmness and foam feel.
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In any case, if you do have an opportunity to try the IKEA mattresses in-store, I would recommend doing so. Many of the mattresses labeled as medium firm were much firmer than I expected them to be and were much firmer than most other medium firm mattresses I have tested.
IKEA Memory Foam Mattress Review: Morgedal
This review focuses on the Morgedal, one of IKEA's all-foam mattresses. I recommend this memory foam mattress for those who want to spend less money, like a very firm mattress, and want little or no sinkage. The IKEA Morgedal mattress is available in both medium-firm and firm feels. For our review, we tested the medium-firm version.
The Morgedal is a 7.125-inch (according to IKEA.com) mattress built from two layers of foam.
- Top layer (comfort and support): 3.75-inch layer of polyurethane foam. This top layer is designed to act as the comfort and support source for the sleeper. It has a density of 2.2 PCF (pounds per cubic foot).
- Bottom layer (foundation): 2.5-inch layer of base foam. As the bottom layer, this foam is designed to help maintain the shape of the mattress while also acting as the foundational support for the mattress as a whole. It has a density of 1.7 PCF.
- My measurement of the IKEA Morgedal came a bit short of the designed specifications on IKEA.com. My IKEA Morgedal mattress was 6.9 inches in total thickness (which includes the cover), with the foam layers coming in at a combined height of 6.25 inches.
- The cover of the Morgedal is thin by design and contains both cotton (36%) and polyester (64%). The combination of these materials makes for a durable yet soft cover. With a thinner cover, sleepers are able to lie almost directly on the foam layers below. Additionally, the thin cover allows the foams to breathe a little better, improving the cooling of the mattress.
- Aesthetically speaking, the Morgedal's cover is similar to many mattresses sold online today: gray side panels and a white top. That said, this mattress does have handles affixed to two sides of the mattress. These handles make moving the mattress much easier.
One small note: The handles are not the sturdiest, so you'll want to be careful when tugging on them. There were a couple of times when I felt as if I could snap a handle's stitching and separate it from the mattress. Fortunately, during my setup and testing of the Morgedal mattress, the handle did not separate, but it did feel like it was under strain.
Firmness, Feel, and Support
On a scale of 1-10, where 10 is the most firm, the medium-firm Morgedal comes in at an 8 out of 10. The firm version of this mattress lands closer to a 9-9.5 out of 10.
My first thought after lying on the Morgedal was, "Wow, this is firm." Even as a medium-firm mattress, the Morgedal offers a much firmer feel than all of the other medium-firm mattresses I have tested to date. With this firmer feel came virtually no sinkage or pressure relief. Although I'm a lighter sleeper (140 pounds), I am typically able to compress down a medium-firm mattress by 1.5-3 inches and benefit from the comfort foams. I was not able to sink into the top layer of foam, which led to that firmer feel. This firmer feel created unwanted pressure points and just an uncomfortable feel all around.
In general, the Morgedal mattress has somewhat of a dead feeling. The top layer of foam looks and feels more like a basic poly foam than true comfort foam.
The mattress certainly has a strong level of support and push-back, but the firmness necessitates that sleepers really enjoy and need a firmer feel in order to feel supported without creating pressure points.
Now, just because I am not personally a fan of this style of mattress doesn't mean it's the wrong fit for every sleeper. If you're a slightly heavier sleeper who likes more of a floating feeling, the Morgedal could potentially make for a good fit. But one major issue coming into play with heavier sleepers will be the lack of deep compression support. As a 7.1-inch mattress, it offers minimal deep compression support. There simply is not enough foam within the mattress to support heavier sleepers, in my opinion.
Response time was another area affected by the firmer feel. Due to the nature of this mattress, the foams are tough to compress, which means faster response times when pressure is applied and removed. The poly foam top layer responds extremely quickly.
Gong hand in hand with the fast response of this mattress is bounce. There is a much higher level of bounce on this mattress than most memory foam mattresses I have tested thus far. I would classify the Morgedal as moderate to high in terms of bounce. This can make for more enjoyable sex in addition to decreasing the difficulty of getting in and out of bed for sleepers.
With this amount of bounce does come some motion transfer. That said, the Morgedal had more of a moderate to low level of motion transfer.
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Finally, let's talk about cooling. Cooling was an area where the Morgedal actually performed quite well. The thinner cover, low to no sinkage, and top layer of poly foam combined to create a cooler sleeping environment. I would not place it in the same category as a coil mattress, but the mattress does sleep cooler than many other foam mattresses.
Sinkage Tests
All mattress reviews on Sleepopolis go through the following series of sinkage and hug tests. These tests can help you understand how a mattress will feel and contour around your body.
- Lying on back: While lying in a normal position on my back, I saw 1 inch of sinkage.
- Lying on side: When I rolled over onto my side, I saw 1.25 inches of sinkage.
- Sitting on edge (conservative): In a normal sitting position with my butt slightly away from the direct edge, I saw 2 inches of sinkage.
- Sitting on edge (aggressive): While sitting directly on the edge of the mattress, I saw 2.5 inches of sinkage.
- Standing in the middle: With all of my weight placed at one point on the mattress, I saw 3.5 inches of sinkage.
Keep in mind that sinkage will vary based upon body weight. As a reference point, I weigh 140 pounds.
Other Details
- Shipping: Compressed; cost varies depending on location; also available to be picked up in-store
- Warranty: 25 years
- Trial Period: 365 nights
- Returns: Exchanges only
- Made in Sweden
Who should buy the IKEA Morgedal mattress?
I would recommend the IKEA Morgedal to sleepers who:
- Like a very firm feel: Although the Morgedal is available in two firmness levels, both bring home a firmer feel. The medium-firm version lands at an 8 out of 10 on the firmness scale (10 being the most firm), and the firm falls between a 9-9.5 out of 10 on the same scale.
- Want little to no sinkage: With a top layer of firm polyurethane foam, this mattress offers very low levels of sinkage.
- Don't want to spend a lot of money: At $299 for a queen, the Morgedal is not expensive. That said, in this case, you will want to be sure you're a fan of the factors listed above before buying this mattress.
Looking for more information on the Morgedal mattress? Check it out here.
IKEA Hasvag Mattress Review
The Hasvag is one of IKEA's most popular coil mattresses. Throughout this review, I'll be exploring the performance, quality, and overall value that the Hasvag brings to the table.
How will the Hasvag perform during the Sleepopolis sleep tests? Continue reading below to find out!
The Hasvag mattress is a coil mattress built from a combination of poly foam and coils. This mattress has a total height of 8.3 inches (according to IKEA.com) and includes the following layers:
- Top layer (comfort): 1.25-inch layer of polyurethane foam. This top layer of poly foam is designed to provide the initial level of comfort and pressure relief for the sleeper. It has a density of 1.5 PCF (pounds per cubic foot).
- Bottom layer (support): 5.5-inch layer of steel coils. These coils were built to provide the main level of support and contour for the sleeper. The coils also create a level of bounce and airflow for the mattress. There are 375 Bonnell coils within a queen-size mattress.
- Edge support layer (reinforcement): This is a 5-inch layer of poly foam that runs along the corners of the mattress. This layer simply reinforces the corner edges of the mattress. It has a density of 1.7 PCF.
My measurements of IKEA's Hasvag mattress showed the mattress was 7.5 inches in total thickness (which includes the cover), with the coil and foam layers coming in at a combined height of 6.75 inches.
The cover of the Hasvag is made from a blend of cotton (43%) and polyester (53%). These two materials create a softer feel with a good level of breathability. In addition, the Hasvag's cover is thin, which also assists in the airflow and breathability of the cover.
From an aesthetic standpoint, the Hasvag's cover is basic. Light gray side panels and a white top make up the color scheme, while handles round out the functional components of the cover. These handles are helpful when moving the mattress, but they are not sewn to the mattress as tightly as I would've liked to see. There were times when I was moving the mattress when I felt as if I could have pulled the handle off if I had tugged any harder.
Firmness, Feel, & Support
The Hasvag mattress offers a medium-firm feel, coming in at a 6.5 out of 10 on the firmness scale, where 10 is the most firm. This IKEA mattress was designed to offer that happy-medium feel, meeting the needs of a vast majority of sleepers.
This IKEA mattress is one of the more popular innerspring mattresses they offer. The lower price and medium-firm feel are certainly eye-catching. As I first came into contact with the Hasvag, I compressed the springs deeply and felt as if they were able to launch me right back up. The push-back was very strong; however, as it pushed me back up, I was still able to come back down and compress the coils again, which created a high level of bounce all throughout the mattress.
Additionally, this responsive, bouncy feeling created some pressure points that weren't exactly pleasant-feeling. By no means were the springs poking me in the back or other parts of my body, but the springs as a whole created a notable level of float. Combining the thin cover and a floating feeling meant less pressure relief in some areas.
Support on this IKEA mattress was lacking as I slept on my stomach. The coils created somewhat of an awkward angle along my lower back, which lead to support issues. But I was able to sleep on my side and back. They were not exactly the most comfortable nights' sleep, but there was definitely a better level of support than on my stomach.
One small note: Heavier sleepers may run into some support issues with this mattress. Although the coils are able to respond to pressure well, heavier weights will compress them down to a more severe degree. This level of compression combined with the limited number of coils (375 in the queen size) and relatively thin total thickness could create what I believe will be serious deep compression support issues.
Cooling was one area where the Hasvag excelled. As a coil mattress, airflow is able to easily make its way in and out of the mattress, helping to maintain a cooler sleeping surface. In addition, this IKEA mattress tends to float sleepers, meaning you are unlikely to feel trapped or stuck in the mattress, which further helps to improve breathability.
With the Hasvag's high level of bounce does come a high level of motion transfer. The coil design, use of a Bonnel coil, and relative thinness of the Hasvag results in significant energy and motion transfer across the mattress.
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One bonus with this mattress are the reinforced edges along the corners. The layer of foam that runs along each corner of the mattress does a fine job of creating extra support near this part of the Hasvag.
While it certainly is a positive, I think the foam along the corner is best serving to protect the coils along the corner edges. The thickness of the foam and its placement only along the corners indicate that it's less about improving edge support for sleepers and more about improving corner durability, in my opinion.
Sinkage Tests
All mattress reviews on Sleepopolis go through the following series of sinkage and hug tests. These tests can help you understand how a mattress will feel and contour around your body.
- Lying on back: While lying in a normal position on my back, I saw 1.5 inches of sinkage.
- Lying on side: When I rolled over onto my side, I saw 2 inches of sinkage.
- Sitting on edge (conservative): In a normal sitting position with my butt slightly away from the direct edge, I saw 2.5 inches of sinkage.
- Sitting on edge (aggressive): While sitting directly on the edge of the mattress, I saw 3.25 inches of sinkage.
- Standing in the middle: With all of my weight placed at one point on the mattress, I saw 3.75 inches of sinkage.
Keep in mind that sinkage will vary based upon body weight. As a reference point, I weigh 140 pounds.
Other Details
- Shipping: Compressed; cost varies depending on location; also available to be picked up in-store
- Warranty: 25 years
- Trial Period: 365 nights
- Returns: Exchanges only
- Made in Sweden
Who should buy the IKEA Hasvag mattress?
I would recommend the Hasvag mattress to sleepers who:
- Want that medium-firm feel: The Hasvag mattress provides a medium-firm feel, landing at a 6.5 out of 10 on the firmness scale (with 10 being the most firm).
- Like the idea of an innerspring mattress: As it's an innerspring mattress, you're going to receive higher levels of bounce and motion transfer, better cooling, faster response times, and less of a sharp contour.
- Have a very tight budget: At $199 for a queen, the Hasvag is the cheapest coil mattress I have tested to date. If you're on a very strict budget and simply need a short-term fix, this IKEA mattress could be a good option.
For more on the Hasvag mattress, check it out here.
Are IKEA Mattresses Good-Quality?
After personally testing two IKEA mattresses, lying on their full line in-store, and analyzing all of their material and construction specifications, I am a bit torn on IKEA. Overall, I'm disappointed with the performance, feel, and build quality in most of IKEA's mattresses. As a result, I would not recommend them for most sleepers for the following reasons:
- Thickness: Mattress thickness is important for several reasons, including support, deep compression support, comfort (as an extension of support and deep compression support), durability, and aesthetics. Support is one of the most important. In the most simple terms, if there are not enough supportive foams or coils beneath your body, you will not get the right support. These issues increase in importance for heavier sleepers. In my opinion, a 10-inch or thicker mattress is ideal. There are, of course, rarer cases where a 9- or 9.5-inch mattress would pass the litmus test as well, but in this case, the relative thinness of many of IKEA's mattresses (especially their less-expensive choices) are a cause for concern. That said, IKEA does have a few models that are 10 inches or thicker, but they are all coil mattresses.
- Foam Density: The foam density, in PCF (pounds per cubic feet), is one of the most distressing components. The IKEA Minnesund and Meistervik use a comfort layer of only 1.7 PCF, Morgedal's comfort layer is 2.2 PCF, while the Matrand and Myrbacka are a bit higher at a 3.1 PCF. This just is not a dense enough foam, in my opinion. Most mattresses I've tested use a primary comfort foam layer in the 3.0-4.0 PCF range. Of course, foam density isn't the only factor to consider, as foam quality, layer design, layer thickness, and other factors all work together to create the total mattress performance. The IKEA Matrand and Myrbacka are a significant step up from IKEA's other foam mattresses. That said, they still leave much to be desired compared to other competing all-foam mattresses in this price range.
- Coil Counts: Coil counts aren't everything, but as with foam density, they can be an indicator of durability. The IKEA Hasvag, Haugesund, and Haugsvar all have 594 coils or less. For the price on those, that does make sense, but I believe 594 coils just isn't enough. The IKEA Hesstun, Hjellestad, and Holmsbu all give me much greater confidence. As far as IKEA innerspring mattresses go, each of those is significantly better from a material perspective. Each of those mattresses use dual 594-coil layers, for a total coil count of 1,188.
- Firmness: In general, most of IKEA's mattress line offers a firm feel. This makes it more difficult for typical sleepers who prefer a medium feel to find the right combination of feel and firmness. This isn't necessarily a negative for IKEA's mattress line, but it does limit the potential selection of mattresses for any given user. If you prefer something within the 7-9 range out of 10 on the firmness scale, where 10 is the most firm, you will likely have an easier time finding an IKEA mattress that's comfortable for you.
For more information on what to look for when picking out a new bed, check out my how to choose a mattress guide.
The following review score is based on my sleep tests and experiences with the IKEA Hasvag and IKEA Morgedal mattresses.
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The IKEA mattresses are budget-friendly, providing an average value. The material choices, layer thickness, design, and overall profile of both mattresses I tested leave something to be desired in terms of performance. While I do appreciate IKEA's objective to offer inexpensive mattresses I feel like there are better mattresses for the money elsewhere.
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The site of the world's biggest asbestos factory could go up in flames and pollute the area if security is not stepped up, campaigners have warned.
Groups fighting to secure a safer future for the ex-Turner Brothers asbestos (TBA) factory say there has been a spike in the amount of people getting on to the site over the summer.
They are now calling for security to be increased to prevent people getting on the 72-acre site in the Spodden Valley to steal scrap metal from the building or to start potentially deadly fires.
William Hobhouse, chairman of the TBA Working Party, said any large fire at the former asbestos factory could have potentially deadly consequences, with thousands of tonnes of asbestos still contaminatinig the site.
He said: "Since July, we have been pushing for a comprehensive risk assessment with details of how the council and its partners will avoid what would be a catastrophic fire.
"This is no ordinary derelict building.
"A fire will draw asbestos fibres into the air and people will die from mesothelioma cancer as a result.
"If the fire service and the council can reassure local people that the site will not go up in flames, then this would be a big step forward in accountability."
It comes a year after the site was put on the market after plans to build 600 homes there unravelled. Twelves months later, the site remains unsold and its future uncertain.
Jason Addy, coordinator of the Save Spodden Valley Campaign, said the site of the old factory should be carefully demolished and the land remediated to create a new park to make the area safe once and for all.
He said: "This has been an ongoing concern for some time that has been expressed to various agencies with responsibilities for the site.
"The TBA Working Party and Spotland and Falinge Area Forum together with expert groups such as the Greater Manchester Hazards Centre will continue to raise these important safety issues.
"The safe demolition of the remaining factory buildings and a permanent remediation of the site is paramount. We all have a positive part to play in ensuring this happens.
"Even though the owner of the site is a Jersey-based company, it has moral and legal duties to ensure the people of Rochdale are not harmed by this site's toxic legacy."
Councillor Terry Linden, Rochdale council's cabinet member for regulatory services and housing, said he was confident the site was being secured.
He said: "We have recently met with the agent and the owner has confirmed that security remains on the site.
"Also the vacant units have had all combustible and high value materials removed.
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Search: Pilot research cooperation projects (prior to 2013)
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Strengthening root and tuber value chain in Ghana
Partner Institution(s):
DTU Management Engineering, Division Quantitative Sustainability Assessment, Denmark
Aalborg University, Department of Development and Planning, Denmark
University College Nordjylland, Department of Marketing, Export and Technology, Denmark
Start Date:March 1, 2013
End Date:February 28, 2017
Total grant:DKK 5,019,527
Improving rice tolerance of submergence and salinity to cope with climate change in coastal areas of Vietnamese Deltas
Partner Institution(s):
International Rice Research Institute, The Philippines
Institute Meteorology Hydrology & Environment, Vietnam
Southern Institute for Water Resources Planning (SIWRP), Vietnam
Start Date:March 1, 2013
End Date:July 30, 2016
Total grant:DKK 4,950,000
Growing Innovative Entrepreneurs through Action Research in the Agribusiness Value Chains in Tanzania
Partner Institution(s):
AUC, Department of Business Studies, Denmark
University of Copenhagen, Department of Food Science, Denmark
Start Date:January 1, 2013
End Date:December 31, 2016
Total grant:DKK 4,965,799
Urban and Peri-urban Livestock Farming in Tanzania and Environmental and Health Challenges
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University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Life Sciences, Denmark
Start Date:January 1, 2013
End Date:December 31, 2017
Total grant:DKK 4,969,526
Better use of nutrition resources for sustaining aquaculture production in Central Vietnam under climate change condition
Partner Institution(s):
Technical University of Denmark (DTU), Institute of Aquatic Resources, DTU Aqua, Denmark
Start Date:October 1, 2012
End Date:September 30, 2017
Total grant:DKK 4,694,767
Climate Change-Induced Water Disaster and Participatory Information System for Vulnerability Reduction in North Central Vietnam
Partner Institution(s):
Roskilde University, Department for Society and Globalization, Denmark
Start Date:October 1, 2012
End Date:July 31, 2016
Total grant:DKK 5,094,892
Technological and Market Options for Managing Climate Change Induced Risks for Smallholder Farmers in Northern Ghana
Partner Institution(s):
DTU Climate Center (DKC), Risø, Denmark
Aarhus University. Department of Agroecology, Denmark
University of Copenhagen. Institute of Food and Resource Economics, Denmark
Start Date:February 1, 2012
End Date:January 31, 2017
Total grant:DKK 5,023,329
Enhancing the performance and growth potential of street-food vending for accelerated socio-economic development in Ghana
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University of Copenhagen. Copenhagen School of Global Health, Denmark
Start Date:February 1, 2012
End Date:July 31, 2016
Total grant:DKK 5,076,499
Innovative Cleaning Technologies for Production of Drinking Water during Flooding Episodes (A-WATER)
Partner Institution(s):
University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Life Sciences, Denmark
Start Date:January 1, 2012
End Date:December 31, 2016
Total grant:DKK 5,044,998
Impacts of climate change and adapting bio-security measurers for Northern Vietnam's aquaculture (ICA)
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University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Department of Veterinary Disease Biology, Denmark
Start Date:December 1, 2011
End Date:July 1, 2018
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"I don't want to talk about it"
Is it always better to talk about it? Or are some things better left unsaid? If a TBM tells me, "I don't want to talk about religion," fine, I won't bring it up. But religion is so important to me and to TBMs, to make religion a non-subject shuts off huge chunks of our selves. Some refer to this as the elephant in the room, or the 800 pound gorilla.
But that evokes something outside ourselves, and I feel like I'm closing off something inside myself. A section that is kept in the dark and will shrivel up and die.
If I can't present my true self to my family, especially, what does that make me? In the closet? Yeah, they know of my disaffection, but they don't know my opinions on the church, or why I left. They don't know what I disagree with, and, more importantly, they don't know what values, morals, and beliefs I now hold. They don't want to talk about it.
If I bring it up, will they just see it as me throwing it in their faces? Will they take it as an affront to their beliefs? I'm not talking about saying, "Did you know Joseph Smith has 11 wives who were already married to other men?" or "Did you know Parley Pratt was killed by a man whose wife he had stolen, without her divorcing the first husband?" I'm thinking, "I support gay marriage," or "I think a couple choosing to have no children is legitimate," or "I don't think the principle of obedience to authority should trump personal conscience." Shouldn't I be able to present myself and my thoughts to them? Is it always better left unsaid? I can't think so.


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I know many of you are already familiar with author Steve Erickson. In fact, it was on the forums here and at Cult sister-site, The Velvet, that I was first introduced to his work. I read The Sea Came in at Midnight and screamed for more like a hungry child. Erickson fills the void, writing the type of mind-bending, genre-less fiction that simultaneously challenges and excites.


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4 most common sleep disorders
Aeroflow Healthcare helps many adults understand their symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea. But just because you aren't getting a restful night's sleep doesn't mean sleep apnea is the cause. More than 70 million people suffer from some form of sleep disorder, and there are roughly 80 different kinds of sleep disorders. Here is more information about the top four sleep disorders:
Insomnia is considered the most common sleep disorder according to sleep experts. It's estimated that over 60% of the general population could suffer from insomnia. Symptoms: difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep, fatigue during the day, severe mood swings, difficulty concentrating
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Apnea is one of the most dangerous sleep disorders. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the airway is blocked during sleep, preventing proper amounts of oxygen to the brain. Symptoms: gasping for air during the night, snoring, daytime sleepiness, recurring awakening throughout the night.
Find out if you suffer from sleep apnea.
Night Terrors and Sleepwalking
The sleep disorders of night terrors and sleepwalking is more common in adolescents, but can also be experienced by adults. These interruptions happen during REM sleep cycle, meaning they are usually not remembered. Symptoms: daytime sleepiness, awake in an awkward place, unknown injuries during sleep
Narcolepsy is a sleep and brain disorder causing extreme sleepiness during normal daytime hours. These "sleep attacks" usually come on suddenly and can last from seconds to several minutes. Unfortunately, narcolepsy is an incurable condition lasting the rest of a person's life. Symptoms: falling asleep during normal daytime hours, uncontrollable urge to sleep in any place or position or time of day If you are experiencing daytime sleepiness, talk to your doctor about possible sleep disorders.


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8 Code And Framework Trends You Should Be Following
This article explores the 8 codes and framework trends that every programmer should keep their eye on.
The pool of programming languages has received a new entry - the Google Go. If you are an expert programmer seeking to secure a job online, then you can visit Freelancer.com to evaluate a variety of available options.
Google Go is one of the compiled languages that have been developed by Google. Typically, this language is similar to conventional programming languages, particularly the C language. Google Go is specifically suited for generic programming projects but as the developer states, the language is not currently ripe for production environments. The future of Go for business applications is bright.
So, are you a freelance Google Go expert seeking to find an online job? If this is your case, then you are reading the right article, as here you will find Freelancer.com that has turned the dreams of many freelancers into a tangible realty. This site is and has been providing an effective avenue where freelancers can view and apply from a variety of jobs that have been posted by employers and contractors. The site has a wide range of Google Go jobs too and freelancers in this field can get a job to match their skills. Thankfully, getting hired for the Google Go jobs are also very easy and hassle free.Hire Golang Developers
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I did make a program using golang. Sometimes it turnoff itself. but it remains in the process list. And when I try to killprocess it , I can not access it. I tried to terminate the process programmatically. I also tried to open the process list and quit manually. But I could not access it. help me
This article explores the 8 codes and framework trends that every programmer should keep their eye on.
These are the top trends that programming experts will experience in 2017.


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Any-who, I thought I would show you my outfit from earlier. It actually was not what I ended up wearing when I left the house to go see Moana. By the way was SUCH a good movie! I highly recommend going and seeing it. The story, the animation, the music, all beautiful and very original! (Lin-Manuel Miranda can do no wrong with his music, the man is a genius.)
My top is a gray long sleeve floral top from Pacsun, my skirt is from Kohls. Blue peacoat is from L.L. Bean and my heels are from Shoe Carnival.
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Kareen Hopkins was a "happy-go-lucky" Anoka High School student who teased the principal about his graying beard, had a smile for everyone and had big plans that included college, Principal Mike Farley remembered on Monday.
Hopkins, an 11th-grader with a pre-existing heart condition, died suddenly after playing basketball at the Andover Community Center/YMCA on Saturday night, Farley said.
"He was just an amazing kid who didn't hang with one group," Farley said. "A good student and good citizen, he touched a lot of different kids with his positive energy, his fun-loving nature and that smile."
Stunned students -- 30 to 40 at a time -- filed into classrooms and offices to visit with grief counselors on Monday, Farley said. Many were aware of Hopkins' heart condition, but that didn't ease the shock, Farley said.
Hopkins, 16, couldn't play competitive sports because of the condition and was involved in several school clubs, Farley said. But he loved playing basketball and was usually able to monitor his condition.
Early Saturday evening, the Ramsey teenager collapsed while playing and suffered a seizure, according to the Anoka County Sheriff's Office. An Andover firefighter was administering CPR when sheriff's deputies arrived. Hopkins was taken to Mercy Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Farley said he learned of Hopkins' death Saturday night and met with school staff members before Monday's classes.
"Today our focus was on staff and kids, dealing with grief," Farley said. "But our thoughts are with Kareen's family. The amazing outpouring of support is a tribute to his popularity."
Farley said that Hopkins lived with his grandmother and siblings. Memorial arrangements were pending on Monday night.
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"While Manchester might be best-known these days for football heroes like Rio Ferdinand and Wayne Rooney, anyone familiar with the city's history won't be surprised to discover the Manchester Camerata, a thriving chamber orchestra, quietly going about its innovative business.
Manchester came into its own during the Industrial Revolution where its primacy in the textile trade turned it into an unrivalled centre of cotton processing. (Indeed, anyone who's read Mrs Gaskell's North and South about the uneasy relationship between England's commercially-driven north and the softer, more refined south will recognise the fictional city of Milton as Manchester.) Once the cotton trade shifted to other communities, its rise as a financial centre stepped in to confirm Manchester's place as a city to be reckoned with
The widely-admired Halle and BBC Philharmonic orchestras are both resident in the city's Bridgewater Hall, a concert venue perched on close to 300 giant, earthquake-proof springs. That's where you'll find the Camerata too, although its unique partnership with the RNCM means the ensemble maintains a second home among music students in academia.
The Camerata's relationship with the RNCM provides the platform for its Manchester Composers' Project. Now in its second year, this initiative means that the work of three student composers will be performed by the orchestra. The winning compositions will be announced at the end of a day-long workshop at the RNCM which will be open to the public. It takes place on 1 February.
The students' pieces will reflect the 'exchanges' theme of the ensemble's current season. As Manus Carey, the Camerata's Head of Artistic Planning explains, the ensemble are 'exploring cultural exchanges, diverse musical influences, and the boundaries that frequently exist between cultures. We are asking the students to come up with short pieces...which reflect the multi-cultural nature of the country in which we live'.
A quick look at its programme offerings confirms that 'exchanges' doesn't just mean 'east meets west', although there's a bit of that too. On 30 January, for instance,the 'Eternal Blue Horizons' concert features Mahler and Beethoven, alongside the premiere of a new work by Bushra el-Turk, a Lebanese-British composer and co-founder of the inter-cultural Chelsea Music Academy.
Similarly, its 23 January peformance of Handel's Belshazzar includes a video jockey projecting live and recorded video behind the performers. And premieres of works that won last year's 'Manchester Composers' Project' prove that everything old can be new again, with concerts featuring pieces by students who were set the challenge of devising a 21st Century take on one of Purcell's fantasias. (Oh and did we mention that the brilliant violist Laurence Power is playing at the Valentine's Day concert?)
Clearly, the decision to illustrate the 'Exchanges' offering with street art was meant to evoke cultural exchange in its starkest terms and hint at what audiences can expect."
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New Memorial Unveiled
On the 10th June 2015 we unveiled a new Memorial to the accused & executed of the 10th June 1697
10th June 1697
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RWH1697 was formed to re- investigate the events of the Bargarran Witch Hunt and retell the story. This website serves as the research base of the project, and will contain all of the research gathered by the project over the last few years, and new information as the research group grows and delves into more source material.
A research group of eight core participants (one seasoned researcher, the others novice researchers) was formed in August 2011. Since then they have making progress – discovering aspects of the Shaw story that have never been known before. The context of Reformation, Industrial Revoltuion and other historical details have been discovered and shared.
The research group of RWH1697 strive to present the most up-to-date and accurate information on the events of 1696 and 1697. Over the last 300 years many myths and fables about the events surrounding Christian Shaw, the accused and the executions have grown to the stage that many versions of the story exist. We do not rely on secondary sources such as 'The History of the Witches of Renfrewshire' published in 1809, but always aim to use primary & contemporary accounts in our research. Do not be surprised, if the information you read here does not tally with that on other inaccurate websites.


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Similar to other laboratory tests, a sample of blood is drawn in a tube and analysed by the lab.
Similar to how common laboratory tests are performed, JOINTstat™ involves the collection of a blood sample in a tube that is tested in a laboratory for the quantification of the 14-3-3η protein. Test results are reported to the ordering doctor for interpretation, alongside a clinical assessment.
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In the United States, the 14-3-3η diagnostic test is available through Quest Diagnostics, LabCorp and RDL Reference Laboratory.


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Novel Nano-Therapies for Pancreatic Cancer
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Dr. Maitra's research goals are focused on the identification and preclinical validation of rational, cancer-specific therapies for pancreatic cancer. Unlike commonly used cytotoxic agents, "mechanism-based" strategies utilize specific biochemical differences between cancer and normal cells and thus, the effects of chemotherapy are selectively detrimental to cancer cells only. For example, a compound may be lethal to pancreatic cancer cells that have deleted both copies of a particular gene, while normal cells can "bypass" the effects of this drug by retaining one or both copies of the implicated gene. Another broad class of "mechanism-based" therapies that is being pursued in Dr. Maitra's laboratory involves small molecule inhibitors of developmental signaling pathways. These pathways (for example, Notch and Hedgehog) are active during embryonic development but are quiescent in most adult somatic cells. Considerable evidence has now accrued that demonstrates the aberrant re-activation of these developmental signaling pathways in human cancers, including the majority of pancreatic malignancies. Targeting these pathways with specific small molecules provides a powerful avenue for therapy, while potential circumventing toxicities associated with conventional anti-metabolite compounds.


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US Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA) speaks at a town hall meeting on healthcare reform in Alhambra, California, August 11, 2009. Reuters/Danny Moloshok
Wednesday's narrow vote on the Amash-Conyers measure to defund bulk NSA data collection reflects real momentum in Congress to rein in the government's massive domestic spying operations. As we've noted, there is a fairly large number of bills that would increase transparency of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, the "secret court" that has not only been approving surveillance requests but apparently creating an entirely new body of law governing what is appropriate for the government to collect.
One of the more interesting ideas being discussed—including by a former FISC judge—is to have an advocate inside FISC to argue against the government when it comes to approving new surveillance programs.
Not having an adversary in court when the government seeks an individual surveillance request is normal in civilian courts—but not when new case law is being created, as is apparently happening at FISC.
Representative Adam Schiff, a Democrat from California and former assistant prosecutor in the US attorney's office in Los Angeles, is drafting a bill that would do just that.
It has not been introduced yet, but Schiff spoke on the phone with The Nation on Wednesday afternoon shortly before the Amash-Conyers vote. (Schiff voted for the measure.) He shared some extensive details of what is being planned, and called congressional momentum towards modifying domestic surveillance procedures "inexorable." (This interview has been edited slightly for length and brevity.)
Why do you think the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court needs an advocate?
I think the adversarial process generally improves the quality of the work product, so giving the judges the opportunity to hear contrary views, hear contrary case law, I think will strengthen the legal reasoning and the soundness of the opinions from the FISA court. As long as it can be done in a way that protects the classified information, then I don't see why that should be a problem. There's really no downside to having the court get the benefit of multiple viewpoints on very important constitutional questions.


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The Silver Rule is so-named because it is similar to the well-known Golden Rule. However, it is a bit easier to do. The Silver Rule is simply, "Don't be a douche bag." Instead of having to do something like the Golden Rule, all you have to do is not be a douche bag.
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Patricia A. McTamney
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Patricia A. McTamney, 70, of Conshohocken, PA passed away on Friday September 29, 2017.
She was born in Chestnut Hill, PA on September 17, 1947.
Pat has lived in Conshohocken most of her life.
She was a member of St. Matthew's RC Church of Conshohocken, PA.
She was a homemaker and mother as well as also worked outside her home helping various local businesses and she was a dedicated caregiver for family members.
Daughter of the late Paul F. & Ann May ( Beecher ) McTamney.
Survivors include her
Son: Mark (& Sean Seabrooks) Metzger Norristown PA
Daughter: Sharon Seifert Birdsboro PA
Daughter: Stephanie (& Ray) Burgett Pennsville NJ
Sister: Joyce (& Jack) Banas Saylorsburg PA
Sister: Annamay (& Patrick) McGarvey West Conshohocken PA
Also survived by 6 grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren.
Along with her parents she was preceded in death by a brother Paul W. McTamney.
Her Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at 11:00 AM from the Moore, Snear & Ruggiero Funeral Home, 300 Fayette Street, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
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DIETERICH, ILL. — Come along here and sit a spell with Leland Wetherholt.
No, strike that, because Wetherholt doesn`t ``sit`` much. Hardly at all, in fact.
Well, come along and meet him anyway, him and some of his ``girls.`` The experience will flush the sludge out of your blood and make it flow as smooth as Wetherholt`s elderberry wine.


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The Perfect Family Christmas
Christmas is knocking on our doors again with the promise of glad tidings and a festive season. This time of year magazines, newspapers and your favourite websites are usually full of time saving suggestions, ideas for a homemade Christmas, stress reducing advice and a good look at your health with do's and don'ts for the festive season. Underneath it all lies the expectations often put on us by the family's Christmas traditions.
Last year two of my client couples saw the pressure of the financial demands of Christmas collide with the worry of spending time negotiating the delicate equilibrium between family members. Finding a new way of managing Christmas was not only high on their list of priorities but essential for their sanity to remain intact.
An Idyllic Christmas
Thinking aloud about the ideas of an ideal Christmas, we went straight to the amazing idyllic postcard scenario of the log cabin in the mountains; snow so deep it reached the roof and the bells jingling on the horse drawn sleigh. A pretty picture, and at a closer look what it really signified was the peace and joy they wished they could experience at Christmas.
It was this, peace and joy, we then worked with to create a realistic aim of a Christmas which could be enjoyed by all. Initially looking at family traditions and expectations, what was important to whom and what the family rules were, gave us a good starting point.
Of course making changes to any of these were initially met with the dread of bigger family feuds or the fear of upsetting certain family members. We began looking at different ways of introducing the new ideas, how they might be received by various family members and what could be said to make it easier for the whole family to receive the changes positively.
Change for Peace and Joy
It was interesting work and both couples came to very different solutions; Linda and Peter decided that they were going to introduce a cost limit on presents; one for adults and a little more for children. As they weren't hosting Christmas they decided that they were going to shorten their stay with the family from the usual three days to just one night and have some time just for them and their children.
Because they had made the choice and worked together on what to say and how to approach the rest of the family with their decision, Linda and Peter felt in control of their own lives. Their family accepted their decision saying that they had wondered about making changes themselves. Linda and Peter had a wonderful Christmas and although it didn't snow, they had created a peaceful and joyous time very close to the postcard scenario we initially talked about.
A Bring and Share Christmas
Rose and Mike were the hosts of Christmas and traditionally would have to create two days of festive fun and food for the family, which usually consisted of ten people on Christmas day and up to 20 on Boxing Day. Mike had been made redundant earlier in the year and had taken a job which paid half his previous salary. They simply couldn't afford to put on the big spread that was expected.
After talking about what would work for them and coming up with some creative solutions, we together made sure that the message of change was delivered positively with as much encouragement as possible. Their decision was to invite every member of the family to contribute an item of food from a list Rose and Mike had prepared and that this would be the present from the family to them.
With a little persuasion the idea went down really well and returning to counselling after Christmas they reported that it had been so successful the family had decided to take the idea on board as the new Christmas tradition.
If Christmas is stressing you out, there is always a solution. Thinking creatively but realistically and putting the message across positively will often enable other family members to express their thoughts and need for change.
If you have ideas of wanting something different for Christmas, why not test them out on the most approachable member of your family? You might be pleasantly surprised by the results.
Good luck!
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Wealth Nation and Star Life Tours combine to organize a breathtaking nationwide musical extravaganza, the Go Hard or Go Home Tour billed to kick off on June 27, with The Hype Magazine being the official media sponsor.
The Go Hard or Go Home Tour, a musical event organized by entertainment heavyweights, Wealth Nation and Star Life Tours is scheduled to kick off on the 27th of June, 2017, with performances from talented musical acts from various genres of music.
The official Tour kicks off with an elite red carpet affair featuring The Hype Magazine #MediaStop segments and celebrity guest friends at Toshi's Living Room located at 1141 Broadway New York, NY. The event features live performances from the likes of BBOD, Teddie Cain, Daja Marie, and more billed to grace the event. DJ Spins of the Fleet DJ's is the official tour DJ and attendees are guaranteed to be thrilled by the best of music and other forms of entertainment.
The tour moves from New York to Canton, OH June 30. The official tour schedule is detailed below:
6.27 – NYC- Toshi's Living Room- Official Tour Kickoff
6.30 – Canton, OH – El Galeron
7.01 – Lakewood, OH – Phantasy Nightclub
7.03 – Rockville, MD – DC Speakeasy
7.04 – Washington, DC – Uniontown Bar & Grille
7.06 – Leesburg, VA – Bunker Sports Cafe
7.07 – Conyers, GA – TRUTH Sports Bar & Grille
7.08 – Atlanta, GA – Empire Sports Bar (Meet & Greet)
7.08 – Riverdale, GA – Halftime Bar & Grille
7.13 – Grand Rapids, MI – 36th St. Lounge (Meet & Greet)
7.15 – Grand Rapids, MI- 36th St. Lounge
7.21 – Raleigh, NC – Annual Fleet DJ Music conf.
7.22 – Raleigh, NC – Annual Fleet DJ Music. conf.- Pour House
The tour begins at Toshi's Living Room in New York on June 27th and runs through the 22nd of July, ending in Raleigh NC. The unique tour will showcase up and coming and established artists from across the nation, serving as a platform for artists to reach a wider audience.
In addition to being treated to the best of music and entertainment, the Go Hard or Go Home Tour, with media sponsorship from The Hype Magazine, also features red carpet shoots and live broadcasts of the tour via the magazine's digital channel.
Love and Hip Hop's BBOD has also been confirmed to be a part of the tour. Comprised of two talented female artists – Moe Money and Sexi Lexi, Bad Beauties on Deck (BBOD) recently released their new EP, "Reality Check," and is popular for their debut single, "Oopsy Daisy."
Teddie Cain is another featured artist on the tour. The Rhythm & Gangsta artist is known for his unique style of music, gaining prominence with his single "Save Somebody." Cain and his new genre have taken the whole of the United States by storm and the tour is another opportunity for lovers of good music to have a feel of the new genre.
Daja Marie, the multitalented ghostwriter, songstress and broadcaster, is also billed to perform on the tour. After her escapades in the world of broadcasting with award-winning publication, The Hype Magazine, and her exploits as a ghostwriter, Daja returns to the music scene with her recent single, "Raindrops." She will be co-headlining the "Go Hard or Go Home" national tour to promote the song and her other works like "Bankrolls Like Monopoly."
The Go Hard or Go Home Tour is set to be an event that will remain in the hearts of many for a long time to come.
About Wealth Nation
Wealth Nation is an artist development company focused on promoting talents and helping them reach their full potential. The company led by industry expert, Robert Terell, offers entertainment and brand management services targeted at ensuring the success of their clients in the competitive entertainment industry.
About Star Life Tours
Star Life Tours is an entertainment company focused on bringing the best of live entertainment to a global audience. The Company operates through five core business segments: Concerts, Ticketing, merchandising, corporate sponsorship & branding spread over 45 states worldwide, helping over 3,900 indie artists and labels reach their target audience.
About The Hype Magazine
The Hype Magazine is an entertainment publication that has dominated the world of digital publishing for over a decade. Since it was established, it has continued to provide unique and up to date content on the recent happenings in the world of entertainment, providing is readers with detailed and in-depth news.
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Are cable viewers ready for a reality dating series far more graphic than ABC's "Bachelor" or MTV's "Real World"?
Playboy TV will find out starting July 8, when it kicks off "Foursome," a half-hour series that focuses each week (for 10 weeks) on two different buff young men and women who meet one another at a mansion in the Hollywood Hills and, for the next 24 hours, alternately get on each other's nerves and become drawn together to make love.
Cameras and microphones follow the participants' every move, including their forays into the bedroom. A spokesman for the network said the sexual maneuvering will be frequently laced with conflict.
For example, during one half-hour, a woman gets drunk and alienates the others by making a fool of herself. In another episode, one man is so cocky and arrogant that he turns the women off, driving them into each other's arms as they discover their inner bisexuality. Playboy will encourage the women to explore one another, whereas any man-on-man sexual shenanigans are strictly off-limits.
Playboy TV has commissioned Double D Prods. to do "Foursome," whose exec producer is James Dubose. Playboy TV is available both on monthly subscription and as a pay-per-view service.


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Sometimes, the most cost effective way for a home buyer to get into the neighborhood of their choice is to buy a home in need of repairs, renovations or updates. A little (or a lot) of improvement and hard work can result in a home that you might not have […] Read more »
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