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Dr. Gerard Silvestri, Medical University of South Carolina, describes the steps necessary to work up a lung cancer diagnosis, from initial scan to choice of treatment.
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What are the basics of working up a lung cancer? When I see a patient in my clinic, usually they haven't had anything done yet. They've been referred to me with a "spot" or lesion, or a mass on their lungs, and again, the first thing I need to do is take a good history and physical. How long have you had your symptoms, have you had weight loss, do you have bone pain, have you had headaches, what are some of the things going on — what diagnostic workup have you had? Sometimes they'll already have had a biopsy. My job though is to do these three steps, absolutely simultaneously and sometimes in order — what is it, where is it, what I can do about it — diagnosis, stage and treatment.
The first visit is almost always trying to review the imaging and decide whether you need more imaging, do a good physical exam, do a good smoking history, find out what other health issues the person may have like heart disease, that can give us a challenge in terms of how we're going to treat the cancer. So that's the first part.
Sometimes I have to say that some patients are — it's thought they may have a lung cancer, and in fact it's something else. It could be a fungal infection or something else going on in the lungs. So usually what happens over sort of the course of the next ten working days is, either some more imaging, or a biopsy, and then perhaps a PET scan to help us with the staging portion of this. So sometimes we get a PET scan that will help us both direct the biopsy, but also help us with the stage. Over the next ten days or so we'll try to get those tests done.
In addition, we always present our new cases at a multidisciplinary tumor board. What's that? A multidisciplinary tumor board is where all the different specialties get together to look over the imaging, the biopsy results, the pathologic results, and come up with a better treatment plan. So who's in the room during the tumor board? A pulmonologist usually, a chest surgeon or a thoracic surgeon, a medical oncologist, a radiation therapist, a pathologist, sometimes you'll have a dedicated chest radiologist who will help review the films, and then also people from other ancillary services that are extremely helpful like clinical trials staff, like palliative care nursing. So we have all those people in the room at the same time, and they're either reviewing brand new cases, or difficult and challenging cases that are coming back to the tumor board for consideration.
So that kind of happens in that first ten days and for us, we know how anxious patients can get during that time period that they just want to get something started, but I would urge anyone listening to this to consider is, if you don't get it right, if you don't give the person the correct stage and the correct treatment options, you won't get the best care. Yes, speed is important, but you've got to get it right — what is it, the diagnosis, where is it, the appropriate stage, and then what are your treatment options, which really differ depending on stage. For stage I it's usually surgery, for stage II, surgery followed by chemotherapy, for stage III, chemotherapy and radiation, and for stage IV, chemotherapy alone or some of the targeted agents. So if you don't get that right, you're going to get the wrong treatment, so be patient with that and if your doctors need to biopsy in a different area, as long as they're explaining it appropriately to you, you should try to stay with that program.
So that's the general workup of a patient. I will say, every patient gives a little bit of a nuance and so sometimes a patient seemingly needs something that's a bit unusual in terms of a biopsy or the location of a biopsy or how to best go about getting that biopsy, and I can also say that sometimes the tumor board is split. Sometimes there's no right answer about whether we should do it via a needle biopsy through the chest wall, or a bronchoscopy, and sometimes talking that through with a patient, they can help us – you can help us as patients make a decision about which way we would go next. That's the general workup of a lung cancer.
Dr. Gerard Silvestri, Medical University of South Carolina, discusses the use of PET scans in lung cancer workup.
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You may be asked when you're diagnosed with lung cancer to have something called a PET scan. Unlike a CT scan, a PET scan tells us not where it is, but is it active — so a PET scan works on this idea that if it "lights up," it's an active lesion. Now things that are active tend to be rapidly dividing cells, and so PET is actually not useful in the brain where we are thinking all the time, we have very rapid metabolism. If a lesion lights up in the lung it's rapidly dividing cells and it may be cancer, although sometimes infections in the lung can cause the PET scan to light up and even changes after radiation treatments can cause a PET scan to "light up."
The PET scan can tell us if and where lesions are active, and they sometimes pick up disease we didn't suspect outside the chest, for example in the bone, or the adrenal gland, or the liver, so the PET scan is useful if it's positive and it tells us that a lesion is active. It's also incredibly useful if it's negative — so sometimes we have benign spots in our lung and if the PET scan is negative in that area it means, by and large, it's not cancer.
One strong recommendation in this area though is if you have a positive PET scan it doesn't always mean cancer; 20% of the time it's falsely positive, especially in patients that have infections around a certain area. We often recommend doing a biopsy to confirm that the PET scan is in fact really cancer, or could it be something else. Sometimes we're really surprised at the results of the biopsy in patients who have a positive PET scan and it turned out not to be cancer, which is good news for our patients.
Dr. Gerard Silvestri, Medical University of South Carolina, describes several procedures used to obtain biopsy tissue in order to diagnose lung cancer.
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When I meet with patients who have a new spot on their lung, I tell them I want to do three things and I do it in lay terms and then describe what that means in medical terms. So I ask the question, what is it — that's the diagnosis, where is it — that's the stage, and then what can we do about it — those are the treatment options.
As far as diagnosis is concerned, that means getting a tissue biopsy, and there are a number of ways that we can get tissue from patients' lungs. One is by numbing up the skin on the chest and doing a needle biopsy through the chest wall and into the spot itself. Another is by a procedure called bronchoscopy. That's where we take a look down into the lungs, the patient is given sedation medicine, and then we take a biopsy from the inside out. There are a number of other ways, including a surgical biopsy where a patient is asleep in the operating room, and the patient gets a small surgical biopsy of their lesion.
Now sometimes we direct our biopsy outside the chest so that we can make a diagnosis and a stage at the same time. For example, if a patient has a liver lesion on a CT scan, we may choose to numb the skin in the abdomen and do a needle biopsy that way, and that gives us both a diagnosis and a stage at the same time.
It's critically important to make sure that we get those three things right before we embark on treatment: what is it — diagnosis, where is it — stage, what can we do about it — treatment options.
Dr. Gerard Silvestri, Medical University of South Carolina, discusses the benefits and drawbacks of lung cancer screenings.
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Lung cancer screening is something that's quite new in the United States. In 2010, the data was published on a 50,000 person trial where patients were either randomly allocated to get a CT (CAT) scan of their chest, a low dose radiation CT scan, or a chest x-ray, and the study showed a 20% reduction in lung cancer mortality in the patients who got screened for lung cancer with a CT.
There are a few things that you need to understand about that trial. One, it only included patients between the ages of 55 and 74; two, you had to have smoked at least 30 pack-years — that's 30 years at a pack a day, or for example, 15 years at two packs a day. So you need to have a certain smoking history and be of a certain age to enter into that trial, and now patients in that age range with that smoking history are eligible to be screened for lung cancer with a yearly CT.
The advantage is that you hope to get the cancer when it's quite small, and so it can be resected with a surgery, taken out, and that patient will have a better chance of being cured of their cancer because as we get to more advanced stages like when the cancer has spread outside of the chest, the hope for a complete cure is lessened. Early stage cancer, screen-detected cancer, has a better chance for cure.
There are some disadvantages to screening though that people need to be aware of. About one quarter of the time, patients who have a scan will have a spot on their lung, or a nodule, or a lesion it's sometimes called — a quarter of the time those spots are there, and 96% of the time they're benign spots, but they still need to be evaluated. Sometimes they're evaluated just with following up with a CT scan, sometimes they're evaluated with a biopsy, and even sometimes it requires surgery to get those out. That can cause a lot of anxiety in patients and certainly put them at risk for unnecessary procedures, particularly if you're taking out something that was going to be benign all along. So that's some of the disadvantage of being screened for lung cancer.
Also, as folks get older, so when you get up into that 75-77 age range, you also have other comorbidities, other things, other health issues that make it difficult for you to undergo surgery, and so some patients may not want to be screened if they have other health problems that may preclude a long life expectancy.
Overall, screening is being implemented in the United States the same way breast cancer screening was implemented years ago in the United States, and we're doing it very carefully to make sure the patients are of the appropriate setting. The other thing we're doing is making sure that if patients are smoking, that they get some smoking cessation as part of their screening endeavor.


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Peter has been working as an aerodynamicist in the aircraft industry since the mid-1980s. His background is in propulsion integration and V/STOL aircraft, and he has researched the issues of designing intakes that are efficient both in the hover and at supersonic speeds, and the particular problems associated with exhaust flows for V/STOL, such as the suck-down in ground effect and exhaust gas ingestion. The research and concept studies work led to more formal project studies, including a spell on secondment to McDonnell Douglas in the USA. The culmination of this project work was a heavy involvement in the hot gas ingestion aspects of the F-35B JSF. Peter also led the intake re-design for the Nimrod MRA4 aircraft, and was involved in propulsion integration issues for the Harrier for nearly 25 years.
Peter's research and project work was achieved using a combination of experimental and numerical methods, including low and high speed wind tunnels and specialist V/STOL rigs. Peter was also responsible for introducing CFD methods to the design of intakes and ducts at British Aerospace. He is a co-author of a book on VSTOL aerodynamics and a section editor of the Encyclopedia of Aerospace Engineering, in addition to authoring a number of journal and conference papers.
In his current role, Peter is responsible for the maintenance of technical capability and standards throughout ARA, and for defining the internal research programmes to enhance current capabilities and develop entirely new ones.
Peter has been active in both the Royal Aeronautical Society and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. He currently chairs the RAeS Propulsion group and is a member of the AIAA V/STOL committee. He was technical chairman of the International Powered Lift Conference when it was last in the UK.
Peter is a keen dinghy sailor, both as a competitor at club and national events,and as a coach to young sailors starting to race.


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Here's How The Kids TV Network Sprout Is Leaning Into Digital
Kids TV networks have been relatively lucky when it comes to the digital audience migration hitting traditional media. Even though many ratings are down as audiences flock to streaming and tablets, kids ad spending has held close to TV.
That doesn't mean TV networks don't recognize that kids' habits are changing fast–and that digital competitors are coming for their lunch. For example, YouTube, a sleeping giant in this market, announced a new kids app earlier this week.
To help satisfy kids' growing desire to swipe and touch screens as part of their media consumption, the NBC Universal-owned kids network Sprout has just released a new series that encourages kids to look at the second screen (mobile devices), along with the first (TV).
On Feb. 14, Sprout premiered "Ruff Ruff, Tweet and Dave," a linear TV series that encourages viewers–ideally parents with their little ones–to watch the show while accessing a companion interactive mobile app.
During the show, characters ask the viewers multiple-choice questions that kids can answer using the show's app. Sprout's President and General Manager Sandy Wax said NBC Universal's mobile and engineering teams helped develop the app, which is designed to recognize the audio feed from the show as it airs.
Ms. Wax said "Ruff Ruff, Tweet and Dave" was originally pitched to Spout two years ago as a game show. Kids, preschoolers in particular, have long participated in shows like "Blues Clues" and "Dora The Explorer" –but mostly by yelling answers to questions at the TV.
At this new generations of youngsters becomes accustomed to swiping tablets for entertainment, Sprout shifted gears during development to make the show more interactive.
"Linear is still important," she said. "But this is a recognition that [mobile interaction]is part of their lives already, as is the idea of watching and playing along with TV. And we thought this could include more members of the family."
There are no ads on the actual app, but the show has landed sponsorship from family brands such as Beaches Resorts.
So far, it's early, but ratings for "Ruff Ruff" have been solid. The premiere drove the biggest audience for Sprout since September of 2011, reaching 226,000 total households, accoriding to Nielsen. Since then, its accounted for a 30% bump in Sprout's main 11:00 am time period, where it's been averaging 50,000 female viewers aged 18 to 49, according to Nielsen. The show is also up 17% in the time period among kids aged two to five, or 75,000 kids.
And while the preschooler-focused network doesn't reach the heights of broadcast hits like "The Voice," the network has enjoyed three consecutive quarters of ratings growth, said Ms. Wax.
Thus, Sprout isn't about to push all of its audience to the Web. But the 10-year old network was started keeping kids shifting media habits in mind. It launched in 2005 with 50 hours of content available via video-on-demand, and in some markets the network is only available through VOD. It's now up to 65 hours.
"Kids are the innovators in this space," Ms. Wax added. "They don't know you can't touch and swipe a TV. So this is an opportunity to drive some innovation, and try things out. Nobody knows where any of this is going to go."


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Q-I am a photojournalist and recently attended an open-judging photo contest. The backs of the judges faced the audience. As pictures were held up for the judges to see I would hear oh`s and ah`s from the audience. Do you think this influenced the judges somewhat? Is this procedure fair to the contestants?
A-There is nothing wrong with open judging. In most contests, experts who are reputable and qualified are chosen as judges.
In photo contests that I`ve judged and witnessed, the judges had cards. One side had the word ``in`` and the other ``out.`` As the pictures were shown, the judges indicated their choices without seeing the others as they held their cards. Some contests use an electronic system.


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Join Seán Duggan for an in-depth discussion in this video Next steps, part of Creating a Cinemagraph in Photoshop.
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Property investment gems in New Zealand's South Island
Auckland's reign as the premier property investment location in New Zealand is at an end (for now). In fact, the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand's (REINZ) October report shows that the median property value in the city stayed the same during the year ending this September.
As Auckland's market slows, countless locations throughout the South Island have picked up, offering lucrative opportunities for those willing to take them. With a lower price of entry than many of the North Island's cities, and massive scope for growth, these hidden southern gems could be ideal for your next property investment.
Queenstown and Wanaka
The Lakes District is one of the country's most beautiful locations, and supports thriving tourism and hospitality industries. Factor in a shortage of rental properties, and the market here sits on a strong foundation for long term growth.
The REINZ report shows that the median property price here grew by 8.2 per cent over the year ending August, and 17.9 per cent over the prior year. The slowdown may be a symptom of the Reserve Bank's tightening of investment lending restrictions. However, thanks to consistent demand it's likely the market in Queenstown will remain strong.
QV data shows that due to the high prices in the area rental yields are low, averaging 3.2 per cent in Queenstown Central and 3.7 per cent in Frankton and Arrowtown. Average rent in the region did however increase considerably last year, with Queenstown Central increasing by 21.5 per cent, and Wanaka by 17.6 per cent.
Thanks to low yields, investing in this region is a capital gains game. Find a way to add value to a property, or look for assets in growth suburbs to maximise your property's potential.
Nelson's economy is on a hot streak, according to ASB's most recent Regional Economic Scoreboard Report. In fact, it's been the best performing region for the last three quarters, beating out Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch to take the title.
Strong economic growth is often a precursor for population increases, rising consumer spending and of course a thriving housing market. Despite that, the REINZ's most recent results suggest that the median price has decreased in the region since August, falling from $520,000 to $481,000. It's likely that this change is caused by pre-election hesitation and the usual downturn as summer approaches.
The city's year on year growth figures are more promising, however. Over the 12 months up to September, the median price grew by close to 7 per cent, and by more in certain suburbs. QV data shows that home values grew by 12.6 per cent in Nelson central and 11.3 per cent in the Port Hills area during the same period.
Look for fast-growing areas near the city and your property should experience strong value growth and enjoy a rental yield north of 4 per cent.
Mackenzie district
If you're willing to invest in a slightly unconventional location Mackenzie may be worth considering. This district forms part of Canterbury and comprises several small towns, including Fairlie and Twizel. It also boasts the fastest growing property prices in all of the South Island, according to REINZ data.
Over the year ending September, the median price in the region grew by 41.7 per cent (that's more than even Auckland's hottest year of growth). What's more, the entry point into the area is fairly low thanks to an average price of just $455,000. For those reasons, if you can find a home for sale in the region it may just be worth snapping up.
Despite impressive growth, it's important to acknowledge the risk of investing in such a small area. With a population of 4,158 as of the 2013 census, finding a tenant could be challenging. To minimise that risk look for properties that are already tenanted, or ensure you buy in areas where demands for rentals are the highest.
Dunedin City
Dunedin is a wholly unique property investment location. There are two main options for investors: the student market near the university, and the family home market in South Dunedin and suburbs outside of the city centre.
The student market tends to offer more potential for capital gains, however, there's a chance you'll incur higher maintenance costs. Leases are also unique for student accommodation – they tend to run from January 1 through to December 31 with new tenants annually. Locations close to the university and in the Botanical Gardens area are often the most desirable, and may return higher capital gains.
On the other hand you've got areas such as Mosgiel and South Dunedin, where local families rent. This may be a more low risk, low maintenance option. The REINZ's data shows the city's median property price increased by 16 per cent over the past year, so whichever option you choose it's likely your investment will grow in value.
Before you dive into a southern market deposit first, do your research and seek the advice of a local real estate agent who specialises in property investment. Armed with the right knowledge and expert advice, you'll find these areas can offer similar, or better returns than New Zealand's northern centres.


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Princess confides in her future in-laws, Brandy and Miss Sonja, about the relationship she has with her father and receives some unexpected advice in this Love & Hip Hop Hollywood bonus clip. Ray's apparent inattentiveness to all things wedding planning has Princess concerned, seeing as how the wedding is 60 days away. Princess tells Miss Sonja and Brandy about additional fear that her father won't walk her down the aisle because they already have a shaky relationship.
Brandy keeps it all the way real with Princess, letting her know her father is a "coward" in that he's afraid to face her. Miss Sonja tells Princess that she should give her father the benefit of the doubt before being so quick to accept that he's not more involved in her life. By facing the issues with her father head on, Princess will have a much better life as Mrs. Princess Norwood.
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Women and Weight Training–Advice from a Teacher, Trainer, and Fitness Competitor
Is weight training the domain of dudes? Most gyms have no shortage of female members, but in my experience most women congregate near the cardio equipment or group class area. It's true that I'm a guy, and I'm a huge fan of lifting weights. It's also true that almost all the weight-training women I've ever talked to rave about the benefits of weight-bearing exercise. So why do so many ladies steer clear of the iron? And more importantly, what are they missing?
I can testify to the glories of weight training all day, but for women who are curious, interested, or even skeptical about starting a strength training routine, I went to my local expert (she teaches next door): personal trainer and figure competitor Anne Kartun.
Anne started training 35 years ago when her friend dragged her out on the university's track team as a runner. After holding up track meets waiting for her to finish, her coach kindly requested she try discus and javelin. That became her introduction to strength training, and she has since worked as a personal trainer, competing in eight different fitness and bodybuilding competitions (she took first in five of them!) At 51, she's probably the most ripped English teacher in California, and she has one of the best physiques of anyone I know, period. The lady knows a thing or two about weight training.
Richie: I basically wanted to talk to you about women and weight training—why so many seem to avoid it, and what your personal philosophy is when it comes to lifting weights. What would you say are some of the most common impediments that keep women from flocking to the weights?
Anne: Well, what do you think it is?
Richie: Um, I guess I'd say that they're afraid or unsure. If one girl walks into a weight room with a bunch of guys, all the guys start looking around like a pack of prairie dogs. I can see how that would be intimidating.
Anne: Mmmmm. I don't think that's really it. I'll tell you the reason most women don't want to work out: They don't want to have muscles. They think they're going to turn into a man. That's the thing I always get: "Oh I don't want to bulk up." Women are under this impression that if you pick up a weight, you're going to turn into a man, that you're going to look like Arnold Schwarzenegger with boobs.
It (comes down to) society's vision of what feminine is, and it's all media driven. If you don't look like a Victoria's Secret model, who are really "skinny fat," if you don't look like that then you don't have a perfect body. Have you ever seen their contracts? They say if they gain any weight at all, their contract is null and void. They talk about eating only lettuce–
Richie: I don't know, some of them are looking pretty ripped these days.
Ann: Well they're getting better. People are getting more into fitness these days. But so much of that is airbrushed anyway. But ultimately it's important to remember that much of what we see in print media is manipulated to fit a current ideal. Photo Shop and airbrushing help give the illusion of perfection ,which can give women unrealistic,even unhealthy goals.
But, overwhelmingly there's still this thought that "If I lift weights, I'll turn into a man."
Richie: So it's not about being intimidated?
I think part of it is that they don't want to go over to the free-weight area because that's where guys are, but if you went over to someone and asked a knowledgeable looking person for help, they would love to help out. And not in a bad way. I really don't get that either. Sure if you carry yourself a certain way and dress in a certain way, then you'll get that negative feed back. But I don't ever get that "hey babe." Maybe it's just because I'm old. I don't know.
Richie: So if you look like you're at the gym to take care of business, it's never been an issue for you?
Ann: No. it's all about the attitude you convey.
Richie: I also wanted to touch on what you think are some of the myths surrounding weight lifting. What are some of the most common pieces of misinformation surrounding women and weight training?
Ann: So that's one, that you're going to turn into a man.
Richie: And why is that such a myth, that women are going to bulk up?
Ann: Women don't have the same testosterone. The only way you're going to look like a man is if you start injecting yourself with male hormones. If you just train, you'll get a nice "tone" to you. Whatever that means. Tone just means you have less flab.
Richie: Right. I hear a lot of people talk about wanting to tone vs. bulk. What are your thoughts?
Ann: Look, flab is fat. When people say they want to tone, they mean "I don't want to jiggle when I walk." Muscle doesn't jiggle. But some people think that muscle will become fat, and they're two totally different metabolic things. One doesn't become the other. What happens when you weight train, and it doesn't happen with running or cardio, is that when you build muscle it's metabolically active. It uses a lot of energy. It burns more calories, and you raise your metabolism, which causes your body to burn more fat.
Richie: I hear about that, and there's really no such thing as tone. People want to tone their abs, so they're killing themselves on the ab machine, and it's like, you probably already have a ripped up six pack but you're going to be at that ab machine for awhile before you clear all the excess fat from your body.
Ann: Exactly. I tell people that. You can't remove fat in targets. They ask "how can I look like you," and it's like "you probably do, it's just under stuff." And just doing ab work will not make your abs visible. People just don't want to hear that they have to diet.
Richie: Wow, you're going right down the list here. So how important is diet?
Ann: It's 85% of what you look like. There are a lot of people who want to know how to get a great physique just by lifting, and that's not going to happen either.
Richie: So what do you eat? I've seen that six-story lunch box you have.
Ann: Ha, it's all for show. You don't really know what's in all those compartments. Seriously, you need to eat small meals—grazing—every two to three hours.
Eat breakfast. There is a huge amount of research that says people who skip breakfast gain weight. You starve yourself, binge later, and end up gaining a bunch of weight. But yes, I eat a lot of small meals; it keeps your blood sugar relatively stable. Ideally, I try to keep all my meals about the same size. I try to eat clean—fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein. No processed foods—I try to cook all my own meals, and I try to make good choices when I do eat out.
Richie: How do you train, as far as exercise selection and frequency?
Ann: Ideally, I'd be in the gym maybe five days a week, and I can get in and out in an hour if I needed to. Sometimes I'm down to one day a week, and I'm training a bit at home now. When I do cardio at all, I do HIIT (high intensity interval training). I use a protocol of 90 seconds of active rest, like pedaling on a bike, and then 30 seconds at a full sprint. And that sort of training has been shown to release more growth hormone, and the metabolic burst, the amount of calories you burn afterward goes for hours. People who do cardio-cardio-cardio aren't doing much for themselves. They're just eating their muscle.
As far as weight training, I'll do split routines like back and biceps one day, chest and triceps another. Or I'll do pushing and pulling exercises, or I'll do just legs, I just mix it up because you have to keep the body guessing.
Richie: So if you had to train one thing, what would give you the most return on your investment?
Ann: I'd do legs. Legs are the best. I hate training them because it can be difficult and it makes me tired, but it's a huge bang for your buck. When you do squats, you're having to work all kinds of muscles, including your core, to stabilize the weight.
Richie: I know so much depends on individual health and goals, but can you outline a basic routine for women just looking to get started?
Ann: I would suggest that someone who has never weight-trained before or is just beginning to exercise be sure they are in good health, and check with a doctor before beginning any exercise routine for the first time. Then work with a personal trainer to ensure proper form and weight for individual goals. Once she feels comfortable with the exercises, then she can continue on her own.
Beginners should stick to machines as much as possible until strength has been improved and the "mind/muscle" connection has been learned. (Machines control the movement and range of motion for the exerciser, making them safer until one learns the proper feel of an exercise). Free weights offer more "bang for your buck" because an exerciser must use the stabilizing and neutralizing muscles to control movement, along with the targeted muscle group, thereby causing more muscle to be recruited and developed).
For someone with a little more experience I would suggest a full body circuit training routine. Something like this 3 to 4 days a week would be great.
Richie: Any final words for women considering weight training?
Ann: Weight training is more important for women than it is for men. It protects your bones, and the younger you start, the more bone density you can build. And the older you get, you can maintain that bone density. It can also do a lot for the hormonal systems in your body, regulating those.
There are so many benefits for women. Sure, men can become osteoporotic, but it's a key issue for women, and the best way you can build bone density is to do weight bearing exercise.
You'll look better, feel better, sleep better, you're just happier. You're not sick as much; you don't get diabetes. A lot of times women sacrifice their own time and health for others. But they need to take the time so that they can be a better person for themselves. When we don't take the time to do these things we get all cranky and it's not good for anything. Being there for other people requires staying healthy, and weight training can be a beneficial part of a health conscious program.
Visit Anne at bodyspace.com and view her recommendations for a sample start-up program here on our blog.
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IDAHO FALLS — An aluminum casting company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, has opened an office in Idaho Falls — its first in the U.S.
Sakae Casting, along with economic development and government officials who worked together to bring the company here, celebrated its grand opening at 477 Shoup Ave., Suite 102, on Thursday.
Takashi Suzuki, president and CEO of Sakae Casting, said he's excited to have the company's first U.S. presence in Eastern Idaho.
Sakae's grand opening took place approximately a year after company representatives first visited the area as part of a Sister City program between Idaho Falls and Tokai-Mura Japan.
Jan Rogers, CEO of Regional Economic Development for Eastern Idaho (REDI), said she was given a brief opportunity to meet with the representatives in March 2016. She encouraged them to attend SelectUSA's federal foreign direct investment summit that summer, where she had an opportunity to speak with them further.
Sakae Casting representatives eventually returned to Idaho Falls to meet potential partners, and Rogers said REDI, state economic development and government officials, and those involved with the U.S. Department of Commerce's SelectUSA program — which strives to attract foreign business investments to the U.S. — all worked together to facilitate the deal over the last year. She believes the project illustrates just how much can be accomplished when everyone is willing to work together.
"This is what can be (when we're) all focused on the end game," she said.
Sen. Kelly Anthon, R-Burley, who speaks fluent Japanese and has been involved in many economic development efforts, also assisted in the project.
He says Sakae Casting's decision to locate in Idaho Falls not only proves the importance of teamwork, but it also shows that state efforts to bring foreign investments here are working.
"We're attracting investment into Idaho instead of U.S. dollars going overseas," he said.
Anthon hopes Sakae Casting's decision to locate here will help draw other companies from Japan into the state.
Rogers agrees.
Rogers said Sakae Casting is just beginning its work, but she anticipates that the company will develop a larger presence in Idaho Falls in the future. She's looking forward to the opportunities that will unfold for both the company and the region.
Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper agrees.
"Eastern Idaho is full of passionate innovators in nuclear research and development who will help channel our region's creative energy to identify the best forward path with our international partners," she said in the news release. "We welcome Sakae Casting to Eastern Idaho and congratulate them on their accomplishments thus far. We look forward to working with them to grow and strengthen this vital industry and bring in still more creative partners."


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Stock markets in Brazil and Mexico changed course and closed higher Monday, helped by a solid rebound in U.S. equities markets. Canadian stock markets were closed for a holiday.
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As part of Charlestown Rotary Clubs efforts to raise funds for the Rotary Foundation the club is participating in the Hamilton Uniting Church's "Trees and Art for Charity" project which involves 14 other beautiful Christmas Trees that have been decorated by other organisations all vying for votes and donations for the best tree.
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Designed and built by Camper & Nicholson, 1879
Originally built for a Mr John Coulthurst, between 1896 to 1900 she was laid up in a mud berth at Camper & Nicholson's Lower Yard awaiting a buyer after Mr Coulthurst bought the 315 ton Francesca in 1896. In 1901-2 she belonged to J.Howden Freme but he sold her to J.R. Samuel in 1903. He in turn sold her to Harold K.M. Bellew in 1906 who sold her to The Canary Fruit & Fish Canning Co. in 1909 and who changed her name to Ways. She disappears from Lloyd's Yacht Register in 1910.
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Singer The Weeknd had a triumphant homecoming by winning four trophies at the 2015 MuchMusic Video Awards in Toronto, Canada on Sunday (21Jun15).
The R&B star went into the Canadian music video network's annual prizegiving with six nominations and landed four wins including the top honor of Video of the Year for Often, beating out the likes of Arcade Fire for the coveted trophy.
The visionary behind the Often video, Sam Pilling, was also named Best Director and The Weeknd, real name Abel Tesfaye, earned an honor for Best Pop Video for Earned It, the chart-topping hit from the Fifty Shades of Gray soundtrack, as well as the Most Buzzworthy Canadian prize.
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The Weeknd's fellow Toronto native Drake surprised rapper P. Reign when he was presented with the Best Hip-Hop video for DnF. Drake came out to hand the prize to his good friend who had no idea Drake was attending the ceremony.
Another hometown boy, Justin Bieber, took the Favorite Artist or Group prize for the fifth year in a row, but was not present to accept his award, and instead took to Twitter.com to thank his fans, by writing, "We did it! Love u (you) Canada. Promise to make u (sic) proud. Grown up in front of u & grown a lot (sic). Thanks for sticking with me. Love u (sic)."
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Implications of Variation in the Relationships between Beneficiary Characteristics and Medicare Advantage CAHPS Measures
Objective: To study how differences in quality score adjustments across Medicare Advantage contracts change comparisons for individuals and contracts.
Data Sources: Responses to the Medicare Advantage implementation of the Consumer Assessments of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) survey from 2010 to 2014.
Study Design: We fit national-and state-level hierarchical models to predict CAHPS scores for individuals and contracts, adjusted for self-reported education, general health, and mental health. We allow the effects of these variables on quality measures to vary across contracts with a hierarchical model.
Data Collection/Extraction Methods: We perform secondary data analysis.
Principal Findings: For average consumers, standard adjustment is sufficient to represent variation in contract quality standardized to a common population. For people with characteristics far from average, personalized reporting using their characteristics and contract-specific coefficients can substantially change the expected quality measures across contracts. This effect is stronger when comparing among contracts within a state than across all contracts.
Conclusions: Customized reporting may help consumers select the best Medicare Advantage plan, but policies should protect against unintended consequences.
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Michael Johnson: sprinter
Prime Airtime: 400-meter finals (July 29); 200-meter finals (Aug. 1); 4-by-400-meter relay (Aug. 3)
Why You Should Watch Him: Because, as he demands, "I want all eyes on me." And because his brashness is warranted: Johnson is trying to become the first male runner to win both the 200 and 400 meters — two very different footraces — in the same Olympics, and that makes him the best bet to become the Games' biggest star. Even the Olympic organizers appreciate his marquee potential. Last March, track officials altered the Olympic schedule so Johnson could take a shot at the double gold.
Johnson — a 28-year-old, 6'1", 183-pound package of pure power — is currently riding a winning streak as intimidating as his top speed of 25 miles per hour: 21 straight victories at 200 meters, 53 at 400. At the Olympic trials last month, Johnson ran the 200 in a stunning 19.66 seconds, shattering a world record that had stood for 17 years.
Johnson wears a diamond earring, but it seems out of place; he has been accused of having a charisma deficiency by no less than Carl Lewis. It is a measure of just how good Johnson is that he earns more than $1 million a year in endorsements and prize money without getting into trouble, embedding tattoos all over his body, or dating supermodels. "I just run," he says. When you run like Michael Johnson, it's enough.
The Essential Athlete: Johnson loves fast cars (a '91 'Vette convertible is one of his favorites), food that is bad for him (fried catfish, chocolate), and a punishing training regimen. He is, perhaps, as single-minded an athlete as you'll see in Atlanta.
Brooke Bennett: swimmer
Prime Airtime: In the 800-meter freestyle (July 24-25)
Why You Should Watch Her: Because everyone enjoys a good name-calling, backbiting blood feud, and Bennett's got a bitter one going with pool legend Janet Evans. Evans, 24, the greatest female distance swimmer ever, already has four gold medals as she heads into her third and final Olympics. Bennett, 16, already a six-time U.S. national champion, has chutzpah. In March 1995, when Evans skipped the Pan Am Games, Bennett taunted, "She knows there's someone coming up to take her place." Bennett subsequently beat Evans three times in a meet and offered, "I'm sure Janet was a little disappointed." Evans later sniped, "When I was 15, I had two world records." And more recently, Evans admitted: "Yes, she hurt my feelings a little. I used to help her with her homework at meets."
This past March, Bennett finished first and Evans second in the 800 meters at the Olympic trials. They will be ranked one-two in the world when they hit the water in Atlanta. If it's not the Olympic ideal, it sure makes for an ideal Olympic duel.
The Essential Athlete: At night, Bennett sleeps with a potbellied pig named Noelle. Also roaming around her Plant City, Fla., homestead are a dachshund, a rottweiler, a cat, a horse, a donkey, and three cows. Shockingly enough, when she grows up, Bennett wants to be a veterinarian.


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Top House Republican criticizes McMaster's remarks on Western Wall location
As a practicing Orthodox Jew, Friedman immediately went to pray at Jerusalem's Western Wall, Judaism's holiest site, upon arrival. Israel will be the second stop on Trump's first foreign trip, following Saudi Arabia. Trump is a skilled negotiator who can help both parties and reach an agreement, said Friedman. When asked about this on "Meet the Press", Secretary of State Tillerson showed s... [Full Article...]
Adidas Leaves Golf Equipment Industry After Major Sale of Businesses
The German apparel giant first announced its plans to shop the units last May, and at the time said a sale of the golf equipment brands would allow it to focus on core offerings. The deal is looks like a win-win for both parties. "TaylorMade is is a leading global golf brand with an exceptionally strong market position", Kasper Rorsted, the group's chief executive officer, said. [Full Article...]
In setback, European Union court says Singapore trade deal needs national ratification
A ruling by the EU's top court on Tuesday set an important precedent that trade agreements will have to be ratified by the bloc's 38 national and regional parliaments if they include clauses about investors' rights. Traditionally, the commission is given a mandate for trade talks by EU members states, but the final agreement has to be approved by EU ministers and the European parliament before i... [Full Article...]
Oil price surges after Russian Federation adds to cuts extension call
Saudi Arabia and Russian Federation, the world's two top oil producers, agreed on Monday to extend oil output cuts for a further nine months until March 2018 in a bid to erode a global crude glut, pushing up prices. "That is the most important condition for stability", he said at a separate press conference in Beijing. Oil has gained support from the deal but inventories remain high and rising... [Full Article...]
China 'seriously concerned' over North Korea missile warnings
But it has shown signs of changing in its stance since Trump shifted from the policy of "strategic patience" pursued by his predecessor, Barack Obama, to one of pressure. China has refused to comment on whether Wu Dawei, who travelled to South Korea last week to discuss tough new sanctions, had to cancel a planned visit to Pyongyang on Friday. [Full Article...]
Lyft and Waymo reach deal for driverless car technology
A spokesperson of Lyft stated that as Waymo provides the best self-driving technology now, the Lyft Waymo collaboration will help in accelerating their visions to provide the most efficient transportation facility. Lyft said that deal was non-exclusive, meaning that it could continue its self-driving partnership with USA vehicle maker General Motors, a Lyft investor. [Full Article...]
Family Kicked Off JetBlue Flight Over ... Birthday Cake
Cameron Burke tells the Daily News they were flying out of Kennedy Airport May 3 when he was asked to remove the cake, which he did. The father told ABC 7 that he moved the dessert from an overhead bin to under the seat in front of him when asked, but that two flight attendants still had an issue. [Full Article...]
How $11 helped stop a global cyberattack
The hackers are believed to have used "cyber weapons" stolen from the US' National Security Agency to lock up computers and hold users' files for ransom. An worldwide manhunt was well under way for the plotters behind the world's biggest-ever computer ransom assault. France's carmaker Renault was forced to stop production at a number of sites. [Full Article...]
Overblown claim on new China trade deal
China banned American imports in 2003 after an outbreak of mad-cow disease. And the new agreements also formalize the ability of China to import natural gas from the United States; China already imports significant volumes of USA liquefied natural gas. [Full Article...]
Elon Musk names first Boring Company tunneling machine 'Godot'
The tunneling machine, Boring 1 (or Godot ), now has a proper entry hole, staging area, and starting tunnel. The video below contains flashing lights, which has potential to induce motion sickness and/or seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy. [Full Article...]
Energy Stats: Need a Roof? I Got a Guy
In general, you can expect the Solar Roof tiles to cost between $30 and $45 per square foot. Also the solar shingles are much more durable than traditional shingles, and Tesla is raising some eyebrows with its lifetime warranty. Tesla will manufacture the tiles at its solar factory in Buffalo, New York. He says that the power of sun goes to the batteries and that is how all the roof owners wi... [Full Article...]
Buffett: GOP Health Care Bill a Tax Cut for the Rich
Speaking on CNBC television, Buffett said, "It's a defect of mine" that he doesn't focus as closely on the efficiency of business units at Berkshire Hathaway Inc BRKa.N , the conglomerate he has run since 1965. Still, Buffett said that layoffs were sometimes necessary to make companies more productive. However, he said the USA must do more to help Americans who lose their jobs to overseas compet... [Full Article...]
Baahubali 2 becomes No.1 Hindi movie
The first part had done a business of Rs 115.56 crore nett in the second week and the second part has shown a growth of 25% in the numbers. SS Rajamouli has indeed made Baahubali The Conclusion the first pan-India film and its box office collection is in no mood to slow down. [Full Article...]
Snapchat's Growth Stalls in Facebook's Shadow in 1Q Report
It's not unusual for tech startups to post many years of losses as they build market share and recoup their initial investments. Although revenue for Snap was close to quadrupled during the quarter, it rose to only $ 150 million and was short of what analysts on Wall Street estimated of $158 million. [Full Article...]
Thousands of people fill arena to hear from Warren Buffett
Buffett said on CNBC that the bloody removal of a 69-year-old passenger from a plane was obviously "a bad mistake". The world's most famous investor, the Oracle of Omaha, Warren Buffett expressed regrets about not being able to gauge two tech companies, where he doesn't own a stock but they are doing extremely well. [Full Article...]
OPEC sees much higher oil supply from rivals in 2017
Mounting fears of continued oversupply last week caused oil prices to fall to levels not seen since November, before the Opec deal. Currently, OPEC is planning to extend the tenure of this oil curb to the year-end or to next year. After talks, the buyer avoided a cut in June because of an earlier request for extra supplies, the source said. But probably to bring back confidence in the oil ma... [Full Article...]
Australia plans major spending plus surplus in 3 years
Investors were already wary of the banks and the news, combined with slightly soft trading update from the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, deepened a sell-off that began on May 2 and has now sliced A$30 billion from the capitalisation of the banks. [Full Article...]
No China investor meetings this weekend for Kushner company
Last weekend, Nicole Kushner Meyer, Jared's sister, pitched a group of wealthy Chinese investors on a luxury-apartment-building project in New Jersey. Jared Kushner's father-in-law, Donald Trump , even popped up once during the presentation, described as a "key decision maker" about the future of the EB-5 program. [Full Article...]
Anthem gives up Cigna bid, vows to fight on over damages
The judge stayed the ruling temporarily so Anthem can consider whether to seek appellate review, a decision it must make by Monday. "The reality is both parties probably have some risk and they'll bargain for something between zero and $1.85 billion", said Matt Cantor, an antitrust lawyer at Constantine Cannon. [Full Article...]
Boeing halts test flights of new plane over engine issue
The engine had achieved U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European EASA certification in May 2016. Boeing says it had not detected any issue with the engines during flight testing that commenced in January 2016. Boeing fell 1.2 percent to $183.18 at the close in NY, the second-biggest decline on the Dow Jones Industrial Average, after adjusting for the beginning of trading without ... [Full Article...]
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text: We have been hearing and reading a lot about effects of the economic recession on various aspects of life and society. So, I was wondering what effect the recession is bringing on the fashion during this time Or does the economic recession really affect fashion trends. The most obvious thing that comes to the mind is that fashion must be affected by the economic downturn as almost all aspects of life are being sucked into the vacuum created by the recession. So, here I will try and explore a few aspects of fashion being affected by this ugly faced economic recession. Continue reading "Fashion during the economic recession"


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MCH prides itself on having wonderful outdoor environments available for our students to explore and interact with. Our campus is nestled onto 5 acres of natural woodlands, wetlands, and forested hillsides.
With the help of our Parent Association, we have created a 680 ft long Nature Trail for the children to observe and explore.
With the help of our Parent Association, we have created a 680 ft long Nature Trail for the children to observe and explore.
As part of our life sciences curricula, MCH has an active garden program based on the Montessori model of a child-directed, developmentally appropriate, individualized approach. Each MCH program (Infant/Toddler, Early Childhood, Elementary) provides children with direct access to gardening with the support and guidance of our Gardening Specialist. Several direct goals of gardening with children include nurturing independence, inspiring awe and wonder in the natural environment, and meeting several cognitive objectives such as an enriched vocabulary and taxonomy lending to a sense of where plants fit into the greater world.
MCH also maintains a small selection of livestock, including goats and egg-laying chickens and rabbits. The livestock pens are incorporated into our grounds with ample opportunities for the children to interact with the animals. Feeding for our animals is supplemented with food waste scraps from our classrooms and kitchen.
Wetland and Natural Environments
In 2009, Nicole Champoux, our Elementary Program Director, received an ING Unsung Heroes Scholarship award. The award money was used to develop natural resource management curricula, looking at water and power usage on campus. The school purchased wetland and soil testing kits, solar education kits including solar ovens, and a power house kit.
Community Contributions
Funds that help "grow" our garden are provided by the MCH Parent Association and the school, along with generous seed donations by Peaceful Valley Farm Supply.


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Our material, energy and biological solutions put everything in place to reuse waste and produce new resources in the most efficient, sustainable way. Transforming it into secondary raw materials or in some cases, new sources of energy.
SUEZ and its global partners are committed to the daily challenge of protecting resources and ecosystems. We provide innovative solutions to millions of people and industries in the most complex water treatment and solid waste systems. SUEZ operates two major waste operation contracts in Alberta on behalf of the City of Edmonton and Swan Hills Treatment Centre.
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Advanced Waste Processing
The Edmonton Co-Composting Facility (ECF) is the largest municipal bio-solids composting facility in North America. It is a key component of Edmonton's waste reduction strategy and an integral part of the City's Waste Management Centre of Excellence. This state-of-the-art facility processes organic Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) and biosolids to produce compost material.
Integrated Processing & Transfer Facility
Our Integrated Processing & Transfer Facility (IPTF) is responsible for sorting trash into three categories—recyclables, organic waste, and materials that cannot be processed. Recyclables are sent to the Materials Recovery Facility, organic waste is sent to our Co-Composting Facility, and remaining materials are sent to the landfill.
Materials Recovery Facility
The Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) is an almost 64,000 square foot recycling plant. This facility is known as a "clean MRF" as it only accepts recyclable commingled materials that have already been separated at the source from municipal solid waste. Material is sorted, baled, shredded, crushed, and compacted for shipment to market. The percentage of unrecoverable recyclable material, supported by an effective public outreach and education program, should not exceed 10% by weight of the total delivered stream.
Swan Hills Treatment Centre
Continually improving environmental laws in Canada and the United States in the 1970s and 1980s forced many treatment and disposal options for hazardous wastes to evolve. Incineration continues to be the standard method to eliminate Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) including PCBs, dioxins/furans and other more ubiquitous hazardous waste compounds. The Swan Hills Treatment Centre provides one of the best treatment and incineration of hazardous wastes in North America. It is the only fully integrated facility in Canada and one of only a few in the world. Since its inception, it has played a principal role in treating many hazardous wastes – including PCBs, dioxins/furans and ozone depleting substances (ODS) – from across North America.
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Everyone seems to love the melody of Leonard Cohen's song, "Hallelujah." I have taken the liberty of creating my own lyrics, in honour of our Saviours birth. This is me and some of Christ the King, Edmonton's musicians at our Christmas Eve service. I hope you will forgive the quality of the recording. We hope to make a better one at some point. See what you think.
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Here are the lyrics:
I heard there was a baby boy, was born this day to bring us joy
Salvation and the Holy Spirit to you
In Bethlehem this baby lay In a manger filled with hay
While angels sang a glorious
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah,
The shepherds came and saw that night, you, Jesus, of the world, the light
The Saviour of all who give their hearts to You
They left their fields, they came and saw the One who would fulfil the law
You, only worthy of our Hallelujah
Hallelujah, …
And wise men travelled from afar, with gold and frankincense and myrrh
Presented gifts and bowed in worship to You
And so to this day all who love the God who came down from above
Can join together in the Hallelujah
Hallelujah, …
And so Jesus, all praise to you. All glory, power and honour too
For salvation that can only come through You
We thank you for your humble birth that brought new hope to all the earth
We sing out, all together, "Hallelujah!"
Hallelujah, …
So on this day we celebrate, and You will come again some day
To earth to raise up all your children to You
And every knee will bow before our Saviour and our risen Lord
And every tongue will sing out "Hallelujah!"
Hallelujah, …
Music: Leonard Cohen, ©1984 Sony/ATV Songs LLC
Original words: John Kivell ©2014
Take Care
Friday, 26 December 2014
"Hallelujah," A Christmas Carol
2 comments:
- Warren said...
You are a man of many talents!
- 9 January 2015 at 12:11
- John K said...
Thanks, Warren.
Every one of our gifts comes from God, and I hope I use mine for His glory.
- 9 January 2015 at 12:43
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Similarly to anorexia, untreated bulimia nervosa can quickly become a deadly situation. The altered behaviors that are associated with eating disorders might emerge slowly, then in time, as more and more control is lost, grave health effects begin to take their toll. First signs of a pending problem can involve purge behaviors such as laxative and diet pill abuse. Academic studies suggest that a large number of those suffering from an eating disorder don't get the treatment they need. It is critical to first diagnose and next tend to the existence of the issue as soon as you can – find help for yourself or a relative at this moment by contacting our hotline toll-free, at any time of day, to talk about eating disorder choices in Sierra Vista.


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With the sweltering days of summer behind us and the frigid temperatures ahead, fall is the ideal time to prepare your home for what is predicted to be a harsh winter. While many homes in Indianapolis survive the summer just fine without air conditioning, it's inevitable that furnaces will be warming your homes and draining your bank account for at least the majority of the winter.
But don't despair—there are ways to keep to keep your energy costs low without sacrificing your comfort.
Be sure to give all of your heating systems the attention they require. Your furnace filter is easy to ignore, but it can be a costly mistake. A dirty filter prevents efficient air flow, and it makes your furnace work harder to maintain a comfortable temperature. Replacement filters are cheap and easy to replace each month, so don't neglect this simple way to save money. Routinely wipe down air vents throughout your home to keep them dust free, and ensure that the vent is open and unobscured.
Small lifestyle changes can save big bucks on your energy costs. Everyone knows to turn off the lights when they leave a room, but did you know you should also completely shut down computers, televisions and video game systems?
"Sleep mode" on your computer system is well worth the money it saves. Consider unplugging non-essential appliances and electronics completely when not in use. Even when powered off, these modern devices drain a constant trickle of electricity.
When you consider the toaster that gets used a couple of times a week, the phone chargers that stay tethered to the plug all day as well as the pile of other devices that silently siphon your bank account, you'll see that this can really add up.
Also, try to establish the habit of lowering your thermostat about 10 degrees before your family leaves in the morning. A programmable thermostat can do this job for you and prevent you from paying to warm an empty house.
Be sure to open your curtains or shades each morning to let the natural light of the day help warm your home. If open curtains seem to let in too much draft, evaluate the seals and weather efficiency.
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|I live in the south, & every year I plant purple coneflower (echinechia), & every year they die before the summer has ended. What am I doing wrong? They are my favorite plant, but I have no luck with them, please help!
|Although they are sun loving plants, sometimes the combination of high heat and humidity are just too much for purple coneflower plants. Try planting one where it will get full morning sun and filtered shade in the afternoon? I think it will perform better for you if it gets just a little respite from hot afternoon sunshine. It's worth a try!


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Central Oklahoma Advances To Round Of Sixteen With 72-63 Win Over Washburn
March 14, 2009
Courtesy West Texas A&M Athletics
CANYON, Texas – Lizzie Brenner scored 24 points to lead #3-seed Central Oklahoma to a 72-63 victory over #2-seed Washburn, Saturday evening in NCAA Division II Women's Basketball South Central Region action at the First United Bank Center in Canyon, Texas.
The win lifts UCO to 27-5 on the season and puts them into the Regional final game against the winner of Emporia State-West Texas A&M. Washburn's season comes to a close at 27-5.
Washburn opened the game quickly, racing ot an 11-2 lead at the 13:42 mark of the first halt. While UCO came back to tie the game twice during the first stanza, the Lady Blues took a 36-33 advantage into the locker room.
The Bronchos took their first lead of the game at the 15:07 mark of the second half on a Brenner lay-up. The lead would see-saw back and forth until UCO took the lead for good at 48-47 with 9:52 to play on an Ashley Beckley lay-up.
UCO would then open an 11-point margin en route to the 72-63 win.
UCO's Brenner led all scorers with 24 opints, while Rose Anderson added 15 and Beckley contributed 10 points. Brenner and Beckley had a team-high seven rebounds apiece. The Bronchos shot 49.1 percent from the field and an impressive 53.3. percent in the second half. They also committed just nine turnovers, while forcing 19 Washburn miscues.
Washburn was paced by Janice Bright's 16 points, while Jessica Mainz added 11 poitns. Kalee Silovsky had a game-high 10 rebounds. The Lady Blues hit 43.1 percent from the floor and outrebounded UCO by a 33-32 count.
The Regional Finals will take place Monday, March 16 at 7 p.m. CDT at the First United Bank Center in Canyon, Texas.


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In September 2017, Camp held the first-ever (but certainly not the last) Alumni Retreat Weekend. During time together from Friday evening to Sunday noon, past campers traveled to Ne-O-Tez and spent time renewing friendships, sharing stories and pictures from past Camp sessions, singing around the campfire, hanging out and generally having a great time.
If you missed it, you missed out!
Look forward to upcoming news about another alumni retreat weekend October 5-7, 2018.