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You may have heard that it takes 21 days for a new behavior to become a habit. If that's true, you can have your dental routine down pat in just three weeks, says Dr. Damon R. Johnson, DDS. Here, the OKC dentist lists four easy steps for keeping teeth and gum in tip-top shape.
Brush twice a day, every day
Brushing is the single most important thing you can do for your mouth. Not only does brushing remove debris that can potentially cause decay, it also helps to freshen breath and eliminate stains. For optimum results, the OKC dentist recommends using a soft-bristle brush that fits in your mouth easily. Use a fluoride-enhanced toothpaste and brush for at least two minutes to ensure contact with each tooth. Don't forget your tongue, which can hold on to excess germs and bacteria.
Floss at night
According to the OKC dentist, flossing is just as important as brushing to remove plaque and food particles between the teeth. Be careful not to use so much force that it causes bleeding. Dr. Johnson says that waxed and unwaxed floss are equally effective and that mint-flavored dental floss will offer an added burst of freshness.
Don't cut the calcium
OKC dentist Dr. Damon R. Johnson, DDS, says that calcium encourages healthy formation of the teeth and jaw bones. A diet rich in whole milk and real cheese will keep teeth strong. As an added benefit, cheese raises the pH levels of the mouth, helping to fight cavities.
Stay hydrated
Dr. Johnson explains that a dry mouth actually harbors more bacteria than a moist one. The OKC dentist recommends drinking plenty of water, which hydrates not only the mouth but the entire body. Chewing sugarless gum also increase saliva production and help wash away food particles between brushings.


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How the Business Case for Sustainability is Changing
By: eBay Inc. Editors
eBay's Social Innovation team had the opportunity to participate in a panel discussion this last week at a conference hosted by L'Oreal titled "Reimagining Consumption Summit: Sustainability as a Desirable Choice for All." The session focused on ways in which the business case for sustainability is changing and how brands can influence consumers to make more sustainable choices.
We've been having similar conversations with other companies throughout the year as part of a BSR and Futerra Sustainable Lifestyles Frontier Working Group. Together with companies like Disney, Johnson & Johnson, L'Oreal, Hilton Hotels, Carlsberg and others, we've been discussing the line between encouraging sustainable behaviors and simply offering more sustainable products and services. What is a company's role in pushing an overall lifestyle change vs. focusing solely on cleaning up its own operations and supply chain?
The group released a survey in September titled "Value Gap – The changing value of changing consumer behaviors" which outlines the transformation expected by 2018. Of the 54 business leaders surveyed, results showed that companies are expecting both growth in consumer interest in sustainability, and growth in business action to encourage more sustainable lifestyles. At the same time, it's clear that companies continue to struggle to articulate the potential and value of investment in this area. To address this challenge, the working group is developing a "Business Case Builder" tool and series of case studies, which will be released later this Fall.
Read the full survey results here.

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Headteacher, Enfield
Closing date:
Start date: September 2018
Contract type: Full Time
Contract term: Permanent
Appointment likely to be in the region of L24 (£72,454)
Our governing body is looking for an inspirational head to lead our outstanding school (Ofsted June 2009) and continues to go from strength to strength. Firs Farm Primary School has an excellent reputation in the local community, with extremely high Foundation Key Stage 1 & 2 results in terms of attainment and achievement. We have highly motivated pupils who make excellent progress throughout their time at school. We also have an amazing team of staff who are committed to professional development and ensuring the school retains and develops its outstanding status.
We celebrate diversity and are a fully inclusive school that responds to the needs of the community through an enriched and creative curriculum.
We offer:
- A challenging and immensely rewarding role;
- A hardworking and dedicated staff team and governing body;
- Supportive and engaged parents;
- Attractive, well-resourced state of the art buildings and beautiful spacious grounds;
- A supportive Local Authority.
Our children and school community are looking for someone who will be:
- A leader who is innovative and committed to extended schools provision
- An experienced, creative innovator who puts children and community at the centre of their vision;
- A person who is passionate about primary education and has high expectations of children's achievements and behaviour;
- A motivator to develop the leadership skills of others and create strong and effective teams of staff and governors;
- A headteacher who is committed to working with parents and carers to achieve the best for all pupils.
Visits to the school are encouraged, kindly ring the school office at 0208 807 4292 or email the school office at firstname.lastname@example.com to book an appointment.
School visits will be w/c 5th February 2018
For an application pack please contact Deana Humphries on 0208 379 3383 or email email@example.com
Closing date: Friday 16th February 2018 (midday)
Interview: Monday 26h February 2018
CVs will not be accepted.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Rayleigh Road
London - N13 5QP
- Community School
- Mixed
- Three Form Entry
- Reception to Year 6
All schools and services in Enfield are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, all workers and employees within Enfield are expected to share this commitment.
An Equal Opportunities Employer
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What do people want to see in central Ealing?
A survey into the facilities for arts and culture in Ealing was carried out for Ealing Arts + Leisure in 2000. Since then, part of the centre has been designated in the borough plan as a "cultural quarter". But what should go into that cultural area?
CEPAC urged for a long time for a new survey to be carried out into the need, scope and level of support for a multi-purpose facility for a performance arts centre This was needed to provide a firm base for a development to meet the needs both of local residents and visitors from the wider surrounding area.
Our proposal was backed by the Central Ealing Neighbourhood Forum, which represents residents, community organisations and local businesses. Following a successful application for a government grant and fund raising by CEPAC, a survey was carried out in the summer of 2013 by the professional firm Purple Marketing, with the aim of establishing a basis for achieving the borough's plan to establish Ealing as "a leading West London centre for the arts, heritage and culture".
You can see a summary of the results here. CEPAC has since moved on to launching a feasibility study of how to translate the needs identified in the survey into a viable project, with further funds secured by the Forum and through more individual donations.
You can also take part by signing up to our mailing list, or helping with a donation by completing a gift aid form. This can be downloaded here or at
Together we can make it happen.


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Print Quinoa Breakfast Bake Author: Shauna Recipe type: Breakfast, snack Serves: 6-8 Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 1 hour Total time: 1 hour 10 mins Ingredients 1 cup quinoa, uncooked, rinsed 2 cups milk (whole, rice, almond, coconut) 2 large eggs 1 apple, leave skin-on, rinsed and chopped in cubes ¼ cup chopped walnuts or slivered […]Read more →
Print Vegan Breakfast Burrito Recipe Tofu breakfast burritos are quick, packed full of protein and super tasty! Eating protein for breakfast will reduce hunger cravings throughout the day, fuel your metabolism + provide your body with essential nutrients. Get cooking! Serves 2 Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes Author: Amy Jayne Chessman Recipe […]Read more →
Be a Breakfast Pro…tein We all know that we should start our day off with breakfast. But, did you know the simple act of adding in protein could help you stay energized, feel full, and make you less likely to overeat later in the day? Aim for 25-30 grams at your morning meal for that […]Read more →
Meet Gabby: Location: Long Island How she's spending her summer: She is spending her summer enjoying the beach and travelling for lacrosse tournaments! Where does she want to travel: Gabby's a travel bug and wants to travel to many different places! Favorite Quote: Live in the moment and live life to the fullest Beauty Picks: She […]Read more →
Meet Juliana: Location: Oyster Bay How she's spending her summer: Traveling to lacrosse tournaments and training for her high school sports! Favorite Artist: She likes all different kinds of music but recently went to a Taylor Swift concert! Where does she want to travel: Greece! The scenery looks breathe-taking and the beaches look beautiful. Favorite Quote: […]Read more →
We apologize for our month long slumber but our dreams have been coming to life these past couple of weeks and we couldn't be more excited. This will be our dreamiest summer yet with the launch of our Ellevate app and now the opening of our organic whole food eatery: True Food & Juice Co. […]Read more →
Print Wheat Grass Smoothie There is no better time than breakfast to get a zillion healthy nutrients into your diet! Wheatgrass powder has a strong, grass-y taste, but when blended with bananas and coconut milk, it is VERY drinkable! Author: Michelle Recipe type: smoothie Serves: 1 Prep time: 5 mins Total time: 5 mins Ingredients 1 Frozen […]Read more →
What are the best ways to stay fit and healthy while studying abroad? Is it possible to enjoy the experience and try all the new foods without seeing a huge difference on the scale? Is it possible to avoid the "Foreign 15?" Some of our favorite DiGG girls are preparing to spend a semester abroad and when they voiced […]Read more →


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3 Major Projects Announcement
Thank you for being Patient.
I spent the last 2 weeks tweaking my Menus and Itineraries. I've also added a Reader's Retreat. Destinations have trickled in a lot slower than usual. That section will be back on track shortly.
All of this is in preparation for … drum roll ….
Reading all the Russians Project!!!
Slowly, I'll be typing up the Chronology of Russian Books. I have 9 pages of books to type up over the next few days!! And more slowly, I plan to read all or most of them. So the Destinations will trickle in until that 9 page list is up. Then I'll be back to the daily Destinations again.
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Global Ancient Epics Project!
I plan to read at least one Epic from various countries around the World. This will include Modern Retellings or Adaptations. They've inspired so many rich stories and I'm excited to share my findings with you. I'll draft up a Reading List based on my Goodreads Bookshelf. The Reading List is flexible and can be added to as I discover more of the great books. Feel free to join in or suggest your own country's Ancient Epic.
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Reading Around the World Project.
I'll try to read from each Continent (EASY!!!!) I'd like to focus on lesser known regions or areas that are under represented. Many countries are in the news, focusing on disasters. I'd like to focus on books that showcase the culture of the country. Some of the historic turmoil is good to learn about also. Anything that can give a deeper understanding of the people and their culture.
As always, please feel free to recommend books to me (hopefully that are available in an English translation). You can recommend in the comments or through my Goodreads Account. I'd sure like to learn about more books, myths, epics, philosophers that represent other countries. Romanized Titles are ok, I'm pretty good at Google & am not afraid to dig for gems!!
My Tourist Map section is woefully broken! I'm not sure where to go with that section. Delete it? Alter it? I could change it to make mini-projects. Or if they are helpful, I could continue to make mind maps for books. Drop me a line for any ideas.


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(Elspeth Reeve) For more on the legal challenge to Rep. Gosar's blocking followers on Facebook, tune into tonight's episode of VICE News Tonight on HBO.
Related: Riot Police Begin Mass-Arrests at Dakota Access Pipeline, Facebook Censors Video
by Elspeth Reeve, October 5th, 2017
Arizona Rep. Paul Gosar suggested the participants in the white nationalist rally in Charlottesville in August may have been organized by an "Obama sympathizer" and funded by George Soros, whom Gosar accused of having "turned in his own people to the Nazis."
Gosar made these comments — and there is no evidence backing these theories — to VICE News in an interview about one of his constituents who is suing him in federal court for blocking her on his official Facebook page. The constituent, J'aime Morgaine, argues that Gosar is violating her First Amendment right to engage in debate in a virtual public forum.
The congressman justifies blocking Morgaine and hundreds like her by pointing to the attempted assassination of Louisiana Rep. Steve Scalise. Scalise, a Republican, was shot at a congressional baseball practice in June by a homeless man who belonged to left-wing Facebook groups. Hateful comments on social media, Gosar said, could lead to violence. Gosar is a Republican. Morgaine made critical comments on his page from a liberal perspective.
Gosar mentioned antifa repeatedly, and when VICE News noted that antifa is in the news because of the white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Gosar responded with the suggestion that the rally was a false flag operation.
VICE News: In fairness, antifa is in the news because of a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville.
GOSAR: Well, isn't that interesting. Maybe that was created by the Left.
VICE News: Why do you say that?
GOSAR: Because let's look at the person that actually started the rally. It's come to our attention that this is a person from Occupy Wall Street that was an Obama sympathizer. So, wait a minute, be careful where you start taking these people to.
And look at the background. You know, you know George Soros is one of those people that actually helps back these individuals. Who is he? I think he's from Hungary. I think he was Jewish. And I think he turned in his own people to the Nazis. Better be careful where we go with those.
VICE News: Do you think George Soros funded the neo-Nazis who marched in Charlottesville?
GOSAR: Wouldn't it be interesting to find out?
Charlottesville conspiracy theories about George Soros have beenpromoted by Alex Jones. They're false. Soros is a billionaire investor who funds various liberal causes and is a major Democratic donor. He was born in Hungary in 1930, so he was 14 in 1944. Soros is Jewish, and his father had him pretend to be Christian to escape being killed in the Holocaust.Conspiracy theorists have manipulated this fact to falsely claim that Soros turned in thousands of fellow Jews to the Nazis.
VICE News reached out to Soros' Open Society Foundations for comment. A spokeswoman responded:
"George Soros survived the Nazi occupation of Hungary, and he has spent his life supporting efforts to ensure that such terrifying authoritarianism never takes root again.
He was 14 years old when the war ended. He did not collaborate with the Nazis. He did not help round up people. He did not confiscate anybody's property. Such baseless allegations are insulting to the victims of the Holocaust, to all Jewish people, and to anyone who honors the truth. It is an affront to Mr. Soros and his family, who against the odds managed to survive one of the darkest moments in our history.
He abhors violence in any form and has never funded it. Never has. Never will."
Jason Kessler, who organized the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, has said he voted for Barack Obama, and participated in one Occupy Charlottesville event. His political commentary indicates he has believed in "white genocide"—the alt right belief that a shadowy elite are trying to replace white people by denigrating white identity and encouraging immigration—for some time.
In a now-removed YouTube video, Kessler reportedly said, "My great fear is we will become the new South Africa and there will be a white genocide." For a fuller expression of Kessler's views, here's a column he wrote for VDARE, an anti-immigration website, called, "Yes, Virginia (Dare), There Is Such A Thing As White Genocide."
That Gosar buys into the idea that Charlottesville was a false flag operation suggests he could benefit from a more open exchange of ideas on his Facebook wall.
Stillness in the Storm Editor's note: Did you find a spelling error or grammar mistake? Do you think this article needs a correction or update? Or do you just have some feedback? Send us an email at [email protected] with the error, headline and url. Thank you for reading.


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Hi everyone! I very recently uploaded a random fall haul where I showed you mostly candles and a few other things. For the past couple of days I have been using two of the products that act as brilliant exfoliants. Like I said, it has only been a couple of days but I figured I would let you know that I am absolutely loving them both so far!
I love this foot scrub/exfoliant that is actually only for the feet. Now you might be thinking that it's silly for me to clarify this, but I have found that most products in stores like Lush are exfoliants for the body, not just for the feet. I have been having problems with the skin on my feet (super dry, TMI I know) for years and have never really found anything to help and this actually does. I have noticed that my feet have even looked cleaner and more refreshed when I have used this product. I hope that it continues to impress me but so far I will most definitely repurchase. The best part? The price tag only ran me right under $5.
I know I have talked about how much I love the scent of Eucalyptus Spearmint before because of the candle but this is the best you can possibly get. This is the best way to relax after a long day at work. The candle is amazing but being able to exfoliate with this amazing scent and close your eyes and take deep breaths while in the shower is the best feeling! It may sound silly but this is the best shower experience, hands down! Without the coupon that I had used (made the product free), the product would have been $14.
Thanks so much for reading today's post. I know that it was very brief but I had to let you know how I feel about the products. What have you been loving for exfoliating especially now that the winter season is approaching! Send me a tweet and let me know and you can always leave a comment below!


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MILWAUKEE -- A state lawmaker wants an update from the FBI about its investigation into abuse allegations at Lincoln Hill School for Boys, Wisconsin's youth prison.
Since the allegations first surfaced in late 2015, there has been a large drop in the number of youth sent to Lincoln Hills. Milwaukee County officials confirmed judges are steering youth away from there.
One state senator said he would like to push for change but needs to know what's happening first.
"We have heard absolutely nothing," said Sen. Van Wanggaard. "Us just knowing where they're at -- and there's some light at the end of the tunnel -- helps us to identify what we need to do."
Wanggaard said he does not wish to interfere with the ongoing investigation. However, he said the investigation into then-presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's use of a private server is proof the FBI is capable of sharing at least some information about open cases.
"Look at what (FBI Director James) Comey did," Wanggaard said, "So we know, on a national level, they do do that."
At the time the abuse accusations first surfaced in late 2015, state records show 228 teens were detained at Lincoln Hills. The most recent numbers show the population is 153 -- a 30 percent drop-off.
"Yeah, it has very much to do with judges who are understandably concerned about sending placements to an institution where, generally speaking, when they read about it, it isn't good news," said Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele.
Abele said judges were already avoiding Lincoln Hills placements -- noting there were 35 percent fewer Lincoln Hills sentences in Milwaukee County juvenile courts between 2011 and 2015.
Some in local law enforcement have said if violent offenders are not going to Lincoln Hills and there isn't enough room to house them locally, the public is put at greater risk.
"You have kids who are super bad actors. I mean, what do you do with them?," Wanggaard said.
"No judge, no DA, no public defender, no part of the criminal justice system, no part of delinquency and juvenile on our side, or will we ever, do anything that's going to increase risk," Abele said.
Wanggaard said he wants to offer a solution, but wants an update from the feds first.
"Just saying 'yeah, we're working on it' -- that's not a good answer," Wanggaard said.
FOX6 News did reach out to the local FBI office for a response. We have yet to hear back.
Abele said he would like a secure youth facility built in Milwaukee County that provides treatment that is lacking at Lincoln Hills. But he says the state would need to approve -- and help fund such a project.
"A local facility where we deal with the youth that need to be in a secure facility but with much more programming: trauma-informed, person-centered, individualized, and recovery-oriented," Abele said.
Milwaukee County says 55 youth are currently committed at Lincoln Hills. Another seven teens are currently at Copper Lake School for Girls.


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This October, Abu Dhabi Mums members have a fantastic opportunity to bring their little ones to ride on ponies at the Royal Stables (just off 19th street). As before, pony rides in the paddock will be on Sundays and Tuesdays at 8am and 9am.
There are two ways to join:
1. As a Regular rider. You pay upfront for the whole term, and this guarantees your little one a slot each week at your chosen time.
2. As a Flexible rider. You book for the week you want to ride via an email in advance to the ADMums Sunday or Tuesday co-ordinator (emails below). The co-coordinators require your booking at least two days in advance to guarantee your spot and submit the riding list to the Stables.
When does it start?
The first term is Oct 23rd – Jan 15th (Sundays) and Oct 25th – Jan 17th (Tuesdays). This is in line with the Royal Stables' terms for older children's riding lessons, and so will continue throughout holidays.
How much does it cost?
1. Regular riders – The Royal Stables have given us a fantastic deal of 500AED for the term (13 weeks in total). This will give you 3 free weeks (150AED) off the price compared to paying the flexible fee on a week-by-week basis.
2. Flexible riders – 50AED each week. This must be booked in advance.
What's new this term?
In order to comply with the Royal Stables' new security procedures, ADMums members must provide their co-ordinator with their car licence plate in advance (on booking) to gain access to the Stables.
How do I sign up?
Due to a high level of interest, and such a fantastic deal being offered by the Stables, Regular rider slots will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Registration opens on Saturday 1st October at 9am.
AD Mums members must email the following information to their chosen day co-ordinator.
Sunday – email@example.com
Tuesday – email@example.com
Child name:
Parent name:
AD Mums Membership Number:
Car Licence Plate:
Time of Paddock Ride: 8am OR 9am
What if my children are now at school?
Don't worry, they will still get a chance to ride. The Royal Stables will be offering AD Mums members garden rides every morning during October half term (October 23rd to 27th). Garden rides will be 75AED as before, and booking will be via the Holiday pony club co-ordinator. Bookings will open two weeks beforehand, and will be on a strict first-come-first-served basis. Details will be on the ADMums Facebook page nearer the time.
What if I forget to email but still want to ride?
Flexible riders will be charged an increased price of 60AED as a 'walk-in' rider. Not only will this be an increased fee, but you may have security issues at the gate! So make sure you email your booking to the co-ordinator well in advance!
What do I do now?
SAVE THE DATE – 1st October. Registration for Pony Club opens at 9am via email.
Sunday – email@example.com
Tuesday – email@example.com


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Welcome To Tech Stars Of Duluth
Are you in desperate need of cell phone repair services? Is your laptop not turning on when you press the power button? If your cell phone and laptop are not working, there is only one place to take your electronic devices. Whenever you need cell phone repair services or laptop repair services around Duluth, Minnesota, come into Tech Stars of Duluth. For the best cell phone and computer repair services around, there is no other place to go. It says it in our name: 'tech stars'!
We understand how hard and stressful it is when your cell phone and computer is not working. That is why at Tech Stars of Duluth, we will take your broken device and promise to have it fixed in a timely manner. Before you know it, you will be back on your cell phone or laptop as if nothing was wrong with it in the first place.
When your cell phone has a cracked screen, don't worry. It's not a big deal. Just bring in your cell phone for our cracked screen repair service and we will have your cell phone looking brand new in a matter of minutes. Do you have a tablet that is not working properly and you desperately need it to work? Come to Tech Stars of Duluth and ask about our tablet repair service. You can feel confident knowing that a knowledgeable technician is readily available to fix your tablet's problem. But what if you have an iPad? We specialize in that also. From iPad repair services to tablet repair for other brands, we can help you fix anything. When it comes to smartphone repairs, we can fix all Androids and iPhones with our Android repair and iPhone repair services. We are very experienced at what we do and are very knowledgeable with just about every product out in the market. We also do PC repair and Mac repair, just in case you need help fixing your computer.
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Know Your Risk for DVT and PE
It is estimated that as many as 900,000 people in the United States could be affected by DVT (deep vein thrombosis) / PE (pulmonary embolism). That is 1-2 people per 1,000! Do you know your risk?
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot develops in a vein deep in the body. DVT can happen to anyone at any time and the complications can be life threatening. The most common DVT complication is called a Pulmonary Embolism (PE), which happens when the blood clot partially or completely breaks away and blocks blood flow to the lungs.
DVT requires immediate medical attention, yet over half of all DVT episodes produce minimal to no symptoms—which means you need to know your personal risk factors and what symptoms to watch for.
Risk factors for DVT and PE:
- Immobility Extended periods of bed rest or sitting, like on a long plane or car ride plane ride
- Age People over 60 have a higher risk, although DVT and PE can happen to anyone at any age
- Pregnancy During pregnancy, a woman's blood tends to clot more easily, putting her at higher risk for blood clots in deep veins
- Hormones Use of birth control pills or hormones for menopause symptoms
- Obesity Extra weight increases pressure in the veins, especially in the legs and pelvis
- Smoking Affects blood clotting and circulation
- Other conditions Having varicose veins, chronic atrial fibrillation, inflammatory bowel disease, arterial disease or cancer may also increase risk for DVT
- Heredity An inherited clotting disorder or a family history of DVT or PE
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Symptoms
DVT occurs most often in the leg. Common symptoms include pain, swelling, tenderness and discoloration or redness.
Pulmonary Embolism (PE) Symptoms
Common symptoms of PE include chest pain, coughing up blood, chest discomfort that worsens when taking a deep breath, rapid or irregular heart beat, lightheadedness, or unexplained sudden onset of shortness of breath
Diagnosing DVT and PE
DVT and PE are medical emergencies and require immediate medical attention. If you or someone you know has symptoms of DVT or PE, please act quickly. If DVT is suspected, it can be confirmed with an ultrasound, a quick and painless exam that uses radio waves to see structures in the body. DVT is preventable and treatable if discovered early. If PE is suspected, it can be diagnosed with computed tomography angiogram (CTA) of the chest. CTA uses a special dye that makes certain structures inside the body more visible.
DVT and PE Treatment
The Association of Alexandria Radiologists, led by Dr. Keith Sterling, offers non-surgical treatment options for DVT and PE that carry less risk of bleeding complications. Our radiologists perform DVT and PE treatments at Inova Alexandria Hospital, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital and Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center. For more information, please contact the hospital location nearest to you.
Inova Alexandria Hospital: 703-504-7950
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital: 703-664-7462
Sentara No Va Medical Center: 703-523-1980
To learn more about interventional radiology at AAR, click here!


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Shaved Ice Coloring Page
YUM, here's a Hawaiian favorite that'll quench your thirst on a summer day: shaved ice! Your little one can add some colorful details to this picture, and maybe even be inspired to help you make some homemade ice treats.
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The people is full of effective issue solvers. Fortunately, a number of our greatest thinkers have directed their psychological energy towards something helpful: nap pods. Simply take a rest from your work and explore the future of using a break from your own task. These exact things are INSANE.
1. It"s initially "you"ll sleep aided by the fishes" ended up being meant in a great way.
2. Just don"t roll-over.
3. Exactly how is she dried out?
5. Even better…
6. Holding yard nap.
7. This lakeside getaway is making me tired…
8. Sofa bedrooms could be man"s biggest invention.
9. Nap by the poolside.
10. Tubs can make great nap spots too.
11. Bravo, Croatia. Bravo.
12. Infinity bed = Infinity nap.
13. Nap with a view.
14. We dreamed this would happen…
15. I"ve always wanted to try this.
16. Poolside, beverage at your fingertips. Nap time.
17. What about a nap inside secret garden?
18. You can always nap well in a magical garden.
19. This. Is. Amazing.
20. The Manu nesting chair looks funny, but is amazing.
21. Great nap at Black Diamond Hanging Cliff, but how do I get down?
22. Napping from the coastline of Maldives. Whoa.
23. Lantern lit sea = slumber time.
24. Cozy attic loft. Indeed please.
25. Allow"s nap on Cloud 9.
26. Take a nap with some mid-day tea.
27. Please just take me Oceanside.
28. Boating constantly indicates napping.
29. Napping with a bar that"s at your fingertips.
30. You can nap inside fairy-tale cottage.
31. Can you imagine curling on a cold day right here?
32. That one is actually for sale on e-bay. Oh wait… simply bought it.
33. I do want to cozy up with a book in this reading nook.
34. A lot of pillows… I"m sleepy already.
35. Crawl in here during a rainstorm. Instant nap.
36. How will you perhaps not nap truth be told there?
37. Decide to try napping in the ocean sometime.
38. Unsure easily could rest a wink right here.
39. I can move myself to fall asleep with this…
40. Nap like a King.
41. This solves a lot of problems.
42. Get an excellent nap on safari at Naibor Private Retreat in Kenya.
43. If you only can"t crawl to bed.
44. Only don"t dream of snakes.


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From our continental correspondent – when we were very young (even though others were slightly less so)
Here's a little something from the past that should be cherished. In 1978, Pierre Culliford, born in 1928 as the son of an expatriate Brit and better known as Peyo, celebrated his 50th birthday. To honour that occasion, Yvan Delporte, the legendary editor of Spirou Magazine (and subject of a new, wonderful book by Christelle and Bertrand Pissavy-Yvernault), brought together some of Peyo's colleagues and created a very zany home movie.
It's a must for any Eurocomics fan, as the short clip features Liliane and André Franquin, Jean Roba, Tibet and even F'Murr singing a song and going through some silly stop-motion routines. Thirty years on, this movie was discovered on the Spirou site last August by the Belgian comic and graphic design collective Coiffeurs Pour Dames (remember them?), who promptly mentioned it on their Tchac Tchac blog. It's an MP4 file, and encoding is a little dodgy at times, but it's quite a sight to see.


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Interview with the Hackney girl turning heads in the art world
Zöe Buckman is the arty mind and hands behind 'Present Life', a body of work largely inspired by the birth of her daughter Cleo, who's turning four in May. It addresses the process of life and thus, death in all mediums from photography to sculpture. Born in Hackney in 1985, Zöe bounced around different media, experimenting with textiles and art in school. Moving to New York to study photography in 2008, her focus tended toward stories of women however lens-based work felt limiting: "I felt I wasn't using my hands as much." Now she's combining all those skills to form her ventures.
'Present Life' is a sort of time capsule, as Zöe takes elements from the time she became a mother. Dreams she had while pregnant inspired poems embroidered onto lace while photographs of decaying flowers given to her postpartum, wrapped in a bin bag, represent the moment something living begins to die. Having been told her placenta had started to deplete following the delivery of her child, the organ has been preserved through plastination and encased in marble. Several hand-blown hourglasses feature "all flawed and a bit wonky," symbolising time passing and the female form.
Having grown up in an activist family, this translates into her work. "My family has a theatre background and I think that feeds into my work because a lot of it is quite dramatic, quite staged." She tackles the relationship between feminism and hip-hop with second endeavor 'Every Curve', currently kept in her East London studio. Rap lyrics from Notorious B.I.G and Tupac are hand embroidered onto vintage lingerie. At times, the rap artists' words suit the clothing, while other times the statements are contradictory.
We speak to her a week ahead of the end of her 'Present Life' show at Garis & Hahn gallery in New York, joking that when she has another child she'll have to do another show or they'll feel left out. "Too bad," she says. "Mum, I'm mortified, my older sisters placenta is in that artwork and I didn't get a look in.' Oh well," she giggles.
Do you have a favourite medium or keep it mixed up?
Zöe Buckman: I like to work with whatever feels right for the given project. If it's something quite expressive and playful then neon might work best, and if it's about frigidity or if it's from the body, I feel like glass is good for that, because it feels quite organic. Other times, a photograph is a perfect way to express something, as it is that documentation.
Had you thought about doing a project on mortality before childbirth?
Zöe: No. It was something I was thinking about and definitely dreaming about when I was pregnant. My experiences of the birth and with the placenta started that exploration about mortality and death. That cycle. Before I was pregnant, I really didn't think about it, when people would bring it up, I thought: "What's the big deal thinking about that shit? Here we are, we're alive now." And finally, I got it. We're definitely 100% all going to die. Even my beautiful daughter – this perfect little being. It's inevitable, beautiful and unfair.
When did you decide to get your placenta plastinated?
Zöe: After the birth I remember thinking: "Wow, I didn't know anything about that organ, I can't believe it almost depleted and almost led to a stillbirth and I had no idea. I want to find a way of making it permanent," because it's kind of in between life and death. I took a photo of it and put it in my freezer and started looking into how I could embalm it. I came up against nothing. I think lots of people thought I was a prank caller, places literally just put their phone down on me. Then I remembered the Institute for Plastination in Germany and they took it, no questions asked. It was completely mind-blowing.
The plasticised placenta on show
How aware is your daughter of the placenta?
Zöe: After I mentioned something about having to go the gallery for a meeting, she recently said to me, "Oh yeah the gallery for your show, with your period in it." I told her, "I don't have my period in the show."
Being told your placenta may have depleted made you want to focus on it?
Zöe: Yes. Not because I think placentas are particularly interesting or amazing, more taking that organ and its journey as a metaphor for life. We have a job to do and hopefully we do it, then we deplete, we decay and shed.
You've stitched lace with dreams during your pregnancy. Do you keep a dream diary?
Zöe: Only when I was pregnant, when I woke up from something, which felt very vivid or powerful, I would jot it down. Generally, I don't. During pregnancy, your hormones are going haywire and obviously there's a lot of anxiety and uncertainty. I've spoken to lots of mothers who had dreams they'd given birth, but what they'd given birth to wasn't human. Being pregnant for the first time, you feel like this thing is off your body but not. It's very strange.
I read your grandmother told you in the dream that having a child for a mother is like entering the nighttime of your life. Was that a very vivid dream?
Zöe: Even now I remember every detail of it. I wrote it down and then typed them up at some point. I completely forgot about them until I was getting the show together and thinking about how I wanted to use the space. Then I realised if I was going to use the downstairs as well, I wanted to enter a deeper, lower level of the project and myself. So I started thinking about the subconscious and then I remembered I had that document. I re-read them, this was only last October, and saw all this text and it felt right because I'd been using embroidery for 'Every Curve' anyway, so I was kind of in embroidery mode.
Since childbirth I imagine your daughter inspires you massively, do you feel you're in the nighttime of your life?
Zöe: I feel in a way I've fulfilled a certain human inevitability or imperative. One of the things we're put here to do is procreate, we have a choice, but I chose to do that. I feel I've entered this other stage. In some ways, it does feel like a later stage, where I'm responsible for someone. Having said that, it's amazing, it's so much fun and creatively liberating as well.
What started the concept of 'Every Curve' for you?
Zöe: I'd always wanted to do something with feminism and hip-hop, those two influences within myself. The vintage lingerie just felt kind of perfect, with the lingerie being representative of the female form and being so intimate with women throughout history. It was always just going to be Biggie and Tupac, because they represent for me, the two pillars of rap. I took a pair of knickers and I stitched in some lyrics from 'Dear Mama' by Tupac and I thought, "I think I'm going to like this," and just kept going.
What's the connection you are trying to make?
Zöe: Allowing people to examine it as text, therefore really letting the words speak to them. The really misogynistic, violent words are more resonant and powerful when you see it written out, as opposed to when your brain sort of skips past them when you listen to the song. I'm also interested in showing that there is a side to hip-hop that is very positive and uplifting, and people shouldn't be so judgmental.
I want people to look at the effect of it, I also want them to realise just because someone's a rapper doesn't mean they hate on women.
There is the dichotomy within the work, these polars. I want people to look at the effect of it, I also want them to realise just because someone's a rapper doesn't mean they hate on women. That's prejudice in itself. I'm trying to show both sides with it.
Do you have any ideas for the next theme of work?
Zöe: I'm putting together a public art project. Taking text from movies and TV that depict sexual violence against women and hopefully laser cutting those out of mannequin legs and powder coating them. I just have to work out how to create these sculptural pieces. The idea is they will stand like an army of them. It will hopefully be quite an impactful, public art piece.
For more of her work, go to her website.
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Max Oliva, Associate Director of IE's Social Impact Management
The 2006 Clinton Global Initiative's annual meeting, wich is truly designed to inspire action, is taking place September 20-22. You can watch it ALL through LIVE Webcasts.
I have just seen the "Building a Sustainable Future" session, moderated by Peter C. Goldmark Jr.
Program Director, Environmental Defense with panelists such as:
John Chambers, President & Chief Executive Officer, Cisco Systems Inc.
Al Gore, Chairman, Generation Investment Management
Klaus Kleinfeld, President & Chief Executive Officer, Siemens AG
Muhammad Yunus, Founder and Managing Director, Grameen Bank
Business accountability on sustainability issues, social enterprises as an engine of change, global warming and the impact we can all make in order to face the crisis were some of the subjects covered in the session. Al Gore makes reference to the global warming issue with brilliant symbolism, evoking the chinese symbol of crisis, which holds the meanin of both Danger and Opportunity. His closing speech was remarkable, I truly recommend it. Not only has he become, as we've stated before on this blog, a great and moving public speaker, but I'm still impressed by his "Impact and influence on the audience" capability, making you not only believe his message, but most importantly, making you commit to solving the crisis of our generation.
Just to understand his "moving" ability, Sir Richard Branson commited $3Billion to renewable energy initiatives. This implies the investment of 100% of profits from Virgin's transportation businesses over 10 years to combat global warming. This is an impressive announcement, not just monetarily, but actually comitting ALL your profits to this stake is something I still can not grasp.
If you have time, go into the live webcast of the remaining sessions and if not, I truly recommend leaving a couple of hours of your weekend to do so.
Some of the more than 100 commitments, amounting nearly $2.1 billion only on the first day are:
Abraham's Vision. Gadi Kenny commits to fund summer 2006 Vision Program, where Abraham's Vision educators took Jewish & Palestinian American students to the Balkans to engage in analysis of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Learn more here.
Mobilize $500 Million To Benefit 50 Million People. To leverage Opportunity International's 35-year microfinance experience to mobilize $500Mby 2010 for financial services for 50 million poor, providing a better future for themselves and their communities. Learn more here.
Laboratory Services Strengthening. Working with the Ugandan government, FIND will create a model for reliable diagnosis of poverty-related diseases by identifying deficiencies in current services and addressing them through social franchising. Learn more here.
Watch all the Web Casts here.
Crisis = Danger & Opportunity. The Clinton Global Initiative is here.
Written on September 21, 2006 by Max Oliva in Corporate Governance, Corporate Responsibility, Development, Diversity, Environment, Jobs, Net Impact Chapter, Nonprofit, Philanthropy, Social Entrepreneurship
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Prominent acid reflux medications called proton-pump inhibitor might increase possibilities of demise, latest investigations appears.
It's never an initial run through these medications, otherwise called PPI, having become connected towards wellbeing perils. Past examinations got fixing these medications towards kidneys' issues, memory losses, as well as fillet cracks, in spite of the fact that's never everything.
The scientist contrasted these and individuals taking different medications which lower bowel corrosives called H2 blocker. This examination didn't take a gander on utilization for these medications which one could purchase without a prescription.
Contrasted and these medications' clients, "individuals taking these medications for over twelve months had around twenty-five person elevated danger for fatality," statedAl-Aly, who is additionally the associate educator of solution in Washington college for Medicine in Saint Louis.
Since a large number of individuals use these medications frequently, an above twenty-five percent shot might convert to a huge number of passing's yearly, he stated.
Increased abuse of PPIs could lead to early death
All things considered, this examination is just the affiliation – this doesn't demonstrate circumstances and end results. The medical delegate stated how the medications were protected as individuals took after these directions of similar name.
Individuals taking these medications oughtn't to quickly quit taking as such, he said. "I'd state this being little yet huge hazard," the scientist revealed. "This ought to incite individuals towards taking a gander on if one ought to take the medications any case or never."
PPIs remains a standout amongst the mainly generally utilized sorts of medications within America, as over fifteen million monthly solutions were subscribed two months ago on Nexium only, as per inquire about coy IMS.
Despite this fact that the suggested management routine for most of the medication was short-lived into two months for an ulcer, for instance – several individuals wind up using these medications for quite a long time or months. to a few sick persons, specialists might decide a more drawn out utilize is supported, in addition to an examination revealed chances for dying climbed extraordinarily as solution quality PPI gets used over twelve months.


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The contemplative prayer group encourages the spiritual enrichment of those who participate in it through the contemplative practices of centering prayer and lectio divina. One of our main purposes is to encourage a widespread renewal of the Contemplative Dimension of the Gospel.
Centering prayer is a simple method for accessing the gift of contemplation, which is not so much something we do as it is something God does in us with our willing consent and cooperation. This is a silent, receptive way of praying based on the principle of the divine indwelling present within us as "temples of the Holy Spirit." Centering prayer is an education imparted by the Spirit. Our participation in this educational process is what the Christian tradition calls self-denial. Jesus said, "Unless you deny your inmost self and take up the cross, you cannot be my disciple." Mark 8:34
"Come and See," and learn the heart of centering prayer. The regular practice of this prayer initiates a dynamic of inner purification, healing and transformation where we move to "intimacy with God."The prayer group meets on Thursdays at 7 p.m. in the Parish Center, Room 151PC.


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Changing Marijuana Perception At Brand Level
After decades of negative connotations, how is cannabis to change its brand image?
The concept of advertising today is a subtle and complex doctrine that has evolved over decades of cultural and social growth. What branding and propaganda can achieve is a marvel of the effect of symbology and repetition on the human psyche. Now it is a highly scrutinized and regulated industry, but that was not always the case. Despite millennia of acceptance, it only took 100 years of bad press to ruin the image of cannabis. With decades of negative connotations associated with it, how is cannabis to change its brand imaging?
The history of branding
The idea of branding, or associating a symbol with an idea, thing, or group, is as old as civilization itself. Religious symbols serve the purpose of representing both their faith and their followers. Flags brand nations and coats of arms represent families or armies under the command of a nobleman. The War of Roses is a perfect example of using simple symbols to represent the brands or political allegiances of a group.
More recently, we can look at the symbolism and associated feeling behind patriotism with national flags, from the US flag to that of Nazi Germany, and what those symbols came to represent to people who saw them. Even the two political parties of the United States are branded with animal depictions of their parties.
Propaganda over the years
Where branding is the association of an idea of a thing with a simple depiction of it, propaganda is the manipulation of sentiment for an idea or thing through information, often biased or misleading. Through exaggerated or false ideas or statements, people are led to believe something that is oversimplified or false. Racism, sexism, and religious intolerance are all the result of widespread propaganda, often in the form of everyday prejudice, passed on from generation to generation.
The golden age of propaganda began with yellow journalism in the late 1800's and early 1900's, from slanderous stories of sensationalism and political cartoons to the Reefer Madness craze, it awed audiences with graphic and misleading statements and visual images that were taken as gospel by a public that tended to view newspapers and authority with unquestioning trust.
When those papers espoused the evils of "marihuana", the paranoid-pre WWII audiences devoured it. The advent of television was a boon for the practice, and both Hitler and the United States took full advantage of it to promote loyalty as well as hatred of the enemy. In theaters and on television, "bulletins" to the people related the evils of Nazis, and of marijuana.
The golden age of advertising
Building on these concepts, advertising hit its stride in the early 1940's and peaked in the late 50's through the 70's. With the divisive clash between the Red Scare in the 50's and the liberal Hippie movement of the 60's saw a change in the rhetoric used to scare John and Mary Q. Public.
Initially depicted as making people crazy and violent, marijuana was now depicted as making users so passive that Communists could easily march right into the nation and take over. The more liberal nature of the Hippie era also left a bad "commie" taste in the mouths of conservatives. The branding of cannabis as a negative was as easy as saying Nazis and Communists approved of its use.
The Vietnam war brought the embrace of protest and activism under the ire of the government, and the widespread use of it among colored people and protesters made it a natural rallying cry for the Nixon administration, who vilified the plant, rather than the people directly, and used its persecution as a way to break up those organizations.
Meanwhile, alcohol and tobacco enjoyed free reign of the advertising industry, much as the TV show Mad Men depicted it.
The turning point
The persecution of Vietnam protesters was a double-edged sword. While it achieved its short term goal, it hardened the resolve of anti-establishment groups and increased their distrust of authority. The embrace of the War on Drugs by the government only served to enhance its appeal as a form of civil disobedience in a generation that held little trust in their leaders.
As drugs in general spread rapidly through communities both large and small, the false image of it as Enemy Number One was more and more transparent as propaganda to those who saw the difference between it and the hard drugs like heroin and cocaine that blossomed in the Yuppie era of excess in the 80's.
It was at the height of the 90's, with "Just Say No" and D.A.R.E. that momentum built to a tipping point, with decades of doctors arguing against its illegality, and the explosion of the AIDS epidemic. AIDS was an unprecedented epidemic, with widespread fatalities and no effective treatment in sight.
As sufferers often came from left-leaning aspects of society, the easy access to cannabis and its apparent relief of symptoms became an underground rumor that became a roar. Prop 215, which legalized medical use in California, where a hub of AIDS victims called home, paved the way for all that we have to be thankful for today.
Rebranding cannabis
From the name marijuana to the iconic leaf, cannabis is saturated with decades of propaganda that shine a grimy light on the safe, non-toxic plant. As the visions of early pioneers built into a thriving reality across the country, and indeed, the world, activists and entrepreneurs have beat their heads against the wall in an effort to change public sentiment.
Even with medicines from the plant fighting and curing cancer, and treating dozens of debilitating diseases, cannabis is still "pot", and subject to ridicule and mockery. The change is the sacred quest of both enthusiasts and marketers, trying not only to change the cultural image but the brand image as well.
Looking to the future
Companies like Cannabrand, out of Colorado, are dedicated to changing the customer experience at all levels. Privateer Holdings, in conjunction with Marley Natural, attaches cannabis to the pop-cultural image of an icon, taking advantage of a pre-established community of loyal customers. Not only is it intelligent positioning, it is
Not only is it intelligent positioning, it is genius. Using a well-established positive image and linking it with product gives that product the same positive image.
As more businesses take off, and more states legalize, it is more than just taking the leaf out of the logo, it is about changing what people associate with cannabis and its use. We have to make it an image of a positive, active, productive lifestyle, rather than lazy, good-for-nothing stoners.
Creating the widespread positive image is about changing the experience of customers. Changing the goal from "getting high" to "healing and being more creative and happy". Doing this will not only improve the image of the plant, and thus the industry, but usher in a new era of social awareness and positive change as more people come to accept cannabis, and the effects it creates in bodies, minds and hearts as not only beneficial, but necessary for an enlightened society.
Do you think society would benefit from the normalizing and acceptance of cannabis use? How would it change politics, war, civil discourse? Share your visions of the future on social media or in the comments below.


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There's something good about the Optima smoking cessation program, and I wish I would have found it sooner. I haven't completely kicked the habit, yet, but with all the tools offered by Optima Health, I know I have support, and I know I can do it.
Virginia Beach, VA (PRWEB) November 15, 2016
Life is short, and for those who smoke, quitting returns precious years and vitality. That's why Optima Health is delighted to announce it is proudly supporting the 2016 American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout. On November 17, Optima Health and parent-company Sentara Healthcare will stand with members, patients, providers and employees, as well as with all members of the community, in support of those who pledge to go tobacco-free for 24 hours.
To help people quit and stay tobacco-free, Optima Health has a variety of materials available on its website, and by calling 1-800-SENTARA (1-800-736-8272), including a tobacco cessation resource toolkit, the "Get Off Your Butt: Stay Smokeless For Life" self-paced audio program and workbook, and information on group classes - all offered free of charge. Employer groups insured by Optima Health also have access to on-site tobacco cessation presentations, as well as one-on-one coaching and individual programs. To further demonstrate its commitment to a healthier community, all Optima Health and Sentara Healthcare facilities have been designated tobacco-free campuses for over a decade.
"At 73, I have smoked for over 50 years, and I find myself wondering why I had to go through all the bad stuff – triple by-pass surgery, a surgery on my left leg, a surgery on my right leg – before I decided to quit," said John Vasilake of Virginia Beach. "There's something good about the Optima smoking cessation program, and I wish I would have found it sooner," said Vasilake. "I play the 'Get Off Your Butt: Stay Smokeless for Life' audio program at night before I go to sleep, and I find myself not getting up in the morning and lighting up right away. I actually started to leave the cigarettes and lighter in my car, so they're not as accessible. I haven't completely kicked the habit, yet, but with all the tools offered by Optima Health, I know I have support, and I know I can do it. I'm ready for November 17, and I'm ready to quit for good!"
Tobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the US, yet about 40 million Americans still smoke cigarettes – that's about one in every five adults.
The American Cancer Society marks the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday of November each year by encouraging smokers to use the date to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking that day. By quitting – even for one day – smokers will be taking an important step towards a healthier life – one that can help lead to reducing cancer risk.
On November 17, join John, Optima Health and millions of Americans who begin living tobacco free.
About Optima Health
Optima Health, based in Virginia, provides health insurance coverage to approximately 450,000 members. With 30 years of experience in the health insurance arena, Optima Health offers a suite of commercial products including consumer-directed, employee-owned and employer-sponsored plans, individual health plans, employee assistance programs and plans serving Medicare and Medicaid enrollees. Our provider network features 26,000 providers including specialists, primary care physicians and hospitals across Virginia. Optima Health offers programs to support members with chronic illnesses, customized wellness programs and integrated clinical and behavioral health services, as well as pharmacy management – all to help our members improve their health. Our goal is to provide better health, be easy to use and offer services that are a great value. To learn more about Optima Health, visit http://www.optimahealth.com.
[1] The membership figure includes total membership in all group and individual insured products, Medicare Managed Care Plans, Medicaid and Famis Plans, and self-funded health plans issued or administered by Optima Health. Total Medical Membership based on Membership History Report, June 2016. Includes members from all Optima Health Licenses, products, Medicare and Medicaid products. Optima Health is the trade name of Optima Health Plan, Optima Health Insurance Company, and Sentara Health Plans, Inc. Optima PPO plans, and Medicare Managed Care Plans are underwritten or administered by Optima Health Insurance Company. Optima Vantage HMO plans, Medicaid, and Famis products are underwritten or administered by Optima Health Plan. Sentara Health Plans provides administrative services to self-funded plans but does not underwrite benefits. Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) are administered by Optima Behavioral Health Services, Inc. Wellness programs are administered by Sentara Health Plans. Source for provider network is Optima Health, Provider Status Report, February 2016.


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Wednesday, 28 March 2012
Wednesday Wants
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Great picks, I absolutely love the first one xReplyDelete
Love the Goldie dress, mint is my favourite at the moment. Would have to wear two pairs of tights under to avoid bum flashing though!ReplyDelete
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It's so short isn't it! Either that or the model has incredibly long legs :)Delete
I love the cut out detailing on the shoulders of the Joy dress! It's just stunning :) I really hope this lovely weather sticks around.... but I haven't put my winter clothes away yet so... I'm with you, I think I'll need them again next week! ha ha :)ReplyDelete
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Apparently the nice weather won't make the weekend :( Boooooo!!Delete
I'm in agreement about the weather, but til it changes I'm embracing drving round with the roof down :)ReplyDeleteReplies
You go Char!! Roof down wearing an animal zoo print :)Delete
I love the Joy dress, it's really different. Problem with Joy is that I find nearly everything is always really short :( xReplyDeleteReplies
The few dresses I have from Joy are a good length, guess it depends on the item. They do have some lovely dresses :)Delete
Love the cut out detail on the orange one. I went mad in Primark yesterday and on ebay. So many florals and navy and white stripes. Don't need to buy another dress for months oopsie xxReplyDeleteReplies
I want to see what youve bought Gem xxDelete
love the second dress! the colour is gorgeous. I really want a nice pair of tan sandals :)ReplyDelete
Rosie xo
Adore the Sister Jane dress :)ReplyDelete
Loving the 2nd dress, the colour is super duper pretty.ReplyDelete
Eda ♥
I've never heard of Goldie before, but love that dress! Also the first one is gorgeous... But would look silllllllly on me! I love it!ReplyDelete
Gray doesnt like the first one, thinks it looks too prim :( I have a goldie dress but its not that short!Delete
I love the goldie dress its so cute! i agree though it's quite short so tights would deffo have to be wonReplyDelete
Love the Joy dress, definitely one of my face shops for dresses, always too many to choose between!!ReplyDelete
Allaboutthegirlblog.blogspot.com xx
That Sister Jane dress is divine but I think it would completely wash me out :(ReplyDelete
Maria xxx
I like the first one, nice to see a dress with a peter pan collar that doesn't have such a high neckline. I hope it comes in other colours :) xxReplyDelete
Hello! I just found your blog and I think it's AMAZING! The pics are great and I can see that You really like what you do here! I love people with great ideas, like you!ReplyDelete
Your blog is inspiring! I will follow you!
I may well be in love with that first dress. That is all.ReplyDelete


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The park at Petworth is a masterpiece of 'Capability' Brown. The 650 acre deer park contains two lakes and is home to a herd of fallow deer, ancient trees and water fowl. Ornamental trees and shrubs, azaleas, daffodils and meadow flowers inhabit the pleasure ground.
The vast late 17th-century mansion is set in a beautiful park, landscaped by 'Capability' Brown and immortalised in Turner's paintings. The house contains the Trust's finest and largest collection of pictures, with numerous works by Turner, Van Dyck, Reynolds and Blake, as well as ancient and neo-classical sculpture, fine furniture and carvings by Grinling Gibbons.
The Servants' Quarters contain fascinating kitchens (including a splendid copper batterie de cuisine of over 1,000 pieces) and other service rooms. On weekdays additional rooms in the house are open to visitors by kind permission of Lord and Lady Egremont.


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It's a Bahamian Life
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|1951: Brooks and Rena, shortly after their wedding
Brooks grew up in a valley 120 miles east of Rena in a town called Webster Springs. Rena, two years younger than Brooks, grew up in a town on the Kanawha River called Nitro. Brooks was a football player in high school; Rena was a cheerleader and was nominated "Most Mischievous" in her class yearbook.
"I didn't meet her until I started to work on the Charleston newspaper, fresh out of high school," Brooks said. "I was living in Dunbar, WV, about 10 miles away [from Nitro], and one of my buddies said, 'Let's go down to Nitro, they've got some pretty girls down there.'"
|Webster Springs, WV, 1948:
Brooks is the player farthest to the right
It was Halloween night of 1949. The high school was hosting a Girl Scouts Halloween party and Rena was there, a popular junior at Nitro High School. "I know what I was wearing," Rena chuckled. I was dressed up like a pirate, and I had a short skirt on that was cut off and, y'know, a low blouse and a sash and the whole bit! And, so, I met quite a few boys that night!"
Brooks walked her home that night, and they began dating shortly after.
Brooks walked her home that night, and they began dating shortly after.
"She and I started going together," Brooks said. "We dated for about three months, she was a junior then, and then I moved up the river to Marietta [nearly 100 miles away] while she was still living in West Virginia."
They broke up, and for the next year Brooks remained single while he worked at the Marietta Times. When asked why he and Rena broke up, Brooks laughed.
"Well … I dunno … her mother didn't like me, for one thing!" He said, laughing. "But I was also living in Marietta, I had no car, and I couldn't drive."
However, several months later, one of his coworkers helped to change that.
"The publisher of the Marietta Times said, 'Get yourself car, I'll put it in my name, and get yourself an insurance policy.' So one of the guys on the Times taught me how to drive," Brooks said. "That meant I could get back to Charleston, WV, and Rena and I [could resume] our relationship."
In the middle of Rena's senior year, just a few weeks before her 18th birthday, they began to date again. It quickly became serious.
"She turned 18 on the 8th of February, and on the 23rd of February, we were married," Brooks said, laughing at the memory.
The 23rd was a Friday. After feeding a false story to her family, they got in the car and began to drive, hoping to cross the right state line and be married in a single day.
Kentucky, just an hour away, was their first attempt.
"We got over to Kentucky, took a blood test, and we found that we couldn't get married in Kentucky in one day, so we crossed the Ohio River," Brooks said. "We went to Cincinnati [another 100 miles away], and I made a wrong turn and got back over into Kentucky again!"
They continued to follow the Ohio River west from the Kentucky side until they were just across the river from the state of Indiana.
"I had a world almanac, and I found out you could marry in Indiana in one day," Brooks said. But the trick was getting there - they had already gotten turned around before, and there were no bridges in sight.
"We were looking at the Ohio River, wondering, 'How on earth are we gonna get across the river to Indiana?'" Brooks said. "So, we looked across the river, and there was a factory over there, in Marchburg – it's right across the line – and here was a ferry boat carrying cars and stuff from the factory over to the Kentucky side where people were working on the Kentucky side."
|Hamline Chapel United Methodist
Church, where Brooks and Rena
were married
With admirable pluck, they drove down to the ferry dock.
"I said, 'How about taking us back across the river?' So he took us back across," Brooks said. "That ferry boat, that was a Godsend."
They were 200 miles from Nitro, had driven hours through parts of four different states, and had endured both getting lost and a failed attempt in Kentucky. But, finally, they had made it to a state that allowed them to elope in a single day.
"We went to the courthouse, the courthouse issued the license, and they called the Methodist church's minister. The minister's wife and the janitor stood up for us, and we were married!" Brooks said, laughing.
When asked why they got married for quickly, Rena shook her head.
"Dumb, dumb," Rena said. "I didn't think I was going to college, and there was a whole bunch of us that got married that year, other girls that I went to school with. But not a one of them that got married that year got divorced, they all stayed married."
When asked why they got married for quickly, Rena shook her head.
"Dumb, dumb," Rena said. "I didn't think I was going to college, and there was a whole bunch of us that got married that year, other girls that I went to school with. But not a one of them that got married that year got divorced, they all stayed married."
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True, but America is bound by treaty to aid Japan in the event of a war (Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security ). Also, America has several bases in Japan, so it's almost a given they would support Japan in a China vs Japan face off. In fact, they have been giving weapons/technology to Japan.
"Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Monday the U.S. supported Japan in its territorial dispute with China over offshore islands and announced the U.S. would bolster Japan's defenses with MV-22 Ospreys and advanced radars opposed by Beijing."
"China's population dwarfs Japans. China has a population of 1,368,260,000 and Japan has a population of 127.3 million they are just dwarfed. If China started a draft they could just take over Japan with all of its might. Also China has way more money and power. There arsenal is literally a knock off of the US. They have high tech arsenal w/ highly trained soldiers."
It's true that China has a bigger population and spends more money on their military, Japan does have a powerful navy.
"Defense analysts and American commanders agree that Japan's strongest asset is its Maritime Self-Defense Force, or MSDF, widely regarded as the world's second-most capable navy after the United States's. With a tradition dating back to Japan's formidable wartime fleet, and top hardware like the Aegis radar system, the Japanese have the only naval force, except perhaps Britain's, with the ability to work so fully and seamlessly with the United States fleet, American commanders say."
"While China's navy added its first aircraft carrier in 2012, defense analysts say Japan still enjoys a decades-wide advantage not only in technology but also in experience operating large warships. Japan has more of these larger, blue-water vessels like destroyers, and some of the world's stealthiest submarines."
While Japan does have a smaller military compared to China, Japan has better technology and the support of the US.
Don't worry about it, I've had the same problem before.
"China's naval personnel is also 5 times bigger than Japans. Also Japan doesn't have a Marine force unlike China's 12,000 man army."
It's true that if China fought Japan in one-on-one, China would almost certainly win. That being said, Japan has many allies, and Japan is also trying (and has been) expanding its military in response to new threats. As I mentioned, America is supplying Japan with tech and weapons.
"Also don't forget that China has a tight relationship with North Korea which will help them with anything. "
True, North Korea might be dragged into the fray, thus sparking a WWIII. But this would probably drag the UN into the conflict, and on the side of the US and Japan.
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