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Find out how far infrared light therapy treatment, also known as FIR, can relieve pain from arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, peripheral neuropathy, lymph edema, pain in the neck, back or muscles, and more.
FIR is a noninvasive, alternative pain relief treatment from alternative medicine that involves a pad similar to a common heating pad. Naturopathic doctor Mark Stengler, ND, has been using FIR to reduce pain and stiffness associated with a variety of conditions, including arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, peripheral neuropathy, lymph edema, and pain in the neck, back or muscles.
Although light and heat therapies have been used for centuries, the far infrared wave length is the most compatible with human tissue because it vibrates at the same frequency as human cells, so it is easily absorbed, penetrating as far as 2.3 inches below the skin, bringing heat to muscles, blood vessels, lymphatic glands and nerves.
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see our medical disclaimer.
Chiropractors use FIR to relax the back. Physical therapists use it to prepare patients for treatment, to relieve pain and stiffness, to relieve the discomfort of plantar faciitis, and for other conditions. Professional sports trainers use FIR as an alternative pain relief treatment for strains, sprains and other muscle problems and to relieve lactic acid buildup.
Far infrared light therapy pads have been approved by the FDA for
safety. FIR therapy is nontoxic and gentle. The pads only reach 104 to
113 degrees Farenheit, versus an average of 131 degrees in ordinary
heating pads. There are no known side effects, except for those with
certain diseases and conditions where the use of heat may be
ill-advised, including (but not exclusive to) Addison's disease,
hemophilia and other bleeding disorders.
You absolutely must check with your doctor about your medical history before using FIR even once. And don't put FIR on a fresh joint or muscle injury for the first 48 hours. Your doctor will tell you it's cold first, to reduce inflammation, then heat, after 48 hours.
Although no large studies have been done on far infrared light therapy, a small, seven-day Canadian study used it on 42 patients with either rheumatoid arthritis or osteoporosis, along with low back pain. The results showed noticeable relief in 65% of patients. After two additional weeks of treatment, 87% of patients reported significant pain relief.
Dr. Stengler describes the results in a 68-year-old patient with chronic low-back pain from arthritis and several degenerated discs. The woman spent 35 minutes a day for five days lying on a FIR pad in Dr. Stengler's office. She improved so much that she bought her own pad, and her pain has pretty much disappeared.
Another patient, 51 years old, bought a FIR pad to treat her fibromyalgia every evening at home. The woman hadn't been able to sleep because of severe pain all over her body, but after just one treatment, she could sleep through the night.
You can check with your medical practitioners about the availability of FIR in their offices, or you can buy a FIR pad for home use (after checking with your doctor!!). Pads range from under $100 to over $200. The pads are made by Thermotex, (800) 975-0253, or see the Web site of their national distributor, Active Forever, at www.activeforever.com.
Bottom Line Natural Healing, by Dr. Mark Stengler, October 2008.
"Come to Me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28.
A number of studies have linked prayer to healing, and although the results have been inconclusive, what could it hurt to talk to the omnipotent creator of the universe? A prayer for healing might go something like this:
"Dear Lord, please hear me now as I pray for your help with (name your problem). I pray you'll cleanse my body and heal me completely. In Jesus' name I pray; Amen."
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The Season of Giving continues at PBP. Today we have more Free With Purchase goodies for our Personal Use customers. You can spend a bit more to get them all at once, or spend a little each day to collect each of the eight mini kits!
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Immortal Matchmakers #1
Mimi Jean Pamfiloff
Released Aug 24th, 2015
BECAUSE…dysfunctional immortals need love, too.
Once the most powerful immortal assassin ever to exist, this demigod now spends his days pining for the girl who got away: Helena. Doesn't help that he's also Helena's full-time nanny slash bodyguard. But now that the apocalypse is over and her husband, the vampire general, has returned home for good, it's time to move on.
But can Andrus let go of the woman he secretly loves?
Cimil, Goddess of the Underworld and owner of Immortal Matchmakers, Inc., knows the solution is finding another gal. The right gal. But getting a woman to date this callous, unrefined, coldhearted warrior will prove to be the biggest challenge of her existence. Good thing they're in L.A.
shouldn't have asked for more money. He's vulgar, uncaring, and rougher around the edges than a serrated bread knife. He's also sexy, fierce, and undeniably tormented.
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Commotion erupted in the restaurant, snapping Sadie back into awareness that she was lying on the restaurant floor underneath this large man, who was actually assaulting her.
"You think you can take me down with a little knife?" he snarled.
"Dammit, Andrus. You barbaric asshole," barked the man's date, "she was not trying to attack you, she was trying to serve you meat."
A moment passed as the man stared into her eyes, still lying right on top of her, his cock nestled right up against her crotch. She felt his heart pounding away in his chest, the rhythm strangely matching her own frantic beats, like two war drums pounding together.
Ohmygod. What am I doing enjoying this?
You are not. You're offended!
Yes. I am.
His eyes moved to her lips and then a cocky, devious smile worked onto his mouth. "Whoops. Guess I overreacted," he said in a slow, deep unabashed voice.
He thought this was funny? He'd knocked the wind out of her and everyone was staring while she'd experienced an embarrassingly erotic moment that proved she was nuts or completely hard up for a man. Or into having public sex.
"Fucking asshole," she snarled, catching her air, "get off."
A wicked little smile flickered across his lips. "Perhaps later," he whispered. "At present, I'm on a date."
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I don't understand why APT would always try to install test-modules. Suppose you're on lenny and you have speex installed, then APT won't propose to install vorbis-tools when you request to install abcde, despite its dependency on vorbis-tools (>= 1.0beta4-1) | lame | flac | bladeenc | speexHi folks Because of some recent events, I thought about the possibility for packages to depend against kernel module packages. As we don't want to dictate the usage of Debian provided kernels, we need a last resort fallback to the modules source. My first solution was something like the following: | Package: test | Depends: test-modules | test-source | | Package: test-modules | Depends: linux-image-2.6.26-1-powerpc | linux-image-2.6.26-1-powerpc64 | | Package: test-source Both apt and aptitude would always try to install test-modules. The problem is that neither apt nor aptitude are smart enough to find the best solution in the dependency tree, both only evaluate deps of depth 1 at one time.
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Will Republicans win control of the US Senate in the 2014 midterm elections? Election analysts now think the GOP has even odds of picking up the six seats needed to win the majority.
No sweat! All Republicans have to do is defeat an incumbent woman Democrat in North Carolina, land of omnibus motorcycle-and-abortion bills, where the GOP governor and legislature are less popular than pro-abortion rights protesters. Republicans just have to hold Georgia, where one candidate thinks Todd Akin was "partially right" — "We tell infertile couples all the time … don't be so tense and uptight because all that adrenaline can cause you not to ovulate." What could possibly go wrong?
Clearly, Democrats shouldn't hit the panic button just yet. Women can rescue the party – again – if Democrats play their hand right.
In 2012, women voters favored Obama by a 10pt margin – and helped secure the Senate for Democrats. (Women's votes made the difference in Democratic Senate victories in Indiana, Wisconsin, and Florida.) Back in 2010, however, dissatisfied by the snail's pace of change, feeling ignored by Tea Party-distracted Democrats, millions of women who had voted for Obama in 2008 stayed home.
In polarized America, everything depends on who votes and who doesn't. Midterm elections are low participation affairs, especially among members of the rising American electorate of unmarried women, African Americans, Latinos, and the young. The new political demographic leans Democratic– but what will take to get women to the polls in 2014? Read the full article at the Guardian


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My name is Patricia. I didn't like my name when I was a kid but grew to get used to it. Now that I'm an adult I do like my name and like being called Patricia. I used to get called just about every version of Patricia that you can think of. Pat, Patty, Trish, Trisha, Theresa, and the list goes on. Like I said when I was a kid I really didn't care which version I got. My mother however did. Her name is also Patricia. She goes by Pat. She would make such a fuss if people called me Pat. She would say,"My name is Pat. She's Patricia". Maybe that's why I didn't really care what people called me. When I got older I discovered that I am a Patricia.
Meaning of the Name Patricia
There is much to know about a name such as it's orgins and meaning some information I found on my name. (photo from http://www.i-am-pregnant.com/names/boys/Patricia) Patricia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia PATRICIA, is a common female given name of Latin origin. It is derived from the Latin word patrician, meaning "noble." The masculine form of the name is Patrick. The name Patricia was the second most common female name in the United States according to the 1990 US Census.[verification needed] It is commonly shortened to 'Pat', 'Pati/Paty', 'Patsy', 'Patty/Patti/Pattie', 'Trish' or 'Trisha/Tricia'. These diminutives are sometimes used as names in their own right. Another well-known variant of this is 'Patrice'. According to Social Security Administration records, the use of the name for newborns peaked at #3 from 1937-1943 in the USA, after which it dropped in popularity reaching a low of #442 in 2007.[1] From 1928 to 1967, the name was ranked among the top #11 female names.[1] In Portuguese and Spanish-speaking countries, the name Patricia is common as well, while in Italy Patrizia is the form, in Polish, the variant is Patrycja. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patricia) Patricia meaning and name origin Patricia \p(a)-tri-cia, pat-ricia\ as a girl's name (also used as boy's name Patricia), is pronounced pa-TRISH-ah. It is of Latin origin, and the meaning of Patricia is "noble; patrician". Feminine form of Patrick. The Romans once were divided socially and politically into two major classes, the plebeians and the patricians. To be patrician meant one was highly ranked, an aristocrat. The name became popular when it was used for one of Queen Victoria's granddaughters. It is also popular nowadays in Spain. Singers Patti LaBelle, Patsy Cline, Pat Benatar; choreographer Trisha Brown; actresses Patty Duke, Patricia Neal, Patricia Arquette; First Lady Pat Nixon; Congresswoman Pat Schroeder. Patricia has 21 variant forms: Pat, Patreece, Patreice, Patrica, Patrice, Patricka, Patrina, Patrisha, Patrisse, Patrizia, Patryce, Patsy, Patte, Pattee, Pattey, Patti, Pattie, Patty, Tricia, Trish and Trisha. For more information, see also the related name Latrice. Baby names that sound like Patricia are Beatrice and Beatrisa. Popularity of Patricia Patricia is a very popular first name for women (#2 out of 4276) and also a very popular surname or last name for all people (#23512 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)
Displayed below are the baby name popularity trends of all girl names on this page. (2010 statistics) View the popularity trend for Patricia only.
http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/Patriciais for PATIENCE
I am a very PATIENT person, sometimes I think a little to PATIENT.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia PATIENCE is the state of endurance under difficult circumstances, which can mean persevering in the face of delay or provocation without acting on annoyance/anger in a negative way; or exhibiting forbearance when under strain, especially when faced with longer-term difficulties. Patience is the level of endurance one's character can take before negativity. It is also used to refer to the character trait of being steadfast.
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is for Angel. I have a ANGEL that watches over me.
Dictionary.com describes ANGELS as
an·gel [eyn-juhl] -noun 1. one of a class of spiritual beings; a celestial attendant of god. In medieval angelology, angels constituted the lowest of the nine celestial orders (seraphim, cherubim, thrones, dominations or dominions, virtues, powers, principalities or princedoms, archangels, and angels). 2. a conventional representation of such a being, in human form, with wings, usually in white robes. 3. a messenger, especially of God. 4. a person who performs a mission of God or acts as if sent by God: an angel of mercy. 5. a person having qualities generally attributed to an angel, as beauty, purity, or kindliness. 6. a person whose actions and thoughts are consistently virtuous. 7. an attendant or guardian spirit. 8. a deceased person whose soul is regarded as having been accepted into heaven.
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is for TRUSTWORTHY I am a very TRUSTWORTHY person. I can keep your secret as long as it doesn't hurt others.(http://media.photobucket.com/image/trustworthy/JarJar_Fett/125-Trustworthy.jpg?o=8) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Trustworthiness is a moral value considered to be a virtue. A trustworthy person is someone in whom you can place your trust and rest assured that the trust will not be betrayed. A person can prove their trustworthiness by fulfilling an assigned responsibility - and as an extension of that, not to let down expectations. The responsibility can be either material, such as delivering a mail package on time, or it can be non-material such as keeping an important secret to themselves. A trustworthy person is someone that you can tell your worries and secrets to and know they won't repeat them without your permission. In general, in order for trust to be earned, worth and integrity must be proven over time.. is for RESILIENT.
Photo from http://douglaslrichardson.com/category/social-media/ I am RESILIENT. I've hit the wall and bounced back many a time. re·sil·ient (r-zlynt) http://www.thefreedictionary.com/resilient adj. 1. Marked by the ability to recover readily, as from misfortune. 2. Capable of returning to an original shape or position, as after having been compressed. resilient adj 1. (Physics / General Physics) (of an object or material) capable of regaining its original shape or position after bending, stretching, compression, or other deformation; elastic 2. (of a person) recovering easily and quickly from shock, illness, hardship, etc.; irrepressible resiliently adv
is for INTUITION I have a strong sense of INTUITION. No I can't read your mind.From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The term intuition is used to describe "thoughts and preferences that come to mind quickly and without much reflection".[1] "The word 'intuition' comes from the Latin word 'intueri', which is often roughly translated as meaning 'to look inside'' or 'to contemplate'."[2] Intuition provides us with beliefs that we cannot necessarily justify. For this reason, it has been the subject of study in psychology, as well as a topic of interest in the supernatural. The "right brain" is popularly associated with intuitive processes such as aesthetic abilities.[3][4][5] Some scientists have contended that intuition is associated with innovation in scientific discovery.[6] Intuition is also a common subject of New Age writings.[7]
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is for INTELLIGENT I am very INTELLIGENT. I know what 2 plus 2 is. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/intelligent in·tel·li·gent [in-tel-i-juhnt] -adjective 1. having good understanding or a high mental capacity; quick to comprehend, as persons or animals: an intelligent student. 2. displaying or characterized by quickness of understanding, sound thought, or good judgment: an intelligent reply. 3. having the faculty of reasoning and understanding; possessing intelligence: intelligent beings in outer space.
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is for ARTIST I'll paint you a picture because a ARTIST is what I am! http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/artist art·ist [ahr-tist] -noun 1. a person who produces works in any of the arts that are primarily subject to aesthetic criteria. 2. a person who practices one of the fine arts, especially a painter or sculptor. 3. a person whose trade or profession requires a knowledge of design, drawing, painting, etc.: a commercial artist. 4. a person who works in one of the performing arts, as an actor, musician, or singer; a public performer: a mime artist; an artist of the dance. 5. a person whose work exhibits exceptional skill. 6. a person who is expert at trickery or deceit: He's an artist with cards. 7. Obsolete . an artisan.
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The Penny Black sled die is really cute, by combining paper and foam you get more dimension and a real "sled-look"
I cut 2 circles out of white paper and once out of patterned paper. Glue the circles together with a strip of paper that will act as a "hinge". Glue the patterned paper circle on the the closed circle.
Cut the trees an dab some gesso on with a brush or sponge for a fresh layer of snow.
cut the snowflakes and apply 2 colors Mboss, first lake blue and then white-glitter.
The sled is made with kraft paper, metallic paper and craft foam.
Glue all the parts on the card and finish it with a nice text.
Happy Crafting!
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As outsourcing industry thought leaders, we devote substantial resources to provide our personnel with beneficial experiences that enrich not only their career development, but also the experience that SPS delivers to our client relationships.
New York, New York (PRWEB) May 18, 2016
Swiss Post Solutions (SPS), an innovative leader in business process outsourcing and digitization solutions, is honored to announce that its People Office won Gold and Bronze Stevie® Awards in the 2016 American Business Awards. SPS' Chief People Officer, Russ Cusick, received the Gold Human Resources Executive of the Year award and, under his leadership, SPS' People Office won the Bronze Human Resources Department of the Year award.
Since 2002, the Stevie® Awards recognize the achievements and contributions of organizations and working professionals worldwide within six Stevie® Award programs including the American Business Awards. This year's American Business Awards received more than 3,400 nominations from individuals and organizations nationwide with the judging determined by over 250 professionals. "The judges were extremely impressed with the quality of entries we received this year. The competition was intense and every organization that has won should be proud," said Michael Gallagher, president and founder of the Stevie® Awards.
"On behalf of Swiss Post Solutions, the People Office, and myself, we are honored to be recognized for these prestigious awards. At SPS, we are true advocates in fostering career development because we realize the value it provides our employees," said Russ Cusick.
With his 20+ years of Human Resource experience, Russ has been instrumental in leading all aspects of the People Office. As Chief People Officer in 2015, he worked diligently to become a PPACA (Patient Protections and Affordable Care Act) expert, expanded SPS North America's National Safety Committee with staff members from across the U.S., and worked with other SPS Global HR executives to create a global succession planning tool. To continually improve SPS' HR practices, he visited client sites, domestically and abroad, and met with key stakeholders to further understand their changing operational needs.
Under Russ' leadership in 2015, SPS' People Office was able to improve SPS' recruiting, training and recognition programs for its employees. With SPS' expansion into new geographic markets and industries, the People Office oversaw staff hiring including the 10% growth in personnel nationwide. It launched the Ambassador Leadership Training initiative, was recognized as a 2015 Young Adult Employer Champion by the National Fund for Workforce Solutions, and earned a spot on Vault's 2016 Top 50 Internship programs in the U.S.
Dan Moscatiello, Chief Executive Officer, stated "Russ Cusick and the People Office are a critically important part of our business as they take care of SPS' most valuable asset, our employees. As outsourcing industry thought leaders, we devote substantial resources to provide our personnel with beneficial experiences that enrich not only their career development, but also the experience that SPS delivers to our client relationships."
Russ and his team will be honored at the gala ceremony at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York on Monday, June 20, 2016.
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We connect the physical and digital worlds
Swiss Post Solutions (SPS) is a leading outsourcing provider for business processes solutions and innovative services in document management. A strong international client base relies on SPS' ability to envision, design and build end-to-end solutions and to be its trusted advisor for the key value drivers in BPO: location strategy, process optimization and technology, such as intelligent automation. Part of the Swiss Post Group headquartered in Bern, Switzerland, SPS' 7,500 employees and specialized partners span the full range of the industry – from insurance, banking, telecommunications, media, retail to energy supply and travel & transportation – addressing customer needs in more than 20 countries.
Swiss Post Solutions (SPS) North America (NA) offers a comprehensive suite of business process outsourcing solutions and document management services that transform key business applications from paper to digital documents, enabling improved workflow and enhanced efficiencies. In the field of outsourced office services, SPS NA provides mailroom management, managed print services, reprographic services, IT helpdesk support, front office and reception services to clients from an array of industries, including financial services, media & entertainment, legal, higher education, and manufacturing among others. Headquartered in New York City, SPS NA has offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Washington DC and Toronto, and operates secure document processing centers in Long Island City and Toronto.
About the Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in seven programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the American Business Awards, the International Business Awards, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 10,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 60 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at http://www.StevieAwards.com.


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Saturday, February 12, 2011
The Crusades
Rachel Harrie is on a Crusade to connect writerly folks.
Join the Crusade by Feb 12! That is today, so blog on over to see her.
Posted by Kerri Cuev at 2:29 PM
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6 comments:
- Adina West said...
Fellow Crusader saying hi. Nice to meet you Kerri! And I stopped by your other (farm) blog too. I have such a weakness for baby quails! So so cute...
- February 15, 2011 at 7:24 AM
- kmullican said...
Hello fellow crusader! Welcome to the pack!
- February 15, 2011 at 11:45 AM
- Megan K. Bickel said...
Hey there! Stopped on by on my Crusader travels. Happy to find you!!
- February 15, 2011 at 3:58 PM
- Kari Marie said...
Stopping by to greet a fellow crusader and paranormal romance writer. Looking forward to learning more about you.
- February 15, 2011 at 7:42 PM
- E.J. Wesley said...
Hey Crusader! Love the blog!
- February 15, 2011 at 8:34 PM
- Rachel Morgan said...
I'm a fellow crusader stopping by to say hi and to follow you :-)
- February 18, 2011 at 1:00 PM
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Sunday, January 22, 2012
Fountain Pen Friendly Staple's Find
I set out on a quest to find another notebook locally that I may like and did not cost as much as a Moleskine notebook. The criteria was same size, good paper, preferably leather bound, and fountain pen friendly.
I like the Moleskine paper. To me it is unique unto itself. Writing on the paper is nice when using pencil or anything but a fountain pen. My fountain pens write fine on it, but not all inks work fine. Many inks feather and most bleed through the page.
On my last trip to Staple's I found this notebook on sale for less than half of the normal selling price, and I could buy up to 4 of them at the special price. I bought them thinking if they do not work for a fountain pen I will have a nice notebook for pencil.
Compared to Moleskine. This notebook is the same size. This notebook is also made in China. It is more economical, even at the regular price of $6.99, than my Moleskine. The paper is smooth and nice to write upon.
Next I tested the paper with the pens I presently have inked.
Please pardon my sloppy penmanship. I was too lazy to look at the Pilot ink and I mis-spelled Namiki. Like I blame my typewriters for making typos I will blame the pen for the mistake(s).
This paper does not have the nice feel of Moleskine paper, but it is smooth and takes to fountain pen ink nicely. There was no feathering, only a small smudge on FL Blue because I did not give the ink enough time to dry before letting the cover page touch it.
As seen below bleed though is minor. A slight bit better than my Moleskine?
The Jinhao pen with Higgins ink seems to be the worst. All pens wrote smoothly and none scratched or stubbed. None bled to the next blank page.
I prefer an unlined notebook for fountain pens so I can write any size I like. For the price this will be fine. (The local store did not have any unlined ones.)
For those who, like me, like the ribbon page marker, the elastic closure, and the pocket on the inside of the back cover, this notebook has all three.
I still plan on trying others including Clairefontaine, Rhodia, and Quo Vadis Habana and other notebooks as I get around to ordering some.
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Nice find, Bill! I have found that Moleskines can tend to feel a little 'waxy' at times, like the texture of baking paper. I had an A5-sized Moleskine notebook where every second page felt very slippery to the touch. As such, I noticed that my fp nibs couldn't write on those pages. The ink would not flow. Most annoying. And one year, I made the mistake of buying a Moleskine Diary and the bleedthrough was very irritating. Hardly life-or-death, but it was a daily nuisance. Maybe I'll see what Rhodia have on offer. Their notepads are top-notch.ReplyDelete
Marvelous! I made the same find at Staples and before Staples, found the books at WalMart.ReplyDelete
I too love Moleskine paper, but find the price and the bleed-through big bummers. Hope you find something you love eventually! Thanks for sharing.ReplyDelete
Bill, I know it is a time-intensive solution, but you might enjoy finding a nice American paper of suitable weight and making your own notebooks. If so, head on over to Hamish's blog - I'm sure he'd be pleased to help out with instruction. Meanwhile, thanks for an interesting post!ReplyDelete
I thought of making my own after seeing this post on Studio Sweepings:ReplyDelete
I have also read some posts on making bound notebooks that were much more involved than I want.
As I get to ordering them, I will try various commercial ones for now.
- AnonymousJanuary 25, 2012 at 6:26 PM
love love browsing thru Staples notebooks' selection. They have a lot of fountain pen friendly paper in there. I'm currently hooked on their Circa copy - The ARC.ReplyDelete


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Cervical cancer screening
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Preferred: Pap test and human papillomavirus testing (co-testing) every 5 years
Optional: Pap test alone every 3 years
Breast exam by a health care professional
Screening tests to look for cancer of the colon and rectum
Colonoscopy every 10 years (preferred) or other screening test beginning at age 50 years. African Americans should begin screening at age 45 years.
Other methods include the following tests:
• Yearly fecal occult blood test or fecal immunochemical test with high sensitivity for cancer
• Flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years
• Double contrast barium enema test every 5 years
• Computed tomography every 5 years
• Fecal DNA test (interval unknown)
A test to measure the level of glucose (a sugar that is present in the blood and is the body's main source of fuel) because high levels could be a sign of diabetes mellitus
Every 3 years after age 45 years
Hepatitis C testing
A blood test to assess whether a person is infected with hepatitis C virus
A test to check for HIV, a virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
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|Related Material
|Container List
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|Manuscript Material
|Longer Works
|Shorter Works-Prose (Early) [1950's-1960's]
|Shorter Works-Poetry (Early)
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|Hargrett Manuscripts
|Webb, Sharon
|Sharon Webb papers
|circa 1950-1983
|2.4 Linear feet (6 document boxes)
|The collection consists of correspondence (1961-1963, 1979-1983), drafts of works and some printed material (1950-1960s, 1983). This material was added on 17 September 1985 to the materials already on loan to the Special Collections Division, which included fanzines, clippings, convention flyers, manuscripts, and business and personal correspondence, notably between Webb and the author Robert Jordan.
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Sharon Lynn Webb, Georgia science fiction author and resident of Blairsville, Georgia. Webb was born in Tampa, Florida on February 29, 1936, the daughter of William Wesley Talbott and Eunice Geraldine Tillman. On February 6, 1956, she married W. Bryan Webb. Their children were Wendy, Jerri, and Tracey.
From 1953 to 1956, Webb was a student Florida Southern College. She studied at the University Miami in 1962. In 1972, she earned her associate degree in Nursing from the Miami-Dade School Nursing. During this period (from 1960 to 1966), she worked as a freelance writer. She was an RN for the South Miami Hospital from 1972 to 1973 and for Union General Hospital, Towns County Hospital, Blairsville, Georgia from 1973 to 1981.
Webb is the author of RN (1981), Earthchild (1982), Earth Song (1983), Ram Song (1984), Adventures of Terra Tarkington (1985), Pestis 18, 1987, The Halflife (1989), and over 40 short stories. She is a member of the Author's Guild/League and Science Fiction Writers of America where she served as south/central director and as a member of the board directors. (Who's Who on the Web, retrieved February 16, 2010)
Robert Jordan enjoyed success in two areas of fantasy writing: as a writer of novels in the continuing saga of the popular sword-and-sorcery character Conan the Barbarian and as the creator of the "Wheel of Time" series, set in an elaborate fantasy world. Speaking of Jordan's work on the Conan books, Wendy Bradley wrote in the St. James Guide to Fantasy Writers that "his additions to the best-known of all sword-and-sorcery sagas are vigorous, lusty, and full of excellent scene setting." Of the "Wheel of Time" series, Bradley reported that "this saga is turning into a really impressive piece of work." Roland Green, writing in Booklist, called the series a "major fantasy epic." Literature Resource Center. (http://go.galegroup.com/ps/start.do?p=LitRC&u=uga) Retrieved 6/8/2009.
Arranged in chronological order.
Sharon Webb papers, MS 2380. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
For related materials available in this repository see the following collections:
Sharon Webb papers, MS 2113, MS 2452, and MS 2575.


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The End of the Story: The Shrinking of the Epic Hero
I am big. It's the pictures that got small.
--Norma Desmond
Well, yes, there's nothing like trotting out one of the tiredest, most hag-ridden quotations in pop culture to get this thing off to a limping start, but bear with me here; I think I have a good reason for using it and with a little luck, I'll get to it eventually.
Below is a short list of long poems. Some, like Song of Roland and The Divine Comedy are dictionary definition-style epics; others are sequences of interrelated poems that trace narrative arcs. Snodgrass' The Fuhrer Bunker and Berryman's The Dream Songs are meant to be read as "stories" comprised of stand-alone poems.
The list runs in more or less chronological order and by dipping into it at random points following a downward trajectory you will note an evolution or devolution (depending on your tastes) in the nature of the hero, as well as drastic transformations in narrative purpose, and poetic form. The stories grow smaller, more inward, more fragmentary as we progress through time. Heroes have always had faults--think of Achilles sulking on the beach, or Aeneas shucking off Dido like a bad suit, so it is not that our heroes have become more human, so much as they have become disembodied. It is as if the canonical Western hero, and perhaps the human species, has climbed the rungs of his backbone and curled up inside his skull to wander no more, instead exploring the winding corridors of the self, becoming paler, more solipsistic, more accustomed to the dark as the centuries wash away the sand beneath his feet.
This corkscrewing inward corresponds to the transformation of poetry from a form of mass (or at least popular) entertainment to its current state as the most academic, most hermetically-sealed of the arts. The self has become the final frontier for poetic discourse and this coincides I think with the ascendance of the lyric mode. Poems have grown smaller as the worlds the poet feels competent to encompass grow smaller.
As always, comments, disagreements and suggestions for future posts are encouraged.
Thanks again to Richard D. for suggesting this topic.
A Short List of Long Poems from the collections of Harris County Public Libraries
Works and Days & Theogony / Hesiod
The Metamorphoses / Ovid
Divine Comedy / Dante Alleghieri
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight /
Orlando Furioso / Ludovico Ariosto
The Faerie Queene / Sir Edmund Spenser
Paradise Lost & Paradise Regained / John Milton
Faust / J. W. von Goethe
Lady of the Lake / Sir Walter Scott
Queen Mab / Percy Bysshe Shelley
The Battle of Marathon, Prometheus Bound & The Seraphim / Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Endymion & Hyperion / John Keats
Don Juan / George Gordon, Lord Byron
Evangeline & The Song of Hiawatha / Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
The Prelude / William Wordsworth
Idylls of the King / Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Eugene Onegin / Aleksandr Puskkin
The Wanderings of Oisin / W. B. Yeats
Mensagem / Fernando Pessoa
Paterson / William Carlos Williams
The Cantos / Ezra Pound
"A" / Louis Zukofsky
The Dream Songs / John Berryman
Changing Light at Sandover / James Merrill
Changing Light at Sandover / James Merrill
The Maximus Poems / Charles Olson
The Maximus Poems / Charles Olson
The Beauty of the Husband: A Fictional Essay in 29 Tangos / Anne Carson. Autobiography of Red: A Novel in Verse / Anne Carson
The Fuhrer Bunker / W. D. Snodgrass
Garbage, Sphere, Glare & Tape for the Turn of a Year / A. R. Ammons
Girls on the Run / John Ashbery
Louise in Love / Mary Jo Bang
Splay Anthem / Nathaniel Mackey
The Beauty of the Husband: A Fictional Essay in 29 Tangos / Anne Carson.
Autobiography of Red: A Novel in Verse / Anne Carson
Fredy Neptune / Les Murray
Photo: Knight's Castle by Hartwig HKD
- Anne Carson
- Berryman
- book length poems. hesiod
- book of job
- Cantos
- Changing Light at Sandover
- Dante
- divine comedy
- Dream Songs
- Edmund Spenser
- Endymion
- epic poems
- Eugene Onegin
- Faerie Queene
- Faust
- Girls on the Run
- Goethe
- Green Knight
- Idylls of the King
- John Ashbery
- John Keats
- Lord Byron
- Mary Jo Bang
- Merrill
- Milton
- Nathaniel Mackey
- Norma Desmond
- Orlando Furioso
- ovid
- Paterson
- Percy Bysshe Shelley
- Pessoa
- Poetry
- Pound
- Pushkin
- Queen Mab
- Sir Gawain
- Splay Anthem
- Sunset Boulevard
- Tennyson
- Walter Scott
- William Carlos Williams
- Yeats
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I had the genius idea the other day that it would be fun to start developing word puzzles based on literary works and posting them for others to use on my blog. Of course I had to start with one of my absolute favorite books — Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.
I'm a big fan of word find and crossword puzzles, but for the first one I wanted to keep it simple and start with a word find. It highlights the main characters in the book. In future I will probably do other puzzles which feature place names or some other aspect of the book.
Simply click on the link below and either print, or save it to your computer and then print. Enjoy!
"Pride and Prejudice" Word Find Puzzle – Characters


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This phenomenon can be explained by the explosion in the number of portable multimedia devices such as smartphones and tablets, resulting in more and more company investment into marketing promotions via these devices.
In the United States, portable multimedia devices - smartphones and tablets - represent a major focus for company marketing. This trend, highlighted in a study carried out by Borrell Associates, stems from the increasingly widespread use of these tools, which are starting to replace both portable and fixed-station PCs. In fact demand for tablets is eating into that of portable computers, at a "cannibalisation" rate measured at 29% for 2011 and expected to plateau at around 20% in the coming years. However, according to Morgan Stanley, a contributor to the report, tablet sales will even overtake portable PC sales from end 2012. Meanwhile, the number of smartphones in circulation continues to increase (by 41% this year), taking the total number of smartphones now in use to 95 million units.
SMBs especially keen on mobile marketing
As one might expect, companies - especially SMBs - are showing strong interest in the marketing opportunities provided by this increase in smartphone and tablet use. Of the 484 surveyed, over 80% already had invested in mobile marketing, or were planning to do so during the year, with 20% even investing over 50% of their advertising budgets in this channel. And while SMBs' total expenditure in this area is put at just $0.8 billion for 2011, this figure is expected to double every year, so that around 2016 it should reach over $18 billion. Looking at the market as a whole, the amount companies are investing is of course today much higher ($10 billion this year), but the year-on-year increase is expected to be slower than among SMBs, at just 60% per year.
Advertising approach is not changing
However it appears that companies are still using these tools in a very traditional manner. The study reveals that companies concentrate primarily on sending SMS/MMS ads (30% of total expenditure), and on advertising based on search engines (50% of total expenditure). Given that carrying out searches on the Internet is in fact Internet users' second favourite use of the Web, just behind video games, this investment clearly makes sense. However, when it comes to the newer approaches – online coupons, sampling, etc – company expenditure remains low, despite growing consumer interest in such special offers.


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Myanmar's Suu Kyi reaches out to rebels with federalism vow
The country has been swept up in optimism for a more peaceful and prosperous future since the National League for Democracy (NLD) took power from the military on April 1.
But the democracy figurehead warned Myanmar's prospects pivot on ending ethnic conflicts that have blistered the country since its independence in 1948.
To do so, the NLD government would seek "a real federal democratic union", she said in a televised address marking Myanmar's New Year.
"Peace and a federal democratic union are closely intertwined and that's why we need to change the constitution. The most important thing is national reconciliation."
They were Suu Kyi's first major comments as "state counsellor" — a role she took on following the handover from an army that dominated the country for 50 years.
The current charter, penned by the military in 2008, centralises power.
The former junta in part justified its tight control of the country with fears that ethnic divisions would fracture the nation.
But federalism has gradually become central to peace discussions steered by a quasi-civilian government that replaced outright military rule in 2011.
Reiterating the federal pledge, Suu Kyi sought to reassure ethnic leaders that the NLD would govern for all, despite its leadership being drawn heavily from the Buddhist Bamar majority.
The country's ethnic minorities have often complained of their treatment by the Bamar who form much of the military, economic and political elite.
The NLD nevertheless picked up seats in many of Myanmar's ethnic areas in last year's election, giving it a massive mandate to rule.
Nobel laureate Suu Kyi is beloved by many in Myanmar but blocked from becoming president by the same charter as her two sons carry foreign citizenship.
She is the daughter of the country's independence hero, who supported a federalist future for Myanmar before his assassination.
Attempts to amend the army's charter under the former quasi-civilian government were stymied by the military — which is gifted 25 percent of all parliamentary seats by the constitution it scripted.
Any fresh moves to change the charter are likely to meet stiff resistance from the still-powerful military, who can veto amendments through its parliamentary bloc.
Suu Kyi has taken a firm grip of the country's first civilian-led government in decades by taking on a string of senior roles in the new administration, including the powerful — if vaguely defined — advisory role.
She has vowed to rule "above" the president, picking school friend and close aide Htin Kyaw as her proxy.
Conflicts continue to rage in several areas between ethnic minority armed groups and the army, which operates beyond the reaches of civilian government, after a ceasefire pact signed late last year failed to include all of the country's fighters.
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Try as he might, President Obama can't quite tame the political bear that is former President Bill Clinton. If Clinton isn't being used against Obama disingenuously by conservatives, the 42nd president is gently chiding the economic policies of the 44th president in a book.
And so it was Friday that Obama tapped the still-popular Clinton to help him unveil his latest initiative to create jobs, while at the same time going through great pains to ensure that Clinton stayed securely in his lane.
The pair toured a Washington office building before making remarks to reporters, with Obama announcing a $4 billion investment in making private and federal office buildings more energy efficient. Clinton spoke first, hailing the initiative; Obama followed up, saying it would help spur the sluggish economic recovery.
So far, so good.
But after Obama wrapped up his remarks and began shaking hands, Fox TV White House correspondent Ed Henry, sitting with about 20 reporters who were not allowed to ask questions, shouted out a question to Clinton: Did he have any advice for Obama about the economy?
Obama, who had started to shake hands with Clinton, looked in Henry's direction and tried to dismiss the question with a joke.
"Oh, he gives me advice all the time!" Obama said, as he tried to keep moving to leave.
But Clinton's eyes grew large. He has never met a microphone he didn't like. He was temporarily penned in by Obama, but no matter, he deftly moved around the president and got to the lectern.
Reporters perked up. Obama, not so much.
This might have brought momentary flashbacks for Obama to the impromptu joint news conference last December that he and Clinton staged in the White House briefing room — the one where Clinton stole the microphone, and the show, after Obama had to leave to meet Clinton's wife, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
So on Friday, as Bill Clinton began speaking, Obama, looking uncomfortable, stood on the side with his hands cusped in front of him and his expression rather tight-lipped. To the possible dismay of the media, the former president didn't say anything particularly provocative, instead spending a couple more minutes rehashing the same points he had made.
But Clinton certainly seemed at home in the presidential spotlight. At one point, he leaned an elbow on the lectern, crossed one leg jauntily in front of the other and waved a creased folder in the air to make a point.
But this time, Obama was determined not to let history repeat itself. When Clinton finished, another reporter tried to shout out another question, but the 44th president had had enough.
"Thanks guys," Obama said, turning to go and, this time, making sure 42 came with him.
Later, however, Clinton's shadow still dogged Obama. At his daily press briefing, Press Secretary Jay Carney was told by one reporter that the joint appearance had resurrected rumors that Obama would dump Vice President Joseph Biden and add Hillary Clinton to his ticket for 2012.
That rumor comes "only from among people who know nothing about what they speak," Carney said derisively.
Carney paused, then added with a nod to the 42nd president's appeal: "Do you mean Bill Clinton or Secretary Clinton?"


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10 Easy-to-Follow Weight Gain Tips
Being overweight or obese is a well-publicized health risk, but being underweight can have adverse health effects, too. Insufficient food intake causes reduced nutrient intake which impacts normal body functioning. Fatigue, irritability and increased susceptibility to infection are several consequences of an inadequate diet. In order to gain weight, you need to consume more calories than you burn. It takes 3,500 extra calories to gain a pound of body weight.
Eat Regular Meals
Make eating regularly a priority in your life. Take time to adequately plan, prepare and eat three meals every day. Include large portions of unprocessed, nutritious foods such as nuts and nut butters, seeds, dried fruits, yogurt, milk, cheese and avocados.
Increase Portion Size
Increase the amount of food you eat at each meal. This may feel uncomfortable initially, so begin with small, gradual changes like adding extra meat or cheese to your lunchtime sandwich. Drink beverages from a larger glass and use bigger plates and bowls, too.
Include Snacks
Eat every two to three hours to increase your calorie intake. Be sure to include plenty of unprocessed foods such as nuts, seeds and dried and fresh fruit that are nutritious and can be easily tucked inside your backpack, briefcase of purse to eat when you are away from home.
Add Caloric Beverages
Choose nutritious fruit juices and milk as beverages instead of water or other calorie-free beverages. Whip up smoothies at home with fresh fruit and yogurt instead of buying processed ones which may be high in fat and sugars and low in nutrient content.
Add Energy-Dense Foods
Energy-dense foods contain high amounts of calories in relatively small portions. Normally these foods are avoided when trying to lose weight, but they are essential additions when your goal is weight gain. Include milkshakes, nuts and nut butters, full-fat cheese, avocados and seeds regularly in your diet.
Limit Highly Processed Foods
High-calorie processed foods, including fast food, are commonly high in sodium and low in vitamin and mineral content. Choose healthy, unprocessed alternatives to optimize your nutritional intake.
Add 500 Calories Daily
To gain 1 pound of weight per week, aim to increase your calorie intake by 500 each day. Add butter and cheese to foods during preparation. Drink whole milk instead of reduced-fat milk. Choose starchy vegetables such as peas, lima beans or corn more frequently than others with a higher water content.
Keep a Food Journal
Increase your awareness of what you eat by keeping a food journal, recording the types and amounts of foods eaten. This helps keep your focus on the diet changes you are making. If you need further guidance, consider consulting a registered dietitian who can help keep you motivated.
Get Moving
Exercise, especially strength training, is essential to building muscle which also aids weight gain efforts. Remember to increase calorie intake to compensate for energy burned during activity.
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Himalayan Salt lamps are the latest wellness trend to hit the market. People across the nation are rushing over to their nearest health food store to get their hands on one of these glowing, pink rocks. Many, however, don't actually know what they're buying or why, and don't know how to tell a good product from a money grab. We're hear to help shed some (soft, irregular) light on the matter.
What is Himalayan Salt?
Himalayan salt comes from the Punjab region of Pakistan, found in the salt mines 5 000 feet below the Himalayan Mountain range. It is believed to be billions of years old, composed of the dried remnants of original sea salt from the Precambrian Age. Due to the incredible pressure the salt has been under over the 4 billion years of its existence, it is said to be 99% pure, containing over 84 minerals and trace elements. Its pink hue (and occasionally other colors) indicates its mineral content. (1)
4 Potential Health Benefits
Though there are no scientific studies done on the benefits of Himalayan Salt Lamps themselves, there is some evidence that the pink salt may have health benefits.
1. Respiratory Health
Himalayan salt is antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. Halotherapy, or the inhalation of micronized dry salt in a specific environment, has been used to treat chronic Bronchitis. This is because of the salt's ability to loosen and help remove excessive mucus from the lungs and rid the air of pollutants like pollen that can cause breathing difficulties. (1)(2)(3)
2. Prevent Muscle Cramping
The minerals in Himalayan salt may help with electrolyte balance and prevent muscle cramping, especially when exercising in hot environments that cause you to sweat a lot. You can make a sole solution for drinking or soaking in a tub post-exercise. (1)(4)
3. Purifies the Air
One of the main reasons people are interested in salt lamps is because of its proposed air purifying benefits. It's suggested that the block of salt attracts water vapor and the air pollutants that come along with it. The heat from the lamp causes the water to evaporate, leaving behind the dust, pollutants, chemicals, and even toxins from our electronic devices so that you don't breathe them in. (1)(5)
4. Sleep Aid
A small study showed that low levels of sodium in your blood stream can cause a decrease in blood volume. Your sympathetic nervous system becomes highly active as a result, and you wake up more frequently and have trouble falling back to sleep once awake. The thought is that a salt lamp can potentially help you relax and sleep soundly. (1)(6)
5 Ways to Tell if Your Lamp is a Fake
Salt lamps are a hot commodity now, and unfortunately there are those who are making cheap knock-offs and selling them for the same price as the real ones. (7)
1. Poor/Non-Existent Return Policy
Real Himalayan salt lamps are not very durable and therefore can easily be damaged in transportation and shipping. Most good manufacturers have an accommodating return policy for that reason. While this doesn't necessarily mean that the lamp is a fake, it's in your best interest to choose a brand that will allow you to exchange your lamp if it arrives to you a little banged-up. (7)
2. Extreme Durability
If you buy a salt lamp that shows no signs of damage when you accidentally drop or bang in to it, you should return it and look for a different manufacturer. A real lamp is delicate and can become damaged easily. (7)
3. Wrong/No Country of Origin
Himalayan rock salt can only come from the salt mines of Pakistan. If the packaging doesn't list Pakistan as the site of origin, or the company makes no mention of it on their website, chances are it's a fake. (7)
4. Resistant to Moisture
Himalayan salt lamps are highly sensitive to air moisture. In warm, damp environments, such as in the bathroom after a hot shower, your lamp doesn't sweat, it is not absorbing the water vapor in the air and therefore not providing any benefits. (7)
5. Color and Light
Himalayan salt lamps are either soft pink or orange in color, and provide only a gentle light. You may see white lamps, however white Himalayan salt is extremely rare and therefore very expensive. If you see lamps of other colors, or an inexpensive white lamp, chances are those lamps, and any lamps made by that manufacturer, are not real. If your lamp is bright enough to fill up a room, that's also a tell-tale sign that it is fake. (7)
Though conclusive studies have yet to be done on Himalayan salt and salt lamps, the anecdotal evidence and potential benefits make them worth trying, especially for those with respiratory problems. If you have experience with salt lamps, leave a comment below and help us open the discussion.
(1) https://draxe.com/pink-himalayan-salt/
(2) https://lunginstitute.com/blog/salt-therapy-and-copd/
(3) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10439712
(4) http://www.runnersworld.co.za/injury-prevention/prevent-cramping-naturally/
(5) https://draxe.com/10-benefits-celtic-sea-salt-himalayan-salt/
(6) http://www.nytimes.com/1989/07/04/science/science-watch-salt-and-sleep.html
(7) https://draxe.com/himalayan-salt-lamp/?utm_campaign=heartysoul&utm_medium=Affliate&utm_source=Facebook&utm_term
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Review: Vitamin D supplementation decreases all-cause mortality in adults and older individualsPDF
ACP J Club. 2008 Mar-Apr;148:30. doi:10.7326/ACPJC-2008-148-2-030
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Source Citation
Autier P, Gandini S. Vitamin D supplementation and total mortality: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Arch Intern Med. 2007;167:1730-7. [PubMed ID: 17846391]
What is the effect of vitamin D supplementation on all-cause mortality?
Data sources: PubMed, ISI Web of Science (Science Citation Index Expanded), EMBASE/Excerpta Medica, Cochrane Library, and bibliographies of selected studies, reviews, or books (to November 2006).
Study selection and assessment: Principal published reports of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that assessed the effects of vitamin D supplementation (vitamin D2 [ergocalciferol] or vitamin D3 [cholecalciferol]), taken for any condition, on all-cause mortality. Trials had to randomize participants on an individual (rather than cluster) basis and include sufficient information to allow for calculation of relative risks and 95% CIs for all-cause mortality for vitamin D supplementation vs placebo or control. Trials that evaluated treatment with 1α-hydroxyvitamin D3 (alfacalcidol), 1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 (calcitriol), or other vitamin D analogues in patients with advanced prostate cancer, chronic or end-stage renal disease, or those on renal dialysis were excluded. 17 RCTs and 1 quasi-RCT (n = 57 311, age range 33 to 106 y) met the inclusion criteria. Mean daily dose of vitamin D (adjusted for trial size) was 528 IU. Mean follow-up (adjusted for study size) was 5.7 years. Quality assessment of individual trials was not reported.
Outcomes: All-cause mortality.
Main results
4777 deaths occurred in the 18 trials. Meta-analysis of all trials showed that use of vitamin D supplements decreased the risk for all-cause mortality (Table). Meta-analysis of the 9 trials with sufficient power showed similar results (Table).
Vitamin D supplementation reduces all-cause mortality in adults and older individuals.
Source of funding: Not stated.
For correspondence: Dr. P. Autier, International Agency for Research on Cancer, Lyon, France. E-mail email@example.com.
Table. Vitamin D supplementation vs placebo or control for all-cause mortality*
|Outcome at mean 5.7 y
|Number of trials (n)
|Event rates
|All-cause mortality
|18 (57 311)†
|8.2% vs 8.5%
|7% (1 to 13)
|169 (91 to 1178)
|9 (55 774)‡
|8.2% vs 8.5%
|8% (1 to 14)
|147 (84 to 1171)
*Abbreviations defined in Glossary. RRR, NNT, and CI calculated from data in article based on random-effects model.
†All trials.
‡All trials with acceptable power.
Vitamin D insufficiency, defined as biochemical evidence of deficiency without clinical signs or symptoms, corresponds to serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels of approximately < 20 to 30 ng/mL and is highly prevalent, affecting 25% to 70% of patients, depending on the subpopulation and season of year (1). Achieving adequate blood levels is clinically important because vitamin D affects more than bone health, and insufficiency has been associated with increased risks for some types of cancer, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, musculoskeletal pain, and type 2 diabetes.
The meta-analysis by Autier and Gandini pooled 18 trials of vitamin D supplementation among various study populations with baseline vitamin D levels consistent with insufficiency. The study participants were followed for a mean 5.7 years for all-cause mortality. Participants who received vitamin D supplementation had an 8% relative risk reduction and a small absolute risk reduction, which translates to approximately 1 death prevented for every 150 persons receiving supplementation. Because many persons are at risk, achieving adequate blood levels may have an important impact on both morbidity and mortality.
Current guidelines recommend 5 to 15 minutes of sun exposure at least twice weekly to the face, arms, hands, or back without sunscreen (2) and a daily vitamin D intake of 200 IU for persons ≤ 50 years, 400 IU for those 50 to 70 years, and 600 IU for those > 70 years (3). These recommendations may, however, be too conservative, and daily intakes ranging from 800 to 1000 IU or higher may be necessary to achieve 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels of 30 to 40 ng/mL. Because dietary sources rich in vitamin D are limited to fatty fish and some fortified foods, use of a vitamin D–containing supplement is a reasonable approach for patients who are at risk for, or have, vitamin D insufficiency.
Joel A. Simon, MD, MPH
San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical CenterUniversity of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, California, USA
1. Hanley DA, Davison KS. Vitamin D insufficiency in North America. J Nutr. 2005;135:332-7. [PubMed ID: 15671237]
2. Holick MF. Sunlight and vitamin D for bone health and prevention of autoimmune diseases, cancers, and cardiovascular disease. Am J Clin Nutr. 2004;80:1678S-88S. [PubMed ID: 15585788]
3. Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board. Dietary references intakes: calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin D and fluoride. Washington, DC: National Academy Press; 1999.


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A digital piano refers to a modern electronic musical instrument that's designed to serve primarily as the alternative to traditional acoustic pianos, both in in the sound that it produce and the way it feels to play. A digital piano is intended to provide an extremely accurate simulation of the acoustic piano. Certain types of digital pianos have also been designed to look just like an acoustic piano, both the grand and upright piano body style. The digital pianos usually use electronic synthesized emulations of the piano sound or the sampled piano sound which is later amplified via an internal loudspeaker. The pianos normally have semi-weighted or weighted keyboards that attempt to recreate the feeling of an acoustic piano. Below are what we consider to be some of the best digital pianos for sale
DP-6 Digital Piano by Gear4music plus
As far as having access to a quality piano goes, this DP-6 Digital Piano is one of the best that I have used in this price range. It's an excellent value product that offers 88 weighted keys and 64 voice polyphony features, giving it plenty of variance and style to make the most of.
I quickly noticed just how powerful this project could be within moments of using it, with the excellent power that it provides compared to other pianos in this price range. The headphones that come with it, as well, the HP-170 set, are brilliant. I found that with the stool included I could just sit down and enjoy some musical messing around within minutes of getting this piano arriving!
I was hugely appreciative of the overall design and style of the piano and with the weighted hammer action keyboard style I never found it hard to use or off-putting in any capacity. This goes a lot further than your typical piano would in a digital sense, and makes sure that you have everything you need to start jamming away within hours of arrival.
It's got that beautiful and harmonious tone of a real acoustic piano, without any of the usual problems related to tuning and/or maintenance. For those who want to pick up a quality piece of piano hardware that is easy to use, simple to set up and perfect at delivering when asked, then this might just be the best digital piano out there!
- The piano experience. Built with weighted action, the DP-6 responds to the weight of your playing....
- A full size 88-key piano packed with training tools that can help you play better. Along with built-in...
- The DP-6 is designed to fit almost anywhere. It's compactly designed and even better; it comes with a...
Yamaha P-45 Digital Piano
The Yamaha brand of digital piano has usually been one of the most effective out there, and I found that with this P-45 I was getting everything that I could possibly need right from the get-go. It's a strong and effective piano, one that provides as many as 10 stereo-sampled voices to give you a brilliant extra level of input.
This also makes use of a brilliant dual mode system which allows for two voices to be combined for even better versatility. It's the little features with this piano that make it so easy to use and appreciate. For a start, it makes use of the 88-key graded hammer standard keyboard setting and combines it with these extra features to give it more power than before.
It also makes use of the duo function, which enables the keyboard to split into two identical zones. This means that students and teachers can work together as they operate, making the learning experience much easier.
From newbies who are just beginning to learn the piano to those who want a reliable and effective piano at a very affordable price, this is well worth trying out in the future.
Makes a brilliant selection for those with musical talent already or for those who are trying to discover their own. A wonderfully effective solution to learn from and one that also makes it easy for those with talent to take their skills and the available techniques that they have to the next level in future.
- The 88-key graded hammer standard keyboard with matte finish black keys ensures high playability
- There are 10 stereo sampled voices
- Dual mode - two voices can be combined for further versatility
Yamaha P115 Digital Piano
I grabbed this simple and easy to use little piano after seeing it being used by a friend in a music store. It's got plenty of quality and style and given that it's a Yamaha I knew I was probably getting a bit of musical royalty. This makes use of 88 full sized, fully weighted and graded hammer standard action /w matt black key tops. Not only does this look outstanding but it carries the quality and the overall standard of the keyboard forward, and make me feel really comfortable when using it.
With 14 high quality voices together with both chorus effects and reverbs, I found myself at home using this to get into control of my audio with. I also made use of the 192 note polyphony and damper resonance, adding yet another layer of strength and precision to my management. I found that this keyboard gave me access to everything that I'm likely to need, really.
It was a great purchase when I got it and with the sound boost feature that enhances the presence and style of the piano when played alongside solo and/or other instruments. It's these little extras that really attracted me to the piano in the first place and, I have to say, this is one of the best purchases that I have made – or you could make!
The piano is classy, easy to use, effective and offers a simplistic way to manage and look after your fingers when playing – what's not to like?
- 88-full size weighted and graded hammer standard action with matt black key tops
- 14 high quality voices together with reverb and chorus effects
- 192 note polyphony and damper resonance. Dimensions: 132.6 x 16.3 x 29.5 cm
Yamaha YDP142 Digital Piano
The Yamaha YDP142 Digital Piano is, to be blunt, a monster. It's massive in size, and incredible in style. With 10 voices recorded and making use of the standard 88-note keyboard /w graded hammer standard action, there aren't likely to be many solutions on the market that are as powerful or as effective as this.
It's a solid piece of kit from a musical perspective, providing you with plenty of features. The best feature arguably, though, is the pure CF sound engine with 128-note polyphony. This is hard to find for this price range and it will, without a doubt, make an incredible difference to the overall class and power of the keyboard. It will also expand your usage quality massively, ensuring that you can enjoy a much deeper and more progressive system in general.
It also makes use of a sliding key cover that looks outstanding and makes it easier than ever to enjoy and appreciate the overall style of the piano.
It also makes use of the brilliant 2 track song recorder that will make it much easier to get tunes to play along to. From learning your favorite tracks to challenging yourself with a new song altogether, this is the best way to make sure that you are learning and improving as well as enjoying the new power you have at your fingertips.
A definitely worthwhile investment and one that can significantly improve the quality and consistency that you get from playing the piano. Highly recommended, without a doubt.
- 88 keys, graded hammer standard (GHS) keyboard, velocity-sensitive keys: hard / medium / soft / fixed.
- 128-voiced polyphony, pure CF sound engine, 10 intonation, pedals: damper, sostenuto, soft.
- Half pedal function, effects: reverberate and dampers resonance, intelligent acoustic control and...
When shopping for digital piano, buyer should consider the features of different types of digital pianos. Even though a buyer might be attracted to a digital piano with a wide range of features, it's important to consider the layout of the instrument. A plethora of features won't compensate for a piano that's uncomfortable to play. The quality of your piano's sound coupled with the way the piano plays are very vital considerations. Here are the main piano features that you should look at before buying a digital piano.
Basic Quality
When looking for a digital piano, it's important to take into consideration the basic quality of this instrument. Even though the sound quality of digital pianos can't better that of top-of-the-line acoustic pianos, digital pianos are still progressing in bounds and leaps. The buyer ought to consider how natural the digital piano sounds and if the sounds produced are realistic across the whole keyboard. It's also good to check for the sound level of your instrument and whether the piano can be played both softly and loudly.
Hammer Weighted Keys
Hammer weighted keyboards are standard features in most digital pianos. With the hammer weighted keys, musicians feel like they playing acoustic pianos. When one key is pushed halfway down, you will feel sudden resistance just like a regular piano.
Headphone Jacks
The headphone jack is yet another standard feature in digital pianos. It allows one to play this piano without having to bother other people who might be nearby. Many digital pianos even come with 2 headphone jacks for the people who play a duet or for teachers to listen to their students playing.
Sample Rate
The sample rate basically refers to how realistic the piano sounds. Buyers should look out for a digital piano that has stereo sampled sound or multi-level sampled sound because these piano models will sound just like the acoustic piano.
Number of Keys
A digital piano normally has key ranging from 76 to 88. A beginner digital piano player will possibly need 76 keys. However, a more advanced player should opt for the 88-key digital pianos. An acoustic piano usually has 88 keys. In case the piano has more keys, then it will also take more room.
Sustain Pedal
The sustain pedal refers to the pedal that draws out notes that are being played when it is pressed down. Some pianos come with 3 pedals because advanced piano players use the other 2 pedals while playing.
There are few types of digital pianos which buyers can choose from. The digital piano models vary in terms of their features, the quality of music that they produce, the kinds of music that they are best suited for and the quality of the player's experience. The main types of digital pianos are:
Upright Digital Piano
The Upright Digital Piano is an instrument that's closest in function, appearance and design to the traditional, acoustic piano. The piano has 88 keys and it includes some forms of support and a cabinet. The Upright Digital Piano is the most popular type of digital piano.
Digital Piano Console
The Digital Piano Console is quite similar to the upright piano. The major distinguishing characteristic of this type of piano console is the fact that it's smaller and it might not have that same, classic shape. However, regarding function, the console is equally as able as the upright piano. This makes it a great choice for people who lack the space for full-sized pianos.
Stage Piano
The stage pianos can be hooked up to external speakers, amps and a wide range of electronic accessories that are geared towards live performances. If you are putting on a live show and you wish to make it a spectacle, then stage pianos are the best choice.
A workstation type of piano can be viewed as a computer that has been integrated into the keyboard. This type of digital piano bears everything that a musician could need. Moreover, it is capable of synthesizing, editing and recording music. The workstation type of pianos comes in 88-, 61- and 73-key varieties. Even though workstations could be relatively expensive thanks to the features that they offer, the investment is still worth it for a musician who intends to compose their own music.
Digital Grand Piano
There's no other digital piano that is more beautiful than grand piano. Owning a grand piano is a dream of nearly every serious pianist because the piano offers a wide range of features that other digital pianos don't.
If you are not sold decided on buying a digital piano or the traditional acoustic piano, then here are some advantages of digital pianos to consider:
One of the major advantages of having digital pianos is their portability. Most kinds of digital pianos usually weigh less than 200 pounds. In addition, they are also relatively easy to take apart for transportation. This makes a digital piano to be a more logical choice for any touring band that will have to move their equipment from one location to another.
Low Maintenance
Digital pianos require low maintenance as compared to the acoustic pianos. Acoustic pianos need to be tuned at once or twice a year. However, since digital pianos are electronic devices without any moving parts, they are never out of tune.
Digital pianos have a wide range of convenient features that aren't offered by the acoustic pianos. For example, with digital pianos, the player will have the option of using sets of headphones. This feature usually allows the player to block out the other sound distractions so as to concentrate on the music that they are playing.
Electronic Interface
With digital pianos, the user will also have the option of hooking this instrument up to the computer. A digital piano has a MIDI interface that means the player can connect the piano to his computer or other MIDI devices and then take advantage of numerous music programs that allow the musician to compose the digital music.
Considerations before buying
Digital pianos have been making huge advances in past years making their relatively low cost and high quality sound a great alternative to the acoustic pianos for most players. Due to the wide range of features and functions that they offer, finding the ideal digital piano for all your purposes can seem to be a little daunting.
Finding the perfect digital piano that suits your budget and needs can be a challenge since there are numerous options that are available, more so for the beginners. However, this should not worry you any more because we have created a simple and step-by-step guide that will help you in determining the piano type that you need to buy.
Step 1: Determine What You Want to do With the Piano
There are many types of digital pianos that are available. Each type of the digital pianos has been designed for a particular purpose.
If you want to get into the production of music then piano or synthesizer that's full of varying sounds, USB and MIDI connectivity, and a bunch of mixing and editing features will probably your ideal choice. Things like key action and speaker quality won't be of great importance to you. You will not even need a piano with a full 88 keys.
If you want to play on the stage, then you might have to look into a digital piano classifying itself as a stage piano. Even if it does not have the exact description, ensure that you get a piano that is able to connect to a high quality amp.
Regardless of your reason for playing a digital piano, the first and probably the most important step is to decide which instrument will suit you in the best way.
Step 2: Self Assess Your Skill Level
Here comes the time to be completely honest with yourself so as to determine the features that you'll actually be capable of using and the features that you can do without. If you're just beginning to learn how to play the piano, the too many features will get into your way.
Likewise, if you are an experienced pianist, you will then have to purchase a piano that can do all things that you want. Determine where you fall between these 2 points and then look for a digital piano that will match that level.
Step 3: Determine Your Size Requirements and Check the Portability of The Piano
Few things can be more frustrating as compared to buying a digital piano that does not fit into the space that you need it to. Before starting your search, you should measure the area that you want to place the piano.
That way you will be able to check the dimensions of each piano that you consider against your measurement. It is a small thing to do yet it could save you a lot of hassle in the long run.
If you plan to move the piano around too much then you'll want a piano that is more portable. You should check the weight of the piano and also try determining how easily it dissembles.
If you want the piano to be portable, then you might have to look into the semi-weighted keys as opposed to the fully weighted keys. This will take away some of the key actions of the piano but it helps in keeping the weight down.
Step 4: Set Your Budget
This part might seem pretty obvious to an extent that it may go without saying. However, figuring out the amount that you're able or willing to spend is a very important step to determine which type of piano to buy.
Once you start looking at the pianos, you might find a great piano for even less price than you anticipated spending. All in all, having an idea of how much you are going to spend on the piano is a great place to start your search.
Step 5: Read Online Reviews
Once you have gotten the foundation set of the type of piano that you need and the amount you are willing to spend on the piano, it is time to start looking at the specific pianos that will fit these qualifications. Online reviews are a very great place to look at these pianos.
Customer reviews found on Amazon are also offer a great place for you to learn more about a certain instrument since you're often capable of reading a wide range of opinions and thoughts from beginners as well as experienced pianists who have already bought the piano that you're looking at.
Step 6: Consider the Details
Once you have gotten a few digital pianos that have been well-reviewed and fits your needs, then it is time to consider the piano details. By now, any digital piano that's left on your list will most likely suit you perfectly. However, if you want to buy the best possible piano then it's time to consider certain important details:
The first detail is polyphony. In case of the polyphony, the higher the better since the more notes of polyphony a digital piano is able to produce the more complex pieces you'll be capable of playing without being noticeable that certain notes were cut off early. Determine the digital piano with the highest polyphony and then give it a plus.
Second, you'll want to compare key actions of every instrument. The graded key actions are often great. You should consult the reviews and see what was said about the key action of a given piano. The more realistic it's to that of the acoustic piano then the better.
Something else you will want to be realistic to the acoustic piano is sound. Again, the best way of determining the sound quality of piano is checking its reviews
The response of pedals used in sustaining the notes is yet another factor to look out for in a piano. Check the online reviews so as to see their durability and how responsive they are.
Something that's often overlooked which you'll definitely have to consider is the warranty of the instrument. The longer the warranty period the better.
Lastly, you'll have to look at other details of the digital piano and weight them based on their significance to you and whatever you want to do with the piano. USB connectivity, headphone connectivity, attractiveness and instrument selection are just a few features that you will have to consider.
The quality of the digital pianos has greatly improved over the past few years. The sounds produced by most digital pianos are indistinguishable from the sounds produced by the acoustic pianos. Buyers will have to choose from different kinds of digital pianos including the workstation, stage piano or arranger based on their preferences. When purchasing a piano, the buyer has to think about the number of extra features and the essential quality. Some features that should be considered include the sample rate, number of keys and whether keys are hammer-weighted. Regardless of the features that you want in a digital piano, you can always get a piano for players of every skill level.
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The quality of the digital pianos has greatly improved over the past few years. The sounds produced by most digital pianos are indistinguishable from the sounds produced by the acoustic pianos. Buyers will have to choose from different kinds of digital pianos including the workstation, stage piano or arranger based on their preferences. When purchasing a piano, the buyer has to think about the number of extra features and the essential quality. Some features that should be considered include the sample rate, number of keys and whether keys are hammer-weighted. Regardless of the features that you want in a digital piano, you can always get a piano for players of every skill level.
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