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American Pancake was thrilled to be a tiny part of this wonderful project and in Celebration of P, B and J playing Detroit Bar in Costa Mesa, California this Saturday (June 4, 2011), we give you, once again...
Peter, Bjorn & John: Digging Deeper from CATJAM Studio on Vimeo.
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Tuesday, May 31, 2011
In Celebration of Peter, Bjorn and John playing locally- Once again that Great Catjam P,B&J Mini Documentary-
Monday, May 30, 2011
The Good Things EP by Summer Twins - American Pancake Review
Track 2 - Good Friends screams out a little 1960's Brit Pop melted on top of the Shangrilas then erupts into psychedelic tropical pop.
Track 3- Shake versus Snow offers thick vocal harmonies and sparkly guitar picked rhythms that sound at once familiar but bright and loud like that favorite 90's Cosby sweater in the back of your closet. I swear that Chelsea Brown's vocals sounded a bit like Anabelle Lwin's (best known for 80's / 90's African infused post punk band Bow Wow Wow).
Track 4- The More I Think of You has a full rhythm guitar that drives along this Cardigan-esque song but discards the vocal harmonies present in the rest of the EP for a primarily single vocal. The sweet dream pop (again anchored in the 1960's Brit pop feel) that evokes skipping down clean sidewalks amidst nicely kept lawns belie the lyrics that talk about innocence lost and broken hearts.
Track 5- Behind the Scenes with it's airy guitars and melancholy feel once again is pure dreamy pop and tugs at those places constructed out of faded diaries and childhood summers.
Track 6- Crying in my Sleep (to me, the finest track on the EP) starts off with a plucked reverbed chords that are subdued in the mix. The progression has a touch of swamp blues in there (that could be mistaken for Jack White's porch performances) and soon gets embraced by lively drum highlights, bright guitar counterpoints and a tight bass line along with those Summer Twins vocal harmonies. Every element fits like musical gears intertwined and move this pop lullaby lovingly along as Chelsea and Justine sing about a dream life or a life of dreams, I'm not sure which.
The Good Things EP is my introduction to Summer Twins and started off a bit slow and tentative, like some of the songs weren't fully flushed out. NOT that this is a bad thing. I actually liked all the songs but the last three songs seem to me to be a bit more realized and the last song, Crying in my Sleep with it's bluesy foundation and layers of sound could be Summer Twins' signature song (their classic). Recorded and produced by Andrew Christmas (except for "The Good Things" recorded and produced by Lucas Drake) the songs sound quite good although I do think that a couple of the mixes are spotty. In particular, on Good Friends, the drums are mixed so far back that some of Justine's fills get lost and the song, over all, could benefit from more bottom. Also, as beautiful as the vocals are- on some songs it is very difficult to make out the lyrics (which is more typical than not these days). In fact, I was scurrying about on line looking for the Summer Twins lyrics but didn't have much luck.
Final thoughts: Summer Twins create dreamy pop sounds that leave you wanting more. Do yourself a favor and download their EP here: Summer Twins - The Good Things
and if you like it- BUY IT-
Also, search Summer Twins out and catch one of their shows. I know I will.
-Adler Bloom
The Summer Twins - The Good Things (EP)
All songs written by Summer Twins
Chelsea Brown (guitar, vocals)
Justine Brown (guitar, vocals)
Ivan Aquirre (Guitar)
Danny Delgado (bass)
Recorded and produced by Andrew Christmas
Except "The Good Things" recorded and produced by Lucas Drake
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Lost Video Footage, ADAPD and the wonderful - Dirt Dress
Jeesus.. there are only so many hours in the day and some times after I shoot videos of bands the resulting footage simply gets dumped on my external hard drive only to be consigned to potential oblivion by my own brand of ADAPD (Attention Deficit and Procrastination Disorder)- so these next couple of days I will be posting up some random videos of some great bands. First one in the loop is Dirt Dress. I love these guys energy and really dig Noah's vocals. His voice exudes a raw "I don't give a shit what you think" air and I like that. Crank the audio up and enjoy.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Silver Lake Jubilee 2011 - AP Pics
Next year we will be sure and take more pics of all the wonderful folks who attend this stellar event-
You can view the pics at our Flikr page- American Pancake Flikr
AND do not forget to check out our BEST OF AWARDS (of the Silver Lake Jubilee 2011) below
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
The Best of the Silver Lake Jubilee Awards 2011- AP Review
1) -The Largest Band with a saxophone player wearing a white Saturday Night Fever Suit Award goes to... Jail Weddings. Not only did they have ten members in the band AND the sax player was wearing a sporty all white suit, their version of 50's doo wop meets post punk meets country western rockabilly barrels over you before you can even decide if you were at a rock show or Broadway musical. In the end it doesn't matter- it is all B- movie fun. Lead singer Gabriel Hart proves once again that he is the hardest working man in rock and roll.
2) -The Best Kristen Wiig Impersonation Award goes to... Tiffany Preston of Rainbow Arabia. Tiffany on electric guitar, and her keyboardist husband Danny created this trippy blend of world music meets straight dance pop that, at times, reminded me a bit of M.I.A. Tiffany knows how to use effects on her voice and stirred up the crowd with tasty guitar lines and African inspired dance moves. AND yes, she does look like Kristen Wiig.
3) -The Most Offensive Thing Uttered over a Public Address System Award goes to... Iliza Shlesinger hosting the comedy showcase. During a hilarious rant on the ridiculousness of the overly intense 5 Gum commercials she ends her diatribe with the image of falling down a snow covered mountain while being face fucked by a polar bear which literally sent a woman and her child (who were sitting in the front row) running away in search of Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band.
4) -The Band Most likely to be in the Federal Witness Protection Program Award goes to.... The Finches. Singer songwriter Carolyn Pennypacker Riggs has expanded her duo into a full on band with a wonderful result blending rich harmonies into folk masterpieces with a decidedly somber tone which makes things all the more fun BUT on the Sunset stage the entire band was wearing all manner of hair (or feathers) on their faces. The most creative being Carolyn herself who seemed to sport a reverse bob covering her entire face.
5) -The Best Teriyaki Burger under 7 bucks Award goes to... Neri's Curbside Cravings Food Truck. I did not expect to be gastronomically blown away as I hobbled up to Neri's white food truck but I was. Most items were only 6 bucks including the teriyaki burger which caught my eye as one of the nice servers handed it down to a customer. OMG- this creation was incredible! A pure masterpiece on the plate and in my mouth. Little did I know that Neri and Romy Seneres started Neri's Restaurant in 1985 and this food truck was an outgrowth of that successful eatery.
6) -The Most Photographed Man at the Jubilee Award goes to... (hands down) Dante White Aliano from Dante versus Zombies. Remember Pee Wee Herman's declaration, "Why don't you take a picture. It will last longer", well not only does the audience gleefully stare at Dante but with every flamboyant pose photographers literally scramble over each other like rabid paparazzi to take his pic. Dante versus Zombies creates theater for the eyes and mind weaving a blend of spaghetti western meets late 80's glam rock. My favorite number on Sunday has to be "Bible Belt" which found Dante climbing the scaffolding during the last third of the song. After the song had ended and while still perched up high on the scaffolding, Dante did an impromptu Eddie Vedder impersonation. Gotta love that.
7) The Most Unlikely Pairing of Band to Venue Award goes to... The Lovely Bad Things (and friends) at the Eagle Stage located at the Eagle LA Premier Leather Gay Bar. Quite off the beaten path, it was the only stage / venue that was 21 and over. When the surf pop thrashers perform at the Smell, Glasshouse or DIY house shows their core audience are barely out of high school. The band could not enter the 21 and over venue except to play their set. Ricardo from Black Elephant (who was sitting in for guitarist Tim Hatch) had a decidedly- "Toto, I don't think we're in Kansas anymore" look on his face as he hung in the backstage area amidst the steel chain spider web and this unusual chair. A cadre of "underage" fans who came to see TLBT's hung outside. The stage is situated at arms length from the bar and after their first song someone yelled out "You suck!" It was an inauspicious beginning but TLBT's pressed on and midway through their set they seemed to have turned even the "you suck" guy into converts. Before their last song Brayden (on drums) in a rather understated way said, "I think I saw Mr. Leather 2011 walking around here a couple of times which is pretty cool" which garnered pleasing whoops and hollahs from the crowd. They tore into "Icee Creeps" which got the room moving and the shirtless beefcake bar boy shaking his ass. As some Eagle LA regulars stated, it was a fierce performance.
8) -The- Are they Gestapo Khazi or aren't they Gestapo Khazi? Award goes to... well, Holy Roller or Gestapo Khazi or that guy who fronts Gestapo Khazi, eh... oh holy fuckballs! A lot of us were amped to see Gestapo Khazi but during their set time another band appeared. Luckily this band was fronted by Gestapo Khazi's lead singer John Roller who has an intense voice with a biting delivery that makes me think of Johnnie Rotten's snarl. Rumor has it that Gestapo Khazi broke up a few days earlier and it seems that Holy Roller is John's latest incarnation. He wore a low slung guitar and growled out songs like "Burn the Evidence" which made me feel more bad ass just listening to it. The sparse arrangement and piercing guitar strains highlighted John's incredible voice and that is a good thing. Holy Roller's songs are sultry heavy slow burns that play like dark film Noir. Good stuff.
9) -The Person or Band formerly known as Black Jesus Award goes to... Races. Well, as most of you know, I formerly was known as Black Jesus as well but then I cannot receive awards being that I am the award giver. I was literally drawn to Races' sound in the same way that Bugs Bunny would float off his feet when he was smitten with a girl bunny. There is something quite lovely about their plaintive songs that have an earthy timeless quality full of emotional fills and vocal harmonies. First of all Races has a girl who has this angelic vulnerable voice and, um, well they have a guy who has an equally vulnerable angelic voice. Put this all together with well written songs and great musicianship and you cannot lose. Special props to their drummer as well, I loved the way he added depth to the music.
10) - The Most Thankless Job Award goes to... Ok, I don't know these ladies names but these two souls had a recycling booth where they sifted through all the stinky trash bags and separated out the trash into either recycled material, composted material or just good ole stinky ass landfill material. Bravo for doing this and kudos to the whole eco theme of the festival.
11) - The Scariest DAMN Clown I have ever Seen Award goes to... YOU know- you saw - you had sweaty nightmares just like me... oh god!
12)- The Best use of a Laptop other than Facebook Award goes to... the wonderful Ximena Sariñana who gave a stellar sunset performance on the Sunset stage. Equipped with her computer providing programmed beats and other cool stuff and accompanied by a bass player, the Grammy Award and Latin Grammy nominated Mexican singer-songwriter played an electric keyboard and sang her wonderfully sweet tunes. She sang in both English and Spanish and I enjoyed her songs in either language. One in particular had a Beatle-esque thing happening, the melancholy melody painting beautiful watercolors bringing to mind such songs as "Fool on the Hill" and "She's leaving home." I think Ximena pretty much enchanted everyone who was lucky enough to experience her music.
13) - The Best Band that has something made of Glass and an animals boney appendages in their Name Award goes to... Crystal Antlers of course! I love this band and am so looking forward to their upcoming album "Two Way Mirror" due to be released on June 12th. Johnny Bell's gravelly vocals never sounded better and his bass had that perfect touch of fuzz as Crystal Antlers played an amazing set. Summer Solstice is one of my favorite songs starting off slowly with Cora Foxx's keys, Andrew King's trancy guitar strains, and Kevin Stuart's sparse drum beat. Johnny's fanning bass line builds it slowly and by the time Damien Edwards adds his amazing energy on percussion the song lifts me off my feet. It is like all Crystal Antlers songs, alive with ebbs and flows and energy that takes the sounds from melancholy to jubilant. When their songs hit that fever pitch of jammy distorted rock their is nothing better. From their house shows to large stages, these guys never ever disappoint.
14) - Best Ryan Seacrest Impersonation Award goes to: Barry McLaughlin, the announcer on the Sunset stage!
15) - Best Vince Vaughn Impersonation Award goes to: The announcer on the Santa Monica stage!
16) - Best Booty Ass Award goes to: A tie between THAT girl in Love Grenades and the Beefcake bar boy at the Eagle Gay bar.
Well, this article is getting way too long and I am approaching my deadline. Kudos to all the great acts that also rocked my socks off-
Tremors, Black Flamingo, The Black Apples, Pangea, Audacity, Lady Danville, Love Grenades, Slang Chickens and fucking hilarious comics Mark Ellis and Pete Holmes. And to all the others that I did not get a chance to see, I am currently working on cloning myself.
Adler Bloom
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Friday, May 20, 2011
Dante versus Zombies, The Lovely Bad Things, Bolt from the Blue and Stay Cool Forever
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Labels: Aladdin Jr, Bolt from the Blue, dante versus zombies, garage rock, Glasshouse, indie, original, Pomona, spaghetti westerns, Stay cool forever, The Lovely Bad Things, theatre
Monday, May 16, 2011
Royal Bangs, Superhumanoids and Therapies Son @ The Echo- Live AP review
The first time I heard "Hey Big Bang" by Superhumanoids I became instantly smitten with Sarah Chernoff's vocals. The sparse and glossy production is part krautrock, (or in this case krautpop) part late 80's new wave, and part romantic pop. Their set at the Echo pulsated with an electronic heart in songs like "Persona." Free from the rhythmic record scratches, I especially loved "Contemporary Individual" live. It seemed to breath a bit more with Cameron Parkin's evocative vocals anchoring the spatial composition amidst the musical ebbs and flows and beautiful harmonies. Because their songs are played and sung so perfectly and all the instruments (save the bass) have a patina of electronica on them, Superhumanoids could be accused of sounding a bit too calculated, too robotic but then maybe this it their point - their name, after all, has "humanoid" in it. For me, it is Parkin's and Chernoff's bittersweet emotional vocals resonating beneath all the glossiness that makes Superhumanoids shine.
Witnessing Royal Bangs live is just way too much fun. First of all, I have a special place in my musical heart for 3 piece bands, secondly, these guys play their progressive indie rock with every fiber in their collective body. When you hear a song like "Fireball" the tight counter play between the synth keyboard, guitar work and drums is so skillfully tight (while still sounding jammy) that it harkins back to 70's progressive bands like Yes or Emerson, Lake and Palmer or more recent groups like At the Drive In or Mars Volta except that the Bang's approach to songwriting is much more personal. Lead vocalist Ryan Schaefer who commands the keys as well as guitar has a wonderful urgency to his singing that give songs like "Back Then It Was Different" a melancholy feel while Chris Rusk's drumming punches holes in this upbeat almost number. Rusk's drumming is an exercise in punctuation. Never one to simply keep a beat, Rusk utilizes his sparse kit so well, working in a wealth of fills without sounding like he is doing a drum solo. "Triccs" - one of the more straight rock songs on their latest record sounded particularly crunchy. Schaefer strapped on a guitar for "Grass Helmet" trading chops with Sam Stratton who's style can be both precise and a bit off kilter but always interesting. Often times he is providing interweaving notes or airy accompaniments to Schaefers dirty keys and heavy synth bass lines instead of just typical chord progressions. Royal Bangs have been compared to Radiohead probably because both bands are intense in the way they approach music but I do not hear a sonic connection. There is, however, something about the way Statton plays that guitar that does make me think of Jonny Greenwood. While their styles are vastly different they both seem to be almost possessed as they play their instruments creating lovely, memorable sounds.
The boys from Knoxville, Tennessee played most of their latest record "Flux Outside" and finished their set with "Slow Cathedral Melt" - a rock ballad of sorts that has elements of the blues, gospel and glam. Dynamically driven by Stratton's amazing guitar work and Schaefers passionate vocals it has a break in it that fondly reminds me of "All the Young Dudes" by Mott the Hoople. It is a wonderful stirring piece of music. As they departed the stage to yells of "More... more", Chris Rusk stopped at a mic and said they had wanted to play a Led Zeppelin song that they hadn't played in a long time. This tasty morsel fueled the audience's appetite and suddenly most of the room was chanting "More- MORE". Stratton and Schaefer looked happy to take the stage once more but The Echo would have none of it. The sound guys voice (barely audible) over the chants were telling the boys they could not perform an encore. It was a bit awkward, a standoff of sorts with the boys tapping on mics that were turned off and looking quizzical. I am sure the sound guy was just following policy because I believe the Echo turns into a dance club at certain times but in the time it took to hash things out, the Royal Bangs could of been done with their impromptu encore. Finally, the mics came on- Ryan Schaefer said, " Here we go. Awesome. Alright... we'll make it quick, we'll just do one. We haven't played it in a little while but we really wanted to so we want to do it for you." Royal Bangs tore into "Bring it on Home"- aaah, yes- the end to a perfect evening.
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Update at 8:15 p.m.
Skaneateles school officials confirmed tonight in automatic phone calls to students and staff that classes will resume Wednesday at the high school and middle school. Classes were canceled at the schools Tuesday after a fire Monday night damaged one of the two boilers providing heat to the schools.
Earlier, The Post-Standard reported:
Skaneateles, NY – School officials plan to reopen the middle and high school buildings on Wednesday for classes as usual after a boiler fire Monday night forced the cancellation of school today.
"As of right now, we're going to open. … Everything is coming right along and the clean-up is going well," school Superintendent Philip D. D'Angelo said this afternoon.
He said students and staff will receive automated phone calls between 8 ad 9 p.m. today to confirm the opening. He will also post an update on the district's Website, skanschools.org.
D'Angelo said the library and auditorium will remain closed Wednesday while the clean-up of those two areas continues. Each of the 15,000 volumes in the library must be wiped down by hand with special cloths, he said.
A crew of 40 people is spending today going room by room to clean both buildings, wiping down surfaces and filtering the air inside. D'Angelo said the cost of the round-the-clock clean-up will be covered by insurance.
"We had no structural damage," he said Tuesday morning. "Nobody was hurt. All in all, it was better than we anticipated."
D'Angelo said the fire started about 7 p.m. Monday when the water level in the boiler ran low, but the unit's automatic shutoff didn't work properly. He said parts of the metal boiler, rebuilt as part of the district's Project 2007, melted from the heat. The unit probably cannot be repaired and would be replaced.
He said the fire started in the boiler's chimney, and the alarm system didn't trigger until the smoke backed up into the building. He said the district will review the alarm system.
The fire broke out during a boys junior varsity basketball game against Cazenovia. Play was suspended and the building was evacuated.
Skaneateles Athletic Director Richard Pound said the JV game was suspended with five minutes to go in the third quarter and Skaneateles leading. The game will not be made up, he said, but probably count as a victory on the team's record.
The boys varsity basketball game, which was to start at 7:30 p.m. was canceled and will be rescheduled, Pound said, but no date for the make-up game has been set.
The fire forced the cancellation today's girls junior varsity and varsity volleyball games against Westhill. Those games will be made up.
The boys wrestling match, scheduled at Solvay, will be held.
Pound said there are no other athletic events scheduled at the school until Thursday, when the girls JV and varsity volleyball teams play Cazenovia. "Hopefully, by that time we'll be rolling full steam," he said.
Skaneateles Fire Chief Robert Frank said Monday night one firefighter needed medical attention for respiratory problems.
John Stith can be reached at email@example.com or at 251-5718.
» Previous coverage: Skaneateles school officials expect to decide this afternoon when schools will reopen

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ALEJANDRO BEDOYA reckons Rangers new boy Mervan Celik has the ability to become a real star at Ibrox - but only after he has had time to settle into the pace of the SPL.
Celik was the club's only signing in the January transfer window when he was recruited as a free agent after leaving former club GAIS.
His first start for the Scottish champions proved to be less than impressive when he was replaced after 45 minutes of a 2-0 defeat to Dundee United in the Scottish Cup last Sunday.
But, having played against Celik while in Sweden himself with Orebro, Bedoya believes the midfielder has plenty to offer at Ibrox.
The American said: "From what I saw of him in the Swedish season he's a player who creates things out of nothing sometimes and we could use that flair as well as his work rate.
"I played against him a couple of times and he came here on the back of a really good season. He might not be in the best form coming in because he's had a long close season.
"But he's a player that will go at guys and will score some goals as well as providing assists.
"He's another versatile player and I think he can fit in anywhere across those three forward positions and in midfield as well.
"It's good when you have a guy that can go out and attack guys and create things. He's one of those and hopefully he'll come along here at Rangers."
Bedoya, himself, has endured a difficult debut season and has so far been unable to establish himself in manager Ally McCoist's plans.
He told the club's official website: "I've noticed the speed is different. Everything here is 110 per cent and it took me a little bit to get used to it, but I feel like it's coming along now.
"He's just coming off a long off-season so I don't know how much he's feeling that right now, but it will take him a bit of time to adjust too because he's still a young guy."
Meanwhile, Celik's former club GAIS claim Rangers still owe them compensation for the 21-year-old but are trying to avoid paying on the basis that the Swedes did not attempt to retain the player's services.
GAIS sporting director Mats Persson was quoted in a number of newspapers as saying: "Rangers took a chance that we would not have a receipt to prove we offered him a contract. But it feels more like a desperate attempt to avoid paying.
"We've done everything exactly as we should. We could not have done any more. Our assistant manager Kjell Pettersson has spoken to Mervan and he thinks it's sad that we've come to this.
"We have not yet passed the date when Rangers had to pay the fee, so now we wait and see."


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On the 15th of October 2011 a number of people from diverse backgrounds and ideologies came together to dispute the culture of greed that exists in the current financial system. They are part of a global movement that is currently 'Occupying' over a 1000 cities worldwide, most famously, Occupy Wall Street. Although the mass media continues to brand the movement 'Anti-Capitalist' in reality the majority of the protestors think that Capitalism is the best system, it's just been left unchecked and become bloated and corrupt. Originally the protestors planned to 'Occupy' the London Stock Exchange (LSX), however, they fell short of that goal and ended up occupying the space outside it, on the edge of land between the LSX and St Pauls Cathedral.
With this work I aimed to show another side to the Occupiers, to illustrate the level of organisation and compassion that is happening. There are no villains in this photo-series; the only city worker I photographed is depicted donating cheese to the occupiers. Instead I want the images to provoke a wider respect and understanding for what the occupiers are attempting to accomplish, which is draw attention to the inadequacies of our current financial system. From the start I photographed the Occupation only at night, there was something quieter about the place when the tourists and bulk of the media had gone home, the camp really came to life then, despite what some journalists reported.
The spoken word poetry that accompanies the slideshow is of a young black occupier I met called J.J, he'd never had any of his poetry recorded before, and there is something cool about the fact the first and only poem he has ever had recorded was in a tent outside St Pauls Cathedral.


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DES MOINES, Iowa — Soon she'll become Governor Reynolds but on Saturday she'll be graduate Reynolds.
Kim Reynolds will graduate today from Iowa State University with a bachelor's degree in liberal studies with an emphasis in political science, business management and communications. This is Reynolds' first post-secondary degree.
Reynolds will soon succeed Governor Branstad and become the first woman to hold our state's highest office. Branstad has been nominated as the next ambassador to China by President-elect Donald Trump. If his nomination is approved it will set in place the tranisition process. There's no timetable for when that could begin.


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Media Tool Kits and Resources
Getting ready for a media interview? Whether you are an expert, new to your field or someone who just wants to share a personal story, it's always important to prepare for media interviews.
The media kits below will help you polish your skills and give you the tools you need to help you develop confidence and conviction with interviews.
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Take the time to prepare and collect questions that you believe you'll be asked as well as those you hope not face. The efforts you dedicate before your interview will help ensure a successful and smooth interview. Good luck!
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Topics: News, What's New from the Charities Directorate of CRA
It is actually quite hard to find out how to get on the CRA newsletter (EML) list. Our firm's charity law newsletter is far better than the CRA newsletter - our newsletter has all the info from CRA and a whole lot more. Plus our newsletter has elements of comedy. The CRA newsletter does not have any intentional comedy! To sign up for the CRA newsletter see http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/esrvc-srvce/mllst/sbscrbchrts-eng.html To sign up for the Blumbergs' Charity Law Newsletter see: http://www.globalphilanthropy.ca/index.php/pages/subscribe/
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Proper Hip Flexion in Squats
It's really important to do squats the proper way to avoid lower back injury. Learn about proper hip flexion in squats with help from a long track ice speed skater in this free video clip.
Hi, my name is Petra Acker and I'm a 2014 Olympic hopeful for long track speed skating. I'm going to show you how to have proper hip flexion when you are doing squats. It's really important to do this correctly to avoid lower back injury. So it's sometimes best to practice this before you get under the bar. You can do it up against the wall or just freely without any weights on your back. You are going to put your weight on your heels. And then you are going to push your hips backwards and squat as if you are sitting back in a chair. You want to sit as far back as your hip flexors will allow you to go. Is ok if you feel like you are rocking back too far and you might fall. Once you have the weight on your back it will keep you stabilized. And that is proper hip flexion when you are doing squats.


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If your claim was dropped or denied in the last 90 days, we still maybe able to help you.
In the near future you will be hearing from us, as we will ask you to help us rate your attorneys or proccessors, we will be publishing your comments, if you wish to let us know in the meantime, drop us an email to firstname.lastname@example.com we look forward to hearing from you.
As our organization has grown, it is our aim to get you to the Best Attorneys or Proccessors for whatever type of claims you may have. Your input is critical, and it will help others.
God Bless and Be Well,
Polar Opposites: David Duval compared with Judge Edith Clement
Polar Opposites: David Duval compared with Judge Edith Clement
This morning I saw the second Freeh Report, which basically highlighted David Duval`s departure from the Deepwater Horizon Settlement.
It seems to me that the only chink in Mr. Duval's armor was an email that he sent to his cousin regarding a panelists comments. Neither Mr. Duval or his cousin had any sort of monetary gain at stake from sending it, or reading it.
As the report noted, Mr. Duval was forthright immediately. As I understand it, he actually told the DWHS Leadership, and I will repeat this again, he had no financial gain whatsoever in sending this email to his cousin who is also an attorney.
He immediately resigned, as sending the email was contrary to an agreement that he had with the leadership of the Deepwater Horizon Settlement regarding confidentiality, and he wanted to avoid any hint of impropriety.
Now lets Compare Judge Clement's Actions to David Duval's
Let's compare what happened to David Duval and how he dealt with it, versus what is going on with Judge Clement and her relationships with Big Oil.
Clement will not Leave the FREE organization (Foundation for the Environment and Economics)
Another opinion on F.R.E.E.
This is sourcewatch.org's view of the FREE Organization –
Based out of Bozeman, Montana, FREE is a prime engine for free market environmentalism in the area of education.
The chairman, John Baden (a past member of the National Petroleum Council), preaches reliance on market mechanisms and private property rights, rather than on environmental law, for protection of the environment. Baden stresses decentralization – a shift of control from what he calls "Green platonic despots in D.C." to "local interests."
In reference to the agenda of FREE, Baden has written that it's, "the norm among progressive, intellectually honest and successful environmentalists."
One of the newest FREE plans is the "Charter Forest" project, in which national forests would no longer operate under the "multiple use" standard. Instead, each forest would be managed by whomever could make the greatest profit from it.
FREE has been offering all expense-paid trips to seminars for federal judges.
These seminars which feature such topics as "The Environment: A CEO's Perspective" are usually held at private ranches or resorts in Montana with a plethora of amenities for the judges to enjoy. In the late 90's, FREE bragged that nearly 1/3 of the federal judiciary had either attended or was seeking to attend one of their seminars.
The Koch Brother Support FREE:
This is from GREENPEACE
Koch Industries Climate Denial Front Group is the
Foundation for Research on Economics and the Environment (FREE)
GreenPeace reported that FREE received $430,000 from Koch foundations 2005-2011 [Total Koch foundation grants 1997-2011: $1,525,000].
Peter Geddes, Executive Vice President of FREE, has advocated against taking action on climate change because warming is "inevitable" and expensive to address. In addition, FREE sponsors seminars for federal judges that have been criticized for creating judicial conflicts of interest.
It gets BETTER – guess who The Koch brothers do Business with, BP of course.
The Koch Brothers even pollute the environment with BP, just ask the residents on the East Side of Chicago. This was recently documented by the Huffington Post. Here is the article.
So Judge Clement who is a board member of FREE, who takes large donations from the Koch Brothers, who work with BP, and both pollute the environment.
It is Very Very Clear that Judge Clement has a conflict of interest here, she should not be in any way associated with BP. Yet the Companies who fund her organization work closely with BP.
For further clarification of the Junkets for Judges program and Judge Clements TAINTED relationship with FREE click here.
This is from their website
FREE's mission is to imagine and implement an economic way of thinking that is consistent with a society of free and responsible individuals
In essence they are for deregulation of the Energy and Oil Industrial sector, but they do have a few noble endeavors towards helping wildlife, but don`t let that fool you. This is an organization with a lot of influence that works for Big Oil and their interests.
It is funded by Exxon/Mobil, the Koch Brothers,Texaco, Exxon, General Electric, Monsanto, and Shell. They are the major players in the Oil and Gas Industry.
Judge Clement has a relationship with an organization which she has been asked to step down from by Committee on Codes of Conduct of the Judicial Conference of the United Stated District Court other judges have stepped down from FREE, so that there would not be a conflict of interest. Judge Clement still participates in FREE as a board member
Judge Clement appears to have a long-standing relationship with Big Oil she was appointed to the bench by George W. Bush and we all know he loved big oil. Bush signed the most sweeping bill to deregulate oil in 2005. Judge Clement was assigned to the 5th Circuit in 2001. Do you think that George Bush had an agenda to advance Big Oils interests, YOU BET HE DID.
If you look at Judge Clement's stock portfolio you will notice that many of her mutual funds have energy stocks within them, she had interest in BP stock until 2009 or so.
If you compare David Duval`s actions and voluntarily resigning, versus Judge Clement's refusal to recuse herself after a relationship with FREE. They are polar opposite in terms of integrity.
It is clear that Mr Duval has taken the high road while Judge Clement stands firm with Big Oil, and this has negatively impacted the BP Claims Settlement, either by her own ideology which is why Bush appointed her, or because of her relationship with Big Oil or a combination there of.
It is very clear what her next move should be, and it is not hearing the next appeal, but to step down from FREE, and correct any public perception of impropriety .
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BP Claims: Get Compensated!
If you have been affected by the 2010 oil spill, then you may qualify for compensation from BP claims.
Millions of people have been hurt by the oil spill, and the effects are being felt to this day. The effects of the oil spill are still evident in the surrounding environment and the impact it has on the lifestyles of the people living around the gulf.
People have been affected directly or indirectly. While some have lost their wages, other people continue to watch their habitat waste away. Birds and sea life were not spared either when the explosion of an oil rig in the deep sea occurred.
BP Claims: History of the Oil Spill and Resulting BP Claims
The explosion took place about fifty miles of the shore of Louisiana. The deep water horizon oil spill is the worst spill to ever occur after the Exxon Valdez Oil spill that took place in 1989. 2010 saw the worst oil spill to ever occur in the history of the U.S.
Eleven of the oil rig workers were killed in the explosion. Later, BP was found guilty of manslaughter in court and fined heavily amongst other counts mentioned in the case.
After the oil leaked into the ocean, it did not take long for it to reach the shores. The fragile marshland near the mouth of the Mississippi river was heavily covered by oil a few weeks after the spill. Soon after, the entire Gulf felt the effects of the oil spill. Dead animals of the sea and the birds were washed ashore. Some animals and birds were alive but covered in oil. The damage to the environment and marine life was extensive.
All fishing activity within a certain radius came to a halt. There was no way anyone could fish in such murky and grossly polluted waters. It did not take long for the environmental management body to put a restriction on fishing and soon after, extend it due to the magnitude of the oil spill before it was contained temporarily.
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BP Claims Timeline
In such cases where people's lives are affected, there never lacks a legal battle. It did not take long for people to take action against BP for the damage caused to their property and livelihood. This is the foundation for BP claims.
The BP claims still trickle in and are compensated if they are found to be legitimate. We encourage you to find out if you are eligible to receive a settlement if you have been affected by the 2010 oil spill. Launching a BP claim will get you adequate financial compensation that can help you cope with the after effects of the 2010 oil spill.
BP Claims: Reported Side effects of the BP Oil Spill
Among the effects on the residents and cleanup workers of the gulf, is an outbreak of skin rashes caused by the excessive use of oil dispersant. While the bacteria might have been useful in the oil clean up exercise following the massive spill, the residents of the surrounding region were affected and had to seek medical intervention.
The oil spill also exposed the residents to carcinogenic chemicals such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) which cause cancer. The use of Corexit as an oil dispersant increased this exposure to carcinogens by 40 times.
In 2012, a survey done on the health effects of the oil spill on cleanup workers showed that respiratory problems, ENT problems and other serious effects were identified. More serious effects include:
· Vomiting episodes
· Skin irritation
· Burning and lesions
· Confusion
· Short term memory loss
· Kidney and Liver damage
· Nervous system damage
· Central nervous system damage
· Hypertension
· Miscarriages
These are the known effects of exposure to environments contaminated with oil residue.
If you have experienced any of these effects, do not hesitate to contact us for help. You may be eligible to file BP claims that may earn you compensation.
How Filing BP Claims will help you.
By having your BP claims processed through our network, you are taking charge of your future. Some effects of the exposure to oil may manifest in the future generation and it is important to leave a stable financial ground for expected effects from this exposure.
If you are already experiencing medical issues from being affected by the spill, the compensation will go a long way in helping to offset medical bills and take care of any future medical expenses.
If your property or livelihood was curtailed by the spill, you need help to support your family before you can get back on your feet. If your livelihood has been completely disrupted, you may get enough compensation to get you through the rough patch and sustain your family in the process.
It is BP's fault for neglecting its rig and failing to provide adequate safety measures in its operations. The company is owning up to their mistake by securing a settlement fund for all affected parties. Do not fail to claim your share.
Attorneys for your BP Claims
Our network specializes in handling cases that involve personal injury. If your property was affected by the oil spill, then you may qualify for compensation in the BP claims. If you are also experiencing a change in health due to the exposure to the chemicals associated with the oil spill, do not fail to file BP claims with us. We will help you get your health back on track through the compensation you receive to cover medical care, now and in the future.
BP claims are meant to earn you compensation for your troubles. Do not suffer in silence. We will process any eligible BP claims for you. Our consultations are free. BP claims have earned many victims of the spill compensation. You may qualify too.
If you feel that you qualify for any BP claims, do not hesitate to contact us. Simply call us at 1-800-BP-CLAIM or complete our online form and we will contact you within 24 hours. We work with attorneys who can get you maximum compensation for your BP claims.
The BP Settlement Oyster Harvesters and Quick Pays their words
Why Quick Pays need to be in the BP Settlement
Their Own Words
As Judge Barbier Considers the BP Settlement I thought we would post some of the emails from people who took Quick Pays or were offered BP Quick Pays, we all know these people were starved out and Betrayed by the GCCF under Feinberg, Judge Barbier has an opportunity to make this right under the BP Settlement.
We would appreciate any consideration of adding these people back into the BP Settlement so they could be properly compensated. Many of these people work on or in the water they have been exposed to Corexit and Oil and have suffered the side effects of elevated blood pressure, rashes, bloody stool, and death by heart attack and stroke.
These are the stories we hear day in and day out. They need your Help Judge Barbier, please grasp this opportunity to do what you can to Help them and get them into the BP Settlement..
All this being said, here is why they need to be added into the BP Settlement.
To whom this may concern…
My name is John I am an Oyster Harvester of the Apalachicola Bay,for 30yrs now.I have surely seen better days out on the water since the BP oil spill and BP oil dispersant.
My father died in the Apalachicola Bay,so I feel a special connection to him being out there.It hurts me so seeing how much things have changed since the BP oil spill and oil dispersant.
This past year has been by far one of the worst and hardest oyster harvesting years.Being an Oyster Harvester for 30 yrs now,I know every oyster bed from Alligator Point to Indian Pass.I can take you personally to any one of them and show you first hand the effects the BP oil spill and BP oil dispersant have caused.
The state oyster beds that did produce have severely been worked down by so many oyster harvesters having to work only in the beds that did produce.Has this hurt our providing for our families, ABSOLUTELY! The oyster catch went from 30 to 40 bags in a day to 12 bags on a good day.Oyster sales are down due to the BP oil spill.
The first year,2010, BP made out like the BP oil spill and clean up would only last a year.That lead to the Quick Pay claim or pay-off.Yeah, BP gave you an option all right,take the Quick Pay claim or risk getting nothing.
Here it is 2yrs later and because of the BP oil spill and dispersant,the life for a Oyster Harvester is getting worse not better.Not only did the BP oil spill hurt the Oyster Harvesters,so has the BP oil dispersant.
It is in our bay,The Apalachicola Bay and BP is so responsible for it and our losses.Loss of income or lack of,reduce in production due to the catch of oysters per bags caught in a day.Also the limits set by Oyster dealers because of low oyster sales.
I took the Quick Pay and put that money into my oyster business counting on BP to do as they promised.My business has suffered greatly.I have had to sell to other oyster dealers not being able to have a sales route myself because of lack of catch and sales of oyster.Sales have been drastically reduced due to the BP oil spill having affected the Apalachicola Bay. Now I don`t qualify for the BP Settlement my last chance at being made right.
A family simply can not survive off this way of living anymore because of the BP oil spill and BP oil dispersant.
Who will help this starving way of life and living now?Who will make this better for the Oyster Harvester and other fishermen of The Apalachicola Bay and The Forgotten Coast Line?
Thank you,
And Another
My husband had invested much of his life to commercial fishing, always investing our hard earnings back into our business to have a nice home, to send our children to better schools, and school functions is a must with my husband, and I. We owe our lives to the Gulf of Mexico with its plentiful oysters, shrimp, and crabs to live upon, and to sell to our community consumers. My husband served our country as a Marine for four years, but that was years ago. I just want to let you know what a great husband and father he is, as well as a great person he his to our community, and state.
He was on the water about to go fish for crabs, but with so much stress that came with the BP oil spill he had a stroke on his sons birth date Aaron 3/16/1990. His blood pressure was 265 over 110 My husband stayed in Tulane medical centers ICU for 3 nights, and on the ground floor for 2 nights. The Doctor Mrs. Martin said it was acute stroke, saying it was "acute" meaning very bad. We are now in speech therapy, and taking the steps for him to get better.
BP or the press needs to know how they are making the commercial fishermen starve to take the $25,000.00. BP has our paper work, and the information needed to at least give us an intern payment, but never.
The BP assistant (rep) said in 2010 the oyster grounds were open. I say BULL, I have the paper clipping on that year, and lets not forget our oyster vessel could not work, due to the closure. BP must know with a 50ft oyster vessel, crab vessel with 400 traps are not just for there looks. Why would BP ever have a question about the payment if our family has these vessels in our own back yard?
Our family are now on food stamps, and getting little help from the church. I now have a $85,000.00 dollar hospital bill, and bills from his MRI, and other tests that the hospital ran to make sure he had no bleeding in his brain. He has lost more then the BP Settlement could every pay us now. Shame on you. We own a 50 foot oyster vessel, crab vessel with about 400 trips that we live on to pay our bills, but the spill has made the waters baron with no seafood to support our families living.
Can you see now how my husband had his stroke? I will call it a BP stroke! We never called an attorney yet, because we thought that would hold up any payment we might have received, but this is my husband! How can you do this to a family? Oh, and never mind about the main issue of people working at Popeye's that receive money. Where are their vessels?
A very upset wife of a fishermen. I would like to ask whom ever is reading this if their loved one had a stroke? Well, let me tell you that the person whom had the stroke is not the same anymore. He can't talk, he can't think, he lost his humor. Very sad indeed.
I see the loss amount you would like me to give you, BP has taken my life, my husband, and a father away from me and my family. It would be hard to tell you how much of a loss this was. The hospital in itself is $85,000.00 and counting. To get my husband back to whom he was, priceless. I'm a very nice women, but this is the result of stress from the BP oil spill. Our total loss is $350,000.00 and counting.
We will Never give up Helping these people and others affected by the Oil Spill, for us it is personal and we are here for the Duration.
We are Crusaders in Shorts though sometimes wear Suits, and we get BP Claims paid. Our organization is run by people for the people, and we have been doing it ever since the Oil Spill happened.
We work With
- Seafood Harvesters
- People with BP Medical Claims
- Business Owners
- Individuals
- Non-Profits
- Anyone affected by the BP Oil Spill
If you need help with the BP Settlement, we will Help You.
Our Licensed Claims Adjusters charge 7.5% for large loss claims and 15% for standard ones.
We use Attorneys only when needed, and they start at 25%.
We will Help you with your BP Settlement.
BP Medical Settlement and You
Our role in the BP Medical Settlement
We met with many people that were affected and heard horror stories of people getting sick.
I had set up a few websites to help people get aid from Catholic Charities who were suddenly unemployed in mid May, many went to work on clean up, by early June clean up workers that were getting sick started going to the sites asking for help. This class of people were overlooked by most Attorneys, and in my opinion were in the greatest need of help as their health was quickly being affected. The BP Medical Settlement is a Step in the right direction.
Trends in the BP Medical Settlement
What we have learned since being involved with this from the beginning, is that the overall effects from the oil and the dispersant Corexit are devastating and far reaching. You see Corexit Bio accumulates in the bodies of what ever ingests it, when a shrimp eats zoo plankton, and a fish eats the shrimp, and we eat the fish, we eventually get sick, and that`s a fact.
A recent report has traced the Fingerprint of the oil spewed by the Deep Water Horizon to Zoo plankton and the carcinogenic hydrocarbons found in the Zoo plankton can be actually traced to the Deepwater Horizon accident. Do you know what eats Zoo plankton, just about everything, as it makes up the base of the Gulfs food chain. Here is the article link.
We have been hearing from many of you recently that have had children born with Birth Defects, loved ones who died unexpectedly after getting sick, usually from heart issues, not to mention many of you who worked the oil spill or resided close to the beaches that were affected.
The BP Medical Settlement does cover you and your family. For Example: If you live close to the beach, and have 5 people in your Family, you may very well have 5 separate claims.
From my experience out on Grand Isle you could actually smell the Corexit in the air as it was being dumped from the skies over the Gulf. There is no way this could not have affected peoples health, and this is what the BP Medical Settlement does cover.
What is covered in the BP Medical Settlement
Some of the early Symptoms of exposure that are covered in the BP Medical Settlement are:
- Respiratory problems
- Chronic injury( symptoms lasting more than 6 month)
- Sinus and eye issues
- Rashes on your Skin
- Gastrointestinal issues
- Neurological Issues
There are payouts that range from $1,200- $60,000 based upon the degree of exposure, your location, type of work, and the length of hospitalization.
The BP medical Settlement allows for these payments and to hold BP accountable for future illness even if you take the initial payouts. There will also be medical monitoring in place for those exposed. You must follow the specified guidelines of the BP Medical Settlement to make sure your future rights are protected.
We can help you with your BP Medical Settlement
We can help you put your paperwork in order for the BP Medical Settlement, in cases of advanced exposure it is suggested you that you strongly consider using the services of an Attorney. We have been involved with helping people that have suffered the effects from the Oil and the dispersant Corexit since the issue first came to light. There are now multiple firms specializing in this area, if you would like to connect with them, or just need the help of putting together your paperwork, please fill out the form to the right.
We will help you with your BP Medical Settlement.
Corexit, Oil Spill Clean Up Workers and Blood Tests
Oil Spill Clean Up
As many of you know we follow Oil Spill Clean Up Workers and the challenges they face. I received a phone call last week from a knowledgeable lady who gave us all kinds of great information about testing for Corexit and other Oil Spill toxins in your Blood. The test that seems to be used the most is called a Volatile Solvents Profile. The test runs about $300.00 and is available up throughout the Gulf Region.
Oil Spill Toxins
In speaking with clinicians this morning at a variety of locations I kept hearing the same thing. Those who were tested, all had dangerous levels of toxins in their bodies, and some were well above FDA guidelines. Literally one practitioner had 100% of those tests come back positive for elevated toxins, 3- methylpentane and 2-methylpentane. Ethyl Benzene, m-p xylene and Hexane were also detected.
It seems as though the majority of people that they have been testing all have Bronchial and Respiratory conditions, that are not responding to normal care. According to one nurse I spoke to this morning, they have never seen anything else like it. They are recommending kelation, in conjunction with drinks, meant to help you detoxify your body. If you would like more information about this, or to find the Doctor nearest you, please fill out the form to the right and mention Corexit Tests in the description.
Corexit, the BP Oil Spill and Clean Up Workers
My experience with Corexit
From the very beginning of this project I have felt most drawn to helping BP Oil Spill Clean Up Workers. I was out on Grand Isle in June 2010 and the smell of Corexit filled the air, within hours I was coughing. In my infinite wisdom I picked up a piece of Corexit in my hand, I had it on the tip of my finger when it broke like an egg, and it suddenly covered my hand, seconds later my hand was burning, and when I tried to wipe it off, I only proceeded to spread it up my arm. A nice lady on the boat had baby wipes that removed it, regular towels were useless. The way the Corexit bonded with Oil and coagulated it created something that resembled the texture of the yolk of an egg. but more firm, until it broke then it was a gooey mess.
Clean up Workers & Corexit
Cleanup workers were ill equipped to handle the oil spill from the very beginning, lacking both basic equipment and the knowledge of just what they were dealing with. Corexit poses health risks at the molecular level. Corexit bio-accumulates in one`s body. The lungs, kidneys and liver are most affected, and it does cause cancer.
This is from Wikipedia: Mind you, this is about Corexit 9527 not 9500, less is known about the after effects of 9500 on Humans.
Corexit 9527, considered by the EPA to be an acute health hazard, is stated by its manufacturer to be potentially harmful to red blood cells, the kidneys and the liver, and may irritate eyes and skin. The chemical 2-butoxyethanol, found in Corexit 9527, was identified as having caused lasting health problems in workers involved in the cleanup of the Exxon Valdez oil spill. According to the Alaska Community Action on Toxics, the use of Corexit during the Exxon Valdez oil spill caused people "respiratory, nervous system, liver, kidney and blood disorders". Like 9527, 9500 can cause hemolosys (rupture of blood cells) and may also cause internal bleeding.
Clean Up Workers Exposed to Corexit Seek Help
We get phone calls daily from people that are sick from the Corexit and worked on clean up crews. If you are sick, please fill out the form to the right and we will get you in touch with law firms that specializes in Helping people that are truly ill from the Clean Up of the Gulf Oil Spill. There are programs being put in place, and medical monitoring becoming available. There are certain medical tests you can also have done, that will measure the levels of exposure. If you think you are sick or know someone who is, please let us know.


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Centre for Comparative & Public Law; LL.M in Human Rights Programme; Faculty of Law, The University of Hong Kong; and Mini Acts for the Greater Good present The True Cost
Wednesday, March 23, 2016 6:30pm
11/F Academic Conference Room, Centennial Campus, The University of Hong Kong
FREE and open to the public. Registration required.
Post-screening panel discussion (in English) featuring Ms. Farzana Aslam, Principal Lecturer & Associate Director, Centre for Comparative and Public Law, HKU and Mr. William Nee, China Researcher at Amnesty International
This is a story about clothing. It's about the clothes we wear, the people who make them, and the impact the industry is having on our world. The price of clothing has been decreasing for decades, while the human and environmental costs have grown dramatically. The True Cost is a groundbreaking documentary film that pulls back the curtain on the untold story and asks us to consider, who really pays the price for our clothing?
Filmed in countries all over the world, from the brightest runways to the darkest slums, and featuring interviews with the world's leading influencers including Stella McCartney, Livia Firth and Vandana Shiva, The True Cost is an unprecedented project that invites us on an eye opening journey around the world and into the lives of the many people and places behind our clothes.
More information: http://hkuxmagg.wix.com/hrff2016
Cheng Yu Tung Tower
Centennial Campus
The University of Hong Kong
Pokfulam Road
Pok Fu Lam
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Leading U-M Frankel CVC researchers and physicians are advancing knowledge, finding new treatments and applying new technologies. Each week one of them shared his or her expertise in a six-week Mini Med School community education program focused on cardiovascular topics.
Here are the Top 5 Takeaways from Dr. Todd Koelling's Mini Med School presentation on Heart Failure:
1. A serious health concern
More than 5 million people in the United States suffer from heart failure. It is the most common cause of hospitalizations for those over the age of 65 in the U.S. and represents a huge cost burden for Americans. Heart failure is caused by the inability of the heart to pump blood efficiently to oxygenate various organs throughout the body.
The two major categories of heart failure are low ejection fraction and preserved ejection fraction. An ejection fraction is an important measurement of how well your heart is pumping and is used to help classify heart failure and guide treatment. Continue reading


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A few weeks ago I spent a few days with my friend Beth (from FL) and Marcy Lamberson. Beth was taking a private lesson from Marcy and I was there to enhance the experience. I think we all had a great time, at least I know I did. We talked, and melted glass, and visited FlameTree. How could that not be a good time?
Marcy is such a fabulous teacher and I am such a wonderful student that even though I was just observing the lesson, I learned a great deal. I want to tell you about these Halloween beads I made – yes I know it's a little late, but oh well.
First we have the ghost bead. This is pretty much exactly what Marcy showed us how to make. I think it's cute and fun to make. Usually sculptural beads give me fits because I'm so worried about keeping them warm. But I think my experience with the other beads I'm making has gotten me to relax a little bit.
Well, this ghost is adorable, but it occurred to me that I could do something with it. So, I made another one and gave it a little trick-or-treat basket. I was very pleased with how this one turned out. Unfortunately there is a crack next to the pumpkin basket. 😦
I also tried to make bat beads, but I forgot how Marcy did them and just experimented. Here are my three tries. I think I got better with each try.
Sometimes I'll get requests. I don't like requests. I know some people like requests, but I don't. This next bead is an exception though. The owner of the Curves I go to asked me to make a black cat with green eyes. Normally I would have ignored it, but I was so energized by my time with Marcy that I gave it a go. Marcy hadn't shown me how to make a cat – she had demonstrated an owl. But, I took what I had learned from that and applied it to making a cat. I made three cats, each one better than the last I think. I only have the first and the third here because I took some beads in to church to show people and someone bought the second cat before I had photographed it.
I also made some pumpkins.
So those are all the Halloween beads I made. They were fun to make, and I enjoyed showing them to people. Now I need to turn my attention to Christmas.


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"Dr. Chung did an awesome job."
"I brought my 4 year-old here after falling and breaking her arm. She was so scared to get her cast off and pins removed. The nurses were extremely patient with her and helped her anyway they could. Dr. Chung was also extremely patient and did an awesome job with her as well. I can't thank them enough for doing so well with a scared little girl."
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A very quick post today to share my card at Mod Squad Bling Challenge and Altenew January Inspiration Challenge.
And here is my entry
I used watercolors to create the ombre background. Embossed the images (Altenew Hennah Elements) and colored with my Zigs.
Added a few "random" 😉 sequins.
Thank you for stopping by and for your comments, they always brighten my day.
May your day be a Happy One x


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News: Perak To Offer RM20,000 Homes For Low-Income Group
The government of Perak has unveiled a new housing policy aimed at helping low-income households within the B40 group acquire a home for as low as RM20,000, reported Bernama.
The new policy will see the state government via the Perak Housing and Property Board fund the construction of affordable homes from development costs imposed on developers following pre-defined terms, said Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu.
"We really want to help the B40 group, especially the bumiputra, to have their own home although it is a bit of a bold decision made by the state government," he said following the launch of Iskandar University Square (IUS) @ Seri Iskandar Sustainable and Integrated Development Project.
"This policy also needs to be implemented to address the problem of housing developers who suffer losses due to unsold bumiputra quota units in housing projects."
Earlier in his speech, Ahmad Faizal noted that the growing income gap had contributed to the people's inability to acquire their own homes.
"We are not talking about the income gap between one race and another, but among the bumiputra themselves," he said.
"The issue of affordable housing has become complex and it requires a correction of various policies."
Ahmad Faizal revealed that within seven months that Pakatan Harapan has taken over Perak, the state government had already identified the locations as well as approved the construction of 30,000 low-cost homes, affordable and owner-friendly houses.
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Sunday, February 8, 2015
Beautique Lip Liner Currant Swatch and Review
Whew, it was a busy week for me. I've been working late and ended up having to work yesterday as well so it really feels like a short weekend.
I don't typically review lip liners but I probably should. For me, I don't expect much from a lip liner other than good pigmentation, decent amount of creaminess for smooth application, help prolong lip color, and prevent feathering.
Beautique is a brand that you can find at Sally Beauty Supply. I grabbed this one from the clearance section. Just cause I was curious and love the fact that it was really cheap. I can't remember how much I exactly paid for it but I think a buck or less.
Currant is the name of the shade and it's a matte dark reddish brown. I'm really digging this color! I was pleasantly surprised at the texture and pigmentation. It's not super creamy but just has the right amount of creaminess that when applied, it doesn't pull, skip, or tug on the skin and was able to get a fairly even application. This is a pretty long pencil and it's got 1.28 g or .045 oz. Do like it, definitely would repurchase if I ever run out of it.
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St. Maria Goretti Parish was established on June 4, 2012. The parish was created by the merger of St. Lawrence O'Toole Parish, Garfield and Immaculate Conception-Saint Joseph Parish, Bloomfield. The merger occured as a result of extensive study over several years involving local church leadership, parishioners, diocesan officials and consultative bodies. All of the existing churches of the two former parishes will remain open and will continue to be used for worship at the present time.
St. Maria Goretti is an urban Roman Catholic faith community of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We embrace many generations that are ethnically, culturally and racially diverse.
Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we seek to share the person and message of Jesus, the Christ, through the vibrant celebration of the Word and Sacraments within our parish community and by serving the various needs of the people of our neighborhoods through the corporal and spiritual works of mercy.


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Install Android 2.2 Froyo on Samsung Fascinate 3G+
Great news for our Canadian readers – our friends at XDA-Developer forums have just released a leaked build of Android 2.2 FroYo for Samsung Fascinate 3G+ with root. If you don't want to wait for the OTA update, you can grab it right now!
XDA-Developer forum member 0mega1 has discovered and shared this official leak just today so get it while it's hot. You will need to download and flash the ROM from the link given below using the regular flashing procedure.
Once flashed, you must first install 0mega1's Telus Fascinate Cyanogen 6.1 Kernel with odin using the '.pit' file and then apply 'update.zip' to root the device. Both these files can be found in '2.2 root.zip' linked below.
The ROM includes BusyBox and the root works perfectly, along with SU. The release has been tested on a few devices already, and is running smoothly so far.
Download Android 2.2 FroYo Leaked ROM (Link dead but by now, you must have received the update officially anyway)
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Wednesday, June 10, 2015
One of the advantages of being a mutual society is that we don't have any shareholders to pay. This means we are able to use our profits for the benefit of our members. So, who are our members? They are our customers. Anyone who takes out a policy with us automatically becomes a member and can therefore gain access to our full benefits package. It's as simple as that.
Friendly financial assistance
Among those benefits is discretionary financial assistance, which may be awarded to support our members in a variety of ways.
For example, we helped the family of a member who was a soldier, sadly killed in action, with a donation towards funds for a commemorative bench in his honour; and last year we provided a small sum to the granddaughter of a member who was going on a trek to Africa to assist with underprivileged children.
Down to brass tacks
One family asked for help in meeting the significant costs that resulted from their children, Zafar and Shazia who both hold Child Tax Exempt Savings Plans with Foresters, being accepted into the National Children's Orchestra this year after auditioning last autumn.
Zafar took up the trombone three years ago, completing Grades 1 and 2 within a term – he's now working on Grade 7. "I prefer brass instruments because they make a big sound," he explains, "and I chose the trombone because I really liked the slide." Shazia followed suit with the trumpet: "It's really fun to play and you can make lots of different music with it," she says.
Both are thrilled to be part of the Orchestra, which involves monthly rehearsals as well as week-long residential courses – two for Zafar, who's in the under-12s section and one for Shazia, who plays in the under-10s. Zafar completed his first course in April and Shazia is looking forward to hers in August.
"It made a big impact because we had five hours of rehearsal every day," says Zafar. "I learnt lots of different methods and techniques to make the sound better. But it was lots of fun, too."
Window of opportunity
Membership of the National Children's Orchestra is for a year and then the children will have to audition again if they want to be part of it the following year. There's no guarantee, so they're making the most of the opportunity this year.
Their mum, Najma, says she would never have guessed that they would turn out to have musical talent. She says: "This experience has taught me that if children want to do something, you should try to feed their enthusiasm – you never know where it will lead. We're very grateful to Foresters and the children are proud, too, that a special organisation is supporting them.
Foresters' Chief Executive Paul Osborn adds: "Foresters Friendly Society exists for its members and it is especially pleasing to be able to help Zafar and Shazia who are very gifted and talented members."
Membership benefits are discretionary and are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority and are regularly reviewed by us to ensure they are relevant to our members.
This blog is intended to provide information, not financial advice, to help you make an informed decision about savings and investments. We do not offer financial advice. You should contact a financial adviser, who may charge a fee, if you want financial advice.


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No. 3 Denver Nuggets (57-25) vs. No. 6 Golden State Warriors (47-35)
- Game 1 in Denver: Saturday, April 21, 5:30, ESPN
- Game 2 in Denver: Tuesday, April 23, 10:30, TNT
- Game 3 in Oakland: Friday, April 26, 10:30, ESPN2
- Game 4 in Oakland: Sunday, April 28, 9:30, TNT
- Game 5 in Denver: Tuesday, April 30
- Game 6 in Oakland: Thursday, May 2
- Game 7 in Denver: Saturday, May 4
Season series: Nuggets won 3-1.
Points per game (per 100 possessions): Nuggets 106.1, Warriors 101.2 (Nuggets 107.6, Warriors 104.2)
Points allowed per game (per 100 possessions): Nuggets 101.1, Warriors 100.3 (Nuggets 102.0, Warriors 102.6)
Matchups worth watching: Nuggets point guard Ty Lawson vs. Warriors point guard Stephen Curry, Nuggets shooting guard Andre Iguodala vs. Warriors small forward Harrison Barnes, Nuggets power forward Kenneth Faried vs. Warriors power forward David Lee.
Scoring leaders: Lawson (16.7 PPG), Stephen Curry (22.9 PPG).
Why Denver will win: The Nuggets are virtually unbeatable at home. The loss of Danilo Gallinari to a torn knee ligament hurts, but between Iguodala, Corey Brewer, Wilson Chandler and Evan Fournier, they have no shortage of talented, athletic wings that can cause matchup problems for opponents. If Lawson is at full strength, Denver has the speed in the backcourt to match Curry and Klay Thompson.
Why Golden State will win: Curry and Thompson give the Warriors outside-shooting threats that the Nuggets can't come close to matching, especially with Gallinari out. Andrew Bogut is finally healthy, and can provide an interior defensive presence that could neutralize Denver's talented but inconsistent frontcourt.
Did you know? The Warriors lead the league in three-point percentage (40.3%), while the Nuggets are tops in points in the paint (57.8 a game). Contrasting styles will be on display in this series.
Prediction: Nuggets in 6.
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THOMAS B. HOLSTEIN, leader of the Pioneer Band, is a descendant of a musical family, his father having been a member of the Allentown Band. He was born in Allentown and educated in the public schools. Early in life he displayed an aptitude and fondness for music, and became a member of the Allentown Band. In 1895 he was elected director of the Pioneer Band, a struggling young organization. Instantly the band started to show signs of improvement, and his connection with it has been coincident with its rise to popularity. The organization with Mr. Holstein at its head has been connected with numerous charitable enterprises. He was the originator of the idea of celebrating Hallowe'en by means of a municipal parade. He is a woodcarver by trade. He is a member of the F. O. E., Red Men, Jordan Lodge of Masons, and other organizations.
Men of Allentown by Fred L. Shankweiler, 1917.
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Learn how you can join CUABC by clicking here.
CUABC is divided into two squads: Development and Blues.
The Development Squad invites students of all levels of skill and athletic ability to try boxing without having to step into the ring, under the close supervision of the coaches.
It provides an excellent foundation level of technical skill and fitness, and is designed to support those competing for a place on the Blues Squad as well as general boxing enthusiasts.
The Blues Squad are a select group of boxers who will undergo a strict training regimen, with full-contact sparring, to produce a team to defeat Oxford in the Varsity Match.
There are also a number of other shows, including the annual Town v Gown contest and the BUCS competitions. Our fighters travel the country competing in regional and club-organised shows. Competition is fierce, and the experience immensely rewarding.
Welfare Officer
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Safeguarding expiry date: July 2021
CUABC Code of Conduct 2017
Cambridge University Amateur Boxing Club ("CUABC") is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the well being of all its members to ensure a positive and enjoyable experience.
All those involved in CUABC activities, whether they are involved as participants, coaches, officials or spectators, are therefore required to adhere to the standards of behaviour – set out within this Code of Conduct - and to support the mission of the CUABC. This Code of Conduct has been developed to ensure the highest possible standards of competition and sportsmanship as well as promoting fairness, honesty and positive behaviour in relation to the conduct of all those representing CUABC.
CUABC respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person involved in its activities. CUABC is committed to its members enjoying boxing in an environment free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment and abuse.
CUABC believes that it is the responsibility of all of all its members to challenge discriminatory behaviour and promote equality of opportunity.
CUABC is a student club within the University of Cambridge. CUABC is subject to the regulations of the University for clubs and societies as outlined and regulated by the Proctors and each member is subject to any regulation set by her or his college.
This Code of Conduct is additional to regulations and guidelines set by the Proctors and by England Boxing.
Members of CUABC are solely responsible for their conduct when representing their team or the Club. Members must therefore:
· Respect the rights, dignity and values of others;
· Accept success and failure, victory and defeat, with dignity;
· Operate within the rules of the sport;
· Treat facilities, staff and students at the University of Cambridge and other institutions with respect and abide by any rules that may apply;
· Understand that verbal, emotional and physical abuse of officials, coaches, spectators, captains or participants, or deliberately provoking or undermining a participant, captain, coach or official is not acceptable;
· Respect the leadership and decisions of officers of the Club and approach any issues constructively;
· Appreciate that they are representatives of the Club and as such maintain high standards of personal behaviour at all times, upholding the values of the University and the Club;
· Conduct themselves in a reasonable manner relating to offensive language and temperament;
· Refrain from any form of bullying or harassment of others. Harassment is any offensive conduct based on a person's race, sex, gender identity, national origin, colour, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or any other status protected by law;
· Respect the decisions of officials, making all appeals through the appropriate formal process and respecting the final decision;
· Not condone, or allow to go unchallenged, any form of bullying, harassment or discrimination;
· Refrain from the use of and involvement with illegal substances at all times;
· Not act in an unlawful manner;
· Not encourage or pressure others into acting against the code; and
· Understand the repercussions of any breaches of this Code of Conduct.
Members of the Club must adhere to the requirements of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) code. Members must note that teams or individuals could potentially be subject to random testing during competitions, particularly those at competing at National Level and above. Members caught with banned substances in their system will be subject to disciplinary proceedings.
CUABC wishes to promote the Club positively both within the University and externally. It recognises that its publications, online, print and social media are important tools in recruiting new members and engaging with alumni and potential sponsors. It is the responsibility of all CUABC members to manage their personal social media presence responsibly. As such, all members are responsible for ensuring that they:
· Refrain from publishing comments about other clubs, players or judges and any controversial or potentially inflammatory subjects;
· Avoid hostile or harassing communications in any posts or other online communications;
· Identify all copyrighted or borrowed material with citations and links. When publishing direct paraphrased quotes, thoughts, ideas, photos or videos, give credit to the original publisher or author; and
· Review responses to online posts and resolve any concerns before they are posted.
Social functions form an important part of a club's activities. CUABC is committed to ensuring that all students are able and encouraged to participate in student activities in an atmosphere free from discrimination or fear.
As such, CUABC will aim to organise a range of social events that are as inclusive as possible. Members should be aware that:
· Participation in any form of social activity is completely optional; and
· They must not force others to participate in initiations and/or other social and sporting events run by the CUABC and can opt-out without fear of undue pressure, reprisal or any other form of discrimination at any point.
A breach is deemed to occur when a member of the Club brings CUABC into disrepute, breaches this Code of Conduct, or engages in activity that adversely affects the smooth running of the Club.
The severity of the breach will be determined by the President. Breaches will be dealt with by the President in consultation with the Club Captains and Secretaries. Should the breach involve any of these officers another officer of the club shall deputise. If the breach involves the President, his or her position will be taken by the Treasurer.
If a serious breach results in expulsion, the excluded member is required to return all club property, documents and finances to the President with seven days. He/she will not be entitled to any refund of annual subscriptions and must pay any subscriptions or other costs owed.
CUABC takes the welfare of its members seriously. Any member of the Team that has any concerns regarding their welfare or those of others involved in Team or Club activities can discuss these, in confidence, with the Club Captains or the clubs welfare officer.
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Mueller Tied To Russian Leader
He once asked Russia for millions on behalf of the FBI.
Attorney Robert Mueller has been behind a multitude of questionable allegations regarding President Trump and the 2016 election pertaining to Russian involvement. Mueller's previous record has repeatedly demonstrated that he should never have been appointed to such a position, yet the most recent revelation is staggering.
While the series of investigations appears to be a never-ending witch hunt, recent information has revealed that despite Mueller investigating President Trump, he appears to have his own personal ties to Russia involving an FBI investigation which are undeniably questionable and conflicting.
Considering any pending investigations regarding President Trump, it is a significant conflict of interest that the special counselman was once involved in significant funding from the Russian government.
Such an incident occurred when Mueller was working for the FBI in 2009.
He requested millions of Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska's personal finances to fund a search and rescue mission for "a retired FBI agent, Robert Levinson, captured in Iran while working for the CIA in 2007."
Many were involved in the search for Bob Levinson; however, he was, unfortunately, never located.
The estimated cost of the efforts totaled around $25 million and included making a lucrative offer "to free Levinson" in 2010.
In 2011, the team was forced to forfeit locating Levinson.
Around such time, Deripaska was found on numerous occasions engaging in "secret hotel meetings in Paris, Vienna, Budapest, and Washington."
Of course, Deripaska "has surfaced in Mueller's current investigation and…was recently sanctioned by the Trump administration."
Back during the Levinson operation, Deripaska was reportedly considered an appropriate candidate for such a 'spy novel'- like operation: his ties to aluminum in Iran, it was a way for the U.S. to get around possible sanctions for becoming involved in international affairs in such a way, and Deripaska had reportedly "been banished since 2006 from the United States…over reports that he had ties to organized crime and other nefarious activities" for which he was never convicted of.
He was cooperative at the time, and in 2009, the U.S. even allowed him entrance into the country to visit "Washington on a rare law enforcement parole visa" despite not being an employee of the Russian Foreign Ministry, as was confirmed by the FBI.
Upon being questioned about his ban into the country, Deripaska claimed that it was only done as "a pretext," also citing his involvement with the FBI.
He continued that the organization would never "have reached out to me for assistance" if any of the accusations were valid.
Due to such Russian ties, even "independent ethicists" have determined that it is admittedly questionable for Mueller to be searching for supposed Trump-Russia involvement.
However, that was not all that Deripaska was involved in, as he also had notable ties to Paul Manafort who investigated Russia's alleged involvement in the election for monetary gains, leading him to become associated with "money laundering and illegal lobbying."
Despite Manafort's misdeeds, Deripaska went as far as to hire him as an advisor and became a business partner with him in an investing scheme.
Deripaska later sued Manafort over "a business venture that went bad."
However, Deripaska is not innocent himself, as he has reportedly been caught in "malign activities" as well.
Yet, suspiciously, when Mueller indicted Manafort, he left out the important point that Deripaska was involved.
According to reports, "there's no public evidence Deripaska had anything to do with the election."
Still, that does not relieve Mueller from his ties to him or other key Russian figures who may have.
Those defending Mueller and Deripaska's involvement are claiming the same argument that the Russian did: that he is a trustworthy figure if the FBI requested his help in finding a lost CIA member and allowed "him into the country eight times."
Thankfully, not everyone is buying this excuse. A Harvard law professor, Alan Dershowitz, called this a clear "conflict of interest" considering the previous financial incentives he gained from Russians.
A former Clinton Justice Department lawyer, Melanie Sloan, brought up the point that the "earlier FBI operation" had major legality issues and may have been in violation of the Antideficiency Act.
However, that does not speak well to Mueller's credibility either.
Jonathan Turley of George Washington University added that this is a "potential embarrassment for Mueller" and continued to question whether such a revelation would result in him being determined a noncredible source to be conducting such a high profile investigation.
If a high court determines that Mueller's Russia involvement is indeed conflicting, then he will surely be removed from the investigation as should have rightfully occurred some time ago.
Once again, in the hunt to convict President Trump for just about anything, those investigating supposed claims have proven to be far more crooked the allegations against the president.


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September 19, 2016
Mazza Innovation, a manufacturer of bioactive ingredients for the functional food and beverage market, has announced that its Delta, British Columbia, Canada botanical extraction facility is now a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) facility registered by NSF International. Earning GMP registration from NSF International verifies that Mazza's botanical extract production facility has the proper methods, equipment, facilities, and controls in place for producing dietary supplement ingredients at a consistently high level of quality.
NSF's certification parameters were developed in accordance with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) 21 CFR part 111 regulations for the manufacturing, packaging, and distribution of dietary supplements. Utilizing GMP guidelines assists companies to develop and maintain proper controls in their manufacturing processes so that products are manufactured and labeled in a consistent manner while meeting quality standards.
"The entire Mazza team is exceptionally pleased to achieve NSF International GMP facility registration that is recognized by the U.S. FDA and throughout the global marketplace," said Benjamin Lightburn, Mazza Innovation president. "We've had an outstanding response from so many potential customers since we opened our new production facility earlier this year, and GMP registration confirms to the marketplace that Mazza has the quality processes to match its exciting innovative technology. We view GMP registration as a significant company milestone."
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Wire Fox Terriers taking over the blogosphere
Have you noticed the ever increasing number of Wire Fox Terriers that are blogging? It's all part of our cunning plan to take over the blogosphere.
Doh! I think I've just blown our cover!
Anyway, I thought I'd take this opportunity to introduce you to some some new wirey pals. Meet Scruffy and his pal Lacie the Lakeland from Pittsburgh, US.
Sedona Rose from Phoenix, US.
Sir Lancelot from Ohio, US.
Bebe from Philadelphia, US.
I mustn't forget to give a bark out to relative newcomers Lenny, Agatha & Archie, Jake & Just Harry and William Tell.
Please visit their blogs and give them your best Dogs with Blogs welcome! Tell them that I sent you. I know they'll be delighted to meet everydog.
PS Keep an eye on the Airedales; I think they're also trying for world blog supremacy!


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Which upper-body strength-training exercises should you avoid, stop or modify when you have a Tennis Elbow injury?
Does it matter whether you use dumbbells or barbells? And is it better to do more 'general' exercises or be more 'targeted' and specific?
Read the full article at Tennis Elbow Classroom
First Ask Yourself: "Should I Be Exercising At All!?"You may want to read this article first / watch the video on whether you CAN still work out when you have a Tennis Elbow injury.
If you DO decide it's a good idea for you to continue doing upper-body strength training exercises, then here are some key considerations in order of importance:
- Whether you stop when it hurts or not!
- How much weight you use!
- Whether you warm up first!
- And how many sets you do per exercise.
Then comes the question of which exercises you should consider avoiding…
Here's a brief slideshow covering the KEY upper-body, strength-training gym exercises you should avoid (at least temporarily)
And here's the full post with video and podcast