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Achieving Personal Best: Kristin Villopoto
"I have never had raw talent. On the track team in school, I was the one who stayed the summer and kept training because it took so much for me to be even close to the level of my teammates. I know how to work hard towards a goal, and what makes me want it is to save face with the ones who can train only a bit then blow everyone away in the race."
I met Kristin Villopoto September '12 in France at The Duathlon World Championships. She was dressed in shorts and had KT tape all over her legs. Between her cheering for the athletes racing that day, we talked a little about our upcoming race the next day. She was doubtful, but hopefully optimistic that she would be able to participate as she was in a lot of pain and had not been able to run on her injured leg for a while. Villopoto is a 12-time member of Team USA at The World Championships, and in addition to being a multiple World Champion she has twice been USAT 'Athlete of the Year'. The Team is like a second family for her, and she decided that whatever happened the next day, she was happy to immerse herself in the atmosphere.
The morning of the race I was thrilled and surprised to see Kristin at breakfast dressed to race. Remarkably, she felt better and was ready to put it out there. She rode her bike from the hotel to the start line and as fate would have it, rode over broken glass. She rides tubulars and no one was able to lend her a tire before the race. By the time I started my race, I assumed that Kristin was out (there were different start times based on age). I learned later that the bike mechanics from Jack and Adam's bike shop got there minutes before her race and not only was she able to race, but she won gold in her age group. I had already known her dominant history on the race course but was even more impressed with her champion's mentality that morning—to have every indication that the race would not go well, and to recalibrate and focus the mind to perform beyond the body's supposed limits.
Though many of us only know Kristin, the decorated athlete, she readily acknowledges that it hasn't always been easy. When asked, if she knows failure Villopoto responds, "Don't we all? Coming in 8th out of 8 in the finals of the 800m at NCAA Nationals years ago did a number on me…in a positive way. I found out that I could get better, and that was just one day, one year. "
As an All-American collegiate runner, Kristin ran the 400 and 800m. She attributes her success in racing as 10% talent, 90% hard work. "I have never had raw talent. On the track team in school, I was the one who stayed the summer and kept training because it took so much for me to be even close to the level of my teammates. I know how to work hard towards a goal, and what makes me want it is to save face with the ones who can train only a bit then blow everyone away in the race."
Surprisingly, Kristin didn't seriously compete in duathlons until she was 39 (she dabbled for a year when she was 27). About 5 years into it, she was excelling—setting course records and PRs as well as beating some pros. In one race, she came in on the heels of a US Olympic triathlete. Kristin speaks with joy, not about her accomplishments but about "working through adversity to success, the joy of expression through training and performing."
But it can't just be about hard work. What allows an athlete to toe the line against all odds and still come out victorious? Kristin sums it up:
"Confidence in my abilities and experience in this sport. I have been in a lot of gnarly race conditions, and most of the time, I come out of it pretty well. That experience really helps get me through races (like this last one), where I wasn't physically ready to compete at that high a level, but my mind knew I could (as long as my body would hold up, that is)."
Her advice to those trying to achieve personal best:
"Expect the best out of yourself. You have been given a talent and a passion. Do not waste it nor hold it lightly. Do not hide your light but shine it brightly for all to see their own way to excellence. For only shooting for the best, even if you fall short, gives you the utmost satisfaction."


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BEEF AND LAMB EXCELLENCE AWARDS Whenever you see the Excellence Awards logo or prestigious gold plate hanging on a restaurant wall, you can expect tasty, skillfully composed and superbly presented beef and lamb dishes.
It has now been over 18 years since we opened the restaurant – 20 years since the first plantings. We have aged – and so has our environment! Our vines are mature, but we still plant new varieties. Our landscaping has matured, but we continue to extend our gardens and potagers every year. We work on our buildings, changing, adding touches here and there. We feel they stand the test of time. The vision of our project was one that would be a lifelong development spanning 30 years and, as we suspected, we have yet to tire of drinking fine wine and creating fine food. Even eating it has not yet become burdensome. We now have two vineyard sites on Waiheke, complete with fully operational winery, and now we have received gold medal recognition for our wines.
We hope when you visit, you will enjoy The Mudbrick as much as we do. We are proud of what we do, and we know you will feel transported into a different world. The Mudbrick has it's own heartbeat – and has a lovely feel surrounding it when you visit.
Smoked toddy
Homemade spiced whiskey, apple juice, lemon juice and maple syrupPrice: $20.00
kraken cup o' cocoa
Homemade salted caramel, chocolate sauce and honeycombPrice: $15.00
Macadamia and coconut granola
With buffalo yoghurt and poached stone fruitPrice: $15.00
Poached free range eggs with harissa
Grilled focaccia, sunflower tahini, dukkah, wilted spinach and tomatoPrice: $22.00
Poached free range eggs and smoked kahawai
With horseradish, confit potato, wilted spinach and buttered toastPrice: $24.00
Salted buffalo curd with 'vine ash'
With sourdough toast, parmesan, roasted mushrooms and a kale and walnut pestoPrice: $22.00
Savoury mince
Braised chuck, farmhouse cheddar, crème fraiche and chivesPrice: $24.00
Thick cut bacon and eggs
With pork sausage, hash brown, roasted mushroom and vine tomatoPrice: $26.00
Kale, apple, ginger, avocado, banana and coconut waterPrice: $10.00
Blueberry, banana, honey and almondPrice: $10.00
Archive espresso martiniPrice: $20.00
Bloody fancyPrice: $20.00
Virgin fancyPrice: $16.00
Coffee and hot chocolate
Full, soy and almond milk on offerPrice: $5.50
TeaPrice: $4.00
Matcha lattePrice: $6.00
Turmeric lattePrice: $6.00
Ginger AlePrice: $5.50
CokePrice: $5.50
LemonadePrice: $5.50
Ginger BeerPrice: $6.00
Red Bull and JuicePrice: $6.00
AntipodesSizes: 1 ltr -$10.50
Mudbrick olive oil, rosemary and spelt focacciaPrice: $12.00
Green olives in Mudbrick herbsPrice: $9.00
Antipasto board (serve two)
Charcuterie, local cheese and seasonal dishesPrice: $75.00
Cheese selectionPrice: $37.00
Oysters - shucked to orderSizes: each -$5.00
half a dozen -$28.00
dozen -$56.00
Summer vegetable salad
Chickpea, sumac and a buttermilk and chive dressingPrice: $24.00
Warm salt baked beetroot
Walnuts, medjool dates, sumac and labnePrice: $24.00
Confit line caught kahawai
Watercress, pickled fennel, karengo and oyster mayonnaisePrice: $25.00
Pan fried arrow squid
Red wine braised chorizo, hazelnuts and romescoPrice: $26.00
Free range 'houhora' pork charcuterie
Terrine, rillette, 'a lady butcher' coppa, house pickles and sour doughPrice: $26.00
Parmesan gnocchi
Salted buffalo curd, pumpkin, kale and walnut pesto and sagePrice: $38.00
Line caught market fish
Smoked aubergine, cos lettuce, falafel and radish(dish may vary daily due to seasonal availability)Price: $42.00
Slow cooked lamb shoulder
Carrot, sunflower tahini, pomegranate, burnt red cabbage and dukkahPrice: $41.00
Beef short ribs (serves 2)
Crunchy mustard potatoes, roasted onions, tarragon salsa verde and red wine jusPrice: $85.00
Baked chocolate cheesecake
72 % chocolate orange mousse and roasted white chocolate ice-creamPrice: $16.00
Passionfruit curd, sorbet and pistachio pralinePrice: $16.00
Sticky gingerbread
Butterscotch, saffron pear, orange and ginger ice creamPrice: $16.00
Grinning Gecko Kau Piro
Washed rind soft cheese, pasteurised cows milk, made in WhangareiSizes: 40 gm -$17.00
Whitestone Ohau Blue
One of new Zealand's only goats milk blues, subtle yet complex flavour with sharp finish and firm texture. The passion project of the Whitestone cheese makers in Oamar.Price: $17.00
Extra Mature Gouda
Two year old cheese, only made september to november when the protein and fat profile is ideal for aged cheese. from onewheroSizes: 40 gm -$17.00
Skin on shoestring fries
With burnt onion emulsionPrice: $10.00
Crunchy mustard potatoes
Parsley and Dijon mayonnaisePrice: $10.00
Garden salad
With parmesan, walnut and applePrice: $10.00
Mudbrick espresso martini
Sailor jerry rum, frangelico, espresso coffeePrice: $20.00
Black forest negroni
Gin, amontillado sherry, cacao blanc, vermouth, campari, cassisPrice: $20.00
Saffron martini
Saffron infused gin, vermouth, honey syrupPrice: $20.00
Coconut reserve
Coconut infused bourbon, crème de cacao, homemade spiced demerara syrupPrice: $20.00
Vodka, homemade quince liqueur, ginger and lemongrass syrup, lemon juicePrice: $20.00
Spice 94 martini
Pearl dust, citric solution, orange blossom syrupPrice: $16.00
Garden sour
Sorrel syrup, lemon, chardonnay vinegar, egg whitePrice: $16.00
Seedlip and tonicPrice: $12.00
Ginger AlePrice: $5.50
CokePrice: $5.50
LemonadePrice: $5.50
Ginger BeerPrice: $6.00
Red Bull and JuicePrice: $6.00
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Dr. Aaron Babb, Family Practitioner
Dr. Babb was born and raised in Sioux Falls, SD. He lived in Washington, D.C. for four years while going to medical school and graduated magna cum laude from Georgetown School of Medicine. In addition, he did his orthopedic surgery internship at the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Babb will be seeing patients at the Burney Health Center.


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Last Friday I attended the Welcome Celebration event organised by the GCU Graduate School. It's an annual event organised to welcome all new research students and staff. It was so good to see many new faces, people who are so enthusiastic about their research projects, and who, I believe, will be able to achieve a lot in their field. I wish them all the success on their journey! And I also believe that we can help each other to make this journey the most incredible experience in our lives. How can we do this?
1. Peer-to-peer support. I got lucky to get the best PhD colleague in the world who is in the same office with me. I think my PhD experience wouldn't have been so positive without him. We share our thoughts and feelings about all sorts of aspects of the PhD process from student events to meetings with our supervisors. It's so important to know that here is a person who is going through the same struggles as you, who understands your concerns and who is always ready to help. Find your buddy!
2. Being a part of your research students community. A lot of people say that PhD journey can be quite a lonely process. My answer is yes… but only if you choose it to be so. There is always somebody out there ready to listen and to help. But it's important to take initiative and get engaged. For example, at GCU we have a Research Students Society that is trying to provide an interactive environment for all research students through social events. I find it really interesting to meet research students from other schools, learn about their PhD experience, and shape our PhD life together.
3. Become a PhD mentor for first year PhD students to make a real difference in their PhD experience and at the same time develop your own skills! Mentoring is specified in the Joint Skills Statement, and can contribute to your employability.
4. Support each other online. I've recently discovered the use of social networks for research purposes, and enjoy it more and more every day. It's incredible how you can exchange research news on Twitter with a PhD student from Colombia whom you would have never met overwise. Create your Personal Learning Network!
5. Organise researcher-led seminars/conferences. It is important for us, research students, to take responsibility for our own developement. Not all universities can afford to provide numerous skills development workshops and seminars. But we can do it ourselves. I think it will be even more beneficial since these events will reflect our needs rather than views of universities on what seminars/workshops should be provided.
Have you got any other ideas on how research students can support each other? Share your views.


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Second to None (Surf-DVD)
After four years in the making, Freddy Malone presents SECOND TO NONE featuring some of the world's greatest surfers matching up with some of the most epic surf spots known to man.
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To kick off the month - join Lani Basa and her guest - Dr. Anna Roth, PhD RYT-500 for The BWC's Body Positivity Happy Hour. Through a Q&A and then audience questions, we will explore the topic of Body Positivity - what is is, why it is hard for some women to embrace it and some thoughts on how we can help ourselves and others with loving the bods we are in!
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How approachable is the Headteacher?
There is a clear pathway within school for dealing with any student-related issues which may arise. Form teachers, Progress Leaders and Assistant Head teachers are normally able to deal effectively with any day to day occurrences.
The Senior Leadership Team, including Mr Birchall, is on duty throughout the school day. There is always one member available to deal with any reported incidents.
Even though the above system works exceptionally well, Mr Birchall welcomes contact from parents/carers and students. He is often available at functions for an informal chat or more confidential issues can be discussed by contacting the school office for an appointment.
Will my child fit in?
We aim to keep children with others from their primary school.
How large are the classes?
Forms groups in year 7 usually accommodate between 25 and 27 students. Teaching groups vary according to ability i.e. smaller groups for lower ability sets; these classes will often have the benefit of Learning Support Assistants. Practical subjects house smaller classes, often around 20.
What sort of pastoral support is provided?
A high level of pastoral care is provided by all staff. Form teachers monitor the progress of students and are the main point of contact for parents or carers. All year groups have a specific location in school. Form teachers communicate frequently with Progress Leaders (Head of Year) who are able to deal with any issues which may be causing concern. During the first term for Year 7 students an Induction Evening will be held.
What is the school's attitude to discipline?
The vast majority of our students are responsible, hard-working and enjoy learning. We have a Behaviour Code and School Rules that are well communicated and easily understood. We believe that clear expectations, guidelines and structures are essential in encouraging the highest standards of behaviour.
Everyone needs encouragement and we make every effort to reward achievement and hard work. Students' work is displayed regularly. Students can earn rewards for good work or behaviour in each lesson. These can be exchanged for Fairtrade or recycled products in school. There are Reward Assemblies, raffles, certificates and trips for those who are doing well. Prizes are given each year for Academic Achievement and Effort; certificates for excellent attendance and punctuality are given as well as colours and club colours for sporting achievements. The House System is also a source for rewarding students as House certificates and prizes are given throughout the year.
In the event of any conflict issues an established procedure of intervention is used. This procedure clearly defines levels of behaviour and the associated strategies for dealing with them.
What steps are taken to encourage good manners and behaviour?
Our Home School Agreement, which we ask every student and parent to sign, requires that everybody will act with courtesy and consideration towards each other.
Will my child be bullied?
Every student has a right to feel happy and safe at school, bullying of any sort is unacceptable behaviour. Fortunately, only on rare occasions is this a serious problem at Byrchall but, in order to prevent it, we have an agreed procedure in place. All incidents of bullying will be dealt with, but we must stress that we can only help with problems if we know about it. Once a report is made by a student or parent, regular contact is maintained to ensure that there are no further occurrences. There is a peer support system in school which students can use for help and support if they are being bullied or have any other concerns about school life.
How will I be kept informed of my child's progress?
You will receive regular information about academic progress, including two termly progress reports with information on your child's progress towards their target grades in addition to a full written report. An annual Parents' evening will give you the opportunity to meet all your child's teachers.
What is the school's policy on homework?
Homework is a very important part of your child's education. It encourages your child to work independently and helps to ensure an understanding of the work covered in class.
All students will be issued with a homework timetable. Details of this will be in their planner. Full homework details are also available on our Virtual Learning Network, which can be accessed from home by all students and their parents. Year 7 students should be occupied on average for up to one hour each night; this will increase to about one and half hours by Year 9. Students in examination groups are expected to do more than this; separate details of examination coursework will be sent to you. If, on occasion, it is inappropriate for a teacher to set a piece of homework your son/daughter should spend some time checking through his/her notes or revising. It is important that students get into the habit of working at home on a regular basis.
Is progress accelerated for more able students?
Students are placed in sets accordingly to their ability. In each year there is an express set for the most able students.
Is there provision for students who require learning support?
Students who are identified as having Special Educational Needs will receive an appropriate level of support to meet their needs. This may be in the form of additional interventions, small group work, 1:1 work and in some cases in class support. Each student is given a programme which is tailored to their individual needs.
How does the school deal with the varied cultural and religious backgrounds of students?
A key pledge of Byrchall High School is to "treat everyone justly regardless of religious belief, ethnic origin or social background". This message is built into the ethos of the school of which all governors, staff and students are aware.
What is the school policy on competition generally and competitive sports?
The school operates a Fair Play Policy and firmly promotes the ethos of sport for all. The school supports competitive sport believing that it allows students to develop new skills, meet and challenge students from other schools and develop excellence whilst progressing towards higher levels of competition and participation.


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Sincerely, Shirley Detlaff - Seller
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A Christian brother accused of repeatedly sexually abusing a student at a school in Victoria about 50 years ago will fight the charges.
John Francis Tyrrell, 78, on Tuesday pleaded not guilty to 32 offences, including indecent assault and buggery, which allegedly occurred while he was a teacher at St Joseph's College in Geelong during the 1960s.
The Christian brother has been ordered to stand trial in the Victorian County Court following a two-day committal hearing in Melbourne Magistrates' Court.
It's alleged Tyrrell repeatedly abused one student between 1965 and 1966 while alone with the boy in the classroom. The boy was aged under 14 at the time and a pupil in Tyrrell's class.
The complainant says he told another Christian brother about the abuse but nothing happened, according to court documents.
The man told police about the alleged abuse in 2015.
The man also told police another Christian brother witnessed one instance of the alleged abuse.
"On this occasion, the accused has neglected to lock the door and another Christian brother at the college ... has walked in on the incident," police say in their summary.
"The accused has continued raping the boy despite the presence of the witness, who has subsequently told the boy to get dressed and go home."
While being cross-examined on Tuesday, Detective Senior Constable Robert Galtieri said he asked the other brother about this incident as part of his investigation.
"He saw the brother rape him," Det Sen Const Galtieri told the court.
But the defence suggested the detective had asked the brother about walking in on a colleague, rather than walking in on a rape.
"If a brother walks in on another brother raping a student, he would know," Det Sen Const Galtieri said.
Another investigator, Detective Senior Constable Kelly Smith, said the complainant told her he had been sexually abused 142 times by Tyrrell.
"He said it occurred 142 times," she told the court via video link.
Tyrrell will appear before the Victorian County Court on Wednesday for a directions hearing about his trial.


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Join Caitlin Rose Kenney and Anna Smallwood for an annual yoga retreat. We choose a different country each year to widen our spirits and look deeper into our hearts. At least five delicious days of diving deep into your Yoga practice in a beautiful part of the world.
We merge our yoga families (Coloradans, Aussies and beyond) in a magical setting and allow ourselves to both restore and connect. A retreat is a step back from ordinary life to remind you of your inner strength, creativity and internal compass. While reconnecting to yourself you also meet new people that will undoubtedly inspire you as you step forward into your post-retreat life.
In a beautiful and natural setting you will be guided in daily practices of asana, pranayama and meditation. Our full program includes three gourmet meals, excursions and free time designed to provide an inspired, attuned, creative, and compassionate space for you to touch the sweetness and closeness of your self.
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9 Natural Anxiety Remedies That Work
Article at a Glance
- As our society is becoming more and more plugged in, stress and anxiety is on the rise.
- Many natural supplements target the same pathways as anti-anxiety pharmaceutical drugs.
- Always check first with your physician, but simple botanicals like hops, ashwagandha and quercetin can be very calming for some people.
- If you're experiencing anxiety, it can also beneficial to make sure you are getting adequate levels of omega-fatty acids in your diet.
- It's not a supplement, but physical activity can also play a big role in calming the mind and restoring focus.
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Scientifically reviewed by Dr. Aaron Gardner
Anxiety is the most common mental health issue experienced by people in North America, with almost 1 in 5 American adults affected each year (R).
That's around 40 million people, all suffering with a highly treatable condition. Sadly, only 36.9% of those with anxiety receive treatment (R), but the good news is that there are many natural remedies to help with anxiety.
For many people, anxiety is a result of specific circumstances, such as worries over money, housing, jobs, and relationships. John even wrote a post about how allergies can cause anxiety. A person's propensity for anxiety is also influenced by genetics, brain chemistry, personality, and other factors. Happily, this means there is lots of scope for how to treat and prevent anxiety, with multiple possible biochemical and physiological targets.
The natural anxiety remedies listed below work in various ways to help calm down mind and body and are certainly worth trying if you're struggling with anxiety.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Most of us are not getting enough high quality omega-3 fatty acids in our diets, and this is a problem because our brains are made of the stuff. In fact, there are a number of studies linking depression, anxiety, and in rare cases, even mental illness with deficient levels of omega-3 fats (R) (R). We've written about the murky waters of fish oil supplements before, so if you venture down this path, be sure to choose a trustworthy brand. For those of us that are Vegan, we need to convert alpha linoleic acid, which is a plant based form of omega-3, into the EPA and DHA the brain can use, and in some people with variants in the FADS1 genes, the conversion rate can be very low, so algal oil is a good option for a plant based product that has actual bioavailable EPA and DHA your brain can use.
Rhodiola rosea
Rhodiola rosea (or roseroot) is an adaptogenic herb that helps improve our resilience to stress and helps calm anxiety while promoting mental and physical energy. I've written about Rhodiola's benefits before in a piece on supplements that improve focus, particularly how it is helpful fighting mental fatigue. Rhodiola appears to be safe to use in combination with common antidepressants and has demonstrated benefits for insomnia, emotional instability and somatization in people with depression and anxiety (R).
The effects of rhodiola are linked to its ability to modulate levels of neurotransmitters including adrenaline, dopamine, serotonin, and acetylcholine in the brain, in part by inhibiting the enzymes (such as monoamine oxidase) that break down these substances – the result being enhanced mood regulation (R, R). Rhodiola also prevents stress-induced increases in several substances, including cortisol, nitric oxide, and phosphorylated stress-activated protein kinase (R).
Taking a single dose of rhodiola before a stressful event seems to help prevent stress-induced disruptions in performance (R), while long-term use of 400 mg of rhodiola (in two 200 mg doses daily) has been associated with an anti-fatigue effect, improved mental performance, and reduced burnout, including improvements in anxiety, irritability, concentration, and zest for life (R).
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is another adaptogenic herb with a long history of traditional use. Also called Indian ginseng and winter cherry, ashwagandha has been used for over 3000 years in Ayurvedic medicine to support vitality and longevity. More recently, research has found that this herb has antioxidant properties, supports immune function, and helps to settle nerves to promote healthy sleep, mood, and reductions in anxiety. In fact, ashwagandha is used as a natural tranquilizer in India (R).
Ashwagandha is thought to induce its calming effects through the activity of alkaloids and steroidal lactones called withanolides. These substances inhibit overactive nerve cells in the brain (R), and help to decrease elevated levels of stress hormones such as cortisone in the brain (R).
In one 60-day placebo-controlled clinical study, people with a history of chronic stress who took 300 mg of an Ashwagandha root extract had significant reductions in stress and a 27.9% decrease in serum cortisol levels compared to people taking a placebo (R).
A 2014 review also looked at ashwagandha and concluded that in the five available quality trials involving humans, ashwagandha was more effective than placebo for reducing anxiety and/or stress. Specifically, ashwagandha led to reductions in scores on the Hamilton Anxiety Scale in two studies, and in one study people taking ashwagandha has a 56.5% decrease in scores on the Beck Anxiety Inventory, compared to a 30.5% decrease for psychotherapy. In another study, ashwagandha was associated with a 44% reduction in Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) scores compared to just a 5.5% reduction in the placebo group (R).
L-theanine is an amino acid found in tea leaves, particularly green tea. If you drink 6-8 cups of green tea a day, it's likely that you'll be consuming around 200-400 mg of theanine. This amino acid helps to promote feelings of relaxation without causing drowsiness, which makes it a good go-to for daytime anxiety such as before a big meeting or a first date.
L-theanine works by influencing levels of neurotransmitters in the brain. Specifically, theanine increases production of the inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma amino butyric acid (GABA) and moderates the production of dopamine and serotonin. L-theanine is also a "glutamate antagonist," meaning it works to block the action of glutamate, the "gas pedal" neurotransmitter linked to anxiety in some people, especially those with mutations in their GAD1 genes.
Theanine supplementation leads to increased relaxation, reduced feelings of stress, and improvements in focus. L-theanine also results in a switch towards alpha brain wave patterns (associated with calm alertness) away from beta brain waves (associated with anxiety and stress), particularly in the occipital and parietal regions of the brain, indicating a relaxation effect (R).
L-theanine has also been seen to improve responses in volunteers undertaking a stress task (R). And, in one six-week, placebo-controlled, double blind trial, volunteers who regularly drank tea experienced beneficial effects on psychosocial stress indicators (cardiovascular, cortisol and platelet responses) as well as subjective relaxation levels (R).
Vitamin B6 and Magnesium
Vitamin B6 is required by the body to produce important neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, and GABA, as well as the neurohormone melatonin, which regulates the sleep-wake cycle. Vitamin B6 is also important for energy metabolism, so it's no surprise that a deficiency in this vitamin can have adverse effects on sleep, nerve function, energy, and our ability to handle stress (R). However, be careful supplementing with vitamin B6. High doses of B6 have been linked to nerve damage and even cancer over the long term, so consult with your doctor before starting a regimen and keep doses on the low side (less than 10mg).
For more, see: B Vitamins and Cancer Risk: How to Make Smart Decisions
Magnesium is also an important nutrient for nerve health, relaxation, and sleep. This mineral is needed for muscles to relax, so can be helpful for anxiety-related muscle tension. Conversely, deficiencies can cause cramping and muscle spasms, as well as poor quality sleep and other issues (R).
A combination of magnesium and vitamin B6 has been shown to help relieve anxiety in people with premenstrual syndrome (PMS). In one study, people who took 200 mg of magnesium and 50 mg of vitamin B6 over four menstrual cycles had significant relief from PMS-related anxiety, compared to those taking a placebo or magnesium by itself (R).
Quercetin is known as a natural antihistamine as it has been shown to "stabilize mast cells," meaning it stops immune cells from releasing histamine and other inflammatory molecules.
In fact, the reported benefits of quercetin are wide ranging, from heart health to a natural remedy for leaky gut, however, it has also shown promise as a calming agent. Studies show that quercetin helps to keep a lid on the fight or flight response of the adrenal system, leading to increased social interaction and a reduction in corticotropin releasing factor (CRF) which is a neuropeptide associated with anxiety and fear. (R)
Hops, like the ingredient in beer? Yes, you have that right, but we are not recommending a six pack, just a natural hops extract. John and Aaron swear by the stuff as a calming agent that can help with sleep, and they have some science to back them up. In a placebo controlled, double blind study, taking hops helped with anxiety and depression symptoms in a group of young adults. (R)
For more on hops, take a look at our post titled Hops and the science of sleep.
This one wasn't on the list when we first published this post. Thankfully, a reader reminded us of the oversight, and it was a big one! For those of you who are squeamish about "pot," do no be afraid, CBD is the non-psychoactive cousin of THC, the cannabinoid that gets you high. For more on the difference between CBD and THC, take a look at Aaron's post on the state of marijuana use and mental health. While there is more research that needs to be done, CBD appears to be a very effective calming agent for many people, and unlike THC, the side effects are minimal.
For the science on CBD and anxiety, see this paper.
Alright, so exercise isn't a natural supplement, but it is a natural remedy for anxiety! Study after study show that being sedentary is a major contributor to poor mental health, including increasing your risk of anxiety, depression, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Why is this the case? Well, these effects can largely be put down to the benefits of exercise for:
- Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF)
- Endocannabinoids
- Cyclic AMP (cAMP)
- Vagal tone.
Exercise, Endocannabinoids, and cAMP
Exercise increases levels of marijuana-like neurohormones called endocannabinoids, which help us to feel happy and calm. Animal studies have found that voluntary exercise increases endocannabinoids in association with decreases in anxiety and pain sensitivity, and that if you give animals chemicals that block the effects of endocannabinoids, exercise does not have these positive effects for mental health (R).
Exercise also increases production of cyclic AMP in the heart, which tells the heart to pump faster to meet demands. When cAMP travels to the brain, though, it helps to calm anxiety and panic and tells the body to relax again, creating a healthy feedback loop to moderate heart rate (R).
Exercise and BNDF
BDNF acts as a kind of fertilizer for the brain, helping the brain to form new connections, respond better to neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin, and to generally perform better and stay healthier for longer. Exercise greatly enhances the production of BDNF which, in turn, improves the function of the hippocampus, i.e. the area of the brain that handles memory and controls panic and anxiety (R). Effectively, the fitter you are the more it takes to make you feel stressed and anxious. And, if you take a walk when anxiety strikes, the exercise helps both to calm your brain and help you focus more clearly to deal with whatever might be triggering the anxiety.
In one study, physically inactive UK office workers who took a lunchtime walk for 30 minutes three times a week became more enthusiastic, relaxed, and less anxious and nervous at work, while their peers who remained sedentary had no such improvements in mood (R).
In earlier studies looking at BDNF specifically, healthy middle-aged volunteers who undertook a 10-week walking/jogging program had reduced anxiety, less tension, depression, and fatigue, and more vigor, compared to people who remained sedentary (R).
Interestingly, certain genetic variations have been identified that affect the BDNF gene and which appear to result in reduced learning capacity and memory impairment. Carriers of the Val/Met variant of the BDNF gene, for instance, perform worse on memory tasks compared to carriers of the Val/Val variant (R, R). People who carry the Val/Met variant may also have a higher likelihood of experiencing anxiety, although no studies have investigated this as yet. Fortunately, studies have found that exercise (in this case a 17-week running program) helps improve cognitive flexibility and control in people with either the Val/Val or the Val/Met allele (R).
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As well as being more anxious, people who are sedentary (sitting for more than 8 hours a day) are almost twice as likely to be depressed as those who are physically active (R), and people who stop exercising are more likely to experience symptoms of depression (R). In many ways, physical activity is more effective than many medications for treating and preventing mental health issues. Recognizing these benefits, the American Psychiatric Association included in its 2010 guidelines the acknowledgement that exercise is a proven treatment for depression.
Most recommendations call for a 10,000 step target each day, but the recent "Happy Feet" study showed that simply walking more, whatever the step count, had significant benefits for depression, anxiety, stress, and general wellbeing (R). In postmenopausal women, a weekly increase of 500 steps led to decreased anxiety and insomnia after eight weeks compared to controls who did not increase their step count weekly (R). Other studies have also found that people who are sedentary who start walking for 150 minutes a week had decreased anxiety and depression and significant improvements in sleep quality (R). Walking also helped to decrease anxiety, as well as gastrointestinal symptoms, in people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome in one 6-month study (R).
Evidence also continues to grow in support of the gut-brain-exercise connection as an important factor in mental health. Indeed, the vagus nerve that links the brain to the gut plays a key role in feelings of relaxation and comfort or, conversely, anxiety and stress. Vagal tone (how the vagus nerve functions) has been linked to the ability to regulate emotions, social anxiety, defensiveness, impaired attention, and unhealthy avoidance behaviors (R, R). Improving the function of the vagus nerve through exercise can improve resilience against stress and anxiety, with exercise and diaphragmatic breathing shown to improve vagal tone and help with symptoms of depression, anxiety and mood disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and inflammatory bowel disease (R).
Regular physical activity also enhances the health of the microbiome, i.e. the bacterial makeup in the gut (R). In turn, a healthy microbiome is linked to better mental health, including helping to reduce anxiety, depression, and feelings of stress (R). So, we could count probiotics as a bonus (sixth!) natural remedy for anxiety.
Other tips to reduce anxiety
Other top tips to help tackle and prevent anxiety include:
- Limiting caffeine and alcohol
- Avoiding sugary and over-processed foods
- Getting enough sleep
- Getting off your phone
- Meditation and mindfulness practices
- Building community and asking for help when you need it!
However you manage your anxiety, it can help to know that you're not alone. There are plenty of support groups and resources available, including the Anxiety and Depression Association of America's online peer-to-peer support group.


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What You Need to Do to Hire and Retain Top Performers
If you want to hire the best employees, you need to a clear vision for your company that your team constantly strives for.
"It's critical to the engagement of your people," says Andre Lavoie, CEO of ClearCompany, a talent-alignment platform. "They have to believe it. And they have to know everything you do is driving toward that strategy and vision."
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Besides mobile software programming we also offer application porting services (BlackBerry to iPhone, J2ME to iPhone, iPhone to Windows Mobile etc.). Mobile Development India (MDI) experts are capable of porting your solution to a different platform on which it will execute in the same way as on original one. We have delivered on mobile application development projects to a large number of customers in Omaha, Nebraska, USA. Porting enables bringing your products to an expanded market. Right now we're able to port between numerous platforms avoiding functional losses.We pursue best practices making sure projects are created on-time and on budget, meeting all industry necessities of our users. Mobile Development India (MDI) nurtures "innovative solutions" as part of our values. Our reason of innovation is to make higher value for our clients. We partner with technology enterprises to bring higher value to our customers.
Custom mobile application development is one of the core strengths of Mobile Development India (MDI). Our engineers and consultants work on full-cycle development services from requirements gathering to application development and support. We offer mobile application development services to a lot of firms in Omaha across a large range of industry verticals and services such as finance mobile applications development, mobile travel applications, mobile game development, sms gateway integration, website development for mobile devices, desktop application to mobile etc. You can hire mobile application developers in Omaha directly from our vast pool of highly trained mobile experts or form an agile team for your custom mobile application development project which can work on an onshore/ offshore model. We also offer mobile application testing services in Omaha facilitated by our state-of-the-art testing labs with access to over 200 different mobile test devices.
We have a specialist team building standard iPhone applications such as iPhone UI based applications or iPhone business applications to superior iPhone applications taking advantages of all the latest iPhone OS based devices such as the iPhone 3GS and the iPad. Our developers are well adapted to learning the new frameworks as they are released such as the new iPhone 4.0 firmware and SDK. We have been working on iPhone projects, iPhone applications and iPhone games connecting advanced libraries such as iPhone OpenGL ES, Audio Toolbox Framework. You can hire iPhone application developers in Omaha or from a lesser cost offshore site with expertise in the fundamental iPhone UI Application development using Objective-C and the Cocoa Touch Framework Libraries. We have developed a number of iPhone toolbar applications, iPhone tabbar applications, iPhone utility applications, iPhone view based applications, iPhone navigation applications etc. For businesses in Omaha we have worked on a number of iPhone projects handling the iPhone camera, the iPhone photo gallery, iPhone contact book details etc. If you are looking for iPhone applications or iPhone games with Unity 3D please feel free to get in touch with us. We also specialise in developing and customizing websites and web applications for iPhone and iPod Touch devices.
We have dedicated Apple iPhone SDK Web experts, iPhone Application Developers and you can hire them exclusively to understand your project requirements and assist you implement the solutions. Hire iPhone Developer in Omaha, Hire iPhone 2G, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPad Application professional to get started on your iPhone application project now. E-mail us to know more about about iPhone 3GS Games Mac Games Development. We also provide custom-made iPad Tablet Application Development Services for Apple's newly introduced device iPad which is also known as the Apple iPad Tablet PC. Developing custom iPhone apps and iPod touch apps with the new iPhone OS 4.0 and iPhone SDK 4.0 Beta providing more advanced functionality, quicker interaction and a improved user interface.
With our fanatical design and development teams and a robust familiarity with the iPhone platform we can develop state-of-the-art iPhone apps based on your requirement. We research every version of the iPhone firmware, features, and functionality, and are happy to discuss with you the best technique to leverage all that the iPhone can offer. You can explore the possibilities, a high-quality team can help you leverage this incredible appliance to your advantage!
If you are seeking to hire iPhone application developers in Omaha please e-mail us and one of our representatives will get back to you within the next 24 hours.
The Android Software Development Kit (Android SDK) is Google's solution for linking developers with mobile devices. Developers can use Java programming language for Android application development. We work on an wide array of Android Software Development services for our clients in Omaha. If you are seeking to build custom android applications from scratch or require to alter and improve existing android apps, our skilled and qualified programmers can work with you to deliver on your requirements.
Using the sophisticated Google Android SDK platform, our highly competent Android application developers work on revolutionary Android applications with the complete set of android development tools. Mobile Development India (MDI) is a specialist android mobile application development company and working with the android platform and technology at advanced levels is amongst our fundamental goals.
If you are looking to hire Android application developers in Omaha or outsourcing android application development please e-mail us and one of our representatives will get back to you within the next 24 hours.
For organisations in Omaha investigating developing enterprise BlackBerry applications, we have a committed team of developers and testers working on the BlackBerry platform.
With our rich familiarity of developing and delivering Blackberry apps to clients in Omaha from varied industrial backgrounds, Mobile Development India (MDI) can be the best option for your Blackberry Application Development requirements.We deliver solutions and services related to blackberry application development that is streamlined and apt best for our valued clientele centered on the needs and for this reason use our expertise to facilitate accomplish the desired business objectives. When you are coming with a long term outsourcing relation, we take end-to-end responsibility for providing effective practices of your business.
We are certified programmers of the BlackBerry Business Applications in the Blackberry App World and hence we get access to RIM's latest, advanced and standardized technologies. Using the powerful BlackBerry OS, we build applications through various methods including, apps using Eclipse Pulsar; Java applications using RIM APIs and cross-platform Java J2ME apps using MIDP and CLDC libraries. BlackBerry apps can be developed to aid businesses in Omaha with not just email, personal information and voice based workflow but additionally through the Enterprise Mobility solutions offered for Field Service, Instant Messaging, Enterprise Resource Planning (BlackBerry ERP), Customer Relationship Management (BlackBerry CRM), Sales Force Automation (BlackBerry SFA) and numerous other BlackBerry enterprise solutions. We can ensure you a fast turnaround time and high quality productivity at a practical cost and get the desired results matching to your needs. We offer our users in Omaha, real-time tracking of their BlackBerry application development project progress by providing a direct and simple channel of contact with the development team.
Seeking to hire Blackberry application developers in Omaha? Please drop a line to us and one of our representatives will get back to you within the next 24 hours.
Mobile Development India (MDI) provides custom windows mobile application development services to enterprises based in Omaha for all versions of Windows Mobile such as Windows Mobile 5.0, Windows Mobile 6.1, Windows Mobile 6.5, Windows Mobile 7, Windows CE etc in VB.NET CE, C#.NET and C++ mobile development languages .NET compact framework. We work on integration of custom windows mobile apps with the SQL Server CE mobile database server. Over the past 4-5 years our team of windows mobile application programmers have developed competence in creating Windows Mobile based Pocket PC / Smartphone Applications. .
We have put in several years of experience and efforts in productively building numerous software products and solutions for Windows Mobile OS linked to business needs like data synchronization and communication apps. While investigating the requests of our customers, we have developed generic frameworks and custom libraries catering to the common needs of different industries. This assists our clients turn around software faster using our frameworks. Our enormous familiarity and research on mobile technology have helped our expert windows mobile application development team with. With our extensive research and development efforts by our trained windows mobile application developers we have come up as one of the leading mobile application development companies. We build user friendly applications for our clients with professional management and cost effectiveness.
If you are looking to hire Windows Mobile application developers in Omaha please write to us and our representatives will get back to you within the next 24 hours.
Mobile Development India (MDI) gives J2ME application developers on hire and specialised J2ME application development teams on contract to organisations in Omaha on long term outsourcing contracts. We provide professional Java Mobile application development services at economical charges suiting your policies and systems through our exclusive client engagement models. If you are a technology specialist in Omaha searching at outsourcing your J2ME mobile application development requirements please write to us, we are actively focusing on developing business and technical partnerships for mobile application development in Omaha, Nebraska, USA. We have in excess of 15 man years of experience in developing tailored J2ME mobile apps and we possess a high capacity to scale up as required for your needs.
If you are seeking to hire J2ME application developers in Omaha please get in touch with us and one of our representatives will get back to you within the next 24 hours.
The mobile Symbian operating system has come up with many revisions in the recent past. Our developers are updated and trained on the latest Symbian SDK's of Symbian. This software has integrated the advanced application environment with the mobile telephonic system and it can provide highly sophisticated data services to the common man.
Using the Symbian OS software application development kit (SDK) our developers can create innovative software including Symbian OS games and business applications for organisations.Symbian OS Platform is an integrated mobile applications environment with voice telephony servies and other data processing applications. The advantage of Symbian OS is its versatility in design that can be run on almost any user interface, communication devices and mobile hardware under different networks like GSM, 3G, EDGE, Wifi, Bluetooth, Infrared and more.MDI's Symbian application development service offerings: * Hire Symbian application developers or a dedicated Symbian development team. * Custom mobile applications for Symbian based Smartphones, mobile phones and PDAs * Enterprise business symbian apps * S40, S60, S80, S90 and UIQ Symbian apps * Mobile e-commerce and online shopping apps * GPS-based Location Aware Symbian applications * Bluetooth connectivity and communication apps. * Symbian based games and other media enhancement applications and software development * Instant Messengers / Email clients for Symbian mobile devices * Non-Symbian to Symbian apps Porting solutions * Symbian software testing services
If you are looking to hire Symbian application developers in Omaha please contact us and one of our representatives will get back to you within the next 24 hours.
MeeGo is an open source, Linux project which brings together the Moblin project, headed up by Intel, and Maemo, by Nokia, into a single open source activity. MeeGo integrates the familiarity and skills of both these major development technologies. Mobile Development India (MDI) has developed a keen interest on the MeeGo platform and we have developed a team of expert MeeGo developers and are working on quite a few MeeGo projects from MeeGo enterprise applications to MeeGo based games.
If you are seeking to hire MeeGo application developers in Omaha please write to us and one of our representatives reply back to you within the next 24 hours.
We provide all web and software development services such as .NET application development Omaha, PHP software development Omaha, mobile application development Omaha, Flash application development Omaha, website development Omaha etc. If you need to hire PHP developers in Omaha, hire .NET application developers in Omaha, hire Flash developers in Omaha, hire mobile application developers in Omaha, hire web developers in Omaha please contact us.
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Well, we got it, thanks to low budget tv productions! My son is driving the 3rd set of orange cars, the stationwagon with the little trailer full of tires #6...it gets really crazy so make sure to watch it all (6 minutes) It's too hilarious!! He wins at the end but they did not show him getting his trophy! You know they actually get paid to do this!! Hahahaha!
Friday, January 25, 2008
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text: 25 Apr 2014 13:00 James Hogan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, has been inducted into The British Travel and Hospitality Industry Hall of Fame in honour of his "significant part in creating and developing the travel and tourism industry in Britain and globally". Announced during a gala dinner in London last night, Mr Hogan was selected for this honour by a nominating committee of senior industry leaders, including past inductees into The British Travel and Hospitality Industry Hall of Fame, which was first established in 1995. Mr Hogan said, "I am very proud to have been recognised by the leaders within the British travel and hospitality industry, many of whom have been my friends and colleagues for a long time. I would like to thank the members of the nominating committee for this honour. "I would also like to recognise the many individuals and organisations with whom I have worked in this exciting and dynamic industry. Together we are uniquely placed to connect people and places, and more importantly, to create jobs and support ongoing economic growth." Mr Hogan was appointed President and Chief Executive of Etihad Airways on 10 September 2006, bringing more than 30 years of travel industry expertise to the Abu Dhabi-based airline, including senior positions at Hertz Australia, Hertz Europe, bmi, Forte Hotels and Gulf Air. He has overseen the rapid growth of the UAE's national airline, which now serves 103 passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Americas, operating a fleet of 96 modern environmentally friendly aircraft. Etihad Airways currently operates three flights a day to London Heathrow and two flights a day to Manchester, while other cities in the UK are served through codeshare partnerships. In August last year, Etihad Holidays, a division of Etihad Airways, was also launched in the UK, designed to cater for growing demand from one of the airline's key global markets. Contacto Como aerolínea verdaderamente internacional, contamos con una presencia auténticamente global. Cómo ponerse en contacto con su oficina de Etihad más cercana. Ver información de contacto Observaciones Si desea enviarnos un comentario, una felicitación o una reclamación, o simplemente hacernos una pregunta, pulse aquí Déle a «Me gusta». ¡Visite nuestra página de Facebook! Véanos ¡Visite nuestro canal de YouTube! Síganos Etihad Airways | Ofertas Etihad | Ayuda Etihad | Recompensas Etihad


text: Share: Comments Print November 7, 2014 at 6:00 AM Daily Rant&Rave: Election's over, get rid of signs Posted by Madeline McKenzie RAVE To Ellen, the kind stranger who witnessed me '"kissing the concrete" after tripping over a large root growing up through the sidewalk. She approached my husband, our dogs and me, identifying herself as a "first responder" and offering her services, and I accepted her helpful offer to drive me to wherever I needed to go. I'm still sore and healing a broken rib, but Ellen's kindness makes it easier to smile. RANT To political candidates and issue supporters who plaster public property with campaign signs and then fail to retrieve them, win or lose, after Election Day. Comments | More in Rant & Rave | Topics: help after falling, Rant&Rave, remove political signs


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My Bali Love Affair
January 1, 1970
by Addicted2Travelling
My Bali Love Affair!
Bali, Indonesia. The first time I fell in love with the beautiful island of Bali was in 2005 – on a family holiday for my 13th birthday. So since 2005 I have run back to Bali to continue my love affair more than once a year and I continue to fall in love with Bali and everything the beautiful island has to offer – the weather, the people, the food and the culture.
Anyone up for a massage?
Oh, is there anything better than stepping out of the ridiculously hot and humid, heat stricken weather into a beautifully cold air-conditioned salon to receive a one hour full body massage in a private room for a whopping AUD $8!! I can not think of a better way to relax and unwind, especially after sitting on a plane for 6 hours. And for $8, who could resist?
Or perhaps a few drinks with your feet in the sand?
Or if you are not one for a massage, how about heading down to the beach to sit at one of the 'beach bars' – typically a couple of eskies on the beach with countless plastic chairs. Kick off your shoes, burry your feet in the sand and start ordering away! It will cost you about $2/drink.
Shopping can be done all from your plastic beach chair! Anything from clothes, jewellery, watches, sunglasses, sarongs, cigarettes, make up and toys.
If you happen to be in Bali at the right time of the year they do turtle releases on Kuta beach also. Children have priority. You get your little turtle in a rectangle plastic Chinese container, carry it close to the water and release them along a line drawn in the sand. The gorgeous little turtles then make their way into the water whilst everyone cheers them along. It's a magical experience.
Why not visit Finns Beach Club – Uluwatu?
Ahhhhhhhhh – A private beach to relax on a sun bed, snuggle up in a giant beach bean bag, snorkel, kayak, play beach volleyball, sit around a bon fire and eat and drink until your heart is content! It cost about AUD$30 for entry which includes a $15 voucher for food & drinks. The cost of food and drinks are expensive compared to the usual Bali prices in cafe's and restaurants but happy hour does begin just before sundown and can get to 50% off all food and drink prices!
Although there is a cable car that takes you down the mountain please ensure you are willing and able to walk down and back up the many stairs. Beautiful bathroom facilities including a shower.
Are you one to become very bored, very quickly lazing around in the sun sipping on cocktails all day? Then why not head off on a day of adventure! Bali offers many tours and activities which are offered in many other countries but the prices are so ridiculously cheap that they can't even be compared!
Quad biking in the rice fields
WOW! This was such an amazing experience! I had never been on a quad bike before the ATV quad bike tour but they were quite easy to ride (all of ten mins that I rode it – hubby rode most of the time which was the most terrifying thing as he is so confident and cocky on those things!).
The quads cost us about AUD $85pp single or $65pp tandem which included pick up and drop off from our hotel in Kuta (it was about 1.5-2 hour drive and it rained most of the way up there but this was a blessing in disguise. All of that BEAUTIFUL rain meant that we had lots of puddles to have fun in!
White Water Rafting
Again, the more rain the better with this adventure seeking day! If you plan on doing the quads and the white water rafting it is best to plan to do them on the same day as they are located close together and saves a few hours in the bus/car if you are staying somewhere like Kuta.
White water rafting is super fun but not as extreme as other countries (which is probably a good thing in a developing country with limited hospitals).
When booking you white water rafting trip ask for the better one with the drop at the end (this does come with many steps – don't say I didn't warn you!)
Expect to pay about AUD $35 – AUD $40 for white water rafting including transfers and lunch!
Water Sports
Water sports is such a big day and we always need to have a nana nap at the end of it all! Everything from parasailing, jet boots, banana boats rides, jet skis and the flying fish. You can pick and choose anything you'd like to do or you can do the whole lot!
Whilst you're there it is also worthwhile to do turtle island – it's a short trip in a boat and doesn't cost too much. You can have lunch there at the little cafe', touch the turtles and see other animals also.
Yes – that's right, another water activity. When you are in such a hot humid country the things you appreciate are water, air-conditioners and a bloody cold drink! Waterbom has the water and the drinks. Swim up bar, lazy river, kiddie pool, cafe's, adrenaline slides and some more tame slides. It defintely is a great day out for all ages!
When are you going?
For me and the hubby, we actually only just got back in February with a trip with 7 others – 'Bali virgins'. I LOVE going to Bali with friends and people who have never been before. I love 're-experiencing' everything the amazing Bali has to offer.
We will be back though, in May 2016 – not long now! This time we are heading over to the Gilli islands to explore. Apparently the Gilli islands are also known to be the 'turtle capital of the world'. I look forward to sharing our experiences from the Gilli islands with you all!
Addicted2Travelling xo
By Addicted2Travelling
Hello, I am 23 years young and I am Addicted2Travelling! I constantly seek cheap airfares to ANYWHERE and book them on a whim - I always manage to figure out the rest later (what I am going to do/where I am going to stay, If will fly elsewhere or stay in the same area.... the unknown is the BEST bit!). I am a primary school teacher but I am not yet ready to settle into a full time job as to me there is NOTHING WORSE than having to wait for approval to go exploring the world! I teach casually to pay the bills and can jet set whenever I like! My mother is a Senior International Travel Consultant who after 30 years in the business has finally decided to open up her own shop *TRAVEL INNES* (located in Lake Innes on the Mid North Coast of NSW, Australia). She has also asked me to come and work for her - I am thinking this may be dangerous with all the temptation of travel around me every day! I find great pleasure in sharing my travel stories and pictures with anyone who wants to hear or see them!Read more at addicted2travelling.com
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My Son The Hurricane August 22 $32.50
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5:30 and 6:45. We are trying to simplify the dinner reservation option since it was a bit confusing. All of our guests that choose "ticket with dinner reservation" are welcome anytime after 5:30 on show nights to start off with a beverage. Our kitchen serves our wood fired pizza along with show night specials, that are thought up the day of the show, between the times of 5:30 and 7:00 to ensure you have time to eat before the show starts. We will do our best to feed all of our guests in a timely fashion from our small homestyle kitchen.
When fully booked the dinner option will not be available in the show night selection box. Guests choosing the "ticket only" option are welcome anytime after 7:00. Please contact us if you have any questions.
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My Son The Hurricane
The multi horn, multi drummer, multi singer brass beast My Son the Hurricane returns with a new album "Ride the Bullet" on April 21st. The full length release "Finally matches the intensity of the full throttle live show" says band leader Danno O'Shea and is the first album to feature vocalist Sylvie Kindree in its entirety since her entry in mid 2016. The band has had a staggering number of North American tour dates in the last two years and used that time to hone a set of diverse and energetic songs. Vocalist Jacob Bergsma has brought down his patented high pitch vocal for a (mostly) more mellow and serious tone while the group employed even more musicians (strings, keys and a guest vocal appearance from Darren "Mista D" Dumas from The Salads) to its already giant roster that fluctuates between 10-13 people and features a touring lineup of 2 trumpets, trombone, Bari and tenor sax, percussion as well as the usual array of rhythm section instruments. Recorded with engineers Darren Magierowski and Jill Zimmermann at Jukasa Studios (July Talk, Alexisonfire). Songs like "Parade" kick into a familiar dance feel and launch into an anthemic chorus with Kindree singing "This is our parade, it will not be delayed" and at this raucous pace it's hard not to agree. While "Hollywood" follows the band through uncharted territory displaying strings, piano and the regret of early passing. The song " Casserole" is a well honed live tune where Jacob Bergsma stretches out his comedic delivery the most on what has been a more serious release for him. "Ride the Bullet" isn't a departure, just a fine tuning of a sound the band started years ago when they began in a small apartment in St. Catharines, Ontario. The brass-hop funk crew will tour more than 75 dates in 2019 over North America.


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Simply Me!
For some people it's very hard to find your sense of style . Growing up and through trail and error Ive learned that sometimes its best to just keep it simple. You will find how much more an outfit is appreciated when you have the opportunity to put an emphasis on one key piece or have a few very nice pieces that are very simple but of very great quality.
Photos By: Kara Nixon
Uniqlo Turtle Kneck
Forever21 Dress
Alexandre Birman Boots


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Today I read a great word from Michael Vick on the power of a moment and the power of family. I'm so proud of Vick and his story, it gave me all the feels. I've been an Atlanta homer my entire life and have experienced a majority of the professional sports history of this town. This Falcons Moment has me sentimental and thankful for our city and our larger struggles.
It's not easy being an Atlanta sports fan. But in some ways I think our sports struggles relate to our bigger struggles as a city and a people. And I'm not going to pretend that a long history of problems are going to be solved by a professional sports moment. But this Falcons Moment is meaningful and bigger than just sports. I've been out doing Reformation beer promos during this Falcons run and have experienced it firsthand. The timing has been awesome. It has been a great distraction from the political noise and it has brought us together as a city and people.
So yeah, "Rise Up!" means a little more to me this year. I'm proud to be an Atlanta fan. You might not understand it but that's okay. I'm going to enjoy this Super Bowl moment with our city, our family, and our shared struggles. Let's win this last one for Tommy Nobis, Leeman Bennett, Billy "Whiteshoes" Johnson, William Andrews, Gerald Riggs, Lynn Cain, Steve Bartkowski, Mick Luckhurst, Bill Fralic, Mike Kenn, Jeff Van Note, Jessie Tuggle, Michael Vick, and the entire city of Atlanta! Let's keep uniting to celebrate. Whether its a victory parade the likes this city has never experienced or over the next Union we have at the local pub. Cheers to Atlanta, let's enjoy this Falcons Moment.


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Apple likely to update its MacBooks next month
Apple is set to update its MacBooks at its anual developer conference to keep up the arms race after Microsoft recently showed off its latest offerings.
At its Worldwide Developer Conference -- which confers between June 5-9 -- Apple is expected to announce a broad refresh of its MacBook line, including the MacBook Pro and 12-inch MacBook, Rhoda Alexander, an analyst at market researcher IHS Markit, told Fox News.
Alexander's projection comports with a recent Bloomberg report, which says that Apple plans to update its MacBooks at the June conference.
Catching up to Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard and Dell
The updates are expected to bring the MacBook line up to speed with Windows laptops by adopting Intel's newest 7th Generation "Kaby Lake" processor, which can deliver better performance while extending battery life.
Apple, which redesigned its MacBook Pro laptop last October, use Intel's Skylake processor. The 12-inch MacBook, which was updated in spring 2016, also uses the Skylake processor, known in the marketplace as a sixth generation processor. Meanwhile, many of the newest laptop models from HP, Dell and Microsoft have adopted Intel's latest 7th Generation Core processor.
Microsoft recently announced the Surface Laptop – which will go on sale June 15 – with Intel's 7th Gen processor. Microsoft claims that its first laptop can deliver "up to 14.5 hours video playback" on battery.
The updated 13-inch MacBook Pro will use a new low-power version of Intel's latest chip while the 15-inch model will get an updated quad-core processor, designated "Kaby Lake H," according to Alexander. The 2-pound, 12-inch MacBook will get an ultra-low-power version of the Kaby Lake chip, Alexander added.
Apple could not be reached for comment for this story.
Pricing is expected to remain largley the same with past models. The 12-inch MacBook starts at $1,299, while the 13-inch MacBook Pro (non-Touch-Bar) starts at $1,499 and the 15-incher at $2,399. Retailers typically discount outgoing models when a refresh happens.
Wither MacBook Air?
It is "unclear" if the venerable MacBook Air will see an update in June, Alexander said.
Bloomberg said that Apple "has…considered updating the aging 13-inch MacBook Air" but offered no clarity beyond that. Despite its old design, the MacBook Air, whcih starts at $999, has remained popular with consumers.
iPad could also see updates
It's possible that Apple also update its iPads along with the MacBooks, Alexander said.
The 10.5 inch iPad "is in production now [and] there's a new 12.9 inch model coming as well," she said on Wednesday, revising an earlier forecast that saw the iPad updates coming later this year.
If accurate, the 10.5-inch model would be the first iPad with that screen size. Currently, the iPad is offered in 7.9-inch, 9.7-inch and 12.9-inch sizes.