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Fatalities don't necessarily represent the big picture on workplace safety
The impact of unplanned absenteeism in the workplace is much greater than the actual financial cost of wages
Meetings are a hallmark of corporate culture. Ray Williams, author of The Leadership Edge, stated that executives and managers spend 40-50% of their time in meetings.
This increase in meetings has resulted in the working week expanding, Williams wrote in Psychology Today. In turn, meetings then become longer – even if work isn't being done.
Instead, Williams suggests decreasing the number and length of meetings. "We have a limited amount of cognitive or what they call 'executive' resources," Williams stated. "Once they get depleted, we make bad decisions or choices. Business meetings require people to commit, focus and make decisions, with little or no attention paid to the depletion of the finite cognitive resources of the participants … the three or four hour project meetings may be counterproductive."
A common suggestion is the creation of 'No Meetings Wednesdays'. However, banishing a day of meetings altogether can prove problematic if a situation calls for one. Instead, many experts suggest meetings must simply be streamlined and optimised in order to gain the most out of them and reduce the necessity of having multiple meetings on the same issue.
Key HR takeaways
Dr Ken Hudson, author of The Idea Generator, gave HC a number of tips on how to improve meetings, including:
Good thoughts!The review point is really important. I have people evaluate every meeting on (1) process and (2) outcomes. You get quick improvement in both areas as a result.
I also insist on starting meetings promptly and not waiting for latecomers. As well, setting an end time at the outset helps people to focus on the purpose of the meeting and dispense with 'add on' irrelevant matters.
Where do you start when you are developing a work health and safety (WHS) system? Alan Girle provides his top WHS tips for employers
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Patient satisfaction survey 2013 results
09 December 2013
The 2013 patient satisfaction survey results are out and it's official...98% of patients rate Spire Edinburgh Hospitals as 'excellent', 'very good' or 'good'. Not only that, 97% of the people who were treated here before would definitely or were likely to recommend us in the future.
Making sure our patients are well looked after is our top priority. Every year, Spire Healthcare carries out an independent survey to find out how patients think we're performing. In 2013 20,772 patients who had attended one of the 37 Spire Healthcare hospitals between 1st June and 31st August 2013 were randomly selected, contacted by post and asked to complete a survey.
This is what patients from Spire Edinburgh Hospital told us:
100% said the cleanliness of the hospital was excellent, very good or quite good
99% agree they had confidence and trust in the nurses looking after them
99% said the staff at the hospital did everything they could to help control their pain
98% agree staff at this hospital really went out of their way to make a difference to their stay
98% agree they felt reassured and safe throughout their experience
98% said the quality of their room was excellent, very good and quite good
98% said the quality of food was excellent, very good and quite good
97% said the care and attention from their consultant was excellent, very good and quite good
97% agree they were treated with compassion and respect
Hospital Director Andrew Eadsforth said, 'We're delighted by the results of our patient satisfaction survey and I'd like to thank all of our patients who took time to complete it. I'd like to remind all of our patients that it's never too late to provide feedback. Our patient liaison officer, Norma is always on hand to hear about any comments or suggestions you may have for the hospital. My staff work incredibly hard to provide the highlest level of care to our patients and I'd like to thank them for continuing to make our patients their top priority.'
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today and last night I was too pissed off to have sex with my wife. I mean there was literally a molten sensation in my brain from fury. I wanted to have sex with her but all of my senses, to include touch, seemed distant and detached. I used to kind of like the 'swimming in rage' sensation, but now that it's interfering with my sex life I want no part of it anymore. But there doesn't seem to be anything I can do about it. I can't just talk it out with my wife because she's very sensitive to criticism, and her pouting just infuriates me further. I know this place is overrun with adolescents and trolls, but occasionally someone has words of wisdom. Any takers?
oh, ps. I'm not violent.
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I personally would seek out counselling. Little things shouldn't set you off like that, or interfere with your life. Some people are just wired to be more aggressive than others, this definitely crosses the line.
A counsellor can help find out why you have such deep anger issues and give you tips on dealing with them so that your anger doesn't become a hindrance to enjoying your life.
The only thing I can say in the meantime is to try and take a step back when you feel like you are incredibly angry. You aren't violent, which is very good, but you still need to teach yourself to let go of the anger. Whenever your wife upsets you, step away from the situation, go on a walk, drink a glass of water, isolate yourself from your wife.
Give yourself some time to calm down and breath. Then when you are not so emotionally involved in the situation, think about it in a logical way.
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The weekend is a time to wind down. A time to reflect on all the happenings in the retrogaming scene. At time to revisit the week's main news, previews, reviews, retrospectives, and updates. This week, we looked at news on an upcoming one-on-one Super Nintendo fighting game, a 3D printer Zelda map, checked out Super Mario Run's always-on Internet connection, the PlayStation Agony of of Mary-Kate and Ashley game, updates on upcoming C64 and a Super Nintendo games, new game releases for the C64, ZX Spectrum, and Intellivision, two new Kickstarter campaigns (a C64/PC game and a Dreamcast game). All this and more in this week's 'Something for the Weekend' . . .
News highlights:
Unholy Night, New Super Nintendo Fighting Game by Former SNK Developer
Unholy Night: The Darkness Hunter, to give its full title, is an upcoming game for the Super Nintendo. The one-on-one 2D fighter is all the more interesting due to the fact that former SNK developers are working on the game.
Shown off at the RETRO.HK – Hong Kong Vintage Game Expo 2016, Unholy Night is planned to be released in February 2017. Not too long of a wait: it is right around the corner, right? The developers behind Unholy Night worked at SNK together. This team was partially responsible for some iconic SNK fighters such as King of Fighters 98, 2001 and 2002. Reports say we will see Unholy Night released on a 32 MB cartridge. Unholy Night currently (as shown at the show) features six playable characters. Two of the female characters are Emily and Nightmare; two of the males are Cronos and Blaze; the other two are unknown at this time.
3D Printed Legend of Zelda Map
An interesting find on a trade and sale group on Facebook: a 3D printed map of The Legend of Zelda. Having spent over six months working on the map, the creator had to sell it on after falling on hard times.
This is one heck of a display of fandom. The level of detail is staggering: tombstones in the cemetery, forest full of trees, and ripples in the water. The detail in this piece is amazing. The seller apparently met with hard times so he had to let this beautiful piece go. The price is unknown, though, if I remember seeing another post from this person, it was stupidly low (around $100).
Super Mario Run Requires Internet Connection for Very Real Reason
We have mentioned Super Mario Run a few times in the past few months–upon its announcement and then its release date announcement. The game was just released there on iPad and iPhone systems on December 15, 2016, and we revealed this week just why the game requires constant Internet connection.
This is not the first time Mario has struck out on a non-Nintendo owned platform. It is the first time that Mario has done so and still been developed in house by Nintendo, though. One concern, however, is that Super Mario Run will require an Internet connection to run in any of the three planned modes. The reason may surprise you . . . In an interview with Mashable, Shigeru Miyamoto discussed various aspects of Super Mario Run. They touched on many things such as game modes, why Apple iPhone first, and more. The juicy part comes at the end of the interview when it is flat out asked: why the required Internet connection?
Akira unreleased Game Boy footage
Akira on the Game Boy was recently uncovered in October 2016, but here we have actual gameplay footage of the unreleased title in action. Patrick Scott Patterson has recorded himself playing through the unfinished game, which includes a bike racing section and a platform level. While the game does look and feel like a Game Boy title, it is clearly left in an unfinished state. It would have been interesting if the game could be finished in some way and given a belated release to the retrogaming scene.
Playstation Agony, part 4 – Mary Kate and Ashley: Magical Mystery Mall
We continued our PlayStation Agony retrospectives, and here we have one of the best. With the twin girls being a big hit on TV at the time, a video game featuring them was inevitable, right?
Mary-Kate and Ashley: Magical Mystery Mall was nothing like what I expected although, to be honest, I didn't really know what to expect beyond 'game aimed at tween girls'. Rather than a single game with a single style of play, 2000's Magical Mystery Mall is a collection of mini-games meant to entertain for short periods of time instead of providing 80 hours of cut-scenes, dialog, and character development. The twins' shopping spree goes awry when they purchase a pair of friendship charms from a fortune teller who warns them never to join the necklaces together lest bad things happen. When you're a teenager and an adult tells you not to do something, of course, the first thing you're going to do is defy authority: Mary-Kate and Ashley connect the charms, and BLAMMO! Time stops, the exits seal up, and it looks like the pair are about to live out their own Dawn of the Dead fantasy minus all the zombies. Then they realize six stores (and the information kiosk) remain open for business. Five of these stores hold magical gems that must be added to the necklace; once Mary-Kate and Ashley have all five, the spell will be broken and they can finish their shopping spree . . .
Today in Retro Gaming:
Eternal Champions (December 11, 1993)
Unfortunately, Eternal Champions was not met with the same fervor as Street Fighter II did. Sega released their one-on-one fighting game with the unique storyline at the end of 1993; right in the middle of the early days of the fighting game craze. Looking to capitalize on the craze, Sega went all "Sega" on Eternal Champions. Characters in Eternal Champions are not inherently good or bad; they are just people from different timelines hoping to change their fate. Sega did release a Sega CD version of Eternal Champions in which they fixed a lot of problems with the controls. If you have a choice, get the Sega CD version as it also features 'Cinekills'. These are full motion video animations of the death sequences and are, at least, cool the first couple of times you see them.
[The plot] sets Tekken off and boy does it beat the hell out of the story for Street Fighter II, at least in my opinion. Tekken has some ties to Virtua Fighter by Sega also: Seiichi Ishii was the designer of Sega's iconic fighting game. That may explain why Tekken was so well laid out and fun to play. While Virtua Fighter was a little on the slow side, Tekken was faster and more intuitive with characters that were more interesting and moves that were painful looking.
Preview updates:
Soulless 2 (Preview video, Commodore 64)
The original Soulless was reviewed in our first issue by Bill Loguidice, of Armchair Arcade, and is available on Magcloud. The follow up is under development and game designer Trevor Storey has uploaded a preview video of how the game is progressing. As Storey states himself, this is a "Very VERY early preview of soulless 2 showing the human character exploring the forest. next up will be to get the armour in and working. Still a lot more gameplay to go in and more levels / bosses todo, and the new soundtrack but we are getting there."
Sydney Hunter and the Caverns of Death (Update, Super Nintendo)
The successful Kickstarter campaign has been progressing along with many updates and here is a work-in-progress update video on Collectorvision Game's new Super Nintendo game. Sydney Hunter has appeared on many video game consoles over the past few years: NES, Intellivision, and even the Dreamcast. For the uninitiated, Syndey Hunter is a treasure hunter, not unlike Indiana Jones or even Rick Dangerous, the latter of which was prevented from being licensed for development to the Super Nintendo.
Kickstarter updates:
Unknown Realm: An 8-bit RPG for PC and Commodore 64.
A promising fantasy role playing game, Unknown Realm: The Siege Perilous has hit Kickstarter. Developed for the Commodore 64 and PC (Windows and Mac), the game harks back to the 1980s era of classic RPGs such as Ultima, Wasteland, and SSI's Gold Box series. With a good dose of rewards on offer, the project has got off to a great start.
In The Line Of Fire – 3D FPS for the Sega Dreamcast
The Sega Dreamcast must rank as one of the most underrated videogame consoles of all time and, compared to other classic gaming hardware, we don't see many games being developed for it. However, that might be about to change thanks to a Kickstarter campaign for In the Line of Fire. From developer Militia Studios, the game is a brand new First Person Shooter being exclusively developed for the Sega console.
New releases :
The Final Attack 2017 Redux Remastered Edition (Commodore 64)
Having been sent a complete boxed copy of the now rare game that was unearthed by a fellow Commodore 64 scene member, Caynes worked with Richard Bayliss on Remastering the SEUCK vertical shooter. The game has been put through the new SEUCK Redux engine, the intro has been reverse engineered with Regenerator, a new title tune produced by Bayliss has been added, and a new credits scrolling routine has been added to the original title screen. Having successfully 'Reduxed' the game, The Final Attack 2016 Redux Remastered Edition, to give the remastered game its full title, was added as the first out of compo entry to the 2017 SEUCK Redux Coding Competition.
Payndz from the World of Spectrum forums has had a first attempt at writing his very own ZX Spectrum game and it appears that he has done a pretty good job of it with Cyber Mania. Described by Payndz as "a kind of cross between Robotron, Berzerk and Pac-Man!", the game certainly looks fast and full of action. The player controls an alien who must race around the maze like screen, rescuing humans before they are killed by the cybernoids who are on constant patrol. A 'phase shield' is also available to the player for a quick temporary invincibility.
nanochess from the Atari Ages forums has developed an Intellivision port of the classic Amstrad CPC game Oh Mummy! nanochess: "I was in lazy mood today and went to old memories of Barcelona last year, I played Oh Mummy over an original Amstrad, I found interesting the little game and wondered since then about an adaptation for Intellivision." Looking like a faithful port, the game has the player running around a one-screen maze within a pyramid, collecting a cartridge and key in order to escape before the mummy enemies arrive.


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When we meet Frank, he's breaking into what he later realizes is his own house.
Meet Frank (actor Frank Langella), a cat burglar now retired to a small town in upstate New York.
Back in the day, Frank used to loot jewels by scaling 50-story skyscrapers. Now, however, he's started having problems with his memory.
When we meet Frank, he's breaking into what he later realizes is his own house. He sets out for dinner at Harry's, his favorite old bar and grill – forgetting that Harry's closed down years ago, to be replaced by a yuppie soap boutique. He's letting the housekeeping slip.
Since this is the near future, Frank's grown son Hunter (James Marsden, the prince from "Enchanted") buys his old man a home-care robot. And then the sparks fly.
That's the set-up for "Robot and Frank," a sweet, wry, wistful and low-key comedy that's the next feature at Cinematique, the film series presented by public radio WHQR and Thalian Hall.
A first feature for director Jake Schrier and screenwriter Christopher Ford, this modestly-budgeted indie won the Alfred P. Sloan Prize at the Sundance Film Festival, given to films with science or technology as a theme.
I say "modestly budgeted," but there's nothing cheap about it.
At first, Frank hates the relentlessly polite intruder with the HAL-like voice (supplied by Peter Sarsgaard). The robot wakes him at regular hours, feeds him colorful fruits and zestful salads (personally, Frank would prefer Cap'n Crunch) and tries to interest his charge in healthful activities like tending a vegetable garden.
Things change, though, once Frank convinces the little 'bot that picking lots and casing joints can constitute a rewarding hobby. Suddenly, the old fox is back in business – especially with an apt apprentice who's handy with power tools. No McMansion – belonging to the yuppie scum who've infested Frank's hometown – is safe.
Of course, the fun can't last. Frank forgets, and leaves his prescription glasses behind on one of the gang's practice jobs.
Then, his earthy, crunchy, do-gooder of a daughter Madison (Liv Tyler) flies into town. A member of the "Human Movement," she doesn't like Dad depending on an android, so she turns Frank's little playmate off. She announces she's going to stay and look after Daddy herself. What's a cat burglar to do?
Between heists, Frank courts the pretty town librarian (Susan Sarandon). Alas, the yuppies have taken over the local library; they're shipping all the remaining "real" books off to be recycled and "re-imagining" the facility as a community center. (The sight of all the empty shelves should make any book lover gasp.)
In its best moments, which are many, "Robot and Frank" recalls some of the more whimsical episodes of the old "Twilight Zone." Its imagining of a possible future – not much different from now, but with a few new appliances, some one-seater mini-cars and a whole new set of obnoxious yuppie fashions – is utterly believable. Fans might be reminded a bit of Woody Allen's "Sleeper."
Everything about the production is understated – no guffaws, but an acceptable number of smiles and giggles. (The librarian has a robot assistant named "Mr. Darcy.")
Schrier and Ford are not afraid to risk a little poignance. In one of the more affecting scenes, Frank goes into a fugue state and briefly imagines the robot is his son – not grown-up Hunter, but the little boy whose childhood he missed by being locked up so often.
Langella ("Frost/Nixon," "Good Night and Good Luck") gives a lovely performance with no wrong moves. He's ably abetted by an A-list cast including Jeremy Sisto as the local sheriff and "Saturday Night Live" veteran Ana Gasteyer as a snooty, futuristic shoplady with a hairdo straight out of Dr. Seuss.
The ending even conjures up a couple of "Twilight Zone" twists.
Schrier, by the way, is better known as an indie rock keyboardist; his band Francis and the Lights performs the film's techno score.
The closing credits include documentary footage of robots being tested in all sorts of tasks, including the care of the elderly. Apparently, "Robot and Frank" is nearer than we think.
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From Margins to Mainstream April 25, 2015 | 10am-12pm | Location-Nevada State Museum at Springs Preserve
Discussion of how women made early Nevada a sustainable community through beautification, sanitation, and setting community standards. Women made their voices heard in most policy and civic decisions.
Kim Russell-Humanities Touring Artist, Author, Arts Integration Specialist
Patricia D. Cafferata, Esq.-First woman elected to a state office, Treasurer, Author
Cynthia Cicero-Historian
Ida M. Gaines-Community Activist and Leader in women's organizations, especially in West Las Vegas
Making Progress through Movements May 9, 2015 | 10am-12pm | Location-Nevada State Museum at Springs Preserve
Discussion of post World War II to present. Women were involved in the civil rights, social and community services, and the women's movement. More women ran for partisan office and became directly involved in creating laws and policy.
Dawn Gibbons-Former First Lady of Nevada, Entrepreneur, Communications Specialist and Advocated for Important Causes
Mary Stewart, PhD-Director, School of Social Research and Justice Studies University of Nevada/Reno, Author, Documentarian
Rozita Lee-Appointed by President Barrack Obama to his Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Hon. Karen Bennett-Haron-First African American Female ever appointed State's Justice System
Ruby Duncan-Welfare Rights Activist, Nevada Welfare Rights Organization Founder, Founded Operation Life
Standing on Their Shoulders May 30, 2015 | 10am-12pm | Location-Nevada State Museum at Springs Preserve
Discussion of women's connections today and how they might function now and in the future.
Opening Remarks:
Honorable Dina Titus, U.S. Representative NV-01
Claytee White-Director, Oral History Research Center, University of Nevada/Las Vegas
Fawn Douglas-Las Vegas Paiute Tribe Arts & Recreation Facilitator
Erin Bilbray-Founded Emerge Nevada, Non-Profit Founder, Community Leader
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home water lotus birth?
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I haven't done lotus birth, but both of mine were water births. My first was 8 pounds 12 ounces and had a 14 inch head that was slightly tilted to the side (she had a big lump on the side of her cone head) I pushed on my knees kind of in a squatting position and I barely tore at all, I needed 2 stiches. My second was born in water (in the same position) and she was out much much faster and I had absolutly no tearing at all, same size head, a bit smaller weight. I think the position does help, as well as just letting my body do its thing and not trying to force pushing. I think the only reason I didn't tear more with my first birth was because of the water! It softened me up and let me stretch slowly, she was crowning for about 45 minutes, so that part of the birth seemed to take forever, but I think thats because she was my first since my second was out in less than a minute!
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Osteoporosis, characterized by a low bone mineral density, is a silent disease that ultimately results in fragility fractures. Fragility fractures can lead to significant morbidity and mortality among North Americans. With the rapidly aging population, an increasing number of Canadians are at risk for osteoporosis-related fractures. The overwhelming statistics that identify unacceptable morbidity and mortality due to poor bone health emphasize the urgent need to develop interventions to combat osteoporosis. Prevention rather than treatment strategies may be more promising and effective at reducing the risk of fragility fracture during aging. Moreover, it is increasingly recognized that to comprehensively understand bone health it is important to understand how other tissues may modulate and/or interact directly with bone metabolism. This includes muscle as well as the gut microbial community, termed the gut-bone axis.
The overall goal of this research program is to investigate the role of food components in the regulation of bone health with the long-term goal of developing nutritional strategies that prevent bone loss, preserve bone structure, and ultimately reduce the risk of fragility fractures (i.e. osteoporosis). This research program and related infrastructure is funded by NSERC, CIHR, CFI, MRI and Dairy Farmers of Canada.
Current projects involve humans or experimental models to investigate:
i) how early diet – including soy isoflavones, folic acid and vitamin D - favourably programs bone and muscle metabolism;
ii) the mechanisms by which foods or bioactives – including flavonoids present in tea or dietary estrogens such as flaxseed lignans or soy isoflavones, or specific fatty acids - modulate bone and muscle metabolism during aging;
iii) Gut-Bone Axis: how the gut associated microbial community or the molecules they synthesize modulate bone health (in collaboration with E. Comelli, University of Toronto)
iv) how foods or food components promote oral health and healing after periodontal procedures
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*Kaludjerovic J, Ward WE. Bone-specific gene expression patterns and whole bone tissue of female mice are programmed by early life exposure to soy isoflavones and folic acid. Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry. 26(10):1068-76, 2015.
*Miotto P, *Castelli L, Amoye F, LeBlanc PJ, Peters SJ, Roy B, Ward WE. Maternal high fat feeding does not have long-lasting effects on body composition and bone health in female and male rat offspring at young adulthood. Molecules. 18(12):15094-15109, 2013.
*Lau BYY, Cohen DJA, Ward WE, Ma DWL. Investigating the role of polyunsaturated fatty acids in bone development using animal models. Molecules. 18(11):14203-27, 2013.
*Kaludjerovic J, Ward WE. Adequate but not supplemental folic acid combined with soy isoflavones during early life improves bone health at adulthood in male mice. Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry. 24(10):1691-1696, 2013.
*Dinsdale EC, *Kaludjerovic J, Ward WE. Isoflavone exposure throughout suckling results in improved adult bone health in mice. Journal of Developmental Origins of Health and Disease. 3(4):271-275, 2012.
*Nash LA, Ward WE. Comparison of black, green and rooibos tea on osteoblast activity. Food and
Function. 2016, epub ahead of print.
*Nash LA, Ward WE. Tea and bone health: Findings from human studies, potential mechanisms, and identification of knowledge gaps. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. 2015, epub ahead of print.
*Nash LA, Sullivan PJ, Peters SJ, Ward WE. Rooibos flavonoids, orientin and luteolin, stimulate mineralization in human osteoblasts through the Wnt pathway. Molecular Nutrition and Food Research. 59(3):443-453, 2015
Weaver CM, Alekel L, Ward WE, Ronis MJ. Flavonoid intakes and bone health. Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics. 31(3):239-253, 2012.
GUT-BONE AXIS (in collaboration with E. Comelli, University of Toronto)
*Villa CR, Ward WE, Comelli EM. Gut microbiota-bone axis. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. 2015, in press.
Jahani R, *Fielding KA, *Chen J, Villa CR, *Castelli LM, Ward WE, Comelli EM. Low vitamin D status from conception onwards results in an inflammatory prone status in healthy CD-1 mice but does not alter bone strength. Molecular Nutrition and Food Research. 58(7):1491-1501, 2014
*Glenn AJ, *Fielding KA, *Chen J, Comelli EM, Ward WE. Long-term vitamin D3 supplementation does not prevent colonic inflammation or modulate bone health in IL-10 knockout mice at young adulthood. Nutrients. 6(9):3847-3862, 2014.
*Dodington DW, Fritz PC, Sullivan PJ, Ward WE. Higher intakes of fruits and vegetables, ß-carotene, vitamin C, alpha-tocopherol, EPA and DHA are positively associated with periodontal healing after non-surgical periodontal therapy in non-smokers but not in smokers. Journal of Nutrition. 145(11): 2512-9, 2015.
*Johnston BD, Ward WE. The ovariectomized rat as a model for studying alveolar bone loss in postmenopausal women. BioMed Research International. 2015:635023, 2015
*Lau B, *Johnston BD, Fritz PC, Ward WE. Dietary strategies to optimize wound healing after periodontal and dental implant surgery: an evidence-based review. Open Dentistry Journal. 7:36-46, 2013.
*Johnston BD, Fritz PC, Ward WE. Use of dietary supplements in patients seeking treatment at a periodontal clinic. Nutrients. 5(4):1110-1121, 2013.
Honours and Awards
- 2011-2021 Canada Research Chair in Bone and Muscle Development
- 2005 Future Leader Award, International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI), North America
- 2001 Dannon Leadership Institute (selected as a participant in a five-day training program)


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LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly on Thursday passed The Punjab Marriage Functions Bill 2015.
The bill presented by Law Minister Rana Sanaullah prohibits ostentatious celebrations across the province.
According to the bill, a person celebrating his marriage or organizing the marriage of any other person shall not decorate or cause to be decorated any street, road or public park or any place other than the building, where marriage ceremony is being held, with lights or illumination. Explode or allow anyone to explode cracker or other explosive device including firing by firearms.
The bill states that a person owning, managing or running a public place, being the site of marriage, shall ensure conclusion of all ceremonies relating to the marriage on or before 10:00 pm.
The bill further says a person celebrating his marriage or organizing the marriage of any other person shall not serve or allow anyone to serve meals or other edibles except one dish to the persons participating in the marriage.
If a person contravenes any of the sections, he will be guilty of an offence punishable with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month and fine which will not be less than Rs50,000 or more than Rs2 million.


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Microsoft Migrating Messenger Users to Skype
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Barry Rodriguez
Current Assignment: Kenya
Barry is the founder and Executive Director of World Next Door. A storyteller, traveler and giant nerd, he lives to compel suburban Americans to get engaged with social justice and find their place in God's kingdom revolution. His ultimate dream is to adopt a pet monkey named Kevin.
Countries Visited: Ecuador, France, Belgium, Holland, Guinea, Kenya, Canada, Mexico, India, Austria, Czech Republic, Ukraine, Haiti, Panama, Dominican Republic, Italy, Germany, Malaysia, Cambodia, Israel, West Bank, South Africa, Rwanda, South Sudan, Guatemala, Tanzania
Brad Miller
Current Assignment: Indianapolis
Brad Miller is the Director of Outreach for WND. A student of Psychology, Biology, and Theatre, he's worked as an actor, teacher, balloon artist and last-minute fill-in guy for any number of projects. He loves camping and tinkering with broken and discarded things. Brad's passion in life is to unleash the potential in others.
Countries Visited: Canada, Mexico, Kenya, South Africa, India, Cambodia, Bangladesh, Switzerland, Italy, Ireland, Haiti
Tara Bender
Current Assignment: Indianapolis
Tara is World Next Door's Graphic Designer. Before joining the WND team, she was a middle school teacher in Nashville, TN and a visual journalist in Asbury Park, NJ. When Tara's not designing, she's usually busy being a Young Life leader, riding her bike, reading, crafting, or playing with her dog, Gretta. She's also a novice xylophone player with aspirations of going pro.
Countries Visited: Australia, New Zealand, U.S. Virgin Islands, Cambodia, England, Scotland, Mexico, Jamaica
Daisha Ruhl
Current Assignment: Indianapolis
Daisha is the Office Manager for World Next Door. She was a bit of a nomad in her 20s, living in Bloomington, Orlando, Pasadena, Vegas and most recently putting roots down in Indianapolis (for now). Her loves are travel, live music, book series, food pairings, & supporting local businesses. p.s. – it's pronounced "Day-shuh."
Countries Visited: Tanzania, Namibia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Scotland, Turkey, Netherlands, Haiti, Mexico, Jamaica
Sarah Snodgrass
Current Assignment: Ukraine
Sarah is a journalism fellow with World Next Door. She has her undergraduate degree in Business Communication from Azusa Pacific University in Southern California and is currently working on her Masters degree in Organizational Leadership. Sarah recently finished a two and a half year assignment working for an anti-trafficking NGO in Kathmandu, Nepal, where she had the opportunity to mentor and lead college students in ministry abroad. She is mildly obsessed with Jeopardy, coffee, running, and the Atlanta Falcons.
Countries Visited: Canada, Mexico, Italy, France, Monaco, Vatican, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Ireland, UK, Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Qatar, China, Oman, and Turkey
Julie Bergman
Current Assignment: Kenya
Julie is a World Next Door intern currently in Nairobi, Kenya. She will be a senior at Cedarville University pursuing a degree in Business Marketing. Julie will kick your butt in a game of Euchre, loves a good cup o' joe, and has a ridiculously irrational fear of birds.
Countries Visited: Grenada, Mexico, Canada, Panama, Ukraine, Kenya
Joe Jasin
Joe is a 2014 WND intern. Born in Arizona, Joe has lived in Indiana for as long as he can remember and is a true Hoosier, doubly since finishing his second year at Indiana University. He currently has no plans for life after finishing his non-profit management degree, but will be well prepared should a robot OR zombie apocalypse strike. A wanna be renaissance-man, he dabbles in ultimate frisbee, cross country, writing, and guitar.
Countries Visited: Kenya, Japan, Haiti, Bahamas, Canada
Laura Anderson
Laura is a 2014 WND Intern. Born and raised in St.Paul, Minne-snow-ta, but has spent the last three years of her life in Indianapolis as a Butler Bulldog studying Media, Rhetoric & Culture. Laura enjoys learning about tigers, coffee bean roasting, and international politics. She has vast knowledge in the history of rap music and Boy Meets World.
Countries Visited:
Mexico, Guatemala, Canada, Haiti, South Africa, Portugal, Spain, France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Germany, Hungary, England, Ireland, Kenya
Clayton Thompson
Clayton is a WND intern in Kenya. He just graduated from Lee University in Tennessee where he majored in digital media. He doesn't know what he's doing next, but it's going to be awesome. He also appreciates good stories by big fireplaces.
Countries Visited: Kenya, Costa Rica, Bahamas, Canada
Past Team Members
Jeff Hartman
Jeff Hartman was a year-long fellow with WND. Jeff has degrees in physical therapy and public health and has worked in numerous countries around the world. Jeff has an eye for photography and is willing to do almost anything to get "the shot."
Countries Visited: Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Czech Republic, Hungary, England, Holland, Spain, Nepal, Thailand, Ecuador, Honduras, Italy, Sierra Leone, Belize, Barbados, Guatemala, Canada, Mexico, Cuba, Rwanda, Cambodia
Brooke Hartman
Brooke Hartman was a year-long journalism fellow with World Next Door. In her other life, she was a clinical social worker, counselor, and disaster mental health graduate from Tulane University in New Orleans. Her favorites are: creative writing, travel, photography, weather patterns, and eating dessert. Any cupcake, any time.
Countries Visited: Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Bahamas, France, Holland, Germany, Czech Republic, Belgium, Italy, Cuba, Rwanda, Cambodia, Nepal
Anna Teeter
Anna Teeter was a 2013 summer intern with World Next Door. She is a student at Indiana University majoring in photojournalism and studio art. She enjoys creating, traveling, and piano playing.
Countries Visited: Ukraine, Belize, Panama, Costa Rica, Australia, Mexico, Canada, France, Cambodia
Hannah Warstler
Hannah Warstler was a 2013 summer intern with WND. She graduated from Taylor University where she gained an interest in ethnic reconciliation and managed to study abroad four times. When she is not exploring, Hannah enjoys kite-flying, board games, playing the kazoo, and generally being a goof.
Countries Visited: Ireland, Tunisia, Switzerland, Israel, Jordan, France, Thailand, Germany, Kenya, England, Mexico, Italy, Ecuador, Holland, Cambodia
Sarah Bonthuis
Sarah Bonthuis was a 2013 summer intern with World Next Door. A recent graduate of Calvin College where she majored in English and Communication, Sarah is passionate about gender equality, traveling, writing, and good coffee. She's not quite sure what the future holds but she's pretty sure it will be a crazy, unpredictable, divinely-directed adventure.
Countries Visited: Kenya, Mexico, Belize, Cambodia
Laura Stump
Laura was a journalism fellow with World Next Door in 2011-2012. She graduated from the University of Arizona, Tucson with a degree in Animal Sciences and a minor in Spanish. She is constantly learning, making friends, dancing, and trying to understand her role in alleviating the suffering of others. Laura also attracts a lot of awkward situations.
Countries Visited: Mexico, Nicaragua, India, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Zambia, Kenya, Jordan, Senegal, Guatemala, South Africa
Jen Gunnels
Jen Gunnels was a 2012 summer intern. She graduated in 2005 from Indiana University, where she studied journalism, political science and IU basketball. She loves sports, country music and the state fair and after feeling a stirring in her heart to leave her cubicle and go write, she is doing just that!
Countries Visited: England, France, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Nicaragua, South Africa
Tyler Perrott
Tyler was a 2012 summer intern with World Next Door. He is currently studying Social Work at IUPUI. He has a hope to see social justice take place in this world through the transforming love of Christ. He loves working out, playing sports, and sometimes thinks he is still going to be a professional athlete. He also listens to Taylor Swift more than he cares to admit.
Countries Visited: Mexico, Costa Rica, South Africa
Kelly Voight
Kelly was World Next Door's Communications Coordinator in 2012. Experienced in journalism and in love with travel, she desires to shed light on social injustices around the world. Kelly has never met a pizza she didn't like, loves camping and has never told a short story in her life. She also plays a mean washboard.
Countries Visited: Canada, England, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Austria, France, Germany, Belgium, Dominican Republic, The Bahamas, Peru, India
Stephen Crane
Stephen was a journalism fellow with World Next Door in 2011. He has a bachelor's degree in theology from Calvin College and a master's degree in journalism from Indiana University. He has a passion for overlooked places and people and would snowboard at all times if it were possible!
Countries Visited: Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Saipan, Korea, China, Japan, Vietnam, Kenya, India
Jocelyn Post
Jocelyn is a freelance photojournalist with World Next Door. She studied Creative Writing and Missions at Concordia University Irvine. She enjoys reading, writing and traveling. She also likes butterflies.
Countries Visited: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, India, Nepal, Singapore, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, England, The Bahamas, Mexico, Canada, Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Malaysia, Indonesia
Jessica Shewan
Jessica was a journalist with World Next Door. She graduated in 2009 from The University of Evansville with a bachelor's degree in History. She loves making new international friends and is passionate about seeing the global church pursue justice and peace.
Countries Visited: Mexico, Senegal, Mali, England, France, The Bahamas, Kenya, China
Bridgette Tilyou
Bridgette was a summer intern with World Next Door in 2011. She graduated from Indiana University in 2004 with degrees in Journalism and Italian. She loves live music, good books, daylight savings time, and eating local wherever she is.
Countries Visited: England, France, Italy, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, Dominican Republic, Kenya
Molly Meyer
Molly was a summer intern with World Next Door in 2011. She currently attends Indiana Wesleyan University where she's studying Journalism and International Relations. She loves discovering how God can work his grace through every story, no matter the circumstances.
Countries Visited: England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Malta, Monaco, Mexico, Kenya
Chris Cambell
Chris was a summer intern with World Next Door in 2010. He is a graduate of the Moody Bible Institute and an avid reader. He has an endless appetite for stories both true and otherwise and loves using those to better know and understand people. Shoot him an email sometime, you won't regret it.
Countries Visited: The Bahamas, Germany, Poland, Ukraine, Italy, Germany
Lauren Schneider
Lauren was a summer intern with World Next Door in 2010. She is a Journalism/Mass Communications major at Samford University in Birmingham, AL. Lauren loves writing and photography and could eat Chick-fil-A every day for the rest of her life.
Countries Visited: Mexico, Ukraine, Italy, Germany
Krystallin Baker
Krystallin was a summer intern with World Next Door in 2010. She graduated from Moody Bible Institute with a major in Communication Studies. After graduation, she hopes to spend her life pursuing justice for the oppressed. She loves adventure and chases tornadoes on her time off.
Countries Visited: Mexico, Ukraine, Italy, Germany
Maeven Mendoza
Maeven was a freelance journalist with World Next Door. She graduated in 2009 from Indiana Wesleyan University with a bachelor's degree in International and Community Development, and is now pursuing a master's in Social Work from Indiana University
Countries Visited: Mexico, Costa Rica, Malawi, Zambia
Calah Schlabach
Calah was a freelance journalist with World Next Door. She graduated from Calvin College in 2009 with a degree in English and a concentration in long-distance running, then spent a year volunteering in Hanoi, Vietnam. She doesn't know what turn her life will take next, but is planning to make sure it includes sampling plenty of strange/delicious food!
Countries Visited: Haiti, Mexico, Switzerland, Italy, Canada, Vietnam, Cambodia, India
Curtis Honeycutt
Curtis is a journalist and board member with World Next Door. He graduated in 2003 with a bachelors in religious studies from the University of Oklahoma. He has a strong desire to see the local church engage in issues of social justice.
Countries Visited: Mexico, Canada, Ireland, Haiti
Scott Quigley
Scott was a summer intern with World Next Door in 2009. He is a Junior at American University majoring in Anthropology. Scott love studying international cultures and has a mortal fear of vending machines.
Countries Visited: Japan, England, Kenya, Turkey, Israel, Canada, Egypt
Christine Ruby
Christine was a summer intern with World Next Door in 2009. She graduated in 2009 from Taylor University with a bachelor's degree in Studio Arts. She loves finding beauty in the unseen and overlooked and is passionate about bringing stories of injustice to light.
Countries Visited: Mexico, Ireland, England, India, Italy, Austria, Kenya


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Pergunte sobre a nossa setembro Especial !!
Sub Penthouse com grande varanda extra!
Você também tem duas piscinas incríveis, um com a vista incomparável para o mar e outro com uma relaxante queda de água.
E se você precisar de um corpo ainda maior de água que você tem as praias mundialmente famosas que cercam Aguadilla, Rincon e Isabella. Bater barco praia está a poucos minutos de distância !!
O apartamento está totalmente equipado com o mais recente equipamento de home theater. 20Mbit / s acesso dedicado à Internet e televisão a cabo de alta definição.
Vamos fornecer-lhe com cadeiras de praia e um refrigerador de equipamentos de mergulho!
Não trailers, barcos autorizados de jet ski ou na propriedade.
Great and beautiful place. Loved the area and beach view from the balcony. Condo itself was beautiful, clean and great location, 2 minutes from Crashboat Beach. Would hope to go back. Owner was excellent.
The place was very well taken care of and had no issues throughout my stay. Has a great beach view. Would recommend this to anyone.
No WiFi...no hot water...remotes not working...broken beach chairs...Hair on bed which leaves me to think that sheets were never changed...called and emailed owner and he never replied...and on top of all that...he took his time refunding deposit...bad when you get no feedback from someone who is suppose to assist you during your stay...bad business! stay away...look for other similar rentals in this complex. Hope this review negatively effects you renting apartment .Dont regret writing this review one bit Mathew...GET IT TOGETHER!
The property overall was OK. the security system on the door was top notch. However, a few things made an impact on our stay. First, the internet was not working. The router worked fine, but the cable provider gateway was down the entire week. As this was simply a bedroom condo for our overflow guests, most of the time was spent in another condo. This was only used for sleeping. we didn't even cook there, only used the bedrooms and bathrooms. I did try calling the number provided for access, and I did try e-mailing the owner several times during the stay, but never heard back.
The remotes for the TV didn't work, and the batteries were about to burst. I removed them from the units so there wouldn't be a mess, and just to be safe.
The ceiling fan remote batteries were the same way. I bought two new 9v batteries, but even then, I could only get the ceiling fan in the master bedroom to work.
a few light bulbs were out of service when we arrived, a room fan was not working and a speaker wire cover was hanging off the wall. I could tell there was a fresh repaint and a new sound system, and maybe this was a side effect of the fresh renovation. The bathroom vents could use some attention as well.
As I said, this was a second place we had that week, so most of the activities were in the other condo. Even tho I inspected and made sure we left the place in better shape than we found it, I have yet to receive my deposit back. I am trusting this is an isolated incident, and the area was very nice. I wouldn't mind staying at this complex again, but a bit of attention to detail is in order.
Would have given it 5 stars but air-conditioning in the master bedroom was very noise and the ceiling fan is not working. Overall a really nice place to rent and Matthew was readily available upon arrival. Thank you Matthew for a great stay.
Awesome condo complex. Quick drive to crash boat beach, the best beach in puerto rico.
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Performing a restoration on a home is never easy work, especially when the home is of great historical significance, several centuries old, and any restorations performed will be under heavy scrutiny. Never the less, when their DC client asked them to refurbish this 18th century home, Four Brothers Carpentry rose to the challenge, and performed marvelously, reworking and modernizing the home while preserving it's historic features and charm.
The home itself has stood since the 18th century, and in those years, though it has had minor updates, it has never gone through a full-scale renovation. This meant that the home would need a complete workover, from new power and water, to a new HVAC system, and a modernized well and waste system. With the strict standards imposed due to the building's historical significance, this would prove quite challenging to complete.
While as much of the original layout and materials as possible were to be kept for the job, part of the update was to be the addition of a full new kitchen, as well as three full baths and one-half bath. This presented a great challenge since Four Brothers Carpentry needed to preserve as many of the original walls and doors as possible. In the end, through innovative use of space and materials, they were able to install the new rooms within the existing footprint of the home without having to remove much of the original workings.
The new spaces were also given details such as paneling and woodwork that matched to rest of the home, keeping the overall design and 18th-century feel while providing modern amenities to the home's new guests. Material historians and period experts were called in to ensure that everything from the paint, to the woods used were color and textural matches for the pre-existing materials. This also allowed new elements, like HVAC vents, to be incorporated into the design without detracting from the overall look and feel of the abode.
In order to preserve it's nature, the floors were scrubbed clean, but they were not finished to retain their original character. Plaster was re-hung or repaired using period-specific methods, and millwork and doors were either restored or replicated where damaged. The hardwood paneling in the primary reception room was repaired and re-hung where damaged as well.
Despite the many historical challenges, not to mention the construction challenges inherent when working on a home that has not been updated for centuries, the renovation was a complete success, with the home's stunning revival completed. The historical materials and techniques used were enough to ensure that the experts called in on the project were satisfied with it's retained accuracy, while the updates completed ensured that the home was up to modern building codes and ready for renewed usage as a vacation rental home.
Special Thanks to Four Brothers Carpentry and Greg Hadley for providing the quotes and photography for this story. If you would like to learn more about the Washington DC Historic Home Renovation or Four Brothers Carpentry and their other amazing projects, please visit their site here.


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From kids' groups and family fun to help with learning and research, you'll find everything you need and more at your fingertips.
For many families, a trip to the library is an essential weekly treat. Discovering stories and learning about different worlds can open up countless new possibilities for kids and adults alike.
Nearly every local library has a reading group or club where youngsters can get involved and share their experiences.
With lots of family events and groups to choose from, it's no wonder Scottish libraries lend about seven million books to children every year.
Nearly half the people in Scotland also use libraries to study and carry out research.
As well as housing thousands of books, CDs and DVDs, library members can readily log on to the internet – all for free.
Even if you can't physically get to your local library, you can still gain instant access to library information through the internet.
Library services such as www.askscotland.org.uk already help thousands of people find all the right answers.
If you're looking to improve or update your skills, libraries will always be able to help. Many run a selection of courses throughout the year which not only increase your confidence but your job skills, too.
Elaine Fulton, director of the Scottish Library & Information Council (SLIC), explained: "Libraries are part of our communities and they have developed alongside the people of Scotland, offering a wide range of services and events which means there's something for everyone.
"We know that people want things at the click of a button so libraries have moved information and services online.
"We also know that times are tough, so our traditional lending services and free internet access offer a lifeline to all, and our courses and support for learning can be life-changing."
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How do you sum up the experience that is Blissdom Canada 2013? I think you'll find everyone who attended this conference will have a hard time "summing" it up. I'm even wondering if I need to write more then one post about my experience at my first ever Blissdom.
I told you in my last post about how I would have three roommates and how I knew one but didn't "know" the other two. Well it turns out that my roomies are amazing women. All three of them. And one of them just happens to be the woman behind Wylde Rose Handmade Soap and Candles, if you haven't tried her soaps, go do it. Now. They are amazing, but that's getting off topic.
Thursday was registration and welcome reception day. A day to meet my fellow bloggers and to start connecting with the AMAZING sponsors. Starting with Chevrolet who provided us with the opportunity to test drive some of their new vehicles. The highlight here, the Camaro of course. That baby has some power.
The Newcomer Welcome Reception and Sponsor Meet and Treat was amazing, I got to meet so many bloggers and reconnect with a few I had met last year. Everyone made me feel welcome and my initial fears of not belonging started to fade away.
Friday and Saturday were just more awesomeness. It started with a musically inspired keynote with Eric Alper, Ward and Al and Matt Dusk (can you say swoon?). My take aways from this session were to write because I love it and write often. And to just "be" in social media daily. I left this keynote on a musical high, ready to face the day and learn. And learn I did.
This years conference was focused around three main streams, Work, Create and Change. Since I am in the beginning stages of my blog and I want to make this blog my business, I chose the Work stream as my main focus. I have a lot of work to do, but I believe I am up to the challenge. Although all the sessions on Friday were amazing, I think the most important thing I learned is that everyone is creative. My creativity may not look like your creativity but I AM creative and all I have to do is work on honing my creativity to bring you content that you'll enjoy. I'm excited to find out what creative type I am. I got some great tips for creating great content and I'm looking forward to using those as well.
The keynotes. Oh the keynotes. How do I express my thoughts and feelings for two of THE BEST keynotes I have ever had the pleasure of hearing? My emotions after the Social Etiquette keynote with Neil Hedley, were all over the map. I don't think a person in the room wasn't affected by what was said. I hope everyone came away with a new understanding of the proper way to conduct yourself online. And the closing keynote with Drew Dudley, I'm not even sure I can articulate all that I felt during and after that talk. Really I think you just need to watch videos of him speaking on YouTube and check out his site filled with "Lollipop Moments". Just go, you'll know why when you get there. I hope I can either find or realize my lollipop moment soon.
To all the sponsors and all the attendees and the amazing Blissdom Canada team, THANK YOU! I am changed, I am inspired and I am ready to get this blog party started!
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Day One: Course Overview. BSA Training Continuum. Fast Start training New Leader Essentials Leader Specific training Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills Wood Badge for the 21st Century Lifelong learning. What can you expect from Wood Badge?. A global view of Scouting
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I've always said this but I will say it again: Gyms are optional in your pursuit of physical fitness. Yоu саn kеер уоur body іn shape through outdoor aerobic exercises such as running, cycling, or mountain climbing. Evеn brisk walking саn hеlр уоu burn unwanted calories. Yоu саn hit thе pavement аnd gо fоr аn hour jogging session, аnd уоu саn dо іt еvеrу day fоr free. Jogging оn а sunny morning аnd absorbing the scenery (not to mention the breath of fresh air) gives а bеttеr experience thаn spending the same hour іnѕіdе а crowded gym.
Why invest in home fitness equipment?
Outdoor physical activities are fun, however, they mау bе hampered bу unfavorable weather conditions. Thіѕ іѕ whу mаnу people invest іn home fitness equipment. So if you are serious about getting (and staying) in shape, and you don't want to be at the mercy of the weather, you should consider investing іn home fitness equipment. And if you are new to fitness at all, consider adding a reliable fitness software to the list.
Thеrе аrе dіffеrеnt kinds оf home gym equipment. Fitness equipment аlѕо соmеѕ іn dіffеrеnt brands. Prices саn range frоm $200 tо оvеr $3,000, depending оn thе type оf equipment аnd its features. Treadmills аnd treadclimbers аrе реrhарѕ thе mоѕt popular fitness tools іn thе market. But еvеn thеѕе machines саn соmе wіth а high price tag. Nevertheless, owning а treadmill оr treadclimber іѕ рrоbаblу а cheaper alternative tо enrolling into gym classes. Plus you have the flexibility of exercising at any time of day you so choose.
Which home fitness equipment is good for you?
If уоu ѕhоuld buy а home fitness machine, соnѕіdеr hоw muсh time уоu wоuld bе devoting to home exercise. Fоr instance, іf уоu аrе gоіng tо uѕе а treadmill intensively, уоu рrоbаblу ѕhоuld invest іn a quality treadmill that саn withstand heavy use. If you will be using it sparingly, then go for a cheaper one thаt's aimed аt light users.
Anоthеr thіng tо соnѕіdеr іѕ knowing hоw thе machine works. A treadclimber mау bе popular, fоr instance, but уоu hаvе tо bе familiar wіth іtѕ purpose аnd function. I suggest yоu spend some time doing some serious homework on the machine of your choice. Read its descriptions аnd function specifications. Thoroughly read the reviews and understand why some users are not happy with the equipment. Do this prior to making аny purchase.
It's not enough to get a home fitness equipment
Mаnу people whо purchase home fitness equipment јuѕt wаnt tо stay fit, wіthоut hаvіng tо арреаr bulky. Regardless of your goal, staying fit means уоu hаvе tо follow proper exercise regimen. So yоu mау wаnt tо gеt professional instructions rеgаrdіng proper exercise regimen, through a fitness software for example. Also, keep in mind that thе amount оf exercise you do, is a function of уоur food intake, уоur body mass, аnd уоur lifestyle. Thеrе аrе also сеrtаіn thіngѕ tо consider such as your overall health condition. Ensure you have spoken to your physician prior to starting any physical exercise regimen.
Moreover, іtѕ nоt еnоugh tо purchase home gym equipment. If уоu seldom uѕе them, уоu mіght аѕ wеll nоt uѕе thеm аt all. Fitness equipment іѕ јuѕt аѕ uѕеful аѕ уоu аrе diligent іn fоllоwіng though уоur exercise regimen. Furthermore, exercise machines ѕhоuld bе maintained properly, in order tо kеер thеm іn optimal working condition.
Final words
Keeping а well-toned body involves mоrе thаn exercising. It аlѕо entails living а healthy lifestyle аnd eating right. People whо аrе fit аnd healthy аrе wеll disciplined whеn іt соmеѕ tо lifestyle аnd diet. Evеn а treadclimber or a bench-press machine wіll nоt hеlр muсh іf уоu munch оn pizza аnd fries weekly. Keep that in mind.
Below is an excellent full body workout I put together, that you can do at home with absolutely no equipment! Give it a try while you reflect on the appropriate gym equipment to purchase


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Meet Lynette Fry, another one of our valued Core Contributors!
To continue our introduction of such fine and helpful Core Contributors we must introduce you to Lynette Fry. Lynette first met Donna Miller at one of Donna's ladies baking retreats. Little did the two know it, but they would have so much in common with their views of preparedness and more. Lynette has not only enjoyed preparing her own family but also sharing that journey to inspire others.
Lynette Frye is a freelance writer and speaker with a focus on preparedness. She the owner of PreppingOnABudget.com where you can sign up for a bi-weekly Newsletter designed to encourage you regardless of your income or budgeting challenges. She enjoys her rural lifestyle, with her husband and dog, in the southeastern US.
She enjoys hosting her weekly talk radio program on Blog Talk Radio called Prepping On A Budget where each Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. eastern time you can tune in for your mid-week dose of preparedness encouragement! She also enjoys her long-running guest spot on 'Your Preparation Station' – both on Blog Talk Radio.
You can catch up with what's going on as she shares her findings on her YouTube Channel – PreppingOnABudget and on Twitter – https://twitter.com/preppingbudget
Lynette's passion is providing others with the necessary tools to move forward in their own preparedness journey and she accomplishes this with online and on-location workshops, an e-book, and personal coaching.
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Radiator Comics distributes, produces, and promotes small press and self-published comics that focus on self-expression and storytelling.
At the core of its mission is a commitment to increasing the population of comic book readers, providing support to comic book makers to create the best work they possibly can, and to fairly compensate those creators for their work.
Radiator's primary focus is distributing minicomics created by excellent comics makers who are passionate about strong storytelling. Our secondary focus is publishing comics by up-and-coming comics makers who excite us. Radiator Comics is dedicated to encouraging and expanding a community of unique voices from diverse backgrounds, brought together by a passion for story, art, and self-publishing.
Radiator Comics accepts submissions for distribution. Guidelines can be read here. We are also always looking for new venues to sell hand-made comics. If you have a favorite store that you think should stock the comics we distribute, let us know (telling them about us wouldn't hurt either)!
Radiator Comics is owned and operated by Neil Brideau, a maker of all-ages minicomics in Chicago, IL. Neil worked at Quimby's Bookstore (an epicenter of minicomics and zines) from 2009 – 2015. From 2010 to 2012, Neil was a founding co-organizer of the Chicago Zine Fest, and then helped found the Chicago Alternative Comics Expo in 2012, which he still organizes. He's been making minicomics since 2006, and loves photocopying & binding his comics.
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We continue with the conclusion to our first guest blogger, Robert Davis, Tech4agri Team member. His last question…Do we need land to grow crops?
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The answer may not be as obvious as you think. A group in New York City has come up with a novel solution to the arable land question. The project known as Swale which is half public art project and half tourist destination is a floating food forest built onto a 100 X 30ft barge in the middle of the Hudson River.
The barge was launched in June of 2016 and will dock at six ports along the Hudson River, including Governors Island, Yankee Pier, and Brooklyn Bridge Park, spending at least one month in each.
The goal is of the project is to branch out and reach more communities. Mary Mattingly, one of its organizers explains that "On land, we would have been more localized, working in one area with one community… but because we can travel, we can reach a lot more people and generate a lot more excitement."
A major part of the project is in addressing agricultural adaptability and all the challenges of building a food forest on a barge brings.
For example built into the design of the food forest Mattingly and company have designed the lay out of the food forest to include a saltwater marsh around the edge of the barge where salt tolerant plants such as tomatoes and artichokes will be placed inside the initial perimeter and used to protect the food forest from sea spray and to clean and desalinate the water from the Hudson River that will be used to irrigate the plants.
"We've adopted specific methodologies for growing food in modern culture but with the threat of rising sea levels and climate change, we'll be dealing with more issues of agriculture adaptability… We have a lot to learn about how food production can regenerate the landscape; this kind of experimental education will help," explained Sean Walsh owner of the New Jersey-based edible landscape company AppleSeed Permaculture. They as one of the collaborators assisting with design and plant sourcing.
The project plans on planting mature persimmon and paw-paw trees, gooseberries, autumn olives, chives, artichokes, Swiss chard, tomatoes, and dozens of other varieties of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and nuts with an estimated yield of around 6,000 pounds expected within the first year.
Mattingly hopes "at its core, the floating food forest is more than an agricultural experiment—it's a political statement." Walsh agreed stating "Swale will help elevate conversations and get people thinking about how we can approach problems in our food system from a vastly different perspective than we did in the past."
The project has been a collaborative effort by dozens of farming, gardening, urban revitalization, and arts organizations throughout New York City. As of April 28, 2016 the nonprofit's Kickstarter campaign has raised $32,000.00 US.
Thanks to Rob for not one but two posts. Read the first part of his contribution right here on Tech4agri.com!


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Wall tiles with metal effect
Élitis, a precursor of 3D wallcoverings, with 3 collections dating back to 2011, has innovated once again this year with a new thermoformed manufacturing technique and its metallization, Celebrity.
Impressive ornamental patterns express their sense of style and their interpretation of two movements on thermoformed 3D wall covering. Metallic decor shimmers with hints of copper, silver, tin, creating a new relief in raised metal imprints with repousse and embossing. A new aesthetic is born emulating unglazed and matt ceramics in natural clay hues, appearing to have been immersed in kaolin.
Plus product : Fire resistant, Wide width 135 cm (53''), Made in France
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- cut and pit peaches, salt and pepper them, grill on high each side for two minutes. cut bread into cubes toast for 5 minutes on 500. dice peaches in large bowl. thinly slice shallots. add shallots to the peaches. chop tarragon and add to shallots and peaches. toss arugula with olive oil and add 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar. toss together and serve


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Citywide Streetscape Enhancement Program - The City is planning streetscape improvements on Diamond Bar Boulevard to enhance the look and function of the medians, crosswalks, and sidewalks between the 60 Freeway and Golden Springs Drive.
Proposed Improvements -Plantings, furnishings, colored concrete pavings, lighting as well as monument signs and decorative accents that both add visual interest and pay tribute to the area's ranching heritage are among the planned improvements.
Project Area -Diamond Bar Boulevard, between the Pomona (SR-60) Freeway and Golden Springs Drive
Project Status -This project is currently in the early design phase, with construction anticipated to begin in 2018 and continue into 2019.
Diamond Bar Citywide Streetscape Enhancement Plan -This project is part of the Diamond Bar City Council's larger, long-term plan to invest in streetscape enhancement projects - as funds and/or opportunities arise - at prominent locations around town, including entry points and key areas along major thoroughfares, with the ultimate goal of creating a distinctive, cohesive and attractive identity for the city that instills a sense of pride and belonging in community members and provides a sense of arrival for place for visitors.
Sustainable Element: Improvements to the median strip will include swales - partly rocklined, partly vegetated - designed to capture, convey, filter and infiltrate storm water runoff. A photograph of a similar swale in a median strip is shown here.
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Experimental Font: Tunation 2011
Shortly, i have been writing my own music and i started to realize that i really don't like the way music is written down. This has to do with several parts of music notation, but this project focuses on one element. Namely the combination of the musical notes and the lyrics, which are actually two languages right now. The current formal notation presents these two components completely separate. My system is a combination of both parts, which results to be readable and 'playable'.
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Welcome to West Essex Children's Speech and Language Therapy Service at Waltham Abbey Health Centre
The Children's Speech and Language Therapy service offers a child and family centred approach to support children and young people with speech, language, communication, eating and drinking difficulties in West Essex.
We work in partnership with parents or carers and other colleagues to promote positive outcomes for children.
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The Children's Speech & Language Therapy Team is made up of qualified speech and language therapists, therapy assistants and administrative and clerical staff. All the therapists are registered with the national regulatory body, the Health & Care Professionals Council (HCPC) which maintains an online register of all Speech and Language Therapists meeting the required standards.
All therapists are members of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
The Children's Speech & Language Therapy Service supports children from 0-16 years old. We also support young people aged 16 – 19 years old who have a statement of Educational Need or an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) who are attending schools in West Essex.
Speech and Language Therapists work with children and young people who experience a wide range of difficulties including:
- Speech and language difficulties
- Cleft lip and palate
- Stammering (Dysfluency)
- Autism spectrum disorders
- Hearing Impairment
- Eating and drinking difficulties (Dysphagia)
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Did LeBron Become a Villain Overnight?
It finally happened. Weeks of rumors, months of hype, and at last it's official – the New York Knicks have traded David Lee to the Golden State Warriors for Anthony Randolph, Ronny Turiaf and Kelenna Azubuike. At long last, we can all take a deep breath and … oh, right. No, you're totally right, the LeBron James thing happened last night, too. I guess we were moving on a little too quickly.
Anyway, yes, LeBron James announced in an ESPN special Thursday night that he would join fellow All-Stars Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade on the Miami Heat. It was an exciting day for Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Conn., but something of an anticlimax for sports fans, who were presented with a strange and saddening television spectacle after months of rumor, hype and speculation.


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Recently, I was chillin' with some DC artists who were visiting Elsewhere, one of my favorite creative spaces here in Greensboro. Many of the people, who live in a very culturally rich city, had been waiting years for the opportunity to go down and see this art space that is now getting a lot of attention and press from mainstream and trade publications, along with other cultural institutions and organization. The executive director of Elsewhere is also very engaged in the sense of place , creative placemaking and his role in how that works.
I was not officially part of their visit, but I valued so much the cultural and regional exchange inherent in being able to chat with the visitors, as well as staff at the museum, many who are becoming good friends and partners. Our conversations went back and forth to history, culture, cost of living, and what it means to create.
That to me is what makes being in a city great. No matter what size, there are cultural connections to be had when there are a good number of cultural institutions, bars and restaurants, and homes in a central location. This exchange happened on a First Friday, the gallery walk/festival which has reignited many a downtown, small town or neighborhood.
Sadly, we still have the development community who still just doesn't get it. I'm praying, crossing my fingers and knocking on wood that when two new buildings are built in my apartment complex, the rent doesn't go up. While the DCers were happy to hear what I pay a month in rent, I explained that it was our equivalent of the condos-at-any-cost strategy. (However, the beer is really that cheap guys and so are the southern-style hot dogs I didn't get to feed you because the joint shuts down early even on Fridays). Anyway, this particular evening was a nice grass-is-greener type exchange.
It also highlights what I think is the worst problem with the name "Creative Class." These people were creative, but not necessarily rich. Most were White Americans, who appeared to have some middle-class upbringing. Yet, I too consider myself an artist. I'm middle-class and so are my parents. But I'm still black. The original theory failed to take into account cultural and even gender diversity. Jamal Green does a great job laying out those shortcomings of the theory. The orginial theory seems to only reward development, increase of salaries,increase of property values, and gay diversity, things that are heavily evident among educated or high-income people.
The development and salary piece is why I think Florida should have named his people and his theory, the Knowledge-Class. While there are artists and creative types in that class, attorneys, doctors and others that have a lot of knowledge and command high salaries aren't necessarily creative. More information has come out on how the artist is not the real gentrifier. Also, the arts community is openly and enthusiastically embracing its women and non-white members. These folks are driving traffic and dollars to arts institutions, along with allowing people of all income levels to engage in their creations.
I'll end with the next logical question. How can we reconcile artists, hard laborers, cubicle dwellers and people who lucked out on millions, retirees, disabled and even children without demonization over who causes ills such as homelessness, gentrification or globalization? Can we talk about knowledge workers and creative workers separately, so that we get a better view of where our economy truly stands?
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'Rockhampton Rocket' Our Boy Malachi returns to Queensland this Saturday to run in the Group 1 $500,000 UBET BTC Cup (1200m) at Doomben.
The former Rockhampton trained sprinter won thirteen of his first fifteen starts while under the care of Rockhampton trainer John O'Sing before being transferred to the Hawkes Racing Team at Rosehill in Sydney at the end of 2014.
Our Boy Malachi has had four starts for Team Hawkes for four wins and returned from a spell to score a convincing win in the Group 3 $150,000 Ticketek Hall Mark Stakes (1200m) at Randwick on April 18.
Co-trainer Michael Hawkes rated Our Boy Malachi a "a serious galloper" after the Hall Mark Stakes wins and can't see why the six year old chestnut can't continue his winning streak.
"Why can't he keep winning?," Hawkes told the Gold Coast Bulletin.
"He has done everything right and the biggest thing is the horse is a winner.
"It's been a phenomenal story and if we could win a Group 1 with him that would be the icing on the cake."
At his first start for Team Hawkes Our Boy Malachi scored an easy win in a 1100m Rosehill Flying on November 1 last year before stepping up to Listed company for wins in the $100,000 Starlight Stakes (1100m) at Rosehill a month later and in the $100,000 Thoroughbred Breeders NSW Razor Sharp (1200m) at Randwick on December 13.
Top Sydney jockey Tommy Berry rode the Top Echelon gelding in his Hall Mark Stakes win and believes he is quite capable of being very competitive at Group 1 level.
"I am looking forward to seeing what he has got to offer in Queensland," Berry said.
"He can't do anymore then what he has done thus far and he is quite exciting."
Bookmakers at Ladbrokes.com.au agree with Berry and have installed Our Boy Malachi as the $4.20 favourite for the weight for age BTC Cup ahead of smart mare Srikandi at $5.50 and Victorian sprinter Trust In A Gust at $6.50.
Srikandi laid her claims for another successful Winter Carnival campaign with a scintillating first up win in the Group 2 $200,000 SMEG Victory Stakes (1200m) at the Gold Coast on April 25 while Darren Weir's dual Group 1 winner Trust In A Gust was short of a run when beaten first up when second to Red Bomber the $150,000 VOBIS Gold Sprint (1200m) at Caulfield on April 18.


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One day closer to the Major League Baseball playoffs and 3 more teams vault into the playoffs with clutch victories on Tuesday, with a few more potentials on the horizon this week. On Tuesday evening, the New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Rays, and Cincinnati Reds all gained access to the hallowed grounds that are the MLB Playoffs, and in particular style, the Cincinnati Reds clinched their first divisional title since 1995, on a walk-off solo home run leveraged by Jay Bruce in the bottom of the ninth inning. With exciting action like this dotting the landscape of the final week of the Major League Baseball regular season, there's no reason not to get involved in the action by taking a venture to one of the best online sports betting sites reviewed right here, checking out the betting lines, and choosing a couple of wagers to supplement what will surely be another fine night of baseball action. For today's wagers on the MLB, we'll head down to another of the top online sportsbooks, at the Betonline Sportsbook (read the review of Betonline Sportsbook). Betonline Sportsbook offers all that you would expect from one of the best online sports betting sites, including huge bonuses on initial buy-ins, a quick and easy customer support channel, and outstanding customer support that should be the envy of all the other top sportsbooks available on the web. After over a year of constant play on this site, we happily use Betonline.com as one of the go-to websites for betting on sports in any given week.
Onto the sports betting options available for this fine Wednesday, there's a dog fight happening in both the AL East and NL West divisions as the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees play within a 1/2 game of one another, with 4 games left for the Yankees and 5 for the Rays. Out West, San Diego finds themselves 2 games back of the San Francisco Giants, and 1 1/2 games back of Atlanta for the Wild Card spot in the National League. Therefore, the biggest games of the night will focus on these five teams in the playoff hunt, and we'll look to get a piece of the action on all of them. To start, we like the match-up between the Toronto Blue Jays and the New York Yankees to favor Brett Cecil at home, looking to play spoiler to the Yankees run at the pennant. Javier Vasquez certainly has weight in this decision with his now north-of 5.00 ERA, and against Cecil, who has not lost against the Yankees this season, we'll bank on a Blue Jays victory, and a good chance of breaking the total points set at 9. Moving on to the Tampa Bay Rays, Jeff Niemann pulls a start against the struggling Kevin Milwood, and again the 9 point total given looks breakable, and with the Rays' ways on the road being strong all year, it might be worthwhile to check out the +100 price given for the Rays to win by 1 1/2 runs. If our predictions hold true, the Yankees will find themselves in a tough spot for the remaining 3 games past today, as the Rays pull the Royals in their final series, and the Yankees end up in Boston.
For the National League race, the San Diego Padres look to gain a little ground before facing their divisional foes San Francisco in the final series of the year, but with a testy match-up against the Chicago Cubs, who always seem to find themselves in a spoiler role at the end of the season. Recently coming of the 60 day DL, Padres pitcher Chris Young has had two decent outings, but faces Randy Wells, who comes off of a shutdown performance against the San Francisco Giants last week. The Padres do have the advantage on the Money Line today, so we like today's underdog to be Chicago to win on the road to make San Diego's road to the playoffs just that much more difficult. On the flipside of the NL West battle, in Tim Lincecum we trust today against the Arizona Diamondbacks, even with good pitching likely coming from Ian Kennedy. The 7 point total on this game also looks great, as this one should be a great pitching duel (neither Lincecum nor Kennedy has given up more than 2 runs in their last 4 quality starts). Lastly, we look to Atlanta, who puts veteran Derek Lowe on the mound against Andrew Miller, who has been getting rocked for all of September. Over 9 on total points looks reachable, and we'll take the experience and drive of the Atlanta Braves to win this one tonight, hopefully for us by more than 2 runs.
With even more great action available for online sports betting on MLB Baseball, find 12 other games in store at Betonline.com, all of which could be great opportunities for making a little added cash this Wednesday. Get prepared for the final 4-5 games of the MLB regular season this week, more UEFA Champions League Football continuing today, as well as plenty of upcoming action in NCAA and NFL Football on the horizon. As always, good luck in your online sportsbook betting endeavors, thanks for stopping by for a visit to any one of the best online sportsbooks reviewed and tested here, and we'll catch you on the flipside!
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