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Change the DIY on a 2006-2010 Dodge Charger
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2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 Dodge Charger Models
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The Dodge Charger is a classic American car. Dodge has produced several variations of the Charger over the years, with the present-day Charger introduced in 2006 as a sports sedan. Advances in technology have made it difficult for average people to do repairs on their own, but changing the oil is something that almost anyone can do. Routine oil changes help protect your engine from deposit build-up, which can cause the engine to seize. You can change the oil in about an hour, for as little as $15 (as of September 2010).
1) Park the Charger on a flat surface. Let the engine run for a few minutes if it is cold, or give it time to cool down if the car has been running for a period of time. You want the oil to be warm enough that it will flow easily out of the engine, but not so hot that you'll get burned.
2) Locate the oil pan and drain plug underneath the engine block.
3) Place a drain pan underneath the oil pan, and loosen the drain plug with a wrench.
4) Continue to loosen the drain plug by hand, but press against the oil pan so that the oil won't come gushing out at you when the plug becomes detached.
5) Position the drain pan underneath the oil pan and remove the drain plug so that the oil flows into the drain pan.
6) Remove the plug on top of the engine block that says "Engine Oil Only." This equalizes pressure inside the engine block and helps the old oil flow out of the engine.
7) Allow the oil to keep flowing into the drain pan until the flow slows to a steady drip. Screw the drain plug back into the oil pan by hand, then tighten it with a wrench. Don't overtighten it, however–you don't want to strip the bolt.
8) Pour the old oil in the drain pan into an old container (like an antifreeze container). Do not dump the oil down the drain or in a sewer.
9) Place the drain pan underneath the oil filter.
10) Remove the oil filter by unscrewing it with your hand. If the filter is too tight, use a filter wrench. Keep the end of the filter that was attached to the engine facing up because there will be oil in the filter. Turn the filter over in the drain pan so that the oil can flow out.
11) Dip your finger into the container of new oil and run it over the gasket of the new oil filter. This will help the new filter go on more easily.
12) Screw the new oil filter into place on the engine block, but don't overtighten it.
13) Pour the new oil into the engine. If your Charger has a 2.7 liter or 5.7 liter engine, use 5W-20 grade oil. For a 3.5 liter engine, use 10W-30. It should take about 5 quarts.
14) Put the oil cap back on and start the engine. Let it run for a few minutes, then turn it off and check the oil level on the dipstick. If the oil level is below the "Low" or "Add" mark, add more.


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I have been told from a young age that my voice sounds like it should be on the radio or voice over work for Cartoons as I have a great ability to imitate voices or sound like someone else completely. Although I have had no formal training I know that I have a lot of versatility that I can bring to a job! I welcome the opportunity to earn your business and put my voice to work for you!
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Swing Low gets Twickenham rocking, says England skipper Hartley
England captain Dylan Hartley welcomes the "feelgood factor" generated when Swing Low, Sweet Chariot is sung at Twickenham.
Doubts over the appropriateness of the song, originally an African-American spiritual about the horrors of slavery, being sung at rugby matches have resurfaced this week.
Having been sounded at rugby clubs on these shores, it is understood to have been first adopted by England's fans at a Five Nations match against Ireland at Twickenham in 1988.
This week's criticism of supporters at Twickenham singing Swing Low initially came from Josephine Wright, a professor of music and black studies at the College of Wooster in Ohio.
She told the New York Times: "Such cross-cultural appropriations of US slave songs betray a total lack of understanding of the historical context in which those songs were created by the American slave."
Hartley, who leads England into Saturday's Calcutta Cup clash at Twickenham, insists it lifts the team.
"I don't know the history. To me Swing Low is the England rugby song," the Rotorua-born hooker said.
"I've knew it like that as a kid, growing up in New Zealand. Should I know the history?
"To us it's the noise, the sheer atmosphere it generates and the feelgood factor it gives Twickenham.
The Rugby Football Union, which references Swing Low's lyrics by using the hashtag #CarryThemHome on social media, has defended the singing of the song at England games.
An RFU spokeswoman told Press Association Sport: "Swing Low has been associated with rugby and rugby clubs for decades. It is sung by fans to get behind the rugby team."
Kath Muir, who has run the fanzine Unofficial England since 2003 as its editor, expects the song to continue to be sung by Red Rose supporters - regardless of the debate surrounding it.
She said: "I agree that many England fans will not know the history of the song, as I think it has been lost in time. I honestly don't think the fans have any bad intention at all."
Muir expects the song will be sung at Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash between England and Scotland, and says the debate has been blown out of proportion.
"I think they're making a big thing out of this. I really do," she added.
"I wouldn't say it's nothing, talking about the history of it. I'm not saying that slavery is nothing. I don't think the fans even mean anything.
"It's such a tradition for them to sing it. I think they'll still sing it regardless."


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In May of 2012, my first niece was born – the sweet, fabulous, curly-headed Eva (I mean, seriously, she has the most beautiful head of wild curls that I have ever seen). She's quite the Diva, but I totally failed her. I had a baby blanket in the works. In fact, it was 3/4 of the way done when she was born!! It was a fun knit with lovely lace that was beautiful in the alpaca yarn, but then work, family, deadline knitting, LIFE got in the way. Eva is nearly 3 now and I JUST finished her blanket and there's really only one reason why – I decided to take a step back from working for others in the knitting realm. I've actually gotten so much of my personal knitting finished that I feel more productive now than I have all year! The baby blanket, a hat for my nephew, a hat for my brother-in-law, spun five new yarns for Christmas gifts.
Anyways, back to the blanket – I'll be mailing it off to her shortly, but I also wrote up the pattern. I hope you like the endearing simplicity of it. Delicate texture, subtle lace, and all wrapped in the soft halo of the alpaca yarn. It's Finally Eva's. 🙂
You can purchase it through my own store or through Ravelry. Here are the pattern specifics:
426 yds / 390 m Worsted Weight, CYC #4
Sample shown in: Berroco Ultra Alpaca (215 yds / 198 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g ball; 50% Alpaca, 50% Wool): Lavender Mix #6283, 2 skeins.
Size 7 US (4.5 mm) 24-inch / 61 cm circular needles
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct finished gauge.
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This absolutely delightful villa has been beautifully renovated to provide luxury holiday accommodation offering genuine class and style ...
"We were looking for somewhere to spend some quality time with our 2 young boys away from the rat race and fingers crossed, in the sun. Despite the heavy rain and storm during the first two days (!) we have really enjoyed our stay here. The boys have been in and out the pool the entire week and have really enjoyed themselves. The house has been perfect, with everything we needed, the gardens are great and the surrounding area is great for some easy hiking. Would definitely recommend to friends and we are sad to leave. The house manager has been great and was quick to respond with the small issues we had after the storm."
"I chose your house from a number that I researched online, seeking one that would provide a good base for some much needed "Me time". The peace and quiet, the privacy, the sense of history, the level of comfort and the oh so lovely gardens make it an excellent choice. The wide range of excellent local restaurants was a bonus and if I return, I will not plan to cook! Many thanks to your house manager for his friendly assistance."
"Your house and gardens gave us the warm embrace that our small family needed. Stunning beauty inside and our. Thank you so much!"
"Our stay here was a truly wonderful holiday and we are sad to be leaving. The villa is spacious and tastefully furnished and comfortable, my daughter wanted to take her bed home! We all enjoyed the swimming pool in its delightful setting, but the real jewel of this lovely place is its exquisite garden. Clearly a "plantsman" has been at work. We loved exploring the terraces and trying to identify the many trees and shrubs. We have also appreciated the courteous help of your house manager."
"We have had a mos enjoyable week at your beautiful villa, so much so that we all hardly wanted to leave it at all to go sightseeing, let alone to go home! We could not fault it. The gardens, pool and, of course, the villa are all perfect. We came here, primarily, to attend a family wedding and our lovely home helped to make it a mos memorable week, which we will always remember. your representative was most courteous and very informative. We would most certainly like to return in the future and would not hesitate to recommend the villa to our friends and family."
"We have truly enjoyed the peace and tranquillity of ZC72. The gardens are beautiful and the pool is fabulous. The home in sensational and very comfortable. We cannot say enough about how fortunate you are to have this house manager. He is helpful and informative and always available if needed. Yet, he is never intrusive. We would not hesitate to mention and recommend the villa to our friends in Canada and would hope we could return again some day."
"You have an exquisite villa in a beautiful part of Spain, that is to be treasured. Our family has found great calm and relaxation in the tranquillity of the hills for which we are appreciative and would very much like to return next year. The house manager has been courteous and charming, as well as being a great insight into all things local. Hoping to be here for two weeks with our family and friends next year! Thank you."
"Fantastic house, beautifully furnished with a fabulous garden and poll. The host and services were great, the house manager helped us very efficiently with any problems and was extremely helpful! We would definitely recommend this villa to our friends."
"The villa was fantastic, the holiday was fantastic, the pool and gardens are amazing! Excellent!! Full marks to the house manager and the team. Will always remember this holiday and the wonderful time we all spent at the house. Some of us did not actually go out. Yes, we would recommend the villa and who knows when we will have an opportunity for us all to come our again."
Five (2 doubles, 1 twin bedded and 2 singles).
Private swimming pool
15 m x 6 m, 1.2 - 3.0 m deep.
In open countryside, 5 km from the village of Casares in the Western Costa del Sol region (Province of Málaga).
From 1,350 € to 2,760 € per week.
Villa Description
Originally an old school house, this absolutely delightful villa has been beautifully renovated to provide luxury accommodation with genuine class and style.
The conversion was done by a renowned and prize winning architect and he has carefully retained original features wherever possible, at the same time incorporating subtle Moorish and Mediterranean influences.
The result is superb, tastefully combining old with new, Spanish with Moroccan - not to mention a few classic French touches here and there.
Attention has been paid to every last detail, from its traditional, polished terracotta floor tiles right up to its immaculate, wooden beamed ceilings. There are classy touches everywhere, such as teak flooring reclaimed from an old ship and a truly inspirational bathroom, to mention just a couple.
It is the owners' residence for some of the year and is consequently extremely comfortable, a proper home beautifully equipped with antique furnishings, rugs, books and pictures. The thick, original walls keep everything delightfully cool in summer, warm and cosy in winter.
Deep in a picturesque sweep of the delightful countryside of the Acedia Valley, the location is wonderful too, lying between the Mediterranean Sea and the lovely white village of Casares, both of them just ten minutes drive away.
The villa is completely secluded, shrouded in the trees of its gorgeous 2½ acres of mature gardens. These meander down the valley of La Acedia making the most of the joyous landscape all around and the beautiful views which extend to the surrounding bowl of mountains and down to the Mediterranean Coast.
The owners are passionate about their wonderful grounds and gardens … and it shows. To walk along the myriad of little pathways which weave their way down the hillside, through the cork, orange and palm trees, passing by herbaceous borders, lavender, roses and lawned areas is a real pleasure. There's nothing else around, no near neighbours, just sublime nature and birdsong to enjoy.
The swimming pool is every bit as gorgeous as the gardens which surround it. Spectacular, beautifully designed and a huge 15 m x 6 m, it can be heated (for a supplement), ideal for increasing the water temperature in Spring and Autumn.
Steps lead in to the shallow end of the pool from the ample sunbathing terrace; at the far end it is a massive 3 meters deep which means you can dive in safely from the roof of the covered, Arabic-style dining pagoda. A ladder on the side of the pagoda was installed specifically with this in mind.
Alongside the pagoda (with its Moroccan water feature and dining area) is the built-in barbecue. As the owner remarked, it's a perfect arrangement because the kids can hang around the deep end and enjoy the facilities there, leaving the adults in peace, lounging on the sunbeds at the other end of the pool terrace!
The property comprises a main house (with two bedrooms) and a cottage (with three bedrooms) separated from each other by a flower-filled patio which is also home to a little fish pond and a wisteria-covered dining area.
Mostly on one floor, the main house looks out to the divine swimming pool. Along the front there's an extensive and very comfortable terrace, partly under shade, with al fresco dining furniture as well as more casual seating around a glass coffee table. The views, of course, are stunning.
Indoors, the entrance hallway leads through to a fully equipped, French country-style kitchen. Wood and pretty tiling predominate with splashes of colour provided by Moroccan rugs and a lovely internal plate glass window. The kitchen opens through to the dining area.
On the other side, the large living room is traditionally furnished with comfortable sofas and armchairs gathered around the fireplace. Subtly coloured rugs compliment the beautiful, mahogany-brown terracotta floor tiles.
All mod-cons are there too, including satellite TV with full Sky service. It's a classically decorated room with original paintings, books and quality furnishings.
Alongside the attractive master double bedroom, with its highly polished wood flooring and splendid views out to the gardens, is one of the most immaculate bathrooms imaginable! Decadent might almost be a better word; its huge and beautifully decorated with emerald green Moroccan tiling, there's a sunken bath and a superbly designed, luxury shower.
Steps lead up to the second, single bedroom / study room which is the only room on the first floor.
From this vantage point it has views on both sides, to the Azedia Valley and the mountains on one side, to the pool and gardens on the other. The same view can also be enjoyed from the bedroom's private terrace.
On the other side of the patio, immediately behind the main house, the cottage provides more neat and very comfortable sleeping accommodation with three more bedrooms, one double bedded, one twin and one single.
The twin bedroom has an en-suite shower room whilst the other two bedrooms share a shower room between them. Behind the cottage is a fully equipped laundry room.
The villa's location offers a multitude of places to visit and things to do. Beautiful countryside surrounds you (there are lots of lovely walks in the area and horse riding can be arranged close by) yet it is just ten minutes drive from here to the beaches of the Costa del Sol.
Heading inland, the timeless beauty of some of Spain's most impressive Natural Parks awaits you, with lots of charming towns and villages to discover along the way. Nearby Casares, Gaucín, Jimena de la Frontera, Genalguacil and, further to the north, delightful old Ronda and the mountain village of Grazalema are all attractive, lovely places, well worth visiting.
Estepona is the nearest of the resort towns on the coast, a little more than fifteen minutes away and by far the nicest of them all. Marbella, with all its glitz and glamour, and Gibraltar, take 30 minutes. For golf enthusiasts, there are at least 25 top quality golf courses (including Valderrama, Sotogrande, and San Roque) within 30 minutes drive. Highly recommended is "Finca Cortesin", host to the Volvo Masters Matchplay Championships, just eight minutes away from the villa.
Casares is five kilometres away, a spectacular hilltop village steeped in history with its Roman baths and aqueduct still in place. Climb to the castle at its very top, where the Moors held out against the Catholic troops surrounding the town, and enjoy the breathtaking view across the sea to Africa.
The great historic cities of Andalucía - Sevilla, Granada and Córdoba - are between two and three hours drive.
A great location, and with class, character and comfort in abundance throughout the property and its beautiful gardens, this is a unique and very special holiday villa.
Villa Details
The swimming pool, which can be heated, is open throughout the year
Heating for the pool is on request, charged at 30€ per day (paid locally on arrival). We recommend that you request its heating a couple of days in advance of your holiday, too, to bring it to a comfortable temperature ready for your arrival. (The water temperature cannot be guaranteed during cold periods)
There is air conditioning in all of the bedrooms. This is charged at a rate of 0.20€ per unit for additional usage over & above 25€ per week (based on arrival and departure meter readings)
The gardener will be on the grounds of the property from time to time
Rentals for this property normally run from Saturday to Saturday in summer
A weekly change of linen and towels is included for rentals of more than one week
Extra maid and cooking services, babysitting and various activities can be arranged on request (payable locally)
Villa Prices
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Heating for the pool is on request, charged at 30€ per day (paid locally on arrival). We recommend that you request its heating a couple of days in advance of your holiday, too, to bring it to a comfortable temperature ready for your arrival. (The water temperature cannot be guaranteed during cold periods)
There is air conditioning in all of the bedrooms. This is charged at a rate of 0.20€ per unit for additional usage over & above 25€ per week (based on arrival and departure meter readings)
A 350 Euro security deposit is required on each booking. This is held against your credit or debit card and will be cancelled one week after your holiday, subject to any reductions for breakages or damage. See Terms and Conditions for full details.
Contact us with any questions.
We are here to help.
+34 958 76 33 81
Villa Availability
Villa Location
In open countryside, 5 km from Casares (most facilities) in the Western Costa del Sol region (Province of Málaga).
Costa del Sol beaches 15 mins; Gaucín (most facilities) 25 mins.
Estepona 25 mins; Marbella 40 mins; Gibraltar 40 mins; Tarifa 50 mins; Ronda 1 hr; Málaga 1¼ hrs.
Jerez 1¾ hrs; Cádiz 2 hrs; Sevilla 2½ hrs; Granada 2¾ hrs; Córdoba 3 hrs.
Gibraltar 40 mins; Málaga 1¼ hrs; Jerez 1¾ hrs; Sevilla 2½ hrs.
See our Links Page for web sites of airlines traveling to Andalucia from the UK.


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The grapevine has it that as many as 12 IRAS officers (1992 batch) will get new postings by December 23. Along with 1992 batch IRAS officers the panel (SAG) of 1993 batch has also been approved this week but only 1992 batch officers will be posted to SAG next week. 1993 batch IRAS officers have already got non-functional SAG. 1992 batch IRAS officers who will get new postings to SAG next week are;
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Recently we've seen rumors of Scarlet's Black Widow possibly showing up on Agents of Shield and the internet is abuzz with news of her expecting a child and how that moves up her schedule. But, with all of this hubbub, don't think Marvel has forgotten about a stand alone film or her importance in the scheme of things!
Marvel head, Kevin Feige, was quoted by COMING SOON
"I think the idea would be great. We've got various outlines and ideas of where to take that. As Scarlett already said, there's a big element that explores her back story in an upcoming Marvel feature. The question really is, 'When will we take her out of the ensemble and have her do her own thing?' As you saw in ['Captain America: The Winter Soldier'], as you'll see in 'Avengers: Age of Ultron,' she's really the key to so much of the plot development."
THE KEY? Now I think this is thought provoking. How is the Widow the KEY to 'so much of the plot development'? Can't wait to find out personally. And, to boot, see how they will split her off from the Avengers to star in her stand alone film. Does this mean we have to wait till at least after Avengers 3?
Also for all of you naysayers (I was one of them) who decried there weren't enough strong female leads; looks like Marvel is about to school us in this respect with Scarlet Witch and Ms. Marvel coming on. AND they may probably shut all of our mouths about Marvel's racist 60s bent by bringing Falcon and Iron Patriot up in the ranks and introducing great characters like Luke Cage and the Black Panther into the fray!
It's a great time to be a comic nerd!!
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Husch Blackwell successfully negotiated Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.'s acquisition of 480 megawatts of wind generation assets, as part of an $888 million transaction. As reported by AmLaw Daily on March 10, 2012, Husch Blackwell negotiated the Canadian company's purchase of wind farm assets in four states — Illinois, Iowa, Pennsylvania and Texas — from Spanish wind turbine manufacturer Gamesa Corporación Tecnológica. Led by Partner James G. Goettsch, the energy and infrastructure team included Partners John K. Brungardt, John C. Crossley, Eric J. Gervais, John D. Moore, Teresa Reinking, Jason A. Reschly, Christopher J. Rockers, Brogan T. Sullivan and Edward V. Wilson and Associates McGregor K. Johnson, Leo O. Salinger, Bert A. Seefeldt and Michelle A. Torline.
"The acquisition of 480 MW of additional wind generation doubles APUC's independent power generation portfolio," said Ian Robertson, Chief Executive Officer of APUC, in a press release from Algonquin. "This substantial investment in our independent power business is a continuation of the successful strategy to create shareholder value through accretive growth. This acquisition and the relationship established with Gamesa provide APCo with a significant foothold in the U.S. wind energy market."


text: 01/30/2009 The Story of Johnny and Yoko. Johnny and Yoko were lucky to meet in the wee hours of morning on Christopher Street. A brief chance encounter while staying up late led a odd taxi driver to dertermine their fate. – to be continued…. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window) Related Leave a reply


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text: 2012 Artifacts Gallery Leave a reply (All photos © Çadır Höyük Archaeological Project. Please do not reuse without permission.) Other Artifact Galleries Someone's foot accidentally popped this Hittite stamp seal out of the ground in Harrison's section of the East Step Trench. A fine gryphon is engraved in the stone. This piece of decorated pottery came from the Early Iron Age and may be an antelope-like predecessor to Phrygian stag ware designs. Some nice bronze religious artifacts were found in a Byzantine cache near the summit this season. This complete bronze cross appears to have been decorated. A swinging incense burner was found in the cache. This fragment of a processional cross still had the original wood preserved beneath the etched bronze overlay. It is decorated with a saint. Also present were a pickaxe and a short sword. This strange design was found on some of our tea mugs at second breakfast. Why is it so sad? Why does it have ducks' feet? The questions are endless. Other Artifact Galleries


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I have never seen Dr. Pelewski until yesterday and I have never been more happy with a first visit with a doctor. All of the doctors are amazing at CF Clinic but I was blown away by Dr. Pelewski. He was so informative and made me feel so comfortable talking to him about all of the issues I have been having pertaining to my health. I hope that I get to see him more often in clinic. Thank you so much Dr. Pelewski for making me feel so good about my course of care when I left from my appointment.
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I've been seeing Dr. Pilewski over twenty years. He always makes the time to thoroughly understand problems and thoughtfully answer questions. He's an exceptional doctor with a broad knowledge.
Wait time to see the doctor was alittle longer than usual. Other than that everything about the clinic is top notch.
Dr Pilewski and his team are wonderful!
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The staff at the lung center and CF clinic are amazing!!! I am so thankful I have them helping me with my health care. I trust them with my life!
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Dr. Pilewski made a special effort to give me an appointment on a day other than his routine appointment day due to may travel and dialysis needs.
All very good experiences
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Dr. Pilewski and his nurse, Margie, are excellent. I am very fortunate to have him for my pulmonary physician for several years. UPMC is lucky to have him on their staff. He also cared for my Mother when she was alive and he took very special care of her as well.
Dr. Pilewski is one of the best doctors I have ever had!
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Always receive excellent care from Dr. Pilewski and his staff.
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text: Children—Start Your Motors! Section Editor(s): Van Sant, Ann F. PT, PhD, FAPTA; Editor-in-Chief Pediatric Physical Therapy: July 2012 - Volume 24 - Issue 2 - p 129 doi: 10.1097/PEP.0b013e31824e9045 Editorial Author Information Article Outline The Editor declares no conflicts of interest. REFERENCES Over the last 3 years, we have come to realize that the old belief that children under the age of 2 years are not capable of using power mobility devices is simply not true. This new understanding has led to a clinical paradigm shift that promotes early exposure of children with mobility limitations to power wheelchairs. We have come to understand what is possible through a series of case reports that describe the training of an infant1 and child2,3 to use power mobility. Credit for this innovative approach must go to Cole Galloway's group at the Infant Behavior Laboratory at the University of Delaware that has worked quickly to share their advances with their clinical colleagues. As this editor has often stated, "Case reports lead to research questions," and those questions lead to evidence that supports our clinical practice. Through the hard work of 2 research groups and the magic of serendipity, we have what evolved into a "mini special issue" that highlights power mobility. The lead article by Jones, McEwen, and Neas4 presents a pilot randomized clinical trial examining the effects of power mobility for young children. Their results are most promising as receptive communication, mobility skills, and mobility and self-care caregiver assistance scores improved significantly over a control group. But it doesn't stop there. Ragonesi and Galloway5 provide another case report, this one focused on an 11 month old child, who was later diagnosed with cerebral palsy, learning to drive a power chair. They show that it is possible to quantify the progress of this infant's acquisition of the skills needed to run the power chair. Sensitive to our mandate to document outcomes, this case report will be an excellent clinical resource. And finally, Huang and Galloway6 have provided a technical report that addresses the issue of a need for less expensive and lighter weight power mobility options for the young children we treat. They describe modifications to the readily available toy cars that children love (and adults covet), which can be employed to increase the use of power mobility for a variety of therapeutic goals. The equipment and supplies and directions needed to adapt these toy cars for specific children and goals are included as a resource, with an illustrative case report. And within the technical report is a recommendation that should not be overlooked by those who design and manufacture power wheelchairs. Power mobility devices need to be designed with children and families in mind. Toy cars are lighter and much more appealing than traditional power wheelchairs. So the clinical bottom line is progress, progress, progress! Children—start your motors! Ann F. Van Sant, PT, PhD, FAPTA Editor-in-ChiefBack to Top | Article Outline REFERENCES1. Lynch A, Ryu JC, Agrawal S, Galloway JC. Power mobility training for a 7-month-old infant with spina bifida. Pediatr Phys Ther. 2009;21(4):362–368. Cited Here... | View Full Text | PubMed | CrossRef 2. Ragonesi CB, Chen X, Agrawal S, Galloway JC. Power mobility and socialization in preschool: a case study of a child with cerebral palsy. Pediatr Phys Ther. 2010;22(3):322–329. Cited Here... | View Full Text | PubMed | CrossRef 3. Ragonesi CB, Chen X, Agrawal S, Galloway JC. Power mobility and socialization in preschool: follow-up case study of a child with cerebral palsy. Pediatr Phys Ther. 2011;23(4):399–406. Cited Here... | View Full Text | PubMed | CrossRef 4. Jones MA, McEwen IR, Neas BR. Effects of power wheelchairs on the development and function of young children with severe motor impairments. Pediatr Phys Ther. 2012;24(2):131–140. Cited Here... | View Full Text | PubMed | CrossRef 5. Ragonesi CB, Galloway JC. Short-term, early intensive power mobility training: case report of an infant at risk for cerebral palsy. Pediatr Phys Ther. 2012;24(2):141–148. Cited Here... | View Full Text | PubMed | CrossRef 6. Huang H-H, Galloway JC. Modified ride-on toy cars for early power mobility: a technical report. Pediatr Phys Ther. 2012;24(2):149–154. Cited Here... | View Full Text | PubMed | CrossRef © 2012 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc.


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Well guys, I'm here. After many heartbreaks, tears, lots of laughter, some I-can't-believe-that-just-happened moments, and countless Why me?'s, I finally made it to
Worth Avenue.
Knowing your worth. It's a phrase we hear often, especially across social media. But when you think about it, what does it really mean to know your worth? Synonymous to love, I believe that truly knowing your worth is displayed by your actions. They are verbs, not nouns. They require an action to be taken, not spoken passive words.
When you know your worth, you are able to respect yourself enough to remove yourself from any toxic friendship, relationship, or situation. It's a skill that I've gradually learned over my soon-to-be 21 years of life, and one that I hope my life can be a testament to.
So why should you know your worth?
It can save you from settling. It can save you from being lackluster. It can save you from a life that doesn't match up to your potential. I deeply believe that a person can die without being dead. In many ways, it can save your soul.
"Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows." – Matthew 10:31
I know my worth, but how do I live out the principle?
Here's where it gets kind of tricky. It's important to recognize that knowing your worth is a two-part equation. It's one thing to be aware of your worth, but quite another to take action and live by the notion.
Friendships – You are worthy of true friendship. Seek out the people who will be there when you are on top of the mountain and when you're down in the trenches. Friendship is a two-way street. Friends should be genuinely happy for you and celebrate your successes with you. Jealousy has no place in friendship. If you find that your friends are never happy for you when you get that promotion or that guy asks for your number, it might be time to reevaluate the friendship.
Relationships – You are worthy of a positive relationship. Boy oh boy, I could write a book on this one. Relationships are not about having one just to have one; strong and worthy relationships are built together. A person's actions must match their words. Two people have to be committed, and be willing to spend quality time together and engaging in actual communication (not just texting and snapchatting). Strong relationships don't just magically happen, and there will never be that perfect person that will waltz into your life and sweep you off your feet. So it is up to you to make the decision that you are worth more and you will not accept anything less.
Situations – You are worthy of respect and value in school, the workforce, and in life. If you are being devalued, speak up. There seems to always be a troublemaker in every group, and you cannot let this person define you. Allowing people to continue treating you unfairly is essentially giving them permission to do so. When you walk into a room, you should rest assured in the fact that no one in that room is any better or worse than you. We are all human, we are all equal, and we all are worthy of respect. Respect yourself enough to remove yourself from any person/organization that does not treat you as such.
"Respect yourself enough to walk away from anything that no longer serves you, grows you, or makes you happy." – Robert Tew
You were born to do more than merely exist; you are here to live. Deeply and truly live. You are worthy of that. You are worthy of an amazing and exciting life. You are worthy of genuine friendships. You are worthy of meaningful relationships. You are worthy of healthy affiliations.
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So last year I set myself some goals. So here they are, and whether I've done anything to achieve them:
- Improve in percussion skills (work consistently)
- Play cello well (and seriously) – >.<
- Be a better person to my family and friends
- Do more kosen-rufu
More exposure to live music– Done
- live life fuller
Travel to 2 countries– Travelled to TW, Malaysia, HK, Bangkok, Japan
- Stay healthier
- Work on 1 major photography project
- Have at least 20k in my bank accounts – Fail TTM
- Be able to communicate better – Better!!
- Hit my commission consistently at work – Failed this too
Not sure if I should make another list. Not today at least. But ta dah!


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Most of the common and biggest diseases have their treatments including AIDS and cancer, but there are some unknown, rarest and weirdest diseases still present around us across the globe and affecting people. These unheard diseases are affecting individuals and yes their symptoms are chronic as well. Few of these diseases or diseased persons are lucky to have their treatments present, but many are on the opposite front and have to bear the curse. But, the fact about the treatments are similar to the diseases, they are hidden and most likely not to be found everywhere. In this blog, you would come to know about world's top 10 Weirdest And Rarest Diseases Known To Mankind.
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1. Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome-
This is on the top of our list. Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome is one of the rarest diseases in which the patients lose their sense of taste, develop intestinal polyps with extensive nail growth and hair loss problem. The fatality added with the diseases is the occurrence of Malabsorption means the disease is harder to get treated. CCS grows in older people especially of group whose age being 59, but they are not typically genetic. In last 50 years, only 400 cases have been unearthed primarily in Japan.
2. Parry-Romberg Syndrome-
This is in the second position in our list of world's top 10 weirdest diseases known to mankind. This is again a weird documentation about the disease that doctors don't know how Parry-Romberg Syndrome attacks its patients. Most likely, the disease arrives before the age of 20. Its symptoms comprise skin and soft tissues beginning to shrink on the one side of the face. This leads to an uneven appearance for the patient.
3. Lamprey Disease-
This is at the third position on the list of weirdest known disease to mankind. This was one of the deadliest diseases causing humans to die. Although, later it was said that this was only a prank in the form of email hoax on those who would be specifically occupied by the notion of a body part being replaced by the mouth of a Lamprey. Thank the god, it was a rumor.
4. Lymphatic Filariasis-
This occupies the fourth position in our list. The disease is also termed as elephantiasis and caused by a parasitic worm. Initially, the disease had no symptoms, but with the time, there develops mammoth swelling in body parts like arms, genitals or legs. Skin gets thicker and pain may occur.
5. Cotard's Delusion-
It is an exceptional mental disease in the patient has the illusion of being himself dead. Some people bothered, although feel themselves be fully immortal. Schizophrenia is seen to be common in these disease affected persons too. Treatments include pharmacological drugs, however, hem dialysis found to be effective against all symptoms.
6. Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis-
Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis is better called as tree man illness, the rarest and genetic kind of. Persons get unusual, red-brown macules on the face, body and neck. Sadly, there is no successful treatment for the disease till today. Although, there are suggested treatment and excision used to the best of them.
7. Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva-
This is at the 7th position. The disease is also known as Stone Man Syndrome. The rare form of the disease is found inside connective tissues of the body and thought to be occurring due to mutation of the body's repair mechanism. Unfortunately, makes the tissue regrow as a bone after getting damaged. Patients are gradually captured by the skeleton within their bodies.
8. Polydactylism–
The 8th position occupied by Polydactylism. The disease in which extra fingers or toes appear on the body and it is considered as one of the most common diseases since the evolution of mankind. It is expected that Polydactylism affects one out of every 500 children. A surgical operation is an only available treatment.
9. Argyria-
On the ninth position, Argyria disease is there. It is caused due to much exposure of silver compounds to the body. The symptom seen is turning of skin into blue or a bluish-grey color. Large body areas get affected by the disease, but some of them can be localized for instance patches of the skin. A laser treatment would be effective; however some death cases have been seen.
10. Proteus Syndrome-
This is the 10th one listed as world's weirdest diseases known. The disease is also referred as Wiedemann Syndrome and causes the unusual development of bones within the body of humans. Tumors grow to every affected body parts. Teams of Australian doctors have tested a drug to help victims to fight against Proteus Syndrome which is also an effective treatment for the disease. Proteus Syndrome, otherwise known as Wiedemann Syndrome, causes skin overgrowth and atypical bone development within the human body. Tumors tend to cover the majority of the body of those afflicted. Teams of doctors in Australia have tested a drug to help patients affected by Proteus Syndrome, which has been found to be an effective treatment option.
The above-mentioned diseases can be fatal if not taken care properly. There may not be the treatment for some of them, but with proper care lives can be saved.


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We recognize that a great many readers of our book, The Business Solution to Poverty, might fear that the big companies we advocate building — the "new breed of multinational corporations" we write about — would simply exploit the poor people we seek to help. We would be naive to assert that this would never happen.
The history of business is studded with examples of predatory enterprises. We needn't turn to exploitative ventures such as check-cashing businesses in the U.S. or water-lords in poor countries to find present-day examples. In recent times, Americans have learned more than we ever wanted to know about how so many of the nation's largest and most prestigious banks victimized millions of low-income families by persuading them to take out mortgages they couldn't possibly pay and to acquire credit cards they didn't need and overextend their credit.
In countries where the legal system may be weak and laws against fraud, if any, are rarely enforced, the threat of exploitation by business is even greater than it is in the Global North.
So, you might ask, aren't we worried about this problem?
The answer is yes. However, as you've seen if you read our book, the approach we advise for the development of businesses to serve the poor—those earning $2 a day or less—includes built-in safeguards:
- the companies we recommend have a social mission with measurable impacts built into the mission and DNA of the organization;
- if these companies are to thrive, they need to employ stakeholder-centered management, to ensure that all concerned may meet their needs;
- if products are to sell, they must meet local standards for quality, functionality, and price;
- if they are to reach the hundreds of millions of potential customers who live in sometimes isolated rural areas, they must employ armies of local people in marketing, sales, and distribution; and,
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In fact I just got started working at this hotel a couple of weeks ago, but it seems like the manager believes I am going to eventually be able to take care of the place when he is not here. I think that he has made a test of this takes. He was not very pleased with the bed bug removal services that he had hired. So he tasked me with the job of finding some company to do the job. In fact he did not tell me which one he was unhappy with, so there was a good chance that my search would lead me to the same conclusion that he had came to. In fact this is a pretty devilish problem, because if you do not get all of the bed bugs they can very quickly multiply and then they are all over your hotel. That is a disaster for you if you are running a hotel. No one is going to choose your place if they think that you have bed bugs and of course there are dozens of sites on the Internet which feature hotel reviews from people who have stayed in different places. Everyone is going to go to one or more of those sites before they take a trip these days. It is going to completely destroy your business if they are saying this about your hotel. So you have to be really proactive. Of course every visitor that checks in could be bringing some bed bugs with him. That is how they spread obviously. If the person is a professional traveler, then he is going to be going from one hotel to the next one. If one of the hotels has bed bugs, then he might infect a half dozen other places after it.
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Johannesburg - The acting national police commissioner has threatened to fire his internal audit team if they refuse to reveal who leaked a confidential document to the press, the Sunday Times reported.
"I will charge that person criminally because the document is classified. So the entire staff of internal audit are most likely going to be fired," lieutenant general Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi was quoted by the paper as saying.
According to the draft performance audit report 27 329 police officers on active duty had failed their firearm proficiency tests. Another 55 429 members, including active reservists, still had to be trained to comply with the regulations of the Firearms Control Act.
"The entire [internal audit] staff will have to explain. If they can't explain and can't tell me who did it, all of them will be gone before the end of this financial year," he told the Sunday Times.
Mkhwanazi intended meeting with the nine provincial police commissioners to compare the number of officers they had recorded failing the firearms test, with the numbers contained in the audit.
And yet these palooka's target licensed gun owners?
He wants to fire his staff but this fool cannot even fire a gun??!!
I pay my taxes towards a proficient police service - it is my fundamental constitutional right - viz THE GOVERNMENT WORK FOR ME, NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND.
And then there are still idiots who claim we need the (proposed) Protection Of State Information Bill and legislation to control/mute the media (to allow this kind of thing to be hidden from the tax payer).
Does the general know anything about the Labour Relations Act? It is not that easy to fire someone without evidence of wrong doing beyond a reasonable doubt of guilt. This will go to CCMA, and more tax money will be wasted.
@Frank. The pencil pusher "General Mkhwanazi" spent 18 years in the Special Task Force so I think your argument is a fail on that one.
@Jomah. Common Law principles dictate that a relationship of trust between employer and employee has to be maintained is one of the inherent aspects of a contract of employment. He may have a valid case here but its tough to call though.
Exactly, Spyker. I just wish more people can see government as a servant rather than some sort of celebrity.
Having been on a shooting range with some of these officers, you're safer in front of the target than 3-feet away to the side. After remedial chances were given, other people shooting on their targets just so they they can pass is also a common occurrence.
Shoot the messenger(s) so you can hide the problem(s) before solving any ....
Why would information on incompetence in the police-force be deemed as 'classified'?
We have a right to know about incompetence.
Megalomania is the word here along with thick, stupid, doff,a&&hole !!
How stupid can you get, and then this man is in charge of the SAPS. Does he not know that he has no right to fire those people for what he thinks they have done. He is only the acting Chief of Police and, if he does not know it, not even God can fire those people, because they must first find out who the guilty party is. He must be thinkibg he is VERY important.
Johnnie, problem is .. he doesn't think!
Looks like the CCMA is going to be very busy.. The Lieutenant General may end up with a lot of egg on his face and still not know who leaked the dcoument!
He believes that the secrecy act is already in force. Nobody would have reported this because if the act would have been law already. This shows us what will be classified!
He is ignorant, usual cadre bulldust.
Such a joke.
Why would you fire your staff .. oh didn't you want the truth be told .. so who actually needs to be fired?
A firm stance Gen against those who leak **classified** documents,I like the idea but go through the right channels !!
I'm sure he will. I believe in him. Former head of our Task Force where trust is everything.
If people are prepared to blow the whistle and lose their jobs it means they are beyond fed up. It sets a precedent for others to follow.
Have we already classified information? If classification means this, and the that people who are doing their work should be fired, then I support the interests groups to say NO to Information Bill...
Lieutentant general (ROTFLMAO!) Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is the one that should be fired for allowing such incompetence within the police 'force'. He is the one who lose his job because he quite obviously is not capable of doing it.
What a brainless idiot... Firing all the staff will fix the problem... This should NOT be public knowledge???? No wonder we read of the recent spate of cop shootings. Thats 83 000 who failed or have not even been trained. I just wish they had told us how many cops in the force. Would have made for some nice stats....
Kevin Sadie very brave and good trained civilian who is possible to arrest hard criminals that we do all day, you are a softy and dont know wat the term trained mean. I agree with the National Commander, we cant allow cops to leak information, confidentiallity and trust is fondamentals in SAPS. Act against the untrustworthy members.
The CCMA are going to have a field day.
Then us taxpayers will pay their awards.
Odds are that this info was not kept on 'secure' networks at all times - If he fires the entire audit team he will just be 'shooting himself in the foot'. Legal battles to follow... (at the tax payers expense)
Typical, don't try address the deficiencies, rather attack the messenger.
He has total disregard and lack of understanding for the law, but is the acting national commisioner, only in SA.
Yet another hopelessly unqualified and unfit for the job ANC cadre.
What a joke he and his party are.
why did he not want the public to know, we pay his wages. He should be fired for covering up incompetence. no excuses like "This was happening before I took over", he knew in December and did nothing and now he reveals that he wanted to cover this up from the public. Then we can ask Mr Cele about his reign.
Typical! Instead of addressing the problem at hand, let's fire a whole department containing one untrustworthy staff member. All this has served to prove, is that we really can't trust the police statistics on how \well\ they are doing as its now clear as daylight their intention is to mislead the public! Police make a big deal out of one successful mission, while conveniently sweeping all their failures under the rug. Our justice system is a waste of time and tax payers money....who actually goes to the police these days for help? If you did you'd find your case file forgotten the very next day.
It is quite obvious that the general does not understand his legal limitations. He is the wrong man in that job.
Why this general is trying to cover up the incompetence which is taking place in the south African police services, he is the one who suppose to be sacked because he is not doing his job properly.
pity they didnt leak how many are by being discriminated against by not being promoted and how many cannot even read or write
You will be shocked at how many of those being discriminated against arent even white but black. And please dont deny it you know very well what you are insinuating...
SAPS is a joke!
Tighten security much? \r\nIf they can't even secure information...
This is part of the secrecy Bill,power to fire for speaking the Truth.How do you as a Civil Servant hide the Truth from your employers,the people of South Africa.The President has no money to pay your wages even though he appoints you,it is the Tax payers.
shocking - and obviously shows the incompetency of the current SAPS - now wonder Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi wants it covered up. The proficiency tests is very basic to say the least. Only way out is to exclude armed forces from being tested Mr Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi - then you don't have to hide their in competencies
Another rocket scientist for a police commissioner.
Here we have more than eighty thousand (80 000) orifices running around with firearms for which they have either no or inadequate training and this moron wants to prosecute and fire the people responsible for the leak.
I believe that the total top structure of the SAPS should be fired and charged with criminal negligence for this state of affairs and this idiot should be strung up by the b@lls seeing as it is the safety of every South African citizen that is being put in jeopardy by this state of affairs.
Legal gun owners in South Africa had to go trough competency training for the firearms we own and then had to re-apply for our licenses, yet here we have the SAPS merrily doling out weapons to people who at best are barely literate and considering the events over the past couple of months where numerous innocent people have been shot, lack either the judgment or moral integrity to handle a firearm.
Instead of being punished the people responsible for leaking this info should be rewarded for their bravery in doing the right thing for the citizens of this country.
General you really need to get that info bill up & running. Can't have the public thinking that your force are useless, what would the criminals think?
Either that or DO YOUR BLOODY JOB. Why do you think you're in charge?
And I was fired for talking to the media about starving police dogs. What a joke, they hate the truth.
Haha, I can see it now.."if you tell the truth, and inform the public to whom we are accountable... you will be fired...have you learnt nothing from Selebi and Cele ... Whats wrong wit chooo?"
Maybe the SAPS should be reminded that their job is to serve and protect,
no wonder criminal activity in SA is increasing daily, We have to trust these clowns to protect us from criminals, no wonder no one respects the SAPS, if people cant reach a certain standard in their job description, dont lower the standards, get rid of the stupid ones.
What scares me is what else is not made known, if info like this are being kept secret from the public, then it truely reflects the current condition of South Africa, and the Goverments ability to provide security to their citizens, but it comes as no surprize that the clown running the show is just as useless as his staff.
I have never enjoyed something so much as to be a racist pig in South Africa
Mkise,show mw one hardworking official and i will buy you both kentucky
o to all u guys hackling about the general sapf being a bunch of inadequate buffoons, to an extent yes, but I do know dedicated and highly proficient marksmen and women in the force. Ahem, they all close to retirement though and you can take what you want from this statement. The sad truth is that the general conception of any gov dept is poor because most gov depts have a majority of inneficiient ppl working for them. I for one am a professional with 6 years of study and post grad industry experience under my belt and have had the misfortune of being employed by a dept that does not recognize scarce skills (I'm one of about 450 professionals in my field in rsa) and my particular dept by laws in place cannot function without ppl like me. I'm looking out the dept now cos u really only get fat and slowly but surely stoopid when u sit there and wait for a pc to come for u to work on cos there's no money or red tape with 500 forms to fill to get that pc and pen.
So why didnt you buy a laptop and software so you can do your job, since you are so special!? I can truly believe that you are a civil servant you clearly lack initiative if you cant do such a simple things as acquiring a laptop, but cry for a simple computer to do your job.....
Power corrupts. The police commissioner clearly misusing his power. It appears as if our government just do not learn the lessons. Stop losing your creditability, and start being honest and build creditability. The public long ago stopped trusting the government. If anything is said, people start looking for the lie.
lieutenant general Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi should be charged with attempted murder for allowing untrained police officers out into the streets with fire arms
What a disgrace, we've got more than a thousand police oficers who can't even use their firearms. What action is going to be taken against that negative fact?
Fanfrigintastic "27 329 police officers on active duty had failed their firearm proficiency tests"
I believe I could answer the question.Why is this information classify? Now all criminals know the odds are in your favor to get away from the cops, If they has guns , a lot of them would not know what to do with it. Instead of firing all the useless cops, in most cases probably the affirmative action appointed, one's, Not at all because they black, just that the should not have been appointed in the first place, and only got their job because of their black skin. Start at the top cops , the first one is in jail already, I wonder when the next one will join him, and it look like the third one would follow the first soon, possibly before he is even appointed. I wonder how would he manage the police from jail?
i wish these idiots actually read our posts. This is the best thing that could have happened to the South African police department, because now they might actually look at giving the NOOB policemen some training instead of sitting on their asses all day. Maybe then the cops will do their jobs and catch more criminals than the handful they are at the moment.
@Sizwe - has the "Special Task Force" even been around for 18 years? I am still amazed that a senior official from the SAPS will threaten staff (including innocent ones, invariably) with dismissal. If I were them, I'd resign under the argument of constructive dismissal - ALL OF THEM, and IMMEDIATELY claim 12 months salary back! If a public company did this, STOCK PRICES would plummet. Why do we not list the police on the Stock Exchange, and see how long they survive? Disgusting. I JUST resigned as (Specialist, Class C) Reservist. I always thought the police has only one interest: serving the public. Man - I was wrong!
This guy is Mad!! WTF! Hey boet half our cops don't know how to handle a firearm... Now you want to Fire the people that are telling you that!
Having been on a shooting range with some of these officers, you're safer in front of the target than 3-feet away to the side. After remedial chances were given, other people shooting on their targets just so they they can pass is also a common occurrence.


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Applied Program: Mechanical Engineering
In China there is an old custom called one-year anniversary fortune-telling: by the time the new born is one year old, its family prepares a lot of objects of different shapes and functions for it to choose from. The first object that attracts its eyes and hands is supposed to be a symbol of the baby's future career. Unscientific as it is, it truly predicted my profession and future. At that time the toy car in my hand greatly aroused my wonder at the wheeled monster. As I grew up, I was no longer satisfied with collecting car pictures and making car models. I was determined to be an expert in automobile design and manufacturing. As it turned out, the specialized education I have received in both my undergraduate and graduate programs have fully equipped me for undertaking more ambitious academic tasks in the field of mechanical control.
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Have you ever heard the phrase, "it's not a diet, it's a lifestyle"? This isn't a post about healthy living or diets, but rather the concept of a "lifestyle" and how we use this idea in many aspects of blogging and our lives.
I got to thinking one day in the shower (things always come to you in the shower, don't they?) that we attribute the word "lifestyle" to so many things. For many of us bloggers, we call ourselves "lifestyle" bloggers – where we blog about anything from food to healthy living, inspiration, creativity, travel, everyday life, etc. I sometimes refer to my blog as a creative lifestyle blog, for example, because I view by blog as a community where creatives can come together to share life, ideas and inspiration in many different forms.
Other examples include living a college lifestyle, a vegan lifestyle, a minimalist lifestyle, green lifestyle, Christian lifestyle, post-grad lifestyle, etc. You could be a business owner, a project manager, an artist, a creative, a traveler, a runner, an athlete or extreme adventurer.
Personally, over the past couple years, I've experimented with a minimalist lifestyle, a vegan lifestyle (which I LOVE and wholeheartedly believe in), and different creative lifestyles (sometimes focused on journaling or blogging or other things like design or art).
All of these lifestyles can attach to our identities.
But can too many "lifestyles" harm us and our direction in life?
I question this as I realize the term "lifestyle" is growing so popular.
Does there become a point where we are living too many lifestyles? Can we attach too many things to our identity that don't really matter? That don't really define who we are?
In today's age, marketing and communications (even under the purest intentions) can create "lifestyles" out of nearly anything. In fact, that seems to be a goal of marketing a product – connecting it to something beyond the tangible item itself. For example, marketing an exotic passionfruit juice as a vital ingredient to living a nomadic, super adventurous travel writer's life connects items to a lifestyle certain people may want to live. This creates stories, values, and feelings that people can go out and "buy."
It's almost as if we have a closet full of "lifestyles" we can choose from everyday. We can choose to be anything we want to be.
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What Does a "Lifestyle" Mean?
A lifestyle is expressed in both the work, behavior, leisure and social patterns we do – it's a combination of what we repeatedly do. It affects how we see ourselves and our identity.
Lifestyles combine motives, needs, wants, feelings. Our lifestyle relates to our sense of happiness and peace.
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We only have one life, right? So let's look at it from a wide perspective.
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Belfast Telegraph Runher: Wet and windy, but just a brilliant day for coast run
1,500 women defy the North Down rain for Runher 10K and 5K events
Almost 1,500 women battled wet conditions to complete this weekend's Runher challenge on the North Down coast.
Around 350 runners took part in the 5K race, setting off from Rockport school and winding their way to Crawfordsburn Country Park.
The tough 10K route from Seapark to Crawfordsburn proved the most popular, attracting more than 1,000 runners.
Judith Lonnen won the 10K with a time of 38 minutes and 52 seconds, followed by Cathy McCourt around a minute later. Lyndsey Tyro came in third.
The winner recently became a mother, and both she and the runner-up were returning from injury.
Judith said: "It was a tough wee course. I've done it a couple of times. Last time I did it, it was lovely sunshine, so this was a different scenario. It's brilliant. There's always lots of girls that you know."
Cathy added: "I really enjoy it. I am really, really happy with my run today.
"It was well organised."
Jessica Craig won the 5K race with a time of 18 minutes and 46 seconds.
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10k results
She said: "It was really good. The wind was a bit too strong for me coming in, but the weather was all right. It's Northern Ireland - what do you expect!"
The race organisers said the course was demanding despite the flat conditions, as it can be rough underfoot with a number of rocky outcrops to negotiate. A spokesman said: "It rained most of the night, but it didn't seem to deter anyone.
"There's a sense of co-operation and helping each other and there is always a lovely community atmosphere to it."
Third-placed Lyndsey said conditions were perfect for running.
"It was just a bit drizzly but the winds didn't pick up too much. But at the start we had the wind at our backs - it was perfect," she said.
Michael Jenkins of Pure Running said: "It's been windy, it's been wet, it's been cold.
"But we've had 1,400 women running the 5-10K down by the coast - it's been an amazing evening.
"We expected the sun and we didn't get it, but almost one-and-a-half-thousand women did turn out.
"There are actually a few tears at the finish line and that is what running is all about. It's about community, friendship and people celebrating goals together."
Belfast Telegraph