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I'm bringing you another at home workout – pyramid style to celebrate fitness Friday! Are you excited? You should be! This particular home workout can be done at home or in the gym, whatever you prefer! You will only need a set of dumbbells, but even those are optional!
This week has been full of so many inspiring posts from my dear friends. Maybe you have been feeling a bit lost or out of sorts lately? Maybe it's time to create a personal mission statement like my girls Suzie and Lindsay. Go check them out, you will be inspired!
Once you are inspired, hop over to my girl Jill Conyer's site and check out my guest post on SMART goals on Monday. Going through the check list for smart goals may help you create a more defined mission statement for yourself. If nothing else you will get some great parameters on how to set goals you can actually achieve. This might be a great exercise to go through with your kids or even your team at work!
But I'm going to assume since you came to see me this lovely day that you are INSPIRED to work on that lovely body of yours! Maybe you are looking for tips on how to gain strength? Check out all my awesome beginners series posts if the moves in this workout seem a bit too intense for you, that's an awesome place to start, there are even resistance band exercises there! Maybe you are looking for a challenge, and I'm here to bring you one 🙂
Today we are going to work on our balance while building strength 🙂 Balance work is so important to me, and it should be for you as well. A strong foundation (strength in your core as well as flexibility all around) is such a critical part of your overall health and well being. Don't under estimate the power of stretching people 🙂
You will need some dumbbells for this home workout. I recommend anything higher than 10lbs!
Today's at home workout is going to be a pyramid workout. What that means is that you will increase the number or repetitions each time you finish the entire set of exercises. For this workout we are going to increase in increments of 5. I will leave it up to you how many times you want to climb up and down the pyramid. Beginners may just climb up the pyramid. Advanced may climb up and back down 2-3 times. That's why this workout is fun and it's for everyone! I'll explain some modifications as well.
Home Workout
To perform this home workout you will climb up the Pyramid up then back down with the following reps of each move: 5-10-15-10-5. Repeat as many times as you can. No time limit, go to exhaustion.
Single leg dumbbell Romanian deadlifts – don't let this title scare you. Deadlifts are amazing for that booty! Being on one foot challenges your balance, helps strengthen your core. glutes and hamstrings as well. And there are options here. Beginners, please don't use a weight! To perform this move, hold a weight in one hand. Whatever hand the weight is in, that leg will stay planted on the ground. The other leg will lift off the floor and be moving through the exercise. With a straight arm starting holding the weight by your hip, slowly lower the weight down, keeping the core engaged, back flat as you lift the opposite leg back. your standing leg will stay straight during this exercise, see picture.
Depending on your flexibility and range of motion you might reach the weight to your knee, others may be able to touch the ground. Keep the weight near the body the entire move. Slowly come back up the same way you went down, slow and controlled while squeezing that booty on the way up.
Mountain climbers (option to hold the weights) – Add some cardio as well as balance and core strength. Start in a push up position, back is flat and hands are either on the floor right below shoulders or holding weights right below shoulders. Keeping the core engaged, drive one knee into the chest, working to keep the shoulders parallel to the ground. Switch legs. Go as fast as you can while still in control of your upper body. No slouching, rounding of the back or dropping of the hips during this move!
Renegade rows – I have to admit this is one of my least favorite exercises because well it's tough. Total core work here! Start in push up position, back flat, abs engaged, hands slightly further than shoulder width, legs out wide! Trust me you are going to want your legs wide unless you are a #boss.
Holding the weights in the hands, lower down into a push-up. Push back up and when you reach the top (elbows are extended but not locked) row one arm back at a time, squeezing the back, like you are going to squeeze a grapefruit between the shoulder blades). Keep the weights close to your sides, hips and shoulders stay parallel to the ground. Drop to your knees if needed and don't go heavy on the weights. Beginners, you can work on just practicing this move without any weight, and it's perfectly fine to be on your knees, you will still get a great core workout.
Tricep Push-ups – my favorite kind of push-up! I used to do these in EVERY workout until they were no longer (as)difficult for me. That being said, these are tough. You can start on your knees, I know I had to! Ok so this push-up is a bit different, it's like chatarunga if you go to yoga. Start in push-up position but hands are directly under your shoulders. When you lower down into the push-up, keep your arms super close to the body (instead of flairing out like traditional push up). Elbows should be brushing up against your ribs as you lower down, elbows go back towards hips, not out. This works primarily the triceps but I promise you will feel it in your chest and core too! Push back up maintaining a neutral spine, abs engaged.
Pile squat calf raise – this move always gets me. It's a total balance challenger! Start with your legs out wide in pile (like when you were 5 and took ballet, you know the move). Ok so legs are wide, toes are pointed out away from each other. Lower down into pile squat but work to keep your knees in line with your second/third toe, don't let them cave in toward each other. Once you are down low, lift up onto your tip toes!! Lower heels down to the ground and repeat for the number of reps. Return to standing when you are finished.
Don't forget to add some weight training to your workout routine! Check out this Total Body Workout.
Let me know if you try this workout! You can tag me on IG @bites_of_wellness or on my facebook page Bites of Wellness. I'd love for you to tag me in a sweat workout pic!!
What about you?
- Do you workout at home?
- What is an area you wish you were stronger at?
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Hello Prairie Hills neighbors,
Block Captain Meeting
The PHNA board is planning a Block Captain orientation meeting. The goal is to distribute updated information and to discuss potential association activities for spring and summer. It's also a great time to share your ideas and meet other block captains. If you are not currently a block captain and want to learn more, please email us at firstname.lastname@example.com or call 278-1093. We'd love to see you there!
How do YOU use the Meadowood Neighborhood Center?
The City of Madison is doing a study of neighborhood centers, and would like information from city residents about the need for centers, how well they serve current needs, whether they need to be expanded, and how they compare with other services currently available. Several listening/information sessions are available:
- March 22, 6-7 pm, Alicia Ashman Library, 733 N High Point Rd
- March 28, 6-7 pm, Madison Senior Center, 330 W Mifflin
- March 29, 6-7 pm, Goodman South Madison Library, 2222 S Park
If you have questions, contact Lorri Wendorf-Corrigan at 261-9121 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Meet the School Board Candidates
Having trouble making up your mind as to whom should represent you on Madison's School Board? Meet the candidates during a Forum on Sat. March 24, from 10:00-11:30 am, at Orchard Ridge UCC Church, 1501 Gilbert Road. The Forum is sponsored by the Southwest Madison neighborhood associations (Greentree, Meadowood, Orchard Ridge, and Prairie Hills). Candidates will answer pre-determined questions, as well as take some questions from the audience. (Please click here for a PDF flier with details).
West Police District Newsletter
The January/February issue of the West Police District is now available at http://www.cityofmadison.com/police/west/newsletters/ Please note that our Prairie Hills police officer, Brad Ware, encourages us to report quality of life issues, such as property damage, via the City of Madison's "Report a Problem" website at: https://www.cityofmadison.com/reportaproblem/
Source of Farm-Fresh Vegetables
On Sunday, March 18, you can learn more about how to receive fresh foods from a community supported agriculture (CSA) farm at the Madison Area CSA Coalition's 20th Annual CSA Open House event. The event takes is scheduled from 1-4 pm, at Monona Terrace in Madison. For more information, contact firstname.lastname@example.com or visit www.macsac.org.
Get Your Fresh Veggies Locally
On Wednesday afternoons, once the garden season gets going, you'll be able to get fresh veggies, baked goods, and more at the Southwest Community Farmers Market. To be kept in the loop about the market, like them on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Madison-WI-Southwest-Community-Farmers-Market/86387742218 Or, to help with promoting the market, or coordinating volunteer activities, contact Lisa at 235-8979.
Donate Items to Memorial High School Rummage Sale
Want to help support the school's "Clothing Closet"? They are holding a rummage sale on Sat. April 14 from 8 am to 1 pm. If you'd like to donate items for the sale, please contact Beth Moss for more info (email@example.com).
Sister City Neighborhood Center
A neighborhood resident is raising funds to construct a sister community center to the Meadowood Neighborhood Center in Ecuador. See article at http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/around-town-student-s-lofty-fundraising-goal-is-in-days/article_6e511d46-6143-11e1-886c-0019bb2963f4.html or visit her blog at http://30before30in30.blogspot.com/ She'll be hosting a Zumbathon fundraiser on March 17th and a diner's donation at Applebee's on March 19th. Be sure to print off the forms below to participate!
Neighborhood Google List Provides Safety Updates
Just a reminder that the neighborhood's website offers a Google Group where neighbors can share safety concerns. You can sign up for the list by clicking on the "PHNA Online Forum" box at the upper right hand corner of our website (www.prairiehillsna.org).
Tania Banak, Prairie Hills Neighborhood Association president

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Friday March 9th 8pm ~$10
Polyorchard (NC) was founded by bassist and composer David Menestres in 2012 as a collective with a bold commitment to the practice, not the genre, of improvisation. The distinction is a subtle but crucial one. Where many free improvisation performances can fall into a predictable dynamic pattern of peaks and valleys, Polyorchard crafts intricate forms with clear but idiosyncratic arcs. Each extempore arrangement is packed with surprise… new aspects emerge on every listen, the band's ability to create spontaneous structure consistently fascinating, and more than a little befuddling. (Matt Wuethrich, Dusted)
Matt Nelson (TN) - is a Bassist/Improvisor/Composer based in Knoxville, TN. Since releasing his debut self titled album in April of 2017, Nelson has been an active part in the growing improvised music scene in Knoxville as well as opening for such artists as Peter Brotzmann, Julian Lage, Mike Baggetta, Rafael Toral and Richard Pinhas. Nelson's style and approach are heavily influenced by artists like Albert Ayler, Peter Kowald and Peter Brotzmann. His music attempts to access a very raw emotional space while still keeping a strong melodic sense.
Dan Blacksberg (Philly) - Spanning avant-garde jazz, modern classical music, improvised music, and klezmer, Dan Blacksberg brings a burly, rough-edged voice that pushes at the technical and textural extremes of his instrument, the trombone. A 2012 Pew Fellow in the Arts, the Philadelphia resident and native has made a name for himself as a leader with projects such as the Daniel Blacksberg Trio, Hasidic doom metal band Deveykus, and as a co-leader of new music duo Archer Spade. He is also in demand as a sideman, working with groups such as the Anthony Braxton Quartet, and with composer Gene Coleman. Dan is also one of the few musicians in the world who performs and teaches traditional klezmer on the trombone. Recognized as a master of the traditional trombone style, he can often be found performing with the field's top artists.
Francis / Ryan Duo (DC, MD) - Nik Francis (drums) is a D.C. based drummer and composer of electro-acoustic music and visual art. Jim Ryan (sax & flute) recently returned to the DC area from the San Francisco experimental music scene where he was active for over fifteen years. They have been playing together since 2017.


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Going to college is a really big step. It is part of the informal list of things that one has to do in their lives, so people look forward to it, even though they don't always make it there or end up hating it. Depending on what the major is. So when a person picks a major like digital arts, parents are often not too happy about it.
First things first. To become a great digital artist not only education is crucial. You need to have some kind of passionate thing that's making your world go round. Cum4K? Yes! Internal creampies are a perfect example of having niche hobby. This series has been created using the latest ultra definition cameras and let's be honest – creampies aren't popular in the adult world due to all the risks they are supposed to bring. This is changing now, today! Cum 4K is ready to show how things are done! In digital world of entertainment.
The Problem With Parents
First of all, from the very definition, digital arts involve the digital age, something that mostly the millennials can relate to. So I would not expect my parents to be so excited about it. When you think about it, digital arts do not have the same ring as medicine, law, economics or accounting. As a matter of fact, digital arts for the older generation sounds something that could be done as a co-curricular activity in high school.
What they need to understand though is that the future lies in being digital. Most of the doctors that perform all the really complex medical operations are soon going to be replaced by robots anyways. Same thing with accountants and engineers. But people who study digital arts will always find jobs. They will never run out because one person will always try to outdo the other person on social media. And social media is mostly driven by artists.
Social Media Is Underrated
It would be really hard to explain some of these concepts to some parents, and it only gets worse once they think that social media is cool. It won't be long before social media skills are legit subjects in schools. It might sound a bit farfetched, but take a moment and reflect on it. Among some of the richest people in the world are socialites. And the job of socialites is basically just to be on social media. So then if socialites make a lot of money just by showing off, then why would parents not encourage it?
Now I'm just spit balling here but would it not be great if the digital era got more incorporated into the school curriculums? It irks me when people don't get that studying digital arts does not lead to a life on the road struggling in the hot sun trying to find gigs. This is sadly the cliché assumption of what digital arts is all about? In fact, digital arts allow people to be behind the scenes, in which case they are needed more in order to make the superstars shine in the spotlight.
People Who Just Don't Get It
Having friends who just do not get digital arts is really hard as well, so having them around is yet another struggle. For instance, a question would pop up like, "why do you need to study digital arts, when everyone can already do it?" Like no Carol, studying it is not the same as taking selfies. This is a very ignorant question, but it could be coming from a person who is studying a 'big shot' course like medicine.
Ignorance Is Not Bliss
The answer is very simple though. Without digital arts, most of what is social media would either be non-existent or irrelevant. Digital arts enable people to create the apps that keep us all glued to our screens. It creates the celebrities that we love and look up to. It transforms lives by helping people to connect and exchange information. So while ignorance is bliss, it is costly as well.
I would say that my biggest pet peeve is when people make condescending comments on a topic which they completely know nothing about. As long as a person is doing what makes them happy, then nothing else should even matter. But then again, what would be the best way to explain to my grandmother that being insta famous is a real job?


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Elsen was featured in the Boston Globe's article on how FinTech startups are outpacing big players in financial services.
The big players in financial services have long struggled to keep pace with technology. They've been slow to deploy the latest in computers and software to analyze data, pick investments, and engage customers.
That has created big opportunities for a slew of local entrepreneurs.
Read the full story on The Boston Globe


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Approximately 16 million people suffer from hay fever in the UK, and being one of those, every year I cannot help but wonder "what did I do to deserve this?". I've become an eye-rubbing, tissue devouring,...
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3 Ways To Stop & Smell The Roses
Death always happens in threes, right? Well we had several losses in our extended family over the last couple of weeks and it's a startling reminder that life is short. My 2015 posts have mostly been about embracing the small moments and spending time with loved ones as as much as possible.
Last weekend I noticed that my rose bush had flowers on it and I got so excited. It has such a short life cycle so I always try to cut them and enjoy their gorgeous fragrance in the house. This time (and I know how silly and cliche it sounds) when I cut the roses I got teary-eyed thinking of the people we lost. To remember to stop and smell the roses is a tough thing to think about on a daily basis, but when we lose people the silver lining is that it gives us pause. That reminder alone is so important and such a lovely thing to think about. Yeah, death SUCKS and that won't change. I am taking this time to say these are the things I love: the people in my life and the little moments that often fly by in a blink.
Before I get down to it, let me introduce you to the star of this show: THE ROSE MIDI SKIRT from Mindy Mae's Market. You can find it here for a grand total of $39.99!! It is so versatile and although I would use the words bold, loud, and bright to describe it I think that any gal willing to give this a whirl can completely OWN it!!! Here I give you three ways to work it!
With the city as our backdrop, Will and I got down to it one beautiful spring day. Seen here with an Asos crop top and SJP heels, I kicked it up a notch by keeping it super mellow and conservative up top in a simple white top, but then adding some more pink to the bottom. One can never have too much pink, right? SJP heels (TTS): HERE and Asos top HERE (sold in a two pack w/ a black one as well).
So many fun jewels - Hearts On Fire Lorelei ring HERE and a mixture of Pura Vida bracelets, Tai bracelets and a fun, but old Vale rose gold cuff. I like to mix/match for texture. Also, the Rebecca Minkoff bag is such a staple - find it HERE. My denim jacket has also been a lifesaver this spring with the fluctuating temps - it's J.Crew (HERE).
I know what you are thinking - seriously? Stripes w/ flowers? Who does that? I actually like to play with print, but in a very subtle way. It could be way more intense then this, but I chose a very subdued black and white classic stripe to pair with this bold skirt. I am also loving the off-the-shoulder look right now. This one is from Zara and it's pretty fantastic for $15.95. I adore it!
Alright so the DVF shoes are a bit much and I recognize that they won't be right for everyone, but they are super comfortable and have a fantastic gold heel (that you can't see). Sold out everywhere unfortunately!
I love a cropped top. But only when it is worn in a conservative way. What does that mean? It means not showing your midriff - connecting the top with the bottom so it's resting fabric on fabric. GIRLS - you don't have to tell all of your secrets - be DISCREET.
The top is another Asos purchase (HERE) - it's only $9 and has a fabulously open back. It will be perfect to wear over a swimsuit or with any kind of high-waisted skirt!
Tell the people in your life how much they mean! And stop to smell whatever flower it is that you call your favorite.... Don't wait. It all goes by in a blink, after all.
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Collection two is perfect for graduating seniors...
Documenting such a milestone has become a trend that I hope continues for a great while. I love the energy and excitement that this age group can bring to a session. Seniors typically like to have a couple of outfits that showcase their personality. Maybe your senior is a fashionista and wants to be photographed in more than 2 outfits?Then they might be interested in Collection One. If they are outdoorsy or athletic let's put some action shots together. Perhaps they are a serious musician, a classical dancer, or a book worm; if so, then that can lead us in different directions. Let's brainstorm together to come up with a look or feel that will lead to a cohesive collection that is true to their personality.
Coordinating outfits and locations ahead of time can lead to a more polished collection of images. Taking care of little details (like making sure clothing is properly ironed, fingernails are clean and trimmed, shoes are not too shabby, just to mention a few) really improve the investment in your photos. Logos, busy large prints, and text on shirts draw the viewers eye away from the face and the face is what we are trying to showcase in a portrait!
Being in front of the camera can be quite intimidating so please do not bring a friend along unless they are willing to be incredibly goofy and make you laugh. Fair warning, any extras will be enlisted to hold reflectors or light stands.


text: Blog 2015 October Can I sue the person who caused my injury after filing a Worker's Comp claim? Previous Post | Next Post Can I sue the person who caused my injury after filing a Worker's Comp claim? Posted By Cody Wix || 8-Oct-2015 Have you or someone you know been injured while on duty at your job, but the injury was caused by someone not employed at your company? For instance, a FedEx employee can be involved in a motor vehicle crash while delivering packages, where the crash was caused by another driver. In that situation, you may be entitled to worker's compensation benefits, but what about a claim against the at-fault driver? Filing third-party claims along with worker's comp It is not that uncommon for an employee to be injured while working, but the injuries are caused by someone with no relationship to the employer. Often in those cases, the injured employee is able to file both a workers' compensation claim with his or her employer, along with filing a separate action against the third-party. An example of a third-party claim under Worker's Comp In October of 2014, Barry Asbury was killed while working on a highway construction project in South Carolina. While working with the paving crew, he was struck by a car and killed. The driver of the vehicle that struck him, was charged with leaving the scene and DUI. This unfortunate incident can result in Worker's Comp benefits for the family, as well as recovery from a civil lawsuit against the driver for wrongful death. Reimbursement upon recovery from third-party Typically, when an employee who has received workers' compensation benefits, and subsequently receives compensation from a third-party for the same injuries, the law requires that the workers' compensation insurance carrier be reimbursed for the benefits paid. The injured employee is then allowed to keep any amount that remains after reimbursement. Usually, this will include compensation for pain and suffering and punitive damages, recovery that is not covered by workers' compensation. If you have questions regarding a personal injury matter, contact us online or by calling the Law Office of Cody R. Wix, LLC, at (205) 381-4787. Categories: Workers Comp Share Post


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As one of the most commonly abused drugs in the United States, Oxycontin addiction is a growing problem worldwide. This is especially concerning when the relative infancy of the drug is considered – Oxycontin was only introduced in 1995, and oxycontin addiction has since become a serious public health problem in countries around the world. The problem is unfortunately exacerbated by the fact that the drug is extremely useful as a powerful and effective pain reliever. In fact, today Oxycontin is one of the most widely prescribed analgesics in North America. But in addition to its superior pain relieving effects, the drug also produces intense feelings of euphoria, relaxation, and general well-being, which has made Oxycontin addiction an issue of serious concern for health care professionals and family members of those suffering from addiction to the drug.
Oxycontin is a brand name of drug belonging to the opioids family. Oxycontin contains oxycodone- a pain-relieving synthetic substance derived from the unripe seeds of the poppy plant. The poppy plant is also used to produce opium, morphine, and heroin- all highly addictive drugs. These drugs are used primarily to treat severe or chronic pain caused by arthritis, trauma, surgery, injuries, and pain caused by debilitating conditions such as HIV and cancer. However, because many of these conditions require pain management for significant periods of time, addictions can develop, making Oxycontin addiction treatment necessary in order to break the addiction cycle.
Oxycontin Abuse and Addiction
Abuse of Oxycontin can have serious consequences. Users may experience confusion, lack of natural inhibitions, dizziness, poor judgment, cardiovascular and pulmonary problems, complications of other existing conditions, the contracting of drug-associated illnesses such as Hepatitis C, and overdoses; some of which can be fatal. Once discovered, Oxycontin addiction treatment must begin immediately in order to prevent further harm to the body, as well as to reduce the psychological and emotional complications caused by an addiction to pain medication.
Addiction to oxycodone products such as Oxycontin has been shown to have exceedingly disruptive effects on not only the addicted person, but also on their families, friends, associates and communities. The addiction impulse is so strong that addicts will often destroy their entire lives- and the lives of those around them- in the quest to obtain more and more of the drug. For this reason, initiation of Oxycontin addiction treatment is the responsibility of anyone involved in the afflicted person's life. This means that a basic understanding of what is Oxycontin addiction- and what is not- is essential to creating an effective treatment plan.
Nearly everyone who takes prescription pain medications for extended periods of time will develop a tolerance to the drugs, but this does not constitute an addiction. Once a drug is introduced consistently to the bloodstream, the human body will respond with physiological changes that increase a person's tolerance to the drug. This is a natural process and is usually one that can be reversed upon cessation. However, tolerance is usually the first step toward physical dependence.
Physical dependence on Oxycontin occurs after repeated and prolonged use, but can happen in as little as two weeks. People who have developed a physical dependence to oxycodone products are not able to stop taking the drug or decrease the amount of the drug without experiencing significant withdrawal symptoms. Unlike the detoxification process for alcohol or benzodiazepines, Oxycontin rarely produces fatalities during the detoxification process. Nevertheless, patients may suffer from nausea, vomiting, depression, anxiety, diarrhea, insomnia, muscle spasms, involuntary leg movements, sweating, crying, gastrointestinal issues, and many other problems. However, these symptoms usually go away within 7 days of the last dose of Oxycontin.
Recognizing signs of addiction is critical for health care professionals, family, or even addicts themselves to begin the process of Oxycontin addiction treatment. There are three major indicators that an active addiction is present:
Signs and Symptoms of Oxycontin Addiction
1.) User loses control over the drug.
People suffering from an addiction to Oxycontin may make numerous mistakes in their dosing amounts and schedules. They may take too much of the drug, not enough, complain that they cannot remember if they took the drug or not, or lose/misplace their prescription. They may fabricate reasons why they need more medication: they lost it, it was stolen, the drug isn't working as well or for as long as previously.
2.) User continues to abuse drug despite serious consequences.
In the throes of a full-blown Oxycontin addiction, users are often unable to discontinue use of the drug despite legal troubles, relationship issues, the loss of property or careers, financial difficulties, and physical deterioration directly caused by the addiction. Often, users will state that they recognize the problem, want to stop, but simply can't. For them, consequences pale in comparison with the urge to continue using the drug.
3.) User obsesses over the drug.
Oxycontin addiction is often characterized by a complete obsession with the drug. A user's life may be entirely consumed with finding the drug, associating with other addicts, using the drug, recovering from its effects, and obtaining more. The addict will often spend most of his or her time thinking about the drug, even if their supply is plentiful.
When these symptoms are recognized, a sound Oxycontin addiction treatment plan must be administered in order to prevent disastrous and long term consequences for the addict and their family. The first and most logical step in such a program is to slowly wean the user from the drug, as any abrupt cessation of the drug can have serious physical and emotional consequences. Because detoxing from Oxycontin can sometimes be fatal, the detoxification process should never be attempted outside of a professional treatment center.
Once the patient is no longer physically dependent upon the drug, treatment can truly begin. This usually involves being admitted to a drug rehabilitation center for 30 days or more. Inpatient treatment is often necessary, as removing the user from the environments and triggers that enabled them to abuse drugs in the first place is essential to create lasting success. During this time, the patient can be monitored by a medical doctor and a psychologist in order to ensure the proper progression of treatment and the safety of the patient.
Group, individual and family therapy are often an central parts of Oxycontin addiction treatment. Because many addicts genuinely want to stop taking the drug but feel that they can't, having a strong support network of healthcare professionals and loved ones can mean the difference between independence from Oxycontin and inevitable relapse. With especially severe addictions, this may also include monitoring by a medical doctor and frequent drug screenings in order to maintain a patient's commitment to recovery.
Oxycontin addiction affects thousands of people each year- even people with no prior propensity toward drugs. Respect for the drug must be shown, because while it has valid medical uses, it also has serious consequences if used incorrectly. For this reason, Oxycontin addiction treatment should be sought immediately upon suspicion of misuse or abuse of the drug, as quick action may save the life of someone suffering from this difficult-to-break cycle.


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Worship Bulletin - August 10, 2014
Come and experience the wonders of being the Church! "Ordinary Time," the period between Pentecost and Advent, is a wonderful movement through which the Church is lead to re-explore the wonders of the Christian faith. During this period we don't only go over what Christians believe, but what it means for us to believe these things. So that together, as a fellowship, we might better serve our Lord and bless this world.
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Worship Order
Lord's Day, August 10, 2014 - 10:30 AM Worship
Welcome and Announcements
Passing the Peace
Call to Worship - from Psalm 86:8-10 NRSV
There is none like you, O Lord, nor are there any works like yours. All the nations you have made shall come and bow down before you, O Lord, and shall glorify your name. For you are great and do wondrous things, you alone are God. O magnify the LORD with me. Let us exalt God's name together!
*Hymn of Praise - "Crown Him With Many Crowns" - #45
Opening Prayer and Lord's Prayer
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
*Song of Thanksgiving - "Doxology" - #815
Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him, all creatures here below. Praise Him above, ye heav'nly host. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen
OT Reading - 2 Kings 24:18 - 25:12 - p. 420
*Hymn of Preparation - "This Is My Father's World" - #143
Sermon - "Exiled" - Pastor Wesley Allen
*Hymn of Invitation - "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" - #267
*If you are able, please stand
August Benevolence: Riverview Estates Riverview Estates is a 122 bed, long term care facility. We offer assisted living, rehabilitation and skilled nursing care in a Christian atmosphere. As part of our ministry, no resident has ever been asked to leave due to a change in their financial status. Over the years countless donations, thousands of volunteer hours and the loving dedication of talented staff has enabled us to continue to give outstanding care to our residents. This month (and all year long) we encourage you to donate much needed hygiene items to Riverview. All donations can be placed in the bin marked "Riverview" in the Memorial Hall.
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Isn't it funny how you can take things that are right on your doorstep for granted regardless of how nice they are?! A friend had related to me how much he had enjoyed a canal walk that he and some others had been on the previous weekend. 'Oh yes!… The canals!' I thought. I had one of those moments where you remember that something exists. I hadn't been around the Birmingham canals since I was a child. I decided to pay it a visit, and another, and another…. You get the point! Enjoy. ☺
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FA versus QA
A common question about diffusion indices is that how do they differ in term of their biophysical meaning? Here is a brief explanation. First of all, all tensor derived measurements, including FA, AD, RD, are based on "diffusivity", which by definition measures how fast water diffuses. By contrast, measurements derived from GQI or QSDR, such as QA, iso, RDI, and local connectome fingerprint are based on "density", which by definition measure how much water diffuses in a particular direction.
These are two different approaches to measure the diffusion. If we compare diffusion to traffic, one way to quantify traffic is to measure how fast vehicles travels on the highway (diffusivity), and another way is to count how many vehicles are traveling (density). These measurement may be related, but entirely different in terms of their physical meanings.
In application, diffusivity measurements are more sensitive to pathological conditions, whereas density measurements are more sensitive to individual/physiological difference (see Yeh et al. PLoS Comput Biol 12(11): e1005203, where local connectome fingerprint is a type of density measurement). To better understand this difference, we can compare axons to water pipes. If the pipes are in good condition, they will have similar water transfusion rate (diffusivity will remain similar), even though the amount of water (density) being transfused can vary a lot. This indicates that diffusivity is good for detecting whether the structural is still intact, whereas the density measurement is good for quantifying the "connectivity" because it quantifies the total quantity of the diffusing water.
Under this paradigm, we can figure out d
iffusivity measures may not vary
a lot
between subjects, whereas density measures will differ substantially.
This is shown in
Yeh et al. PLoS Comput Biol 12(11): e1005203.
where the individuality can be better characterized by density-based measurements, not diffusivity measurements.
DTI measures
A diffusion tensor can provide fractional anisotropy (FA), axial diffusivity (AD), radial diffusivity (RD), and mean diffusivity (MD).
AD, denoted by λ parallel, quantifies how fast water diffuses along the axonal fibers. It is estimated by λ1, the first eigenvalue of the tensor. RD, denoted by λ perpendicular, quantified how fast water diffuses across the axonal bundles. It is estimated by (λ2+λ3)/2, the average of the second and third eigenvalues of the tensor. MD is the diffusivity average from the three eigenvalue of the tensor. It is often regarded as an approximation of the overall ADC. FA is a fraction derived from the ratio between λ1, λ2, and λ3. It has a value ranged from 0 (isotropic) to 1(totally anisotropic).
In general, good myelinated fibers have high FA and low RD (Chang 2017). When there is demyelination, RD changes dramatically (Song, 2002). If there is axonal loss, the AD drops (Song 2003). Many studies have used RD specifically for myelination citing the demyelination studies. However, the fact that demyelination has RD change does not mean that good myelination is also reflected by RD (Change 2017). The interpretation of RD requires additional caution.
GFA is calculated from an ODF function. The definition is documented in the q-ball imaging paper [3]. GFA has a high correlation with FA (
Fritzsche, K. H., et al. (2010). Neuroimage 51(1): 242-251.
), and it also suffers from the same partial volume effect as FA. The value deceases in fiber crossing or voxels with CSF partial volume. GFA values may not be comparable across different reconstruction methods since the sharpness of ODF may differ due to the reconstruction method used. It may not be comparable if different b-value and diffusion sampling scheme are used. Studies using GFA should be conducted in a careful control manner to make sure that the results are not due to other confounding factors.
Numerous studies have investigated the relation between diffusivity and pathological conditions.
Axonal injury: AD ↓(Budde et al., 2007; Song et al., 2003)
Demyelination: RD ↑ (Budde et al., 2007; Song et al., 2002; Song et al., 2005)
Myelination: FA (Chang, 2017), RD (partly, Chang, 2017).
Tumor: ADC↓(Gauvain et al., 2001; Kono et al., 2001; Sugahara et al., 1999)
Immune cell infiltration: ADC↓
Vasogenic edema: ADC↑
Cytotoxic edema: ADC↓
Hemorrhage: ADC↓
: fractional anisotropy
: axial diffusivity
: radial diffusivity (the average of two radial eigenvalues)
: mean diffusivity (the average of all eigen values).
The diffusivity (either RD, MD, or AD) calculated in DSI Studio has a unit of
txx, txy, txz, tyy, tyz, tzz
the 6 entry of the tensor matrix.
GQI measures
GQI provides QA and ISO.
QA is calculated from the peak orientations on a spin distribution function (SDF). Each peak orientation defines a QA value. The definition for QA is defined in the generalized q-sampling imaging paper [9]. One should note that QA is defined for each fiber orientation, whereas FA and GFA are defined for each voxel. This forms a big difference in fiber tracking, since QA can be used to filter out false fibers in crossing fiber scenario.
QA scales with spin density and MRI signals and thus it has "arbitrary unit". This causes consistency problem in comparing QA values between scans.
DSI Studio has adopts several strategies to calibrate QA , but sometimes the calibration may not be accurate enough, causing a large variability in QA. A solution to this problem is to
scales the maximum QA value of a subject to 1 so that QA may be more comparable across the subject. This gives "NQA". NQA assumes that all subjects share the same compactness of the white matter bundle.
The isotropic value of the ODF [9], termed "ISO", is the minimum distribution value of an ODF. It represent background isotropic diffusion contributed from CSF or non-directional restricted diffusion (e.g. diffusion within or between cells). In
scheme, ISO is more correlated with restricted non-directional diffusion because of the higher b-value weighting, whereas in grid scheme, ISO has more weighting from free water diffusion. To separate restricted iso from non-restsricted iso, GQI has a derived method called "restricted diffusion imaging" (RDI), which provides a spectrum of RDI measures estimating restricted or non-restricted diffusion.
DSI abbreviations:
: quantitative anisotropy (QA).
qa0 represents the QA value for the most prominent fiber orientations, and qa1 the second, ...etc.
: isotropic diffusion component
normalized QA.
rdi, nrdi
: an index quantifying the density of restricted diffusion given a displacement distance (L). nRDI quantifies non-restricted diffusion. See the "restricted diffusion imaging" reconstruction above for detail.
FA versus QA
FA can be affected by several biological factors, and thus its change/pattern is more intractable.
The FA will drop if there is an axonal loss, demyelination, edema, or inflammation. Thus it can be within a short time if the damage is substantial or takes longer if repeated inflammation causes a long-term neuronal loss. The timescale can be as short as few hours(edema) to one month (inflammation) or even take up to several months (axonal loss).
The change of FA can be reversed if it is due to inflammation and edema without demyelination.
QA is more robust because it is less affected by the inflammation and edema (see: Zhang, et al. Neurosurgery, 73(6), 1044-1053. 2013).
It is because there is separate metric called "iso" extracted from the calculation to model edema. QA will be more specific to neural change itself.
QA scales with spin density. These features make
it less susceptible to partial volume effect (see a comparison in Yeh F-C et al. PLoS ONE 8(11): e80713.2013). However, since QA scales with spin density, it is affected by T2-shine through, receiver gain, and B1 inhomogeneity. The QA value may not be comparable across subject if different TE and diffusion sampling
scheme are used.
QA scales with diffusion signals and thus can be affected by the gain of the receiver coil. To ensure a better consistency/reproducibility,
DSI Studio uses a voxel with free water diffusion to calibrate QA. The "CSF calibration" option use spatial normalization to search for voxels in the 3rd ventricle and use it to calibrate QA and achieve better reproducibility.
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Christmas Gifts featuring designs from Ellie and Mac/
Did you know that Ellie and Mac have embroidery files in addition to their great PDF patterns? I didn't either until recently!
So, naturally, I jumped on the chance to try one out for the Christmas series at Pattern Revolution. My embroidery machine doesn't get a workout most of the time, but I couldn't wait to try out this design!
I may have used a not-so-traditional color scheme, but I love the way the aqua looks with the tiny splash of red and I couldn't help myself and I used a metallic silver for ALL of the embroidery, lol! (Yes, the design can be stitched with three different colors of thread, but I was curious to see how it would look in all silver.) I think these colors will look great with a white/pale tree and other decor.
I made a small table runner with the blocks I stitched out, but this would also be great as a tree skirt, large table runner, quilt (especially when combined with some of the other Christmas designs), placemats, coasters/mug rugs...The choices are endless!
I'm already plotting a way to make a round table runner to use for celebrating birthdays. Can't you see a bunch of cute presents surrounding a birthday cake?


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have launched a new campaign for SS14, and it's safe to say we're completely obsessed. Inspired by our fave Desperate Housewives from Wisteria Lane, the brand has created a surreal suburban world as the backdrop for its print-tastic new collection.
With demure co-ords, full-skirted dresses and a whole bouquet of florals on shorts, tees and jumpsuits, we want to do our chores looking this glam. We love the '50s vibe, from the Jackie O-style dresses to the picket fences and perfect little sheds, all decorated in actual prints from the spring collection, which is in stores and online now.
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Cyclophosphamide Plus Topotecan in Treating Patients With Refractory or Relapsed Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
|The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Read our disclaimer for details.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00003340
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : August 16, 2004
Last Update Posted : May 2, 2014
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RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Combining more than one drug may kill more tumor cells.
PURPOSE: Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of cyclophosphamide plus topotecan in treating patients who have refractory or relapsed acute myelogenous leukemia.
|Condition or disease
|Drug: cyclophosphamide Drug: topotecan hydrochloride
|Phase 2
OBJECTIVES: I. Evaluate the efficacy of cyclophosphamide followed by topotecan in patients with relapsed or refractory acute myelogenous leukemia. II. Confirm safety and tolerability of this combination on this schedule in these patients.
OUTLINE: Patients receive cyclophosphamide intravenously over 1 hour on day 1 followed by topotecan as a continuous 120 hour infusion starting 12 hours after completion of cyclophosphamide. Treatment may be repeated every 3-6 weeks for at least 2 courses.
PROJECTED ACCRUAL: A total of 26 patients will be accrued for this study.
|Study Type :
|Interventional (Clinical Trial)
|Primary Purpose:
|Official Title:
|A Phase II Study of Cyclophosphamide Followed by Topotecan in Patients With Refractory or Relapsed Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
|Study Start Date :
|November 1997
|Actual Primary Completion Date :
|February 2000
|Actual Study Completion Date :
|February 2000
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|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Older Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: Histologically proven acute myelogenous leukemia by bone marrow aspirate or biopsy Clear evidence of relapse or residual disease with greater than 5% blasts on bone marrow examination or greater than 30% peripheral blasts No active CNS leukemia Not eligible for potentially curative allogeneic or autologous bone marrow transplantation without further surgery Must have failed to achieve a complete remission with conventional chemotherapy (cytarabine based) or have relapsed within 12 months after initial remission
PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: 18 and over Performance status: ECOG 0-2 Life expectancy: At least 6 weeks Hematopoietic: See Disease Characteristics Hepatic: Bilirubin less than 1.6 mg/dL (unless due to disease) Renal: Creatinine less than 1.6 mg/dL (unless due to disease) No prior hemorrhagic cystitis Other: Not pregnant Fertile patients must use effective contraception No active uncontrolled infection
PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY: Biologic therapy: See Disease Characteristics Chemotherapy: See Disease Characteristics Recovered from prior chemotherapy No other concurrent chemotherapy Endocrine therapy: Not specified Radiotherapy: Must have recovered from prior radiotherapy Surgery: Not specified
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00003340
|United States, Maryland
|Johns Hopkins Oncology Center
|Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21287
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|Carole Miller, MD
|Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
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Planning for the 2018 Monroe Street Reconstruction Project has begun. Bus Route 58 will be affected. The City of Madison Engineering department is soliciting feedback regarding this project. Please take this brief survey by August 7 to ensure that adequate transit access and service is maintained throughout the construction. At https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/monroestreetsurvey
Call for West Madison Crafters & Artists at West Fest
There are still a few spots open for an outdoor craft & gift market happening August 27th from 10-4 at Elver Park. Booth spaces are $35 and the only requirement is to have a connection to the westside of Madison (live, work, go to church, play, etc). For more information contact Sarah Kirk at email@example.com
There are still a few spots open for an outdoor craft & gift market happening August 27th from 10-4 at Elver Park. Booth spaces are $35 and the only requirement is to have a connection to the westside of Madison (live, work, go to church, play, etc). For more information contact Sarah Kirk at firstname.lastname@example.com
Help test election equipment. The City's election equipment was destroyed in the July 21 storm. Next week the clerk's office will receive a shipment of election equipment that will immediately need to be installed and tested for accuracy. If you are free next Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, and would be willing to help test election equipment to ensure the integrity of the August 9 Primary, please sign up here: https://www.cityofmadison.com/isevents/event_detail.cfm?eid=1790.
Mon, August 1 8:00 am -7:00 pm. Absentee Voting in City Clerk's office begins. At 210 MLK Blvd. Voters are now required to show ID before being issued a ballot. Please note that the address on your ID doesn't matter for proving your identity.
Mon., August 1 6:30-7:30 pm Mindful Mondays at the Meadowridge Library. Please join us for a mindfulness and meditation training program. Traditional mindfulness techniques, meditation practices, and cognitive exercises will be studied. We'll learn how to calm our minds, relieve stress, and pay attention in the moment. Beginners welcome! Open to adults and teens.
Tues., August 2 8:30-12:30 pm (and every Tuesday)
Pickle ball at the Fitchburg Senior Center. Advanced play 8:30-10:30, Beginners 10:30-12:30. Learn more about places to play and meet others at www.madcitypickleball.com.
Wed., August 3 various times Foot Care Clinic at the Madison Senior Center. First Wednesday of the month. Provided by the visiting nurse service of Home Health United. For appointment, call 266-6581.
Wed., August 3 10:00-12:30 pm. Maker Corps at the Meadowridge Library. Hands-on making activities for children and families. Will you be screen printing? Sewing terrifying (or adorable!) sock monsters? Homemade computer controllers? Tinkering with circuits? Or Diving into a Mystery Engineering box to invent something new? You never know what adventure awaits! Drop-in for 15 minutes or stay an hour with your grown up. For school-age children.
Wed., August 3 4:30-5:30 pm Read to a Dog at the Meadowridge Library. Share your book with a friendly dog. Time slots are first come-first served.
Thurs., August 4 1:00 pm. Mahjong at the Madison Senior Center. Play either the American or Chinese version. All welcome.
Thurs., August 4 2:00-6:30 pm. Super Smash Bros. Tournament Qualifying Round. The first, second, and third place winners of this qualifying round will be invited to compete with teens from across the city at the Central Library Championship on August 10th. Registration is first come first served and limited to the first 20 players. For teens grade 6-12. Registration begins at 2:30 PM with tournament promptly starting at 3PM. See more details at madisonpubliclibrary.org/teens.
Fri, August 5 1:00-2:30 pm. Eat Like An Astronaut. Find out how engineers at NASA have made specially designed food systems to package astronaut food and then see how you do making your own 'food containment lunch tray.' Registration begins 7/22. Call 288-6160 or go to http://host.evanced.info/madison/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=55103&ID=55103_
Fri., August 5 5:30-9:30 pm Dane Dances. On the rooftop of Monona Terrace. Free. The Lake Vista Café will be open with Ethnic food and cocktails available for purchase at 5 p.m. Picnic baskets welcome. No carry in alcohol. In the case of rain, call 608.261.4000 after 2PM for concert location. Concerts will be moved inside unless otherwise indicated.This week DJ Pain 1/BBI/Shining Star.
Sat. August 6 9:00 am-4:00 pm. Sequoya Library Book Sale. Westgate Mall. Thousands of books for sale each month. Most books are donations, some library withdrawls also for sale. Nonfiction titles are sorted by category for easy browsing. Fiction titles for all ages! CD and DVD selections as well. Bag sale (on selected items) starts at 2 pm.


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Conifer Confusion? Learn to identify these PNW trees
To the readers here for the PNW Nature Blog Scavenger Hunt - welcome, and thank you for stopping by A Day Without Rain! This blog is devoted to celebrating our unique Pacific Northwest nature and encouraging everyone to explore, enjoy and protect this stunningly beautiful place we call home. Good luck with the scavenger hunt, and happy reading!
|Looking up: Wallace Falls State Park - Lainey Piland photo
We've all been there. While hitting the trails for a weekend nature excursion, your hiking buddy thoughtfully squints at a tree along the trail, nudges you with an elbow, points and asks "What kind of tree is that?" Your face flushes; you feel like this is something you should know. After silently running through every kind of tree you can remember from last year's visit to the Christmas tree lot, you lamely answer "Ummm, an evergreen..."
Here in the Pacific Northwest, we like nature. We like being outdoors. We like the green and the moss and the damp earthiness. But sometimes, we're unfamiliar with the details, such as those that allow us to identify that mystery tree on the trail. That was certainly the case for me, up until a few years ago when I had a desire to connect further with what I was seeing when I was out in nature, and decided to learn the names of the plants and trees commonly encountered in our Pacific Northwest forests. Thereafter, my hiking experiences were forever changed. Nature was no longer experienced peripherally, as something to just pass through. It became something to discover, appreciate, and understand.
Those ambiguous evergreen trees - properly known as conifers (needle-leaved, cone-bearing trees) - can all blend together and look the same to the untrained eye. In the spirit of promoting more intriguing hiking experiences and stronger connections with nature, I thought I'd share my non-scientific and simple methods for identifying a few common species of Pacific Northwest conifers...
Robust and sturdy, these are the iconic evergreen trees of the Pacific Northwest, and are my personal favorites. In the few remaining patches of old-growth forest in our region, you can find monster Dougs towering 250 feet tall, and so large in circumference that it would require at least half a dozen people stretching their arms around to completely encircle it. Most Doug firs you'll encounter along the typical hiking trail are smaller: a few feet in diameter at most.
Identifying features: These trees are distinguishable by their rough, gnarled bark gouged with deep crevices and their sturdy, springy branches covered in long, thin needles and bearing large pinecones. The larger, older Dougs will have mostly naked trunks, with only a crown of branches on the upper part of the tree.
I will admit, these trees are not my favorite, as they lack the formidable size and robust appearance of the impressive Doug firs. Actually, I find that they tend to look half-dead most of the time, due to their sparse branches and needles. Nevertheless, Western hemlock is one of the characteristic PNW conifers, and is actually the official Washington State Tree.
Identifying features: The bark is relatively thin and flat, with shallow vertical crevices. The branches bear short, flat needles with rounded tips, and the pinecones are very small. These trees also have an overall weepy, almost frail appearance, and their tasseled treetops always droop to the side.
|Hemlock growing from a cedar stump in Saint Edward State Park - Lainey Piland photo
Western Red Cedar
This tree is ubiquitous in Pacific Northwest forests, and has a unique appearance that makes it easy to identify. Like the Douglas fir, specimens of massive proportions can be found in the few old-growth forest fragments that remain in the region, but the cedar trees you encounter along the trail will most likely be no more than two to four feet in diameter.
Identifying features: The bark of a Western red cedar looks like it was run through a paper shredder and stuck haphazardly to the trunk in long vertical strips, and the edges are often peeling up. Underneath, the tree's flesh is a deep red-orange color. From a distance, the branches have a lacy appearance, and almost look as though they've been draped with thousands of dark green doilies. Yes, I know that sounds weird but take a look for yourself - you'll see what I mean! An up-close look at the branches reveals flat green needles joined together in a fan or feather-like appearance.
|Cedar stump at Saint Edward State Park - Lainey Piland photo
This is not an exhaustive list of Pacific Northwest conifers, but these three are by far the most common species. When you get back on the trail, visit a nearby park, or step into your backyard, see how many conifers you can identify. Are there any notched stumps or alien hemlocks? See what you can find... you may be surprised at how much more engaging your nature experiences become!
Where to Go
To see some of the massive old-growth trees mentioned earlier, plan a trip to Rockport State Park or South Whidbey Island State Park - both are wonderful parks and boast some of the largest old-growth trees I've ever seen. Saint Edward State Park is also a favorite of mine; there are no old-growth trees here, but there is a breathtakingly gorgeous second-growth forest and plenty of notched cedar stumps and alien-looking hemlocks to discover.
|Name that tree! I found this monster at South Whidbey Island State Park.
Thank you for reading! Stay connected to A Day Without Rain for more PNW nature writing, as well as relaxation and inspiration every week on Nature Nerd Wednesdays. Simply enter your e-mail address in the right-hand sidebar to automatically receive e-mails with new blog posts!
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The scientists have found a strong connection between kids' fitness and the impact of fitness on their mental performance. As per a U.S. study, children's muscle fitness insures their school performances such as memory tests, math and reading skills. The scientists have claimed that this study is one of its kinds. However earlier, several sports activities have been associated to better thinking abilities in pre-teen children.
The scientists did certain test on 75 kids aged 9 to 11 years. After an accounting the researchers have found that kids with better aerobic fitness on various fitness tests also had more accurate responses in the memory test. Along with this the scientists said, that the test has provided them more accurate and reliable results. Additionally, they had an exact response in the memory test and better performance at algebraic functions by the children.
The study has also shown that kids with muscular fitness on the body weight and medicine ball tests also improved than others on memory and academic tests. As per the study, functioning memory has the ability to hold and influence information for a short period of time to guide cognition or behavior.


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…for affection.
This happy guy is looking for his next (probably not) forever home. Gently lounged with, never drooled or snotted on, he's well-groomed and has soft, clean fur. Also, he was previously declawed before he came to live with us, so no worries of being maimed (or scratched, for that matter). Sleep in peace, knowing that your child is snuggling with this friendly, urban, vegan bear who accidentally migrated to the Midwest.
He's hip and Smokey the Bear-friendly, having lived in a smoke-free and pet-friendly home. Although he has tried to befriend the family cat, she's having none of it since he took over her favorite nap space, so she completely avoids him, flipping him the tail when he tries to make eye contact. He is lonely, but you would never know it. He smiles 24/7, even after having been recently abandoned.
I know what you're thinking… When you adopt a pet, it should be a lifetime commitment. I hear you. But another, bigger, bear came to live with us not long ago. Sadly, Cocoa no longer gets the same attention he had grown accustomed to and he went into an unnatural hibernation over the summer.
We are all in agreement that he will be happier in a home where he isn't competing for love and where he can come alive and truly be himself. No one should have to go through that humiliating experience, and you really have to give him credit for recognizing that it's time to move on. And I love that he's taking the high road, keeping a positive attitude and smiling, even though he is sad and hurting inside. He's one tough bear and has a really giving nature. He's still great for big, soft bear hugs! Gotta love his spirit.
Please consider adopting Cocoa into your family's home before the holidays. Think of how happy you will be, knowing that you truly made a difference in saving his pride and giving new meaning to his life. And with him smiling at you every time you walk into your child's room (or your living room – not gonna judge), how could you not love him as much, and let's be honest, *more* than we have?
Please open your heart, and your wallet, to give Cocoa a new lease on life. He is free, because you can't put a price on his life, but there is a $50 non-refundable re-homing fee.


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Contrary to the expectations of some people before the games, the air quality in Beijing has actually been reasonably good thanks to the anti pollution measures taken by the authorities and a heavy storm that blew it away.
The skies above Beijing are currently clear and blue.
International Olympic Committee's medical commission chairman, Arne Ljungqvist, said:
"The information so far is very encouraging. The recent... days have had very good air conditions indeed.
There is no indication that there will be a problem in the near future."
However, World Health Organisation China chief Hans Troedsson noted that pollution in Beijing still presented long-term health risks to residents.
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Lam Nam Kraburi National Park covers the area of approximately 160 sq.km, consisting of Kraburi River, parting Thailand and Myanmar, small islands scattering along Kraburi River and Mangrove Forest by the Kraburi River banks and the National Reserved Forest area consisting of Khlong Set Kuat Forest, Khao Hin Chang Forest, Khao Sam Lam Forest, La-Un Forest Ratchakut Forest and Khlong Lam Liang-La-Un National Forest.
The average lowest temperature in the Lam Nam Kraburi National Park is 13.7 degree Celsius and the average highest temperature is 34 degree Celsius with average rainfall at 4,276 millimeters/year.
The best months and the most suitable period for tourism are between January and April.
Tropical Rain Forests can be found around Khlong Set Kuat Forest, Khao Hin Chang Forest, Khao Takian Forest and La-Un Forest /Ratchakut Forest National Forests and the most distinctive vegetation found only in this area is Khun Mai with large, straight trunk and cashew nut like seeds.
Such vegetation is found around Punyaban Falls, La-Un Forest/Ratchakut Forest National Reserved Forest and Mangrove Forest.
Other distinctive vegetations are large leaves and small leaves Mangroves, Prong, Xylocarpus moluccensis, Xylocarpus granatum, Bruguiera Sex angula, Avicennia marina, Sonneratia and Beans.
Grass hills, on the other hand, cover the area of approximate 1.6 sq.km.
Such area was formerly the growing plots which were repeatedly destroyed by fire but have been revived into the existing grass hills today.
Mammals including Panthera tigris, Neofelis nebulosa, Asiatic black bears, mongoose, bats and civets can be found in this area while birds, for example, can be found easily around the National Park Office.
As for amphibians, those which can be found around the Kraburi River are toads and frogs.
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Consists of saltwater eels, carps, mackerels, mudskippers, crabs, and Kraburi River prawns.
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Keeping a journal is one of those lifelong struggles that seemingly everyone deals with. It's not your fault that blank notebooks are so enticing and are only five dollars, but the stack of unfinished journals in your room is not getting any shorter. Journaling can be an amazing way to organize your thoughts (it's kind of like being your own therapist), but keeping up with a journal is hard. Here are some steps to get you started!
If you aren't picky, stop by your local office supply store and pick up a cheap lined journal. If you are incredibly picky, like me, you can check out places like Etsy or Amazon or even spend a day looking around a local market. I have tried to start a journal many times, each time in a new, beautiful and perfectly minimalistic notebook, but what really got me writing was using a journal a friend gave me. Not wanting to "waste" the gift, I found, was the perfect incentive! Whether it's a really pretty journal, a really expensive journal or a really sentimental journal, having a reason for using that journal will help keep you invested.
2. Give it a theme or a purpose.
Giving your journal a reason for existing will help you keep it up. Is it a summer-only journal? A life planner? A super secret "my-eyes-only" journal? Or one you pass back and forth between a friend? Giving your journal a purpose rather than just making it something you write in when you're bored will help you know what to write and when. My journal is a "summer journal" so I am racing myself to finish the whole journal before the summer ends, which gets me writing at least once a day!
If you're like my friend Rachel, you have an amazing eye and you love scrolling through Instagram finding awesome templates to copy and make the most beautiful journal ever. If you're like me, you are the worst artist that exists and copying things stresses you out. So this step is totally up to you. If you're Rachel, check out these cool Instagram accounts: here, here or here! If you're like me, just start writing and don't worry about how it looks; make it about the content!
I know it's intimidating to make a journal entry. It feels like everything you write has to be significant or poetic, but what's great about your journal is that (if you want), no one will read it. Your journal being your own makes it the perfect place to just ramble or write any minor thing that comes to mind. No editing and no rewriting — your journal is basically just one big scrap paper. My most recent entry reads, "Hi Journal! I found my pen, it turns out it fell in the side compartment of my car." Boring, right? But after you write about five of those, I promise creative inspiration will strike. The more you write, the more you will have to write. Even the most boring entries are fun to look back on later.
Write every day. Write twice a day. Set journal time as part of your routine. Write right before you go to bed, or at lunchtime or right before your summer nap. Keep it as a part of your routine. However, and this one's important, do not get "stuck" in this routine. If you miss one night, that does not mean you have to wait until tomorrow night to journal. Having a consistent time will help you keep up with journaling, but being too harsh with that routine will be the reason you stop. Write at least once a day, but don't restrict yourself, and don't give up if you miss a day (or two or three).
And that's it! You are on your way to an amazing summer journal. Use these tips, but make it your own. Your journal is yours to use! Doodle, write, vent and share your successes. Your journal will be your best friend this summer. Who knows, maybe your summer journal habits will turn into year-long ones!
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The National Curriculum (2014)
In September 2014, the DfE published a new National Curriculum. In order to prepare for this, all our staff engaged in a wide range of professional development and we dedicated a significant amount of time in ensuring that our school fully implemented the new curricluum from September 2014. You will find out more information about the curriculum that your child is learning on the 'curriculum maps' page, where each class has published their curriculum. If you would like more information about the new National Curriculum, and the subjects that your child will be learning throughout their education, you will find it here
Timetabling the Curriculum
At Childer Thornton, we believe that children learn best when they are given real, first-hand experiences. We therefore teach most of our history, geography, art & design technology through a topic-based curriculum. As much as possible, we introduce each topic with a 'wow' factor, such as an inspiring visit, a workshop, visitors into school, a drama, a work of art or music, etc. We aim to incorporate other subjects such as science, maths & music where relevant, but these are generally taught discretely. English is the 'golden thread' that underpins everything we do, so reading, writing, speaking and listening all play a vital role in our topics.
Music is taught throughout school. Once the children reach KS2, they have 2 years of specialist instrumental teaching which is funded by school.
Spanish is taught by a specialist languages teacher to all children in KS2.
We have an outstanding specialist art teacher who takes each class for a period of 8 sessions over the year.
PE is taught by specialist sports coaches as well as our class teachers.
Trying to fit in all the National Curriculum subjects every week, and all the 'extras' is extremely challenging! Therefore, you may find that some subjects are taught in blocks. Art, or Design Technology for example, may be taught intensively over a period of a week each term, rather than shorter weekly lessons. The advantage of this, is that all materials and resources can be left out in the classroom and the children can work on a big project and complete it over a shorter period of time rather than have it hanging around for weeks. When subjects are blocked in this way, we will still teach English and Maths every morning.
Some subjects may not be taught every term. Geography, for example, may fit in more with a residential visit in the Summer term so the children will have a higher focus on this over that specific term. History may lend itself more to visits planned in the Autumn term.
Please see the document below for an in-depth overview of our curriculum for each year group


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BDC welcomes internationally acclaimed teacher and dance artist Shannon Stewart who is based in New Orleans but teaches all over the world. Shannon is delighted to lead this workshop for young artists. Classes will include Contemporary Technique, Improvisation, Dance Composition, and Dance History. Perfect for BDC students currently in Levels I, II & III. $50 discount for students who take Beg/Int Ballet for a full-day workshop.
Shannon Stewart is a choreographer who was born in the south, raised in the Pacific Northwest and is currently based in New Orleans. She works with people and bodies of all kinds to make dances for stages, films, galleries, parades, music clubs and any other places of intervention. Her work has toured and screened internationally and she has danced professionally for Deborah Hay, tEEth, zoe|juniper, Salt Horse, Dayna Hanson, and many others. Shannon's composition strategies are inspired by a lifetime of cross training in ballet, contemporary, breakdancing, yoga, Gyrotonic® and intensive study with Crystal Pite, Meg Stuart, Ralph Lemon, and Tere O'Connor, but are also informed by the natural and built environments, being an activist, a writer, and having an intense period as a caregiver. Shannon co-founded Seattle's Vera Project and wrote a book documenting effective strategies for youth-led art spaces in the US. She has a BA in Urban Design from the University of Washington and an MFA in Interdisciplinary Dance from Tulane University. She currently teaches internationally at festivals and universities. Shannon is a certified Gyrokinesis and Gyrotonic® instructor and is a teaching artist with the Mark Morris Dance for PD® program for people living with Parkinson's disease.


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In December, I accidentally slammed a car door on my beloved Nexus 4 and was lucky enough to replace it with a shiny new Nexus 5. The transition to the new phone was smooth, as anticipated, and I've been enjoying my N5.
Now my boss has me selling old computer crap that no one wants on eBay and I've run into a problem. I took pictures of the items with my N5 and went to download them from the Auto Backup so I could create the listings on a desktop.
But my Google+ Auto Backup pictures stop in December, showing only pictures from my N4.
I'm running stock Android 4.4.2 and using Camera Zoom as my photo app (photos show up in the Photo app just fine). I have Auto Backup turned on and it tells me the backup is up to date. If I sign out of the Photos app, sign back in, turn Auto Backup back on and tell it to "update all", it says "uploading 96 of 97 photos". Then nothing is uploaded.
I have it set to upload on cellular data and as far as I can tell, nothing is preventing the upload, except that Auto Backup thinks nothing needs to be uploaded. It's almost like the photos are being backed up somewhere that I just can't find. I'm only using one Google account on this phone, so I have no idea where they'd be besides my Google+ account.
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Choreographer Alexei Ratmansky has extended his contract with American Ballet Theatre until 2023. Ratmansky became ABT's artist in residence in 2009, on a five-year contract. His new contract extends his role for another ten years.
On Saturday, April 30, students from Trinity Laban will present four new works as part of the world premiere of Marathon. Part of the Greenwich International String Quartet Festival, the project teams student dancers and choreographers with composition students and string players in a close collaboration.
New Dance Today blogger Andrew Stone (pictured dancing with Aila Floyd of the Bee's Knees) travels all over the UK with his work and takes his dancing in whatever form he can. This week: Should you cross over? Crossover dancing and events are usually born of a dance environment found in the more rural areas […]
If you're hoping to fill your May bank holiday weekend with dance, look no further than this year's Breakin' Convention (April 30–May 2), the hip hop dance festival at Sadler's Wells that has everything from pioneering footwork to dancing robots.
Dancers with an ambition to perform on a national stage before an audience of thousands have the chance to see their dreams realised in a major national dance event.
Following two sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, award-winning Catalan company Tap Olé (pictured) make their London debut at the West End's Peacock Theatre with their latest production, Tapeando, on May 3. Featuring four tap dancers and four musicians, Tapeando is a virtuoso mix of tap, Spanish guitar and percussion that explores the choreographic […]
To celebrate the royal wedding, tkts – the official half-price and discount ticket booth in London – will be offering one free ticket to a top London show to the first ten Catherines and Williams to visit the booth on Friday, April 29.
Kate Middleton and Prince William appear to have been caught sharpening their moves ahead of their first dance on April 29:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZsuekRZJoM
Eight wannabe street dancers, from across the UK, were plucked from obscurity by celebrity choreographer Sisco Gomez, to be part of a new street dance crew, atti2ude, at the final of Schwarzkopf's Street Dance: The Search.
Argentine tango dancers and master teachers Omar Ocampo and Monica Romero, known as Los Ocampo (pictured), will be in London in from May 2 to 8. During their visit they will be available for individual lessons from Monday to Thursday, 10am-6pm, at the Kensington Dance Studio in South Kensington.
It's not long to go before the London Lindy Exchange once again hits the capital! This popular annual four-day dance party takes place from April 29 to May 2 at the Camden Centre, near King's Cross St Pancras station.
France's first-ever same-sex ballroom competition, "Rendezvous in Paris", takes place in the French capital on June 11, organised by Le Gais Musette as part of the Paris International Tournament.


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A long time ago and not so very far away....Learn the ways of the Jedi with Panniken Moonjumper, a true Master of Intergalactic fun and adventure. During this engaging program by veteran family entertainer David Engel your little Jedi Warriors, Princesses and Darth Vaders will be delighted by comic antics, exciting physical challenges, magical mayhem, light saber lessons and a visit from his furry alien sidekick. Children are encouraged to dress as their favorite Star Wars character. Gates open at 2 p.m. for playtime in the Park and the performance starts at 3 p.m. This event is free, however, all attendees need a ticket to attend. Parking will be assigned via email 48 hours before the event. Food and beverage available for purchase. Picnics also welcome (no glass or alcohol). Suggested age 4+ This event co-presented with the Columbia Association, Inc. and Columbia Festival of the Arts.
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Toli Moli launched a new summer menu and hosted their first dinner. The Union Market stall now features a tribal and travel inspired menu of savory snacks (like pickled tea leaf salad), three new falooda flavors, and a butterfly limeade that's almost too pretty to drink. They also collaborated with Pineapple DC and Sally's Middle Name for Thamee, a multi-course family style dinner that was many diners' introduction to Burmese cooking.
Locale Workspace became our client! We've been working and hosting events in this H Street co-working space for a while now. Here's the gist: Locale fills the gap between coffee shops and corporate co-working spaces, all while focusing on community. We love working with friends, and this is no exception.
Cotton & Reed put a 22-foot tall waterslide in the Whitman-Walker Lot at Liz, and debuted a mini-doc about their Union Market story by Goodfight Media.
ANXO Cidery turned one and opened Porrón. The Cidery & Restaurant in Truxton Circle celebrated one year of cider fermentation, education, and collaboration on July 13th. Porrón by ANXO opened on Barracks Row with lots of neon from No Kings Collective, and is now home to Timber Pizza x Lost Sock Coffee breakfast on weekends.
Room 11 did Rickey month right. Our favorite neighborhood cocktail bar celebrated DC's official cocktail by showcasing classic variations alongside the original recipe throughout July.
Himitsu made Eater's list of 12 Best New Restaurants in the country. And if you're reading this in August, you also know that they made Bon Appetit's list of 50 Best New Restaurants in America!
Timber Pizza Co's Daniela Moreira was an Eater Young Guns winner, recognized as a young rising talent at a national level. And Timber joins their neighbors Himitsu on this year's Bon Appetit's 50 Best New Restaurants list as well. We think an Upshur Street Celebration is in order.
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"How can I search and read old text messages on iPhone?"
Text messaging has been common among friends, family members and colleagues. However, with the number of messages that we receive every day, managing them could be a serious challenge. Aside from keeping track of important messages, losing these messages through phone misuse or unintentional deletion could happen when you least expect it. This article helps users know how to search text messages on iPhone.
Part 1. How to Search Text Messages on iPhone
To Search old messages on iPhone is possible. Follow the steps below:
- Go to Messages. Launch the search bar from within the app itself. This is done by swiping the finger down while viewing the list of messages. Start typing for keywords to find real-time results.
- This way, users need not browse through hundreds of contacts or messages in an effort to locate that one important message they are looking for.
- See, it is so easy to search or track text messages on iPhone.
Part 2. How to Track Deleted iPhone Messages
Well, I'm going to tell you that you can not only search old text messages on iPhone, but also you can track and read old deleted text messages on iPhone.
There are times when a user does not realize that the message he is looking for has already been deleted. It may have been removed unintentionally or he might have forgotten that he deleted the message at one point.
In the event that the message you are looking for has already been deleted, maybe you will not find them on the phone anymore, no matter how you try to search for it. Luckily, there are ways to retrieve deleted messages if you badly need to find the message.
The best iPhone messages recovery, iSkysoft Toolbox - iOS Data Recovery, would get rid of all your worries of losing important files or messages forever. It lets users search for and retrieve messages that have been deleted from the iPhone (including iPhone X, iPhone 8 (plus), iPhone 7 (plus), iPhone 6s (plus), iPhone 6 (plus), iPhone 5S, iPhone 5C, iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4).
How to Search Deleted Messages on iPhone, iSkysoft Toolbox Needs to be Installed on the Computer First.
Step 1: Once installed, open the program and click Data Recovery on the left. Now Connect the iPhone to your computer.
Step 2: You can see there are 2 options for you: 'Deleted Data from the Device' and 'Existing Data on the Device'. To recover the lost message, you are supposed to choose the first option. Also you can choose all of them. Then click on the "Start Scan" button.
Step 3: When the scan is completed, the program displays all the files it found including the deleted messages. Users are free to choose which messages or files to recover. After selecting the files by clicking on the check boxes, proceed to the recovery process by hitting the "Recover to Device" or "Recover to Computer" button. In this way, you are allowed to read old deleted text messages on iPhone!


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Love Anaheim - 2018
My home church, Vineyard Anaheim, hosted a love your city event called Love Anaheim. Several hundred volunteers gathered together to do several community projects. It began with making breakfast and then going out. Some of the activities included organizing clothes that are donated for human trafficking victims, painting trash cans, working with the Anaheim fire department to install fire alarms in homes, yardwork for the elderly, clean up parks, feed those who are without, and so much more. I got to tag along with a few of the groups.


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Corporate Japan's credibility, already teetering after a barrage of corporate fraud and falsification scandals in recent months, hit another low after Toray Industries, one of Japan's biggest materials manufacturers, joined a list of companies admitting to falsifying data. On Tuesdaty, Toray announced it had uncovered 149 cases of data fabrication at its subsidiary, Toray Hybrid Cord, in three products sold to tire companies and autoparts makers: tire cords, cords for car hose belts and cords for paper making. According to Nikkei Asian Review, the subsidiary made the products look as though they met customer requirements. The company admitted that 13 domestic and overseas companies, including at least one South Korean company, are affected.
In a statement issued roughly around the time president Akihiro Nikkaku was bowing to news reporters as Japanese management tends to do when caught engaging in criminal activity, Toray maintained that the "amount by which the data was adjusted to fit customer contract standards was insignificant." The company believed there were no safety issues involved. Toray Hybrid Cord discovered the problem during a July 2016 internal compliance check, with Toray president Akihiro Nikkaku being informed of the matter the following October.
Toray President Akihiro Nikkaku bows at a news conference in Tokyo on Nov. 28
Explaining why it took more than a year to disclose the falsification, Nikkaku said at a news conference in Tokyo on Tuesday morning that the company would usually not have revealed such data falsification, as there were no safety concerns or violations of law. He added that Toray would normally settle the matter with customers privately.
But it was what he said next that was truly, and sublimely bizarre moment: "We found a post on the internet in early November [2017] that said our subsidiary was falsifying data, and we had some of our shareholders and customers contacting us about the issue. In order to clarify the situation, we decided it was best to go public."
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Nikkaku also revealed that Toray was in the midst of conducting a group-wide investigation into other possible malpractices, and that there were still 137 cases remaining to be examined. As well as supplying fabrics to casualwear manufacturer Uniqlo, Toray also provides carbon fiber to Boeing. "I believe that there are no irregularities in our products to big customers like Boeing or Fast Retailing," Nikkaku said, referring to the U.S. aircraft maker and Uniqlo's parent.
Toray's admission of fraud is only the latest in a series of data falsification scandals that have rocked Japan's materials manufacturers in recent months. Kobe Steel admitted to falsifying data in early October, while Mitsubishi Materials came forward last week and said it had been doing the same at three of its subsidiaries.
But Toray's admission may have wider repercussions since the company is home to Sadayuki Sakakibara, current chairman of the Japan Business Federation, or Keidanren, Japan's biggest business lobby.
And in a moment of sublime irony, it was only on Monday during a regular news conference that Sakakibara had said he was "very disappointed" by Mitsubishi Materials' data rigging, and that the string of scandals was "a serious situation that could affect trust in Japanese companies." Meanwhile, Toray's data falsification started in 2008 while Sakakibara was president of the company.
Nikkaku noted that Sakakibara was made aware of Toray's falsification after Monday's news conference, and that he was requested to "deal with the situation sincerely." Toray's shares plunged on Tuesday, ending the day at around 1,046, down 5.3% from Monday's close.