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And now for your education ep6 s2
An episode of Thoughts of a relapsing drug addict
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Stories comedy and general talk about what's going on in my life as a constantly relapsing drug addict and everything I've been through in my friend and we will cover. so much stuff but I am just starting fresh because I can't log into my old account but it was called a recreational relapse and recovery
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the guest host MasterBlaster and I talk about so many things from rehab to yelp reviews to dairy queen ice cream sundaes.
October 6, 2019
Mashup of segments from over the last year
A collection of Segments from the last year of doing this thoughts of a relapsing drug addict
October 2, 2019
Bonus lost missing Alicha episode
Just found this recording with Alicha don't believe it's ever been published so here ya go
September 26, 2019
Poppin that shit
Just going over some things and talking about life
September 21, 2019
And now for your education ep6 s2
On this episode and you talk overdoses double overdoses and mental health and honestly I don't remember
September 15, 2019
Ep 61 ep5season 2 lets talk about feelings
Nightrider talks with me then Kelsey from Florida comes in to talk about losing her boyfriend to an overdose https://amzn.to/2TLAxM4. https://amzn.to/2ZaK8x5. https://amzn.to/2KJlC2g Podcoin
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A night with Alicha
Just talking with my new friend and it's about being followed and oh so much more https://amzn.to/31Fler2.
August 14, 2019
Podcoin Sunday night feeling alright. S2Ep3 ep59
Just some talking about the week a reading of something i found on reddit and some shoutouts check this out https://transistor.fm/?via=nick along with amazon fresh https://amzn.to/31Mc8ZZ and amazon prime https://amzn.to/2KvQyTn both are free trials just sign up and get them for free then cancel easy as that
August 12, 2019
Ep58 chatting on the porch
In this episode I talk about how my life is going right now some talk about online drama so questions concerning recovery and I prepare to start working for the day
August 7, 2019
Ep57 season 2 ep 2
Talking while driving around multiple segments talk about smoking crack with bums begging for change from me
August 5, 2019
Im sorry for whining lately and making it sound so bad I'm not troubled or anything and we are available on PODCOIN now
August 2, 2019
Ep56 a lovely day
Just me scootering around downtown doing errands and visiting the needle exchange we do fan shout outs and harm reduction talk
August 1, 2019
Ep 55 but Episode 1 season 2 let's talk to the world
I read some mail from fans that has come from Facebook reddit and Instagram I read something I wrote and normal stuff
July 31, 2019
Ep 53
Just me being a sad boy trying to figure out how to pick up the pieces
July 29, 2019
Ep 52 a walk into nothingness Podcoin
I got off at wrong train stop and just walked and it's middle of night and there is nothing around
July 21, 2019
Ep 51 trains and other vehicular transports
Some talk about what's going on talking about night rider knocking out his stepdad my current mental state all while I'm waiting for and riding the train dedication to memory of Kennedy Sophia Warren my fiancé that died of herion overdose on July 5 rest in paradise love bug until I see you again
July 21, 2019
Ep 50 just some thoughts about how I am and what is coming for me
Not much
July 19, 2019
Ep 48 lifestyles of the drug and addicted
Just talking about some random stuff it's a short one but I'll do a full one here in a day or so
July 15, 2019
The day that shattered my life
I'll talk about Kennedy my girlfriend who died of a herion overdose yesterday afternoon.
July 6, 2019
Can babies talk about our relationship plan with the future the little surprise at the end
July 1, 2019
Ep 46 mission in the rain
We talk about my shitty sobriety and holding me accountable for my herion addiction we talk marriage and reviews from apple podcasts
June 22, 2019
Minisode ep 46
Just talking anout detox
June 21, 2019
Already out
A talk with a friend
June 20, 2019
Ep45 waiting to walk in to detox
Me and girlfriend outside before I walk in detox
June 18, 2019
Episode 45 one of the scariest things to ever happen
June 13, 2019
Episode 44
Preview of next few we have a lot in the works we talk overdoses new relationships what's next In life
June 9, 2019
Ep 43 Minisode about what's coming up
Talking about what's coming up on the episode tomorrow
May 24, 2019
Ep 42 farming simulator
Just talk about a few random things and talk about my new Facebook presence
May 16, 2019
A lazy Sunday
Episode 41 just so talk and the first part of my interview with Lazy
May 13, 2019
This is the introduction for my Facebook group
I have a new Facebook group in Facebook page go there I can come in whatever and this is just a little audio intro for that it's Facebook and her relapse a very poor so it's over… Drug attic's I hope to see you there
May 12, 2019
Ep40 birthday update and things
Not much but a birthday update and legal update
April 21, 2019
Ep39 unk talks about what's next
We talk with unk the night before he goes to inpatient
April 8, 2019
Off probation
Just a quick story full episode this weekend
April 5, 2019
Episode 38 we are fuckin world wide kiddos
Just trying to get back on track and get back to steady regular episodes so driving and talking the move, our reach all over the world and a failed call to nightrideer
March 24, 2019
Ep 37. Getting back on track
basiclly talking about what's to come and announced new podcast news and talked about a lil bit of everything and og drops one of his biggest secrets and also reads his Apple reviews
March 15, 2019
We hit 1000 listens so far
March 7, 2019
I'm sorry everyone
Just a message saying I'm sorry and I'm alive
March 5, 2019
A random chat with new friend
February 18, 2019
Ep 34 and we talk with author Lorraine Reguly
A long talk about addiction abuse life coping skills and life in general. https://lorrainereguly.com/
February 12, 2019
Ep 33 A nice little Monday morning chat
a chat with Christina From tumblr sorry for the delay but it's Monday so here we are
February 11, 2019
Sorry but no delay but it'll be out tomorrow
Just letting everyone know that this weeks episode will be a day late
February 10, 2019
Ep 32 sad boy Saturday's
Me and unk talk about recovery and how we feel sorry for ourselves when we shouldn't because early recovery has too many feelings and other things like microdosing and free time
February 3, 2019
Ep 31 a special Friday from the wonderful world of reddit
Talking with Peter who is someone who I connected with on reddit and he has 15 years clean so wanted to talk to him about that so that's why dropping a special Friday episode
February 1, 2019
Ep 30 here i am
Just a lil talk while I'm sick about myself and what I need to do to get and stay clean thank you everybody
January 31, 2019
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Nothing really just a boring Saturday night update
January 27, 2019
Ep 28 new stuff
What's coming up In the future
January 24, 2019
Ep27 Part 2 of talks with unk from nodsquad
Just talking about what there is to look forward to and some new ideas
January 24, 2019
Monday night podcast episode 26
Just an update of stuff and things talking about a friend in inpatient therapy right now and this will be a thing every Monday night from now on so stay tuned
January 22, 2019
Episode 25 talking with nod squad host unk
Just a get to know you talk between unk of nod squad and me just a free flow get to know each other talk
January 20, 2019
Let's talk about stuff episode 24
Just rambling about nothing in particular talking about a Facebook post I made and what's headed for the future of this podcast
January 19, 2019
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January 17, 2019
A talk with number one fan Lauren and the social worker I'll be starting a new podcast with
A brief talk with both of these and how Lauren has seen me clean and now not clean over the years on social media platforms
January 17, 2019
Quick update
A few quick ramblings about life right now
January 16, 2019
Og introduces muddog
A one on one improv talk about music life and death dealing with death and staying alive https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQyss29e_Vol24qChZK2M2A
January 16, 2019
Late night bail lights
A friend is on who was bailed out of jail
January 14, 2019
Short Friday night update
Talking about my interesting evening and sound quality isn't very good I thought headset was around my neck but it was t
January 12, 2019
Friday morning update
Moving to Phoenix to help get clean
January 11, 2019
Promo of the new new
New type of episode where I'll be talking to people who volunteered to do a talk with me about whatever
January 10, 2019
Tub and talk episode 1 with special guest Bi6Pa9a
A random type of episode where me and a friend will get in the tub and a friend will sit and talk about whatever is on our minds from real life serious events to getting fucked up in the tub
January 7, 2019
Sunday's morning report
Just touched on the new podcast today me and A buddy are starting and talked about ex's And boring Sunday morning
December 30, 2018
Saturday afternoon report
Just rambling about music and it's importantance to the world
December 30, 2018
Friday night foil lights
Me and night rider talking about his relapse and a variety of other topics
December 29, 2018
Friday morning rambles
Just me talking about life and what's going on in my life right now if you want to interact I'm ogwinner on reddit and ogking_710 on Snapchat and Instagram
December 28, 2018
Thursday morning update
Just a brief update about my morning and explaining the last episode a little bit
December 27, 2018
A journey to hell from the tip of a needle
This was me trying to do here at 453 Juno 59 minutes and took him to hit and this is a safety episode on why not to use intravenously
December 27, 2018
And we're back sorry the lapse In episodes
Christmas episode 1 just letting you all know that we are back and will continue to do regular episodes again
December 23, 2018
Intro to new cast
Can't recover old account so having to start fresh
October 28, 2018
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OAKLAND — A man fatally shot Wednesday night a few minutes after leaving an apartment not far from the Grand Avenue commercial district was targeted, police said Thursday.
Police identified the man as Charles Lewis Edwards, 38.
Police said Edwards occasionally stayed at the apartment in the 800 block of Vermont Street where the shooting happened, but also had an address in San Leandro.
The shooting happened about 6:34 p.m. Wednesday. Police said Edwards was getting into a Toyota when he was shot numerous times by a gunman who fled on foot. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators said that even though they believe Edwards was targeted, they still don't have a motive for the shooting.
The car he was getting into was not registered to him, police said.
The killing was Oakland's 89th homicide of the year, one more than this time last year.
In an unrelated shooting, a 54-year-old man was wounded during a robbery that happened about 7:50 p.m. Wednesday in the 3900 block of Edwards Avenue near his home.
The robber fled in a car driven by a second person. The victim was taken to a hospital where he was in stable condition. It was not immediatelyknown what was taken from the victim.
Police and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering up to $10,000 in reward money for information leading to an arrest in the killing and up to $5,000 in the robbery-shooting. Anyone with information may call police at 510-238-3821 or Crime Stoppers at 510-777-8572 or 510-777-3211.


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Avnet Electronics Marketing Introduces the Analog Devices Blackfin® BF609 Embedded Vision Starter Kit
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Avnet Electronics Marketing, an operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), today introduces the Analog Devices Blackfin BF609 Embedded Vision Starter Kit. This low-cost development kit allows engineers to quickly evaluate the capabilities of the Analog Devices dual-core Blackfin BF609 processor, optimized for embedded vision applications, featuring a high-performance video analytics accelerator called the Pipelined Vision Processor (PVP). Customers can get an early look at the kit, which is being shown at the Silica booth at Embedded World 2013, in Nuremberg, Germany, today through Thursday.
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The Analog Devices Blackfin BF609 Embedded Vision Starter Kit includes a single board featuring all the blocks necessary to prototype an embedded vision application, including the Analog Devices BF609 dual core processor, a high-definition CMOS color sensor with replaceable lens for video input, HDMI / DVI port for output, 10/100 Ethernet and LED target illumination. The kit also includes a USB-based In-Circuit Emulator providing an easy, portable, non-intrusive, debugging solution for the Kit.
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Thousands of runners will compete in the New York City Marathon this weekend, but only one will have done his training a mile underground in a Chilean mine.
Edison Pena, one of 33 miners who spent 69 days trapped in a gold and copper mine before being rescued Oct. 13, killed time and kept in shape by logging up to six miles a day jogging through tunnels andlistening to Elvis Presley on his iPod. When his story became known, marathon officials invited Pena to watch Sunday's race.
They thought he could ride in the lead vehicle or hold the finish line tape, but never expected the Chilean consulate to tell them Pena wanted to run.
"He absolutely, 100 percent wants to participate,'' New York Road Runners President Mary Wittenberg said at a luncheon Monday in New York.
"The ING New York City Marathon is all about inspiration and perseverance, and those values were never more evident than during the survival and rescue of Edison and his brothers in that mine," said Wittenberg.
"He demonstrated how running can play an important role in our physical and emotional well-being under any circumstances. On behalf of the entire City of New York, we are honored to have him join us for this year's race," she said.
His race-week and race-day schedule and plans are still being finalized.


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Most people wake up on New Years with a hangover or a bunch of resolutions they are going to break a few weeks later. Me? Well this year I am going to wake up with a new job. I started with Destination Marketing back in 2001 as a bright eyed and smart lipped Account Manager ready to take on the world. Through the years it seems like I have done a little bit of everything at Destination Marketing, most recently being their Chief Digital Strategist.
Dan Voetmann, the owner of Destination Marketing, has allowed me to set my own path and grow within the company, and for that I am extremely grateful. Not to mention the fact that he allowed me to spend time as President of SMC Seattle these past two years. His thoughtfulness and understanding is a big reason I have been at Destination Marketing for so many years.
I also have been surrounded with some amazing people at Destination, and I have learned a great deal from each person I worked with there. While I was at Destination my two daughters were born, and everyone at Destination knows their names. My kids love coming to visit, not to see me, but because they love the office parrot Ricco.
When I was at Destination I even worked with some clients for the entire 9 years I was there and it is going to be very hard to not have constant contact with those friendships as well. It's been an honor to be part of the Destination Marketing family and I will always look back on it fondly.
Starting in 2011 I pursue another path, with a different business family at Spring Creek Group. I will be the Director of Client Account Management at Spring Creek Group, and I can't be more excited. I've learned a lot working with Clay McDaniel (Managing Director and Founder of Spring Creek) these past two years on the SMC Seattle board, and I look forward to working with him full time.
Also, through SMC Seattle I have had a chance to meet many of the employees of Spring Creek, and I'm always impressed with their passion for the industry and their clients. I look forward to being surrounded by that, and having some of the thought leaders in the social media space around me on a daily basis, continuing to push me forward.
So this year I have more then a simple resolution to uphold. I have a new job and career path to set forth on. That is something I could not be more excited about, and I can't wait for 2011 to begin!


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Our Classic Family Tour is a great adventure for families with children 8 years and older.
First, we'll head north to Denali National Park home of the largest mountain in North America and abundant wildlife. Next we'll explore the glaciers and wildlife in Kenai Fjords National Park. Finally, we'll spend two nights deep in Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, an area known for its beauty and abundant wildlife, camped near one of the many beautiful local lakes.
Whitewater and scenic river rafting, Mt. biking, glacier/ wildlife cruises, horseback riding, dog sledding, world class fishing, flight seeing, sea kayaking and more!
A full time Alaska Outdoors guide, hotel accommodations in Seward, top of the line camping equipment, all but 2 meals (taken at restaurants), transportation throughout, park entrance fees and specified included activities.
Additional optional adventure tours will be available throughout your tour and little or no prior experience is needed to enjoy them.
The Classic Family Tour features whitewater and scenic river rafting and kayaking, Mt. biking, glacier/ wildlife cruise, dog sledding, flight seeing, sea kayaking, Alaska Sea Life Center and more!
These activities can generally be arranged during your trip with the local area experts at the places we visit. Your guide will make all of the arrangements and will recommend our favorite activities. See detailed itinerary description for optional trip descriptions and prices (all prices are approximate and subject to change). If you have any questions concerning these activities please contact us and we'll be happy to discuss them with you.
Today we travel north to Denali National Park. Mt. Denali (Mt. McKinley) (20,320 ft.), Mt. Foraker (17,400 ft.), and Mt. Hunter (14,573 ft.) are all visible (weather permitting) from several vistas along the way.
Continuing north, we will head over Broad Pass and into our first taste of the treeless north. On the north side of the Alaska Range we'll meet up with the Nenana River which will lead us to Denali National Park.
This afternoon we'll have time to explore the park entrance, visit the newly constructed Denali National Park Visitor Center and/or go on a short hike. This evening you can canoe from our exclusive campsite on Otto Lake.
We'll spend two full days exploring the Denali National Park region.
One day is set aside for a wildlife viewing tour into the heart of Denali National Park (included in tour cost). Keep your camera ready as you search for grizzly bears, black bears, moose, wolves, caribou, Dall sheep, arctic fox, and if your lucky, tremendous views of North America's largest mountain, Mt. McKinley (Denali). Get off the bus for a hike in a wild and remote wilderness.
The other day is set aside for recreational activities based near the park entrance. There are multiple hiking options within Denali National Park near the park entrance. Another popular activity is the sled dog kennel tour offered free by the National Park Service.
Hiking: There are a number of great hiking options in Denali National Park. Hike up Mt Healy for sweeping views of Denali National Park and the Nenana River corridor. For those desiring a less strenuous hike there are multiple established trails surrounding the visitor center that are great hikes. Or, head into the park 15 miles on the free park shuttle and hike along the Savage River or hike up a nearby peak. Your guide will explain your hiking options and will make recommendations based on our many years experience exploring and guiding in this region.
Guided Ranger Hike: Guided ranger hikes are offered by the National Park Service. These vary in length and location. No Charge.
Sled Dog Kennels: Visit an active sled dog kennel. The Denali National Park sled dog kennel is responsible for the winter patrols of the Denali National Park wilderness- where no motorized vehicles are permitted. There is an informative talk along with a dog sledding demonstration. No Charge.
National Park Bus: You can head back into the park again for more wildlife viewing, perhaps a good view of Mt. McKinley, and/or another hike. $34.
River Rafting: Mild and wild whitewater rafting trips are offered on the Class II-IV Nenana River, the river that forms part of the Denali National Park Boundary.
MILD: Relax, and enjoy the scenery on a 2 plus hour float along the boundary of Denali National Park. Take in Mt Fellows, Mt Healy, Musher's Monument and other surrounding peaks. Watch for wildlife along the river bank; moose, caribou, bears and wolves can be seen. $92, $62 Ages to 13.
WILD: The Nenana River Canyon is packed with over 10 Class III and IV rapids over a stretch of river 11 miles long, fun whitewater that is very suitable for beginners. Paddle rafting and oar rafting options are available. $92, $72 Ages 10-13.
River Kayaking: For a little more intimacy in your river experience, paddle an inflatable kayak down the float section of the Nenana River. Navigate a few class two rapids and practice your kayaking strokes while enjoying the beautiful mountain scenery. $92.
Flight Seeing: Flying is the most impressive way to view Mt McKinley (Denali) and the incredible scenery within Denali National Park. On a good weather day the views are truly breathtaking. Add a glacier landing for an experience beyond description. From $315 per adult, $195 Ages to 12.
Mountain Biking: Rent a Mt. Bike for a ride into Denali National Park- ride the park road or take the bus in and ride back. $40 full day $25 half day.
Today our destination is Seward and Kenai Fjords National Park, home of the 300 square mile Harding Ice Field and abundant marine wildlife. Tonight we'll stay at a Seward hotel. We'll take our time traveling south to Kenai Fjords National Park with time for sightseeing and short hikes time dependant. Tonight we stay at a hotel.
There is outstanding hiking here for those who didn't get enough the past few days. Hikers can choose between the Harding Ice Field trails at Exit Glacier (walk right to the face of a glacier!) or Caines Head trail along the shore of beautiful Resurrection Bay.
Or consider the other activities available. The glacier/wildlife cruise is one of our favorites.
Hiking: We recommend one of two day hikes in the Seward and Kenai Fjords National Park area. Choose between the Harding Ice Field Trail at Exit Glacier or Caines Head trail along the shore of beautiful Resurrection Bay. The Harding Ice Field Trail is a strenuous hike into Kenai Fjords National Park up the side of Exit Glacier; the higher you go the more sweeping the views. The Caines Head Trail follows the shore of Resurrection Bay through dense temporal rainforest with towering trees and magnificent views of the ocean. Depending on the time of year spawning salmon can be seen. Both hikes are wonderful.
Glacier/Wildlife Cruise: By far the most popular activity in the area is the glacier/wildlife cruise into the heart of Kenai Fjords National Park. Look for the abundant wildlife that can be observed including whales- orcas and humpbacks, sea otters, endangered Stellar sea lions, Dall porpoises, and colonies of nesting sea birds- including Puffins, cormorants, Oyster Catchers, and Bald Eagles to name a few. On the way you'll visit an active tidewater glacier and watch and listen for falling ice. This is one of Alaska's premier wildlife and glacier viewing trips and we highly recommend it! $154, $77 Age to 11.
Sea Kayaking: Explore Resurrection Bay by sea kayak with a shoreline paddle along Cain's Head State Recreation Area. Look for sea otters, spawning salmon, eagles, seabirds and many others while enjoying the tranquility of the water from your kayak. From $70.
Dog Sledding: Fly out to a glacier for a ride with a team of sled dogs. Breathtaking scenery of Resurrection Bay treats you during the entire helicopter ride to the Godwin Glacier; upon landing you will find over 80 dogs waiting to take you for a ride. Your guide will explain the history of the legendary Iditarod Sled Dog Race and the fundamentals of dog sledding and then off you go with a dog team across the glacier. $449.
Alaska Sea Life Center: Visit a world class marine research facility. The many exhibits at the Alaska Sea Life Center immerse visitors in marine ecosystems and provide opportunities to watch animals in naturalistic habitats as well as research settings. This is a great ½ day activity. $21.95 Ages to 11 $11.95.
This afternoon we'll head to Kenai National Wildlife Refuge and will camp at one of the local lakes.
You will have a full day here to participate in a variety of recreational activities. We recommend taking advantage of the great hiking in the area.
Hiking: There are multiple hiking trails within the Chugach National Forest and the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge to enchant a wide variety of hiking interests and abilities. Some of the highlights include pristine alpine lakes surrounded by towering mountains; spawning salmon leaping up a waterfall; and great wildlife viewing opportunities throughout our stay in the area. Your guide will explain your hiking options and will make recommendations based on our many years spent exploring and guiding in this region.
River Rafting: Two hour and full day scenic river rafting trips are available on the Kenai River.
Scenic Float: Float within the Chugach National Forest and the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. During the two hour scenic float your guide will talk about the wildlife and history of the area. The views are outstanding. $65, $45 ages to 11.
Kenai Canyon Raft Trip: Travel deep into the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge on a full day float down the Kenai River to Skilak Lake. The trip is capped with a motorized float along the shore of this very large, glacier carved lake- a true wilderness experience. $165, $105 ages to 11.
Guided Drift Boat Fishing: The Kenai River and its neighboring waters are known throughout the world for their abundance of salmon and trout. Anglers prize these world class waters for Sockeye (red), Coho (silver), and Chinook (king) salmon, Rainbow Trout, and Dolly Varden. Guided drift boat fishing on the Kenai River includes all necessary equipment and instruction (from beginner to advanced): $195 half day, $275 full day.
Horse Back Riding: Trail rides are offered in the Chugach National Forest. Ride along the base of Mt. Langille and perhaps continue to Russian Gap, or travel to Crescent Lake in the late summer. Traveling by horseback in Alaska is like going back in time. $69 1 hour, $129 2 hours, $229 half day, $300 full day.
Casual drive to Anchorage with plenty of time for sightseeing and day hikes including a stop at Portage Glacier for a short hike to Byron Glacier. We will arrive in Anchorage by 5:00-5:30 pm and will bring you to the Anchorage location of your choice.
We believe that our trips are outstanding, but we don't expect you to take our word for it. Many of our past guests have offered to act as references for us. If you would like to contact our past guests we encourage you to. Get in touch with our office and we'll be happy to send you their info.
$995 Under 18
Single Supplement $75 may apply to single travelers
"Hope we can do it again sometime! We all had a great time and all hope it won't be our last trip to Alaska."


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Extreme Weight Loss is a unique and riveting, docu-series about weight loss that takes viewers on the unprecedented 365-day journeys of courageous and resilient "super obese" people. At the renowned University of Colorado Anschutz Health and Wellness Center in Aurora, CO, Chris and Heidi, along with CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center Medical Director and CU School of Medicine Associate Professor Holly Wyatt, MD, will guide participants on their journeys to safely lose up to half their body weight, as well as the emotional baggage that often holds one back.
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An ambitious 21-year-old woman who weighs nearly 400 pounds embarks on a one-year challenge in hope of losing weight.
A 23-year-old man tries to fulfill a promise he made to his late mother to lose weight and lead a healthier life.
A 45-year-old bachelor tries to lose weight and reclaim his life.
Chris helps a 25-year-old former football player who must lose 150 pounds in his first three months in order to stay on track.
A young woman works to lose weight and in the process must face the secret that lead to her becoming obese.
Chris tries to help a 26-year-old husband and father, who turned to food at an early age to cope with a difficult childhood.
Chris helps a 32-year-old woman who cares for her 2 young children and sick husband on top of working full time.
Chris helps a 445-pound married mother turn her life around.


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ProViri Synthetic Lawn - 5' x 12' or 60 Sq Ft
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ProViri means "Go Green"!
The eco-minded choice for water conservation and maintenance relief made exclusively for Sam's Club!
Blades are 1.75" in length and both ProViri and ProViri PLUS have thatch. ProViri Plus is a more plush lawn with 30% more fiber than standard ProViri.
Enter in the order box the number of LINEAR feet you will need. (You have to erase the 1 that is already in the box.)
If you have questions on how to measure your lawn please call our customer service line. 1.877.654.1572
Why ProViri?
1. Made in the USA not in Asian countries
2. All Polyethylene bladed-no Nylon! Polyethylene always washes clean. Nylon may absorb chemicals and dog urine over time
3. Urethane backing. Why is this important? Durability. Ninety-nine% of all athletic fields in North America require urethane backing on their sport fields because of durability. Other backings may degrade in 2-5 years, rendering your blades unsupported
4. ProViri meets all federal and consumer protection requirements for heavy metal and lead safety
Why did Sams Club select ProViri as the synthetic grass to supply their customers?
ProViri is manufactured by a true manufacturer….a leading synthetic grass and athletic field supplier for almost 30 years. And YES! We have been around longer than our warranty!
Online install videos at www.YOUTUBE.com and search for ProViri
Customer support line 877.654.1572
You can always email your questions to firstname.lastname@example.com
Printable install guides and FAQ is available on website www.ProViriLawns.com
Pro installers available for FREE estimates
How to CUSTOM order:
All rolls are 15' wide. Beginning with a 15 foot wide roll, you can custom order to any length you wish!
If you enter 15 in the order box you will receive ONE piece of turf 15' x 15' or 225 sf.
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- If you need 450 sq.ft., place your order for 15' x 30'.
- If you need 1000 sq.ft., place your order for 15' x 67'.
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The weight for a 15' x 25' roll is 200lbs. You will be notified by the trucking company to schedule a time for delivery.
Customers are responsible for providing the equipment or enough man-power to unload the 15' x 25' rolls from the truck. The driver will not assist you.
Note: The rolls above 15' x25' are very heavy and require extra man power to remove from the freight truck. The freight truck driver will not assist you. We advise you to have 2-3 men or a fork-lift at the delivery location to help in roll removal.
PLEASE CONTACT US if you desire any large roll order to be separated into smaller sized rolls. 1-877-654-1572 for customer service or firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Lebanon and Israel traded accusations of violation to the UN resolution 425.
Lebanese Prime Minister Salim Hoss said Saturday he hopes the United Nations Security Council will condemn Israeli encroachments on Lebanese territory and force the country to end them. Meanwhile, Israel complained to United Nations secretary-general Kofi Annan over the weekend that Lebanon is violating the resolution by failing to send troops to the border in order to take control of the south
"We are awaiting UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan's weekly report on the Israeli encroachments, and we hope the UN Security Council will this time adopt a frank attitude condemning" them and "forcing the Jewish state to respect the 'blue line' drawn by the UN," Hoss was quoted by AFP as saying.
Earlier this week, Lebanese President Emile Lahoud said Annan had promised him that he would put a stop to Israeli encroachments on Lebanese territory by Friday, reported AFP.
Lahoud said Annan had called him Tuesday and pledged "to put a stop to the Israeli encroachments within three days."
However, Israeli foreign ministry spokesman, Aviv Shiron, told the Jerusalem Post that "while the Lebanese complain about every little violation on Israel's part, they themselves are in gross violation of the resolution."
The Israeli delegation to the UN sent a letter to Annan complaining that the Lebanese army had not deployed in south Lebanon, Shiron said.
"In some places Lebanese authorities are located on what has been defined as Israel's side of the border," Shiron said.
"There are parts where it appears that they haven't abided by the border the United Nations set," Shiron told the paper.
"We are demanding they comply with resolution 425," he said - (Several Sources)
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How to evolve your career
Singapore-based Shell leader Ng Chern Nee shares her five top tips on evolving your career.
Our focus is on filling more senior country roles with local talent and developing and employing more women in senior roles.
Singapore-based Shell leader Ng Chern Nee shares her five top tips on evolving your career.
Donna Kuizon-Cruz explains why she is proud of Shell's commitment to developing their employees.
Min Peng enjoys a challenge and it is precisely this trait that inspires her to move out of her comfort zone.
Sue Beattie, Maintenance and Integrity Manager in Perth, Australia, explains why she was drawn to Shell when she first joined 18 years ago.
Dr. Leong ensures that various part of the Shell refinery work at optimal levels. Read about her on the job experiences and training opportunities
Shell production unit manager Christine Low runs a tight ship with an eye on the future.
Alisa Choong has forged a formidable career at Shell by anticipating and embracing change. Find out how she is inspiring others in the organisation.


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Last year, Halloween delivered £325m in sales in the UK and $6.9 billion in sales in the US – retailers and suppliers will be keen to exploit the period's growing potential this month. There are a number of important steps that retailers and manufacturers can take during Halloween to innovate in private label products, engage with consumers, and make the most of this multi-million pound opportunity.
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Knightdale Leads GroupName: Knightdale Leads GroupDate: October 8, 2019Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM EDTWebsite: http://www.knightdalechamber.orgRegistration: Register NowEvent Description:
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Knightdale Chamber of Commerce is working with local business owners to "start something" with a ripple effect: Knightdale Leads Group. Believing in the ripple effect of "who I know today" is the key to "who I know tomorrow" our goal is to help Business Owners that find value in connections for the purpose of growth and sustainability…casting a larger net for referral partners.
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"Consider on the blessed and happy state of those that keep the commandments of God" (Mosiah 2:41).
Commandments are the laws and requirements that a loving Heavenly Father gives His children to bless them, protect them, and guide them back to Him. When we keep the commandments, we show our love for Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. As we obey the commandments and continually repent, we become more like the Savior and we are blessed with happiness, peace, testimony, and the companionship of the Holy Ghost. Obedience to the commandments helps us fulfill our divine role as daughters of God.
Outlines to Choose from This Month
Consider how you can plan activities that connect with what the youth are learning. The Church's Youth Activities site is available to assist you. Many of the learning activities in these outlines could also serve as effective Mutual activities. Work with class presidencies to select and plan appropriate activities that reinforce what the young women learn on Sunday.
Personal Progress
The following activities from Personal Progress relate to the lessons in this unit:
Choice and Accountability value experiences 2, 3, and 7
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Production on "Fast & Furious 7" is on hold following the death of star Paul Walker.
Shooting on the film had been scheduled to resume this week in Atlanta but was canceled Monday and Tuesday. A spokesman for Universal Pictures declined to say when shooting will resume.
Production on the latest installment of the franchise began in September. While a large portion of the film has been shot, the movie is incomplete.
It's scheduled for release July 11, a date that could be difficult to meet with any lengthy delay. Universal Pictures is expected to go forward with the film, but it has not announced how it will adjust the movie or handle Walker's unfinished performance.
The franchise, which has starred Walker in all but one installment, is particularly lucrative for Universal. "Fast & Furious 6," released in May, was the highest grossing film in the series, earning more than $788 million worldwide.
The manner of Walker's death - a fiery car crash in a specialty sports car - was also so reminiscent of the films that made him famous that "Fast & Furious 7" will be under particular scrutiny for how it portrays the fatal risks of street car racing.
Universal announced Tuesday that it will donate a portion of the proceeds from the upcoming DVD, Blu-ray and digital release of "Fast & Furious 6" to Walker's charity Reach Out Worldwide.
Walker, 40, founded Reach Out Worldwide in 2010 to give first-response aid to victims of natural disasters. Walker was hosting a fundraiser for the nonprofit on Saturday afternoon when he and fellow fast-car enthusiast Roger Rodas went for a ride in Rodas' 2005 Porsche Carrera GT and were killed in the crash north of Los Angeles.
Walker's family also has asked that donations be made to Reach Out Worldwide ( www.roww.org) in lieu of flowers or gifts.
Police investigators are examining the cause of the crash. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department says witnesses described the car "traveling alone at a high rate of speed" before the Porsche smashed into a light pole and tree, and then exploded in flames.
The Los Angeles County coroner's office said Tuesday that it has completed autopsies on the two bodies recovered from the crash.
On Monday night, a private memorial for survivors and the cast and crew of the "Fast & Furious" movies was held inside a white tent erected around the crash site in Valencia. When it was over, Walker's co-star Vin Diesel emerged to thank fans for paying their respects to the actor.
Walker left behind two completed films that will be released.
He stars in the upcoming Hurricane Katrina drama "Hours," which Lionsgate's Pantelion Films will release Dec. 13 in limited theaters and on video-on-demand, as previously planned. Walker is a producer on the film, something he hadn't previously done.
Walker also stars in "Brick Mansions," a remake of the French action film "District B13" that Relativity plans to release early next year.


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Toya Albums
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The popularity of Dirty South-style rap artists has helped put St. Louis on the musical map, especially following the huge success of Nelly's Country Grammar album. The city's true musical style lies somewhere between the South and the Midwest, though, with a diverse collection of artists who draw as much inspiration from Chicago as Atlanta. Born and raised in St. Louis, Toya (born Toya Rodriguez) was mentored by the same people who helped Nelly achieve fame, but used that help to produce an album in her own unique style. After a childhood spent singing in church and school, Toya was attending St. Louis University on scholarship, working two jobs, and writing songs and recording demos in her spare time when she made arrangements to sing for Nelly's managers, Tony Davis and Courtney Benson. She sang a gospel song, "I Won't Complain," on a Friday, and the pair were so impressed that they asked her to give them two new songs by the end of the weekend. Despite having to work that weekend, Toya put two songs together with the help of her longtime friend and manager, Harold Guy, and a professional songwriter. The songs were played for L.A. Reid of Arista Records and he liked them so much that he flew her to New York to audition. That audition led to a recording contract and the release of her self-titled debut album in the summer of 2001. With its first single, "I Do," the album made an impressive impact amidst a sea of releases from other baby divas, in part because of the stylistic diversity of its songs that ranged from hip-hop influenced R&B numbers to jazzy ballads and dance tunes. Guest appearances by Murphy Lee of the St. Lunatics and Penelope also helped give the album a unique St. Louis flavor. ~ Stacia Proefrock, All Music Guide


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Phone, slab location data 'is personal' - EU watchdogs
Don't slurp my snail-trail
Data identifying mobile phone users' locations should count as personal data and receive a high level of protection, the EU's data protection watchdogs will tell the European Commission, according to a newspaper report.
If the Commission adopts the recommendation, provision for the protection of location-revealing data could be written in to the Commission's revised Data Protection Directive later this year.
Mobile networks record location data, but in the UK the information is only supposed to be available to law enforcement authorities through a court order obtained under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA).
The New York Times reported an EU official as having said that the Article 29 Working Party is due to make its opinion public on Friday. The Article 29 Working Party is made up of data protection regulators from 27 member countries and is independent of the Commission.
A source from the organisation said it was "very likely" that it would adopt an opinion on geographic location, the NYT reported.
Matthew Newman, a spokesman for the Commission's vice president Viviane Reding, said that protecting personal data obtained through new technologies was a priority for the Commission. Reding is leading a review of European privacy laws.
"The Commission is currently analysing all forms of new technology and we will take into consideration social network sites and the rise of data-sharing like photos and the use of cloud computing and behavioural advertising when we reform the Data Protection Directive later this year," Newman said.
"The technology has moved on in leaps and bounds since the Directive came into force more than 15 years ago, so what we want to do is see how people are using the technologies and how that relates to personal data to make sure that people's fundamental rights are protected," Newman said.
Last month, researchers Alasdair Allan and Pete Warden claimed that versions of Apple's iPhone and iPad devices stored information about where the devices had been.
Files containing coordinates for longitude and latitude and the time that the information was recorded were automatically copied and stored, without protection, on a user's computer when the device connected to the machine, the researchers said.
"As far as we can tell, the location is determined by triangulating against the nearest cellphone towers. This isn't as accurate as GPS, but presumably takes less power. In some cases it can get very confused and temporarily think you're several miles from your actual location, but these tend to be intermittent glitches," Allan and Warden said.
"This information being stored on the device raises concerns about access by third-party iOS apps which collect data and share with advertisers; by police and border controls agencies that in many countries routinely look through phones without warrants; as well as access concerns if the phone is lost," Simon Davies, director of lobby group Privacy International said at the time.
Apple subsequently updated its iOS 4 operating system and said it did not track users' locations.
The European Commission is currently investigating Apple following the researchers' apparent discovery. The UK, Ireland, Germany, France and Italy have all said that they are looking into whether Apple broke national data protection laws.
In 2009, MPs criticised Google after the company established a system to allow mobile users to permit tracking of their location. Google argued that it anonymously processed the data and only recorded it in the first place if mobile users consented.
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ReviverSoft necesitaba un nuevo diseño de página web y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 44 diseños de 15 diseñadores freelance.
ReviverSoft is a consumer facing website that focuses on offering software and tips on how to make you computer run like new. We offer a Windows Registry Cleaner (Registry Reviver), a Driver Update utility (Driver Reviver) and a Laptop Battery Optimizer (Battery Optimizer). We also have a number of different applications in the works.
Anyone who owns a Windows based PC that is experiencing performance problems. We target people of any country/language and as of this moment our website is available in 25 different languages. Designs should consider that different languages often have longer text length than English.
Our home page really speaks about who we are and what we do and at the moment we do not fell like this is done well. We want a welcoming page that allows a user to get to any of our products easily without needing to know where to go. This may be difficult as we already have three products and will be adding more. We would also like to promote our most recent blog posts on the home page, as well as having an area to signup for our newsletter.
The only items that I would like to remain on the page is the ReviverSoft logo in some way as well as the options we have at the bottom of the page, the navigation options and the language selector. The way these things are displayed can be changed how you like but I still want them on the page.
At the moment I think our page is a bit bland and as I said earlier I would like it to be more welcoming and fresher.
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No single word resonates with Americans and millions of others quite like freedom. A television commercial announces that buying a certain automobile or flying with a certain airline will make you "free." People celebrate their country's independence with songs of "freedom" on their lips and ringing in their ears. Politicians, businesspeople, advertisers, salesmen, military leaders and recruiters—all know how to use "freedom" to attract attention and draw interest. Few words are so common while carrying so much weight.
The word is also found throughout Scripture and Christian tradition. Everyone raised in Sunday school knows "the truth will set you free" (John 8:32) and "[i]t is for freedom that Christ has set us free" (Gal. 5:1). Freedom is not just an American or humanitarian theme; it's also a gospel theme.
Unfortunately, two very different ideas of freedom get confused in many people's minds. The biblical idea of freedom is different from, but easily confused with, the cultural value of the same name. And neither one is the same as "free will." It can be confusing to the average Christian who wants to know what "real freedom" is. Is it having choices? Is it lack of coercion and constraint? Is it being able to do whatever you want? In what sense does Christ set us free, and how is that different from what Madison Avenue and Hollywood promise?
At the very heart of the Christian gospel is the strange truth that real freedom is found only in giving up everything secular culture touts as freedom. The gospel, it turns out, requires a distinction between the enjoyment of true freedom and the mere possession of "free will." ...1
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March Fourth Marching Band: With a rallying cry of "JOY NOW!" MarchFourth Marching Band (known as M4 by its growing legion of fans) throws itself and the audience into a swirling volcano of high-energy music and spectacle. What began as a Fat Tuesday party on March 4, 2003 in Portland, Oregon has become one of the nation's best live touring acts. Thanks to word-of-mouth will soon be graduating from "best kept secret" to a band on the brink of exploding in popularity. Whether at a family matinee in a small town in Colorado or a sweaty nightclub in New York City or a festival mainstage in Louisiana, MarchFourth wins over audiences of all ages at every occasion, and has consistently been named a "festival favorite."
Aside from the band's marching band themed costumes, percussion corps and brass, M4 is far from a "marching band" in any traditional sense (though the band has been known to parade down Main Street before taking the stage). M4 is anchored by funky electric bass, and has been evolving into a more guitar- and vocal-driven musical experience. In one 90-minute set the band will take you on a journey from the swamps of Louisiana to the gypsy camps of eastern Europe to the African jungle by way of Brazil, along the way stopping to sample the deepest grooves of the best of American funk, rock, jazz and boiling it all together in cinematic fashion with high-stepping stilt-acrobatics and sexy dancers. This genre-busting approach is usually the territory of DJs, but this band is real people making music and art in real time—and every show is different.
At the core of the band is its DIY ethic. The band has been writing and arranging all of its own material, designing and fabricating its own costumes and merchandise, developing its own choreography and managing itself from Day One. With the addition of their booking agency (Skyline Music) in 2010, M4 has been touring relentlessly. MarchFourth is akin to a team sport with a roster of nearly 30 performers to choose from, though the band tours with approximately 6 horns, 5 drummers, bass, guitar, and 4 dancers/stiltwalkers.
The first two studio albums released by MarchFourth were recorded, produced and mastered entirely "in-house." Their new release, Magnificent Beast (out 10/25/11) was produced by Steve Berlin (Los Lobos) and features a wide array of genre-mashing groove-based material that incorporates more vocals and guitar than previous albums. Following their 2009 release, Rise Up (a tribute to post-Katrina New Orleans), Magnificent Beast has now evolved into a full-blown big-stage brass-rock-funk assault peppered with moments of swing, jazz, bollywood, ska and metal.
With so many members and writers, M4′s influences are all over the map, but fans of Sgt Pepper, Duke Ellington, Gogol Bordello, Ozomatli, and Cirque Du Soleil would likely feel at home in the audience. MarchFourth has shared the stage with a wide variety of acts, including Pink Martini, Budos Band, Balkan Beat Box, Trombone Shorty, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Beats Antique, Bassnectar, Antibalas, Melvin Seals and JGB, The Motet, Hot Buttered Rum, and Yard Dogs Road Show. The band has also been climbing the festival roster, with return appearances at Wakarusa, Bumbershoot, Voodoo Festival, Telluride Jazz Festival, High Sierra, Wanderlust, Lotus World Music Festival, and Strawberry Music Festival, as well as recently appearing on ESPN's Espy Awards (Los Angeles) and WGN-TV (Chicago).
MarchFourth inspires dancing… when the audience can tear its eyes from the kaleidoscope of visual energy (and maybe even a crowd-surfing stilter) pouring from the stage. "Part New Orleans brass ensemble, part groove-heavy rock group, and part vaudevillian circus, this group unleashes such a technicolor experience that using the word 'concert' to describe their performance falls flat" (5820 Magazine). M4 provides the opportunity to come together in joyous union with a band whose mission is to seize the moment, bring communities together, and leave everyone feeling as if the world is a better place.


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Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels revealed the trailer to their long-awaited movie "Dumb and Dumber To" and appeared in a sketch about a Canadian soap opera on Tuesday's "Tonight Show."
But first, Carrey and Daniels talked about filming the original "Dumb and Dumber" back in 1994.
"I remember the audition," Daniels said. "I was Mr. Drama and he was just Jim. I had to prove I could be funny."
Carrey added that Daniels came to the sequel in similar mode.
"The first day he came to the set," Carrey continued, "he was fresh from 'Newsroom', just won the Emmy and we went 'More buttcrack Jeff! We need to see the buttcrack!'"
Fallon asked Carrey if there were any issues shooting with Daniels.
"You have to compensate for certain things," Carrey said. "Not only is Jeff a great actor but he's anatomically correct as an actor. His head is a little bit bigger than the normal people's heads. If I'm beside him I look on the small side, like a pea brain. So during the movie I would stand three or four steps ahead of him."
"Movie magic!" Carrey yelled.
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Finally, Fallon showed a clip of "Jacob's Patience," a phony Canadian soap opera on which he, Carrey and Daniels appeared with some unusual-looking arms.
Fallon has appeared in similar sketches with Miley Cyrus, Seth Rogen and Steve Carell along with Justin Timberlake.
Watch Carrey and Daniels talk about the new film above. You can also see the "Real People, Fake Arms" sketch below.


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World report on child injury prevention
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Every day more than 2000 children and teenagers die from an injury which could have been prevented. This joint WHO / UNICEF report is a plea to keep kids safe by promoting evidence-based injury prevention interventions and sustained investment by all sectors. The report presents the current knowledge about the five most important causes of unintentional injury – road traffic injuries, drowning, burns, falls and poisoning – and makes seven recommendations for action.
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This project encompasses the last 4 years of writing, touring, teaching and performing. My full-length studio album "This Place" was recorded January 5-9, 2014 at the legendary Sound Emporium Studios in Nashville, TN. The album features a brand new collection of songs including the already popular Al Sh'losha, Lecha Dodi and You & I (Everything Will Be Alright). "This Place" is available now!


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Leaders' Decision-Making: A Blended Approach
By Dr. Jay McNaught, Senior Manager, Leadership Development, Pfizer Animal Health, and Cliff Hebard, Principal Consultant, Hebard & Associates Corporate Learning Systems, LLC
Decision-making as a stand-alone leadership development topic seems to generate less interest—on the surface, at least—than other topics.
One cause may be the persistent beliefs that decisions are made either (a.) logically or (b.) intuitively, but not both.
On the contrary, research suggests that:
- An uninformed over-reliance on intuitive decision-making is a poor basis for important business decisions.
- Rationaldecision-making methods don't guarantee right answers either. Any rational decision-making process is limited.
Fortunately, there is solid evidence that intuitive and rational decision-making can be improved with training and coaching.
Intuitive decision-making can be defined as "rapid decisions make without conscious deliberation," from the gut. Rational decision-making can be seen as deliberation generally based on facts—evaluating alternatives before consciously deciding. Recent research indicates that, to make the best possible decisions, leaders often need both:
- Some decisions require the structure and analysis of disciplined reason.
- Other decisions require the speed, spontaneity, and insights of intuition.
- Still other decisions require a combination of both approaches.
Effective leaders choose the best approach each time; they understand the strengths and limits of both. Research indicates that training and coaching can help leaders make better decisions by purposefully selecting the best approach.
Both types of decision-making can be improved—rational and intuitive. You needn't restrict yourself to one or the other. Both have validity; both have limits.
In "Blink," Malcolm Gladwell described the power of the adaptive unconscious—how the mind can take information gathered in two seconds or less and reach sweeping conclusions as accurate as those made with detailed analysis. Gladwell cited the example of legendary tennis coach Vic Braden, who noticed during a tournament that he had been sure, 16 out of 17 times, when one of the players would double-fault—before it happened.
Intrigued, Braden paid more attention to the pattern. Once he got 20 out of 20 right.
His uncanny predictions bothered him; he had no idea how he knew those double-faults would happen. Did an extra pre-serve bounce of the ball signal double-faults? A deep breath? A grimace?
He never figured it out.
The secret was Braden's adaptive unconscious, allowing quick decisions with very limited information. Gladwell dubbed it "thin-slicing."
Leaders may use thin-slicing for business decisions, but they need to beware that built-in biases may get in the way and result in flawed decisions.
Consider just one complication: change.
Human history reaches back to utterly different worlds where our "fight-or-flight" response to threat served us well, prompting us to either flee from or counterattack threats such as animals, floods, and armies.
How well does "fight or flight" serve us today? Consider an argument during a meeting in the boardroom; decisions there by a leader who relies strictly on his intuition could be completely inappropriate. Threats in (most) business meetings aren't physical.
Let's say you made a superb decision on a difficult problem two weeks ago, and are prepared to use exactly the same process of observation and assessment on a problem that arose today.
But is today's problem really the same as the last one? Or only similar? And how similar?
You may be predisposed to repeat the approach that worked, but the new situation may be substantially different. Researcher Richard Lueke explains:
"When aspects of a new situation correspond to aspects of a past experience, we often intuitively infer that the situations will match in other respects. In other words, we see the past experience as an analogy for the present situation and use that analogy to guide our decision-making.
"Analogies can be quite useful if they're recognized as such and encourage you to drill down into the details…. But analogies can also trick us into making very bad choices." (Richard Lueke, "When Your Gut Speaks, Should You Listen?" Harvard Business Journal, 2007)
Lueke cites well-researched, successful corporate partnerships as one example of useful analogies that can help executives assess future partnerships. But he also describes then-President Lyndon Johnson's misjudgment of Vietnam during the 1960s. Johnson and his advisors thought they saw totalitarian aggression; history shows otherwise.
That analogy, Lueke concludes, helped produce bad decisions.
How can you figure out which analogies are useful analogies? Lueke recommends asking five questions taken from related research (Richard Neustadt and Ernest May, "Thinking in Time: The Uses of History for Decision-Makers"). They are:
► What is known about the situation?
► What is unclear?
► What is presumed?
► What are the likenesses to past events?
► What are the differences?
A 2009 Harvard Business Review article by Andrew Campbell, Jo Whitehead, and Sydney Finkelstein titled "Why Good Leaders Make Bad Decisions" cites recent cases—such as Homeland Security Operations Center Chief Gen. Mathew Broderick's weak initial response to Hurricane Katrina—as examples of flawed decisions influenced by thought processes below the levels of consciousness.
They labeled these factors "red-flag conditions," theorizing that they either distort emotions or encourage the decision-maker to see a false pattern. Fortunately, training and coaching can help leaders identify red-flag conditions.
Rational reasoning can be oversold, too. Even under the best conditions, rational decision-making is imperfect. Our biases intervene, limiting our view of possible consequences—and thus, limit decisions' rationality and effectiveness (Bazerman, M.H., 2006).
Time and cost limits get in the way, too, cutting us off from information. Leaders may strive to make a purely rational decision, but if they have to work without an accurate definition of the problem, and/or without key criteria, logical reason remains beyond reach.
Limited perceptions, intelligence, and memory further weaken the ability to make the best choice.
Perfect decisions generally require perfect humans, which are in short supply. So mature decision-making employs the best of both approaches—rational and intuitive—recognizing the dangers of over-reliance on either, and blending the two. Research bears this out. In interviews with 60 professionals, 91.5 percent said they combined intuition with data analysis in workplace decisions (L.A. Burke and M.K. Miller, "Taking the Mystery Out of Intuitive Decision-Making," Academy of Management Executive, 1999).
Leadership development and coaching can provide guidance toward more effective decisions. Here are a few practical design strategies:
- Take a long-term approach; decision-making ability develops more gradually than some other disciplines.
- Design training that develops awareness and capability in both approaches—intuitive and rational.
- Help leaders take a fresh look at their decision-making by using external feedback and assessments.
- Use experiential methods, especially team or individual projects addressing real needs.
- Follow up. Provide job aids, videos, books, and business articles to reinforce training and coaching on decision-making.
- Re-convene leaders after they have been trained—online if necessary—for problem-solving sessions where they discuss their own decision-making experiences.
- Identify coaches for leaders who are well-versed in decision-making and in your organization's culture.
Jay McNaught, Ed.D., recently earned a doctorate in organizational leadership. His dissertation involved research with senior leaders on their use of intuitive decision-making. He is senior manager of leadership development at Pfizer Animal Health, a division of Pfizer, Inc.
Cliff Hebard, M.B.A., is a freelance and technical writer, and principal consultant at Hebard & Associates Corporate Learning Systems, LLC, a training and writing consultancy in Charlotte, NC.


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Classes offered include Crime Scene Investigation, Robot Wars, Pottery, Acting, Marine Biology, I-Pad Experience and much much more.
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Pre-packaged foods for toddlers too high in sodium, says study
Limiting salt intake is an oft-repeated piece of health advice for adults, because too much sodium over time may increase risk for heart attack and strokes.
U.S. dietary guidelines suggest people should take in no more than 2,300 milligrams of sodium each day, while the American Heart Association recommends an even lower amount of 1,500 milligrams. Surveys, however, show most Americans are averaging 3,400 milligrams each day.
Now, a new study suggests toddlers also may be getting far too much salt if they're eating pre-packaged foods. Researchers tested random products and found 75 percent of pre-packaged meals and savory snacks for toddlers were high in sodium. The authors fear taking in too much salt at such an early age can lead to unhealthy habits that last a lifetime.
"Our concern is the possible long-term health risks of introducing high levels of sodium in a child's diet, because high blood pressure, as well as a preference for salty foods may develop early in life," lead researcher Joyce Maalouf, a fellow at the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), said in a statement. "The less sodium in an infant's or toddler's diet, the less he or she may want it when older."
For the study, which is considered preliminary since it was presented at a medical conference and is not yet published in a peer-reviewed journal, Maalouf and her team looked at 1,115 food products for babies and toddlers, which included pre-packaged meals and snacks. A product was considered high in sodium by researchers if it contained more than 210 milligrams per serving.
They found toddler meals on average had significantly more sodium than baby meals, with some as high as 630 milligrams per serving. That means one toddler meal contains 40 percent of the AHA's daily recommended allotment of sodium, according to the AHA.
The study echoes previous research that pre-packaged foods are major culprits for dietary sodium. It was presented March 21 at the American Heart Association's annual meeting in New Orleans.
"I'm not too surprised," Andrea Rumschlag, a pediatric dietician at the Cleveland Clinic told CBSNews.com of the study's findings. She was not involved in the research.
"It's good information for parents to see that packaged food in any way, shape or form is always going to be high in sodium."
Rumschlag equates some of these pre-packaged toddler meals to frozen TV dinners for adults, which can be high in salt. While the AHA recommends a daily limit of 1,500 milligrams of sodium, she said that toddlers ages 1 to 3 should have even less -- no more than 1,000 milligrams per day. Toddlers have more sensitive taste buds, she added, so if they're used to salty foods from the get go, they're more likely to reach for a salt shaker as they get older to compensate. That could contribute to their risk of high blood pressure and cardiac problems later in life.
"You're setting them up to have that salty taste," she said.
- Cutting salt to recommended levels could prevent hundreds of thousands deaths
- "Salty six" foods a major source of sodium, says American Heart Association
- Salty diet may increase risk for autoimmune diseases
Rumschlag recommends that if parents are going to buy pre-packaged foods, check the label and skip items that contain more than 100 milligrams of sodium. Fresh, canned or frozen fruits are a better snack option than a child-sized pack of crackers, she said.
"They can still be nutritious, still be quick, but won't have as many of these additives," she said.


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Other than this fine establishment I have Christian friends in real life, a group of which are currently ready my copy of "The Plot" sent to me by Bob from the states.
One question/statement they ask/say to me which I can't seem to get them to bend thier noodles goes along such lines.
"I can't imagine a world without God, it wouldn't be worth living in."
My thoughts are as such.
As an Atheist I believe we already live
Hi all,
I dont get into politics much, while spirituality, metaphysics, philosophy and consciousness studies are my forte'. However, our recent thread on on the 'death penalty' inspired me to add some pertinent inquiry and considerations to the 'question' if such an act actually serves a good purpose, for the particular soul of the offender, or anyone else for that matter.
I currently hold that reform/rehabilitation and facilitating postive psychological and spiritual
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Yes, I will stand up and cheer when Qwest Communications finally goes out of business. They are one of the most dishonest companies on the planet.
Let me tell you my story....
First some history. I used to be a Qwest employee, well at the time it was called U S West Communications. I started in the mail room and worked my way up into management. I liked my job but had designs on being a graphic artist so I eventually quit to pursue other dreams. I remember when I was
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Open hearts, hear the sound...from a higher plane, of pure Light....
A heavenly anointing pours down, angelic tones........
my mantle awaits, the Christ-anointing, my sonship in the Beloved.......
the morning star I shall obtain,
when my trial of faith is won, to the glory of the One.....
O Bless the Star of David, and his key
that opens the treasures of the Dayspring....
Greetings all,
Just reflecting lately on the importance of how we treat others, for it is in our manners within our relationships to others, that God looks at the thoughts and intents of our hearts.
We discover even here on TOL, that some use this platform as means of demeaning, belittling others in a condescending manner, which reveals their own 'psychology' and need to 'attack', instead of show love, understanding, and wisdom in the delivery


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