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Why Swimming Is A Good Option For Winter Fitness
I know it's the wrong time of year for this post, but winter swim training can boost your fitness. See why you should get back in the pool.
Why It Works?
Propelling your body through a body of water is hard, especially if you aren't doing it regularly. The swimming process uses all muscle groups in both the upper and lower body. It's especially good for older people who have challenges with weight-bearing exercises, like running. You can shed the same amount of calories.
Twenty to thirty minutes about 3 times a week provides good benefits. Your local YMCA is a good place to start. Alternatively, you may be able to find a hotel pool to rent quite cheap. If you can swim the basics, check out www.swimmingmagazine.com.
Starting Out
I was fortunate enough to have parents who introduced me to swimming at an early age. This doesn't mean that you are too old to learn though. I personally know of some runners who decided to do triathlons and couldn't swim at all. They learned with proper instruction and perseverance. There are many good websites that teach swimming basics to help you get the most out of the activity.
Check Out The Research
Time magazine says that swimming is a good workout for people with osteoarthritis. The activity helps lubricate the joints if done in warm water. They also suggest that research shows that those who swim for fitness have lower blood pressures. There is less injury potential because the resistance on muscles and joints is more uniformly distributed and reduces injury potential.
Swimming uses anaerobic (without oxygen) systems. This allows the body to sustain short-term energy bursts, as opposed to long distance aerobic exercises (with oxygen). Of course, you can do long distance swimming to bring about a high level of endurance training. Most research shows that aerobic exercise increases the size of the heart muscle tissue.
Morgan Mabe, swim coach at Asphalt Green in New York City explains: "There are no other sports equally tough on your upper & lower body while being gentle on the joints." See article: Why swimming is one of the best and hardest exercises you can do mensjournal.com.
I know it's harder in the winter months to get to a swimming pool. You think brrr… I have found if you just do it, you will find that you feel warm for hours later.
How to deal with Autumn's Changes?
Some people love fall, and some people hate it. Your body goes through changes during this time of year. Find out how you can cope better.
Yes, it's that time of the year again. For some parts of the country, fall has come early this year. Our energy levels deteriorate and we want to sleep more or curl up with that good book you just bought. It's not all in your head. There are changes in the body's natural rhythm. How can you deal with it?
As summer fades away sunlight becomes less available. That means that vitamin D is less available. You could take a vitamin D supplement. Experts suggest we find an hour a day for sunlight, preferably in the morning. The other option is to buy a Sunlight. They can be found in medical supply stores and drug stores. They are a great option for shift workers or those who can't go outside.
Even if you don't feel like it, your energy will increase… eventually. I say that because at first, those who haven't exercised in a while will feel tired for the first while, it's normal. Exercise outside if you can. It makes a difference.
There are differing opinions on this one. Personally, I need more sleep in the fall. One reason is that often I am starting something new, and I feel more tired than usual. Sometime in November, I get used to the changes. Sleep specialists from the University of Minnesota have found that people sleep more in the month of October than any other month.
Others think that sticking to your normal routine is best.
Eating fruits and vegetables more and lean protein. Avoid too many carbohydrates, they add to the sleepiness you may be feeling. Drinking lots of water is important to keep from being dehydrated. This is a good time of year to eat lots of fruit and veggies that contain water, such as grapes.
* Supplements of vitamins D and zinc may help keep you from getting colds and flu.
These tips may help you get through that awful time of the year.
Why team sports can be bad for your Health
Do you prefer solo sports? Here are some reasons why solo sports can be healthier. I speak from experience. Warning, this post may offend some people. Please don't take it personally.
First, please know that I have nothing against competition. I played competitive sports most of my life, I have nothing to prove anymore. The only thing that matters is my health.
I recently started playing Pickleball, and boy am I disappointed…not in the game, but the people that run some of these clubs. I bring a tennis background to the sport, and other racquet sports too. All was grand until I started to improve and then found that I had nowhere to go next. When I wanted to play with more advanced players, they made remarks and some gave me dirty looks. When asked if I could play once, the Club President said, "if you can find somebody to play with you." I didn't think I was that bad.
I am only allowed to play once or twice a week, the rest is for the higher levels. There is nothing worse than being excluded from a new sport before you have a chance to improve.
I joined a club and thought I would get to know people and have a little fun and lose weight. The problem is that some people are so narcissistic that they take the sport way too seriously. Fact is… most people are new to Pickleball. We all bring different assets to the game.
I see people in their 50's and 60's who think they are going to be professional athletes… just because it's a new sport. Three years is not long to play a sport. I think some people just want to relive their college days, but leave the ego outside the courts, please! Help others, and don't be a jerk.
Tennis, on the other hand, takes a lifetime to learn. You have to earn your respect in that sport, and it doesn't happen overnight. Tennis gives you better overall fitness.
The truth is that Pickleball is popular because it's so easy to learn…so why the attitude? Many of the players I have met are overweight and lazy, and they act superior. I am not being rude, this is how it is with these people. It doesn't take a lot of athletic ability to play the sport, so people shouldn't be turning their noses up at novices.
Wellness buffs remember your priorities.
Many of the people that started with me in the spring have quit, and now I know why. They weren't given a chance. Some of the members won't even play with newbies. I haven't determined if this is just the "culture" of Pickleball or the club I joined. Either way, I am disappointed I wasted my time. I did some PR work for them, and this is my reward. Not good.
If you have had this experience you are not alone. The solution is to go back to single sports like running, cycling, and weight training. You don't have to make your partner unhappy when you miss shots, and you certainly don't have to have a number. Face it, most of us aren't going to be pros, so spend your time with sports that reward your health. Team sports like the situation I described above can only be unhealthy for you. Team sports can complicate your life because you have to deal with a lot of toxic personalities. Most of us have enough stress in our lives right?
The real rewards of fitness are a happy lifestyle, a healthy heart, and mind. Forget about these people who are just out there to showboat. I guarantee they aren't going to be much help to you in the long run. In general, I have found team sports less rewarding, and I have played many over the years. No matter how much you educate people, it will never change.
If you want to play Pickleball please make sure that you are in a supportive learning environment. Always check out the reviews first. Good luck, and don't let anybody take the fun out of it.
Skin and nail conditions you shouldn't Ignore
The body gives outward signals that may indicate a health problem. Your skin and nails may be warning signs of health issues.
The skin is the largest organ so pay close attention to changes. Cancer shows itself by lesions. Remember the ABCDE skin test:
A is for asymmetrical, B is for an irregular border, C is for changing color, D is for diameter greater than a pencil eraser, and E is for elevated. If you have any of these signs you should get it checked out by a doctor.
Sometimes thick dark patches can signal diabetes or other endocrine problems. Red areas and flushing is a condition called Rocacaccea. This mainly occurs in people over 60. Having dark spots may run in families, or may be due to sun damage.
Other skin conditions may include eczema, red itchy dry patches. Some new research suggests that this condition may be related to anxiety and depression, or ADD/HD in both adults and children. See healthline.com/health/skin-disorders.
Here's one I have struggled with, lips with cracks in the corners. I have been seeking treatment for this for many years. Recently I read that this is caused by a vitamin B or zinc deficiency.
Another problem for many women is skin tags. These are raised bits of skin that hang on the surface. They generally are harmless, but too many might be a sign of uncontrolled diabetes. Remember that your skin is a mirror of your general health.
Don't underestimate nail health, as this can provide clues to health changes. White spots on nail beds can indicate a zinc deficiency. You can supplement your diet with vitamins and minerals. Silica is a great supplement.
Brittle nails and hair may be a sign of thyroid disorder. Very soft nails can signal iron deficiency or a liver condition.
You may notice that you have ridges on your nails. These are called Beau's lines. They may indicate high levels of stress or uncontrolled diabetes, according to The Good Life Magazine. This magazine is found in health stores.
Elderly people often have nails that have brown tips, but they also may be a sign of serious diseases, such as kidney or cardiovascular problems. They occur in both men and women. Heavy smokers may also have discoloration in nails.
Clubbed nails occur in the sick and the very elderly. The tips of the nails become thick and large and the nails curve around the tips. They may indicate lung and cardiovascular diseases.
These are just a few tips to keep in mind that may lead to the early detection of health problems.
Is stress affecting your Health?
There is good stress and bad stress. Find out what kind of stress is useful, and what may affect your health.
Good Stress
Is a healthy adaptation in which there are biological changes that give extra energy to the body in need. This kind of stress occurs when an athlete or other performers need to get the competitive advantage to push themselves further to master the task.
Yes, short-term stress may help you obtain that achievement-oriented goal.
The "fight or flight" responseThis is a short-term condition in which the adrenal glands mobilize adrenalin and cortisol to help the stress response or threat. Normally after the crisis is over the body returns to its original balanced state.
Bad Stress
This kind of stress occurs when the body is exposed to high levels of stress over a long period of time. Blood pressure can remain elevated making the body vulnerable to a number of stress-related diseases, usually behavioral and physiological problem. This happens because the brain's neurons are disrupted. I'm sure you've experienced this. It's why you have trouble thinking straight when you are stressed or agitated.
Once a stressful event is over, the body reverts back to homeostasis. The body activates neurotransmitters to help the body recover. Stress becomes a problem when the stress response is not turned off. When stress occurs over a long period of time, the adrenal glands become exhausted and you feel tired all the time, and you make become ill.
Longterm stress can decrease the ability of the body's systems to work properly… even altogether. More information can be found at http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health.
Common stress related Illnesses
Chronic stress can contribute to peptic ulcers, cardi diseased even cancer. Lately, I have read a lot of health reports about stress as a leading cause of cancer and can make present health problems worse. To see more go to http://www.apa.org.
Workplace stress
In a world filled with uncertainty, you may be affected by over-work, pay cuts, layoffs, and downsizing. I have suffered years and years of stress from work, and I know many others have too. I had to change jobs to protect my health.
Here's what you can do
- Make sure you get enough sleep
- Spend time outside, even if its only 15 mins.
- Take a physical activity you like and turn it into a regular routine
- Make a plan to avoid or minimize long-term stress
- Get support
- Some people find it helpful to write a journal
Take the time to learn new ways to help you deal with the stress, you're worth it!
Are you drinking enough Water?
If you have health problems, please read this post. There are some myths about water and how much you should drink. New Science has revealed some truths about water.
Did you know?
New science has discovered that many of the chronic related illnesses may be improved or even eliminated by drinking more water. Water is now considered a source of energy for the body, but this has been overlooked in the past.
Dehydration shows up long before we are thirsty, especially as we get older. Dr. Batmanghelidj author of Your bodies many cries for Water, says that your body's thirst mechanism tends to malfunction after the age of 20. The result is that you can be chronically dehydrated. The bottom line is that the body's system and organs become chronically dehydrated and can't function properly. Medical research also shows that "dry mouth" is not a reliable indicator of the bodies need for more water. More information is available at www.watercure.com.
Is eight 8 ounces of water enough?
This is a common myth. Roberta H. Anding of Louisiana State University works with professional athletes. She explains that for some the commonly recommended myth is too much for some, and not enough for others. How much water your body requires depends on your body composition, your health, and your activity level. If the weather is very hot or very cold the body becomes more prone to dehydration.
Scale weight before and after activity in hot weather are the best indicators that you are dehydrated. If you lose more than two or three pounds on the scale then you are dehydrated. If you are exercicing for more than an hour in the heat you should be drinking a sports drink to replace electrolytes and sodium. Orange and tomato juice are good are good replacements.
Did you know that flying in an airplane depletes the body's water reserve? The reason is pressurized cabins. This might be one reason you get so tired after long flights. If you fly often you need to drink more water.
Why do we need so much water?
- The human body is 75% water and the brain is 85% water.
- Water serves as a transport vehicle for cellular functions.
- Water is a holding media for getting rid of heat.
- Water lubricates joints and helps reduce pain.
- If you take pain medication, your thirst mechanism is compromised.
- Dr. Batamghelidj says that increasing our water intake is one of the best ways to prevent many chronic conditions, especially digestive problems.
- Chronic dehydration reduces blood volume and can contribute to high blood pressure.
Make sure the quality of the water you drink is Good
Your water should be free of toxic chemicals and bacteria contamination. The pouring of toxic wastes into rivers and lakes makes it difficult for governments to guarantee water quality. Aging water pipes should be monitored regularly to ensure that traces of lead are not in the drinking water.
Most tap water is safe. If you are like me, and you don't' like the taste… or you worry about the effects of chlorine and fluoride you can let the water stand for a few hours. If you can afford filtered water there are advanced water systems on the market. I like Nikken's Pi Mag water system. It has balanced nutrients and is PH balanced. Check out www.nikken.com/johnschlapbach for more information.
Many factors affect fluid balance in the body, but we can prevent dehydration by the intake of additional water, and foods high in water.


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About me
For many of us, choosing to have counselling, for the first time, can feel like a step into the unknown, so I aim to make the process as easy for you as possible. If you have any questions that I don't answer here, please contact me by phone or email and I'll be happy to answer any queries you may have.
At times life can be difficult. You may have persistent worries or fears. Your emotions might feel overwhelming. Perhaps you have been deeply hurt by an event or experience. Or you may have developed ways of trying to manage your feelings that are no longer working. Talking to friends and family is often helpful but sometimes it isn't enough, and talking to a supportive independent 'stranger' can, in some respects, be easier. Throughout my training, and afterwards, I have undertaken personal therapy, and have experienced how rewarding it can be to open up to a counsellor, to build a relationship and start to make sense of unwanted thoughts and feelings.
I offer a confidential, empathic and non-judgemental safe space for you to express yourself and to explore any issues you may be struggling with. No two people's experiences are the same, which is why paying attention to your individual experience is my priority, in order for us to work together to find a way forward that feels right for you.
What to expect
We will arrange an introductory session which is an initial meeting to discuss what you'd like from counselling and to provide an opportunity for you to ask questions, and to consider whether you would like to continue with regular sessions. It is important for you to feel safe, respected and understood.
The introductory session does not commit either of us to further sessions but if you decide you would like to go ahead, and we both feel happy to work together, we will agree a contract to suit your individual requirements. We will arrange a mutually convenient time for regular sessions, which will normally last 50 minutes.
Your counselling sessions are your space to talk about anything that you wish to bring to the session. Some people want support to help them work out how to resolve their problem or issue, others may be less sure what they want from counselling but feel that they'd like things to be different in their life. I will work with you to help you find what that is.
If at any time you feel you would like to stop your sessions this is not a problem, although it is advisable to have an 'ending' final session.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have a BSc (Hons) in Humanistic and Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from the Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute in Nottingham. I have been working with young people and adults from different backgrounds, and with a wide range of issues, since 2013.
I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and I abide by their Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy. I attend regular monthly supervision, to ensure that my professional practice is monitored, and Continuous Professional Development workshops to support my work.
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abortion
- Abuse
- Addiction(s)
- Affairs and betrayals
- Alcoholism
- Anger management
- Anxiety
- Attachment disorder
- Bereavement
- Bullying
- Career counselling
- Carer support
- Child related issues
- Depression
- Disabilities
- Domestic violence
- Drug addiction
- Emotional abuse
- Family issues
- Generalised anxiety disorder
- Infertility
- Low self-confidence
- Low self-esteem
- Miscarriage
- Panic attacks
- Passive aggressive behaviour
- Physical abuse
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Pregnancy and birth
- Redundancy
- Relationship problems
- Separation and divorce
- Sexual abuse
- Sexuality
- Stress
- Suicidal thoughts
- Trauma
- Work-related stress
£40 per 50 minute session.
Introductory session £20
Further information
I offer a confidential and non-judgemental counselling service.
On street parking is available and there are public car parks nearby, just across the road.
Should you have any queries, please contact me by phone or email and I will do my best to respond within one working day.
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This Oratorical contest is designed to assist youth in gaining public speaking experience and provide them with an opportunity to compete for a scholarship.
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Elementary schools incorporate the Oratorical Contest into their curriculum. Speeches must be less than three minutes long.
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Speeches must be between four and five minutes long.
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2019 Elementary School Winners
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1st Runner Up: Fiona Qi – Sharon Elementary (right)
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2019 Middle/High School Winners representing our club in the Zone contest:
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I have this thing with Rabbits. I think they make excellent Halloween villains. I know most people think cute and fuzzy and Easter but I feel like underneath that, there's way too much nightmare potential. Even the makers of the movie Secret Life of Pets would agree. See Snowball as an example. Cute, little, insane bunny.
I've done the Scary Rabbit decoration thing before when our kids went as Alice in Wonderland and the Queen of Hearts.
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A friend of mine visited Hyderabad last month. Prior to her 3-day visit, she had asked me to prepare a shopping itinerary for her, where she had specifically insisted that I should include Hyderabad pearl shops. She had asked me an obvious question – where to buy pearls in Hyderabad?
Even though it was not her first visit, she somehow happened to miss her favorite 'things to do' activity i.e. shopping at Hyderabad pearl market. Therefore, she had made sure to do some real Hyderabadi shopping during her visit i.e. pearls and bangles.
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If you are putting up in Hyderabad and you have guest who is willing to buy pearls in Hyderabad, then do not shy away from asking his/her budget. This will help you filter out appropriate shopping destinations which come under their budget. Besides, also ask them their preferences like if they are looking for the original/rare pearls or the commonly sought after cultured ones.
If you are not able to give them company for some reasons say your office, then you can give them a few basic lessons on pearls which will help them understand what they are dealing with. A few tips and a brief knowledge transfer will also make them have a smarter deal, as tourists usually get carried away with the outlandish Hyderabad pearl market.
Quick tips for buying good pearls –
1. Shape and luster – The rounder the shape, the clearer the reflection because of luster and smoother the surface, the better is the quality of the pearls.
2. Don't get carried away by fancy jargons – Sometimes, shopkeeper in order to woo the customers, use some fancy jargons to convince that their pearls are worth buying. For instance, they will ask you to put the pearls under UV light to check their genuinety i.e. white pearls will appear blue sheen, black pieces will appear green sheen and baroque ones will appear rainbow sheen.
3. Teeth test – You can rub the pearls against your teeth to confirm. While the real ones will make you feel gritty, the fake ones will slip.
4. Be a bargain prowess – Always remember to go for the best buys by bargain haunting. You can easily settle for a 30% discount but take it as a challenge to bargain it for 50% off.
Where to buy pearls in Hyderabad
If budget is not your consent then here are a few good pearls shops to explore –
Mangatrai Pearls and Jewellers
1. Punjagutta Cross Road
Hyderabad – 500 032
Road no.2, Banjara Hills
2. Shangrila Plaza,Opp. KBR Park
Hyderabad – 500 034
3. Forum Sujana Mall
Plot No. S-16, Survey No. 1009
K P H B Phase 6, Kukatpally
The Mangatrai Jewellers is one of the most renowned stores in Hyderabad. They have many branches in the city. They had received the "Jeweller of the Year" award from Perles de Tahiti. Besides, they are also listed in the global media with features on CNBC, Discovery, BBC and New York Times.
Here is what the Jewellers had this to say,
"We specialize in Pearl Jewellery Designs and gems sourced from the largest gem quality cultured pearls of Australia, China, Indonesia, Myanmar, Japan, Philippines and Tahiti. Every Mangatrai pearl jewel is meticulously inspected, assorted and graded by highly trained professionals, leading to strings and strands of the highest quality. We were the first to introduce 'The Tahitian natural colour cultured pearls' in the market. In recognition of the same and our sustained commitment to excellence, we were felicitated by the Tahitian Government in 2005."
Jagdamba Pearls
2-4-26, Opposite Mahatma Gandhi Statue
Mahatma Gandhi Rd, Rani Gunj,
This is another reputed pearl shop in Hyderabad where you will get an array of designs in good and genuine quality.
Kedarnathji Motiwale
Shop No. 36, Ground Floor,
Babukhan Estate Bldg,
Basheer Bagh,
And for the reasonably priced pearls in Hyderabad, you can visit Charminar, whose neighborhood is flanked by the much affordable Patther Gatti and Laad Bazaar. Also you will get some affordable shops around Paradise restaurant located in Secunderabad.
So those were my top picks to buy pearls in Hyderabad. Hope it helps!


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Bay Alarm Medical Review
A customer-focused medical alert brand with straightforward pricing and plans
- 70+ years in medical alert industry
- No-contract, cancel anytime systems
- Straightforward pricing, no equipment fees
Bay Alarm Medical is headquartered in Concord, California. Not surprisingly, it's located in the Bay Area, as Concord is about 22 miles northeast of Oakland.
When you visit the company's page, the first thing you'll notice is probably a cartoon character named Grumpy Grandpa. That guy pops up a lot, sometimes with his adult daughter/caregiver in tow. I would describe him as a mascot of sorts, though he's listed first on the "Meet the Team" page at Bay Alarm Medical's website. That's right; he even gets top billing over the president.
But a lovably cranky cartoon character mascot isn't the most notable way Bay Alarm Medical tries to set itself apart. There's also the company code of ethics. Rule 1 on the list is "no telephone cold calls" for non-customers, and Rule 2 is "zero tolerance for high pressure sales."
Why have a code of ethics? The company says, "We believe a lack of knowledge about the medical alert systems market among the aging contributes to a higher level of susceptibility to deception, fraud, and unscrupulous business practices. Protection of the senior and aging population is Bay Alarm Medical's principal concern."
That all sounds good, but the people behind Bay Alarm Medical are not running a charity here. The company still wants to sell medical alert products; it just doesn't want to be jerks about it. Let's take a closer look at the products offered by Bay Alarm Medical.
Equipment & Tech
BAM says its In-Home Medical Alert system is the most popular system for seniors. It consists of a base station and transmitter. The base station goes in your house and usually plugs into an electrical outlet, though you can also use a phone jack if you prefer.
The transmitter is worn as either a necklace or wristband. Chances are, no one will notice it unless they're looking for it specifically.
One of the most impressive features is the clarity offered by the two-way communication. If there's an emergency, it won't sound like you're talking to a dispatcher on cheap walkie talkies from a big box store. Instead you'll get what the company calls "crystal clear' two-way talking. If you find yourself hurrying to answer the phone, you can stop that once you install this system. That's right; you can use the in-home medical alert system to pick up your phone from anywhere in the house where service reaches.
The 32-hour back-up system provides a critical lifeline in case of a power outage. With any luck, your power will be restored within a matter of hours. But if you're dealing with a bad ice storm that's severely compromised power lines, you can know you've got over a day of backup.
One of the best things about retirement is the freedom to travel. But travel shouldn't mean sacrificing your sense of personal safety in any respect. That's why this system is portable. Go ahead and visit the grandkids for the holidays. All you need to do is pack the system in your suitcase, then plug it into a landline once you arrive at your destination.
If you'd prefer on-the-go protection, check out the mobile GPS system. The built-in GPS tracking means family members and emergency responders can find you regardless of if you're in the park, at the mall, or somewhere else.
The In-Car Medical Alert system is another option. If you can still drive safely but worry about the possibility of a medical emergency while you're behind the wheel, this product can give you some extra peace of mind. Plug into your cigarette lighter to get around-the-clock crash detection plus GPS tracking and live 2-way communication.
The vehicle locator helps loved ones know when a family member has arrived at their destination safely. If they know you're driving 20 minutes across town to meet a friend for cards, you don't have to worry about texting them to say you've arrived.
They can even set up geofencing boundaries at home. That means that if you leave the virtual perimeter, your loved ones will get either a text or e-mail alert.
Like a lot of things, this tech also works well for young people. If your family has a new teenage driver, you can check on them via this system. It's a way to give them freedom while also ensuring they aren't blowing off marching band rehearsal to hang out at their best friend's house.
With technology this advanced, you may think you need a high-end car that's made in the last couple of years for this to work. You do not. It will function just as well in a sedan from 1999 as it will in a fancy sports car from 2019. As mentioned earlier, all you need is a cigarette lighter in your vehicle. The built-in back-up battery ensures you don't need to panic if your battery goes out without warning.
Monitoring & Features
The technology works with landline, but if you're one of the many people who don't have one of those anymore, you're still covered. BAM also has cell phone and GPS coverage options through AT&T. If you have at least three bars, you should be good to go. And you don't have to be a pre-existing AT&T customer to use the network.
If you accidentally hit the help button, you're not in trouble. Simply respond to the dispatcher and tell them it was an accident. Because if you don't respond, they'll assume something is up and start contacting others, including emergency services.
But how long does it take for a dispatcher to respond when you really need help? BAM lists its response time as 45 seconds or less, which seems a bit longer than the industry standard. It's still well under a minute, but every second can feel agonizing when you've had a fall and fear you're injured. It's worth considering if a faster service might be better suited to your needs.
The service comes with a 30-day risk free trial. You've got until the thirtieth day to send it back if you're not happy. We should note that the "full refund" does not include shipping. You'll still be on the hook for that.
One of the best features is the automatic fall detection. No one plans to fall getting out of the shower in the evening or getting out of bed in the morning. Taking a tumble can leave you stunned and out of breath, and the adrenaline in your system may make it tough to think, "I should get checked out."
That's where automatic detection comes in and proves more than worth its $10 a month price tag. It's supposed to minimize false alarms and only detect "high-impact falls." The company says all automatic fall detection buttons are prone to what it calls "small levels of inaccuracies." But it sounds like it shouldn't go off if you do something minor like almost trip over your dog.
Every home has some areas that are riskier to navigate than others. BAM offers wall help buttons for placement near those sharp corners and rickety staircases.
You can also provide emergency contact information when you sign up. Let's say you want to notify your sister and daughter when something happens. All you have to do is provide their names and contact info.
One more noteworthy feature is BAM's refusal to make customers sign long-term contracts. Other places require you to commit to a year or two or three of service, but that's not the case here.
Installation & Usability
The pendants are waterproof enough for you to wear them in the shower or bath. You shouldn't go deep sea diving with them on, but they can handle some water.
There's no available professional installation. But that doesn't mean you're doomed to sift through complicated instructions before you can set up your medical alert system. BAM offers a couple of ways to get your system up and running. They've got a video demo page if you prefer to learn that way. If you'd rather see things in black and white, read the 4-step setup with pictures.
At the end of set up, you'll be connected to a dispatcher. Tell them you're testing the system, and they'll thank you and let you go.
The company also makes free consultations available if you need some guidance to figure out what works best for your situation.
Customer Support
BAM operates monitoring centers in Ogden, Utah and Rexburg, Idaho. The two systems are full duplicates of each other. That redundancy means that if there's power outage in Rexburg, you'll still be able to get service through the Utah location.
BAM also lets you fill out something called The Vial of Life. It sounds mysterious, but it's not. It's basically a medical information sheet you keep in your house. If you're allergic to certain medications or on certain prescriptions, emergency responders can just look at the card and be good to go.
Cost & Pricing
All plans come with constant monitoring. First you choose the service you want, picking from In-Home Medical Alert, Mobile GPS Help Button, In-Car Medical Alert, or a "Bundle and Save" Option. Then you choose from Basic Protection, Preferred Protection, or Premium Protection. Those prices change depending on the service you select. For example, here are the prices for the In-Home Medical Alert package.
- Basic Protection: $19.95
- Preferred Protection: $39.95 Includes AutoFall Detection, 4-Pack of Wall Buttons
- Premium Protection: $59.95 Includes AutoFall Detection, Lock Box Service, Wall Buttons, Mobile GPS Help Button with AutoFall Detection
Mobile GPS service is priced as follows: $29.95, $39.95, 49.95.
In-Car Medical Alert is $29.95, 49.95, or $59.95.
Really want a bundle? Choose from Bundle Plus for $59.95, Bundle Preferred for $69.95, or $79.95.
The standard medical alert button is $2, or $8 less than the automatic fall button detection. But depending on your budget, the extra $8 a month could be worth it if you're worried about, say, breaking an arm and being unable to reach the help button.
Each plan also includes free spouse coverage, by which they mean monitoring. You'll still have to pay $2 for a basic button or $10 for an automatic fall button.
The Caregiver Tracking works with the Mobile GPS button. For an additional $5 a month, you'll get features like geofencing.
Our Conclusion
Bay Area Medical's overall devotion to transparency is worth applauding. But their pricing structure feels needlessly complicated in some ways, especially since it claims it wants to make things easier for seniors to understand. On the bright side, the company does offer some help picking out a plan if you need it.
Once you get past the selection process, the customer service is solid. The response time of 45 seconds doesn't sound too long on the surface, but that 45 seconds could feel more like 10 minutes when there's an emergency.
There's no need to sign on for a long-term contract, and the month-long free trial is an ideal way to try before you commit to going exclusive.


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Running with Unicorns Ep. 7
Surviving the Crypto and ICO Advertising Ban / Kelley Weaver, CEO and Founder of Melrose PR
January 24, 2019
A conversation with Kelley Weaver about the impact of the sweeping cryptocurrency and ICO advertising ban by Facebook, Google, Twitter, and other digital advertising platform giants.
"There was a lot of money being raised for the sake of raising money as opposed to money being raised for the sake of fostering innovation."
– Kelley Weaver, CEO and Founder, Melrose PR
In This Episode
Kelley Weaver joins us today to talk about the factors that influenced Facebook, Google, Twitter, and other digital advertising giants to institute sweeping bans on cryptocurrency and ICO advertising on their platforms. We talk about how these crypto businesses are faring as a result of these restrictions (some blanket bans have been recently relaxed to varying degrees) and what impact they've had on the bottomline and survivability of these crypto businesses. We talk about the creative ways in which companies and ICOs are navigating these ad bans and getting their story out to potential customers and investors. And we look ahead to the long-term effects of the ad ban on the industry as a whole.
(Disclosure: Gem's portfolio app marketing was adversely affected by the ad ban.)
Topics Covered
- The ICO gold rush and resulting scams, frauds, and nefarious schemes
- The ad ban as a way to protect innocent retail investors
- Both sides of the ICO equation, the good and the bad
- How the ad ban will help investors but also hurt legitimate businesses
- Walking the fine balance between protecting investors and helping innovation
- Companies are turning to other ways of getting the word out
- Using the power of story-telling and platforms such as Telegram
- The rise of influence marketing to replace ad campaigns
- How the public relations industry is evolving to adapt to crypto and ICOs
- A pause in action and the breath of fresh air in the post-ICO frenzy is a welcome change for PR firms
- The importance of due diligence for PR and marketing firms in vetting ICOs from a liability perspective
- Moving the narrative from the hype of ICOs to the promise of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency
Resource Links
- Big Tech Are Banning Crypto And ICO Ads – Is There A Reason to Panic
- Twitter Will Ban ICO Ads Starting Tomorrow
- Twitter Confirms Ban On Cryptocurrency Ads
- Facebook Lifts Ban on Crypto Ads; Will Other Sites Follow?
- Facebook is reversing its ban on some cryptocurrency ads
- The Hustlers Fueling Crytpocurrency's Marketing Machine
- MailChimp's Ban on Cryptocurrency Marketing Is Causing Collateral Damage
- Cryptocurrency startups bypass Facebook ad ban with sly marketing tricks
- Breaking: Google to Reverse Crypto Ad Ban for Exchanges Advertising in US, Japan
- Google Partially Reverses Crypto Ads Ban
- Twitter, Google and Facebook have banned cryptocurrency ads — but these networks still haven't
- Here's Why The Cryptocurrency Market Is Not Too Spooked About Google's ICO Ad Ban
- What No One Tells You About Google-Twitter Crypto Ad Ban
- Which Social Media Sites Still Allow Crypto Advertising?
Chitra: Hello and welcome to Running With Unicorns. Your portal to the world of cryptocurrency. I'm Chitra Ragavan, Chief Strategy Officer at Gem. The topic of today's discussion is the crypto ad ban by Google, Facebook, Twitter, and other social media giants. My guest is Kelley Weaver. She's Founder and CEO of Melrose PR and host of the popular podcast, Crypto Token Talk.
Welcome, Kelley.
Kelley: Thanks so much for having me, Chitra.
Chitra: It's great having you. As you know, in January when Facebook announced that it was going to ban cryptocurrency companies and ICOs from advertising it created quite a wave in the industry. And then Google followed to Twitter, LinkedIn, now even have Reddit and MailChimp. They're all jumping on the bandwagon and saying that cryptocurrency and ICOs can't advertise on their social media platforms. So when Facebook said that these companies are engaged in misleading and deceptive promotional practices, what were they talking about?
Kelley: So I think when we… Last summer or in the past 18, 24 months, you've seen a huge shift in the way that capital is being raised via these ICO campaigns, which stands for Initial Coin Offering. I'm not sure how familiar your audience is. And there was sort of this gold rush mentality of I need to raise money for my project. And there was a lot of innovation happening. A lot of amazing ideas. World changing ideas for how to implement this novel blockchain technology for projects. But then there was also… It was a global rush to raise money and culturally I think… Not that any specific culture is to blame, but there was this mentality of, oh, it's so easy to raise money right now. I might as well throw together an idea, launch an ICO. It must be so easy to raise money. And there was a lot of money being raised for the sake of raising money as opposed to money being raised for the sake of fostering innovation. And maybe some… I think there was also a middle ground of some teams that maybe had a great idea and had the purest of intentions, but didn't have the expertise in terms of how to organize a team to make that happen once you raise in the millions of dollars. What do you do to make that… Bring that idea to life.
So in other words, the backstory was that there was all this money being raised and not necessarily all this innovation happening just yet. It was too early to tell. Now I think what happened unfortunately was we saw a variety of the different types of things that I talked about. So we had teams that had the purest of intentions that really were going to develop technology that could change the world and are still heads down building that. We had teams that had the purest of intentions that once the money was raised, weren't necessarily able to deliver on that. And then we had teams that only raised money to by a Lamborghini or for selfish reasons. And I do think that culturally one of the reasons that Americans were maybe spooked is that there is a sort of I would say an ethics bar or an expectation bar around fundraising in the US. If you raise money in Silicon Valley, for example, you have benchmarks for success. And in other countries, maybe that wasn't… Maybe it is okay to go and buy yourself a car when you raise all this money. But here, I feel like there's a moral standpoint where that wouldn't really fly. That wouldn't…
So unfortunately, because all of this was happening and there was so much of the latter of what I was talking about about money being raised maybe not for the right reasons that unfortunately a lot of uninformed excited enthusiasts who wanted to jump in and they were maybe hearing that their neighbor had put in $10 and now had $1000 worth of this cryptocurrency or this new coin that they had that people were uninformed and basically buying what they believed would… Something that would increase in value. And so I think ultimately Facebook made a call to protect the greater public from misleading information. Now, some of that was purely misintentioned. And some of that may not have been. Does that make sense? So I think there was a combination. But ultimately Facebook was trying to protect the mom and pop investors from making decisions from I suppose impulse buying when they didn't have all of the context. And because it was such a new wild west of fundraising.
Chitra: Yeah there was this Wall Street Journal investigation that showed that 20% of almost 1500 ICOs turned out to be scams. So there's definitely an ethical reason for companies like Facebook to say let's pause for a minute and see are we serving the public good when we do that. But on the other hand, there are people who say that cryptocurrency is a very revolutionary kind of technology. blockchain technology is gonna change the world. And when you come down hard in this way, you are essentially chilling innovation. You're having a chilling effect on innovation. So who's right?
Kelley: Yeah. No, it's a great question. And I do see both sides because ultimately there are companies who are building the future of how we're gonna transmit financial assets, and how we're going to transact with each other in the future, and how we're gonna store information. And that shouldn't be stifled. And unfortunately, by Facebook putting the ban on ads relating to cryptocurrency and blockchain, not only are they preventing the potential ICO scammers who are saying, "Buy this. 10X returns." They're also potentially preventing companies who are very legitimate. Like your company, Gem, for example. From being able to run a legitimate campaign that has nothing to do with raising money. It has much more so to do with engaging a community and generating a user base who might be actually interested in what you're offering.
Chitra: And launching a product.
Kelley: Exactly. So it's tricky because yes, the ban was very wide spread. And so it was ultimately… It affected both those who were out for the good and the negative. But I think at the time when this ban came down in January, it was sort of the, I would say, the wave was cresting at the height of the just exhaust… Us as a service provider, were just simply exhausted with the amount of noise that was happening that didn't really have merit. So ultimately, I think that this was maybe a positive step in the right direction. But was it the right long term? Are there better ways? Potentially could they look at maybe you can't sell your investment but maybe you can talk about your product or your technology. Or maybe there's some middle ground where it's not…
Chitra: Mm-hmm (affirmative). Well as you know in July, Facebook then said, "Okay, we're going to now partially reverse what we did and we're going to allow a limited set of companies, legitimate companies, if we deem them to be legitimate, to be able to advertise." So that raised another fire storm because then people were saying, "Well, they realized there's so much money to be made so that's why they're now allowing companies to advertise. But I think if you kind of step back from kind of being this close to the debate, you kind of see this David versus Goliath kind of philosophical battle between the centralized social media giants like Facebook and Google. And then you have kind of the decentralized new movement. The crypto innovators. The scrappy little startups. And so you kind of see this philosophical battle too and the question is who's gonna win it?
Kelley: I'm not sure who's gonna win. But I ultimately think that Facebook is doing… Is making decisions that they believe are in the best interest of everybody at play here. And I think that they're not trying to. They maybe recognize that they might be stifling innovation, but they're not trying to so that's… It is tricky. As a centralized entity, they're going to have to make decisions about what they can and cannot have on the platform. Can they have terrorism, for example, or things like that. They have to make some calls either way. Right or wrong. But ultimately I think that as the industry matures … We've seen a lot of maturity happen. Even since January when that call was initially made. There's a much greater awareness from companies that are even performing ICOs or fundraising that they can't just sell securities to the greater general public. Many companies are offering security offerings only to accredited investors. We weren't seeing that last fall, for example. So the industry is maturing. And as such, my hope is that company centralized institutions that are sort of calling the shots here are going to say, "Okay, as the industry matures, we believe in these companies that are really trying to innovate here and we're going to support them," is my hope.
Chitra: Yeah. So I was just gonna add. It's a perfect segue to looking at how this is all going to evolve. Will Google, for instance, look at what Facebook did and say, "Yeah, maybe as things… As the dust settles, we can maybe relax our rules a little bit." And there are a lot of social media platforms that are saying, "We don't believe in an ad ban. And we are going to support advertising." So where do you see all of this headed?
Kelley: It's interesting because as a public relations professional and marketing, we don't do as much on the advertising side. But I do remember ads that I was being targeted with, for example, last fall. And it would be like buy this ICO, 10X returns. And that needed to end. So they had to start somewhere. So I support the big… Them for making a move. But how companies will innovate around this, I think that companies are having to turn to other methods to engage their audience as opposed to just advertising. So while that may pose a challenge, it also provides opportunities for them to get scrappy, like you said. Scrappy startups are using other methods. They're harnessing the power of communities on platforms like Telegram. They're utilizing Twitter to deliver messages. They're-
Chitra: And influencer marketing. Or turning to companies like yours.
Kelley: Yes. Yes.
Chitra: To get the message out in other ways.
Kelley: Yeah, reaching out to podcasters and influencers in the space. They're utilizing Medium and blogs. Blog posts to generate thought leadership. And LinkedIn for really putting out great content. And they're not sitting around waiting for companies like Facebook to reverse their policies. They're moving forward and trying to tell their stories using other methods. Which I think is really clever and smart. And ultimately, I think what companies… At least what we educate our clients about is sometimes they come to us and they say, "How do I market my offering because I'm gonna be a security token offering," for example. And we say, "It's really not about what you're offering to the market. It's about…" Well, in terms of the investment standpoint, we really like to talk about the power of the technology that you're going to be delivering to market. The power of the problem that you're solving here. A lot of times educating about the issue at hand initially.
So it's really about the greater story about what you're bringing to market as opposed to how you're selling the investment. Because ultimately you want to generate awareness whether or not the person that you're marketing to is going to be a potential investor or not. So it's much more about storytelling and generating those great angles than it is about pedaling your token. And so that doesn't really… Ultimately doesn't really… Ultimately the storyline is going to be similar throughout. Does that make sense?
Chitra: Yeah. And I guess the market has to mature too. The industry has to mature in terms of how it's delivering these messages and how to get it across to the right communities.
The other question is when you have a marketing ban like this, an advertising ban, is the average Joe investor, Joanne investor out there actually protected or are they actually ill served by not being able to get access to information or not being able to be marketed to? Where do you come down on that?
Kelley: My feeling is ultimately, especially right now that they are being protected. What I was seeing over the holidays, for example, and in the fall was a lot of people just wanting to jump in. How do I get my hands on some bitcoin? What are these ICOs? I heard my neighbor made 10X returns, how do I get in on that? And when you have that kind of crowd mentality, that's not the type of people who are in it for the right reasons, who are seeing it as a long-term investment, who are taking the time to educate themselves on what this is. So I do think that for the time being, they are definitely being protected. Because I do think it's a dangerous and a slippery slope for them to have access to marketing information that might be misleading.
Chitra: And you've seen this industry evolve over the last few years in terms of the blockchain industry, cryptocurrency industry. And you've been right in the middle of it in terms of being able to market, provide a help to companies. How have you seen sort of your own business evolve, and the work that you're doing evolve, and getting that story out in the right way?
Kelley: So it's interesting. We've also seen a shift with reporter coverage. So I think reporters are a lot more skeptical, rightfully so. They want to protect their audience from making irrational investments or from misleading information. So they really have to do their own due diligence on these projects too. So as such, the stories that they're writing are much more thought through. They're doing a lot more background research to make sure that this is something that they want to… That they feel… Excuse me. That they feel like it's in the greater public's best interest to put out there. And so-
Chitra: Because you definitely saw a lot of companies make a tremendous amount of money based on coverage. The initial kind of height filled coverage in late last fall and late summer and fall.
Kelley: Right. So ultimately it's a lot harder to get reporters' attention these days. So as that relates to our business, that is our business. So we still have amazing relationships with the press, but we're really having to prove our clients that much more. And one of the ways that we're not sitting around and waiting for the press to write about our clients. But really saying to our clients, "You have to be in the driver's seat here and tell your story and really put out the message that you want to hear in the press." So we're really doing a lot more thought leadership, content development. So Medium is a great place to put out content. And we're seeing our clients using it more and more and it's syndicated to places like Entrepreneur, and Forbes, and different things. Quora is another platform we use. Steemit, which is specific to the crypto community, which is a blockchain backed Medium type of platform. So we're seeing our clients understand that and really realizing that we can't just wait for earned media. We have to put out our own media.
Chitra: And I think the other change also is when… Last year when you were right in the thick of it with all of the ICO frenzy that was going on and it just seemed like there was all of this. You had to really learn how to market these companies while protecting yourself too. Because there was so much that was unknown. And there was so much hype, and so much frenzy, and so much money. And you really had to kind of evaluate things above and beyond. And now with the SEC weighing in, it just seems like… With companies getting into legal trouble, it seems like the crisis management piece is also something that you have to handle.
Kelley: It's been a bit of a breathe of fresh air recently because it's been less of a gold rush. But in the fall particularly, we were being hit up left and right. Which was a wonderful… From a business perspective, a great place to be in. But also a challenging place to be in because we had to be very selective. And I'll be the first to admit that we made some wrong decisions with the clients that we ended up working with. And oftentimes, I think about five times, we had to walk away. And that was really challenging because ultimately when we were working with them, we uncovered that maybe they weren't doing this for the right reasons or didn't have the proper expectations around things. Or didn't have the infrastructure to be able to work with us, let alone develop the technology that they're promising to the world. So we had to quickly put in due diligence framework as a service provider, which is a bizarre and wonderful place to be in. But bizarre. It's almost like the roles are reversed where you're doing diligence on the clients that are inbound as opposed to them… So it's almost like they're pitching to us as opposed to we're pitching to them because we found ourselves in a unique position where we were one of the only firms in the world that had experience within this specific industry and successfully running campaigns for people.
So now it's been nice as the industry has matured slightly, we definitely have seen that it's less of a gold rush. There's more thoughtful teams coming to the table. We're having to be less picky and selective because we're not seeing as much of the riff raff. So I do feel like things are shaking themselves out. But it was an interesting time where we had to also protect our own reputation with the press because ultimately our whole business is based on relationships with the media. And so if we're pitching them something that turns out to be a scam, that's not good for our reputation, right? The next time we try to pitch them something, they're like, "Oh, gosh. Melrose is trying to pitch me that other thing and that didn't go so well." So it really was an interesting time. I do feel like that time luckily has subsided where at least we're only getting things that seem to be more reputable.
But I mean, we have a funny example that we talk about in our office. Someone hit us up because they wanted to do an ICO around shrimp farming. We're like, "Okay, does blockchain really need to be related to the shrimp farming specifically industry?" And that was sort of representative of the type of wild requests that we were getting. It was like any idea would fly and just slap ICO on it and it seemed like a great idea. And so we're not gonna be pedaling shrimp farming solutions any time soon.
Chitra: Are there any other examples like that?
Kelley: I mean, there were just some silly examples of things that nobody would want in the real world, let alone add a token to it and then make people have to buy ether on a Coinbase to exchange it for this new token. It's like why don't we just go down to step one which is do people even want the thing that you're bringing to market before you try to make them jump through hoops to buy Monopoly money to make that happen.
Chitra: So now do you have a standard due diligence process to evaluate these companies? I know there are fewer of them probably, but by no means, has the ICO trend… I mean, it's slower now, but I think companies-
Kelley: It's different.
Chitra: It's different. Not slower. Companies are still raising, but in a different way. So how do you adapt to that?
Kelley: Yeah, it's been a lot quicker because we're able to recognize things a lot faster. I think from personal experience, with what's worked for us. We're also having to be really selective because ultimately even if it is a great team that has a great potential product, are they going to be able to deliver that? Is it something where we think that we can generate stories? Because it is earned media that we're dealing with so we really need to make sure that the reporter context that we have, we have to keep them in mind as we take on new clients. Are they going to be interested in this? Because if they aren't, then we can create content all day and we can create our own stories, but we can't necessarily guarantee earned media coverage.
So I think it's become quicker for us because we're more intuitively knowing whether there's good stories there. Ultimately the leads that are coming our way that we pick up on right away are usually coming from… We're pretty connected within the industry so it's coming from sources that we know and trust. And so ultimately there's a few steps. Especially for ICO type related clients. And we do handle a lot of blockchain infrastructure clients too. So it's not just ICOs. But as it relates to ICOs, usually they're working with a token advisory company or someone to help structure their offering a couple months before they come to us. And so if they've had a good experience working with them and it's someone that we trust, it's easier for us to say this is gonna be an interesting project that we will like to work with.
Does that make sense? So I think it's become sort of quicker. But we do look for who is the team? Are they going to be able to deliver on this idea that they're promising? Are they going to… Do they have any partnership announcements with big companies that are recognizable that the press might like? How likely to succeed do we think they're going to be? Because ultimately if there are big fundraising events, that is news to the media. Which is sort of a slippery slope I feel like. But the media does say that if they raise a big amount, that can be news. Do they have a minimum viable product or a prototype that works that we can have the press play around with to see that this works in principle? Is the problem that they're solving a real problem? Can we talk about that in thought leadership type pieces? So those are the things that we look for.
Chitra: And it seems like those are the exact sets of questions that investors should be looking at and also companies like Facebook and Google when they're trying to evaluate these companies to see whether or not they should allow them to advertise and to market their products. The basic baseline of questions.
Kelley: I totally agree. I sympathize for the bigger companies like Facebook because how do you do that at scale? It's something where we're a small company and we're still… We've come up with our own systems. But how do you… There has to be some framework for what does and what doesn't. And to make it fair for everybody.
Chitra: And ultimately there's so much money at stake. You wonder if that's going to make a difference in terms of Facebook, and Google, and other companies saying, "Yes, there are issues, but we can't say no to this."
Kelley: Well, I think there's so many companies that are doing… That… I don't want blockchain. We're such big believers in this technology. And I don't want ultimately… Yes, we're in this cycle of heads down, let's build. We're in this skeptical press cycle where the articles that are like bitcoin's going to zero are getting a lot more clicks, let's say, than the articles about the innovation and the 20 year old who's gonna change the world. So it's tricky because I would hate to see this really slow down the innovation and slow down the interest. Because we've seen… It's not dead. But we've seen less interest in people coming to meet-ups and things like that because there's just less talk about it. I think the wind is out of people's sales a little bit. They thought that they… I suppose those who thought that they could make a quick buck have kind of realized that maybe that's not the case.
And so there's just a sort of an overall fatigue in the market. And so I'm hoping that there's some great innovation of the actual technology and some actual use cases that come soon that are talked about because I think that will re-energize everybody for the right reasons. And I think ultimately let's move away from the fundraising component. You know what I mean? Yes, we need to raise money to be able to put these things together. But if we can turn the narrative away from that and the consciousness away from how much money can I make to how is this gonna change how I handle my medical records of the future?
Chitra: Yeah, what value am I gonna provide?
Kelley: Right. Then we'll be in the right direction. That's my hope is that this doesn't deter companies that are creating solutions for enterprise and that are really gonna help consumers. But maybe not for five or ten years, but they're really going to help. My hope is that those stories can still be told during this time.
Chitra: And those are the stories you're telling more of, I think.
Kelley: Yeah, we're really looking for those stories because that's what's exciting about this technology is really how it can change people's lives. In third world countries, here in America, everywhere. How can this technology really change the way that we do business, the way that we communicate, the way that we view our data, the way that we have access to things. Those are the exciting stories and that's what gets me fired up about the technology. Not about the money that can be made. Although that can be fun as well, of course, but it's only a small piece.
Chitra: Great. Any closing thoughts?
Kelley: I think ultimately it's been interesting. Companies have had to be really creative in the ways that they've told their stories. And I think in a way, that's a really good thing. They've really had to prove themselves. And that's ultimately a net positive for everyone. So I feel like the stories that you're hearing now are probably more… Hopefully more legitimate. And that we'll begin to see some real innovation announcements. I'd love to see some announcements soon about scale of the actual building of blockchain. I think that that has been somewhat tiring too for developers is how do we really scale this? It's been trickier than I think people thought. And it's taken longer than people have thought. It's still gonna take a long time, but it's going to happen. We're big believers in that. And so have to be patient but realize that… Stay at it. And don't get discouraged because this is really an exciting time for this technology and there are so many opportunities for so many people to get involved at various different levels. Whether it's to work with the technology, apply your marketing skills, or your legal skills, or whatever to blockchain. Or to get involved with the community.
Chitra: Great. And where can someone learn about you, and the work you're doing at Melrose, and your podcast?
Kelley: Sure. So Crypto Token Talk is the name of the podcast. It's on iTunes. And our website's CryptoTokenTalk.io. Melrose is MelrosePR.com. And you can reach me, I'm on Twitter @CryptoKelley. I also have my own website at KelleyWeaver.com, as well.
Chitra: Great. Thanks so much, Kelley, it's always great to have you on the show.
Kelley: Thank you so much.
Chitra: That's all for now. Join us again soon for another edition of Running With Unicorns. Until then, enjoy your crypto journey, unicorns.
Running with Unicorns, a Crypto Podcast by Gem
Running with Unicorns is a crypto podcast and video interview series hosted by Chitra Ragavan, Chief Strategy Officer of Gem. A veteran former journalist with National Public Radio (NPR) and U.S. News & World Report (U.S. News), Chitra interviews crypto thought leaders, regulators, and experts to offer a lens into the rapidly evolving world of digital assets. Designed to appeal to both beginner and seasoned investors, Running with Unicorns is produced at Gem's headquarters in Venice, California. Our mission is to offer unbiased and independent analysis of the news and events shaping the cryptocurrency movement, industry, and markets and to explore the role that digital currency will play in the future of money.


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One of the most important factors while maintaining your pool is to keep a check at the swimming pool temperature.
While it may seem like a trivial and secondary task, the wrong pool temperature can lead to severe consequences for your health.
On the other hand, maintaining the pool water temperature at just the right levels according to your desired use brings with it many health benefits, which include weight loss (to a lesser extent than is usually thought).
Without further ado, let's dive into the world of pool temperature!
What causes changes in pool temperature?
Before you understand how to maintain a particular temperature, you have to understand what causes the change in those temperatures.
Pool temperature is affected by factors such as evaporation, sky radiation, and ground losses. These factors are the largest contributors to pool heat loss. Evaporation itself counts for around 70 percent of heat losses!
Talking about heat gains, the biggest natural contributor to your pool heat is of course, solar heat. The temperature of your area can bump up the average swimming temperature by approximately 6 to 7 degrees Fahrenheit.
What happens if my pool temperatures are too high?
Here, we deal with the situations which can arise if your pool temperature goes too high.
While a warm pool temperature is associated with lesser difficulty in swimming, if the difference is too radical, it can cause huge problems. Case in point, the death of a swimmer of the US National swim team while swimming at a pool temperature of 86 degrees. Three others had to be hospitalized.
Further, due to the high temperature, it is much more likely that your pool will become infested with algae. It also makes the pool ideal for bacteria growth, which can lead to a number of diseases.
What happens if my pool temperatures are too low?
If the pool temperatures are too low, your body risks going into shock.
Our body has a fight-or-flight stimuli response to a sudden temperature change, and since you cannot escape a pool right when you enter it, your heart rhythm becomes irregular.
For patients of cardiac diseases, this can lead to life-threatening conditions.
Further, the correlation of low pool temperatures with fat burns stands null, since those are calculated on the assumption that the calories burned due to temperature difference cause an equivalent calorie loss in our body. This also operates by assuming "burnt" calories equate to fat losses.
Which pool temperatures are perfect to swim in?
Now that we know which pool temperatures are too high and too low to swim in, the question arises, which pool temperature is the ideal pool temperature?
The answer to that question isn't as straightforward as a simple number or a range. Depending upon how your pool is used, there are many possibilities.
1. If your pool is being used primarily as a recreational pool, you're looking at an ideal temperature of around 83 degrees Fahrenheit.
You might be inclined towards warmer water because of lesser resistance. However, pool water that creeps up too high can cause dehydration, muscle cramps and body overheating.
2. If your pool finds use as a competitive or fitness pool, such as an olympic pool, a temperature of around 80 degrees Fahrenheit is ideal.
In case you were wondering, the answer to the question "is 70 degrees too cold for an olympic pool?" is a resounding "yes".
3. If it's a baby pool, or generally has small children, you're best off with a pool operating at 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
The chief reason behind this is because small children retain less body heat due to their smaller physical size.
4. Lastly, hydrotherapy pools find use as a form of healing method, hence the temperature goes much higher. You'll have to maintain the temperature at nearly 95 degrees Fahrenheit.
Be careful about the growth of algae or harmful bacteria, however. Make sure your pool stays chlorinated at these high temperatures.
These temperatures are again assuming average room temperatures. If you live in area where temperatures go lower, these numbers will have to go a notch higher proportionately.
By the same analogy, for warmer climates, the swimming pool temperature needs to go a little lower to maintain the effect of those.
How to mitigate pool temperature problems
Your best bet to increase your pool temperature is to go in for a pool heater. Pool heaters come in a number of varieties, such as gas heaters, solar heaters and heat pumps (electric heaters).
All of these pool heaters come with their own set of advantages and disadvantages, so be sure to check those out before going in for a pool heater.
To reduce heat losses, however, we recommend going in for pool covers. These eliminate most of your pool evaporation losses, and are the best value-for-money addition to your pool maintenance toolkit.
There are a variety of pool covers on the market, and each brings a different value proposition to the table.
To reduce pool temperature, you can go in for heat pumps which can do both heating and cooling. This is the best long-term cooling alternative.
Pool fountains can also work in drier climates, but aren't of much use in humid ones.
Alternatively, you can follow these small steps:
- Adding Shade over the pool to block the sun.
- Adding Water to the pool before swims. As a rule, 2 inches of water can lower water temperature by 1-2 degrees.
- Run the pump at night, and aim the jets towards the surface to increase circulation.
- Open the main drain or run the pool cleaner, to equalize thermal layers.
Pool temperature is often seen as an unimportant factor when it comes to pool maintenance.
However, it becomes extremely important to maintain the average pool temperature to ensure that the pool remains swimmable and the swimmers remain fit.
Whether your pool temperatures are too high or too low, maintaining it at just the right amount according to your intended use of the pool becomes crucial and makes sure you and every swimmer have the best pool experience.
Happy maintenance!


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These short courses are held over three days (usually 3 consecutive Fridays) and aim to provide you with the skills needed to tell stories (fiction) or write for performance (scriptwriting). Attendees of these courses are expected to complete a piece of coursework after the course, which is accredited with 10 CATS Points at FHEQ Level 4.
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The Certificate of Higher Education is a part-time course in which you study a main subject discipline, such as Creative Writing, but also undertake study in other academic subjects. The credits you obtain from taking weekly classes, short online courses, linked day schools, practical weekends and attendance at the Oxford University Summer School for Adults all count towards your final award.


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Confectionery and bakery products show a high export growth and an increasing demand across five continents.
Sri Lankan bakery and confectionery products manufacturers & suppliers mainly produce and export cocoa butter and powder, Sweet biscuits, Chocolates, Sugar confectionery, Jaggery and Kitul treacle. Sri Lankan biscuits exporters have made a name among those who have a taste for savoury crackers, and also for fruit flavoured cream-layered biscuits. Our cocoa is among the best in the world and cocoa butter is exported for its high quality as a main ingredient for the chocolate industry. It is used by many a chocolatier in France and other European countries.
Jaggery and treacle – Caramelized coconut/kitul products in solid and syrup form are also a popular sweetner for desserts and a healthy option to sugar.
Sri Lankan biscuit manufacturers & suppliers export a variety of crackers, sweet biscuits, cream biscuits and savoury biscuits to India, UAE, Ghana, UK and Maldives and several other countries around the world.
In keeping with the health inspired trends of "sugar-free" or "light-sugar" products, Sri Lanka also exports chocolates to cater to these niche markets.
Sri Lankan confectionery product manufacturers also specialise in using the finest ingredients and customising recipes to match customer requirements. Export value of these products has boomed in popularity, going from US$ 8 million to US$ 39 million during the year 2006 to 2012.


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The Best Subscription Boxes for Couples
There are so many subscription boxes out there, and although not many advertise that they can be used for both men and women (specifically couples), they totally can. Whether you're looking for a nice way to treat your significant other or searching for something you two can do together, it's time to get creative. Here are 13 subscription boxes the two of you can share.
If you and your partner aren't the best cooks and are tired of eating out, you should give HelloFresh a try. HelloFresh is a meal delivery service that provides recipes and pre-packaged ingredients to you—it cuts the hassle of having to go to the grocery store or a restaurant.
HelloFresh can be a great way to spend quality time with your partner by cooking together each night. If you have busy schedules this could be your one time to come together and enjoy a delicious meal you've both had a hand in making. Also, it'll actually save you money and time you'd usually spend at the grocery store—hard to beat that.
Trunk Club
This box is for the fashion-forward couple. While you'll both have to have your own subscription, you can both receive modern, trendy clothing that matches your style each month. You can spend time together trying on the clothes and deciding which ones (if not all) you want to keep. This box is a little pricey, but that's to be expected if you're getting high-quality, personalized clothing—although the starting price is just $20, you have to pay for each piece of clothing you want to keep.
The men and women subscriptions are basically the same. You'll take a short survey—which will ask what brands you like, style you have, and your measurements—that will allow your stylist to choose items that match your unique style. Then, on your chosen date, your boxes will arrive at your door. Let the living room fashion shows begin!
Dollar Shave Club
Razors can get expensive and inconvenient, especially if you have to go to the store at least once a month to stock up on cheap ones. If you and your significant other both use non-electric razors, Dollar Shave Club is the solution to your problem. They'll send you two, four, or six blades each month (depending on your plan) so you don't have to waste your time or money.
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Although this isn't a romance box, it sure does help with convenience. Of course, not all plans are actually a dollar, but if you think about how much you both spend combined on razors, I bet it's more than $9 a month.
Cheese of the Month Club
My mom got a cheese of the month subscription for my dad last Christmas and he absolutely loved it. My parents are big into wine, so every night they would sit down, wine glasses in hand, and sample the cheese for that month. For them, it was all about having a reason to spend time together after a long day at work. They bonded over mutual likes and dislikes—and trust me, there were some stinky cheeses.
This subscription box would be a great way to dip your toes into wine and cheese; or you could even have friends over once a month to sample your box—the possibilities are endless.
Graze is a great way to discover new flavors and snacks with your partner. You'll learn about flavors you didn't know you liked while also figuring out your significant other's palate as well. This is a great way to bond, and the fact that it has to do with food just makes it that much better. If you're a couple that likes to always try new food or you're just tired of bringing the same old snacks to work every day, sign up for Graze and add a little variety to your life.
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The Music Box
This subscription box will allow you and your partner to discover new, amazing bands each month that you would've never heard of otherwise. This is a great way to expand your music collection or just become more knowledgeable about different genres and sounds.
Let's say your significant other loves country but you're a heavy metal fan and you've never been open to listening to their music; this subscription box is a great way to transition into an open-minded relationship.
Raw Spice Bar
Raw Spice Bar is a great subscription box for couples who like to cook together. Sometimes we get stuck making the same recipes over and over again, and that's just boring. With this subscription box, you'll get three flavors you can add to virtually any recipe to spice things up (pun intended).
One of my favorite things about this box, besides the fact that it opens you up to new flavor combinations, is that they're extremely allergy-conscious. So if you're gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, or paleo—you name it—they have a package for you. It's hard to have adventurous meals when you're limited on what you can eat, but this box allows anyone to have that freedom.
When people hear "BirchBox," most of the time they think about the makeup and beauty subscription box—but that's not all they have to offer. If your significant other likes cologne, helpful gadgets, and testing out grooming products, BirchBox Man is right for him. You can both enjoy trying new products for the first time with your individual Birchbox boxes. You can make things fun by trying to test them all out at once or letting your partner pick random items from your box that you have to use that day.
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No matter how you choose to use these boxes, you definitely won't regret it. You can't go to the store and get yourself five new makeup products for yourself, a razor for him, shaving cream, cologne, headphones, and whatever else comes in your BirchBox for just $20.
Unbox Love
Eventually, sitting on the couch eating takeout and watching Netflix with your significant other is going to get old—and when it does, UnBox Love will be there to spice things up. With this subscription box, you'll enjoy interesting, creative date nights with your partner.
Not only will you have fun, but you'll also be growing together by sharing new experiences and trying new things. They focus on ways to connect in your relationship—and that means putting the phone down and having real conversation. For just $39 a month, you'll make invaluable memories that'll last a lifetime.
Use our coupon code when you sign up for UnboxLove to get $10 off any subscription or gift package: ESL10
Indulge your sweet tooth with a Treatsie subscription. On your desired date each month you'll receive hand-picked sweet treats (yum) at your doorstep. You and your partner can spend time sampling new flavors. Probably the most interesting part of Treatsie is the fact that they put the stories of each of the businesses on a little card in box—so you're able to broaden your dessert palate and learn about small businesses.
This subscription box would be a great gift for a birthday or holiday because it's something you can share together—and isn't the best way to a man's heart through his stomach?
For the coffee-loving couple, you can't beat MistoBox—Misto sends you new, gourmet coffee samples each month. You can sit together, coffee cups in hand, and enjoy watching the sun rise or having breakfast at the table together; practically anything can be done while enjoying a cup of joe.
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The best part about Misto is that they provide you with a month's supply of coffee, so you don't have to worry about running to the store when you run out—or, even worse, the store not having your special blend that day. It's also so much cheaper than buying coffee from a cafe every morning.
If you're the couple that runs, lifts, drinks protein shakes, and meal preps together, JackedPack will be your newest addiction. Instead of having to buy tons of protein bars or spending a ton on protein powder, you can have the perfect amount to get you through the month delivered right to your door. While it's not traditionally a two-person box, you and your partner can share all the items inside.
This could also be a great present for those of you who are just trying to get into working out; it can be something of a motivation to get out there and pump some iron. Working out together can make you and your partner grow closer while feeling better about yourself—now that's a win-win.
Simple Loose Leaf Box
There's nothing better than a warm cup of tea or coffee on a cold day. If you and your sweetheart aren't big into coffee, a tea subscription box would be perfect for you two. You can sit together and talk about which ones you love and which ones you hate. Who knows, maybe tea will end up being a staple in your house—and if it doesn't, at least you'll have shared yet another memorable experience with your partner.
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Open letter to the voters of Iowa Valley Community College District
Wednesday / April 3, 2019
On behalf of the Board of Directors of Iowa Valley Community College District I want to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your support in the most recent bond referendum. A special thank you to those who were supportive. We would also say thank you as well to those who, for their own reasons, were not. I would ask that those of you who were supportive continue to be so and to articulate to our Board and to our staff the needs you continue to see in our district.
To those of you who saw fit not to approve this bond issue, again I want to thank you for your interest in Iowa Valley. I would ask that you also articulate to our staff and to our Board the needs you see in your communities that can and should be addressed by Iowa Valley Community College District.
This district is positioned for continued economic vitality of the various constituencies within our district. We are committed to continue to assist in workforce development and training as well as providing quality education for those who matriculate to Marshalltown Community College, Ellsworth Community College, the Grinnell center and our other centers where we offer continuing education and programming.
It is the intention of our Board to continue on a path of growth. Once again, thanks to each and every one of you who voted regardless of your position. I would urge you to continue the open dialogue that we have commenced.
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