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Cyberpunk World Building: Sanctuary. (Part-4)
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Hey all! Just a quick intro here, as I don't want to take too much away from the piece of fiction below. So far in this series, I have taken you on a journey through my process of building my cyberpunk world, Sanctuary. We have discussed the world, the factions within the world and the focus of the main plot line.
So, without further ado… this is The Uprising.
"Is this world the way that it is supposed to be? Is this world fated to be controlled by the highest bidder? Are we, humanity, no longer free? These questions revolve around in my mind… turning. Contorting. Twisting."
Akrios announced, before tapping a practiced series of buttons into his vid-log recorder. His face appeared in a holographic display before him, as it flickered to further enhance its resolution. He almost grimaced at the sight of himself. It wasn't often that he saw it, and seeing it, was a reminder of how much he had changed. He was once a man bound by what he thought was right. He followed an ideal that was born of the greedy and corrupt. He bore the scars of those mistakes. Three dots lined his forehead where once needles where inserted into his brain, two more at the side of his neck where they accessed his spine.
"My name is Akrios, and exactly one month ago, I was a prisoner." He said, his green eyes baring deep down into his own. "Not a prisoner of myself, as many of you, but a prisoner to the fighting pits. It was to be my death sentence… yet, here I am. But how about I start from the beginning? How about I tell you of the truth of our leaders? Of the ones that control us? Of the ones that keep us bound like a swarm of rats in a small cage?"
Akrios stood from his chair and paced to shake the red from clouding his eyes. He had a rage inside that could barely be quelled. He flexed his mechanically augmented arms in an effort to release tension. As steel-knitted sinew retracted, a slight whir in the nano-servos did just that. It did, however, remind him of exactly why his true arms where no longer there. The fighting pits. A sombre look appeared across his scarred face as thoughts became clear.
"I am Akrios. I was one of them. One of those that we have come to know as the Corporation. I was a law enforcer of the self-proclaimed new order. I was as ruthless, as I was relentless. One of them I am no longer. In a moment of realisation and strength, I managed to defy what they had forced upon my mind and body. But for that, I was sentenced to die by blade in the fighting pits. They thought me dead from the moment that I entered the arena. They thought me weak, broken, bruised and torn… just as they had left me. But, oh… oh, how they were wrong." He smiled. "When death came to greet me, with blade in hand, I cut off his head. When death returned for a re-match… I did exactly the same fucking thing."
Akrios drew swords from unseen scabbards engineered into his legs. They were Gladius in shape, forged from an exo-diamond alloy. In a swift motion, he imbedded them into the table before him. With the neon greens and blues of the holo-display, they glinted like the aurora borealis in its full splendour.
"With these blades, I slaughtered every fucking champion that was put in front of me. With every champion that I slaughtered, I got closer to my true enemy. Eventually, I was rewarded with the very tools that I needed to escape. And escape, I did. With my augmented strength, I dug deep into my own flesh and removed the thing that stopped me from leaving. An execution chip that destroyed its host at the touch of a button." Akrios lifted the crude plates of armour that was fixed to his shoulder, revealing where flesh was torn. "With constraint removed, there was nothing that could stop me."
Akrios closed his eyes for a moment, breathing in deeply to regain composure. With red lifted from clouded sight, he sat once more with a heavy slump. "I am Akrios." He started again. "I was betrayed by those that promised protection. I was tortured when promised the healing of something not broken. My life… the ones I loved… it was all taken away from me." He bowed his head as a single crystalline tear fell the dirtied floor beneath him. "I am not asking for your sorrow or your grief… as I know that many of you have suffered the same." Akrios rose his head once more, the stern look of a warrior born across his face. "I ask you for your anger. Your rage. Your willing. I call to you to join me, as brothers and sisters in arms. Together, the wronged and righteous can rise. Together, we can heal the world of this infection. "I am Akrios, the undefeated. Join me."
With the tap of a button, the holographic display before Akrios closed and faded from existence. In a series of key strokes, the message was sent. His voice would be heard throughout Sanctuary for days to come. Through his strength, resilience and rebellion… it would not be long before the resistance would be born.
Thank you all for reading!
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Some of the main reasons why an increasing number of families go for 7 seater SUVs are the extra seating capacity combined with the off-roading capabilities they offer. 7 seater SUVs make for a great choice as family cars since the family outings and weekend getaways are made all the more fun & adventurous. SUVs offer high ground clearances that enhance the driver's visibility by allowing for a much better sense of the cars driving in front. The new age 7 seater SUVs have also proved to be a smarter choice for the power-seeking families by offering them a vehicle that can go on in any terrain no matter the weather.
In this article, we are going to help you with the Best 7 seater SUVs available in India which are going to offer you the best of both worlds – comfortable seven people seating and the off-road capabilities to take on any terrain.
The Best 7 Seater SUVs in India
Honda BRV
Honda BRV is a 7 seater SUV best suited for large families. It is an ideal combination of speed and safety. The SUV comes with Honda's 1.5L i-VTEC petrol (117 bhp, 145 Nm) & 1.5L i-DTEC diesel (98.6 bhp, 200 Nm) engines that ensure smooth ride with high power output and fuel efficiency. Not only this, the SUV comes in six color variants offering the driver a variety of choices.
Some of the features of the SUV are 3D speedometer, eco lamp for fuel efficient driving, steering mounted audio controls and push start button. High standards are set with respect to safety such as ACE body structure that enhances self-protection along with dual SRS air bags.
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Tata Safari Storme
The 7 Seater SUV, is powered by the 2.2L Varicor 400 Diesel engine that generates a respectable 156 PS of peak power & a good 400 Nm Torque. The Tata Safari Storme gives great speed & sprinting capabilities while it's kerb weight of 2 tons provides a great experience as a highway cruiser. The Electronic "shift-on-fly" feature in the Tata Safari Storme enables smooth drive even in gravel, mud, water or snow.
Moving on to the interior, the SUV is stylized with Java Black interior color scheme with silver accents and in-mold decorated parts that accentuate the interior of the Storme and set the mood for a perfect ride.
The SUV is equipped with the CONNECTNXT Infotainment system from Harman with 6 speakers and features like – Speed Dependent Volume Control, Bluetooth™ Hands free, Phone book download & reverse parking sensor display.
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In terms of safety as well, the SUV has anti-lock braking system that electronically controls wheel rotation and prevents the wheels from locking when braking hard, giving you a better control over the situation.
Mahindra Scorpio
Mahindra Scorpio has been on the top of the must have 7 seater SUVs for the power seeking families. Scorpio lets you drive effortlessly through long traffic lanes. The above the normal height seating arrangement makes the SUV more desirable and provides a better view of the traffic.
It is powered by the same 2.2 litre engine seen in it's predecessor. The 2.5 litre m2DiCR engine is also available, but only in the base variant. The power packed SUV comes with feature to switch modes such as manual mode for more torque and getting extra control on steep inclines as well as winter/wet mode selector switch for better grip for a safer drive over slippery road conditions.
The 6 inch touch screen infotainment with GPS navigation with multi lingual guidance options available, tyre-tronics – tyre pressure & temperature monitoring system and Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) adds to the excellent features that the 7-seater SUV provides.
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Mahindra XUV 500
The Mahindra XUV 500 has progressed from its basic model in terms of its exterior features such as blacked out headlamps with bending projector lamps, stylish grille with chrome inserts, muscular bonnet, new alloy wheels, cool looking light guides, fog lamps and chrome lining on the windows.
Mahindra XUV 500 offers various features which rates 5 on 5 in the list of luxury seeking owners like push button Start/Stop, passive keyless entry, electric sunroof, logo projection lamps on ORVMs, 7″ touchscreen infotainment with GPS navigation, brake energy regeneration system, 6-way power-adjustable driver's seat, voice messaging system and reverse parking camera.
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The SUV is equipped with 2.2-litre m-Hawk engine with 140 hp and 330 Nm of torque with an average of 16kmpl thereby enhancing the driving experience. However, the luggage space at back and third row of seats lack room space which creates an uncomfortable ride if the SUV is full with passengers.
The handling and driving experience has been worked upon by the automobile manufacturers which makes it a best choice in the list of 7 seater SUVs.
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Ford Endeavour
Ford Endeavor is a perfect choice for the families that looks for SUV that is updated with the most advanced technologies as well as is stylish and powerful in the exterior and comfortable in the interior. The 7 seater SUV comes with Terrain Management System that lets you shift-on-the-fly to maximize traction and stability so you stay in control and enjoy the long trips in hills and terrains. Some of the technological features to assist the driver is electric locking rear differential, hill descent control and launch assist that ensures the driver gets full torque and brake that is generated by the system hence avoiding slippage.
The SUV is powered by a 2.2L TDCi diesel engine producing 158 bhp of power (118 kW) and 385 Nm torque that ensures a good pick up for the hill climb. The SUV is designed keeping in mind the aerodynamic structure which ensures less drag and more fuel savings. One of the best features of the seven seater SUV is that it automatically transfers torque to the pair of wheels having the most grip to provide maximum traction on and off-road, making it one of the best choices for a Family SUV.
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In the interior , the car is equipped with seven leather comfortable seats as well as safety bags for each that provides both safety, comfort and ample space to the passengers. Along with all the standard features like MID Display, keyless entry, push button start, the Endeavour has a whole host of new features like rain sensing viper, cruise control, power folding 3rd seat & more.
Toyota Fortuner
One of the most good looking SUV's out there, this rugged piece of manliness has an imposing stance & ample road presence. The SUV has a muscular outlook with a massive hood, smoked headlamps, dark grey alloy wheels. The seven seater SUV is spacious with enough leg room, with an option for the buyer to go for all-black leather interior giving the SUV a sporty look. Toyota Fortuner offers a touch screen infotainment package with Bluetooth connectivity and a USB and AUX slot.
From the perspective of safety, this seven seater SUV has been updated with all features such as airbags for the driver and passengers as well as driving aids like ABS and EBD. Now there is no need to worry about driving on bad roads, as Fortuner double wishbone front suspension along with all wheel drive capability plus the larger wheels takes care of all bumps and potholes in the way. It is an easy to drive car, owing to the fact that the driver sits high upon the captain seat, navigating this butch ship with a perfect view of the road.
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The family SUV has a 3.0-litre D-4D, turbocharged diesel engine that makes 169 bhp of peak power along with torque of 343 Nm propelling the SUV from 0-100 kmph in 9.6 seconds. Toyota took it's own sweet time in bringing an AT too the 4WD Toyota Fortuner, but better late than never. The 7 seater SUV comes mated to a 5 speed manual & 5 speed automatic transmission.
The SUV is equipped with all great and user friendly features which makes it one of the best 7 seater SUVs for power seeking families.
Mitsubishi Pajero
Mitsubishi Pajero is the perfect blend of luxury and ruggedness. The high quality features in the car make it a treat to drive. Whether you are going for long adventure trips or driving through the heavy traffic lanes in the city, the SUV takes it all with elegance. The all wheel control feature delivers precise traction, power and slip control for each of the 4 wheels independently to ensure complete driver control in extreme conditions.
The soft luxurious leather seating with a mounting seating arrangement makes you sit high above everyone else on the streets. The 7 seater SUV has 12 Rockford inbuilt speakers including tweeters, woofers and sub-woofers, strategically positioned for the best effect.
The 2.5-liter 16-valve diesel engine churns out a maximum power of 176 bhp & peak torque of 350 Nm. It comes mated to a five speed AT which gives a boost to the car when travelling in terrains ensuring a fun and comfortable ride. Despite all that power it climbs up to a century in a lazy 14.5 seconds.
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Baptist churches also opened up and allowed C.T. Russell to preach in them.
Will the Masons who are Baptists protect their flock from the New Age? In answering this, this Author is reminded of how one evening his wife was remarking how the Baptist Senator Mark Hatfield was being shown on television. The news was about a Masonic gathering for the Senator.43 Yes, this prominent Baptist Senator, and there are other Baptist Senators who also are or have been Masons, is a 32 degree Freemason. This Author has it from first hand sources that the Senator attends meetings with witches and other New Age activities. This is just one of many Baptist Masons who are involved with the New Age.
The Masonic influence seems to be the best explanation for the seepage of New Age propoganda into the Baptist churches.
The ancient Hindu occult symbol the Ennegram was introduced and promoted in the U.S. by the representative of The Mother. The Mother is the leader of the New Age community at Auroville, India. Maurice and Hanna Strong, who have connections to the Order, to the Rockefellers and the Rothschilds are the leaders in the U.S. promoting the Mother. Each year, her disciples make pilgrimages back to Auroville for an international meeting.44 The ennegram has spread into many areas of Christendom— but its use is no accident, it has been promoted. Nor has the heavily Masonic Baptist leadership prevented its use by Baptist leadership. Shirley Ann Miller, an ex-occultist who became a Christian writes, "No one really knows where the enneagram came from but it is believed to have originated around the 14th or 15th Century by mystics called the Sufis and the Jesuits."45 Whatever a person believes is its pagan origin, it is now being promoted by Catholic Charismatics, mystics, New Agers, and uninformed Christians.
The Southern Baptist churches have been inviting the New Age author M. Scott Peak, an open promoter of Zen Buddhism, to speak to their congregations. Zen Buddhism, as the reader remembers, has no personal God, but does have plenty of meditation and works, and expects the individual to find his own salvation.46
"Recently in The Baptist Stand, the most widely distributed Baptist publication in the state of Texas, a top official of the Southern Baptist Convention suggested that Baptist churches did not have to worry about losing members to New Age Churches since, There are no New Age
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Magick is the art and practice of moving natural energies to effect needed or wanted change. Magick is natural, there is absolutely nothing supernatural about it. What is taught here are various techniques of magick for beginners. Magick is natural and simple and the techniques to develop abilities should be simple and natural as well. What is taught on this site is not only the basics of magick, but the basics of many things.


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When was the last time you 'gave away' one of your skills or talents to help another woman? Do you remember how good it felt to make someone else happy in this way? Or lift her up because of something you did well?
What are your gifts or talents?
Well, your innate gifts or talents are what you are not only good at but that you actually enjoy doing. You know what I mean. When you are expressing or sharing one of your talents, you are filled with confidence and joy. And I bet if you are doing something you're not naturally good at, or at least practiced in, you're not happy. Our talents are a way for us to BE who we are! And when we lead with these gifts, we may even discover others, dormant inside and waiting.
To help you in discovering your gifts, think about this:
* It comes to you easily. Or you learn it easily. For me, that's learning languages.
* It gives you strength when you do it. For me, that's when I help someone discover something new about herself.
* It comes naturally to you. For me, it's when I am teaching someone something.
* It brings joy to you and others. For me, it's when I am around children.
* You look forward to doing it. For me, I love connecting with people through letters or email.
* You feel like you're in your groove when you do it. For me, that's traveling and meeting people in different places.
* Time is lost when you're doing it. For me, that's when I'm cooking for guests.
* Once a talent has been shared, you have immense fulfillment. For me, that's after I have coached a client.
* You look forward to sharing your talent again. For me, that's all of the above!
And now, do this little process and notice what happens:
* Write down a list of your gifts and talents, at least 10 things you really do well. Yes, you have ten or more…
* Celebrate that list! This is something special you have to give. Really celebrate your own unique collection of special abilities.
* Imagine the feeling of confidence that expressing your talents brings you.
* Ask yourself who you know, or don't know but could connect with, to share a talent gift.
* Make a plan to GIFT (serve, give away, help) your talent and uplift another woman.
* Do it!
A talent given away is not only a gift to someone else but a beautiful, intangible gift to yourself. You grow. She grows. And the connection you feel has a ripple effect – more gifts, more connections.
What talents have you given to another? How did you feel? In what ways can we use The Gifting Mosaic to exchange our gifts and connect women globally even more? Please share below.
We have talked a lot about the different ways we can gift something we have to someone else who could benefit. Remember? We can gift our time or our talent. We can gift physical things, as in items that help someone (canned goods, coats, used digital devices). And we can gift money, another great way to help someone else or show we care. The hardest item on this list for women is usually 'talent'. Women say they don't know what their talents really are.
Now funny enough, friends, family, or even business colleagues can tell us what our talents are, but we demure. Why is that? It can be uncomfortable for a woman to say what she is really good at. Women have been taught messages like, 'if you talk about yourself and what you're good at, you're bragging. That, of course, is negative. Since we all have talents, to acknowledge our gifts of talent is a wonderful thing. Furthermore, once we acknowledge our talents, we are more likely to share them with the world! And once we see how our talents help others, that silly idea around bragging is gone in a flash.
To help you figure out your special talents, here's a simple definition. Talent is "special natural ability or aptitude, as in a talent for drawing." It's something that comes naturally to you. On the other hand, a skill is something that 'comes from one's knowledge, practice, aptitude, etc. to do something well'. Skills are also things we cultivate over our lives and gift to others. It's nice to think that what we have worked on over many years of practice and hard work can serve other women in an even bigger way. That's meaningful, and it's satisfying to look across the spectrum of your life and pluck out your talent or skill gifts and use them as a point of connection and service.
So, I invite you now to write down what you feel you are naturally good at. These are the things you look most forward to doing. As an example, I have always been a connector type, am naturally good at communicating with people and am naturally good at learning languages. It's a talent I have. I'm not naturally talented at singing, however, and when someone says 'karaoke', I cringe!
Now, what are your skills? What have you studied, practiced, focused on, or cultivated through practice and effort? Write down 10 skills you have, just as they pop into your mind. I promise you, you have many talents and skills. If you can't think of them, call a friend. She or he will definitely be able to help you create your list. Those who know us can so easily see things we don't acknowledge.
Please create your list – 5 talents, 5 skills. And if that's easy, write down five more of each. Now review your list and imagine what it would be like to gift these beautiful parts of who you uniquely are to someone else. That is part of what The Gifting Mosaic is about. Stay tuned over the next few months for more information.
How was this exercise? Did it get you to think? Did you need help? Do you feel empowered by all that you bring to the lives of others? Please share below.
Many women have the great combination of big hearts and a big purse to go with it. Are you one of those fortunate women? Or maybe you have a big heart and an average pocketbook. Even if you have a tiny little purse, and an average sized heart, gifting money to someone else just might change your life.
Because money is an easy way to give to others in need, we write checks. We send them off to organizations that solicit us for money, and we don't want to say NO. However, from countless conversations I have had with women, I have found we want our money to feel like more than the funds behind the gift. But how do we go about adding that deeper piece to our 'money gift'?
It's becoming easier to give financially and feel really great about it at the same time. Many of us see the world truly as a global village and want to commit and connect much more.
So, There are three ways to infuse your gift with a piece of your soul and feel connection, too.
1. Buy gifts for your friends or family that give back to the women who produced them. These gifts include the cooperative where the women work and often include the name or even photo of the woman who made your special item. It might include a tag signed by her, too.
In this way, you give a real monetary gift to the creator of the item – her livelihood is fed by your purchase. Examples of organizations with wonderful connections to women and their crafts are Global Goods Partners, Ten Thousand Villages, Women's Peace Collection, Global Mamas, and many more.
2. Loan your money to a person through KIVA. This non-profit organization's mission is to connect people through lending to alleviate poverty and help people help themselves. It's monetary based, but it's a loan for someone to create a business, buy a cow or purchase farm supplies, dig a well, etc.
You choose a borrower. You make a loan. You get repaid. If desired, because you felt good and could watch the project in action, you repeat. For more information, go to kiva.org. Watch the video, and for $25 you can make your first loan.
3. Join a group like and gift financially, as this organization says, 'changing the world, one dinner at a time'. Chapters meet often and share a meal together. They connect and enjoy common interests, and they raise funds for the featured program of the month. The topics improve the lives of women and their families and cover topics such as grass roots programs in education, healthcare, sustainability and leadership.
The clever core of this program is that women eat together in someone's home and the money they would have spent to go out to eat is then donated to Dining For Women's cause of the month. For more information go to diningforwomen.org. Maybe there's a group already in your town, or consider starting one!
These are just a sampling of the many creative ways you can gift money and connect your heart in meaningful ways to women around the world, and also near home.
Have these ideas for gifting money inspired you? What other ways have you given money that was creative and meaningful? Let's develop the conversation. Please share below.
If you had $1,000 to give to a woman anywhere, what woman or group would you give to? Where does she live? What are her needs? Why does she (or her group) pull your heartstrings?
When you release your mind and let your heart take the lead, you will learn so much about what fulfills you as a giver. And when you follow your inner compass for giving, your gifts will satisfy in an expanded way.
So, here are a few questions to help you discover your gifting 'groove'
1. Do you like to develop relationships and personally connect with other women? If this feels good to you, then you may want to give to someone you can meet locally or who you could connect with online, and they could live across the globe.
For example, I like the fair trade movement and the fact that I can often meet artisans online who make the items in a certain collection. Or read their stories about their lives.
2. Do you like to give one time gifts and then move on to another organization, or do you like to find one cause and commit mostly to that? I know someone who is deeply involved in the cause of stopping human trafficking, and she pours all her spare energy for giving into that. It satisfies her because she feels she can make a bigger difference by focusing on only one need.
If this sounds right for you, and you don't want to be spread too thin, then listen to what cause grabs your heart most. If, on the other hand, you see yourself as a gifting 'grazer', you may have a list of causes that speak to your heart where you'd like to give. That's me – a bleeding heart for hunger, children, clean water, education, etc.
3. Do you want to make a specific impact with your skills and talent? Would you like to get involved at a grassroots level with a new organization that needs help? Whether you give money or would prefer to invest your time (or both!) is an important conversation to have with yourself.
Feeling the urge to DO something for a cause, you may want to jump in with both feet. For example, a growing organization in my town serves girls at risk, and I know numerous women getting involved. I care about this group, but my heart is pulled elsewhere. So, imagine yourself giving your time and talent to the organization that speaks to you, and then to the level you care to serve. Giving works best when it's aligned with your available time, talent, and resources, as well as your enthusiasm!
So, what kind of a giver are you? Test it out by giving a gift that aligns with your answers from above. And let's continue the conversation below.
It was going to be a different Christmas, because my two children were going to visit their Dad in Montana. That meant I was going to be alone. No kids. That rocked me for a month or so. I moaned and groaned. Luckily my world shifted when I decided to focus on other ways my holiday could be memorable, all season long.
Gift One: Since Christmas is about giving, I decided to put something in the Salvation Army bucket every time I passed one. In the weeks before Christmas, my kids and I got in the spirit, and as we dropped money in the pot, we shared a smile and greeting with the bell ringer. Also, we had a little feeling of something more as we entered the stores. And it helped me realize how little I gave compared to how much I bought. As the weeks progressed, I dropped more and more in the little red pots.
Lesson learned – through conscious awareness I became more generous.
Gift Two: I believe connections with people are one of my greatest gifts in life. So I did the old fashioned thing, and I wrote Christmas cards to friends and family far away. Each card had a hand written note, and I closed each envelope with a blessing and love for the holiday.
Lesson learned – giving and receiving are tightly woven together in the strands of life. Without these lovely people to remember with each card, I would not have had the flood of happy memories from my past. Those memories expanded me and made me feel very rich this December.
Gift Three: I had much time to reflect over the quiet days of Christmas. And I came to a new understanding about myself. Despite the times I have messed up in my life, and there are many, and despite my failures and disappointments, I am a gift. As simple as that, I really settled into this divine truth. I am a gift. I can make powerful change happen in this world because of the gift my life. I am precious. I have been given life to enjoy, to live fully and happily.
Lesson learned – when I see myself as the gift, I value myself so much more. It is not arrogant or cocky. It just is. As it is for you. You are a gift, too. And when we all accept this one thing about ourselves, we begin to change the world.
So, this Christmas, I am grateful for my three gifts. What about you? What three gifts do you hold most dear this holiday season? I would love to hear.
Of all the holidays celebrated the world over, I think there is only one common global holiday — New Year's Day. It's not religious or cultural, not historical or military, not motherly or fatherly or for
the children. It simply marks the occasion of 365 more days, counting again from day one. Yet, it's magical, and the entire planet embarks on the new year at the same time, with fanfare, hope, and in the spirit of possibility.
After the celebration ends….resolution time?
People create and then proceed to break a 'zillion' resolutions, including ones about losing weight, saving more money, and being of greater service to others. With so much abundance, this is how we envision a better year ahead. Somewhere on the other side of the world (so to speak), perhaps in a meeker celebration, there could be concerns over having enough food or violence from morning until night.
Their resolutions, if they make them at all, might look quite different, such as wanting this new year to bring them safety while they sleep or fresh water nearby. If only resolutions could be made about things that really matter, like that.
Resolutions, or wishes as a new year begins, have to do with perspective. For those with many blessings, a resolution may look like a 'nice extra' in life, or 'the icing on the cake' at the beginning of a new year. Resolutions could even be perceived as easy, cheap and fun, tossed around like a quip among friends. And, they often aren't taken too seriously either, are they?
So, image doing it differently this year. Take a stand for a real 'life changer'?
I am going to ask you to think deeply on some truly meaningful thoughts. It's not that your weight doesn't matter, but what could you imagine, decide on, act on, and deliver inside these next amazing 12 months of your life? What if you could make some serious impact in your life or someone else's by a decision you make now?
A few suggestions to get you started.
- Ask yourself what you believe deeply in. Write down what comes to mind. Is there anything on your list that might be common to others? If so, think how you could build a community with similarly minded people and make some noise. By noise, I mean start to make a difference through your belief. You may feel strongly about how greyhound dogs are treated and want to save more of them. Or maybe you have a friend or family member with a physical condition that the world needs to be more aware of. You could work with others to create a fund raiser and awareness movement.
- Ask yourself what you're very good at. Record your thoughts. Now, take that list and imagine how you could take your gifts into your community in a new and different way. Who needs your services? Could you reach a new and needy audience by going virtual online?
- Ask yourself if you have a specific hobby that might uplift or benefit others. Maybe you want to get into something new and teach others about it. Would it benefit their health, well being, or happiness? I have a friend, who I was having this particular conversation with over Christmas break. I asked her what she would really love to do when she's not at her job. She surprised me by saying she wants to become a tai chi instructor and bring peace to people with stressful lives. Wow. I had no idea, and you know, neither did she until I posed the question and gave her the freedom to think into 2013 in a new way.
There are many more ideas we could all conjure up for making 2013 your best year ever. It's not too late yet. As a matter of fact, there are still 358 days until the ball drops on 2014!
I'd love to hear from you. How can you see yourself creating a meaningful, rich, and lovely 2013? Imagine and begin to act soon….and we can change the world. No kidding.
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I've heard it said that some people live ninety years and others live one year ninety times. The difference is that those living their years to the fullest are living their dreams. We are all capable of living our dream lives when we open ourselves up to possibilities and opportunities.
We have been trained to look at conditions to determine what the opportunities and possibilities are for our lives, though these conditions can be limiting when viewed with just the five senses. When we live outside the standard senses and use intuition, imagination, and perception we are able to more clearly see our heart's desire and the dreams that will bring us the happiness we yearn. We all have an inner voice but it is not one of reason or logic…it is the voice of guidance. This voice may not make sense to anyone else but it is there to help us recognize and nurture the thoughts that build dreams of our very own.
The underlying principle of dream building is this: The power that is within each of us is greater than anything that is in our surroundings. The power that is within each of us is greater than any circumstance of our life. The power that is within each of us is greater than our history. There are all sorts of things that we can hold as ideas that will keep us from our dreams or, instead, we can use our thoughts in service of dreams instead of thwarting them.
Changing our thoughts to best build our dreams is a two-step process. First, we must release condition-based thinking. If we focus our thoughts on what we don't want to happen, we bring about those circumstances. For example, if you want to lose weight and concentrate on not eating pizza, then you crave pizza and ultimately give in to it.
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about the pizza that would thwart your efforts. This is true even if you work in a pizza parlor!
Each of us is the author of our own thoughts. The past or present does not need to dictate the future. Allow yourself to explore the possibilities of your dreams and fill your mind with what you would like to be and do and create and give. Use your inner power to write the future in a way that supports your dreams.
To Your Greatness!
I have a confession for you. I have a favorite movie, which I may have seen 25 times. It's pretty sappy. Have you seen it? "It's a Wonderful Life" is a blissful Christmas tradition for me, as meaningful as my trees, my cookies, my Christmas CD's.
Why do I watch it year after year?
First, I love to escape into the world of goodness and love. It shifts my vibration and my heart.
Second, it's fun to time travel backward into that family focused, seemingly simpler time in our history, 1946.
Third, I get to remind myself of the loveliness of such core values as family and commitment, connection, and community. Yes, there's a villain too, who puts us on guard, just like in our lives today.
Here's the plot.
Jimmy Stewart is the young owner of a small town bank. Every time he intends to leave and explore the world, where his real dreams call him, important interruptions call him back. He makes the best of it, marrying and having children. He keeps the bank afloat during the Depression through one crisis after another. Overwhelmed to a point of utter despair after being accused of mishandling bank funds, he wants to end it all. Clarence, an angel sent by God, arrives to prevent him. When George states, "I wish I'd never been born", that's when the movie really takes off. Angel Clarence takes him back through the chapters of his life, where George sees his contribution to others' lives and starts to believe he matters again.
The messages revolve around money, success, and ultimately the purpose of life.
Point #1: Failure is a relative term, all depending on the reflection of your goals, expectations, and values.
George Bailey thinks he's a failure and wishes he never was born. When he steps into his life from the perspective of "What if I hadn't been born at all", then he is able to see his many contributions to people in his town and family. He is saved by the realization that he did make a difference.
As entrepreneurs, it's easy to lose sight of this. Real success is in the journey and the lives you touch along the way. Ironically, it's not much about the goals or dreams you pursue along the way at all.
Point #2: Nothing is really as valuable as our friends and family, who do love and support us when we can't see our greatness ourselves.
The movie begins with a happy George Bailey. He's got his wife, kids, a business, and a dream for affordable housing in Bedford Falls. When his life spirals downward in the depression, this is when George wants to end it all.
He loses perspective (that word that can save us or haunt us all by how we apply it in our lives, too) on his blessings as his life gets troubled. He finally gains back appreciation of his life by seeing that his life is already wonderful, warts and all. It was all a matter
of where he put his focus.
Point #3: Each of us has a life purpose, which we must discover. Sometimes our purpose is divulged through the episodes in our lives that we choose to unravel.
It was clear in the movie that George had struggles. And he asked, "Is this all there is? Why was I born anyway?"
Hitting rock bottom was his catalyst to answering the questions which would save him and put his perspective on his life back on the right course.
Have you ever thought of the almost impossible odds of your arrival into this world?
You're here. And millions and millions of others aren't. You have incredible value within you to shine through your business, your family, your heart. Same with George Bailey….
As George finally asked himself, I invite you to ask yourself, "What if I weren't born?" You will see the ripples of change reverberating through many others' lives if you extract yourself completely from existence. All your influence, support, help, direction, love, training, business ideas…zip. Gone. Sometimes even the smallest contributions or touches we make in others' lives, through our business efforts or otherwise, still have profound impact.
Reflect on this for your new year and
the year just ending.
the year just ending.
What would be different today if YOU hadn't been born? And what won't be the same tomorrow if you don't step forth and engage your life?
I'd love to hear what you think. Have any of these points struck a chord? How can you, like George, make a move to live more richly?
After all, for all of us, isn't it a wonderful life?
The Power Within You
I've heard it said that some people live ninety years and others live one year ninety times. The difference is that those living their years to the fullest are living their dreams. We are all capable of living our dream lives when we open ourselves up to possibilities and opportunities.
We have been trained to look at conditions to determine what the opportunities and possibilities are for our lives, though these conditions can be limiting when viewed
with just the five senses. When we live outside the standard senses and
use intuition, imagination, and perception we are able to more clearly see our heart's desire and the dreams that will bring us the happiness we yearn. We all have an inner voice but it is not one of reason or logic…it is the voice of guidance. This voice may not make sense to anyone else but it is there to help us recognize and nurture the thoughts that build dreams of our very own.
The underlying principle of dream building is this: The power that is within each of us is greater than anything that is in our surroundings. The power that is within each of us is greater than any circumstance of our life. The power that is within each of us is greater than our history. There are all sorts of things that we can hold as ideas that will keep us from our dreams or, instead, we can use our thoughts in service of dreams instead of thwarting them.
Changing our thoughts to best build our dreams is a two-step process. First, we must release condition-based thinking. If we focus our thoughts on what we don't want to happen, we bring about those circumstances. For example, if you want to lose weight and concentrate on not eating pizza, then you crave pizza and ultimately give in to it.
The second part of the process is to focus on what you do want to create, regardless of our conditions. Using the weight loss example, if you think about the delicious salad you are going to have for dinner then you look forward to that salad and do not think about the pizza that would thwart your efforts. This is true even if you work in a pizza parlor!
Each of us is the author of our own thoughts. The past or present does not need to dictate the future. Allow yourself to explore the possibilities of your dreams and fill your mind with what you would like to be and do and create and give. Use your inner power to write the future in a way that supports your dreams.
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As many Minnesota residents unfortunately have found out, a divorce may be a complex and emotionally charged time. Making decisions about how assets might be divided or whether or not spousal support is appropriate might add further to an already stressful situation. Taking steps before the marriage to protect assets can often help to avoid problems in the future.
One of the ways a couple that plans to get married might ensure that decisions are made before marital problems surface is to structure a prenuptial agreement. In this way, they may decide how marital property will be divided and whether alimony is an option. The amount of spousal support may also be agreed upon in the prenuptial agreement, avoiding disputes later. Sometimes, the divorce process may be protracted. Having a prenuptial agreement in place may help avoid a lengthy divorce process, letting the ex-spouses move on with their lives. It is, of course, advisable for the subject to be brought up well in advance of the wedding, allowing for a discussion if one individual finds the structure unfair.
In some cases, a spouse may suddenly ask for a divorce, leaving the other spouse unprepared for this request. Having a prenuptial agreement helps ensure that, despite a sudden request, a plan is already in place. In addition, a prenuptial agreement makes it less likely that one spouse will take advantage of another, particularly if that spouse is more financially solvent.
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Catherine Littlewood spent most of Monday's lunch hour with tears of gratitude streaming down her face. And that was just the beginning of the waterworks.
The recently retired development technician, who was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in the spring, watched as dozens of her Ministry of Transportation coworkers gathered in front of city hall for a resurrected version of the viral Ice Bucket Challenge.
They were all there to honour her.
"This means the world. It really does," she told the Star. "These are my coworkers and my friends. A lot of them are from the RDCK because we worked really closely with them. This is very overwhelming."
Along with her husband, Littlewood watched as one by one her supporters, including Humans of Nelson author Ryan Oakley, volunteered to have buckets dumped over their heads — all this despite the brisk October weather. She greeted her former boss, Hugh Eberle, who had come prepared in swim trunks.
Eberle hadn't anticipated the surprise his coworkers had prepared for him, though: a front end loader ready to dump gallons of ice cold water on his head. To his credit, he took it like a sport and maneuvered into position — though he later jokingly promised retribution for his staff.
"I feel refreshed," Eberle said, post-dousing. "It was well worth it because not only is Catherine a close personal friend — she was also a coworker and this is what we could do to demonstrate our love for her and our support of her."
Littlewood hopes people will education themselves on ALS.
"It's a devastating illness and there's not much known about it. All donations will go to research, and they will go towards giving equipment to people with ALS. Wheelchairs, scooters, things to help you in and out of the bath tub — these are very significant contributions, and expensive, and they mean a lot."
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The MHRA Human Factors Guidance 2017 document has been published. Inspired Usability published an article summarising the guidance in Med-Tech Innovation News. An extended version of the article is shown below The MHRA recently released a guidance document on the human factors aspects of design for medical devices including those in drug-device combination products. The guidance is not a compliance requirement however states … Read More
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In the 1970s the Khmer Rouge regime executed many thousands of Cambodians. They transported their victims to what have since become known as the 'Killing Fields', where they were executed and buried unceremoniously in mass graves.
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Construction crews work on traffic signals at East Ash Street at the entrance to the Miami Valley Centre Mall on Tuesday. The new signals and street lighting are part of the ongoing East Ash Street improvement project. The new signals will be mast-mounted on black decorative poles. The project was initiated by ODOT's upgrade of traffic signals at I-75 and U.S. Rt. 36. The City of Piqua joined in the project to include the intersections of both Scott Drive and Looney Road. The new signals will incorporate preemption technology where the signals sense the approach of emergency vehicles, then automatically turn red to allow for safer passage of emergcy traffic. They will also have video timing that senses traffic flow and adjusts timing to keep traffic flowing at the most efficient rate. With the exception of one light that has a back-ordered part, all of the lights are expected to be in service by Christmas.


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We do a little hype for Warzone: Atlanta this episode. We get to talk about two great sponsors for this event before getting it our 40k chats. As we see more codexes come out we discuss what you'll lose if you decide to blend factions.
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Andrew and Horton are back in this episode to talk about army list design. Specifically we cover the core elements of Grey Knights and Chaos Space Marines World Eaters. People seem to think World Eaters are one dimensional. That is not the case. Grey Knights are an elite force where you are scrapping for points…
Lesser Daemons are in the Chaos Space Marine codex and they have gone through a couple of changes. Point decreases, Power Level Decreases and Rules Changes… We cover a few in this episode and ask "Is Summoning Good Again?" I think so.
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The other day the CFO and I heard a scream from Addison then a VERY loud scream from William. We then heard William walking downstairs crying, which is a rare thing so we decided to investigate.
As it turns out Princess had just bit Bruiser. When I say bit I mean a full set of teeth marks on his back, the kind CSI would love to have in a crime. Here is a play by play:
- Princess: "He ate all my cake"
- CFO: "Where did you all get the cake?"
- Princess: "It was the cake I made"
- CFO: "You made cake?"
- Princess: "Yes, my pretend cake"
- CFO: "You bit Bruiser because he ate all of your pretend cake?"
- Princess: "YES!"
Princess was sobbing the entire time. The CFO and I had to try and stifle our laughter. The CFO then explained to Princess that being that it was/is pretend cake she can always have/make more. I think she gets it:)
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The Workspace of The Future Has ArrivedAugust 7th, 2018 by Andy Grover
The Citrix Workspace app is much more than a rebranded version of Citrix Receiver, it has been built to securely provide all digital workspace resources and user productivity needs in a single unified experience, on any device, anywhere.
BrightCloud Services Now Available on G-Cloud10July 3rd, 2018 by BrightCloud
BrightCloud is one of thousands of SMEs to have been awarded the chance to supply cloud computing services to government bodies through a major government procurement framework.
Time is running out for vSphere 5.5May 29th, 2018 by Mark Curry
With just over 100 days to go the vSphere 5.5 End of General Support is fast-approaching on September 19, 2018. To maintain your full level of Support and Subscription Services, VMware recommends upgrading to vSphere 6.5 or 6.7.
The Citrix Workspace app will revolutionise how we all workMay 17th, 2018 by Andy Grover
The most exciting announcement at Citrix Synergy 2018 was Citrix Workspace app. It promises to increase user productivity by bringing together all your apps, content and devices into one place – whether they are located on premise or in the cloud.
Spectre & Meltdown Security UpdateJanuary 15th, 2018 by BrightCloud
As you may be aware, there have been several publications and reports released during the past week reporting several vulnerabilities that could potentially be exploited with some Intel, AMD and ARM CPUs.
KRACK: Don't Panic!October 18th, 2017 by BrightCloud
On Monday a fairly significant flaw in the WPA2 wireless encryption protocol was uncovered and since it's a flaw in the original design, it affects all modern protected Wi-Fi networks.
Open Reality and BrightCloud to Back SeeAbility Week for Second YearSeptember 13th, 2017 by Duncan Little
As long-time supporters of SeeAbility, a charity working to create a better life for disabled people, we will be sponsoring and participating in SeeAbility Week for the second year running.
In Loving Memory of Paul WilsonMay 15th, 2017 by Duncan Little
Dear Friends, You may know that our colleague and close friend Paul Wilson had been fighting cancer since January 2016, and was making great …
How to Fix Your IT Skills DroughtMay 9th, 2017 by Duncan Little
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Many people love fuzzy creatures. Cats, dogs, hamsters, bunnies and of course Fozzy Bear can all be soft, fuzzy, cuddly creatures that we find adorable. So why is it that we don't like fuzz when it comes to human skin? Why do we need to spend hours every week taming or removing our hair? Maybe it's because the hair on our bodies isn't always soft. It's a little scratchy and crinkly. Unlike the hair on our head, it's not easy to put product on it to make it soft and smooth. Fortunately, there are plenty of spas in Imperial Beach that offer laser hair removal to help make you more touchably soft.
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How do I know there is a device update available, how do I check I have the latest Software (Operating System Software)?
NOTE: When a new Firmware/Software is available, notifications are sent out to all Cat S61 devices.
On the home screen, an Icon will show in the notification panel. When the icon appears, you can drag down the notification panel and select.
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Feb 19, 2018
SPYSCAPE Museum
Architects: Adjaye Associates
Location: 928 8th Ave, New York, NY 10019, USA
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SPYSCAPE is a new global destination for espionage that marries educational programming with state-of-the-art interactive technology to create a unique experience for every user. Developed in collaboration with expert advisors including hackers and former intelligence agency directors, this premiere spy headquarters allows visitors to deeply engage with the practice of espionage today. In addition to permanent and temporary exhibition spaces, the program for the 60,000 ft, three-level museum includes a world-class black glass bar, flexible event spaces, and a rare book store.
Adjaye Associates' design inverts the traditional relationship between building and town – essentially establishing a small town within a building. Drawing from the architectural language of the most prestigious spy organizations, the material palette includes dark fiber cement, gray acoustic paneling, and black linoleum. Throughout, smoked glazed doors, varied lighting strategies, transparencies between floors, and screens and perforations establish spaces that continually shift users' vantage points and prioritize the experience of encounter and discovery. Upon entering the museum, visitors are guided into a 350 sq ft multimedia briefing elevator – one of the largest in the world –that orients visitors to the SPYSCAPE experience. The elevator brings visitors up the exhibition level and opens onto a flexible retail and temporary exhibition space that unfolds beneath a dramatic vaulted LED light canopy. The perimeter curtain walls of the museum feature a playful "urban camouflage" graphic dot and pixel vinyl which obscures views to the surrounding city, partially shrouding the museum interior while dually functioning as a solar screen.
Exhibitions are housed in labyrinthian series of stacked box pavilions, each organized around a unique spy-related theme. The spatial arrangement plays with user's perceptions, with partially concealed interstitial circulation spaces opening up into immersive, fully interactive multi-media environments. Each pavilion is distinctive and crafted around its unique content – one of which is a weathered steel drum detailed with offset panelization that envelops users in 360 degrees of programmable content. The experience concludes with a personal debriefing that analyzes each visitor's unique skill set, after which visitors are brought to a timber viewing platform that provides a moment of repose and vantage point over the core exhibition.
SPYSCAPE Museum – Building Information
Architect: Adjaye Associates
Client: Archimedia
Structural Engineer: Arup
Mechanical Engineer: AMA
Lift Consultant: VDA
Fire Consultant: AMA
Lighting Consultant: Lighting Workshop
Total Area: 60,000 ft2
Images: Scott Frances for SPYSCAPE
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This creative project is presented to the faculty of the school of Art & Art History San José State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Bachelor of Fine Arts
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Building Teams that Work with Alexander Caillet
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We get work done through teams, yet developing a team of people who perform well together is one of the most challenging aspects of management. Join Host Kate Ebner and ITL faculty member Alexander Caillet for conversation focused on the dynamics of teams and groups. Alexander, who teaches about teams in both the leadership coaching and transformational leadership programs at ITL, has spent more than two decades working with executive teams in the pubic and private sector internationally. Learn about different team types, how to set up a team for success, and how to achieve results through the work of a team. This conversation will add to what you already know and challenge conventional wisdom about what makes teams work well.
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- Eurozone producer price inflation is due. Some hints as to Eurozone exporters' reaction to US President Trump's trade taxes can be seen. If export price inflation for metal products stays steady, it will hint that the burden is falling solely on US consumers.
- The interminably tedious process of separating the UK and the EU continues. There were rumors and denials that the UK might stay in the EU customs union to prevent a customs border splitting the UK. Sterling moved because clearly foreign exchange dealers have nothing better to do with their time than react to Brexit. Economists prefer watching paint dry.
- Kaplan and Quarles of the US Federal Reserve make their way out onto the world stage, which might be worth a glance. The hike-pause-hike-pause rhythm of the Fed suggests a hike in December if nothing untoward happens as a result of trade taxes.


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8 Reasons To Drink More Water (& How to Make it Easy!)
It's ironic that one of our basic needs as a human being is becoming a chore, thanks to the fast pace we run to chase higher pursuits. We tend to skip out on our necessary 8-10 glasses of water a day because we're too busy, because we'd rather drink coffee, because we don't like how water tastes, etc. etc. But there really shouldn't be any excuse for not hydrating yourself, not if you understand the benefits of water to your body.
Here are eight reasons to drink more water – and how to make it easy!
1 – Water enhances energy
Water isn't a source of energy by itself – it's common knowledge that it's the only real calorie-free drink out there! But water is such an integral part of the human body – 60% of it, in fact – that when there isn't enough of it to go around, many functions can be significantly impaired. Water benefits everything from your brain's cognitive function, your blood ferrying oxygen and nutrients around the body, to your muscles keeping you on the move throughout the day. Drinking more water every day nourishes these organs and ensures you have enough energy to carry you from one end of the day to the other.
Make It Easy: There's a Japanese custom that dictates you drink 2-4 glasses of water first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. Starting your day with a healthy swig of water will kick start the day with high energy levels. Squeeze a lemon into your drink to add flavour – it's tangy enough to wake you up! – as well as provide you with a protective dose of vitamin C.
2 – Water helps control weight
Water also helps with your weight control goals. Drinking water first thing in the morning jumpstarts metabolism – water cools you down internally, so the body reacts by raising your metabolism to generate heat. This makes you burn more calories throughout the rest of the day.
Further, drinking water prior to a meal helps with portion control. Imagine if you drank a full glass of water before eating instead of munching on the appetiser! Water in between meals also curbs appetite by filling up your stomach so you feel full for longer, and don't feel the need to snack as much.
Make It Easy: If the munchies are uncontrollable, swap the chips for healthy snacks that hydrate you. Cucumber, celery sticks, watermelon, strawberries, grapefruit, grapes, cherries, and apricots are all excellent snacky fruits and vegetables with high water content. To avoid defeating the purpose, eat them raw – when you cook them, you reduce their water content.
3 – Water prevents constipation
If you're not drinking enough water, the body will try to absorb as much water as it can from the food you've eaten as it passes through the colon. This leaves your stools dry, hard, and painful to pass. This also causes your bowel movements to become irregular. A benefit of drinking more water is keeping your stools soft and bowel movements regular.
Make It Easy: Install a water drinking app on your phone to remind you to hydrate. Plant Nanny, for example, allows you to grow a variety of cute virtual plants that will thrive when you complete your water-drinking goals and will die of dehydration if you don't. The app takes your height, weight, and activity level into account and computes how much water you should be drinking, then sends you push notifications throughout the day when it's time to drink.
4 – Water flushes out waste
The body excretes waste products and toxins via sweat and urine. Going to the bathroom several times a day should be viewed as a good sign that you're reaping the benefits of water rather than an inconvenience!
Of course, if you don't drink more water to replace what you're excreting, you risk dehydration. The toxins and waste products stay in your body, putting you at risk for urinary tract infections, skin problems, and even kidney stones.
Make It Easy: Remember to replenish by using a water bottle that reminds you of your goals. Purchase special motivational water bottles like this one, or make your own! Simply pick a clear drinking bottle that allows you to see the current water level. Mark the bottle using tape and a marker with your time goals and even affirmations to keep you on track. Choose a water bottle that appeals to you – the more you like your bottle, the likelier you are to take it around with you to meet your water drinking goals!
5 – Water helps regulate temperature
Speaking of sweat, it does more than flush out toxins – it's also related to regulating temperature. When you're hot, your sweat glands excrete sweat onto your skin to encourage heat loss via evaporation. However, if you're dehydrated, there's no water to make sweat, and your internal temperature stays high. Think of it like a car overheating because it doesn't have enough water!
Drinking water regularly allows you to sweat, cools you down, and prevents YOU from overheating so you can go on for miles and miles.
Make It Easy: Don't forget to make sure you also have the right temperature of water! Aside from being more pleasant to drink, cold water quenches thirst faster, and also passes through your digestive system quicker than warm water, so it gets absorbed faster for use throughout the body. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends drinking water at a temperature between 10 – 22.2 degrees Celsius to get its full benefits.
6 – Water prevents headaches
A splitting headache can be a sign of dehydration. As previously mentioned, your brain is 75% water. If you're not drinking enough water, the brain shrinks from fluid loss. It then pulls away from the skull, setting off pain receptors inside the skull. Blood vessels dilate and swell in an attempt to compensate by bringing more water and oxygen to the brain. Movement jostles the shrunken brain and makes the pain worse. This phenomenon is known as a dehydration headache.
Make It Easy: Get creative with your water! Many people don't like drinking water because it tastes bland, empty, or even bitter. Jazz up its flavour by adding slices of lemon, fruits, ginger, and herbs. Sparkling water has the same benefits of regular water and makes a fizzy, textured alternative to soda.
7 – Water prevents hangovers
So you had one too many beers last night – no prompting from apps or water bottles needed there! Consuming large amounts of alcohol dehydrates the body, leading to a throbbing headache. Drink water throughout the night to dilute the alcohol and get it out of your system. This will make you less drunk because you're excreting the alcohol instead of letting it circulate in your bloodstream. Especially drink a lot before bed to minimise your hangover the next morning.
Of course, if it's at all possible, it's really much better to just avoid alcohol altogether and stick to hydrating drinks!
Make It Easy: What's better than a drinking buddy? An accountability partner to keep your motivation from wavering! Enlist a friend to join you in your goal to drink more water. Of course, being hydrated is enough of a prize, but you can up the stakes with friendly wagers – just make sure they're in line with your healthy habits.
8 – Water nourishes skin
The skin is an organ – the largest organ in the body, in fact – and it needs water too! Lotions and moisturisers can work great, but they're not replacements for adequate hydration from the inside out. Water keeps your skin soft and supple, and flushes out toxins that make skin look dull and old. Not drinking enough water causes dry skin that is flaky, itchy, inflamed, prone to acne breakouts or wrinkled.
Make It Easy: Add the benefits of drinking water to your beauty regimen. Make it a habit to drink a glass of water when you wash your face in the morning, and another when you wash at night. That's two glasses of water down automatically!


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Francis Ngannou wants a shot at the UFC heavyweight championship. On Saturday night, he made a compelling case for one.
Ngannou, the No. 2-ranked contender, scored a technical knockout of No. 3 Junior Dos Santos, a former champion, only 1 minute, 11 seconds into the first round during UFC Fight Night at Target Center.
Ngannou, a Cameroon native fighting out of Paris, is hopeful that he'll face either champion Daniel Cormier or Stipe Miocic after those two meet Aug. 17.
"I feel very good," said Ngannou, who improved to 14-3. "I'm very happy, and I hope the UFC realizes that I deserve the title shot and the winner of DC and Stipe. I need some respect."
He got that respect from Dos Santos and the announced crowd of 10,123 with his quick, dominant work.
In the decisive moment, Dos Santos threw a lunging right toward Ngannou, leaving himself off-balance and exposed. Ngannou caught Dos Santos with three shots to the head before the Brazilian fell. Six more punches to Dos Santos' head prompted referee Herb Dean to stop the fight.
"That power. He connected, and it's done," Dos Santos said. "One more victim of him."
'Crochet Boss' by TKO
With the crowd roaring as he entered the ring and chanting "Maur-ice! Maur-ice!" as he rained down blows on his opponent, the Crochet Boss delivered for Minnesota.
St. Cloud heavyweight Maurice Greene scored a first-round technical knockout over Brazil's Junior Albini in the opening preliminary bout. Greene, known for his appearance on "The Ultimate Fighter" and for his hobby of crocheting hats, stopped Albini 3:38 into the first round.
Greene, 32, improved to 8-3 overall and 3-0 as a UFC fighter, while dropping Albini to 14-6.
Winning in Minnesota was special for Greene, who grew up in upstate New York but has lived in St. Cloud for nearly six years.
"A week I felt kind of weird. I was super relaxed, super calm," Greene said. Discussions with his coaches, Brock Larson in St. Cloud and Marc Montoya in Englewood, Colo., gave him a sense that he was ready for a strong performance. "They pretty much told me the same thing. 'It's called being prepared, Maurice, being prepared.' "
Greene and Albini traded leg kicks early in the fight, and each landed a couple of punches. Albini had Greene pinned to the fence, but the Crochet Boss managed to free himself.
"It was, keep the distance and keep him at bay and every once in a while be a sniper," Greene said of his strategy. "When I could strike and hit him, I hit him. As you can see, those paid dividends."
Greene, who has won seven of his past eight fights, knocked Albini down twice, the second coming on a big right hook to Albini's head.
"Pitch perfect, as far as I'm concerned," Larson said of Greene's performance.
If Greene has his way, his next opponent will be Andrei Arlovski, a 40-year-old former heavyweight champion. Greene used to live in Chicago, where Arlovski is based. "I think we should go ahead and set something up, big homey," Greene said.
Martin, Moret lose
Welterweight Anthony Rocco Martin, who fights out of St. Cloud and has Larson as one of his coaches, lost a unanimous decision to Brazil's Demian Maia on the main card. Martin had a strong third round as Maia tired, but all three judges scored it 29-28, much to the chagrin of the Minnesota crowd. "Rocco was pretty tough," Maia said.
Dan Moret of Mankato lost a unanimous decision to Jared Gordon of New York City in a preliminary lightweight bout.
Benavidez rolls
In the co-main event, No. 2- ranked flyweight contender Joseph Benavidez of Sacramento scored a TKO over No. 1 Jussier Forminga of Brazil at 4:42 of the second round. Benavidez's kick to Forminga's head started the flurry that ended the match.