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In a ruling that could have far-reaching consequences for communities that add fluoride to their municipal drinking water, a court in California denied the EPA's request for a protection order that would limit the information courts can view when considering evidence of risks to human health and the environment.
A provision in the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) allows citizens to petition the EPA, which is authorized under TSCA to ban harmful contaminants that are risks to health and the environment, to essentially perform the job they are commissioned to do. A citizen lawsuit brought by Food & Water Watch Inc. against the EPA demands that the agency ban the addition of fluoride to drinking water. (Food & Water Watch Inc., et al. v. United States Environmental Protection Agency.)
A Northern District of California judge ruled against the EPA's request to restrict information used by the courts to make decisions to only info that was used in original agency proceedings leading up to decisions on banned contaminants.
This is a victory for opponents of fluoridation.
Communities all over the world are banning water fluoridation. But there are still many, many that add fluoride to municipal drinking water. According to the CDC, 66.3% of US households use fluoridated water (2014 data). Let that sink in.
If you've got fluoridated water, there are several ways to remove fluoride from your drinking water. We recommend bone char as an effective method. We've just added a category on our web store for all our products that treat fluoride.
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by Lorraine Marie
You're way ahead of the curve if you've decided to remove fluoride from your water. After all, there are still municipalities thinking "hey, let's be smart and fluoridate the water!" When we peek back at history, the rush to fluoridate public water involved very little thought, just some circumstantial evidence regarding dental health, combined with the too-hasty social fervor to jump on the bandwagon of "science has a solution for everything."
The science showing how questionable fluoridated water is came later, but too late. The brainwashing had begun. There is reluctance to loosen the grip on tightly held beliefs, apparently…even half a century later.
Now we have a different scenario: when we decide to de-fluoridate, it seems we still don't have enough answers to make a 100 percent sure choice about the filter we should use to accomplish the task. There are too many variables, such as the level of pollutants in the pre-treated water, pH level, how quickly the water passes through a particular filter system, etc, to allow us to find nice neat little test results that provide an obvious answer.
For example, some will point to activated alumina for fluoridation removal. It is said to be 98 to 100% effective, as long as you get the flow rate just right. There is an additional bonus of also removing arsenic and lead. The fluoride is mostly gone, but now there can be activated alumina to get out of the water.
Reverse osmosis sounds like alumina déjà vu: 90 to 95% of the fluoride can be removed, but it takes two to four gallons of water to capture one fluoride-free gallon. That gallon is basically devoid of life force, requiring the addition of other ingredients to boost it back up to life-supporting status.
Then there is bone char. It is said to be the oldest method of freeing water of fluoride content, with up to a 90% removal rate. How bone char and activated carbon differ may be pertinent to your search for the best water filtering method. Bone char is made with animal bones that are heated to 1,292 degrees F., in low oxygen conditions, which enhances the product's adsorption abilities. For vegans, it may not be an option. In contrast, activated carbon is similarly processed, and can be derived from animal or vegetable sources.
Dr. Richard Sauerheber, professor of chemistry with University of California, has looked extensively at the fluoride issue, and believes bone char filters are the most effective.
Getting rid of fluoride in your drinking water can also boost your health, since other unhealthy contaminants can be removed via filtering. Activated carbon filter methods can, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council (consulted since they are not sellers or promoters of any particular filter brand), rid water of chlorine, disinfecting products, heavy metals [think arsenic, cadmium, copper, iron, lead, mercury, zinc], parasites, pesticides, radon and volatile organic chemicals, such as dichlorobenzene, methyl tert butyl ether and tricholoroethylene. The Environmental Protection Agency says radio-nuclides can be removed with granular activated carbon. I could not determine for sure if thallium is removed with activated charcoal filtering, but it is used in hospitals for internal poisoning from thallium.
So yes, take action to avoid poisoning yourself. The bone char filters may be the best route. I think about the village in Alaska, Hooper Bay, where the town's fluoridated water system malfunctioned and 296 residents were poisoned. It was 1992. Most of the victims had severe GI pain as well as symptoms associated with heart malfunction. One person died. Fluoride can be nasty stuff, obviously, and there is evidence it may bio-accumulate in the body.
It's clear that treated carbon products have an impressive history of service to health and well-being.
Just one more example: if you are dealing with an algae issue, Ohio State University reports using activated carbon, combined with a membrane filter, for "significantly" reducing algae toxins. To truly make the best water filtration choice, it's wise to invest in a thorough water test and determine what is in your water to start with.
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Few debates are as divided as the arguments over whether fluoride should be added to our water supplies to prevent tooth decay. Studies show that in the 3/4 of the country that fluoridate their water, tooth decay is lower. But rural areas where fluoridation doesn't occur also have higher poverty rates, which tend to have higher rates of dental neglect. It's easy to spin the data to justify fluoridating the water. But is it really a good idea?
Without proper regulation, adding fluoride to drinking water supplies can cause physical damage to developing teeth. Fluorosis is a disfigurement of the tooth enamel caused by high concentrations of fluoride given to children ages 3 months to 8 years. For some it is a minor cosmetic blemish. For others it is more pronounced. Fluoride in small doses may be effective in preventing tooth decay, but what are the down sides? Aren't there always down sides?
Part of this debate centers around whether citizens have a right to determine whether their water should be treated. In Portland, OR it seems the city council and the mayor think they know what is best for the people. They don't want to put the decision whether to fluoridate the water to a referendum. They think they know best. They claim they are protecting the poor, who they feel are the ones who suffer from the lack of fluoridation. But couldn't the $5 million dollars they plan to spend, plus almost $600,000 annually for maintenance, be spent of educating everyone on good dental care? How about helping the poor to get dental coverage so they can see a dentist regularly? It just doesn't seem right to impose a mandate to add a known toxin to the water supply.
The only consolation we have is that for those of us who don't want to drink toxins in our water, we can filter most of the bad stuff out. If I had fluoride in my water, I would get a double countertop or undercounter filtering system with a bone char filter and a GAC filter.
Dentists and health advocates may have good intentions, but it's important to put the issue in perspective. Without better research, we really don't know all the possible risks to health that fluoridating our water could pose. Some studies have raised questions about lower IQ's in places where water is fluoridated. This is disconcerting.
I encourage research to make an informed decision about your drinking water.
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Read more here: Oregonlive.com
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Black Friday 2019 — What to Expect
Last updated on Sunday November 17, 2019: It's almost time to pick up a new pair of shoes (or two or three or more!) as Black Friday is coming up quickly. And if you're planning on visiting Lady Foot Locker this Thanksgiving weekend, you shouldn't be disappointed. So what can you expect to see at their Black Friday sale this year? Let's take a look.
Our LFL Black Friday sale predictions for 2019:
Now, we have to say, that we can't officially announce the sale quite yet (you'll have to wait a little bit longer for that). However, if the sale will mirror the one from these last few years in a row then you can expect to save 20% off on your order of $75+ as well as 30% off select apparel and 50% off select fleece. Nearly the entire store is typically included (shoes, apparel, and just about everything!). You can scroll down the page to view last year's flyer to get a better sense on what's to come.
We'll be updating this page with Lady Foot Locker's Black Friday ad for 2019 and any other important news the moment we know more. Check back for updates or join our newsletter and we'll keep you informed.
Current Offers
Until then, we recommend that you take a look at Lady Foot Locker's sale page at ladyfootlocker.com where you'll already be able to pick up some of their pre-holiday deals at up to 50% off. That includes some pretty good deals from Asics, Adidas, Nike, Under Armour, Puma and more. If you end up buying anything either now or on Black Friday, then most items bought online include free shipping.
What are some of your favorite shoes this holiday season? Already have something picked out? Then let us know what you're planning on getting and how much you plan on spending in the comments (you'll find the comments section located at the bottom of this page).
Updated on Wednesday November 21, 2018: Thanksgiving may be tomorrow, but Lady Foot Locker's Black Friday sale starts now!
Visit your nearest LFL store of their site to get 20% off your entire purchase of $75 or more with promo code FRIDAY20. You'll get free shipping too anywhere in the 48 contiguous United States. Just hurry because sale ends on November 24, 2018 (11:59 pm CT).
As always, some exclusions will apply. You'll be able to see what those are and the rest of the terms in the ad copy posted below.
Are you interested in seeing some of Lady Foot Locker's older Black Friday ads? Then follow the links below to take a walk down memory lane.

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With Madison's/Dane County's unemployment rate hovering around 3%, it's no surprise a sizable portion of our radio and digital business is recruitment.
Just as, if not more, important to HR and sales managers? Retaining their best people.
Some things we observe that keep good employees from straying away:
On-going Training
Maybe the greatest motivator. Improving your peoples' skills proves how much you value them. No on-going training at your place? Troubling.
Do it regularly. "Atta gal." "I love your spirit!" "Great work Mary Lynn!" carry big-time retention weight. Slow down, look 'em in the eye, speak genuinely.
A former boss, Bill Eisner, handed me a $20 bill and said "take your sweetheart out for dinner." (At the time, $20 covered the whole tab at elegant Weissgerber's Gasthaus.)
More Training
Bringing a respected outsider carries even more weight.
More Praise
An office with a window
Can make a huge impact. I know.
Competent sales assistant
Free a salesperson to spend more face-to-face selling time outside.
Modest Expense Account
*Responsive human resources person on premises
Without one, unresolved, slowly resolved health or vacation or ? issues can cause angst.
Small is OK. We do "pat-on-the-back recognition and birthday cake monthly. Fun and meaningful to me.
Encourage vacation time
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After being detained for days by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Peter Nwaoboshi, a senator representing Delta North, will be arraigned before a federal court in Lagos on Wednesday.
According to a copy of the charge sheet made available to PREMIUM TIMES, Mr Nwaoboshi is charged alongside his company, Golden Touch Construction Projects Ltd, and Suiming Electricals Ltd on a two count charge of money laundering.
Count one of the charge accused the senator and Golden Touch Construction Project Ltd of fraudulently acquiring a property known as Guinea House situated at Marine Road, Apapa in Lagos, between May and June 2014, at a cost N805 million.
The charge stated that the defendants ought to have known that N322 million out of the purchase price formed part of the proceeds of an unlawful act under the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act.
Count two of the charge accused Suiming Electricals of aiding Mr Nwaoboshi and Golden Touch Construction Projects Ltd to commit money laundering.
The defendants will be arraigned before Mohammed Idris, a judge of the Lagos Division of the Federal High Court.
Mr Nwaoboshi, a Peoples' Democratic Party senator representing Delta North, has, since last week, been in EFCC detention.
In 2017, a federal court in Lagos ordered the temporary forfeiture of a 12-storey building – known as Guinea House – belonging to Mr Nwaoboshi over an alleged N1.5 billion scam.
The EFCC had alleged that the senator got a N1.5 billion contract through his company, Bilderberg Enterprises Ltd, to supply new construction equipment to the Delta State Direct Labour Agency in 2010, but he, instead, supplied used equipment.


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Ellanor Celendis
Our young heroine, Elly, has turned 13 years old in the second book of the series. She has grown taller and learned combat skills, though she has had to train three times as hard as the average elfling due to her lacking physical strength and agility in the first place. After all that she had experienced in the past year, she has become more confident, assertive, and can now stand up to the Three Flamingos. She has grown a little taller, but she is still the smallest elfling for her age in Alendria.
A mysterious girl who escapes from her abusive foster family in Hemlock and runs away to London. She is intelligent, introverted, and slow to trust others. She loves books and is especially interested in the sciences, and often dresses in dark, drab colours. With her short hair, she could pass for a boy.
Park Jong-Min
An endearing 7-year old boy with an alcoholic father and nasty step-mother who wants to send him off to an orphanage. Jong-Min wishes he could leave Seoul with his grandmother and live happily in America. His favourite TV show is MacGyver.
Park Ga-Yin
Grandmother of Jong-Min. A feisty little old woman, she dearly loves her grandson and sells sweets on the streets to make ends meet, as she is very poor.
Elly's neighbour and best friend since they were very young. In the second book, Aron has undergone a drastic growth spurt and has become a budding archensoar player at Arvellon Academy. Though he still aspires to become a historian, he has also come to realize that he needs to train himself up physically to play his part in protecting Alendria...and also, to impress Elly.
Horace Cobble
A shoemaker in his late 60's who now runs a successful shoe shop in London, called Cobble Concept Shoes. Though still grumpy, he has become much happier since his business flourished, and he has a new-found appreciation for his wife and has since learned to use the computer.
Miriam Cobble
The wife of Horace and accomplished patissier. Since her husband's shoe shop flourished, Miriam has been running her own bakery that adjoins the shop. She now enjoys an improved relationship with her husband and has finally managed to put some stamps in her passport.
Elly's pet griffin. He refuses to be parted from Elly after she became stranded in Gaya the previous year, so in a gesture of self-sacrifice he insists on accompanying Elly to Gaya as a hamster...
Grandpapa Galdor Celendis
Elly's paternal grandfather, a wise and whimsical old man with a long flowing beard who is in fact one of the most powerful elves in Alendria and possesses knowledge of many things of which other elves are unaware.
Blaine Isendor
An enigmatic, warring Vierran elf from Aranon, the cold northern region in Alendria. Blaine has offered to stay in Evergreen City to be close to the High Council, so that he can help in the fight against the goblins and the Beast. He has been training Elly to learn combat skills, and he is an extremely tough teacher.
A goblin that resides in the underworld of Alendria and is the most loyal and prized servant to the Beast. Clever, cunning, and resourceful, Gutz returns to wreak havoc.
A mysterious spirit entity that seems to reside in a broken gargoyle at the dilapidated church, it lures weak and desperate humans like Truman Mayer to do its bidding.
The Nine-Tailed Fox
The Guardian of Light, in his default form he is a beautiful snow-white fox with piercing blue eyes and nine tails.
Elly's Royan. Greymore communicates with her telepathatically in a deep, rumbling voice. He provides Elly with guidance and advice, and has become a dear companion.
Sereth Celendis
Elly's father, a renowned silversmith. A very tall and imposing man, he is renowned for his strength and thundering laugh. He dotes on his children and has a big appetite, especially for his wife's cooking. He is actually a great warrior and plays a part in protecting Alendria against the goblins.
Nidah Celendis
Elly's mother runs a well-known bakery specialising in sweet cakes. She is very protective of her children, though she has had to learn to let Elly become more independent since she came of age last year. Nidah has finally accepted that her daughter would never be as feminine as she would like, so she no longer attempts to get Elly to wear pink.
Luca Celendis
Elly's little brother is mischievous and loves to tease and play pranks on his sister. He is fond of painting. Since Elly returned from Gaya, Luca has become more attached to his sister. He is still counting down to the day when he can finally start his studies at Arvellon Academy and receive his Royan.
Mrs Silverwinkle
Headmistress of Arvellon Academy. Despite her small size, she is a formidable and powerful elf and harbors certain secrets that will continue to surprise Elly.
Jestor Huerin
A tall, lanky elf with silver hair and grey eyes, with a crooked nose and a strange scar on his face, he is whimsical and a bit of a jokester, has a penchant for wearing white. Jestor's background is obscure and nothing much is known about him, except that he is a powerful elf who works with the High Council, and replaced Mr Holle as Elly's class teacher.
Elly's classmate, a handsome and enigmatic boy who has grown close to Elly over the past year. He is also a strong archensoar player at Arvellon Academy, and many see Kaelan and Aron as rivals since they are both hawk-eyes for their respective house teams.
The Three Flamingos
Still the nastiest clique at Arvellon Academy. However, Elly now finds them more annoying than intimidating. Darrius, the ring-leader of the clique, continues to harbor a deep dislike for Elly.
Lily Wong
A spirited 14 year-old British-Born Chinese girl who became Elly's first human friend. In the past year, Lily has undergone some drastic physical changes, and now looks significantly different from what she did when she first met Elly last year. She has recently started dating a boy at school.
A smart 15 year-old boy who was adopted by wealthy but negligent rock-star parents who delegated his care to Winifred McDougall, their next-door neighbour. He is very tall and lanky, with a mop of brown hair and dark eyes. Sebastian becomes firm friends with Goldie and is fiercely loyal to her. He wants to become a space engineer.
Winifred McDougall
A kind, middle-aged librarian who takes in Sebastian and Goldie and provides guidance and friendship. Sebastian and Goldie affectionately call her 'Miss M' and they have been studying under her tutelage. Winifred is determined to help get Sebastian into a first-rate university and is fascinated by Goldie's ability to understand and speak so many different languages.
Han Soo-Min
Birth mother of Jong-Min. She ran away when her son was only a baby, and Jong-Min knows very little about her, except that she played the piano for her church before she left Seoul.
Charles Cobble
Only son of Horace and Miriam Cobble. He is a doctor who lives in Surrey with his family. He and his parents have become closer since Horace improved his ways.
Sue Cobble
Wife of Charles Cobble, she is a nurse at the hospital where her husband works. She is of Asian descent. As Horace and Miriam were estranged from their son Charlie for many years, they both know very little about Charlie's wife.
Alex Cobble
Adorable young son of Charles and Sue Cobble, grandson of Horace and Miriam. He loves Transformers and loves visiting his grandparents.
Maddy O'Brien
A kind and pretty 14 year-old British girl from Manchester. She attends school with Lily and they have become firm friends. Maddy is more interested in sports than studies, and receives Lily's help for English Literature, a subject which she finds particularly difficult.
Teddy O'Brien
Younger brother of Maddy, a sweet boy with autism who has an attachment to Elly. Teddy is now attending a new school that caters to students with special needs.
Veronika Waldorf
The cruel and beautiful foster mother of Goldie, Veronika pursues Goldie after she runs away to London.
Truman Mayer
A bitter, disillusioned, and depressed middle-aged man who in a moment of despair and greed makes a pact with a talking gargoyle, not realizing the devastasting impact this would really have on his life.
The Maker of elves and Alendria, she is beloved and revered by elves. Freya transformed into a star many thousands of years ago.
The Beast
A huge, snake-like creature that resides in the dark underworld beneath the Tree of Alendria, it is terrible to behold and is master of all the goblins.


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Isomorphism, React and client platforms
This article could feel like I'm just writing on a trend. That's not true, I was thinking about it for a while now and the React Native Announcement today just gave me a good excuse to write this !
There is already a batch of good posts about Isomorphism out there (such as this one from Airbnb or this one from a Mozillian where he explains how he implemented his isomorphic blog) so I won't spend much time explaining it. An isomorphic app uses the same code to render views on the server and the client. React makes it easier and better by being able to just change what was updated on the client side without re-computing the whole DOM. It is mostly costless to add the rendering on the server-side, React playing really well with Node. This is a good way to make mobile web apps start faster on bad cellular networks for instance.
But as far as we know, "mobile web apps" still have a pretty bad UX in general. The future is promising but we're not quite there yet unfortunately ! That's why Facebook started working on React Native (for iOS and Android and I hope they will be releasing it soon). As they said the whole thing is not about "Write once, run anywhere", it's about "Learn once, write anywhere". That doesn't mean that we can't share things between our modules.
But let's stop quoting other articles and let's explain what I have in mind.
The isomorphic app, generalized
Here are some boxes and some arrows:
So, what's new in this ?
I'm a big fan of loosely coupled modules and that's what I want to develop here. A classic isomorphic app would only take the Frontend Server and client parts to render the DOM. The frontend server would directly query the database.
One thing that companies like Twitter are doing for a long time now is to separate frontend server code and the "logic", their backend. So I added this to my schema. You can see now that the Frontend server can be a generic brick binding the data from the API to the React views. That's exactly what I want to work on soon !
So what's shared at this point ? What's reusable ?
- The React components between the frontend server and the client
- The simple utility functions: pure, that can be shared by the backend and the frontend
Wait… It's not loosely coupled anymore !
It's still loosely coupled ! We just reuse some code but each module keeps it's concern and what it has to do:
- The backend provides an API (and that's even better if your backend is split in small modules interacting with each other)
- The frontend server just binds views and data (but for that, it needs to get access to the components !)
- The frontend client does the exact same thing but is able to handle user input at the same time
Now, what about the Mobile Client ?
That's the interesting part, but we don't know yet how it will be precisely implemented since Facebook has not released React Native for now. All we know is that it will bring the ability to write Native apps with JS and React. That's great news ! Writing apps in JS on the native platform is not new. But JS alone doesn't make it easier to write applications. React does. That's why it's a great announcement.
That doesn't mean we'll be able to share the same components between the platforms but we can share the same logic between clients this time. (ie. the Flux pattern and how to interact with the backend…)
I don't know if this structure is the best way to do things for now, it has to be tested but it just feels natural to me.
The implementation
How can we do that ? That's an interesting point !
We need a common language between all modules.
The natural response to this would be to use Node.js on every server obviously.
First of all, it's not mandatory to share code between the backend and the frontend so the backend could be written in whatever language you like (you don't have to change it at all !).
Here's what I would do and on which I'm starting to work on:
- The API backend would be running on the JVM written in Clojure.
- The Frontend server could be running on Node.js with the code written in Clojurescript using om. (Why not ? I'm working on a ring-like API on top of core.async)
- The Client frontend would be written in Clojurescript too and use om.
- Same thing on mobile: cljs+om ! Imagine having REPLs, figwheel and everything cool about clojurescript development while working on a native mobile app ! To achieve that we may need a little bit of work but that's the exciting part, isn't it ?
- When no side effects are needed, some functions can be shared between cljs and clj with cljx.
With this stack, everything could be written in the same language, keep the performance of the JVM, keep the isomorphism with the Node runtime and share code between all the frontends while having different UI implementations.
Most of the required things to make it work are already there ! All we need is a little bit of magic glue and it's done !
I'll keep you updated on my research on this. If I find out it's not efficient or stupid, I'll tell you, don't worry ! I'll also show you some code if I have something cool working !
If what I just wrote feels a bit fuzzy or if I made a major spelling mistake (that happens quite often), please open an issue or a PR for this blog.


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Happy FO-Friday everyone!
There they are – finally! I've finished them last week but didn't manage to take any pictures until the weekend.
This has been a fun knit: Easy to memorize mesh and cable patterns, quick enough that even the 2nd sock doesn't get boring and the pattern shows off variegated yarns really good.
Pattern: Anarcadia by Wollhuhn
Yarn: Nomade by Wollfaktor in colorway "Violetta"
Needles: 2.5 mm double-pointed needles
- Worked toe-up instead of top-down: Worked easy toe over 12 provisionally cast-on stitches
- Increased to 52 sts and worked the mesh pattern in reversed direction
- Worked a short-row heel over 30 sts (more than half, because I have a freakishly high instep)
- Modified cable pattern because I substantially reduced the number of stitches to make the socks fit my long, narrow feet: p2, RT, p2, k2, p2, RT, LT, p2, k2, p2, LT, p2
Things I'd change: Well, I forgot to use a stretchy bind off on sock #1 and struggle to get the cuff over my heel because of that… but I'm too lazy to pick out the woven ends and redo the bind off, so I'll have to live with it this time.


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Here, we tested the hypothesis that aerobic energy expenditure (AEE) is higher during a simulated 6-km (2 loops of 3-km each) "skiathlon" than during skating only on a treadmill and attempted to link any such increase to biomechanical and neuromuscular responses. Six elite male cross-country skiers performed two pretesting time-trials (TT) to determine their best performances and to choose an appropriate submaximal speed for collection of physiological, biomechanical and neuromuscular data during two experimental sessions ((exp)). Each skier used, in randomized order, either the classical (CL) or skating technique (SK) for the first 3-km loop, followed by transition to the skating technique for the second 3-km loop. Respiratory parameters were recorded continuously. The EMG activity of the triceps brachii (TBr and vastus lateralis (VLa) muscles during isometric contractions performed when the skiers were stationary (i.e., just before the first loop, during the transition, and after the second loop); their corresponding activity during dynamic contractions; and pole and plantar forces during the second loop were recorded. During the second 3-km of the 'IT, skating speed was significantly higher for the SK-SK than CL-SK. During this second loop, AEE was also higher (+1.5%) for CL-SKexp than SK-SKexp, in association with higher VLa EMG activity during both isometric and dynamic contractions, despite no differences in plantar or pole forces, poling times or cycle rates. Although the underlying mechanism remains unclear, during a skiathlon, the transition between the sections of classical skiing and skating alters skating performance (i.e., skiing speed), AEE and neuromuscular function. (C) 2015 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Postexercise heart-rate (HR) recovery (HRR) indices have been associated with running and cycling endurance-exercise performance. The current study was designed (1) to test whether such a relationship also exists in the case of cross-country skiing (XCS) and (2) to determine whether the magnitude of any such relationship is related to the intensity of exercise before obtaining HRR indices. Ten elite male cross-country skiers (mean +/- SD; 28.2 +/- 5.4 y, 181 +/- 8 cm, 77.9 +/- 9.4 kg, 69.5 +/- 4.3 mL.min(-1) . kg(-1) maximal oxygen uptake [VO2max]) performed 2 sessions of roller-skiing on a treadmill: a 2 x 3-km time trial and the same 6-km at an imposed submaximal speed followed by a final 800-m time trial. VO2 and HR were monitored continuously, while HRR and blood lactate (BLa) were assessed during 2 min immediately after each 6-km and the 800-m time trial. The 6-km time-trial time was largely negatively correlated with VO2max and BLa. On the contrary, there was no clear correlation between the 800-m time-trial time and VO2, HR, or BLa. In addition, in no case was any clear correlation between any of the HRR indices and performance time or VO2max observed. These findings confirm that XCS performance is largely correlated with VO2max and the ability to tolerate high levels of BLa; however, postexercise HRR showed no clear association with performance. The homogeneity of the group of athletes involved and the contribution of the arms and upper body to the exercise preceding determination of HRR may explain this absence of a relationship.
The capacity to predict the heart rate (HR) and speed at the first (VT1) and second (VT2) ventilatory thresholds was evaluated during an incremental ski-mountaineering test using heart rate variability (HRV). Nine skiers performed a field test to exhaustion on an alpine skiing track. VT1 and VT2 were individually determined by visual analysis from gas exchanges (VT1V and VT2V) and time-varying spectral HRV analysis (VT1fH, VT2fH and VT2H). VT1 could not be determined with the HRV methods used. On the contrary, the VT2 was determined in all skiers. No significant difference between HR and speed at VT2H and VT2V was observed (174.3 +/- 5.6 vs. 174.3 +/- 5.3 bpm, and 6.3 +/- 0.9 and 6.3 +/- 0.9 km h(-1), respectively). Strong correlations were obtained for HR (r = 0.91) and speed (r = 0.92) at VT2H and VT2V with small limits of agreement (+/- 3.6 bpm for HR). Our results indicated that HRV enables determination of HR and speed at VT2 during a specific ski-mountaineering incremental test. These findings provide practical applications for skiers in order to evaluate and control specific training loads, at least when referring to VT2.
The aim of this study was to assess potential changes in the performance and cardiorespiratory responses of elite cross-country skiers following transition from the classic (CL) to the skating (SK) technique during a simulated skiathlon. Eight elite male skiers performed two 6 km (2 × 3 km) roller-skiing time trials on a treadmill at racing speed: one starting with the classic and switching to the skating technique (CL1-SK2) and another employing the skating technique throughout (SK1-SK2), with continuous monitoring of gas exchanges, heart rates, and kinematics (video). The overall performance times in the CL1-SK2 (21:12 ± 1:24) and SK1-SK2 (20:48 ± 2:00) trials were similar, and during the second section of each performance times and overall cardiopulmonary responses were also comparable. However, in comparison with SK1-SK2, the CL1-SK2 trial involved significantly higher increases in minute ventilation (VE, 89.8 ± 26.8 vs. 106.8 ± 17.6 L·min-1) and oxygen uptake (VO2; 3.1 ± 0.8 vs 3.5 ±0.5 L·min-1) 2 min after the transition as well as longer time constants for VE, VO2, and heart rate during the first 3 min after the transition. This higher cardiopulmonary exertion was associated with ~3% faster cycle rates. In conclusion, overall performance during the 2 time trials did not differ. The similar performance times during the second sections were achieved with comparable mean cardiopulmonary responses. However, the observation that during the initial 3-min post-transition following classic skiing cardiopulmonary responses and cycle rates were slightly higher supports the conclusion that an initial section of classic skiing exerts an impact on performance during a subsequent section of skate skiing.
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To determine the most accurate method based on spectral analysis of heart-rate variability (SA-HRV) during an incremental and continuous maximal test involving the upper body, the authors tested 4 different methods to obtain the heart rate (HR) at the second ventilatory threshold (VT2). Sixteen ski mountaineers (mean +/- SD; age 25 +/- 3 y, height 177 +/- 8 cm, mass 69 +/- 10 kg) performed a roller-ski test on a treadmill. Respiratory variables and HR were continuously recorded, and the 4 SA-HRV methods were compared with the gas-exchange method through Bland and Altman analyses. The best method was the one based on a time-varying spectral analysis with high frequency ranging from 0.15 Hz to a cutoff point relative to the individual's respiratory sinus arrhythmia. The HR values were significantly correlated (r(2) = .903), with a mean HR difference with the respiratory method of 0.1 +/- 3.0 beats/min and low limits of agreements (around -6 /+ 6 beats/min). The 3 other methods led to larger errors and lower agreements (up to 5 beats/min and around -23/+ 20 beats/min). It is possible to accurately determine VT2 with an HR monitor during an incremental test involving the upper body if the appropriate HRV method is used.
This study tested the hypothesis that the DMAX (for maximal distance) method could be applied to ratings of perceived exertion (RPE), to propose a novel method for individual detection of the lactate threshold (LT) using RPE alone during an incremental test to exhaustion. Twenty-one participants performed an incremental test on a cycle ergometer. At the end of each stage, lactate concentration was measured and the participants estimated RPE using the Borg CR100 scale. The intensity corresponding to the fixed lactate values of 2 or 4 mmol • L-1 (2mM and 4mM), the ventilatory threshold (VT), the respiratory-compensation point (RCP), and the instant of equality of pulmonary gas exchange (RER=1.00) were determined. Lactate (DMAX La) and RPE (DMAX RPE) thresholds were determined using the DMAX method. Oxygen uptake (VO2), heart rate, and power output measured at DMAX RPE and at D MAX La were not statistically different. Bland-Altman plots showed small bias and good agreements when DMAX RPE was compared with the DMAX La and RER=1.00 methods (bias = -0.05% and -2% of VO2max, respectively). Conversely, VO2 from the D MAX RPE method was lower than VO2 at 4 mM and at RCP and was higher than VO2 at 2 mM and at VT. VO2 at D MAX RPE was strongly correlated with VO2 at D MAX La (r = .97), at RER=1.00 (r = .97), at 2 mM (r = .85), at 4 mM (r = .93), at VT (r = .95), and at RCP (r = .95). The combination of the DMAX method with the RPE responses permitted precise and individualized estimates of LT using the DMAX method.
Lower energy cost of running (Cr) has been reported when wearing minimal (MS) vs traditional shoes (TS) on level terrain, but the effect of slope on this difference is unknown. The aim of this study was to compare Cr, physiological, and kinematic variables from running in MS and TS on different slope conditions. Fourteen men (23.4 +/- 4.4 years; 177.5 +/- 5.2cm; 69.5 +/- 5.3kg) ran 14 5-min trials in a randomized sequence at 10km/h on a treadmill. Subjects ran once wearing MS and once wearing TS on seven slopes, from -8% to +8%. We found that Cr increased with slope gradient (P<0.01) and was on average 1.3% lower in MS than TS (P<0.01). However, slope did not influence the Cr difference between MS and TS. In MS, contact times were lower (P<0.01), flight times (P=0.01) and step frequencies (P=0.02) were greater at most slope gradients, and plantar-foot angles - and often ankle plantar-flexion (P=0.01) - were greater (P<0.01). The 1.3% difference between footwear identified here most likely stemmed from the difference in shoe mass considering that the Cr difference was independent of slope gradient and that the between-footwear kinematic alterations with slope provided limited explanations.


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Cape Town
Cape Town is a booming and award winning congress destination, elected multiple times as Number One City in Africa for Business Events by the International Congress and Convention Association.
Over the next couple of years, it will not only host the World Ophthalmology Congress, but many other world-class events, such as the World Congress on Human Genetics, the International Congress of Immunology, and the International Cytology Congress.
Perched between the ocean and the mountain, with a national park as its heart, there is nowhere like Cape Town. The "Mother City" is the oldest city in South Africa and has a cultural heritage spanning more than 300 years.
Visitors can expect beautiful Cape Dutch homesteads, traditional dancers with painted faces performing in the streets, the smell of spicy Malay cooking and the taste of a well-made wine when delving into this exciting city.
It has the top five national attractions in South Africa, all of which should appear on every visitor's itinerary all year round. These include:
The V&A Waterfront is South Africa's most-visited destination, attracting roughly 24 million visitors a year. There are five shopping districts where you'll find everything from local designs to international brands, but there's more to this destination than shopping. There are many coffee shops, restaurants, and bars, most with spectacular harbour views. waterfront.co.za
One of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Table Mountain is Cape Town's centrepiece. If you are relatively fit and are feeling energetic, there are some amazing hikes to try. For those pressed for time, the Aerial Cableway offers a quick and convenient ascent. Cable cars depart from the cable station every 10 to 15 minutes and the journey up the mountain takes about five minutes. tablemountain.net
Robben Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has come to symbolize the oppression of the Apartheid government. It was here that Nelson Mandela, alongside many other political prisoners, spent 18 years of his 27 years in prison. Ferries depart for the island daily from the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the V&A Waterfront, and the tours (including the ferry trips) usually last about three-and-a-half hours. robben-island.org.za
Situated on the slopes of Table Mountain, a mere 13km from the city centre, Kirstenbosch is regarded as one of the great botanical gardens of the world. The 528-hectare estate contains over 7,000 species of plants from southern Africa. Spend the day picnicking on the lawns, strolling through the Protea garden, or discovering interesting plant species in the Botanical Society Conservatory. sanbi.org/gardens/kirstenbosch
The Cape Point Nature Reserve is all about natural splendour. You will be treated to some pretty spectacular views of the Atlantic and False Bay coastlines. While you are there, be sure to spend some time in the nature reserve where you are likely to encounter baboons, Cape Mountain Zebras, buck, and at least some of the 250 species of bird that call this reserve home. Don't miss a ride up to the lighthouse on the Flying Dutchman Funicular for some truly spectacular panoramic views! capepoint.co.za
You can visit them on your own, join an organized tour or the Hop On-Hop Off Tour. Even if your stay in Cape Town is short, you should not miss this opportunity as it is very feasible during a short period of time.
Furthermore, if the wind is right, you could fly off Lion's Head with a qualified tandem paraglider pilot, and land on the beach in time for sundowners. If that's not your thing, there is a cultural variety of live music, art exhibitions, museums, plays and even opera, ballet and concerts available.
Beyond the city
The Western Cape is home to the world's longest wine route, found along Route 62, a scenic tourist route that runs from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, 850 kilometres up the eastern coast. If you don't have time to complete the whole route, consider visiting the wine-growing areas of Stellenbosch, Paarl, Wellington, Franschhoek, Ceres, Worcester, Bonnievale and Robertson. The Garden Route, from Cape Town to Knysna, is gorgeous, passing through many a quirky town, complete with welcoming locals and fresh produce stalls. Stop in at Swellendam, a town where the jailer once doubled as the postmaster, to experience Cape Dutch architecture at its best.
The Cape of Good Hope is a popular excursion for visitors staying in Cape Town, South Africa. It is a beautiful spot, and is known as the point where the Indian and Atlantic Ocean meet. You might meet a few baboons that will boldly try to raid your car, adorable penguins playing in the ocean, monkeys and ostriches. Other Day excursions include:
Cape Town definitely has no shortage of amazing beaches, but Boulders Beach in False Bay offers something extra special – a colony of African Penguins in all their smartly dresses, waddling glory, right under your nose. In fact, it's the only place in the world where you can get close to African Penguins.
Enclosed by ocean, mountains and wine farms, the former fishing village offers a country affair with some adventure thrown in. Snorkel with seals, and eat the freshest seafood, straight from the harbor. Have a look at some of the day tours available: tripadvisor.co.za/
There are many game parks close to Cape Town which offer a good introduction to the African bush and wildlife including the Big Five – rhino, leopard, elephant, buffalo and lion. Have a look at some of the tours available: capepointroute.co.za/experience-safari.php


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Meet High School Art Student Luis Gonzalez, and Hear About How Art Transformed His Life!
Art classes allow young people to express themselves in important ways. Unfortunately, arts education is disappearing from schools in America; since 2008, 80% of school districts have cut funding for art programs. Simultaneously, student creativity scores have dropped. Fortunately, there are people and groups out there fighting to keep arts education present and vibrant in schools across the country.
One of those pro-arts fighters is LIFEWTR, a premium bottled water brand committed to advancing and showcasing creativity. By inviting young artists to submit work for a high-visibility canvas—their bottles!—LIFEWTR hopes to inspire a new generation of young artists devoted to drawing, painting, design, and more.
LIFEWTR Series 4 water bottles are decorated with the works of three young artists, each of whom demonstrates the far-reaching impact and positive influence that art can have on young lives. The artists are all young people from varied communities: KRIVVY from Toronto, David Lee from Los Angeles, and Luis Gonzalez, a Boston native who's featured in this video.
Luis is a high school senior. He describes growing up in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston as "nothing too easy." Because of this, Luis considers himself lucky to have found a passion for life and inspiration to stay in school, thanks to the lessons and mentorship he received in his art classes. For Luis, art was more than just a way to express himself; it was a "life-saver."
Under the guidance of his art teacher and mentor, Ari Haube, Luis began to bring his unique point of view to life through drawing and painting. He "finagled" his way into getting extra hours of art classes each week, and was able to find art and inspiration in everything around him. Ultimately, his commitment to creating art that reflected his life led to his partnership with LIFEWTR; the piece he created for the bottles includes the word "DAYDREAMER," which is how Luis views himself.
Luis tells us that he hopes to incorporate art into his professional career. In the future, he'd like to teach young people that art can open doors—as it did for him.
With his artwork splashed across LIFEWTR bottles, he's getting there! Buy yours here: https://www.lifewtr.com/artist/luis-gonzalez/
This HooplaHa original video was produced by Dani Guitelman, shot by Manx Taiki Magyar and Dylan Steven, and edited by Kellie Sieban. To watch more stories of resilience and creativity, visit the HooplaHa YouTube Channel.


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Thursday, February 7, 2013
Pesto Risotto and Caramelized Cauliflower from the Horizons Cookbook
A few weeks ago, my friend from Philadelphia came to visit me and she brought me a great present - the Horizons: New Vegan Cuisine cookbook by Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby. These chefs used to have a restaurant called Horizons in Philadelphia, but now can be found at the amazing Vedge, so I knew that the recipes in this cookbook had to be incredible. We selected two recipes to try while my friend was here: the Basmati Risotto with Pesto, Peas and Tomatoes, and the Caramelized Cauliflower in Spanish Green Garlic Sauce.
We made a few slight changes to the risotto by adding in a few things we had on hand such as the mushrooms, and using arborio rice instead of the basmati, but we followed their directions for making the basil pesto sauce which was delicious! I had never had a pesto risotto before but I can say now I am a fan.
The caramelized cauliflower was also really amazing. We mixed our cauliflower with some brussels sprouts and roasted both together, and then topped it with their parsely and garlic sauce and I LOVED it. We definitely ate well that evening.
The rest of this book is filled with some really interesting and tasty sounding recipes including appetizers, soups, salads and desserts. I can't wait to try out more.
You can get a copy of the Horizons Cookbook here, and also check out their new cookbook Vedge which is coming out later this year. It looks promising!
Thanks for stopping by!
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This sounds soooooo delicious! Yum! :)ReplyDelete
everything looks delicious! i have always been curious about those cookbooks and haven't heard much about them, but i guess i should check them out! also, i have yet to go to vedge. i think that's a crime for a vegan that lives within an hour of philly :XReplyDelete
Caramelized cauliflower- you're totally speaking my language! And this risotto looks heavenly! Thank you for the heads up on the new cookbooks (like I have room for more cookbooks, but I guess that's never stopped me before!). :-)ReplyDelete
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Congratulations PTA educators of the year
The PTA organizations across the Oak Hills Local School District have named their recipients for the 2017 Educator of the Year awards. This award honors an eligible staff member who has contributed over and above what their job requires for their school and
Destination Imagination winners!
Congratulations to our district Destination Imagination winners! Students form teams of up to seven members select their preferred challenge from the area of STEM, Improv, Visual Arts or Service Learning, and then spend about four months developing and
Abbey Schmidt ~ winner of Patriot's Pen Scholarship
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Board your yacht at Gocek. After spending sometime in Gocek town cruise for the overnight anchorage of Gocek island. Dinner aboard the yacht in this most tranquil of settings.
An early morning departure for Gemiler Island, stopping along the way for lunch and the opportunity to swim and snorkel in clear blue waters. Arriving at Gemiler in the afternoon, go ashore and explore fascinating ruins dating from Byzantine times - including a covered walkway leading to the water's edge and a church with partially excavated mosaic floors. Just before sunset, make your way to the summit and enjoy the magnificent spectacle of the sun disappearing below the horizon. Overnight at Gemiler Island.
Cruise to Kalkan. Kalkan is a pretty coastal town set on a hillside overlooking the Mediterranean. Once moored in the small attractive harbor, go ashore to explore the narrow streets where bougainvillea and jasmine spill from the balconies and the local vendors sell an amazing variety of merchandise. Overnight in Kalkan.
To the region known as the Kekova Roads for a visit Kekova Island, Ucagiz and Kale Koy (ancient Simena). The "sunken city" is located off Kekova Island and as the water is exceptionally clear, it is possible to make out the outlines of the buildings. Following an earthquake, the land subsided and took the remains of a settlement with it. Ucagiz is a small village with a couple of restaurants. Take a walk from here to view rock-tombs, the remains of a fort and several sarcophagi. The highlight of a visit to the Kekova Roads follows an uphill climb to the medieval fortress of ancient Simena, crowning the hill above the village of Kale Koy. The view from the top is breathtaking.
After breakfast, cruise for the delightful seaside town of Kas and spend the afternoon exploring the pretty harbor streets. If there is time, take an overland minibus tour to the ruins of three Lycian cities: Xanthos, Patara and Letoon and learn a little of the history of these proud people. Overnight in an anchorage near Kas harbor.
You will make an early start and cruise past the Seven Capes, stopping off for breakfast near Olu Deniz. After lunch at Coldwater Bay, take a hike up the hill to the Greek "ghost town" of Kaya Koy and relax with a cold drink in the shade before returning to the gulet. This evening will be spent in the clear waters of Karacaoren, a superb place for snorkeling with some small islands dotted about the bay.
A day for exploring the many pristine bays and anchorages in the Gulf of Fethiye. Perhaps go ashore on Tersane island and view the Byzantine ruins of a shipyard, or examine up close the party-submerged ruins in Cleopatra's Bay, rumoured to be the remnants of the bathhouse in which Cleopatra is said to have bathed. Bedri rahmi bay, Manastir bay.
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Professional Development
The M.A. English Program works closely with the Lannan Center for Poetics & Social Practice, the Writing Center, the Center for New Designs in Learning & Scholarship (CNDLS), and other entities both on-and-off campus to help connect students with employment opportunities that frequently present themselves in the course of any given academic year (and even in the summer). The Program Administrator shares these opportunities with students as they come up.
You can find opportunities for additional on-campus employment opportunities on the Student Employment Office website.
Below is a list of mostly on-campus positions typically available for M.A. English students to apply for during the fall and/or spring semesters and two optional training opportunities in teaching.
Assistant to the Director of Undergraduate Studies (Filled for 2019–20)
Responsibilities include:
- Meet with students during office hours to explain the structure and requirements for completing the English major
- Assign advisors to incoming majors and approve registration forms
- Periodically update spreadsheets regarding advisor status
- Review and approve pre-approval study-abroad forms with students
- Complete minor administrative tasks
Reports to the Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of English.
Lannan Center Program Assistant
Responsibilities include:
- Events: Attends and serves as a point-of-contact for Lannan Center events, including overseeing room and catering set-up, assisting with set-up and transport of materials to venue, and clean-up after events.
- Design: Designs event promotion materials for web and print, including postcards, posters, and program for the Lannan Spring Symposium.
- Marketing and Promotion: Assists with promoting events to the Georgetown University community and greater D.C. area when applicable; posts flyers around campus leading up to events; sends email blasts to relevant departments, professors, student groups, and organizations.
- Website Management: Makes updates to lannan.georgetown.edu, uploads podcasts, audio, and video to hosting websites such as Archive.org and Vimeo.
Reports to Program Coordinator for the Lannan Center for Poetics & Social Practice.
Graduate Writing Center Consultant
Responsibilities include:
- Tutoring graduate students and Continuing Studies students in the Writing Center—individualized 30- to 60-minute sessions for around 8 hours per week.
- Undertaking research and web-development projects designed to enhance the work of the Writing Program (2 hours per week).
- Participating in bi-weekly training sessions and staff meetings.
Reports to Director of the Writing Center.
Writing Center Coordinator
Responsibilities include:
- Tutoring graduate students in the Writing Center—individualized 30- to 60-minute sessions for around 4–5 hours per week.
- Using web and other skills to help professionalize the Center, through tracking of online appointment features and developing possibilities for online tutoring.
- Holding administrative office hours in which you attend to Center business (e.g., coordinate class visits by the tutors to promote the Writing Center's services; schedule tutor office hours; monitor undergraduate tutor attendance; arrange for substitute tutors when necessary; restock office supplies; read and tabulate student reports each week; match tutors up with special sections of WRIT-015 in fall and spring; assist with recruiting in the spring).
- Scheduling graduate tutor office hours.
- Coordinating and leading bi-weekly graduate training meetings.
- Assisting with graduate orientations before classes begin in mid to late August.
- Coordinating instructional workshops for specific groups (such as international students or thesis writers).
Reports to Director of the Writing Center.
Writing Tutor for Online Nursing Program
A graduate student tutor will work with the School of Nursing & Health Studies (NHS) to provide writing support for distance students enrolled in an online graduate program in nursing. Comfort using new technology and willingness to study expectations for successful writing in NHS are essential.
Writing Assistant for Courses in Other Disciplines
Graduate student assistants will provide support in implementing the writing-intensive dimension of first-year seminars in the McDonough School of Business during the fall semester only. Assistants will attend course meetings, hold office hours, conduct in-class workshops and work with faculty in other ways to support the writing-intensive dimension of courses.
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In season: Peppers are easy to find year-round, but peak during the summer.
How to buy: Choose peppers that are firm and have taut, unwrinkled skin. The best peppers will feel heavy for its size. Peppers are the the Environmental Working Group's "Dirty Dozen" list of pesticide affected foods, so buy organic if possible.
Storage: Keep peppers in the crisper for up to five days.
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Elizabeth Winningham began her school library career opening the media center at Avon Intermediate School (Now designated as East). More recently, she was centrally involved in the planning, development, and opening of the media center for a new school, Avon Intermediate School West (Her new work location).
Learn more about Elizabeth Winningham at http://eduscapes.com/sms/winningham.html
You might start this virtual exchange asking Elizabeth of her unique insights into reading and approaches for helping reluctant readers, collaborative planning, information literacy, or her recent experiences in planning and opening a new school media center. But don't limit disccussion to these; Elizabeth has a wealth of information, ideas, and experience to share.
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Blog Interaction with John McDonald - Mon. Sept. 26 to Wed. Sept 28, 2005
John McDonald, Connersville Middle School, is an active school library media specialist with seemingly endless energy and ideas. A few years ago as a beginning teacher librarian, he proactively initiated changes that truly impact students, his school and community. John has been successful in collaborating with administration, teachers and students.
Learn more about John McDonald at http://eduscapes.com/sms/mcdonald.html
You may want to start with discussion about his part in the adoption of an information inquiry model, or how he teams with students in the media center, or his insights on professional involvement. But feel free to bring up ideas and issues related to any part of his work.
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Thursday, September 22, 2005
Blog Interaction with Nancy McGriff - Thurs. Sept. 22 to Sat. Sept. 24, 2005
Nancy McGriff is a school library media specialist with lots of experience and a proven "track record." Her programs at two different school locations were given the Esther V. Burring award for the Exemplary Indiana Media Program (1992 and 1999). And she has reached outside her work location to lead in professional organizations, publish articles, and collaborate with and mentor colleagues.
To learn more, be sure to visit http://eduscapes.com/sms/mcgriff.html
It is appropriate to begin this semester's virtual visits with Nancy. You could start by focusing the discussion on program planning, grant writing, or the teacher librarian's role in reading, but feel free to jump in and ask a question in any area related to her work.
To learn more, be sure to visit http://eduscapes.com/sms/mcgriff.html
It is appropriate to begin this semester's virtual visits with Nancy. You could start by focusing the discussion on program planning, grant writing, or the teacher librarian's role in reading, but feel free to jump in and ask a question in any area related to her work.
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Thursday, September 15, 2005
Bridging Theory and Practice
Welcome to our School Library Media Specialist blog for L553 at Indiana University at Indianapolis. Over the next few months we'll be exploring a wide range of topics that will help preservice teacher librarians bridge the gap between theory and practice. Each posting will focus on different key issues and topics. A guest professional will be commenting on the topic and answering questions.
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Trend Alert: Our Picks for Men
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Here at DV closet, we adore sharing new fashion brands and ideas for stylists across the world. While fashion may be seen as feminine we know that plenty of men enjoy being stylish too. We love and appreciate that anyone can enjoy fashion regardless of gender identity. Here's a roundup of some men's brands that will make a great addition to anyone's collection.
© Techwears
Plenty of men enjoy getting a new tie, but one company makes neckties with a new tech based twist, Techwears. The brand was launched in 2014 by Drew Johnson who happened to be a tech-enthusiast fascinated by techwaste. Eventually, this lead to a line that made ties and many other accessories out of old circuit boards. Not only is this an eco friendly way to manage old technology, it provides a very unique option for any man's wardrobe. These circuit board cufflinks come in multiple colors that will go great for any special occasion. Meanwhile, This Circuit Board Necktie while colorful is very wearable with almost any suit.
Even though there are many brands of men's clothes on the market right now, Bloke Apparel is definitely something to check out. This North Carolina based brand offers casual and comfortable clothing designed with the utmost quality to fit the modern man. Some favorites include their Original Penguin Nep shirt in Steel grey that is fitting for everyday wear, and their Native Apollo Mock sneakers in Jiffy Black are great for a day at the gym.
© Awl & Sundry
Every man needs a good pair of shoes. For most people it's hard to find the right fit, but there's a saving grace thanks to bespoke shoes by Awl & Sundry. This idea started when founder, Nikunj Marvania went through numerous trials and errors when he wanted to find comfortable shoes at an affordable price. This resulted in Awl & Sundry's launch in 2013. What sets their bespoke shoes apart from others is that all of their shoes are hand crafted by a team of cobblers to ensure a perfect fit for each order. Some of our favorite designs are Lance and Ralph. Which have a simple and mature appearance that makes them ideal for almost any event.
© Beau Brumell
Men even deserve to pamper themselves once in a while, too. What's a better way to treat themselves than some skincare from Beau Brumell? This New York City based company is committed to making high quality skincare that is ideal for almost any man's skin. One of our picks includes their Deep Cleansing Charcoal Face Wash made with skin clearing activated charcoal. Another great find is the Perfect Shave Bundle, which is ideal for anyone who enjoy a relaxing shave.
© Pacific Shaving Co.
Speaking of shaving, there are plenty of busy men who want to shave but are constantly on the road. Pacific Shaving Co. has provided a solution with its line of shaving products. Founded in 2002 by husband and wife team, Stan Ades and C.C. Sofronas, they aimed to make shaving items affordable, skin nourishing, and eco-friendly. We recommend The Single Use Shaving Cream minis since these are small and portable, which is very useful for men who need to shave while on the go.
Regardless of preferences, our highlighted options will definitely help anyone look and feel great.
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State Targeting
You can enable, or disable, state-level targeting for each ad zone you have configured through BuySellAds. Before you can start, however, you need to connect your ad server to BuySellAds (DFP or Adzerk), and create an ad zone.
Supported Ad Servers
- Google DoubleClick for Publishers
- Adzerk
Steps Required To Configure Targeting
- Log In to Your BuySellAds Account.
- Navigate To Your Inventory Page.
- Find The Ad Zone You Would Like To Update With State Targeting. Click the gear icon and select Settings
- In The New Window, Click The Targeting Tab.
- Click The Edit Button Next To The State Targeting Label.
- Optional: Enable All States By Checking The Enable All States Checkbox.
- Optional: Set A Default Price Modifier. This Modifier Will Be Set For All States Without Custom Modifiers Set Below.
- Select The State You Wish To Target
- Set The Modifier For Your State
- Click Save State Targets


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April 29, 2018
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Are you looking to fix your frizzy beard?
I think you will nod your head and agree when we say:
Chicks dig guys with beards (after all.. it's science).
That said, all beards aren't created equal. And when it comes to a dry, wiry beard - we can all agree that it just isn't a great look.
Nevermind, the fact that they itch like hell too.
But, worst of all? It can stem up some second doubts about growing and owning a beard in the first place.
For exactly that reason, we've come up with this step-by-step plan of action beard softening guide to getting your beard right back on track: for a fresher-feeling, better-looking beard. No more wiry beards.
We're going to address exactly why it gets that way - and offer clear cut solutions to help you resolve it.
Simply put.
If you've got a painfully wiry beard - and you aren't using beard oil?
This should be number one, two and three on your to-do list to try and tame it. See a beard oil is a specialised tonic that's made up of carrier & essential oils to ensure your beard is well-nourished and well-hydrated.
The result? A mighty fine looking beard, that's ultra soft (i.e non-frizzy and wiry) and smells just how a masculine beard ought to smell.
Might we add, we've got a mighty fine collection right here that will help you exactly with this issue? Check the range out here.
Using a beard oil with a 'proper' beard brush or beard comb will not only help to disperse the oil right the way through the beard but will actually help tend to it as well - remove potential knots and freeing up the beard to look thicker and fuller. Unraveling the scraggliness.
Another common problem is guys go about their everyday lives not knowing the unnecessary harm they are doing to their beards. Some of the main culprits:
Here's the thing:
Your beard hairs aren't like your the hairs on your head. They become dry a lot easier and everytime you take that chemically crafted shampoo to your beard, you aren't only stripping the naturally beardy goodness helping to keep it moist in the first place but you prevent any additional moisture getting in.
Instead, use an all natural shampoo - that will perform a deep cleanse on your beard - but afterwards, apply a bit of beard oil to your beard to replenish the lost oils that will have occurred with the wash. Plus, you will find (even those with long beards) that your beard really doesn't need washing that often. Once or twice a week is more than fine (apart from if it's constantly getting dirty with a manual job that is).
Again, when it comes to washing your beard or taking a shower in general - don't set the temperature so high - it weakens the beard hair and also dries out your skin. If you do? You're risking your beard becoming all kinds of itchy.
Also please don't ever take a hair dryer to it (and definitely not straightening irons). Instead, opt for a simple towel pat dry, don't drag the towel across your beard - performing a tugging motion - this is just asking for a few beard hairs to come loose.
If you are getting a dry wiry beard (even still) we recommend employing a duo-softening combo. Grab hold of your favourite beard oil and a softening balm (make sure they generally have the same scent to avoid them conflicting).
Apply the beard oil at night just before you go to bed (just after a 'relatively' warm shower). This is getting to work on the deep-level conditioning. Then apply the multi beard balm just before you head out to work, this doesn't only help to keep your beard in check but also acts as a leave-in conditioner to slowly hydrate the beard throughout the day.
A common mistake many new beardsmen make.
As they start to grow out their beards more and more, they just seem to start neglecting their skincare altogether. Now sure, it is a little more difficult to actually get to than it used to be since you've got a whole lotta facial hair in the way.
And beard oil will go some way to helping out your skin, but you need to have some sort of care plan in place to actually keep it moisturised (especially during winter when your skin tends to dry out). Applying moisturiser to your fingertips and working it towards the base of your beard is a good move. More advanced? Look into a Clarisonic. Basically, think electric toothbrush meets moisturiser and skincare.
Afterall, your skin is the very foundation of your beard. Keep it well hydrated and clean - it will also ensure your skin doesn't become dry, which in turn can result in your beard becoming dry, wiry and frizzy.
A great way to freshen up the look of your beard is just giving it a simple trim over.
If you're confident enough to do this yourself, just take a trusted pair of 'proper' beard scissors (avoid a beard trimmer, this is potentially what is causing your beard to turn itchy in the first place) and snip off flyaways as well dry and split ends.
Feeling particularly adventurous? Take care of your neckline and cheek lines, creating a solid structure for your beard to flourish.
Of course, if you were anything like me when I started to grow out a beard for the first time and just don't want to risk that which has taken you months to grow out -just head down to your local trusted beard barber and they should take good care of you. Afterward, give your beard a splash of beard oil or better still apply to the duo-softening-combo method we mentioned earlier.
If you've only got a shorter thin beard, our multi beard balm will work great with helping you to provide moisture back into your beard as well as giving you some hold to style it in place.
For those with longer and certainly more coarse beards, we recommend that you look to our texture beard balm that offers more hold but would recommend upping the amount of beard oil you use to ensure proper moisture is supplied to your beard.
Now a lot of what we have addressed above is what we like to term as 'external beard care'.
What often gets neglected (and even with the more experienced beardsmen) is 'inner beard care'.
This is basically about making sure that every single strand of hair that pops out across your face is the fullest, strongest and genuinely best it can be - that your body can produce.
And we'll be honest, the advice isn't exactly... ground-breaking.
It's just living about living a healthy lifestyle.
The few main factors are of course, helping to fuel the beard growth with eating a good diet (a lot of proteins go into the beard as well as vitamins - some guys even take 'beard' dedicated supplements, although we strongly just recommend you just go down the natural route) and exercise as well as reducing stress (which can inhibit growth due to decreasing testosterone levels that is often quoted as having a correlation with a man's beard).
So just to recap on how you can tame a wiry beard:
If you are new to growing a beard (or even a bearded veteran) and want to get the best start possible to grow as well as to dampen the dreaded beard itch and smell divine - you'll probably love our selection of beard grooming products.
They are designed to help cover you with every aspect of beard care - from ensuring they are kept luxuriously soft (without the itch), healthier (to help reach their full potential) and smell darn-right legendary.
Let us know how you are getting on with a frizzy beard, don't hesitate to reach out -- we'll be more than happy to help out.
March 27, 2019
Everything is very open with a really clear clarification of the challenges. It was truly informative. Your site is useful. Many thanks for sharing!
June 02, 2018
Great products, started using both the old smoke oil/balm and noticed improved results straight away. Friends always comment how great it smells in the beard. Fast delivery, can't complain.
May 24, 2018
I have been using the outlaw beard oil for a while now ,after my beard trim at less than zero Martin used this product and straight away I was drawn to the fragrance it left me with along with the softness to my beard . I ordered a bottle straight away and can't see me using another brand from now on . The order came with a sample of the dark honney multi barm witch also smells amazing and I will be trying that next time need to stock up on oil .
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Join a gaggle of scarecrows, straw creatures and gorgeous mums at the second annual Pumpkinville. This year's fantastic festival kicks off this Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, and it open daily through Oct. 31, so you can enjoy all of the fall festivities. The Children's Garden will be transformed into a fun, wonderland, complete with a hay bale maze, arts and crafts activities, games, storytelling and more – perfect not-too-spooky fun for kids and kids at heart.
But wait, it gets better. Opening day (Oct. 12) will be filled to the brim with great activities like a corn toss game (bring it on), bobbing for apples (who doesn't love that?), pumpkin decorating (yes, please), cider pressing (mmm), story times (you've got our attention), corn husk doll making (you can't do that every day), tasty treats (more yum!), evening ghost stories (spooky, scary!) and more!
There's more, and we're sure that when you see this sight, you'll say "WOW" twice (front and backwards, of course). Artist Hugh Meade of Oddfab Design Lab has created a centerpiece for this year's Pumpkinville – a 9-foot-tall owl constructed of straw and other natural materials.
And one last thing we want to make sure you mark down on your calendar – the Pumpkinville Halloween Party. On Saturday, Oct. 26 from 5 to 8 p.m., gather at the Gardens for "A Woodland Adventure" where you can sample spooky witches' brew and other haunted treats and take part in a variety of fun games and activities while jamming out to seasonal favorites like "Monster Mash." Children and adults are encouraged to come dressed in costumes to really make the party spooktacular! The party is free for members, and is $10 per child and $8 per adult for non-members.
Drilling down the details:
Dates: Oct. 12-31, 2013
Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Sun.-Thur.); 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.)
Cost: Free for members of the Myriad Gardens; $5 per child; $3 per adult


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Vivo is gearing up to launch the Z1 Pro in India and has already started teasing the smartphone. The company has already announced that the smartphone will be exclusive to Flipkart. It looks like Vivo is working on one more smartphone that has managed to leak out on TENAA. This TENAA listing has revealed the key specifications of the device along with a V1913A/T model number. The listing reveals the design of this mid-range smartphone from the Chinese manufacturer.
The listing on TENAA reveals that the Vivo V1913A/T will sport a 6.38-inch AMOLED display with full HD+ resolution. It has a waterdrop notch at the top and is most likely to have an in-display fingerprint scanner since there is no physical fingerprint scanner present on the smartphone. The listing was first spotted by TechAndroids.
The Vivo V1913A/T is said to pack in a 4,390mAh battery. It isn't clear as to which processor is powering the smartphone, but it is an octa-core processor clocked to 2.0GHz. The processor will most likely be paired with either 4GB of RAM or 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It has a microSD card slot to aid storage expansion. Like most other Vivo smartphones, this too comes with FunTouch UI. It is running Android 9 Pie. From the design, it looks like it has a dedicated AI assistant button on the side. This could be for Vivo's Jovi Assistant.
The Vivo V1913A/T also has a triple camera setup at the back consisting of a 16-megapixel primary camera, 8-megapixel secondary camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. This smartphone measures 159.53 x75.23×8.13mm and weighs 179 grams.
The name of the smartphone is unknown at the moment but it looks like the China launch isn't far away. We might have to wait to know more details about the Vivo V1913A/T.


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On Your Marks, Get Set, Go!
The giving year has just begun.
Our giving year has always started at the beginning of the calendar year, so it's once again, time to re-up those gifts. Let's start the year off strong! What can you find in your heart to give this year? Even if it's ten dollars, it still counts towards something. Let's make this year the best we've ever had. And that happens with a strong start.
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If you like men, and want to be intimate with them, there is a need for you to scout out quality places in which there is a gathering of such gay people. There is an advent of an application that goes by the name of Hornet, it has been suitably called the social network for gay people. One can just go through the application, and then go through the layout that is to be found in the application. You find that not only is the user interface extremely friendly, but the entire feature of an application that is entirely dedicated to the gay people is definitely one to catch your fancy. If you happen to be of a gay orientation, then this is a must have application for you. This is also for those bi-curious guys, people that do not have any idea about their orientation and are extremely eager to find out. There is a precious Lord that is to actually bring about the desired changes to the gay community, and this is one software that aims to perpetuate that particular help, and also provides an extensive amount of features to the people that are looking out for such like-minded people.
Hornet best-known app for gays
The gay people have got adequate representation in the form of parades and floaters in festivals all across the world. In the event that they need a social network representation, then Hornet would just be the answer to their solution. This is one of the best-known applications that can be found in the open market, and the affordability of such an application is definitely to be noted. Wherever there is any action, the gay community can be notified, and they can meet great guys from the community. It helps them in order to familiarize themselves with the different aspects of the gay culture, and ensures that they would be able to make a beeline for the hottest person among the community.
The process of filtration, and the excessive amount of reconnaissance that can be done by a person before selecting the would-be partner is amazing. It ensures that you would be extremely careful while selecting a partner, and even so, you actually stand no ground in selecting a hobo from the street, full of diseases. With the help of this wonderful application, one can meet his potential life partner, and spend a lot of time together without having to worry about any problems.
The application is fine tuned towards the advantage of the gay community, and continues to dominate the market for the most searched about term for the Apple operating system as well as the iPod touch.
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We're the first in the region to offer a convenient, fast and simple way to see an orthopedic specialist after an injury.
The Ascension St. Joseph Hospital Orthopedic Walk-in Clinic offers one-stop shopping for minor orthopedic injuries. Whether it's a strain, a sprain or a break, we have everything onsite to get you back to your job, your life or your game. Open Wednesdays from 8 am to noon. No appointment necessary, just walk-in.
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This is what the Ascension St. Joseph Hospital Orthopedic Walk-in Clinic offers onsite:
- Ascension St. Joseph Hospital orthopedic professionals
- X-rays
- Equipment such as crutches, splints, casts
In fact, we have everything you need to be evaluated and treated in the same visit. In the event your injury is more substantial, we can transfer you to the right place immediately.
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See an orthopedic expert immediately at the region's first orthopedic walk-in clinic. No referrals. No appointments. Just a hassle-free path to recovery.
Conditions and Injuries We Treat
At the Ascension St. Joseph Hospital Orthopedic Walk-in Clinic, we treat a variety of minor orthopedic injuries, including:
- Recent muscle, bone, or joint injury
- Pain or swelling in a joint
- Sports Injury
- Knee sprain or strain
- Hand, wrist, elbow, or shoulder injury
- Ankle sprain or strain
- Broken bone without an open wound over the fracture location
- Work-related injuries – Contact your employer before checking in


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|Make ivory trade in China illegal, stop the wildlife massacre.
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Ivory trade in China is legal and the Country imports at least 20,000 elephants per year. The Chinese government isn't doing anything to avoid the massacre of endangered species and, according to Prince William's opinion, is looking the other way and lets criminals thrive. Not only elephants but rhinos horns are sold as well because ivory is thought to have magical healing powers.
Prince William's passion for wildlife brought him to strongly criticize Chinese behavior: "Together they loot our planet, to feed mankind's ignorant craving for pets, trinkets, cures and ornaments derived from the world's vanishing and irreplaceable species". And added: "It is wrong that children growing up in countries vulnerable to wildlife crime are losing their birthright in order to fuel the greed of international criminals".
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Prince William: Ivory poaching "a loss to all humanity"