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The Supreme Court will be the final judge in determining the legality of the travel ban proposed by the Trump administration.
The administration filed papers this week to ask the justices to accept its appeal from a lower court hearing that ruled against the administration.
The court was also asked to allow the administration to enforce the travel ban until it hears the case. While it seems highly likely the court will accept the case, it is less certain if the court will stay the lower court ruling.
The court's current term is scheduled to expire at the end of June, and it's unlikely to hold a hearing on the matter until the fall.
Normally, the federal courts have deferred to the Executive branch when it comes to matters of national security, and many feel that the full court will be inclined to rule in favor of the Trump administration.
The lower courts based much of the decision rationale on campaign statements made by Mr. Trump according to NBC News, but it's unclear if the Supreme Court will be willing to put as much weight on a statement made in the heat of a campaign as the lower courts did.


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Decoding the Mom Mindset: Image-Based Insights Worth a Million Words
NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, September 5, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ — Drawing on the analysis of millions of moms photo memories, Tinybeans' Head of Partnership Marketing, Grady Edelstein, will help brand marketers at M2Moms® identify marketing to moms opportunities. M2Moms® -The Marketing to Moms Conference will be held October 16 & 17, 2019, at Fordham University's NYC Lincoln Center campus. It is presented by Fordham's Center for Positive Marketing and attended by national and global brand marketing executives to learn how to build more business with women and moms.
Unspoken Insights: Decoding Behavior of Modern Moms
Edelstein explained, "Now marketers can find out what moms are really thinking, doing and buying…without asking a single question. Using Unspoken Insights, Tinybeans has anonymously analyzed millions of photo memories to decode the behavior of millennial moms around key moments to further understand their parenting and purchasing mindset (while ensuring that none of our members' data or memories are EVER shared). These unique and powerful insights can help brands identify both whitespace and incremental opportunities for their business."
Moms Many Roles
"Grady session fits perfectly with this year's focus on tech," according to Nan McCann, M2Moms® producer. "We're featuring sessions on how moms and women are using every screen at their disposal to network, search, get advice, recommend, shop & buy. The tech sessions & media discussions will be presented by Google, Facebook, YouTube, Foursquare, BuzzFeed, JetBlack, Instagram and Edison Research. Additionally, we'll explore how "smart" innovation is changing the home environment."
More 2019 Highlights:
"This year's conference will also examine how intergenerational marketing has become a key component of marketing to moms and women. It includes timely new presentations on the very real differences between millennial moms and the massive emerging cohort of Gen Z moms and women. We'll also take an in-depth look at the moms market in China. Every year 17 million new babies are born in China versus only 4 million new US babies. It absolutely dwarfs the US market,"
Creative Engagement & Awards:
"It's not all work. In keeping with our annual traditions we'll present our "Mom First" & "This Woman Means Business" Awards. The "Mom First" Award is given to a mom who saw and successfully pursued a business opportunity she discovered while being a mom. The "This Women Means Business" Award is presented to a proven business leader… an innovator and visionary…who in words and actions recognizes that women can be a transforming economic force in the world today…that for every successful enterprise, women mean business."
Grady Edelstein Bio:
Grady Edelstein
Head of Partnership Marketing
Tinybeans https://tinybeans.com/
Grady was your typical type-A super New Yorker until she and her husband had twins. Most days she is figuring it out as she goes and finding ways to simplify a schedule packed with birthday parties, playdates and sports practice of some sort (cooking dinner is a bonus!). Grady can't wait to connect Tinybeans families like her own with brands that will make raising their children easier and more fun. Prior to Tinybeans, Grady spent the first 14 years of her career in fashion/beauty media, telling the stories of iconic brands through the lens of cultural relevance to resonate with clients big, small, mass and luxury. Additionally, she has over a decade of experience using qualitative and quantitative research methods to define brand strategy, inform business pitches and measure client success.
M2Moms® / M2W® Sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor for 2019 is The Center for Positive Marketing at Fordham University. Additional sponsors include: Google, AARP, Facebook, Foursquare, WongDoody, GfK, The Motherboard, FlashLight Insights, Playwell LLC, Marketing to Mums, Tinybeans, Incite, The Female Factor, The Hunter Miller Group, Edison Research, BuzzFeed, Millennial Ad Network, Snippies and Tiny Tutus.
About M2Moms® / M2W®
M2Moms® -The Marketing to Moms Conference
M2W® -The Marketing to Women Conference
October 16 & 17, 2019
Pope Auditorium at Fordham University
For information: www.M2Moms.com, www.m2w.biz or 860.724.2649 or email@example.com
25% Early Registration Discount Code Is EB25 at: https://www.m2moms.com/registration/ https://m2w.biz/registration/
M2Moms® & M2W® are produced by PME® Enterprises LLC.
Nan McCann
PME Enterprises LLC
+1 860-724-2649
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There are many women who like the idea of becoming a surrogate, especially if it is for a family member or a close friend. But the thought of it and the actual reality of being a surrogate for a childless couple can be very different. It is not a decision to be made lightly or based solely on emotion. Not only are there strict rules and regulations that go along with the process, but it can be a gruelling long-term commitment with uncertain results.
Whether you are working with a professional agency or with a family member or friend, there are certain requirements that must be met. The American Society of Reproductive Medicine has outlined what standards each surrogate has to meet and they are strictly held to protect both parties involved. Your health is just as important as the health of the child in all aspects of the surrogacy process.
Along with extensive physical testing, you will have to submit to a thorough psychological screening as well. Before you make any decisions, it is best to do your research to really know whether you want to become a surrogate. Take a look at just the physical requirements that each surrogate has to meet in order to go forward with the process of making a dream come true for a couple wanting to start their own family.
Previous Successful Birth
This is one of the most important aspects of becoming a surrogate. You must have previously given birth to a healthy child with limited complications during your pregnancy. This will serve as proof of your health and fertility. In many cases, you may need to provide a copy of your OB records as well.
There are some cases in a private arrangement where a doctor can testify that you are healthy enough to become a surrogate, but for agency surrogates you must meet this requirement to qualify. If you have a history of pregnancy complications or miscarriages, you may not be able to become a surrogate.
Healthy Lifestyle
Along with vigorous physical testing, you should maintain a healthy lifestyle. Eating a proper diet along with exercise is an important requirement. Your BMI will be measured and you will need to be within the normal ranges for your age and height. The average acceptable BMI is under 32. This is where your body is considered the healthiest to sustain a pregnancy.
You should be a non-smoker and use no type of drugs or alcohol. There are even some prescription medications that are restricted. If you currently use an IUD as a form of birth control it will have to be removed.
The ideal age for a surrogate is between 21 and 38. There are always exceptions to this rule in certain cases. If you are planning on being a surrogate for a family member or friend this rule is much more flexible as long as you meet the other requirements and are deemed healthy enough to attempt a pregnancy.
A completely non-invasive fat removal procedure that ensures no pain, side effects or downtime? Sounds too good to be true, right? But, is it? CoolSculpting is the number one most requested non-surgical body contouring treatment for both men and women. Today we'll take a closer look at CoolSculpting to determine its short and long-term effects.
What Is CoolSculpting?
CoolSculpting is an FDA-approved treatment for fat reduction throughout the body. It's currently cleared to address isolated fat pockets in common problem areas such as; below the chin, inner/outer thighs, abdomen, flanks, bra fat, back fat, upper arms, and below the buttocks. The procedure can be done in under an hour and promises no need for downtime. There's no wonder many patients are flocking to the non-invasive procedure!
How Does CoolSculpting Work?
CoolSculpting involves a handheld device with multiple adaptors designed for different areas of the body. The procedure uses patented fat-freezing technology (cryolipolysis) to precisely target and rupture unwanted fat cells. Surrounding tissue remains unharmed meaning very few side effects. Once fat cells are broken down, your body naturally metabolizes them over time.
CoolSculpting Isn't A One-Time Procedure
You may see some initial results after one CoolSculpting session, but the truth is, one in-office visit usually won't cut it. The majority of men and women need anywhere from 2-6 treatments for an optimal outcome. CoolSculpting treatments are spaced 2-4 weeks apart allowing your body time to absorb and expel dead fat cells. You may want to schedule your first CoolSculpting session 3-6 months in advance before any big event.
Don't Expect Immediate Results
It can take time for your body to naturally expel dead fat cells. While some patients report seeing results as early as 2-weeks, you probably won't reach your end-goals until several months after your final session. If you're looking to be instantly slim, we're sorry to say neither CoolSculpting nor any other procedure is going to give you the fast results you want.
Fat Can Come Back
Although existing fat cells that are damaged via CoolSculpting procedures are flushed from the body, that doesn't mean new fat cells can't reform. However, most patients can maintain the final outcome of their procedure with healthy lifestyle choices. If you're considering CoolSculpting, you'll need to be committed to improving your long-term health through diet and exercise.
Not Everyone is a Good Fit
CoolSculpting is not intended as a weight loss solution. Instead, the procedure is designed to specifically target isolated diet and exercise resistant fat below the surface of the skin. The ideal candidate should be within 30-pounds of their desired weight.
Final Thoughts
Like many cosmetic procedures, CoolSculpting still needs some strong medical stats and long-term clinical trials to back up its credibility. That being said, we're convinced that all-in-all CoolSculpting might be worth a shot for the right candidate. The best way to determine if CoolSculpting is right for you is through an in-person consultation with a board-certified surgeon.
If you have never tried running as a way to keep fit, you might have often seen people out running and wondered why they do it. You might think that you'll get tired too quickly and that even running to catch a bus leaves you feeling out of breath and red in the face. However, running is an activity that, once you are bitten by the bug, it is something you actually enjoy. If you are thinking of taking up running as a way to improve your health and fitness, or if you are a seasoned runner who wants to know more about why running is good for you, this guide gives you the know-how.
Heart Health
Running is a form of cardiovascular exercise, meaning it strengthens the heart and makes it more efficient. When you run regularly, you benefit from a lower resting heart rate, as well as a lower heart rate while under strain. Blood circulation is improved, and the amounts of good cholesterol rises. This all helps to keep your heart healthy, reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, and improves your stamina.
Running is an exercise where you use all of your muscles, including the biggest muscle groups such as your thighs and glutes. That means that not only will your tone these areas quickly, but you are strengthening your body every time you go for a run. The action of running also increases bone density, making them stronger. This is especially important for women, who may be more prone to conditions such as osteoarthritis in later years.
Your muscle work hard when you run, and to help them recover quicker, there are compression socks for women and men, that help support the muscles and tendons, as well as improve blood flow.
Running also strengthen the joints in the body. Being a weight-bearing exercise, the cartilage and tendons in a joint such as the knee become stronger the more you run.
Gets Rid of Toxins
You can help detox your body by going for a run. Running speeds up your system and increases blood flow which helps to flush out toxins from your body. Toxins also leave the body through sweat. When you break down the chemicals that make you feel sluggish, you are left with a renewed energy.
Burns Calories
Running is a great way to burn calories, so is a helpful sport if you want to lose weight. A person of average weight can burn a hundred calories per mile of running, but this can be increased by adding some variation. Add a few sprints into your jog, or choose a hilly route, and you will use even more calories per mile.
Just having a 30-minute jog has a positive effect on the brain, so much so that running can be used as a treatment for conditions such as depression and anxiety.
Running can also improve your cognitive ability, such as making you better at remembering things and improving your ability to focus on tasks.
If you have ever heard of the 'runners high,' then you might be curious to know what it is. When you finish a run, your brain is flooded with endorphins and endocannabinoids, as well as serotonin, that makes you feel happy and relaxed. In fact, the endocannabinoids produce a feeling that is not dissimilar to the high people feel from cannabis, only much safer to achieve.
This mood-boosting feeling from running usually lasts for the rest of the day, so try adding a jog to your morning routine.
It is Convenient
Running is the one form of exercise where you can just lace up your shoes and head out the door. You don't need to be a member of a gym, and you don't need any expensive equipment.
Going to a gym or taking part in organized sport is great, but it takes time out of your day. For busy people, running is a great form of exercise, as most of us can fit in a 30-minute jog at various points during the week.
While running is a sport that can be enjoyed alone, there are also many groups or clubs you can join. Running groups are great if you want to feel supported in your efforts, as you will be part of a strong community with like-minded goals. Even just running with a friend will give you a feeling of camaraderie as you work towards your fitness goals.
The human body was built to run. Way back in history, human being relied upon running as a form of hunting, so we could follow prey over long distances. While it is now easy to find food in our local grocery stores, our bodies have not changed since those times. We are still built to run, and when we do it, we benefit all over.
When you are just beginning, running can feel like hard work. However, as your body becomes accustomed to it, you will begin to enjoy your runs and find them relaxing. You might even find your runs meditative, or use them as a tool to find inspiration. Some people report getting their best ideas when running or find that they are able to work out solutions to challenges in life.
If you want to take up running but don't know where to start, then a couch to five K program might be a good idea. More experienced runners might want to improve their times and distance, or overall running form. Make the most of running by fuelling your body with what it needs, such as a healthy diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and dairy, and you will be in great condition for the sport.
No matter where you are on the scale, running is a sport that is open to all levels of ability and age. So, no excuses. Put on your sports gear and see where your journey into running takes you.
While the changes that your body goes through when recovering from addiction are necessary and beneficial in the long run, they can be unbearable during the early stages. Sleep deprivation, feelings of stress, anxiety, discomfort and depression are some of many withdrawal symptoms that ex-addicts have to deal with.
As explained in Amethyst Recovery's article on Xanax withdrawal side effects, these symptoms are especially prevalent after young users of modern pharmaceutical drugs go cold turkey.
That's why there is significant value in finding ways to make the experience easier to get through. Exercise is one that everyone can do, and it has a plethora of benefits. Regular exercise, even during the recovery period, can help you feel more positive, relaxed, energetic and healthier overall.
Both stimulants and depressants can greatly affect your ability to sleep when your body is no longer receiving them. Sleep deprivation leaves you tired, stressed and unhappy, causing a domino effect on your mental health. Exercise is an excellent natural remedy to help you get as much sleep as you need in a day.
Your increased energy levels will also help you avoid feeling the need to sleep during the day. As your sleeping habits improve, you'll feel more capable of taking on the challenges of everyday life and you will feel more alert overall. After exercise, your body will fall asleep more easily due to the accelerated cooling process.
Protection Against Disease
We all know that exercise makes you physically stronger. However, it also strengthens your immune system. This helps protect your body against numerous diseases and health complications related to addiction. Common issues include heart disease, depression, diabetes, osteoporosis and certain cancers.
The more energy you use, the more you get in return. Pushing your heart to work harder boosts oxygen levels in your body, improving your overall energy. As you become more physically fit and energetic, daily tasks become much easier to work through.
Incorporating exercise early into your morning routine helps your body convert your expended energy into power to use through the day. This is especially helpful for recovering addicts, who may be overwhelmed by the demands of daily life.
With many drugs, your mood changes drastically during and after usage, going from peak bliss to a dreadful crash within hours. This follows into the recovery period, which can make dealing with other people in day to day life more difficult. This is a completely normal way to feel during withdrawal, but it can be alleviated with the help of exercise.
Even small amounts of frequent exercise have significant positive effects on your short- and long-term mood. This falls in line with your sleep patterns and stress levels, which as we learned, exercise also helps in getting back to normal.
It's clear that exercise should be an essential part of your day, no matter what stage of the recovery period you're in. You'll be able to work harder, feel better and move further on your journey to living a healthy and successful life.
There are many benefits associated with regular exercise aside from keeping you healthy and fit. It has been shown to help people heal quicker and reduce the risk of disease and injury. Did you know it can also give you a stronger heart, and a more alert mind? Exercise can also combat the common cold, make your body better equipped to fight cancer and also heal your wounds. This might all sound like it's too good to be true, but exercise is one of the best medicines currently available.
Addiction Recovery
When it comes to addiction recovery, whether you're doing it on your own or at a women's sober living center, including exercise as part of the program will relive and reduce stress, naturally and positively alter your brain chemistry, improve your outlook and provide benefits equal to practicing meditation. Regular exercise increases feelings of self-confidence and optimism and reduces anxiety and depression.
Recovery from Depression
When you're recovering from depression, you may feel very tired. Research has shown that exercising at least once a week works almost as well as medication in fighting the symptoms of depression. It also found that there is less chance of a relapse. You don't need to worry about running a marathon or pumping iron for several hours a day. However, the exercise you choose does have to get your heart and lungs working harder.
Exercise Rebuilds Bone and Muscle
As you get older, the density of your bones deteriorates. For women, in particular, the end result is osteoporosis. It has been found that athletes have a greater bone density, particularly when the exercise was weight-bearing. This led researchers to decide that exercise can help bones to grow. When they sense a load, an electrical signal is received, and they respond by growing. To ensure you enjoy full mobility and vitality for as long as possible, you can help your body build and rebuild strong bones and muscle by exercising.
Exercise as a Stress Buster
We have to deal with stress on a daily basis, but unfortunately, we're not built to handle it when it reaches chronic levels. People who suffer from mental stress are more likely to suffer from hypertension and cancer. If you can't remove the source of your stress, it is possible to manage it better with regular exercise. Exercise influences your stress hormones as well as affecting your blood pressure. It also helps to break the stress cycle by taking your mind off the problems. When you go for a run, for example, your mind is thinking about other things, and you tend not to worry for a while afterward. Regular exercise also encourages you to adopt a healthier lifestyle that includes eating better, getting enough sleep, and worrying less.
There are so many benefits associated with regular exercise. It enhances your feelings of well-being, improves sleep, gives you more energy, and therefore makes life more manageable and enjoyable. All of which are going to help you, whatever you're recovering from.
Choosing to live a health-conscious life is something that you need to do every single day, bit by bit. It requires you to look at your daily routinely differently, and constantly think about what the best self-care option for you is. However, how do you start? Eating well and working out are two aspects of it, but there is much more that needs to be considered. You need to accept yourself and start to take action, as opposed to spending too much time thinking about it in your head. You need to learn how to relax and de-stress, otherwise you will consume your days with negative thoughts. There is a lot more to consider, all of which will be touched upon below.
Accept yourself
Have you already accepted yourself? This means accepting all of you, both the good qualities and what you may consider to be bad. Only when you accept yourself, and in fact see the value in taking care of your health, will you be inspired to make a difference. You need to accept your imperfections, but also understand the importance of self-care and safeguarding yourself against prospective health problems.
Once you finally understand and realize the importance of looking after yourself, you need to start living life differently. What do you currently do that you should be doing differently? How often do you fall victim to bad habits? You can start by making a list of all the different ways that you can improve your health and continue acting on it day-by-day. Don't forget that you can start by making small changes to your life at first.
Relax and de-stress
The chances are that you need to spend more time relaxing throughout your day-to-day. You can start by identifying what it is that triggers your stress and make a habit of straying away from those situations. When it is inevitable, however, and sometimes they are, you also need to learn how to deal with those scenarios. You can try meditating in order to clear your mind and be in the present, or even simply spend more time focusing on something else. Remember to laugh and breathe throughout your day, as nothing should constantly be taken seriously.
Eat well
Learning how to eat a healthy and balanced diet is key if you want to live a long and healthy life. The type of food that you consume every single day has an effect over your mental and physical wellbeing, and should be paid closer attention to. Do you eat enough fruits and vegetables? What about your daily source of protein? Are you ensuring that you even take additional supplements when necessary, if you are not getting enough vitamins and nutrients? Moreover, remember to take extra caution with eating food that is highly processed.
If you don't already work out, for at least a little bit every single day, you need to change that sooner rather than later. Being physically active helps your overall wellbeing, and particularly raises your stamina, energy levels, all while keeping you fit. Being active will even help you achieve your optimal weight and do so in a healthy and natural way.
Get rid of bad habits
Everyone has bad habits that they pick up at one point or another. For some, it's the act of biting their nails, however, for others their bad habits affect their mental health in countless ways. If your bad habit falls along the lines of drug or alcohol addiction, you need to put a stop to it sooner rather than later. Read more on how to overcome an addiction. The longer you keep bad habits, the harder they will be to break later on.
You can never be too prepared in the event that you fall ill or something else happens. Insurance is a key component to taking care of yourself, as it provides you with a security blanket. More so, you shouldn't only consider insurance that covers physical health problems. What if you fall into a drug or alcohol addiction? Getting the necessary treatment is something that will require a fair sum of money, and the chances are that you do not have the extra funds to pay for it, without the help of a good insurance plan.
Maintain positive thoughts
Maintaining a positive outlook on life isn't always easy, but it's something that you should make a point of doing, no matter what. Every single bad situation can also be looked at from a more positive aspect, you simply need to change the way you look at it. Something as simple as starting your day with a smile or making a habit of smiling and laughing more often throughout the day can change your mood entirely. It will come to a point where you are not only bettering your own life, but you will help uplift other people's spirits that are around you. After all, a good mood can sometimes be very infectious.
Keep track of progress
Something else that you should make a habit of doing is to keep track of the progress you have made. At the very start, you should have determined what aspects of your life require you to choose a healthier alternative. Once you have started doing that, and several weeks have passed, it's time to look at the progress you have made as a whole. Is your current physical activity routine working out with your everyday schedule? Remember, making the healthier choices shouldn't be hard, but it's something that you should do in order to live your best life.
Your health is one of your most important assets. Think about the last time you even had something as simple as the common cold or flu, and how difficult it was to focus on anything outside of your running nose and fever. You couldn't focus at work, or even completely be yourself when spending time with others if you constantly think about your health problems. Instead, you should safeguard yourself to the best of your abilities and take all of the necessary precautions. You can start by following the tips that have been mentioned throughout the article.
Ever since human genome mapping became possible, many of the mysteries surrounding the human body have gained clear explanations. These days, medical practitioners can calculate potential health risks based solely on a DNA test. Think of your DNA as a manual which will guide you through understanding your body and explaining why you feel the way you do and what you can do to live a longer, healthier life.
Your DNA is not only pointing at your heritage but also providing unique insight about your health. Here are five things you can learn about your health through comprehensive DNA testing.
The best diet
If you are looking for information on what food to eat to stay healthy and fit, you probably won't need a DNA test for that. But how do you know which one works for you? Choosing the best DNA test can simplify the process and pinpoint specific details about your health which can help you decide how to balance protein, carbohydrates, and fats in the food you eat. A diet based on your genetics will yield the best results because your body will respond well to it.
Identify your risk for heart problems
A heart attack is one of the primary causes of death for both men and women. There are many problems associated with heart health which DNA testing can help you identify. Knowing your tendency for high cholesterol levels can help you avoid lifestyle practices which will increase your risk of contracting heart disease at a young age. Some of these include smoking, lack of exercise, and an unhealthy diet.
Hereditary risk of cancer
Every time anyone gets cancer, family members begin to feel concerned about their chances of contracting the same disease. That is because a certain percentage of risk for cancer is passed on through genes. Although some would rather avoid learning about their genetic predisposition for cancer, others who learn this information through a DNA test can make better health choices. If you know that you have a higher risk, then you can start preventive screening on a regular basis to help with early diagnosis.
Dietary restrictions
There are many people who live their lives without knowing that they have specific food sensitivities. One example of this is gluten. If you are sensitive to gluten, you will suffer from stomach pains, fatigue, and bloating. A DNA test can also identify if you have gluten sensitivity. Definitive information, rather than basing this on a hunch is a better way to manage your diet.
Mental health treatment
Mental health is strongly linked to genetics. Unfortunately, if you don't know much about your genetic makeup, mental health treatment can be a hit or miss situation. Knowing which specific mental health issue a person is suffering from can help a medical practitioner identify the particular medication required to manage the condition. This is also helpful because most psychiatric medicines have side effects and if you are on the right drug, you don't run the risk of contracting any of these side effects.
Christmas is all about giving yourself that time to self-indulge. However, it can be very difficult to relax and enjoy delicious food and drink when you've been working hard to stick to a strict diet! Many people struggle to resist the temptations, meaning the hard work of the previous few months has well and truly gone to waste. The last thing you want to do is ruin your progress for the sake of one week.
If you're looking for ways to stick to your weight-loss diet and remain active throughout Christmas and New Year, here are a few useful methods you may use:
1. Set aside time for training
Although Christmas is about relaxing and enjoying the company of those around you, you should try and find time to stick to your workout schedule, if you can. All it may take is around 15 minutes each day to go for a brisk walk or a jog around the park. If you don't fancy going it alone, why not ask one of your friends to join you and make it your Christmas catch up?
Or, if you don't fancy leaving the house, why not try a high-intensity workout in the comfort of your own living room? You could ask for sweatbands and resistance gliders as stocking fillers on your Christmas wish list, both of which have been proven to burn calories in a shorter space of time.
2. Set yourself boundaries
Christmas is one of the only times of the year when the entire nation ditches their diets. Of course, you should try and treat yourself on Christmas Day after all your hard work but set yourself boundaries because this way, you won't go overboard.
Treat yourself when going out for food and drink with friends but do so in moderation and don't get too tempted by a second helping at the buffet table. If you have been invited to a friend's house for Christmas dinner this year, why not offer to take the dessert? You could make delicious keto brownies which provide a winning combination of ingredients to achieve weight loss. The Kegenix proprietary formula contains fewer carbs, glucose control and improves overall performance, meaning you are able to enjoy dessert without the guilt. You can learn more here.
3. Don't let your diary get too busy
It's natural to rush around over the Christmas period and while you may think that this is great for keeping your fitness levels in check, too much activity and over-excitement can have a negative impact on your weight loss regime. Try not to burn the candle at both ends, as you simply won't give your body the rest it needs. If you sleep very little, you'll have a negative effect on the appetite-controlling hormones known as leptin and ghrelin; both of which have a direct impact on the type of foods you choose to eat. Lack of sleep alters how your brain functions and is more stimulated by food when tired.
Your health is a responsibility that's been entrusted to you whether you know it or not. Unless you're incapable of doing so, you have to ensure you keep your body and mind in the best shape possible. Doing so could increase the chances of you living a long life and help you feel more attractive, especially as you get closer to the latter years of your life. However, it can be hard to remember to do the things that will keep you healthy so creating healthy habits could be a better approach. To help you out, here are 4 ways to look after your health so that you feel more attractive.
Keep Your Body in Shape
Your body is the reason that you're mobile, can function, and take in the world around you. To repay it for giving you such freedoms, you should nurture your body by feeding it with the right foods and staying active. While adopting the perfect diet isn't always an easy thing to achieve, you can start by trying the basics. This means eating healthy carbs, proteins, and fats every day in addition to a reasonable mix of fruits and veggies. If you tend to forget and eat a lot of junk because of time constraints, buy healthy snacks and throw them in your work bag, so they're easy to access.
Grow Healthy Hair
Your hair is another part of your overall health, and it's' also one of the things that can enhance your aesthetics. You should, therefore, make it a goal to grow healthy hair. To help your hair, pre-shampoo with apple cider vinegar and use coconut oil to help retain the moisture. Also, avoid silicones, sulfates, and alcohol in your shampoos or conditioner. In addition, what you eat also has an effect on how healthy your hair is, so consume foods like eggs, spinach, fatty fish, berries and avocados as they could help promote hair growth. If you're struggling with hair loss, however, there is always the option of hair implants as well.
Look After Your Nails
Your nails are another part of your body that you want to look nice and healthy. There are simple things you can do every day so that you grow healthy and attractive nails. For instance, to grow healthy and long nails, get enough sources of protein in which could mean eating a fair share of salmon and chicken. Also, try taking biotin vitamins once or twice a day to make your nails stronger.
Take Care of Your Skin
One of the first things people will see when they look at you is your skin. If you want it to glow and give off that dewy look, you may have to put in the work. You could do so by getting a skincare routine going which consists of washing regularly, exfoliating and moisturizing. Also, as you probably already know stay hydrated by drinking more than enough water and eat foods such as walnuts, broccoli, sweet potato, and bell peppers.
Looking after your outer appearance can boost your self-confidence which is part of your health and general wellbeing too. By following the tips above, you should find that you look and feel a lot better as time passes.
Exercising is a critical component of any healthy lifestyle. You cannot support your health now or into the future if you do not commit to at least thirty minutes of exercise every single day. Exercise is what keeps you strong, boosts your mood and immune system, helps you be more alert, and of course, reduces the risk of many cardiovascular diseases. The importance of this regular exercise cannot be stressed enough, but going to the gym once every day is not enough. You need to adopt these healthy habits to help support your new exercise regimen today:
Drink Plenty of Water
Without water, there is no life, and without water, you cannot recover after a workout. Try to stay hydrated throughout the day, however, rather than drinking a lot at once before your workout. This way you can stay hydrated without pushing your digestive system to the bring. Plus, working out with a stomach full of water will only cause discomfort and even nausea. Try to pace your consumption so that you can enjoy the benefits of drinking water.
Switch Out Your Diet for a Healthier One
Starting a regular exercise routine is the perfect time to then improve your diet. This doesn't necessarily mean stop eating sugar-filled foods, but only to reduce your intake and to find healthier alternatives to your regular diet. Making one better choice a day will make a difference over time, and soon enough your body will get accustomed to its healthier diet. Do this, and you can lose weight, become healthier, and enjoy a fitter and stronger body all at once.
Remember to Stretch
Stretching is important to maintain balance and flexibility throughout your life. By working on your flexibility while you work out you can keep your muscles nimble and loose. It is how you can flush out any lasting lactic acid and can benefit from a strong and lithe body for years.
Speed up Recovery with a Massage
Muscle ache is an experience all of us will undergo when we push our bodies beyond their limits. When you just start exercising, this can happen even after a short, fifteen-minute exercise. To help you keep going, rather than give up due to the pain, treat yourself to a massage from a professional massage therapist in Hertfordshire. They can help you feel better and can even help speed up the healing process by aiding your body in flushing the leftover lactic acid.
Don't Stop Exercising
Last but not least, don't let yourself stop. If working out in a gym doesn't work for you, find other alternatives outdoors or in an exercise class. Being active doesn't mean lifting weights. Going for an hour-long bike ride through the city can give you just as many benefits as a half hour gym session. The only concession is that you need to stay active for your health and longevity, so don't give up on finding the right activity that you love to do.
When you first start out exercising regularly will be difficult. You owe it to yourself and your future self to commit to it, however. Take it one day at a time and as your strength builds so too will how much you enjoy your new healthy lifestyle.


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When a new starter arrives at your organisation, you presumably give them an induction and tell them about their role. But do you give them cyber security training?
Data breaches are a prominent concern for everyone, so learning how to prevent security incidents should be an essential part of employees' jobs. Here are three reasons why.
1. You are less likely to be breached
This one's obvious: training your staff to spot the signs of an attack means they're less likely to fall victim. We're not talking about complex cyber attacks (because hopefully you have IT and cyber security specialists looking out for those), but your employees can be crucial in protecting your organisation from other vulnerabilities.
For instance, phishing scams target individuals indiscriminately. Anyone can receive a malicious email, social media message or text that asks the recipient to hand over their login details. Phishing and other types of social engineering can be tricky to spot, and technological defences are inconsistent, so it's vital that employees are shown how to stay one step ahead of crooks.
Cyber security awareness training can also prevent accidental breaches. Staff are always liable to mishandle sensitive information (lost devices and misconfigured databases are common issues), but reminding them of their security obligations can mitigate the risk.
2. It helps you meet regulatory requirements
Cyber security is being addressed at government-level more than ever, with several new regulations mandating strengthened security controls. Staff awareness training is almost universally required, and essential to complying with the EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), the NIS Directive (Directive on security of network and information systems), the NYDFS (New York Department of Financial Services) Cybersecurity Requirements and several others.
Each legislation has its own disciplinary actions for non-compliance. The GDPR is the toughest, with violations potentially leading to fines of €20 million or 4% of global annual turnover, whichever is higher.
3. It improves company culture
Employees often find cyber security frustrating, because no one tells them what they should be doing or who they should speak to if they have questions. Yet they know that if they make a mistake, they'll probably be made to feel embarrassed, and probably also reprimanded or disciplined.
Staff awareness training gives employees the knowledge and confidence to handle their cyber security responsibilities. They are less likely to be unsure about what to do, because they should have been trained within the past year. However, if they do have a question, they can ask a colleague or the course leader, or take another look at the course content (if it's always available to staff).
Find the right course for you
GRC eLearning is dedicated to staff awareness training, offering online courses for whatever topics you'd like to focus on. Our range includes:
- GDPR Staff Awareness E-learning Course;
- Information Security Staff Awareness E-learning Course;
- PCI DSS Staff Awareness E-learning Course;
- Phishing Staff Awareness E-learning Course;
- Phishing and Ransomware Human Patch E-learning Course; and
- Misuse of Email Cc and Bcc Human Patch E-Learning Course.
We also offer bespoke staff awareness solutions based on an assessment of your organisation's current set-up. Tailored courses combine aspects of our various offerings, and allow your staff to focus on the most relevant issues.


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Canggu: Where To Eat And Drink In Bali's Hip New Neighbourhood
Restaurants, cafés, and bars are on every corner in Bali's surf village-turned-trendy area Canggu. But with so many choices, it's hard to know where to start.
Step aside, Seminyak. Move over, Ubud. These days, it's all about the Canggu. The surf village-turned-trendy town about an hour's drive north of the airport is fast becoming the next big thing in Bali. The seaside spot is home to five-star hotels, cute boutiques, and airy yoga studios. But the thing it has most of is eateries.
Restaurants, cafés, and bars are on every corner in Canggu. With so many to choose from, picking a place to eat or drink can be overwhelming. Couple that with the fact new spots are cropping up every week, and it's no wonder most people don't know where to start.
Here are our picks when it comes to the Canggu dining scene:
Mason is the new kid on the Canggu dining block, located on Canggu's main drag Batu Bolong. It only opened at the end of 2018, but has already become a favourite among visitors and locals alike. Any night of the week you'll find its indoor-outdoor dining area, designed by well-known Australian architect Kelvin Ho, packed with a well-dressed crowd socialising beneath the golden hue of the many fairy lights.
Mason's lunch and dinner menu has been designed by chef Nathan Sasi (of Nomad fame) and is, for the most part, made to share. There are small plates, dips and cured meats to start, and wood-fired meat meals for mains.
The Slow
The Slow is also located on Canggu's main drag. An art-gallery-slash-hotel-slash-restaurant, it was created by Tsubi designer George Gorrow as a place to slow down from the fast pace of city life. And it manages to make its guests and diners do just that with a minimalistic aesthetic, neutral and wood furniture, interesting photographs to take in, and plenty of greenery.
The Slow's menu is full of surprises with chef Shannon Moran drawing on his travels to Europe, South America and Asia for inspiration. Think burrata with dried black olives and pomegranate, jumbo squid marinated in teriyaki and tiger prawns in a yellow mung dahl and you've got the idea.
The Loft
Every single restaurant, café and bar in Canggu seems to be made solely for Instagram, and The Loft is no exception. Its Scandinavian-style interior, bright pink wall with a mural reading 'You'll see it when you believe it', and beautifully-presented meals makes this place an Instagrammer's dream.
The Loft is the sister spot to Bondi's Vida Café so shares many of the same dishes on its menu including best-seller the Vida Bowl, a bowl packed with grilled haloumi, roasted coconut sweet potato, avocado, poached eggs, and purple cabbage.
Luigi's Hot Pizza
The brainchild of Australian restauranteurs Maurice Terzini (Icebergs Dining Room) and Adrian Reed (Motel Mexicola), Luigi's Hot Pizza follows a simple concept. It's mostly all outdoors with its seating area of white painted picnic tables spilling from a large bar. Its walls are made from shipping container, and its menus, oversized and laminated, consist of only salads, pizzas, and drinks.
The simplicity works. Expect the thinnest of wood-fired pizzas and gourmet toppings, and strong drinks. Come on a Monday night, and you'll find the place pumping.
Deus Ex Machina Temple of Enthusiasm
Just next-door to Luigi's is Canggu landmark Deus Ex Machina Temple of Enthusiasm. A motorbike shop, mens' clothing store, and restaurant all-in-one, it was one of the first venues to be built in Canggu seven years ago.
Today, the massive space right at the intersection of Canggu's two main roads is busy most days of the week, and particularly on Sunday nights when they have live music in the outdoor courtyard.
Crate Café
A gallery, café, store and lounge (yes, Canggu venues are ambitious), Crate Café has a warehouse feel. Contributing to this are its unfinished walls and open sides that offer views out across rice paddies and passing scooters. Only open until 5pm each day, you'll always find a long line at the ordering counter, but don't worry – it moves quickly.
You can expect strong coffees (a mix of Indonesian beans from Sumatera, Java and Bali), Instagram-worthy meals and vegan-friendly options.
GIVE Café
Vegans rejoice, this one's for you. Give Café is the sister café to popular Kynd Community in Seminyak, offering an all plant-based menu. And they're creative about it too. For breakfast, don't go past the McMuffin Burger, an English muffin filled with soy Balinese 'sausage', vegan fried egg and avocado. Lunch more your thing? Try the 'cheekan' satay.
Dine here knowing you're doing some good for the world. Every month the café donates to three charities they feel are making the most impact in Indonesia.
The Lawn
The Lawn is Canggu's answer to Seminyak's Potato Head Beach Club and the perfect spot for sundowners and sunsets. Come here any night of the week to watch the sky light up with purples and pinks as the sun sinks deep into the Indian Ocean. You can do so from the venue's infinity pool or a straw mat on the lawn.
Though its menu is predominantly Indonesian-influenced, you'll also find tasty Western dishes like truffled four cheese mac and cheese balls, and cauliflower steak on it too. Wash your meal down with a fruity cocktail from The Lawn's long list.
(Lead image: Crate Cafe / supplied)
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It ALL Begins WITHIN
How did things get turned upside-down?!
Without going into the ancient stories of Adam and Eve, Lucifer and the galactic swipe of our ascension planet into a finite system, I am going to tell you that it doesn't help anyone to live in the past, how things came to be, or in the future, where we are going, but to settle into the life you have right NOW!
It is beginning exactly where you are now that is the doorway, the access point, into the dream your heart is craving to sing. This is on an individual level and a collective level. Believe me, there is help on all fronts but the work is YOUR OWN to do.
Inside of each of us is the God Seed of creation, It is not outside though it can permeate all time and space. All of creation, the water, earth, fire, air, and ether came from within.
When we put our focus outside of us into the hologram that we call the earth. We engage our physical senses to make sense of reality. We as humans have become so intermingled with our physical senses that we have lost touch with the fact that there are other senses we need to use as well. The outer senses can be manipulated by finite intent quite easily when there is not a solid and stable connection to the source of creation that lives within.
To clarify, finite intent means that there is a manipulation happening. It has disconnected from the selfless service of Divine Law and intent.
Our collective reality buys into the belief that our external reality determines our condition and we have all given our power away to this. We have stayed in jobs that we know aren't where our happiness lies. We have compromised our energy, our beliefs, our emotions to earn money to feed ourselves and our family. We have felt enslaved by the outer world's current conditions and everyone wants to participate in changing this system of enslavement but everyone is so busy keeping up with it that they have no idea what to do.
The earth has an intelligence herself and she follows, Divine Law, that does not interfere with free will but mirrors it. This is why the work has to come from within your SELF. It is Divine Law. It has to be free-will otherwise there is manipulation and that keeps us in a finite system which is not our highest destiny.
So the key is to go within your own heart to have a direct experience that YOU ARE the creator of the world we live in and the world we live in will move and change to mirror your belief about it. Those in power that have not built their morality and integrity at the same time as stepping into this ancient wisdom can and do manipulate this energy to their choosing. They will come back and try again because there is another way of working in a relationship with this energy, in Ayni, in reciprocity that keeps the Divine Law of connection and balance in hand.
The earth has been created as an external representation of the most inner aspect of your heart. Both are doorways into the return to your ascension path. To the path of Divine Law, Love, and Connection to the Law of ONE.
The earth is about relationships. The people here feel alone and separate or they intermingle with relationships based on need as they find their way to their own heart's surrender and into the sacred chambers where dreams can manifest. Dreams of the heart. These are pure. The earth is a great mirror for the illusion of separation and the truth of connection. We are all on some gradation of this journey. We all need LOVE AND CONNECTION, this is a fact of life. When we center within our hearts we naturally attract it and radiate it. I know it's not as easy as it sounds. So the earth gives you endless opportunities to play it out in "real-time". So you can look at it from many angles. You can run up against as many walls as you need to. There is great patience here and great compassion. Eventually, you will become exhausted by the repetition of your ways and you will be forced to surrender and here you will be in the right spot to have a new experience. One that has been with you all along.
When you arrive here, you will laugh. Then you will feel gratitude for every second of your life. Then the earth will organize around this open heart to open new doors for you. It's a new earth you step into. It's a relationship based on connection and love.
This is the earth's greatest gift to you. What a master of creation it is.
Your eyes will open to the drama of the human condition and you will take your seat in SERVICE.
"Our greatest ability as humans is not to change the world, but to change ourselves." ~Mahatma Gandhi
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Matador Records is seeking a new General Manager in its London office, to oversee its business in the world outside of the US and the rest of the Americas. The job description is below. Please send a CV and cover letter by June 20th to email@example.com.
General Manager Matador Records Ltd.
The General Manager is responsible for representing Matador Records and its artists in the UK, Europe and the rest of the world ex-North and South America. The position is based in London and reports directly to the label President in New York. Duties include supervising the Matador UK label staff, directing campaigns via the Beggars teams in the UK and the other territories, liaising directly with artists and managers, and being the face of the label ex-US.
The specifics of the role include:
- Working closely with artists and their teams to deliver their creative vision.
- Daily communication with the label President, the US head of marketing and the US label team.
- Sales projections, allocating budgets to various areas of marketing, promotion, production, advertising, retail.
- Managing the UK Matador team, as well as the wider UK Beggars departments and any external teams to work together to deliver successful campaigns.
- Supervising the London-based Matador Product Manager and the Beggars staff globally to create targeted and strategic campaigns, whilst constantly improving the profile of the label and its artists in each market.
- Leading weekly UK meetings with the promotions, sales, streaming, licensing and marketing departments.
Teleconferencing into the weekly US label meetings.
- Promoting the label and its artists by acting as the ambassador for the label – building and maintaining industry relationships with new and existing partners and contacts.
- Discovering new music and keeping abreast of new technology and opportunities.
- At least 5 years experience in the UK music business, preferably at a record label.
- Deep knowledge of the Matador catalogue and current roster.
- Enthusiasm for music and records across all genres and time periods.
- Ability to work closely with difficult and creative personalities.
- Willingness to travel frequently to the US and to the other territories.
- Availability on weekends and evenings and generally during US office hours.
- Confidence in public speaking.
- Writing ability.
- Microsoft Office skills essential; Adobe Creative Suite a plus.


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Publishing with a purpose
Policy & Politics
Advancing knowledge in public and social policy
Sarah Ayres,
University of Bristol, UK
Steve Martin,
Cardiff Business School, UK
Felicity Matthews,
Sheffield University, UK
Consulting Editor
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University of Canberra, Australia and University of Warwick, UK
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iproorganicsupplements.com presents Keto Lean BHB (KLB). Presently, iproorganicsupplements.com isn't working. However, Amazon's KLB page furnishes information. KLB carries 60ml content. KLB's price on Amazon is $19.57. This passage:
- elaborates KLB
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opines its worth.
Lab Tested. For Purity & Potency
Well, good feature. But some questions first? What was the lab's name? Where it was located? What made iPro choose it? What were tests' names. When testing took place? Where is lab report? Why iPro didn't post? One post by iPro has the key. However, iPro doesn't care.
'Non GMO'
Syntax issue catches attention. It must be Non-GMO. Second, what entity supports KLB's this claim. There are many. Nongmoproject.org is one. GMO nurtures some issues. Genetic engineering fashions it. GMOs are combinations of:
- Plant
- Animal
- Bacterial
- Virus
genes that aren't:
- Nature created
- A cross-bred notion.
Nongmoproject.org put GMOs into:
- High-Risk
- Low-Risk
- Non-Risk
- Monitored Risk
Non-Risk field is empty. While High-Risk is most populated. This reason popularizes Non-GMO. Reverting to iPro Organic Supplements' Non-GMO claim, corroborating KLB isn't difficult. Simply post:
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- The image of certification
That's all.
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FDA fathers it. GMP aims at:
- Product Effectiveness
- Product Purity
- Product Safety
by crafting a:
quality manufacturing approach featuring:
- Eliminating contamination
- Eliminating errors
- Eliminating mixups
GMP encompasses:
- Cleanliness
- Complaint handling
- Equipment verification
- Personnel qualifications
- Process validation
- Record keeping
- Sanitation
Hence, GMP appears adorning. This derives manufacturers earning GMP (by FDA) official blessing. Where is the proof? KLB keeps quiet. This fathers suspicions.
Inspection and Approval rockets:
- Manufacturers
- Supplier
- Etc
KLB claims utilizing:
- an FDA Inspected
- An FDA approved
Good for iPro Organic Supplements. Why readers should trust? They need evidence. There is none. What does it suggest? The claim isn't worthy.
Next, KLB claims US lineage. Let's see the label. KLB negates iPro Organic Supplements' claim about Keto Lean BHB. Label doesn't say by iPro Organic Supplements rather for iPro Organic Supplements. Why irdk label shows for? Why a US based irdk manufacturer doesn't appear? Maybe KLB doesn't have an American one. Something is suspicious. Space isn't an excuse. Another falsification emerges.
Let's check KLB given address.
- 16950 NBAY Road
- Sunny Isles
Google says 'No Results'
However, Google shows 10 KLB results without 4243. None shows:
Keto Lean BHB
iPro Organic Supplements
regarding 16950 N Bay, Google shows office block. Might be iPro Organic Supplements office. But where is:
- its manufacturing unit
- warehouse
- laboratory
No reply. No here indicates suspicion.
There is a silver lining.
Let's see who.is/whois/iproorganicsupplements.com. It says iproorganicsupplements.com:
Registered on 9th of November, 2016
Expires on 9th of November, 2019
Apparently, a 3 year KLB business plan. Not a good omen. Let's see who.is/whois/iproorganicsupplements.com presented Registrar Data.
The Name field on who.is/whois/iproorganicsupplements.com pens Chen & Ronen Hair there. Make Up appends. Let's see it. Google finds Chen & Ronen Hair a fashion designer. How does Chen & Ronen Hair involve:
- iPro Organic Supplements
- its products
why KLB label conceals Chen & Ronen Hair. Besides, Chen & Ronen Hair doesn't manufacture anything. who.is/whois/iproorganicsupplements.com reveals its location, Israel. Does KLB label hints Israel? Certainly no. what is it ? simply, another lie.
Ingredient Profile
- African Mango
- Beta-Alanine
- Chromium
- Eleuthero
- Garcinia
- Glycyrhizin Extract
- Grapefruit powder
- Grapeseed pyruvata
- Guarana
- L-Arginine
- L-Carnitine
- Maca powder
- Panax Ginseng
- Respberry Ketone
- Tryotophan
Other Ingredients:
- Citric Acid,
- Demineralized Water,
- Natural Flavors
- Potassium Sorbate
Empowering Keto Lean BHB. However, no 'How' description. How these contribute? iPro Organic Supplements says nothing on:
- com
- Amazon webpage
It suggests something bad. The formulating team at iproorganicsupplements.com:
- Hardly exists.
- In adequate experience
- In adequate expertise
- Poor ingredient information
- Fails mentioning 3rd-party
Foresaid points of KLB indicate to one direction. Falsehood.
No Preservatives
Apparently, iproorganicsupplements.com portrays Keto Lean BHB natural. Is it so? Preservatives are necessary evils. Chief preservative benefits are:
- Preventing food deterioration
- Fending off:
- Mold
- Yeast
- Can threat life.
The overall preservative contribution:
- Reduced cost
- Better convenience
- Greater shelf life
- Reduced wastage
FDA recognizes:
- Natural:
- Lemon
- Salt
- Sugar
- Synthetic
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The assault rifles that the figures fired into the pit had some sort of silencers attached, but they only dulled the deafening clatter in the enclosed space. From behind the man with the gloves who was still making his way towards her, Ayesha could make out a flickering, bright light from the pit, like the light from a welder's torch and a strange, warbling noise like a thunder sheet being shook.
Ayesha had enough time to guess that the noise and light was the tube that the man had carried into the warehouse when her thoughts ran white hot.
These people had opened fire on Luis.
She had no idea if his defensive power had worked.
They were ready to kill her.
She felt oddly gleeful.
Ayesha rolled onto her feet. The man with the gloves was still running at her. Too slow.
She darted to him. Moved to punch him. Just before she did, the memory of the heat haze floated out of her sleeping conscious mind.
Ayesha slipped behind him. Experimentally punched the back of his head. The haze returned with the buzzing of angry bees. She measured the point at which the static wind became too thick to push through. It was just over an inch from his skin.
It began to push her away, but Ayesha was ready this time. She turned with the push. Pirouetted. Bled the momentum into the ground.
She checked for any reaction in the gloved man, but he was still. It didn't affect him at all.
He noticed her movement. Seemed surprised. At some invisible signal, the palms of the gloves began to glow with blue-green light. Ayesha saw his fingers begin to claw. The gloves were a weapon.
She pulled back, into the shadows. Searched. Found what she was looking for. She dove, rolled, and grabbed with the same motion, springing to her feet. In her hands was a length of wood.
She ran back to the man. Swung the length of wood. He was turning back to her, surprisingly quick. Bringing around his glowing hands. The wood was heavy. Made it hard to change direction. Ayesha turned to her side. The hand slipped past, inches from her ribs. She felt the heat radiating from it.
Continuing the momentum of her swing, she brought down the wood, square on his head.
Whenever Ayesha had to move an object that wasn't her body, she was excruciatingly aware of how it resisted her. How she had to force its inertia to build before it became as mobile as she was. How once it was moving, it was almost impossible to change direction. It was like that with the wooden plank. As she brought it down, she felt the resistance mount greater and greater as the angry buzzing once more sounded.
As the heat haze soaked up the movement, Ayesha had just the presence of mind to let go of the wood. The momentum was reflected, and the wooden plank went flying upwards. It twirled quickly as it flew, finally shattering a pane of glass from the skylight above and disappearing into the night sky.
It would have been funny if Ayesha could register it. But in the flow of movement, the only thought that Ayesha could compose was one word: Shit.
She needed a new tactic.
The man leapt at her with the gloves, but without the plank of wood slowing her down, it was easy to dodge. She skirted around his back. Automatically, she flipped. Rolled. Prepared to kick him.
In the heartbeat before her foot connected, she had just enough presence of thought to remember the hazy shield.
Frustrated, she unfurled slowly. Wasting the stored energy of the kick. She was powerless. None of her attacks could do anything to their shields.
As she returned to her feet, she saw something on the man's chest. A red, blinking light. It was attached to a small, black device that looked to be made out of plastic. As she ducked under the man's next swipe, she came in for a closer look at the device. Small disks, almost like radar disks or the speakers of a stereo, were embedded into its side. The haze seemed thickest there. Ayesha guessed that this was probably the shield generator, but there was no way she could know for sure, or touch it if she knew.
He spun with the glove. Ayesha dodged lazily. She was trapped. She needed to slow down, and think of a plan. But every time he attacked her, her thoughts sped up again to dodge.
A voice called from the pit. 'Hans! What's happening? Is the friend down?'
Ayesha's brain was so focused, that she hadn't given a thought to the others. Now she glanced at them, dodging another two strikes from the gloves as the voice spoke. One of the men, the one with the tube, had turned.
'She's enhanced!' panted the man with the gloves. Ayesha hadn't realised that he was tiring. 'Help!'
The other two stopped firing into the pit. The question of what happened to Luis almost formed in her mind, but it was swiftly driven away. They were bringing up guns, pointing them at Ayesha. Behind them, smoke poured from the pit.
She was trapped.
They were going to kill her.
Ayesha's right foot turned toward the exit.
Then she noticed something.
A blue-green light in the midst of the smoke.
The orb collided with the back of the man holding the tube with a burst of sound and light. The shield's deafening buzzing peaked, then vanished, and the man was thrust forwards and off his feet, landing awkwardly on the metal tube.
Luis's voice shouted from the depths of the pit. 'You shithead assholes! Come down here and fight me!'
Ayesha wasn't listening. She noticed the hazy shield vanish when the orb collided with it, but then saw it return a fraction of a second later. She actually saw the static take the brunt of the force from the fall.
The two with assault-rifles and the one with the gloves were confused now. Threats were on both sides.
The gloves were evidently short-range. The guns were not. She darted towards the pit and the three at its edge.
While the gunmen were still confused, she looked down into the pit, dreading what she might see.
Luis was fine. He stood just where she'd left him, defiantly looking at the ledge of the pit.
His robot on the other hand had changed position. It was even lower to the ground, its feet spread as if it was supporting an enormous weight. From out of its shoulders, something had emerged. What looked almost like two regularly shaped crystals or lightbulbs had slid from beneath two plates. It's mouth was open from firing.
She slowed enough to shout down at him. 'Hit them!'
The two with rifles turned towards her, and as they did, Ayesha felt her consciousness change. Suddenly, the rest of the world faded into grey nothingness. There was only her body, the two barrels, and the invisible lines of danger that stretched from the barrels and infinitely on.
All that was left in Ayesha's mind was the thought of where the lines were, and what she could do to make sure they wouldn't cross her.
The woman with the gun opened fire, but Ayesha had already moved. She flipped upwards as the bullets burst against the ground beneath. The man then fired, but she was already moving again, this time limboing on her back beneath the barrel. She twisted one knee, put herself into a standing position, then placed herself between the two. Now, they couldn't fire without risk of hitting the other.
A bolt of energy was launched from the pit and hit one of the gunmen, but he had braced this time. The shield ate the bolt, then reformed a fraction of a second later. It formed in time to eat a second bolt, reforming again a moment after that.
Ayesha came to a realisation: The robot couldn't hit faster than the shields could reform.
But she could.
The man with the tube was getting to his feet now, and the gloved man was running back to them. Ayesha had to act quickly.
'Luis, call your shots!' she shouted, hoping he'd understand.
As Ayesha spoke, the woman with the rifle attacked her with the butt. This brought another realisation to Ayesha with a thrill of joy: The guns weren't shielded, otherwise why try to hit her with it.
She spun to the ground, turned the motion up into a high kick. Hit the barrel. The gun flew from the woman's hands.
Before the it had even reached the apex of it's flight, a bolt hit it in midair. Louis's robot had targeted it while it was flying. The gun exploded into fragments with a blast of blue-green light.
'Her!' said Louis's voice.
Before Ayesha had even stood, another bolt hit the woman, popping her shield.
Ayesha had waited for it, and in the fraction of a second before the shield reformed, she sprung onto her hands and planted both feet into the woman's chest in a powerful kick. Directly on the red, blinking device.
There was a satisfying crunch, and the woman flew backwards. The shield did not reform.
The man behind Ayesha opened fire, but Ayesha was still aware of the lines of danger emanating from its barrel. She had already twisted away on her hands, but she was on the back foot now.
'Gunman!' Luis shouted.
A blue green bolt launched out of the pit.
Ayesha launched herself towards the gunman too, over his stream of bullets, hoping she had timed it right.
She hit the man a moment after the bolt did. Ayesha couldn't punch as hard as she could kick, but she'd built enough momentum to wreck the generator against her fist.
The man barely staggered, instead bringing up the gun to fire into her. She had no time to move. The line of danger crossed her body.
Before he could fire, another bolt hit him. Ayesha guessed that it was at a weaker power – Luis wouldn't want to kill him – but without the shield it was still enough to send him flying back and off his feet like a cartoon.
The man with the tube had returned to his feet. He pointed it at Ayesha. She turned her attention to him.
Pain exploded from Ayesha's side. A white hot, burning heat that spread out from a point on her ribs, leaving a numbness. It was like a toothache spreading throughout her torso. The pain was so blinding, that she didn't even notice the movement. She was being pushed from the point of contact, the point of pain.
But it hadn't come from the man with the tube.
Ayesha cried out, and fell towards the pit. Whatever had pushed her, whatever was lancing white hot pain throughout her body, fell with her. She was aware of arms pressing into her, the hazy cushion of the shield between, and she turned to see the man with the gloves. Their blue-green light had turned almost white, and it was pressing into her clothes, pressing tendrils of agony into her body.
He'd tackled her, but clearly hadn't expected her unnatural lightness, overshooting and falling with her.
The numbness was spreading, but with the parts of her body left under her control, she twisted. One arm. Both legs. It meant that when they hit the floor in front of Luis, the man was beneath her.
His shield popped out when he hit the ground. Ayesha lashed out with her foot, planting it into the shield generator. There was no crunch, but the shield didn't return.
She let herself breathe a moment. The gloves were no longer on her, and though she still ached, the numbness and pain were already receding. She was still crumpled on the ground though.
Luis rushed over to her.
'Ayesha! Are you okay?'
She looked up at his concerned expression.
Behind him, back on the ledge, she saw the man with the tube.
He was pointing it straight down.
'Get down!' she screamed at him.
The man's expression was pure, unbridled, rage. He seemed to not even care that one of his comrades was down here with them.
He fired.
From the tip of the tube, fast moving ripples erupted. It was like watching a powerful hose underwater. The ripples advanced towards them.
Something blue-green blossomed above them, and Ayesha threw an arm over her face.
Nothing happened.
She heard the noise again, the thunder sheet warbling. It was louder now, nearly deafening.
Ayesha looked up. A blue-green, translucent, glowing film had surrounded the them in the pit in a rough dome about twenty feet across, protecting all four of them. It's centre was Luis's monster, and it seemed to be radiating from the two lightbulbs at its shoulders.
Beyond the bubble of light, Ayesha couldn't make anything out clearly. Ripples ran over its surface as if thy were under fast moving water. Ayesha wasn't sure if it was Luis's shield, or the man's weapon.
Luis was looking up at the man, but he seemed tense. Ayesha noticed the robot form straining slightly, buckling as if under a great weight. The shield was growing more uneven now.
'Can't hold forever!' Luis shouted through gritted teeth, 'And I can't shoot while the shield's up!'
Ayesha got to her feet unsteadily.
'If you can pop his shield, then I can hit his generator!' Ayesha tested her limbs. The gloves had left her feeling numb and shaky. She was recovering, but not fast enough if she wanted to jump up there in time. She saw something on the ground. It was the pipe she had dropped earlier. Ayesha had an idea. 'Can your robot kick me upwards?'
Luis's eyes moved frantically back and forth for a moment, thinking. He winced, then nodded. 'I think so! Get to my rear left foot! When I say "Go", I'll drop the shield, fire, and kick you up!'
Without thinking, Ayesha moved fast to the creature's foot, bracing herself at the point where it met the ground. One hand was placed on its leg to steady her, another was holding the length of pipe. 'Fire a shot, kick me up, then fire again!' she said.
The shield above them was almost flickering now, growing thinner and more translucent in places. From what Ayesha could see, the man with the tube had not stopped firing.
Luis had been looking up too, but he turned to see her in position, 'Ready?'
'Yes!' she interrupted, hoping she was right. The numbness was still there.
Things moved quickly.
The shield dropped.
The ripples didn't vanish. Ayesha saw that they were coming from the weapon. The waves and ripples moved towards them.
Not fast enough.
A loosed bolt shot through the ripples. A moment later, they began to fade.
The monster kicked her up at the same time Ayesha leapt.
She saw the man flinching back from the bolt that had just hit him. His shield was already back, but the bolt had knocked the tube into a different direction. Ripples were streaming across the floor of the warehouse.
Ayesha spun as she jumped. Aware of where the man stood. The pipe in her hands.
The man turned to her. Began to bring the tube back towards them.
Ayesha waited.
The second bolt was loosed towards the man.
Ayesha waited.
When the bolt was halfway towards him, she twisted. She launched the pipe with such force that her super-light body was thrown backwards away from it.
The man brought up the tube. Too late. The bolt hit him, and the shield popped.
The barest fraction of a second later, the pipe, spinning around as it flew, smacked into his chest. It shattered the shield generator, sent the tube skittering across the warehouse floor, and knocked the breath from him as he tumbled over.
Ayesha, still flying backwards from the force of her throw, twisted her body. She landed on the opposite lip of the pit, skidding to a halt with a cloud of dust thrown up from her running shoes.
Panting quick and deep, she paused in that position. For the first time in a long time, she felt her desire for speed satiated.
After a few seconds, Luis's voice called out.
'Did we get him?'
Ayesha laughed through her heavy breathing. 'Yeah, we got him!'
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Now a study published in an upcoming issue Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, suggests otherwise: "Individuals with different theories about the nature of intelligence tend to evaluate their learning in different ways," says David B. Miele of Columbia University, who conducted the study with Bridgid Finn of Washington University in St. Louis and Daniel C. Molden of Northwestern University.
It has long been known that these theories have important effects on people's motivation to learn. So-called "entity theorists" believe each person possesses a fixed level of intelligence, and no amount of effort can change it. "As a result, entity theorists tend to disengage when something is challenging. They decide that they're not really capable of learning it," says Miele. Meanwhile, "incremental theorists" believe that intelligence is malleable. "They keep forging ahead when faced with a challenge, believing that more time and effort will yield better results."
To test whether these theories also affect the way people assess their own learning, the researchers conducted two experiments. In the first, 75 English-speaking students studied 54 pairs of Indonesian to English translations that varied in terms of how effortful they were to learn. The easy pairs consisted of English words that were nearly identical to their Indonesian counterpart (e.g, Polisi–Police) and required little effort to learn; many of the medium pairs were still connected in some way (e.g, Bagasi-Luggage) but required more effort to learn than the easy pairs; and the difficult pairs were entirely dissimilar (e.g., Pembalut-Bandage) and required the most effort to learn. After studying each pair for as long as they liked, the participants reported how confident they were about being able to recall the English word when supplied the Indonesian word on an upcoming test. Once they had finished studying and reporting their "judgments of learning" for all of the pairs, they then took the recall test. Finally, at the end of the experiment, they completed a questionnaire which assessed the extent to which they believed that intelligence is fixed or changeable.
The results of the experiment showed that, although all of the students did better at recalling the easy pairs compared to the difficult pairs, only entity theorists (who expressed more confidence the less time they spent studying) accurately predicted the magnitude of this effect. Incremental theorists (who expressed more confidence the more time they spent studying) tended to be overconfident about how likely they were to remember the difficult pairs and under confident about how likely they were to remember the easy pairs. This finding was also supported by the results of the second experiment. Thus, simply holding different beliefs about the nature of intelligence can lead people to form very different impressions of their own learning.
And which theory of intelligence is correct? "The truth lies somewhere in between," he says. "We have to be sensitive to personal limitations"—say, a learning disability—"and at the same time not feel those limitations are the end all–be all. Effort can always lead to some amount of improvement, but you also need to be aware of the law of diminishing returns."
For more information about this study, please contact: David B. Miele at [email protected].
The APS journal Psychological Science is the highest ranked empirical journal in psychology. For a copy of the article "Does Easily Learned Mean Easily Remembered? It Depends on Your Beliefs About Intelligence" and access to other Psychological Science research findings, please contact Divya Menon at 202-293-9300 or [email protected].