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Close your eyes and visualize the streets of your childhood. What do you remember of what you have seen? Now, if we both are asked to picture a street, will we imagine completely different images based in our individual experiences, or do we have a common prototype for what a street looks like? We will use an evolutionary algorithm to collaborate with human observers to visualize mental images, and analyze how idiosyncratic visual experience is reflected in the reconstructed images.
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Dishwashers are the home's unsung heroes. They take on the chore of washing, rinsing, and drying your dishes. Many of our customers have gotten so used to the privilege of not needing to wash dishes by hand that when their lean mean dish cleaning machine goes down, it's an emergency situation.
There's an ugly side to our little kitchen companion. Dishwashers can be really gross at times. Everyday we see dishwashers with their internal pumps and tubing gunked up with months or even years worth of food debris, hard water deposits, and unrecognizable gunk.
Perhaps the salesman at the store where you purchased your dishwasher told you it was to leave chunks of food on your dishes because it has a disposal or macerator blade that chops up the chunks. It could be that the kids are the ones loading your dishwasher in a hurry. Whatever the reason, by the time we see it, many times there is a biological disaster deep inside your once healthy dishwasher.
Here are a few tips to avoid a Dishwasher Service Call -
1. Rinse off the chunks. Even if your dishwasher has a "disposal" inside, remember, a dishwasher has a recirculating pump. You don't want to chop up food and spray it back through the spray arm and onto your dishes.
2. Read your manual. Many dishwashers have filters that require periodic cleaning.
3. Use dishwasher cleaner once or twice a month. We recommend Dishwasher Magic or Glisten. Both of these are citric acid based cleaners and leave your unit smelling lemony fresh.
4. Use the proper detergent. In some areas, even the gel detergent designed for dishwashers will foam up. We recommend using a tablet like Finish and only one.
5. Use Rinse aid. All dishwashers have rinse aid dispensers. Jet Dry, Finish, and Cascade are all good brands. Rinse aid creates a barrier that helps water "sheet" off your dishes leaving them spot free. Since modern dishwashers use less energy, they offer little heat for drying. Many just use the residual heat from the wash.
For more appliance tips and tricks, check our blog and archives at www.connersappliance.com/blog


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Robert H. Bixler, D.O.
Robert H. Bixler, D.O.
Board Certified:
American Osteopathic Board of Radiology 1995
National Board of Medical Examiners 1991
1995-1996 Neuroradiology at Wayne State University School of Medicine and the Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan
1991-1995 Diagnostic Radiology, Garden City Hospital, Garden City, Michigan
1990-1991 Garden City Hospital, Garden City, Michigan
Medical School Education:
1985-1990 Des Moines University, Des Moines, Iowa
Sami Khan, M.D.
Sami Khan, M.D.
Board Certified:
Authorized User Status, Nuclear Regulatory Commission 2016
American Board of Radiology 2015
2016 Body & Women's Imaging, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan
Residency & Internship:
2011-2016 Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan
Medical School Education:
2007-2011 Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan
Rachel B. Hulen, M.D., R-MSK
Rachel B. Hulen, M.D., R-MSK
Dr. Hulen is an alumnus of the University of Michigan where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with high honors with a Bachelor of Science in Bio-Anthropology. She then attended medical school at the University of Miami where she was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society as a junior medical student.
Dr. Hulen completed her medical internship and diagnostic radiology residency at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida. She undertook an additional year of sub-specialty fellowship training at Henry Ford Hospital in Musculoskeletal Radiology with a special focus on MRI, Ultrasound, and Image-Guided Procedures.
Upon completing her fellowship, Dr. Hulen was appointed as a senior staff radiologist at Henry Ford Hospital with the position of program director for the Musculoskeletal Radiology fellowship. She also served on several medical education and hospital committees within the institution during her nine years on staff.
Dr. Hulen joined Contemporary Imaging Associates of Novi in 2015.
Dr. Hulen is board certified in diagnostic radiology by the American Board of Radiology and participates in Maintenance of Certification. She sits on the Educational Committee for the Society of Skeletal Radiology. She is also an active member of the ACR, AOA, ARRS and the RSNA.
Dr. Hulen is certified by the ARDMS in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and currently serves as a subject matter expert and working group lead for the organization. She also teaches regularly at hands-on ultrasound courses at the RSNA.
Dr. Rachel Hulen is married to Dr. Chris Hulen, an orthopedic spine surgeon in Rochester Hills, Michigan. They have three children. In her free time she enjoys being a dance mom, cooking, and knitting.
Specialties: MRI and MR-Arthrography, CT, Diagnostic MSK Ultrasound, Image Guided MSK Procedures, Conventional Radiography.
Special Interests: Sports and overuse injuries, foot and ankle imaging, FAI, entrapment neuropathies, disorders of the spine, inflammatory arthritis, calcific tendinitis treatment.
She joined Regional Medical Imaging in February 2016.
Board Certified:
American Board of Radiology 2006
American Registry of Diagnostic and Medical Sonography 2013
2002-2006 Diagnostic Radiology
University of Miami/Jackson Health System, Miami, Florida
2001-2002 University of Miami/Jackson Health Systems, Miami, Florida
2006-2007 Musculoskeletal Radiology, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, Michigan
Medical School Education:
1997-2001 University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
John S. Morrison, D.O.
John S. Morrison, D.O.
Board Certified:
AOBR 2003 with CAQ in Neuroradiology 2005, NBOME 1998
2002-2003 Neuroradiology, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan
1998-2002 Diagnostic Radiology, Henry Ford Bi-County/Riverside Hospitals, Warren & Trenton, Michigan
1997-1998 Bi-County Community Hospital/Henry Ford Health System, Warren, Michigan
Medical School Education:
1993-1997 Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Downers Grove, Illinois
Brian Sabb, D.O.
Brian Sabb, D.O.
Board Certified:
American Board of Radiology 2001
2002 Musculoskeletal Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
2001 Diagnostic Radiology, Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals of Cleveland, Ohio
1997 Garden City Hospital, Garden City, Michigan.
Medical School Education:
1996 Michigan State University, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Ehab H. Youssef, M.D., FRCR, MBA, PhD
Ehab H. Youssef, M.D., FRCR, MBA, PhD
Dr. Youssef specializes in body, cardiothoracic, and nuclear imaging. He is a well-trained and long experienced radiologist with extended work experience around the world (Middle East, UK, and USA).
After graduating from medical school in Egypt and completing his residency, he worked for several years as a Consultant Radiologist in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait. He then moved to the United Kingdom, where he completed the Fellowship of Royal College of Radiologists and worked for the National Health Service.
In 2014, Dr. Youssef completed a series of three subspecialty fellowships at the University of Michigan Radiology Department.
Board Certified:
American Board of Radiology 2014
American Board of Nuclear Medicine 2013
Fellow of Royal College of Radiologists 2008
2010-2014 Cardiothoracic Imaging, Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, and Abdominal Imaging at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Additional Training:
2007 PhD/M.D. Diagnostic Radiology, El-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
2007 MBA in Healthcare Management, American University, Cairo, Egypt
1999 MSc in Diagnostic Radiology, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
1996-1999 Diagnostic Radiology, Port Said General Hospital, Cairo, Egypt
1994-1995 Cairo University Hospitals, Cairo, Egypt
Medical School Education:
1987-1993 Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt


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Big day Sample – £4.00
Bold and striking wedding stationery
Big day! A modern typography wedding stationery design, featuring trendy typography and fully customisable colours. Simple but sure to get noticed! The invitation itself is printed onto a gorgeous fine Italian hammered card stock which is satisfying to touch and perfect for bringing prestige to any print. The invitation is supplied with a white envelope as standard, although coloured and metallic envelopes and envelope liners are also available. Beautifully bound together with a matching twine.
Sample pack includes
- A6 Invitation
- A6 Added information card
- A6 White envelope
Sample packs cannot be customised with your details but if you have a colour in mind we will do our best to send the design out in that colour if in stock.


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Joe Diffie Watch Video
July 16th, 2020
With the release of Jason Aldean's hit "1994" earlier this year that name-checked many of Joe Diffie's twelve Number One hits, the legendary singer found himself squarely back in the hearts and minds of country fans. The multi-platinum-selling artist who dominated the charts during a hot streak in the '90's may have been absent from the radio charts for the past few years, but Joe-Joe-Joe Diffie has never slowed down – writing, touring and recording a myriad of projects including his critically acclaimed 2010 bluegrass album "Homecoming," and his recent "Roots And Boots" acoustic tour and collaborative CD "All In The Same Boat," with fellow hitmakers Sammy Kershaw and Aaron Tippin. And now he's back at it again, riding shotgun with hick-hop sensations the Jawga Boyz on a brand new single, "Girl Ridin' Shotgun," which was recently released to country radio.
The single, co-written by Diffie, Phil O'Donnell and Derek Thrasher of The Jawga Boyz is a fun, up-tempo romp perfect for summertime cruising and returns Joe to the country charts where he undoubtedly belongs. The performance features D. Thrash (Derek Thrasher) on the verses as Diffie's signature vocals soar on the choruses and verses. The tune was written in part as an answer to Jason Aldean's tribute to Joe, (penned by Thomas Rhett, Luke Laird and Barry Dean) and name-checks Aldean in a nod to the monster hit that helped introduce Joe to a whole new generation of fans two decades later.
With chart-toppers like "Pickup Man," "Third Rock From the Sun," and "John Deere Green," and 13 albums and over 20 Top 10 singles to his credit, Joe has little to prove at this point in his career, yet he still has a fire in his belly to make good country music. A renowned songwriter in his own right who recently turned his focus back to writing after years on the road, Joe has hits for artists like Tim McGraw, Conway Twitty, and Jo Dee Messina to his credit, and has cuts on upcoming projects for "X Factor" winner Tate Stevens, Dylan Scott, and Tyler Farr among others. He is also hard at work on an album of brand new material, due out later this year on Bigger Picture Records. The collaboration with the Jawga Boyz and the attention from the Aldean hit is opening all sorts of new doors for Joe at this point in his career, and he's excited at the prospect of working with some of music's hot new hitmakers.
"We had a good time writing and recording my new song "Girl Ridin' Shotgun,' and making a video for it," says Joe. " I've been writing with a lot of new artists and I never thought that collaboration with one of them would lead to this, but I'm really glad that it has. It's a different sound for me and I'm having so much fun with it all. I can't wait to see what the future brings!"
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Believed by Egyptians to be constructed atop lands where the epic battle between Horus and Set occurred, Edfu Temple is one of the largest and best preserved ancient structures in Egypt. Dedicated to the falcon headed Neter Horus—the son of Osiris and Isis—Edfu Temple is sacred place associated with higher vision and clarity. Many pilgrimages travel here to connect with their deepest inner emotions and to seek a greater understanding of the divine masculine and feminine energies—all qualities associated with Horus.
Constructed during the Ptolemaic Period between 237 and 57 BC, Edfu Temple sits about a mound adjacent to the western bank of the Nile River between Aswan and Luxor. This ancient temple was a site of worship until Theodosius I's banned pagan cults. After this time, desert sands and silt from the Nile filled the structure slowly and homes were set atop the site, which contributed to its preservation. Eventually in 1860, French Egyptologist Auguste Mariette began unearthing the impressive Edfu Temple and begun the restoration process.
The Magnificent Reliefs, Statues and Sacred Chambers at Edfu Temple
This is a huge complex that appears rather imposing upon approach, and the enormous 118-foot pylons at the entrance of the temple are particularly striking. Decorated with ornate battle scenes depicting Ptolemy VIII defeating his enemies in honor of Horus, the entrance is also flanked by large granite representations of Horus in his falcon form. One you pass the main entrance, there is an open courtyard graced with impressive floral capitals and massive wall reliefs. Once a year, Horus and Hathor of Dendara came together in celebration, and one of the most famous reliefs shows their "Feast of the Beautiful Meeting."
Just beyond the courtyard lies Hypostyle Hall, where two giant black granite statues of Horus rest. One lies on the ground thanks to missing legs, but the second statue stands 10-feet tall and is a popular place for photo opportunities. Also known as the Court of Offerings, this is where the image of the ruler of the sky, earth and underworld was carried to the rooftop to receive the re-energizing properties of the sun. Visitors can then explore the holiest area of the temple—the Sanctuary—with a lovely granite shrine that honors Nectanebo II surrounded by reliefs of Ptolemy IV worshipping Hathor and Horus.
Numerous sacred chambers and chapels surround the Sanctuary including the:
- Chapel of the Throne of Re
- Chamber of the Throne of the Gods
- Camber of the West
- Chamber of Osiris
- Tomb of Osiris
- Chamber of Hathor
- Chamber of Khonsu
- Festival Hall
- Chamber of Linen
- Chapel of the Spread Wings
- Chapel of Min
- Sun Court
- Chamber of the Victor
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Ever since the cryptocurrencies and the blockchain technology happened, there has been one phenomenon that accompanied them – forks (no, not the cutlery utensils).
And these forks have often been accompanied by a massive surge in the price of the original cryptocurrency being forked, only to be followed by a huge sell-off of the new currency after the fork. In this article, we'll go into reasons why this happens.
What is a fork?
In simple terms, a fork is a moment of creation of a blockchain protocol version different from the main one. The reasons why forks happen are multiple. The aim could be fixing important security risks in older versions, adding new functionalities, or reversing transactions.
There are two types of fork: a soft fork and a hard fork. Soft work has backward compatibility since old nodes will recognize the new blocks as valid; whereas after a hard-fork, the previous version and the new one are completely split and there is no longer any communication or transaction options between them, requiring all nodes to upgrade and agree on the new version.
The new version often inherits all the transactions from the previous version, while each of the versions will continue on to have its own transaction history.
Price surge and sell-off
The price surge that happens right before a fork is an interesting pattern. Major digital assets like BTC and Ethereum have also tended to experience a surge in price just before the release of a fork because of the fact that the investors of the original chain are usually rewarded with the newly created cryptocurrency based on a 1:1 ratio if their wallet provider supports the fork.
The promise of such a lucrative opportunity is why some investors start buying more of the original currency. When large investors (or whales) buy huge amounts of the original currency knowing what will happen during the fork, they inevitably create the so-called buy wall that drives the original token's price up.
Once the fork happens, these investors tend to sell off most or all the newly-created currency that they received in their wallets instead of using it productively.
Let's take a look at some of the better-known examples of this happening.
Bitcoin (BTC) Hard Fork
Bitcoin had one of its many hard forks on August 1, 2017, when Bitcoin Cash (BCH) was created and became a new, separate currency.
Everyone who owned BTC prior to the hard fork received the same amount in Bitcoin Cash. Therefore, if you held 10 BTC prior to the fork, you would own 10 BTC and 10 BCH after the hard-fork. This is because the chains were identical before the fork happened.
This created a ripple effect for the future forks as now people knew they could get quick money out of hard forks if they just bought more of the original currency and sold off the new currency after the split.
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Hard Fork
Bitcoin Cash itself went through a hard fork on November 15, 2018, when it split into two rival factions, Bitcoin ABC and Bitcoin SV, resulting in two distinct versions of the code.
Predictably, BCH had seen a bullish increase in the price as the hard fork was growing near. The price increase could also partially be attributed to the news on Bitcoin.com, Coinbase, and Binance's support, but not entirely.
It was mostly propelled by the fact that holders of BCH knew from the previous experience that they would receive the same amount of Bitcoin SV tokens during the hard fork. So, just before the hard-fork, from Nov. 2-7, the price of Bitcoin Cash skyrocketed over 50% to reach an incredible two-month high of $646 USD.
The rise continued, only to peak on November 12, when it reached a staggering $1,419 USD. That said, a post-fork sell-off of BSV followed, with a significant drop in price which briefly recovered on November 17, but continued its decline until November 22.
Final take
From what we have seen historically, whales have such power that any big purchase or sell-off they make sends rippling waves across the entire crypto market, significantly affecting the prices of participating tokens. Therefore certain patterns are bound to be noticed in the case of hard forks as well.
Be that as it may, keep in mind that no matter how sure you are, the market will not always behave in the way you think it will. Digital currencies are still very volatile and regardless of all advice, reviews and ratings, you should be careful not to invest more capital than what you can afford to lose.
Check also a detailed description of the January 2019 Ethereum (ETH) Hard Fork in our recent article Here
Sead is a journalist focusing on crypto, blockchain and new tech in general. Blogger. HubSpot certified content creator. Writer.


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Good news: Minister Kaag chooses innovation!
Blogger: Mathilde Miedema
19 June 2018 • 3 min reading time
At the end of May, Sigrid Kaag, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, launched her new policy memorandum. I was allowed to attend and give my reaction in the panel. I am pleased with the memorandum and I am also very pleased with our Minister. What a power woman! She wants to invest in prospects, which is good for the world and good for the Netherlands.
During the launch Minister Kaag presented a nice piece of work and I was also impressed later, after reading the 'Investing in prospects' policy memorandum. Choices have been made and there is a clear focus. She wants to combat the root causes of poverty, migration, terror and climate change and keep the Netherlands in the top 5 most competitive economies.
Sustainable development goals
She links her budget article to the sustainable development goals (SDGs) and formulates concrete targets for the Netherlands to achieve impact. She talks about her ambition with charisma and she has good knowledge of what's going on. Approachable, well thought out and with humour. This radiates confidence; this is what we are going to realise together!
Innovation in development cooperation
It seems as if the minister had read my earlier blog of May 2017 in which I argue for more innovation in development cooperation. I mean, it's actually there in the new policy document! Innovation is everywhere. Sustainable inclusive growth will be achieved by marketing Dutch knowledge and skills and international innovation cooperation.
"It seems as if the minister had read my earlier blog in which I argue for more innovation in development cooperation"
5 million for innovative capacity
Particular mention is made here of technological innovation and digitisation by SMEs and start-ups. Every year, 5 million is being released to boost our innovative capacity. We don't yet know exactly how and what will drive this fund. I hope it will focus on real innovation with room for product development, social innovation and new business models.
Different market, different strategy
Up to now, there has been a call to make existing technology applicable in a new context of developing countries. Absolutely nothing new could be developed. This is odd, because a different market and consumer group also demands different products and a different marketing strategy. The old policy encouraged the push of Dutch products that developing countries did not always want.
Start with local market demand
In my opinion, we should start in the local context with the local market demands and develop new products and services. The innovation then becomes a logical next step in the system, with a greater chance of a successful market launch and impact on and for the poorest. Especially if this is done by a local company. It is cool that Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation is taking this path. Because if you do innovation, beautiful pearls will be created even though some will fall short. And you have to manage these risks well and learn to deal with them, then this will require something from the governance of this innovation fund! TNO is experienced in orchestrating innovation. Think of our efforts in Kenya and Uganda for the protein transition, where we are setting up new value chains with affordable, tasty and healthy insects. Or the sustainable bricks in Malawi, which combats deforestation and gives employment to small, local entrepreneurs. We like to collaborate with you! Learn from other countries, because the Scandinavians, English and Canadians have been doing this for years.
"SMEs are crucial for economic growth and job creation in developing countries. The Netherlands can help here by bridging the pioneer gap"
Pioneer Gap
SMEs are crucial for economic growth and job creation in developing countries. But they often lack the capital. In successful innovation, bridging the pioneer gap for a start-up and SMEs is the biggest challenge. The pioneering gap is the phase of high start-up costs for a company without revenues. These high costs go to product development, market research and starting up production. Institutional investors avoid this high-risk phase and only enter the market once the commercial launch is complete and scaling opportunities are on the horizon.
Scope to fail
I really hope that the innovation fund will focus on bridging this pioneer gap. My advice: Don't start immediately with programmes whose millions need to be budgeted in advance. Instead, work in tranches with a relatively cheap feasibility study first. Use and accept innovative ways of funding to ensure there is scope to fail. Start with subsidies and shift to loans in later phases. Always be sharp in selecting the next round.
Mathilde Miedema, Programme Manager Innovation for Development
For more information, please contact Mathilde Miedema


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A patently irreligious actWrath against a defenceless community
The Ahmadiyyas have come under attack again. This time in a more virulent form. It began with dousing petrol on an Ahmadiyya mosque and torching it in the small hours of Thursday night at Kandipara in Brahmanbaria town. The community people themselves put out the blaze before the police and the firefighters arrived on the scene.
Almost simultaneously, at least two dozen homemade bombs were burst at Bhadughar within Brahmanbaria municipal limits and Shuhilpur under Sadar upazila. Khatm-e-Nabuat may have denied having had anything to do with it, but there is no question about the orchestrated attack in Brahmanbaria being the outcome of sustained, open incitement to religious frenzy against a particular community.
If the series of assaults on them, especially on their mosques, had not taken place in various parts of the country earlier on, there is no gainsaying the fact that the Brahmanbaria cocktail blasts and arson would most possibly have been averted.
There was the usual run of post-incident medical treatment for the victims, police placement and law and order alert of all kinds, but the question that exercises the mind a lot is this: why was there a local intelligence failure to foresee what was coming and to preempt it? Generally the administration must be seized of the need to provide security cover to Ahmadiyya-inhabited areas in order that no untoward incident can take place in them. The police couldn't arrest anyone in that small area, which is bound to surprise people.
Let us not forget that lately Bangladesh has come under international spotlight not for all the right reasons. One of the points of criticism related to religious intolerance of a handful against the Ahmadiyyas which is out of steps with our age-old traditions of religious harmony and peaceful co-existence of different faiths. We must not allow anybody to spoil our natural image.


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I got a massage over the weekend. It's a new thing I'm doing since my mom gifted me a free one for Mother's Day. You'd think committing to a weekly one-hour date with myself would be the easiest thing in the world, but it isn't. That's the thing about this whole self-care gig -- even when you know you're doing something good for yourself, it's hard to commit.
Becoming a parent is kind of like having a switch flip on that can never, ever be turned off. Every second you're awake, and even when you're sleeping, you're burdened by the weight of being responsible for other people. Calling it a 'burden' makes it sound overwhelmingly negative. It's not. It's just that you can never truly unwind and relax, even when you're trying to give yourself the time and space to do it.
I thought about backing out of my first massage at least 25 times before I actually went. I was worried about leaving my husband to tend to everything at home -- even though he handles things every single morning while I'm working -- and I couldn't stop thinking about the grocery list I needed to write, the pending work deadlines I had coming up, the chores I needed to do, and how much taking a measly hour to do something nice for myself would throw off my whole schedule for the day.
Chances are if you've ever attempted any sort of pampering, relaxation, or even just taking five minutes to drink a hot cup of coffee without interruption, you've experienced similar self-care guilt. It's a natural response, especially for women since we are constantly bombarded with messages about self-sacrifice and being the best, most involved parent ever. Recognizing the guilt and anxiety you feel about taking care of yourself is easy. Letting go of it is the hard part.
As I was lying there on the massage table with my face in a hole and my shoulders being kneaded by a lovely woman with curiously strong hands, I started trying to squelch my guilt by telling myself over and over again (in my head -- don't want to freak the lady out) that I deserve this. I am a good mom. I am a good wife. I work really hard. I deserve to take care of myself and to feel good.
It wasn't working, so then I tried considering all the reasons I genuinely need a massage. I have terrible back pain. I've been on muscle relaxers for a few months and seen a handful of specialists. I spend hours a day writing, hunched over my laptop, and even daily workouts and added strength training aren't enough to combat the effects. I need massages. In fact, I should just hire a person to come massage me at all hours of the day. How many freelancing gigs would I need in order to make that happen?
As you can imagine, focusing on my ailments and my inability to hire a full time set of hands wasn't making things better either, so then I thought about how burned out I've felt and how desperately I needed some time to myself. I realized, hey! Here I am having alone time! I should stop having such intense conversations in my own head and just enjoy this!
It seemed to work, not because I was suddenly able to switch my internal guilt-o-meter to the 'off' position, but because I'd hit on something important: the overwhelming costs of not taking care of myself. When I don't take time for myself, I hurt physically and emotionally. I feel burned out. I feel zapped of all my joy and enthusiasm, and like I'm just slogging through my days. I start to feel resentful of my family, my work, my responsibilities, and everything else in my life. And I know that doing even the simplest of things to take care of myself can change all of that.
It might not be ideal, but sometimes the only way you can talk yourself into doing something good for you is to remind yourself of what happens when you don't. If you're struggling with carving out space for yourself, take a step back and consider how you really feel about that. Are you okay with being last? How is constantly being in last place affecting the way you feel about everything else? Chances are once you realize how low you're ranking on your own priority list, you'll end up deciding that a half-hour to yourself is downright necessary.
Mind Over Mommy is a biweekly column devoted to mental health and self-care for moms. As someone who formerly failed to make myself and my well-being a priority, I hope to create a safe space for women to share stories, learn, and encourage one another.
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Power Bank Features
Featuring Lithium Polymer, the latest in portable battery technology, the ChargeUp Pocket Lightning™ 8000 Portable Power Bank features dual outputs for charging when you're on-the-go. Portable and compact with beautifully designed smooth, rounded edges, taking the ChargeUp Pocket Lightning™ 8000 with you is convenient as it easily slips into your bag, pocket or purse.
|• 8000mAh Lithium Polymer battery technology
|• Integrated Lightning™ cable with separate Micro-USB cable
|• SmartChip Technology – fast charging on Apple devices (up to 50% faster than other power banks that do not have this technology)
|• Slim and Lightweight design perfect for transporting in your pocket providing you with up to 3 smartphone charges – based on iPhone 8
|• Features 2.1 Amps and features 1 x Lightning port and 1 x USB-A port which allow you to charge 2 devices such as smartphones simultaneously
|• Extensive safety features including over-current, over voltage, over temperature and short circuit protection
|• Features battery indicator lights so you know just how much charge you have left
|• Portable power for a huge range of devices such as smartphones and Go Pro
|• Pre-charged and ready to use - power at your fingertips as soon as you open the box
|• Includes Micro-USB cable so you can connect straight to your Android device; also compatible with iPhone cable or Apple certified MFI Lightning Cable.
Battery Capacity
The Cygnett ChargeUp Pocket Lightning™ 8000 has a power output of 2.1AMPs which equates to 1AMP per port simultaneously for dual charging. The LED battery indicator will let you know how much charge the unit has, and how much power you have left after you've used it. Recharging is easy, simple plug into your car charger or wall charger. The battery will automatically turn itself off when not in use, saving that precious battery power for when you need it next.
Design Features
Style and substance come together with the Cygnett ChargeUp Pocket Lightning™ 8000 along with the added convenience of the integrated Lighting™ cable and separate Micro-USB. With its 2.1Amp's this allows you to charge a smartphone and various other devices such as your Go Pro and Apple iPhone and iPad using the convenience of the built in Lightning™ adaptor.
The ChargeUp Pocket Lightning™ 8000's sleek, compact design is complemented by the handy integrated Lightning™ cable with separate Micro-USB cable. It can be used to power many devices that use a USB connection to charge along with Apple products such as your iPhone and iPad. This means you can use it to charge a huge variety of gadgets – everything from smartphones, to your GoPro.
|Battery Capacity: Lithium-Polymer Battery 8,000mAh
|Input: Micro USB 5V 2.1A (10.5W)
|Output 1: Lightning 5V 2.1A (10.5W – integrated)
|Output 2: USB-A 5V-1A (5W)
|Total Output: 5V-2.1A (10.5W)
|Dimensions: 129 x 70 x 14 (millimeters)
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Following our trip to Scotland from July to September 2015 we made a video that summarizes our trip, that you can watch down below. It was in the process of making this video that we realised it was impossible to use everything we filmed and photographed in a single movie. This is why we created the project "Beyond Scotland".
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Pregnant woman: During pregnancy what and how much should I eat to get enough nutrients for my baby? Should I take vitamin supplements? And what sort of food should I avoid? Nurse: It's good to know you've thought about the diet during pregnancy. Let me talk you through some key issues including the importance of diet at different stages of your pregnancy your changing nutritional needs in different stages how to achieve a balanced diet some important nutrients in pregnancy such as iron, zinc, folic acid, omega-3 fatty acids, iodine and calcium I will also talk about some common queries about pregnancy diet foods to avoid, food hygiene and lastly
how cigarette smoking affects your baby Nurse: During pregnancy, you have higher metabolic rate You have to supply nutrients for the baby too It is important to consume a nutritious diet Poor diet not only affects baby's development
but also put your own health at risk It could lead to anaemia and other health problems Pregnant woman: Does this mean that a pregnant woman should eat for two? Nurse: Pregnant women need some extra nutrients but you do not need to "eat for two" Over-eating will lead to excessive weight gain during pregnancy which is associated with postpartum weight retention and high blood pressure We need to achieve a healthy balanced diet Good nutrition is a good foundation for babies' health The foods you're eating today actually influence
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good nutrition for pregnant women? Nurse: Women have different nutritional
needs at different stages of pregnancy In the early pregnancy weight gain should be little but you need some nutrients to support your baby's organ development During this early stage you need an extra 100 Kilocalories each day eating one slice of bread or drinking one glass of low-fat milk in
a day will help you to meet this requirement Your body demands more folate at this stage You need to take a daily supplement of folic acid and consume foods which are rich in folates to protect your baby against neural tube defects including spina bifida Pregnant woman: What is spina bifida? Nurse: Spina bifida is a birth defect of the spine It happens if the spinal column of the foetus doesn't close completely during the very early stage of pregnancy leaving part of the nerve and spinal cord exposed and they can be damaged In severe cases, the affected person cannot walk
and cannot control the bowels and bladder. Adequate folic acid intake is an effective way to prevent spina bifida. Pregnant woman: What kind of foods are rich in folate? Nurse: Folate-rich foods include dark green vegetables such as spinach Pak Choi, and asparagus; beans and peas; and fruits such as papayas, bananas,
melons, grapefruit, strawberries and oranges Some breakfast cereals are fortified with folic acid too but remember to choose a low-sugar version Pregnant women should take folic acid supplements during the first 3 months of pregnancy Pregnant woman: What should I eat
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a slice of bread, a tael of meat plus half an orange a day would supplement the extra need Another example is to include an extra glass
of low-fat milk, extra half bowl of rice one tael of fish and half an orange At the same time your body needs more nutrients including
folate, calcium, iron, zinc and iodine In short, you may need very little extra energy Do not over-eat try not to put on too much weight during pregnancy consider the nutrients content of foods but not merely energy content Pregnant woman: How should I eat so that I get the sufficient nutrients that I need but without eating too much? Nurse: Having a healthy balanced diet is the key The healthy eating food pyramid shows
you the types of food and their proportions Include all 5 food groups in every day eating They are grains, vegetables, fruit,
meat, fish, eggs and alternatives like beans also milk and alternatives Grains should be the main part of every meal Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables Eat some meat, fish, eggs or alternatives and milk
and dairy products every day But you should limit taking foods that are high in sugar, fat and salt And, remember to have adequate fluid intake throughout the day. Pregnant woman: Why should grains be the main part of my diet? Nurse: Grains provide energy to your body They are good source of fibre, vitamin B and minerals Eat wholemeal varieties such as wholemeal bread, brown rice,
red rice, oatmeal and wholegrain breakfast cereals The wholemeal version contains higher content of vitamins and dietary fibre than the processed varieties Dietary fibre helps prevent constipation Nurse: Also, eat plenty of fruit and vegetables because these provide vitamins and minerals like carotene or pro-vitamin A, folates, calcium and iron These are important nutrients for the foetus's growth Dietary fibres in fruits and vegetables improve
your bowel movement and prevent constipation During pregnancy, eat at least two servings of
fruits and four servings of vegetables a day Go for fruits and vegetables of different varieties and colours Pregnant woman: What is a "serving" of fruit and vegetables? Nurse: A serving of fruit is around one medium-sized piece of fruit such as apple, orange; 180 ml glass of unsweetened fresh fruit juice; or 30 g unsweetened dried fruits such as raisins or dried prunes But fruit juice or dried fruits are relatively high in sugar content so you should watch the intake portion and prevent over-consumption One serving of vegetables is about half a bowl of cooked vegetables or guard Pregnant woman: People keep telling me
I should eat more meat and eggs, is it true? Nurse: Meat, fish, eggs and beans provide
protein, iron, zinc and vitamins These nutrients are essential for you and your baby Aim for about 5-7 servings of these foods each day One serving example is about a tael of meat just like a size of a table-tennis ball or a quarter block of firm tofu or one chicken egg or about half a bowl of cooked beans Pregnant woman: How can I achieve the recommendations on fruit and vegetables and meat or alternatives in a day? Nurse: Well, you can try including one egg
and a glass of unsweetened fruit juice in breakfast these would make one serving of meat and one serving of fruit If you don't like eating fruit in the breakfast time then you could consider eating fruit as snack during break time For lunch, one piece of pork chop one bowl of cooked vegetables and some rice is an easy example In terms of rice, your need may be
just slightly more than the quantity you had before becoming pregnant You would need more if you are very active physically Then have an apple during afternoon break For dinner, you can have 2 taels of fish 1/3 block of firm tofu, a bowl of Pak Choi and some rice In this example throughout the three main meals you have included 6 to 7 servings of
meat, fish, eggs and alternatives as well as 6 to 7 servings of fruit and vegetables This is just an example remember it is so important to eat a balanced and diverse diet Pregnant woman: I understand now. I think I can do it. Pregnant woman: You mentioned pregnant women need nutrients such as iron. Why is that so important? Nurse: Iron is essential for the production of red blood cells Your body needs more iron in the middle and last stages of pregnancy it also helps to build up your baby's iron store which is so important for his growth in the first few months after birth Prolonged iron deficiency is a common cause of anaemia in pregnancy It may delay baby's growth and brain development So, doctors will advise the pregnant women
who are at risk to take iron supplements Pregnant woman: What foods are rich in iron? Nurse: Iron from animal sources is more easily absorbed by the human body Examples are red meat like pork and beef, poultry, fish and shrimp Choose lean meat to limit animal fat intake Liver has high iron content However, it is high in vitamin A too Too much vitamin A is toxic to the body Therefore, you should not eat animal liver more than once a week and should not consume more than 100 g each time It is about 5 tablespoons portion Green vegetables and dried beans are good source of iron too Try to eat these foods with fruits which are rich in vitamin C such as strawberries and kiwi fruit Vitamin C helps your body absorb the iron from plant sources Choose breakfast cereals which are fortified with iron Remember to read the nutritional labels and choose products with high iron and low sugar Pregnant woman: What is zinc? Nurse: Zinc plays a central role in immune system It helps the baby grow and wound healing Meat, poultry, fish, shrimp, and dried beans are good sources of zinc Pregnant woman: People say omega 3 fatty acids are good for baby's growth and development is it true? Nurse: Omega-3 fatty acids are required for
the development of the brain of your baby Fish is the main source of omega-3 fatty acids Fish oil is great source of omega-3 fatty acids Be careful when you choose fish as some fish contain methylmercury which is harmful to the baby's brain Examples of Fish that are low in methylmercury
and rich in omega-3 fatty acids are farmed salmon, sardines, threadfin bream,
big eyes, and Pacific saury You can also choose a variety of fish that are lower in methylmercury such as grass carp, mud carp, flathead mullet,
mottled spine foot, horse head and mandarin fish To reduce the risk of methylmercury poisoning it is better to eat from a variety of fish and avoid eating too much Pregnant woman: Are there any other nutrients
required for baby's brain development? Nurse: Yes, iodine is another important nutrient for you It is essential for healthy brain and thyroid development However, most foods are relatively low in iodine Seaweeds, nori, seafood and sea fish are main sources of iodine You could try including kelp and seaweed in your usual meals such as making kelp soup and seaweed topping on rice In addition, you can replace table salt with
iodised salt to top up some iodine intake It is difficult to get sufficient iodine from
food alone when you are pregnant You should consider taking a prenatal multivitamin/multimineral supplement that contains iodine Please consult your doctor or pharmacist Pregnant woman: I also heard the pregnant women should drink a large
volume of milk to ensure calcium intake But I don't like drinking milk what should I do Nurse: Women have increased calcium requirement during pregnancy Calcium is vital for making your baby's bone and teeth Adequate calcium intake reduces risk of pre-term labour Milk, cheese and yoghurt are
the most common example of calcium sources Choose the low-fat version of dairy
products to reduce energy consumption If you don't drink milk or don't eat dairy products you can still get calcium from other
food sources such as dark green vegetables Try choy-sum, chinese kale, pak choi Calcium from these vegetables is easily absorbed by the human body Chinese firm tofu, calcium-fortified soymilk
are great sources of both calcium and protein Some other Asian food ingredients are also rich in calcium such as sesame, nuts, dried oyster,
dried shrimps and sardines Pregnant woman: How much calcium do I need? Nurse: You need 1,000 mg of calcium a day in middle stage of pregnancy And, your requirement increased to 1,200 mg a day in the third trimester Pregnant woman: What should I eat to reach this requirement? Nurse: Here are two examples for you to get 1,000 mg of calcium in a day. The first is to have a carton of low-fat milk in breakfast a bowl of cooked choy-sum for lunch and at dinner you have another half bowl of cooked choy-sum plus one block of firm tofu Second example is to eat a piece of low-fat cheese or 1 glass of calcium-fortified soymilk for breakfast and include a tablespoon of dried shrimp at lunch then have a small carton of yoghurt as snack during the day plus a bowl of cooked pak choi and 3 sardines for dinner To get the amount needed during late pregnancy just add some sesame in rice or have a small amount of nuts as snacks Pregnant woman: Thank you for your explanations But I have a further question about calcium Do I need to take calcium supplements Nurse: Your guts absorb calcium much better when you are pregnant If you choose the calcium-rich foods and have balanced varied diet you do not need a calcium tablet For your bone health you need to pay attention to Vitamin D It helps your body absorb calcium Egg yolk and liver contain vitamin D Exposing your skin to sunlight helps your
body produce vitamin D that you need Stay active and having regular exercise both
bring positive impact to your bones and it is even better than taking a calcium tablet Pregnant woman: Oh, you mentioned that fish oil has Omega-3 fatty acids Does it mean cod liver oil capsules are similarly good for me? Nurse: Fish oil and cod liver oil capsules are totally different Cod liver oil contains mainly vitamins A and vitamin D but not omega-3 fatty acids There is insufficient evidence to conclude that taking fish oil capsule or cod liver oil capsule could benefit baby's brain development Instead, research findings tell us excessive intake of vitamin A from supplementation
is harmful for liver and affect baby's organ development The best way to obtain omega-3 fatty acids
is still from the natural food sources Pregnant woman: You mentioned that pregnant
women should eat more seafood but I was told that pregnant women should not eat seafood because it causes skin problems and allergies for the baby Nurse: Recent evidences did not show a link
between mother's diet and allergy in infants In 2008, both the paediatric societies
in Europe and the States concluded that dietary restrictions during pregnancy did not help in the prevention of atopic disease in infants Instead, unnecessary dietary restriction
could result in nutrient deficiencies Pregnant woman: What should I stop eating during pregnancy? Nurse: Your diet should be light on fats and salt Avoid foods which are very strong in favours too salty, too oily or highly processed including pickled or deep-fried A high intake of salt and fats increases risk
of calcium loss and chance of postpartum obesity Try using natural ingredients for seasoning as well as adopt healthier cooking methods in daily meals Trim off visible fats and skin from meats and poultry try steam, poach, boil, bake, stew, grill, stir-fry and consider to use a non-sticky pan to reduce oil use Pregnant woman: Can I eat sweet foods? Nurse: Sweet foods such as sweets soft drinks, sweetened drinks tarts, pastries and cakes are all high in sugar and fat in general We should limit our intake of this type of food Try replacing your sugary snacks with some fresh fruit and vegetables for example cucumber, celery, carrot and cherry tomatoes. Pregnant woman: what else should I avoid? Nurse: You should also limit drinks and foods containing caffeine. Because caffeine can increase heart rate and causes high blood pressure restlessness and bowel problems Too much caffeine may increase the risk of low birth weight and miscarriage. Pregnant woman: I know I should not drink any alcohol at all. Am I right? Nurse: You're right This is because alcohol can seriously affect baby's development Alcohol drinking in pregnancy can cause
low birth weight and damage to the brain There is no safety drinking guideline for pregnant women so advice is not to drink alcohol at all Pregnant woman: My mother bought me
some traditional Chinese medicine for pregnancy from the Chinese traditional medical shop Do you think it is safe to drink Nurse: Drugs and herbs can affect the expectant mothers and baby So, never take any medicine or drugs without professional advice Always check with your doctor or registered
Chinese medicine practitioner before taking any medicine Pregnant woman: Thank you for providing so much information Any other tips for me? Nurse: Food safety is as important as food nutrition Here's 5 quick points for you Choose safe raw materials Keep hands and utensils clean Separate raw and cooked foods Cook foods thoroughly Store foods at safe temperatures For more information you can refer to the leaflet on the 'Five Keys to Food Safety' published by the Centre for Food Safety Please browse the Centre for Food Safety website: www.cfs.gov.hk Nurse: There are few more things that I would like to remind you Pregnant women should take extra care to prevent listeriosis Listeriosis increases risk of pre-term labour and miscarriage You should avoid all unpasteurised dairy products such as soft cheese Pasteurized cheese is considered to be safe Avoid all uncooked seafood such as raw oysters, sushi, and sashimi Do not eat chilled ready-to-eat and refrigerated foods including smoked salmon, cold dishes and pre-packaged ready-to-eat meat pâtés or Deli meats To further prevent other bacterial infection avoid all kinds of uncooked items such as eggs dressings which made with raw eggs mayonnaise, and eggnog It is also very important to maintain good personal hygiene habits Always wash your hands before preparing food and eating If you keep a pet, you should be careful Pets can be infected with parasites A parasite called Toxoplasma gondii can be found in the faeces of cats when they are infected The parasite can pass on through the
food chain and infected mother and baby Therefore, always keep your pet away from the kitchen Do not handle their faeces Always wear gloves when handling dirt and gardening Pregnant woman: Understood! Nurse: Last but not least, quit smoking during pregnancy. Smoking increases the risk of stillborn
by 30% and increases preterm labour by 20% Babies of mothers who smoke are smaller at birth and are more prone to respiratory infections Studies showed that cancer causing substances in cigarettes can be passed on to the baby through placenta So, women should quit smoking when they plan to have a baby or at least stop smoking as soon as they find out they are pregnant Pregnant woman: I don't smoke but my husband does It should not cause a problem, right? Nurse: No. Secondhand smoking affects the health
of both the expectant mother and the baby You should advise him to quit smoking for his own good and for the baby's sake Or, ask him to stay away from you if he smokes to minimise the effects from secondhand smoke If you or your family want to quit smoking or need help please call the Integrated Smoking Cessation Hotline at 1833 183 or browse the website www.tco.gov.hk Nurse: If you have any other enquiries please do not hesitate to ask the staff of Maternal and Child Health Centre or other medical staff Pregnant woman: Thank you for your clear explanation and advice! Nurse: For other information – please contact
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From Abbot Manor, you'll be around 10 minutes' walk from Michigan State University and Downtown East Lansing. Your rent includes a free CATA bus pass, so you'll find it easy to explore the city. Swing by the local Kroger supermarket to do your weekly shop on your way home, or head east to pick up specialty Asian ingredients at Oriental Mart.
After a busy day, make the most of Abbot Manor's fantastic facilities. Strap your skates on and hit the ice rink, challenge your friends to a basketball game on one of the five courts, or take a dip in one of the swimming pools or hot tubs. Then, have a quick workout in the fitness center, unwind in the yoga studio or give the disc golf course a go.
When it's time to hit the books, grab a latte from the coffee bar and study in one of the computer centers. If you'd rather study alone, head back to your air-conditioned apartment and connect to the high-speed Wi-Fi there.
Once you've worked up an appetite, take a break and prepare dinner in your well-equipped kitchen. Invite your friends over and eat together, before loading everything into the dishwasher for a clean. You can watch cable TV at home or head to the on-site movie theater when you're done, or blow off steam at one of the regular community events.
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Chicken Gizzard Recipe
Stir-Fried Chicken Gizzard
Chicken gizzard is one of the popular pinoy dishes. Aside from being inexpensive, it can be cooked in any satisfying way. Marinated, barbecued, stir fried or stewed. As usual, the popular pinoy type of cooking is "adobong atay ng manok with balunbalunan" (adobong chicken liver with gizzard). It is easy to prepare and the sauce helps take off the stench.
This time, I am going to share another recipe that I cooked for the family. This is just an appetizer, however, if you want to make it as part of your main course, you can add some veggies such as green beans and/or carrots.
Note: Gizzard has some pros and cons for health. Kindly check first if this meal is good for your health. Moreover, for those who aren't eating such food, you may opt to read but please keep your negative reactions to yourself. Positive criticism is welcome.
- 1/4 kl Chicken gizzard
- 1 head Garlic, sliced
- 3 pcs Onion, sliced
- 3 pcs Green chili, sliced
- 1 pc Red bell pepper, sliced
- A dash of Salt
- A pinch of Pepper
- 3 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp Olive oil, for marinating
The ingredients I listed above are what I used when I prepared this dish. You may modify it as you wish, such as adding some more garlic, onions or chili. Moreover, I discovered from Wikipedia what a dash and a pinch means. Maybe you already know what they mean, but those terms can be a bit confusing for me, so I googled it and found out that a dash is 1/8 teaspoonful while a pinch is 1/16 teaspoonful. So again, you may also modify the amount of salt and pepper that you wanna use. Everything depends on your palate. Have fun cooking.
- Wash the gizzard well. Some people uses salt to rub away the stench then wash it under the running water so that no residue will be left.
- Half fill the pot with water, put it in a stove and turn the heat to the highest level. When the water is on a boiling point, add the gizzard. Let it boil for 5 to 8 minutes. I added a piece of laurel leaf for an aroma.
- Use a strainer to take off water from the gizzard. Put the gizzard in a bowl. Marinate it with salt, pepper and olive oil. Note that you may also use sesame oil which has a stronger flavor than olive oil.
- While marinating, prepare all the other ingredients. Slice the onions, garlic, bell pepper and chilies. Like I've mentioned before, you may also want to add some veggies such as green beans and/or slice of carrots.
- Heat oil in a pan. I used vegetable oil here, which is better for a stir fry. Just use a small amount so as not to burn the other ingredients.
- Saute onions and garlic. Add the chilies. Then add the marinated chicken gizzard. Stir fry for 3-5 minutes (or more). Remember, though, that the gizzard was already cooked since it was boiled beforehand. It just depends on how well you want it done since the gizzard is kinda tough (like a bubblegum when you eat it). Just make sure that the veggies and spices don't burn.
- Serve with a dipping sauce. We used soy sauce with calamansi (Philippine lime). You may also try other dipping sauces, such as the oriental sauce I have in mind. Mix together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup vinegar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, a pinch of sugar, finely chopped garlic and green onion.
Alternately, if you don't want to prepare a dipping sauce and (especially) if the dish is to be cooked as a main course, you may add some oyster sauce to the stir-fry before serving it.
This is best served with cold drinks. Am I seeing some ice cold beer here?
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I posted this blog a couple of months ago about gifting to the next generation via college savings plans, specifically the 529 plan for a couple of my clients.
I read this article and watched the short video. It has some good tips. And, by gifting to your grand kid's college savings account you will put time on your side and allow the market's to contribute–easing your and their burden.
When you give the gift of college savings, college investments, or education in general, you give something more than tangible stuff to your grand kids–you give them the intangible, knowledge and a chance at a better future.
You may get a tax deduction. Your grand kids will get smarter. And, the more you give, the less chance they'll need student loans. As I noted, those are bad.
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Lauren Broderick thought she was helping others when she became involved with Illinithon, but she ended up helping herself as well.
Broderick came to the University of Illinois as an uncertain freshman, thinking she wanted to major in Music Education. Previously she had considered a career involving helping kids, and had planned to study Child Life.
Her interest came from interactions she had with sick kids in her own life. Her best friend during her childhood had cancer, and she has a cousin, who developed health issues at an early age.
"I just knew from a young age that I loved seeing my best friend feel comfortable and happy in the hospital, and I knew I wanted to do the same for other kids," said Broderick.
She saw first-hand how Child Life impacted her friend and her cousin during their times in the hospital. She decided she wanted to brighten the lives of other kids going through this as much as she could. However, when she went to Illinois she ultimately decided to study music.
This all changed in 2016 after meeting an eight-year-old boy named, Levi, at Illinithon's annual Miracle Family Tailgate fundraiser for The Children's Miracle Network. Over the past weekend, Illinithon raised $348,824 at their big event.
Levi has mitochondrial disorder, a genetic condition resulting in poor growth, muscle weakness and developmental delays. Broderick and Levi immediately hit if off when they met. They played Spikeball together and discussed school and what they wanted to be when they grew up. Levi wanted Broderick to follow him and go wherever he went. After spending time together, it was clear a bond had formed.
Someone wanted to interview Levi at the tailgate, but he refused to sit still. Broderick offered to sit with him and help him through the interview.
She talked with the rest of his family and was able to connect with them because of her cousin who was also a miracle child. As such, she could relate to having a family member who was in and out of hospitals from an early age.
Levi's mother, Kathie, quickly observed that the two got along together really well.
"She came down to his level, allowed for him to let his wall down," Kathie said. "She showed him attention and showed him it was ok to be off the wall sometimes… she just went with the flow, which is what you have to do when it comes to Levi, he doesn't fit into a box and she recognized that."
Ever since that day, Broderick and Levi have been best friends. Levi said that he and Lauren "talk about life."
Kathie elaborated on this, saying that includes what is currently happening in Levi's life, as well as his interests in tumbling and gaming.
Levi described Lauren, saying, "She is nice. She is kind. She is helpful. She is careful. She also makes me laugh."
Levi and Broderick get to see each other about three to four times a year. Levi's family makes a big effort to attend most of the family events hosted by Illinithon so they can spend time together. They were able to play together at Illinithon's dance marathon last weekend. Kathie said that Levi is always very excited to go and see Broderick.
Throughout the rest of the year, the two keep in contact via Facebook. Levi doesn't have his own account, but relays messages through Kathie's account. They communicate mainly through commenting on each other's posts.
"He always is Facebook stalking her," Kathie said. "He likes to keep up to date and will comment and respond with little words here or there or he will do a selfie and post it on her comment thread."
Meeting Levi made Broderick realize the difference she could make helping children, and she has changed her major to Human Development and Family Studies. She plans to be a certified life specialist after graduation so she can work with more kids like Levi.
"Above all, Levi has taught me that we are all stronger than we believe," she said. "Levi is truly one of the most resilient kids I've ever met; and he made me realize that if he can go through all that he does, and keep smiling through it all, then I can too."


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By Jay Fox
Brooklyn, NY, USA
One of the great problems that arises when writing in chaotic times is that what you write quickly becomes dated and irrelevant, especially if what you are writing tries to be topical and of the moment. As I write this, Hurricane Irma is moving out of Florida
beginning to bring floods to southern Appalachia; Steve Bannon's face is all
over the media because of his recent interview with 60 Minutes; and new
sanctions are being levied against North Korea by the United Nations for the
hermit kingdom's reluctance to submit to a global paradigm wherein only the
most powerful and (it is reasoned) responsible nations are allowed to have
nuclear weapons. Meanwhile, in Washington, there is an odd detente between
Congressional Democrats and the White House, and some news outlets are starting
to think that maybe the Trump administration is going to try to get its act
together to achieve a legislative victory that both is bipartisan and doesn't
fail spectacularly from being overly severe or ambitious.
|Jay Fox
By the end of the week, any commentary on any of these subjects will be old news. Or boring. Something else will have happened to send the media into another frenzied cycle wherein the word "bombshell" is thrown around more than in a war zone, and the bombshells of today will be considered no more useful than spent casings. John Oliver will likely make a joke on his Sunday show about how long ago the previous Monday or Tuesday feels because, holy shit, these other fifteen things happened in the interim. (Oh yeah, and Ted Cruz had to live through every 13-year-old boy's worst nightmare. The entire world just caught him jerking off.)
Events happen in such rapid succession that even Hurricane Harvey, which will possibly go down as the costliest natural disaster in the history of the United States, already feels like a distant memory even though it was still ravaging Texas two weeks ago. News of the horrific massacre at the Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, meanwhile, feels like it belongs in a history book.
Because I don't know when this will be published, I can't write about things that will be tied to the news of today. I have to focus on a larger trend.
This is actually a good thing. Becoming overly focused on individual events can lead one to inflate the importance of some while undermining the severity or significance of others. It can also pervert one's view of what is actually happening. For example, a crime reporter who has to write about the terrible things that happen in this city on a daily basis may begin to assume that the city is a festering cesspool of criminality, and that things are not getting any better. This type of thing seems to happen with police officers, too. If you inform them that the statistics tell a very different story, your position is dismissed as being foolishly roseate. Clearly, they reason, there is some manipulation of the data because their experience tells them that crime is rampant.
Unfortunately, this type of myopia and conspiratorial thinking is becoming increasingly common beyond the realm of law enforcement and crime reporting. There is a belief that society is breaking down because each and every day there is yet another story about something terrible happening, and those who are intently focused on all of these individual events begin to fall into a state of permanent indignation or anxiety or fear. Blame social media, blame the shortening of the news cycle, blame the president. It doesn't matter. It is all commodified outrage.
This is not to say that these emotions are necessarily either ersatz or feigned. However, it is true that stories that evoke these emotions are being turned into commodities measured by clicks and views, which are the metrics used when websites sell advertising. Because stories that cause outrage and indignation among readers generate more clicks and views than wonky or unbiased reporting, they have become the prominent means of conveying information on the web. As the web is the primary means through which many people get their information, these titillating pieces are the source materials that define the opinions of many Americans. Furthermore, it explains why most opinions that people share on Facebook or Twitter read more like "Page 6" and less like the Foreign Affairs.
If one thinks of the media as a Darwinian system, one wherein information is equivalent to genetic material, this need to make everything explosive and shocking and immediate is entirely rational. The more provocative a piece of information is, the more likely it will be given attention, which will increase its chances of being passed on (shared, retweeted, etc.) to another consumer of news. There's good reason to describe such pieces of media as viral.
It goes beyond national politics and international espionage, too. In fact, one of the most viral subjects of all is gentrification. Virtually every day there is some story about it that receives national attention, whether it's Bodega, a startup that hopes to provide people with a sterile vision of the bodega in the form of a glorified vending machine, or Summerhill, a bar in a gentrifying neighborhood that thought it'd be fun to put fake bullet holes in the walls and sell bottles of 40 oz. Rose in paper bags.
While both ideas are stupid and misguided, the latter one seems particularly appropriate for this era. This is because it is trying to accomplish something that is common with a lot of bars and restaurants and other brick-and-mortar establishments that have recently sprung up, and it's this: It seeks to provide an experience. It has converted a gimmick into a component of its brand identity. Unfortunately for the owner, this brand identity is now associated with cultural appropriation, racial insensitivity, and just all-around douchebaggery.
Regardless, I've always found this odd when bars try to do this. Bars are not supposed to offer predetermined "experiences"; they are platforms for experiences either with your friends or strangers who you meet there. The bar is supposed to be a public space (hence the reason so many are called public houses or pubs), one that allows patrons the freedom to dictate their own experiences. In a way, this is one of the things that pisses so many people off about gentrification: It is limiting. It is exclusive. It tries to smooth over the bumps and edges that make life interesting in the name of brand management.
To me, a bar may signal that gentrification is taking place if it suddenly appears in a neighborhood where people are being displaced, but if it seeks to provide inclusive space to the community, then it's a benefit to the community. In other words, a snooty wine bar or a cocktail lounge where drinks start at $14 and beers at $9 is prohibitively expensive and, therefore, exclusive. A bar that sells good beer, but also has cheap options, is more inclusive. If there's also a space where people from the neighborhood can come for events, including everything from playtime for kids and babies to rock shows, so much the better.
|The Footlight
One such bar is Queen's The Footlight (465 Seneca Avenue, Ridgewood). On top of having a good selection of tap beers, cocktails that are moderately priced, community events, and, every once in a while, a guy who sells food from a table in the corner, Footlight is also becoming one of the city's best venues for smaller acts. The stage is large enough so that you're not tripping over your bandmates, the people running the soundboard actually give a shit about how everyone sounds, and the booking agent for the venue gets some great bands to play. Chances are you've never heard of any of them, but you won't be disappointed.
Either way, the reason that I've liked playing there with my band High Pony is not just because of the drinks or the sound quality. The reason I've always enjoyed Footlight is because the owner doesn't rely on gimmicks or bullshit marketing or brand identity; she just opened a space and tried to do things to attract good-natured people. There are no pretentions about it. It is a bar. It has a stage.
While it may be a new bar, one that evinces that gentrification is happening in Ridgewood, it doesn't impose itself on the neighborhood. Rather, it seems like it has tried to work its way into the fabric of the community by staging events for all kinds of people and serving drinks that pretty much anyone can afford.
The only thing that I don't like about it is that it's next to impossible to get there from where I live.


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Edna Rose (Waa-ji-bine-siik) Chosa Jensen
began her journey to the spirit world on Monday,
November 12, 2012, at Cottage Hospital in Santa
Barbara, California, after a brief illness.
Edna was born on March 31, 1922, at Basswood
Lake, daughter of Henry Chosa and Clara Dufauld
Chosa. She was the youngest of the eight children
of Henry and Clara who survived to adulthood, and
was 90 years old when she walked on.
Edna attended elementary school at Hayward
Indian School, where because of her exceptional
intelligence and ability to learn quickly, she skipped
second and fourth grades. She then attended Pipestone, where she skipped
eighth grade. She began tenth grade at Haskell but she and a friend, Ignatia
Broker, disliked the place so much that they ran away together. After
spending the summer in Oklahoma, Edna returned home, and since no one
reported her return, she was able to spend one precious year living with
her parents. She then completed her education at Flandreau, graduating in
In 1943 Edna met and married Danish immigrant Jens Anker "Ray" Jensen
in Minneapolis, and their only child, Betty Ann, was born the following
year. When Ray's deteriorating vision threatened the family livelihood,
Edna became first his driver and then his equal partner in his business
opportunity brokerage, passing the Minnesota and Wisconsin broker's
exams on the first try and earning a broker's license in her own right in both
After their daughter married and settled in California, Edna and Ray
retired to that state, where they enjoyed the mild winters and welcomed the
California births of their grandchildren over the years. When Ray became
completely blind, Edna took excellent care of him and saw to it that his
remaining years were good ones; he died in 1990.
Edna very much enjoyed all kinds of board or card games, as well as
blackjack, slots, and horse races, where she frequently came out a winner.
However, an old knee injury and the usual frailties of advancing age caught up with her, and early in 2010 she moved north from Oceanside to a nursing home
in Goleta, where she could receive the constant care she now needed and also see her daughter and family frequently.
In death Edna is reunited with her husband and her parents; with her sisters Mary Chosa Maki, Nelle Chosa Crowe, Rose Chosa (died in infancy), and
Margaret Chosa Champagne Roubideaux; with her brothers Fred Chosa, Thomas Joseph Chosa, Peter Chosa, and Ernest Chosa (died in infancy); and with
many beloved double cousins born to Leo Chosa and Annie Dufauld Chosa or to Frank Chosa and Caroline Vivier (half-sister of Annie and Clara).
She will always be deeply missed by her surviving sister Lucy Chosa Lefto of Huntington Park, California; by her only child, daughter Betty Ann Jack, by
beloved son-in-law Michael Jack, by her grandchildren Rachel Jack, Leila Joseph, and David Jack, and by her four great-grandchildren, all living in Goleta,
California, as well as by her many nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.
Even though she lived for the last four decades in California, Edna's spirit and heart was always in Minnesota. Her physical remains were laid to rest with
those of her beloved father in Ely Cemetery on 4 December 2012.
The family is grateful for the skill and compassion with which Kerntz Funeral Home in Ely handled the funeral arrangements and would also like to express
their gratitude to the hotel and restaurant staff at Fortune Bay for "going the extra mile" in helping us get through this difficult time.