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Club Speed provides venue management and gamification software (as well as software licensing services) for go-kart and race tracks, family entertainment centers, trampoline parks, zip line parks, and other entertainment venues in 32 countries. Club Speed equips its clients with a platform that automatically handles registration, online booking, event planning and scheduling, and point-of-sale interactions. By utilizing sensor devices to track the telemetry of participants and gather other activity data, Club Speed also delivers personalized results and rankings for its clients' customers, adding to the user experience of these fun and competitive events.
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Club Speed Chooses mLab to Centralize Performance Data for 40 Million Racing and Trampoline Competitors
Seeking to implement cloud-native software that would collect and centralize performance analytics data from across all its client locations - and to move into new markets - Club Speed selects mLab.
- Club Speed pulls data from thousands of client venues into a centralized cloud database, enabling the company to provide more than 40 million competitors with instant access to performance rankings.
- Through mLab's service and support, Club Speed has transitioned to a cloud infrastructure and eliminated cumbersome operational duties - including database administration and on-site server hardware installation/maintenance.
- By streamlining deployment of its solution and introducing new features made possible by the implementation of its cloud infrastructure, Club Speed is well positioned to actively expand into new markets.
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The Challenge
Club Speed sought to simplify deployment of its solution - and lay a foundation for new capabilities - by bringing its business into the cloud. Developing a cloud-native solution that centralizes data collection and access called for enlisting a reliable Database-as-a-Service provider.
For more than a decade, Club Speed has provided go-kart tracks, family entertainment centers, trampoline parks, zip line parks, and other entertainment venues with software to automatically manage event registration, point-of-sale interactions, event results, and individual performance tracking at thousands of client locations worldwide. However, Club Speed had delivered its solutions by running SQL Server Express on hardware deployed and maintained at each client location. This infrastructural design required burdensome database administration, installations, and ongoing upgrades. The company recognized the potential advantages of implementing a new cloud-based infrastructure that would be able to support a more easily deployable and widely accessible version of its software solution. Doing so would also allow Club Speed to capitalize on business opportunities in new markets.
To alleviate its existing burdens and prepare to pursue new opportunities, Club Speed embarked on a two-and-a-half year process of rewriting its software to be cloud-native, and developing the cloud infrastructure required to support a multi-tenant architecture. This called for creating a secure, reliable, centralized platform for the company's data; specifically, Club Speed identified utilizing a MongoDB database on AWS as an essential component for its cloud transformation. Also seeking to avoid administering the database internally, the company began looking for a Database-as-a-Service provider able to host, manage, and support the cloud database on its behalf.
Club Speed selected mLab as its hosted MongoDB provider, finding mLab had the expertise to understand the needs of its application, and to support its operations and growth well into the future.
By relying on mLab's service, Club Speed has succeeded in implementing a cloud-based infrastructure, with its upgraded multi-tenant software able to utilize mLab's centralized database and provide services at thousands of client locations. Club Speed has now eliminated its previous database administration needs, server installations, and hardware maintenance, instead making efficient use of mLab's centralized platform for drastically streamlining these business functions.
By relying on mLab's service, Club Speed has succeeded in implementing a cloud-based infrastructure that is used at thousands of client locations. mLab's cloud MongoDB database helps to streamline business functions as Club Speed has now eliminated its previous database administration needs such as server installations, performance tuning, and hardware maintenance.
In selecting a DBaaS, mLab's ability to deliver a complete MongoDB solution that was secure, reliable, and backed by dependable support was crucial. Club Speed's positive interactions with mLab's support reinforced the selection, with mLab's support team comprised of MongoDB experts and developers proving efficient, helpful, and quick to respond to any needs that arise.
Leveraging the centralized data stored in mLab's cloud database, Club Speed can now deploy its solution to client locations more quickly and seamlessly, and has developed new product features that take advantage of the fact that all data is now fully accessible in the cloud. Club Speed provides each of its clients with a mobile app that connects to its cloud database, and an API allowing a client to turn the Club Speed-powered app into an extension of their own brand. Customers of Club Speed clients are prompted to download the app, which serves as a customer experience interface that automates registration for individual races and other events on behalf of the client. After an event, each customer then receives a "ProSkill Ranking," comparing his or her performance to that of every other competitor in the database. Customers are also connected to special offers from the venue, and can check out other competitors and their own performance history even after they've left the facility, all through the mobile app and cloud-accessible data.
These features, teamed with the ease of deployment that Club Speed's cloud infrastructure provides, have allowed the company to enter new markets. In the near future, Club Speed will begin introducing its venue management and analytics-based gamification solution to trampoline parks, large family entertainment centers, and specialty gymnasiums. Using accelerometers worn on the body to track telemetry, its technology can track trampoline jumping, fitness analytics, and much more, and then send this data to its mLab-managed cloud databases. In this way, Club Speed is bringing its ProSkill Ranking to new events, enhancing the competition - and the fun - for participants.
With mLab, we've been able to centralize our data while completely relying on the provider for our database administration. This really has transformed our business, delivering huge improvements in efficiency and throughput. mLab has proven time and time again to be a reliable and supportive partner, with a service that has streamlined our operations and now propels our growth into new markets.
With mLab hosting centralized data for easy access in the cloud, and providing the backbone for its software solution's multi-tenant architecture, Club Speed has been able to increase the efficiency of its operations and its deployments to client locations while also introducing new features and growing into new markets.
Utilizing the advantages of cloud-based infrastructure and mLab to collect and centralize analytic data from across all of its clients' connected locations, Club Speed now supports 40 million distinct individuals with ProSkill Rankings. Club Speed's clients are now able to engage more deeply with their customers, allowing competitors to go up against other players not only during the live events they participate in, but also against the achievements of all other competitors worldwide. Club Speed's cloud infrastructure now serves hundreds of thousands of tenants, and completes 70,000+ point-of-sale transactions on behalf of its clients each day.
Looking forward, Club Speed will continue to lean on mLab as an integral piece of its business as it expands into new markets and installs its solution in trampoline parks, family entertainment centers, and specialty gymnasiums over the course of the next year.


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Confused? McVey now says she'll support Brexit plan she resigned over
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She resigned from the front benches of government so that she could vote against what she thought was a bad Brexit deal.
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Yet former work and pensions secretary Esther McVey is now set to vote for the very deal she is against, despite believing it is a "bad deal".
McVey resigned in November last year over Theresa May's Brexit plan, saying that she preferred the UK to crash out of the European Union without a deal rather than sign up to the prime minister's terms.
But even though she told Sky News' Sophy Ridge on Sunday that "I still believe Theresa May's deal is a bad deal", she has now confirmed she will vote for it.
Pressed by Ridge, who said that people would be confused that she is now backing the plan she resigned over, McVey said: "After the votes last week, no deal is no longer an option.
"When I resigned, there was still a chance to get a better deal or there would be no deal.
"However last week, the government conspired to take no deal off the table.
"The choice is between this deal, a bad deal, or no Brexit whatsoever.
"We're going to have to hold our noses and vote for it."
On the same show, Ridge also questioned international trade secretary Liam Fox why he himself had voted against the proposal to take no deal off the table.
He said it ws "important to send a signal that we still wanted to get an agreement to leave on time", adding: "I wanted to ensure we sent a signal to voters that we wanted to honour her manifesto commitments."
Despite several ministers voting against the government this week, Fox laughably said that "collective responsibility is the price we pay for having the privilege to sit around the cabinet table".
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Searching for cookbooks about Virgin Island cousine or Carribean cousine you'll find almost unlimited cookbooks and recipes. On of the places I found was the Paradise Connection Bookstore.
They have a lot of great cookbooks on Virgin Island Cooking (even if you're on a boat) and the site has comments on each of the books.
Unfortunately most of the books are not about baking and therefore I can recommend another site called Chamorro. They have a few recipes for baking bread that are really good.
The last site I would like to recommend is the Collection of Virgin Island's Finest Restaurant Recipes. It can be bought from the Sugartreebooks.com website at $7.40 a pcs. The cookbook originates from 1986 but it still has great recipies if you're into Virgin Island cousine.


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WORKSHOPS. Opening my doors and my heart.
Wow. It's been such an incredibly beautiful and busy couple of weeks. I think I jam packed AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE in to these last few days of summer and my heart is feeling oh-so-full.
Here's a bit about what I've been up to...
First there was Natalie.
Natalie Miller came all the way across the world to teach 3 days of weaving and macramé workshops here in Columbus, Ohio.
I felt incredibly nervous about the whole event. Natalie has traveled the globe and is truly a master at her craft. I've been following her for quite a while and the simple fact that she would have me host one of her workshops sent me over the moon with happiness and nerves. I felt anxious about the venue, her travels, the food, our meeting for the first time, and even my hosting friends and house guests (it was actually my first time ever having non-family-member house guests stay with me! I know! so crazy).
Then everything went off with a bang and the workshops were pretty amazing! We all laughed a great deal and had so much fun creating together. I believe each student left feeling touched in some way, by Natalie's enamoring warmth and graciousness.
Beyond that she lit up my world with the idea that I too can chase my dreams even further . . . After spending a day with her, just Natalie, myself and my little girls palling around town and hanging out in my studio, I felt flooded with emotion and inspiration. A great sense of relief . . . I don't need to be self-conscious or afraid. I can do it. And I'm going to!!
Anyways, I might have to talk more about all that later because I'll probably get way too gushy if I go into it now . . . but let me just say one thing, Australia is on my bucket list, and I'll get to check it off next February!
Then, after my dear new friend left for her next adventure, I took a little trip to Cleveland and posted lots of pictures on my IG feed.
I was truly loving that city.. I walked more than I have in quite a long time and shopped a fair amount too. I came home with a vintage Kilim rug, an incredible handmade quilt from India, made from old saris, fabric and other treasures . . plus my heart was filled yet again by the kindness of strangers and friendships made. This mural I passed said it all : "life is sharing the same park bench" by John Morrell.
And then my #BOUNDfabrics started to arrive!!!! And Art Gallery Fabrics published our incredible lookbook for my newest collection.
Now for the last bit of my news, I'm officially opening my studio doors (another thing Natalie encouraged me to "just do").
I've listed the very first workshop I'll host in my home. Floral Design and Foraging with Eva of EcoFlora. Read all about that over HERE (official photos to come tomorrow). We hope some of you Columbus locals will join the fun.
Stay tuned for many more workshops! as well as fabric and sewing and traveling too... Because #dreamscometrue and #chasingthem + #havingfun + #livingcreatively is what life should be about.
Thanks for allowing me to share my dreams with you,
Oh and P.S. I finally started knitting!!! with Loopy Mango. Thanks to Natalie Miller for teaching me how. . now I'm addicted.
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How awesome for you to have all of these amazing opportunities! I couldn't think of anyone more deserving :)
That is the sort of thing that my heart truly desires.- to have close friends who are artists that encourage you and challenge you to reach your potential. Hopefully I will get to come to one of your workshops at some point!


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It is sad to admit I no longer can I dine heavily at unusual hours, filling my stomach with the adolescent pleasure of hot curries and starchy pies – no longer, that is, no longer with immunity. No more can I say with any truth: "Oh yes, I can eat anything. I drink without it showing. I am made of iron."
Now I am bemused by weird aches and tummy rumblings, and I shudder at the thought of being forced by old age to return to the diets of my infancy. Particularly so because over the years I have plumped up myself with such English delicacies as steak and kidney pudding, other savoury pies and rich desserts.
But I must grow old, and I must eat. It seems far from unreasonable, once the facts are accepted, for me to enjoy the pleasant task of educating my palate so I can do the former not grudgingly and in spite of the latter, but easily and agreeably because of it.
It was the crafty French diplomat, Talleyrand (Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord. 1754 – 1838) who said that two things were essential to life: to give good dinners and to keep on fair terms with women.
As the years pass and the fires will no doubt cool, it may not be so important to stay always on impartial terms with either women or with my fellow men, but thankfully a wide appreciation of fine flavours is still with me to keep my heart warm.
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As the temperatures warm from the runway to the red carpet, we're getting inspired by the season's hottest trends. Whether it's bold printed shorts, as seen on Barbara Bui's catwalk, or a dramatic backless dress like Kate Mara wears above, these chic five trends are guaranteed to have you looking hot this summer.
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Leather, for summer? Yes! Take a page from Proenza Schouler and Emmy Rossum: The cold weather fabric can work just as well when the mercury rises-as long as you keep your silhouette airy and colors light.
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Show as little (or as much) skin as you'd like-the secret to scoring chic looks like Balenciaga and Elizabeth Banks's is all in the proportions. An A-line skirt is a demure addition to a denim halter, or pair a mini and boxier blouse if you dare.
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A common source of joint discomfort is inflammation. In fact, many of the problems associated with joint pain stem from inflammation. This can cause joints to become inflamed, swollen, stiff and even rickety when cushioning in the area gets affected.
Here's a look at some of the most common issues causing joints to become inflamed and painful.
Arthritis, despite being very common, isn't well-understood. It's not a single disease but a name given to group of about 200 problems that affect the joints. The root cause behind all of these problems is inflammation of the joints.
Arthritis can affect people of all ages but is most common in women and older individuals. The common symptoms that you can experience during arthritis are pain, swelling, decreased mobility and stiffness. Symptoms can range from mild and moderate to severe. As arthritis worsens, you may find doing everyday tasks a nuisance. Inability to climb the stairs or bend down are common symptoms of progressed arthritis.
Osteoarthritis is arthritis that occurs when wear and tear of cartilage takes place. Being the most common type of arthritis, this problem is characterized by excessive pain and stiffness. As the cartilage wears away, there's no cushioning left for the bones. So, when you move, the bones run against each other and this friction causes the feeling of discomfort.
If the problem persists, the condition can get worse and joint strength is lost. The risk factors for this problem are obesity, age and any previous injury. Anyone with a family history of osteoarthritis is also likely to get it at some point in their life.
Arthritis can impact any set of joints, but its effects are felt most in the hips, knees, neck, back or the hands.
Another example is rheumatoid arthritis which is a kind of autoimmune disease. In this condition, inflammation increases in the body which causes joint damage and pain. Risk factors include genetic and environmental reasons.
For example, smoking is a risk factor that can cause rheumatoid arthritis in specific people who have a particular gene. The aim of medication that is given for treating this disease is to increase mobility and reduce stiffness.
Arthritis is diagnosed by a physician by doing blood testing and taking some imaging scans. If the problem gets bad, an orthopedic surgeon performs joint replacement surgery. Arthritis may also affect other parts of the body when it progresses, so other specialists like dentists and ophthalmologists may also be needed.....
Imagine if the skeleton had only one solid bone. That would make it very difficult to move. So instead nature solved this problem by dividing the skeleton into many bones, and creating joints where the bones intersect.
Joints are also known as articulations forming strong connections that join bones, teeth, and cartilage to one another. Now you have the freedom of movement in different ways and directions.
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Every time you sprint to catch the bus, score a point against your opposing team, or shoot pool with friends, you're using your extremely functional musculoskeletal system. This means a combination of bones, joints and muscles get you going where you want to go.
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Dr. Loren Fishman has teamed up with Ellen Saltonstall, a certified Anusara Yoga instructor, to write Yoga for Arthritis: The Complete Guide. The 2 have also collaborated on Yoga for Osteoporosis: the Complete Guide.
Dr. Fishman serves as Medical Director of Manhattan Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in New York City. (For more information visit ManhattanPhysicalMedicine.com.) He has authored or co-authored 10 books, written 90 academic articles, and is recognized as a pioneer in the treatment of inflammation and pain. He is recognized for his research in scoliosis, piriformis syndrome, osteoporosis, rotator cuff syndrome, back pain and arthritis.
He serves as a member of the staff at Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, and is a past president of the New York Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He has written 5 separate books regarding the healing effects of yoga on certain medical conditions. He has recommended yoga to his patients for 35 years, and is also a practicing yogi. He spent one year training with legendary yogi BKS Iyengar in India.
Ellen Saltonstall learned about human anatomy and physical therapy as a result of her early career in dance. She found yoga to be an effective form of physical and mental therapy, and went on to receive her RYT (registered yoga training) certification. She now teaches nationally and abroad, and helps develop certification guidelines and curriculum for Anusara Yoga.
The Idea
The foundation for this book began years ago. Dr. Fishman traveled to India after he received his bachelors degree in Philosophy at Christ Church, Oxford in the United Kingdom. He studied several different alternative healing methods, and found yoga to be the perfect companion to traditional Western medicine for the relief of pain from several chronic conditions.
Ellen Saltonstall discovered yoga as a way to treat the pain she experienced as a dancer. She began studying and practicing yoga, long before she and Dr. Fishman decided to co-author Yoga for Arthritis: The Complete Guide. Saltonstall went on to offer anatomy and therapy trainings, teacher trainings, and private classes and yoga sessions. While offering tele-seminars on multiple therapeutic studies through her YogaTherapyWeb.com website she met Dr. Fishman, and the idea for Yoga for Arthritis was born.
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Yoga for Arthritis: The Complete Guide is available in paperback form or as a Kindle digital download for immediate consumption. This review was based on the Kindle e-book, however, the information is the same for both publishing formats.
After a Dedication aimed at yoga teachers, the book begins with a Table of Contents. This moves into a handy List of Illustrations. While illustrations to help you correctly form particular yoga poses are contained throughout the book, these 21 illustrations show different physiological alignments and body parts. You are also shown how Anusara yoga principles help properly realign different joints that have been knocked out of whack by arthritis.
Next up is a List of Tables. These 10 tables familiarize you with the different types of motion and intensities of action that take place in joints and other areas affected by arthritis. The authors thank their teachers, such as BKS Iyengar, John Friend and Others, in an Acknowledgments section. You are then taken to the Introduction of Yoga for Arthritis.
Early on in the introduction you learn that "Arthritis restricts movement, yoga increases your range of motion – these two were made for each other." Gravity couples with the way the human body is made to put pounding, flexing pressure on joints, ligaments and muscles. Yoga has been proven to actually "improve the microenvironment of the cartilage and elastic parts of structures they protect", thus increasing flexibility and stability, and decreasing pain.
Chapter 1, simply titled Arthritis, assumes nothing, and begins by asking the question What Is Arthritis?. You learn here that arthritis is literally translated as "joint inflammation". You also get an understanding of how healthy joints work, and the way that arthritis works on your more than 140 joints to limit flexibility and range of motion, and cause pain.
This chapter contains an informative section titled What Goes Wrong in Osteoarthritis?. Osteoarthritis is the most common forms of arthritis, a broad term used to refer to the more than 100 different types of arthritic conditions. It most frequently accompanies aging, but can also arise from obesity or injury to your joints.
Osteoarthritis often increases in severity over years. It affects joints by causing pain and a shorter range of motion, but doesn't produce physical sickness or fatigue like some types of arthritis. Basically, this causes because cartilage gradually breaks down. This can lead to problems performing simple actions such as combing your hair, gripping objects, walking or simply getting dressed.
Chapters 2 through 5 are concerned with the explanation of exactly what yoga is. You get to know the Physiology of Yoga, how performing certain physical postures and poses actually works to deliver specific health rewards and pain relief. You are also shown why asanas (yoga poses) need to be performed in a very particular way, as well as some tips on how to hold each pose correctly.
Chapters 6 through 13 address individual body parts where arthritis pain commonly attacks. In each of these chapters specific yoga poses and strategies are discussed to lessen arthritic symptoms. The chapters are titled as follows:
Chapter 6 – The shoulders
Chapter 7 – The hips
Chapter 8 – The lumbar spine
Chapter 9 – The cervical spine
Chapter 10 – The knees
Chapter 11 – The sacroiliac joints
Chapter 12 – The wrists and hands
Chapter 13 – The feet and ankles
Chapter 14 addresses how yoga can be used to treat Scoliosis effectively as a pain relief therapy. Chapter 15 is titled Ankylosing Spondylitis, an inflammatory disease which causes separate spinal vertebrae to fuse together. This makes your spine less flexible than normal, and can result in a "hunched over" posture. This chapter is dedicated to practicing specific yoga poses to help add flexibility to your spine if you suffer from this debilitating condition.
Appendices include an Alphabetical Index of Poses, Poses by Chapter and Alignment Principles from Anusara Yoga. These sections help you quickly locate particular poses previously mentioned in the book. The book closes with a Glossary, a Notes section and a list of Resources for further study.
Who Benefits from Yoga for Arthritis: The Complete Guide?
If you are one of the 350 million people in the world that has some form of arthritis, this book offers hope. It can help whether you are young or old, male or female, and regardless of your culture or religious beliefs. It serves as a simple and easy to use guide for arthritis treatment. Specific yoga poses are revealed which have been proven to effectively treat, and lessen, the painful symptoms brought on by different forms of arthritis. If you or someone you know suffers from this debilitating condition that robs your independence and mobility, you should consider picking up a copy of Yoga for Arthritis: The Complete Guide.
Strangely enough, you don't necessarily have to suffer from arthritis to benefit from this book. Yoga has been used in the East for centuries as a pain-relief tool. Inflammation is at the heart and soul of many chronic diseases. In many cases, inflammation can be increased, or even caused, by stress. Yoga is an excellent stress relief tool, so it makes the perfect natural pain-relief therapy as well. Whatever your age, arthritis or not, this yoga-based book offers pain-relief and mental health benefits.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects nearly 3 million people in the US. The condition appears mainly in women (at a ratio of around 9 to 1 compared with men), typically between the ages of 30 and 50. Unlike osteoarthritis (OA), which is caused by structural issues due to wear and tear on the body through injury and the process of aging, RA is an auto-immune disorder. This mean the body starts to attack itself for no reason that is yet understood.
OA usually affects the knees and hips. RA usually affects wrists and hands, and ankles and feet. The disease also tends to be symmetrical, that is, affect both sides of the body, such as both hands at the same time.
With RA, the body's immune system starts to attack the synovium, the lining of the joints, which helps keep them lubricated with synovial fluid. The inflamed synovium invades and destroys the cartilage and bone within the joint. The surrounding muscles, ligaments, and tendons that support and stabilize the joint become weak and unable to work normally. Over time, this will twist and deform the bones.
RA mostly affects the hands, leading to a gnarled, twisted appearance, especially in the fingers. This makes it difficult to perform the basic activities of daily living (ADLs) like getting washed and dressed, and preparing meals.
RA also affects the entire body, resulting in fatigue, intermitted fevers, and an overall loss of energy. Those with RA also have to be careful of heart-health issues.
In order to prevent severe damage from RA, exercise is essential, followed by periods of rest. However, rest periods can make a person feel stiffer, and that stiffness can last throughout the day, as compared with OA, in which the stiffness will usually last no more than 30 minutes after rising.
RA can be very unpredictable, with cases varying in severity, and symptoms changing over time. In some cases, a person might have flare-ups, sudden severe symptoms, and then feel fine until the next flare-up. In other cases, the symptoms are always present.
RA is a chronic illness, that is, one which lasts a long time and at the present, there is no cure, only a range of both natural and prescription treatments.
The goal of treatment is to relieve the warmth, redness, swelling, and pain in the joints. If you suspect you have RA, early treatment is best to try prevent disabling damage.
Osteoarthritis, or OA, is caused by the wear and tear on our joints as we age. It can be caused by normal activities over time, the loss of collagen and cartilage as we age, which are like shock absorbers and lubricants in our joints, and injury, such as a sports injury.
OA affects more than 27 million Americans of all ages, but usually hits after 45. Good health is all about prevention if possible, through proper self-care. Taking care of your joints so they will take care of you is important, but if you are already suffering from the effects of OA, there are many simple things you can do at home to get relief from your OA.
The treatment option/s you choose will depend on where the pain is located, how severe it is, and how much time you are willing to set aside to take better care of yourself. In a few instances, you might the help of a partner or perhaps a professional such as a massage therapist to come to your home.
Natural methods for OA pain relief include:
1. resting when you are sore
2. physical therapy after an injury
3. custom workout routines to target trouble spots to maintain mobility
4. not sitting for too many hours
5. not hunching over a desk or computer
6. not doing the same tasks over and over again, which can lead to repetitive stress injury
7. gentle, easy stretching in the morning
8. gentle stretching before and after each exercise session
9. strengthening your core muscles with yoga, tai chi, resistance bands and crunches
10. yoga for flexibility and pain relief
11. cold therapy – apply an ice pack or a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a towel
12. heat therapy –use a heating pad or hot water bottle
13. hydrotherapy –use water to soothe. Take a warm bath or shower, soak in a warm tub, or work out in a pool.
14. getting enough sleep
15. sleeping on a supportive bed
16. sitting in a supportive chair
17. using assistive aids such as a knee brace or shoe orthotics
18. meditation for pain and stress relief
19. stress-relief to ease tension and tight muscles
20. better posture sitting and standing
21. massage therapy, either from your loved one or a professional therapist
At least a few of these should work well, so set a schedule and journal about your success, and see what a difference each can make to your OA pain.
One of the most common questions asked in relation to osteoarthritis (OA) is whether or not you should exercise. If people have sore and inflamed joints, the last thing they might wish to do was to start working out. However, moderate exercise according to your level of ability and mobility can often be the best way to preserve function and help you lead a mobile and independent life for as long as possible despite your arthritis.
Arthritis is a chronic condition. This means it is long term and is not going to go away. There is no cure for arthritis at the present time. However, there are many different self-care strategies which have been shown to be effective in relieving the pain of arthritis, including exercise.
One of the main causes of pain is the stiffness that is associated with arthritis. This causes a limited range of mobility. The more you rest, the stiffer you will become. The stiffer you become, the more pain you will experience. Therefore, gentle exercise is the best way to keep your joints as healthy as possible and relieve pain.
The current recommendations for adults in the US is 150 minutes of aerobic activity, and two 30-minute strength training sessions per week. Unfortunately, most Americans don't get anywhere near that, but if you have OA, it's time to get up and get moving.
Aerobic activity raises the heart rate to work the most important muscle in your body, the heart. Walking at a moderately brisk pace, doing aerobics or Zumba, swimming or doing aerobics in the water, or cycling, are all low impact and suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels.
The US Surgeon General's recommendation to take 10,000 steps a day is based on the suggested 150 minutes per week outlined as the minimum to stay fit. All the steps in your day count, from commuting to work and shopping, to any dedicated walking sessions you might wish to do.
Strength training builds muscles. Options include light weights, resistance bands, tai chi, and yoga. The latter two are particularly effective when it comes to OA. They improve range of motion and flexibility. They are also useful for relieving pain due to the mind-body connection through the meditative movements of each exercise.
If you've been sitting too much because you are in pain, it's time to expand your horizons with some new workouts. Then see what a difference they can make to your health and OA pain.
OA is the most common type of arthritis, affecting more than 27 million people in the US alone, usually over the age of 45.With life expectancy on the rise, it is important to care for your joints to maintain your quality of life for as long as possible
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a painful disease that mostly affects the cartilage in the joints. Cartilage is the spongy and slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones in a joint and acts as a shock absorber and lubricant for the joint. Healthy cartilage allows the bones to glide over each other smoothly.
However, as we age, our cartilage can start to thin and wear away, which allows the bone ends under the cartilage to wear away. The bone ends rubbing together can cause pain, swelling, loss of motion of the joint, and a lack of flexibility. Over time, it can produce significant disability if proper measures aren't taken to care for the joints.
OA can be complicated by osteoporosis, a thinning of the bone, which can produce rough, pitted bone surfaces, and bone spurs. These can cause pain and further damage, especially if tendons and ligaments stretch over them when you are moving, causing the 'snap, crackle and pop' we associate with older, creaking joints.
OA can also be the result of injury from sports, or from vehicle-related accidents. Extreme sports when young can all add up to wear and tear over time, and eventually require joint replacement, such as knee replacement surgery. Middle-aged 'weekend warriors' are also prone to overdoing things when they finally do exercise.
A complicating factor of OA is weight. Being overweight puts a lot of pressure on all the joints, particularly hips and knees. As the bones begin to grind together, fragments of bone or cartilage can snap off and float inside the joint capsule, causing even more pain and damage.
People with OA often avoid working out because of their joint pain, but this will lead to even more damage, reduced motion, and pain. The pain is also caused by inflammation in the body, that is, persistent irritation. We are not yet sure what causes inflammation, but some people with OA have had success in relieving their symptoms though an anti-inflammatory diet of healthy foods, and lowering their stress levels.
If your aches and pains are becoming more frequent, visit your doctor for lab tests to determine whether or not they are symptoms of arthritis.
Walking can be an excellent exercise for those with arthritis if they observe some simple but essential safety precautions. The precautions will depend on which type of arthritis a person suffers from.
Osteoarthritis, or OA, is the result of normal wear and tear on the body that comes from aging and sometimes injury. The main symptoms are joint pain, and sometimes popping and cracking, a condition known as crepitus, as the ligaments and tendons stretch. Movement can be restricted due to stiffness and pain, but the truth is that joint health is a case of " use it or lose it" with OA.
The more you sit still, the stiffer you will get. If you do try to exercise, you will experience pain, so you will sit still, get stiffer, and so on. Walking can help keep you mobile, improve your range of motion, and reduce stiffness. It will also burn calories, which will help you to lose weight. Losing weigh will take the pressure off knees, hips and back. Experts estimate that every 1 pound lost is the equivalent of 4 pounds of pressure off your knees when you step down.
Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is an autoimmune disorder in which the body starts to attack itself most specifically the feet, ankles, wrists and ankles. Exercise is a must if you have RA in order to try to prevent severe damage as the RA attacks the joints.
A good pair of walking shoes with proper support and cushioning can keep your workouts pain free. Try to walk on an even surface to reduce the risk of trips and falls. Vary your intensity by walking up and down stairs as you are able. In particular, be careful of walking downstairs, as this can put a lot of pressure on joints such as the knee if you have OA and are overweight.
Avoid carrying too much weight when you are walking, and be sure to stretch gently at the start and end of each walking session. Avoid rugged terrain that can cause you to twist your ankle or knee. Start gradually to avoid shin splints, microtears in the muscles at the front of your legs, which can make every step agony.
A walking program can help increase your flexibility, strength, and build bone and muscle to support healthier joints. So what are you waiting for? Lace up your walking shoes and walk your way to better joint health.
The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis (OA). Three main causes are aging of the joints, obesity, and injury.
Symptoms can vary widely from patient to patient, and can be intermittent with long pain-free periods of affected knees and hands. The most common symptoms are joint pain, especially with repetitive use of the joint, and it usually gets worse as the day wears on. Swelling and creaking or grating of the joint may be common, and the joint can be warm to the touch. There may be tenderness to the joint when light pressure is applied.
Stiffness of the joint is another symptom, which can occur after a period of inactivity or when first waking in the morning.
Cartilage is a firm tissue that is found normally on the ends of bones to cushion joint movement. As the cartilage deteriorates, the slick surface becomes rough, or completely wears away. When OA becomes severe, total destruction of the cartilage on the ends of the bones creates friction as bone rubs against bone. This can cause limited range of motion of the joint, and pain. Extra fragments of bone, called bone spurs, may develop around the affected joint and feel like hard lumps under the skin.
Other organs are not affected by osteoarthritis, unlike rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus , or other types of arthritis.
There are certain factors that put you at increased risk of developing osteoarthritis. Aging, obesity, and joint Injuries, as from an accident or from playing sports, are a few of the risk factors. The extra weight you may be carrying if you are overweight stresses the weight-bearing joints of hips and knees. Adipose or fat tissue produces certain proteins that can cause joints to become inflamed.
Being female is another risk factor; it is not known why but women tend to be more susceptible to developing OA. Also, if you have a job that requires repetitive stress on a particular joint, that joint may likely be prone to developing osteoarthritis.
Genetics can play a part also; a tendency for developing osteoarthritis can be inherited. And the risk of developing OA is greater in those born with deformed joints or that have a cartilage defect.
Other rheumatic illnesses such as rheumatoid arthritis or gout, or even diabetes, can put you at increased risk of developing OA.
Daily tasks can be difficult to carry out if pain and stiffness of the joints becomes severe. Any joint can be affected, but the joints most commonly hit are knees, hands, hip and spine.
Osteoarthritis is a progressive, degenerative disease that worsens over time, with no cure. However, an active lifestyle and healthy weight maintenance, along with other treatments, can retard the progression of the disease and minimize pain while providing much improvement to joint function.


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8 Expert Tips For Selecting the Right Caterer In Chapel Hill
When it comes to the things that can make or break an event, few are as important as the quality, flavor and appearance of the food and beverages you serve. A lot is riding on your choice which catering service to employ, and if you think this decision really isn't really that essential, look at it by doing this, remarkable catering can rescue an occasion that's on the rocks, but bad catering will often send visitors to the doors.
In addition, since catering is often the # 1 or # 2 line-item cost for many events, the catering service you choose is also a considerable budgetary choice and can influence just how much money you have actually left over to invest in other areas depending upon food expenses and quantities.
Add in that catering services can differ considerably in their pricing and the types of meals and services they offer, and the procedure of selecting a caterer can figuratively and actually feel like you are comparing apples to oranges.
# 1 Responsiveness And Personal Interest In Your Needs
Of all the event and catering professionals we talked with, this turned up over and over and over again, mainly due to the fact that how responsive and interested a caterer is during your initial conversations is indicative of how they will carry out during the length of their agreement with you (and more on agreements later on).
A prospective catering service ought to be discovering as much as they can about you in your very first couple of discussions with them, so you need to anticipate them to be talking and asking concerns about 20% of the time and you providing responses and outlining your requirements about 80% of the time.
# 2 Capability To Handle Your Specific Kind Of Occasion In Chapel Hill 4069
Not every caterer is perfect or every kind of occasion, and numerous caterers themselves honestly confess this.
So when interviewing your Chapel Hill catering services (and you ought to speak with a minimum of 3 catering services for any occasion with a sensible budget), you need to specify about the kind of event you are preparing and the kind of food and/or presentation you are anticipating. Otherwise, you may wind up choosing a caterer who merely isn't a great suitable for the type or style of your event.
Practically every caterer has a standard menu or menus to choose from, and numerous do offer some level of built-in versatility to adjust these menus to your particular needs by substituting specific items and/or personalizing others.
Nevertheless, the standout caterers will surpass standardized menu alternatives and want to develop incredible fare that matches even more specific style and dietary needs.
# 3 Willingness To Supply Tastings
How will you ever understand what a catering service can do unless you sample their goods? And more particularly, how will you understand what the menu items you are thinking about will taste like unless you particularly try them?
Some people shy away from asking to sample the particular items they want for their event since it seems like an inconvenience for the caterer, but it is standard to request a tasting of what you are planning to order before you sign on the dotted line.
In addition, you can request wine parings for these tastings if they are appropriate for your occasion (once again, be prepared to pay a charge, it's a small price to pay to ensure you choose the ideal catering service). When you are sampling the food, also take care of how it is presented, as any catering service who makes the effort to properly display a sample will probably be most likely to make that type of effort on your occasion day.
Are you an event supervisor who needs to handle catering details, budgets and projects?
Or are you a catering service who needs to track proposals, invoices, meal selections, inventory and other customer information?
# 4 Familiarity With The Location
You might be in for a surprise if you employ a BBQ take-out joint to cater an official ballroom charity event. Or if you choose a high-end corporate occasion caterer to serve a barn wedding event. Why? Because these catering services might not be accustomed to preparing and serving food in such a setting.
This can get even more specific depending on limitations of the venue itself, like in the case of museums and historical sites.
Much more conventional places can also have limitations that caterers should follow, like particular setup requirements or disposal restrictions for waste food and water, so having a catering service that is familiar with a location's guidelines can potentially save you lots of hassle on event day.
# 5 Complete Explanation Of Services/Goods Promised In The Contract
The catering service's contract need to plainly spell out precisely what food, drinks and services the catering service will be providing on the designated day( s). Additionally, it must safeguard you from non-performance as much as it secures the catering service from non-payment/default, so you might want to consider having a lawyer} take a look at it prior to you sign it.
Every detail needs to be consisted of in the contract, consisted of selected menus, variety of portions and/or individuals to be served, beverage/bar service details (if applicable) and all prices and extra services.
No caterer in Chapel Hill with a shred of self-respect and scruples enters into an agreement with plans to bail at the last minute, however you need to make sure there is a cancellation stipulation in your contract simply in case your caterer needs to cancel.
You don't wish to be left without recourse with only days or hours before your occasion, so just make certain cancellation procedures and charges are in place so you do have a backup plan.
# 6 References You Can Call and Talk To
Of course you will need to look into the catering services you are thinking about, and it's always excellent to start online and check out sites.
Nevertheless, don't stop there, as online reviews are not always dependable (or even genuine); for example, a good caterer may have had a couple of nightmare/hater clients who alter their scores, while a really mediocre catering service may have padded their online reviews. So see if you can track down some previous clients of the catering services you are thinking about and reach out to them.
# 7 Insurance Coverage
Every catering service we spoke with called insurance protection "a provided" for catering services, and you certainly don't want to legally be on the hook for some oversight or mishap that was the fault of your catering service.
# 8 A Knowledgeable Chef and Kitchen Area Staff
Remarkably, for how long a catering company in Chapel Hill has stayed in business might not be as vital in picking an excellent catering service as you may think.
So make certain to ask about the chef's bona fides and CV since he or she will probably be the one most responsible for the outcome of the meal and whether your guests enjoy it or not.
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May 19 (UPI) — Voters in Switzerland approved a measure overhauling the country's corporate tax system and boosting pensions on Sunday.
The measure passed with 64 percent of votes, with all 26 regions in the country voting in favor of the government-supported plan that eliminates preferential rates offering to multinational corporations while also lowering baseline rates to prevent businesses from moving to other countries.
Under the new tax system, approximately 24,000 foreign companies based in Switzerland will lose the "special status" that allowed them to pay less tax than Swiss companies, but will still be able to claim deductions on income from patents or research and development spending.
It also adds about $ 2 billion into the state pension system as a means to dissuade concerns that the lower rates would increase strain on public services and citizen taxpayers.
Two years ago, voters rejected a similar measure, suggesting it provided too much for corporation at taxpayers expense.
Some critics of the new measure questioned the connection between corporate tax and pensions, while still expressing concern about cost to taxpayers.
Celine Vara, vice president of the Swiss Green Party, said the loss in tax revenue would come at the expense of "public services, creches or public transport."
Although it is not a part of the bloc, Switzerland reached an agreement with the European Union in 2014 to eliminate the special provisions that taxed foreign and domestic revenue differently.
Switzerland faced pressure from the EU and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, as well as threats that Swiss-based companies would face retaliation from tax authorities in other countries where they conduct business.
Business groups, including the Swiss Insurance Association, praised the legislation for protecting the country from such retaliation.
"Switzerland must ensure that its tax system continues to enhance its attractiveness as an economic center," the group said.


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Although brands continue the struggle to get it right, the answer is quite simple. Consumers want authenticity. Let's go a step farther and find what it takes to authentically connect your brand's story to your audience's story.
1. Identify customer truth. Going far deeper than listening to the customers' voices, we must understand, connect and engage with them. Finding the customer truth means knowing the heart and mind of your brand's audience by drawing lines from what your brand stands for to what your consumers care about. To find the connection, many forms of quantitative and qualitative research are key. Your brand's message will land more effectively if a holistic view of your audience and their motives were considered and applied throughout any strategy process, which are the consumer insights V&A never misses.
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Much has been made recently of the need for Obama to renounce or disown his pastor, the Reverend Jeremiah Wright. Rev. Wright has been quoted extensively for sermons that are racially charged or attack America. Yesterday, Obama took on this controversy and explained why he will not disown his pastor. You can read his remarks online or in any of today's newspapers.
As a preacher, I find this controversy an interesting commentary on what the media and many in the public think preaching should and should not be. I have only heard a couple of 10 second sound bytes from the Rev. Wright's sermons. Context is important in conversation and especially in preaching. Wright could have been in the midst of illustration or expounding upon a point. As my dear mother-in law said: "we shouldn't judge a preacher by one snippet of one sermon."
But for the sake of argument, let's say that these snippets do speak to Rev. Wright's preaching and furthermore, his beliefs. Throughout our Jewish-Christian heritage there have been those who have religious or moral reasons stood against the rising tide of power or nationalism. The Old Testament of the Bible recounts stories of how Isaiah and many others were tortured for speaking/preaching unpopular sentiments. Even in our recent history, Martin Luther King and Dietrich Bonhoffer died as a result of speaking an unpopular Truth. I am not prepared to say that Rev. Wright is in that line of preachers and prophets, but he does speak from the tradition of those who have come before. The prophetic voice challenges us to consider who we are and how we treat one another as God's children.
Preaching itself has many functions. There are times we are comforted and encouraged by God's word. But if our preaching is only comforting and encouraging, if it always agrees with our politics and opinions on life, then we miss the totality of God's word. Good preaching should make us think and reflect on what we believe and why we believe it in light of God's word. It should encourage us to denounce our lost pathways and instead follow the ways of God through Christ (for those of us who are Christian). Preaching should challenge us to look at the idols we all follow and call us to follow God's way, truth and life. If Obama embraced everything his preacher said I would be troubled. As a preacher, I don't think I would be fulfilling my call if there were people who agreed with everything I preached all the time (even Mamma Deacon). If preaching truly challenges, we all will be made uncomfortable from time to time.
I fear that Rev. Wright's sermons have struck a nerve with many not because they are political ammunition, but because we as a nation and as individuals are uncomfortable with the secret, shameful thought that he may be right. His voice troubles the calm waters about what we believe in this country about power, race, justice, and nationalism. Comfort, security, power and wealth serve as idols with far too many in this country. The truth is there are those beyond our circles of life who are poor, ignorant, uncomfortable, unhealthy, and unworthy because too many in our nation need to hold onto the secure, comfortable, profitable status quo.
So perhaps Rev. Wright's sermons could be summarized in another way:
Which do we love more God or our country? Our way of life or the way of Christ?
Thus endeth the sermon.


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I'm not sure what I would've liked better – the 5-10cm of snow the forecasters predicted, or the miserably cold rain-snow mix we received in its stead.
Either way, what I'm really wishing for right now is bright sunshine, balmy breezes and blue skies.
But since that's not meant to be, I guess I'll have to settle for sharing a handful of dishes that bring the sunshine in with bright yellows and oranges instead.
Saffron Mussels (Edible Aria)
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Justin Timberlake has hit the headlines after he was spotted holding hands with the co-star of his forthcoming movie Palmer earlier this week.
The 38-year-old pop star and actor was spotted with Alisha Wainwright, who appears with him in the football drama – sparking speculation although a source told Mail Online there is 'nothing going on' between the two of them.
Justin is of course married to actress Jessica Biel, – who fell for the former NSYNC singer despite admitting she wasn't a fan of the boyband.
But how long have they been together – and who has Justin dated in the past?
Here's what you need to know…
How long have Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel been married?
The two superstars started dating in January 2007.
The two had a temporary break in March 2011, releasing a statement to People magazine insisting they'll 'remain friends and continue to hold the highest level of love and respect for each other.'
You can't clip the wings of two true love birds, though and they reconciled around June.
They became engaged in December 2011 and married on October 19 2012 at the Borgo Egnazia resort in Fasano, Italy.
In 2015, the two welcomed their son Silas Randall.
And perhaps their most important milestone – in 2019, Jessica Biel won Halloween, dressing as her hubby in his NSYNC get-up.
Justin Timberlake's dating history
Britney Spears
How could anyone forget Britney and Justin?
Meeting as youngsters in Disney's Mickey Mouse Club, the two grew up together and dated from 1998 to 2002.
During their tenure as America's Sweethearts, they gave us such iconic moments as the matching denim outfit – which is still recreated by the likes of Kendall Jenner, Katy Perry, and Jake Paul and Tana Mongeau.
When they first broke up, cheating rumours were banded around – with Timberlake's own Cry Me a River adding fuel to the fire.
However, the two have remained pretty amicable over the years.
In a 2011 Vanity Fair interview, Justin said: 'I wish her the best—that goes without saying. We haven't spoken in nine or 10 years.'
Cameron Diaz
Justin dated Hollywood star Cameron Diaz for four years, from 2003 to 2007.
The two never revealed what led to their break-up, but they stayed on good terms.
So much so that they've worked together twice since breaking up – in 2007's Shrek the Third and in 2011's Bad Teacher.
Stacey 'Fergie' Ferguson of Black Eyed Peas fame dated Justin in 1997.
She told Bravo's Andy Cohen that theirs wasn't 'all that serious' a thing.
The singer ended up as the opening act for Justin's 2007 FutureSex/LoveShow tour.
Alyssa Milano
Charmed actress Alyssa and Justin briefly dated in 2002.
This was the same year he broke up with Britney – and broke hearts the world over.
Even Alyssa thought Justin and Britney were 'the perfect match' as she told Entertainment Tonight in 2015.
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I prefer mechanical pencils. I recently got a new cross 0.5mm mechanical pencil because I got tired of all the dust from the graphic jamming up the cheap mechanical pencils that I would buy and wanted something sturdy that I could keep for many years without it wearing out or breaking.
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After much thought I have decided I will be entering the above. I saw the competition in one of their magazines the other week and thought, no, I haven't got an idea for that to enter it, so decided to stick with short stories. But then I read an article in the latest issue of Writer's Forum magazine all about writing serials for People's Friend, and the fiction editor, Shirley Blair, said that she doesn't mind mysteries. Aha. A light bulb moment. I had an idea written down for a possible serial for Woman's Weekly but might be OK for PF now. So, I changed my mind. I have begun an outline for the serial and know what is going to happen in the whole serial as I've already had a few ideas which I've jotted down.
The winner gets publication, the illustrations that go with it, £400 and a free entry to one of their workshops. They want an outline of 1500 words. Basically a synopsis detailing the characters, their ups and down, what happens and the end. They also want the first instalment of 6K words. But you have to send in the coupon that was in either the 15 or 22 August copies of the magazine, both of which I have.
I can't wait to get started properly, which will be after I've sent a short story to my editor, hopefully later this week.
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Louisville, KY: After serving as the President of the Waterfront Development Corporation for 33 years, David Karem has announced he will step down from the position at the end of July. During his tenure, Karem led the effort to transform Louisville's waterfront from blighted industrial wasteland to an award-winning park, which now plays host to over 150 events annually and is enjoyed by over 2.2 million visitors each year. Karem was the first and only President of Waterfront, overseeing and directing the planning, design, development, and operation of Louisville Waterfront Park since 1986. He also served in the Kentucky General Assembly from 1972 to 2004, serving in Senate leadership positions for much of his time there. Karem will remain involved with WDC for the next year as Director Emeritus.
The Waterfront Park Office Building will be renamed the David K. Karem Building in honor of Karem's leadership and service.
"On behalf of the entire community, I want to thank David for his dedication and leadership over the past three decades reclaiming Louisville's waterfront for the people by transforming scrap yards and heavy industrial sites into a world-class park that has played a pivotal role in revitalizing downtown Louisville," said Mayor Greg Fischer. "David is true public servant, and our city will forever be changed by his incredible vision and commitment."
"The community has been lucky to have David as a visionary for Waterfront Park for over 30 years, and we are fortunate to have him remain a part of our leadership team for the next year," said Susan Moss, Chair of the Waterfront Development Corporation Board of Directors.
Deborah Bilitski has been appointed by the Waterfront Development Corporation Board to succeed Karem as President effective August 1st. Bilitski has served as Vice President/Deputy Director since January of 2018. She began her career in private practice as an attorney focused on land use and real estate, and later practiced at Wyatt, Tarrant and Combs, where she headed the firm's real estate and lending team. Prior to joining Waterfront, Deborah served as Director of Develop Louisville for Louisville Metro Government, the department responsible for the full range of land development activities. Additionally, she has served as an Assistant County Attorney, providing legal counsel to the Mayor's Office, Louisville Metro Council, and various agencies, boards and commissions of city government.
"Deborah is a wonderful choice as the Waterfront Development Corporation's new leader. A talented lawyer who is well-versed in real estate and legislative matters, she brings valuable experience from both the public and private sector and a commitment to taking the Waterfront to the next level with the Phase 4 expansion," said Mayor Fischer.
"Working with Deborah over the last 18 months, the Waterfront Board has come to appreciate her passion and commitment to Waterfront Park," said Moss. "She is a natural fit for this position who will enable a seamless transition in Waterfront leadership."
Another long-time Waterfront employee, Margaret Walker, has also announced her retirement. Walker joined Waterfront in 1989 as one of the organization's first staff members. She has served in numerous capacities for Waterfront, including as the primary grant writer for the first three phases of the park and as chief information officer.
"Margaret Walker has been an important member of the Waterfront team whose contributions were invaluable to the entire development of the park," Karem said. Walker will retire on July 31st.


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I pulled out my Noble Deer Stamp Set and then went to Stampin' Connection to get inspired and found one by Linda Nelson that fit the bill you can see her sample HERE, but this is how I decided to make mine.
I started with my scallop tag topper punch cutting 2" strips from a backing from the Designer Series Paper - it's more sturdy and held up very well
Then I taped 4 of them together to make it go quicker. You can see that I put a bit of scotch tape over the hole that the tag topper punch makes when you punch it. I didn't want to have to see the little hole in my sponging. (be sure to put tape on both sides of the hole or you might rip your card stock as you are sponging) also by taping 4 together it eliminated a straight line I was getting by just using one. I have made this sponged sky from a variety of scalloped punches but I was liking the variety of sizes of scallops with this punch.
This picture shows you the sequence of steps that I took to form the sky and grassy area. Starting with Soft Sky and my cloud maker I sponged the top half, then sponge again with Island Indigo, and then just the edges with Not Quite Navy (a retired color - but still a favorite for this type thing) you could also use Night a Navy ink which is a bit darker. On the bottom half I started out with Pear Pizzazz, then Wild Wasabi in a brushing motion - left to right, etc and then added a bit of Chocolate Chip to dirty it up. Make sure to sponge your edges with each color - it gives your image more depth.
Voila` - and then I did a light sponging under this area to blend the colors together.
HERE. (this one has of a Very Vanilla scent) This candle was a little trickier because I used markers for coloring the stamp and then did a little "fill" from the back side of the tissue paper, but was very happy how it turned out. (on my first try too!!)
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Everything was going dark and fuzzy. She shook her head and everything came into focus. This time he ground his crotch into her face as he felt cum race down the shaft and erupt from the head. Suggest new tags x. Morris pulled back out and gave her face another brutal fuck, and sunk the length in again.
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Tuesday, February 26th, 2019
Time to hack and slash your way to victory!
Monday, January 7th, 2019
Another chance to try out the game.
Wednesday, October 10th, 2018
The Devil you know is back!
Wednesday, August 15th, 2018
Hack, slash and...date?
Wednesday, August 31st, 2016
The legend returns in a new, enhanced edition.
Monday, June 27th, 2016
Taking down Titans has never been so easy, or so fun
Thursday, March 24th, 2016
Are we even really sure that the story has started?
Tuesday, February 9th, 2016
Nothing like watching schoolgirls kick some ass!
Friday, July 3rd, 2015
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing III is the final chapter of Neocore Games' epic hack-and-slash trilogy, completing the monster hunt
Wednesday, March 25th, 2015
Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires is the strategic younger sibling in the DW family. Come read my review and find out of it's any good or not!
Tuesday, November 4th, 2014
Nintendo and Platinum Games have not only proven once again that the Wii U is a system full of potential, but they've created the best actio
Thursday, September 25th, 2014
I sit down to see if Fight The Dragon's new take on the hack 'n' slash genre is anything to blow fire at!
Saturday, March 23rd, 2013
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A boat was found submerged in a river in Cambridgeshire this morning (January 22).
The Environment Agency was made aware of the sunken vessel at around 8am after the boat was discovered in the River Ouse underneath the Old Bridge in Huntingdon.
It is not clear how it sunk or who the owner is, but they are believed to be safe.
Huntingdonshire District Council will be liaising with the boat's owner to remove it.
The agency is not responsible for removing it, as it is not a navigational hazard to other boat users.
An Environment Agency spokeswoman told the News: "We were alerted to the sunken boat at Huntingdon this morning by members of the public.
"One of our navigation officers has been to the river to assess the situation and established that the boat is not currently causing a blockage for navigation, is not increasing flood risk nor posing a pollution threat to the river.
"We have been trying to contact the boat owner to discuss removal of the boat from the river as the responsibility lies with them.
"Our understanding is the boat is moored on an area of land owned by Hunts District Council and we are liaising with them at the moment. We believe the boat owner may have been in touch with them already.
"We issue regularly updated advice for boaters when river levels and flows may fluctuate so that they may take appropriate action. River flows have been above normal for several weeks and flows have increased over the weekend due to the recent snow and rainfall."
Huntingdonshire District Council has been contacted by the News for a comment.