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Health Benefits of Whey Protein Consumption
by Dr. Mariangel Leota
Whey Protein is the most popular protein supplement in the world: its scientific value has been proven for years, and not only to gain muscle mass (its most common use), but also to improve immunity by enhancing the availability of proteins in the body, a necessary element for the creation of cells that make up the immune system.
A good protein extract is a nutritional tool capable of easily providing conditions for the strengthening, maintenance and detoxification of the body.
What is Whey Protein?
Whey Protein is a protein derived from whey, which is extracted during the process of making cheese and cow's milk. This Whey Protein is processed so that the proteins that form it separate. The proteins of cow's milk are 20% whey and 80% casein.
The main distinguishing feature of Whey Protein, in relation to the common proteins found in food in general, is that it is rapidly absorbed by the body! Therefore, after the ingestion of Whey Protein it will take, on average, only about 40 minutes for there to be a peak of synthetic amino acids and proteins in the blood.
Proven benefits of Whey Protein
Helps to gain muscle mass
According to scientific literature, Whey Protein is a wonderful source of protein, since it has an amino acid profile that makes it the best protein available when it comes to hypertrophy.
Several studies have shown that Whey Protein helps increase muscle mass. This is because it has proteins of high biological value, which comprise a good amount of BCAA (branched chain amino acids) that help repair muscles that have suffered micro injuries due to exercise, making them larger and stronger.
On the other hand, in the absence of carbohydrates, these amino acids are the primary source of muscle energy, since they are those that can be converted into the muscle itself, whose main source of energy are carbohydrates. Among the branched-chain amino acids, the most important is leucine, mainly responsible for the increase in muscle size.
It is important to keep in mind that the supplement will only be an ally in the gain of muscle mass if the person practices physical activities and maintains a balanced diet.
Health Benefits of Whey Protein
Reduce cholesterol level in blood
It contributes to the significant decrease in total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol, known as the "bad cholesterol", which helps prevent arteriosclerosis and heart disease.
Good for people with HIV
Whey Protein can be a good complement for people with HIV, as it helps preserve lean body mass and also contains immunomodulatory amino acids such as glutamine, which strengthens the immune system. It is important that you talk to your doctor before taking supplements.
Promotes skin growth and accelerates wound healing
By making the growth of the skin faster it can be especially beneficial to heal large wounds and those of burn victims.
Control your weight with Whey Protein
The whey has a satiating effect, which avoids the anxiety of eating compulsively. Likewise, it reactivates the basal metabolism and helps to gain muscle mass, especially if its consumption is complemented by physical exercise.
No more stress in your life
Feeling stressed can often lead to overeating. Whey protein helps reduce the production of cortisol, a hormone that the body secretes when it undergoes stress. It also promotes the secretion of the hormone serotonin which has a calming effect.
Other advantages of Whey Protein
Whey Protein, being a high-quality protein, strengthens the nails, hair, skin and, most importantly, the mucous membranes of the body, especially those of the digestive tract (intestine). A diet rich in proteins of easy assimilation strengthens and relaxes the mucous membranes, which reduces inflammation and food intolerances of any kind. Other benefits are:
- Rich in essential amino acids;
- Fast absorption;
- It has a high biological value, that is, it is a supplement of the complete protein that the body needs;
- It is concentrated protein, free of fats and low in carbohydrates.
Consumption suggestion
One of the recommendations is to eat one full spoonful on waking and another in the snack. Or at any other time of the day when protein consumption is required. This measure gives approximately 50 g of protein per day, which excellently complements a traditional diet.
Another idea is to prepare a shake with the ingredients of your choice (fruits, seeds, milk, etc.) and add a dose of Whey Protein, mixing with the blender. Protein enriched beverages are excellent for replacing intermediate foods (such as morning or afternoon snack), especially if combined with other nutrients.
When should athletes drink Whey Protein?
After training is the best choice. Another appropriate time to take whey protein is to wake up, since we spend a long period of time without eating, and the catabolism is correct. Then nothing better than Whey Protein and its rapid absorption.
For hypertrophy, you can ingest it with dextrose after training, because carbohydrates help in the transport of nutrients to the cells, which are proteins, creatine, BCAA and glutamine.
Therefore, when you go to prepare your shake, mix 200 ml of water, 30 to 40 grams of Whey Protein and maltodextrin / dextrose (visit the articles in which we present the amount you should use of these two supplements, so that do not make mistakes). If you are taking creatine, mix it with this shake in the post workout.
Does Whey Protein help you gain weight or lose weight?
If you think that whey protein is used only in diets to increase muscle, you're wrong: it is also recommended for those people who want to lose weight without losing muscle mass. It helps control blood sugar levels and quench hunger faster than other proteins. But if your consumption is not controlled, you can get fat. That's why we created the article: Whey Protein: To gain weight, lose weight or simply gain muscle mass? If you have any questions about this topic, it is important that you read it.
Recommended amount
The amount of whey protein to be ingested daily varies according to the need of each person and the treatment he is doing. There is no recommendation for the daily intake of Whey Protein, neither for healthy people nor for athletes.
Side effects of Whey Protein
No side effects of Whey Protein have been documented. Even so, you should review the components of the brand you are buying. Check if you have allergy or intolerance to any of the components of the formula, such as gluten, phenylalanine or lactose.
Beware of excess protein
The ingestion of proteins is essential to keep the body functioning well, but you have to be careful with the excess. Lately, many people have resorted to restrictive diets in proteins to lose weight, gain muscle mass or improve weight performance, but this excess can overload the kidneys, clog the arteries and even damage the heart.
A diet rich in protein really helps you lose weight, especially because it causes the person to lose a large amount of water. But in the long term, it gives undesirable results due to the lack of other elements, such as carbohydrates, which can also cause lack of energy and weakness.
The ideal to have good health is to achieve a harmonious combination of proteins, carbohydrates, fats and fiber. But you cannot always get the optimal amount of protein for a day, so sometimes you'll have to supplement, and that's the importance of Whey Protein. On the other hand, it is better if the recommended daily intake of protein is made in several small portions during the day (instead of in a single shot). Since it's unlikely that anyone will consume protein naturally at every meal (you're not going to snack on grilled chicken, right?), Whey Protein is a good complement.
Types of Whey Protein
Whey Protein is extracted from whey, whose water content is too high (93 to 95%) and only 0.7 to 1.2% protein, a very low value. Therefore, it is necessary to go through a process of microfiltration and ultrafiltration through precipitation by acids or bases, with ion exchange or membrane separation, which results in a higher protein concentration. This will result in 3 types of whey protein:
Concentrated Whey Protein: A economic option, since the cost of preparing this product is cheaper because it only goes through the process of filtering the light, previously mentioned as microfiltration and ultrafiltration. The result is 70 to 80% protein and the rest divided between carbohydrates and fat. Even so, these whey proteins contain high amounts of BCAA and glutamine, in addition to which most peptide fractions are maintained. These particles are responsible for many functions of our body and improve our immunity, since they have antioxidant actions.
Whey Protein Isolated: Its protein concentration is much higher compared to whey protein concentrate, as it goes through a much larger filtration process and undergoes an ion exchange. The result is up to 95% protein (in some brands the amount of carbohydrates and fat reaches zero). It is a great option for those who are on a calorie reduction diet, with the goal of lowering sizes.
Whey Hydrolyzed Protein: In addition to undergoing careful filtration, this type of whey protein goes through a process known as hydrolysis, which is done to break protein chains into smaller peptide fragments. This makes it easier and faster absorption for the body.


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I don't know much about floral design, but her designs capture all the senses. I love the use of the ball jam jars and fresh mint as a nice scented arrangement filler.
The shower had great little bite sized pies and cakes from a bakery in Long Beach, called Sweet & Saucy. My Linh found this place based on her fine culinary tastes and her desire for all elements of her events to be beautiful. These were mini chocolate smore pies. Yum!
The momma-to-be also made fresh strawberry jam from local Oxnard strawberries, and gave them as party favors. My Linh decorated the jars with stickers and placed them in fresh moss for style.
In this floral arrangement she added coffee beans for a unique color accent. Great idea! She also made a delicious peach sangria that matched the decor.
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Describe your travels with these unique and beautiful travel words from different languages around the world.
I love travelling and I love languages, so imagine my excitement when I came across a treasure trove of travel words and wanderlust synonyms that describe how we feel before, during, and after we travel.
Just like a photo can't fully capture what it feels like to stand on the edge of a fjord, neither can 'wanderlust' fully express how we feel when we crave our next adventure. These travel words are literary gems which have been gathered from languages around the world. From Japanese to Swedish, Latin to Greek, travel brochures of the future will be peppered with travel words like of resfeber, livsnjutare, and coddiwomple.
Wanderlust meaning
As you'll see in the list below, every language has its own variation of how it explains and defines what wanderlust is. In English, wanderlust means to have a strong desire for or impulse to travel, wander and explore the world.
Without further ado, here are 28 travel words you should slip into your vocabulary. When you're done, I'd love to hear which ones are your favourites in the comment section below.
1. Resfeber (n.)
Origin: Swedish
Definition: The meaning of resfeber refers to the restless race of the traveller's heart before the journey begins, when anxiety and anticipation are tangled together.
It's that moment just after you buy your plane tickets and excitement and fear floods in all at once, creating a mixture of emotions that make you feel anxious or physically ill.
2. Sonder (v.)
Origin: Unknown
Definition: The realisation that each passer-by is living a life as complex as your own.
I often feel this way when I pass groups of strangers, speaking a language that is completely foreign to me, and realise just how incredibly big the world is. We all have a life that is full of different connections, memories and possibilities. That's sonder.
The internet suggests this may not be a real word, either way, the concept is beautiful.
3. Solivagant (adj.)
Origin: Latin
Definition: Wandering alone. A solitary adventurer who travels or wanders the globe.
Not all those who wander are lost, but all those who wander alone are definitely solivagants. From the Latin word solivagus, meaning lonely or solitary, solivagant describes anyone who enjoys meandering around new countries, alone, in order to take it all in.
4. Fernweh (n.)
Origin: German
Definition: This German word, means an ache to get away and travel to a distant place, a feeling even stronger than wanderlust.
If wanderlust was not poetic enough for you, allow me to present fernweh, a German word that literally translates to "distance-sickness."
While someone with wanderlust might sit at home and happily fantasise about all the places they might visit, someone with fernweh would feel a deeper sense of longing, a sort of homesickness but for foreign lands.
For me, it's wanting to be back in Rome.
5. Sehnsucht (n.)
Origin: German
Definition: A wistful longing and yearning in the heart for travels past and future.
One author translated it as the "inconsolable longing in the human heart for we know not what." Another compared it to "a longing for a far-off country, but not one which we could identify."
When you return from travelling and wish you could do it all over again and experience every moment like it was the first.
6. Eleutheromania (n.)
Origin: Greek
Definition: An intense and irresistible desire for freedom.
We all want to be free, and travelling shows us how the freedom in the lives of others that is different from our own. Eleutheromania describes a person who has a strong desire and obsession for freedom.
7. Cockaigne (n.)
Origin: French, Middle French
Definition: An imaginary land of luxury and idleness.
Every destination seem like a wonderland or cockaigne before you set foot there and see it for yourself.
The term cockaigne" comes from the Middle French phrase pais de cocaigne, which literally means "the land of plenty." The word was first popularised in a 13th-century French poem that is known in English as "The Land of Cockaigne."
8. Quaquaversal (adj.)
Origin: Latin
Definition: Moving or happening in every direction instantaneously.
This perfectly describes my state when I'm in a new place and want to see and do everything at once.
9. Dérive (n)
Origin: French
Definition: A spontaneous and unplanned journey where the traveller leaves their life behind allows themselves to be guided by the landscape and architecture.
Literally translated as "drift", dérive is the idea that even if you drift you will end up on the right path. This could describe life in general, but it also describes small journeys. When you're wandering through a new city and you just happen to wander on a path that takes you to great discoveries.
10. Ecophobia (n.)
Origin: English
Definition: This English word means, a fear or dislike of one's home.
I don't dislike my home, but recently I can't stop thinking about going back to Norway.
11. Numinous (adj.)
Origin: Latin
Definition: A powerful feeling of both fear and fascination, of being in awe and overwhelmed by what is before you.
Originally, this word refers to having a strong religious or spiritual quality; but it can also be used to describe how you feel when you see things that are so beautiful that you realise how wonderful the world is and the small part you play in it. Hiking Trolltunga was a numinous moment for me.
12. Schwellenangst (n.)
Origin: German
Definition: Fear of crossing a threshold to begin a new chapter.
From schwelle ("threshold") and angst ("anxiety"), this word explains that feeling you get before deciding to set out on a new journey. Argh! Did I make the right decision?
13. Strikhedonia (n.)
Origin: Greek
Definition: The pleasure of being able to say "to hell with it".
Another personal favourite word on this list. Not only is it the joy I feel, but the freedom to be able to say "to hell with it" and book that next trip and embark on your next adventure.
14. Vagary (v.)
Origin: Latin
Definition: A whimsical or roaming journey.
From Latin, vagārī meaning "to roam", is an unpredictable idea, desire or action to travelling without knowing the destination, and not caring.
15. Livsnjutare (n)
Origin: Swedish
Definition: Literally meaning, "enjoyer of life", this describes a person who loves life deeply and lives it to the extreme.
If you're reading this, that's probably you! Need more inspiration?
16. Commuovere (v.)
Origin: Italian
Definition: To stir, to touch, to move to tears.
Just like the euphoric emotions I felt whilst whale watching.
17. Sturmfrei (adj.)
Origin: German
Definition: The freedom of being alone and being able to do what you want.
Literally translating to "stormfree", this describes the freedom of not being watched by others and being alone in a place where you have the freedom and ability to do what you want.
Another great German word. Travelling solo can be especially rewarding because you have complete control. No compromises, no one else to please. Just you and the big wide world.
18. Saudade (n.)
Origin: Portuguese
Definition: This Portuguese word describes the emotional state of nostalgia and longing for someone or something distant. Saudade was once described as "the love that remains" after someone is gone.
Saudade is the recollection of feelings, experiences, places, or events that brought excitement and happiness but now triggers the senses and makes one live again.
19. Yūgen (n.)
Origin: Japanese
Definition: A profound and mysterious sense of the beauty of the universe.
An awareness of the Universe that triggers emotional responses too deep and powerful for words.
20. Acatalepsy (n.)
Origin: Greek
Definition: The impossibility of comprehending the universe.
Henry Miller said "One's destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things." Do we ever really understand the world and what we see on our travels, and how they mould us? Sometimes, if at all, it takes time to discover how these things change our lives.
21. Trouvaille (n.)
Origin: French
Definition: A chance encounter with something wonderful.
Whether it's stumbling across a hidden back street, a quaint cafe, or connecting with a local, trouvaille describes those magical moments we experience in our journeys.
22. Hygge (n.)
Origin: Danish
Definition: Pronounced hue-guh, hygge describes the warm feeling you get while enjoying the company of great friends and all life has to offer.
Hygge is the conscious appreciation of recognising everything you have and enjoying to the present moment.
23. Onism (n.)
Origin: Danish
Definition: The world is a big place as not everyone will get to see it. Onism describes understanding that we'll never get to see it all. It's the frustration of being stuck in just one body that can only inhabit one place at a time. I felt this way before going to Copenhagen!
Similar to the Swedish word 'resfeber', onism describes the feeling of knowing that you'll never be able to see it all. They say that the more you travel, the harder it gets to stay in one place.
24. Novaturient (adj.)
Origin: Latin
Definition: A desire to change and alter your life.
This was exactly how I felt when I quit my job and moved to Rome. There was this strong urge that pulled me towards my dream of pursuing a life of speaking Italian and travelling. I knew I wouldn't be living my life if I didn't go.
25. Yoko meshi (n.)
Origin: Japanese
Definition: This untranslatable gem describes the stress of speaking a foreign language.
The Japanese word 'meshi' literally means 'boiled rice' and 'yoko' means 'horizontal,' together it means 'a meal eaten sideways.'
The Japanese have created a beautiful way of describing the unique kind of stress you experience when speaking a foreign language. Furthermore, 'yoko' also references the fact that Japanese is normally written vertically, whereas most foreign languages are written horizontally. Clever, right?
26. Selcouth (adj.)
Origin: Old English
Definition: When everything you see and experience is unfamiliar and strange, yet you find it marvellous anyway.
It's that feeling you get when you travel to a foreign land and food, culture, customs, or language, is strange and different to everything you've experienced before, yet you love it and find it fascinating.
27. Eudaimonia (n.)
Origin: Greek
Definition: A state of being happy whilst travelling and everything feels great.
That intense excitement and appreciation when you travel and everything feels great. Seeing the Northern Lights was one of the best experiences of my life, a feeling I won't forget.
28. Coddiwomple (v.)
Origin: English slang
Definition: To travel purposefully towards an unknown destination.
A brilliant word, coddiwomple is when you have a vague idea of your destination within a care for how long it takes to arrive. A great example is when you go hiking, you know you'll eventually reach the summit, but every part of the trail along the way is just as beautiful. Like the time I hiked Norway's Trolltunga.
If you enjoyed these words, then let wordsmiths Stephen King, Mark Twain and the Dalai Lama transport you around the world with these 123 Inspirational Travel Quotes.


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Delaware Opportunities' Emergency Food program will provide one-time assistance to families residing in Delaware County if all other forms of assistance have been exhausted or denied. Delaware Opportunities also supplies hot meals for seniors at six dining locations: Delhi, Grand Gorge, Hancock, Margaretville, Sidney and Walton.Go To Details Page For More Information
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Food Pantry Location: 20.35 miles from Hamden
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Mar. 06 /CSRwire/ - March 7, 2012 EF's Corporate Citizenship Conference will be held on Friday, March 9th at eBay's Town Hall Conference Center in San Jose, CA. The one day conference will focus on "Corporate Social Impact" and aims to bring together 150 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) professionals interested in creating, enhancing, and strengthening their corporate citizenship and philanthropy programs. The Conference will also showcase corporate citizenship programs through panels and workshops with representation of a broad variety of large and small, public and private companies. Also at the conference will be presentations featuring a number of celebrated experts who will address trends, metrics, best practices, and issues facing companies today. Attendees will receive a preview of high level findings from EF's CSR Study and the opportunity to view product demonstrations from a variety of service providers.
Thought leaders from all over North America will share best practices, trends, metrics and issues that companies are addressing through their CSR programs. The day will include keynote addresses from Eric (Ric) Young, President, E.Y.E. | The Social Projects Studio, Chris Jarvis, Co-Founder and Senior Consultant for Realized Worth and Michael Furdyk, Co-Founder, TakingITGlobal.
There will be six breakout sessions on topics including Collective Impact, Community Involvement, Creating Shared Value, Employee Engagement, Global Impact and Measuring Impact. A sample of the presenting companies and organizations include: Cisco Systems, Deloitte, FSG, HP, Juniper Networks, Kaiser, McKinsey, NetApp, NVIDIA, Polycom, PwC Canada Foundation, Salesforce Foundation, Silver Spring Networks, Stanford's Center for Social Innovation, Stanford Social Innovation Review and many more. The conference will also have brief product demonstrations from Benevity, Causecast, JK Group, MicroEdge, YourCause, & VolunteerMatch
Conference materials and presentations will be publicly available on the EF website after the conference. The conference will also be live streamed and accessible via www.efcsr.org. The event will be shared throughout the day on Twitter. Join the conversation at #EFCCC2012.
"Through EF's Corporate Citizenship Conference: Corporate Social Impact, EF is challenging companies to think beyond check book philanthropy. We aim to inspire companies to envision how they can boldly tackle some of our society's most difficult problems through by leveraging their expertise, products and services. When that happens, not only do our communities win but so do companies" stated Diane Solinger, executive director of EF.
The EF Corporate Citizenship Conference is designed to provide learning opportunities for companies with programs of any size, reflecting the range of expertise that EF provides at all stages of developing a corporate citizenship program. Register now! The conference is free for companies in the EF network and $250 for general attendees
About EF
EF is a non-profit public charity on a mission to encourage, empower and enhance corporate philanthropy and corporate social responsibility programs. EF encourages companies to be philanthropic by providing guidance and expertise to companies that haven't yet adopted a community or philanthropy program; empowers companies to be philanthropic by providing open sourced resources, tools and best practices and on-line and in-person forums to make it easy for companies to learn on their own or from each other; and EF enhances corporate philanthropy by providing direct services to companies who have programs in place but need strategic or tactical support to make their programs better.
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Format Hard Disk means delete everything stored on your hard disk and clean all the Data. It is not really hard to format a hard disk in almost any edition of Windows. When the hard drive you wish to format hasn't been used, it has to first be partitioned. The time necessary to format a hard disk in Windows depends almost completely on the drive's size and processing power. Users may want to format partitions in Windows 10 for a variety of reasons like to perform a fresh installation of Windows system, to remove a virus or malware, to erase the information before committing the driveway to somebody else or throwing it away or several other explanations.
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Format Hard Disk in Windows 10
If you just got a new hard disk, which you are likely to use on Windows 10, it is very important to format. You would like to do this to be certain that the drive is totally clean, without any malware or malicious code.
After you format a hard disk (e.g., HDD or SSD), you are basically deleting any info stored on the drive and then set up a file system (e.g., NTFS and FAT32) the OS knows to write and read information to the driveway. Formatting a disc in Windows is extremely simple.
You are able to format such disc by booting from a USB drive, or if reinstalling the operating system. Luckily, learning how to partition the hard disk in Windows 10 is fast and simple. Should you follow the steps below, we will take you from one drive system to one with as many digital drives as you need in only a couple of quick steps.
Also Read: How to Remove a Picture Password in Windows 10
Format Hard Drive in Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10 comes with a new feature that allows users to Format Hard Disk in Windows 10.
1. Press Win + S to open Windows Search menu and then type Control Panel.
2. Click Control Panel. View by the large icon. Click on Administrative Tools.
3. Go to Computer Management > Disk Management.
4. Right-click on the drive that you want to format and then select format.
5. Select the file system > input cluster size.
6. Click OK and it's done. You have successfully formatted a hard drive in Windows 10.
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Waiting Room Resources
I have recently established a display board for patients in my GP surgery waiting room explaining about Sustainability and its relevance to health. The display has ideas for how individuals can become more sustainable as well as healthier. It also has posters from local relevant community projects / groups.
In particular I found the following websites to be really useful in assembling the display.
Energy Saving Trust - has a good poster on 'how to use the car less' as well as being a fantastic resource for people to save energy in their homes, with info on grants etc
World Wildlife Fund - has a good summary about sustainability, a page on eating well for the environment and they arrange Earth Hour (which was on 31st March)
National Trust - 'Outdoor Gym' - page on exercising freely and with no environmental footprint in the outdoors
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Dr. Robin C. Campbell, LMFT
2430 Estancia Blvd., Suite 106
Clearwater, FL 33761-2607
Phone: 727-600-8081
1. What is a counseling session like? Do I lie on a couch and talk about my parents?
Answer: No. Only in the movies. It's about communication. You sit in comfortable chairs and discuss the issues that are troubling you with a trained counselor.
2. What's the difference in therapy and counseling?
Answer: Not much, really. Therapy is the treatment of a disorder of some kind. Counseling is a technique for identifying the nature of a troubling problem and coming to an agreement to cure it. In my practice, often I blend the two.
3. How long are the sessions?
Answer: One hour will be set aside for your exclusive time with a counselor. Typically, the hour with you will last about 45 minutes. That gives me time to record of the progress you have made and prepare for your next session.
4. How many sessions will I need?
Answer: Maybe three or four sessions. Maybe many, many more. It varies depending on the severity of the problem and how long you have suffered with it. Something you suffered since you were a child can't be compared with an issue that just happened to you. To begin, you might set aside six sessions. After that, you and I can see the improvement you have made and make an estimate as to how long you should plan to continue.
5. What if I want to switch counselors?
Answer: This rarely happens, but I am happy to suggest another therapist to you, if you desire. Feel free to talk with me openly about this. I would much rather refer you to someone who might be a better fit for you than to have you not get the help you need.
6. Can my children or parents meet together with me and my counselor?
Answer: Absolutely. No doubt you are part of a unit we call a family. What affects one, affects all. I will suggest it if they are significantly involved in the issue or can be in the solution.
7. What is so special about a counselor-therapist?
Answer: First, some special human qualities: They are non-judgmental. They are patient. (Change takes time). Their personal rewards come from seeing their clients improve over time. Second, they have completed not less than three years of post-graduate work in their field in a university program and served as interns working under a trained supervisor for over 2000 counseling hours before they were licensed by the state as a therapist. I have served many years since I were first licensed. You might say, there is not much I haven't seen.
8. How do I know counseling/therapy will help me?
Answer: Everyone can be helped by counseling with a competent therapist. All of us have experienced disturbing incidents in the past that may not have been resolved, and the memory of them still bothers us. Some of us are suffering from intolerable situations in the present that keep us from experiencing the joy of life that we deserve. I will guide you in laying those issues out so they can be addressed and a plan made to resolve them.
9. What is the difference in a psychologist, a psychotherapist and a psychiatrist?
Answer: They are all alike in that they are all concerned with the workings of the mind and how it affects our behavior and general health. However, their education, training and approach to their jobs are quite different.
Psychologists are persons who have done extensive study on the science of the mind. Their studies include aberrations in the mind and how they affect behavior. Their approach to understanding a patient's problems includes the application of highly sophisticated tests to reveal any particular deviations from normal which need to be addressed. Sometimes they offer personal counseling, but more often their work is applied to extreme behavior problems such as may be found in a hospital or treatment center.
Psychiatrists are medical doctors whose studies have specialized in the chemistry of the brain and how that affects behavior and general life satisfaction. Their solutions to a patient's problems are the prescription and administration of medications. They rarely conduct any counseling.
Psychotherapist are persons whose studies have included aspects of both the psychiatrist and the psychologist, but whose focus is on helping the patient identify emotional and behavior problems (as well as interactive social problems) and begin a process to confront and defeat them. Their training and education have included a large battery of strategies that have been tested and used with success. Their tools are communication and training. I am a licensed psychotherapist with more than 20 years experience helping people of all ages and backgrounds like yours.
10. I have been court appointed to see a therapist. Can you help?
Answer: Probably. Call our office to inquire about how I could be helpful with your special need.
11. Should I stop my medications before I see a counselor?
Answer: No. Continue taking medications prescribed by a doctor. If, after you have completed your counseling sessions, I believe you need a change in medications, a call to your physician will be made to discuss this.
12. How soon can I be seen?
Answer: In an emergency, you will be able to see a counselor on the same or next day. Ordinarily, you can be scheduled as soon as the next regular day (Tuesday through Saturday.)
13. Do you take insurance?
Answer: Yes. I am on several of the larger, most prominent insurers in Florida. (Click on Contact Us at the top of this page.) To learn more about your insurance coverage, you have to ask your insurance company or contact our office with your information, and we will research it for you.
14. How much does a counseling session cost?
Answer: More than a haircut and less than a 15 minute visit with your doctor. All of my earnings come from you and your insurance company for my support. I have set my fee schedule according to knowledge and the geographic area. If payment of my standard fees is prohibitive, sometimes a payment schedule or a fee reduction can be applied.
15. What methods of payment do you accept?
Answer: Cash, personal checks, MasterCard, Discover, American Express and Visa.
16. How do I start the process of growth through counseling?
Answer: Click on the CONTACT box on the top pf the page or contact the Life With Hope, LLC office by telephone (727-600-8081) or by FAX (727-865-5150) or by email at [email protected]. Indicate your phone number, fax number or email address and the time you can be reached. I will contact you to set an appointment for your initial session.
17. Are the therapists available to speak to my club or group?
Answer: Yes. Subject to time availability, I would be glad to bring a program to your club or group. I am currently interested in talking to groups about couples in distress in their relationship and want help to over come the issues creating a stressful, and often, unhealthy relationship.
18. Where are you located?
Answer: At 2430 Estancia Blvd., Suite 106, Clearwater, FL 33761-2607 (off of US 19, south of Curlew, behind Bob's Carpet Mart).
19. If I don't live in your practice area (Pasco, Pinellas and Hillsborough counties, Florida), how can I find a competent therapist?
Answer: Go to the website www.aamft.org and click on the box, "Find a Therapist."
19. Will Life With Hope and Dr. Campbell furnish information to the courts on request?
Answer: I will not testify in court nor furnish courts or any other person any information about your case without your permission or unless ordered to do so by the court. If ordered to testify by the court, special fees and a retainer will be required.


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An Alphabetized List of Terms for the HVAC Technician
HVAC technicians are trained to work on heating and refrigeration systems in residential, commercial, and factory buildings. It is important that they understand some basic terms that are related to engineering and mechanics, as well as some of the more specific terms that are used within the industry.(1)
If you're thinking about a career as an HVAC technician or are perhaps already pursing your Associates degree in HVAC technology, then the following guide may be able to help you become familiar with the common lingo of HVAC technicians and give you a "leg up" in your pursuit of a career.(2)
ACCA – Air Conditioning Contractors of America
ACH – Air Changes per Hour
AFUE – Annualized Fuel Utilization Efficiency
ARI – Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute
Air Cleaner – a filtering device for removing impurities from air
Allergen – any substance, often a protein, that induces an allergy: common allergens include pollen, grasses, dust, and some medications.
BTU – British Thermal Unit
Carbon Monoxide – a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas, CO, that burns with a pale-blue flame, produced when carbon burns with insufficient air: used chiefly in organic synthesis, metallurgy, and in the preparation of metal carbonyls, as nickel carbonyl.
Celsius – Also, Centigrade, pertaining to or noting a temperature scale (Celsius scale) in which 0° represents the ice point and 100° the steam point. Symbol: C.
Chiller – a device for cooling or refrigerating.
Coil – an arrangement of pipes, coiled or in a series, as in a radiator.
CAV – Constant Air Volume
CAE – Combined Annual Efficiency
CFM – Cubic Feet per Minute
Dehumidifier – an appliance for removing moisture from the air, as for lowering the humidity in a storage room.
Diffuser- (in various machines or mechanical systems, as centrifugal pumps or compressors) a device for utilizing part of the kinetic energy of a fluid passing through a machine by gradually increasing the cross-sectional area of the channel or chamber through which it flows so as to decrease its speed and increase its pressure.
DOE – Department of Energy
Economizer – a device for warming feed water with gases entering the chimney or stack.
Enthalpy – a quantity associated with a thermodynamic system, expressed as the internal energy of a system plus the product of the pressure and volume of the system, having the property that during an isobaric process, the change in the quantity is equal to the heat transferred during the process. Symbol: H.
Evaporator- the part of a refrigeration system in which the refrigerant absorbs heat and changes from a liquid to a gas.
Energy Star® – A designation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Attached to HVAC products that meet or exceed federal guidelines for energy-efficient performance.
Fahrenheit – noting, pertaining to, or measured according to a temperature scale (Fahrenheit scale) in which 32° represents the ice point and 212° the steam point. Symbol: F.
Furnace – a structure or apparatus in which heat may be generated, as for heating houses, smelting ores, or producing steam.
Grille – an opening, usually covered by grillwork, for admitting air to cool the engine of an automobile or the like; radiator grille.
HSPF – Heating Seasonal Performance Factor
Heat Pump – a device that uses a compressible refrigerant to transfer heat from one body, as the ground, air, or water, to another body, as a building, with the process being reversible.
HEPA Filter – High Efficiency Particulate Absorbing filter
HSPF – Heating Seasonal Performance Factor
Humid – containing a high amount of water or water vapor; noticeably moist
Humidifier – a device for increasing the amount of water vapor in the air of a room or building, consisting of a container for water and a vaporizer.
HVAC – Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
Latent heat – heat absorbed or radiated during a change of phase at constant temperature and pressure.
MAU – Makeup Air Unit
MERV – Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value
Modulate – to regulate by or adjust to a certain measure or proportion; soften; tone down.
OAT – Outside Air Temperature
Plenum- a space, usually above a ceiling or below a floor, that can serve as a receiving chamber for air that has been heated or cooled to be distributed to inhabited areas.
PTAC – Package Terminal Air Conditioner
Radiation – the process in which energy is emitted as particles or waves.
Refrigerant – a cooling substance, as ice or solid carbon dioxide, used in a refrigerator.
SHR – Sensible heat ratio
Static Pressure – the pressure exerted by a fluid that is not moving or flowing.
Thermostat – a device, including a relay actuated by thermal conduction or convection, that functions to establish and maintain a desired temperature automatically or signals a change in temperature for manual adjustment.
UFAD – Underflow air distribution
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Security measures will be in effect Saturday for the final home football game of the season as the University of Tennessee Volunteers host the Wildcats of the University of Kentucky.
"Our normal security measures are in place, as they have been all season," Philip Scheurer, vice president of operations, said Tuesday.
Backpacks and other large items are not allowed inside the gates at Neyland Stadium, Scheurer said.
Items that are allowed in the stadium include cell phones, small radios with headsets, seat cushions without armrests, and infant diaper bags accompanied by an infant.
In the event of inclement weather, umbrellas will be allowed inside the gates but cannot be opened in the concourse area or stands.
All items are subject to search.
The results of the annual Blue/Orange Medic blood drive will be announced during the game. Each year students, employees and fans of Tennessee and Kentucky compete to see which side can donate the most pints of blood.
Public access to the stadium begins at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, with kickoff set for 12:30 p.m. The traditional Vol Walk to the stadium starts at 10:15 a.m. The Pride of the Southland marching band departs from the music building at 10:50 a.m.
Knoxville Area Transit will offer public parking with shuttle-bus service at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum parking garage.
Streets around Neyland Stadium will be closed 30 minutes before kickoff, with directional traffic flows before and after the game.
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Escalating a legal battle with California cities and counties over where marijuana can be sold, state officials are intervening in a new court fight over home delivery of cannabis in communities that have banned or restricted pot shops.
Earlier this month, Atty. Gen. Xavier Becerra filed a motion on behalf of the California Bureau of Cannabis Control to join a lawsuit by Salinas-based East of Eden Cannabis Co. against Santa Cruz County, which has banned deliveries by companies it has not licensed.
The legal action comes as a group of cities is challenging California's home delivery rules in Fresno County Superior Court, arguing that state law allows them to decide whether businesses can sell pot in their communities. In January, the Bureau of Cannabis Control issued regulations that permit firms it licenses to deliver marijuana to homes anywhere in the state, including in cities and counties that have banned pot shops.
Santa Cruz County spokesman Jason Hoppin said that under Proposition 64, which voters approved in 2016 to legalize marijuana for recreational use, "the state promised the people of California local control over the time, place and manner of local cannabis operations."
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I'm a thinker, and definitely a thinker before I talk'r. I think, re-think, ponder and give it one last final draft before a word ever exits my mouth. My Grandpa taught me from a very young age that once words leave my mouth they can never be taken back. I can apologize, I can try and make it right, but they will always be out there. So, with that knowledge I learned to think, alot, before I speak. I carefully plan out each conversation knowing that hurt feelings and bruised hearts are something I never want to be the cause of. I don't always succeed, however, for the most part, I think.
Recently I was having a moment of self criticism for how slowly I am getting this business venture off the ground. I see a new crafty business take off running almost daily and I have been working on this one for almost a year and it is still far from "running". We are at a slow, gimpy walk at best (although after a meeting I had yesterday I am feeling less gimpy...but that is a talk for another post...just know that there are exciting things brewing and I could NOT be happier).
So, in the middle of my pity party my husband came to the rescue. He told me that he believes I am planning a business like I hold a conversation. I was a tad puzzled, and you might be as well, so let me explain. Every single part of this business has been painfully thought out. I think about it for hours, days even, before I make a move. The name was thrown around for months before I ever made it official; the blog was talked about for FOR-EVER before I finally got someone to design it; I still don't have an etsy shop because, although it is in the works, it is just not time yet. I am "thinking before I speak". Occasionally I get impatient with that, however as my husband graciously pointed out, I am pretty certain that, in the end, I will be happy that I did.
Pretty soon this slow gimpy walk will become a full blown sprint! I am 100% sure of it. I just need to think on a few more things.
Below is something I have been thinking on for a long time. Meet, Miss Teddy Bear Hat. How cute is she? Do you love her? I do. I can not wait to see her on a sweet little girl's head, keeping her super warm, adding to her cuteness (or her adding to it's cuteness as the case may be). If you happen to have said sweet little girl, lets meet, and we will make another dream come to fruition.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
1 comment:
- Unknown said...
I wish I was better at thinking before I speak...oh yet another skill I need to master!
That said...I love seeing all of your crafty ventures, and cannot wait to see what God has in store for your business. Keep up the good work!!!
- August 1, 2010 at 3:19 PM
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Why Is Mavis Beacon Still the Best Known Black Woman in Video Gaming?
Black women remain massively underrepresented in a medium that has produced notable examples of nearly every other conceivable population group.
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Through your donation, we are able to provide football equipment and uniforms to over 60 kids in the city of Memphis. This allows our coaches to share God's love with their players. Please prayerfully consider giving to the athletes of Memphis Gridiron Ministries! "Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord's people who are in need. Practice hospitality." - Romans 12:11-13.


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Brown Rice + Lentil Salad with Mint
A couple of weeks ago my friend Lauren Pieri brought a really delicious dish to Bethany's house for dinner. I loved the recipe so much I asked her if I could share it with you all on the blog. So thank you Lauren for sharing this recipe with me and now everyone else!
Brown Rice + Lentil Salad with Mint
- ½ Cup of Brown Rice
- ½ Cup of Dried Brown Lentils
- ½ Cup of White Onion (Chopped)
- 1 Medium Cucumber
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
- ½ Cup of Fresh Mint
- 2 Cloves of Garlic
- Juice of 2 Lemons
- ½ Cup of Medjool Dates (About 6-8)
- Ground Black Pepper (for taste)
- First, Rinse and drain your lentils. Cook according to instructions on the package. If you are purchasing loose lentils you will need to bring 2 cups of water to a boil and then reduce to a simmer and pour in the lentils and let cook for 30-40 minutes (or until there at a desired softness.) You may add salt after or at the last 15 minutes of cooking, but just a pinch!
- Next, do the same steps with when cooking your brown rice.
- When both the lentils and brown rice are done drain and put both into a large mixing bowl.
- Now, chop your onion, cucumber, red bell pepper, dates and mint into small cubes.
- Mince your two cloves of garlic.
- Now add all your chopped ingredients (onion, cucumber, bell pepper, mint and garlic) into the mixing bowl with the brown rice and lentils. Mix well.
- Pour the lemon juice over the salad and then stir to mix it in well
- Enjoy! :)
Written, Styled and Photographed by: Kristen Tola Hettich
Recipe by: Lauren Pieri


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Banana Split
The film looks beautiful, using natural locations and available light, all of which creates a real sense of the environment.
The film looks beautiful, using natural locations and available light, all of which creates a real sense of the environment.
There may be no March Madness this year but there's something truly insane related to college basketball this Tuesday.
Roger Ebert on James Ivory's "Howards End".
"The Ballad of Narayama" is a Japanese film of great beauty and elegant artifice, telling a story of startling cruelty. What a space it opens…
Chaz Ebert essay about the cancellation of Ebertfest 2020 and presenting an exclusive video of Ebertfest 2019.
A whimsical ode to the comic book character She-Hulk, who will be receiving her own Disney+ series.
Chaz Ebert essay about the cancellation of Ebertfest 2020 and presenting an exclusive video of Ebertfest 2019.
A whimsical ode to the comic book character She-Hulk, who will be receiving her own Disney+ series.
A correspondent offers her advice on stuff to binge during the quarantine.
Recommendations from Far Flung Correspondent Seongyong Cho about films other than Parasite that represent the best in modern South Korean film.
An interview with the director of The Banker.
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I took a meditation walk and from a bag of stones labeled with various words, I randomly chose one to think about as I walked. The stone I chose said, "Accept." Of all the stones in the bag, that is the one I least wanted. All the thoughts about candidates for things I need to accept came pouring in. Before I allowed them to destroy my meditative mood, I was rescued by the Serenity Prayer:
God grant me the Serenity to Accept the things I cannot change.
The Courage to change the things I can.
And the Wisdom to know the difference.
Somehow that made my thoughts more manageable. I started categorizing the various thoughts into those I have to accept and those I can work on changing. But the real grace is that as we go along in life, if we are paying attention, we gain the wisdom to know the difference between the two. It wasn't easy, but making that mental list gave me peace of mind.
As I continued along the path, endorphins started flooding my brain, and I put away the thoughts and just concentrated on noticing the beauty of nature that was all around me. The water, the leaves, some falling, some clinging happily to the branches; the sky, the birds. I felt buoyant and light. The problems that seemed like such burdens just the day before became decipherable. And even though I didn't find all the answers during my walk, I began to feel that I could at least tackle them one by one.
What if we planned a #WorldEmpathyDay and started a movement to get a many people as possible, in as many countries as possible, and in as many institutions as possible (schools, hospitals, jails, mental institutions, newspapers, book publishing companies, internet providers, churches, synagogues, mosques, covens, corporations, governmental entities, country clubs, social media outlets, factories, museums, movie theaters, financial institutions, skating rinks, etc.) to practice empathy towards all they come into contact with for just one day. ONE DAY!
What would change? Would anything shift in the global consciousness? Could this start a domino effect of tearing down the divisions that cause us to see and vilify and "otherize" anyone not like us? Would this, at least temporarily, reverse the Atomic Clock ticking towards midnight and total destruction? Would it allow us to tap into the supposed unified consciousness that predates our physical bodies? Would it halt increasing acts of terrorism? Would we open our hearts to more love, less war, more compassion, less selfishness? Would it allow our world leaders to see solutions to problems that were heretofore hidden from their view (or their hearts), and embrace them as an antidote to the increasing warring industrial complex? Would it let us peep through the membrane between this world and the next and allow us to merge with it for just a second and glimpse infinity? Could we begin to practice the ideas that I am my brother's keeper, I am my sister's salvation, and that society is better when we are all better?
I love this Pope Francis. Il Papa. And by gazing in the future, I see a day when we will also lovingly embrace La Mama. Our first female Pope.
My birthday is coming up in mid-October (I am a Libra Girl), and I am hoping the next year will be transformational for me. I have wished for this before, but this time I am declaring it publicly. Two of the gifts I want for my birthday are: the gift of weight loss, and the gift of incredibly good health. But I also have other less tangible things on my #BirthdayWishList. Here goes: Creativity; Imagination; Purpose; Motivation; Meaning; Empathy; Humility; Discernment, Kindness; Peace; Happiness; Joy; Zest; Compassion; Tolerance; Patience; Wisdom; Mercy; Forgiveness; Courage; Protection; Safety; Serenity; Balance and Fun! And while the Universe is taking my order, may I request Clarity and Good Will for our world political and religious leaders? Oh yes, and better movies. Is that too much for a Libra Girl to ask for?
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The Big Bang Trip: Leh. We came, we explored and we loved.
It been a little over a week since the TBBT: Leh Edition trip has come to an end. And honestly, I feel I have left some part of me in the mountains. The surrealistic beauty of the landscape, the vast expanse of land and the oh-so-blue sky, how can one blame me?
Some of the few things that I have brought back with me, however, would include the caffeine addiction… -.- I can't really be blamed for this one (although I think Sumit should be). I believe it was the second night when I got a taste of the local Honey-ginger-Lemon tea that got me hooked. Since then, no meal, and I mean NO meal was complete without Sumit asking if it was possible to get black tea with sugar in it. Now I sit at work and have at least 4 cups of tea every day, with a new found respect for chai drinkers.
During lunch on one of the travel days, where everyone was just powered down, CB and I went down to the river nearby. For someone who has always had an intrinsic pull towards the water, to go down there and be able to drink the water, was just insane. I mean, whoever heard of cupping your hands and drinking fresh water from the river? It was almost as foreign to me as plucking fresh apricots from the tree and eating them right then and there.
The initial few days of the trip were a bit of a blur. This could have been due, in part to the lack of oxygen, but mostly due to the wonder of the alien landscape we found ourselves in. For me, it was also the nervousness of being thrown in with a bunch of random new people for the next 9 days. The lack of oxygen, however, is a major factor. Climbing a flight of stairs had me so winded, I needed to lay down and catch my breath (read that as passing out for the next 2 hours). So when people ask me now how would I describe Ladakh, I say: "breathtaking" – literally.
Back to the people. Maybe because we were the precise assortment of people that we were, I think the awkwardness didn't last past day 3. Although with Sonia being a part of the trip and working her magic through the Goodwill Tribe, the disconnection between people was bound not to last too long. I recall when Neha, who I'd been bunking with for the trip, asked me if it was alright that her belongings were diffusing throughout the room, I asked her to shut up kindly.
You know how when you look at those fancy schmancy Nat Geo photographs on Instagram; you wish you could be in such places for real? To witness such beauty and sheer awesomeness for yourself? Yup. Nubra Valley. The lights went out around midnight. We bundled up against the cold; everyone grabs their essentials: Sumit grabs his guitar, Sagar grabs his camera, Babbar her phone, Saru her speakers, etc. etc… you get the drift. We sit around the bonfire and listen to music. At some point, we looked up, and my mouth drops open: We were sitting under the Milky Way. My mouth probably stayed open. I kid you not; I counted 17 shooting stars that night. 17!! And here I thought shooting stars were the stuff of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. Someone was playing Stairway to Heaven, clichéd I know, but I don't think anything could have ingrained that moment more in my mind.
One last thing that I brought back with me is an invaluable lesson on life that I think everyone on the trip has benefitted from: Life is an apricot.
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There is nothing in gaming quite like the frantic energy that a solid round of Super Smash Bros can provide.
Nintendo's brawler franchise has been through as nearly as many iterations as console cycles, each new entry making incremental changes that, depending on who you ask, are for the better. As the sun begins to set on the Nintendo Switch's second year on the market, and with flagship Zelda and Mario titles already out of the way, we are finally coming up on the release of the latest Smash Bros entry, Ultimate. Here at PAX Australia, the game is playable just months before it's wide release and I've spent some time smashing my way through opponents and getting to know the newcomers to the roster and boy, this game is a lot.
The thing about Nintendo and PAX is that they let their hair down, even if just a little.
The Nintendo booth, which is really more of an entire corner of the floor, is draped in bright red and overrun with overly enthused representatives. It stands tall as a monument to positivity, an almost physical embodiment of the Switch's library (many of it's cheerier titles playable on the show floor). Painted across the side of the thing is the now famous Ultimate cast mural, and in this larger than life form it strikes any passerby with its scope and infectious energy. This game, even its art, is brimming with joy and begging you to play it.
As I'm ushered into the Ultimate playground I am asked, with deadly seriousness, am I here to 'play for fun or for glory?'. I laugh to myself but admittance is not granted until the question is answered, as it turns out Nintendo understand exactly the kind of folks who will be playing this weekend. I'm told that if you are here for fun, the consoles on the left are for you as they each have items enabled in-game, but if glory is what you are chasing then the right-hand side are set up for 'proper' play without items – I'm not a proud man so I choose fun and am not even remotely disappointed.
The demo launched right into a stage selection screen, several of which I recognize and others that are brand spanking new. My partner and I decided to try one of the revamped stages from the WiiU entry and landed on the Street Fighter inspired, sunset-drenched rooftops of Suzaku Castle. It really can not be overstated how richly detailed these stages feel, the lighting effects from the sun alone inspire awe. It's a real treat to see arenas, old and new, given a fresh coat of paint in efforts that showcase exactly how much can be achieved with the relatively lower power of the Switch console. The buddy I was playing with was a purest at heart and insisted that our second battle take place on the traditional stage Battlefield but Nintendo has polished the art to such a degree that even the simplest of stages will inevitably catch the eye.
Of course, the true appeal of any Smash entry is the roster of fighters and Nintendo's boastful confidence regarding the robust cast of characters is not misplaced. At the booth, players were invited to try out several of the new additions to the lineup, including the Inklings, Bayonetta and, the crowd favourite, Ridley. Perhaps too keen to try out the new toys in the box, I jumped right in with Metroid alum Ridley and was quickly reminded how skilled a player you need to be to pull off a heavy fighter. To put it bluntly, Ridley feels fat; movement, bar flying, is slow and attacks are meant for more deliberate players than myself. I lost that round with spectacular style but quickly found my footing again in round two by switching up play styles with Bayonetta. Her style is much more matched with my own, with swift smooth movements and showy attacks that look as good as they feel.
Unsurprisingly, the Inkling kids seem to have received the most love in terms of animations and mechanics.
Nintendo is abnormally proud of the Splatoon franchise so inserting these weird little children into their all-star line up makes perfect sense and the pairing of Smash Bros flare with Splatoon's signature attitude is a no-brainer. Once you have chosen your preferred boy or girl Inkling the fun truly begins as they effortlessly slide along the stage, covering everything in sight with their ink (still, somehow not as weird as it sounds on paper). Carried over from their own title, the Inklings join the fray using their ink weapons, as well as the need to refill their ink reserves by turning into squids and sliding away. It's a small touch that adds a lot of strategy to their playstyle, as well as providing players with a quick getaway when in a bind. Covering other fighters in ink also slows movement and when combined with their ease of movement, it's not hard to see how the Inklings will become fan favourites.
Ultimate also has a much faster pace than previous entries, and paired with the richly detailed animations battles can quickly begin to feel almost overwhelming. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing mind you, part of the appeal of the franchise is that frantic energy I talked about earlier, but with even two players the moment a few items were in play it became difficult to keep track of exactly how the fight was progressing. Keen-eyed players will be able to take advantage of haphazard Assist Trophy use from other players – at one point I was able to tactically deploy a bomb to clear a healing zone and turn the tide of the fight but for the most part, the item use was far too chaotic for either of us to truly feel in control. How this plays out in the final release remains to be seen, especially in matches that hit the player cap or shoddy online connections become involved, but for now, it has me just slightly concerned.
All of that aside, the true test of any entry into the Smash Bros series is how the game fares once it is out in the wild, in the hands of the fans who will undoubtedly pick it apart and make their decision. For now, Ultimate feels to me like a worthy successor to what appears to be the entire series' legacy – the gigantic roster is rumoured to just keep growing and the sheer attention to detail Nintendo has committed to this latest game is damn impressive.
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