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As I write this in Durango on Dec. 14, it is so dry that the light breeze blows dust along the blue sky. The extended weather forecast does not call for any precipitation.
Where are the winter sports? Have you considered ice skating on high-country lakes? Rarely have the conditions been so prime. With no snow and frigid nighttime temperatures, mountain lakes are freezing up.
But before you head out, here are a few things to consider. The back country is unpredictable any time. There are freak storms, cold temperatures and myriad opportunities for human error. Heed this advice, and hopefully, you won't find yourself on thin ice!
How do you know if the ice is thin? First, avoid the inlets and outlets. Ice will be thinnest near flowing water. But how do you know how thick it is? Sure, you could huck big rocks. But there are some more scientific ways. To educate myself about some of these, I consulted those who know best – Wisconsinites, North Dakotans and Minnesotans.
According to the website http://dnr.wi.gov in Wisconsin, the answer is about as clear as a frozen lake. "There really is ... no such thing as 100 percent safe ice. You cannot judge the strength of ice by one factor like its appearance, age, thickness, temperature or whether the ice is covered with snow. Ice strength is based on a combination of several factors, and they can vary from water body to water body."
Minnesotans are a little more straightforward about it. The site www.dnr.state.mn.us recommends that no one walk on ice less than 4 inches thick. To test this, you could invest in a lot of heavy, ice-specific tools or you can just bring a cordless drill and a tape measure. "Using a cordless drill and a long, five-eighths-inch wood auger bit, you can drill through eight inches of ice in less than 30 seconds ... After drilling a hole, measure ice thickness with a measure tape." They recommend taking measurements every 150 feet. Of course, you have to go out onto the ice to take these measurements, so be careful.
If you fall through the ice, North Dakotans at http://gf.nd.gov/ recommend: 1) Remain calm. 2) Move toward the direction from which you came. 3) Kick your feet like you are swimming and use ice picks (if available) to pull yourself onto the ice. 4) If someone nearby has a rope, they can help you. 5) Once back on the ice, remain on your stomach (this distributes your weight across a larger area) and slither back to shore.
So, where should you go skating? The higher the better, as the higher lakes will have been exposed to colder temperatures and the ice will be thicker and safer. As long as there is not much snow, the road to Andrew's Lake is still open. That would be the easiest place to reach. If you are seeking more solitude, consider hiking or biking to the following lakes. Distances are approximate and one-way:
Little Molas Lake: ½ mile Spud Lake: 1 mileSilver Lake: 2 milesIce Lakes: 3.8 milesClear Lake: 4 milesCrater Lake: 5.5 milesCheck the weather, tell someone where you are going and bring more warm clothes than you think you will need. Hand and toe warmers are also handy, as well as thermoses of hot beverages.
Get directions and maps from the San Juan National Forest. Call these offices: Durango, 247-4874; Bayfield, 884-2512; Dolores, 882-7296; Pagosa Springs, 264-2268; or visit fs.usda.gov/sanjuan
And don't forget your camera (#highcountryiceskating)!
MK Gunn is assistant for education, volunteer programs and visitor information services for San Juan Mountains Association.


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Trump accuser calls BS on allegations she's in cahoots with Clinton: 'I'm a Republican!'
Temple McDowell has accused Donald Trump of forcibly kissing her without her consent multiple times, but that certainly doesn't make her a Clinton supporter.
The 1997 Miss Utah told the New York Times in May about her experience, well before the other 17 accusers spoke out.
"He kissed me directly on the lips. I thought, 'Oh my God, gross,'" she said. "He was married to Marla Maples at the time. I think there were a few other girls that he kissed on the mouth. I was like "Wow, that's inappropriate."
According to TMZ, however, McDowell's accusations of Trump didn't come because she's a Clinton supporter. She's supporting Utah Independent candidate Evan McMullin, though she said that she has always voted Republican.
She told the site she was outraged by Trump's accusations that Clinton coerced women to go public with "fake stories" and attacks on him. Not only has she never spoken to the Clinton campaign, she's willing to show her phone records to prove it.

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I just got back from Paint Nite at Revel, a restaurant/bar/lounge located in the Meatpacking district. I was brought along to an evening of client schmoozing where we wined, dined, and painted with one of our website's largest advertisers. This was my first work event at the new job! I'm not going to tell you how much the evening cost, but it was waaay into the triple digits. It was a lot of fun, but I'm still experiencing sticker shock from the price tag. Thankfully, I wasn't footing the bill.
Okay, back to the adventure! The evening started with glasses of pinot grigio and delicious Italian cuisine. I got the house made gnocchi with tomato sauce and parmesan cheese. Delizioso! The restaurant was lovely and even though we were inside it felt like we were dining in an Italian garden filled with greenery and white lights. After dinner we moved to a back room and took a seat at our blank canvases, ready to create some art.
Paint Nite is basically a guided painting class held in the trendiest bars and restaurants throughout the city. For $65 you can create your own "priceless" masterpiece under the instruction of a real-life NYC artist. Here's the progress of my painting, in three simple steps:
Voilà! A masterpiece! The starting price for this original Kimberly D. Horner is the reasonable price of 2 million. Let the bidding begin!
While our paintings dried, we sampled a few different desserts. My favorite was the tiramisu — it was light and delicious. Then we called it a night.
On the car ride home, I decided that I will bring my painting with me to work in the morning and display it on my desk. I don't think my roommate would agree to me framing it and putting it up in our living room…
Overall it was a very fun, albeit extravagant night. If you are looking for an activity to get your creative juices flowing (and aren't afraid to shell out a lot of cash) I'd definitely recommend giving Paint Nite a try.
Until the next adventure!


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24 October 2017
Commenting on the Guardian article relating to a letter from MP Chris Heaton-Harris asking universities what they're teaching about Brexit , Russell Group head of policy Jessica Cole said:
"Russell Group courses are designed to be intellectually rigorous and help students develop the capacity to grapple with complicated issues. Brexit certainly falls into this category. Universities are independent of government and detailed course content and hiring decisions are matters for individual institutions.
"Whether academics supported leave or remain at the referendum has no bearing on their ability to deliver stimulating, challenging courses which include a full range of views and opinions on our relationship with Europe."
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Buying a forklift is a lot more complicated than most people realise and without learning about your options, you're bound to end up with the wrong equipment for your particular application. In order to select the correct equipment for your work environment, it is important to do your homework.
This can be a time consuming process and it is often hard to know where exactly to start. For part 1 of our Forklift Buyers Guide, we've selected the most fundamental decision making aspects of buying a forklift that we are calling the "3 Golden Rules". We consider these initial steps crucial in your purchase process, putting you on the right track in order to select the perfect forklift for your business.
3 Golden Rules
1. The application is key
Getting the right equipment for the right application is extremely important. There are a variety of manufacturers and thousands of different models of forklifts to choose from in today's market which at first can seem very daunting. However, by assessing your application needs you will be able to narrow down the choices and ultimately select the most beneficial forklift for the job.
2. Choose the right after sales support
It doesn't matter how good the equipment is, without quality 'after sales support' you will find yourself in trouble. Machines do break down, whether it's a hand pallet jack or a 52 tonne reach stacker, they are all prone to mechanical failure. Therefore, it is important to consider a company that can provide local support to ensure a prompt response should any problems arise. Choose a supplier that is locally owned and operated. Locally owned dealers have a stronger invested interest in looking after you.
3. Never base your choice solely on upfront price
It is important to always consider the ongoing cost of the machinery over its lifetime. In doing this, try to look at 5 key areas: fuel costs, tyre costs, operator costs, servicing costs and resale value. Keeping these key areas in mind throughout the purchasing process will save you both time and money in the long term.
For more information visit our website Adaptalift Hyster Forklifts


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Top Ten Buzz Kill Topics to Avoid on Your First Date
In polite society there are certain subjects one evades and escapes. It's what we do. Everyone knows a first date can be very much like that famous Charles Dickens line about 'the best of times and the worst of times.'
Did I Say That Out Loud?
First date? The best thing you can do is relax and be aware of what you say and how much information you share. When 'Suddenly Single' people meet for the first time, they may be nervous and may blather on mindlessly. You want to avoid doing that. Seriously.
This is one of those times to be mindful of the conversation and the subject matter. As you navigate merrily down the stream (of consciousness), be aware several subjects you should avoid like the plague.
In Random Order- First Date Topics to Avoid at All Costs
The Top Ten Buzz Kill Subjects:
1. Plagues (i.e. frogs, gnats, flies boils, livestock, locusts)
2. Your Ex and your exploits – B-o-r-i-n-g!
3. Dull times three: Your problematic divorce
4. Your problems (mental, physical, spiritual, emotional)
5. Dating: Details of your recent dates: good or bad or ugly
6. Deaths, dying, funerals – cast a pall on most meetings
7. Are you Kidding? Misbehaving kids. Do not play the game: 'My Kid is Worse Than Yours' on a first date. Ever.
8. Money:Financial plights and problems
9. Bad Trips- Don't mention it. Any Recent forays into rehab, the slammer, big house, or correctional facility
10. Politics can be incendiary. Tread lightly and practice diplomacy. Take a pulse before leaping into a potential inferno. Fox-TV, The Newt, The Mitt, are not loved by all.
What Can I Say?
Yes, Binkie, the cards should be placed on the table. Choose your cards wisely. Honesty is always the best policy…however, in clichéd reality: discretion is the better part of valor. First impressions are lasting and first dates can only lead to a second date or a "Don't call me, I'll call you. Maybe."
San Francisco Dating@50 Examiner, Page Larkin, welcomes your feedback, questions and queries at email@example.com. Don't miss a single Page Larkin column — click the Subscribe button at the top of the page.Rin


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So, having carefully stolen the the skill spheres system and the serious injury model how can I steal Necromunda's combat system and make it my own?
To recap, the melée combat system works like this:
- You each have a Weapon Skill stat
- You each have an Attacks stat
- You roll dice equal to your Attacks and pick the highest
- Opponents with a parry (mostly due to a sword) can make you reroll one die
- You subtract 1s
- You add +1 for any additional 6s
- You add your WS to this number
- You compare totals
- On a tie, the highest Initiative stat wins
- You can roll to wound once for each point of difference (minimum 1)
I'm actually wondering whether you couldn't extrapolate this to other resolution mechanics, given a different statline. And there will definitely be a different statline.
Off the top of my head, for purposes of experimenting, I'm going to propose something like this:
- Might - governs physical brawn and toughness
- Agility - governs nimbleness, dexterity and reaction
- Intellect - governs memory, logic, reason and knowledge
- Charisma - governs social graces, plausibility, charm, leadership
- Weaponry - weapon use
- Stealth - sneaking, disguise, camouflage and sleight-of-hand
- Persuasion - influencing others
- Athletics - physical feats
- Lore - all learning
Lore could be broken down further, but I'm not convinced it needs to be. There's certainly some characters (and real-life people) who are experts in science but not history, or history but not politics, or whatever. But given there's one skill for using all weapons, and one skill for all interpersonal interactions, I'm not sure we need more. Obviously this will depend on the kind of game - in a magical system you might not want learning and magic to be all tied up together, even though that's the most common model.
The first four are stats, the remainder are skills (and I'm going to use the "skill" term here even though that means something different in Necromunda). Basically, all opposed tasks would be resolving using a Stat Dicepool + Skill Modifier roll. The stat determines how many dice you roll, both making a higher stat more reliable and slightly increasing its maximum potential, but you're all human and there aren't vast differences in your raw potential. That difference comes from skills, which represent actual experience and training in a particular task. Someone with a lot of training in weapon use can still get reliable results, even if they're physically outclassed. On the other hand, that burly thug might just overwhelm you with brute force and luck, because the range possible on a die is similar to the range of possible skill levels.
These will usually be combined in particular ways, but occasionally something different crops up. For example, you might easily use Intellect + W for forensics on a murder scene, or Charisma + W when regaling people with exploits of derring-do. Persuasion can be readily used with Might (physical intimidation or showing off), Agility (ditto), Intellect (reasoned discourse and argumentation, whether true or not) or Charisma (charming, beguiling and befuddling). Intellect + Stealth would help plan ways to disguise or hide an object, as well as tracking down what's hidden already. Stealth + Charisma is used for impersonation.
Having an argument? Roll Intellect + Persuasion if you're debating, or Charisma + Persuasion if you're relying on force of personality. The low-Persuasion mook might just flummox you with a killer question you just can't quite formulate the answer to by rolling a 6. Or you might land a series of lethal QEDs that shut her down completely, because you roll 3, 4, 5=best and you're adding a 4 and she only rolled a 3+2.
Parries could be generalised to a set of equipment or abilities that let you gain a similar benefit. A particular debating trick might allow you to "parry" a Charisma roll by undermining the other party or throwing them off balance with unexpected gambits. In a high-tech setting, a piece of cyberware might allow hackers to parry intrusion attempts and the efforts of security systems. Wizards might "parry" in a magical duel by expending a specific spell component, while specific charms might allow anyone to parry magical attacks.


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Many of the leading killers of Americans are chronic diseases that can be prevented with healthy habits like a good diet and plenty of exercise. But there's a key part of prevention that should not be overlooked: At every stage of your adult life, you should undergo routine screening exams to catch any health problems so you can try to nip them in the bud. Read on for the lowdown on the routine but potentially lifesaving tests and preventive procedures that you need at every stage of your adult life.
There are some tests that come up again and again. Know when to look for them.
For most people, the flu shot is an inconvenience. You might think you don't need it because the flu doesn't seem that serious. But every year, more than a hundred thousand people in the United States are hospitalized with the flu, and about 57,000 people die from it. The flu is a top killer of Americans. It's the eighth leading cause of death, right behind diabetes – even though it can be prevented in most cases with a quick and easy vaccine.
Everyone who is older than 6 months of age should get the flu vaccine annually, except for people who have a rare, life-threatening allergy to it or people with a history of Guillain-Barré syndrome. For more about the flu vaccine and where to find it, you can read this primer from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Tetanus is not a common disease, in large part because most people in America are vaccinated against it as children. But for people who do contract tetanus (most of whom are not protected), the disease can be deadly. The bacteria that cause it are widely found in dirt and soil. You can contract tetanus if you're cut, scraped or wounded by a contaminated object. According to the C.D.C., even if you got a tetanus shot as a child, you still need to get a booster shot every 10 years as an adult to stay protected. The exception to this is anyone who has ever had Guillain-Barré syndrome or a serious allergic reaction after a previous dose of the vaccine.
It's hard to overstate the importance of preventing hypertension. High blood pressure is one of the major risk factors for heart disease, second only to smoking as a preventable cause of heart attacks and strokes. But on the bright side, it's extremely easy to monitor. You can check your blood pressure at almost any clinic, doctor's office or pharmacy. Or you can check it at home with a relatively inexpensive portable blood pressure monitor, which you can purchase online for less than $20.
"It's important that we empower people to be more involved in their health care, whether it's checking your blood pressure at home or weighing yourself at home," said Dr. Gina Lundberg, a cardiologist and assistant professor of medicine at the Emory University School of Medicine.
For many years, the threshold for hypertension was considered a reading of 140/90 or higher. But last year the nation's leading heart experts updated their guidelines and changed their definition of high blood pressure to a reading of 130/80 or higher for anyone with a significant risk of heart attack or stroke. (The first number is your systolic pressure, or the amount of pressure in your arteries when your heart contracts, while the second number, the diastolic reading, refers to the pressure between heart beats).
It's estimated that more than a third of all Americans have hypertension, and at least 20 percent of these people were unaware of it. The American Heart Association recommends that all adults check their blood pressure at least once every two years. The good news is that if you do have high blood pressure, lifestyle changes and medication can help lower it or control it.
High cholesterol is a largely silent condition, one that has few noticeable symptoms. But cholesterol also plays a major role in the number one cause of death in America – cardiovascular disease – so it's important to know if you have a problem. "Think of your blood cholesterol as your tires for car safety," said Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian, a cardiologist and dean of the Tufts Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. "It's not the only thing that's important to having a safe car. But it's pretty crucial."
The American Heart Association recommends that every adult get their cholesterol checked every four to six years beginning at the age of 20. That means looking at your LDL cholesterol, your HDL cholesterol, your total cholesterol, and your triglycerides, which are a type of fat that circulates in your blood. If you have a high risk of heart disease, however, you may need more frequent testing.
You may be at higher risk if:
If you do have a problem with your cholesterol levels, don't despair. You can improve your cholesterol with dietary and lifestyle changes. Your doctor might also prescribe an inexpensive cholesterol-lowering medication known as a statin. It's a conversation you should have with your doctor. In the meantime, you can use the American College of Cardiology's online calculator to assess your risk of heart disease.
More than 30 million adults in the United States have Type 2 diabetes. Yet more than seven million of those people don't even know it. You can find out whether you are one of them with a simple blood test.
Type 2 diabetes begins with chronically high blood sugar levels, but it can lead to a number of severe and disfiguring complications, like strokes, heart attacks, blindness, amputations and peripheral vascular disease. One in 10 people in the United States has diabetes and about 80,000 people die from it every year. Yet its prevalence is growing and many of those who have it have no idea.
One of the leading risk factors for diabetes is age: The older you are, the higher your risk. That's why the American Diabetes Association recommends that everyone who is 45 years of age or older be screened for diabetes at least once every three years. The recommended screening method is known as a fasting plasma glucose test, which is simple and inexpensive, requiring only a blood draw to examine your blood sugar levels after an eight-hour fast.
If you're at a high risk of diabetes, then you should talk to your doctor about getting screened long before you turn 45.
According to the C.D.C., some of the factors that put you at a higher risk are:
Here's some disturbing news: Sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise.
Researchers estimate that 20 million new sexually transmitted infections are contracted every year. But unfortunately some of the most common diseases that are contracted through sex, like chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis, frequently have no symptoms. That can be a big problem for silent carriers: Untreated S.T.D.s can lead to infertility, cervical cancer and potentially life-threatening complications. That's why it's critical that every adult undergo the right types of screening.
According to the C.D.C., here's what you need to know:
Now's the time to follow up on HPV vaccination and start regular Pap smears if you are a woman.
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in America. But there are vaccines that can prevent some forms of it, like cervical cancer, which kills thousands of women every year. Nearly all cases of cervical cancer are caused by a group of viruses known as human papillomavirus, or HPV, which is transmitted through sexual activity. HPV is so prevalent that most sexually active men and women will be infected with it at some point in their lives. Every year 14 million Americans, most of them teenagers and young adults, are infected with HPV.
In many cases, HPV infections are eliminated by the immune system. But some strains can linger and eventually lead to genital warts, as well as cancers of the throat, mouth, anus and vagina. Two strains, HPV-16 and HPV-18, cause most cases of cervical cancer. Ideally adolescents should be vaccinated against H.P.V. before they are exposed to it.
HPV infections cause about 32,000 cases of cancer in the United States annually. But 90 percent of those cases could be prevented with the HPV vaccine. The vaccine is so effective that since it was approved by the F.D.A. in 2006, HPV infections in teenage girls fell by two thirds. That is why it is so important that people who are eligible for the vaccine get it.
The C.D.C. recommends that the following groups of people undergo HPV vaccination:
For many years women were told to follow the old adage, "a pap smear once a year." But in 2012 that advice was put to rest. That was when the United States Preventive Services Task Force changed its guidelines on the annual Pap smear, which involves swabbing the cervix to look for changes that could lead to cancer.
The annual Pap smear is credited with preventing millions of women from dying of cervical cancer. But the updated guidelines reflect the fact that it does not need to be carried out so frequently and now recommend that healthy women get a Pap smear no more than once every three years beginning at the age of 21. Women over the age of 65 are advised not to continue screening if they are not high risk – for example, if they have no family history of cervical cancer and have not had any recent abnormal Pap smear results. The guidelines also state that low-risk women between the ages of 30 and 65 can opt for screening once every five years for both a Pap test and HPV screening.
The task force that issued the updated guidelines is an independent group of experts that evaluates screening tests and procedures intended to prevent and detect diseases. The task force relaxed its recommendations out of concern that the Pap smear was being overused. While it is very useful in early detection, it can also result in many false positives, which could lead to unnecessary biopsies and pregnancy complications. Many women who are used to annual Pap smears choose to continue the practice anyway. But for most women, the task force concluded, it isn't necessary.
Heed some recent advice and start colon cancer screening this decade.
For many years, health authorities advised Americans to undergo colon cancer screening starting at the age of 50. But that changed in early 2018 when the American Cancer Society released new guidelines that called for colorectal screening to begin much earlier, at the age of 45.
The reason for this was clear: In recent years the rate of colorectal cancer has risen drastically in people under the age 50, with the highest increase in people between 40 and 49 years old. The disease strikes 140,000 Americans every year and kills 50,000. But while the vast majority of cases occur in older people, the rates among older and younger people have followed starkly different trend lines.
Colon cancer deaths and diagnoses have fallen in adults older than 55, largely as a result of the success of screening and early detection. In people younger than 50, however, the rate jumped 50 percent between 1994 and 2014.
No one knows precisely why it climbed among younger adults. Some experts thought it was a result of earlier detection. But research showed that the uptick reflected a real increase in incidence, suggesting that the disease is increasingly striking younger people.
That's why the American Cancer Society wants people to begin colorectal screening earlier than in years past. Not every medical group agrees. The Preventive Services Task Force continues to recommend that screening begin at age 50, while other groups advocate routine screening at 45 only for groups at higher risk, such as African Americans. The cancer society however suggests something of a compromise. It does not call for everyone to have a colonoscopy, which is the most invasive procedure. Rather, it says that adults under 50 should choose from a range of screening options, including noninvasive procedures like submitting stool samples to laboratories that look for blood and biomarkers associated with colorectal cancer.
According to the American Cancer Society, here's what you need to know:
People at average risk of colorectal cancer should begin regular screening at 45 and continue through at least the age of 75. People at average risk are those who do not have:
If one or more of the above statements does apply to you, you are at higher risk, and you may need to begin colorectal screening sooner than 45. There are six different screening options you can choose from. They are grouped into invasive procedures, which are more definitive and less frequent, and noninvasive procedures that analyze stool samples as often as every year. Talk to your doctor about which one is best for you.
Stool-based Procedures:
Structural Colorectal Exams:
Talk to your doctor about aspirin, continue regular screenings and think about the shingles vaccine.
Doctors have long encouraged some adults to take a daily aspirin to lower their risk of a heart attack or stroke. But aspirin has another major benefit: Colorectal cancer prevention.
A large study carried out by Harvard researchers in 2016 suggested that regular use of aspirin could prevent more than 10 percent of colorectal cancer cases in the United States. Another large trial published in the journal The Lancet in 2010 found that people with a hereditary condition that markedly increased their risk of colorectal cancer lowered their odds of developing the disease more than 60 percent by taking a daily dose of aspirin.
The evidence from these and other studies was so persuasive that the Preventive Services Task Force recently issued guidelines recommending a daily aspirin for both cardiovascular and colorectal cancer prevention. But the group focused its recommendation on people it considered likely to get the most benefit with the least amount of side effects. It defines them as people between the ages of 50 and 59 who have a 10 percent or greater risk of having a heart attack in the next decade and a low risk for bleeding. You can find out your 10-year-risk of a heart attack by using the American College of Cardiology's online calculator.
The task force noted that people between the ages of 60 and 69 who have an increased risk of heart disease are also likely to benefit. But it stopped short of issuing a strong recommendation because the likelihood of serious bleeds rises with age, and aspirin can further increase the risk of internal bleeding. People in this age group should discuss the pros and cons of a daily aspirin with their doctor to determine if it makes sense for them based on their personal circumstances.
One of the unfortunate things many Americans have to look forward to as they get older is shingles, a painful, blistery rash that can occur anywhere on the body, but usually crops up on the torso. Shingles stems from the same virus that causes chickenpox, known as varicella-zoster. After it causes chickenpox, the virus can burrow into your nervous system and lie dormant, only to be reactivated years or decades later when your immune system is weakened.
Shingles can strike anyone who has had chickenpox. But the risk rises with age. About one third of Americans eventually get shingles, and experts estimate that half of people who are 80 or older will have a shingles outbreak. That's a serious problem because shingles is more than just a rash: It can lead to chronic pain, blindness, neurological damage, facial paralysis and hearing loss.
But you can protect yourself with a shingles vaccine. There are currently two varieties. One, called Zostavax, was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2006. It offers protection against shingles for about three years and then starts to lose its effectiveness. That's one reason the second vaccine, called Shingrix, is the preferred one. The F.D.A. approved it for use in 2017 after studies on thousands of people showed that it was far more effective at preventing shingles than Zostavax.
Here's what you need to know.
Much like the Pap smear, breast exams that screen for cancer, known as mammograms, can save lives. They are especially critical because breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women. But mammograms can also produce a lot of uncertain results, leading to further tests that are invasive and potentially unnecessary, like biopsies.
For that reason, experts encourage women to be diligent about getting routine mammograms while also being careful to not overdo it. Up until a decade ago, women were told to get screened every year beginning at the age of 40. Then in 2009 the Preventive Services Task Force relaxed its recommendations, saying women who have an average risk of breast cancer should get screened every other year beginning at age 50 and continuing until the age of 74. In 2016, the task force updated its screening guidelines for breast cancer, but its advice for women remained unchanged. It based its advice in large part on research showing that women can reduce their likelihood of a false positive diagnosis by beginning screening at 50 and doing it every other year.
The task force noted that for women under 50 and older than 74, there may be cases where routine screening makes sense. But that is a conversation women in those age groups should have with their doctors. Women who are at high risk of breast cancer for example may need to begin screening earlier than 50. Those in the higher risk category include:
Prostate cancer is a serious concern for many older men. About one in nine men in America will develop the disease in their lifetime, and one in 41 will ultimately die from it. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men, right behind lung cancer.
But screening for it does not come without some significant caveats. Screening for the disease involves measuring levels of a protein called Prostate Specific Antigen, or PSA, which the prostate gland typically produces at elevated levels when cancer is present. But increased PSA can also be caused by a number of benign, noncancerous conditions that might otherwise cause no problems or symptoms at all. And over-diagnosis can lead to unnecessary treatments that carry the risk of life-changing side effects such as impotence and incontinence.
That's why the Preventive Services Task Force had for many years a very cautious stance on prostate cancer screening, urging men to skip it. But in 2017 the task force changed its stance and released new guidelines. It now recommends that men between the ages of 55 and 69 discuss prostate cancer screening with their doctors. The group revised its guidelines after clinical trials involving thousands of men showed that those who were offered screening significantly reduced their risk of dying from prostate cancer or developing metastatic disease.
But even in this age group, it is not right for everyone. Some men may be at higher risk of the disease because of their family history or their race (black men are more likely to develop the disease) and thus more open to screening. Others may be reluctant because of their concerns about the potential side effects from invasive biopsies and aggressive treatments. That's why it should be considered on a case-by-case basis. But the task force was very specific about the age range where screening is advisable. For men who are 70 or older, the harms outweigh the benefits, the task force concluded, and therefore screening in their cases should be avoided.
These are the years to get your bone density tested, and get the pneumonia vaccine.
After the age of 65, one of the biggest threats to your health is osteoporosis. Half of all people 50 or older are at risk of breaking a bone. Among the most debilitating consequences of osteoporosis are hip fractures, which can lead to loss of independence, poor quality of life and increased mortality.
That is why being diligent about your bone health, especially as you get older, can be crucial. And yet most people fail to take proper precautions. Studies show that only about a third of people at highest risk for osteoporosis undergo screening for the disorder. In June 2018, the Preventive Services Task Force issued its updated osteoporosis guidelines. The group recommended that all women 65 and over get their bone density checked through a procedure known as a DEXA scan, which is inexpensive, noninvasive and covered by Medicare.
The task force added that women who are younger than 65 and past menopause should consider screening as well if they have certain risk factors. These include tobacco use, heavy alcohol consumption, low bodyweight and a parental history of hip fractures. Ultimately, women who are found to have low bone density have many treatment options, including several drug therapies that have been shown to build and preserve bone mass.
The guidelines, published in JAMA, focused on women, who tend to be at greater risk of osteoporosis because they have smaller, thinner bones than men. Menopause plays a role in this. Estrogen protects bones, so when women reach menopause, their rate of bone loss accelerates as their estrogen levels decline.
But while osteoporosis has historically been considered a disorder of postmenopausal women, men are also at risk. Studies show that one in five men over 50 will suffer an osteoporotic bone fracture in their lifetimes. And when men break a hip they are twice as likely to die within a year as women. So for men, the consequences of osteoporosis can be particularly deadly.
In an editorial accompanying the updated screening guidelines in JAMA, Dr. Jane A. Cauley, an epidemiologist at the University of Pittsburgh, said it made sense for men 70 or older who are high risk to undergo DEXA screening as well. Men at higher risk are those for example who smoke, drink heavily, don't exercise or have a family history of osteoporosis. The National Osteoporosis Foundation takes an even more proactive stance. It recommends that all men 70 or older get their bone density checked regardless of whether they have any risk factors or not.
One of the unfortunate consequences of aging is a weakened immune system. Older adults have a harder time fighting off pathogens, and as a result they are more susceptible to infections. One of the most serious infections for Americans over 65 is pneumonia, which is a major cause of death for seniors. According to the C.D.C., more people die from pneumonia each year than from car accidents.
Pneumonia doesn't get as much attention as heart disease and other leading killers of adults. But every year in the United States, more than 16,000 adults 65 or older die from it, and thousands more are hospitalized because of complications from the infection, such as meningitis. The best way you can protect yourself against pneumonia is to get vaccinated. The C.D.C. recommends that all adults 65 or older get two different pneumococcal vaccines a year apart.
The first vaccine is PCV13, also known as Prevnar 13. It protects against 13 strains of pneumococcal bacteria. The second one, called PPSV23, or Pneumovax 23, protects against 23 strains of the bacteria. If you are 65 or older, you should do the following:
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Jos Stam, Eric Languenou (1996)
Jos Stam, Eric Languenou
In this paper, we explore the theory of optical deformations due to continuous variations of the refractive index of the air, and present several efficient implementations. We introduce the basic equations from geometrical optics, outlining a general method of solution. Further, we model the fluctuations of the index of refraction both as a superposition of blobs and as a stochastic function. Using a well known perturbation technique from geometrical optics, we compute linear approximations to the deformed rays. We employ this approximation and the blob representation to efficiently ray trace non linear rays through multiple environments. In addition we present a stochastic model for the ray deviations derived from an empirical model of air turbulence. We use this stochastic model to precompute deformation maps.
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Today, the House Committee on Agriculture held a Full Committee hearing on the "State of the Rural Economy." U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue shared his perspective on the on the current state of the agricultural economy and how to make USDA programs work better for America's farmers and ranchers.
National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) President David Schemm made the following statement:
"Wheat farmers and all of agriculture are suffering some of the toughest economic conditions we've had to deal with since the 1980s. Wheat prices have been on the decline for the past couple of years and are expected to remain low for the foreseeable future.
"Between a rapidly declining market and years of sustained low prices, farmers are having a difficultly getting by, particularly young and beginning farmers who weren't able to build up reserves during the high price years. Funding in the 2018 Farm Bill must be increased to address the significant reductions in farm prices and income incurred since 2013.
"These factors, along with significant competition in our export markets, have led to a decrease in production of wheat crops planted. Overall wheat crops planted for 2017 is estimated at 46.1 million acres, representing the lowest total planted area for the United States since 1919.
"NAWG applauds the House Committee on Agriculture for holding this hearing to examine some of the toughest issues being faced by growers in rural America.
"NAWG also thanks Secretary Purdue for stressing the importance of crop insurance in his remarks."


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Alien Non Refillable Eau de Parfum Spray for Women by Thierry Mugler
The Alien fragrance was created by Dominique Ropion and Laurent Bruyere, and introduced by the Thierry Mugler design house in 2005. The fragrance invades your senses with sweet jasmine, and before you realize the sweet caress of the gentle cashmere scents in the heart notes take over. The white amber dry down notes match with the warm and sweet notes of the gorgeous blend.
- Top notes of sambac jasmine
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When we're feeling scared, lonely, or uncared for, all we really want is a friend.
These two stray dogs have found that in each other. Now, even after they've been rescued, they are continuing to rely on one another.
According to Shanghaiist, these sweet dogs were rescued from the streets by Buddhist nuns. It's hard to say what they might have experienced while living as strays, but the two appear to be a bonded pair.
Related: Homeless Puppy And Loving Monkey Made To Be Together
Thankfully, the pups are in safe hands now — and, they seem to be opening up in their new environment.
They might even be picking up a few meditative practices from their caretakers!
Related: Rescue Dog Pays It Forward By Saving A Hummingbird's Life
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Board of Directors
The board of directors for the Aphasia Center of California includes both experts in the field of aphasia and those personally affected by aphasia. The Aphasia Center is committed to giving all program participants a "voice" in program planning, and service on the board is one way that we ensure ongoing feedback and input from those we serve.
Patricia Santanna
Caregiver – Aphasia Center of California
Billing Coordinator, Berkeley Research Group
Steven Fry
Software Engineer, GE Digital
Betty Bugaj, DPT
Registered Physical Therapist, Sutter Care at Home
Magdalena Brink
Senior Program Manager – McKesson Corporation
Roberta J. Elman, Ph.D.
Executive Director – Aphasia Center of California
Doris Tabor Floyd
Retired, Human Resources – University of California
Myrna Schwartz, Ph.D.
Co-Founder & Former Director – Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute
Gail Staba, M.S.
Senior Program Officer – National Academy of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine


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At Center Stage Jackson we're always looking for people to help out with a variety of tasks. If performing isn't your forte, there are several areas in which you can put your skills to use!
Board of Directors
You do not have to be interested in being on-stage or back-stage in order to be on the board of directors, as we are always in need of those talented in business, organizational development, marketing and more to help keep this non-profit running smoothly. We are looking for dedicated people passionate about bringing theater to the Jackson community, with a variety of backgrounds and talents. Do you know someone that fits this description? Feel free to send this info to them and suggest that they contact us for more information about our needs in the upcoming season! If you or someone you know would like to help Center Stage Jackson in its mission of cultivating, advancing and promoting the appreciation of dramatic arts in the Jackson community, contact Katie Meyers at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Committee Member
There are a lot of tasks that need to be done during the year that keep the organization running but aren't directly related to putting on a show–and committees are the best place to go to help get that work done! Membership is not required to be on a committee. Center Stage Jackson committees include (but are not limited to):
- Production Committee (Chair: Susanna Ellis)
The Production Committee is responsible for the more technical aspects of the productions we do. This includes the storage barn, costumes, props, lighting and sound equipment, venue development, etc. This committee should also be responsible for growing the number of adequately trained and certified individuals for future productions.
- Marketing Committee (Chair: Lisa Cryderman)
The main focus of the Marketing Committee should be on two things: getting an audience to the show and promoting the organization as a whole. This includes use of social media, email, press releases, community calendars, posters, television, radio, parades, etc. It also includes coordinating with organizations that are helping to publicize shows to make sure that correct information is disseminated.
- Sponsorship Committee (Chair: Wendy Lake)
The main focus of the Sponsorship Committee is on fundraising. This primarily includes seeking sponsors throughout the season.
- Membership Committee (Chair: Veronica Long)
The Membership Committee is responsible for all aspects of membership in CSJ, including expanding/defining benefits of membership and to develop some social activities that will be intended for members of the organization.
- Play Selection Committee (Chair: Mandee Howard)
This committee plays role of researching and recommending a season to the full board for approval. The scope of this committee is limited to the main stage shows.
- Youth Theater Committee (Chair: Doug Meyers)
The Youth Theater Committee is responsible for all aspects of the Youth Theater program. This includes play selection, director recruitment, production, etc. Youth Theater currently puts on two productions per season: one play at Jackson's First Presbyterian Church in November, and one musical at the Middle School at Parkside in March.
- Readers Theatre Committee (Chair: Chuck Thor)
This committee is responsible for the staged reading series. The committee handles all aspects of that program, including obtaining rights, selecting directors, holding auditions, securing a venue, and notifying the Board of Directors (or Administrative Director) in adequate time for basic marketing to take place.
- Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony Committee (Chair: Kelly Crippen)
This committee is responsible for the August Annual Meeting. Responsibilities include developing the agenda as well as securing a venue, food, and entertainment.
- Scholarship Committee (Chair: Chuck Thor)
The Scholarship Committee is responsible for collecting applications and selecting recipients for the annual scholarship. The Scholarship deadline is typically in early July during years where scholarships are available.
- Governance & Development Committee (Co-Chairs: Daniel Dye & Susanna Ellis)
This committee is primarily responsible for recommending changes to the bylaws and other governing documents of CSJ. This committee is also taking responsibility for strategic planning.
- Finance Committee (Chair: Kelly Crippen)
The Finance Committee is primarily responsible for the financial policies and procedures of CSJ. Additionally, the finance committee should be responsible for recommending fiscal goals, both long term and short term, to the board.
- Teen Theatre Committee (Chair: Kelly Crippen)
This committee is exploring the prospect of creating a theatre program for teenagers within Center Stage Jackson.
- Youth Singing Competition (Chair: Mandee Howard)
This committee is responsible for organizing our annual Youth Singing Competition held in January.
- Awards Revision Committee (Chair: Mandee Howard)
This committee is responsible for examining the current structure of annual awards for possible changes.
Pit Orchestra
Pit orchestra musicians may be called to rehearsals weekly before tech week, and every night during tech week. If you are interested in playing in the orchestra for the next musical or event, let us know by filling out this form!
Set Construction & Painting
Our performers don't look nearly as good on a bare stage as they would with a nice set. As set construction crew you'll learn how sets come together from concept to reality. Help is needed with building, repairing, painting, and tearing down sets after a show has finished. Experience with construction is a plus but not 100% necessary. Power tools are used for some jobs.
Lighting & Sound Technicians
Training will be provided. This a bit of a time commitment position as you need to be available for tech week and weekend and for all of the performances. You'll learn under a seasoned tech until you're comfortable running a show yourself! These are paid positions.
Probably one of the most fun and creative positions backstage. You'll be required to have a good working knowledge of the show. Anything that is not worn or nailed down is considered a prop. Acquiring them is the fun part. Sometimes making them is the most rewarding. You'll be required for tech week and all of the performances. This is a paid position.
As a stage hand you could be asked to do a variety of things like making sure certain set pieces get placed on stage correctly, or working with the props master to ensure props are where they need to be. This is how the magic happens backstage. Stage hands need to be available for every performance and all performances during Tech Week (one week prior to opening) for consistency.
Stage Manager
As stage manager you'll work closely with the director taking notes, cuing lines, and making sure everyone is safe. As stage manager you act as liaison between the director and the technical crew. Your first time out you'll shadow a seasoned stage manager. This is a paid position.
Technical Director
Responsible for all things tech, including but not limited to: supervising and being involved in building, light hanging, rigging, spotlights, and working closely to solve problems as they arise. This position requires a large time commitment. This is a paid position.
This is a great volunteer position if you don't have a lot of time to commit. Help patrons find a seat and pass out programs. Plus you see the show for free!


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One thing that my skin has desperately been needing is a good exfoliation. It has been rough and dry and full of black heads. I know, gross. The solution? The easiest, cheapest microdermabrasion you will ever find!
With just baking soda, water, and optional essential oils, you can have your own mini spa treatment. My face hasn't felt so smooth in years! It is soft and clear after every treatment. I have been using this DIY microdermabrasion once a week, and it has been a godsend for my skin. I usually don't exfoliate for the whole time suggested, but instead I let the solution dry on my face for about 5 minutes. You will for sure want to follow this treatment up with a good face cream. I love my shea butter for that!
Now, without further ado:
At-Home Microdermabrasion
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon water
- 2 drops lavender essential oil (optional)
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Mix ingredients together in a bowl. Using your fingertips, lightly massage your face using small, circular motions. Gently exfoliate the throat area as well. The entire process should take 5-8 minutes. Rinse with warm water and follow with moisturizer.
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Photo printers are used to print and produce the final image on paper for viewing. The article that is usually used is chemically sensitized and exposed to a photographic negative, a positive slide using an enlarger unit. The image can also be placed on top of a paper and printed, the photos are customarily printed on plain paper using a color printer, but this process is not referred to as photographic printing. Home printers are worth it, but costs are almost the same as those at printing labor relatively low. Buying guide for best photo printers online https://latestcomputergadgets.com/best-photo-printers/.
Why invest in a photo printer?
1) The end product is instant
The goodness of a home printer is that the end product is instant and you have control of the final product unlike at a lab. The process of printing is easy and enjoyable and what makes buying a home photo printer worthwhile is the control you have over the production of the perfect photo. Home printing is relatively cost saving since the printers are not expensive and also the maintenance is also not fancy but, they use ink and paper which are quite costly.
2) It is easy to monitor the quality of the final print
Home photo printers are worth it because it is easy to monitor the quality of the final print. Following the printing process is natural and save on ink, it is economical to have a home photo printer and control the quality and size of the photo required. Home photo printers are good to conceal the confidentiality of the final print if you want it to be seen by only you, therefore, making the printer worth it.
Cons of a photo printer
1) A small photo printer may not accommodate large pictures
Home photo printers may also not be worth it since the size of the photo you want will matter a lot, and if the printer is small and cannot accommodate the size of your picture, you will have to end up sending it to a printing lab. The other alternative is to buy a bigger printer that will seem expensive to run and maintain, the cost of ink and paper for large printers is costly. Ample space is required to set up the printer, and your house may not have much space. Therefore, it is not worth it.
2) Requires constant use
The printer should be used more regularly to ensure that ink is not wasted. When the printers go for a long time without being used, the printer will require to go through a self-cleaning process that utilizes a lot of ink that ends up wasting ink. Therefore you will have to print an image after a few days to avoid the cleaning cycle.
Home photo printers have both advantages and disadvantages, but they are worth it to set up at home. They save on the time of going to the printing lab when the print is required urgently, and therefore home photo printers are worth it.


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Delta 12" commercial table saw with eight roller tables to handle a 4X8 sheet of mdf without assistance. Partially completed Zigmahornets in the background.
Delta 12" planer
Large band saw
Wood lathe
Front, back, and side panels for Jim Holtz' Statements
Drill press
A few clamps
Three HP Cyclone dust collector
Oscillating spindle sander
Disk sander, with fine detail reciprocating saw in the background.
Compound miter saw
Air compressor
One of three very handy work benches
Plywood and mdf scraps from previous projects. Hardwood storage on horizontal racks.
A Zigmahornet nearing completion. This pair was for John Prator of KCI Coolcables, Inc. John used the best internal wiring of any Zigmahornets in existence.
The completed Zigmahornet.


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Minneapolis City offices closed Monday, Dec. 25
Minneapolis City government offices, including Minneapolis 311, will be closed Monday, Dec. 25, in observance of the Christmas Day holiday. City offices will resume regular business hours Tuesday, Dec. 26.
Christmas Day is this Sunday, and City offices are normally closed on that day. The observed holiday at the City will be Monday, Dec. 25, and there will be no City of Minneapolis garbage and recycling pickup on that day. Households' garbage and recycling pickups scheduled for Dec. 25 will occur one day later (Dec. 26) than their normal schedule. In addition, the Solid Waste & Recycling Customer Service office and the Public Works Transfer Station will be closed on Monday, Dec. 25.
The City's parking meters will not be enforced Dec. 25. All other parking restrictions in the city remain in effect and subject to enforcement, including Park Board meters along Minneapolis parkways, University of Minnesota parking meters and those of private organizations who operate their own meters. Always read the information posted on the meter to be certain.
Minneapolis 311 will not be taking calls Monday. Minneapolis police and fire emergency services and 911 are not affected.
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A Sea lion that grabbed headlines after being impaled with a hook is back in the wild.
A crew from SeaWorld released the rehabilated 450-pound sea lion about a dozen miles outside San Diego Bay. The caregivers' goal was to keep the marine mammal from returning to Silver Gate Yacht Club, where he was found two weeks ago, impaled with a fisherman's gaff hook.
"You know, he's a terror," said commercial fisher Trina Morris.
The injured sea lion has come to be known affectionately as Oscar. Commercial fishermen at a local marina know the sea lion by a distinctive feature.
"Oh, one eye -- that's how you know," Morris said.
It's unclear what injured that eye. What we have seen of Oscar is that he isn't willing to give up easily. An NBC camera caught him on tape as he fought off a team of SeaWorld workers and a net when they tried to rescue him.
Despite giving crews the slip several times, Oscar's wound and infection were ultimately too much for him.
"He was down and out, he was uncomfortable, he was also getting sick," said SeaWorld veterinarian Henrik Nollens. "He was dehydrated. He was septic."
Luckily, the hook didn't hit Oscar's vital organs. He was 30 pounds underweight, though, when he was finally captured. Vets treated his injuries and fed him about 20 pounds of fish a day. They quickly noticed progress.
"This is the goal -- to return the animal back to the wild," said SeaWorld animal care specialist Kevin Robinson on Thursday. "They've got a second chance at life now."
That life may go back to the way it was very soon, both for commercial fishing crews at the marina and their headline-grabbing neighbor who often hung out to feed on their scraps.
By the time crews captured Oscar, the hook had finally fallen off. It's unclear how that happened and how he became impaled in the first place.


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Acorn seed bead pewter tone bracelet
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A range of lovely pewter tone seed bead bracelets with 12 new designs to choose from!
Each bracelet is hand threaded onto stretch wire and is presented on our new dove grey branded packaging. Each bracelet is secured to the gift card with a white, satin ribbon and has a 'With Love' message printed in the centre, making it a universal gift for so many special occasions. Each bracelet card is cellophane wrapped.
Great for stacking with other designs from our Luna London bracelet range or wear it alone to make a statement. Delicate or bold, you decide ...
Design: Acorn design on presentation card (Image on card shows angelwing design but each of these delicate bracelets are packaged in exactly the same way)


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Today marks 33 years since out politician Harvey Milk was assassinated in San Francisco, but his accomplishments continue to enthrall and inspire us.
Having received death threats, Milk realized his sexual orientation made him a target. Shortly before he was shot to death by Dan White, he said, "If a bullet should enter my brain, let that bullet also destroy every closet door in the country."
In 2008, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of his death and the release of the film Milk, The Advocate interviewed Harvey's friends and associates and speculated on what might have been. Read the article here.
Listen to one of his most inspiring speeches below.


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Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Homeschool Encouragement : In Light of Eternity
10 comments:
Wow, thank you for this! Wiping tears right now.
- January 29, 2013 at 9:49:00 AM CST
- Lena J. said...
I definetly needed this today. Homeschooling is a way of life. I felt discouraged this morning. You see, I am the only parent that homeschools their kids at church. Trying to make others understand our way of learning sometimes, makes me feel like an odd ball. Which is what I had to explain to one of our Sunday school teachers today. Our way of learning doesn't fit all. We make the necessary adjustments to suit our children's needs. I'm so glad you posted this video, it brought tears to my eyes. Homeschooling for me has had its challenges, but its been the best experience we've had in education by far! It works! Thank you for your encouraging words! God bless you! :)
- January 29, 2013 at 10:00:00 AM CST
- Is It Not I said...
Oh Amen and amen! Thank you for this today!
- January 29, 2013 at 2:38:00 PM CST
Thank you so much for posting this! It is so true! We are not just teaching kids, we are raising souls!
Thanks for the encouragement!
- January 29, 2013 at 4:03:00 PM CST
- Turtlesmom said...
Great reminder--Thank you!
- January 29, 2013 at 9:14:00 PM CST
Wow I was really needing that today! Thank you for sharing it!
- January 29, 2013 at 9:26:00 PM CST
- gail said...
Thank you, this is truly lovely.
Blessings Gail
- January 30, 2013 at 4:54:00 AM CST
After 21 years of homeschooling, my last graduated last year and I can tell you.......it's worth every minute. Keep going, everyone!!
- January 30, 2013 at 8:18:00 AM CST
Thank you for sharing this. I homeschooled our son through first grade (due to a very difficult kindergarten situation). He's back in public school and in second grade now; we caved to the pressure of making sure he's "socialized." But, if I'm honest with myself, I can feel the Lord pulling me back toward homeschooling. This video is just one of the several ways in which He's nudging me. Time to pray.
- January 30, 2013 at 8:32:00 AM CST
- The How- To Guru said...
Oh MY Goodness! I'm still crying. Boy did this strike a chord today. I am definitely sharing this with others. What a blessing.
Your blog always brings me peace & joy in my journey as a christian woman, home educator & keeper of my home.
Thank you!
The How to Guru
- January 30, 2013 at 2:37:00 PM CST


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When you have a habit of trawling the #brexit hashtag on Twitter you invariably come across a number of very dubious claims about the supposedly 'dwindling' size of the EU economy juxtaposed with the amazing economic prowess of the UK economy.We're the fastest growing G7 economy is one dodgy claim. Why shackle yourself to a corpse is a favourite Dan Hannan Line, exposed as an ordinary liar in another blog post.
Today I have it in for a Kipper female called Beverly Dunlop. I am not sure if she is devious like Hannan or just plain dumb. Her profile picture would suggest the latter, but that is no excuse for tweeting and retweeting lies about the EU just because you have this unquestionable belief the UK would be better off outside. To understand the dishonesty I am blogging about, please consider two of her recent tweets side by side.
Now when grown-ups discuss relative size of economies we generally talk about Gross Domestic Product (GDP), but note there is not just one GDP people mention, there are in effect four different relevant measures:
- gross domestic product at nominal values
- gross domestic product per capita using nominal values
- gross domestic product at PPP values
- gross domestic product per capita using PPP values
Eurosceptics are known to trawl through all four measures until they find the UK or EU ranking that best would seem to underpin their dubious #brexit claims. I am sure that one or two so called Europhiles in the remain camp have done the same. In psychology this is referred to as selective perception.
It's when kippers within one discussion thread use a figure from table 3 to show how bad the EU is supposedly doing, while almost in the same breath to prove the UK's brilliant economic performance they selectively switch to table 1, things turn to outright deceit.
When I asked Beverly what source she was using, PPP or nominal, she dismissed my query with: "Do your own research" so I did.
Bev's first claim, the EU represents only 17% of Global GDP could be explained away by selective perception. If you use table 3 you get the EU's $18.6 trillion divided by the world's $108.7 trillion you indeed get a 17% global share. In the same vein, dividing UK's $2.6 trillion GDP in the same way you arrive at a paltry 2%. So much for being fifth in the economic league tables. You are in fact dwarfed by the top 3 global players.
Keep in mind for a moment this fifth place Bev attributes to her beloved 'Great Britain'.
If I use the same PPP figures Bev just used to slag the EU Economy, I find the UK ranked 10th, not fifth! The EU ranks 1st in Both Nominal and PPP tables; no need for us to cheat by comparing apples and pears. So this is where the propaganda deceit of the #brexit camp really kicks in. It turns selective perception into an art form.
To be perfectly honest, if you are comparing how well citizens are profiting from all this economic nationalistic drum banging, table four above is the only correct table to use. Funnily enough the UK finds itself at a modest 27th position on that list with nine countries using the Euro in fact outperforming 'Great Britan'. Of course you will not hear a tweet about that uncomfortable fact. You're meant to just pity those poor Greeks, not envy richer Benelux dwellers an hour's drive away from Calais.
Only when discussing UK's exports before or after brexit it makes sense to use nominal GDP values as an indicator of how big a market a foreign trade bloc or country might represent. After all, the UK's exports will be paid in real dollars, not hamburger dollars. Unfortunately for kippers, the EU tops both lists here. Not their beloved Commonwealth, not their special friends the USA.
I'd like to hear in your comments, am I too harsh on poor Bev? Is she simply dumbly retweeting Hannan, who is a known deceitful prick or is Bev devious as well? Actually looking at her profile pic she looks kinda dumb.
But looking at her tweets she is probably both dumb and devious, a dangerous combination.
You see she goes on and on about the EU commission being unelected but ignores the fact that MEPs are and also the council of ministers are all elected politicians. As if SIR Humphrey in Westminster, the one who prepares laws for UK Prime Ministers, is elected rather than appointed.


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In a span of just nine months, Mr Jawed Ashraf, the High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Singapore has gained a huge fan following in the island nation.
A graduate of St. Stephen's College, New Delhi and the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, Mr Ashraf joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1991 and has served in countries like Frankfurt, Berlin, New Delhi, Washington DC and Kathmandu, during the course of his career.
High Commissioner Ashraf served as Joint Secretary in the Prime Minister 's Office under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh
Singapore has kept him incredibly busy since he came here in November 2016 but he has no complaints.
From speaking at the South Asian Film festival to engaging with female entrepreneurs at Indian Woman's Association's event, addressing businessmen at SICCI forums, enjoying a cricket match at the Singapore Cricket club and hosting lunches and dinners at his residence, India House. His pleasant demeanor & being a great conversationalist has made him an instant hit with the Indian diaspora in Singapore
Connected to India met the High Commissioner for an exclusive 'Spotlight' interview to talk him about his tenure so far and plans for the future.


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Damn: Footage Of Lil Scrappy's Car Accident!
The video shows a car, moving fast and swerving off the road, slamming right into the pole. The car bounces off it, looking suitably messed up. The police and paramedics arrive soon afterwards. TMZ also received an audio recording of the 911 call made after the accident. A woman, who is unrelated to the incident, calls in to tell them about two men in a white Mercedes who were caught in a horrible car accident. Posted By Persist


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Sovereign Fist (ルーラーフィスト, Rūrā Fisuto?, lit. Ruler Fist) is a recurring ability in the series. It is a Limit Break exclusive to Snow Villiers.
Final Fantasy XIIIEdit
Sovereign Fist is Snow's Full ATB Skill. It is part of his Commando tree, and deals one strong hit of physical damage and is an area attack, meaning it will hit nearby enemies as well. It is shown as Snow leaping into the air, and heaving his fist down into the enemy.
Sovereign Fist is a physical attack that uses the strength stat to calculate damage. Sovereign Fist ignores physical resistance, but also ignores physical weaknesses; it will deal 100% damage whether it is resistant, normal, or weakness. Sovereign Fist can be affected by Commando bonus, Adrenaline bonus, Bravery/Bravera, and Debrave, but it is not affected by Deprotect, Protect on enemy, or enhanced element spells like Enfire.
Sovereign Fist gains a special effect when used against a staggered opponent, when it will gain a massive boost in its damage multiplier. When executed, Sovereign Fist will reset the target's chain gauge to 100%. This means it also ends an opponent's stagger status instantly, meaning it is best used once the enemy is about to recover from stagger. This property can be used for strategic advantage in the battle against the Proudclad which Retaliatory Strike can be completely avoided if the player uses Sovereign Fist as soon as it staggers.
Final Fantasy XIII-2Edit
Sovereign Fist is both a Feral Link and an enemy ability used by Snow. As an enemy ability, it hits the party relative to power level and will result in a Game Over at max level and deals physical damage, while as a Feral Link, the input for it is / and /. It deals variable damage depending on the situation it's used in.
Dissidia Final Fantasy NTEdit
Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera OmniaEdit
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain CallEdit
Sovereign Fist is an exclusive reactive ability that costs 18 CP to equip. It is activated in Battle Music Sequences (BMS) when a boss-class enemy appears. It deals damage in direct proportion to Strength. It is learned by Snow (level 40).
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy All-Star CarnivalEdit
Final Fantasy Airborne BrigadeEdit
Final Fantasy Record KeeperEdit
Final Fantasy Brave ExviusEdit
Mobius Final FantasyEdit
Sovereign Fist is the Ultimate for Unbroken Hero job.
World of Final FantasyEdit
Sovereign Fist is Snow's Champion summon ability. It inflicts Ice-elemental magic damage to all enemies. It also grants Defense+ to all allies. It can be unlocked after completing chapter 12 and costs 1★ gauge to use. When used, "Snow's Theme" from Final Fantasy XIII plays.


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#17 Villanova Wildcats (8-2) vs. Delaware Blue Hens (5-4)
When: Tuesday, December 22, 2015, at 7 p.m.
Where: The Pavilion
Coverage: Fox Sports 1
Delaware's Previous Season Record: 10-20
Key Players for Delaware: #1 Kory Holden (6-2, 180) So., G; #21 Marvin King-Davis (6-7, 230) Sr., F; #22 Kazmon Hayes (6-4, 195) Sr., F
Scouting Report: The Blue Hens continue their December road trip with a game against the Villanova Wildcats on Tuesday night. They'll be lead by their one-two punch of Kory Holden and Cazmon Hayes. The two kept it pretty close in the loss to Boston College on Saturday. They scored all of Delaware's 35 first half points. Holden leads the team with 17.8 points per game. He is the Blue Hens' primary scoring option and can get it done in a variety of ways. Holden is a quick guard that can drive and finish around the basket, or he can pull up with confidence and drain his shots. He is building off of a solid freshman season that included First Team All-CAA honors. So far this season, Holden's shooting percentage numbers are about the same, but he has seen improvement in his scoring output and handling of the ball. Turnovers were a big issue for Holden as a freshman last season, but the year of experience seems to be treating him well. He's taking better care of the ball, turning it over 2.1 times per game instead of the 3.3 from last year. As for Hayes, he is averaging 14.4 points per game and 7.3. rebounds per game. The junior guard has respectable numbers, however, he tends to take too many ill advised shots. He doesn't take the best shots, shooting only 34.2% overall and an even worse 25.7% from long range.
While Holden and Hayes do most of the scoring, they can't do it alone. In fact, in three of their four losses, only two or three players scored in double figures. Most of their wins came with a balanced scoring effort.The Blue Hens don't really use a deep rotation. Marvin King-Davis is the team's top rebounder. He's averaging just short of a double-double, with 13.7 points per game and 9.2 rebounds per game. Maurice Jeffers teams up with King-Davis in the paint. He doesn't contribute much on the scoring end, but he is a solid rebounder. The team is still looking for consistent replacements for Devonne Pinkard and Chivarsky Corbett, both of whom suffered injuries that will set them back for a while. Coach Monte Ross has turned to Anthony Mosley and Skye Johnson. Both players won't light up the scoreboard, but they have done an okay job of filling in the holes left from Pinkard and Corbett, two of Delaware's reliable contributors.
Outlook: Villanova takes another skid down the polls after the loss to Virginia. For the first time since the 2013-2014 season, the Wildcats are at the bottom end of Big East ranked teams. Three Big East teams are now in the top 10 – Xavier (6), Butler (9), and Providence (10). The Wildcats are looking to get back there, with their first game since the Virginia game tomorrow night. Villanova is the clear favorite in this one. Delaware doesn't boast a lot of size, with no players standing in at 6-foot-10 or taller. Daniel Ochefu scored 13 points off of 6-of-8 shooting in Saturday's game, and should be able to replicate that success, even surpass it. He should be able to have his way inside. Villanova may have lost on the glass in Saturday's game, but I don't see the same happening again.
As for the back court, the Wildcats' defense should be focused on limiting Holden and Hayes, who take a majority of the Blue Hens' shots. On the offensive end, Villanova has to keep up or build on its last performance. As a team they didn't do so badly against Virginia, making 26-of-53 (49.1%) of their shots and going 10-for-26 (38.5%) from long range. The Wildcats should win this one and bounce back. Their schedule calms down a bit until New Year's Eve, when they begin conference play against Xavier.


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Let's get this creepy item out of the way. The woman who attempted to break into Ellen and Portia's house was found to be "delusional conspiracy theorist" who is obsessed with Hilary Clinton. Apparently, Karen Grace Sjoden was found with a "rambling letter that referenced the former First Lady and a dossier of the names and addresses of Hollywood's elite." She was "arrested 'laying in wait' under cushions on the DeGeneres' kitchen deck." Shudder. Thank god for security guards.
I am loving this video for "Uh-Oh" from Ex-Boyfriends. Unfortunately, the girl who stars in it isn't getting that loving feeling.
Cute, right?
Suicidegirls.com has an interview with Jasika Nicole in which she talks about upcoming Fringe storylines, her drawing projects and doing scenes with co-star Anna Torv. Will we be seeing some more Astrid/Olivia bonding in the near future?
Obviously, AfterEllen.com readers are all about Jasika and Anna spending some more time together, on screen where we can watch.
At Chartotte Ronson's Fashion Show this week, Samantha Ronson played coy with the press when they asked about Lindsay Lohan, saying "I don't know who that is, I'm sorry." Someone get this woman an acting job!
So The Danish Girl has finally found Nicole Kidman her leading lady. Rachel Weisz will play Kidman's wife in the gender-bending drama, which goes into production in July.
Director Lasse Hallstrom said of Kidman playing the MTF character:
Kidman plays Lili Elbe, the first person to undergo sex reassignment surgery as from the novel by David Ebershoff.
Did you miss Sara Quin with Theophilus London on The Late Show last night? You're welcome.
In an interview with Wag's Revue, Alison Bechdel talks about how she feels that Dykes to Watch Out For isn't as necessary as it once was:
Alison, I can assure you there is a still a need for your work today. I need you now, like Lady Antebellum.
Today in lesbianish TV: The Ellen DeGeneres Show (check local listings), The Talk (CBS 2 p.m.), Glee (Fox 8 p.m.), The Biggest Loser: Couples (NBC 8 p.m.), The Rachel Maddow Show (MSNBC 9 p.m. and midnight), White Collar (USA 10 p.m.) and The Good Wife (CBS 10 p.m.)


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Blog - Tag: Recipes
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Why Not Reset & Realign Your 'System' On Winter Solstice? Here Are 3 Immune-Boosting Smoothie Recipes To Help Start The Process.
It's winter solstice today, the shortest day of the year - which means more daylight is on the way!
Today, we are introducing the third and last color-coded food group--pink. Just like the purple and black colored foods we introduced in our past journals, pink-colored foods are also loaded with health-promoting compounds.
Today, we are introducing the second color-coded food group--black. As researches have indicated, many black-colored foods can be loaded with health-promoting compounds.
"My child is a picky eater."--this is perhaps one of the most common statements we make about our kids.
Creamy, sweet, and slightly tart, this no-churn ice cream is a cinch to whip up and requires no special equipment or complicated prep.
Whether or not you're a morning person, there's no arguing that breakfast is one of the best opportunities to start the day off on the right foot.
With picky kids, busy mornings and hectic life schedules, sometimes it can be hard to think outside of the (lunch) box.
It's back-to-school time already! Ready or not, we will be back to busy mornings, after-school activities, homework and assignments.
Summer is breezing by us and boys and I are trying to make most out of our days. But to be perfectly honest, it's been challenging for me to keep the boys active all throughout summer.


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Dallas Cowboys vs. Minnesota Vikings
The Dallas Cowboys and the Minnesota Vikings face off on Sunday in a matchup of teams looking to bounce back from rough losses. The Cowboys are -10 point favorites over the Vikings with an over/under point total set at 47.
The Dallas Cowboys appeared to have their game last Sunday against the Lions in hand but they let it slip away and took the loss. The Cowboys offense is averaging 28.8 points and 341.9 yards per game with a plus none turnover ratio. Tony Romo has completed 66.1 percent of his passes for 2,216 yards with 18 touchdowns and five interceptions and he has been sacked 16 times. DeMarco Murray is averaging 4.7 yards per carry with three touchdowns but he missed last week's game and is questionable for this one and if he can't go it will be Joseph Randle. Dez Bryant has 45 catches and eight touchdowns, Jason Witten has 37 receptions and three touchdowns, and Terrance Williams has 26 catches and four touchdowns. The Cowboys defense allows 23.2 points and an NFO worst 422.5 yards per game with 11 interceptions, 21 sacks, and nine fumble recoveries. Sean Lee has 81 tackles and four interceptions, Barry Church has 61 tackles, and Jason Hatcher has 7.0 sacks. The Cowboys are plenty salty after the way they let last week's game get away from them.
This has been a tough year for the Minnesota Vikings after making the playoffs last season they are 1-6 thus far this season and have been pounded in recent weeks. The Vikings offense is averaging 23.3 points and 305.9 yards and they are minus two in turnover ratio. Christian Ponder returned as QB last week and he could be back in this one and although he has completed 60.3 percent of his passes he has just two touchdowns and five interceptions while Josh Freeman has completed a miserable 37.7 percent of his passes. Adrian Peterson has rushed for 571 yards and six touchdowns and he has 19 receptions out of the backfield. Kyle Rudolph has 28 receptions, Jerome Simpson has 27 catches, and Greg Jennings has 25 catches. Defensively the Vikings allow 32.1 points and 401.6 yards per game with seven interceptions, 14 sacks, and six fumble recoveries. Erin Henderson has 69 tackles, Chad Greenway has 60 tackles, and Jared Allen has 4.5 sacks. The Vikings have some holes to fill and should be drafting high enough to address most of them.
Dallas is 4-0 against the spread in their last four home games, 5-0 against the spread against the NFC, and 1-5 against the spread against a team with a losing record. Minnesota is 3-7 against the spread in their last 10 home games, 1-4 in their last five games, and 1-5 against the spread against the NFC. The Vikings have covered the spread in eight of the last nine meetings of these two.
The Vikings are just awful this year and with Dallas at home and fired up whoever gets the start at QB for the Vikings is on for a long night.
Dallas Cowboys -10 Minnesota Vikings


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Bearing Oil Ministries Fellowship International
An outreach ministry of Divine Deliverance Christian Church. Founded by Dr. Debbie Armstrong. God has anointed BOMFI to transport the pure anointing oil to the nations. For more information please log onto
Board of Trustees
The responsibility of the Board of Trustees is to keep records of the tithes and offerings of all DDLC members, partners and friends. This ministry is also responsible for keeping an accurate account of each member's financial contribution statement. One must be appointed to this position by the senior pastor.
Christian Education
The Christian Education Department provides an in-depth, interactive teaching to help each believer develop a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. The ministry is responsible for coordinating classes for all ages. These classes are held every Sunday morning.
Church Administration
This ministry handles all of the administrative responsibilities of the church.
Deliverance in the Dance (Dance Ministry)
Deliverance in the Dance is a dance ministry for children, teens, and adults. Members of this ministry dance during the worship services and at various functions.
Deacon Board
The purpose of the Deacon Board is to serve the pastors, ministerial staff, and the congregation by providing in-house security, administering communion, and supporting the members of DDLC.
Deaconess Board
This women's ministry assists the Deacon Board.
Sword of Deliverance (Evangelism Team)
The mission of the Evangelism Team is to evangelize the local areas by spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ.
The Greeters serve as the first point of contact for all members and visitors entering the church. They are devoted to making all who enter the sanctuary feel welcomed and they provide directional assistance when needed.
Intercessory Prayer Team
This ministry consists of individuals who are committed to a life of prayer. The Intercessors pray continually for the ministry, members, visitors, the community and the body of Christ.
Maintenance Ministry
Responsible for the daily cleanliness and maintenance of the church facility.
Men Walking in Deliverance
This ministry provides a means of support, fellowship, and intimate teaching that will minister to the spirit and soul of all men.
Ministerial [Staff]
The ministerial staff functions as a tangible extension of the pastors by addressing the spiritual, physical, emotional and social concerns of the congregation.
New Life [Class]
Designed to teach new believers and those joining the church the foundational principles needed to grow in their personal relationship with Christ.
New Members [Class]
Designed to assist new believers and those joining the church with the foundational principles needed to grow in their personal relationship with Christ and to give insight on our Church beliefs.
Praise and Worship Team / DDLC Choir
This ministry ushers in the presence of the Lord through anointed singing during our worship services.
Media Ministry
Is responsible for the sale of audio tapes and CDs after each service.
The Ushers Ministry is responsible for seating the congregation and maintaining an orderly flow during each service.
Divine Ladies of Wisdom (over 45)
Are mature women of God who are trained to intercede, counsel and impart godly wisdom to the younger women of the church. In addition to this, they also make hospital visits to the sick and serve the congregation as needed.
The Village Young Adult Male Outreach Ministry
Geared to assist young men with developing leadership skills and Godly character. It also provides a since of family and security helping young men draw closer to God.
Women in Divine Destiny (Women's Fellowship)
This ministry provides a means of support, fellowship, and intimate teaching that will minister to the emotional and spiritual needs of all women.
Youth Department
This ministry is focused on teaching the youth, ages 4 to 12, the word of God with simplicity and understanding so that they can apply biblical principals in their everyday life.


text: About Juliana's Animal Sanctuary is literally the only hope for farmed animals in Colombia and the only project to provide help by rescuing them from suffering or providing emergency medical care. We are the first sanctuary established in South America and are currently the only one in Colombia. We have also established strong educational programs, including vegan cooking workshops, vegan comics, vegan food relief and strong social media activism. History Juliana's Animal Sanctuary was founded in 2008 in Colombia. However, the project has its roots in Juliana's initial desire to save all the world's animals when she learned about the suffering of animals as a 5-year old girl. At age 11 she began saving money to build her project and by age 26 she purchased her first property. However, in pursuing her dream, Juliana faced numerous challenges, including a public that did not even understand the meaning of a sanctuary, legal battles for her land, lack of funds and overwhelming demand of animals in need. In 2015, the project was registered as a 501c3 charity in Maryland, USA and with this brought a new source of funds and support from overseas. Today, the project cares for 93 animals on a new 10,000 sqm property in Colombia. We have an annual budget of $150,000 to cover the expenses for providing first-class food, shelter and medical care for the animals under our care, as well as animals in need outside of the sanctuary, and our amazing strong educational programs. Donations made to Juliana's Animal Sanctuary enable us to provide the absolute the best life for the animals under our care, as well as empower our vegan advocacy projects for the Colombian population and most importantly, to address the root cause of animal abuse – inequality.


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Watch: Bruce Willis Trashes a Guy Who's Interviewing Him
There's a fine line to walk when it comes to watching celebrities trash those who are interviewing them because on one hand most of the questions they're asked are usually ridiculously boring and uninspired. On the other hand, though, it's their job to be professionals and act accordingly while promoting their movies. So here comes Bruce Willis, who was paired with Mary-Louise Parker during a video interview for RED 2 with a British radio personality. And, um, you could say it didn't go so well.
Sure, the guy wasn't exactly asking the most profound questions, but right off the bat Willis is giving him a hard time. Like, a really hard time. At one point Willis even admits that he can hardly even pay attention to the interview because he's that bored. To the credit of the guy doing the interviewing, he keeps rolling with it while a smile never leaves his face. He's a good sport about the whole thing, unlike Willis who clearly couldn't be bothered with humoring the poor dude.
What do you think? Is Willis at all justified in the way he treats this reporter, or is he clearly out of bounds here?
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By: Cameron
Welcome to "Part II" of Healthy Habits for on the Job! Last time I talked a bit about the importance of sleep to a healthy lifestyle. Today I would like to highlight eating as an important aspect to being a healthy employee. Below are a few tips and opinions I have developed regarding eating healthy.
An individual's diet is extremely important for their productivity. Even the simplest change in a diet can dramatically effect a person's day. For example, I am a person who typically eats about five times a day. Like most college students, I needed to save money, so I made simple sandwiches. They were filling, inexpensive, and easy to make, but I found myself falling asleep in class a lot. I discovered that the mass amount of carbs, although a great source for long lasting energy, made me groggy. In order to fix this I introduced more fruits and vegetables into my diet. The most effective aspect of my diet was eating an apple. Taken with other food, eating an apple gave me energy for the entire day. Now, I find myself lasting the whole day without feeling sleepy at all. Below are some other dietary tips that I have found helpful:
- Eat a variety. Having a little bit of every food group in each meal covers all your body's needs. Too much of any food group without the others is a bad idea.
- Eat small meals often. It may be annoying, but eating four or five small meals throughout the day is much better than eating two big meals.
- Eat when you're hungry. Some people believe starving themselves helps them lose weight. This is false. Starving yourself will actually slow down your metabolism and cause your body to store more fat in the long run.
But what do I know? I try to stay very health conscious, but I'm not a physical trainer or a doctor. If you want to find professional health advice you may need to sift through a lot of information out there and find what works for you. Everyone's body is different so chances are there won't be a single solution for everyone.
A program that I highly recommend checking out would be Weight Watchers. I have seen first hand amazing results from this program. Weight Watchers is a personalized point system that regulates what portions of each food group you need to consume based off of your body type. Weight Watchers also takes your exercise into account. The program provides informational meetings lead by current members. It is a complex approach to a complex problem that is made easy through a supportive staff, online resources, and a simple iPhone app. For more information visit their website and decide if the program would be right for you.
Of Possible Interest:
- Healthy on the Job Pinterest board
- Healthy Living in the Office
- Tips for taking care of yourself
- The Balancing Act
- Healthy on the Job (more article links)
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