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Austin, MN (KROC-AM News) - Hormel Foods continued its decades-old tradition of handing out profit-sharing checks today on Thanksgiving Eve. The Austin-based company says $17.9 million was distributed to approximately 20,000 eligible hourly and salaried employees. That's up about $400,000 from last year.
"Our profit sharing program remains unique in our industry, and we are proud to be able to share our continued success with our more than 20,000 inspired team members who work tirelessly to deliver outstanding branded food products to millions of consumers each year," said Jim Snee, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer at Hormel Foods. "It is this dedicated team that helps ensure we remain one of the most trusted and successful global branded food companies. We wouldn't be the company we are today without all of them."
This is the 80th year for Hormel's profit sharing program, which was launched by the company's founder Jay Hormel in 1938.
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Taste and Smell Disorders Caused by Cancer Treatments Add to Patients' Problems
Although the mechanisms underlying abnormalities in the senses of taste and smell in cancer patients are unknown, such disturbances clearly decrease quality of life for the majority of cancer patients—and clinicians need to be aware of the problem in order to help a person's recovery.
This is the word from a study recently published in The Journal of Supportive Oncology (2009;7:58-65). Jae Hee Hong, PhD, Pinar Omur-Ozbek, PhD, Brian T. Stanek, and coinvestigators from Wake Forest University Comprehensive Cancer Center and Virginia Tech's food science and technology department and biomedical engineering school conclude, "Oncologists who understand the types and causes of taste and olfactory abnormalities may be better prepared to discuss and empathize with these negative side effects."
Altered sensory perception can undermine a person's struggle against cancer by causing malnutrition and anxiety. One study cited by Dr Hong and colleagues found that malnutrition, not malignancy, was the primary cause of morbidity in 20% of cancer patients.
Dr Hong and colleagues explain that disorders of taste and odor can result from cancer itself or from cancer treatments, with 68% of chemotherapy patients reporting such problems. But the specific causes of these alterations often remain unidentified.
How Senses Go Bad
According to the researchers, problems with taste and smell break down into 3 categories: loss of sensitivity, distorted perception, and hallucination. The abnormalities may take the following forms:
• absence of taste perception (ageusia) or odor perception (anosmia)
• reduced sensitivity to taste perception (hypogeusia) or odor perception (hyposmia)
• distortion of taste perception (dysgeusia) or odor perception, with the person being unable to identify odors (dysosmia); in dysosmia, the person may think he or she smells something when no odor is present (phantosmia), be unable to tell the difference between perceived odors (agnosia), or have altered odor perception when 1 scent is present with another (parosmia)
• perception of taste even when no substance has been ingested (phantogeusia); although the perceived taste is often described as metallic or salty, some patients have described it as bitter, sweet, sour, peppery, greasy, soapy, powdery, or chemical.
Taste Complaints Common in Patients with Head-and-Neck Cancer
Changes in taste acuity—ageusia and hypogeusia— depend on the site of the tumor, but people with head and neck cancer report more problems than do people with breast cancer or lung cancer. According to studies cited by Dr Hong's group, approximately 85% of patients undergoing radiation treatment of the head and neck experienced unpleasant taste changes.
"Irradiation of the taste buds frequently leads to partial or complete loss of taste or alteration of taste," affirms Michele Y. Halyard, MD, in a commentary accompanying the Hong study. An associate professor of radiation oncology at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Ariz, Dr Halyard adds that taste recovery may take 6 to 12 months after head-and-neck radiotherapy.
Zinc and other heavy metals play a part in the physiology of taste function, and uncontrolled studies have shown zinc supplementation to improve taste abnormalities in people with head-and-neck cancer who were treated with external-beam radiation therapy. Dr Halyard and colleagues conducted a large randomized trial in which zinc did not help prevent or recover taste loss caused by radiation therapy, but, conflictingly, a small pilot trial demonstrated more promising results. Zinc's specific role in taste perception is unknown, writes Dr Halyard, "but it is a recognized cofactor of alkaline phosphatase, which is the most abundant enzyme within the taste-bud membrane."
Dr Halyard recommends that clinicians consider arranging a formal nutritional consultation for patients undergoing cancer treatment and initiating enteral feeding if necessary. "Nutritional intervention has been shown to improve not only quality of life in cancer patients but survival as well and should play an important role in the management of patients with alterations in taste and smell that impact oral intake," she contends.
Odor Identification and Aversion
Sense of smell doesn't appear to be as affected as sense of taste in cancer patients, note Dr Hong and colleagues. People with lung, ovarian, and breast cancers did not differ significantly from people without cancer in 1 test measuring smell sensitivity. In addition, radiotherapy administered to patients with oropharyngeal cancer did not significantly change their ability to recognize odors.
Nevertheless, chemotherapy and radiation have been found to be major causes of dysosmia. In 1 study of 40 individuals with breast cancer, most recovered their ability to identify odors and had increased smell acuity 6 to 9 months after radiotherapy treatment.
Abnormal taste and odor perception are building blocks to food aversion. Many cancer patients report that high-protein foods give off an unpleasant taste and odor. Red meat seems to be a particular culprit; patients appear better able to tolerate protein in the forms of fish, chicken, eggs, and cheese. High-fat foods, vegetables, chocolate, and caffeinated drinks also frequently make the food-aversion lists of people with cancer.
Another contributor to taste aversion is xerostomia, otherwise known as "dry mouth." This condition occurs in cancer patients when radiation damage to the salivary glands diminishes saliva secretion. Xerostomia is strongly linked with taste alteration, particularly with the problem of metallic tastes or aftertastes.
Better Understanding Will Lead to Better Management
Dr Hong et al conclude that new management strategies are needed to help cancer patients resolve taste and odor malfunctions. In a separate statement announcing the study, coinvestigator Andrea Dietrich, professor of civil and environmental engineering at Virginia Tech and an expert on the taste and odor assessment of water among cancer patients, pointed out that one of the purposes of the study was to provide both researchers and clinicians with a better understanding of the types and causes of taste and odor dysfunctions so that they can develop treatments for these conditions and improve quality of life for their patients.
(Source: Oncology Nursing News)

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Simple Tips And Tricks To Help You Train Your Dog
Dogs are not capable of the intelligent and analytical thinking that their human owners are, so never assume your pup is as smart as you are. If you believe your dog is thinking as a human, you will be disappointed. In this article you are going to learn the proper way to treat your dog during the training process.
Timing is crucial when you train a dog, so you need to spend an adequate amount of time training them, but not too much. Start out with a small training session and up the time every day. Pay attention to the point when your dog starts to get restless.
Trying to understand how your dog is feeling. A lot of owners get frustrated when their dog is not understanding a basic command. Don't give up- think like your dog! Imagining the world as they see it might give you a new perspective on training them.
Repetition is the key to success when teaching a dog a new command. It can take as many as 50 repetitions of one command before your dog learns it. Continue trying the same command and be patient, your dog will get it.
It is important to have an appropriately sized dog crate. Your little puppy will get bigger, remember! Select a crate that is large enough for them to fit in when they are older. The ideal size would be one that doesn't make your dog crowded when turning around or laying down.
Give your dog a word that tells them they're doing the right thing. A positive word will give your dog time to obey.
Decide on a single phrase to use when housebreaking your new puppy. If you use the special phrase you have come up with each time you take him outside, you will get him to focus on what he is supposed to do.
Be mindful of how long the sessions are when you train your dog. Dogs can quickly lose focus when you prolong activities. Try to keep the initial sessions limited to about 10 minutes.
Call for your dog the same way every time. Start all commands with the dog's name. Then, say the command. Your dog will notice their name and they will see that you want their attention.
When toilet training your dog, try to avoid accidents! Pay attention for signs that your dog needs to go outside. Pacing and whining are common signs. When you see this, don't delay. Grab his leash and bring him to the spot where he uses the bathroom. Make sure you do plenty of praising when he does it right. He'll want to go out and do the right thing soon enough.
"Quiet" is a command you will probably want to teach your dog. Choose words to use, such as "quiet", and when they bark, use the word or words and give them a treat when they stop. Only give the treat when you dog has done as you have asked. Repeating this enough times can help them associate the treat with the quiet command.
Keep training sessions with your puppy short. A puppy has a short attention span and limited energy to focus, so keep your sessions brief and as positive as possible. When you put too much training on the animal at one time, it can stress the animal and work against what you are trying to accomplish. So keep it short, intense, and create a great bonding and training routine for your new puppy.
If you use a leash to train your dog, keep it loose. When a dog gets the chance to explore new sights, sounds and smells on a walk, he often becomes very excitable. This makes them excited and want to pull on the leash. The savvy owner will discourage this behavior, instead encouraging his or her pet to walk with some slack in the leash.
After learning some helpful hints on how to get through to your dog and train it to behave to your expectations you simply need to follow what you have learned. After changing your dogs behavior to fit with the tips suggested you can properly train your dog.
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Voice for Life National Conference Report
The focus the 2014 Voice for Life National Conference (17 – 19 October) was on practical workshops to encourage more effective branches.
It may sound dull but many delegates described the conference as "inspiring". This was due to the qualities and themes of the speakers, but also the enthusiasm on display in the Friday evening branch reports.
Delegates were touched by the report from Hauraki branch (Thames and Waihi). Alf Johnston hails from Aberdeen and after 54 years in NZ, his Scots accent hasn't been affected at all.
He described what happened one Friday morning at the prayer vigil outside Thames Hospital (Waihi members get up early to join the vigil). "A young girl came over and asked us what we were doing. I said that we were here to make people think about abortion."
"She said: 'well I'm here with my brother-in-law and sister to get an abortion this morning'"
"I said: Oh dear, don't do that love. You're destroying a little baby."
"She looked at me and then gave me a big hug. 'You know you've just saved my baby's life.'"
"Later her sister drove up and asked us: 'what did you say to her to make her change her mind?' They were mildly annoyed because they had travelled all this way and then she had changed her mind."
Saturday Workshops
John Kleinsman from the Nathaniel Centre delivered a fascinating power-point presentation on developments in the euthanasia and assisted suicide debate entitled: "Taking stock of the debate: being prepared".
He covered the hidden dangers in Maryan Street's End of Life Choice Bill and examined the flaws in the so-called "safeguards".
There was the story about Professor Theo Boer, an ethicist and key euthanasia proponent in Holland who changed his mind. Seven years ago he argued that a good euthanasia law would produce relatively low number of deaths.
But now, speaking in a personal capacity, he believed that the very existence of a euthanasia law turns assisted suicide from a last resort into a normal procedure.
A 'slippery slope' for assisted dying as is proposed in Britain, would mean that euthanasia would follow the same path as abortion, which was legalised in 1967.
John Kleinsman noted that opposition to physician assisted-suicide grows dramatically when people are more informed of the arguments. A new poll has revealed that many people who initially expressed support for assisted suicide, switch to opposing it when presented with evidence from places where it has been legalised.
Saturday afternoon was devoted to practical workshops on a range of topics.
Some delegates stayed on after the dinner to watch the All Blacks triumph over the Wallabies at Suncorp Stadium by one point.
Fr Brian Quinn SM awarded Life Membership of VFL
In recognition of Fr Quinn's long service with the Wellington branch and his seven years with Hutt Valley, national president Bernard Moran on behalf of the national executive presented the framed certificate at the conference dinner. Fr Quinn has been a very dedicated, active pro-lifer and chaplain at conferences.
Sunday Sessions
After the delegates singing a rousing national anthem led by Steve Jaunay, Joseph Houghton ran the first workshop on branch growth strategies using the experience gained from revitalising the Christchurch branch and increasing membership.
Brendan Malone delivered what he called The Last Word, placing our cause in the historical context of the small band of student protesters in Nazi Germany called the White Rose. He retold the inspiring story of Horst and Sophie Scholl who attempted to alert Germans to the evil nature of the regime and paid with their lives by being guillotined.
Their lonely struggle was against huge odds, but their Christian faith left them no other option but to resist and name the evil.
The conference concluded with Joan Stephens thanking Steve Jaunay for his efforts in organising a memorable national conference.


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AWWA C200 standard covers electrically butt-welded straight-seam or spiral-seam pipe and seamless pipe 6 in. (150 mm) in nominal diameter and larger for the transmission and distribution of water or for use in other water system facilities.
All work performed and material furnished under this standard may be inspected by the purchaser, but such inspection shall not relieve the manufacturer of responsibility to furnish material and perform work in accordance with this standard.
Quality assurance
The manufacturer shall maintain a quality-assurance program to ensure that minimum standards are met. It shall include a certified welding inspector (AWS QC1) to verify that welders and welding procedures are qualified, procedures are being followed with limitation of testing, and quality-assurance functions are being implemented.
The finished pipe shall be free from unacceptable defects. Defects in seamless pipe or in the parent metal of welded pipe will be considered unacceptable when the depth of the defect is greater than 12.5% of the nominal wall thickness.
The repair of defects will not be permitted if the depth of the defect exceeds 1/3 of the nominal wall thickness of the pipe and if the length of that portion of the defect in which the depth exceeds 12.5% is greater than 25% of the outside diameter of the pipe. Each length of repaired pipe shall be tested hydrostatically in accordance with standard requirements.
If the pipe is to be manufactured to meet the requirements of one or more of the ASTM specifications, the grades of pipe shall be :
- Type E or S for ASTM A53
- A-36, A-283, A-570, A-572 for ASTM A134
- All grades for ASTM A135
- All grades for ASTM A139
Fabricated pipe
When the pipe is to be fabricated to meet the standard requirements; the plates, the sheets, or the coils shall be selected in accordance to the following physical properties and specifications.
- ASTM A-36/36M, ASTM A-283/A-283M – Grade C et D
- ASTM A-572/A-572M – Grade 42,50 and 60
- ASTM A-570/570M – Grade 30 to 50.
For plates, the maximum allowable thickness variation shall be 0.010" under the ordered thickness.
For the sheets, the maximum allowable thickness variations shall be in accordance to the ASTM A-568 specifications.
General requirements
Pipe produced in a pipe mill shall be subjected to AWWA C-200 quality-control procedures. Such pipe shall be manufactured to meet the standard requirements of ASTM A53, ASTM A134, ASTM A135 and ASTM A139.
The weld shall be reasonably uniform width and height for the entire length of the pipe.
By agreement between the purchaser and the manufacturer, the welding can be done either by automatic or manual means.
All spiral, longitudinal, and girth seams used in the manufacture of the pipe shall be full-penetration welded butt joints.
The maximum radial offset tolerance on the plates is :
- For thickness of 3/8 in. or less = 0.1875 times the thickness or 1/16" – whichever is larger.
- For thickness of 3/8 in. and over = 0.1875 times the thickness or 1/8" – whichever is smaller.
The procedures, the welding operators as well as all operators shall be qualified under Sec. IX, part A, of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, or under AWS B2.1, or under any other code mutually agreed on between purchaser and manufacturer.
Production weld tests
The production weld tests consists of: a two bend-test (interior and exterior bends), two reduced-section tension tests and a macroetch test.
The frequency of production weld tests : There shall be at least one set of weld-test specimens taken of each size, grade, and wall thickness from work performed by each production machine and each operator at a minimum of every 3000 ft. of pipe.
Test pressure
Each length of pipe shall be tested by the manufacturer to a hydrostatic pressure not less than that determined by the following formula : P= 2St/D
Where :
P = minimum hydrostatic test pressure (psi).
Note: By agreement between the purchaser and the manufacturer, when the diameter and the wall thickness of the pipe are such that the capacity of the testing equipment is exceeded by these requirements, the test pressures may be reduced or other non destructive test methods may be used.
S = stress in pipe wall during hydrostatic test which shall be 0.75 times the specified minimum yield point of the steel used, or as specified by the purchaser.
T = wall thickness (in.)
D =outside diameter (in).
The test pressure shall be held for sufficient time to observe the weld seams. There shall be no leaks.
Thickness and weight
Unless specified by the purchaser, the wall thickness and weight tolerances for welded pipe shall be governed by the requirements of the specifications to which the plates or sheets are ordered.
The pipe shall be substantially round. The outside circumference of the pipe shall not vary more than +/- 1%, but not to exceed ¾" from the nominal outside circumference based on the nominal diameter.
Finished pipe shall not deviate by more than 1/8 in. from a 10-ft. long straightedge held against the pipe.
Specified pipe lengths on the order shall be furnished with a tolerance of +/- 2 ".
Preparation of ends
If pipe is specified to have the ends bevelled for field butt welding, the ends shall be beveled to an angle of 300 with a tolerance of +50 , -00 with a width of root face of 1/16" +/- 1/32".
Ends fitted with flanges
Ends to be fitted with flanges shall be grinded (longitudinal and spiral welds), at ground flush for a sufficient distance to allow proper installation of the flange.
Ovality (Out-of-Roundness)
The out-of-roundness of pipe ends shall be consistent with the diameter and wall thickness. Any out-of-roundness shall be limited to a smooth oval that may be jacked back to a circular shape.
The tolerance on the diameter of the ends is of – 1/16" and more than 1/8" of the specified diameter.
-1/16" is equal to -0.196" on the circumference and +1/8" is equal to +0.393" on the circumference.
Squareness of ends
For pipe that is to be butt-welded in the field, the ends of pipe sections shall not vary by more than 1/8 in. at any point from a true plane perpendicular to the axis of the pipe and passing through the center of the pipe at the end.
Special ends
By agreement between the manufacturer and the purchaser, the ends of the pipe may be supplied with joint configurations and tolerances other than those described herein. In such cases, pipe ends shall conform to the description of detail drawings provided by the purchaser.
A serial number or other identification shall be painted in a conspicuous location on each section of pipe and each special section.


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Pua Bee Kian begins her day at 5.30 am by watching Master Cheng Yen's "Wisdom At Dawn". She takes down notes as she watches this programme, which is her food for thought for the day.
Bee Kian was hot tempered and impatient. When her friend, Gan Li Yun, a Tzu Chi volunteer, encouraged her to install Da Ai TV, she obliged thinking that it might be good for her children. Soon she was attracted to Da Ai TV's programmes.
"I love to watch Master Cheng Yen's "Wisdom At Dawn" as it is lively and practical. I learnt a lot from the Master's speech. My heart has been cleansed and my worries have also lessened."
These teachings from Master Cheng Yen had totally changed Bee Kian'a perspective towards life: "We, ordinary people, must possess the Right Mindfulness, Right Belief and Right Thought, as the mind creates everything", "We do not have a claim on our life, but only the right to use it" and "We cannot take anything with us when we die; only karma follows us".
Another programme that has greatly influence her is "Guardians of the Land". Despite their debilitating health conditions, the environmental volunteers are striving to live their lives to the fullest. Bee Kian then decided to help out at the Tzu Chi Muar's office and join the Great Love Mother Nurturing Class.
Better control our temper
The family, including their children, 9-year old Xu Jia Yun and 5-year old Jia Yi, always enjoy their vegetarian meals at home. At the end of their dinner, everyone will pour some drinking water into their respective bowls and drink the water as well.
After dinner, the daughters will do the dishes and clean the table before watching the Da Ai drama. Occasionally, their father joins them after returning from work. It is really heartwarming to see how the family enjoys time together.
Jia Yun said, "Mom was very fierce. She would cane me if I was naughty or made a mistake. I was very afraid of talking to her because she would point out the mistake in what I said. But now, she has changed and I like her better this way."
Bee Kian used to be a very egoistic person, who thought the world of herself. "If I think it is right, I will go ahead and ignore others' advice." She had also made decisions without consulting her husband.
"In the past, when we had a fight, it took us a few days to patch up. Now, she is much better as she can control her temper very well and is also more considerate. This is the biggest change in her," said Bee Kian's husband, Xu Fu Quan.
"My temper was bad. But after watching Da Ai TV, I can better control our temper; and the same applies to my daughter, who must have been influenced by me," said Bee Kian.
One day, Jia Yun got very upset with her teacher who threatened to report to her mother about her lack of attention in class. When she went home, she threw tantrums at her sister. However, after watching "Life's Wisdom" that night, she realized her mistake and repented.
"I regretted losing my temper. It is truly difficult to correct our behaviour. However, I will always keep this Jing-Si Aphorism in my mind: 'Be grateful when I hear good words, and understanding when I hear unpleasant ones."
Jia Yun also loves to watch "The Little Chestnut of the Tang Dynasty", an animated children's series, because she thinks she closely resembles the character, who possesses many bad habits and makes similar mistakes. In order to remind her not to make mistakes, Jia Yun always carries her Jing-Si Aphorism cards with her.
Jia Yun also likes to share what she has learnt from "Children of the Earth" with her classmates, advising them not to waste food.
"My sister seldom fights with me now after watching Da Ai TV. Sometimes, she even reminds me to 'speak good words, think good thoughts, do good deeds, and walk on the right path'. I have written it down so as not to forget it," said Jia Yi.
Their father is delighted to find that his children have benefited enormously from the Da Ai TV. He himself also enjoys the drama tremendously. Through the movies that he watched, he realized that life is really impermanent. On the other hand, "Directory of Happiness" also enables Bee Kian to reflect upon her reactions with the family.
It is not difficult
Bee Kian has also decided to go vegetarian after learning about its advantages from Da Ai TV; and she has also influenced her children to do the same.
Once, Jia Yun broke her fast in school as the fried chicken was too tempting.
"When my mother found out, she did not scold or punish me! My mom has really changed because of Da Ai TV!"
When Jia Yun saw a scene of the slaughtering of chickens in an "Essence of Bodhi Mind" programme, she realized the great pain the chickens had to endure. She then decided that it is not difficult to go vegetarian, as she only needs to let go of her desires.
Once, when her father used prawn cake to test her determination, she ran quickly to the living room and picked up her pray beans to chant the Buddha's name. She managed to control her desire successfully.
Five-year old Jia Yi also did not want to be left out as a vegetarian. When they visited their grandmother, she also avoided eating meat by not picking it up at the table.
"Meat is not tasty without the seasoning and deep frying." These are the words from a 5-year old.
Jia Yun gave her testimony: "It is healthier to be a vegetarian and I also feel more energized after being one."
Pua Bee Kian and daughters watching Da Ai TV together.【Photograph by Kang Miew Tiang】
Jing-Si Aphorisms is the tool Jia Yun uses to control her temper.【Photograph by Kang Miew Tiang】
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Our goal at Fields of View is to understand cities better. Given our ongoing research on cities, we are keen to explore the emerging discourse on smart cities. As our work involves creating spaces for dialogue, we have planned a series of podcasts, where experts from the government, academia, industry, and civil society reflect on the idea of smart cities, especially the ways that they see this idea being shaped in the Indian context.
In the first podcast of the series, Prof Vinod Vyasulu, an economist based in Bangalore, talks about smart cities and governance.
In the second podcast, Sumandro, a Research Director at Center for Internet and Society talks about data, people and smart cities.
We have Pavan Kumar, one of the founders of Workbench Projects, talking about innovation and consumerism in cities.


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Zashono is one of the most unique schools in the world. It has no less than 54'000 students and emcompass's differant elementary, middle and high school.
The boy's uniform's have no indicator of what school level they are in and wear white shirts ehiye blue panys and suit jackets. The girl's however use different coloured sweaters to identify what level of schooling they are in.
Elementary school girl's wear bright pink sweater's. and Middle school girl's wear light blue sweater's. High school girl's wear mustard yellow sweater's. Each level also wear's the same purple coloured skirt's.
To accomodate the vast number of student's the school also offer's a vast number of club's for almost every activity you could imagine. There are also several buillding's on campus built for the sole purpose of hosting these club's.
While there are normal club's such as Basketball and judo, their are also the more eccentric club's such as the supernatural club and of course the infamous Eiken club.
Every year the every club in the school hold's an open day to try and recruit new member's.


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Dropout Prevention Program keeping students in school
(Local News ~ 09/17/03)
BY CARIN MCCLUNG, Democrat Editor Trumann Schools is doing all they can to keep students in school, and allow high-risk students to receive their diplomas. The most recent program implemented by the Dropout Prevention Program is the Off Campus Suspension Program...
Wildkittens Stable the Mustangs
(High School Sports ~ 09/17/03)
BY DAVID HICKS, Democrat Sports Staff The Wildkittens tamed the Hoxie Mustangs 42-8, improving to 2-0 in the season. Trumann fans filed the stands Thursday night to cheer on their kittens. Wildkitten Lorenzo Nixon gave the fans their moneys worth with an impressive show. Nixon carried the ball seven times with 126 yards rushing...
Reba Sue Hill
(Obituary ~ 09/17/03)
Mrs. Reba Sue Hill, age 47, of Jonesboro, died early Tuesday, September 9, at her home. Mrs. Hill was born in Trumann and moved to Jonesboro 25 years ago. She was a homemaker, worked in the cafeteria at the Nettleton School District, and attended the Word of Life Church of God in Trumann. She was preceded in death by her father, Pastly Busby, and by two brothers...
W.E. Qualls
(Obituary ~ 09/17/03)
Mr. W.E. "Dub" Qualls, 76, of Trumann passed away on September 8, 2003, at the Regional Medical Center of Northeast Arkansas from natural causes. Mr. Qualls was born in Savannah, Tenn., and had lived in Trumann for the past eleven years and was formerly of Wilmington, Calif. He was longshoreman as well as also a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in WWII...
Eric Franklin Watts
(Obituary ~ 09/17/03)
Mr. Eric Franklin Watts, 38, of Cherokee Village, Ark., passed September 9, due to injuries he received in a motorcycle accident. Mr. Watts was born in Trumann and had lived in Cherokee Village for the past four years. He was a truck driver, 1983 graduate of Huttig High School and was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Walter Watts and maternal grandparents, Raymond and Clara Phelps Brown...
James Elmer Coker
(Obituary ~ 09/17/03)
James Elmer Coker passed away on Sept. 14, 2003 at the family residence in Trumann. Mr. Coker was born and lived his lifetime in Trumann. He was a truck driver and of the Baptist Faith. He was preceded in death by his father, Rev. Roy S. Miller. He is survived by four daughters, Jeanie Carr and Debbie Lindsey both of Trumann, Sherry Clere of Paducah, Kentucky and Shelley Perez of Northfold, Va.; three sons, Jimmy Dewayne Coker and Bobby Joe Coker both of Trumann and Randy Joe Coker of Lepanto; his mother, Jennie Mae Miller of Trumann; 14 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.. ...
Miss Mallard Beauty Pageant
(Local News ~ 09/17/03)
The 2003 Miss Mallard Beauty Pageant has been scheduled for Saturday, September 20, at the Trumann High School Auditorium. Boys age 0-14 and girls 0-18 are eligible for the pageant. The entry fee for each contestant is $25. For those wishing to be eligible for the photogenic and best dressed categories, there will be an additional fee of $5 for each. A black and white or color photo of any size should be submitted for the photogenic judging...
Smith retires from Navy after 25 years of service
(Local News ~ 09/17/03)
LCDR Brent W. Smith, USN a former Trumann resident, retires from the Navy after 25 years of faithful service. Smith is a 1978 graduate of Trumann High School. He is married to Angela Bushong Smith who is a 1980 graduate of THS. They have two children, Brandon and Kristen. He is the son of Wayne and Patsy Smith of Trumann...
1st Annual Wild Duck Festival Skeet Shoot
(Local News ~ 09/17/03)
The 1st annual Wild Duck Festival Skeet Shoot will be held on Saturday, Sept. 20 at the Trumann Sports Complex on Sept. 20, starting at 10 a.m. There will be one shotgun round in which the winner takes home a Benelli shotgun for winning. There will be at least one greenwing round for those age 16 and under...
Council votes against mosquito program
(Local News ~ 09/17/03)
BY CARIN MCCLUNG, Democrat Editor The Trumann City Council voted against bringing in Vector Mosquito Control for next years mosquito control. The main reason members quoted was the high cost to residents. Each resident in the city of Trumann would have $4 per month added to his or her water bill. The current rate for mosquito control in Trumann is fifty cents...
Prospective juror list released for Sept. / Oct.
(Local News ~ 09/17/03)
Poinsett County Circuit Clerk, Claudia Mathews, releases the following names drawn as prospective petit jurors for the September/October 2003 session of Poinsett County Circuit Court Criminal/civil Division. Judge David Goodson of Paragould and Judge David Burnett of Osceola will be presiding...
Parents night
(High School Sports ~ 09/17/03)
The Trumann High School will be hosting a parents night on Sept. 23 from 7 p.m. - 8p.m. in the High School Cafeteria. All departments of the school will be represented with booths around the cafeteria. This is being done in hopes to give parents an overview of what their child will be taught and what all types of courses the school has to offer...
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I just heard that the Android version of mobile app for BIM 360 Docs finally released! It's available for download from the Google Play Store. This is THE first Android app for BIM 360 family products (aside from the BIM 360 Team which is a branding change of A360 Team and whose Android app is already available.)
The BIM 360 Docs Android app is an free app. You can use it to access your BIM 360 Docs data. The first version focuses around viewing project documents, models, markups, and issues. More functionalities are expected to come, including the ability to download files for offline access, and more advanced issue and markup management features.
If you have an Android device, please give it a try.


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A New Environment for Cash & Trade
An interview with Vivek Ramachandran, Head of Cash & Trade, Barclays Corporate
This month's Executive Interview features Vivek Ramachandran, Head of Cash & Trade at Barclays Corporate. An important element of the reorganisation within the group has been the creation of Barclays Corporate, with a view to delivering cohesive solutions to corporate customers. In this interview, Vivek discusses some of the key trends relating to cash, liquidity management and trade in the current climate. He joined Barclays in August 2008 to head the Cash and Trade team within Barclays Corporate. Prior to joining Barclays, he held various senior management roles and began his career as a management consultant with Marakon Associates, covering the financial services sector, with clients across Western Europe, Asia and the US.Vivek has a PhD in Economics from Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, USA, where he both studied and taught.
How is the current crisis in southern Europe affecting treasurers' approach to cash management?
The past 12-18 months have seen corporate treasurers adopt a 'back-to-basics' approach to ensure that the company has sufficient liquidity to continue its activities during the economic downturn. A key lesson from the financial crisis is that corporates need better control of and access to liquidity. In our experience, many treasurers do not know exactly how much cash they have or have difficulty accessing it when they need it.
Large corporates are rethinking how to make best use of their cash, with their search for security, liquidity and yield prompting them to increase the focus on their cash management practices. Given the current market uncertainty, there is a huge premium on security of cash; this is not to say that treasurers are ignoring the potential for earning a return on surplus cash, but security of capital is non-negotiable. This creates a challenge for corporate treasurers, emphasising the importance of making cash management and investment decisions that achieve the right balance of risk and reward. For example, sovereign risk is now a greater issue than in the past, which impacts on the counterparty banks with which a treasurer may choose to hold funds.
We have recently enhanced our range of solutions to provide a range of complement-ary services for our corporate clients.
How would you suggest that treasurers achieve this risk-reward balance?
In reality, there should not need to be a trade-off between risk and reward, if treasurers are committed to relationship banking with a high quality, highly rated bank such as Barclays. Corporate treasurers should not be seeking to invest opportunistically when a higher yield arises; rather, they should be selecting their banking partners and working closely with them to construct a holistic framework for cash management and investment.
For example, at Barclays Corporate, we have not made our name by offering the highest rates to any potential investor; rather, we establish strong and lasting relationships with our clients that allow us to offer preferential rates linked to customer behaviour. Furthermore, we have recently enhanced our range of solutions to provide a range of complementary services for our corporate clients. One example of this is our Money Transmission Advantage scheme. Corporate treasurers have various cash management dynamics that occur in parallel: they pay transactional costs, they have working capital flows which are often unpredictable, and they may have surplus cash that they wish to invest. By bringing all these dynamics together, we are able to offset transactional costs and pay a return on cash balances. This means that costs are taken out of the P&L, and a competitive return is still achieved even in situations where balances are unpredictable.
Another example of our relationship-based approach to our clients is our Flexible Interest-Bearing Current Account product. This account not only pays regular interest, but also provides ongoing bonuses for longer-term cash holdings. This arrangement enables treasurers to earn higher rates than investing in a bank of a lower credit quality or subject to greater sovereign risk, without compromising on security or access to liquidity.
A focus on relationship banking and high credit quality are clearly important factors for treasurers when selecting a cash management banking partner, but what other issues should they take into account?
Corporate treasurers have re-evaluated their criteria for awarding cash management business to a bank, which is now more closely linked to banks' willingness to lend their balance sheets. Beyond this, and the clear preference for banks with a focus on relationship banking, treasurers will have a variety of considerations when deciding to work with a bank: client service, technology, geographic reach etc. and each bank brings its own differentiators.
To ensure that these needs will be met, a potential bank needs to deliver products that are easy to understand and to implement, with a clear value proposition. These products should not be the result of an intellectual exercise within the bank, but demand-driven according to the needs and priorities of clients. To do this, banks need to have the ability and willingness to understand their customers' needs, to design and deliver cash management solutions in a way that supports the company during good times and bad.


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Advent Calendar Day #4: Ursula K. LeGuin
I may not love everything she writes, but it seems like half the time I'm reading an interesting and/or intelligent essay or response to something in a magazine, it's by Ursula K. Leguin. She's not only a very talented science fiction author, but she's a woman who speaks up about seemingly anything and everything. More power to that.


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CellarPro's AH6500SCh ducted cooling units (3/4 Ton Nominal) are suitable for wine cellars up to 1,750 cubic feet in both commercial and residential wine cellars. This ducted unit uses 10-inch ducting and requires insulated ducting on the cold side. The 1,750 cubic feet cellar size assumes that the cellar is constructed with insulation of R19 or better in all walls and ceiling (ie no glass or uninsulated concrete), a setpoint of 55℉ inside the cellar and ambient temperatures up to 85℉ outside the cellar. Ducting will add additional load and should be considered in the sizing calculation.
Performance testing shows that this unit maintains optimal cellar temperature and humidity conditions in extreme conditions up to 110℉ more effectively than similar units from competing brands. AH6500SCh units also are quieter than comparable units from other brands.
System Amps
- Total Watts 1274 (low fan speed)
- Startup Amps 53.0 Amps
- Unit Amp Rating 17.1 Amps (high fan speed)
Unit Dimensions
- Height 19.3 in
- Width 37.2 in
- Depth 18.6 in
- Capacity 5771 BTUH @ 55℉
- Weight 161 lbs.
Electrical Requirements
- Electrical Requirements 115V AC / 60 Hz
- Power Rating 115V AC / 60 Hz
Condensing Unit Decibels
- Low Fan Speed, Ducted / Non-Ducted 52 dbA / 65 dbA
- High Fan Speed, Ducted / Non-Ducted 62 dbA / 75 dbA
- Med Fan Speed, Ducted / Non-Ducted: 57 dbA / 70 dbA
BTUH @ 55℉/ Evaporator Decibels
- Low Fan Speed 4923 / 47 dbA
- High Fan Speed 5771 / 59 dbA
- Medium Fan Speed 5350 / 51 dbA
- BTUH @ 55℉/ Evaporator Decibels 3/4 Ton Nominal
The CellarPro AH6500SCh Cooling Unit is engineered to provide maximum cooling power and adjustable humidity control for cellars up to 1,750 cubic feet. The evaporator and the condensing unit each can be ducted up to 100 equivalent feet (50 equivalent feet per duct.) Designed for internal installations, the AH6500SCh includes a variable-speed fan on the evaporator with a low setting for quieter operation and a high setting for maximum power. This unit has a horizontal configuration for installations in locations with limited height and/or vertical constraints (eg above the ceiling in an attic).
- CellarPro Air Handlers are engineered to be ducted with 10-inch insulated ducting on the cold side (evaporator) and/or 10-inch ducting on the hot side (condensing unit), allowing the equipment can be located out-of-sight where it won't be heard.
- Our Evaporators are built with high-output centrifugal fans which include variable speed settings for your choice of cooling power to meet ambient and seasonal requirements.
- Optional integrated humidifier provides the ultimate control of moisture levels inside your cellar.
- Optional integrated heater (900W and 1800W) provides heat for wine cellars that are exposed to temperatures below 55℉.
- Extra-large coils generate maximum cooling power inside the cellar.
- Excess condensate is managed through a 1/2" drain line that exits from a choice of knockouts in the evaporator.
- Commercial-grade Electrofin coating protects the evaporator coils from leaks and corrosion.
- Intuitive LED display panel with digital programmable thermostat is simple and easy to use.
- Energy-saver mode, quick-chill mode, and auto-defrost cycle provide convenient solutions to common cellar needs.
- Unit operates with minimal vibrations and less noise than comparable units from competitors.
- Audible and visual alarms and maintenance- needed indicator protect the cooling unit and the wine cellar.
- Remote bottle probe and duct adapters are included as standard equipment.
- Factory-installed Expansion Valve ensures maximum operating precision and range.
- Removable steel case and refrigerant access valve provides access to the internal components for servicing and repair.
- Cooling system is fully-charged with refrigerant and ready-to-use out of the box.
- CellarPro's 2-Year/5-Year Warranty, the most thorough in the industry, protects the unit against manufacturing defects.
- An optional Extended Warranty is available for additional protection.
- ETL Tested and Certified to rigorous UL Standards for safety.
Additional Info
CellarPro AH6500SCh units are fully-charged and ready to use out of the box. These cooling units are designed to be ducted up to 100 Equivalent Feet (50 Feet per Duct) with 10- inch ducting .
Collars or grills for EXHAUST (ie Supply) are located at the front (shown at left), top or rear of the cooling system, and are interchangeable to meet your specific requirement.
Collars or grills for INTAKE (ie Return) are located at each end (left: evaporator, and right: condenser), and include professional- grade air filters to protect the unit.
6A bottle probe temperature sensor (10' cord) plus your choice of duct collars, indoor grills and blank plates are included in the price of the cooling system.
One cord for the compressor, which pulls 11.2 amps and requires a dedicated 20 amp circuit breaker
One cord for the rest of the components, which pull 5.7 amps and require a dedicated 15 amp circuit breaker
When the control panel is difficult to access, we offer a remote control display kit which is wired to the cooling unit and allows the digital display to be mounted inside or outside the cellar.
When not ducted, the hot side of the cooling unit (condenser) requires 12 inches of unobstructed space in front of the coils, and requires approx. 600-700 CFM of ventilation when installed in a confined space.
For installations in environments below 40℉, AH6500SCh units require our Compressor Heater.
The cold side of the cooling unit (evaporator) should never be exposed to temperatures below 32℉.
We ship these units strapped to a pallet via common carrier with curbside delivery. Inside delivery is available for an additional charge.
To activate your warranty, you must complete and return our Installation Checklist.
CellarPro Manufacturer Warranty
CellarPro Wine Cooling Units 1800 QTL / QT / XT / XTS: For five years from the date of purchase, your CellarPro warranty covers all parts and labor to repair or replace any components in the wine cooling unit that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship.
1800 XT-220V: For two years from the date of purchase, your CellarPro warranty covers all parts and labor to repair or replace any components in the wine cooling unit that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship.
4200VSi / VSx: For five years from the date of purchase, your CellarPro warranty covers the internal compressor if it proves to be defective in materials or workmanship. In addition, for two years from the date of purchase, your CellarPro warranty covers all parts and labor to repair or replace any components the wine cooling unit that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship.
For all products covered by the terms of this warranty, CellarPro will repair or replace the original cooling unit with a new or refurbished cooling unit and, once replaced, the original cooling unit must be returned to CellarPro.
All service provided by CellarPro under the above warranty must be performed by CellarPro or a designated repair facility unless otherwise specified by CellarPro. Purchaser is responsible for shipping the wine cooling unit to and from CellarPro or to and from a designated repair facility, and for removing and reinstalling the wine cooling unit from the wine cellar.
The limited warranty applies only to wine cooling units purchased from the factory or an authorized dealer. Damage caused by others or by any cause beyond the control of CellarPro, shall not be considered defects in material or workmanship and are not covered by the warranty. The limited warranty does not cover any parts or labor to correct any defect caused by negligence, commercial use, accident, or improper use, maintenance, installation, service or repair.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights, which vary from state to state.
To receive parts and/or service contact CellarPro directly by calling 1.877.726.8496.
CellarPro VS Series Extended Warranty (only for VSi units)
- Increases the warranty period on the entire system from 2 to 5 years from the date of purchase
- Covers the cost of all parts and labor to repair or replace defective parts during the warranty period
- Covers the cost of in-home service during the warranty period
- Covers shipping costs via standard ground service during the warranty period
Please note the following terms and conditions:
- A deductible of $99 will be charged per incident
- Cleaning the coils and/or replacing the filter on the cooling unit are not covered by the extended warranty
- Scratches, blemishes and other cosmetic damage caused during transit and/or normal wear-and-tear are not covered by the extended warranty
- Issues related to improper installation and/or usage of the products are not covered by the extended warranty
- The extended warranty is available exclusively to residential customers in the continental U.S. for use in non-commercial applications
- The extended warranty is not available for 220V models
- The extended warranty does not cover accessories
- The extended warranty is not transferable
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Last night Elise and I attended the Nashville Predators hockey game. Jacinda won two tickets (very good seats, I might add) and decided to let me take Elise. We had a great time, and the Preds won! I really love going to live sporting events…always have. Whether it is football, basketball, hockey, baseball…whatever…there is just something about being there in that atmosphere that makes it special. I would attend more games (Preds and others) if I could.
Although I do love being at the games I have some reasons I don't like attending live sporting events. These are the things I wish would change to make the experience more enjoyable. I will say the list of reasons I don't like going is much shorter than the list I could give for why I do like being there. Unfortunately these things I don't like tend to keep me from attending more events. So, here it is…my short list of reason I don't like attending live sporting events.
- Cost ~~ I have no problem with the cost of the tickets. Where I'm turned off is with the cost of everything else. I think the prices of concessions at most arenas should be considered price gouging. It is these costs that really makes it difficult for a family of 4 to attend many events. I understand the want to make a profit, but $5 for a soda and $4 for a bottle of water (same bottle $1 at gas stations) is outrageous! Last year when just Rachel & I went to a Titans game we spent $25 for our lunch, which consisted of 2 sandwiches and 2 sodas. If the family (4 people) goes to a game you have easily dropped $150-$200 when you factor in ticket cost. That's tough for a family, especially in this economy.
- Parking ~~ Parking in downtown Nashville is not as bad as in some cities. Unfortunately that has changed a little since the city has started preparing for the construction of the new convention center. I discovered last night that the huge parking lot I have used for years was now one big construction site. I was still able to find a spot not much farther away, but in a much smaller lot. We paid $10 to park, which is what I usually pay. However, I passed by a few lots where parking was $10 and the signs last night read $15. So, spaces are reduced and prices increase.
- Obnoxious / Rude / Obscene Fans ~~ This reason is the biggest one that makes me not like attending live sporting events. I don't want to pay for a ticket and then have to sit in the stands listing to some fan constantly yell profanities at the refs and/or players. I especially don't want to hear that when my kids are with me! Elise and I experienced that last night. A couple sitting across the aisle from us were doing just that. Late in the game one of the refs missed a call. Everyone in the arena knew it was missed and it resulted in a goal for the other team. That is when this couple began shouting, along with many others in the arena, "ref you suck". I told Elise we weren't going to say that, but I was not offended by that. Then this couple started dropping the f-bomb every other sentence (did I mention they were screaming these things down to the ref ) and that's when I couldn't take it any longer. Elise and I left, and I made sure they knew how I felt about their language in front of my child. Of course when I said something they gave me a look like I had done something wrong. The way I see it is this. If you want to yell profanities at the refs or players then stay home and do it in front of your TV. At the very least be aware when children are seated nearby and bite your tongue!
So, there you have it. As I said before, the list of reasons I love going to the games would be much longer, and I know I'll continue to go when I can. I simply wish the things I have listed here could be changed so I (and others) could enjoy the games so much more.


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NATO Mercenaries fled Ghadames fearing entrapment
Fighting was reported around and inside the town of Ghadames previously, but new reports suggests that NATO Mercenaries have fled the town fearing an entrapment.
Since the Tarhuna Tribe rose up and advancing West wards, NATO mercenaries are quick to leave Western towns because NATO bombs are not available in every city.
They have fled in fear, but finding it hard to regroup. Some fighters crossed the border and entered Tunisia to create a base, but fighting soon broke out between Tunisian Defence forces and NATO Mercenaries.
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I have a confession. I've been in a bit of a "blah attitude" lately. My very personal pet dark cloud is following me wherever I go. You see, I had this fantasy that after I left my corporate career and started my dream company, it would all be rainbows and unicorns. I would wake up with a spring in my step, moving purposefully toward my goals, my imaginary superwoman cape in tow. So this state of "blah" for the last couple of months has been a bit disappointing. Actually, it's downright depressing. To the outside world, I seem to have accomplished all of the goals I had imagined and then some: a first-time business that's survived for four years, a thriving executive coaching practice with clients I love, speaking engagements, growing global partnerships, even a Forbes bloggership. So what's missing? I demand a recount!
What is Mojo Anyway?
The dictionary describes it as "a power that may seem magical and that allows someone to be very effective, successful." It's not an external "I'm the boss, hear me roar" kind of power. It's an aliveness that we feel inside. It's that woman who feels sexy in a size 16. I want some of what she had for breakfast. It's an attitude, a state of being - confident, optimistic, excited, creative, happy. It makes achieving our goals more effortless. It makes influencing others easier. Mojo is infectious. Mojo opens up a new world of possibilities. My 10-step plan for world domination definitely includes "Get Mojo" as Step 1.
Top Ten Ways To Get Your Mojo Back
To reclaim my mojo, I decided to work out my problems out like I normally do: by writing and giving others advice about them. Here's what I'm trying that seems to be working:
Move. Mojo is energy. It lies in our body. When I'm stuck in a mojo-less place, I go for a walk, dance to my favorite ABBA tunes. Endorphins are good for mojo. They get us out of our head.
Rest. This is really hard for me. I get my mojo from accomplishing things so I keep adding tasks to accomplish. I realize now that more of a good thing is not better. Better is better. Our mojo thrives on a balance of activity and rest. Take a nap.
Laugh. I recently took a laughter yoga class (one hour of it gave me a 3-day mojo high). I read the funnies. I try to find funny people to hang out with. I try not to take myself so seriously. This is hard so I've resorted to making funny faces in the mirror. Studies show laughter reduces stress. Kids laugh 400 times a day. We laugh 15.
Hug. Hug someone you love. According to research in the book Love 2.0, connection builds our vital energy and our immune systems. I confess I'm a tree hugger. Hiking in nature just brings me back to myself. Nature slows me down to experience joy from the simple things in life and gets me out of my head and into my sense!
Be with high mojo people. Mojo is infectious. You have my permission to get it off of others. Avoid the Low Mojo People. Strike them off your "Contacts" list and calendar. If your boss happens to be one of them, get plenty of caffeine for a mojo boost after meeting them.
Dream. Get off the hamster wheel now and just spend a few minutes day dreaming. You have now achieved your 10-step plan for World Domination. You are now Master of the Universe. What is the world you imagine? What excites you about it? Close your eyes and picture it. Yes, I mean NOW (unless of course you're currently driving a car or operating heavy machinery). Positive emotions like excitement bring back our mojo.
Be Not Responsible. Most of us high achievers feel responsible all the time. We want to control things. We have high standards. We want things to be perfect. (Wait, does this sound like a therapy session?) The opposite of responsible isn't irresponsible. It's playful.
Play. Feel free to take the afternoon off and play. Better yet, schedule play. For those of us who feel guilty setting aside time to play, here's research that says it's good for us and our productivity.
Find your inner Wise Guy or Gal. We each have saboteurs living rent-free in our head. They keep us in stress mode. Stress and fear kills mojo. To counteract these saboteurs find your inner Wise Guy or Gal here and put them in charge. Every time you find your mojo slipping, order the saboteur off the planet. After all you're the Master of the Universe!
Create something. Draw something (stick figures qualifies). Make something. Write something. Dance something. Express yourself in whichever way makes you happy. Research shows being creative is energizing for us. While you're at it, create a customized list of what brings you your mojo back. And since we know you're so responsible, follow that list.
What are some things that bring you your mojo back? Please share and let's create another Top 10 list together.
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