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Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
A once loved band but unfortunately forgotten about, The Hoosiers are back to show the world that they mean business.
It's been a rough but prosperous few years for The Hoosiers. Concerning their departure from Sony Records in 2011 due to a dispute over the release of their second album 'The Illusion of Safety' in 2010 (re-released as 'Bumpy Ride' in 2011), caused the album to have a hit and miss reaction. Although the single 'Choices' reached #11 in the UK Singles chart in 2010, the rest of the album struggled to make sales. I'd personally like to think their albums success reflects on the answer to the question, 'name a Hoosier song', where still most responses would still be 'Goodbye Mr A' or 'Cops and Robbers', ultimately due to those songs being from their #1 album. From seeing them perform first hand earlier this week at Oxford Street's The 100 Club, I would definitely say this is about to change. Although slightly different from what we know as The Hoosiers, their latest album 'The News From Nowhere' is definitely a game changer for them.
For those who have not experienced The 100 Club as a venue, it is definitely a recommended establishment for any band or viewer to come and check out when in London. Not thinking about the much larger arenas or festivals like Wembley or the recently iTunes festival, The 100 Club is exactly what you want from a night of music. Affordability, sound quality and intimacy. Although saying that, maybe it was just The Hoosiers putting on such a great show.
Creating an initial awe from the moment that they stepped on stage, I feel that I speak for everyone when I say they performed almost flawlessly. I should mention as well, I have never seen such a well dressed band. An odd comment? But illustrative to this article nonetheless. Playing everyones favourites, 'Worried about Ray', 'Cops and Robbers', 'Choices', and even new material, The Hoosiers seemed to make an easy (and sweaty) job of keeping the audience on their toes. As intimate as the gig went with possibly 100 people at most (whey!), they seemed to thrive off the fact they could engage more with a substantially smaller audience from what their probably used to.
Debuting their new single, 'Somewhere in the Distance' gave serious insight into their new album to be released March 2014. Potentially one of my favourite songs so far and I guess theirs too as I think they played it twice? Good thing I enjoyed it. It may sound like a rather stereotypical 'gig-goer' thing to say, but it definitely sounded better live. This may be down to listening to a demo version of the track (which is linked below) or this may be the final product. Either way Irwin has such heart warming vocals, I just wish they were more powerful and evident in the studio version like they were the other night. That aside, it is still my favourite track of 2013 which says a lot. May be even 2014 too with the album release.
All in all? I expect any future shows or the upcoming album to re-ignite everyones' love for The Hoosiers. They deserve recognition for where they have got to from such humble beginnings and while still keeping their seniority, I foresee big things. A very anticipated album release coming soon so keep an eye out for this band as you will soon hear even bigger things.
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Want a super cool cruiser that's ready to show? How about one with some of the best vintage styling ever draped over two doors and four tires? If the answer is a resounding "YES", his 1937 Ford Cabriolet is exactly the car you've been searching for! With its reliable Chevrolet V8, mooth automatic transmission and stunning Red on Sand color combination, his custom is an ideal classic for anyone who enjoys exploring the open road. If you're looking to add a little spice to your weekend routine, ere's the perfect way to take Sunday drives to a whole new level!
Assembled from the ground up, his awesome street rod's smooth and solid fuselage began life as high quality Downs fiberglass that was carefully molded, tructured and streamlined into a top notch roadster. Once that resin completely cured, t was bathed in a vivid coat of brilliant red two-stage. And today, ith nary a ripple or misaligned panel anywhere, his positively evil Ford mixes enough utility to hush old school skeptics with enough polish to be front row at the local car show!
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It doesn't matter whether you're a Ford guy, opar guy or Chevy guy, his awesome Cabriolet is one of those cars that transcends barriers and claims universal appeal. Its great looks, reat performance and great color combo all add up to a great cruiser that can be driven and enjoyed every day of the summer. Indulge as is, r tinker with it to make it sharper, ither way you'll have a high value classic that has excellent curb appeal!


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Why Is Michael Strahan Going To GMA?
Taraji P. Henson's former boo, Michael Strahan, is leaving Live! With Kelly and Michael. The former NFL star is joining Good Morning America.
|Why Is Michael Strahan Going To GMA?
Daily Mail reports that Andy Cohen believes Strahan is making a big mistake by leaving Live! considering the fact he has a major role on the show. Cohen explained that Strahan's name is in the title of Live! and he had the opportunity to spend his entire career there.
According to Access Hollywood, Strahan was not thrilled to work with Live's executive producer Michael Gelman. There were rumors that Kelly Ripa was the reason he was leaving the show yet those rumors were false.
Entertainment Tonight reports that Kelly Ripa will return to the show on Tuesday. Ripa was upset that she was not warned about Mike's departure. Ripa sent an email explaining her plans to return after she refused to appear alongside Mike. She explained that she needed time to process the transition.
Another reason the former New York Giant decided to leave is the raise he'll receive by joining GMA. He'll get $20 million per year. On Live! he was making about $10 million per year. Kelly Ripa currently makes $20 million per year so he'll be bumped up to her tax bracket…The best revenge is your paper!


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171. oldal - I now make it my earnest prayer that God would have you, and the State over which you preside, in his holy protection ; that He would incline the hearts of the citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination and obedience to government; to entertain a brotherly affection and love for one another, for their fellow-citizens of the United States at large...
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Tuning the cells machinery to increase production
As anyone knows, trying to replace a resource in limited supply is a significant challenge. In the case of fossil fuels, many avenues have been explored. Perhaps the best known is the use of ethanol from corn as a supplement to gasoline. There has been controversy about this approach since corn is a feedstock and competes for use as a biofuel.
Other mechanisms to provide biofuels are under investigation. One approach that has been explored is to utilize algae to produce fatty acids as biofuels. The challenge has been to find ways to maximize the production of the biofuel in existing options. At Los Alamos National Laboratory, one group has been investigating the cellular mechanism that controls fatty acid synthesis. These compounds, called transcription regulators, control fatty acid production by controlling the first step in the process.
This regulator has two regions in the molecule that are critical to its function. The first is a portion of the molecule that binds to DNA near the gene that it regulates. The second part of the molecule, the binding pocket, binds to a molecule involved in the synthesis of the fatty acid. If the second part is bound to the lipid precursor molecule, the transcription regulator won't bind to the DNA. Therefore, the cell's synthesis is controlled as a function of the concentration of the precursor. The more that is present, the less of the regulator that binds to the DNA and the less synthesis occurs.
Knowing this effect of the regulator, the researchers looked at the structure of the complex of the precursor with the regulator. By determining which parts of the regulator are responsible for binding to the precursor, they were able to use that information to guide them in how to make alterations in the regulator to see how it affected the binding of the precursor.
Using a computer program that modeled the binding pocket, they examined the effect of substituting different amino acids for one that is found in the original molecule. The changes in binding are predicted based on interactions of individual atoms in each molecule. The results of these modeling calculations provide valuable information about the process. By manipulating the structure of the binding pocket, one can then affect the binding of the complex to the DNA. Therefore, it is possible to control the synthesis of the fatty acid by changing the interaction at the binding pocket. This finding could be used to optimize fatty acid metabolism in microorganisms used to produce biofuel.
Reference: "Modulation of FadR Binding Capacity for Acyl-CoA Fatty Acids Through Structure-Guided Mutagenesis," The Protein Journal 34 (5), 359 (2015); doi: 10.1007/s10930-015-9630-1. Authors: John-Paul Bacik, Chris Yeager, Scott Twary, and Ricardo Martí-Arbona (Bioenergy and Biome Sciences, B-11).
Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) funded the work, which supports the Lab's Energy Security mission area and the Science of Signatures science pillar through the development of enhanced lipid production for biofuels. Technical contact: Ricardo Martí-Arbona


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Re-connecting with your voice as a 'singer' is so exciting and liberating and Gotta Sing! allows you to find that vocal freedom in a safe and supportive environment.
There are many different strands to the art of singing, the first is vocal technique or, quite simply, how you make the sound. In the beginning it may not be as pleasant as we'd like but the 'natural' resonance of the voice is there to be discovered and with the simple technical exercises and expert guidance of Gotta Sing! you will be given the tools to unlock and produce your own unique sound. The results are often surprising and you may well find out much more about yourself than you expect!
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The end of course cabaret is the crowning moment. To challenge yourself in this way, in such an 'immediate' art form, is an experience like no other. Cabaret does not have the anonymity of a choir but an intimacy that is at the very core of performing. Gotta Sing! will allow you to discover a fabulous feeling that will stay with you forever..


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The UCLA Cannabis Research Initiative (UCLA-CRI) is one of the first academic programs in the world dedicated to the study of cannabis to properly lead public policy and public health decisions regarding cannabis.
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Hi, I'm Lois – Welcome to Live Nourished!
I believe that the authority of the Word of God is the necessary foundation for every area of life.
That's why each post will encourage you to be nourished on God's Word as you live out your faith in Jesus with those closest to you and with those you don't even know.
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Why 'Live Nourished'?
The first half of our name comes from Matthew 4:4, in which Jesus says:
But He answered and said, "It is written,
'Man shall not live on bread alone,
but on every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.'"
And the other half comes from 1 Timothy 4:6, which says,
In pointing out these things to the brethren,
you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus,
constantly nourished on the words of the faith
and of the sound doctrine which you have been following.
Put them together and you get this foundational truth: we need every word of God in order to live, and in remembering and teaching His words, we'll be nourished on the words of faith and sound doctrine.
Our Mission Statement:
Live Nourished exists to point you to Jesus – the Way to follow, the Truth to declare and the Life to live to the full. It is our mission to encourage you to:
FOLLOW Jesus
by encouraging and equipping you in your walk with Jesus and by discipling and helping you to fulfil His command to preach the gospel and make disciples of all nations.
DECLARE the truth
by guiding and encouraging you to discern, declare and defend the authority and truth of the Word of God in this 'postmodern' age, with particular emphasis on Creation and Life.
LIVE to the full
by encouraging you to live nourished on the words of faith and sound doctrine, and to live out your faith as doers of the Word, with zest and zeal, even when times are tough and circumstances are difficult.
NOURISH your family
by encouraging you to embrace your duties as a wife and mother from a biblical perspective and by encouraging and equipping you to be a diligent and biblical keeper of your home, for the glory of God.
Know Jesus?
If I could just reach you with one thing of importance, it's this: Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life (John 14:6).
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I'm not someone who has all the answers – I'm just a follower of Jesus Christ, with a passion for encouraging people and for helping to build them up in their faith in the Lord.
I'm a Christian who is still learning day by day how to surrender my thoughts, hopes and automatic habits to Christ and truly live for God. Knowing saving faith through Jesus is biggest blessing in my life and truly, in His presence, there is fullness of joy. Any good that you see in me as you read this blog – that's Jesus! He's everything to me, and I pray that you'll love and trust Him more each day, too.
I am blessed with a wonderful husband who has taught me a lot about the Lord and about biblical wisdom, and we love to serve the Lord together (and have great fun doing so, too!). Every day, I'm seeing more and more how marriage is an illustration of Christ and the church.
This year, we were blessed with our beautiful son, and motherhood has been teaching me more and more about God's love for us and the incredible privilege it is to be entrusted with caring for and shaping the world of another human being, not to mention the amazing creative power of God displayed in forming a new life.
I've had M.E. for 29 years (I'm 32). It's a life-impacting illness, which often wracks my body with extreme pain and other uncomfortable symptoms. But throughout the journey I've learned the truth of 2 Corinthians 12:9: "And He has said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness." Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me."
Trials aren't the end of our stories – they're the moments that shape our characters.
I'm thankful for all the things God has used the M.E. to teach me, and I know without a doubt that "…the joy of the Lord is your strength." { Nehemiah 8:10 }
Feel free to get in touch (for any reason) – just visit the Contact page for all the details. I'd love to hear from you, and will answer each query as soon as I can.
One other thing…
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy;
I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.
{ John 10:10 }
A lot of modern Christians seem to be promoting the "Jesus will give you a happy life" 'gospel'. This is not at all biblical. Jesus said whoever loved Him would be hated by the world, persecuted by family and strangers alike. "Indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted." [2 Timothy 3:12]
By my encouraging you to live nourished, I certainly don't mean that the more you love Jesus, the more things will go right for you. I detest the selfishness of the modern "wonderful plan for your life" message that is breeding thousands of false converts. The Christian life is not always happy and perfect. Trials and tribulations do and will come. But I agree with Romans 8:18, "For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us."


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2010 - Bajaj Auto launched a 135 cc Pulsar, priced at Rs 51,000, pushing the Pulsar brand into the mass segment. - Bajaj Auto has given the Bonus in the Ratio of 1:1 2011 -Bajaj Auto - Bajaj records its best year ever -Bajaj Auto ties-up with SBI for inventory finance to dealers 2012 -Bajaj Auto has tied up with Japan's Kawasaki in Indonesia -Bajaj Auto - Board recommends Dividend of Rs. 45 per share (450%) 2013 -Bajaj Auto plans to export Discover 100T motorcycle -The newly launched Discover 100T motorcycle is priced at Rs 51,979 (ex-showroom Chennai), and is costlier by around Rs 7,000 as against the company's Discover 100cc model. -The Company has introduced another variant of premium motorcycles under the Bajaj-KTM joint venture namely Duke 390cc for a price of Rs 1.83 lakh -The Company has Recived 'CII Design Excellence Award' 2014 -Bajaj Auto bags order in Sri Lanka -People's Choice Bike of the Year - CNBC TV18 Overdrive Awards. -The Company has recived Bike of the Year - BBC Topgear Awards. 2015 -Bajaj Auto has introduced the all-new Platina electric start 100 cc bike to the long-distance commuter. -Bajaj Auto has introduced the Pulsar Rs. 200 to cater to the rising super sports bike segment. -Bajaj Auto has give a whopping Rs. 30 crore to the Indian School of Business (ISB) with an aim to boost its learning facilities 2016 -Bajaj Auto unveils bike containing metals from INS Vikrant -Pulsar RS 200 bags 14 product awards + 1 for its TVC from Automedia fraternity 2017 -Bajaj Auto and KTM to globally roll out Husqvarna Motorcycles in 2018. -Bajaj Auto and British niche bike maker Triumph announced a global partnership for design, development and distribution of mid-range motorcycles.
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2nd phase of Dream Act goes too far
On Jan. 1, the second phase of the California DREAM act kicked in.
With that, non-legal residents in this state are now eligible for assistance such as community college fee waivers, Cal Grants and similar aid, with awards of up to $12,200 a year.
To be eligible for the money, students must graduate from a California high school after attending for at least three years, and meet financial and academic standards.
The state's nonpartisan Legislative Analyst's Office has found the law likely will cost Californians $65 million a year by 2016.
Immigration reform supporters dismiss the law's financial significance in this cash-strapped state, saying very few students who attend public universities here are undocumented, and their cash awards won't eat too much into the overall pool of college aid awarded annually.
But critics say the law rewards breaking the rules, and is an insult to foreign students who enter the country legally.
I agree.
When my father came to the United States from the Middle East years ago to attend college in Los Angeles, he did it legally through a student visa. He worked long hours busing tables in restaurants while studying to become an engineer.
It wasn't easy. English was his second language. America was, at that time, a foreign country to him. But he pushed through a variety of obstacles, and finally become an American citizen in the mid-1970s.
This personal story is an important reminder that immigrating to the United States can and should be done legally.
The term "fairness" is tossed around a lot when it comes to the national and statewide discourse on illegal immigration, but what about the "fairness" to the people who wait in line and follow the law? Those who disregard America's laws should not be able to cut to the front of the line for citizenship.
When it comes to the children of illegal immigrants, that's a grayer area. There is an argument to be made it's not their fault their parents broke the law and brought them here, and a pathway to citizenship should be open to them. Fair enough – but we should not have to pay their college tuition as well.
Keep in mind undocumented students are already eligible for reduced in-state tuition at campuses statewide, because state law offers tuition breaks to any student who has attended a California high school for three years, regardless of their immigration status.
Bottom line: Californians are over-taxed, and constantly asked to pay more to keep the state afloat. Paying for illegal immigrants' college tuition goes too far.
The second phase of the California DREAM act should be repealed.
Email Jennifer Kabbany at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Sharp, piquant, spicy heat; black pepper is so commonly used in food it is easy to take it for granted and miss it's amazing potential.
Piper Nigrum as it is officially known, is the a flowering vine, the part that becomes pepper is the 'fruit' that is produced by the vine. Even though pepper is spicy and has heat, it is not the same as a capsicum pepper, which are fleshy fruits and in a different family.
Pepper is one of the most popular spices in the world for both culinary and medicinal endeavors. It is also among some of the oldest spice and medicinal interventions recorded and currently the top on the commerce list.
From a culinary perspective, I would venture to guess pepper can be found anywhere that the preparing of food occurs; households, restaurants, cafeterias, etc. It seems to accompany food with almost unconscious wild abandon; in jars on tables, little packets in boxes, and even wrapped up tightly with little plastic knives and forks. Of course, it rarely travels without its counterpart "salt". It's unfortunate that it is so ubiquitous that it is easy to take it for granted because truly there is a nuance to pepper that it akin to the variations and nuances in wine. The flavor of pepper is impacted by things like: terroir, when it was picked, how it was processed, and even what it is served with. There is black pepper, white pepper, red pepper (not the same as cayenne), green pepper...all of which are variations of the growth and terroir of the plant and each carries its own subtle yet distinct difference in flavor. The more I'm learning about pepper, the more I'm in love with it and all of its variations.
From a medicinal perspective, pepper has quite a history as well. Pepper stimulates the tastebuds and encourages the production of digestive fluids. It also has diuretic and diaphoretic properties, making a good resource for detoxifying the body. Research demonstrates that it is antimicrobial, antifungal, and antiviral, perhaps those organisms don't like the chemical compounds that also make it seem hot to the palate. Studies have been conducted that demonstrate it is also an anticonvulsant, aiding in the elimination of convulsions and seizures. The chemical compounds also make highly beneficial for eliminating systemic inflammation and oxidative stress.
The next time you sit down at the table and reach for the pepper, maybe take a moment to give it closer attention and appreciation.
Here's a grain free sweet recipe with a black pepper kick:
Chai spice sugar cookies
- 2 c. almond flour
- ¼ c. coconut flour
- ¼ c. coconut or date sugar
- ½ tsp. baking soda
- ¼ tsp. cream of tartar
- ¾ tsp. ginger
- ¾ tsp. ground cinnamon
- ¾ tsp. black pepper
- ¼ tsp. ground cardamom
- ¼ tsp. ground cloves
- ¼ tsp. salt
- ¼ c. coconut oil, melted
- ¼ c. maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 large egg
- sugar or coconut for rolling...
How to:
In a mixing bowl, stir together the dry ingredients (almond flour through salt).
In a separate mixing bowl, mix together the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla and egg (make sure the melted oil is not actually hot).
Add the dry mixture to the wet and stir just until combined.
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm enough to roll into balls.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper.
Roll the dough into 1" balls, roll in the sugar or coconut, and place 2" apart on the prepared baking sheet. Here is choice point, you can either leave them rolled into little balls or press them a little bit. Either way is tasty, it just yields a slightly different texture.
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the tops are firm and no longer wet. They will not brown but may crack a little.
Remove to a baking sheet or wire rack to cool completely


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Preparing to conceive – a healthy diet
There is much information and misinformation about what constitutes a good preconception diet. From a Chinese medicine point of view the middle road is usually the healthiest where moderation of some foods is recommended and a good balance of healthy and fresh fruits and vegetables with adequate protein is encouraged. A TCM practitioner takes into account the different constitution and situation of each individual before dietary advice is given.
A properly functioning digestive system is an important focus of treatment, so that nutrients are absorbed and utilised well. In the clinic we will ask you about digestive issues such as bloating, bowel disorders, reflux, cravings or low appetite.
Preparing to conceive – weight loss
If you are overweight a little bit of weight loss goes a long way to improving fertility. Losing 5 kg is a manageable target for most and you can start now. Just moving your metabolism a little bit in the direction of burning off fat stores, can stimulate ovarian activity, improve egg and sperm quality and increase fertility.
Acupuncture is often used, as part of a comprehensive programme, to help reduce appetite and improve energy, motivation and metabolism. An analysis of your constitution and the reasons for your weight gain by an experienced acupuncturist will lead to an individualised treatment plan.
Should you choose to use a Chinese medicine approach to support your weight loss regimen we may recommend using gentle electro acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine . Systematic reviews of trials in this area report encouraging results but larger trials are needed before claims to efficacy can be made.
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Preparing to conceive – the eggs
The environment that eggs occupy during their lengthy maturation process in the ovary has an impact on what shape they are in before meeting a sperm (with or without an IVF embryologist in attendance). They need a good blood supply, the right nutrients, the right hormone signals and the capacity to supply enough energy to the embryo.
This has important implications, particularly for eggs that are coming from slightly older ovaries (and possibly for eggs coming from women with PCOS or endometriosis). While no treatment can turn back the clock, or change the DNA, the follicular and whole body environment within which the eggs develop is worth looking after.
Preparing to conceive – the sperm
Clinical trials in several countries have shown a benefit of acupuncture treatment to some sperm parameters. In these trials mild electro-acupuncture is applied to the abdomen and the lower legs.
However while a meta analysis of some of these trials found that motility and count may be improved by acupuncture, larger trials need to be done before definitive conclusions or clinical recommendations can be made.
Lifestyle factors make a big difference to the health of sperm, and the good news is that most of it is under your control. Read More →
Preparing to conceive – a regular menstrual cycle
One of the things mentioned a lot in a traditional Chinese medicine gynaecology textbook, is the term "Regulating the Cycle". This refers to the ideal of a 28 day menstrual cycle (give or take a few days), and a regular ovulation occurring around the middle of that cycle. This is one of the first aims of much TCM treatment of many gynaecological disorders. A regular menstrual cycle can be an indicator of good ovary function and good hormone balance.
Preparing to conceive – immune factors
Implantation of the embryo in the uterus is a vital and pivotal event which determines the success of an ongoing pregnancy after conception, or after transfer of an embryo in an IVF cycle.
The crucial role that the immune system plays in the process of implantation and the development of the placenta is gradually being elucidated though there is much we still don't know. A positive finding of immune factors like anti-cardiolipin antibodies, anti- thyroid antibodies, anti-nuclear antibodies or an excess of some types of NK cells can indicate that there may be subtle imbalances in the immune environment of the uterus which are not conducive to establishing a healthy pregnancy.
Most women diagnosed with immune factors affecting fertility will be prescribed drugs to dampen the immune system and/or to reduce blood clotting.
Some patients may request acupuncture as an adjunct therapy to steroid treatment to help manage side effects.
While we feel it is too early to formulate specific acupuncture clinical programmes for women with immune related issues, some interesting research is being done in this area.
Women with PCOS, particularly those with irregular or infrequent periods, have their own particular challenges when it comes to conceiving. We don't yet fully understand the causes of PCOS however research being carried out around the world is exploring the impact that acupuncture may have on reducing some of the factors that operate to prevent polycystic ovaries working properly.
We are keen to help patients with PCOS, and have seen many hundreds in our clinics. Please contact us for more information about our PCOS programmes.
For those PCOS patients who do IVF, certain acupuncture protocols during the stimulation phase and after embryo transfer have been shown to reduce the risk of hyperstimulation.
Preparing to conceive – endometriosis
Endometriosis can damage ovary function (AMH is reduced in endometriosis patients) and can negatively impact the immune milieu (inflammatory cytokines are raised) and affects the lining of the uterus and its implantation sites. We use acupuncture to manage the symptoms of endometriosis like pain and menstrual disturbance.
Acupuncture is best performed at specific times of the menstrual cycle. These will be decided in conjunction with your practitioner and will depend on your symptom picture and whether or not you are actively trying to conceive.
Preparing to conceive – stress management
Stress, for most of us living and working in modern cities, is part of life. However it can get a lot worse when you are not conceiving as easily as you thought you would. And in a cruel vicious cycle, stress can have a negative impact on fertility. Women who are more stressed appear to have reduced fertility, and stress has also been shown to affect semen quality.
Acupuncture is well known for its ability to relax the patient and this has been demonstrated in an IVF setting. Our patients frequently comment on how relaxed they feel after their treatments.
Preparing to conceive – sleep quality
The connection between sleep and fertility is not always self evident, although getting to bed early with your partner may for some couples have obvious benefits.
You may not realise that the quality and quantity of your sleep influences sex hormones, sperm production, ovulation, immune factors, weight gain, mood, stress levels and longevity as well as the more obvious stamina.
Getting enough good quality sleep is an essential part of preparing for conception for all these reasons. Acupuncture as method to assist in establishing sound sleep patterns has been the subject of a number of trials, most with positive findings. Meta-analysis of these trials however is difficult due to heterogeneity and hence no firm clinical recommendations can be made at this time.
Preparing to conceive together
It takes two and this stressful journey is traveled more easily when the two of you do it together, supporting each other. Whether it is unexplained infertility, male factor or ovarian issues, focusing on improving general and reproductive health on both sides often helps. Many of the couples we have seen have voiced an appreciation of the emotional and psychological benefits they experience when they come to the clinic together.


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Sponsor a child
The heart of our operating budget comes from individuals, families, and groups who decide to stand in the gap for a child by becoming a child sponsor. You can become involved as a child sponsor at any amount. It takes multiple sponsors for each child to provide all that is needed for both basic necessities and care plus tuition, uniform, and supplies for attending school. Grassroots breaks this cost down to enable more people to participate in the effort.
The current cost for Angel House to totally care for one child is $3000/year for preschool/primary students and $3900/year for high school/college students.
-Become an EDUCATION SPONSOR by contributing $40/month to the cost a scholarship for one child. (tuition, uniform, exam fees)
-Become a CHILD SPONSOR by providing for the basic needs of one child at any amount. (food, clothing, medicine, care from our loving staff)
Sponsors can contribute a set amount monthly, or give a donation annually for the care of a child. You will be assigned a specific child and receive information about him/her on an annual basis. Sponsors are welcome to write letters or email their sponsored children; correspondence will be read together with and translated as necessary for your child.
A sponsorship begins with your first gift, which can be done online or by mailing a check to the following address:
PO Box 106
Pewaukee, WI 53072
Angel House is an Advance Special project through the United Methodist Mission Agency, and donations can also be given through the Advance at the following address:
THANK YOU in advance for making a difference in the lives of our children!


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The Archives will be closed Tuesday, September 29th and Wednesday, September 30th. The department will reopen on Thursday, October 1st.
Archive for September, 2009
Archives closed Sept. 29th and 30thSeptember 29, 2009
Fall Faculty Conference Oct 2, 2009September 22, 2009
A reminder reading materials, keynote speaker information, and conference schedule for the Regis College Fall Faculty Conference, Oct. 2, 2009 can be accessed from the conference website:
Library Web Site Changes — Same Stuff, New Look!September 14, 2009
Returning students, staff, and faculty may have noticed a new look for some of the library's web pages. Our subject guides and the popular A-Z Database List have undergone a transformation. For the Subject Guides, you'll find the same information that was available on the previous versions of these pages, but now it's arranged in a new format. The "databases" that were listed on the top of each subject guide will now be under a tab that says "Articles". Or, when there are more than just articles available for a certain subject area, you'll find tabs for specific types of resources like Primary Sources or Statistics.
For the A-Z Database List, it continues to be a comprehensive list of all databases to which the library subscribes. Instead of one long list, it's now broken down into shorter lists based on chunks of the alphabet. Use the tabs on this page to navigate to the correct part of the alphabet to find database links.
We know that change can sometimes be unsettling, but we think you'll like this new way of arranging our resources. If you have comments for any of the subject guides, please contact the guide owner listed on the Welcome page of each individual guide.
Dr. John Kane's Chester Alter Professor lecture posted on library websiteSeptember 10, 2009
The Library has posted a full text transcript of Dr. John Kane's Chester Alter Professor lecture from Tuesday, September 15, at:
The web page above also includes a link to a recommended reading. A video of the lecture will be posted at a later date.
By Any Other Name exhibit, October 2009September 9, 2009
"By Any Other Name," art works that engage the story of language and identity, will be on exhibit in the Doyle and Margaret Hartman Gallery of the Dayton Memorial Library during October 2009.
Four Regis University artists look at diversity, defamation, defacing, censoring, etc. and the impact of hearing, carrying, bearing, living down or up to the names we are called/have been called. The works represent art works from groups who are habitually targeted and demeaned by words, speech, and action. The works deal with personal history, glimpses of societal formation, and the impact of media.
New interface to the Interlibrary Loan system on September 8thSeptember 3, 2009
We are excited to announce the release of a new patron interface to the Library's Interlibrary Loan system (formally known as Loan Ranger). We hope patrons will be pleased with the new bright layout of the pages. No longer do you have to scroll down to access forms and options. A menu runs along the left side of every page for quick and easy access to forms, request history and electronic article delivery. In addition, you are only a click away from the library catalog (Lumen), online databases and Prospector.
We are asking patrons to update their profiles when they first access the system. The Library is in need of this statistical data in order to analyze services and collections to better support your needs.
The new patron interface will be released Tuesday, September 8th. Patrons will continue to use their RegisNet accounts for access. The Library welcomes your comments and suggestions. Please use the following email address for all library-related feedback firstname.lastname@example.com.


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I got a call on 3/22/2010 from the SSDI worker who I have been hounding for the last 2 months who needed additional employment information. I was told they finally have all of the paperwork from all of the doctors and a decision will be made that day and I would have the decision in writing int he next 2 days.
Of course I got no letter. And I waited and I waited.
On 3/24/2010... I check the mail, no news from SSDI. I check the website, no news from SSDI. I call the 800 #, and I am told "according to our files your case is still pending and we have until may 20th to give you a decision". I call the case worker (the same guy who called me on monday to tell me a decision will be made that day).... and it rings and rings and rings and rings, no voicemail, no press 0 to be directed to an operator... just ringing. Ok, maybe he is at lunch (it is 12:45 at this point). Nope. No dice all day.
On 3/25/2010, I was FINALLY able to get through to the operator at the Fairfax SSDI office. I explained to her the phone issues with trying to reach my case manager... Oh, they changed the number and didn't bother to notify anyone. She was able to put me through to his voicemail.
03/26/2010 He calls back. The system (which we all know is flawed, to say the least) is that he collects all medical info and makes his determination if he decides that you are indeed disabled it goes to their doctors for another medical determination.
The doctors on their team apparently were confused about 1 of my cervical MRIs. That is 1 out of the 7 Cervical MRIs that they have on file. But they were confused about the ONE and why the lesions had tried to grow together into one big mass. I was told that a decision had been reached and said decision left the office this afternoon and I would be notified by mail in the next few days (monday, the 29th) By law he is not allowed to tell me yes or no over the phone.
Today is Tues 03/30/2010. STILL NO NEWS!! Yes, it has been 9 months, and 17 days since I filed for disability. And I still do not have an answer from anyone on this matter. I am beyond frustrated and ready to sue each and every one of them if given the opportunity to just for the mental BS they have caused.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
I got a call on 3/22/2010 from the SSDI worker who I have been hounding for the last 2 months who needed additional employment information. I was told they finally have all of the paperwork from all of the doctors and a decision will be made that day and I would have the decision in writing int he next 2 days.
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Monday, March 29, 2010
Another letter from the Health and Human Services guy?
This is in reply to your email requesting to appeal the denial of a prosthetic device (brace).
I was informed that the Department of Medical Assistance Services' Appeals Division is attempting to schedule a hearing for Tuesday, April 27, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. You should receive a letter in the near future about your hearing. I assure you that you will have a full and fair opportunity to present your case at the hearing for this appeal.
Thank you for letting us know of your concerns. I hope that this information is helpful.
William "Bill" A. Hazel, Jr., M.D.
Secretary of Health and Human Resources
1111 East Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Did I mention the state of Virginia is run by morons?? They have requested an appeal, which I did not file because the device I needed when I broke my back is absolutely useless to me at this point...unless I re-break my back!
My Response:
Unfortunately I will not have a full and fair opportunity to present my case. I broke 2 vertebrae in my spine on Feb 12, 2010. It is now the end of March and it will be the end of April before the hearing. At this point the brace that would have aided in my recovery is completely pointless. It is like someone breaking their arm and then fighting 3 months later to get a cast. At that point, the arm would have to be re-broken to fit the cast. As I stated in my original letter, we do not yet know the irreparable damage done to my spine that could have been prevented had I been approved for the brace.
I was denied for the brace initially because I am over the age of 21. And the final decision was based on the fact that I was not in "in-patient intensive therapy". Apparently if you are over 21 and living with an incurable disease that has left you disabled and unable to work therefore forcing you to become a Medicaid patient, you are not allowed to break your back or sever a limb as it is not covered unless you are under the age of 21! Thank God I didn't break my arm and have it sticking through the skin; I would still be waiting for the cast. This is a ridiculous system that is flawed to say the least. Yet, Medicaid approves all pain medications with no questions asked.
As of today's follow up with my Orthopedic doctor, the bones are still broken but healing, I am still in extreme pain, and the brace is absolutely futile at this point. I am asking you to look into this so that no one else has to go through what I did if ever they find themselves in the same predicament.
I have been fighting for SSDI for the last 9 months, and I have twice been told a decision was made and I should be informed by mail on two separate occasions, yet I still have not received a determination. Had they not kicked my application out the first time that they lost the paperwork I mailed them, I would have had a decision on the appeal that I filed. Instead, the application was not only denied, it was kicked out of the system entirely which made my appeal void, and I was forced to apply a second time. I do thank you for looking into this matter for me, it seems to have at least gotten the case to the medical review doctors. I am hoping to have the decision that was supposedly sent last week any time now.
I do also thank you for looking into the Medicaid issue on my behalf and thank you for getting back to me so quickly. But this is a regulation issue that needs to be addressed with the Medicaid system. I do not see how an item that is prescribed as medically necessary to treat a fracture can be denied based on age.
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Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Hey, I got a response!
This is in reply to your email to Governor McDonnell indicating the difficulties that you are experiencing with your application for disability benefits.
I contacted Ms. Gale Pierce, a specialist with the Disability Determination Services (DDS). The DDS is a part of the Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services, which is state administered and works with the Social Security Administration (federally funded) in processing applications for disability benefits filed by the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Your email expressed your concern of deteriorating health issues, financial stress, and having to resubmit an application because the initial claim was lost in the system. Ms. Pierce contacted the Regional Director and was informed that the DDS office received your claim on January 20, 2010, and it was assigned to an analyst. Case development activities have been completed and the analyst is waiting for some medical evidence. The Regional Director will give your claim appropriate consideration to expedite the process.
I also encourage you to contact 2-1-1 VIRGINIA, an information and referral service that provides information about a variety of programs and services in your area that may be helpful. This service is quick, free and confidential. You may access this service by simply dialing 2-1-1 on your telephone or visiting the website at www.211virginia.org. Though most of these programs have income limits, they are sometimes able to look at a person's situation with regard to actual expenses and offer at least some limited assistance.
Thank you for writing and sharing with your concerns, I hope that this information is helpful to you.
William A. Hazel, Jr., MD
Secretary of Health and Human Resources
1111 East Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
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Monday, March 15, 2010
I wrote a letter to my Congressman, and both Senators today.
Please allow me to introduce myself. I am a US Citizen, a Virginian, a tax payer and a voter. I am also a mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and the future wife of a US Soldier. I am 29 years old, and my world came crashing down around me in October of 2008 when I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.
"Multiple Sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that effects your brain and spinal cord. The body's own immune system attacks myelin, the fatty substance that surrounds and protects the nerve fibers in the central nervous system. The nerve fibers themselves can also be damaged. The damaged myelin forms scar tissue (sclerosis or lesions), which gives the disease its name. When any part of the myelin sheath or nerve fiber is damaged or destroyed, nerve impulses traveling to and from the brain and spinal cord are distorted or interrupted, producing the variety of symptoms that can occur". The really interesting part of this disease is that these lesions do not effect the same exact spots on any given person, which means no two people have all of the same symptoms and no two cases are alike. This being said, there are over 300,000 different forms of this disease in the United States today, with and average of 200 new cases being diagnosed each week.
Please allow me to give you a brief summary on the effect that this disease has had on my body so that you may understand the frustration, and disappointment that I have experienced with the Virginia SSDI and Medicaid offices. When I was diagnosed, the MRI showed 4 lesions on my spinal cord and 7 lesions in my brain. Today, there are over 37. What started out as a numb patch of skin on my right calf turned into my entire leg going numb. This is what caused me to see the doctor, and with the help of 2 specialists, an MRI, blood work, and a lumbar puncture it was concluded that I have MS.
Since that day, I have experienced:
• Numbness all over my body (mostly in my legs and right forearm).
• Optic Neuritis
• Migraines
• Depression and Anxiety
• Insomnia
• Fatigue
• Arthritis in my lumbar spine
• Balance and coordination problems
• Muscle spasms in my back and legs
• L'Hermitte's Sign (electrical surge feeling from neck to limbs when you bend your head)
• Girdle band pressure (referred to as the MS Hug, it's like being attacked by a Boa Constrictor)
• Crawling skin feeling that increases with warmer temperatures
• Stabbing pain in my neck, between my shoulder blades and a crushing feeling in my lower spine.
• Night Sweats
• Cognitive issues (memory and concentration problems)
• Neurogenic Bladder (requires self cathing)
• Joint pain and stiffness
These are not all of the symptoms that I have had from this disease, to list each and every one would take days. This does not include the side effects of the medications used to treat the disease or the above symptoms. From the medications I have experienced Urinary Tract infections, yeast infections, hives, swelling at the injection sites, nausea, constipation, excessive weight gain, blown veins, withdrawals from certain meds, heartburn, and the list goes on and on.
I am no longer able to work, and can barely function on a daily basis from this disease. I have lost my feeling of independence as I have to rely on my family to help me with simple tasks (cleaning, cooking, getting to and from doctors appointments, and anything else that needs to be done) that most people take for granted. I am fortunate that I am still able to walk, but I can only do so in short distances and am in excruciating pain after standing for more than 20 minutes. I am no longer able to run and play with my daughter, I can't just jump in the car and go when I need to get somewhere. Staring at a computer screen or trying to read for more than an hour causes the Optic Neuritis to act up. I am trying to learn to adjust to this new life, but each day brings new symptoms and new challenges.
I was laid off in Jan of 2009. By Feb, the numbness and balance problems had gotten so bad that I was no longer driving as I could not feel the pedals under my feet. The numbness is a constant problem, the balance issues come and go. I had 14 MRIs done in the first year of being diagnosed with this disease and I have not had a single one that did not show new lesions.
In June of 2009, I realized that I would not be able to return to full time employment and I applied for Social Security Disability benefits. I was sent an email several months later requesting further information, which I submitted by mail as requested by the SSDI office. I then received a denial letter stating that the requested paperwork was never received. At this point I filed an appeal and resubmitted the same paperwork. Another two months go by without a word from this office. I called to check the status on the claim and I was informed that I would have a decision by Jan 15 of 2010.
Early Jan 2010, I get a call from the SSDI office informing me that they cannot process my appeal because when they denied me the first time, my application was taken out of the system and I now have to reapply and start the whole process over. I asked to come to the office and have a case worker assist me with this application. That appointment was on Jan 15, the day I was supposed to have a decision regarding this appeal. The application was filed again, along with every doctors note and MRI report that I have in my possession. I am told on this day I will not get a decision for another 3 to 4 months. I had been fortunate enough to receive unemployment benefits until Dec of 2009. At this point, and to date, my only income is the $500 a month I receive as child support. I was told by the SSDI case worker to go to Social Services and apply for assistance and Medicaid. I was approved for Medicaid and food stamps and that is it. The rest of my bills are falling further and further behind each day and it seems my credit score is deteriorating as steadily as my health.
On Feb 19 I received another packet of paperwork to fill out for my SSDI claim. This was a Friday. I then received a call Monday morning from the SSDI case worker asking why I had not returned this paperwork. The paperwork has since been filled out and submitted and I am still waiting on a decision. Nine months after applying for disability I still do not have a decision.
To make matters worse, on Feb 11, I slipped on the ice from our massive snowstorm. This resulted in a compression fracture of two of my vertebrae. The Emergency Room doctor referred me to an Orthopedist who I saw the following day. He ordered an MRI to see if the bones were pushing into my spinal cord and to make sure no bone fragments had gone into the cord. He also prescribed a back brace that was supposed to immobilize my back so that it could heal properly. It was prescribed as a medically necessary item. It took me a week to find a prosthetics company that took Medicaid who was willing to fight for me to get this brace. I went in, was fitted for the brace and all of the paperwork was submitted to DMAS (Medicaid) on Feb 19. And we waited, and waited, and waited. I called Medicaid with the billing code for this brace to verify that is would be covered prior to going in on the 19th. I was told that yes, as long as it was medically necessary it would be approved.
On March the 8th almost a month after breaking the two bones in my back, the prosthetics company received a response from Medicaid that stated the brace would not be covered because I was not in in-patient intensive therapy. I received a letter in the mail two days later telling me the brace is not covered and I may appeal the decision in writing within 30 days. I do not know yet the irreparable damage caused to my spine by my bones not being able to properly heal. What I do know is that I also had to fight and be rescheduled 3 times for the MRIs that my neurologist ordered while the hospital waited on Medicaid to approve them, which also meant putting off my monthly infusion until we get those results.
Medicaid will not approve a $500 brace to help the two broken bones in my spine heal properly. If they do not heal correctly, I wonder if they will pay the $20,000 + for corrective surgery, or if that too will be denied. This is the government run healthcare system that is in place in this country and our representatives do not understand why so many Americans are opposed to a government takeover of their health care?
I am begging for your help in resolving these issues with these two agencies. Not only for myself but on behalf of the other 300,000 people in this country who live with this disease every day of their lives. There is no cure for MS. The disease modifying drugs used to help slow the progression are only available in injections or Intravenous infusions. The cheapest of these drugs costs over $2000 a month if you do not have insurance. The IV Tysabri that I am currently taking as a once a month infusion is over $6000. Medicaid did cover my last infusion, but I am uncertain if they will continue to do so. I have run out of places to turn for help and I am drowning in debt while waiting for a decision from SSDI. I am in pain and on a steady supply of pain killers with two broken bones in my spine and Medicaid refuses to cover a back brace. I don't know who else to turn to at this point. Any input on how to get any of these issues would be greatly appreciated.
These are the effects of our government run systems. I am begging you to vote against this healthcare reform bill. Instead, spend time correcting the systems that are already in place and failing miserably. Your voters are dying while waiting on Medicaid and Medicare to approve prescriptions and necessary testing. The fact that our presidential approval ratings are now in the single digits should tell you that your constituents are unhappy with the decisions being made in your offices. The nation is divided on this health care reform bill, and no other issues are being addressed by our government at this time. One year has been spent on this one piece of legislation while our soldiers are off fighting a war and our unemployment rate is rising.
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Please do not pass the salt
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Have you tried eating food without salt? Many would rather starve than eat salt less food. Salt has become so much a part of our daily meals that it is next to impossible to think of food without it. Sadly, it has also promoted the growing number of cases in hypertension. A vast amount of research supports this view.
• High dietary sodium and low dietary potassium have been implicated in hypertension.
• Sodium also greatly increases calcium losses from the bones and thus contributes to osteoporosis.
• High urinary sodium is associated with high urinary calcium and this may contribute to the formation of kidney stones.
• High intake of salt is associated with stomach cancer.
Salt is not sodium
We need to start watching our daily salt (sodium) consumption. Many a time the words `salt' and `sodium' are used interchangeably, but are not the same. Salt is only one source of sodium. Salt is a chemical made up of 40 per cent sodium and 60 per cent chloride. Sodium is found in other forms such as baking soda, baking powder and aginomoto. Sodium, an essential mineral, is necessary for many body functions including water balance and muscle contraction.
Sodium is found naturally in many foods but added salt is the major source of sodium in our diet. We get about 300 to 400 mgms of sodium per day, which is naturally present in the foods that we eat. The use of salt in our food is an acquired taste, sometimes just a habit. Salt masks natural flavours.
Recommended salt intake is about one teaspoon a day but most people take at least double this quantity. Salt consumption should be restricted from an early age.
In ethnic groups in South Australia, South America, Africa and Pacific Islands where the salt consumption is less than 5 gm per day, the incidence of hypertension is reported to be almost nil.
Even Indian tribal population is said to consume only around 2 gm per day. In Japan where salt intake is around 20 to 25 gm per day, the prevalence of hypertension is high. In Indian population the salt intake is around 8 to 15 gm per day.
Studies conducted at National Institute of Nutrition on sodium excretion through sweat clearly show that even under profuse sweating the sodium loss can be compensated by 5 to 6 gm of salt (or 2 to 2.5 gm of sodium) per day. Under normal circumstances, the kidneys can get rid of any excess salt, but if large quantities of salt are consumed over years, excess can build up causing fluid retention in blood vessels and exerting pressure on the vessel walls.
Salt sensitivity
People whose blood pressure increases when they eat lots of salt or decreases when they reduce the intake of salt are called "salt sensitive". For some salt sensitive individuals, an eating pattern low in salt may normalise blood pressure.
Higher intake of potassium may significantly reduce high blood pressure related to salt sensitivity. As potassium is processed by kidneys, it is preferentially absorbed in the bloodstream in lieu of sodium. Natural foods are low in sodium and high in potassium which help control blood pressure. But processed foods are low in potassium and very high in sodium, which causes an imbalance. Foods that are naturally high in potassium are - ragi, whole wheat flour, lobia, moong dal, tur dal, potato, sweet potato, brinjal, drumstick, musambi, apricot, musk melon, banana and peaches.
Watch out for these high salt foods, they can affect your health - canned foods, cheese, cheese spreads, sauces, pickles, instant foods (soups, noodles, etc), ready-to-eat foods, potato chips, salted nuts, biscuits (specially the salt variety), salted butter, papads, salted popcorn, chiwda, sev, smoked meats, smoked fish etc. Daily sodium intake should not be more than 2000mgms, which equates to 5000 mgms of salt.
Tips to reduce sodium intake
• Select from a wide variety of foods from all the food groups.
• Season foods with fresh herbs, spices, onions, pepper, tomatoes or lemon juice to enhance flavour instead of using salt.
• Reduce salt gradually in cooking and baking.
• Steam vegetables instead of boiling, to retain natural flavours.
• Taste food before adding salt.
• Do not put the salt shaker on the table.
• Read food labels to see if they contain sodium in any form.
• Restrict the intake of salt from an early age.
Reducing salt will take some time but the health benefits are worth the change. After you get used to the reduced salt taste, you will wonder how you could have eaten so much salt earlier. From now on do not say, "Please pass the salt" at mealtimes.


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Editor to speak before the League of Women Voters of Greenwich
GREENWICH — Tickets are still available for the annual meeting of the League of Women Voters of Greenwich, which is set to take place Wednesday night at the Riverside Yacht Club.
The focus will be on the situation facing journalists today as keynote speaker Kevin Convey tackles the theme of "The Crisis in Media and the Future of the Fourth Estate."
The meeting is set to be a celebration, though, with dinner and drinks accompanying Convey's message.
The meeting will take place at 5:30 p.m., with cocktails at 6:30 and dinner at 7:30.
The meeting is held every year, league member Jara Burnett said, and will focus on league business. There will be an update on the league's work, a vote on the budget and updates on various projects, including its ongoing work on Representative Town Meeting efficiency, and on topics such as clean water and moderate-income housing.
The league remains a nonpartisan political organization that is designed to "encourage informed and active participation in government" while educating residents about major public policy issues and influencing policy through education and advocacy.
After the meeting, the focus will turn to dinner and the event's guest speaker.
Burnett said she is interested to hear what Convey has to say in his area of expertise. With the national discussions on the role of the media, Burnett said it was a very timely topic for the league to examine.
"We feel the subject is very important," she said. "There has been a lot of talk about fake news and about the importance of a free press. This topic is one that is of a lot of interest to our members and to the members of the public that we hope will attend.'
Convey teaches at Quinnipiac University's School of Journalism after a career that included serving as editor-in-chief of the New York Daily News and the Boston Herald.
He also was editor-in- chief at the Community Newspaper Co. in Needham, Mass., where he was in charge of the editorial operations for more than 100 community weeklies and four suburban dailies.
He is the author of the forthcoming book "The Digital Editor: A Complete Guide to Contemporary Newsroom Leadership, Management and Organization," which is scheduled to be published in 2019.
The meeting is closed the public, but the dinner is not just for league members. It is open to the public and tickets are $100.
To get tickets, contact Barbara O'Shea via email at email@example.com or call 203-618-3134.


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La Vida Boheme, the alternative band from Venezuela, is having a pretty eventful year. Aside from being nominated this year for a Grammy and two Latin Grammy, the young quartet made up of Henry D'Arthenay, Rafael Perez, Sebastian Ayala, Daniel De Sousa, also got accolades by NPR for their debut release Nuestra on its "Top 50 albums of 2011." Did we mention this band, reminiscent of Bloc party, Interpol and David Byrne, only formed three years ago?
On Monday the band performed at the Best Buy Theater in Times Square as part of MTV Iggy's "Best New Band in the World" concert. So who exactly are these dudes with paint all over themselves? We caught up with lead singer D'Arthenay to find out.
Nonstop Sound: How did the band first get started?
Henry D'Arthenay: "Growing up in Venezuela during the end of the 90s and the beginning of the 00s wasn't that fun, at least if you were young and into music. Most of the interesting bands in the country had already disbanded by then. There weren't much spaces for kids under 18 to go out and actually see music...nowadays there aren't that many either. So there was really nothing else to do than to form a band! We started in 2006. We were 17, senior year in high school, and I can recall that the only thing we did was play, play, play in every power outlet we found and until something that was not awful starting coming out of the amps."
NS: Did you guys always want to be a band?
HD: "Yeah, I think so...what I think was wrong with us was the concept of what a band is. We saw that The Clash painted their amps and clothes besides playing their music. And saw that Crass was not as much about playing songs as they were more about being a walking pamphlet against the things they saw were wrong. Kraftwerk was fabricating the instruments, or even better, the sounds that they actually needed to express what they had in mind. So we never saw a band as a inert thing -- we saw it as a kind of art-camp for kids that didn't have the facilities, or maybe the determination, to go to art school. We wanted to make music, but we also wanted to make new sounds, to speak out about something, to be a visual statement."
NS: Who were some of your influences growing up?
HD: "It's difficult to say. We could talk about how much punk rock and reggae meant to our early lives, but if we actually had to put the nail down somewhere -- in terms of influence -- I think it would be in the music our parents played in our houses while growing up. And actually many would agree it's the music most of the kids our age from Venezuela grew up listening to: Serenata Guayanesa, Billo's Caracas Boys, Juan Luis Guerra, Oscar De León, Aldemaro Romero, Simón Díaz and Rubén Blades. One local band that definitely stood out for us was Todosantos. They were something so ahead of their time that it was impossible for us not to be influenced by them."
NS: You guys are experiencing an incredible year. How does it feel to have a Grammy nomination and be getting so much attention?
HD: "Weird, I guess (laughs). Don't get me wrong, it's amazing. We were talking about tattooing '2011' across our chest. But when we started working in this project we didn't do it for the attention or even the recognition. It certainly has been amazing to be recognized for doing what we love the most, plus we are a very young band Nuestra is barely our first record, so it's pretty cool to be recognized so early in our careers, but we don't want to lose focus. This band is what we love the most, and we are in it because we want to say something and have no other way of saying it than playing music. So, as long as that drive exist we will be the happiest campers whether we have Grammy nominations or not."
NS: What is on the agenda for your band in 2012?
HD: "Well, it's fair to say you will be seeing us a lot during 2012 or at least we are hoping for that. We probably will be touring the West Coast for a second time during February, then we will go the Grammys ceremony, and after that we will be playing Vive Latino Festival in Mexico and SXSW 2012 in Austin Texas. So if you see four painted guys walking the streets make sure to say hi."
Q&A With La Vida Boheme
La Vida Boheme, the alternative band from Venezuela, is having a pretty eventful year. Aside from being nominated this year for a Grammy and two Latin Grammy, the young quartet made up of Henry D'Arthenay, Rafael Perez, Sebastian Ayala, Daniel De Sousa, also got accolades by NPR for their debut release Nuestra on its "Top 50 albums of 2011." Did we mention this band, reminiscent of Bloc party, Interpol and David Byrne, only formed three years ago?


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