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Hearing Loss and the Possibility of Stem Cell Therapy
Help for Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is a frustrating and sometimes life-altering condition. It's often treated with hearing aids or sometimes with cochlear implants. These treatments can frequently be helpful, but the degree of hearing improvement that they provide varies considerably. There is hope for the future, however. Researchers are investigating the use of stem cells to produce the vital inner ear cells that are needed for hearing and are destroyed in many (but not all) cases of hearing loss. Recent discoveries in this area are exciting.
I've had sensorineural hearing loss for many years. My hearing aids provide some help, but a better way of dealing with the disorder would be wonderful. The stem cell studies interest me not only because I enjoy exploring the latest human biology research but also because the results of the research might one day help me.
Anyone with noticeable hearing loss should visit a doctor. If the hearing loss is sudden or rapid instead of gradual, a doctor should be seen immediately.
Sound Vibrations and the Parts of the Ear
There are three parts to the ear: the outer, middle, and inner ear. Hearing loss can occur due to a problem in any of these areas.
Outer Ear
The visible part of the outer ear is called the pinna or auricle. The pinna collects sound vibrations and directs them along the ear canal, which is also called the auditory canal. The eardrum or tympanic membrane is located at the end of the ear canal. The vibrations hit the eardrum and cause it to vibrate.
Middle Ear
The eardrum is connected to a series of three tiny bones known as ossicles. Vibrations travel from the eardrum into the first ossicle, which is known as the malleus or hammer. This transmits the vibrations to the incus or anvil which then causes the stapes or stirrup to vibrate. The second name for each ossicle arose due to its shape, which reminded earlier scientists of objects outside the ear. Like the outer ear, the middle ear is normally filled with air.
Inner Ear
The inner ear contains the cochlea, which is concerned with hearing, and the semicircular canals, which are concerned with balance. The cochlea is a coiled tube that looks somewhat like a snail's shell. Vibrations are transmitted from the stapes and into the fluid of the cochlea via a membrane called the oval window.
The Cochlea and Hearing
The cochlea is a vital structure for hearing. Unlike the outer and middle ear, it does more than simply transmit and concentrate vibrations. Sound vibrations are translated into nerve impulses inside the cochlea.
The cochlea cells that convert the mechanical energy of sounds waves into the electrical signals of nerve impulses are known as hair cells. The cells are stimulated by the vibrating fluid in the cochlea. Individual hair cells are stimulated by specific frequencies of sound vibrations. The nerve impulses created by the hair cells travel along the auditory nerve (also called the cochlear nerve), eventually reaching the section of the brain that's concerned with hearing.
Unfortunately, if hair cells are damaged or die, they can't be replaced at the moment. As a result, the person experiences some degree of hearing loss. As I describe below, however, stem cells may provide a solution to this problem in the future.
A person with normal hearing has 11,000 to 15,000 hair cells in each ear.
Types of Hearing Loss
There are generally considered to be three types of hearing loss—conductive, sensorineural, and mixed.
Conductive hearing loss arises when there is a problem in transporting sound vibrations through the ear canal, eardrum, or middle ear. Examples of these problems include the buildup of wax in the ear canal, a perforated eardrum, and fluid collection in the middle ear. The fluid may hinder vibration of the ossicles. Conductive hearing loss can often be cured by a doctor.
Sensorineural hearing loss or SNHL arises due to problems in the cochlea (giving rise to the first part of the disorder's name) or to a problem in the auditory nerve or the brain itself (giving rise to the "neural" part of the disorder's name). Sometimes hearing loss due to a brain problem is classified as auditory processing hearing loss. SNHL is more likely to be permanent than the conductive type.
A person with mixed hearing loss has both SNHL and middle ear dysfunction. The middle ear problem may well be fixable, but the SNHL will probably be permanent. Hopefully stem cell therapy will mean that in the future we won't have to use the word "permanent" to describe most cases of sensorineural hearing loss.
The scientist in the video below discusses hair cell loss during our lives and research into ways to prevent this loss.
Causes of Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sensorineural hearing loss is the type that might be improved by stem cell therapy. Specifically, the therapy may help SNHL involving hair cell loss. The disorder often—but not always—involves the destruction of hair cells in the cochlea.
Some causes of the condition include the following.
- certain infections
- certain drugs
- autoimmunity (a mistaken attack on body structures by the immune system)
- genetic problems
- exposure to loud noises
- presbycusis (hearing loss in seniors due to the aging process)
- blood vessel problems
- an injury to a structure involved in hearing
- an acoustic neuroma (also called a vestibular schwannoma), which is a noncancerous tumour that grows on the auditory nerves
- Ménière's disease (recurring episodes of dizziness, ringing in the ears, hearing loss, and a sense of fullness in the ears; may involve increased fluid and pressure in the inner ear)
In some cases, as in mine, the cause of sensorineural hearing loss is unknown.
Hearing Aids
Once certain diseases have been ruled out, the usual prescription for sensorineural hearing loss is a hearing aid. The benefits of the device depend on its abilities and on the type and amount of damage responsible for the hearing loss.
For some people, hearing aids are very useful. They don't return hearing to normal, but they can make it significantly easier to interact with people and to enjoy and deal with everyday life. The devices are sometimes unsatisfactory, however. Some people find that although their hearing aids make sounds louder, they don't improve the understanding of speech.
There are several styles of hearing aids. Some fit in the ear canal and are completely invisible apart from a small removal handle. Others are visible but not very noticeable. Some are more obvious unless hair covers the ears. The style that is chosen depends on the extent of a person's hearing loss, their manual dexterity, how self conscious they are, and what they can afford.
How Does a Hearing Aid Work?
A hearing aid consists of a microphone, a sound amplifier or processor (depending on whether the hearing aid is an analog one or a digital one), and a speaker.
- The microphone picks up sound vibrations from the environment, changes them into an electrical or digital signal, and sends the signal to the amplifier or processor.
- The amplifier makes the signal stronger. If the hearing aid is a digital one, the processor may make other adjustments to the signal. The amplifier/processor then sends the signal to the speaker.
- The speaker converts the signal into sound vibrations and sends them into the user's ear canal.
Hearing aids have additional features, but they all operate via the basic mechanism described above. The user has some control over the settings of the device. In addition, within certain limits, an audiologist can change the settings on a hearing aid to make it more suitable for a patient's problems.
If you get hearing aids, wear them regularly and don't give up on them too soon. The brain's ability to interpret the magnified sounds often improves with practice. In addition, the abnormal sound of people's voices that a new hearing aid user experiences generally weakens over time.
The Cost of Hearing Aids
Unfortunately, it's not possible for everyone to buy hearing aids with the best or most suitable technology or even to buy the devices at all. A single aid costs hundreds to thousands of dollars. If someone has hearing loss in both ears, as I do, it's hard to get by with only one aid. The cost of the devices may be a major obstacle to their use, depending on individual circumstances.
Medical insurance plans may contribute to or pay for the purchase. Some plans don't cover the cost of the device or cover it to only a small extent, however. Another problem is that not everyone has insurance.
Cochlear Implants
A cochlear implant may be offered to people who have severe sensorineural hearing loss. I have no personal experience with the devices. The implants can reportedly be a great help for profoundly deaf people but don't produce normal hearing. The fact that the technology can partially substitute for a cochlea's function and send impulses along the auditory nerve that the brain can interpret is impressive, though.
Despite the word "implant" in its name, the device has external as well as internal parts. The basic operation of the implant is as follows.
- A sound processor is worn behind the ear. This picks up sounds from the environment via a microphone and transforms them into digital code.
- The code is sent to a coil on the side of the head, which then sends it into the internal implant. (The external parts of the implant are shown in the small picture in the illustration above.)
- The internal implant transforms the digital code into an electrical signal.
- The electrical signal is sent through an electrode into the cochlea.
- The cochlea sends the electrical signal along the auditory nerve to the brain.
What Are Stem Cells?
Unlike most of the cells in our body, stem cells are unspecialized and are capable of division. They have the wonderful ability to produce both more stem cells and the specialized ones that our body needs. This is why they are of such great interest to researchers. If we could activate them correctly, we might be able to replace damaged and missing body cells, tissues, and perhaps even organs.
Different types of stem cells exist. The ones from a very early-stage embryo (the blastocyst) are said to be pluripotent because they can produce any type of specialized cell in the body. Adult or somatic stem cells are more limited. They produce only a few types of specialized cells and are said to be multipotent. They are found in both children and adults, despite their name. Adult stem cells are less numerous than specialized ones and are inactive in some parts of the body.
When a stem cell becomes active, it divides to make another stem cell and a slightly specialized progenitor cell. The progenitor cell produces cells that are even more specialized. The division process continues until the target cells are produced.
The video below gives a brief overview of induced pluripotent cells. These cells may be useful for certain medical problems, including sensorineural hearing loss.
Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells
Scientists have learned how to create a new type of stem cell that is proving to be very useful in research. They've discovered how to reprogram human skin cells so that they become pluripotent stem cells that resemble those from an embryo. The altered cells have the ability to produce any type of cell if they are stimulated correctly, including hair cells. They are known as induced pluripotent stem cells or iPS cells.
They are two advantages to working with iPS cells instead of embryonic ones. The skin cells that are reprogrammed are obtained without destroying embryos. In addition, the cells can be obtained from the eventual recipient of the reprogrammed iPS cells or of the cells that they produce. This reduces the chance that they will be rejected by the recipient's body after a transplant. The body generally rejects cells that don't belong to it.
Birds and some other vertebrates regenerate inner ear hair cells that are destroyed. Mammals don't. Researchers are exploring the reasons for this difference.
Stem Cells and Hearing Loss
The regeneration of cochlear hair cells could be of great benefit to people who lack them. Multiple groups of researchers are working on the goal of producing hair cells in the lab. They are also looking at two additional points that are important to consider. Any cells that they implant into the cochlea must attach to the right part of the structure and must be able to send signals to the auditory nerve.
Stanford University Research
Stanford University runs a program called the Stanford Initiative to End Hearing Loss. One aspect of this initiative is an investigation of stem cell therapy. The researchers have already used mouse stem cells to produce new cells that "look and act very much like hair cells". The team is currently trying to create lab cultures of human hair cells from iPS cells and say that the process is "promising". In addition, they are investigating the use of gene therapy and molecular (drug) therapy for restoring hair cells and hearing.
Harvard University Research
The Harvard Stem Cell Institute is also trying to create hair cell cultures from stem cells and to discover how to effectively implant them in the ear. They say that they have identified the stem cells that can become hair cells as well as the molecules that can stimulate this process. They have already found drugs that stimulate hair cell regeneration and partial hearing restoration in deaf rats.
The researchers have also been able to stimulate stem cells to change into auditory neurons in mice. Nerves are made of neurons. The auditory neurons that have been made have connected to mouse hair cells and improved the hearing of the animals.
Another Approach to Hair Cell Regeneration
In 2017, a team of researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital and other institutions announced the success of another strategy for regenerating hair cells. The team is particularly interested in the fact that some vertebrates can regenerate hair cells while humans and other mammals can't.
The researchers started with cells from the mouse ear called cochlear supporting cells. These cells made a chemical called Lgr5. (Lgr5 has been found in some stem cells.) The scientists treated the cells with a mixture of drugs that stimulated critical processes in the cells. As a result, the cells multiplied to form a large population of Lgr5 progenitor cells. The progenitor cells went on to produce hair cells.
We have cochlear supporting cells, too. The process described above worked in cells from mouse, non-human primate, and human tissue. The researchers say that the process also worked in "intact cochlear tissue". Caution is needed in interpreting the results because creating new hair cells is only part of the solution for hearing loss. The cells need to connect to the brain in order for us to hear. Still, the research is very interesting.
In the video above, a scientist from the University of California in San Diego also mentions regeneration of hair cells from the cochlear supporting cells that lie underneath them. I find this idea especially exciting. It could mean that we do have the cells required to regenerate hair cells, but for some reason the process needed to stimulate regeneration no longer operates in our body. If we could find a way to safely stimulate the supporting cells, it might be possible to regain lost hearing.
Many articles about human hearing don't mention the cochlear supporting cells. The cells may be far more important with respect to hearing (at least in regards to restoring hair cells) than we realize.
Cochlear Supporting Cells
In 2018, scientists at the University of Rochester Medical Center announced the result of their research related to cochlear supporting cells. Scientists already knew that receptors known as epidermal growth factor or EGF receptors activate the cochlear supporting cells of birds. Mice have the receptors throughout their life, but in their case the receptors never activate the supporting cells.
The University of Rochester researchers discovered how to activate the EGF receptors in mice. As a result, the animals' cochlear supporting cells became active and triggered neighbouring stem cells to become sensory hair cells. The new hair cells appeared to become integrated with the nervous system. I haven't read that the hearing of the mice improved after the creation of the new hair cells. The original research report is located behind a paywall, so I can only read the abstract and the news release.
Research in mice doesn't necessarily apply to humans, but it may, since mice and humans are both mammals. For a long time, investigations into hearing loss have focused on the hair cells in the cochlea. An exploration of the supporting cells as well as the hair cells might yield exciting results.
Seventeen percent of Americans have some degree of irreversible hearing loss.— Harvard Stem Cell Institute
Hope for the Future
The research into creating hair cells in the lab and in the bodies of animals is intriguing. Effectiveness, longevity, and safety of the new cells need to be explored before the therapy is used for humans. In addition, large numbers of hair cells need to be produced, since so many are found in an ear that's functioning normally.
Although more work needs to be done, the future looks both interesting and hopeful for people who have hearing loss due to the destruction of hair cells. Diminished hearing can be a big hindrance in life, especially if the condition isn't helped in any way. I hope that stem cell and other therapies lead to the successful implantation or regeneration of hair cells as well as the restoration of hearing. I also hope that the technology is made available to as many people as possible.
- Sensorineural deafness from the U.S. National Library of Medicine
- Hearing aid information from the Washington University in St. Louis
- Cochlear implants from the NIH, or National Institutes of Health
- Stem cell therapy from the Stanford Initiative to Cure Hearing Loss
- Hearing loss from the Harvard Stem Cell Institute
- New sensory hair cells from EurekAlert! (a website run by the AAAS, or American Association for the Advancement of Science)
- The EGF family of receptors and restoring hearing in mice from the University of Rochester Medical Center
This content is accurate and true to the best of the author's knowledge and does not substitute for diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, prescription, and/or dietary advice from a licensed health professional. Drugs, supplements, and natural remedies may have dangerous side effects. If pregnant or nursing, consult with a qualified provider on an individual basis. Seek immediate help if you are experiencing a medical emergency.
Questions & Answers
Are researchers performing human trials in regards to hearing loss and stem cell therapy, and if so how does one apply to test their process?
I did a quick Internet search and found that there do seem to be some clinical trials for stem cell use in hearing loss in progress or soon to start in the United States. The news is exciting, but anyone who is considering participating in a clinical trial needs to be very careful about what they will face. The nature of the agency carrying out the clinical trial, approval of the trial by a federal agency such as the FDA, the procedures being used, and any risks involved need to be considered very carefully. Also, it's important that the person discusses participation in the trial with their doctor and audiologist.
Stem cell treatment offers hope for many medical problems. Unfortunately, some people are making unproven claims about the abilities of the cells and providing useless and perhaps unsafe treatments. If someone decides to participate in a clinical trial, they must make certain that they participate in one that is approved by a health regulation agency run by the government of their country.Helpful 1
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Studies like this give hope to those with hearing loss. Let's hope that the research continues and eventually proves to have successful results in humans. Stem cells are proving to be so valuable in many areas.
My sister has recently lost her hearing and is scheduled for an MRI in October. I will pass on the positive new procedures available to her. Thank you for this wonderful information.
Hearing aids have become advanced and more comfortable for wearing. If stem cells research could lead to preventing and treating loss of hearing that would be great. Thank you for sharing an interesting and informative article.
This is so thorough Linda, would make an excellent informative pamphlet on the market!
My only ear problems with my ears has to do with nerve damage, wish there was something permanent to be done for that.
Great info.
Linda, this article explains hearing, its loss and stem cells in a clear way that even my non-scientifically oriented mind can make sense of. I wish you had been my biology teacher!
I am sharing this with friends on Facebook.
It is useful and well-informed. When people get older hearing becomes a problem.
Great article.. I have a hearing loss. Right now I wear one hearing aid, but still miss some words. If this works, it would be a blessing for many. Hopeful.
Excellent article and very informative!
Hearing loss is common as we age. It's heartening to know that there are solutions and technology helps in so many ways.
I am sure your well researched article will help so many with this.
Thanks for sharing this wonderful hub!
Hi Linda,
What potentially exciting news for those with hearing loss. Hopefully in the near future stem cells will help alleviate and/or cure many diseases and disorders.
I had no idea that some birds and some other vertebrates can regenerate hair cells. Amazing!
I always learn something new when I read one of your articles.
Always interesting and informative my friend:-)
An invaluable Hub for many. I have heard of the cochlear implants, but I believe that they are expensive. Would be interesting to see what man will do, say, in twenty years time.
Stem cells are a big one these days and they are used in Leukaemia as well with varying results.
The ear is very interesting. I hear that trace minerals, especially manganese, can help. Hope you get help in the future, Alicia.
Another well-written and very informative article.
What a well-written and comprehensive hub about ears and the loss of hearing. I am so sorry you are one of the many unfortunate people who had suffered sensorineural hearing loss for many years, Alicia. I hope you don't have it any more.
We hear more and more about stem cells and its reported benefits. I had the option last year to try stem cell treatment for the possible cure of osteoarthritis in the hips. Unfortunately my medical aid doesn't cover this treatment, as it is still too new with not enough evidence of success.
My granddaughter's deteriorated eardrums were repaired via Tympanoplasty. I hope she will not develop any further hearing problems.
Thanks again, Alicia.
Linda, thanks for this comprehensive lesson on ears, hearing and stem cell therapy. Just the other day I was thinking how unfortunate it would be not to be able to hear "I love you." Success to the scientists in their efforts to regenerate the cochlear hair cells.
Great information! Technology is so remarkable with regards to things like this. I love how there are very few obstacles that cannot be conquered by technology with regards to hearing loss...even sight loss.
What a comprehensive and informative article in regard to hearing loss and the promising research into the use of stem cells to restore hearing. Great job on this, Linda.
My grandfather was extremely hard of hearing and my dad is, too. My dad was told his hearing loss wouldn't be improved much by hearing aids so he goes through life guessing what people are saying or just not hearing them correctly or at all. Now I am noticing changes in my own hearing. I certainly hope that improvements in technology can bring better quality of life to people with hearing loss. I'm all for stem cell research for many reasons. This line of research offers hope.


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Travel Nurse Housing – The "Real" costs and steps to set up temporary housing (Part 1)
As a travelling nurse or medical professional you are away from home quite often and usually for long periods of time. If you move to a new location every thirteen weeks or even a just a couple of times per year you know that there are many steps and costs involved in securing clean, safe, and cost effective temporary furnished housing solutions. If you are a housing coordinator at a travel nurse housing company, you know as well that it takes a lot of time, money and effort to accomplish the 60+ steps for each and every furnished apartment you set up. By partnering with a professional temporary housing company whether you are required to find housing on your own as an individual or you do this for a company, you can save the time, effort, money, and headaches involved.
As an introduction I will briefly list each item and the number of steps involved and over the next several weeks I will discuss in great detail the steps/costs for each and show you how using a professional company like Travel-Nurse-Housing.com can save you 25-50% on the costs of doing it yourself, not to mention the valuable hours you will save by making one phone call and trusting the experts to do it for you.
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The Apartment – There are 16 steps involved just in locating and securing an apartment that will rent to you on a short term basis…many apartments will not even consider leases less than six months.
The phone, cable, internet, water and gas companies each have five steps involved and usually deposits or connection fees associated with each one…these combine for 25 individual steps.
The furniture and house wares rental involves at least ten steps between them and you will pay much higher rates than a professional furnished housing company. This increases your costs significantly.
You will also need to rent a washer and dryer should they not be included in the apartments, adding an additional five steps to your process. And what about maid service if you choose to have that included? You will have to find a reputable company at a reasonable price adding another five steps and several phone calls.
As you can briefly see, when you really break it down, you have 60+ steps involved in setting up quality temporary furnished housing. These steps take a lot of time that you probably don't have while you are worried about getting to your next travel nursing assignment. By securing a relationship with a travel nurse housing company that does this every day, you will be relieved of the headaches as well as the financial burdens associated with doing it alone. For housing coordinators, your life will be much easier as well by making one phone call instead of potentially hundreds for each new location you need.
Dan Gorman is a Certified Corporate Housing Professional member and an expert in the field of furnished housing for traveling nurses. Please visit www.travel-nurse-housing.com for more information about travel nurse housing solutions and locations or email at email@example.com.

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Through Logia's initiative, the Belgian think tank which intends to promote a Christian voice in public debates, last December 11 held a convention in Belgium with the topic: The Economy of Communion, answer to the economic crisis in Europe?
By Elisabeth Simoen
The economic crisis has left no one indifferent and for this reason Logia retained it to be fundamental to dedicate to his members a reflection on what, today, preoccupies the "collective mind" the most.
Speakers invited were Luigino Bruni, professor of Political Economy at LUMSA University in Rome and at the IUS Sophia of Loppiano (FI), and Steven Vanackere, the current vice prime minister, and finance minister of Belgium. Both speakers expressed their own personal vision of the crisis and on the challenges of this epochal period: characterizing both speeches was the certainty that this crisis – as often happens in the history of humanity – carries with it the opportunity to reflect and to return to essential things. The crisis has revealed itself to be not only an economic one, but also a relational crisis and men and women of today must find a way in between the two extremes of total auto-determination and a globalization that no longer leaves room for the individual.
A rich dialogue followed after the public meeting: everyone felt called personally and many told us how this new vision of the economy struck them. Present among those invited was Koen Vanreusel, a Belgian EoC businessman: many asked him questions on the administration of his company and asked to meet with him again to go more in depth on the EoC. The Minister, Steven Vanackere, beyond being very interested in Bruni's vision, encouraged him to carry on with his research: in fact, he admitted to believing a lot in the model proposed by the EoC, which in his view, view, could give an effective contribution in bringing the economy back to a more human dimension.
The Logia think tank unites more than 150 people, among whom individuals who have important roles in different sectors of Belgian society, but also young people, all convinced of the importance of Christian values in today's society. Its main aim is to form Christians to participation in the media debate on current topics to favor dialogue with today's culture.


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· Semester 2 co-op students: there is a mandatory meeting in room 136 Monday October 30th during lunch. Come by at any point during 3rd or 4th to discuss your placements.
· There will be a Math Club meeting today after school in room 216. We will be taking the yearbook photo so bring your best smile.


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Cultivating Good Habits for Work-at-Home Entrepreneurs
Whether you're a seasoned business owner or it's your first try at being a virtual entrepreneur, there are certain habits that will help make working at home a success.
Many virtual entrepreneurs in this Digital day and age know by now the pros and cons of working from home. Despite any obstacles or challenges there might be to overcome, for me, the pros and joys of working from home far outweigh them all. Once having had the privilege to experience the difference, I doubt there are many work-at-home entrepreneurs who would go back to a 9 to 5 grind much less the daily commute.
My husband and I are so cognizant of the luxury we have to be able to work from home. Do we work hard? Yes! Absolutely! And as time goes by we've realized that we've got to set ourselves up for success when it comes to keeping that healthy balance of work and home life. That healthy balance includes laser focus for productivity, sufficient downtime, time for exercise, proper nutrition and relationships. All these will help to leave you feeling satisfied and fulfilled when you close your day.
No matter how digital the world becomes, for us natural human beings, to make this setup sustainable for the long term, certain habits and routines need to be implemented. Below are just a few habits that we have found
Rituals to skyrocket the success of your day
Head into your day with the confidence and empowerment of a highly accomplished virtual CEO. Setting yourself up to feel this daily starts with your morning ritual. Develop a morning ritual. Do whatever you have to to get your blood circulating, bring in some extra oxygen, and center your mind. It's self-evident that exercise plays a key factor in our mental and physical state. Give this gift to yourself. Feed your mind with a thought-provoking podcast or audiobook. Meditate. Spend a bit of time visualizing your goals. All these assist in alleviating unnecessary mental clutter. We can't guarantee the outcome of any day, but by going in prepared, we can navigate the day confidently, knowing, every action will take me closer to my set targets for today.
Get clear on your top daily objectives
Keep it simple. Before you dive into your day, get clear on what you need to take action on. Chose the tasks that will impact the long-term growth of your business, tasks that will affect the company's bottom line, and tasks you can delegate to make your time more efficient. When you begin work, act on your most challenging task first. That's making the best use of peak mental energy. Avoid "busy work" like tidying your desk, checking your email or messages. Leave this for the latter part of your day.
Ease and flow
means sometimes stepping away to reset
There's nothing better than approaching tasks at any point in the day from a state of ease and flow. Keep your eye on the target of those things you set out to accomplish today, meanwhile being flexible enough to roll with interruptions. Over time you will gain the ability to discern when
Focus and flexibility will keep you sane. Without flexibility, I risk the tasks owning me. When that happens, my flow is broken, and I begin to feel my energy wane as now I'm starting to "push against."
At any point during the day, at the first sign of feeling like you're swimming upstream, take that as a cue to step away for a reset. Or better yet, be proactive, set a timer every thirty minutes to "check in" with your mind and body. You might be surprised to find yourself slouching in your chair, breathing shallow, or brow-furrowed and hunched over scrutinizing your display.
Even if it's a reminder to take few deep breaths, drink a glass of water or stand up and do some stretches. Sometimes it might mean a quick jog around the block or a walk in the garden. Stop for a moment, look into a flower, hug your dog, your cat, or cuddle your mouse. A brief pause and shift of focus will work wonders to reset the trajectory towards a successful day's end.
Be it work or play, I believe life is meant to be enjoyed and if you're not "enjoying" the day, (yes, obstacles and challenges included) you will need to observe where the balance is lacking.
Respect a closed door
Once you've established a designated working area, be it a spare room, a corner of your loft or a section of your living room, maintain those boundaries as if it was an actual office. Whether you have children or not, everyone in the house needs to respect the other's office space just like you would in a regular office. You'd never barge in on a boardroom meeting (unless you were having a fed-up, hand-in-your-notice kind of day,) so this is no different.
Having those boundaries helps you or your work-from-home partner portray and maintain the professional presentation they need. It also gives them the uninterrupted focus time required to execute tasks and be productive. That said, you might not want to go as far as I have sometimes where I get so focused on my work, the only way my hubby can get through to me is to text me in from his office one floor up. Either way, respect a closed door. Knocking before entering sets everyone up for professional success.
Dress for the job
It's easy to roll out of bed in the morning and flick on your phone or, check messages quickly at your desk. You look up at the clock and holy smokes! It's 5 pm, your legs feel like stumps, and your right foot is sleeping. There you sat 8 am and here you sit 5 pm in jammies with hair tousled. You feel kinda icky and discombobulated, off-centre, and your head is thick. Self-explanatory of why we want to avoid making this a habit.
As tempting as it might be to check messages or newsfeeds first thing in the morning while sitting in your boxers on the edge of your chair, use your self-control to take two min for this one thing first: Dress for the job. Believe it or not, it will make you feel more confident and successful overall. Take time to get to establish morning routines that set you up in a way where the day or tasks (or newsfeeds) don't own you.
Set hours and stick to them.
Guilty as charged. One of the cons of working from home is that you don't get to leave your location of work. It is very tempting to keep on working long after "the stop time" a healthy balance would require. As a work-from-home entrepreneur, it's vital to set apart hours for work and play/rest. Set a time to turn work off. Now, this doesn't mean there won't be days when you need to put in an extra long day but don't let these become the norm. Stick to the hours you set because if you don't, chances are your productivity will begin to diminish and you risk losing that passion fire for your work. Resentment can set in or worse yet, you'll burn out.
Ask or observe any successful entrepreneur and they will reveal just how much downtime positively impacts productivity. When we take enough time to rest and rejuvenate, productivity and creativity will skyrocket exponentially during the hours you do spend working.
Nutrition to fuel your body for the day
As a full-time entrepreneur, the days of me spending hours in the kitchen cooking up feasts for my family are a thing of the past. That said, I make a determined effort not to skimp on the quality of our nutritional needs. There is an endless variety of quick and nutritious meals we can make to sustain us throughout the day. Given society's largely sedentary lifestyle these days, the days of 3-course lunches and 5-course dinners are long gone. Instead, I like to prepare quick and healthy power snacks/lunches/dinners that sustain but don't
Keeping meals and nutrition simple doesn't mean you can't eat quality or variety. Our bodies are wise machines, that, if we learn to listen, will guide us to the nutrition it needs. Spend time daily learning to listen to your body and you'll know intuitively what to eat to sustain it. You'll be amazed how it works with you and the lifestyle you've chosen!
Thanks for stopping by today. Stay tuned for more tips and ideas!
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Wines from Paso Robles keep improving, placing this American Viticultural Area on the wine map of wine lovers around the world. J. Lohr Winery has been a pioneer in recognizing and highlighting the potential of this region, and currently owns 2000 vineyard acres. Currently 1,250 are bearing and 750 acres are to be planted.
The climate in Paso Robles is almost identical to Alexander Valley and slightly warmer than the Oakville District of Napa Valley. Like the rich Cabernet Sauvignons from Alexander Valley, Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon emphasizes the varietal's forward fruit aromas and flavors, with less tannin than their Napa Valley counterparts. At J. Lohr, we've farmed these vineyards for years. We strive to highlight the attractive, fresh aromas and lush, mouth-filling flavors of wines from the Paso Robles region.In our meeting room, adjacent to the tasting room, we can be very creative for your business meeting or get together. Table setting or meeting room style will be accommodated for your group needs. Seating for up to 100 persons.


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Its still up in there air whether or not Playstation All-Stars will get any more big reveals thanks to that whole twenty characters at launch nonsense that was brought to light a few weeks ago, but Paul Gale just might have given fans a glimmer of hope.
After nearly ten days of waiting Paul Gale has revealed the final four characters supposedly leaked to him by a friend at Superbot in a new blog posting. Those characters are as follows. Wander from Shadow of the Colossus, Cloud Strife from Final Fantasy 7, Old Snake from MGS 4 and Crash Bandicoot (from Crash Bandicoot)
Paul goes on in his post about other characters that were considered but ultimately didn't make the cut. Its all a very interesting read. Did the above four get cut as well? Will they be DLC? Did they ever even exist in the first place? Only time will tell.
You can read Paul's full blog post here.


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I am proud of my work because it is my first portrait art I have done.
This blog is a record of my learning from Panmure Bridge Primary School through to Tamaki College.
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Comparing my first Xtramaths result and recent
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My Rubric on my presentation
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Today's xtramaths result
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Thursday, 4 April 2013
My treaty of waitangi presentation by Pote and Leenas
I know now that 500 Maori chiefs signed the treaty at the end of September. 13 of the Maori chief were women.
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What's better than strawberry french toast? How about strawberry french toast with bacon? In sandwich form?
- Makes: 6 servings
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Difficulty Rating: Intermediate
- Recipe Created By: Mary Carter
- 1 baguette, cut into 24 slices
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- ¼ cup strawberry preserves
- 6 pieces of thick-cut bacon, cooked until crisp
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup half-and-half
- 2 cups strawberries, cleaned and sliced
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- butter, for frying
- Place 12 pieces of bread on a clean surface.
- Combine preserves and cream cheese until very well mixed. Spread evenly onto the 12 slices of bread. Place ½ piece of bacon on top. Place remaining 12 pieces of bread over bacon.
- In a shallow pan, whisk eggs, half-and-half, vanilla and salt. Place sandwiches into the pan. Set aside for about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine strawberries and granulated sugar in a saucepan. Stir over low heat for about 10 minutes until thick. Set aside to cool.
- Carefully turn sandwiches over to allow egg mixture to soak well into the top slice of bread.
- Heat butter in a skillet and fry egg-soaked sandwiches as for French toast.
- Heat over to 300 degrees. Place browned sandwiches in a lightly greased 9-by-13-inch pan. Bake for about 10 more minutes. Serve with strawberry sauce and powdered sugar.


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Maggie Dittburner
Induction Year: 2001
Maggie Dittburner of Hazel Green, Wis., was an outstanding athlete in basketball and volleyball during her years at the University of Wisconsin-Superior.
In her four years on the Yellowjacket basketball team, Ms. Dittburner was named the team's Most Valuable Player four times and named All-Conference three times. In four years on the volleyball team, she earned All-Conference honors twice. She also participated in track for two years and on the men's swim team for one year.
Ms. Dittburner earned her bachelor of arts degree in 1980, graduating magna cum laude with a major in physical education and minors in health, athletic training and French. She earned a master's degree in educational administration from UW-Superior in 1982.
After leaving campus, Ms. Dittburner remained involved in athletics and was recognized for several notable achievements. In 1992 she earned the Galena-Strauss Hospital Women's Auxiliary Citizens Award for her impact on women and girls in the area of athletics. She was selected in 1999 to serve as head coach for the Illinois aquatics team at the World Summer Games for the Special Olympics. In 2001 she was named head coach of the Great Lakes delegation in showshoeing to the World Winter Games of the Special Olympics.


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By Rieva Lesonsky
Although I believe the NASA scientists when they assure us Doomsday is not around the corner, others are not as convinced. Surveys suggest that 10 percent of Americans are concerned they won't make it past December 21, the date some believe the ancient Mayan calendar ends. (Of course the Mayans deny this.)
But just in case, the folks at global marketplace Alibaba.com have some suggestions for products that might make the "event" a little easier to handle.


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roshea wrote:https://www.bicyclenetwork.com.au/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=25038
CatCanRide wrote:I'm going. Though I haven't added my name to the list.
This time next week I should have my tent set up at Lakes Entrance and be full of nervous energy. Will be heading up on the bus on Friday. Bags are packed, bike serviced and I think that I'm about as ready as I can be at this stage.
First time for me and unsure of just how well I am going to cope. My training didn't go to schedule. Knees started to complain so had to give them a bit of a rest and then realised I needed to get a bike fit done. The change to seat height was dramatic and I found I had to relearn how to get onto my bike
CatCanRide wrote:... unsure of just how well I am going to cope.
SatyricTim wrote:I'm basically packed and ready. Bike is good.
Euan wrote:I trained by downing a,6 pack last night.
damhooligan wrote:Euan wrote:I trained by downing a,6 pack last night.
Just one night??
The gvbr goes for 9 days..., you need more training..
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Creating Cross-Boundary Teams
Instead of a single government entity trying to solve a problem, cross-boundary collaboration allows a whole group of players to tackle tough policy challenges.
Cross-boundary collaboration, also known as XBC, is transforming the public sector. XBC is an approach for creating value from networks. These cross-boundary networks take a variety of forms, but share one underlying common theme: They all involve collaborating with "outsiders" to create value. These outsiders include civic groups, companies, nonprofit organizations, private citizens and employees of other governmental entities.
In a world governed by cross-boundary networks, what role does traditional government play?
The traditional concept of government is one of a centralized disburser of rules and monopolistic enforcer of those rules. The Environmental Protection Agency promulgates and enforces environmental regulations. XBC allows governments to transform this process by engaging more participants and encouraging them to enrich it by adding their own perspectives. XBC offers the promise of less control but better results.
Consider, for example, the problem of water pollution. In the past, prevention efforts focused on the big "point source" polluters, such as manufacturing facilities that dump toxins into a river. Government regulators can deal with such polluters relatively efficiently. Today, however, pollution is often the result of the action of thousands of small polluters, including households that improperly dispose of motor fuel, mercury thermometers and other household chemicals. Inspections and water quality monitoring can do little to detect these sources. Moreover, pollution likely occurs within the context of a watershed area that crosses several political boundaries. What can be done?
XBC offers the ability to work across boundaries with resources outside a normal regulatory structure in an effort to engage the community in reducing its own pollution. For example, the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, a partnership formed in 2001 of government, industry and not-for-profit groups in the United States and Canada, is transforming this region from an industrial sewer into a haven for wildlife observation, recreation and education. Between 2001 and 2006, the refuge preserved 4,985 acres, completed more than twenty-five engineering projects to replace concrete infrastructure with "soft shore" habitats and leveraged more than $11 million in conservation projects.
Instead of a single government entity trying to solve a problem, XBC allows a whole group of players to coordinate their efforts to gang tackle tough public policy challenges. Technology also massively expands the potential for group action. Online XBC networks may enable all kinds of new models that have not been possible before.
This is producing profound changes in politics and society. Faced with the need to enact dramatic spending cuts in the face of a massive debt burden, the United Kingdowm enlisted public-sector workers and regular citizens in the process of identifying cost savings. More than 100,000 cost reduction ideas were submitted in response to the government's Spending Challenge initiative, 63,000 of these from public employees themselves. Dozens of the ideas were adopted by the government.
The challenge for governments is how to structure a governance model that invites wide and robust participation while realizing the public mission in a timely fashion. That process will stretch the thinking of all political parties. Changes in traditional political and governance relationships will be needed for XBC to deliver on its potential. Of particular importance is transitioning away from siloed legislative funding that establishes disincentives for cross-boundary collaboration.
Government is being asked to solve complex, 21st century cross-boundary problems with a management and workflow structure designed before the computer age. This outdated model limits organizational flexibility and the public sector's ability to quickly react to change. So what needs to change to realize all the potential benefits of XBC?
One change that would have a powerful impact would be to move towards a different model of how work gets done. By moving knowledge workers out of agency silos and developing a government-wide "cloud," or pool of government and non-governmental professionals, the right mix of skills and expertise could quickly be pulled into cross-boundary teams. This could help break down organizational silos and increase government-wide organizational adaptability. The workforce cloud model, enabled by quickly advancing communications and collaboration technology, would allow workers with the right skills to participate in cross-boundary networks designed to solve specific problems. It would allow the right structure with the right participants to be built to meet every challenge, rather than relying on old structures to solve new problems.
For more see the study, XBC: Creating public value by unleashing the power of collaboration.


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The huge, enormous and ancient rock formations, the rocky outcroppings and cliffs, and the giant pounding waves – these are what make Biri one of the most spectacular and picturesque travel sites the Philippines can brag about. Not an understatement.
Biri Island is among a cluster of 18 islands known as Balicuarto Islands off the northernmost tip of Samar. Biri Island is located in the most northerly part, at the San Bernardino Strait which forms the divide between the main Island of Luzon and the Island of Samar. This famous strait is where some 70% of seawater flows in and out of the Visayas area from the mighty Pacific Ocean so you can just imagine how ferocious the tidal current is in these areas.
Since the beginning of time Biri Island has been subjected to mighty pounding by natural forces – by strong typhoons and currents from the vast Pacific Ocean. Nature's wrath has resulted in the incredible natural scenery that is now found in Biri. It is here where one can find one of the world's most amazing natural rock formations.


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Fresh Salmon Filet - Hawaiian Style
with macadamia nuts, mango butter sauce
$ 18.95
Crabby Salmon Filet
topped with crab meat, sun-dried tomato, mushroom, and hollandaise sauce
$ 21.95
Lobster Tail
served with drawn butter and lemon
$ 24.95
Dungeness Crab - Half
served with drawn butter and lemon
$ 24.95
Lobster Ravioli
Ravioli stuff with lobster meat in a saffron lobster sauce with Parmesan cheese.
$ 22.95
Fresh Sea Scallops
Seared sea scallops, mushrooms, diced tomato & leeks in a creamy lobster sauce
$ 19.95
Fresh Red Snapper Veracruz
Sauteed red snapper filet with bell peppers, onion, capers, black olives & diced tomato
$ 18.95
Fresh Calamari Steak
Breaded calamari steak sautéed and finished with buerre blanc sauce
$ 15.95
Shrimp Scampi
Jumbo shrimps sautéed, garlic, mushrooms, capers, diced tomato chardonnay lemon butter sauce
$ 19.95
Blackened Talapia
Cajun spiced grilled tilapia filet finished with buerre blanc sauce
$ 16.95
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Light panko breaded sanddab filets sauteed and finished with lemon butter sauce
$ 16.95
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Sauteed rock cod filet topped with almond and butter sauce
$ 17.95
Fisherman's bounty of clams, mussels, prawns, calamari & fresh fish in a zesty tomato broth
$ 22.95
Fried Entrees Served with french fries, coleslaw & tartar sauce
Fish & Chips
Moist, flaky, beer battered cod
$ 14.95
Calamari Rings & Chips
Monterey calamari lightly coated
$ 15.95
Shrimp & Chips
Large breaded shrimp
$ 16.95
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Breaded shrimp, calamari rings * beer battered cod
$ 19.95
Lobster Ravioli
Ravioli stuff with lobster meat in a saffron lobster sauce with Parmesan cheese
$ 22.95
Crab & Shrimp Mac & Cheese
A casserole of elbow macaroni, cheddar, romano & mozzarella with crab heat
$ 19.95
Fresh Salmon Pesto Pasta
Fresh salmon filet over penne pasta with a creamy pesto sauce
$ 17.95
Blackened Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Creamy fettuccine alfredo, garlic, shallots, cream & pamesan cheese
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Crab Ravioli
Ravioli stuffed with sweet crab meat in a creamy lobster sauce with Parmesan cheese
$ 19.95
Gnocchi Italiano
potato dumplings in a light tomato cream sauce, Parmesan cheese with a touch of pesto
$ 15.95
Calamari Pasta
Calamari rings, mushrooms, tomato, capers, green onion & linguine in a zesty tomato sauce
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Curry Shrimp Pasta
Sautéed prawns, mushroom, diced tomato, garlic, shallots, green onion, over linguini in curry broth
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Chicken Parmesan
Breaded chicken breast, marinara sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, fresh vegetables and spaghetti
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Chicken breast flame broiled to perfection, teriyaki sauce, rice and fresh vegetables
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Cup of soup, mix-green or caesar salad - 2.95


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Baheda herb and Home Remedies.
The Behada tree have medicinal qualities and uses in Ayurvedicpathy to removes all the three doshas. Its use is said to be most effective on kapha and beneficial for eyes & eye diseases, increases hair, cures soreness of throat, nose problems, purifies blood, throat diseases, cough, heart disease, and destroys germs.
Baheda herb and Home Remedies.
The Baheda is used in form of Powder or "Lep" (Paste) to cure certain diseases with other herbs and one with little efforts may use it as home remedy subject to his / her ability about knowledge about the body types.
Hair: The oil of Baheda fruit kernel is very nutritious for hairs in all respect.
Eyesight: Take equal quantities of Baheda and sugar to improve eyesight.
Eye pain: Apply the "Lep" (Paste) of its skin with honey to relieve eye pain.
Giddiness: Prepare quath with Baheda and Javasa and add spoonful clarified butter in 40-60 gm quath thrice daily to bring down temperature caused due to pitta and kapha. It overcomes haziness and giddiness.
Heart disease: Take equal quantities of its fruit churna and Ashvagandha churna, take five gram with jaggery and hot water to cure vata in heart.
Saliva secretion: Add one and half gram each of Baheda and sugar. Eat it for some days to control saliva secretion.
Cough: Suck Baheda's skin to control cough. or Cook Baheda, Adoosa, black salt in goat milk and eat it to cure both types of cough. Or Respiratory problems: Grind equal quantities of Baheda and Harad, take four gram powder daily to cure respiratory problems.
Loss of digestive fire: Take three to six gram Vibhitak churna after meals to improve digestive fire, digestion and strengthen stomach.
Painful discharge of urine: Add the powder of its fruit kernel (three to four gram) in honey and lick twice daily to cure painful discharge of urine and stones.
Discharge of vital humours due to pitta: Prepare powder with Baheda, Rohidi, kutaj, Kaith, Shaal, Chattiban, Kabila flowers. Take two to three gram powder with spoonful honey to cure discharge of vital humours due to pitta thrice daily.
Impotency: Add six gram jaggery in three gram Baheda churna twice daily to cure impotency and increase sexual power.
Loose motions: Grind two to five gram Baheda skin and one or two cloves in spoonful honey and lic three to four times to control loose motions. Or Two or three roasted Baheda is useful in controlling loose motions.
Intestinal problems: Apply Baheda "Lep" on the lower stomach in case of intestinal problem.
Tumour: Roast Baheda skin in castor oil and grin it in vinegar, apply the "Lep" on tumour, it subsides with two to three days.
Swelling due to pitta: Apply the "Lep" of Bahed kernel to cure swelling due to pitta.
Fever: Drink 40-60gm Baheda quath to reduc pitta, kapha and fever.
Itching: The oil of its fruit kernel is beneficial case of itching. It reduces burning sensation.
Note: Every one may not have the ability to analyse his / her body type as such the use of herb ingredients may not be beneficial or may act as problematic. Hence the herb Ingredients may be used under the guidance of Medical Practitioner.


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I remember as a little girl on family occasions, I would get a red marks on my cheeks from older family members who would leave their lipstick mark when kissing me. Growing up as a young teenager I avoided red shades and anything too bright due to the fear of looking like "ma tante Clémence" and concentrated more on lip gloss as they were "the cool thing to wear" at the time.
Looking back, I asked myself what was I thinking? I am not a fan of lip gloss at all especially the clear ones. In my opinion they make you look like you were eating spaghetti or any greasy food and did not clean your mouth after.
The truth is there is something empowering when a woman wears a nice lipstick. Doesn't have to be red necessarily any shades of pinks or beige will do but many of us girls hesitate at times when it comes to wearing red lipstick. But I personally love red lipstick and anyone who knows me, knows it's my signature.
The key to choosing the right shade of red is all in the tone of your skin. If you have a warm tone choose a red with a orange undertones, and if you have a cool tone to your skin, red shades with blue undertones are best. Now if you're lucky enough to have neutral skin tone, you can go for whatever shades you love.
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McCann-craft Inc © 2015
Michael McCann has over 30 years of experience in custom residential remodeling and architectural design in Westchester County.
Michael McCann has been offering clients thoughtful architectural design and construction planning since 1980. Mike is especially adapt at developing solutions to the unique problems presented by updating and expanding older and traditional homes in Westchester and Fairfield Counties.
Mike works personally with each client. Using the design skills of a master architect, as well as a lifetime of experience as a licensed contractor, Mike is able to create client's dreams in an aesthetically pleasing, as well as financially efficient manner.
Projects range from bathrooms, kitchens and master bedroom suites, to the total redesign and construction of an entire residence.
Services Provided
Architectural Design Services, Renovations, Legalization of Open Building Permits, Obtaining C.O.s, Aging In Place Specialist.
Areas Served
Westchester County, including Bronxville, Armonk, Larchmont, Mamaroneck, Scarsdale, New Rochelle, Pelham, and Irvington. Also NYC, Quogue, the Hamptons, and throughout Fairfield County, CT.
Certifications and Awards
Licensed Architect in New York, Licensed Architect in Connecticut, Certified Aging in Place Specialist, American Institute of Architects.
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Pat is a very down to earth guy, reasonable and easy to deal with.
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Pat's Body Work — Automotive Collision Repair
Our auto body painters are experienced in color matching and we use the finest in PPG Paint, backed by a lifetime warranty, giving our customers the best in quality and color match available.
You will have peace of mind knowing that your car is being repaired as carefully and quickly as possible. Every vehicle is put through a complete quality check to make sure that nothing is overlooked before delivery. Then each vehicle is cleaned of work debris and dust and thoroughly washed before you arrive to pick up you car. Call for a free estimate or a second opinion.


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So the lovely people at Avon recently sent me some goodies, and I said I would review them! So for the last week I have been testing them out and experimenting with them! It's fair to say I love them! So here go's my rave...
|Furthest one away - 'Silver'
One closest - 'flash'
Blush blush blush. Let's all just take a moment of appreciation for this colour, oh my. This is one of my all time favourite blushes. Just like the eyeliners it's super pigmented and stays on all day. I got a lot of compliments at the weekend on how it looked, score!! I will be repurchasing this over and over again, for sure!
This nail polish is an amazing colour, its called 'turqouise pop' and is a gorgeous mint green. After testing this out over the weekend, it is super fast to dry which is great and it doesn't chip for ages. This is a all around amazing nail polish! I will be looking to get some more colours!
I hope you all now feel inspired to go onto Avon and start to take a look on there website, they do have some amazing products! Now I've got an announcement.... I won a competition on the website 'Punky Princess' to be there guest editor from 1-30th of June! Wow, I'm super excited! I will be taking over the beauty section and writing over there! I will still be posting on this blog, but a little less frequently! Don't panic though, I will be posting and if you're really missing me that much you can go and read my posts over on Punky Princess! I am also doing a giveaway for hitting 50 followers!! Everyone loves a giveaway, I have brought the things and have almost finished the post so hopefully that should be up some time this week! It includes some favourites, but it's not huge so don't get too excited!
Follow, comment and all that jazz! + look out for that giveaway!


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While riding the SWaG Barrel Train during the 2015 Bayberry Jam, Robbie Myers, illustrator for Brinley Discovers Santa, promotes the book while Brooke promotes Robbie's business, Waffle Art (link below).
Robbie is an extraordinarily talented artist. She paints emotional pictures and takes elaborate photographs.
During one of Robbie's visits to Colorado, she and Brooke attended a local music festival: Bayberry Jam, which is put together by one of the organizations for which Brooke was (then) on the board of directors. BAAM (Bayfield Association for the Advancement of Music), is a NPO that supports the Bayfield High School's music department (link below).
Robbie and Brooke had just worked hard and fast to complete Brinley Discovers Santa for publication and were inspired to share both of their arts – for Brooke, her writing; for Robbie, her paintings and photographs.
Promoting yourself is hard. It's actually one of the most difficult parts of the artistic process – for Brooke, anyway… and for Robbie, too.
Wandering around this music event, Brooke tried to tell people about her book; and Robbie tried to show people her art. But what they actually found themselves doing was hiding. They were both hiding from the promotional aspect of their work.
Brooke approached Robbie and said, "We need to switch. Give me your business cards, and you take my book, and we'll promote each other." It worked. They ended up selling paintings and photos and books!
Sometimes you just need that extra push. And a really good friend.


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Mencia is a fairly new grape varietal to hit the shores of Australia. Back in its home in the north-west of Spain, it is often used to make light bodied, heavily perfumed wines, ideal for drinking in their youth.
This particular effort comes from a gravelly loam vineyard in Lenswood, and is the first Mencia planting in the Adelaide Hills. Hand picked fruit was fermented without the addition of yeast and sees only old french oak, resulting in a fruit forward wine, drinking very well in it's youth.
An intensely perfumed wine with cherry at the forefront and floral aromas that make it just so pretty and complex. Tannins are soft and powdery, which juxtaposes the juicy red fruit and soft acidity of this wine, oh so well.
This wine is everything I hoped Mencia could be in Australia and it appears the Adelaide Hills may be well suited for the varietal.
Price: $30
Varietal: Mencia
Would I Buy It?: Yes. Tasted as a sample at work, and brought one home for dinner.
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Louis van Gaal has revealed United's board have set him the target of finishing in the top four this season – but the Dutchman says his sights are set a little higher.
United missed out on a place in the Champions League for the first time since 1995 last season as David Moyes presided over a disastrous season.
Van Gaal says executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward and the Glazers have indicated his task this season is to get the club back into Europe's elite club competition.
But, sitting third in the table within touching distance of Manchester City and Chelsea, he hasn't given up hope of finishing the season as a Premier League champion.
Van Gaal said: "The best achievement is to be champions because our goal is still to be champions at the end of the season, that's also the best result.
"We are looking in a football world where No.1 is the most important thing.
"Our goal is to be first. But it's not always so easy, you can see that.
"That's why the board have said that our goal is within the first four places. But with my players and all the staff, we are trying to achieve more than they expect from us."
United's trip to Stoke City on New Year's day will mark the halfway point of the season. Before then, Van Gaal's side play Newcastle at home today and away at Tottenham on December 28 as they try to make up ground on leaders Chelsea.
Jose Mourinho's side ensured they were top on Christmas Day with a 2-0 win at Stoke on Monday.
Van Gaal admits being top at Christmas is an advantage in any title race. But the 63-year-old – who has won championships in Holland, Spain and Germany – insists he would rather be top in May than in December.
He added: "In the Netherlands and also in Germany you have the Christmas champions but that doesn't count at the end of May or June, that's when you have to be first.
"In Holland and Germany we have a Christmas champion. PSV and Bayern Munich are the Christmas champions.
"It's better to be the Christmas champions then the possibility you shall be next champion is bigger, but not certain."
If United are to win a record 21st title, they'll first have to overhaul Chelsea's 10-point advantage at the top.
The Reds face Newcastle, the only team to beat Chelsea in the Premier League this season, at Old Trafford this afternoon in what Van Gaal admits is a clash of managerial styles.
Van Gaal, who has rarely ventured out of his dugout this season, will come up against Alan Pardew, who has a lengthy rap sheet for touchline bust-ups.
The Newcastle manager was forced to apologise last season after television cameras picked up an expletive-laden rant at City manager Manuel Pellegrini.
In 2012 he was given a two-game touchline ban and fined £20,000 for pushing linesman Peter Kirkup after he failed to award a throw-in during Newcastle's game with Tottenham.
And last season he was hit with a seven-game ban for head-butting Hull midfielder David Meyler.
Van Gaal, however, will continue to keep quiet during games because he says he can't influence games from his technical area.
He said: "I don't see any influence from me when I am there shouting.
"They are not understanding you. Maybe one individual player. When you change one individual position that has also an influence on other positions.
"So I have trained the whole week that players read the situations. Sometimes they can't read that but then you have half-time or you have a change.
"Then you can say to the player who is coming onto the pitch how they have to play in their positions. You have to transfer that.
"With the fans in the Premier League shouting so much, the players can't understand you.
"That's why I'm always on the bench. You have trained the players to read the game by themselves. It is much more important that they are more involved with the game, that they make their own decisions. It is like a child, you educate.
"I don't have the idea that you can influence a game by shouting from the sidelines. Sometimes I'm doing that but that's more emotional than the content is being heard by the players."
Van Gaal isn't even tempted to try to influence referees in the way Sir Alex Ferguson became famous for, instead taking a more laid-back approach. A trait, Van Gaal says, that has come with experience.
He added: "I don't think I can influence the referee, no. When I was in my first year I did everything. But I learned to be more quiet.
"You think the referee is looking at Ferguson? On television you can see that because every television station is recording the manager.
"But the referee is not looking at the television. Maybe after the match, but then he can't change anything any more."
Instead, Van Gaal insists he prefers to do his talking during the 15-minute half-time break.
He revealed he keeps a detailed account of the game so he can pass his observations on to the players.
He added: "(I write) for half-time. I can say the things that I am willing to say that can influence the match. Then the sequence is always the right way because the players remember the moments of the game in sequence. It's more efficient then.
"Sometimes players can't read the match, it's not their quality. I have players who can read the match very well but there are others who cannot read the match for the team; for themselves they can read the match but for the team it is more difficult.
"So sometimes it's necessary but I say you cannot influence during a match because of the loudness of the fans."


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My Sidney is a girl with a sunny disposition. She is almost always "up", cheery and pleasant. Her overpowering voice coupled with her unbridled enthusiasm for things that she is passionate about sometimes makes me forget what a precious gem she is.
One of her friends took this picture of her. Her spirit was captured beautifully. Carefree, happy, flying high, enthusiastic, beautiful and energetic. That's my girl.


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Lakes Entrance hairdressing apprentice Sally Chatfield always dreamed of a singing career, but never imagined a television talent quest would put her on the road to stardom.
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Sally has gone from obscurity to celebrity thanks to her big voice and unique dress sense which have impressed the judges on the X Factor and the audience.
The 21 year-old was hailed an early favourite after judge Kyle Sandilands gushed over her audition and climbed the stage to kiss Sally's feet.
She has been mentored during the competition by singer, Natalie Imbruglia.
"(Natalie) knows what she wants from me but she never makes me do anything that I don't want to do. Our personalities work well together and I'm really good at taking direction and not taking anything to heart because I know she's been in this industry and she's been very aware of what she's doing," Sally told ABC Gippsland's Mornings Program.
Sally is one of three grand finalists to compete for the X Factor title this Sunday.
The nerves are building, but not for the final. Rather, Sally is heading home to Lakes Entrance for a special performance on Thursday evening and there is some pressure on the young performer to come up with the goods.
"It's going to be so weird going back and everyone knowing who I am," Sally said.
"It'll be extra hectic and Natalie will be coming with me as well, so it will be high profile. It'll be weird to see who's going to come out to watch, the people that I know and the people that I don't know. It'll be strange."
Four hundred free tickets for the performance at the Lakes Entrance Mechanics Hall were snapped up in 20 minutes.
Sally's appearance was arranged by the Lakes Entrance Lions Club which sponsored her singing tuition in Melbourne.
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Mechagodzilla, the superior-armed, state-of-the-art, all-robot version of Godzilla, is undergoing repairs after his devastating battle against the world's monsters. A pair of psychic fairies appear and warn scientists to stop rebuilding Mechagodzilla– but their warning goes unheeded. As the great robot nears completion, a series of mysterious incidents rock the world and awaken Godzilla, who unleashes a reign of terror against Tokyo. Mothra joins him and Japan's desperate Prime Minister has no choice but to launch the unfinished Mechagodzilla against Mothra and Godzilla. But who will fight for whom? And in the end — will the survivor be monster, robot or man?
Are we clear here? Giant robot Mechagodzilla, Mothra and the big G. working together this time, and a pair of women not unlike the Mothra chicks. Tokyo's in peril again. One of the commenters on the Amazon products page says "too often in the 90's and 2000 series, classic set-pieces from the 60's films are just re-worked into a different story and setting. This one uses the final epic battle from 1965's Godzilla vs Mothera as its basis. Been there, done that – literally (like 50X). No surprises here."
Well, yes. There are no surprises here. We don't come to kaiju movies for surprises. We come to see men in rubber monster suits fight with professional wrestling moves. We watch for arch, superior aliens with bad motivations who get their comeuppance in the last reel. We want toy boats sucked into whirlpools, toy buildings smashed into rubble, toy planes swatted out of the sky. We come to see the brave men and women of the Japanese SDF waste billions of yen firing ineffectual rockets and shoot lasers out of a radar dish. We need to hate the annoying, spunky kids who alternately get themselves kidnapped, talk to the monsters, and figure out the strategy that saves the day.


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CHINA'S SONG/XIE WIN PAIR GO WORLD CUP: China's Song Ronghui 5P and Xie He 7P defeated Korea's Lee Minjin 5P and Mok Jinseok 9P by resignation in the final game of the 2010 Pair Go World Cup on March 22, winning the title.
BC CARD CUP SEMIS TO FEATURE PARK JUNGHWAN- CHANG HAO & LEE SEDOL- KIM KIYOUNG: Park Junghwan 7P defeated Niu Yutian 7P by 3.5 points on Sunday to advance to the BC Card Cup semifinals, where he'll face Chang Hao 9P, the only player left standing for China. Chang Hao defeated Choi Cheolhan 9P on Saturday to secure his berth in the semis. On Friday, Lee Sedol 9P defeated Park Yeonghun 9P by 4.5 points in the quarterfinal match of the 2nd BC Card Cup, advancing to the semifinal to play Kim Kiyoung 5P, who defeated An Choyeong 9P by 1.5 points in their quarterfinal.
CHINESE TOURNAMENT ROUNDUP: Wang Xi 9P defeated Piao Wenyao 5P in the final game of the 9th South-West Qiwang, winning the title. Gu Li (Mingren) defeated Shi Yue 4P by 3.5 points in the preliminary final of the 24th Tianyuan (Tengen). Gu Li will now face Chen Yaoye (Tianyuan) in the title match; Chen Yaoye took the title away from Gu Li in last year's Tianyuan. Li He 2P defeated Wang Chenxing 2P by resignation in both the second and third rounds of the 4th Female Xinren Wang (Shinjin O), winning the title 2-1. Wang Chenxing 2P had defeated Li He 2P by 1.5 points in the first round, while Fan Tingyu 2P defeated Yan Huan 3P by resignation in the first round. Click here for game records for many of these matches.
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A. The solution to this problem is really very simple. First, open Outlook Express and click on Tools and then Accounts and remove your e-mail account from the list. This will make it so that Outlook Express can no longer download your messages.
Then, if you want to consolidate your e-mail into Outlook, click on File and then Export Messages and this will copy the mail that Outlook Express has downloaded into Outlook.
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90210 actors Manish Dayal (who played Raj Kher) and Gillian Zinser (Ivy) released this PSA last month for the Be the Match foundation. The spot was produced as part of Be The Match's efforts to create a younger and more diverse registry.
ETA: There are montages galore of Raj and Ivy's relationship on YouTube. Here's an example. (SPOILER alert gleaned from the YouTube comments: Dayal's character was killed off this season.)


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It's supposed to work like this: Artists put their music up for streaming on YouTube, the site sells (annoying) ads around the content, and then splits the revenue with the artist according to some predetermined formula.
So how much does YouTube owe artists? The site says it pays tens of millions of dollars to the music industry each month. But for some, like classic Bay Area punk band the Dead Kennedys, that math seems a little fuzzy.
Deep in a recent NPR story about YouTube's popularity as a music-streaming site is this nugget: The Kennedys' guitarist, East Bay Ray, says the band's video's have been streamed more than 14 million times on YouTube -- with ads. But, he says, the band has only seen "a few hundred dollars" in payment on that.
"I don't know -- and no one I know knows -- how YouTube calculates the money," he says. Pepperell says the band has been in talks with YouTube, and the company told the musicians that the site takes 45 percent of ad revenue generated by their videos. But, he says, YouTube won't tell them how much that is.
"What YouTube claims is irrelevant until they produce how much they've made off my band and how much they've shared with my band," he says. "Don't let them bull s- - - you that it's too complicated."
A few hundred dollars on 14 million streams? That seems absurd.
The guitarist goes on to say that he's seen his income decline by half in the last couple of years.
Other artists quoted in the same story who have had success with YouTube -- like OK Go -- say the site simply isn't a money-maker, and that artists need to branch out to selling MP3s and licensing deals in order to make money.
But still: We'd like to know what YouTube's math looks like here, and we bet the Dead Kennedys do, too.
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Buy Wu-Long Online
Why buy Wu Long tea online? When you buy Wu Long tea (or any tea) at the grocery store you are uh… well… getting the bottom of the barrel quality wise. It's sort of like drinking instant coffee instead of fresh ground – real coffee drinkers know the difference.
GENERATION TEA allows small purchases of most of its teas – starting at 2oz. For about $8.00 you can purchase 2oz of this wu long tea – ORGANIC TIEGUANYIN – which yields 28 antioxidant filled – calorie burning servings. This is a smart and inexpensive way to try out some really "unique" teas. The active ingredients in the many types Wu long teas are pretty consistent – so you'll get the same antioxidant – calorie burning benefits – no matter which ones you try. Remember teas claiming to be "wu-long" at the grocery stores have much of the potency oxidized out ( fresh leaf tea is about 35% stronger in antioxidants than grocery variety). Experimenting with the many Wu long varieties is one of the joys of the tea drinking experience! Fresh delivered is BEST!
The funny thing is most people never get a chance to really experience a full leaf gourmet tea so they never know what they are missing!
Believe me, there is a world of difference and once you try a great Wu Long or Green tea from a reputable dedicated online tea store, you'll see what we mean. There is no comparing the taste, and intoxicating aroma of the finest Wu Long teas.
If you are new to Tea buying we suggest you stay away from the grocery store because the selection is usually very poor, the quality low and the price way too expensive to be considered a "value".
For example, dry black tea at the grocery store has about 3%-10% catechins (antioxidant) whereas 'full leaf teas' usually bought online are much more robust containing 30%-42% catechins.
"Depending on how much tea you use per cup, you can expect a pound of dry tea leaves to yield 150 – 200 cups of tea, and two ounces to yield 20 – 28 cups."
We have listed our favourite websites to browse for all types of teas, especially Wu-Long. These companies have been in business for a long time and have the best quality teas and service on the internet. It's important to choose companies with the best reputations because there are more and more imitation type tea products available today in stores and online. We will review only what we feel are the best quality companies that offer truly unique teas.
Generation Tea – best buy online
Generation Tea – has some of the best selection of quality Wu-Long teas you will find online. prices range from 8.00 to 45.00 per 2-oz. pack. We were impressed with www.generationtea.com amazing selection and knowledge regarding the subtleties of each Wu-long tea.
The President – Michael Sanft – is a longtime practitioner of Taijiquan and Qigong, and student of herbology. They truly have a passion for the integration of tea as a means of healing the body naturally.
They typically package their teas in attractive, flexible 2 oz and 4 oz sizes. Take a look below…
1988 Aged Oolong
This classic rare tea is so smooth and leaves an amazing aftertaste. This is the sign of a superior tea. A great addition to your tea shelf. The leaves can be steeped four times with good flavour – a little pricey at $45.00 per 2oz.- definitely for special occasions!.
1999 Aged Oolong
This tea is similar in taste to a dark Formosa Tieguanyin with a deeper roast. This tea is quite smooth and full tasting with a mellow aftertaste. The leaves are dark coloured as is the resulting brew. Because the leaves are high grade, this tea can be steeped four or five times, each producing a signature cup. This is a must for the person looking for something a little different
Mitaoxiang Fenghuang Dancong (Dragon Phoenix)
Fenghuang Dancong – Grown in Guangdong province, this tea has a fine flowery taste that really lingers in the mouth. It almost tastes like plums…it is amazing. It is made up of very nice strips of the elongated leaves of this variety of oolong.
Organic Tieguanyin
This tea is a truly NOP certified Organic Tieguanyin. It is easy to get "intoxicated" from the sublime floral aromas. These teas can compete with some of the best Taiwanese oolongs, but with a distinctly spicy mainland China bouquet. They can be infused 4-8 times gongfu style. This is the best way to taste the subtle notes of this thick leaved oolong. Try one or all of them, you won't be sorry. Grown in Zhejiang Province. – …A good inexpensive choice at $8.00 per 2oz.


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It never ceases to amaze us to see how God works.
We have just recently received two letters from the Philippines that demonstrate this. Our friend Pastor Rannie who pastors in Hinagdanan wrote and asked permission to use our Marriage DVD to offer a seminar since we were not able to come. A week after the seminar we received this letter from another pastor who said "Pastor Wayne, please allow me and my wife to express our heartfelt thanks because of the very powerful marriage seminar offered to us by Pastor Rannie. Through this seminar my wife and I we really understand our role both sides. Even though I am already a pastor but I never understand about my attitude toward my wife mostly I want that my wife always listening to me to my decision and directly speaking I act as a king in my family and toward my wife, but praise be to God because through your DVD tapes my life has been totally changed so one thing I can say keep up the good work" A few days later we heard from another pastor who said " I heard your name from Pastor Rannie and shared your DVD Bridgebuilder marriage seminar. I write you an email because we want to have a teaching materials about couples. Thank you and God bless your family and ministry. "
Brothers and sisters, this is just one example of how God is working. We are amazed and can only praise our Amazing God. If you would like to help in this ministry with the DVDs, you can send a special offering for this purpose to our church, Chardon Christian Fellowship, 401 South Hambden St. Chardon, Ohio 44024. Just note in the subject line it is for the Bridgebuilders DVDs and it will be used only for that purpose. We would also like to be able to help Pastor Rannie pay for this seminar so you may also make a donation to be given to him. Just put it in the subject line. The custom in their country is to feed the guests 3 meals a day. We have already sent a small donation but it costs several hundred dollars to pay for these meals so any help would be appreciated.
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Skylar Grey Raps on new song "Lemonade." Hear it now!
Skylar Grey is showing off her rapping skills in her new jam "Lemonade." The new song just dropped and you can hear it right here on PCG Magazine (positive celebrity gossip).
This is just one track out of her upcoming sophomore album "Natural Causes." And her family, friends and fans are super excited to hear more music. The new album will be released on September 23, 2016. Make sure to mark your calendars because it's going to be one sick album. Grey's official website gave some excellent insight about "Natural Causes." Grey's website said:
"Grey began working on what would become Natural Causes shortly after the release of 2013's critically acclaimed Don't Look Down, which bowed at #8 on the Billboard Top 200. She made short trips to Los Angeles in order to collaborate with producers including Alex Da Kid [Imagine Dragons, X Ambassadors], Mike Elizondo [Dr. Dre, Fiona Apple] and Mark Batson [Jay-Z, Dave Matthews Band], Symbolic One [Kanye West, Beyonce], and Eminem who also served as the album's Executive Producer. Throughout the process, the artist aimed to capture a feeling reminiscent of drives she used to take from L.A. to Oregon back when she still resided in Southern California. Radiohead, Kendrick Lamar, and Bon Iver often soundtrack the trips."
And when it comes to music Skylar feels 'music is open to interpretation.' She said:
"I want everybody to take their own meaning from Natural Causes," she leaves off. "Music is open to interpretation. I hope people are inspired to dig down into themselves and figure out who it is they want to be."
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Skylar opened up about rapping during the new jam. She said:
"Instead of having a rapper jump on these songs, I wanted to do my own rapping," Skylar stated on his official website. "It's a totally new realm for me, because I was so scared of attempting to rap a few years ago. I sent my first rap to the best person I could send it to for approval: Eminem. His endorsement gave me confidence to keep going. I had to do this for me. How will you grow if you're always in your comfort zone?"
Haven't you heard that going out of your comfort zone is important because it allows you to learn and expand more? It's really awesome that Skylar went out of her comfort zone because we love the new jam "Lemonade." If you haven't heard Sklyar Grey's new music and song "Lemonade," check it out below and let us know what you thought in the comments.And if you like what you read don't forget you can subscribe to our Newsletter. It's easier to stay up-to-date on the latest positive celebrity gossip and entertainment news.
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