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"People in charge of organizing the summer school they are all quite welcoming. There wasn't anything really to worry us about. We didn't have to feel homesick at all. I liked this about the summer school. I finally got to learn something that we don't do at our university. Certain aspects of the studies that I didn'd like back home before coming, I actually enjoyed. Some of my friends were like truely jealous about the fact that I can come. And I am like they should definitely come next year if they can." "I didn't really have any specific expectations coming to this school but I think even if I did they would have surpassed them all. I mean just the amount of effort and time all the oganizers put in to make you feel comfortable and at home from the beginning is amazing. I actually study Laser Physics so I didn't really have a lot of knowledge about the topics that would be coming. But I still learned so much and all the lecturers and speakers are really open to discussions and questions which is great. It's a really full-rounded program, not only academically but also culturally. It is just a lot of fun and the month flew by." "I am really happy that I did this program 'cause it was a nice opportunity to meet other students from around the world. And it also provided a nice introduction to String Theory and Particle Theory which I wouldn't get to learn till a little later." "I got to spend four beautiful weeks in this city with oher students from eleven different nationalities. We also had a lot of extra curricular activities. We had a day trip to Lübeck, a day trip to Berlin, classes on German culture and German language. For me it was the whole experience. Learning about German culture together with very strong physics education."

On April 4, 1975, Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded Microsoft. The small firm used to develop and sell BASIC interpreters. Little did they know that in the next 40 years, their company will become the biggest software firm in the world, and also bag the title for one of the most valuable companies. Today, there is a little bit of Microsoft in everybody’s life. Whether it is the desktop computer where Microsoft’s Windows has about 90 percent market share or the company’s Office which is unarguably the best productivity suite available. Maybe you are into gaming and own an Xbox One, or your company relies on Azure cloud services. In the last 40 years, Microsoft -- which once used to sell program language interpreters -- has expanded into several categories, and now makes full-fledged operating systems for not just desktop computers, but smartphones, gaming consoles, servers, as well as Internet of Things devices. Surface tablets and Xbox consoles show the company’s side interest in developing its own hardware modules. "Early on, Paul Allen and I set the goal of a computer on every desk and in every home. It was a bold idea and a lot of people thought we were out of our minds to imagine it was possible. It is amazing to think about how far computing has come since then, and we can all be proud of the role Microsoft played in that revolution", Gates wrote in an email sent to all Microsoft employees yesterday. "In the coming years, Microsoft has the opportunity to reach even more people and organizations around the world. Technology is still out of reach for many people, because it is complex or expensive, or they simply do not have access. So I hope you will think about what you can do to make the power of technology accessible to everyone, to connect people to each other, and make personal computing available everywhere even as the very notion of what a PC delivers makes its way into all devices", Gates noted. "Under Satya's leadership, Microsoft is better positioned than ever to lead these advances. We have the resources to drive and solve tough problems. We are engaged in every facet of modern computing and have the deepest commitment to research in the industry. In my role as technical advisor to Satya, I get to join product reviews and am impressed by the vision and talent I see. The result is evident in products like Cortana, Skype Translator, and HoloLens -- and those are just a few of the many innovations that are on the way". And this attitude was the reason Windows Phone 7 -- arguably Microsoft's first real take on a mobile operating system-- wasn’t released until 2010. By this time, iPhone had showed its dominance in the world, and Google was upping the ante with Android. Windows Phone is still struggling to gain any substantial market share. The mobile platform still has a wide "app-gap" problem, though the company seems to have found a couple of ways to fix it. But one of the most exciting things that happened in the company was its decision to open up. Under Nadella, Microsoft finally accepted that it doesn’t have a significant user base in smartphones. The company realized that if it didn't open up to rival platforms, it would miss out on a lot of users. And that’s one of the first things Nadella did after taking the charge of the company. Microsoft launched Office on iOS. Until then Office was only available on Windows, Windows RT, and Windows Phone, and a half-baked mobile version on Android. The move received an overwhelming response from users, resulting in Office apps -- Word, Excel and PowerPoint -- top the app chart in within 24 hours of their release on the platform. Late last year, the company made premium access to the Office suite free on iOS and Android. Office for iOS was in the works at Microsoft for a long time, but Ballmer used to prioritize its products on Windows devices first. Nadella evidently changed that. "We have accomplished a lot together during our first 40 years and empowered countless businesses and people to realize their full potential. But what matters most now is what we do next", Gates writes in his email. Microsoft does have a lot of things to look forward to in the coming months and years. Later this year, Microsoft will release Windows 10 for desktop computers, as well as smartphones, IoT devices and Xbox One. In the coming months, Microsoft will also release the next iteration of its productivity suite, Office 2016. For the first time, the company is simultaneously releasing Office on OS X and Windows. Additionally, Microsoft has showcased a number of products that could change the way we compute and interact with technology. Its augmented reality headset HoloLens is just one example. It will be interesting to see what the company does next and how things work out for it in the coming years.

Giving way to ambulance is very important as life will be on stake if nobody will give way to ambulance. There are some rules that are needed to be followed in order to give way. First of all and most importantly do not panic. You should stay calm and check where the ambulance is coming from. Then give way by merging left if it is safe to do so. If you cannot move left safely you should slow down and let the ambulance overtake you. Never speed up or try to outrun the vehicle as this is dangerous. And you cannot break the law to give way to an ambulance. It is an offence not to give way to an ambulance. The penalty is a fine and loss of demerit points. Here is an example of a motorist who did not give way to an ambulance while all the other cars moved to the left. The ambulance was supporting a little girl who had split her head open, but just because of one car nothing could be done. Reporters have interviewed the driver. He said that if they had reached the hospital in time, she could have been saved. Not everything was lost and the bleeding could be contained. But just because of one car a little girl lost her life. With the increasing traffic on the roads, ambulances have a tough task in taking the patients to hospitals on time. A recent survey conducted revealed that nearly 18,000 patients who are transported in ambulances every year could be saved form medical complication if the vehicles could reach the hospitals faster. More and more motorists in the busy streets of subcontinent and other major cities are refusing to yield to ambulances and firetrucks. This assessment is based on first-hand experience of volunteers along with a sharp rise in complaints from paramedics and firefighters. Instead of clearing and pulling to the side of the road when an ambulance approaches, many motorists are racing ahead of it or following closely behind them to pass more quickly through traffic. Even worse, some motorists simply ignore the sirens altogether, or leave their cars parked on narrow streets, creating a tight squeeze for large fire trucks and ambulance. Nearly half of the emergency vehicles that hospitals receives each year are classified as high priority calls in which a person is suffering from chest pains, breathing disorders, heart attacks, trauma or some other serious condition. However unyielding motorists delay their arrival by precious minutes that often mean the difference between life, death or severe brain damage. The bottom line is that people who don’t stop for ambulances increase the chance that someone who is critical will die because ambulance can’t reach them or get them to a hospital fast enough. In conclusion, I would like to say that education about ambulance importance should be given by the use of pint media, electronic media, workshops, exhibitions and road shows. Last but not least separate road should be made just for ambulances. M.Umar Iftikhar Malik, a student of class 2 wrote above mentioned content piece as submission of ICRC essay writing competition for 2017. We are publishing it as a token of appreciation for the student, his parents and teachers.

Sandy Smith woke up to the annoying and familiar sound of the alarm clock. It was another day and the beginning of another hectic week. She rolled from her stomach onto her back and unburied herself from beneath the old, down-filled, pillows. Sandy reached over and pressed the snooze button in an attempt to steal five more minutes of peace. As Sandy stretched, she felt the pain, a stiff ache that had unfortunately loomed over her body every morning for quite some time. Once out of bed, Sandy leaned over and tried to concentrate on making the perfect hospital corners. She slightly lifted the large, squishy mattress, and tucked the corners just right, trying to ignore her stiff muscles and joints. She shuffled into the bathroom and brought her toothbrush to her mouth. Hunched over the sink, trying to avoid the tired reflection staring back at her, Sandy brushed her teeth. Her motions were slow this morning, and she had no time to concern herself with a little pain. "Here they come," Sandy thought to herself as she heard the pitter-patter of four little feet running down the hallway. The kids were awake, eager to begin the day. Sandy threw on a skirt and sweater, pulling her brown high heels out from the back of the closet. "Ow," Sandy exclaimed. The pain in her back sent a sharp signal to her brain that the day was not going to run smoothly. She clomped down the hall to retrieve the hairbrush stuck in her daughter's long hair, and her feet found Barbie. Her heels had little traction and she grabbed the banister for support. Realizing she was late, Sandy bent over to scoop up her 2-year-old. Her back seemed to yell at her, and she suddenly realized her toddler was becoming heavier every day. After cereal and burnt toast, Sandy marched her girls to the bus stop and waved good-bye as she turned toward her car, angry with herself for sleeping those five extra minutes. She would have to face Monday morning gridlock and suddenly felt the beginning of a headache that would stay with her all day. "I love Mondays," Sandy said to herself as she sat in traffic. She reached for her cell phone, cradling it between her neck and head. Her conference call would need to be conducted in the car, and her headache only worsened. Thirty minutes later, Sandy pulled into her parking place. She sprang from her car, heaved her over-stuffed leather bag over her shoulder, and scurried through the office doors. Sandy's Monday morning was filled with telephone calls and last minute deadlines. She tried to type and talk at the same time, constantly crossing and re-crossing the left leg over the right. She began breathing erratically when she realized her deadline would not be met. The lunch hour was approaching, and it suddenly occurred to Sandy that she had not taken a break all morning. Her computer screen appeared blurry and her wrists were stiff. The remainder of Sandy's day was much of the same, and she could not wait to take off her shoes. After skipping lunch and sitting through meetings, Sandy drug herself to her car, threw her bag in the back seat and started the stressful trek home. That night, after the kids devoured dinner, Sandy longed for a long hot shower. The girls were in the bathtub, and she winced as she reached over to carefully lift her toddler onto the floor. By this time, her neck and joints screamed in pain and Sandy wanted nothing more than to climb into bed. It was eleven at night and Sandy was finally lying down. Her bed and pillows did not seem comfortable, and she felt for only an instant that her neck needed a little more support. She drifted off to sleep out of sheer exhaustion. Does Sandy remind you of anyone? The more stressful our lives become, the less we focus on the "moment." When we aren't conscious of how we sleep, breathe, stand, lift, bend or sit, our bodies can take a beating that results in lingering pain. We often avoid the early signs of discomfort we feel in our back, shoulders or neck until we are unable to ignore the pain. By reading the tips below, you can learn to make even the busiest days pain free. When you wake in the morning, start the day with a couple of stretches. Stand up and stretch your arms above your head. Do the "hug your best friend." Wrap your arms around your body, and turn as far as you can to the left, then to the right. When performing everyday routines such as brushing your teeth, remember your posture. Do not hunch over the sink; stand up straight. Don't bend from the waist when you lift a child. Squat with your back straight. Keep the child close to you and use your arms and legs to lift. Hold the telephone with your hand or use the speakerphone. Cradling the phone between your head and shoulder can lock up the spinal joints in the neck and upper back, eventually causing pain. While in the office, make sure your chair fits correctly. There should be two inches between the front edge of your seat and the back of your knees. The chair should tilt back so you are able to rest while reading from a computer screen. Many people suffer from tension headaches. Adequate lighting and document holders by your computer can help reduce the risk of a headache. Materials placed on a desk cause you to constantly raise and lower your neck while you're typing at your keyboard. Do not wear high heels. The weight of the foot is not evenly distributed, which not only causes sore feet, but also added spinal stress. Do not carry a heavy bag with its strap over your shoulder, unless you place the strap over your head on the side opposite the bag. Wearing a shoulder strap over one shoulder unevenly places the weight of the bag on one side of the body, potentially causing shoulder and back pain. Or better yet, carry a bag with a handle rather than a strap. Do not consistently cross the same knee over the other. This habit can eventually cause misalignment of the spine. Even if you remain sitting for the majority of your workday, you deserve a break. Get up from your desk and move around, stretching arms and legs as much as possible to avoid postural and spinal stress. Try to practice deep and even breathing to keep yourself calm and keep adequate oxygen flowing through your system. Bath time can be fun for the kids but stressful on any parent. Make certain to bend from the waist and not the back when bathing your children. Use your legs when you lift your child. It is important to get a good night's rest. Choose a comfortable mattress and pillow that adequately support the weight of your head and body.

Jimmo Designs original Red Coral T-Shirt. Are you planning vacations in the South Seas?You cannot go wrong with this lovely summer design. Ideal gift for everybody who loves the ocean, aquariums, marine creatures, vintage nautical art prints, precious coral jewelry, swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving. Great summer tee for the elegant beach bunnies. Items made to order. Please, consider before ordering that it may take up to 12 days for the order to be fulfilled. Slim Fit. Please consider ordering one size up for a more comfortable fit.

The appearance of your smile and the comfort of your mouth can do a lot to make you feel good and confident. Dentists offer you a lot of services to help you both maintain the health of your teeth and improve the appearance of your smile. Having a healthy and pleasing smile can increase your sense of self-confidence. Also, proper dental care will eliminate pain and discomfort in your mouth, allowing you to eat and drink without negative side effects from your mouth. Here are some of the standard maintenance and cosmetic services you can get at a dental office. For more specific information on dental services available to you from a dentist, you can visit a website like www.genesisdental.net. Dentists recommend that you have your teeth cleaned regularly—at least once a year, but preferably once every six months. At a dental cleaning, you will get your teeth cleaned deeply in order to get rid of the plaque in the hard-to-reach areas of your mouth. At regular cleanings, your dentist will also identify any cavities, decay, or disease that may be present in your teeth or gums. Without regular checkups, decay may go unchecked and develop to a degree that requires extensive and expensive repair work. These regular exams allow your dentist to identify and get rid of any problems in your mouth earlier in order to save you money and work further down the road. You can also go to your dentist for cosmetic services to enhance dental appearance. One popular cosmetic service is teeth straightening. People who have crooked teeth will often invest in clear or traditional braces to straighten their teeth and increase their confidence in their smile. Your dentist can determine how extreme your case is in order to determine the best process for straightening. In addition, many people choose to have their teeth whitened in order to reverse the everyday effects of teeth yellowing. Teeth whitening, like straightening, can help you enhance your smile’s appearance, which can make you feel more confident about yourself. If you would like more information on specific services and procedures available from a dental office, you can visit a site like www.genesisdental.net.

Personal training is all about YOU and your success in achieving your fitness goals. The bottom line question is: Do you workout on your own or do you just intend to? Our metabolism and muscle tone begins to diminish in our 20s and loss of bone density follows in our 30s! We are constantly faced with new hurdles to jump over! Sometimes we could use some good advice and instruction! A Personal Trainer can teach you how to eat and to exercise in the most efficient and healthy way to improve Your fitness level. The advantage of using a Personal Trainer is in the personal attention to YOU. If money is a concern, which it is to most folks, remember that most folks don’t see at trainer 3 times a week, but meet with her or him weekly, or less often. Consider hiring a professional, even if for a few sessions, so you can learn what You need to do for Yourself. Our trainers are all well qualified, but they are different. We suggest calling each one to find out their philosophy, availability and rates so you can choose the one best suited to YOU. Personal training is all about YOU and your success!

Wolf, 33, joined the Africa Mercy crew in March, taking a short leave from her job as a registered nurse with the UC Davis Medical Center’s burn unit. She sat down recently to talk about language barriers, cabin fever and readjusting to life in east Sacramento. Q: Between orphanage work in Zimbabwe and Guatemala and clinic work in Bolivia, you’re no stranger to long flights. How did that come about? A: I’ve always enjoyed traveling, and then once I became a nurse, to be able to use that career overseas was really neat to me. What intrigued me about Mercy Ships is it’s a fully run hospital – you have a lot of equipment, you have a lot of medications. It’s a lot of what I get to do here, over there. I am a Christian, and I think a lot of it has to do with seeing how God’s heart breaks when people are broken and poor. So much that you see is diseases of poverty. Q: In August, you were scheduled to join a Mercy Ships crew in Benin in West Africa, but the service was canceled due to a possible Ebola case. Months later, your own hospital became a designated Ebola treatment center, and you took part in the preparedness efforts. Would you have considered going overseas to provide care during the outbreak if given the chance? A: Had I been signed up with an Ebola team, I wouldn’t have been opposed. I enjoy the risk. I think that’s part of why I became a nurse, because there’s always those risks out there. When that came up, I decided to not be scared and to take more education and learn more about Ebola. For me, it was just a decision of, I’m a nurse, and I have risks even at UC Davis in Sacramento, and that’s why we learn to protect ourselves. Q: You said you had a much heavier patient load and more limited resources on the ship than you do in Sacramento. What did you learn on this trip that you’ll bring back to UCD? A: In the ward, there were 15 patients at a time with five nurses and five translators. There were people on the guitar and singing, and kids running around. It was a very different environment for me. I had to calculate my antibiotics and draw them up and mix them. It was just a stretch for me as a nurse, to need to focus on something, but also learn an art of nursing where I am appreciating and valuing the relationships of the Malagasy people. ... Just challenging my mind to see that I can function differently, and to bring that back to the burn unit is huge. Q: Working in the oral and facial ward, you said you saw a lot of patients with physical obstructions that had long been neglected, such as large dental tumors or cleft palates. What is life like for them after surgery? A: When you have a pimple and it feels like the end of the world, imagine missing a nose or having a tumor that’s out to there (gestures to a point several inches from her face). A lot of our patients lose their families, or their spouses will leave them. They are outcasts from society, so this gives them confidence. It brings them a huge healing, not just the physical aspect but their soul as well. ... When they have that healing, they finally feel like they can enter society again. Q: Even on top of the jet lag, you must have a lot going on right now. How do you readjust to your old life? A: I’ve done the reverse culture shock thing before, of coming to the U.S. and feeling like this is crazy. For me, it’s always reminding myself that these are two beautiful cultures that are different. There are good things about both of them. For me, knowing that God is present in both and working in both helps. But I never want to forget what I see.

This time, players can use communication features in the game to show each other the unique houses they have made. HH Showcase where you can check out homes belonging to people you have encountered via the StreetPass feature, just as you would view a show home. When we came up with this idea, we wanted to make it so it was as little trouble as possible for players to make use of this feature. Exactly. In the end, we made it so all you need to do is have StreetPass switched on. Dream Suite run by Luna, which we touched upon earlier. Well, a fair while ago, when you originally announced the Wii, you explained the concept of WiiConnect249 and gave the example of a friend coming over to play while you’re asleep.9. WiiConnect24: A Wii network service that is always connected to the internet, allowing automatic downloads of the latest news and other messages. Please note, the WiiConnect24 service is not available in South Africa. Ah, yes. That’s right. That was the first thing I wanted us to try when we made WiiConnect24. It was something I wanted to include on the Wii game, but there were all sorts of constraints which meant that we couldn’t do it, and I’ve regretted it ever since. This time, we finally managed it, so if you upload your town’s data to the server, someone can simply drop by to play while you’re sleeping. We pitched that as a kind of dream world, so we made the place where you have these dreams into the Dream Suite. It’s a dream world, so whatever you do in a town you visit won’t leave any traces or after-effects for the person whose town it is. Right. If someone sees your town and messes it all up, it’s just a dream, so there will be no changes to your town in reality. With such a safe way for others to see your town, there’s no need to exchange Friend Codes10. We wanted an easier way to just leave your town open and let people see it more easily. The Dream Suite means you can go to a complete stranger’s town, and they can come and visit yours.10. Friend Code: An ID allocated when a Wii, Nintendo DS or Nintendo 3DS owner connects to the Internet. By exchanging Friend Codes, players can play specially designed games together online. Also, if they are willing to give out their designs in the towns you visit, Wendell can give you the designs that you like. go on all kinds of tours there , which are like mini-games, via a process of random matching. So you will be randomly paired with someone you don’t know, and you can play together. Correct. But of course, it doesn’t have to be a stranger. You could invite a friend, or take a tour by yourself. But we did make it so that it would be simple for someone who doesn’t have a friend playing to take part. It’s not like this takes place in your town… it’s on a separate island. So you don’t have to worry about any damage being done to your town. Right. We’ve always wanted to ensure that players can communicate safely and securely, and I think we have achieved that this time. And close friends can still come and go between each other’s towns, as they have up to now. Yes. In addition to friends with whom you have exchanged Friend Codes, you can register other players as ‘best friends’ in the game, and there are exclusive communicative elements you can share with them. Can you explain more about these ‘best friends’? Well, let’s say you have a copy of the game and play together with your family. This means that four of you can play, as it has been in previous titles. But only one of you can be mayor, while the others will be regular townsfolk. There might be four people playing, but they will share the same Friend Code, as it is assigned to the Nintendo 3DS system. That means that someone in the family might visit a friend, but then meet someone there who they don’t know at all. We were worried that this might feel awkward. It would be a shock if your friend’s mother, let’s say, whom you had never met, suddenly appeared in your town. This time round, we made it so that each of the four players could designate certain close friends as ‘best friends’, and you can make it so only these ‘best friends’ can come and visit. What’s more, if you’re connected to the Internet at home, ’best friends’ can exchange messages without having to go to each other’s town. In previous titles, when you wanted to let a friend know you were planning to visit their town, you’d need to give them a call or send them an email. Now you can do that inside the game. information about the price of turnips 11.11. Turnips: Items used for investment purposes in Animal Crossing and available for purchase every week on Sunday morning. If the selling price exceeds what you bought them for, you will earn pocket money. So you were all interested in the price of the turnips you can buy on Sundays from Joan ? Even when people are connected online, there are players who still don’t really want to make the effort to visit someone else’s town. But I’d be happy if turnips inspired players to go and check out each other’s towns. But turnips don’t have to be the only reason. You could decide to hold a fishing competition. That’s right. Or you could meet up to exchange fruit. There are all sorts of opportunities. Come to think of it, in the edition of Nintendo Direct broadcast on 29th August last year, there was a kind of comic foreground of me, where you could put your face through an image and take a photograph. Well, I didn’t actually notice it until the video was completed. Well, when I saw that, I was amazed – I thought: “Wow, you can do things like that?” That would make another reason to visit another town. That’s right. Everybody can come up with their own designs. If there’s one that you like, you can stick your face through the hole and take a souvenir photo. In Japan, the title of the game is Animal Crossing: Jump Out!, and I hope that everyone will have the opportunity to jump up, head out and visit other players, as that title suggests.

Big Sean has been missing for a minute. Though 2017 found Sean delivering I Decided and the Metro Boomin-produced Double Or Nothin', 2018 brought a noted hiatus from the Detroit artist. Today, on his thirty-first birthday, Sean took to Instagram to open up about the reason of his absence." "I'm definitely seeing things different than I used to see them," begins Sean. "I just wanted to speak on it, and share because a lot of ya'll need insight like I do, and probably feel similar too. Around this time last year, around my birthday, it was good for me but it was wild for me too, because I felt like something wasn't all the way connecting with my energy. I'm big on energy. And I wasn't feeling like myself, I couldn't figure out why." "So what I did was I stepped back from everything I was doing," he continues. "Everything I had going on, because somewhere in the middle of it, dawg I just felt lost. I didn't know how I got there. I been meditating since I was seventeen years old, that helps with anxiety, depression, all them things. It wasn't doing it all the way for this, so I knew this required some special attention." Big Sean continues his message with a second video, titled "Clarity." "The deal was, I started therapy," he says. "I got a good therapist. I was blessed enough to talk to some super spiritual people. They made me realize one thing I was missing in my life, and the one thing I was missing was clarity. Clarity about who was around me, what I was doing." "Even the music, which was my happiness, my joy, always an escape for me, that was starting to feel like a burden," he admits. "Starting to feel like a job. The relationships around me, the people I was growing up with, I had a lot of toxic relationships around me. Even the relationship with my mom. I was getting to a point where we wasn't talking like that. It was weird, because that had never been like that with me and her. I realized it had all started with me, and I had to analyze myself, I couldn't point the finger at anybody else. I had to point it at myself, and nurture the relationships that were important to me. But most importantly, nurture the relationship with myself." In the final segment of the message, Sean looks to the future, expressing an interest to return to music with a renewed sense of focus. "I started realizing, you can't depend on somebody for love and a good time and all that if you can't give it to yourself," he says. "I started doing things by myself, doing things I never thought I'd do, like going skydiving or whatever I thought was fun. In the midst I definitely re-discovered myself. Found a whole new energy, and me being a source of it and not somebody else. "Then I started getting back to making the music, and having fun, started nurturing those relationships that were important to me," he continues. "Putting time into that unconditional love. Conditional love is cool, the money and instant gratification, but the foundation on which you stand on is the unconditional love. Hey man, put the energy back into yourself, be clear about what you want to do, how you want to do it. Just know that it all translates to happiness. It feels good to be back at a higher level." The series of videos put Big Sean's prior absence into perspective, and it's nice to have the lyricist back in the fold. Look for him to bounce back with some new music, which he has confidently dubbed his career-best. Happy birthday Big Sean!

California Vehicle Code 21058 is intended to protect patients who live in rural areas that may go to hospitals that do not have doctors on staff at all hours of the day and night. There are numerous situations when a doctor may be needed at legitimate emergencies, and getting there fast is essential. If there's a shooting victim, a car accident patient or a woman with labor complications, at a rural hospital it's important to get a doctor to the operating room fast. In rural areas the on-call surgeon may live 15 or 20 miles away from the hospital and it's important for that surgeon to be able to get there in a hurry without worrying about legal repercussions. There are still many rural hospitals in California that still rely on the on-call physician for emergencies. This law was not designed to give doctors a "get out of jail free" excuse. There are still stipulations as to when the law applies. First, the doctor must be going to a legitimate emergency. Having dinner reservations, or being late to the airport will not constitute an emergency. Second, the doctor must maintain a reasonably safe speed. There is no excuse for driving recklessly, and doctors who cause harm to another person while speeding to an emergency will still be held accountable for their actions. Lastly, the doctors cannot allow someone else to borrow their car for the purposes of using the CMA sticker. This law only applies to a vehicle that is registered to a licensed doctor; if that vehicle is being used by the doctor; while the doctor is on his or her way to a real emergency. This law does not prevent an officer from pulling over a doctor. The doctor must show that he or she is on their way to an emergency. While most officers will probably not question a licensed physician, an officer that questions the authenticity of the emergency can still issue a citation. The physician would not be held accountable, and would not have to pay the ticket upon showing the court proof of the emergency. However, the doctor will have lost valuable time getting to the emergency while the officer is writing the ticket. There has been some debate between the California Medical Association (CMA) and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) over the necessity of this law. The CHP argues that the law, which was passed in 1954, is outdated and no longer necessary. The CMA argues that in rural areas the law is still needed and could save lives. For now, the law is still on the books and the CMA regularly gives stickers to licensed physicians to use in case of emergencies.

I applied bank of baroda for internet banking in January 2017.Signon password and transaction password received after one month. I asked for the user id., from the banker. They told me that ,it will come through my email id. I waited another one month for it. But it did not come. After that I come to know that they entered wrong email id, and I Informed the same to the banker . Even after the user id did not come. I called customer care and told them my problem. They informed me to approach the banker to refresh my details in bank . I requested the banker to do so. But the problem not solved.

This happened in Kashmir; he was giving discourses on Mahavira – Mahavir Meri Drishti Mein. One afternoon he was resting and I was sitting in the veranda. A few people came to see him. They said to me, “We have come for the darshan of pir baba.” They called Osho pir baba. I told them, “He is resting right now. You can’t see him.” They were curious to know something, so they asked me, “Are you his daughter?” I said, “Yes.” I didn’t want to get into telling those details about him being my guru and my being his disciple. I was trying to avoid more questions so I just said yes. The next question was, “Has your mother also come here with you?” I thought, my God! Now I am caught in a net. So I said, “No, my mother is not here, she has died.” Then they asked, “Do you have any sisters and brothers?” I became really shaky now; this thing just kept going further away. I replied, “No, I’m the only daughter.” Now they were satisfied and left. I heard them discussing among themselves as they left, “Poor girl, she is the only daughter of pir baba. She has to take care of him alone.” I was surprised at the drama the simple question had turned into! I told Osho about the incident when he woke up. He just laughed and said, “Now you know, if you tell a single lie, you will have to carry it further with an entire chain of lies.” And this little incident went so deep inside me. Since then I’m more aware of what I’m saying, not to create such situations. It was a very simple situation but it had a deep impact. Osho would give insights for our learning from different situations. Once in Ahmadabad, Osho was having his afternoon tea. He just asked me, “Will you become my secretary?” I spontaneously replied, “I can’t take care of my own work, I’m so lazy that I need a secretary myself. How can I be your secretary?” He laughed and said, “You don’t know my laziness, your laziness is nothing compared to my laziness.” And he went on telling a story from his own life to prove his point. Osho used to make us laugh all the time with these small stories. He then concluded the story by appreciating lazy people, saying that lazy people are very good. Active people create a lot of chaos in the world. He mentioned that if Hitler had been a little bit lazy, there would have been no second world war. Until then I used to feel that something was wrong with me: “I’m a lazy person.” His message was to accept myself, to relax into myself and not to compare myself with others. I also realized that I’m not lazy. I’m doing whatever is needed. Maybe it has just been an idea put inside me by others or by my past conditioning. I had been feeling that I’m lazy but the whole thing dropped from me in that second. This was Osho’s keyword – acceptance; accept and relax into yourself, do not fight. Mostly we have some ideas; we feel that we should be in a certain way. With acceptance, the ‘shoulds’ drop, we are what we are! On that day something shifted inside me, the energy which was in conflict, which was fighting inside, got released. The other thing I observed in Osho is trust in existence. He was so relaxed, there were no worries! I will tell you a small incident. One day he was travelling from Mumbai to Jabalpur by train. Two cars set out for the railway station; one with Osho in it and the other carrying his luggage. For some reason the second car did not arrive at the station in time. We were all getting worried, “It’s time and the train will leave. The luggage has not arrived.” I was watching him. He had no tension on his face, he was totally relaxed. There was this trust – whatever will happen is ok. Finally the train was ready to move and we heard the whistle. Osho got on the train and stood on the steps. And then a man came running with his luggage. Surprisingly, even after the whistle, the train had not moved for another two minutes. The luggage was put on the train and it took off. Immediately that incident comes back to mind and I say to myself, “Ok, just relax and trust, see what happens.” And in all my travels I have never missed a flight but the nagging mind is still there. And the trusting part keeps the mind away with “You shut up! Let’s see what happens.” So this is really important for me: to trust. I learnt this just by observing Osho while being with him. He has given me many insights for my practical life. Sometimes we have to face extreme situations. These come as tests; tests to check where we truly stand. When Osho was in the body I never felt like leaving the commune, no matter what the situation was. It was clear, “I’m here for my master and everything else is not of much importance.” I continued to stay 10 more years in the commune after Osho left the body, feeling his energy there. But in the year 2000, this strong feeling came, “Ok, now it’s time to move out.” There was no space for thinking, “Why should I move out?” I trusted the feeling, it was a decision which came from inside: “It’s time for you to move out!” – and I moved out. I did not know where I should go nor what I should do. My friends started asking me, “Where will you live?” I told them, “I don’t know, but I have decided to move out.” Then a friend said to me, “I have an apartment lying vacant, why don’t you stay there?” So I moved into his apartment and the next thing was that I started getting phone calls from friends in Delhi, “What are you doing sitting in that apartment? Why don’t you come to our centre?” So I went to Oshodham. All this happened by itself, it was existential. First I thought that after living a very comfortable life in the commune, where everything is taken care of, now I would have to take care of myself. But when I went to Oshodham, after a month in that apartment, again I felt that everything was taken care of. I knew that if I trust and don’t live in the head then existence takes care of things. Later a new phase started in my life: friends from around the world, on hearing that I had moved out of the commune, sent me invitations. Many sannyasins had settled in different countries, they started calling and saying, “Why don’t you come visit us?” This is how I started travelling to many countries. Life has become very beautiful – an adventure. I always feel there is some energy, I call it Osho energy. I feel it surrounding me, protecting me, travelling with me. I have had no problems in my travels so far. Sometimes there are small incidents. On one of my trips abroad, I was held back at the immigration counter. There are two categories of passports; mine was the one having a restriction on travelling to certain countries, including the one I was visiting on this occasion. I just kept standing at the immigration counter silently. I remembered Osho, “Your lovers have gathered in this city for meditation, and these people say that I can’t go… so now what?” I tried from another counter, but in vain. Finally I went to see some higher official who amazingly decided to give me clearance. I was very relaxed and silent, watching what was happening. I was surprised to see the whole situation work out all by itself. Existence sometimes puts us to the test. I was happy I passed! Osho said that after leaving his body he will be more available and that we will experience it. He was limited when he was in the body. Now he is all over the world and he is still at play!

short time I had set out for India with the ambassador, attended only by a small suite on account of the length of the journey, and the badness of the roads. However, as was my duty, I took writh me ten camels, laden with rich presents for the Sultan. We had been travelling for about a month, when one day we saw a cloud of dust moving swiftly towards us; and as soon as it came near, we found that the dust concealed a band of fifty robbers. Our men barely numbered half, and as we were also hampered by the camels, there was no use in fighting, so we tried to over­awe them by informing them who we were, and whither we were going. The robbers, however, only laughed, and declared that was none of their business, and, without more words, attacked us brutally. I defended myself to the last, wounded though I was, but at length, seeing that resistance was hopeless, and that the ambassador and all our followers were made prisoners, I put spurs to my horse and rode away as fast as I could, till the poor beast fell dead from a wound in his side. I managed to jump off without any injury, and looked about to see if I was pursued. But for the moment I was safe, for, as I imagined, the robbers were all engaged in quarrelling over their booty. I found myself in a country that was quite new to me, and dared not return to the main road lest I should as:ain fall into the hands of the robbers. Luckily my wound was only a slight one, and after binding it up as well as I could, I walked on for the rest of the day, till I reached a cave at the foot of a mountain, where I passed the night in peace, making my supper off some fruits I had gathered on the way.

As an aesthetic and social phenomenon of the modern age, of all other fine arts, the poster reflects most accurately, clearly and acutely the political and social climate of its time. Most often anonymous, genuinely street born, the Poster is the fastest to reach its viewers. It should hit with its calling power, it should be a slogan, a sign, a spell and a symbol. It has to be convincing and persuasive. The history of the 20th century Bulgarian political poster has its ups and downs. It becomes a flag of the left-wing forces between the two world wars, proclaiming the new social ideas of time. In the years immediately after September 9, 1944 artists without special training in the field of poster art – graphics and painters, pave the way for the Bulgarian poster, search and find its essence, specifics and means of expression. During the Cult of Stalin Bulgarian poster becomes a substitute of its own, obeying the lowly criteria and directives of the regulatory aesthetics. In the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, several generations of professionally-trained poster artists bring poster art to its contemporary level of achievements, and the variety of their plastic visions determines the character of the Bulgarian poster school. The New Political Poster exhibition is a joint project of the Museum of Socialist Art and the National Academy of Art. It offers an alternative point of view, a new focus on the thematic issues of the museum institution. Furthermore, it is an opportunity for expression of the younger generation of Bulgarian poster artists. I am sure that in solving their academic tasks, students have faced all the challenges of the most complex and specific genre variety of the poster – the political theme. Today poster art is free from the ideological pressure of the past, from political and aesthetic “considerations”, from the dictum of the investor in the face of a party and a state. Now the question is what will be the new face of the Bulgarian political poster and what will be its public resonance. I think that the New Political Poster exhibition is relevant both to the issues it is examining and to the dialogue between the Museum and its audience. Here I see a chance to assess the ability of artistic and public awareness, responsiveness, understanding and attitude towards the social problems of today. The reason for organizing this event is the comment of the journalist Stefan Djambazov from Въпреки.com about the very few political and social posters in our exhibition on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Specialty in Bankya Art Center. Naturally, I did not quite agree with that statement, and referred to the genre variety sought in the selection. I also made it clear that our students have a specific learning task in their curriculum – the political poster. Soon after that, in a purposefully made conversation with the artist Nikolay Ushtavaliiski, I shared mine and my students' intention to visit the Museum of Socialist Art, whose curator is he. Nikolay suggested that it would be a good idea if our visit to the Museum was followed by a poster exhibition. The museum we have not reached yet, but bringing the two comments together is how the idea for this event was born. The students received urgent tasks, so the majority of the posters in this exhibition were made in the last two months and added to the work of the past few years. Together with our colleagues from the Department we selected this exposition, and Prof. Georgi Iankov proposed the name New Political Poster. This year our Specialty has had good cooperation with many organizations and cities, including the 70-year-old Dimitrovgrad. Today we celebrate another initiative with the 70th anniversary of the National Gallery. We are grateful for the invitation and the opportunity to show some of the works of our smart and talented students. Our hope is to present here the new face of the Bulgarian political poster, especially because we are among those who remember the old one. Let us hope that our students, having, for their own benefit, faced a past that is distant for them, will enjoy greater freedom to think about the present and the future. Poster and Visual Communication Dept.

With the hotter weather fast approaching, see how best to look after your violin, viola, cello and double bass! There are many different ways to keep your child enthusiastic about music practice. Is important to remember however that every child is different and it may take a little bit of trial and error to figure out which method(s) work best. Here are our top five ways in which you can keep your kids keen!

TIPPINST- My genetic algorithm is finally “alive” and up and running the problem is it will take a while for the results to come back. I have no real idea how long as each entity will run for a different length of time performing the necessary math etc. So I am experiencing mixed feelings at the moment, pride that its running, curiosity as to what its up to, and impatience !

RRB Group D Exam Fee Refund: The examination was done by RRB Group D on 2/2018. RRB could not return the money by Group D for any reason. People who have not returned their money will have to fill their bank details again. This information is to be submitted on 22/03/2019 from the official website of RRB. RRB was unable to refund many candidates for the following reasons. Wrong bank details given by candidates like filling in the customer ID instead of false account number, wrong IFSC code, account number etc. Most bank account matches and incorrect bank account number given by candidates. RRB candidates have an opportunity to improve the wrong information. You can update this information from 22/3/2019 at 6pm. Candidates can go to the official website and provide bank account information. SMS and email will be sent to the registered mobile number and email id to register the candidates for updating their bank account details. We will first tell you about all the recruitment being issued by the Gujarat government. For all recruitment information, you have to be connected with our website and with us. If you stay connected with us, then we will tell you all about recruitment first. We will also get information from you on this website, such as government schemes, government schemes and we will tell you what is going on. All plans are implemented by the Prime Minister in India. Many people do not know about that plan. Then you will find all information on this website. India is a big country, so in India, the census is even more. People have to wander rate rates for employment. Not all poor families get food at the time.

Sometimes your large featherless assistant confuses the presence of feathers on your body with your overall interest in getting up early. These two are not related – at all. What is even more confusing is that she also doesn’t like to get up early. So when she does have to get up early in the morning for some reason and she wakes you up too, this is a great opportunity to set the record straight. Mom, we’ve been over this already. Here, Mom. I’ll use a visual aid. Is this clearer?

I’m a workaholic. I work most of the time and have to keep myself from squeezing in a task in my spare moments. Yet, today I’ve decided I’m not going to do anything, except rest, relax, and recharge. And, you know what? So far, it has been great. My day has been filled with laying on the coach, watching T.V., and eating leftovers. The only “work” I have done has been online shopping. The beauty of being lazy is that it helps a person become a better person, because you are able to refuel and ease some of your stress. It is a type of self-care that everyone needs to do. While you may be spending hours in store lines today, make sure to take some time being lazy and enjoying the day. Trust me, you’ll feel better and stronger to take on the holiday chaos. I’m a middle school teacher, who spends her free time doing DIY projects, reading, and relaxing. Welcome to my journey!

A while back my friend John asked if anyone was interested in playing darts. There were many of us that thought it was a good idea and were interested in playing. So he checked into the possibilities and came up with Hennesseys as a place with a dart board. So with Hennesseys being a great place and with a board and cerveza and food, well, look no further! John did a great job! Yea John! In getting ready to go today I had to find my darts. I hadn't shot them let alone seen them since arriving her in Merida five years ago. I used to play darts a lot back in the states because it was something that came naturally to me and it was fun. It took me about an hour to finally find them and it was just in time to go. We met today at three o'clock. There were seven of us and we were stoked and ready to have fun shooting darts. However, Hennessey's darts had been overly used by their patrons and were not in a serviceable condition. I was so pleased that I had brought mine with me as it saved the day. We talked about how we were going to play and what game we were going to play. and drinking......well you have to because that's what you do when you shoot darts! we decided to play 301, it's a game where both teams start with 301 points and the points accumulated from each throw is subtracted until one team gets to zero....and you must get to zero exactly. there are more details to the game and scoring but we were there to have fun, maybe we'll get more detailed later but for now we're just going to have fun. Who knows, maybe we'll get to the point that we'll have a league or something if we can get enough players. Nancy was pretty darn consistent with getting great points when she threw. So we continued to shoot, drink, and eat and drink, shoot and eat, and well, you get the picture! So if this seems like something you'd like to try we'll be doing it again the last Friday in April at 3PM. So come join us and we'll laugh, and drink, and eat, and shoot darts, and laugh, and...............!

It's practically summertime so there are lots and lots of movies opening soon. One of these is The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 which opens on June 12. It's about guys who hijack New York subway train Pelham 123, hold people hostage, demand money, and escape - but how?. One regular transit dispatcher guy ends up involved. The movie stars famous people (Denzel Washington and John Travolta) and the trailers make it look really exciting and action-y. I'd sort of thought of trying to see it when it comes out, if it got good reviews. And this is a good heist movie - actually, it's a good movie, period. It's suspenseful and engrossing, with some comic moments thrown to ease the tension. It was interesting to see how the hijackers used their knowledge of the New York subway system and its trains to pull off the job. If you're going to do any kind of heist, it's important to know just how everything works, yes? The main question throughout is how the hijackers are going to escape and get away with the job. I'm not going to tell you whether they succeed or how it ends - even though the movie has been remade, I don't know whether they'll use the exact same story. They've already changed the title (words representing numbers are so old-fashioned; why not just the numbers instead?) and I hope that they don't change the actual story too much. Being the age that it is, I expect that they'll not only modernize the story to reflect the updated technology, but also add some new twists and turns and stunts. Maybe even an explosion or two. As long the remake stays a heist movie, it'll probably be ok. I agree it will be interesting to see the remake. I enjoyed Robert Shaw. He does such a great villain. Did you notice the young Doris Roberts as thle mayor's wife. A real classic.

Have I ever felt I was being oppressed by others (V. 13) and that God was nowhere to be found? When was the last time I felt as if I dwelt "in dust", as a dead man? (V. 19) RESOLVE. Do I believe that I have a building of God awaiting me? (V. 1) How does that make my life different? Which do I walk by most of the time, faith or sight? (V. 7) Does Christ's love constrain me? (V. 14) How so? Am I an ambassador for Christ, too? (V. 20) How so? Whose ambassador was I, most of the time, last week? RESOLVE.

Sheboygan's Final Approach This is one of my favorite airport restaurants. It's truly good dining, located right at the SW corner of the field. They have nice prime rib, steaks, seafood, and, if you're there for lunch, sandwiches and a salad bar. Their menu is available on their site.

When the summer break began, Jinno Naoto and Manabe Rika confessed their thought they had since their childhood and began to go out with each other. Suddenly a boy named Asmodeus appeared. He said he was a devil, and he tried to take Rika away. Naoto did his best to save Rika from Asmodeus, but he couldn't anything to do with devil's power. At that very moment, a girl Luvriel, who name herself an angel, came and saved them. They took Luvriel injured in the battle against the devil. There, Luvriel told them the surprising things; angles in Heaven and devils in Hell have been fighting for a long time, and the devil would attack them again. Because Luvriel had lost her power during the fight, she asked Rika fight for her. On the other hand, the devil had lost his power in the fight. Then, Otonashi Meimi, who was a classmate of Naoto, happened to come and see Naoto confess his love to Rika, and she became jealous. Taking advantage of her jealous, he haunted her. He made Meimi into an evil heroine, Misty, and made her attack Rika again. On the other hand, Luvriel turned Rika into Sei Tenshi Djibril and let her fight against them.

As the holiday season ramps up this year, I wanted to take a few moments and reflect on what I am thankful for, and to challenge us all to not only be grateful for what we have, but also to consider what we can share with those around us. Thanksgiving brings with it a wave of gratefulness – some post 30 days of thankfulness on social media, we share a meal in the very spirit of being thankful for all we have, and we spend time with those for whom we are most thankful: our family and friends. I am thankful for the opportunity of this organization to provide programs and services of choice for our students, school districts, and families. Those who buy or receive services from us do not have to do so, and I am grateful that we have become a leader in our region, an organization to which others look for guidance and success. I am thankful for our staff. Whether you are a teacher, administrator, clerk, maintenance worker, support staff, an accountant, or any of the countless other positions within our organization, you are an important piece of our BOCES. I value you the personality and perspective you bring to our organization. Without a dedicated, unique staff, we would not be able to fulfill our purpose of bringing top-quality programs and services to our region. I am thankful for our many community partners. Without their support, many of the opportunities we offer students and educators in our region would cease to exist. Whether a business has supported a teacher in the Summer STEM Research Institute, hosted Career & Technical Education student interns, or served as a work-based learning site for our programs for students with special needs, these partnerships are vital to our success as an organization, and they embody the true meaning of collaboration, which at its core, is the essence of BOCES. Thank you for your commitment to helping our students succeed in whatever comes next in their lives. Questar III is the sum of our many relationships with staff, students, parents, school districts, community partners and countless others. We provide students with life-changing experiences and school districts with the service, leadership and expertise that makes them more efficient, effective and responsive. As we reflect on the many things we are thankful for this holiday season, I also encourage you to share what you can with whoever you are able to share it with. This could be a meal, a smile, a story, a helping hand, or a sense of compassionate humanity and care for others.

Wide-Eyed Movie Challenge - How many have you seen? These movies kept me on the edge of my seat only focused on what was occuring in the film and nothing else. You get so enthralled in the movie you lose all track of time and attention to everything around you and you just sit there in complete awe of what you just seen.

PJ Masks - what time is it on TV? Episode 26 Series 1 cast list and preview. Romeo plans to use his newest device to make everyone in the world so clumsy that they can't stop him.

I want to give a big thank you to everyone at The American Institute of Dental Assisting! Especially Holly, Tammy and Pam. It has been an amazing 13 weeks! I have learned so much and am very excited to start my new career! I am so glad I found this program. It worked right into my life without having to stop working while in school. The classes were very well instructed even though it was fast paced. The instructors were willing to help when we needed it. The clinicals were very fun and it was great to get the hands on training with dentists! Again, thank you all so much!

I have a Hampton Bay Ceiling Fan. I need a replacement bulb for this fan. Hello AngellitaRox and welcome to the Community. It appears to me that the information you provided is from the socket of the fan light. That information indicates that the max. watts the bulb can be is 75 watts. If you removed the bulb, it will have all the information you need to get a replacement. It is written on the base of the light bulb. Bring the bulb to the store and an associate from the eletrical department would be happy to help you. If you no longer have the bulb then you will have to get the details off of the Fan.The serial and model number are usually on a the tag that is located on the top of the motor. Once you have that information you can contact the Hampton bay help line, see information below.

While the link between regular exercise and lower breast cancer risk has been well-documented, doctors haven’t been sure how long a woman has to exercise before the benefits start. Doctors also haven’t been sure how long the benefits lasted if a woman stopped exercising. A French study has found that postmenopausal women who exercised regularly in the last 4 years had a lower risk of breast cancer than postmenopausal women who exercised less during the 4 years. The researchers also found that postmenopausal women who had exercised regularly between 5 and 9 years earlier but were less active in the past 4 years didn’t have a lower risk of breast cancer. The E3N cohort is a group of 100,000 French women who were 40 to 65 years old when the study started in 1990. The study is looking at risk factors for cancers that develop primarily in women, including breast and ovarian cancers. The women in the cohort answer surveys every 18 months. In this study, the researchers looked at information on exercise from 59,308 postmenopausal women who were part of the cohort from 1993 to 2005. The women had been postmenopausal for about 8.5 years. Women who regularly exercised in the previous 4 years – the equivalent of walking about 4 hours per week (or cycling or doing more intense exercise 2 hours per week) – had a 10% lower risk of breast cancer than women who exercised less than that. This lower risk wasn’t affected by body mass index, weight gain, waist circumference, or how much the women exercised 5 to 9 years earlier. Still, the researchers also found that if women stopped exercising, the risk-reducing benefits quickly disappeared. Women who exercised the equivalent of walking 4 hours per week between 5 and 9 years earlier but weren’t as active in the past 4 years didn’t have a lower risk of breast cancer. “Postmenopausal women who exercise should be encouraged to continue and those who do not exercise should consider starting because their risk of breast cancer may decrease rapidly,” said Agnès Fournier, a scientist at the Centre for Research in Epidemiology and Population Health at the Institut Gustave Roussy in France and lead author of the study. So the bottom line is keep using it or lose it. If you’re busy with work, household chores, and family matters, finding time to exercise almost every day can be hard. It can help to break up your exercise into 20- or 30-minute sessions that add up to about 4 hours per week. Walking is a great way to start. Maybe you walk 30 minutes before going to work and 20 minutes on your lunch break. You can add a few more minutes by parking farther away from your building or taking mass transit. Or you can make plans to walk with a friend after work – you’re more likely to stick with exercise if someone else is counting on you. Plus, you can socialize at the same time. Along with a healthy diet and lifestyle choices, regular exercise is one of the best things women can do to keep the risk of a first-time breast cancer or recurrence as low as it can be. This study adds to other research suggesting that regular exercise reduces breast cancer risk. Regular exercise also helps keep your physical and mental health in top shape. No matter how old you are, it’s never too late or too soon to get moving. And once you do start, keep at it!

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About me :) | More Joy, Magic, and Vibrant Living! A long time ago, I lost my joy. I must have taken a sharp turn and maybe Joy fell off the wagon. In the last few years, I started a quest to reconnect with Joy. I want more joy. I want more joy for me and for every one else on the planet. I want more excitement about being alive and more enjoyment and gratitude for everything. I don’t have any answers for you. What I have is a gift to help others find their truth within themselves. I have the ability to see things under a different angle. And the advantage of that is that when you look at things in a different way, the things you look at change. When you look at things under a different angle, you create space and from that space a new choice can arise. Living from conscious choice instead of unconscious reaction allows for more joy. As I was saying, I don’t have any answers for you but I can share what has worked for me so that you can embark on your own journey to bring more joy in your life.

When people try to lose weight, there are lots of challenges and there aren’t many approaches. I remember once I interviewed a physician who said that he had about 2,000 books in his library, and each one had the best cure, the best way to lose weight. Obviously, there’s not 1 answer and there are not 2,000 answers, but there are certain things we should have that are consistent as we approach this. I’m Dr. Brian McDonough, and welcome to Primary Care Today on ReachMD. I have a very special guest today, Dr. Lou Aronne. He is the Director of the Comprehensive Weight Control Center at Cornell Medicine New York Presbyterian, and he’s been kind enough to join us. First of all, welcome to the program. Let’s talk a little bit about obesity and weight loss. We know it’s a major health problem. The physicians in our audience are dealing with patients every day. What’s your approach, and what do you think we need to know? Well, one of the key things I think that physicians need to understand is that obesity is a disease. So, now you’re going to ask, “What’s the disease?” And what research is showing is that hypothalamic neurons, the nerves that carry signals from the stomach, the fat cell, the intestine to the rest of the brain telling the brain how much fat is stored, how much has been eaten, the evidence is they’re damaged in the process of weight gain, so what we believe happens is that bad habits and the environment of too many calories, too much food, not enough exercise, causes a physical change in signaling pathways, and that’s what makes it so hard for people to lose weight. They have these physical changes whereby the neurons become less sensitive to hormonal signals. And so, when you look at how you can approach this, in the past we’ve used reducing calorie intake and increasing energy expenditure, but that hasn’t been completely successful. If it were, I would not have this job. I love telling people that. If all those diet books worked, we would not have the Comprehensive Weight Control Center at Weill Cornell. And so something more is going on, and that something is a shift in the set point. How do we manage it? Well, in addition to reducing calorie intake and in addition to increasing physical activity, we have more sophisticated strategies. Surgery has proven its health benefit, but we have on one side diet and physical activity and then do nothing until we do bariatric surgery, and I believe that we are coming to an era where using rationally designed medical therapies and some old therapies that are now being used in a more medically rational way are going to become increasingly common. When you look at it and you look at your approach to dealing with this, what advice do you have for doctors? We’re dealing with patients all the time. In many cases we ourselves are fighting issues with weight. What do you suggest? Well, one of the things we find commonly is that medicine that we as physicians prescribe can cause weight gain. And I can’t tell you how many cases we see. We’ve estimated that about 15% of serious problems with obesity are related to drugs that we prescribe. So, for example, today we were meeting with colleagues from Memorial Sloan Kettering, across the street from us, and they have and it’s been recognized that in the treatment of breast cancer, weight gain is very common because of the use of aromatase inhibitors as well as some of the antinausea medicines, steroids, strong antihistamines like diphenhydramine. So, what happens in the treatment of breast cancer is women gain weight, but the evidence is that a 5 to 10% weight gain increases the risk of recurrence, and so we’re seeing many physicians in very specific areas looking for strategies to manage weight. And so the first thing we always look for when we manage someone are medicines that could be causing weight gain and which we could change to something else that would encourage weight loss, and that’s a topic, perhaps, for another day. The second thing we do is look for problems like sleep apnea, which make it hard for patients to comply. Sleep apnea is a common comorbid condition. Patients have difficulty focusing when they develop it, and often they look depressed and wind up getting treated with antidepressants that can cause further weight gain. And then, of course, we look for the typical behavioral issues as far as eating, stress, lifestyle, and how we can change those. So, we take a very problem-solving approach where we look for the issues, some of which are very concrete and some not, and try to help the patient to solve those problems. Now, if that works that’s great, we’re thrilled, but if it doesn’t we don’t give up. We go to the next step, and we believe that the use of pharmacotherapy would be the next step in this process. You know, it’s funny how it’s evolved. I remember how people used to say, “Well, just some people are overweight, and you gotta cut down the calories.” We’ve really learned, well, sure, diet plays a very important, maybe the most important part, but there are so many other things we can do, and I think a lot of us as physicians are kind of late to the party because we keep saying, “Watch your diet, cut the calories,” but that may not always be the answer, and I think you’re alluding to that. I am, but when it comes to those kinds of recommendations, “push away from the table” and things like that, there are very concrete recommendations that we make for patients. So, one of the things that has been recognized over the past few years is that no diet works for everybody, so we have a number of different approaches that we utilize. For most of our patients, but certainly not all, a lower carbohydrate or a low glycemic diet seems to be quite effective. It allows people to reduce their calorie intake by changing the macronutrient composition of their diet. Other people, on the other hand, like to count calories, so they can eat virtually anything, but they count the exact number of calories. Two new techniques are intermittent fasting. One technique is where someone cuts their calorie intake to 800 calories or even less 2 days per week. That’s been shown to be as effective as dieting every single day. And then time-restricted fasting where you eat for a period of 8 hours a day or 12 hours a day and then don’t eat for the other 16 to 12 hours, that, too, has been shown to be effective. So, we don’t just give vague advice. We give very specific advice which we… We kind of negotiate with the patient to see what they can do in their lifestyle. You know, “Can you do it?” That’s the kind of discussion we have with patients where we ask them what can they do. If they’re on board, then we’ll try something. I’m Dr. Brian McDonough. You’re listening to Primary Care Today on ReachMD. My guest is Dr. Louis Aronne. We’re talking about weight loss, and I really like the fact that you’re bringing the patient into the conversation, because you’re right, I think a lot of us more or less say, “Okay, this is what you need to do. Read this. Follow this diet,” whatever. You’re making them a partner. And, I mean, I’ve been practicing so many years, I’m realizing the more I make patients a partner the better shot I have. I agree completely, especially when it comes to these behavioral changes. It’s easy for me to tell someone, “Don’t eat any carbs and you’re gonna lose weight.” That will happen every time. But, can someone actually do that on a regular basis? Now, you’ll find 1 person who can do it and they wind up in an article in the newspaper that they lost 100 pounds doing this, but I promise you that 99 other people do the exact same thing and it doesn’t work, so it really has to be customized to the patient and their needs and what they can do within their life. I teach young residents. As I say, I don’t know if this is good or bad, but as I move through life, I tend to, when I talk to patients, say, “Well, I tried this and it didn’t work,” or, “I tried that and it didn’t work.” What about that approach? Do you find yourself sometimes saying, “Look, this is what most people do,” and do you ever use yourself as the so-called foil to try to help them along? Sometimes we do that. Generally, we’ll give them examples of patients who’ve succeeded and we tried this and this worked in this patient or that patient, so teaching by example can work, but when it comes to something like weight, it’s so individualized. I mean, when you look at a lot of the diet books that are written by celebrities, it’s basically, “I lost weight, and everyone in the world should lose weight doing the exact same thing.” It doesn’t work that way, so we don’t tell people, “I lost weight doing this. You should do it.” But we will give them examples as we move forward. In certain situations, if someone has prediabetes or they have early type 2, it’s pretty clear what we need to do in a situation like that. We try to reduce their carb intake, we give them metformin, those kinds of things, but in more sophisticated situations, we will use examples. It’s so funny, because having worked in television, I remember one time I went on this diet to show you can lose weight, but they also paid for the trainer, they paid for the workouts, they paid for things that most people are not going to have access to, and they’re certainly not going to get the top people helping them, and that was one of the points of the story, which I remember it frustrated people. I said, “Well, I was given this, this and this, but what do we do without it?” and that really became the most important part of the story. What does the average person do? And I think a lot of things you’re talking about fall into that category of what is realistic and what can you individually do. You mentioned metformin and you mentioned prediabetes, and a lot of what at least I’m reading and learning about is initiating medical treatment a little earlier than we did in the past. What about that? —but much lower doses than have been previously prescribed are effective, and we use the equivalent of a quarter of a phentermine tablet to start in most of our patients. We published a phase 2 trial a number of years ago showing that a quarter of a phentermine, half of a phentermine, you’re starting to hit the plateau of weight loss. So, when it comes to the side effect profile that we associate with weight loss medicines, one of the reasons that we’ve been seeing it is lack of understanding of the mechanisms of weight regulations, so we have been overdosing people by trying to get more weight loss by using too much medicine, by just pushing the dose. What our research has shown and the research of other people has shown is that combining medicines is what can really today, with the medicines we have right now, break through the plateau phenomenon. So, we have a medicine that’s a combination of 2, phentermine and topiramate, topiramate which is used most widely for migraine headaches and seizures. When you add those, we’ve shown that you can get additive weight loss between those 2 agents, and phentermine topiramate is approved for obesity treatment. And there are others. The combination of bupropion, which is used as an antidepressant, used for smoking cessation, along with naltrexone, which is used for alcoholism and narcotic treatment, those 2 together can produce greater weight loss. And finally, as an individual agent, there’s liraglutide. It was originally approved for type 2 diabetes. In a higher dose it’s turned out to be effective, probably the most effective single agent for weight loss. There’s a new agent that’s a more lipid-soluble version that’s coming on the market for diabetes, produces even greater weight loss. And finally, there’s lorcaserin. Lorcaserin is a serotonin agonist that produces significant weight loss, very few side effects, very well tolerated, just had an outcome study which came out today—the results of which we first heard about today—showing no increase in risk, and we hope that with further analysis we’ll see a decrease in risk in people who lose weight. If you look at some of the agents that we’re studying now, we’re seeing significantly greater weight loss than even these. We’re seeing 10, 15, even the potential for 20% weight loss in agents that are currently in development. Dr. Louis Aronne, I want to thank you for joining us. I have to tell you, I had the opportunity with a colleague of mine to give a lecture at the American Academy of Family Physicians conference on obesity, spent months on it. We got a 1-hour lecture. You, in 15 minutes, summarized so effectively what I probably spent 40 hours on. I really appreciate what you did, and I think a lot of people listening appreciate what you did, because you have a good knowledge of it, and you can express it really rapidly and effectively. So, thanks so much for joining us on the program. Thanks for having me, Brian. This is Dr. Brian McDonough. If you missed any of this discussion, please visit ReachMD.com/primarycaretoday. You can download the podcast. You can learn about the series. Thank you for listening and Being a Part of the Knowledge. Many patients face the challenges of obesity and weight loss. With no one-size-fits-all treatment, emerging strategies bring new possibilities. Obesity rates have been rising for years, resulting in a constant influx of books claiming to have the cure for this newly classified disease. However, it's not just our patients who are dealing with issues of weight. Introducing innovative techniques and approaches is Dr. Lou Aronne, Director of the Comprehensive Weight Control Center at Cornell Medicine.

In an example of stunningly bad timing, I fired off an email to my publishers last week to find out why I’d heard nothing for several weeks about the editing on my novel. If I mention that they are based in New York, you’ll probably see immediately what I failed to take into account. I was politely notified that things would get moving soon, but that they’d had a visit from something called ‘Hurricane Sandy‘ which had caused a bit of disruption in the area (i.e. the whole of the East Coast), and that some staff had gone over a week without power. The fact that the event has had round-the-clock news coverage here had totally escaped me. This entry was posted in Writing and tagged Hurricane Sandy. Bookmark the permalink.

Bilberry, known to science as actinium myrtillus, is a member of the blueberry family, and it is known for producing sweet blue colored berries. The bilberry bush is found both in North America and Europe, and it grows best in damp, acidic soils. The blue to black bilberries are used for many medicinal purposes, while the leaves have additional healing properties. One of the most significant properties of the bilberry is its ability to enhance night vision. From at least as far back as the sixteenth century, the bilberry was mixed with honey in order to create a syrup known as rob. This syrup was traditionally used to treat diarrhea, but today the fruits of the bilberry bush are being used to promote good vision, particularly night vision. In World War II, those pilots who ate large quantities of bilberries claimed to enjoy more accurate night vision, and many scientific studies have shown that bilberry is able to slow down the degeneration of sight, and may even improve visual acuity. In addition, bilberry has been used in traditional medicine for treatment of indigestion and diabetes, among other conditions. The bilberry contains large numbers of phytochemicals, which are thought to help lower blood pressure, inhibit the formation of clots and enhance the supply of blood to the nervous system. Some studies have shown that the antioxidants found in the fruit of the bilberry bush are up to fifty times as powerful as vitamin E and ten times as powerful as vitamin C. Bilberry also seems to show great effectiveness at reducing vascular insufficiency and other related conditions. Bilberry seems to work in much the same way as ginkgo biloba and horse chestnut, and the circulatory effects it produces are thought to be quite effective at increasing circulation and the health of the eyes and organs. Bilberry can be consumed in several forms, including fresh bilberry, extract and capsule forms. When shopping for bilberry, either the fresh bilberry or the bilberry supplement, it is important to buy only the highest quality products. The manner in which the fruit of the bilberry tree is harvested can make significant difference in its effectiveness as a health booster. It is important for the bilberry to be harvested at the peak of ripeness, and it is just as important that it be processed into supplements and capsules in facilities that use the best manufacturing equipment. Problems can be caused by contaminated manufacturing equipment, and buying bilberry from the most highly respected sources is the best way to ensure you get all the important benefits of the bilberry bush in your daily diet. The bilberry, like the blueberry and other related berries, is among the best and highest quality foods on the market. Whether you buy your bilberry fresh at the supermarket or health food store, or opt for the stability and ease of bilberry supplements, it is important to incorporate this valuable food into a healthy diet, for the health of your eyes, circulatory system and nervous system.

You've watched the members of your family die from a disease they cannot name. One they cannot stop. Then, when no one is left for you to turn to, the disease catches up with you. Do you stay at the hospital knowing they can't help? Knowing there is no hope? Or, do you follow your instincts and do what you want? It is a lonely world when you are alone. Hello. My name is Shannon L. Buck and I’m the author of many short stories, including the #CampSeries published on Amazon: Rascal, A Trip to the Outhouse, Auntie’s Boyfriend, and Hidden Camp. I love to write, and plan to publish more stories this year. I’ve written since childhood, and truly enjoy creating short stories. While these stories are often based around dreams I’ve had, some just seem to pop into my mind randomly. Join me as I share stories of darkness and magick, and whatever else my mind clings to. Living in a small town in the state of Maine, I have two young adult daughters, one son-in-law, and a blessing of a grandson whom I call Little Man. Scrapbooking, reading, walking, and photography are my hobbies, and I plans to begin traveling in the near future.

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I got an email recently from a woman who was struggling to make a big decision. She had been dating a guy for several months and he was ready to to take the next step of commitment with her. But she wasn’t sure. She felt torn, she said, and that made her a bit anxious. But she couldn’t put her finger on why she felt that way. Maybe you can relate to the position she was in—having a big, life-altering type decision to make, but not sure which way to go. The guy was great, she told me. Her friends loved him and he treated her well. On top of all of that, usually her mother didn’t like her boyfriends, but in this case she would make comments about how this was the “best guy she had ever dated” and how disappointed she would be if it didn’t work out. And so as her boyfriend waited for her to make up her mind and her friends doted over her with compliments about him and her mother made jokes like, “don’t screw this up!” she felt beside herself with anxiety. Am I supposed to feel like this? She wondered. Why “Finding Yourself” Matters So Much. You hear people talk about “finding yourself” all the time and yet most of us don’t really know what it means or why it matters. In fact, I think the term gets sort of watered down. We think of “finding yourself” as this cursory thing we do, on the side, if we have time, after we get the more important work of life done. We forget what an incredible danger it is to live life without knowing who you are. We forget there is very little progress we will be able to make in this life if we don’t have a firm grip on who we are and why we matter. The language psychologists use for a person who hasn’t “found themselves” is: lacking of a sense of self or a lack of personal identity and psychologists recognize that when a person lacks a sense of personal identity, their problems extend into every aspect of their life: relationships, career, even mental and emotional health. Not to mention, it can be really difficult to make a decision—even a small one. When we don’t know who we are, we end up spending more time wondering about what other people want from us than about what we want and need for ourselves. Which, of course, can be incredibly anxiety-producing. How can you possibly measure your success or progress or integrity in life if you’re measuring by other people’s standards? The measuring stick is constantly shifting, depending on your circumstances, your situation, your surroundings, or who is doing the asking. You feel pulled between your boss, your mom, your friends, your spouse, and maybe, just maybe, some very quiet, inner-voice. And at some point, you will let one or more of them down. You cannot possibly meet so many expectations. It’s exhausting. It’s awful. I’ve been there. And in many ways we are all there at some point in our lives—including the young woman who sent me that email—because finding yourself is not a one-time event. It’s a journey we’re on together (tweet that). Lack of Personal Identity and Depression. There is a psychologist and author named Albert Bandura who has done a considerable amount of research around something he calls self-efficacy, which could be translated: a strong sense of self. He makes a specific connection between a weak sense of personal significance and depression. I know depression is a complicated issue with lots of complicated answers. Not to mention, I have gone around and around with depression in my life. I’ve spent years on medication and in therapy and it hasn’t been until the past five or ten years that I’ve discovered some freedom from it. Just the thought depression is something that sort of haunts me to this day. But it hasn’t been until I’ve begun to develop a stronger sense of self that I’ve been able to find a bit of freedom from my depression. That is not a prescription, but it is a suggestion to consider that if depression is as much a part of your life as it has been of mine, it’s worth considering it might help to work on finding yourself. Bandura says, “A weak sense of personal-efficacy operates on the cognitive source of depression in several ways.” He lists three ways specifically, and since his prose gets a little thick from there, I figured I would translate them so they’re easier to understand. You can see his full text here. Third, it influences the story we tell ourselves about personal accomplishments and failures. Bandura’s research actually showed that people with a strong sense-efficacy felt slightly better about themselves socially and emotionally than their peers. The story they told themselves about their successes was, “that’s because I’m smart and capable,” and the story they told themselves about their failures was, “well… I couldn’t have been expected to do well because I didn’t get much sleep [or that person was distracting me… or whatever.]” This isn’t to suggest we should have inflated egos (which can cause depressed states of their own) but rather that the story we tell ourselves about our successes and failures influences how we feel about ourselves. How do you process successes and failures as they happen to you? What does this tell you about how much control you have moving forward? What is the story you tell yourself about your personal accomplishments or failures? When it comes to finding yourself, depression and making big decisions, it shouldn’t surprise us that the mind and body are profoundly and miraculously connected. How Do I Know If I’ve Found Myself? A lack of a strong self often flares up during times of change or transition in our lives, since often times we mistake our sense of self for things like: the city we live in, the person we are married to, our job, career, money, family, status, etc. Our true self does not come from our outer-life. It comes from our inner-life. So when we move to a new place, leave a job, have a baby, see our grown kids leave the house, get married, or start in a new position, we often find ourselves thinking, “who am I?” This is normal and also an invitation into a deeper journey of finding yourself. Finding yourself is the process of discovering who you are and why you matter apart from outside achievements, relationships, and even in the face of great challenges or in life’s shifting environments. A person who is finding herself is learning to trust the the sound of her own voice, listen to her intuition, take action based on her convictions, face conflict and criticism with grace and power, and to visit that place of peace inside herself, despite what is happening around her. When you have a strong sense of self, you are able to adapt well to changes, to soothe yourself in times of sadness or discomfort, stay true to your convictions (even when there is outside pressure), avoid codependent or manipulative relationships, set boundaries with pushy people in your life, leave behind a constant need for approval, drop the guilt, receive criticism, act authentically, lead gracefully, and take responsibility for your life—no matter how it turns out. Yes, it is a huge task to “find ourselves” and one that is never fully finished. In fact, once we feel like we’ve “mastered it” life usually hands us more challenging and interesting situations to help us continue our path of growth. One hard truth about developing a strong sense of self is that so much of this important development takes place in childhood. If you have faced some kind of trauma in your childhood, or if your parents didn’t help you establish a strong sense of self—or if you came from a religious background where developing a strong sense of “self” was considered selfish—you might still have a lot of work to do when it comes to finding yourself. The good news is that it is never too late to begin your work. In fact, if you are feeling profoundly lost as you read this, you are in a beautiful place. Below I’m going to include a list of things that have been vital to my own journey of finding myself as I’ve been guided by great therapists, friends, advisors, mentors and my own intuition. Your journey will look different than mine, no doubt, but still, I hope this list helps. Know and own your story. Like anyone, there are parts of my story I haven’t wanted to own. Do you ever get that feeling when you think about how certain events have unfolded in your life? you think… truly. Honestly. Please God anything but this story. And yet, our stories are our stories. I am in process of writing my own brave new ending to my story. It is not easy. In fact, sometimes it feels downright awful. It means re-routing old beliefs, re-wiring brain patterns, letting go of ways of coping, learning to face the conflict and the joy and the pain of life unguarded, and it means I end up failing and losing my temper and crying in public more often than I would like to admit. I avoided seeing a therapist for years because I thought to myself, “oh, it’s not that bad. I’ve got this. Look at me. I have so many opportunities. I have a great family. What am I complaining about?” All the while, deep down I knew I needed some help to sift through the more complicated parts of my story. Do not try to walk this path alone. It’s too treacherous. If you aren’t comfortable finding a therapist, ask a few trusted friends or family members to walk with you. When you begin to re-write your story, parts of yourself you never knew existed (hint: less-than-pretty parts of yourself) will inevitably come up. When this happens, practice gratitude for the support around you and for the opportunity you have to heal and grow. Learn about yourself and how you are wired. I read all the time. I’m always trying to figure out more about myself, how I operate and why it matters. This has been a lifeline for me as I walk this journey of finding myself. Figuring out the driving motivations behind why you act the way you do not only helps you own your story, it also helps you interact and communicate in a positive way with others. Below, I am including a list of resources I have used that have really helped me to discover how I’m wired. This list is certainly not exhaustive but I hope it helps. We often “find ourselves” in the situations we most want to avoid. We find ourselves in unrest, conflict, discomfort, fear, illness, distress, loss, transition, change, disappointment, failure, even in bad relationships. So if we spend our lives trying to avoid these things, we may miss the very messages and lessons life has to offer us. These days I tell myself, over and over again, “everything that happens to me in life is an opportunity to learn” because I have learned the hard way—it is. What seems like the worst thing that could possibly happen to you might turn out to be the very best thing. Because sometime it takes losing ourselves to find ourselves. And when we resist these lessons, we resist the very beauty and joy life is trying to offer us. Think back for a moment to the young woman I mentioned in the beginning of this post who is trying to make a decision about whether she wants to marry her current boyfriend. Notice how much time she spent explaining what other people wanted from her, thought about her (and her boyfriend), or what they were expecting her to do. And trust me, I’ve been there. Here’s my advice for her: you already know your answer. It’s inside of you. That isn’t to say we don’t need the support and help of those around us. But it is to say we must be careful who we ask, because what we really need from those sources of support is not advice or direction. What we really need is someone to help us discover the answer we have always known all along. What we really need is to find ourselves. For additional reading, check out my list of recommended resources here. Excellent, very well stated and developed, thank you! I am grateful that you discussed the issue of the major misunderstanding by most people that “finding ourselves” is a one shot thing. I am convinced that at some level I will be “finding myself” right up to the millisecond before my death. However, that doesn’t mean I am a lost soul. It’s just that this is a lifelong journey and process. I was one person at 21 just before I married, another at 29 when I first became a father, another at 48 when the youngest headed off to college and we were empty nesters, etc, etc. The secondary and tertiary “me” was changing but the primary “me” changed much more slowly and profoundly. Keith—that is so true for all of us. Thanks for pointing that out. As long as we’re here on earth, we’re changing. Every new experience changes us, and we’re never finished with our work of “finding ourselves”. But those moments when we seem to reach a new understanding of ourselves sure is rewarding. I had so many thoughts running through my head as I read. First, “The Runaway Bride,” as Julia Roberts tries to figure herself out. Second, they think that some of depression is inflammation of the brain, I second their finding as I have reduced my body inflammation, I have a more positive outlook. As my son’s psoriasis flares (inflammation) so does his doom and gloom. Last and by far the hardest is when society says that introverts are bad and extroverts are good….that’s a tough thing to get over. Keep writing…you have amazing things to say! Thanks Ann! I hadn’t heard that depression and inflammation were connected, but it makes a ton of sense with my personal experience. I suffered from IBS issues for years (inflammation, Auto-immune, etc) and when my body was the most paralyzed, so was my spirit and mind. It’s amazing the connections between our mental, emotional and spiritual health with our physical health. Thanks for sharing that, and for reading. PS) Excited to hear about the healing you and your son are both experiencing—physically and emotionally! Bethany, that’s so great to hear. The insights you shared in your post are really insightful. Marriage has this special way of bringing all kinds of things to the surface for us, so we can deal with them. I hope my words are able to help you continue to find clarity and direction. Keep me posted on how things transpire for you. I’d love to hear what comes next! Allison your blog post was a beautiful response to an important question. I think the journey to self requires a certain softness and self forgiveness. There are pieces of ourselves that are hard to accept… attitudes and behaviors we would rather not admit to, or wish would go away. However those things are part of our whole package and the journey to self acceptance, to loving yourself, to believing in yourself, to finding that inner voice that knows exactly what is right for you… requires an acceptance of it all…. the good and the bad and an understanding that to be human is to be fallible… and every moment is a chance to begin again. I love the thought of adding softness and self-forgiveness to this whole process. That has always been a difficult posture for me. But you are so right: there are difficult parts of ourselves to accept, and we need lots of grace to do it—to be at peace with our whole selves, exactly where we are, no matter what. Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts. Appreciate you. I really enjoyed reading your article and I am always impressed about the fact that it is possible to feel connected to a person you don’t know personally. Sometimes in life you feel alone and lost with all of your thoughts and emotions. In those situations it is a gift to realize that there are other persons at the same time, dealing with the same thoughts and emotions just by reading an article, having a deep conversation and being brave enough to share what is really going on inside. Thanks for sharing those issues! It’s the only way to bring us all into the process of finding ourselves and dealing with the ups and downs in our lives. Greets from Germany and keep it up! Sonja—what an incredible compliment. Thank you so much for writing. I love what you said and it’s amazing to me that I feel connected to each of you who are reading, too. I think about you all as I write and I love reading comments and emails from you. I hope these words can be comforting for you in those times when you feel again like you’re alone. You aren’t! Thank you for being a part of this and for sharing your thoughts here. Appreciate you. Wonderful post and very timely for me in particular. I had a conversation with someone recently and her situation was that her boyfriend was hesitant to commit further in their relationship until he felt that he had experienced life. Reading your words made me think that perhaps it’s less about experiencing life and more about discovering his sense of self. So much wisdom in this piece. Thank you. You’re welcome Delilah! Thank you for reading. There is a lot of wisdom you share in this post, Allison. It is so well written and truly speaks to my heart. I am in my mid-40’s and feel like “I still haven’t found what I’m looking for,” (Thank you, U2) Though I am happily married with two healthy, happy children, I have poured my life into them. All too soon, I will be in my own company again, so before I embark on that transition to an empty nest, I choose to be proactive and really know myself and be known. I have avoided this for so long, pushing past hurts deep down and staying busy to keep them covered. As a result, I’ve cycled through depression, anxiety and addiction. I am slowly sifting through the past, owning it, embracing it, letting go and moving forward. Kristin—thank so much for being vulnerable here. As this new season approaches, I know you’ll find the courage to keep digging deeper and discovering new layers of yourself. It will be scary at times, but ultimately a gift. Can’t wait to see what unfolds for you! Thank you for writing this! Over the last month or so I have felt so lost and kept thinking “how do I find myself?” The timing of this post was prefect and has been healing to read and contemplate these things in my own life. Once I am caught in this cycle it is so hard to break free. I think your advice has given me a boost to break the cycle and start a new one of discovering me, the real me. Kara—I’m so glad! Thank you so much for reading and for sharing here. Even though this post is months old, am glad i have read it NOW! Like you mentioned in one of those thoughtful quotes you shared with us recently, time is on my side! This post is so timely for me and very eye/heart-opening. I lost my dad in 2010 and it is still difficult to own and accept that part of my story. As i was reading through the post, my heart understands more that i need to accept my whole story and write my own brave new ending! Thank you and please keep writing! About relationships, sometimes we focus on what the other person is doing, what he/she isn’t doing and we get consumed with all that. But thanks for pointing out that it actually begins with us; searching within and embracing our whole being. Sometimes we behave is certain ways and we never take the time to ask ourselves why, i am learning that healing starts by intentionally paying attention to the “why” beneath our choices. I agree with what you said about religion too; “if you came from a religious background where developing a strong sense of “self” was considered selfish”. This reminded me of, “Love your neighbor as yourself”. Clearly, we cant give what we do not have, therefore, self-love is not selfishness. Thanks for this lesson too. I truly appreciate your openness to share your personal stories too, they teach me about vulnerability which was a no-no for me until i decided to take the risk! I am determined to take on the journey of self-discovery and i know the reward is worth the fight! I am reading all your old posts and trying to apply them to my life. You have been through a lot it seems and so I am trying to let you help me be positive. I also struggled with infertility. So when I had my son and couldn’t have any more, I made myself happy with that. We both suffered from depression, and when he took his life at the age of 25, well, I just lost all hope for anything and everything. Since then I have lost his little dog, my younger brother, my younger sister in law and my husband lost his job. I do my best to stay positive, but it’s very hard. I am wondering if you would write a post about loss. Just a thought. Thank you for this blog. I am a self victim if I can put it like that. I was engaged and had three beautiful kids with the guy however he left me and married to someone else now. I have been struggling to accept that he left me for another woman. This happened in 2008 ,my son was 4months by that time. I am very happy today that I have come across this article. I am in a toxic relationship but it is very difficult to make a decision. Reading this was exactly what I needed!

Did you know that the average American eats about 67 pounds of beef a year? It's obvious that we love our burgers and steak, but we seldom take time to think about the people and processes that are involved in producing the beef we eat. The beef industry is an intricate system that involves cattle ranches, feed lots, processing plants, and retailers. Each element is crucial in providing a safe and nutritious product to you. Did you know that Americans on average eat over half a pound of cheese per person each week? It's no secret that cheese is one of America's favorite foods. But how it's made may be a mystery to most people. Making cheese is a multi-step process that involves farming for feed, animal care, milking, cheese production, packaging, retail, and ultimately you the consumer. Did you know that the United States is the third largest cotton producer in the world? Cotton essentially is the fabric of America. Not only do we wear it, but it's in so many products we use. The cotton industry is weaved together with a network of farmers, cotton gins, and clothing manufacturers. The process begins with a cotton field and ends with the retailer who sells you your jeans. It's common knowledge that honey comes from bees. But many people don't know how bees make it and why and what it can be used for. Honey making is a collective effort between nature and man. It's a process that's involves bee colonies, native plant life, agricultural crops, and of course beekeepers. Did you know that dairy industry produces billions of pounds of milk each year? Milk is a diverse product that is used in so many different ways. But many people are unaware of how it's produced. The dairy industry in the United States expands far beyond milk. From the dairy cow, to the packaging plant, and from retailers to consumers, it's a system designed to provide a safe and nutritious product. Did you know that Americans eat an average of 20 pounds of onions a year? It's a vegetable that's often under-appreciated, though most of us cook with it and eat it every day. Onion growers are hard working farmers who are dedicated to providing a quality product. From the field to the supermarket, onions take quite a journey before they reach you, the consumer. Did you know that peanuts aren't really nuts? They're legumes, making them a close relative to beans. Although they may have a case of mistaken identity, peanuts still make for a perfect snack. Peanuts are a versatile product and can be found in many of our favorite foods like candy, baked goods, snack foods and more. And because they're in such demand, peanuts are a desirable crop for farmers to grow. Did you know that America is the largest producer of pecans in the world? There's certainly a high demand for these tasty nuts. But many people are unaware of how pecans are grown and processed. The pecan industry in the United States produces a vast quantity of nuts each year to meet the demands of national and international markets. The pecan process involves growers, specialized equipment, cleaning and shelling plants, retailers, and of course consumers. Did you know that the United States is the second largest producer of pistachios in the world? There's certainly a demand for this nut due to its unique flavor. Pistachios are a desert crop, so they can be found growing in the American West. From the orchard to the processing facility and retailer, pistachios undergo quite a journey before they can become your afternoon snack. Did you know that there are about 26 different species of chile peppers? Some range from mild to scorching hot. But chile peppers add a lot more than just heat to certain foods. They add color and flavor. The chile pepper industry in the United States produces a vast quantity of peppers each year. 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Tara and I have been married for 15 years, and we have 3 biological children. In 2014, we took a missions trip to the country of Haiti. It was durring that time that we feel in love with Haiti and it's people. God truly broke our hearts for the need that is there, and began stirring our hearts with compassion. On the plane ride home, we knew God was calling us to something, we just weren't sure what it was yet. A few weeks later, we knew what God was leading us to...adopt a child from Haiti. It was not a hard decision to adopt, because we really feel like it's a calling on our lives. We spent months praying about it just to make sure our decision was not an emotional one. So after much prayer, we knew exactly what we were to do, adopt from Haiti! Not to our surprise, our 3 children are so excited about the direction our family is going. We have never seen his face, but he already has a place and a name here in our hearts. We know that this is something God has called us to and we are stepping out in faith to follow His calling. International adoption is a very expensive journey, but we belive that if God has called us to it, He will see us through it. We also belive that God will use other people to see this calling come to fruition. We are using Adoption Bridge as a way to encourage other people to be apart of saving a life! Giving hope to a child who is in great need. We can do so much more together than we can alone. We ask you to please prayerfully consider partnering with us, both in prayer and financially. Thank you so much! Isaiah 42:1 - "I have called you by name and you are Mine." We are so excited for your family and this journey you are on. You have touched our lives in so many ways and this is just our small way of letting you know that we love you and appreciate you so much! We can't wait to meet your little boy! Congratulations! Isaiah and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers for a safe journey. We wish you all the best. Many many blessings! Very excited for you all... especially Isaiah! We are happy to help. We are praying for success. I love you guys and can't wait to meet sweet Isaiah! I have been praying for you and for him for a long time, and I will continue to do so. Love you all!! My heart and prayers have been with you all ever since I knew of this journey. You have so much love to give and your new son has been designed by God to belong to you. So excited to get to be part of this journey! We love you guys so much. We are so excited for Isaiah to arrive. We are so excited for you guys. Love you and keep us posted on how things progress! Love, the Cooks! It is a blessing that you are following God's leading. We will be praying you reach your goal quickly. Can't wait to meet your boy! We are so excited for you guys! Can't wait to meet Isaiah! May God Bless you as you live out the adoption we have been granted in Jesus Christ. Praying for you all and Isaiah. We look forward to meeting your son. All our love and support! So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. ~Galatians 6:10 Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Isaiah! What a blessing to know that when God created Isaiah, he was created to be a part of the Olsen Family. God is Amazing! God bless your family (including Isaiah)! We are praying for your family! Can't wait till he's home! Congrats to your family. We are so excited for you guys! God Bless! We are so excited for your family!!! Praying for you guys through the process, and little Isaiah! This is awesome of y'all. We have been praying for this for a while now. We can't wait to meet him. Congrats! Y'all will be perfect for him. So excited for your family. Glad we could be a part of it. We are so excited for you and pray that the adoption process goes smoothly. It is exciting to see you guys follow God's leading and adopting Isaiah from Haiti! I will be praying for you guys throughout your journey. If there is ANYTHING I can do to help your family prepare for Isaiah please let me know. We hope to give more in the future. We still have our own adoption expenses leftover.......Let me know if it would help your children to talk to Claire about what it is like to have a new sibling in the family. We will keep your family in our prayers! We are so happy for you! I love you all so much! Can't wait to meet Isaiah!

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EFT Zaps Fear of Insects! My 9 year old daughter Hailey had a terrible fear of any kind of insect. Janet was wonderful with her! Taught her the EFT technique and it is amazing how well it works!! Before she would get so upset if she saw one, she would scream and cry (let alone run the other way!). When we returned home she was outside with no incidents!!! That was wonderful for her!! We can’t thank Janet enough!! Highly recommend! If you're a skeptic: don't be! Janet's treatment legitimately works! For a few years now I've had a fear of driving long distances and by myself. It showed up out of the blue and put a serious pause on my life when I had to leave for college. Two years of fear, and after ONE session with Janet, I am free from that fear! I have successfully driven home from college (a 2.5 hour drive) TWICE by myself with no worries. Then from home to Columbus and back to school, easily 6 hours of driving and with no one in the car! I can't thank Janet enough for the confidence she gave me and the fear she released. I was a smoker for 40 years. After my FIRST session with Janet I occasionally thought of smoking but didn't. After my SECOND session the thought of smoking was a distant memory. I wish I had done this sooner. The best money I ever spent. I would recommend Janet to anyone. Janet is AMAZING! If it wasn't for her I know for a fact I would not be a paramedic and would have never passed my NREMT paramedic test. I have severe test anxiety and was told by three coworkers that I needed to get hypnotized, but I just ignored them thinking I didn't need to--- boy, was I wrong! I had taken the test four other times prior to getting hypnotized and failed 4 out of 5 categories each time I took it. I was talking about how bad my test anxiety was with one of the guys who also had the same symptoms as I did. He told me he got hypnotized after he failed his test the first time and on his second try passed with no problem. I honestly was a little nervous about getting hypnotized because I had no idea what to expect. After meeting with Janet I have never felt so confident and relaxed about taking a test in my whole life. I just wish I would have known about her sooner. Thanks to Janet I am free of test anxiety and am forever grateful for the opportunity to meet her. I would have never believed the transformation in my son if I had not seen it myself! Due to a series of life events my teenage son lost his confidence and developed anxiety. My once, very talented athlete was ready to quit sports and give up on social activities because it just became too much to perform in front of a crowd. The only answer I received from a psychologist and medical doctor was to give him medication. Before I allowed him to give up sports I asked him to give Janet Berg a chance. As a seventeen year old boy he was hesitant but agreed. My son met with Ms. Berg one time and became a different person. Not only does he have his confidence back but he deals much better with conflict and in the three games he's played since his session he has scored more points than he did in the last two years combined. Thank you Janet Berg for giving me my son back. Words can't express how much we appreciate you taking the time to work with him and help him overcome his anxiety. Because of his time with you he is able to not only continue with sports but also has the skills in place to deal with life's difficult situations. Ms. Berg truly changed my son's life for the better and we are eternally grateful. "I cannot begin to explain how grateful I am to have found Janet online. I have always been an anxious person, but the panic attacks were growing more frequent and seemed to last longer as I have gotten older. I was having trouble staying focused and experiencing periods of insomnia. My doctor recommended I take a cocktail of anti-anxiety medication which left me feeling like I was perpetually in a haze. I knew something needed to change. During my first session, Janet and I discussed some of my past events which have led to my anxiety. We began practicing the EFT techniques during the first session; I felt indescribably better. By practicing the tapping techniques Janet taught me I am more in control of my emotions and triggers; I have become a lighter, happier person in such a short time. She helped me realize the panic attacks are not because I am unable to cope with situations, but because I have not cleared out the fears of not feeling safe and comfortable from my past. By tapping I am recognizing the fear, acknowledging it, and clearing it out of my way. Tapping is easy to learn and can be done anywhere to address feelings as they arise (no need to wait until later and try to recall the event that caused a panic attack at another point in your day). With EFT I am able to get right back into my work and help others rather than feeling on edge and emotional or feeling groggy from medication. Janet is such a kind hearted person and so easy to talk to without any judgment. I would recommend her services to anyone who needs assistance. I wish I had found her earlier in my life as EFT could have certainly have benefited my 20 year old self but I am forever thankful she came into my life now. It is never too early to take back the power of your emotional health; with Janet, it is also never too late to reclaim it. Thank you so much for all you have done." I was diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder in 2007. I have struggled for over 7 years with daily panic attacks and anxiety. I have been on multiple medications and have been in therapy for many years. I am always searching for the latest information or therapies available for my condition and found that past life regression can be helpful. I found Janet’s site and made an appointment with her. She helped me discuss the best plan and we moved forward with the R & R Program. Her gracious style and loving manner eased my tension immediately upon arrival the first time. We eventually performed the past life regression on May 27th. I actually saw everything that was gripping me. A date came to mind and I even retrieved a full name of who I was. We gently closed the past together. When I arrived home I researched “who” I was and all the information was true right before my eyes! It is now June 25, 2014 and I have not experienced a single panic attack or any episodes of anxiety. I am finally FREE after 7 years of agony! I am so very grateful for Janet and her expertise. I highly recommend anyone suffering with anxiety, depression or panic attacks to visit and explore Janet’s offerings. "I highly recommend Janet Berg! After a family member had seen her for help and had such success, they insisted Janet could help me as well. I wanted to build my self confidence and to motivate myself to make healthier choices so I could lose weight. Immediately after my session, I felt much lighter and more confident. Like I dropped a heavy weight off my back. I joined a Zumba class the next day and really enjoy going. I make wiser choices when I shop for food and when I eat. I know it will take time to lose weight and get healthy and don\’t beat myself up that it\’s not happening as fast as I think it should. I feel more confident in my self-image and in things that I do. Shopping for clothes is no longer a frustrating and tearful experience. I accept and like who I am and what I see. If it doesn\’t fit, I don\’t make it a personal attack on me. I just smile and find something else. Now I look in the mirror and smile. Any self destructive words stop and change before I can even say them out loud. They just don\’t sound \”right\” any more. It\’s like there\’s verbal auto correct. No judging, no unreal expectations, no comparing what I \”should\” look like, no tearing myself down. I feel good in my own skin. I like who I am. When I audition, I have so much more confidence and have gotten the part I had wanted to get. What makes it so neat is this just IS. I don\’t think about the confidence being there– it just is. My family and friends have noticed how much more confident I am and are so happy for me. I feel like I am in charge of my life now and am happy. And not letting something else beat me down. It feels freeing and so wonderful!" “Finally in ten years I can honestly say that I AM A NON-SMOKER! I used to be the typical smoker that was always waiting for the opportune time to quit smoking. I was in search of that point in my life that was maybe less stressful or when I was done with college or maybe after I started a family. But the excuses kept coming to continue smoking and even after several attempts to quit I continued to smoke. I finally found that the perfect time to stop was when I couldn’t smoke worry-free anymore. With each cigarette came this guilt that I was too weak-willed to stop, the worry about the health risks, and financial burden caused by my bad habit. I knew I needed to quit. Even more importantly, I knew I needed help to beat this addiction. My help came from Janet Berg in the form of Hypnotherapy. Janet Berg has truly changed my outlook on my health, wellness, and overall image of life and healing. It’s been two years since my wonderful experience with Janet’s sessions and I’m still enjoying the freedom from the smoking habit. Janet had helped me uncover the strength buried within myself to win against my destructive behavior. I now have the freedom from smelling of smoke, from wasting money on cigarettes, and the best part is that I have freedom from even craving cigarettes anymore.

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Novak Djokovic beat Rafael Nadal in the final match of Australian Open. Serbian star won 3 sets (6-3, 6-2, 6-3) in less than two hours. Djokovic was still looking as fresh as the daisies around him. “I feel young, I feel fresh, I feel fit,” the 31-year-old Serb said the morning after his victory. “I don’t think about age. I don’t think about any limits. Of course, I’ll keep on striving to get better, but also to maintain the healthy lifestyle that brings me longevity and well-being. Djokovic said he welcomed the news that Roger Federer intends to play at the French Open this summer for the first time for four years.

We are happy to announce that we launched our new website, check www.saranyc.com. It's easier to find the artists, check our news and shop on site. Visit "Artist" page, click the name of the artists or click the picture you are interested in. You can take a look their artist statement with their works. We often update our blog when we have new arrivals or when we inform coming event and exhibition. It is a basically same as newsletter, but it will be easy to look back the old posts or search by artists. Click the title you are interested in, you can see the information and pictures. Each exhibition has theme or concept, the information contains describing artists or methods they use. The items on our online store are sought-after items at Sara Japanese Pottery. You can browse and compare to get an idea for someone's gift or for yourself, and of course, you can purchase directly. Please note that our online store has only shipment option, if you would like to hold and purchase at our store, please contact us. We are going to update more artist-made works on an irregular base. As some of the works are one of a kind, to prevent conflicting orders at online store and brick-and-mortar store, please contact us to inquire the items you like via e-mail or phone call. If you forget our location or need to tell your friends about us, please click "Contact Us". You can also check our phone number and e-mail address. Feel free to contact us when you have any questions or inquiry. Specializing in fine Japanese Pottery and Tableware. Featuring artists from Japan and the U.S.

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When the world says "Just Do It", I say "Just Don't Do It". Yes, there are several things that you should not just do it. The list of such things is never ending but here I will highlight some of them that are essential for your overall growth and success. Most of them are based on my personal experiences.

What did you do on your first date? On our first date we met in Hollins, Virginia at a place called Lew's, its a little pizza joint. We stayed until the place closed and I bought Rick a picture he admired of the Dr. Pepper Building in Roanoke. His first gift and he was so flattered. When did you know that he was the one? That is a funny question. Our first phone conversation last almost 6 hours. We talked all night long, literally I knew he was the one after that phone call, and he would say the same thing. How did he propose? We were on a cruise in the Bahama's and in the middle of the ocean on the beach he got down on one knee and pulled a ring his sister helped him pick out from his bathing suit. He asked and I immediately said yes. We met on February 21 and were engaged on May 10th. What is your favorite thing about each other? He tells me it is my caring nature. I volunteer at the mission, involved in church and professionally I am a nurse so I am a caregiver. For me it is easy going attitude. He is so calm at all times. He is a cattle farmer and I believe his ability to deal with farming makes him appreciate life and he doesn't sweat the small stuff. I am truly blessed to have this man in my life.

Rockland — Maine-based nonprofit WindowDressers coordinates community volunteers to build affordable, re-usable, interior insulating window inserts that tighten up existing windows. The cost of the insert depends on the size of the window, but averages $25 for a medium-sized insert in natural pine. Twenty-two percent of the inserts built are reserved for low-income customers for a small donation. Go to windowdressers.org or call 596-3073 to sign up. Volunteers are needed now through December at the Lincoln Street Center, 24 Lincoln St., where lumber for the inserts is cut, drilled, and assembled before being sent out to the 27 Community Builds across the state. At the Community Builds, customers and volunteers come together in an organized, barn-raising model to construct the custom-built inserts for themselves and their neighbors. The production center at Lincoln St is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and volunteers can sign up online for morning or afternooon volunteer shifts at windowdressers.org, or call 226-3555 to speak with a volunteer coordinator. Volunteers of all skill levels are welcome and will be trained on site.

Bobby lives in an apartment building where you can’t have a dog as a pet. Bobby has a cat, but she has her own way of doing things and doesn’t always want to play when Bobby wants to play. Some of the “Can Do” kids are getting puppies. Each time Bobby comes home from a friend’s who just got a new puppy, his mom can’t help noticing he looks kind of sad. The next day was Saturday. Bobby and his dad set out for the pet store to buy the turtles. It was a tough decision, but Bobby finally decided on two turtles that he thought looked like brothers. When he got them home, he set up the tank on the desk in his room, filled it with water and put the turtles in their new home. He spent the rest of the night trying to think of names for them. The next morning, he still hadn’t named them. A week went by and the turtles were doing just fine. Bobby loved to watch them slip into the water and swim around. Then it happened; he was late getting out to the school bus and left the house without closing the door to his room. When he got back from school, he went to check on the turtles. Oh no, they were gone! He looked all around his room, but he didn’t see either of the turtles. He called his mom to help him. No luck until they looked for the cat. Sure enough, Lisa had one of the turtles and was scooting him around on the floor! The turtle looked dry and tired! Bobby grabbed him up and put him back in his tank. He remembered to close the door as he went to look for the other turtle. When Bobby’s dad got home, he suggested looking for the other turtle in a dark place. Bobby remembered that his closet door was open. He ran into his room, closed the door and began looking all around the floor of his closet. Just as he was about to give up, he saw something peeking out of his slipper; it was the turtle! HE put the other turtle back in the tank. Bobby thought the turtles looked happy to see one another. Bobby’s dad agreed that he was making a good choice. Coach answered, “Well guys, some of you have heard me talk about my dog, Sergeant Buckshot, from time to time. Some of you have even seen me walking him around the neighborhood. Well, Buck was, as you all know, pretty old. Getting around was getting hard for him, and he was waking up feeling tired. Then one day, well, he had to move on. “Delmar, that’s his name, is just over 4 months old now. He is still very young, excitable, and interested in just about everything. Lots of energy! When he gets a bit older, and has some more of his vaccines, I will bring him by to meet all of you,” answered Coach. Coach answered,”He is a lab-shepherd mix, and how I got him, well now, that’s a good story. So, after doing some research in the Internet, I found Delmar – only then, he was being called Ricki. Well, as soon as I read Ricki’s story, of how he was left – along with his brothers and sisters – in a cardboard box, and he was the only one left, not yet adopted, and still waiting for his forever home … well, I just knew he was the one. You see, my first dog as a boy, when I was in the 6th grade, was in a cardboard box outside of a grocery store when I first met him. Schultz was my first dog, my dog as a boy growing up. Then, a long time after that, when I was all grown up, I met Buckshot. He was only five months old then, with the same spots on his body that Schultz had. He was the last in his litter, waiting to be rescued. Then, he walked on over to me, sat down and put his head on my lap. I knew right then, he was with me from now on. So, you see, Delmar was like Schultz, found in a cardboard box. He was also like Buckshot, the last one waiting, after all of his brothers and sisters had been adopted. There was so much in common with the dogs I knew and cared for, that I called up the rescue shelter right away. A few hours later, I was talking to Ricki’s foster mom, and making plans to meet him the next day. Hector wanted to know, “How early do you have to get up with him? How many walks a day does he need? Can I walk him?” “Yeah, me too, can I?” said Willie. “Well, remember, said, coach, “He is still a bit too young to come by for a visit. Now, the truth is, having a puppy is a ton work, and a long day. They need to go outside every 3-4 hours at his age. That is a lot of walks! The first walk of the day is at 5:30 in the morning. How many of you are up that early? (no hands raised) Huh, not that many I see. “Yup, sure is,” said Coach. Does he have a lot of toys? Yeah, can we bring him a bone? the boys wanted to know. Coach laughed saying, “Oh boy, you bet he’s got toys. Puppies love to play, and need lots of different toys to keep them busy. “Wow, OK Coach. So, you don’t miss Buckshot anymore?” Willie stopped talking waiting for Coach’s answer. “So, I know we can’t meet Delmar yet, but can we see some pictures?” Willie had asked the question that all three boys wanted to know. You are currently browsing the archives for the pet category.

Today, that quote means more to me than ever. You see, since I started consulting in 2007, I’ve gotten on an early morning flight almost every Monday morning (besides when I was in business school). Well, today I’m not on a plane, and I’m not getting on one. I have left my job. I am no longer a management consultant. And you have no idea how hard – and scary – it is for me to even type those words. I’ve been a consultant for my entire adult life, and (although I don’t recommend this) it had become a big part of “who I was.” As I mentioned in this post, I kind of chose my job because everyone else at my college wanted an offer from my company, and I was fortunate enough to get it. So, I figured it must be great. Over the years, I was fortunate to realize that it was great – I learned so much about business and the way various companies operate, got such amazing opportunities and responsibilities, and met such incredible people. As of today, I am taking action. I am making a promise to myself to go confidently in the direction of my dreams, and to live the life I have imagined. And I will appreciate and enjoy every single moment of it. So tell me in the comments … Have you ever left a job? What’s the scariest thing you’ve ever admitted to yourself? What can you do to make your life a little bit better today? Wow Megan! I’m so so proud of you! That is a great and huge step in following your dreams. It may not be comfortable right now and actually quite scary but I know you are finally doing what you want to do! I know how scary being jobless is and that is awesome that at least you have a view. It is hard to know what to do sometimes – and you have done an AMAZING job! Good luck I know this is the start to a wonderful a new journey for you! Thank you so much for the support and encouragement, Sara! I’ve been busy researching all kind of fun stuff like how to register/ license a business, how to pay taxes when you’re self employed, and brushing up on my marketing, so the fear was far greater when I was actually trying to work up the courage to quit! My long comment just deleted thanks to airport wifi gah! I’ll try to retype it. MEGAN! I could NOT be more proud of you. You know how I feel about taking risks and pursuing your dreams so I am so onboard with your choice. And don’t think for a second that you could ever disappoint your readers. You are by far one of the most impressive person and blogger I know. Your courage and strength to take the leap makes you even more so. 2014 is going to bring amazing things for you. I have no doubt about this! So excited to follow your journey. Know that I am always here to bounce ideas off of or to just talk through the scariness of it all. I SO get it. p.s. I just read this to Curt and he said “damnnnn girl!”. That’s his way of saying you’re incredible, and I could not agree more! Your support and encouragement means the world to me. Your comment was incredibly flattering and heartfelt – and then ended with a laugh … the perfect comment in my mind! I know that you know the exact mix of excitement/ fear/ relief that I feel, and I’m excited for us to help each other along on this fun journey! Amazing…..so enjoyed this! Even happier that you were my “Elf” and now will have time to share all your knowledge! Bring it on, as I need all the help I can get! Thank you, Janet! I’m excited to keep sharing some of my knowledge here – and if you ever have specific questions, feel free to ask! Wow Megan! I’m reading this post and I’m smiling from ear to ear because I am so happy and excited for you! It is so rare to find people that let go of their current comforts(good job, status, etc.) and go for their dreams. You are a true inspiration! I hear way too many people say, “I will do it one day” or “next year” or “when the timing is right”. Those are the same people that are in the same place 15+ years later and wish they would of pursued their dreams when they had the energy, passion, and drive. You are young and the world is yours. Enoch and I could not be more proud of you! My first job out of school was with GE healthcare and I was 1 out of 8 selected for a prestigious 2 year engineering rotational program. Long story short, I hated my job, barely slept, and was so stressed that I lost weight and my hair was thinning. When I told my family and friends I wanted to quit they didn’t support it at all, the only one who supported it was Enoch. They kept telling me it would get better, but it didn’t. I felt that if I quit I would disappoint a lot of people. One thing Enoch told me and to this day is the best advice I’ve ever received is, you can’t worry about what people will think (yes, this is easier said than done 😉 ). They will have their opinions but you can’t let that affect your decision. I quit my job 4 months later and felt a huge sense of relief. When I told the head of the program I was quitting she first tried to convince me not to, but eventually she realized my decision was made and I would not budge. Funny thing is when I handed her my letter of resignation the 50+ year old woman said she wished she had as much courage at my age to have quit her job. She admitted how she has not been happy for the 30+ years she has worked there. Quitting that job gave me the opportunity to find a different field of engineering that I was more passionate about and actually enjoyed. I will say that if it wasn’t for Enoch being my rock and supporting my decision 100%, that decision would have been a lot more difficult to make. We are very lucky to have the partners we have in our lives that support our decisions and dreams. Following your heart and dreams is worth every risk. Looking forward to following your journey. I know it will be a success! Ps: Love the above picture of you. You are glowing with happiness. Thank you so much for sharing your story, Angela. My father-in-law wrote me to say that your comment was so insightful and spot-on to my situation, and I agree! It’s SO nice to hear about people who were in similar situations and went with their heart, because (like you say) so many others don’t end up doing so. Also … your text yesterday morning meant so much! It was before many of the comments came in, so I wasn’t sure how people were going to react, and it was exactly what I needed. See you guys soon! I’m going to stop letting fear of failure stop me and go confidently in the direction of my dreams. I admire you and hope to find it in me to live the life I imagine! I hope you find it in you, too, Jill. Honestly just taking the leap is so freeing and wonderful! Get out there and do what you need to do for your happiness! Ah Megan, my heart is so full as I read this post that I know I won’t be able to articulate everything I am feeling. I am so, so, SO happy for you. Not because I didn’t think you COULD live a healthy life while having a demanding job, but because it wasn’t what you WANTED to do, so you’re not doing it anymore. I can tell that you are so passionate and so driven, and I can only imagine how wonderful you were at your job. Yes, I admired (and continue to admire) you IMMENSELY for keeping the schedule that you did. But I admire you even more for taking this step. I’ve never had a job as demanding as yours, but I have loved people who certainly did. And let me tell you, all the money and prestige in the world really doesn’t make up for the time lost when that kind of job becomes your world. You are going to be AMAZING in whatever you choose to do. Absolutely amazing. . Amy, thank you SO much for your support. I admit that you were one of the “blends” I worried most about, since you’ve always been so nice to comment on how much I was balancing and are incredibly successful yourself. But hearing your kind words makes me even more relieved than I already was. And thank you for already helping me get up to speed on the corporate wellness industry by sending over the article today! I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!! we must catch up! Thank you so much, Clare! Your support means a ton! And YES – I would love to catch up and hear about all the great things going on in your life. Give me a call or shoot me an email anytime! Megan – I am SO incredibly happy for you and cannot wait to see what the coming weeks, months and years bring! While I am sad we will no longer see your smiling face around the office, I hope to see even more of you in Dallas!!! Thank you so much for your email and this comment, Dawn! I really appreciate your support. So happy to have a yoga teacher friend close by :). Thank you so much for your support, Maegan! I really appreciate it! Looking forward to being an SO with you, and would love to grab lunch sometime! I am so proud and happy for you!! I know how scary it is, especially not having “it all figured out” but ultimately our number one priority is AND should be our happiness. Thank you for being such an inspiration. ps. You look absolutely gorgeous!! Thank you SO much for your support, Amy. I know you know how it feels! I’m excited to help each other figure things out this year. I know it’s going to be a great one for both of us! Thank you so much, Jillienne! I hope you DO have enough guts to go for what makes you truly happy! It took me several years, but it’s never too late. I appreciate your support! I am so thrilled and excited to be reading this – you have been hinting and poking, and I knew it was coming especially from one of your comments on my blog. It sure IS scary – and while all of those people who will tell you ‘this is the time in your life to do things like this’ are right … that doesn’t make it any LESS scary! And I have two opinions on the ‘you seem happy’ thing: first off this just means you are a good employee, keeping on a brave face as you work through things, only revealing your dissatisfaction to those like your husband or family. It is also one of those key phrases you never use with a depressed person because it ends up having the opposite effect – and as a result is just as ineffective on someone unhappy for any reason. I am happy you are following your dreams, and also love the pics and motivational images! Great stuff and good luck embarking on this scary journey! You are very perceptive, Michael! I was hinting, you’re right, but I wasn’t sure if anyone was picking up on it :). What you said about ‘you seem happy’ was really interesting – I never thought ill of anyone who would say that, it was more of a sad feeling, like “ugh … I wish that were actually true …” The good news is, I already feel amazing. I’m so excited for this journey and the year to come! I appreciate your support, as always. There was an article at Geekmom about this subject (http://geekmom.com/2014/01/say-this-not-that-depression/), and I have a running blogger friend who is struggling with depression, and our boys best friend from Massachusetts had her cousin (who they hung around with on our last visit back) kill herself this past fall … it is scary stuff. Wow, that article is so powerful, thank you for sharing. There are several of them I relate to – when Kevin would remind me that many people were worse off than me, I would feel even guiltier for being down because I knew it was true, but yet it didn’t make me feel any better at all. I don’t take your post as a downer, but rather a serious thing we need to recognize. Thank you! That (others are worse off) is one of those things meant to help but it is almost always hurtful and destructive. It makes us question the validity of our feelings. Yet it is done with the best of intentions. I have always been good at compartmentalizing, and as a result I could never get too mad, because each little thing was held separate and I would say ‘not so bad’ … but when I finally recognized what was happening it was like the ‘death by 1000 paper cuts’. Lisa and I struggled with fertility and multiple miscarriages (requiring too much time at Brigham & Womens) … and so many ‘helpful’ things were said. Even though our oldest is 17, you just never forget. Wow, thank you for sharing this. I’m so sorry you had to deal with those struggles. Although you never forget, you have shown so clearly that you’re so grateful for your boys now, which is an amazing and inspirational thing! Megan, I am sooooo proud of you and happy that you are following your heart. I have felt helpless while standing by feeling your unhappiness and hurt. Find happiness – YOU deserve it. Megan, what an exciting change! I was very inspired by your post. Good luck, I know you will be successful!! Thanks so much for your comments, Lara! I really appreciate it and hope all is well with you! Of course I don’t think you are crazy, Rachel :). Like I told you in my email, it was perfect timing. So glad we’ve gotten back in touch! Good for you! Life goes by so quickly, and if you can do something that makes you happier than what you were doing, I say go for it! Good luck in your future endeavors! Thank you so much, Tempie! I really appreciate your support! This is such a refreshing perspective to read – I’ve only recently found your blog but I have to say I admire your decision very much! I have been there just a few months ago – unfortunately I stayed in a job I hated for so long I still haven’t completely “detoxified” after 5 months of complete rest and immersion in personal projects. Good luck in all your endeavors and I’m looking forward to reading your bog in 2014! Thank you so much for your comments, Raluca. I’m so sorry to hear that you have experienced something similar, but I’m glad you’re finding your way to happiness. What you said about taking a while to detoxify and reset really struck a chord with me. I was thinking today about an analogy – see if it resonates with you. You know when you have a necklace that is incredibly knotted up? It’s just a huge bundle of knots and seems impossible to break free. Then you work on it for a long time, and you get to a mini breakthrough, and a big piece of it releases … but then you realize you still have dozens of other knots to work on. You have several more breakthroughs, but it really takes a while before the necklace is straightened out again. I honestly do think that’s like the stress that unhappiness and fear builds up inside of us – and I think it will take me several months to unwind as well. If you think I’m crazy for unloading this strange analogy on a new reader, I’m sorry :). Good luck to you in 2014! Thank you so much for this reply! I love analogies and “story telling” – I think they are still the most powerful tools we humans have for learning and understanding new situations. Wishing you all the best and I’m so happy I found your blog at this time – it must be some kind of sign. So glad you don’t think I’m crazy! I’m glad you found me, too! Hi Megan! I just saw this posted on facebook so I clicked over to read. I love your passion for nutrition and wellness! I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist myself and got a masters in nutrition communication since we were in Theta together in college 🙂 If you ever want to talk about the field, let me know! Hi Caroline! So great to hear from you, and thanks so much for your comments! I’ve been loving following your delicious looking recipes on pinterest, but I’m so happy to now see your beautiful website and blog! I would LOVE to catch up and hear how you got your start in the field; I’ll send you an email in the next few days. Thanks again! Thank you so much, Arman! Like I said to Amy, you were another of my blends that I was most worried about, so I’m thrilled to see your reaction. I know you relate to the uncertainty and to the desire to follow your dreams (I loved your recent career post!), and I’m so excited to see where this year takes YOU, too! Megan, there’e no need to be scared about failing or to be worried about what people will think — because you have already succeeded — by making the decision and taking steps to pursue what you feel will make you happy. The future is always uncertain, but you’ve got a heartfelt dream and you’re going to go for it. You’re not giving up — you’re standing up. Congratulations !!! Thank you so much for your support, Dad. You’ve always been the biggest proponent of balance for me – and while I previously took that to mean balancing as many things as possible, I now understand that it means more than that. I’m excited to find the real balance in my life! This is so amazing! I only started reading your blog a few weeks ago but I am so glad I came across it in time to hear about this! I love that you have figured out the direction you want to go in to find what makes you happy. I hope to one day be able to do something similar! Congrats and best of luck! Thank you so much for your support, Lisa! I’m so glad you’ve found me, too :). And I hope that you do end up doing something similar in the future, if it makes you happy! Congratulations Megan. I have read your blog every day but today? Was the best ever! Please don’t stop the blog because although I don’t respond every day I am motivated every day. Today I copied several of your sayings and intend to put them in my office….. Follow your dreams…….believe in yourself and there is no doubt you will continue to be the shining star you have always been. Thank you so much, Danielle! I love your thoughts on success – I agree! Megan – I loved reading about your journey through discovering your passion and making a tough but rewarding decision! It’s true what they say…the greatest risk is not taking a risk at all! You go girl…it will all come together – the best is yet to come! Thank you so much, Ruthie! I really appreciate your support! Let Mike & I know if you are ever interested in a job in Atlanta. You would love Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s employee wellness program… Congrats and good luck!! Thank you for your comment, Rachel! The employee wellness program sounds awesome, and I’d love to see more of you and Mike … if only it was in Dallas! So very excited and happy for you – you are a true inspiration! Thank you so much, Laurie! I really appreciate your support of the blog and my decision! This post makes me so happy for you!! What a bold, wonderful move! CONGRATULATIONS!! I’m sure you will figure out and be successful at health coaching. Passion and dedication will pay off….enjoy the adventure! Ashley @ This is the Place recently posted…2014 – New Year, New Race Schedule! Thank you SO much, Ashley! I really appreciate your support. I’m so excited for the adventure!! I am so thrilled you took control of your life and left the job you were NOT happy with – even if this means not knowing where you’re going to go next!!!!! I cannot believe you had to fly every Monday. I am TERRIFIED OF FLYING so holy hot damn, I give you even MORE CREDIT!!!! I am so excited to see where life takes you! Thank you so much for your sweet comments, Gigi! I can’t wait to enjoy life more – like it looks like you are always doing :). I was never scared of flying, just didn’t enjoy it! Congratulations on making that leap! And yes I know it’s scary. I was thrown into the world of freelancing five years ago after I was laid off. I knew nothing about running my own business, yet here I am living in an expensive city (LA) and managing to do it. If you have a will, you find a way. Life is too short to not try something you are passionate about and just settle for something you’re not! Good luck, and I look forward to following your progress! Congratulations on finding your way, Tonya! That’s very inspiring! How do you usually find freelancing work? It’s definitely something I have considered trying to add in. I really appreciate your support!! Saw this when you posted it, but haven’t had a minute to sit down and type out my thoughts. I seriously had tears in my eyes as I read about your decision. You are such an incredible person, and this move will bring you so much happiness. Best wishes in you new endeavors, and please let us know how we can help things along for you! Robert, thank you so much. Your care and concern comes across in all your comments, and I really appreciate your support of the blog and this decision! I’m so excited for my next steps! I know it may not seem like it now, but you are such an inspiration! You are so strong and focused and great things lie ahead for you this year. I hope you find happiness in whatever you do. Thank you so much for your kind words, Christine. I really appreciate them!! I have a great feeling that this year will be a very happy one for me! I almost missed this big announcement – WOW & CONGRATULATIONS!! What a huge step in the right direction. If you have the ability to leave a job that’s not bringing you joy (and adding to the stress) and follow you passion, it’s something everyone should do. So proud of you for having the courage to act and do it! Excited to follow your journey this year! Thank you so much, Heather! I really appreciate your encouragement. It was scary, but I can already tell it was the right decision – I feel amazing, relieved, happy, and like a normal person again – I can actually think about something aside from work! I do appreciate that I have the ability to do this and feel very lucky for it! Thank you so much, Nithya! I appreciate your continued support so much! And I know we’ll keep in touch – I’ll be bugging you for more delicious Indian recipes, and I’ll be more than happy to reciprocate with tips for how to stay healthy while consulting. I know you’ll be amazing! I needed to read this!!! I am currently contemplating a leap career-wise and am scared out of my mind. Davida knows this! It’s nice to know I’m not alone. And I think you’d be SO GREAT at corporate wellness! I’m so glad it helped, Caitlin! If you ever want to chat about your decision, feel free to let me know and we can hop on the phone! I know that with an MBA there’s a lot of pressure to do more “traditional” jobs, but I hope your decision (whatever it is) makes you truly happy! Awesome! There is no better feeling than taking a leap of faith and discovering so many new things! Good luck! Thank you so much, Danny! Appreciate the wishes, and hope all is well with you! So excited for you! For me, walking away from crazy long hours (attorney at a big firm) was the best thing I did in my life for my marriage, my health and my happiness. I looked around me at people who ate dinner with me more than they did with their spouses and I knew it just wasn’t the life I wanted. It took 2 tries, but I found a job that I love with the same intellectual challenge and dinner with my husband almost every single night. TOTALLY worth walking away in that leap of faith, knowing there had to be something better for me out there. And I think you’ll love getting certified as a running coach — I found it awesome for my own running, and helping others was almost just a bonus! Thank you so much for this comment, Carina! It’s so nice to hear from someone who relates. Yes, I ABSOLUTELY spent more time with my colleagues than my husband – in fact every Valentine’s Day I would joke that I should gift my colleagues instead of my husband because I spent more nights in whatever city we were in than I did at home! Even though it sounds like an obvious decision to people who can’t imagine that lifestyle, it was still really hard to walk away. I’m so, so glad that you found the job that is perfect for you!!! And yes, with the running coach thing – it was something I wanted to do even before I considered that as an addition to my career, but now it makes even more sense! Missed this post the first time but it truly resonates with me. I was a management consultant from 1995 – 2003 and prided myself (after early health/wellness failure) on staying in shape and eating right on the road. I ran over 15 marathons and tons of other races during that time and converted many colleagues to runners and healthier eaters. Last year, I left a very unfulfilling health IT job to go back to a corporate health and wellness job but it fell through. I am now blogging, doing some independent consulting and looking for the next “right” new thing. I wish you all the best in your new career. It seems like you are meant for it and can only succeed! Wow, Erica, it seems like you’ve really been through some ups and downs! I bet we’d have a lot to talk about – shoot me an email if you ever want to bounce ideas off one another. In the meantime, good luck finding the “right” thing! I’m pulling for you! Meg: When I reread your incredibly inspiring and so very “from the heart” blog entry of Jan. 6th, 2014, it brings a tear to my eye = tears of joy for you and you courage to take such a wonderful and courageous leap of faith, with the conviction that you, and all of us, should do what needs to be done to find true personal happiness. You rock, Girl! Thank you for your constant support, Gary. It really does mean a lot! Wow Megan, I’m so happy for you. This blog post was super motivational. You are right, “dream jobs” don’t exist, we must create them. This is what I have just started and I feel happy for my first step. After being a teacher for 12 years, I decided to leave the school and become a writer. Maybe I am not best at it, but writing is what I enjoy most in my life.. After a month my first book will be published.

As employers search for applicants within labor pools that were once considered taboo, the employment process has become a corporate version of the game we used to play as kids . . . hide-and-seek. Unscrupulous prospective employees have no incentive to reveal their tarnished work histories. In fact, they do everything they can to cover them up. When successful, they put employers at great risk. Low unemployment has made it more difficult and expensive to recruit employees. Since it is so much harder to get quality applicants than it was in the past, it can be tempting for managers to cut corners, overlook potential problems, and hope for the best. Employers have no choice but to protect themselves. It's imperative that they do all within their power to gather the information they need to make sound hiring decisions. The risks associated with hiring from the least-desirable applicant pools are much greater. The consequences are more severe. Using a hiring process that fails to incorporate background checks, interviews, skill assessments, personality assessments, attitude assessments, educational verifications, trial periods, and reference checks is like agreeing to play Russian roulette without observing all the chambers of the weapon first. Click here for more articles by Mason Duchatschek.

When I visited New Zealand in 2015, I spent the majority of my time in Christchurch. The primary reason for my trip to the area was to attend a Geocaching Mega Event in the area known as Kaiapoi. I spent nine days in and around Christchurch exploring the city and the countryside. I will cover most of the main area’s I visited in Christchurch in this post. However, there are a couple of posts that I have previously shared a little about my time in Christchurch. I will list them below if you want to read more about my time in Christchurch. I visited Hagley Park on numerous occasions while in Christchurch, both as a place to walk and to find a few Geocaches. The park itself is almost like a break or buffer between the Christchurch CBD and the suburb of Riccarton. There are many large trees throughout the park and many beautiful gardens. There is even a relatively shallow waterway that it is possible to kayak through as well. Hagley Park also incorporates the Christchurch Botanical Gardens. Throughout there are many beautiful gardens full of flowers at the time that I visited. The Groynes is a rather large park with many walking trails and a range of dog off leash areas. There are also some beautiful areas through the park such as this one with a tributary of the Waimakariri River running past. Cathedral Square sits at the centre of Christchurch when you look at Christchurch on the map. Depending on the map the city name will be almost on top. It is also the place where the Christchurch Cathedral, which was badly damaged in the 2011 earthquake stands still very much damaged. As you look at the buildings around the square, it can be rather difficult to see why some are barricaded off. While others show the very visible signs of the damage from the earthquake. Such as the building below which is fenced off but has no external signs of damage. I did not spend a lot of time in the Christchurch Central Business District. But on the one chance, I had to walk around there was a couple of interesting features that I spotted. The first was at one point when I came across this waterwheel. It does seem to be a relic of the past, but I wonder for what it might have been used. There is also the Bridge of Remembrance; I am not certain if the repairs were for the bridge itself or the archway. However, it is dedicated to those who died in World War I and serves as a memory to those who participated in both world wars. One interesting area of Christchurch that is new since the earthquake is the Renew Shopping Mall. It is in this area that a lot of shipping containers have been used to rapidly build a place for the shops to operate. It is an interesting area, and I wish I had been a coffee drinker at the time I visited as this might have been a good spot for coffee. There is a temporary art installation which in some ways acts as a memorial to the lives lost in the 2011 Earthquake. There sits here 185 empty white chairs each one representing a life lost in the earthquake. While I was out looking for Geocaches around Christchurch, there were some amazing spots that I discovered. This particular spot is near to a location known as Sign of the Kiwi and looks down across the hills to Governors Bay. The Waimakariri River runs a little to the north of Christchurch. The river flows for around 150km from the Southern Alps, across the Canterbury Plains to the Pacific Ocean. At this location, it is quite wide almost at the Pacific Ocean, but further upstream it flows in a braided fashion. The city of Christchurch and the surrounding area offers so much to see and explore. What I have shared today in this post is just a fraction of what I got to see myself and a smaller fraction of what is there to explore. I just did not always have the camera out at the right times to capture everything in pictures. I know that I will return to the area one day and delve in a little deeper, especially on some of the walks and hikes.

It's been almost too hot to think. It's hard to plot stories or craft beautiful sentences when you're wilting. Not that I'm complaining. Who knows how long the lovely weather will last? I would encourage everyone to avoid spending all day at their computer, if they can. Slap on the suncreen, don your sunglasses and possibly a hat, and set your chair up in a shady spot outside. Researching a novel can be fun or frustrating, but it's always time consuming and, all too often, the facts that you find the most fascinating never make it into the finished work. That doesn't mean that the hours spent checking websites, hunting out books and talking to experts are wasted. When you go on holiday, it isn't unusual to see people taking photo after photo, barely taking the time to focus. In fact, they're so intent on getting the shot that they don't even really look at the things they're taking photos of. When they look at them afterwards they probably have trouble remembering that they were there.

As things have become might crafty of late I thought I'd share with you some of my current works and projects in progress. I've been working on quite a few things already this month, some are stocking up on staple pieces for my Etsy shop and lots are brand new things I've never tried before! The first thing I wanted to show you it my first ever baby jumper. Not long ago a lovely customer of mine complimented some of my nursery decor suggesting that she would love to see more gender neutral things on the market, and ever since I've been on a wild adventure to test my skills and incorporate a gender neutral collection into my shop. This jumper is my first ever attempt at making tiny person sized clothes and I'm super pleased with how it came out. I love the colours, I like the pattern, and its so so uber soft, now just seam it all together and you'll be able to find it in the shop very soon! I've also been working on a ton of different pompom crafts. Its amazing how much you can do with pompoms and I'm obsessed with my new pompom makers (you might remember I wrote about these in a post last week) so I can wait to share all my creations with you. For now I'm going to keep them a secret but if you can guess, some of the clues are in the picture! Let me know in the comments if you think you figured it out! I'm also expanding my Celtic knot jewellery collection to include an assortment of new knots, links and colours. Although I think these look a bit shocker in the photos (thank you bright sunlight!) I really think they are going to turn out great. Lastly on my current Pips is a collection of bunting. I think knitted bunting can have a high risk of looking super out-dated, but I have a few tricks up my sleeve to really make these special. So that's everything I have to show you this week. I'd really like to start doing tutorials on here, so if there's anything you've seen of anything you think of you've always wanted to know how to make, let me know in the comments and I'd love to start a simple DIY series.

Plan a trip with Tripura tour packages and get an incredible travel experience in the royal state of Tripura. Explore the most popular tourist attractions in Tripura with our holiday packages. Enjoy the top things to do like sightseeing, boating, wildlife, exploring heritage sites while admiring its amazing landscape. You will not encounter any problems while searching for accommodations in Tripura. There are various kinds of hotels available in the state, and you can select one depending on your preference. There are government run tourist lodges and guests houses as well as private hotels which offer excellent services and hospitality. You will find 4 star hotels in Tripura as well as 3 star hotels, but in both categories, you can be assured of enjoying your stay. Tripura is home to grand palaces, monuments and several archaeological sites. The state is also home to an amazing tribal culture. If you want to explore its spirituality, culture and heritage, then you can visit its temples and royal palaces. Among the monuments, the Neermahal Palace and Ujjayanta Palace take you back to the days of its past glory. You can also visit the waterfall and enjoy a boat ride on its lakes. It is as much a spiritual as a historical destination. Unakoti and Pilak are two archaeological sites which draw tourists in large numbers. There is such lushness in its landscape of Tripura, as if nature had drenched it in a coat of green paint. You can explore the archaeological sites at Unakoti and Pilak, or admire the folk culture of a village. Spend some time by a waterfall or enjoy a boat ride on its lakes. Admire the flora and fauna at the wildlife sanctuaries or explore the rubber and coffee plantations. Visit the temples and the heritage monuments. In this Tripura travel guide, you will find every kind of information that you are looking for, and which you will find useful, during your trip to one of the most beautiful states of the northeast. Are you thinking of the best time to visit Tripura? What is the best way of reaching it? This travel guide has the answers to all these questions.

We need pillows and and men's body wash. Beyond these two items, we are overflowing with donations and ask that you hang onto goods at this time. We will let you know when the need for new tangible donations arises. We also need volunteers to help man the distribution center.

Late night meeting reviewing details and duties for Pageant of Hope. These true beauties really know how to spend their Friday night. How blessed we are that Samantha is right there with them and how unconditionally loving they are to her. What a great weekend this is going to be!!!!

Friday, January 31, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. A medical doctor and economist, Mark McClellan works on promoting high-quality, innovative and affordable health care. He is a former commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration and administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Dr. McClellan’s work focuses on promoting high-quality, innovative and affordable health care. A doctor and economist by training, he also has a highly distinguished record in public service and in academic research. Dr. McClellan is a former administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and former commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), where he developed and implemented major reforms in health policy. These include the Medicare prescription drug benefit, the FDA’s Critical Path Initiative, and public private initiatives to develop better information on the quality and cost of care. Dr. McClellan chairs the FDA’s Reagan-Udall Foundation, is co-chair of the Quality Alliance Steering Committee, sits on the National Quality Forum’s Board of Directors, is a member of the Institute of Medicine, and is a research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research. He previously served as a member of the President’s Council of Economic Advisers and senior director for health care policy at the White House, and was an associate professor of economics and medicine at Stanford University.

'The Journey' is back, and it's better than ever. When FIFA 17 came out last year, its standout feature was something called "The Journey." For the first time in the franchise's 24-year history, EA Sports added a story mode where you can pretend to live the life of a professional soccer (er, football) player. The plot centered around a fictional character named Alex Hunter, a British teenager who's trying to make a name for himself in the English Premier League. Your goal, naturally, is to guide him in his quest to do exactly that. Thanks to its success on FIFA 17, the adventure continues with FIFA 18's "The Journey: Hunter Returns." In the latest edition of the title, which arrives on September 29th for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC, EA is bringing back the Alex Hunter narrative with branching storylines, celebrity cameos and player customization. FIFA 18 will also be on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and the Switch, although "The Journey" isn't available in those formats. For Nintendo's new console, EA had to build a custom engine to power the game, and one of the trade-offs was leaving Hunter's story behind. It's a shame, sure, but at least it shows that EA is willing to give the Switch a chance -- a departure from how it handled the Wii U. For those of you with a PlayStation 4 or Xbox One, though, "The Journey: Hunter Returns" won't disappoint. This year, EA made its game mode even better by adding more plot twists, including one where you end up playing in the North American Major League Soccer after a brief fallout with your club in England. Last season, Alex Hunter's life was based solely around competitions in his own country: the Premier League and the lower-tier Championship. It's nice, then, to see his story expand to other places around the world, just as the life of a real footballer would. Not only that, but it makes a huge difference to be able to have him rock a variety of haircuts, tattoos, T-shirts and pants, something you couldn't do in the original "Journey." Another thing that brings further realism to "The Journey" is that the in-game commentators, Martin Tyler and Alan Smith (in English), will talk about your life before, during and after each match you play. In one of the six chapters of "Hunter Returns," for example, you become the subject of a rumor that claims you'll be leaving your current team for Spanish giant Real Madrid. That prompts them to chat about how your teammates aren't pleased with you, or how you've been doing in previous games. In general, details like that are what make "The Journey" such a fun game to play, and they help keep you hooked for hours. Whether that happens or not, or how it does, depends on the choices you make throughout the game. You'll come across different characters, like your coach, agent or various family members, who ask you questions that could have an effect on your career. Your answers can be either "cool," "fiery" or "balanced," and that will determine how others in your story view your personality. That includes your (Alex Hunter's) social media followers, who can praise or troll you after games and interviews. Yes, even in a fictional world, the internet meme "Don't @ me" still applies. I won't spoil all the celebrity cameos for you, but I will tell you that there's a big moment between you and FIFA 18's cover star Cristiano Ronaldo. That's not all, either -- you should expect to cross paths with a famous NBA player along the way (hint: he's one of the best point guards in the league). Having access to those types of licenses is what's always differentiated EA's FIFA from its main rival, Konami's Pro Evolution Soccer. As much as I love the more realistic gameplay of PES 2018, the lack of official teams and players is enough to keep me coming back to FIFA. Sure, PES does have the rights to teams such as FC Barcelona and Arsenal, but it's still missing Manchester United, Chelsea, Real Madrid and many more of the world's biggest clubs. And while you can download a squad's file from an online forum and install it yourself, that doesn't match the out-of-the-box experience you otherwise get with FIFA. While EA brought much-needed enhancements with player customization and a deeper storyline in "The Journey: Hunter Returns," there are still a few things that could make the mode appealing to broader audiences. There are no playable female characters right now, for starters, although EA's push to put more women in games raises hopes that we could see a feature like that in the future. That said, there is a girl who plays a major role in Hunter's life, and I'm not talking about his mom. It would also be great if you could simulate some matches in "The Journey," even if that meant Alex Hunter missing on gaining any skill points. I say that only because the story does drag on at times, but that might be because I opt to play seven-minute halves -- in Legendary mode, of course. I also wish I could change Alex Hunter's sponsorship deal from Adidas to another brand. Yes, I appreciate Hunter having access to exclusive gear and soccer cleats (aka football boots) from the Three Stripes, but what if I wanted to start wearing Nike instead? There's no way to change that in the new season. Still, I don't need that to enjoy the game, per se, though the story could get more interesting if, as in real life, brands were fighting to make you their athlete. As for the rest of FIFA 18, which is again powered by EA's Frostbite engine, you'll notice lifelike graphics on players and stadiums, as well as a smarter AI that makes it slightly harder to score goals -- the usual upgrades on the yearly release. Then you have ICONS, a new feature that lets you use legends such as Ronaldo (the original, not Cristiano), Maradona and Ronaldinho in Ultimate Team, EA's build-your-own-squad, card-trading mode. But the main highlight here is, without a doubt, "The Journey: Hunter Returns." The improvements to the narrative make FIFA 18 feel like more than just a sports game, and that will further cement the franchise as the most popular among soccer fans.

Wow I’ve been meaning to read this one for a long time. I kept hearing such good things about it, and with the sequel coming out in August, I figured I’d give it a read. I loved this book! I loved the action, the story, and the characters. I even enjoyed the love triangle – can you believe it? This was one book where the triangle worked for me. The story sucked me in right away, with Celaena being taken from the salt mines of Endovier to meet with Prince Dorian. As the infamous Aderlan Assassin, Caelana has been serving a sentence of hard labour, but is offered the possibility of freedom if she is able to win the King’s contest and become his royal assassin. Celaena is escorted to meet the prince by Chaol, the captain of the guard. I liked him right away, and I loved the snark between Chaol and Celaena! He is responsible for training her for the competition, and I loved seeing the tone of their interactions change over the course of the book. I love Chaol! And then there’s Prince Dorian. He’s a great character too. He wants to be a good son and a good leader, but his relationship with his stern father seems strained. Then there’s his mother, the queen, who is trying to encourage him to marry one of the eligible ladies of the court soon. He is intrigued by Celaena, and their dialogue was really snappy and fun to read. Of the two, I prefer Chaol and hope that’s who Celaena ends up with when all is said and done! But I really enjoyed reading the story with no idea of how things were going to unfold and who she was going to fall for. I could see and understand her interest in and feelings for both men, and what was even more interesting was that Chaol and Prince Dorian are close friends. There was no enmity or hard feelings between the two of them. Celaena herself is fascinating, and although we learn her back story over the course of the book, I definitely believe there’s more to uncover. I have a theory that I’ll keep to myself for now though and see how things play out in the sequel. I love Celaena’s strength and wit, and the way she has managed to survive all of the terrible things that she’s experienced in her young life. The action scenes in this book were great! The training with Chaol, then the preparations for the competition, then the competition itself: it was all so exciting and well-paced! And on top of the action and romance, the murder mystery was so interesting. I really loved this book. It had it all: romance, intrigue, action, adventure, great dialogue, likeable characters, magic, monsters…I had to pre-order the sequel, Crown of Midnight, as soon as I finished this! It’s one of my favourite books I’ve read this year and I cannot wait to find out what happens next! I can’t wait to start Crown of Midnight!!

The Blount County Commission has rescheduled its January 2011 business meeting. Originally set for Monday, Jan. 10, it has been rescheduled to Tuesday, Jan. 18, at 9 a.m. The work session will be held at its regularly scheduled time tomorrow, Jan. 6, at 9 a.m. The business meeting will revert to its regular second Monday of the month in February.

Snail Bob 3 is a cool logic game in which our friend the snail will need to try to collect all the stars for a nice rating at the end of each level. You will need to clear the way for him and this way Bob will be really happy once he reaches the end. Make your way through all the many and entertaining levels that this game has to offer so you will then be able to check out another instance of the game. Keep your eyes on the prize and this way you will make sure to keep Bob as a friend for life because he always has to go through some intricate roads that have traps. Use the mouse to help Snail Bob.

Although these are just averages and may not seem all that different, in general if you are printing documents, it will probably cost you twice as much to run an inkjet printer than a laser printer. It is better to think of things in the long term when it comes to laser printers, because only then will you truly appreciate their value. If you buy a laser printer and then a backup toner cartridge at the same time, by the time you will have finished that second cartridge, you would have gone through roughly 10 inkjet cartridges. So if you aren’t into printing color, then you are probably better off going with a laser printer over a standard inkjet printer. You will appreciate the speed and low maintenance of a laser printer, while also saving money on printer ink in the long run.

There is a scenario that many of you might be familiar with: it has been a long day at work and you are busy counting stations when suddenly you notice a young girl standing in the aisle. As your eyes summarize her fashion sense, you notice a tattoo on her foot. You can’t help admiring it, can you? An anklet that does not ring with every step you take, this is one of the most innovative pieces of art to be found on your foot. Whether you wear jeans or skirt, the tattoo will compliment every outfit.

Sometimes you only have one friend. (Hey, it's better than not having any, right?) Regardless of whether you are looking to play a game with your significant other, your best friend, or some person that you just met, there is a time and a place where you need a good two-player game. So, here's my list of current favorites. Not every game has to be deep and strategic in order to be a lot of fun. And, Jab is a great little real-time game when you're looking for something quick but engaging. It can be a bit of a problem when you and your opponent aren't evenly matched, so it might be best to pick one person that you play Jab with and reserve it for them. For some reason, abstract strategy games tend to be two-player. I could have easily made a list of two-player games simply consisting of them (but, if you want that, you should really check out my top ten abstract strategy games). Regardless, Arimaa is a great game in it's own right, and I would be remiss to not include it. Well, in the United States, we currently have a two-party political system. And, we've had it since well before the 1960's. And so, it's only natural that there should be games made about this very important aspect of our country. Whether you find actual politics fascinating, or are somewhat apathetic about them, you still might find 1960 to be a fun game. So, at this point you may be throwing a flag and pointing out that Game of Thrones: The (Living) Card Game states that it is 2-4 player. Yes, you would be right, and so this game technically breaks my criteria. Yet, in my opinion this game was designed as a two player game with rules for additional players tacked on later (like with Magic, Star Trek: CCG, and many others). Regardless of that, Game of Thrones is a fabulous game where you are constantly struggling back and forth with your opponent in a number of different "challenges". Since I first tried this game, I became hooked and just wish that I played it more. Returning to the abstract strategy genre, Hive makes an appearance on the list. This could honestly be considered a low position for Hive, as it could easily have beaten out most of the games above it, depending on when I put this list together. When I think about two-player games, Hive is one of the first that comes to mind, and is one that I enjoy sharing with others. Jaipur can be considered the "significant other specialty." (Yes, I just made that term up.) Of all the games on this list, I think that this is the best one for playing with a "non-gamer" spouse. Sure, some of you may be married to people that love to play games just as much as you do. However, the more common scenario seems to be marriages in which one person loves to play games drastically more than the other. For these situations, I think that Jaipur may be an ideal game to play with your special someone. The #1 game on my abstract strategy list only manages to make #4 on this one. This one was hard for me to rank, as abstract games feel so different than "traditional" strategy games. In fact, when I first thought about this list, I completely neglected all of my abstract strategies - then remembered them and had way too many games. So, as a happy medium, I've added the three you see - with Dvonn being the top representative of the genre once again. One of the best two player games to come out in the last few years is Summoner Wars. Though I don't play it as much as I'd like (isn't that the story of this entire list?), I have continued buying every expansion as they come out because I know... some day.... I will play it more! And at that point I will have dozens of factions that I can use. Really, did this surprise anybody? I'm guessing no. As I said in my review, Twilight Struggle is enough fun to tempt me to give up this site so that I can dedicate more time to playing it instead of to learning new games. Though not flawless, it is an immaculate tug of war that epitomizes what a two player game can be! This top ten list really had a lot of titles that I was sad to whittle away. I could have easily justified including Star Wars: The (Living) Card Game or Android: Netrunner, but I didn't want to list too many Living/Customizable Card Games. I was also shocked when I didn't have enough room for Jambo. A few others that just barely missed the cut were Dungeon Command, Mage Wars, and Lord of the Rings: The Confrontation. Finally, Crokinole, which would have been my lone dexterity entry, only missed the cut because of the technicality that it can be played by two or four players. I think Axis and Allies Battle of the Bulge is a great two player game. I have had a great deal of fun with it. Interesting. I've played some of the other Axis and Allies offshoots, but not that one. Thanks for the tip! You don't even list Lost Cities or Balloon Cup? I'm not saying they are the best in the world, though I do love them, and I am not saying Jab is a bad game. However. Both of them are not even in the Honorable Mention list. Just kidding. I need to play more from your list. I enjoy playing board games with my wife and I'm always on the hunt for new titles to try. So, I didn't really care for Lost Cities all that much. It's not "bad", but it wasn't for me (or, more specifically, my wife hated it). I haven't tried Balloon Cup, but I hear good things about it, so I may need to change that in the near future. Major agreement on Jaipur and Summoner Wars. As a recommendation for a light 2-player pick-up-and-deliver game, my wife and I enjoy Perry Rhodan (even if the movement rules were written by someone with no grasp of orbital mechanics). Interesting. I saw Perry Rhodan sitting around ay my FLGS in Joplin for months, but the game never looked interesting enough to try. Maybe I missed the boat on that one. Out of curiosity what didn't you like from Lost Cities. Sure, the theme is negligible, and it is very mathy, but I LOVE messing with the draw options to affect the speed of the game. My wife didn't like the constant mathy-ness. Overall, I just didn't engage much with the game. It's been a couple of years since I've played it, so it's hard to remember exactly what didn't click. Great list Josh. Looks like I need to pick up some more 2-player games. Balloon Cup is currently out of print, but I believe that Rio Grande is planning a reprint with a new title, Pinata, I believe.

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Just thought I would take a little time to check out the site and see if there was any activity going on that I should know about, and although we are getting new memebers all the time, WHERE ARE THE BLOGS.... lol!!!!

During a trip to San Francisco we were amazed by how convenient and fast things happen. Whether it's taking an Uber from the airport or checking in in your hotel, everything runs smoothly. Often there's a lot of technology involved to increase convenience. But what's more important is that the human connection isn't lost in the process. This is important to keep in mind, because customers will always want to be treated as human beings first. So even though they can easily book a cab on their phone, they still want to have a pleasant conversation with the cab driver too. Convenience and the human connection are interlinked. When you focus on extreme convenience for your customers, it also becomes extremely convenient for your employees to offer the best possible customer experience. Convenience opens up space mentally and in the timetable for your employees to forge a human connection which improves CX. But when everything happens as frictionless as possible, your employees will be happier in their jobs and they'll be happy to talk to their customers. And as we all know, happy employees = happy customers! If companies want to change for future success, they have to cater to the needs of the modern customer. Who is this modern customer, and how can companies respond to their wishes and needs? The modern customer is not to be put in a box or can't be segmented. This is Generation C. They are breaking through barriers of demographics. Gen C isn't an age group, it's a mindset defined by creation, connection and community. In light of this, companies need to 'unlearn' everything they have learned in the past. Since customer profiles are changing, old adages will not cut it anymore in the future. Customer Experience is the true engine of innovation. The customer should be the starting point for any changes companies wish to make. Start from understanding and really knowing, then reverse engineer. If they really want to understand their customers, it's important for companies to get out of the bubble. Many organisations design experience and map journeys within their bubble without speaking to a single customer. That simply doesn't make any sense, since your customers are your prime source of information when it comes to customer experience. 3. AI + Humans = recipe for success! Artificial Intelligence still tends to scare a lot of people. But underneath the layer of 'magic' lies a system that can improve our lives drastically. More than anything AI can automate a lot of work, predict with insane precision and most importantly it can help humans in doing their work better and more efficiently. DigitalGenius has amazing expertise on how AI is already helping organizations win in creating amazing customer service. Their AI learns from former conversations in a customer service department. This enables the platform to understand incoming chats and mails, to automatically handle it with bots (limited for the time being) and to suggest answers to the real reps. There's an evolution going on in AI as well. It used to go from human to digital, but it's getting more human again as AI helps companies cater to the needs of their customers. It gives organizations an in-depth insight into customer conversations to improve customer experience. Let's make one thing clear. Retail isn't dead and people will not disappear from it either. It will become more digital, but feel more human. Retailers however will have to adapt to the changing landscape if they want to stay relevant. We see a lot of juxtapositions these days. Ecommerce versus retail, omnichannel versus multichannel. The solution is not to think in terms of digital and physical as separate markets, but to blend the two together. Whether they buy something online or in a store, customer understanding remains key. Design your service and experience around them. Make sure you understand everything about them, what drives customers in real life? E.g. discounters need to understand that a large part of their audience is people living from paycheck to paycheck, which requires a different approach. Keep in mind that in retail customer journeys are changing as well. In-store experience probably constitutes only 30% of the entire journey anymore. You have to improve the befores and afters if you want to deliver the most complete customer experience. If you want to reach customers through advertising, there are some rules of thumb to keep in mind before you spend any budget on it. Pereira & O'Dell, a famous advertising and content agency advises to focus on compelling storytelling. Why? People hate advertising, but they are willing to engage in amazing content. Therefore advertising must bring value for customers as they are willing to spend their time on it. Authenticity is probably the most important aspect of your advertising. Show the good, the bad and the ugly. When companies aren't afraid to show that they're only human as well, customers will be able to relate. Include clever and compelling storytelling that moves away from old advertising. If you are interested in how Hello Customer can help you transition to a truly customer-centric company, don't hesitate to reach out!

If you are one to keep up with tech, there would most likely be a bunch of old phones stored away somewhere in your cupboards, along with some other relics of the days gone by. And this festive season sale will be only adding to your collection. Unless you intend on creating a private museum for the old devices, it might be time for you to get rid of them – sell used smartphone now. Firstly, there is a need to evaluate if the mobile can still be used. If it is a old phone which is in a usable condition then it would be a good idea to sell it off and gain some cash so that you can buy a better handset this festive Diwali season. Selling your used handset is a very easy process on Cashify. The website will provide an instant quote of your device based on certain parameters which the user enters. The whole process is very simplified and there is no headache on the part of the customer. Additionally, the Cashify agent will be providing the quoted cash price on your doorstep, so you don’t have to trouble yourself by going anywhere.

A few months ago, our office switched its e-mail over to a business version of gmail. One of the features of our new e-mail is that a little colored circle is displayed by each person’s name showing whether he or she is online. I have to admit, I really like it when I see other people on staff with the green circle by their names. According to Google, this means they are “available.” Because I work from home, it’s easy to start feeling isolated and alone as I complete my tasks each week. But when I see those green lights next to other people’s names it makes me feel like I’m part of a team. One person might be in the office. Someone else is at Caribou. Another person might be working from home. But we are all working together. For the same goal. And I don’t feel so alone. Yesterday my green light was on almost all day. The boys were at camp. My daughter had a play date. The toddler was happily playing or napping most of they day. So I took advantage of the time to get caught up on a ton of work. I was sending and receiving e-mail and working away as if everything was peachy. But I was fighting a nasty cold and felt horrible all day. I was tempted to set a custom message by my green light: “Cough, cough. Sneeze, sneeze. Please feel sorry for me.” It just seemed wrong that my green dot was shining brightly as if everything was perfect when I was really struggling. And isn’t that how it often goes in our real, offline world, as well? Most of us at least try to put on the green light when we are out in public. We smile and joke. We pull ourselves together. We walk around with our big “available” button shining brightly. But wouldn’t it be kind of nice if we could change our status to put out a warning of what is really happening on the inside? Last Saturday, I was watching my daughter’s soccer game, along with the toddler and my 8-year-old son. My husband had to take the 10-year-old to another field for his game. It was hot. We were hungry. It was naptime. It was humid. There wasn’t a shade tree in sight. It had been a struggle to get everyone where they needed to be, and I was just relieved that the toddler had found a little hill about 10 feet away from me that was keeping her busy. She loved marching up the tiny incline and then running back down it. At the top of the hill, a woman was sitting in a lawn chair next to a building, which was giving her a little shade. My son was hovering nearby to make sure the toddler didn’t wander too far or fall down. My son nodded, as I headed over to prove the baby really did have a mother. “Well, you better put that baby in the stroller before her head gets sunburned,” she ordered. I assured the woman I had covered her in sunscreen. At that moment, my light turned bright red. My green light was done. Off. Finished. I wasn’t going to bother explaining that I had tried six times to get the toddler to keep a hat on her head. It would serve no purpose to try to tell her that I’m neurotic about applying sunscreen. Or that confining the 18-month-old to a stroller for an hour when it was 98 degrees outside would have created such a loud protest that she would be begging me to release the child from her confinement. I was just relieved we had succeeded in getting all four children where they needed to be at the right time. I was happy that no one was crying. I was overjoyed the toddler was having fun running up and down the hill so I could actually observe a few minutes of the game. I had zero desire for anyone in the family to get a sunburn, and even though it did look like she was probably going to be burned to a crisp, I had enough experience as her mom to trust that the extra coating of sunscreen was going to work. The whole interaction was a good reminder to me. I need to take more time to find out what people have gone through to get to the place they are. They might look pretty and put together with their nice green light shining on the outside. But a harsh word or an unsolicited comment might just knock them over. I need to remember that not everyone is “available” for whatever I might feel like throwing their way. Green light, or not. And it's sad that all I took away from that is how I wanna pop that lady in the head for the whole sunburn thing!! I have a saying when it comes to obvious comments from others that degrade my abilities and it's "big dummy"! When someone let's me know I'm "doin it wrong" I always whisper to myself "yeah ya big dummy"!!! Then laugh at them cuz they r really the "big dummy"!! This doesnt make sense I bet… I do that often! Oh, Andrea… You totally crack me up! Thanks for making me laugh!! Great post Emily! I needed this reminder as well. Great thoughts, thank you! I do kind of want to smack that woman though… haha! Good advice Andrea! I guess I just need a preconceived response to comments like that. You are a great writer, Emily.

Mat and Brittany are both from the east coast, but ended up meeting after they had both moved to Colorado! They met online and corresponded for a while via email, then phone, and eventually met in person. By the time they met and went on a first date, they felt like they had already known each other forever.

We are in the third unit. This unit is about pets. Pets are animals that can live at home.Michael has gone to the petshop to buy one. Can you guess which?

This book is FREE. If you would like to order some to give away then click 'Add to Basket' above. This book is all about the importance of reading - which is something we love! And we hope you'll love it too, as it encourages you to get stuck into reading good books that hold to the Bible and point to Jesus. We've published it to celebrate our 10th Anniversary of being in ministry, and are giving a free copy away with every order while stocks last! We'll automatically stick a copy in your basket when you order. The book is a chapter taken from J Oswald Sanders Spiritual Leadership. This short book is one to give away. It is one chapter from Spiritual Leadership by Oswald Sanders and is an encouragement to read purposefully in order to grow as a Christian, carefully reading a wide variety of subjects. If you read a lot it will get you to think about what you are doing, and if you don't it may get you to start.

John and Jeanne would like to wish all of our guests a very happy new year. Thank you to everyone who stayed at the lodge during 2018, and a special thank you to those of you who come back again and again…we greatly appreciate your loyalty. The lodge will be closed now until Monday 11th. March. Reservation requests have already been coming in apace. So if you are thinking of booking, do please check the booking calendar to avoid any disappointment.

Becoming a Member of Alford House is straightforward. When you first come to the Club you will be given a membership form to take home and fill in. We will ask you some basic details there and then in case of an emergency. One part is for you and the other part is for your parents or carer. (You can still take part in the Club the first time you come). If you are over 16 you can complete the form yourself. There is no joining fee. There is a 25p subscription payable on any night you attend the club. Activities during the day and before 6pm are usually free of charge. Charges are made for off-site activities, not competitions, and these will be displayed on the notice boards and and in letters to parents for consent.

Getting a steady flow of readers and traffic is important to all bloggers. Readers are the life of every blog. They are the main reason why the blog was created in the first place. Failing to have a good number of readers is also a failure for the blogger too. However, there are many methods that can help you attract more blog readers. One of the ways to do this is to use different blog content formats. The most common format used in blogs is text. Blog posts usually are 500-word articles. These may be filled with information or opinion depending on the blogger. However, a blog filled with nothing but text can be a tad bit boring to some people. This is why you have to write in such a way that you engage the reader in the conversation.

T-Mobile has just rolled out a service called HotSpot @Homethat allows you to use a WiFi-enabled cell phone to make calls via a wireless network. You'll still use the phone with regular cellular airwaves while on the move, but once you're in range of a T-Mobile Hotspot or a pre-configured WiFi access point, the phone will know to automatically switch over. The best part? Call minutes made via WiFi aren't deducted from your plan. That's right -- as long as you're within range of a wireless broadband network, you'll have unlimited calls. An added benefit to this is that you're almost guaranteed great signal strength when you're in a place with good WiFi coverage. And since T-Mobile is providing special T-Mobile configured D-Link and Linksys wireless routers that offer optimal @Home coverage, you might as well say Sayonara to that old-fashioned landline at home. Compatible handsets at launch are the Samsung T409 and the Nokia 6086, which cost $49.99 each with a contract. When you sign up with the service, you'll get one of the aforementioned wireless routers for free after rebate, but any 802.11b-compatible router should work. The service is an additional $9.99 per month on top of your existing T-Mobile plan, and an additional $19.99 per month on family plans that have up to five handsets. Personally, I think it's a pretty cool idea, though I don't know if such a service will make up for the fact that T-Mobile has yet to roll out a proper 3G service like the rest of its competitors. We currently have the Samsung t409 plus a Hotspot-configured Linksys router in house, and will let you know what we think of it soon.

I'm so lucky to live in a state that doesn't have a closed season. I'd love to have an open season all year. But, at least this way I can get some much needed tying and casting practice in!

If you ever want to call a truce on the war with your body, you have to first start by making peace with food. Diets will always keep you wanting what you think you can’t have. Assuming you’re a woman who is a serial dieter like I was, you’ve been quietly or not so quietly resenting your body, blaming your misery and unhappiness on the size of your thighs or any other body part. Isn’t it time to get off the diet roller coaster?

Jesus taught how we can be one of his relations, or part of his family. It is a two-step process. First we must hear God’s word. Second, we must put it into practice. His brother James was listening. James later wrote, “But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers, who delude themselves” (James 1: 22). He said we are supposed to “receive the word implanted” (v. 21). First we must each ask ourselves, “Do we want to be close with Jesus, even as close as a brother?” Secondly, “What are we willing to do in order to achieve that personal closeness with him?” Frankly, not everyone is willing to enter into a personal relationship with Jesus. That’s okay, it is a personal choice but for those who do crave intimacy with the Lord Jesus he has shown the way. Jesus put an emphasis on God’s word. He told us we must put ourselves in a position to hear God’s word. Bear in mind they didn’t have the written word in abundance like we do today. We can “hear” the word in many ways. One of those ways, I would suggest, is in reading it for ourselves. Furthermore, there is an incredible amount of free teaching available on television, radio and the internet. Many ministers even allow people to download this content to their own device. I find that remarkable. What other profession gives away their work product for free? We can hear great messages every single day. Brother James teaches us that we are to receive this word implanted. When you hear the word, you must then receive it. Just hearing someone speak the Word of the God won’t do a thing for you if you don’t receive it. I believe James is telling us to plant the Word of God in our hearts. This principle is well taught by Jesus in Luke 8: 15 where the sower sows the word to our hearts. There are quite a few scriptures that speak about the relationship between God’s Word and our hearts. Look at Deuteronomy 6:6 for example, “These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart.” This is our starting place then. We can’t do God’s Word if we do not first hear it and in that hearing receive it into our hearts. This is not a brain game. It is a matter of the heart. What, then, is the condition of your heart? Is it the good soil that Jesus speaks about in Luke 8 or is it hard like the stony ground? Fellowship with Jesus begins with God’s Word. Perhaps hearing that thrills you. I hope so. Maybe, though, you are one of those who does not want to give time and place to the Word of God. I am very sorry because there is no getting around this one. No amount of intellectualization, even, is going to provide an argument that supports that position. We must all come to a place in our lives where we are willing to let Jesus be the absolute Lord of our lives and do, therefore, what he says. Either he is Lord of our lives or he is not but if he is then we should follow his instructions and his teachings. He came to give us abundant life. That is all he is trying to do with his instruction. He is trying to bless us but in order for us to receive the greatest of gifts we are going to have to taste humility. As you turn your face to Jesus, soften your heart and receive his word implanted therein. Then we can talk about putting it into practice. Then we probably won’t have to.

A colleague of mine, Mercyhurst Professor Kristan J. Wheaton, just posted a very provocative blog. In it he took a look at crowdfunding and then contemplated its application in all types of intelligence. His point was that crowdfunding is important not only as a source of revenues for would-be entrepreneurs, or for the development of new products and processes, as well as the launch of movies etc. It is also a rather convenient place that we should watch for emerging competitors and other competitive threats. In other words, here is another way we can watch out for our current and potential competitors. Had you thought about this is an application of crowdfunding? I had not, but I have now. For you, the greater lesson learned should be that any time you see a new development or site that could be of value to your business, also look at it from the point of view of using it to provide valuable CI on your competitors.

Yes, take advantage of the extra magic hours!!! I was lucky to be at Walt Disney World last year the first week of December and the crowds are lighter. You will have such a fantastic time!!!

If for some reason wild baby mice have been placed in your care, I have included a few tips on caring and feeding to help you give them a chance at life. Please be aware that even in the wild, mice have a 50% chance of surviving beyond 5 months of age, given a normal upbringing. The mice that do make it can live up to around 5 years if healthy. A pair will have a better chance of survival than a lone mouse. As soon as you have your baby mice, it is important to keep them safe and warm. You can use a small pet carrier, large plastic tub or any other suitable box in which you can put them. Layer the bottom with a towel and place the mice on top. Then, use another soft material to lightly cover the mice like fleece. Place the box in a warm place, ensuring that it is not hot; otherwise the mice will become dehydrated. A heater on the lowest setting may be all that is needed. Test the towel the mice are laying on so that it feels cosy and warm to your hand. If the baby mice are less than 14 days old they will need dropper fed with a milk substitute until they are weaned. They usually open their eyes when they are just about weaned and able to eat by themselves. You will need to feed them every 2 hours so be prepared to get up during the night. Set your alarm. When I was looking after wild mice, I was getting up every 2 hours to check them. I have since read that during the night mother mouse would be away looking for food and may only return to the nest once to feed her babies. Use common sense, if you can manage a few night feeds, all the best for the babies chance of survival, especially in the early days. Kitten milk is available to buy at pet shops. I used raw coconut blended up and strained. It should be 1 cup coconut to about 2 and ½ cups water. You could also use soaked almonds to make an almond milk using the same ratios. Make sure the nuts are natural and plain. Once you've made up the milk, store in a sterilised glass jar and keep in the fridge until required. When you go to feed the mice, take a quarter a cup of the milk and warm it up by pouring it in a small jug and standing in hot water. Use a dropper or baby syringe (you can get these at the chemist) to feed 1 or 2 drops of the milk at a time into the baby mouse mouth. When the mice are really young, they might not open their mouth. Be careful not to get the milk up their noses, they will splutter / cough if you do. It can be dangerous for their health if you do. The way I fed the mice was to put a facecloth down on a table and to put one mouse at a time onto it. Then you can gently hold the baby's head whilst you administer the milk with the dropper. You'll get the hang of it with a bit of practise. The baby might not seem to be taking much milk, do not worry. Very young babies may only need to get a drop or 2 on their mouth / tongues until they can take more. The main purpose here is to keep them hydrated with a little drop at a time every couple of hours. Once the baby is fed, you need to stimulate a bowel movement. To do this, put some warm water in a small bowl and dip a cotton bud into it. Then, put the cotton bud between the baby's back legs and gently turn the bud around. You should see a little brown staining, that is their poo. Dip the other end of the bud into the water and gently stroke the baby's body, this emulates the mother licking them. After all that, tuck baby up in it's soft bedding and place in a warm spot. This is the basic routine that needs to be repeated every couple of hours during the day and at least 2-3 times during the night, especially around 1am and 5am. As you can see, it's quite a commitment, looking after baby wild mice. But, there is also a great reward in the caring of them and the bonding you will feel as a carer. When the babies start to open their eyes or at least take a peak, they may be taking a lot more milk and starting to walk around a little. This is when you need to be extra careful; one fall is enough to be fatal. You can make a little safe roaming area in the bottom part of a pet cage or shoebox / basin. Line it with newspaper and leaves to simulate a natural environment. The youngsters will enjoy stretching their legs and taking their first steps. This is important, as it will build up their muscles and strength. Once the babies start to bite your fingers quite firmly when you feed them, they may be ready for a little solid food. They will also be starting to open their eyes (12-14 days old) Start very slowly with this. Try some baby fruit puree to start or natural rice pudding. The food should not be chilled. Let them lick it off your finger. Avoid putting the purees onto a dish for the mice to feed from, as they might get messy and end up with matted fur, which needs to be avoided. Some other foods to graduate to are porridge, banana, tomato, dried oat flakes, strawberry. Just go real easy with the food and keep it simple and easily digested to start with. Congratulations! You've actually made it to the weaning stage, which is quite something with wild baby mice. Continue to provide a safe space for the mice to sleep and once weaned, they will be able to come out at night to feed. Give them a little dish near their bed so they can feed during the night. At least you can get some sleep now! Continue to offer the milk during the day and provide some water for them. Usually, wild mice will still have some mothers milk up to about 4 weeks of age. Now you have to decide whether to keep them or release into the wild. I do not know how many mice have been successfully hand-reared and released into the wild. I would think it unlikely that they can survive. However, you've done your bit and if they seem strong and healthy and quite active, it might be possible to release them. Or, you can keep them as pets. Finally, if you did your best and the mice died, do not feel bad. Survival chances in the best of conditions ie with their natural mother are still low. Just enjoy the experience you've had with them and the opportunity to get a glimpse into their little lives. They are little bundles of love and it is wonderful to have at least given them some love when otherwise they might have perished.

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