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Accusump Oil Accumulators
What is an Accusump?
Accusump is an oil accumulator designed for fast road and race cars that do not want to or cannot have a dry sump system fitted. Accusump is manufactured by Canton Racing in the USA and is the original oil accumulator. In basic terms, it is a reservoir that stores oil at pressure, ready to release oil before the engine is started or when the oil pressure drops in use, preventing internal engine damage due to oil starvation.
How does an Accusump work?
The Accusump is designed to collect pressurised oil in normal engine running. It then stores this pressure, ready to release at a later stage when the oil pressure in the engine drops. It contains a piston valve which is preloaded with air on one side of the valve which moves the piston valve down the reservoir and pushing the oil into the oil system when required. The piston valve is then moved back up the reservoir by the engine oil pressure in normal running. The amount of air pressure is relative to the amount of engine oil pressure normally required. The air pressure can be adjusted by using a hand pump on the Schrader valve at the gauge end of the reservoir body. The oil stored under pressure can then be used in two ways;
- To pre-lube the engine on next start up, preventing damage to the engine internals due to wear. When the engine is shut off, the Accusump valve closes and any oil pressure in the reservoir is held there until the engine is next started. At this point the Accusump will then release oil into the engine and then you can start the engine.
- To prevent engine damage due to oil starvation where the oil pump cannot pick up oil from the sump. The reservoir is pressurised by the engines oil pressure in normal running. It is also preloaded with air and when the pressure in the oil system drops, the Accusump will sense this and release the stored oil back into the engine, preventing engine damage.
What size options are there?
The Accusumps are available in three sizes. These are sized, confusingly, in Pints. We believe this is done by the UK importers, where as Canton actually size them in US Quarts.
- 2 Pint (1 US Fl.Quart) which is about 946ml. The body measures 3.25" (83mm) in diameter x 12" (305mm) body length. This size is suitable for small engines or for use as an engine pre-lube.
- 4 Pint (2 US Fl.Quart) which is about 1.9 litres. The body measures 4.25" (108mm) in diameter x 12" (305mm) body length. This size is suitable for medium 4-6 cylinder engines.
- 6 Pint (3 US Fl.Quart) which is about 2.83 litres. The body measures 4.25" (108mm) in diameter x 16" (406mm) body length. This size is suitable for large 8 cylinder upwards engines.
If you need further, more in depth help with choosing which Accusump is correct for your application, see this helpful document:
Click here to see the Accusump Selection Guide - by Canton Racing Products
Valve Options
Canton manufacture three different valves for use with the Accusump. The manual lever valve, the standard electric valve and the EPC valve.
The manual lever valve is for use in race only cars where the valve can easily be accessed by the driver. This is usually fitted directly into the reservoir body or can be remote mounted in the hose running to the Accusump. It must be opened before starting the engine and closed before the engine is shut off. This is the simplest, easiest and cheapest valve option.
The standard electric valve is for use in road cars or vehicles where it is difficult or just not convenient to have the manual valve. This electric valve is designed to slowly refill after oil release and is ideal for road cars because of this. This valve can be turned on and off by a toggle switch on the dash or by wiring straight into the ignition switch. For full on racing cars which require a rapid refill of oil, we would recommend using the EPC valve kits, below.
Visually similar to the standard electric valve, the EPC (Electric Pressure Control) valve is designed for racing applications where a rapid refill of the reservoir is needed. The valve stays in the off position during times of normal oil pressure. With it in this position it is able to quickly recharge the Accusump with oil pressure after discharge, ready for the next oil surge. As you can imagine, this is vitally important in racing conditions where corners come up quickly and frequently. If the oil pressure drops below the EPC pre-set level, the valve opens and releases the stored oil pressure into the system. These valves are available in pre-set pressure ranges 20-25psi, 35-40psi and 55-60psi. Like the standard valve, they can be wired to a toggle switch on the dash or directly to the ignition switch.
Plumbing Options
There are a few different ways in which you can plumb the Accusump into your oil system. The Accusump can be mounted anywhere convenient, in racing cars this is usually in the passenger seat area which is easily accessible by the driver. We have seen them mounted in various other locations including the boot area and even under the bonnet. Remember that if you are considering mounting it a good distance from the engine, the valve will need to be mounted somewhere closer to the engine so that there is no delay in the Accusump releasing pressure to the engine. The valve can be remote mounted from the reservoir, in a place more convenient to the driver. We also sell suitable mounting clamps, remote cables for the valve and we can supply all pipe work and fittings required to install the Accusump.
1: The easiest method is to connect the Accusump directly into the oil gallery of your engine. This will be the most effective and require the least amount of fittings to do so. However, not all engines have a big enough port in the engine to be able to do this, so we recommend that you speak to your engine builder about machining one when the engine is stripped. We would recommend something like ½" NPT, ½" BSP, ¾" UNF or larger port for doing this.
2: If you do not have a port big enough to be able to do the above method, there is now a special Mocal sandwich plate available which has a one way valve fitted inside it. The sandwich plate fits between the engine block and the oil filter. One port of the plate is blocked off. This is another easy solution to plumbing the Accusump into your engine. The one way valve prevents the oil draining through the oil pump and returning to the sump. However, the one way valve can be restrictive and if you already have a sandwich plate fitted for an oil cooler, you will not be able to use this method. If you do have an oil cooler fitted, see option 3.
3: A really easy way to plumb in your Accusump, if you have an oil cooler fitted, is to tee into the return oil cooler hose. You will need to use the Accusump one way valve to prevent the oil flowing the wrong way and pressurising the oil cooler. We sell t-pieces which the one way valve can be screwed directly on to. You then just require a hose coming off this t-piece up to the Accusump. Note, the oil will have passed through all the other components (remote filter head (if fitted), oil filter, oil thermostat (if fitted) and oil cooler) before reaching the Accusump.
Note: When using an Accusump for pre-lubricating, an oil filter with an anti-drain valve (most filters have one) will prevent oil flowing back to the sump via the oil pump.
Click here to see all our Accusump System Fittings
Click here to see Full Fitting Instructions
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us for help and advice.


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Fishing Line question...how much is enough
I put 200 yds or so of 30lb power pro braid as backer. I forgo a layer of mono. My reels have a knubby to attach the braid. It doesn't slide. Load the LC on top of that and attach your leader. Putting a mono layer means you will have to remove it in 2-3 yrs as it will get brittle/degrade. Braid is practically eternal.
Ok just asking since I looked up this thread and was still a little confused. I have to rig up a couple poles with leadcore for planer board trolling. I want to run braid. I believe I was told to put on 30 lb mono backer, but not sure how many feet....just to cover the spool or 100 feet? Then put on 50 lb power pro for an unknown amount of line and then my colors...putting on 5, 7, and 9 on the rods I have to rig up and to finish it off about 30 feet of flourocarbon leader. These reels are medium to large reels meant for salmon fishing. I just don't want to put too much or too little line on and have to start all over and waste money. And since I just realized the reels currently have mono on them am I good to just remove some of the mono then attach my braid and go from there versus stripping all the line off?
Getting into backing is not big deal if stronger than mainline, one reason I recommend braid because of strength to diameter ratio. I don't run backing on my down rigger reels though, just strait fluorocarbon. You also never need to replace braid backing like you would mono. Only reason people use mono backing is cost. There are calculators to tell you how much backing to load.
It depends on reel capacity and what you are rigging, rigger rods, dipsys, leadcore or copper. The amount of line on all my setups varies because I want the reel filled to capacity because you get back more line per turn of the reel when it is full. Also remember when you have a big fish on the is taking a lot of line your drag is getting tighter and rather than tighten you should loosen it up and wait until it tires then re-adjust your drag.
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"Brown drawings". That is the name of the folder on my hard drive where I file the Tropical Night scans. Maybe Chris used this term at some point early in our conversations about the drawings. Maybe it was just the first thing that came to mind when I created the folder, more than a year ago--the label that my semi-conscious mind grabbed at to distinguish these from his earlier work.
Many of the drawings are literally "brown", composed largely in washes of sepia ink. Some are not. This is obvious. This is the artist's prerogative of medium. It is also obvious that the "brown-ness" is, more meaningfully, a mood. The dark brown of dried blood--
"the imagery as it unravels always seems to be in this dark, this dark murky space in which we are searching for light...."
--or the weary brown of an old photograph, but not the kind of photo that inspires nostalgia, like an old black-and-white snapshot of a Carnival costume from the 60s or 70s, and looking at it you feel the heat and dust of the moment, the weight of the costume and the stickiness and the headache noise, and you're glad you're not there; it might even be a moment from your own past that you're glad you don't have to relive. Or just a meteorological brown--
"a mood or tone I often feel on a dreary day, waiting for a taxi before it rains or going to some kind of daily routine...."
--a "brown-ness" of spirit familiar to anyone who grew up in the tropics, a "brown-ness" found only in this climate, like a film of dust over the bright blues and greens and yellows that are supposed to be the exemplary colours of the tropical landscape; the "brown" of that "shadowed space that is not between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. with intermittent clouds", as Chris puts it.
The murky brown of a situation or even a frame of mind when nothing is clear and too many layers of experience, too many kinds of memories and expectations, turn all your thoughts to mud. You stare out the window at a clean blue sky, or you stare down at a clean white page, but all you really see is the brown haze of not having an answer or not knowing what to do next. A brown night on a street in Belmont or Woodbrook. The brown at the bottom of my cup of coffee, when what seemed like the morning's fresh clarity turns out to be the same frustrating fog of last night.
"There is a kind of day that is very grey or brown . . . it is a mood or tone I often feel on a dreary day, waiting for a taxi before it rains or going to some kind of daily routine . . . It's the experience of being on the street in open space, or just inside ourselves. What do we feel, what do we choose to notice and sense on a given day? It's about the internal and external landscape of the place as I experience it."
From "Taking note", by Nicholas Laughlin, in the August 2006 Caribbean Review of Books
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
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The Trojan War and the Deities
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While reading Iliad, the Greek mythology, human characteristics of Greek Deities, the power of women and their beauty coerced me to compare Gods and Goddesses with humans, and the inevitability of fate. The sense of violence is deeply rooted into both our history and belief. The Greek God Apollo sends plague to the Greek camps simply because Agamemnon was rude to his priest and took away his daughter. The easier means to please the Gods and Goddesses is the sacrifice of innocent animals. It is an evil thought to get pleasure from the smoke of the sacrifice of hundreds of oxen and goats. This may be the reason why people still don't hesitate to kill thousands of innocent animals in the hope of pleasing their Gods. Goddess Eris resembles human characteristic of revenge, who plants the seed of war simply because she wasn't invited in the wedding of Peleus and Thetis. On the other hand, Gods and Goddesses in some way extract pleasure from war. They are similar to humans, who possess pride, revenge, pain, envy, and desire. The story seems like a modern family drama.
The beauty of women is the major cause for ten year long Trojan War. The most beautiful woman, Helen, was abducted by Paris, son of the King of Troy, with the assistance of Goddess Aphrodite. On the other hand, the careful observation of the text reveals that the Goddesses have more power than male Gods. It is obvious in the text that women have strong influence over men. In addition, many mythologies and religious texts suggest that women's beauty lures man easily and sometimes cause devastating problems like the Trojan War. As a matter of fact, Goddess Thetis succeeds in persuading Zeus to support Trojans in the war against Greeks.
However, when we move on to the people, women are taken as prize. They are regarded as a material of comfort and pleasure. It is painful to imagine women being distributed to men as prize. This condition exists at the same time when Gods and humans had very close tie. Even then there is vast difference in the role of women in the earth and Goddesses in the heaven.
The other important aspect of the text is that it points out that the fate chases people wherever they go. In other words, it is inevitable to escape one's prophecy. Priam, the king of Troy had sent away his son, Paris to avoid the prophecy that he would bring trouble. Eventually, the prophecy turns into reality with the Trojan War. Helen and Aphrodite serve as a medium to the prophecy about Paris and Troy.


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Rose Gold Swivel Snap Hooks - 1/2"
- Brand: Sew-Ology
Rose Gold Swivel Snap Hooks are perfect for the crafter in you. These snap hooks feature a swivel function with a beautiful metallic finish. Use them with d-rings or rectangle rings on belts, bags, accessories, and apparel!
- Length: 1 5/8"
- Width: 3/4"
Package contains 2 snap hooks.
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ColorRose Gold
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text: Utopia Home Care hosts Bingo at Bella Vista Senior Apartments - New Haven, CT 5/11/2016 Utopia Home Care was on site at Bella Vista Senior Living Community hosting their monthly Healthcare bingo in the Victoria room from 2pm to 3pm. They had a very good turnout with 30 residents participating. Business Development Manager Matt Lebreck and Community Liaison Veronica Colon were on site to serve pizza and refreshments and raffle off some prizes for the residents. Also, promoting the "Ask a Nurse" program run by LPN Veronica Colon, which takes place every Monday from 10am to 2pm in Building B Room 302. The "Ask a Nurse" program was created for the local residents so they can get a free blood pressure screening or ask any medical question they might have. Utopia Home Care of Connecticut is a fully licensed and Medicare Certified home health care agency servicing the state of Connecticut with locations in Bridgeport, East Haven, Meriden, and New London. Utopia specializes in live in care, as well as skilled nursing, physical therapy, home health aides, and companionship services on a live in and hourly basis. We accept a variety of payers including private pay, Medicare, Medicaid, Worker's Compensation and Long Term Care Insurance. For more information, please contact our intake department in East Haven at (800) 227-3449. Comments:


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Our employees go above and beyond every day, creating moments of compassion and human connection that transform the patient experience. It's just one more way we put the patient above all else.
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Our employees go above and beyond every day, creating moments of compassion and human connection that transform the patient experience. It's just one more way we put the patient above all else.
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"I recently worked with a patient who had arrived at St. Luke's via ambulance with none of his things. He had no wallet and no phone. Just his clothes.
On the day he was set to go home he still didn't have his effects, no one was available to pick him up, and he had no money for a ride. Through lots of work and phone calls, I was able to find the resources to get him home. This is something that my colleagues and I do every day, but he was incredibly thankful.
Before he left he said, "I'm coming back and I'm going to thank you on Valentine's Day." I told him there was no need. But come February, I got a call from our unit that there was someone there to see me. It was this same patient, waiting for me with a big heart-shaped box of candy and chocolates and a card. He was just one of those people who was so very grateful.
He couldn't remember my name, but he remembered what I'd done for him."
"As a Facility Assistant, I help patients get where they need to be at St. Luke's. Typically, they're all going through some sort of transition, and I get the opportunity to help make their day just a little easier. One time I was helping a very frail elderly lady. I helped her find Blue Waves Café, then I asked if she would like some assistance with her lunch. "That would be lovely!" she said, "Thank you!" So, I read her the options, helped her find a table and brought out her food. She was so grateful.
What I did wasn't a big deal, but it's little things like that that can really make a difference for our patients. It's what we do all the time. It's not expected, but it can make someone's day."
"I work in security, and a lot of times we have to think on our feet to solve problems. It was a busy day, with our team working through competing priorities and numbingly cold weather at -18 degrees, and it was shift change. A lot of people were coming and going through the parking ramp. A handicap patient transport van pulled in, not seeing the low clearance signs. The van got wedged between the ceiling and the floor. All of a sudden, the entire ramp was gridlocked. With the congestion and the position of the van, a tow truck wasn't an option.
The quickest fix was to deflate the tires on the van until it was short enough to get unstuck. So, I deflated the tires. My colleague Harold had arrived and helped guide traffic so we could back the van out. In just a few minutes, the van was out of the way, all traffic was freed up, staff could get to and from work, and patients could get to their appointments—including the patient in the van. Afterwards, I ran back and forth to the Hospital three times in the cold with a 50 pound air tank to get the van tires filled back up.
We're called to problem solve all the time—it's one of the things I enjoy about my job. With this one, Harold and I were able to fix an issue that was affecting a lot of people."
"A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. Afterwards, in a whirlwind of questions and emotions, our patients have to schedule labs, scans and more appointments. On top of that, some patients live almost 100 miles away, and just getting to St. Luke's for an appointment is a challenge in itself. The last thing a patient should have to worry about is making all these appointments work with such a huge change in their life.
So I try to connect with them and make this process as stress-free as possible. I help them get their appointments to work with their schedule, so they have to travel here as little as possible. When I'm able to get the scans, blood work and appointments set for the patient, often I can hear the relief in their voice. I love seeing the patient's smile when they get scheduled for everything they need. I think they appreciate having someone there with them every step of the way.
I look forward to helping every patient who walks through the door. I wouldn't change it for anything."
"During the summer I helped a gentleman whose dog had been taken from his vehicle. He was visiting his wife, who was very sick. He had arrived early and parked in a covered parking ramp so his dog would stay cool despite the intense sun. He'd been routinely going out to his dog to walk him, feed him and give him water. A passerby, concerned to see the dog in the car, reported it.
When the gentleman came back, his dog was gone.
Having his dog disappear while he was already struggling with his wife's sickness was too much. I really felt for this man, and the extra stress of his dog suddenly going missing.
We wanted to help, so two of us from St. Luke's Security called around to different organizations to find the canine. Finally, we located him and confirmed that he was safe. The gentleman was so incredibly thankful, and relieved to know his dog was ok.
I felt privileged to be able to help reunite him with his dog, and to bring him a little peace during such a hard time."
"There was a patient on 8 West Rehab who was working on walking with their therapist, but struggling on making it more than 10 feet. I was charting nearby when she sat down next to me and commented on my bright blue shoes. The other therapist couldn't wait to tell the patient that I had bright pink shoes in my locker that had been given to me as a gag gift. I figured I'd make a deal with the patient. If she walked 25 feet, I would wear my pink shoes the entire next day. She accepted the challenge, got up, pushed hard and walked the 25 feet!
The next day, I wore my pink shoes for the whole day. The patient loved it. She stopped everyone to make sure that they saw me wearing them.
Sometimes that's what therapy is about: Figuring out what's going to motivate our patients to achieve more than they think they can."
"Becky and I recently worked with a patient who had been in a horrific motor vehicle accident. Our work began in the ICU the day after he was taken off the breathing machine. He was just so broken and in a lot of pain, so breathing was still pretty difficult for him. We started off slow, met him where he was, and started to work towards getting him back home.
That first time helping him do something as simple as sitting at the edge of the bed was a bit of a watershed moment for him. We could see him start to hope. Every day after that we did a little more, helped him get a little farther. I felt like every time Becky from Occupational Therapy worked with him it wasn't even like he was having a therapy session; It all just seemed so natural. I got to watch her help him become him again. We continued to work with him, and his parents could see him improving.
Our mindset for patients like this man is always: You have gotten past the worst day of your life. You didn't die. Now you need to work on getting better so you can get your life back."
"I work with genetic testing, and for many of the patients I see, breast cancer runs in their family or they have dealt with it themselves. The testing we do shows if a patient has a pre-disposition for breast cancer, and knowing this information is not only beneficial to the patient, but also to their children.
There's a lot that has to happen in order to do genetic testing. Patients come for these stressful tests, sometimes traveling a long way, and then they need to go here and there for labs and other appointments. It's important to me that I stay with them and make this process as seamless and supportive as possible. They're waiting for some potentially life-altering news.
Each patient has their own way of handling situations, so it's up to us to know as soon as we enter a room what that patient needs. You have to make them feel comfortable. Sometimes being a good listener, not saying anything at all and just being with that patient is what they need. Some patients just need an extra hand during this tough time. My work is so meaningful, and I love that I'm able to help people on their journey."
"In 2001, I helped to start the Breast Cancer Support Group. The whole idea of the group was just women supporting women. It's been going strong now for 18 years, offering support and information to women of all ages who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. These women take care of each other. They know what the experience is like, have lots of recommendations, encourage one another, and they're strong. It's an unbelievably upbeat group. There's something to be said about having people understand what you're experiencing. They overcome their own fears to help and support each other.
I facilitate the group with a nurse from the Breast Center and we work to make each participant feel comfortable. They're dealing with all kinds of different situations. Sometimes people come to the group saying that their situation isn't as catastrophic as another person's. I never want people to feel that way. It's crucial to me that each woman knows she's important. I want each group member to know that their diagnosis, their story and their needs matter.
It's really something to just be in the humanness of it all. I can't say enough about them, they are amazing. I'm grateful to be surrounded by all these strong women. It's at the end of a very long day, but by the time I get to that group, I feel so lucky to be a part of it."
"I work the front desk in the Emergency Department (ED) waiting area. On a particularly busy night, a patient who was in a great deal of pain approached me at the desk. He was upset because he had to wait to be seen. I listened patiently and then explained that it was just a busy night. Soon he was called to a room. When he was discharged a few hours later, he approached me again, but this time with tears in his eyes. He apologized profusely for his earlier behavior and thanked me and all the staff for what we do. He said he had been dealing with pain for weeks, but now felt at peace. The nursing staff and doctors had discovered what was causing his pain and developed a treatment plan. He left feeling better than he had in weeks, with the answers he'd been searching for and a smile on his face."
"A patient called in because she was having double vision. When she came into the clinic, her doctor told her she may have had a stroke and should go to the hospital. She said she wouldn't go, but I knew she didn't have any family so I offered to drive her, and she accepted. I drove her to the hospital around 1:30 pm and stayed with her until 7 pm that night. At the end of the day, she hugged me and thanked me for staying with her. The following Monday she called to thank me again. 'I can't believe that you stayed with me for six hours,' she said. I told her that I did it because she was my priority. She told me no one has ever told her that before. I felt great knowing I had truly made a difference."
"I volunteered at St. Luke's information desks for nearly 15 years. There were always a lot of patients passing through and even though they were in various states of being able to move, there was always something cheerful to talk about. They wanted to share their experiences and I loved working with such happy people.
Not long after I decided to retire from volunteering, I found out that St. Luke's Birthing Center needed swaddling snugglers for new babies. I thought, well I can sew, I can do that. So I did. I like to be useful – I'm not a good sit-arounder. I've loved sewing these colorful little swaddlers. I also love babies and children. My hope is that these cozy little snugglers give new parents some enjoyment and quiet sleep for their babies."
"I had a patient call in to schedule an injection for extreme pain in his back. In just a few days he was going out of the country for a couple months, but he was considering cancelling the trip due to his pain. It normally takes some time to get these appointments set up because it involves several departments, but I wanted to see what we could do for him. I made some phone calls and, with the help of all the departments, we were able to get him in the next day. He went on his trip.
After he came home, he called me and said he couldn't be more thankful, as he was able to enjoy his trip without any pain! He told me he can always tell when someone is smiling, even over the phone. He said he could tell I was smiling the whole time and that it was a pleasure speaking with me.
It makes you feel really good knowing you can make others smile with just even your voice."
"When I first started as a Medical Assistant, I worked in family practice at St. Luke's. One night just before we closed, a child came in who had hit his head on a chair. I brought him into a room and was trying to make him feel as comfortable as I could. He asked if I could stay with him the whole time. I told him I would. When the doctor came in and said he did not need stitches, he was relieved.
After everything was finished, he looked at me, asked me if he could give me a hug and said thank you so much.
That experience made me realize that I was meant to be at St. Luke's and in the health care field."
"One of our intense January cold snaps recently caught a visitor off guard. He'd rushed from far away to be with his mother in our ICU while she faced her final days. He was dressed for weather in the 40s, not the -20 freezing Duluth, but he didn't feel comfortable leaving his mother to get warmer clothes.
During his time here, Rachel, a Patient Reception Representative at the ED desk, saw him pass the ED front desk to go out to his car in shorts. She decided to help and called me. I jumped in and, with the help of St. Luke's Closet, we found a supply of warm clothes. When Rachel presented them to him, he had tears in his eyes.
Rachel had the dedication and compassion to act when she noticed someone who hadn't even asked her for help was in need. I'm so happy she called me and we were able to work together to bring him some comfort."
"At every office visit, our diabetes patients get a finger stick blood test called a hemoglobin A1c. Since we perform one every time they come in, I realized I could improve their experience by finding the least-painful lancet that still gets enough of a sample so they don't need to get poked again. So I tested different lancets on my own fingers. I narrowed it down to the best option and ordered those for the clinic.
Since then, I've had many patients comment that they "like our pokers." So many people have a needle phobia, and no one likes having their finger poked. If they're nervous, I tell some of our patients that I actually tested the lancets on myself and they aren't too bad.
It was just one way that I could alleviate some of the stress of a doctor's visit."
"An overriding principle for me has always been: Am I treating somebody the way I'd want my family members to be treated? That's the test.
People come to us in times of need. They're kind of vulnerable. Their needs are all unique and different, but with every patient, you go in, sit down, listen, ask the right questions and hope to get to the bottom of it. It doesn't matter if they're in the intensive care unit, the emergency room or Urgent Care where I work–we're going to give it our best and try to help them.
My hope with every one of those interactions is that I have the right knowledge and skillset to help them, but also that each of my patients know and feel that they matter to me."
"One of our patients who moved to the area for college requires weekly injections. Since school isn't close to home, this was a real concern for his mom. She struggled to find peace of mind being so far away from her son, knowing how important attending these appointments was going to be while adjusting to living independently his first year away at college. It was especially hard for her because she had no way to make sure he was getting to these vital appointments.
Putting myself in her shoes, I could absolutely empathize with her and when she asked, I was happy to step in to help. I worked with her and her son to get his appointments scheduled at the same time every week and had them sign a consent form, allowing her to get updates on her son's care. Then, every other week I reached out to her so I could update her about how things were going with her son. Now, we're on our second year, and it's gone really well.
I knew how important it would be for me to have someone watch over my son if I couldn't – to have someone set my mind at ease. I was more than happy to do that for her."
"You really get to know patients when they're here awhile, and the families too. If they need something, or if they need me to run and do something, it's not a big deal at all. If they want a warm blanket or pillows…or even just letting them know about other resources that are available, I love helping out. I'll say, "We have cots for you, I can run downstairs and get you one," because a lot of them don't know that.
I'm also a clean freak, so I'm perfect for housekeeping. I'm the picky one, and I go above and beyond. The patients and nurses love it. I'll even get compliments. They'll say "Were you the lady in here yesterday? Oh, you do such a good job, and you're in and out so discretely."
When I'm cleaning a space, I always remember that our patients are in there, so I take it a step above."
"I absolutely love working on St. Luke's mental health unit. It's just a passion for me. Most of the patients I work with are so grateful, they are so kind to each other and open to new ideas. I've had people in my life who have struggled with mental health issues. It's a stigma, but I want people to know that it shouldn't be.
I teach my patients a lot of different things to help them function in the community and cope with hard times. One of the most important, in my mind, is that it's not about you, it's about we. This means that we all have things that we struggle with. We all want to be a better version of ourselves. We're all on different paths, and because of that we should not compare ourselves to others. Instead, compare today with yesterday, and think about how you want to be better tomorrow."
"I was working at my desk, when I heard a patient had walked into the lab, with chest pain. I grabbed my blood pressure machine and pulse ox immediately and then a provider and I started examining the patient. I tried to keep him calm by reassuring him he was in the right place. Another Medical Assistant called 911 while I worked on getting the patient's vitals and put in orders for a stat EKG. In a moment, the lab tech was there, running the test while I finished verifying his medications and allergies. The provider and I stayed with the patient until the paramedics arrived a short time later. They transferred him safely to a gurney and transported him to St. Luke's Hospital. Everyone worked well together to make sure the patient got the care he needed quickly. I have to say, we have a great team here at Mariner. He said he felt much better just knowing he was in good hands."
"I love working at St. Luke's. I've been here for seven years and my role is to deliver linens to the hospital and clinics on the St. Luke's main campus. I deliver everything from towels and blankets to gowns and pajama pants. Everyone in my department knows that what we do is crucial to helping everything run smoothly – just like everyone else's roles. If there isn't clean laundry, we can't care for our patients. Especially when the patient census is high, we have to work extra hard to keep up with the need for clean linens.
While I'm out delivering linens, I love talking with patients and visitors. Just this week I saw a woman struggling to find her way, so I asked her if she wanted help and she was so happy. Other times, I strike up a conversation about the weather when I'm in the elevator with patients. These interactions make my job even more enjoyable."
"One afternoon an older gentleman was trying to come into our clinic by pushing the door open with his walker, so I ran to open it for him. He's not a patient of ours, and I didn't know him. However, I quickly realized he wasn't able to communicate and that he was lost.
My co-worker and I saw papers in his hand. A driving service had dropped him off on the ground floor of our building, for a dentist appointment on the 6th floor. However, he showed up at our ophthalmology clinic on the 8th floor. I brought him down to the dentist's office, and fortunately his daughter was there, waiting for him. She was devastated the driver hadn't provided the promised door-to-door service and so grateful that we came to his assistance. She told us that he has dementia and deeply appreciated our help. I was so happy we were able to be there for him."
"I was recently caring for a couple who were first time parents. Their own parents were far away, so I treated them like my own family. They were computer savvy, smart college graduates, but they were overwhelmed by how little they knew about feeding their child, swaddling their child and providing for this new life. I showed them how to care for their new baby and encouraged them along the way. Minute by minute they gained confidence. They left not just as wife and husband, but as parents of their own little family."
"We get a lot of cancer patients for chemotherapy. They've already had a long day once they get to me. To make their name bands a little more special, I put glittery rhinestones on them. That way, when they look down they see a fun, special bracelet instead of a plain white one. Just adding five more seconds to my time registering them is worth it. I love that it makes them smile."
St. Luke's is a comprehensive health system that includes two hospitals, 13 primary care clinics, 25+ specialty care clinics, six Urgent Care Clinics, three Q Care Express Clinics and eCare, a virtual online clinic. Click each location for clinic details.
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As for how often to see your primary care provider, you're in control. An annual physical is recommended for your care. However, we are here if the need arises for a sooner appointment.
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Having a primary care provider means having someone at St. Luke's who knows your full medical history and is actively engaged in your care. It's about more than just having someone to call when you're sick, it's about having someone who can coordinate your care across our entire team of specialists.
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Best Adjustable Bed Frame Base
When it comes to buying an adjustable base online you want to make sure you get the top rated option
Last Updated: June 24, 2020
In today's review we explain which power bases we selected and why we considered them to be the best. Whether you need a split king adjustable base, or one for a queen size mattress, we've got you covered. Keep reading for more details on our top picks.
The Top Rated Bed Frames
So you're looking for some kind of mattress foundation, why spend your money on an adjustable base? Aside from the fact they make reading and watching TV in bed more comfortable, they can also be beneficial to your health. Certain positions on the frame will improve circulation, digestion, alleviate snoring, and more if you can believe it. Before we get too far, here's a quick look at our list:
- Minimalist Design — Leesa Adjustable Base
- Premium Option — TempurPedic Ergo Extend
- Best Massager — Purple Power Base
- Best For The Money — Nectar Adjustable Bed Frame
- Easiest To Assemble — Lucid L300
- Most Features — GhostBed Adjustable Base
It's also great for couples—the parents of Slumber Yard member Tharon Green purchased a split frame after his mom had surgery so she could adjust her side of the bed to her liking, without affecting his dad's side. Let's just say it worked like a charm.
In this post, we'll go over our top picks for adjustable bed frames currently on the market, and hopefully we'll get you a step closer to finding one.
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|A thin, flat, heather-gray base with no more than the essential features. The Leesa Adjustable Base is fantastic if you just want an attractive, minimalist design.
|Premium Design
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|TemperPedic's Ergo Extend Adjustable Base is top-notch with a plush, robust look. It looks and feels a cut above many of the other adjustable bases out there—it costs more, too.
|Best Massager
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|The folks over at Purple made an actual purple base with a massager to die for. It also has plenty of other attractive features, despite the fact that we don't think it's the best looking adjustable base on the market.
|Best For The Money
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|The Nectar Adjustable Base is jam-packed with features, yet it's one of the most affordable options. It doesn't look fancy, but it's a very nice adjustable base all things considered.
|Easiest To Assemble
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|Lucid's bed frame has such a simple set-up, we didn't even have to look at the manual. It's also inexpensive compared to the other frames on this list. You can find it on Amazon and various other online retailers.
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|The GhostBed Adjustable Base has a modern design with all the features you could ask for in a bed frame. We were actually surprised with how many features this bed frame has, considering the price point is very moderate.
About Our Review Process
Most products tested on this site were sent to us by the company, and the others were purchased by us for the sake of testing. Unlike other bedding review sites, we don't partner with brands in exchange for good reviews. That means all of our content is 100% honest and authentic, so our readers can trust that the content you read on this website is based on the opinion of several team members.
Most bed frames on this list have a look that'll essentially match any bedroom you put it in, but the Leesa adjustable base is a little different. Unlike the others, Leesa's is very flat and thin. It also has a light, heather-grey design that's simple, elegant, and appealing. So if you're really looking for something minimalist that'll blend right in with any decor, we think the Leesa Adjustable Base is it.
Leesa manufactures all of their products in the United States (including this bed frame), and it's available in twin XL, queen, king, and CA king. Your king and CA king mattress will ship in two boxes, so you can leave them split or sync them together to accommodate a standard king/CA king mattress.
It starts at 10" high, and the steel legs can be adjusted to 14" in 1" increments. So we think there's plenty of room for storage underneath. This base has two adhesive strips near the foot of the bed, and a metal bar to keep your mattress in place.
Like the others on this list, the Leesa Bed Frame comes with a wireless remote to control the movements and other functions of the frame. As standard, you can move the head and feet individually, or you can move them at the same time—which a feature unique to Leesa's bed frame. It also comes with under-bed lighting. It was slightly underwhelming, but still a nice touch to have just in case.
The Leesa Adjustable Base isn't the most expensive one we've come across, but it's also not the cheapest. We think it's pretty moderately priced compared to the others we've tested. This base will run you about $1,100 for a queen, and about $1,800 for a king/Cal king.
- Free Shipping & Returns
- 30 Night Trial Period
- Wireless Remote
- Zero Gravity Position
You've probably heard of TempurPedic's premium memory foam mattress, so you could imagine they designed their adjustable bed frames to be on brand with their top-of-the-line beds. They offer three different adjustable bed frames, but we tend to favor the TEMPUR Ergo and Ergo Extend (TemperPedic's top two models) because they come loaded with features including: zero gravity preset position, anti-snore mode, USB ports, under-bed lighting, a massager, and adjustable legs. The Ergo Extend model also comes with a pillow tilt adjustment that makes it even easier to watch TV or read in bed, and two additional massage zones.
The crown for the most premium looking frame, though, goes to the Ergo Extend (their top-tier model). It has a luxurious, plush look to it because the metal frame is completely wrapped in a dark grey fabric. That means you or your loved ones won't be bumping their shins against the metal frame when your bed is in an adjusted position.
Not to mention, it makes the frame look incredibly sturdy and hardy. It's a squeak-free bed frame, that's for sure. In addition, this adjustable base had the quietest motor from the other bed frames we've tested. So even though it's a little pricey, you're really getting what you pay for. It also comes with a metal bar at the foot of the bed to hold your mattress in place, similar to the one on the Leesa Adjustable Base.
You can get a TempurPedic adjustable bed frame in twin XL, queen, king, split king, CA king, and split CA king. The second tier model in a queen size retails for about $1,500, and the top tier retails for around $2,200 in the same size. They're the most expensive adjustable bases on this list, but we aren't too surprised due to TempurPedic's luxury reputation.
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- 25-Year Warranty
- Wireless Remote Included
- Adjustable Leg Heights
The Purple mattress made waves when the brand introduced their revolutionary hyper-elastic design, so they had to think a little out-of-the-box when it came to their Purple Power Base, too. It's the only base we've ever tested, or seen, that comes in the color purple. It's not Oompa Loompa purple, it's more like a lavender color. Some people will love it, others might not.
The frame is covered with padded fabric, like TempurPedic and a few of the other adjustable bed frames on this list. It comes with two different sets of legs; one is 3" tall and the other is 5.25" tall. What's the point of having two different sizes? You can make your mattress closer to the ground if you have animals or small children, use the 5.25" legs for folks who are shorter, or you can combine the legs to make your power base 8.25" tall for those who want to use the under-bed space as storage. They aren't the tallest legs we've ever seen (Leesa starts at 10" tall), but they aren't too short either.
The Purple Power Base comes with extra features like zero gravity, a back-lit wireless remote, under-bed lighting, and even a docking station with USB ports for your remote. This is something we really appreciate, because it's much easier to keep track of the remote if you have a consistent place to put it. You also have the ability to control the frame from your phone through an app called Reverie Night Stand, available for both android and iOS. We also want to note that you can move the head and foot section of your bed up and down (like any standard adjustable base), and it's probably the fastest moving frame we've ever tested.
Finally, we saved the best feature for last. The two-zone massage feature on the Purple Power Base is tremendous. Its vibrations are much stronger than others we've tested so far, because this base uses patented resonant-frequency massagers that can dilate your blood vessels—resulting in better blood flow. Improved circulation can lead to lower blood pressure, and help rejuvenate your body. So if you're looking for a base with an extra special massager, we think Purple is the way to go.
- Free Shipping
- Wireless Remote
- 20-Year Warranty
- Zero Gravity Feature
- Massager Built-In
When we say a mattress has a great value, we aren't necessarily saying it's the most affordable. Instead, we think you're getting the best bang for your buck. Nectar is one of the least expensive adjustable bases on this list, but it comes equipped with most features people are looking for. When you buy a Nectar Adjustable Base, you'll get a built-in massager, USB ports, zero gravity mode, anti-snore mode, and of course, basic foot and head adjustment abilities.
We wouldn't be shocked if an adjustable bed frame like Nectar ran for $1,000 or more, but they sell their queen size for right under $800. It honestly doesn't get much better than that, as far as value goes.
You can get this adjustable base in twin XL, full, queen, and split king. The design is similar to TempurPedic's middle-tier adjustable bed frame, and the Lucid L300 base we'll get into shortly. It has a padded metal frame with grey upholstery, and we think it has a contemporary look that'll pretty much fit in with any bedroom style. You'll have about 10" of storage space underneath the bed frame at all times, whether it's laying flat or in an adjusted position. It also comes with a metal bar to keep your mattress from falling off the frame when you put the head or feet up.
We think it makes adjustments pretty quickly, and the motor is decently silent. It's kind of sounds like a bee buzzing around, but it's a little more subtle. Overall, we think the Nectar Adjustable Base is a generally good bed frame, and it's ideal for folks who want a feature-rich frame without paying a high price.
- Free Shipping & Returns
- 50 Night Trial Period
- 3-Year Warranty
- Wireless Remote
- Built-In Massager
We recognize setting up furniture can be a nightmare for some people. Whether you live alone, you're constantly moving from place to place, or you simply don't like doing it, we think the Lucid L300 is your go-to bed frame if this is a feeling you resonate with. First of all, it's available on Amazon as an "Amazon's Choice" product, and you can have it shipped via Amazon Prime. The website offers expert assembly for an additional fee, so you could go that route if you really want to make the set-up process easy.
Otherwise, it's still a no-brainer to set up. We didn't even look at the instruction manual during the process. All you have to do is attach the legs, plug it in, flip it over to assemble the hooks that keep the mattress in place, and you're done. No annoying tools or screws required.
The Lucid L300 adjustable base currently comes in twin XL, full, and queen. If you have a king size mattress, you can order two twin XL frames and sync them together. If you have a California king mattress, you might want to check out the other bases on this list because the L300 currently isn't available in that size.
You'll get about 10.5" of space underneath this bed frame, so it's perfect if you need a place for extra storage. The L300's design is similar to Nectar's; a metal frame wrapped in charcoal grey fabric. It comes with standard features, including head and foot controls, a memory "M" control to program your favorite position, and USB ports on each side of the frame.
A queen size bed frame on Lucid's website is about $800, the same price as Nectar's bed frame. On Amazon, however, the prices seem to bounce around a bit. You can currently purchase one for $680, so if you want to save money (who doesn't?), we suggest that customers check out Amazon first.
- Free Shipping
- 30-Day Return Window
- 10-Year Warranty
- Wireless Remote
- Built-In USB charger
GhostBed is known to make premium products without a high price tag, just take a look at their GhostBed mattress. So if you're in the market for an affordable bed frame dripping in features, we think GhostBed might be your best bet. This frame has pretty much everything you can ask for; 15 different massage modes, zero gravity mode, anti-snore mode, USB ports, under-bed lighting, and more. It also comes with a "lifetime limited warranty," which is pretty unusual for a bed frame.
GhostBed's adjustable base looks very similar to the Lucid L300 and Nectar frames, but it may be a little darker in color. It comes in three different sizes: twin XL, queen, and split king. If you have a king size bed, you can order two twin XL frames and sync them together so they move as one unit. Like the Lucid L300, this base also doesn't offer a CA king option.
The frame is about 11" off the ground, so you'll have plenty of space for storage bins, seasonal clothes, suitcases, etc. The light underneath the bed is also decently strong, so it'll make it easy to find your things without a flashlight. It especially comes in handy when you're trying to find your cat who likes to blend in with the dark corners underneath your bed.
Like we mentioned earlier in this section, GhostBed's prices are usually pretty fair. It's not the most affordable bed frame on this list, but it's certainly not very expensive either. A queen size frame will run you about $1,000. Alternatively, you can purchase an extended warranty which offers even more protection, but it'll bump the price up to almost $1,400.
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- Lifetime Warranty
- Massage Feature
- Wireless Remote Control
Review team
McKenzie Dillon
Combo Sleeper
Jeff Rizzo
Combo Sleeper
JD Christison
Combo Sleeper
Tharon Green
Stomach Sleeper


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Moebius Library - The World of Edena (2016)
English | CBR | 354 pages | 771.3 MB
A Dark Horse Comics/Moebius Production collaboration!
Working closely with Moebius Production in France, Dark Horse puts the work of a master storyteller back in print - with some material in English for the first time! Stel and Atan are interstellar repairmen trying to find a lost space station and its crew. What they discover about the universe and themselves on the mythical paradise planet Edena, though, changes their lives forever. Moebius's long-out-of-print World of Edena story arc gets a deluxe hardcover treatment, with its five main chapters - Upon a Star, Gardens of Edena, The Goddess, Stel, and Sra - collected here!
* Long-out-of-print classics - collected in an affordable hardcover.
Marvel Masterworks - The Defenders v05 (2015)
English | CBR | 277 pages | 526.87 MB
Collects Defenders (1972) #31-41, Annual (1976) #1, Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #12.
Steve Gerber's Defenders run comes to its revolutionary conclusion! Gerber consistently broke the boundaries of what a super-hero comic could be, and his Headmen saga stands as one of the high points in a celebrated career. From the Elf With a Gun to Bambi and the Bozos, Gerber wove together an unlikely cast with a challenging critique of the era's culture. His stories would influence a generation of new writers - and with artwork by the stellar team of Sal Buscema and Klaus Janson, Defenders is an indisputable '70s Marvel masterpiece. And we've topped it off with the classic Defenders/Howard the Duck MARVEL TREASURY EDITION team-up. Need we say more?
Doctor Strange Masterworks v08 (2017)
English | CBR | 285 pages | 565.42 MB
Collecting Doctor Strange (1974) #38-46; What If? (1977) #18; Marvel Fanfare (1982) #5.
Celebrated writer Chris Claremont turns his magic toward the Master of the Mystic Arts: Doctor Strange! Joined by artistic icon Gene Colan, there's no doubt that the Doctor is in! Together, these creative giants return Baron Mordo to the fore, arming him with the occult secrets of the Vatican and testing Doctor Strange's mystic might. Then, Wong is captured by the Shadowqueen, and Clea and Strange must traverse dimensions and battle the demonic N'Garai to save him! Also featuring a Claremont/Marshall Rogers masterpiece; an alternate world where Doctor Strange is a disciple of the Dread Dormammu; and the1980 all-Doctor Strange Marvel Comics Calendar, illustrated by an amazing array of top artists from Frank Miller to John Byrne!
Doctor Strange Masterworks v07 (2016)
English | CBR | 297 pages | 617.96 MB
Collects Doctor Strange (1974) #23-37 and material from Chamber of Chills (1972) #3-4.
The Master of the Mystic Arts crosses into the Quadriverse, but little does he realize unknown agents have set the Cosmic Wheel of Change in motion. Chaos is unleashed as the universe goes mad. Only with the return of the Ancient One can Doctor Strange hope to restore order to creation, but he'll have to conquer the cosmic might of the In-Between to do it. Writer Roger Stern has even more frightening horrors to unveil, as an elder god marshals Nightmare, D'Spayre, and the Dream Weaver to twist reality -- and rend Strange and Clea's souls with inconceivable fears! Also featuring mystic encounters with Nighthawk, Namor, the Avengers and the Black Knight -- and the return of a figure from one of Doctor Strange's first adventures!
Doctor Strange Masterworks v06 (2013)
English | CBR | 287 pages | 625.82 MB
Collects Doctor Strange (1974) #10-20, 22 and Annual #1, and Tomb of Dracula (1972) #44.
It all begins with the end of the world! Eternity declares that the end times are here - and to save us all, Stephen Strange must first face...himself. Next comes a Doc Strange vs. Dracula crossover, followed by a trip to Hell and finally a time-traveling Occult History of America! Then, Marv Wolfman takes the reins as Dr. Strange rejects his Sorcerer Supreme status - and must battle Xander the Merciless and a Clea gone mad!
Doctor Strange Masterworks v05 (2011)
English | CBR | 275 pages | 658.06 MB
Collects Marvel Premiere (1972) #9-14 & Doctor Strange (1974) #1-9.
Entering the good Doctor Strange's world like a bolt from above, Steve Englehart and Frank Brunner teamed up to take the Master of the Mystic Arts to new heights of cosmic consciousness and other-dimensional adventure-and now you can experience it all in one amazing MARVEL MASTERWORKS edition! From the conclusion of the Shuma-Gorath saga and death of the Ancient One, to Stephen Strange's assumption of the mantle Sorcerer Supreme; from the time-lost "Sise-Neg Genesis" with Baron Mordo, to the classic Silver Dagger epic-these are Marvel comics at their very best! Brunner's art mixes a deliriously lush line with psychedelic stylings, while Englehart's scripting plumbs the depths of Strange's soul to create a strikingly personal epic that's just as challenging today as the first day it hit the racks. All this and a massive Dormammu/Umar attack on Earth!
Star Wars Legends Epic Collection - The Clone Wars v02 (2018)
English | CBR | 422 pages | 664.76 MB
Collects Star Wars: Republic (2002-2006) #55-67, Star Wars: Darth Maul - Death Sentence #1-4 and material from Star Wars Tales #22.
The Clone Wars rage on! And the fighting is fierce as General Kenobi and his first lieutenant, Anakin Skywalker, brace for the Battle of Jabiim! Facing attacks from both the Republic and the locals, can Anakin and his "Padawan Pack" hold the rain-soaked planet -or will they face a washout? Then, Skywalker finds himself behind enemy lines alongside a Tusken Raider-turned-Jedi! But where is Obi-Wan? Perhaps Dark Jedi Asaji Ventress has the answer! Meanwhile, Senator Bail Organa is plagued by pirates, and Quinlan Vos goes undercover within Count Dooku's inner circle. All that, plus Mace Windu unleashed!
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Whether it is a child or an adult, at home, school, on the sports field or work then praise is the key to keeping people engaged. It turns out that is true ... and not so true!
Confused? Let's take a wander down the path of praise and I'll explain on the way.
Some people treat praise like a rare mineral and extract it for distribution on very odd occasions, only when all the stars and planets are in alignment! Lack of praise can leave children, team members, employees, partners etc feeling very unmotivated and disconsolate because nothing they do feels good enough. There's simply not enough feedback for them to feel valued, loved, appreciated or any number of other emotions. The good news is praise is a renewable resource, so we don't have to be Scrooge-like about dispensing it.
Shawn Achor (Harvard lecturer, speaker, happiness researcher) says ''Praise creates a virtuous cycle - the more you give, the more you enhance your own supply''. He points out that praise primes the brain for higher performance. We want to achieve more, improve, investigate, try harder. The more we praise, the more success we create. The more successes we create, the more there is to praise.
So praise is very important, but the type of praise delivered is even more important.
A common way to praise is by telling someone they ''were the best speaker/runner/whatever today''. Research tells us this is not the most helpful approach to take.
Firstly, it undermines all the other speakers/runners/whatevers and secondly it can set up a worrying thought pattern that has the recipient questioning if they'll be the best tomorrow, next week, or whenever. Can they maintain that ''best'' status? What happens if they are not the best? Now there is doubt in their mind and a little uncertainty.
It's also been shown that people who were told they were the best stopped trying to improve. Unintentionally we may just have limited someone and stopped them reaching their potential. On the other hand, we may have set them up for endless anxiety and disappointments as they seek to always be the best, at any cost to themselves or others.
Psychologist Carol Dweck carried out a series of experiments with children. In her experiments, some children were praised for their efforts in mastering a new challenge by being told ''You must have worked really hard''. Others were praised for their intelligence and ability, with ''You must be smart at this'', similar to the kind of thing many parents and caregivers say when their children do well: ''You're a natural maths whiz, Johnny.''
Yet these simple messages to children were found to have profoundly different consequences. Children who were praised for their efforts, even when they didn't ''get it'' at first, eventually performed better, tried harder and liked what they were learning more than the children praised for their natural abilities.They were also more likely to regard mistakes and criticism as useful information that helped them improve.
In contrast, children praised for their natural ability learned to care more about how competent they looked to others rather than caring about what they were actually learning. They became defensive if they didn't do well or if they made mistakes, and that set them up for a self-defeating cycle: If they don't do well they simply back off and lose interest in what they are learning or studying and stop trying to improve. A common response by the child was: ''I could do it if I wanted to, but I don't want to.''
When these children grow up, they will be the kind of adults who are afraid of making mistakes or taking responsibility because if they get it wrong that would be evidence that they are not naturally smart after all.
So how can we praise in a way that's more helpful? Achor states his ''inviolable law'' for praising is to ''never compliment someone at the expense of others''. The use of superlatives in praise (e.g. best, most, fastest, funniest, smartest etc) are to be avoided. Real praise is telling someone ''Your report was amazing'', ''I learned so much from your speech today'', ''Wow, I could see the effort and prep you put into that race, well done'' or ''I really liked the ...'', it's not telling them that their report or their speech or their result was better than another person's.
Keep the praise simple and specific. Highlighting a point you found interesting, helpful, that will change the way you do something or were impressed by etc is also more genuine than waving the ''you were the best'' wand at someone. True, it's not as simple as just throwing an off the cuff remark, but it is far more likely to help keep people, young and old, engaged, motivated and ultimately more resilient, in general.
So praise away, it's important as humans that we have that affirmation, just be thoughtful, simple and genuine in the way and about what you're praising.
- Jan Aitken is a Dunedin-based life coach.
For more go to www.fitforlifecoaches.co.nz.
Praise builds confidence, constant criticism wrecks it. There is another factor: NZ Pakeha stoicism. This is not all bad, in terms of self reliance, the school of Non Brag. Here, people excel because 'it's their job'. It is a way to get on with it, unconcerned, for the most part, with the judgement of others.


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UN Boss Blames Victims, Those Speaking Against Terrorism For Fueling It
As if there wasn't already mountains of evidence to provide excellent reasons for the US to separate itself from the crazed global government authoritarians at the UN, their new Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, just made gave us another one which makes it absolutely, perfectly clear.
The former Prime Minister of Portugal, Secretary-General of the Socialist Party, President of Socialist International and UN High Commissioner for Refugees until 2015 is talking as if he's the High Secretary-General; he certainly seems to be high on something.
In typical leftist "blame the victim" fashion, the anti-American Guterres told reporters in Saudi Arabia, "Islamophobia" in parts of the world is fueling terrorism. He made the comments after meeting with Saudi King Salman, Crown Prince and Interior Minister Mohammed bin Nayef, and Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
In a joint news conference with the Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir, he said, "One of the things that fuel terrorism is the expression in some parts of the world of Islamophobic feelings and Islamophobic policies and Islamophobic hate speeches."
How dare we speak out against the threat to our nation and our lives. The terrorists might have their feelings hurt and retaliate by invading and killing us. He dispensed more of what we in the US have come to recognize as Obamacrap, saying, "This is sometimes the best support that Daesh can have to make its own propaganda." That and Gitmo, right guys?
The UN globalist's comments were directed at the United States in particular as well as other nations in which citizen uprisings have taken place and continue, particularly now in Europe. They came just two days after a visit to Saudi Arabia by the new CIA Director, Mike Pompeo. Pompeo presented an award to the foreign minister of the government responsible for radical Islam's explosive growth and expansion into the United States and other Western nations.
That award, a medal, is named after former CIA Director George Tenet, and was presented to the Saudi government for their "distinct intelligence-related counter-terrorism work and contributions to ensure international peace and security." Even if they are actually now working to combat terrorism and have discontinued its export, should they really be getting an award for fixing the mess that they created?
So to recap, the communist in charge of the global government thugocracy condemned the citizens in the US for standing up to the Islamist invasion that his global government organization is facilitating while he met with those responsible for its creation and who were presented with an award by a US agency that many believe also has its fingerprints all over the creation of ISIS and the spread of terrorism.
That's a mess and one we should be doing everything we can to extricate ourselves from, quickly.
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✅ AGT Game File
AGX file is a AGT Game File. The Adventure Game Toolkit (AGT) is a software that supports the development of adventure games.
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Hundreds of cars, buses and trucks have been stuck between the Afghan cities of Kabul and Kandahar since the Taliban blocked the main highway south of the capital on Monday.
The security forces have engaged in battles with fighters to reopen transport in the Nawrak area of Zabul province as the Taliban seeks to gain territory, Al Jazeera reported.
Mohammed Arif with his wife and four children are among those stranded along the highway, the main link between the capital and the southern city of Kandahar.
Arif's wife and children have spent two nights out in the open, sleeping on the side of the road.
"We are stuck here and don't know until when," Arif said. "My children are hungry. We are in a desperate situation. We are planning on travelling to Ghazni on a different route, but it will be a dangerous path."
A Taliban commander who is currently on the highway is adamant on not clearing the area until the fighters are asked to do so by his newly appointed leader, Mullah Akhtar Mansoor.
"We've blocked the highway on orders of our Emir [Mullah Mansoor]," Khalid Mansoor, the commander said. "We will make sure to fight the enemies [foreign forces] out of our country and bring in the Islamic law. We've taken control of most of the areas."
Nearly two months after Taliban appointed Mullah Mansoor as its leader, the armed group has captured new territories in northern and eastern Afghanistan.


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Welcome to the modern, futuristic Digital Age. It's finally the era for electric cars. If you're considering buying an electric car, shuttle, or golf cart, you should understand the underlying benefits of doing so.
After all, an electric vehicle is going to be a worthy investment. Plus, electric vehicles are becoming more and more popular in Australia. Statistics show that the number of electric cars sold in Australia more than tripled in the last five years.
It's true that there's still a long way for Australia to go when compared to the electric car market in other countries. Australia doesn't compare with Norway, the leader in market share for electric cars, for example. Still, driving an electric vehicle in Australia isn't a big deal.
So, if you're looking to make the purchase, there are plenty of reasons to do so. Consider the following seven benefits of electric cars for more information.
1. Driving Electric Vehicles Helps with Noise Pollution
Have you ever heard a car drive by that didn't have a working muffler? Has a noisy golf cart ever distracted you on the course?
Sometimes, gas-powered engines can become quite a distraction when not working correctly. (Not to mention, some car enthusiasts increase the noise level of their engines on purpose.)
Gas-powered vehicles are just noisy, in general. This is even true for the passengers of them. Sure, many gas-powered vehicles market themselves as one of the quieter models.
Electric vehicles, though, are considerably quieter. They significantly reduce overall noise pollution when driving. This is true for both the passengers and anyone watching the futuristic, silent machines drive by.
Plus, there are additional perks to that reduction in noise pollution for businesses, in particular. Company cars are often used not only to transport but to impress guests of honour.
For example, you might be looking to cultivate a partnership with a fellow company. So, you want to showcase your relevance in this modern, eco-friendly world.
Well, driving a Tesla or other electric vehicles, then, is going to be your best bet. The smooth, sophisticated, sustainable, and quiet rides will be sure to impress anyone.
2. You Can Enjoy the Convenience of Avoiding Gas Stations Entirely
Don't forget how annoying it can be to stop at gas stations all the time. Sometimes, you'll be in the middle of your busy day when the light indicating low fuel turns on. If you've ever gotten frustrated by the simple inconvenience of stopping at a gas station, you're in luck.
One of the greatest benefits of driving electric cars is their convenience, in general. After all, the technology is available to keep an electric vehicle charged for hundreds of miles. That's similar to a regular tank of gasoline.
The better news is that electric cars can even be charged in the ideal location: your own home. It's true – all you have to do is charge the vehicle up every night, and it will be ready to roll the entire next day. It's up to you, though, to plan and ensure there's always enough battery for your trips.
3. Financial Benefits of Electric Vehicles
Consider, for one thing, how much more affordable it is to buy electricity compared to gasoline. There's no need to spend hundreds a month to get to and from work.
Besides, electric engines take longer to break down over time. Instead of relying on pesky vapours and chemicals from gasoline, these engines use clean electricity. That means you won't be spending nearly as much on future repair costs.
Perhaps the best news to think about is the fact that electric vehicles aren't that expensive in the first place. At least, not all of them are if you know where to look.
That's why it's essential to continue your research on electric vehicles. You might even find sellers who specialise in the type of electric vehicle you need – whether cars, shuttles, or golf carts.
4. Potential Perks for Buying Electric Cars in Australia
In addition to all of the immediate perks of driving an electric car, you should search for more incentives. One study shows that the Australian government is willing to offer specific incentives for buyers of electric cars. Examples include national fuel efficiency regulation, as well as direct financial incentives.
5. Driving Electric Vehicles Is Good for Your Reputation
It's no secret that electric cars are just cool. For decades, sci-fi movies have depicted them in futuristic societies with solar panels and everything. (Often, of course, these were also flying electric cars, though.)
Here we are today with the technology that allows vehicles with multiple passengers to travel hundreds of miles on electricity alone. We have come a long way from travelling by horse.
Electric cars and shuttles, though, are still new enough to the modern consumer base. That means, especially in Australia, they represent progress. In other words, they represent a growing global trend towards environmentally conscious citizens.
If your family, or even business, decides to buy an electric vehicle of any sort, you're ahead of your time. This is true, in particular, if you have a brand or business you want to associate with other eco-friendly friends.
Imagine yourself driving around in one of the new Tesla electric car models. Not only would it be a sophisticated, sustainable driving experience. You'd impress any guest in your cool, modern transportation.
Plus, driving an electric car is beneficial for the sake of your family, too – and not just for its reputation. If you drive children in electric cars, they'll grow to appreciate environmentally friendly habits just like you.
6. Consider Present and Future Health Risks
Perhaps one of the most important things to remember with gas-powered vehicles is the associated health hazards. It's obvious that eco-friendly electric cars, shuttles, and golf carts are becoming popular for a significant reason. Climate change, including the human causes behind it, is a serious matter.
Though there are many reasons to recognise climate change, you're aware that the ozone layer of the entire planet is affected by the continuous use of gas-powered vehicles. You understand that increasing greenhouse gases can make the oceans rise to harmful levels.
What about the immediate effect on any user of a gas-powered vehicle, though? There is a direct health risk when it comes to gas-powered vehicles – especially those that are poorly maintained. The potential dangers of carbon monoxide are not worth the risk of using these vehicles.
Electric vehicles, then, protect more than one cause. They are safer for passengers than gas-powered vehicles when it comes to dangerous gases. Plus, they don't hurt the already threatened atmosphere.
You and your family deserve to use a car that is free from the dangers of carbon monoxide. Don't forget about the many future generations to come, though. By driving electric cars, you and your family will be protecting the atmosphere by actively fighting climate change.
7. They're More Efficient
You likely only care about one thing: the bottom line. You want to know whether or not buying an electric car is worth your investment. That's reasonable because it means you're smart about considering all options.
Take the time to continue your research into purchasing electric vehicles in your local area. It's true that Australia's electric vehicle market is not the highest in the world. Still, if you're willing to shop around, you'll find the ideal ride that suits your needs.
After all, electric cars, shuttles, and golf carts are more efficient than gas-powered alternatives. You deserve to make the most of all the sustainable technology of these vehicles.
In the long run, buying one of these eco-friendly cars will only be worth your investment. If you value efficiency at all, you'll understand how valuable these up-to-date products are for the modern person.
So, don't waste any more time deciding whether or not an electric car is suitable for your transportation needs. Australia needs to catch up with the rest of the world in reacting to the dangers of climate change.
Continue To Maintain an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle
At this point in the article, you should have a pretty good idea of why buying an electric car is a good idea. There's no reason you should miss out on all that they have to offer. The benefits of electric cars are worth your investment.
After all, isn't the environment itself worth the investment of your time and energy? Our planet is suffering on many counts due to humanity's pollution and waste. As a responsible citizen of this planet, you know how essential it is to live a sustainable lifestyle.
Perhaps you're looking for more than one way to maintain that eco-friendly lifestyle. If that's the case, you've come to the right place by reading this article.
Remember, making the point to fight climate change is beneficial in itself actively. The future of the human race deserves to breathe the cleaner air from driving electric cars, for example. Plus, maintaining sustainable habits are simply good for your reputation.
We are here to help you, your business, and your family all continue to maintain sustainable habits. We know how important it is to develop environmentally conscious habits to invest in the world's future. That's why we encourage you to check out this article on ten ways Australia can keep fighting climate change.


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Renee became very passionate about Ayurveda after years of searching for something to help her find balance, she moved to India and spent the best of three years in the Himalayas studying and working in her now husband's restaurant. "Ayurveda is so simplistic in its message, using food and herbs – that are right for you. Cleaning out your body through thorough detox, refuel it with herbs and food that lighten your mind – according to your body/mind type."
The idea of creating Wholistically Healthy was a natural progression for Renee, she wanted to share this new found passion and help change the way we think of food. Her menu is designed for all aspects of our busy lives including main meals for dinners and lunches, salads for days on the go and tasty snacks that don't make you feel sluggish or guilty. I was lucky enough to try a range of her beautiful meals and have fallen in love. I may sound like a bit of a hippie when I say this but it was a bit of an awaking for me, I haven't treated my body very well over the last year and consistently having wholesome, healthy and varied food nourished both my body and soul! Renee says "Wholistically Healthy means just that: A wholistic approach to health. Nourishing and nurturing yourself, starting with the use of whole foods, this is the beginning to wholeness. The ethos is this: Be kind to yourself, love yourself, no matter how hard life gets."
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As we all know, it doesn't take long for an American to file a law suit. It took less than 24 hours for one Kristopher Johns of Birmingham, Alabama to file his suit against Sony, claiming the punctured electronics powerhouse failed to take 'reasonable care to protect, encrypt, and secure the private and sensitive data of its users.'
Johns, 36, is seeking class action status for his suit, which claims compensation and demands his credit card is monitored for fraudulent transactions.
He reckons that by delaying the announcement of the breach of the Playstation Network and the exposure of some 77 million customer details to some unknown hacker, Sony failed to give those customers time "to make an informed decision as to whether to change credit card numbers, close the exposed accounts, check their credit reports, or take other mitigating actions."
The suit filed with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California reads: "This action arises from Sony's failure to maintain adequate computer data security of consumer personal data and financial data, including, but not limited to credit card data and the reasonably foreseeable exploitation of such inadequate security at defendant Sony by computer "hackers," causing the compromise of the privacy of private information of approximately seventy-seven (77) Million consumer credit card account holders."
Sony only warned customers of the security breach yesterday, some six days after it closed the PlayStation Network and Qriocity media streaming service due to what it called an "external intrusion."
The company faces investigation in various territories across the globe into how it failed to secure its customer's data. The Information Commissioner's Office in the UK has said it will be having a poke around in the aftermath of the affair.