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December 14, 2014
Lake Union Steam Plant building turns 100
The Lake Union Steam Plant that now houses ZymoGenetics turns one hundred years old this year. It's been called the monument on Lake Union, and its story is, well, monumental. It's one of auspicious birth – built at the start of the electric age; heroic life – providing emergency power for the city; shocking death – discovery of toxic waste; and finally resurrection – the renovation into a modern biogenetics laboratory. It begins like many great stories with a prequel – the Hydro House.
Hydro House
Squeezed between ZymoGenetics and an old renovated warehouse the gnome-like structure of the Hydro House on Eastlake Avenue is easy to miss and a delight to find. It was built in response to a young city's growing energy needs and to a possible failure in the Cedar River dam.
At the turn of the 19th century, electricity was changing people's lives in ways analogous to today's technological revolution. As with information technology, Seattle took a leading role in electrical power. The first light bulb in Seattle, also the first west of the Rockies, "flickered to life" in just 1886, according to a HistoryLink essay. Some twenty years later, in 1905, the Cedar River Falls hydroelectric facility became "the nation's first municipally owned hydro project," according to Seattle City Light.
The early users of electricity, industry and commerce provided steady growth for the utility. But by the end of the first decade, a new market was opening – the home. No sooner were additional generators planned for the Cedar River station than it was apparent even more would be needed.
"The support given the municipal plant by the Seattle citizens was so enthusiastic that it became necessary to plan extensions almost as soon as service began," a 1931 City of Seattle Department of Lighting Annual Report notes in its history section.
By 1910 city engineers decided to just tap all the energy potential of the Cedar River site by means of a large concrete dam. But there was a risk involved with the dam, a potential failure of one of the dam's reservoir walls. To provide enough power to the city while resolving that issue, Seattle needed a back-up power source and planned for a coal-fed steam plant on the south end of Lake Union.
In 1911 voters approved financing for the initial phase of the Steam Plant. Yet it too couldn't be built fast enough. Since actual power from the Steam Plant was still a few years away, the possibility of building a small hydro facility on the site was re-introduced. The idea for a hydro project on Lake Union had first been raised in January 1902 to power city street lights. But its funding instead went toward the much larger Cedar River Falls hydro electric project.
Now the timing was right. The Hydro House was quickly built and put into service by 1912 for a cost of about $30,000.
The Hydro House was innovative. It used the latent power of the Volunteer Park Reservoir. Overflow water propelled by gravity fell through a 40-inch pipe some 3,400 feet long with a drop of 412 feet to generate 1,500 kilowatts of power. Technically it was the city's second electrical generating facility.
In reality, "the unit was too small to be a real factor in supplying the rapidly increasing demand but it was the first auxiliary power source for the City," again according to the 1931 report, "and paid for itself many times over during its first three years as a standby plant in emergency."
The Hydro House, originally called the Power House, is now a local landmark structure. In 1987 architect, preservationist and former Eastlake Community Council board member Susan Boyle nominated both it and the adjacent Steam Plant for landmark status in a well-researched, 15-page, single-spaced, typed nomination form.
The building was designed by Daniel Riggs Huntington, the City Architect from 1911-1925, who also designed many other still-standing historic structures. The Fremont Library, also a Huntington design, bears a familial resemblance to the Hydro House. Both are Mission Revival Style structures. Although, "the Lake Union Power House was a contradictory hybrid," notes Boyle, "a new building type [electrical] clothed in an old style."
Boyle describes the Hydro House as "a single story, wood and concrete frame structure with a basement level below the grade of Eastlake Avenue. The primary elevation is the east one on Eastlake Avenue (original drawings show no indication of Fairview Avenue, which was built later on pilings). The building is stucco-clad, clay tile, gable-roofed structure, with its ridge running parallel to the street."
She notes that there are two small concrete towers on the structure that originally contained cross arms for transmission lines.
"The original roof towers clearly expressed the use of the building and the simple symmetrical arrangements of elements spoke of its utility, but the building's size and style gave it a domestic character."
A window outlook sat squarely on the roof ridge, for visually monitoring those early transmission lines. The thick north and south concrete walls of the Hydro House rise to form low roof parapets that were likely "designed to serve as fire walls to separate the Power House from neighboring buildings."
An inset entryway was changed shortly after construction. "A pair of panel doors with a glass transom was originally set into the front opening at the east elevation to provide a small covered entry," writes Boyle. "This was changed in 1914 when the doors were moved forward to their present location on the face of the building."
Other changes include "the removal of grillwork and installation of windows at the two dormers and gable ends. When the building ceased to operate as a generating plant, the cross arms and exterior wires were removed. But for these changes, the exterior of the Power House today is original."
As for the interior, only the original concrete walls and roof trusses remain.
Comparing the design of the Hydro House with the neighboring Steam Plant "clearly suggests the revolutionary character of the later building."
The Hydro House was quickly eclipsed when the initial phase of the Steam Plant was completed in 1914. The Hydro House's main floor, formerly a storage area (with the generators in the basement), became a lunch and locker room for Seattle City Light steam plant employees. And its loft became a darkroom for the city's Engineering Department staff photographers.
The Hydro House continued to serve as an emergency back-up power source for some 18 years. In 1932 it was finally shut down entirely. Its generators were said to have been sold to a Christian radio station in Ecuador calling itself "The Voice of the Andes."
"The only remnant of power generation within the Power House," writes Boyle, "is a braced concrete pier in the basement that once supported the turbines." Another remnant exists outside, beneath Fairview Avenue, amidst the pilings and partially submerged in Lake Union's shallow waters, the large outflow pipe of the generators.
Today the Hydro House has a new life, owned by ZymoGenetics, and leased out as a restaurant to The Great Northwest Soup Company. In this way it still functions as it once did as a lunchroom to employees in the larger building. The restaurant is open to the public Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. While enjoying a breakfast or lunch at the Hydro House, you can look up to see those original roof trusses and also wander outside onto a modern patio for a view of Lake Union.
Next: "Life of a Steam Plant."
A version of this article was first published in the Eastlake News, the Eastlake Community Council's newsletter.


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So, I've spent the last month going over my manuscript after it was copyedited and I must say it was one of the most tedious yet necessary things I've ever had to do. I was glued to my computer from 8 am to 9pm (with small breaks here and there) approving or denying comments and errors but I kept going like a runner, racing to the finish line. I needed to get through it sooner rather than later because my designer needed an accurate page count and was waiting on me to do his part.
When I first started writing Like a Dream, I had no idea what I was getting myself into and I never knew what all went into publishing a book. All I knew is that I had a story in my head and I had to write it–so that o could read it. With having to deal with so much of the writing and publishing process, I have a new outlook on the subject and am looking forward to my finished product. Even though most of this has been costly and a pain in the butt, I can't help but continue to have a cheesy grin on my face because at the end of it all–I'll have my first novel in my hands and I'm sure when that day comes (hopefully this July) it will be indescribable.
My husband and I started our own publishing company and with me being our first customer, it's imperative that everything is done correctly so not only am I learning everything as I go, I have to produce a great product to boot…no pressure. Regardless, I can't wait to see my book in the hands of voracious readers and until then, I will continue to write.

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Canadian crooner Michael Buble has said he is "overjoyed and filled with gratitude" following the birth of his first child.
The 37-year-old singer posted a snap with his new son Noah Buble and Argentinean wife, actress and model Luisana Lopalito, 26, on social networking site Instagram.
Buble wrote: "Overjoyed and filled with gratitude at the arrival of our son Noah Buble. Born this morning, August 27th at 2.26 am in Vancouver, Canada."
One Direction star Niall Horan was quick to join well-wishers from across the world and tweeted: "Congrats to my good friends @michaelbuble @lulopilato on the birth of little baby Buble ! Soo exciting! can't wait t meet the little one"
Buble has sold millions of albums, including Crazy Love and Christmas, and won coveted Grammy and BRIT awards for his easy listening brand of music.
His eighth studio album, To Be Loved, is currently at number 10 in the UK charts after going straight in at number one in April.
Ms Lopilato first made her name as a lingerie model and in Argentine sitcoms and soap operas before starring in Buble's video for his single Haven't Met You Yet.
Although she could not speak English when they first met, the couple married in Buenos Aires in March 2011.
Buble had previously dated British actress Emily Blunt, known for her roles in The Young Victoria and The Devil Wears Prada.


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The GBT – The Good, The Bad and The Telling sandwich, where The Bad is nice and lean and the The Telling is ripe.
THE GOOD: Evan Longoria. We guess it's official. He's baaack. After the Rangers took a 1-run lead in the top of the 8th, Longoria responded with a go-ahead 2-run home run that just cleared the wall. That proved to be game-winner. Dirtbag finished with 2 hits and a walk and has now been on base 12 times in the last 4 games including 5 walks…Alex Cobb. Cobb's linescore could have been a lot worse. He survived a shaky first inning in which he faced a runner on first with no outs, and first-and-third with one out. And after 6.1 innings, he allowed just 2 runs despite giving up 4 hits and 4 walks. Still, not a bad effort against the Rangers in just his second big league start…Mashing Lefties. Matt Joyce hit his second home run off of a lefty in 2 weeks. Those are also the only two home runs he has ever hit off of a lefty.
THE BAD: Kelly Shoppach. Enough already. Whatever it is, it ain't working with the Rays. Even against lefties, whom he is supposed to mash, Shopp is just 8-43 (.186) with 1 extra-base hit. And yes it was ruled a wild pitch, but when the go-ahead run scored in the 8th, the pitch didn't even hit the dirt until it was past Shoppach's glove. He just missed it. As a catcher, one of the most important rules is to assume the worst with runners on third. That's why you will occasionally see a catcher go to his knees even on pitches that are caught. Shoppach just gave up. And if the Rays had lost, the wrath would have been great.
THE TELLING: Casey Kotchman did not play, but was available as a pinch-hitter…After today, the Rays will play the next 11 games on the road over the next 12 days, in four different cities.
- Are Bucs fans in for more blackouts this season? [JoeBucsFan]
- From the can't-make-it-up department, Elijah Dukes was arrested again. [WTSP.com]
- The Rays say they will stick to their "best player available" strategy in next week's draft. [TampaBay.com]
- Jeremy Hall, a pitching prospect, has retired after making 10 appearances between double-A and triple-A this season. [Claw Digest]
- DURHAM 4, Columbus 1: Brian Baker held Columbus to just 1 run on 2 hits and a walk in 7 innings. He struck out 6…1B Dan Johnson hit his first home run since being demoted, a 3-run shot that broke a 1-1 tie…3B Russ Canzler accounted for the other run with his sixth home run.
- MONTGOMERY 6, Jackson 5: Matt Moore only struck out 6 in 6 innings, and walked 2. He gave up 1 run in 6 innings, lowering his ERA to 2.76…SS Tim Beckham was 0-5 with 2 Ks…C Stephen Vogt had 2 singles and is now hitting .308.
- CHARLOTTE 7, Daytona 0: Alex Colome tossed 7 shutout innings, striking out 5 and walking 3…SS Hak-Ju Lee was just 1-5, but it was a triple to left field. Not an easy thing to do.
- BOWLING GREEN 4, Wisconsin 3 (10): CJ Riefenshauser allowed just 2 runs (1 earned) in 6 innings despite 5 walks and 5 hits…SS Derek Dietrich went 2-4 with a triple. He is hitting .289.
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NEW YORK - "Finding Neverland," which never really found a Broadway audience, will close and try its luck in London.
The show announced Friday it will play its last performance on Aug. 21 and hopes to open in the West End in the spring of 2017. A national tour will launch on Oct. 11 in Buffalo, New York.
"Finding Neverland" is an adaptation from the 2004 whimsical film about a widow whose four young sons inspired J.M. Barrie to write the children's classic "Peter Pan."
Despite grossing $54 million since opening last spring, the $20 million show has failed to recoup and has been a lacklustre box office draw despite starring Kelsey Grammer and Matthew Morrison. It earned no Tony nominations.
Producer Harvey Weinstein promised a film of the musical.
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Thurs., May 29: Sprint Among Stocks to Watch Today
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Arnold Schwarzenegger has just barely left the Governor's office, and is already talking about returning to film. The actor told Austrian publication Krone.at (via TheArnoldFans.com) that he is currently looking at three scripts. Here's what Arnold Schwarzenegger had to say:
"Currently I'm reading three scripts. One topic/script, which I considered a long time ago before governor, is delighting me particularly. In it I would play an older soldier, who gets the order at the ending of the war to kill a bunch of kids. But he doesn't do it and get them to safety at the risk of his life and it has all kind of adventure. This script is based on a true story!"
"In the future I have to adapt my roles to my age. Clint Eastwood also has done it in the same way. Extreme fighting or shooting is not possible anymore. I want to be more encouraged as an actor and I believe that I can manage this challenge. I am like a sponge, which is absorbing all the knowledge and always be willing to learn all new things."
With Wings As Eagles, written by Randall Wallace is based on the true life story about a German officer who does not agree with his surrounding Nazi party and instead helps the American POWs escape.
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Deer Valley Resort summer operations are in full swing! We had the opportunity to chat with Deer Valley Resort Director of Mountain Operations, Steve Graff, for the inside scoop on hiking and biking in beautiful Deer Valley this summer season.
Steve has served at Deer Valley Resort for the past 25 years.
"So obviously, I love it!" he declared.
"It is the connectedness and sense of family that brings people back, employees and guests. It is the pride of what we do and who we are. I love working here. The people from the top down are all very approachable, and we all have the same goal in mind, to give the people who come here the best experience that we possibly can."
Park City attracts visitors from around the world to experience the renowned hiking and biking opportunities. According to the International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA), Park City was the very first Gold-Level Ride Center, meaning our community is truly a world-class mountain biking destination.
The Deer Valley trail maintenance team is currently hard at work constructing a brand new flow trail on Bald Eagle Mountain. Steve explained the difference between flow trails and traditional mountain biking.
Mountain biking has evolved over the years. Traditional mountain biking is considered "technical" and it is characterized by narrower trails and switchbacks. Riders navigate more natural elements like roots and rocks embedded in these trails. The new flow trails are shaped with large machinery. They are characterized by a more consistent smooth surface and large berm turns.
"The turns are big and banked, a different type of riding, and a lot of fun! They are incredibly popular. Tidal Wave feels like a dirt roller coaster."
Tidal Wave is one of three flow trails at Deer Valley Resort, located on Bald Eagle Mountain. They are currently constructing a fourth. This fourth trail will mark the development of four flow trails developed over the course of four years.
"As it's being completed and parts of [the new flow trail] become available, we'll open it up over the course of the summer. It will be a really fun addition on our lower mountain."
With the proximity to lift service and the high speeds generated on these steeper trails, most of the mountain biking on Bald Eagle Mountain is designated as downhill only.
Here's a breakdown of the difficulty level of the four flow trails:
"Overall, if you are looking for a lift-served, downhill experience, Bald Mountain is definitely where you want to be, off of the Sterling Chairlift. I would recommend starting out with Holy Roller. If you feel comfortable after that, then I would move to Nail Driver, which is a mix of flow and technical. It has elements of new school flow trails and also elements of traditional mountain biking. And then, you could work your way to the advanced intermediate trail,Tidal Wave. You keep working through that progression until you get up to Tsunami or Fire Swamp."
If you prefer a more traditional mountain biking experience, Deer Valley Resort has a series of first-class interconnected trails to choose from.
"If you're into a more lift-served cross country experience, so more traditional mountain biking at a gentler pace, without all the climbing, you can take the chairlift up. I would recommend trails like Deer Camp, which is incredibly beautiful, Flagstaff Loop, Boulder, Tour de Suds, mainly on Flagstaff Mountain. Because you're using the chairlfit, there's never more than a hundred feet or so of climbing at a time, creating more of a cross country experience, kind of rolling up and down with some pedaling."
The Flagstaff Mountain trails are generally not as steep or fast as those on Bald Mountain, so most of them, including Flagstaff Loop, Boulder, and Tour De Suds, are all multi-use and multi-directional. Hikers and bikers alike can enjoy these trails in either direction.
"We are trying to create good experiences for everyone. Hikers and bikers can co-exist on the trails that tend to meander more."
There are plenty of multi-directional trails to choose from, as well as four hiking only trails- Sultan, Silverlake Trail, Ontario Canyon, and Red Cloud.
"There are a lot of options. My personal favorite is Silverlake. It is steep, just over two miles long, and gains 14 hundred feet in elevation. I love it because it starts at Silverlake, and it wraps around Bald Mountain to the East. It has pine forest, open meadows with amazing views of the Uintas and Jordanelle, woods, and the last half is exposed on the back side of the mountain with great views of Wasatch Mountain State Park and Timpanogos. Then, when you summit at the top of Bald Mountain, you can enjoy a complimentary lift ride down on Sterling."
All the Deer Valley Resort trails are free and open to the public. Even the new high-speed downhill flow trails are free. Bikers would just need to ride up on a multi-directional Flagstaff trail, then cross over to descend Bald Mountain trails.
For those staying here at The Chateaux Deer Valley looking for a fun, easy hike, Steve suggested a multi-trail hike that begins right in our backyard!
The whole loop is approximately four miles, but only about 900 feet of elevation gain over the course of the whole hike.
Whether you're a professional mountain biker eager to take on more advanced trails, a beginner excited to experience a new sport, or a hiker seeking the best views, Deer Valley Resort has something for everyone.
For more information on the trail systems, mountain biking lessons, hiking trail guides, and more, visit the Deer Valley Resort website here.
As always, our Front Desk team is happy to help plan your next adventure: 435-658-9500
Additionally our Stein Eriksen Sport team at our sister property, Stein Eriksen Lodge, is knowledgeable and fully equipped to outfit you in the latest gear: 435-658-0680
Get out there and experience all Deer Valley has to offer this beautiful summer season!
The moment Lance Rentrios stepped foot in Stein Eriksen Lodge, he knew he belonged.
"I came here for my birthday to visit, and I didn't want to leave. I felt at home. I just fell in love, and I wanted to be a part of this. Mariam was my server, and I told her that I was going to work here one day. Years later, it happened."
Lance serves as a bartender and server in Cena Ristorante & Lounge at The Chateaux Deer Valley. He also assists in banquets at both Stein Eriksen Lodge and The Chateaux. It's not surprising that Lance feels so at home in the Stein community. His stepdad was a bellman here for twenty-three seasons, and his mom served on the security team. Not only is Lance honored to continue this family tradition, but he is drawn to the legacy of excellence these properties uphold.
"I want to do the best and work for the best. I do what I love, and I love to serve others. That's what makes me happy. I got my foot in the door with Stein, and it's been the best two years of my life."
Lance stood up and demonstrated the proper technique for seamlessly clearing plates, describing the small but meaningful details that contribute to flawless service in every interaction.
"I take it very seriously. If you're going to do something, you do it. Simply balancing a glass on a tray takes effort. The only reason I'm good at it is because I practiced at home on my own time."
That's not the only skill he diligently practiced. He memorized every detail of the menu. He learned all he could and more. He pairs this skill set with an unwavering dedication to personalized service. He keeps a notebook with guests names and special notes, allowing him to anticipate their preferences every time.
"When they return, they don't ask for anything. I anticipate everything. And if it's their birthday, I send them a card. If it's Christmas, I send them a picture of our team out in the snow making a snowman. Now they feel like part of The Chateaux family, and they're going to tell their friends. I like that."
Lance's passion for his career extends beyond the workplace. When asked what he enjoys doing in his free time, Lance replied,
"For me, it's food and beverage. That's my passion. That's what I love to do."
He's especially fond of French cuisine, and he enjoys cooking dinner for his family every night. As a devoted family man and father of four young children, his greatest joy is fatherhood.
"My life is all about them. There is nothing more important to me than them just being confident and successful young people. That's all I want."
Working for Stein Collection and living in the Park City area has allowed him the freedom and flexibility to spend more time with his family.
"Here, there's an extra level of support that we're not used to. I felt welcomed right away. I love the company. I feel like I'm part of the community now. I don't have plans of going anywhere any time soon."
When Lance was recently awarded the prestigious recognition of Stein Collection Employee of the Year, it was not the first time. He was awarded Employee of the Year at Mandarin Oriental and Ritz Carlton before his employment here. He works very, very hard every day, and it shows. Lance has received many personal letters from guests and residents thanking him for his kindness and service.
When asked about the honors and recognition he has received over the years, Lance simply replied,
"I just want my kids to be proud of me."
Each of our team members has a story, and we hope to share them with you through our "Behind the Chateaux" posts. It is the warmth and dedication of exceptional team members like Lance who truly bring life to the Stein Collection properties. Be sure to say hello to Lance next time you stop in at The Chateaux Deer Valley.
In celebration and honor of fathers everywhere, we thank these devoted heroes for their unwavering strength and support. This Father's Day, treat the Dad in your life to time spent enjoying the great outdoors together.
Park City is such a vibrant year-round destination with opportunities for every outdoor enthusiast. This summer, take advantage of all Park City has to offer with a special Summer Activity Package that allows you to stay mid-mountain Deer Valley and use a $100 resort credit for spa, dining, and summer activities.
Simply make a reservation for 2 or more nights (Sun-Thu) or 3+ nights (if arriving Fri/Sat) and receive a $100 resort credit to use onsite or on local area summer activities during your stay.
Wow Dad with a Four-Star luxury stay and use the $100 resort credit towards:
Here's a round-up of our favorite local area activities to explore:
World-Class Mountain Biking: Explore nearly 70 miles of chairlift accessible trails that challenge beginners and experts alike
Hot Air Balloon Rides: Experience Park City from new heights, taking in the beautiful alpine vistas and valleys from above
Fly Fishing: Enjoy a fly fishing tour in Park City's blue-ribbon streams with a professional and passionate guide along the vibrant Provo River. Even beginners will enjoy this activity!
Horseback Rides: The perfect way to explore Park City's backcountry hills and mountainous terrain.
ATV Rides: Adventure through Utah's stunning natural beauty in a guided tour or rent your own ATV to explore your way through the majestic mountains and lush summer landscapes.
Utah Olympic Park: Take an unforgettable ride down the 2002 Winter Olympics bobsled track, climb across the adventure ropes courses, jump off the 65-foot drop tower, or explore the Alf Engen Museum. This is a must for thrill seekers and history buffs alike!
Our Concierge team is informed on all Park City activities and events. We love helping plan your adventure and make the most of your time in Park City. You can easily book your summer vacation here, then contact our Concierge directly at (435) 658-9500 to plan your activities.
Treat Dad to the ultimate Father's Day this weekend with luxury lodging, award-winning dining, and his favorite outdoor recreation. He deserves it, and we love helping make his day even more memorable!
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Fly-through of Historic Carlsbad Caverns Staircase
A team from the HDP office, consisting of HABS architect Mark Schara, HAER architect Jeremy Mauro, HABS historian Lisa Davidson, and HAER photographer Jet Lowe, traveled to Carlsbad, New Mexico, 29-31 January 2013, to document the historic stairs in Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
Beginning in 1925, the newly-established park undertook the construction of a system of wooden staircasess in order to enable visitor access to the caverns. Within a decade, however, the park had begun the construction of a sequence of paved paths and switchback ramps as a more pedestrian-amenable replacement to the stairs, which were subsequently abandoned and eventually, for the most part, removed. The six flights of stairs documented by the HDP team, located on the east side of Iceberg Rock, are the last surviving portion of the original stair system.
Over the years the high humidity level in the caverns (close to 100%) has fostered the growth of mold on the stairs. The mold has caused the wood members to deteriorate, to the point that the stairs are no longer safe and have been condemned. Following the completion of the HABS documentation project, the stairs will be demolished. The project was sponsored by Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
This fly-through of the Carlsbad Caverns stairs is comprised of multiple individual scan stations using an HDR Pano Photo textured point cloud rendered in Pointools. The fly-through video animation was produced by Jeremy Mauro, HAER Architect.
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- See more photographs of the HDP documentation of the historic Carlsbad Caverns stairs on our Facebook page.
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The somewhat muted support for the BCA by the World Federation of Chiropractic
The British Chiropractic Association is 84 years old this year. Founded in 1925, the BCA was:
…a founder member of both the European Chiropractors Union (ECU) and the World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) and is the sole UK representative on both organisations.
According to their latest (2007) accounts, they paid £6,753 to the WFC, presumably the membership subscription and another £10,000 for "W F C Matters" (up from £98 the previous year).
In their June 2009 Quarterly World Report, the WFC lends their support to the BCA in their battle against Simon Singh. As their last short note on page 10, they say:
United Kingdom: You should be aware of this saga unfolding in the UK. Simon Singh, a renowned science commentator and journalist whose main expertise is in the field of mathematics, teamed up with chiropractic critic Dr. Ernst Edzard as co-author of the book Trick or Treatment: Alternative Medicine on Trial, published in early 2008. Later in the year during the British Chiropractic Association's promotion of chiropractic during Chiropractic Awareness Week, Singh wrote in The Guardian newspaper: "[alleged libellous words removed for legal reasons]"
The BCA, accused of being deliberately dishonest, sued for libel and won in a High Court ruling on May 7, 2009. However, the BCA is not doing as well in the court of public opinion, where Singh and supporters are establishing the perception that the BCA is trying to block scientific debate through legal action.
As a result multiple complaints have been laid against chiropractors with the General Chiropractic Council for breach of its standards on advertising relative to information appearing on websites of BCA members.
Good luck to the BCA as it continues to confront resourceful opponents while it seeks to promote chiropractic on a level playing field with the medical profession. This means, for example, that controlled trials remain the gold standard in research but are not a prerequisite for medical, chiropractic or other health care practice—the great majority of which is not supported by good controlled trial evidence.
They attempt to dismiss Simon as someone whose main area of expertise is in mathematics (and therefore not in chiropractic) and Prof Edzard Ernst as a "chiropractic critic" and giving him the title Dr rather than Professor. They then go on to repeat the alleged libel, word for word! I wonder if the BCA…
And, of course, the WFC haven't bothered to get their facts straight. Simon did not accuse the BCA of being 'deliberately dishonest' in the Guardian article. The BCA did not win the libel case in the High Court on 7 May. The judge has simply ruled on the meaning of the words complained of and it was his perverse ruling that turned what Simon said into an allegation of 'deliberate dishonesty'. Simon disagreed with the judge on that interpretation of what he had said and has applied for leave to appeal this ruling on meaning. But the court case that decides whether or not the BCA have, in fact, been libelled has still to be heard.
Anyway, they wish the BCA "Good luck". But note that they say "Good luck to the BCA as it continues to confront resourceful opponents…". Since the previous sentence was talking about multiple complaints to the GCC, there appears to be no actual support for the BCA's court battle against Simon. Perhaps they include Simon and his legal team as part of their "resourceful opponents"? Who knows.
But what's this about the BCA seeking to promote their wares "on a level playing field with the medical profession"? They'd like a level playing field in the NHS. Wouldn't they just. Allowing chiropractic full rein within the NHS would be extremely lucrative for their members, but disastrous for the public purse and patients.
However, it's good to see them admit "that controlled trials remain the gold standard in research". Pity there aren't any to support what many believe to be bogus. They also attempt to muddy the waters using the old canard of "well, loads of proper medical procedures don't have a solid clinical trial base either, so it's OK for chiropractic not to have any evidence".
Incidentally, there is far more space given over to publicising their 'Associate Members', who are mainly purveyors of chiro equipment and some chiro colleges. There's even a mention of some research: Motor Neuronal Degeneration Following Knee Joint Immobilization in the Guinea-Pig. No, not human guinea-pigs, but the small furry animals.
So, hardly a ringing endorsement for the BCA. In fact, barely a mention. Perhaps they are aiding the BCA behind the scenes? The WFC's goals include:
* Acting with national and international organizations to provide information and other assistance in the fields of chiropractic and world health;
* Promoting uniform high standards of chiropractic education, research and practice;
* Developing an informed public opinion among all peoples with respect to chiropractic; and
* Uniting members of the chiropractic profession and protecting the character and status of the profession.
But, as always, it's what's missing that's more interesting that what's there. Why did they choose to say that there is little evidence for most conventional interventions when they could easily have attempted to reinforce the BCA's claim that there is a plethora of evidence to back up their claims about such things as colic and asthma in children and babies? They could so easily have published a full list of research that supports chiropractic for childhood conditions — unless, of course, the plethora that the BCA belatedly published is all there is.
But I also find it strange that this is the first time the WFC has ever mentioned the BCA's libel suit against Simon. There is no mention of it on their website or in their quarterly reports of June, September and December last year, nor March this year. I'd have thought that a libel action brought by one of its founding members against a "renowned science commentator and journalist" would have merited some previous mention in their report to their members. Not one mention. Perhaps they, at least, realise the ill-conceived nature of the BCA's libel suit and now understand the long-lasting damage to chiropractic that the BCA's action has precipitated.
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You are funny!!! do you honestly have nothing better to do than taking what's said and skewing the meaning? it's actually quite laughable!
And just to answer one of your idiocies, Chiropractors seeing NHS patients is actually far from lucrative. Read the NICE guidlines report and you should realise why, but if you're having problems let me know?
Presumably the reason they're not wishing the BCA luck in the court case is because they think it's already happened.
I note they not only don't know that what happened on 7 May was just a preliminary hearing, nor that Simon didn't accuse anyone of deliberate dishonesty, but they even get Edzard's name the wrong way round. Not very clever are they?
Anon, I think the point is that if chiropractors were given 'full rein in the NHS', as Alan puts it, there'd be more of them employed and/or they'd have more customers.
By the way, anon, obviously there's no danger of your pretending to be grown up and supporting your accusation with actual instances of how Alan is 'skewing the meaning' but have you really nothing better to do than troll people's blogs and leave bitter little comments? You got to this one mighty quickly.
… controlled trials remain the gold standard in research but are not a prerequisite for … chiropractic … the great majority of which is not supported by good controlled trial evidence.
A telling fraudian slip perhaps?


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A former union official has told an inquiry the construction union used confidential information from a superannuation fund to stir up trouble with employees at a company with whom it was at war.
Former Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) official Brian Fitzpatrick told the Royal Commission into Union Governance and Corruption that the union obtained personal details of employees of construction firm Lis-Con from Cbus, the building industry superannuation fund.
Mr Fitzpatrick, a former coordinator at the union, told the commission that CFMEU NSW secretary Brian Parker directed him to contact Cbus to ask for information about Lis-Con employees.
In a statement to the commission, Mr Fitzpatrick said he obtained some information and later Mr Parker obtained details of all of Lis-Con's workforce.
He said Mr Parker obtained addresses and telephone numbers for the Lis-Con employees and Mr Fitzpatrick then rang three of them, pretending to be a Cbus employee and warning them that Lis-Con was behind in super payments.
"Within a couple of days, (Lis-Con manager Eoin) O'Neill called Parker and wanted to set up a meeting to talk about peace," Mr Fitzpatrick said.
Mr O'Neill appeared before the commission on Tuesday and gave evidence that his workers had complained about "stupid phone calls" where they were rung by people claiming to be from Cbus who hung up when asked their names.
"They were rough and ignorant, that's why our people were pretty unsure that it was Cbus," Mr O'Neill said.
Earlier on Tuesday Mr Fitzpatrick gave evidence of a death threat he received from a fellow union official after he complained about favourable treatment given to a labour hire company with underworld links.
Mr Fitzpatrick said he received a call in March, 2013, where the enraged caller said: "I don't care how many police you've got with you, I'm coming over there tomorrow and I'm going to kill you!"
Subsequent checks revealed the call came from the mobile phone of CFMEU organiser Darren Greenfield.
The commission heard that when Mr Fitzpatrick told his boss, Mr Parker, about the threat, Mr Parker's alleged response was "Well what can I do if two people don't like each other?".
Mr Fitzpatrick claimed he was subsequently victimised because he had called police about the death threat and because he continued to complain about the favourable treatment of the labour hire firm owned by underworld-linked figure George Alex.
He said he was forced out of the union - taking early retirement in September 2013 - but was not worried by threats of being sacked because he knew about the superannuation information illegally obtained from Cbus.
In a statement released on Tuesday, Cbus said it was "gravely concerned" about the allegations and was investigating any possible breaches.
Cbus also said its debt collectors had pursued Lis-Con over unpaid workers' super entitlements "on multiple occasions dating back to 2004".
CFMEU national construction secretary Dave Noonan, in a statement, said the commission's rules that allowed evidence to be advanced without immediate cross-examination "allowed questionable claims to be put forward without challenge".


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Linus Jackson is a Swedish artist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Early in his career, he was the lead singer and guitarist in Swedish grunge band The Sludge, and he has been touring with a lot of artists in different roles. For example, you can hear him sing backup vocals with Ane Brun on her live album "Songs Tour 2013 (Live)".
The same year Linus Jackson released his debut solo album "Said and done" (Album) where he was joined by 13 guest musicians such as Vindla String Quartet, Linnea Olsson, Conny Bloom (Electric Boys) and more.
His latest EP "I Want More" was released in Scandinavia on all platforms in September 2017 and worldwide in Sept 2018.
Cashbox Magazine caught up with Linus at his home in Sweden to talk about his future plans, his solo career and what brought him to the new sound.
"Although there were not a lot of musicians in the family (my Dad's cousin Gunilla von Bahr was a flutist) I was surrounded by music all my life. I listened to all the Beatles songs as a kid. My parents also sang and influenced me by all the music they listened to as well. To this day they still perform in a choir."
"When I was around 12 years old I heard Dave Brubeck's "Take 5" and I was completely taken over by the drummer. I actually thought Brubeck was the drummer until later years when I discovered he was on the piano." An interesting choice for a young boy but his diversified taste led to his own eclectic style.
"At 13 or 14, I played drums in my older brother's band, who was really into punk. I then became a real metal head," Jackson recalls with a bit of humour. "I went straight into heavy metal with Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath."
Decades later, he decided to move to Canada. What was supposed to be a 6-month project in the late '90s got shelved because he couldn't get the appropriate work VISA. "I started researching then to see how I could still get to be in Canada for an extended period of time. Then I found Linus Entertainment thru their website and approached them for representation. My extended stay in Canada was amazing and I have Geoff Kulawick (Linus Entertainment) and Nancy Malek to thank for all of that. I truly embraced the Canadian culture, Canadians are a lot like the Swedish people. I even became a hockey fan and cheered on the Maple Leafs!"
"Upon returning home I wasn't playing in bands very much but continued touring and also acted as a tour manager for a long time. I got married and had two wonderful children."
The marriage ended in an amicable divorce and through that experience, the songwriting came pouring out again. Not playing in a band and not playing much – still touring and acting as a tour manager. The marriage ended pouring back which resulted in a true divorce album 'Said and Done'.
"Being a father of two amazing sons has made me a better person. It teaches you so many things and it teaches you patience and perspective. Now I am ready to do both. Be a good father and get back to my own music. The next releases from me will be a whole new sound and I am looking forward to getting it out there. Working with a full production with strings is inspiring and I am really excited to finish it up and release it."
Linus Jackson is one of the artists that will be part of the Cashbox Canada and USA Showcase at Morrisons June 4-7 which is officially sanctioned by MIDEM. A US tour is also in the planning in conjunction with the release of his new album which will have Linus Jackson heading down Highway 1 in California for video footage, playing a Showcase in Pismo Beach before heading to Los Angeles.
A semi-acoustic guitar, an amp or two, a setup of octavers, harmonizers and a few loops.
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BOONE, N.C. (CBSMiami) — The University of Miami heads to Boone, North Carolina for their first road game of the year against the Mountaineers of Appalachian State.
It's the first time a power five team has played at Kidd Brewer Stadium, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Usually the Mountaineers play in front of a capacity of 23,150, but the Canes are the biggest thing to ever hit Boone and a record crowd of over 30,000 is expected.
There will be more people in the stadium than the 17,177 that actually call Boone home.
In getting ready for a crowd that will be in full voice, Head Coach Mark Richt said, "It's like any week, regardless of where you're going, you have to get ready. First time non-verbal cadence. First time crowd noise against us – that's new. We've practiced it a lot – all spring, all fall. But we haven't really had the reality of the noise. We've piped it in all week and made it as loud as we can and do our best to simulate the crowd noise we'll have. The goal is to make it louder than we can hear each other. That's going to be very important."
Brad Kaaya is coming off a subpar game for him against FAU and he'll have to be sharp against an undersized but active and confident defense. This is Kaaya's 28th game. In 19 previous games he has thrown for 200 yards or more. Despite Kaaya not looking comfortable last week, Richt isn't concerned.
"Brad has been through it," he said. "I'm not worried one bit about how Brad is going to react to anything that might come up. I listened to him in the post-game press conference – the guy was awesome. He didn't put the blame on anybody; he said he needed to get better. He understands, as a quarterback, there's a lot more going on than just dropping back and throwing the football. Part of the reason our running game is good is because he's getting us in the right plays at the line of scrimmage, without having to do this, look to the side, let them check while you're checking, and all that. He knows what to do. He gets us in the right spot. He knows he's managing the game more than just dropping back and slinging the ball. He also knows that if we execute well, we're doing the right things. I think he'll do fine."
The key for Miami might be their defense.
Appalachian State was 6th in the nation last year running the ball at 271 yards per game. Quarterback Taylor Lamb, making his 26th straight start, is an excellent field general. Running back Marcus Cox has six career 3 touchdown games and 24 career 100-yard games.
Hurricanes defensive coordinator Manny Diaz said Miami's number one priority is to stop the run.
"Well it's the best thing they do, and they were one of the best in the country at it a year ago," said Diaz. "They really know what they're doing. They doctor it up a million different ways with formations and motions and heavy alignments and unbalanced alignments, and so on and so forth, so that is a massive challenge for our defense. As the year unfolds, it might be one of the better running attacks we go against all season."
The Canes are allowing just 34 yards a game on the ground primarily because they have a nation-leading 28 tackles for losses. So getting across the line of scrimmage and playing physical will be of paramount importance said Diaz.
"Well there's no doubt that that shows up on tape. Their offensive linemen finish blocks, they try to grind people into the ground. First play of the season they got called for a 15-yard penalty because they took Tennessee's defensive tackle and knocked him into literally the sideline, the wall of the stadium. So that made a statement early on of what type of team they have — they're a hard-nosed, blue collar football team. They're talking about all week trying to get after us. Our guys are fully aware of what they do in their run game."
It's the first meeting between Miami and Appalachian State. The Mountaineers were a late add to the schedule because another program canceled.
App State is 18-3 in their last 21 games. They have not trailed in regulation this season.
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During Ed Ferrer's 30 year career as a an award winning science teacher he always had a collection of snakes in his classroom. These reptiles were very popular and sparked an interest in nature and science in his students. Since he retired he now travels the state of Indiana as "Snakehead Ed", presenting exciting, fun yet safe and educational live snake programs for science classes and large convocations. He makes every program age appropriate for all ages from preschools to high schools and even colleges. His presentations reinforce Indiana's science standards and can be adjusted to fit a any school's curriculum or goals. Since he is on retirement, he keeps his fees very reasonable and offers discounts for multiple interactive snake shows in one day. (He often said, "If I wanted to get rich, I wouldn't have chosen to teach school for most of my life".) "Students can learn about these animals via videos or books, but seeing them live and touching them leaves a much more lasting impression with them". Students learn about the true nature of snakes instead of the myths. He also discusses the venomous snakes of Indiana and shows the difference between them and the nonvenomous species. (good to know when our camping or hiking!) A typical response to his programs:
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Secondary school teams up with Plymouth school meals provider
The move will see the academy join 66 other school shareholders and Plymouth City Council as joint owners in the local authority trading cooperative; a set up providing access to nutritious meals during the school day.
CATERed is funded by schools pooling the budgets they receive for the statutory delivery of school lunches.
The board of governors at All Saints Church of England Academy took the decision to transfer the school food service to CATERed at the end of last year. Staff consultation and transfers have taken place over the past few weeks to welcome the existing school meals team to the CATERed co-operative.
Brad Pearce, managing director at CATERed, said: "Having a secondary school join us as a full shareholder is very real recognition of the success of our cooperative model and how we operate."
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A Daring Sacrifice by Jody Hedlund:
In a reverse twist on the Robin Hood story, a young medieval maiden stands up for the rights of the mistreated, stealing from the rich to give to the poor. All the while, she fights against her cruel uncle who has taken over the land that is rightfully hers. Forced to live in the woods and hide with the poor people she's grown to love, she works to save and protect them, but she never anticipates falling in love with the wealthy knight who represents all she's come to despise.
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If you support a small club, you get used to there being ups and downs (or even quite big clubs – the lower leagues in England have several teams who were playing in the Premier League not so long ago, such as Portsmouth and Coventry City. And former league teams like York City, Stockport County and Darlington now play in the sixth tier). It's something which you accept, as it is extremely difficult for a small club to punch above its weight for very long. The Klobasa have already seen two promotions and one relegation, and now we are on a downswing, and are probably facing going down again. Following relegation last season, Blansko lost a lot of their best players (including, it must be said, some who were the subject of our best songs) and have this season promoted last term's successful youth team, with the obvious result of us having, with a few exceptions, a very young, inexperienced team. And it was this team that we came to see at Tisnov. The Klobasa were on a little high after seeing in our previous trip a decent performance and a one-nil win at Velka Biteš. But Ralph had a warning for us, as he was expecting a thumping. And so it came to pass.
I had made my way to Tisnov seperately, and the day started well enough when I found that I wouldn't have to spend 50 minutes in the thoroughly unlovely town of Kuřím waiting for a connection. And I met up with the other Klobasas (and occasional guest Klobasa and Tisnov resident, Michal) in the centre (following a detour due to misunderstanding directions given (a salutary lesson for an English teacher). The walk to the ground involves a path under a tunnel of horrible creepiness, and then comes to a gate in a wall which brings to mind an entrance to allotments. Inside it's not much better – the standard formula for a lot of grounds at this level (like Blansko) of the changies, bar, toilets etc in a building on one side, and main stand on the other. Although 'stand' over-dignifies it, as seating capacity (unlike Blansko) is less than three figures, and barely two. And Ralph assured us (and he seems to know these things) that they were going to build a new stadium next door.
To say things started badly was an understatement. Tisnov, who were fielding no less than seven former Blansko players (including the increasingly' circumferentially challenged Petr Svancara) were straight at it from the start, and it was little surprise when they went ahead after only three minutes, and a second was added after 13. It was quickly apparent that Blansko were totally outclassed and the priority was to prevent a rout. To add insult to Injury, Tisnov had thein own drummer, a strange little man who had a black curly wig (although no moustache, so this wasn't some sort of Scouser homage), and a trumpet. (Our own Pav the Drummer has gone AWOL again, and is sorely missed. Pav, are you out there?). On our side of the pitch was someone with a vuvuzela (for those of you unfamiliar with this instrument, it's a type of plastic horn which first made an appearance at the South Africa World Cup in 2010, and makes a horrible, mournful honking sound, and was promptly banned from British grounds, thank god.) and the two were making a call and response which was suggestive of sexually-frustrated geese. Tisnov added a third goal before half time, so that was game over, although in truth it had been from the third minute.
The second half started where the first left off with Tišnov adding a fourth while Ralph and I were still getting the beers in. And of course it had to be Svancara who got it. And that was about it. Tišnov added a fifth later from a free kick, but they'd already stepped down a gear, so it meant FKB avoided too much humiliation.
So, not much to cheer about this time round. The new keeper had a bit of a nightmare against an excellent team, the defence well-nigh non-existent (oh for Standa Pišek to return!), and poor Honza Trtilek was ploughing a lone furrow up front. There was some promise – Dominik Smerda had a decent game considering. But not much else. Ah well. As Ralph says, it's going to be a long hard season.


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Why pray the Rosary every day for a year?
Each time the Blessed Virgin has appeared-- whether it be to Saint Bernadette Soubirous at Lourdes; to Lucia, Jacinta, and Francisco at Fatima; or to Mariette Beco at Banneux-- she has asserted the importance, saving grace, and power of praying the Holy Rosary on a daily basis. Based upon her words, the Rosary is penance and conversion for sinners, a pathway to peace, an end to war, and a powerful act of faith in Jesus Christ. Pope Paul VI presented the Rosary as a powerful means to reach Christ "not merely with Mary but indeed, insofar as this is possible to us, in the same way as Mary, who is certainly the one who thought about Him more than anyone else has ever done."
To show us how this is done, perhaps no one has been more eloquent than the great Cardinal Newman, who wrote: "The great power of the Rosary consists in the fact that it translates the Creed into Prayer. Of course, the Creed is already in a certain sense a prayer and a great act of homage towards God, but the Rosary brings us to meditate again on the great truth of His life and death, and brings this truth close to our hearts. Even Christians, although they know God, usually fear rather than love Him. The strength of the Rosary lies in the particular manner in which it considers these mysteries, since all our thinking about Christ is intertwined with the thought of His Mother, in the relations between Mother and Son; the Holy Family is presented to us, the home in which God lived His infinite love."
As Mary said at Fatima, "Jesus wants to use you to make Me known and loved. He wishes to establish the devotion to My Immaculate Heart throughout the world. I promise salvation to whoever embraces it; these souls will be dear to God, like flowers put by Me to adorn his throne."
General Announcements: AprilPosted by Jacob
I would like to extend a special thanks to my brother in Christ, Nathan, who moderated comments and emails in my absence. We have all been blessed by his assistance and involvement in this project over the last month!
A few general notes:
Our Lady of Lourdes' seventeenth visit to Saint Bernadette, you can find it here.
Rosary Construction-- you can see that the counter in the left-hand sidebar has "stalled" at 210! During the remainder of the month, I hope to get caught up. So far, Rosaries have been sent to missionaries in East Timor, as well as to a Catholic orphanage and school in India. If anyone knows of specific missions, groups, schools, etc., who would benefit from the donation of mission-style Rosaries, please let me know. I would be blessed to assist in whatever way I can.
Of course, if you would like to contribute to the Rosary-Construction process, you are welcome to make a donation via the PayPal link on the left-hand sidebar. No amount is too small-- it costs approximately $1 for each Rosary constructed (including materials, packaging, and shipping to those in need!)-- so even a $5 donation will sponsor the construction of 5 important prayer aids. For those of you who are unable to donate financially at this time, your continued prayers are so greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your continued support!
As always, I will continue to pray for each of you. Wishing you peace and blessings during this joy-filled Easter season.
In Christ,
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#WifeLife101: 5 Ways to get out of the No Sex Zone
I'm sure this meme isn't funny to a lot of brothers who are living in the no sex zone, but as a wife and mom, I GET IT!
This melanated love thing is delicious; and building black families is where it's at these days. But those love vibes don't always translate in the bedroom after a busy day running after babies and making mountains move.
We're working, running businesses, raising children and making a home. The ish gets exhausting! So, that meme is exactly how we feel when our men show up with "the big cup" waiting to be filled from the little bit we have left over.
I got a good laugh out of it, but I remember a few years ago when I was creating my own "no-sex zone" in my marriage. I'd just had baby number 2 and I. Was. Tired! Frustrated and overstretched with two under three. Not to mention I felt unattractive and a mess. Y'all know how our bodies go to changing -in more ways than many- after giving birth mamas.
Being tired comes with the territory of our super busy lifestyles. Much like intimacy comes with the territory of marriage. The beautiful thing is, an increase in intimacy can lead to an increase in energy – so we all win!
Sex is a natural and necessary part of any marriage. Along with strengthening the bond between you and your spouse, you release hormones that induce relaxed, stress-free feelings, powerful natural pain relievers, and an overall positive mood. Who can complain about that?
Aside from those who have experienced serious sexual traumas, women who are well connected with their spouse tend to respond to life better.
So how do you get from barely having a spark to coaxing a constantly lit flame?
Well, I'm no expert but when I realized that the "no sex zone" leaves the door wide open for temptation, I changed the climate of my marriage in a heart beat. Here's my five best tips…
& if you don't need them, share 'em with a sista that does. 🙂
5 Ways to get out of the No-Sex Zone
Pull Yourself together girl!
Self care is the order of the day! When you look good, you feel good and you make everyone around you feel good. Men are visual creatures, and while I know we have a million and one things on our "to-do" list, YOU should be one of them! Be honest with yourself if you've let yourself go and go get her back! Don't let your love life suffer from a lack of self love. Get back into the swing of lavishing yourself with affection and it's sure to spill over on your loved one.
"Exercise releases endorphins, endorphins make you happy!" I'm quoting one of those hollywood blondes but homegirl was right. Not only do endorphins make you happy, exercise increases blood flow to some key areas while rejuvenating your stamina.
I found that waking up early (when I used to wake up early) to exercise made my days much smoother and more energetic so I had more "get up and go" when Hubz got home in the evenings. Another trick is to get in a nice calorie burner after the kids lay down to give you an evening energy boost.
Commit to Bedtime
Is your spouse competing with your career…? Kids? Social calendar? Yep, been there! Like back when I wrote this post. We've even helped a few couples who's only major problem in the bedroom is the kids. Try committing to a time when the children MUST be in bed every night and don't compromise unless it's absolutely necessary. Between 8-9pm works for us and it gives us a few hours at night to just enjoy each others' company.
Along with a bedtime for the children, create a time when work and electronics must go off. Nothing is more important than building a strong bond with your spouse. Too many couples are competing with each others phones and tablets. Get back into each others' presence. I promise, that's the only "likes" you need at the end of the day.
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Over 70% of women never achieve orgasm in their lives. That's pure ridiculousness! No wonder they're calling us "angry" and "emotional"! The real thing is over 70% of men don't even know that. It's high time we say something ladies, because as much as they DO know, they DON'T know how to read our minds. Oh happy day when the app for that is invented; but until then, we have to get comfortable letting our men know what works and what doesn't. Because, let's be honest, no amount of "tired" or "headache" will keep us away from something if we really want it. You know what they say about a closed mouth.
Get outside of the Box.
If you want different results, you gotta do some thing(s) different. Think outside the box for ways to bring back the excitement you had before. Send a text outside of your normal "pick up a pack of chicken", or funny animal memes. Leave a note in his lunch bag or wallet. Get creative. Be spontaneous!
It's easy to forget that we're wired totally different from our men. Most of us, women, can live without sex – but our men cannot. Which is probably why scripture is really clear on the matter in marriage. Creating an intimate, open and fun environment in your marriage can ensure that the desire is mutual and no one ever feels missed or neglected.
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It begins in Warsaw on Friday night and by the time it is all done, 23 days later, the European Championship will never be the same again. Uefa has made sure of that by ruling in all its wisdom that, for better or worse, this is the last time the tournament runs with a 16-team format. Worse, almost certainly.
The current system works so well it is not an easy thing to comprehend why Michel Platini believes the next tournament, in France in 2016, will be improved by moving up to 24 teams. Part of the success of this competition – one of the reasons, indeed, why many people, including the England captain Steven Gerrard, say it is harder to win than the World Cup – is that the vetting stages usually weed out the mediocre sides. Take that away and it strips a lot of the excitement from the group stages and means less opportunity for the kind of heavyweight encounters that already stand out on Euro 2012's first round of fixtures: Germany versus Portugal, Spain against Italy and Holland versus Denmark – which is just the opening weekend.
The competition is certainly fierce. Thirteen of the top 18 teams in Fifa's world rankings are involved, and the three outside that list are hardly pushovers given that they are the Czech Republic, with a decent tournament pedigree, and the two nations co-hosting the tournament, Poland and Ukraine. The two teams who make it to Kiev on 1 July will have done it the hard way and, however much Wayne Rooney talks of England being in a legitimate position to win it, a more sensible appraisal has to be that they are in the group of what can loosely be described as dark horses, somewhere close to the back of the field.
Even if England can navigate a way out of their group, there is the possibility of encountering Spain in the quarter-finals. That is a daunting prospect when, once again, the current champions have to be considered the logical favourites. No team has ever retained the Henri Delaunay Trophy, to apply its official name, or won three successive international titles, but what we know about Spain by now is that no other side has played with such a rare and sustained level of excellence.
That is not to say a Spanish victory is a near-formality when the development of Joachim Löw's Germany side is now at the point that one recent survey of Bundesliga football fans had two-thirds of them expecting their team to lift the trophy. Then consider the way Holland, bar one bad result against Sweden, qualified with a 100% winning record and briefly overhauled Spain to take top spot in the Fifa rankings last autumn. But something has to give when it comes to Spain's more credible challengers.
Every tournament has its Group of Death and this competition's, Group B, is brutal, lumping Holland, Germany, Denmark and Portugal together. Germany, in particular, are a force to be reckoned with, and the tournament has a history of neighbouring nations doing well: France in Holland/Belgium in 2000, Denmark in Sweden in 1992 and Holland in West Germany in 1988.
Group A, where it all begins, is a more moderate affair: Poland, Greece, Russia and the Czech Republic. Not quite the Group of Dearth, but certainly an obliging draw and Poland have a decent chance of qualifying. What the tournament really needs, going by the evidence of what happened in Austria and Switzerland four years ago, is for one of the co-hosts to reach the knockout stages. Ukraine also have a reasonable chance, pitted against England, France and Sweden in Group D.
A good tournament also needs its superstars, and this is where Euro 2012 brings another element of intrigue. France, for example, lack the stardust of old, even if Karim Benzema is at the stage of his professional life when he can properly establish himself among the most devastating exponents of forward play in the sport. Rooney is suspended from England's first two games and Spain's David Villa is missing through injury.
There is still, however, a substantial list of contenders when it comes to the players who will shine the brightest. Robin van Persie has never truly illuminated an international tournament, but is coming into this competition after a season of individual brilliance for Arsenal. Cristiano Ronaldo is an obvious candidate, even if he may have to be at his most devastating simply for Portugal to get out of their group. Keep an eye on Robert Lewandowski, the Poland striker who helped Borussia Dortmund to the German double, and Christian Eriksen, even if it is difficult to imagine Denmark lasting longer than their three group matches.
In the end, though, it probably comes back to Spain, as it so often does these days. They qualified with an eight-wins-from-eight record, scoring 26 times and conceding only six. There are imperfections and Vicente del Bosque has been asked about a deterioration in the relationships of the Barcelona and Real Madrid players, but this is still a formidable side, even without Villa, and probably the only nation who can inspire real trepidation among their opponents.
Spain are unique. They pass teams to death, with a touch and technique that wears out the opposition. It is as close to a football paradise as there is. Add to that their mentality, as serial champions, and it may need something special to prise their grip from the trophy.