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Brunner: Couple changes gears to focus on food
I hope you have enjoyed the Mitchell's wine and food paring suggestions (featured in previous columns).
Paul and Mary Kikta, family friends and fellow foodies, traveled from St. Louis, Missouri, to head up the kitchen chef duties. Paul's Crab Cakes w/chipotle tarter were served with my favorite wine of the evening, Dr. Beckermann Liebfraumilch. The nose of sweet honeysuckle, with subtle apricots and peaches flavors, complemented one's sweet palate. Mary Kikta's delicious chocolate Fudgies were served with a sweet port wine — Porto Morgado Tawny; the perfect culmination for an elegant evening.
Kikta shared that his wife has been baking up a storm for years; her desserts and Fudgies are legendary. Together, their love of food and catering has evolved over time. Kikta reports that it all started when Mary was teaching a basket-weaving class, when aromas of his evening dinner preparation would waft to the studio below. This led to appeals for samples and before he knew it, together they were holding cooking classes and catering private events.
With plans to retire from Boeing later this year, Kikta will follow his passion with a chef internship and career change — a true shift of gears. Thanks, Paul Kikta, for providing us a sneak preview of your chosen "food fares."
Closing thoughts:
"Cooking is for chefs. Science informs us and lets us cook while knowing what we are doing, but it is not a replacement for the skills of a chef."
"Chefs think about what it's like to make food. Being a scientist in the kitchen is about asking why something works, and how it works" — Nathan Myhrvold
Paul's Paolo's Crab Cakes w/chipotle
1 pound crab, drained
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed and drained
3/4 cup tortilla chips, finely crushed
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
tortilla chips (sturdy, round yellow corn chip)
1 cup chipotle tartar sauce (see below)
Combine crab, corn, ¾ cup crushed tortilla chips, egg, mayonnaise, onion, bell pepper, and hot pepper sauce, combining until just moistened. Place whole tortilla chips on parchment-lined baking sheet. Scoop with small cookie scoop onto small round yellow-corn (these hold up best) tortilla chips. Bake in 350 oven for 7 to 8 minutes or until firm and very lightly browned. Top with a dab of chipotle tartar sauce.
Chipotle Tartar
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons capers, drained
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or cilantro
1 clove garlic
1/2 each chipotle chile canned in adobo, pureed
1 teaspoon lime zest
Combine all ingredients, cover and chill until ready to use.
Mary Kikta's Fudgies
1/2 cup butter
12 ounces semi sweet chocolate chips
1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1½ cups coarsely chopped walnuts
1 cup unbleached white flour
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt butter and chocolate chips in 2-quart sauce pan over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth (don't leave this alone as it burns very easily). Stir-in sweetened condensed milk, mixing until thoroughly combined. Remove from heat; add the coarsely chopped walnuts and flour. Mix well.
Drop by spoonfuls onto cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-9 minutes maximum. Cookies will appear underdone. Cool for 10 minutes on baking sheet, then transfer to cooling racks.


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STANFORD, Calif., March 23 — It has been more than six years since the GW women's basketball team has lost in the state of California. On Monday, the Colonials will put that streak on the line against the school that bears the same name.
The sixth-seeded Colonials will face the third-seeded University of California in the second-round of the NCAA tournament Monday evening at Maples Pavilion, in search of their second consecutive trip to the Sweet 16. GW earned the chance to battle the Bears with a 66-56 victory over Auburn University Saturday.
The match-up is likely to feature a battle in the paint between the Colonials' twin towers of Jazmine and Jessica Adair and third-seeded Cal's Ashley Walker and Devanei Hampton. Walker and Hampton are the core of the Bears' squad, leading the team with a combined 29.1 points and 17.3 rebounds per game. The Adairs, though, have the edge in height.
"Cal presents some different challenges for us," GW head coach Joe McKeown said Sunday afternoon. "Obviously, they have a strong inside game with Hampton and Walker." McKeown complimented the third-seeded Bears' perimeter presence in guard Alexis Gray-Lawson as well.
The Bears advanced to the second-round of the NCAA tournament for just the second time in their history Saturday, toppling the University of San Diego by a score of 77-60. Hampton and Walker were the only Bears in double figures, posting 22 and 21 points, respectively.
In that game, Cal's 6-foot-5 reserve center Rama N'diaye injured her right knee and will likely be unavailable for Monday's tilt. That loss will shorten Cal's bench and likely force the team's interior players to log more minutes against GW.
"Staying out of foul trouble is a big part of our gameplan," Walker said.
With Cal's inside presence, the Colonials will likely need to improve upon some shoddy rebounding against Auburn that had them trailing in the second half. Auburn's ability to crash the offensive glass made it difficult for the Colonials to keep the Tigers from scoring at times, and McKeown said keeping Walker's rebounding in check will be one of the Colonials' main goals on Monday.
Monday's game will tip at 5 p.m. local time, 8 p.m. Eastern Time.
This article appeared in the March 13, 2008 issue of the Hatchet.


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What Is Skillshare Featured
You can learn a great deal on the net. But, have you ever believed that those Medium write-ups as well as YouTube videos aren't enough. Particularly when it involves sensible abilities, those sources do not always cut it.
It's time to inspect out Skillshare if you feel like you require a bit a lot more extensive casual on the internet education. Right here, we'll have a look at specifically what Skillshare is as well as how you can use it.
What Is Skillshare?
Think about Skillshare as being someplace between YouTube videos and also MasterClass. The instructors aren't commonly the world-renowned household names that elegance the online halls of MasterClass, but they're typically more knowledgeable, a lot more specialist, and also much more arranged than the common YouTube discussion.
Skillshare costs $15 per month when billed each year, or $32 each month when billed monthly. However, you can likewise obtain restricted subscriptions or special rates for groups of users discovering with each other.
There are additionally some select Skillshare courses that you can consider complimentary, and new members get one cost-free month to check out the platform themselves.
How To Use Your Learning Style To Maximize Productivity
For the most part, Skillshare lives on the desktop computer. There is an optional, complimentary mobile app that you can use to find out on the go. Though, pleasant tip, seeing offline is just readily available for customers.
Download and install: Skillshare for iOS (Free, needs subscription).
Download and install: Skillshare for Android (Free, needs subscription).
Just How to Explore Skillshare Before Signing Up.
You can start checking out the offerings on Skillshare before you join by clicking the Browse switch in the upper-left edge of the web page.
Subjects vary from art and songs to service analytics and also advertising. You can also search online classes and also workshops, or consider tasks submitted by the trainees that have gone before you.
Browsing subjects on Skillshare.
You can directly search for abilities or even particular courses and also teachers if you currently know what course you're interested in. These searches are sorted by staff choices and Skillshare original material.
You can additionally make use of filters on the left of the web page to type by the trouble of the course, the length of sessions, as well as various other metrics.
Thumbnail photos for Skillshare courses from a search.
From simply the thumbnail for each and every course, you can see how many individuals have actually taken it, along with for how long the program will certainly require to see. It's worth remembering that if you adhere to along in your home, the training courses may take longer to in fact complete.
If a course available catches your eye, click Sign Up in the upper-right edge to develop an account with your e-mail address, or a Facebook, Google, or Apple account to begin taking courses.
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When you create a Skillshare account, you begin by picking subjects that you want. Even if you already recognize what class you intend to take, touching some ceramic tiles can aid Skillshare create a listing obviously that you might intend to take following.
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When you navigate back to the Skillshare homepage while you're logged in, you can discover a curated listing of recommended courses. The newer you are to Skillshare, the less these training courses might fascinate you due to the fact that they will certainly be based mostly on the subjects that you selected when you made your account.
The a lot more you use the system, the a lot more it obtains to know your preferences and interests . As a result, it will start to suggest more fascinating courses for you to check out.
Thumbnail images for advised Skillshare courses.
What It's Like Learning on Skillshare.
All Skillshare courses are series of videos, though some include extra web content like web links to other on the internet sources.
The system additionally offers users extra sources like access to trainer notes, conversation boards, a transcript of the audio, as well as even a area to take your very own notes within Skillshare.
A Skillshare video bordered by switches for other tools as well as attributes.
The very first video in a class is typically a whole lot like the extraordinary in a university program– a brief, initial video clip that presents the course and also the instructor however doesn't get involved in the hefty web content yet.
These introductions can be a great way to see if the class is right for you. Live workshops as well as courses come with a little extra dedication, but also for one of the most component, there aren't any kind of hard sensations if you do not complete a class.
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Do not go trying to use class conclusion as any kind of credentials. The system assumes you saw the video if the video clip used your screen. To put it simply, if you begin a video clip and leave for 2 hours, you completed the course as for Skillshare can inform.
That isn't to claim that the courses are unrewarding for those that place in the effort. Classes can motivate discussion or uploading material you produced with what you discovered.
Each video in a course frequently ends with jobs to plan for the following course. It's like any other on-line knowing system– you get what you take into it. The difference is in regards to the number of tools Skillshare provides you to put in as much initiative as you want.
What Happens When You Finish a Skillshare Course?
So, what occurs when you finish a Skillshare training course? You get a friendly little "congratulations" screen when your last video ends.
End-of-course screen on Skillshare.
You can also see courses that you've completed, along with classes that you may have bookmarked for later. Simply choose My Classes from near the upper right of the panel and then choose Watch History to see your completed training courses.
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Unfortunately, Skillshare does not supply any kind of type of certification for finishing its courses. You won't obtain a downloadable certification, or a badge to upload to LinkedIn like a few other sites around. Skillshare is extra for learning the skills, than for a qualification.
Additionally, bear in mind that the more training courses that you finish on the system, the extra accurately Skillshare has the ability to recommend your following course.
Use Skillshare to Learn From Home.
Whether you're looking to improve your performance at work, learn a brand-new leisure activity, or anything in between, Skillshare is a handy as well as hassle-free method to find out more.
For the many component, Skillshare lives on the desktop. In various other words, if you begin a video and also stroll away for 2 hrs, you finished the course as far as Skillshare can inform.
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Crème brûlée is French for "burnt cream." It consists of a rich, traditionally vanilla, custard base with a thin crisp caramelized sugar top, usually served in individual ramekins. My husband and I like to eat it after a nice meal at a upscale restaurant. In fact, I think he ordered it almost every night at dinner on our recent cruise.
When I commented on Tiffany's (Food Finery) tweet about her making honey crème brûlée that I hadn't made it before, she offered to come over, bring her torches and teach me how to make it. So Tuesday morning Tiffany and her sweet daughter dropped by and we whipped up her favorite crème brûlée recipe.
Tiffany taught this recipe on Good Things Utah last year and it's the perfect crème brûlée, smooth and creamy, rich and delicious. She even brought over her favorite vanilla, Sonoma Vanilla Bean Extract Crush. It has such a fabulous flavor we added 2 teaspoons vanilla to the recipe.
I was surprised just how easy this impressive dessert is to make. I think the hardest part was just sprinkling the sugar evenly over the top so it would caramelize evenly. If you haven't given it a try yet, you should. You should also stop by Food Finery and check out all of Tiffany's delicious recipes. Thanks Tiffany it's always fun cooking with you!
- 4 cups heavy cream chilled
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- Pinch salt
- 1 vanilla bean halved lengthwise
- 10 large egg yolks
- ¼ cup turbinado sugar
- Adjust an oven rack to the lower-middle position and heat the oven to 300 degrees. Cover the bottom of a roasting pan with a dish towel.
- Arrange eight 6-ounce ramekins in the pan, making sure they don't touch. Bring a kettle of water to a boil.
- Combine 2 cups of the cream, the granulated sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan. Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean and add to the pan with the pod. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar. Off the heat, cover and let steep for 15 minutes.
- Stir in the remaining 2 cups cream.
- Place the yolks in a large bowl and slowly whisk in 1 cup of the cream mixture until smooth. Whisk in the remaining cream mixture until thoroughly combined. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a large measuring cup or pitcher. Pour the custard evenly into the ramekins.
- Place the pan in the oven and carefully pour enough boiling water into the pan to reach two-thirds of the way up the sides of the ramekins. Bake until the centers of the custards are just barely set and are no longer sloshy, 30 to 35 minutes (25 to 30 minutes for shallow fluted dishes).
- Transfer the ramekins to a wire rack and let cool to room temperature, about 2 hours. Set the ramekins on a baking sheet, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until cold, about 4hours.
- Just before serving, uncover the ramekins and gently blot the tops dry with a paper towel. Following the photos, sprinkle each ramekin with ½ teaspoons turbinado sugar, then shake the ramekin to spread the sugar in an even layer. Pour out any excess sugar and wipe away from the inside rim of the ramekin. Ignite a torch and caramelize the sugar. Refrigerate the ramekins, uncovered, to rechill the custards, 30 to 45 minutes (but no longer). Serve
- TOPPING CRÈME BRÛLÉE be sure to burn the sugar topping on the crème brûlée just before serving. If done too far in advance (more than a half hour or so), the caramelized sugar topping will soften and eventually turn to liquid caramel. For a real show, do it in front of your guests.
- After sprinkling the sugar over the surface of the custard, tilt and tap the ramekin to distribute the sugar in a thin, even layer
- To caramelize the sugar, sweep the flame from the perimeter of the custard toward the middle, keeping the flame about 2 inches above the ramekin. The sugar is properly caramelized when bubbling and deep golden brown.
- Not surprisingly, a vanilla bean imparts the deepest amount of flavor to custard, but 2 teaspoons of extract, whisked into the yolks in step 3, can be used instead.
- For the caramelized sugar crust, we recommend turbinado sugar (sometimes sold as Sugar in the Raw), which is available at most grocery stores and gourmet food shops. Regular granulated sugar will work in a pinch, but use only 1 teaspoon per custard.
- If using shallow ramekins, which normally hold 4 to 5 ounces, you may find that you have enough custard base for an extra one or two custards.
Viking Cooking School
I was recently offered the opportunity to attend a cooking class at the Viking Cooking School with a group of local foodies. The class was From Farm to Table and focused on eating seasonally which allows you to enjoy the ripest and freshest foods at their peak. Buying fresh, locally grown foods is good for the local economy, good for family farmers, and good for your family's health. Farm-fresh foods are actually higher in nutrients – and taste better.
What I liked best about this class was that it was hands on. We were divided into 3 groups of four, given the ingredients for the recipes and shown techniques that make preparing the recipes easier. I definitely need to sign up for one of their knife skills classes.
To me it sort of felt a bit like a competition, at least I wanted to make sure our tart was the best looking tart of the bunch. And when our cobbler didn't brown up as quickly as the other groups, Cathie helped me sprinkle on some sugar and let me try out her industrial strength torch to brown up the top. Cathie did a fabulous job teaching the class, sharing her knowledge and making everyone feel comfortable in their beautiful kitchen. If only I had all those gorgeous dishes, appliances, and kitchen tools at home.
Visit the Viking Cooking School and check out all of their great upcoming classes. It would be fun to do as a date night with your hubs or a girls night out.
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Christine Penry
Fall Trees 11×11, Peace & Quiet paperscape, 20×20, Pressed Floral Notes, 3.5×5 Chris Penry began focusing her passion for the arts on hand papermaking in 1992. Since then, she has immersed herself in papermaking—honing her skills while becoming a papermaking instructor in her own right. Chris has studied with: Sandy Bernat, founder of Seastone Papers, […]
Tatiana Ferraro
Koi and Waterlilies, watercolor, Exotic Bloom, watercolor, Cypress among Ruins, watercolor Tatiana Ferraro was born in Poland and came to the US when she was four years old. She spent her formative years on the Lower East Side, attending St. George Grammar, and High School of Performing Arts where she majored in ballet and studied […]
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Anna Mastropolo
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Angle Techniques and Photographer Preparation for Seminar Activities
In the previous article, photographers in seminar activities have been explained conceptually. In this article, the author will explain technically how a photographer captures important moments in a seminar. Several things must be done by a photographer who in this case is a photographer as part of a committee in an activity.
1. Prepare the appropriate Camera settings and have a full battery ready to use
Photographers in this activity are very important to prepare a camera that is suitable for the activity. If the activity is indoors or in an auditorium, then the camera that is suitable for use is the DSLR or Mirrorless type which is the best. Also, prepare the right ISO setting for the lighting conditions of the room. If the room is not bright, provide camera lighting as well. Next, please also check whether the battery is full, or maybe provide a backup battery backup.
2. Mapping the place for the activity by looking at the activity agenda
A photographer can be referred to as the documentation section of the activity. The first thing to do is ask for the schedule of the event. This arrangement of events serves as a guide for determining important moments to take a shoot. For example, the agenda for the seminar started with the opening by the MC, reading the Al-Quran, praying, singing the National Anthem, Speeches, and also material from the speakers, and closing. Maybe in other sessions, there will be performances as a form of entertainment, such as dance, music, and also the handover of prizes and games at the end before closing. Things like this are important moments that must be included in the committee's documentation. The position of the place of this agenda must be known by the photographer so that he is able to position himself in taking the right shot. Perhaps this will be evidence of the implementation of activities. This is the form of mapping a place that must be known by the photographer so that these important moments do not escape the capture of a photographer.
3. Determine the right camera angle
Angle is the placement of a good camera position to make quality photos and as if the photos when assembled are the story of an event that exists. Maybe if the activity is a seminar in this discussion, the author will make an angle mapping as an offer of guidance for photographers in seminar activities. The simple angles that can be used at least:
First, Close Up (CU) is used to display a strong message about the influence of a more detailed object. It can be used to display an energetic expression.
Second, Medium Close Up (MCU) is used to display the message of a strong influence and the strength of a display will be a strong message about its delivery, this is related to the expression and precision of the object. For example, the delivery of direction and guidance by the leadership, and the delivery of expressive sources.
Third, Medium Shoot (MS) is used to display process and dynamic messages. This is related to the natural and simple appearance of the object being shot. For example, the MC who was shown holding the microphone, the chairman of the committee, and the prayer reader in the process of carrying out activities according to the agenda.
Fourth, Long Shoot (LS) is used to display a complete object. This gives a message that this angle tells the atmosphere of an ongoing activity, ending or starting.
Fifth, Medium Long Shoot (MLS) is used for some objects that become the main focus. This gives a strong impression of all existing objects. For example, when the leader conveys direction and guidance, the shoot shows some of the participants and the leader looks at the front with a wider space and space compared to participants who only capture part of it.
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So maybe some angles that can be used in shooting a seminar activity. Photographers from these five types of shoots can understand and determine them correctly so that they produce good and appropriate forms of documentation.


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POLEMI village in Paphos is busy preparing for its annual tulip festival next month when hundreds of visitors are expected to come and have a look at the mass of wild blooms for which the village is famous.
The festival has been held every year since 2002, apart from 2013 when it was cancelled due to the economic crisis.
This year's festival on April 3 is expected to attract hundreds of people with the event growing in popularity every year, according to president of the association of Tulip Friends, Antonis Nicandrou.
"We had close to one thousand visitors last year and we have managed to secure a small amount of government funding through the help of Paphos MP, Antonis Antonou," he said.
Nicandrou said that 3,000 euros in government funding had already been allocated and used to fence in the famous tulip field to help protect it from some people who were picking the flowers.
Nicandrou said that the wild tulips always bloom in the last week of March and the first week of April, when the village will be awash with colour.
"Wild tulips in Cyprus have been here for at least two centuries on record and apart from a few discovered in the Troodos a few years ago, the plateau between the villages of Stroumbi and Polemi, is the only area where these tulips are found in Cyprus. Polemi is the only area on the island where they grow in any sort of numbers," said Nicandrou.
There are also two other species of tulip in Cyprus, one found in Tymbou and a sub species of that found in the Akamas region, but these are very few.
The wild tulips used to grow almost everywhere in Polemi, reaching from the tulip field all the way down to the petrol station on the main Polis road, he said. However, due to regular use of pesticides the stunning flowers are diminishing in numbers.
"They are being wiped out by weed killers, as vineyards and orchards are uprooted, they are now suffering. They used to offer them some protection."
The tulips are originally from France and are found all over the southern Mediterranean and other areas such as Israel.
Nicandrou said the village was hoping for further funding to help initiate a programme to further protect and preserve the tulips.
"This would involve purchasing a field, taking some bulbs to the field and planting by hand and then, as tulips are not self-pollinating, we would have to help the process along."
He said that research needs to be done by the ministry of agriculture to find out what is the vector, (pollinator) in the pollination of these tulips.
"We know that it's not bees," he said. "We could pollinate them ourselves by hand, but this would be time consuming."
He dismissed a third option, as 'space age and costly' which involves cloning the tulips. "These are wild tulips and it's better to maintain this gene pool," he said.
The president of the tulip association said that a programme would cost around 10,000 euros.
This year's event will be held on Sunday, April 3 at 11am at the Metochi Cultural Centre in the centre of the village. It will include free wine, traditional Cyprus sweets and a dancing and singing programme performed by local school children. The two tavernas in the village will be open for lunch. After the cultural programme, visitors will be able to walk to the field and divided into groups with experts available to provide background information.
Polemi village is set in the Paphos hills at an altitude of 450m, 3km east of Stroumbi. It can be accessed off the main B7 Paphos to Polis road.
Polemi Tulip Festival, Sunday April 3, 2016, starting at 11am at the Metochi Cultural Centre. For further information, call Polemi community council, 26 632736


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Totem: Two Circles and Two Rectangles
BY Vedran Jaksic
Fashioned from hardwoods in Croatia these one of a kind pieces are the creation of artist Vedran Jakšić. Each chisel mark highlights the hand of the carver and the soul of each individual tree.
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Kenneth D. Ward, PhD
Professor and Director, Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences
About Kenneth D. Ward
Kenneth D. Ward, PhD is Professor and Director of the Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences. He also serves as Adjunct Professor of Preventive Medicine at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine. Trained as a clinical health psychologist, Dr. Ward's research focuses on community-, healthcare system-, and population-level approaches to reduce the burden of tobacco use. He is especially interested in improving methods to help smokers quit and is a Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist and holds a National Certificate in Tobacco Treatment Practice. Other interests include behavioral and community approaches to improve chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and obesity.
Dr. Ward is a Research Laureate of the American Academy of Health Behavior and a fellow of AAHB, Society of Behavioral Medicine, and Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco. He was a Fulbright Scholar at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, and at the University of Memphis is the recipient of the Faudree Professorship and the Willard R. Sparks Eminent Faculty Award.
Current research projects include: (1) Epidemiology, prevention, and treatment of waterpipe ("hookah") and cigarette smoking in the U.S. and Middle East; (2) effects of stress and tobacco use on birth outcomes; and (3) use of tobacco and other substances in the aftermath of a disaster.
- Residency, Clinical Psychology Residency Training Consortium, University of Mississippi Medical Center/GV "Sonny" Montgomery Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Jackson, MS
- PhD, Clinical Psychology, University of Memphis
- MS, Clinical Psychology, University of Memphis
- AB, Psychology, Brown University
Research Interests
- Tobacco use epidemiology and intervention
- Behavioral and community-based prevention of chronic disease
- Global health promotion
Courses Taught
- PUBH 7160/8160: Social and Behavioral Science Principles (syllabus)
- PUBH 7161/8161: Health Behavior Theories (syllabus)
- PUBH 7450/8450: Randomized Clinical Trials I (syllabus)
- PUBH 8720: Grant Writing in Health Science (syllabus)
- PUBH 8901: Doctoral Professional Development Seminar (syllabus)
Recent Publications
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- Ahuja, N., Kedia, S.K., Dillon, P., Chen, W., Ward, K.D., Pichon, L.C., & Hitesh X. Effectiveness of interventions to improve oral cancer awareness/knowledge among general population or high-risk groups: a systematic review. In press, Journal of Cancer Education. PMID: 33506408
- Alam, M.M., Ward, K.D., Bahelah, R., Kalan, M.E., Asfar, T., Eissenberg, T., & Maziak, W. (2020). The Syrian Center for Tobacco Studies-13 (SCTS-13): psychometric evaluation of a waterpipe-specific nicotine dependence instrument. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 215, 108192. PMID: 32738447
- Alexander, A.C., & Ward, K.D., Forde, D.R., & Stockton, M. (2019). Are posttraumatic stress and depressive symptoms pathways to smoking relapse after a natural disaster? Findings from Hurricane Katrina. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 195, 178-185. PMID: 30455073
- Alexander, A.C., Ward, K.D., Forde, D.R., Stockton, M., & Read, M.C. (2019). Do current smokers use more cigarettes and become more dependent on nicotine because of psychological distress after a natural disaster? Addictive Behaviors, 93, 129-134. PMID: 30710806
- Allen, A.M., Jung, A.M., Alexander, A.C., Allen, S.S., Ward, K.D., & al'Absi, M. Cannabis use and stressful life events during the perinatal period: cross-sectional results from the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) data, 2016. Addiction, 115, 1707-1716. PMID: 32032979
- Allen, A.M., Jung, A.M., Lemieux, A., Alexander, A.C., Allen, S.S., Ward, K.D., & Al'Absi, M. Stressful life events are associated with perinatal cigarette smoking. (2019). Preventive Medicine, 118, 264-271. PMID: 30468790 PMCID: PMC6322958
- Asfar, T., Arheart, K.L., McClure, L.A., Ruano-Herreria, E.C., Dietz, N.A., Ward, K.D., Caban-Martinez, A.J., & Lee, D.L. The feasibility and efficacy of a novel workplace smoking cessation intervention targeting Hispanic/Latino construction workers: a pilot cluster randomized trial. In press, Health Education & Behavior. PMID: 33063570
- Asfar, T., Ben Taleb, Z., Osibogunm O., Ward, K.D., Salloum, R.G., & Maziak, W. (2019). How do waterpipe smoking establishments attract smokers? Implications for policy. Substance Use and Misuse, 54, 560-571. PMID: 30430905 PMCID: PMC6443473
- Asfar, T., McClure, L.A., Arheart, K.L., Ruano-Herreeria, E.C., Gilford Jr., C.G. Xuan, Y., Moore, K., Caban-Martinez, A.J., Dietz, N.A., Ward, K.D., & Lee, D.J. (2019). Integrating worksite smoking cessation services into the construction sector: opportunities and challenges. Health Education & Behavior, 46, 1024-1034. PMID: 31426671
- Asfar, T. Schmidt, M., Kalan, M.E., Wu, W., Ward, K.D., Nakkash, R., Thrasher, J., Eissenberg, T., & Maziak. W. (2020). Delphi study among international expert panel to develop waterpipe-specific health warning labels. Tobacco Control, 29, 159-167. PMID: 30696784
- Bahelah, R., Ben Taleb, Z. Jaber, R., DiFranza, J.R., Ward, K.D., Osibogun, O., Eissenberg, T, & Maziak. W. (2019). Determinants of progression of nicotine dependence symptoms in adolescent waterpipe smokers. Tobacco Control, 28, 254-260. PMID: 29895703 PMCID: PMC6291353
- Beyrampour-Basmenj, H., Milani, M., Ebrahami-Kalan, A., Ben Taleb, Z., Ward, K.D., Abbasbad, G.D., Aliyari-serej, Z., & Kalan, M.E. (2021). An overview of the epidemiologic, diagnostic and treatment approaches of COVID-19: what do we know? Public Health Reviews, 42, 1-17, 1604061.
- Bhatnagar, A., Maziak, W., Eissenberg, T., Ward, K.D., Thurston, G., King, B.A., Sutfin, E.L., Cobb, C., Griffiths, M., Goldstein, L.B., & Rezk-Hanna, on behalf of the Lifestyle and Epidemiology/Behavior Change Committee, American Heart Association. Waterpipe and cardiovascular disease risk: a scientific statement from the American Heart Association. (2019). Circulation, 139, e917-e936. PMID: 30845826
- Collins, A.C., Ward, K.D., McClanahan, B.M., Slawson, D.L., Vukadinovich, C.M., Mays, K.E. Wilson, N., & Relyea, G. (2019). Bone accrual in child and adolescent non-elite swimmers: a two-year longitudinal study. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 29, 43-48. PMID: 28708710 PMCID: PMC5764834
- Fazladeh, M., Rostami, R., Kalan, M.E., Ghaffari, H., Saranjam, B., Ward, K.D., Ghobadi, H., & Poureshgh, Y. Characteristics and health risk assessment of heavy metals in indoor air of waterpipe cafes. In press, Building and Environment.
- Kabir, U.Y., Ward, K.D., Uju, K.J., & Dobalian, A. (2020). What is shaping the coronavirus pandemic in Africa? International Journal of Health & Allied Sciences, 9, 374-377.
- Kalan, M.E., Abazari, M., Ben Taleb, Z., Adham, D., Bursac, Z., Ward, K.D., Cobb, C.O., Behaleh, R., Wipfli, H.L., Maziak, W., & Fazlzadeh, M. Characteristics of users of flavored and non-flavored waterpipe tobacco smoking: from a real-world setting. In press, Environmental Science and Pollution Research. PMID: 34089452
- Kalan, M.E., Bahelah, R., Bursac, Z., Ward, K.D., Ben Taleb, Z., Tleis, M., Jeba, R., Asfar, T., Nakkash, R., Eissenberg, T., & Maziak, W. A group-based modeling approach to identify developmental trajectories of nicotine dependence among Lebanese adolescent waterpipe smokers. In press, Nicotine & Tobacco Research. PMID: 34125916
- Kalan, M.E., Bahelah, R., Bursac, Z., Ben Taleb, Z., DiFranza, J.R., Tleis, M., Nakkash, R., Jebai, R., Alam, M.M., Cano, M., Sutherland, M., Asfar, T., Eissenberg, T., Ward, K.D., & Maziak, W. (2020). Predictors of nicotine dependence among adolescent waterpipe and cigarette smokers: a 6-year longitudinal study. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 217, 108346. PMID: 33075692
- Kalan, M.E., Behaleh, R., DiFranza, J.R., Bursac, Z., Ben Taleb, Z., Tleis, M., Asfar, T., Nakkash, R., Ward, K.D., Eissenberg, T., & Maziak. W. (2020). Natural course of nicotine dependence among adolescent waterpipe and cigarette smokers: The Longitudinal Study of Waterpipe Dependence in Lebanese Youth. Journal of Adolescent Health, 67, 859-867. PMID: 32622925
- Kalan, M.E., Bursac, Z., Behaleh, R., Jebai, R., Osigobun, O.., Gautam, P., Li, W., Anderson, T., Rahman, A., Ward, K.D., & Ben Taleb, Z. (2021). Nicotine-naïve adolescents living with tobacco product users, 2018 Florida Youth Tobacco Survey. Journal of Addictive Diseases, 39, 265-269. PMID: 33300465
- Kalan, M.E., Ghobadi, H., Ben Taleb, Z., Adham, D., Cobb, C., Ward, K.D., Bahelah, R., & Fazlzadeh, M. COVID-19 and beliefs about tobacco use: an online cross-sectional study in Iran. In press, Environmental Science and Pollution Research. PMID: 33029777
- Kalan, M.E., Ghobadi, H., Ben Taleb, Z., Ward, K.D., Adham, D., Matin, S., Fazlzadeh, M., & Narimani, S. (2020). Descriptive characteristics of hospitalized adult smokers and non-smokers with COVID-19. Tobacco Induced Diseases, 18:46. PMID: 32489343
- Kalan, M.E., Jebai, R., Bursac, Z., Guam, P., Li, W., Anderson, T., Popova, L., Ward, K.D., Behaleh, R., & Ben Taleb, Z. Trends and factors related to blunt use among middle and high school students, 2010-2020. (2021). Pediatrics, 148(1):e2020028159. PMID: 34127552
- Kedia, S., Ahuja, N.A., Carswell, A., Vander Weg, M.W., Scarinici, I.C., & Ward, K.D. Smoking cessation among pregnant and postpartum women from low-income groups in the United States. In press, Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health. PMID: 34260136
- Kedia, S., Ward, K.D., Collins, A.C., Jackson, B.M., Stewart, F.R., Faris, N., Roark, K.S., & Osarogiagbon, R.U. (2020). "All boats will rise": physicians' perspectives on multidisciplinary lung cancer care in a community-based hospital setting. Supportive Care in Cancer, 28, 1765-1773. PMID: 31309296
- Kedia, S.K., Ward, K.D., Collins, A.C., Kyle, T., Jackson, B.M., & Osarogiagbon, R.U. (2020). Psychosocial interventions for informal caregivers of lung cancer patients: a systematic review. Psycho-Oncology, 29, 251-262. PMID: 31701588
- Khorrame, Z., Kalan, M.E., Zolala, F., Haghdoost, A.A., Sadatmoosavi, A., Ben Taleb, Z., Kondracki, A., Ward, K.D., Shahbaz, M., & Kalan, M.E. Job-related stress and tobacco smoking: a systematic review. In press, Journal of Workplace Behavioral Health.
- Mahmood, A., Ray, M., Ward, K.D., Dobalian, A., & Ahn, S. Longitudinal associations between insomnia symptoms and all-cause mortality among middle-aged and older adults: a population-based cohort study. In press, European Heart Journal.
- Meadows-Taylor, M., Ward, K.D., Chen, W., Faris, N.R., Fehnel, C., Ray, M., Ariganjoye, F., Foust, C., McHugh, L., Fulford, A., Signore, R.S., Fox, R., Robbins, E.T., & Osarogiagbon, R. Interest in cessation treatment among people who smoke in a community-based multidisciplinary thoracic oncology program. In press, JTO Clinical and Research Reports.
- Nakkash, R., Tleis, M., Chehab, S., Wensong, W., Schmidt, M., Ward, K.D., Maziak, W., & Asfar, T. (2021). Novel insights into young adults' perceived effectiveness of waterpipe tobacco-specific pictorial health warning labels in Lebanon: implications for tobacco control policy. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18: 7189. PMID: 34281125
- Pfund, R.A., Whelan, J.P., Meyers, A.W., Peter, S.C., Ward, K.D., & Horn, T.L. (2020). The use of a smartphone application to complete therapeutic homework: a pilot acceptability and feasibility study. Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science, 5, 156-163. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41347-019-00123-9
- Ward, K.D., Kumar, J., Khan, Z., & Jiang, Y. (2019). Characteristics of waterpipe health warning labels in the United States. American Journal of Health Behavior, 43, 858-865. PMID: 31239026
- Yang, Y., Dobalian, A., & Ward, K.D. COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and its determinants among adults with a history of tobacco or marijuana use. In press, Journal of Community Health. PMID: 33956270
- Yang, Y., Lindblom, E.N., Salloum, R.G., & Ward, K.D. (2020). The impact of a flavor ban in San Francisco among young adults. Addictive Behaviors Reports, 11, 100273. PMID: 32368612.
- Yang, Y., Lindblom, E.N., Salloum, R.G., & Ward, K.D. Perceived health risks associated with the use of tobacco and nicotine products during the COVID-19 pandemic. In press, Tobacco Induced Diseases. PMID: 34163314
- Yang, Y., Lindblom, E.N., Salloum, R.G., & Ward, K.D. The impact of flavors, device, nicotine levels, and price on adult e-cigarette users' tobacco and nicotine product choices. In press, Tobacco Control.
- Yang, Y., Ward, K.D., Salloum, R., & Lindblom, L. (2020). Agent-based modeling in tobacco regulatory science: exploring "what if" in waterpipe smoking. Tobacco Regulatory Science, 6, 171-178. PMID: 32582820
Full list of publications:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/18eyvrnaKw5km/bibliography/public/


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Nagaland Covid-19 update: Recoveries overtake fresh cases
Eastern Mirror Desk
Dimapur, Oct. 8 (EMN): As many as 13 new Covid-19 cases were detected in Nagaland on Friday, taking the tally to 31,410 while active caseload declined to 289 following the recuperation of 34 patients.
The state's death toll increased to 654 with one more fatality reported in the last 24 hours and the cumulative recoveries rose to 29,445 till date.
According to the update from the department of Health and Family Welfare, seven coronavirus positive cases were detected in Dimapur, three in Kohima, two in Mokokchung, and one in Phek on Friday, while 21 patients in Dimapur, seven in Kohima and six in Mokokchung recovered during the same period.
Out of the active cases in the state, 210 asymptomatic, 55 mild, seven moderate on oxygen, eight severe on oxygen, one in ICU without ventilator, and eight in ICU on ventilator. Dimapur accounts for 166 of these cases, Kohima- 54, Mokokchung- 32, Phek- 12, Tuensang- 9, Wokha- 5, Mon- 4, Kiphire- 4, Longleng- 2 and Peren- 1, while Zunheboto is currently Covid-free.
India logs 21257 new cases
Meanwhile, India recorded 21,257 fresh infections in the last 24 hours, taking the tally to 3,39,15,569, while 24,963 recoveries pushed active caseload to 2,40,221 which is lowest in 205 days, according to data provided by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
The country's death toll has climbed to 4,50,127 with 271 new fatalities registered in the last 24 hours, while the cumulative recoveries rose to 3,32,25,221.
The update went on to add that 93.17 crore vaccine doses have been administered across the country so far since the nationwide vaccination drive started.


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Please note, to participate in this online workshop, learners must have access to computers with the Arduino Software and your own set of ThinkerShield kits. If you do not have access to the kits, you can visit the Powerhouse to participate in our Technology workshop. Our ThinkerShield kits are presently out of stock.
For schools with kits, this interactive video conference, hosted over Zoom, introduces the Arduino coding language using the Museum's custom microcontroller, ThinkerShield. Experiment, tinker and invent in this practical and creative introduction to computer science.
Learners will read, manipulate and write code in the Arduino language (based on C/C++) by programming LEDs to create custom light patterns on the ThinkerShield.
Tailored to support Technology and Applied Sciences in Stages 4 and 5, this interactive guided workshop is also perfect for classes using the NSW Department of Education's Crack the Code unit.
ThinkerShield is a unique combination of microprocessor (brain) and electronic components (inputs: buttons, sensors; outputs: lights, sounds, etc), which are controlled by computer code.
An open-source electronics prototyping platform, based on flexible, easy-to-use hardware and software, Arduino is designed for artists, designers, hobbyists and anyone interested in creating interactive objects or environments. Read more about Arduino.
If you are new to video conferences we have an informative how to connect guide for support.
This on-demand digital program is part of the 2022 schools offer, available Monday to Friday at 10am, 11am, midday, 1pm and 2pm.
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- develop thinking skills when designing and producing digital and non-digital solutions
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- 4.1.1 recognises and uses software programs that are suitable for specific tasks
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- 1 knowledge and understanding of a range of computer software and hardware
- 5.1.1 selects and justifies the application of appropriate software programs to a range of tasks
- 5.1.2 selects, maintains and appropriately uses hardware for a range of tasks
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Here's Everything You Need to Know About the Body-Contouring Treatment
I 'd listened to genuine talk from fellow beauty editors (one discovered the treatment as well uneasy to withstand; others explained it as "strange" or "weird"). As well as I would certainly review breathless endorsements from top skin specialists (consisting of the infamously cynical ones, like New York City laser expert Heidi Waldorf, who informed me, "after simply one session, my back really felt much better from the excitement of deep abdominal core muscles, as well as the alleviation lasted for numerous days").
It just appears also great to be real: Emsculpt utilizes high-intensity concentrated electro-magnetic energy to activate what's called supramaximal tightenings (the kind that can not be attained by volunteer muscle activity). It's cleared by the Food and Drug Administration for the "improvement of abdominal tone, strengthening of the abdominal muscles, development of stronger abdomen, [as well as] strengthening, toning, firming of the buttocks." Oh, and also there's no downtime. Of course.
It's the most recent tool to get in the faddish nonsurgical fat-reduction layer. This category-- which flaunts veteran fat-freezer CoolSculpting, fat-melting lasers like SculpSure, as well as now the newbie Emsculpt-- is favorably blowing up, experiencing a near-25 percent boom in the last year alone, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Cosmetic Surgery. These modern technologies, it's worth keeping in mind, are intended to act as supplements to energetic, healthy and balanced way of lives-- not substitutes for mindful eating or normal workout. As well as individuals are stressed.
Many taken with such treatments are ladies in the 35-to-50 age variety-- also known as me. While I've constantly taken care of to remain slim-ish without a ton of effort (Pringles for supper and also an inactive NYSC subscription were characteristics of my 20s), two children and a 40th birthday can change a gal. Today, my diet would certainly qualify as fairly carb-conscious and also clean-- a Pringle have actually not crossed these lips in fairly a long time-- and also I spin practically every day. I really feel more powerful. There are facets I 'd such as to tighten up. Which is precisely why these body-shaping devices are ruling the noninvasive world.
What collections Emsculpt besides the pack is its duality: It not just implodes fat cells (for a 19 percent loss after 4 treatments), yet simultaneously develops muscle fibers (by roughly 16 percent) for even more specified abdominals and also rounder rear-ends. One company-sponsored research even reported a 10 percent decrease in diastasis recti, the abdominal separation that happens generally in maternity. (Abdominoplasty surgical treatment can remedy the trouble entirely.).
Emsculpt essentially causes 20,000 contraction in 30 minutes.
And, so, one 90-degree September morn, I met with board-certified skin specialist, Arash Akhavan, at his practice, the Dermatology & Laser Group in New York City. He promptly interested my hesitant side by disclosing that he initially assumed Emsculpt "seemed extremely fraudulent," and resembled, "This is crazy; get this point out of here." Just after evaluating the business's seven medical researches with accompanying before-and-afters, debating the science with renowned peers, and hooking himself up to the tool numerous times (and also seeing actual results in an issue of days) was he thrilled sufficient to offer the treatment to patients.
Prior to belting me in for a road test, Akhavan gave me a crash course on the technology. "Emsculpt basically causes 20,000 muscle contractions in half an hour, constricting the muscles past any type of physiological standard, as well as targeting fat loss to the location of the muscle-- something sit-ups alone can never ever complete," he clarifies. "Throughout these extreme pulses, the muscles release chemicals locally, which are claiming, 'Oh God, we are being means overworked; this is not regular.'".
They then signal fat cells in the location to break down their materials as well as launch them as cost-free fatty acids. The large abundance of fats bewilders the fat cells, triggering them to pass away and also malfunction, after which, they're metabolized by the body as well as eliminated as waste. The muscles, meanwhile, are stated to undertake cellular changes, strengthening and enlarging (with the device's power impacting the whole sheath of abdominals, from chest to groin.).
" It's a very quick feedback compared to other fat-reduction devices where you're waiting months to see something occur," Akhavan states. "With this, also after a solitary visit, you'll notice the location looking much better a day or more later on." 4 sessions, spaced a couple of days apart, is the recommended dosage, with full-on wow results appearing two to four weeks after your final visit (number ₤ 750 and ₤ 1000 each depending on where you live.) "You basically obtain the very same feel and look that originates from working out and also diet programs for 6 months," he adds.
It's a really fast reaction compared to other fat-reduction devices where you're waiting months to see something occur.
For the butt, there's a different protocol. It aims to develop the gluteal muscles to round, pert impact without destroying any one of the shape-enhancing fat in the location. Rumor has it, the company is currently design distinctive programs for the arms and also upper legs, also.
Except not, since you're lying down-- not perspiring or panting or wishing for death to come, as one does during an awesome sweat sesh. Akhavan a lot more properly defines the feeling as "completely unnatural," including that most everyone "gets a little terrified at the two-minute mark," since it really feels as well incorrect to be.
A lot more particularly, the 30-minute abdominal muscle procedure cycles via 3 phases. The concrete difference in between the initial 2 is practically invisible, with the second being a smidge much longer, as well as more obvious than the initial, as the equipment is acquiring the muscle "a thousand times in a couple of secs" versus "a hundred times in a number of seconds," Akhavan says.
What feels like a subtle tightening of the muscles and some moderate TASER-like tingles at 10 or 20 percent intensity grows to an extreme gripping and also higher pull with sharper zaps. You can in fact see the muscles climb up from your abdominal area, which, for me, was a little reminiscent of late-term maternity, seeing awestruck as my wild seven-pound child jumped under my skin-- really, truly unusual, as I discussed at least a lots times throughout treatment.
The third stage of treatment is the most bearable, in my opinion; I welcomed the shift. What seems like a forceful touching on the muscles results from a series of extremely slow, purposeful contractions (around 10 per 2nd) developed to flush out any kind of toxins or lactic acid released by taxed-to-the-max muscles, "so there's no accumulation, and also none of the threats of over-exercising," says Akhavan. And, honestly, none of the discomfort either. I'm writing this 24 hours post-treatment, and also feel zero discomfort.
You essentially get the very same look and feel that comes from working out and dieting for 6 months.
The security of the magnetic auto mechanics underlying the gadget has actually been sustained by numerous research studies over several decades, the business claims. "There have actually been no serious negative events ever taped with Emsculpt," Akhavan notes.
Yet it ought to not be made use of by those with steel or electronics (like pacemakers) inside their bodies, as it could warm up the former as well as short-circuit the latter. (For similar reasons, you require to keep your phone a risk-free range from the paddle, that makes me wonder about all those sports-bra selfies. Regardless, bring a publication.) As well as it goes without saying (I really hope), Emsculpt is not risk-free while pregnant.
No BS? With only one treatment under my belt, I can still pinch an inch to ensure, but my core does feel, dare I state, a lot more strong. And also weird though it was, I 'd voluntarily go another round.
EMSCULPT UK is the most recent power based innovation that constructs muscle and also burns fat in 30 minutes, making use of an unique electromagnetic field that goes through the skin to influence muscle cells in addition to ruining fat all in the very same session at the same time!
Whether you would such as a 'bigger booty', toned arms, toned calves or that six-pack you have actually always imagined, we are below to aid you cheat your way there!!! A reduction of -19% fat with a course as well as +16% increase in muscle mass. Introducing EMSCULPT maker, makes use of a special magnetic field that passes through the skin to impact muscle tissue in addition to destroying fat done in the same session at the same time!
Among the most prominent locations for EMSCULPT is the buttocks and also as high as it is very important to maintain an active way of living it can be hard to attain goals such as 'how to get a bigger butt in a week' and also sometimes all the exercise will still leave you with unfulfilling outcomes.
EMSCULPT permits us to produce a non-surgical Brazilian butt lift treatment which indicates no downtime so the treatment can be carried out 4 times throughout 2 week, up until you get your wanted results. In many cases customers will certainly see instant outcomes and also the maximum outcomes would be seen 6 weeks following your last treatment. EMSCULPT results can last as much as 18 months, whilst preserving a healthy as well as active way of life.
One more preferred area for EMSCULPT is the abdomen. Strengthening your stomach muscles with a healthy and balanced and energetic lifestyle can help tone your abdominals as well as boost your core security. You can firm up your abs with thirty day abdominal muscle obstacles, crunches, yoga, pilates, as well as now EMSCULPT 20,000 sit ups/ bows in half an hour.
EMSCULPT permits you to return to typical activities directly away, you can have it on your lunch break! EMSCULPT allows you to proceed exercising, does not develop swelling and has no after care, you can tan, work out and also go right back to function!
For numerous men and women toning the arms can be a constant battle as well as fight against 1 month arm difficulties. Whether it's for your special day or basic self-confidence there are endless workouts but once again the outcomes just aren't revealing as well as it is feasible with EMSCULPT.
Arms tend to be one of those locations that are caused by the start of ageing. As we grow older the metabolic price decreases as well as if you are not adhering to an active way of living and also healthy and balanced diet, the possibilities are the excess fat is being saved in your upper arms.
If you feel as though you have 'bingo wings' as well as fat cells that's pinch-able on the locations we would usually suggest CoolSculpting (fat cold) first and after that EMSCULPT to tone the location after that. HIFU is another machine we make use of for skin tightening which functions wonderful in this field. This 3 way method we utilize at Mesotherapy Cosmetic can take on all elements, unwanted fat, muscle development as well as skin firm!
The world's only non-invasive body shaping procedure to simultaneously build muscle and reduce fat.
Seeking a non-invasive way to shed fat and also boost muscle tone? With EMSculpt, you can achieve these objectives in simply four 30-minute sessions without any recuperation time called for. This treatment has catapulted to appeal among celebrities, specialist athletes, and also day-to-day people seeking a much safer choice to invasive surgeries. In this post, we'll discuss what EMSculpt is, just how it works, and have a look at a few of the impressive advantages that have gathered this cutting edge device so much attention.
EMSculpt is an FDA-approved tool utilized to reinforce muscles and also malfunction fat. During one 30-minute treatment session, a client's muscles in the targeted area contract 20,000 times.
These extreme tightenings called "supramaximal tightenings" catalyze a procedure called lipolysis within the body. In simpler terms, the muscles as well as bordering cells respond as they would to a very extreme exercise by breaking down locally saved fat cells. The body begins to launch fatty acids and also metabolizes the dead fat cells, which are after that normally excreted-- leaving individuals with stronger, leaner muscles.
EMSculpt and also CoolSculpting both help people eliminate fat with a series of non-invasive therapies. There are some significant differences in between the 2. CoolSculpting does not use HIFEM ® technology as EMSculpt does, but instead functions with a procedure called cryolipolysis. CoolSculpting is an FDA-approved treatment where a section of fat is put in between two cooling down panels. Subdermal fat cells get to a cold temperature which triggers them to pass away as well as eventually be secreted normally.
While both therapies assist get rid of fat, just EMSculpt helps reinforce muscles, too. EMSculpt therapies are likewise faster, lasting roughly 30 minutes, while CoolSculpting treatments can take up to a hr. Fewer therapies are usually needed with CoolSculpting (One to 3 sessions are regular,) but it can take a lot longer to start to see results. Coolsculpting patients can start to see noticeable results beginning at 4 weeks after the preliminary treatment. EMSculpt, on the other hand, generally calls for 4 sessions, however clients typically begin to see results promptly after their initial treatment.
Possibly the largest difference in between these 2 therapies is the people they best serve. EMSculpt yields the most positive outcomes when it is made use of for muscle toning.
To day, EMSculpt has actually been approved as a treatment for the buttocks, abdomen, thighs, calves, biceps, and triceps. These are several of the major advantages of EMSculpt that have added to this treatment's expanding popularity.
Improves Metabolic process
EMSculpt generates a complete improvement of the muscle framework within the targeted location of the body while increasing the metabolic process. It not just aids construct muscle tissue, however professional research studies found that clients that undergo EMSculpt treatment experience a five-time rise in fat metabolism (apoptotic index boosted from 19% to 92% post-treatment.).
Because EMSculpt is a secure and entirely non-invasive treatment, it has come to be a preferred option to surgeries that achieve similar outcomes such as butt implants, an abdominoplasty, and liposuction. With EMSculpt, individuals can raise as well as tone their abs, butt, thighs, as well as extra without having to be put under anesthetic or invest a long term time recovering after surgery. And also, patients don't have to worry about scars or stitches. EMSculpt targets the muscle tissue straight without affecting the skin above it.
By strengthening muscle tissue, EMSculpt can aid people healing from certain injuries. It can also be made use of in conjunction with physical therapy to help in accelerating recovery times. EMSculpt is also fantastic for beginning a brand-new health and fitness program after a person has actually recouped from an injury.
Treatments normally last simply half an hour, so people can make appointments over their lunch break. The complete routine of 4 treatments can be completed in a period of 2 to 3 weeks; several patients begin to see results instantly after their initial treatment session.
One of the excellent advantages of EMSculpt is that there is no healing time required after treatment sessions. People can go back to their normal activities promptly after each session. In addition, there is absolutely nothing clients require to do ahead of time to get ready for treatment.
One of the most common adverse effects connected with EMSculpt is a light feeling of muscle soreness, comparable to what one may really feel after an intense exercise. However, the supramaximal tightenings that take place during EMSculpt treatments in fact help purge lactic acid out of the body, which minimizes this feeling of soreness.
While there is a reduced threat of negative effects associated with EMSculpt, this treatment is not for everybody. EMSculpt is not suggested for ladies who are expectant, and also it is not risk-free for individuals who have any type of steel items (such as plates or screws), medical tools (such as a pacemaker), or an IUD (intra-uterine tool for contraception) implanted within their body. EMSculpt needs to be used combined with workout and a healthy and balanced diet and is ruled out a substitute for either one.
Fascinated in discovering more about the advantages of EMSculpt? Reserve an appointment at Mesotherapy Cosmetic. Our medical professionals can assist figure out the best treatment choices to assist you reach your one-of-a-kind health and wellness goals.
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This is an incredible fossilized brow horn from a genuine triceratops (Triceratops horridus), one of the most famous dinosaurs. This particular fossil was discovered in the Hell Creek Formation in Montana and is dated back to the Maastrichtian Age, late Cretaceous Period (67-66 million years ago). It is in excellent condition and comes on a custom metal stand.
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Creation of the Terry Siegrist Memorial Fund
It was with great sadness that we all learned of the recent passing in December, 2021 of Terry Siegrist, City of Marina's Recreation and Cultural Services Director. Since our inception, The Marina Foundation has worked with Terry to identify and provide much needed programs for our Senior, Teen, and Youth communities. Terry created the "Box Theory" as a model to live by - to show how we, as individuals and our respective groups, could all work together with a common goal of keeping our kids "active and busy in a positive and healthy environment". The Marina Teen Center plays an integral part in this process. Our hope is that we can all help to continue the progress made by Terry and his team. Terry will be truly missed by us, and no doubt, the entire Marina community.
While we struggled with the news, The Marina Foundation has worked with his family and other Community leaders to create the Terry Siegrist Memorial Fund to honor him, starting with a pledge of $5,000. Terry was a true champion of our City's youth and seniors, so this fund will reflect those values and work to help support the programs and needs he cared so much about.
Contributions can be made to the Terry Siegrist Memorial Fund (below) or by check made payable to: "The Marina Foundation", PO Box 324, Marina CA 93933. Please note "Terry Siegrist Memorial Fund" in the memo section.
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You can check out a routine public stock exchange forum and also acquisition shares of public trading firms like Neptune Wellness that are directly involved with the CBD sector.
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The items you are purchasing should follow by its THC web content which ought to be much less than 0.3%.
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World Record
20.9 kg.
46.1 lbs.
Amberjack, Greater
Seriola dumerili
Record Category:
Women Sling / Polespear
Summer Sawaya
A couple friends and I were diving in 110 feet of water off of Key West, Florida when I noticed a school of amberjacks swimming up to check us out. The leading fish appeared to be the biggest in the school so I knew I had to act quickly before they swam past me. I loaded my polestar as fast as I could and lined up for the shot. I shot him right behind his gill plate and he took off, swimming straight to the bottom of the ocean. After about 5 minutes of fighting the fish, he finally came into view and I continued to fight him on my float line until I had him in my hands.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for a meeting with presidents of all political parties on June 19 to discuss the "one nation, one election" concept and other "important matters", including the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
The Prime Minister made the call Sunday during a meeting that was convened with floor leaders of all parties in both Houses on the eve of the first session of the 17th Lok Sabha, according to Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi.
Taking to Twitter later, Modi wrote: "We had a fruitful all-party meeting today, the first one after the election results and before the start of the Monsoon Session. Thankful to the leaders for their valuable suggestions. We all agreed on the smooth running of Parliament so that we can fulfil people's aspirations."
Speaking to reporters, Joshi said the Prime Minister also called upon the floor leaders to "introspect whether Members of Parliament are able to fulfil people's aspirations as their representatives and the manner in which last two years of the 16th Lok Sabha were wasted".
Joshi said the government has also invited all members of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha to a dinner on June 20 for a "free exchange of views" and to "build team spirit among all Parliamentarians".
In the all-party meeting before the Budget Session, sources quoted Modi as saying that because of disruptions in Parliament, the government's work was delayed over the last two years. He said that with the mandate given by the people this time, the government should be allowed to function "at least for the next three years".
In this Session, sources said, many of the Bills that have been stalled are set to be re-introduced. They include Bills related to Triple Talaq, Citizenship (Amendment), National Medical Commission, Surrogacy (Regulation), Aadhar and Land Acquisition that had lapsed after they were passed by the previous Lok Sabha but not Rajya Sabha.
Apart from Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Sunday's meeting also included Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad, Congress MPs Adhir Ranjan Choudhary and Kodikunnil Suresh, National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah, and Trinamool Congress leaders Sudip Bandyopadhyay and Derek O'Brien. The Shiv Sena was absent, sources said.
Sources said the government also wants to take all parties onboard while planning celebrations to mark the completion of 75 years of India's Independence in 2022 and 150 years of Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary this year.
During the meeting, Opposition leaders raised a number of issues, including farm distress, drought, unemployment, independence of institutions, "weakening of federalism", and the J&K polls.
"We congratulated the government. But we also told them that this is a fight of ideologies… and it will remain a fight of ideologies," Azad said.
"We also said that there are some issues that the government should pay attention to, such as those of the farmers, drought, lack of drinking water, and massive unemployment in the country. We also raised the issue of freedom of press and the behaviour of ruling party workers towards journalists. They (journalists) are being beaten and efforts are being made to muzzle their voice. We condemn that and urged the government to look into it," he said.
Azad, a former J&K CM, said he also raised the issue of polls in the state, and that "there was no need for President's rule".
"On the one hand, the government said the environment was not conducive for holding assembly polls and on the other, it claimed that panchayat elections were carried out peacefully last year. Lok Sabha elections had also been held in the state peacefully. So why not conduct state polls?" he asked.
Trinamool leaders Bandyopadhyay and O'Brien demanded that the Women's Reservation Bill be passed. The TMC, they said, had 35 per cent women MPs in the 16th Lok Sabha, and the number had gone up to 41 per cent. They also flagged their party's concerns over "weakening of federalism" and alleged that the Centre was "deliberately targeting states".
On electoral reforms, the TMC leaders said polls should be held through paper ballots. Referring to ordinances, Bandyopadhyay and O'Brien said the government must adhere to the "spirit of the Constitution" and that they were an "emergency" tool. "Unfortunately, in the 16th Lok Sabha, it had been blatantly overused. It had the highest percentage of ordinances in 70 years," they claimed.
The YSR Congress sat with the Opposition, unlike the AIADMK, but offered issue-based support to the government. Sources said SP's Ramgopal Yadav asked why the Home Ministry had sent an advisory to the West Bengal government but not to UP over deaths linked to the law-and-order situation. The BSP said it would not oppose privatisation if legislations are not put in place to protect the interests of SC/ST/OBCs.
Over the first two days of Parliament, the members will be administered the oath by the Pro-tem Speaker — the Speaker's election will take place on June 19. The session will begin with the Presidential Address to a joint sitting of both Houses on June 20.
The two Houses have members drawn from around three dozen parties, including the BJP, Congress, DMK, AIADMK, TMC, Shiv Sena, YSR Congress, JD(U), BJD, BSP, TRS, TDP, NCP, SP, CPM, CPI, JD(S) and Akali Dal.