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If I had the means to do so,I would pickup right now and travel the world! I want to experience other places I want to see other cultures, I want to live my life before it's too late.
OwnWhoYouAre 18-21, F 7 Responses 15 Apr 30
I'm A WandererI love traveling! I've been all over Europe, lived in Germany for 4 months, been to Japan and Brazil. Some of my favorite memories I made while traveling. There's something about going to a country you don't know and don't speak the language that just opens you up to new...
learningtolovemyself7 22-25, F 8 Responses 14 Nov 19, 2013
I can't wait to graduateand finally start my life traveling the world.
justsmile1990 18-21, F 10 Responses 8 4 days ago
It has always been a dream of mine to travel toforeign countries, and I don't plan on foregoing it for anything. I plan on graduating with a degree in Business Marketing / Consulting and becoming a marketer for an international travel agency. I also plan on studying a bit of photography so I can add to the travel value...
TheAlbinoGirl 18-21, F 16 Responses 19 Apr 5
everyday i think of different places to go.and i just dont want to travel just to sight see or taste food i actually want to travel to meet & help people. learning about different cultures and meeting wise or different people is amazing
luvabl3 18-21, F 4 Responses 6 1 day ago
Already I have been to Italyand Spain, to England, and Belgium, Portugal and Monaco, and Switzerland and Germany. I would like to go to Vietnam and Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar, and to Sudan and Egypt, and to Israel. I would also go to Senegal and Argentina, Canada, and to Montana.
Lecuyer90 22-25, F 14 Responses 23 Aug 6
It's an absolute dream of mine to travel I'venever been anywhere but my own country. To tour Europe is my absolute dream, I'd also like to travel around Asia and then maybe in the US where my mom and brother is... Hopefully someday soon...
reezaheartdogs 18-21, F 5 Responses 16 Jul 26
EmiTru 16-17, F 4 Responses 19 Aug 5
I wanna go places, I wanna be free.I wanna be in NY looking at the Statue of Liberty, Be in CA looking at the Hollywood sign, Paris looking at the Eiffel Tower, and Tokyo. I wanna see the Whole wide World
PlatinumMillenium 16-17, M 2 Responses 4 12 hrs ago
To meet new people. To breath new air.To feel the smell of new soil. To learn new culture.
darkpassion 22-25, M 3 Responses 23 Aug 3
I want to go to santorini,Greece :)))))
kamei09 18-21, F 5 Responses 6 2 days ago
So wanna go to India ,Columbia , Cuba , Brazil ,USA , Spain Lebanon and Nigeria !:)
rasha1948 18-21, F 13 Responses 16 Jul 17
Want to fall in love with someoneand travel the world with them, life goal
emmapia 16-17, F 2 Responses 16 Apr 5
Canada, Australia, New Zealand,America, Norway and Ireland. I'd want to get a decent camera first though.
Ri95 18-21, F 5 Responses 11 Aug 10
I wish I could just travel the world.Does anyone wish to fund my en devour?
gradyjellyneck 18-21, M 4 Responses 1 2 days ago
after year 12 me and my friends are planning ontraveling around Australia and going to festivals along the way and just being hippies and having our last bit of fun before coming back to normal society and being sad and bored for the rest of our lives before we die - having achieved nothing.
inoxxia 16-17, F 11 Responses 14 Jun 17
Wouldn't it be cool if you could spend onemonth in every country you visit? Spend the first week making friends. Spend the second week learning about the lifestyles and culture of the country. Spend the third week, having fun with your new friends and spend the last week, appreciating the country and reflecting on your...
ChasingNovelty 18-21, M 16 Responses 21 Feb 11
I have this amazing opportunity to go to Europeand live with a family to learn about their culture and stuff like that, next summer for about 2-3 weeks. I wish I could go but I don't think I'll be able to because my family can't afford it. :
MikaylaG 16-17, F 4 Responses 6 1 day ago
i want to explore new places,i like traveling, i was usually thinking about travelling to new places since my childhood,i prefer to be friendly with foreign people and make friendship with them. i like to have good times knowing foreign people and places
Emmajasonn 18-21, F 5 Responses 7 11 hrs ago
My boyfriend and I sold 98% of our belongingsso we could travel the world. We've been traveling for around 11 months so far and don't regret a minute of our decision. If you feel the pull, just go. Life's too short to wait for the perfect time to start living the life you dream of.
shadowmuse 26-30, F 14 Responses 24 3 days ago
I am leaving the Statesand I am moving to Sydney Australia in November. Any helpful tips to settle in to Aussie life?
CARGALL 26-30, F 6 Responses 3 1 day ago
i think the reason i haven't been to china isbecause my family knows i'd never come back 8D lol
SourQueen 18-21, F 1 Response 8 1 day ago
"i cant think of anythingthat excites a greater sense of childlike wonder than to be in a country where you are ignorant of almost everything."
mstud17 22-25, F 4 Responses 14 Jul 19
Me and my close friends have planned to travelthe world when we graduate. I'm really excited to travel with my best friends! ^~^
Jessica3545 16-17, F 5 Responses 5 4 days ago
i can't wait to travel the world.there's something so amazing about the thought of seeing new places and experiencing different cultures. it's exciting.
samosborne12 18-21, M 1 Response 10 a week ago
Oh yes! Who does not want to travel?Specially around Europe, one of my dream destination, but I need to work and save :-)
JEEZ19 41-45, F 8 Responses 13 Jul 30
Yes definitely! I live in Hawaii on the islandof O'ahu and yeah, everybody says Hawaii is a dream place and it really is nice here and all, but when I look at the size of our islands compared to the rest of the world.. I feel as if it is comparing the size of the Earth to the Sun. I have always been interested in the world...
Ellieokami 18-21, F 7 Responses 16 Apr 22
Unfortunately, I'm just a humble studentstruggling to get her degree; traveling is a luxury I can't afford at the moment, resources-wise and time-wise. I want to find an imaginary travel buddy (well, I want the person to be real). It would be fun to fake-book international flights, find decent lodging with affordable...
metaphornographic 18-21, F 11 Responses 19 Jul 28
Passport Not NecessaryGrowing up I had the great fortune to be the daughter of parents who loved to travel whose profession was teaching. They had the summers off and I joined in their wanderlust.We spent weeks on the road visiting the states, sites, the not-so-populated parks and many locations away...
HootieBootieInLuv 26-30, F 14 Responses 19 Jan 5, 2013
I perform and dance (: I love to just like havefun and stuff
officialsophie 13-15, F 1 Response 9 4 days ago
I have a friend ... Better said a girlthat went to school with me ... She is now a flight attendant .... She is traveling the world ... She posts pictures in different parts of the world every week on Facebook ... I am really jealous.... The strange thing is that I am an arquitect and I consider my self...
jbello 22-25, F 3 Responses 5 3 days ago
I wanna travel the world with you,holding your hand and walking with you,talking and dancing with you :)
rony989 22-25, M 3 2 days ago
I've been traveling since I was a kid,but I would really love to travel the world at my own expense. I'd love to go to Paris for a romantic travel, Greece for a breath taking sunrise and sunsets. Africa for a thrilling safari experience (possibly join a group against hunger too.) Jerusalem for a solemn religious...
Toothfairy08 22-25, F 4 Responses 15 Apr 11
AyeItsKat 18-21, F 13 Responses 18 Apr 6
In 4 hours I will be on a plane to London.I see this as the first step towards seeing the world and visiting all the places that's on my list! I'm so excited ^^
natliking 18-21, F 11 Responses 18 Aug 9
My Wife Already Tipped the Cabin StewardThis story enough begins at the end of cruise as opposed to the beginning. As a Shore Excursion Manager on board a cruise ship in Alaska, the daily log of passenger incidents reported to the pursers desk is one of the items I review on a daily basis. This particular day was our...
seanbhalliday 36-40 16 Responses 13 Jul 17, 2008
tobesucessful 16-17, F 8 Responses 16 Aug 3
Wellll umm who's going to worlds of fun??? Any takers! Even tho idk anybody on here but yeah I would love to see my fans there😍
officialsophie 13-15, F 5 Responses 4 4 days ago
adobson5194 18-21, F 2 Responses 15 Jul 31
Who is willing to come with me ,right now , no baggage , nothing Just us and the world A girl can dream
MiaStewarts 16-17, F 28 Responses 28 Jul 11
My biggest dream is to tour the whole world-specially Europe! I know it's not going to happen but hey... I have an imagination :)
Yuumie 18-21, F 8 Responses 7 Aug 10
I have been saving moneyfor the last two years so that next summer when I am 19 I can travel through Europe. It was a goal I set for myself when I was younger and have put money aside for it whenever I could for years now. I hope to see England, France and Italy and write about my experiences. It seems...
ThatBrandonGuy 18-21, M 13 Responses 13 3 days ago
I started as a studentand have traveled to 100 countries but started on the basis of surviving with little or no money in the US came home with more money with lots of ideas
sinnedyesac 46-50, M 5 Responses 8 Aug 10
I want to travel the worldand learn about different cultures and religion and just leave everyone behind.
Anon5931 18-21, F 2 Responses 11 1 day ago
I can't exactly afford to go abroad from mycountry, but just last week I went to Leeds, Halifax and Bristol :)
Gemz2411 18-21, F 6 Responses 4 4 days ago
Bienvenue Au Canada! (Welcome To Canada!)As most of my EP friends know, my family and I spent this past weekend visiting Québec City (Wednesday through Sunday). This trip and the city itself so impressed me that I am now compelled to share some of my experiences with all of you. Be forewarned: this is likely to...
SaraBee1995 18-21, F 14 Responses 14 Jul 23, 2013
I'm so fascinated about traveling & observingnew people. Cultures, food, etc. Can't wait to travel the world!
Sweetie899 22-25, F 11 Responses 26 Jul 15
Explore the world by walking,climbing,dancing,clicking pictures,watching nature, amd every damn single thing before i die😎
ronie989 18-21, M 2 Responses 5 3 days ago
I strongly recommendfor anyone who wants to travel, to go to a third world country and volunteer your time. You will never feel more accomplishment in your life. I went to Kenya last summer to build a school for a month, I think about my experience every day, it was life changing.
Shakawave 18-21, F 7 Responses 18 Jul 4
Going to Bora Bora would be the ultimate islandexperience 👍😍✈🚣🌊
kbabe0181 26-30, F 7 Responses 19 Jul 15
I want to travel the world,I want to leave home and just go all over the US first then around the world, I live for adventure and want more of it in my life
briannalynn22 16-17, F 4 Aug 10
I want to travel the worldso that i can see the city, new people and make new friends. Make a new life as I travel out of the country, can be social and let the fears aside! I want to go San.Francisco, italy travel to history to see where there is to know :) I want to visit all the monuments made...
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Everything. Friendly and helpful staff, speaking good English. Huge suite; which we were not expecting and was very cheap! Great facilities although we were only there for one night and so didn't have time to use the pool. We didn't eat there either, so can't comment on food, but prices looked reasonable. Secure free parking on site too which we didn't need to pre-arrange. Great hotel!
Our booking request for extra bed was missed by staff, though they did manage to get us two rooms on the same floor in the end. Price was good, but it was at a cost of convenience. Breakfast very good.
Pool wasn't that inviting, a bit murky. The staff in the restaurant were very offhand, and the food wasn't great. Shuttle to metro station is handy, but only if the times fit in with what you want to do. Last shuttle back was 1845, not late enough for us.
everything apart...
I could hear my snoring room neighbour... Thats the only fault... and air conditioning did not manage with hot July temperature...
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Location in quiet area, nearby rome (10. Nin by car) the staff were realy friendly specialy mr. Davide who realy was patient and helpful, he answered all our questions patiently and professionally. I like that there were so many grocery and ice cream shop around the hotel.
Really good location to watch Editors Rock in Roma
Staff were very unfriendly when we checked in. Made us feel second class.
nice big rooms, staff was ok
the air conditioning controls are locked so you have to call reception to turn it off .
Peacefull hotel, perfect after a busy noisy day in the city. Special shuttle service to metro Colli Albani but with public bus reachable. Good value for money!!
Little restaurants in the neoghbourhood (supermarket and pizzasnsckbars there are a few).
Small but great swimmingpool. Perfect temperature and always clean. Quiet location as it is further away from centre. Easy to get around by public transport.
Beds are fairly hard but good. There are no restaurants or cafes near the hotel, for me and my mother it was easy enough to have dinner in Collie Albanie or head back in the evening for dinner in the centre of Rome, but I can imagine it is a bit harder for elderly people or people with young kids.
The hotel is far from the city center. It served perfectly for our visit but if you are planning to stay in this hotel to visit Rome, please bear in mind that it is distant from the most touristic places. Comfort, cleanliness, spacious room/bed, abundant breakfast.
All was good.
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Staff were not very good at making us feel welcome and finding out how our stay had been. Kept up all night on the first night due to people running up and down the corridors. Expensive for what you get.
Everything is great, nice and spacious rooms, excellent breakfast, the possibility of free public parking
location (if you don't have a car)
it is modern, clean and comfortable
The size of the room, the fact that it was very clean, free parking space exactly outside the hotel
Wifi was not working at all and the use of the ethernet connection in the room costs 7 additional euros. We had to buy a prepaid 3G internet card.
Very clean and comfortable stay. Staff were friendly and helpful. The free shuttle service runs several times every day which goes above and beyond considering there are public bus stops very close to the hotel and the bus was free.
The breakfast was a little too expensive and not as tasty as I would have expected (coffee was not nice, bread was a bit stale). I would recommend getting breakfast in Rome.
Great facilities. Wifi in the room.
Some staff at the restaurant were not very friendly or helpful. Shuttle hours are not very good.
Good pool, excellent breakfast, comfortable big double room, nice roomy hotel.
Lack of courtesy bus on one morning and not brilliant communication about it.
Dog friendly hotel, has a nice swimming pool and rich breakfast.
Its location make you need a car to reach most of the attractions.
Great rooms and the breakfast
You cant open the balcony doors
My son and I stayed at Capannelle mainly to go to ippodromo to see Metallica. Perfect location. Breakfast good. Easy to get to centre by bus then metro. Remember to buy a bus ticket at a tobacco shop first as not available on bus. I would certainly go back to Hotel Capannelle
Bus tickets should be sold on bus like any other city. Staff very good except bar staff who were not helpful.
Good facilities.friendly staff.Exellent breakfast.Clean and room was very good to stay.We liked Hotel Capannelle very much
Friendly and helpful staff. Free Extra bed for a child under 12yrs old. Free shuttle. Good facilities. Excellent breakfast. And a lot more. Truly recommendable. ;)
Limited free shuttle schedule to and from the hotel.
We had to see a concert at Ippodromo Capannelle and the hotel is very near. The room was clean and also the bathroom was big and in a very good conditions. Wifi worked very well and it was very fast.
I found bad not so comfortable and I haven't a good rest on it. When we arrived, staff lost our booking about a taxi for the next day
very close to ippodromo le capannelle
the neigborhood is not very friendly for travellers; you have to go to the city to have plenty of restaurants, pubs, bars and a place where to have breakfast in the morning; we had it in the hotel and it was really good
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Added May 21, 2013
by camis
Rota, Spain
This pattern is from Patrones no. 314. I was so excited to discover that the double needle is so easy to use, that I used it for all the visible stitches on this dress. The original pattern was very…ruffly, so I skipped the ruffles and accentuated the joining of the front pieces with contrasting thread. Go, double needle!
The fabric is a cotton polyester blend.
May 23, 2013, 09.20 AMby SassyT
I absolutely love it. The top stitching is fabulous. I want this dress lol
May 22, 2013, 10.24 AMby rainy63
Lovely Dress great work.
May 22, 2013, 07.38 AMby camis
Thank you everybody for your nice comments.
May 22, 2013, 04.10 AMby rita61
Nice! Looks great. Nice double needle work.
May 22, 2013, 03.40 AMby runningwithscissors1
After seeing your dress, I don't think I would want to see it with ruffles. Beautiful!
May 22, 2013, 01.02 AMby hybella
Great dress and it fits you like glove!
May 21, 2013, 10.53 PMby SewNotWork
What a great idea! Nicely done!
May 21, 2013, 07.38 PMby BeYou TiFul
Your dress is very nice and I like your version better than the original pattern.
May 21, 2013, 05.51 PMby liliv-1
Oh, I'm a sucker for these details!
May 21, 2013, 05.27 PMby Mary Athey
lovely dress, the double needle works gorgeous. i"ce never used a twin needle?? ny machine has one but i would'nt know where to start lol x
May 21, 2013, 04.18 PMby Moimisie
as I'm not a fan of ruffles… I have to see that I like your version much better! Congrats!
May 21, 2013, 02.05 PMby Zsuzso
Like your version much better. What a great idea. Looks great on you.
May 21, 2013, 01.22 PMby Liza Azman
Beautiful dress!
May 21, 2013, 01.16 PMby RedDynamica
Double Needle tips – always sew long stitches slowly! i love my twin needle! Your dress looks great!
May 21, 2013, 12.13 PMby mixtlii
Looks great :) I was very excited too when I tried the double needle, but then I broke 2 and I am too scared to break one more so I don't use it anymore… Do you have any tips for not breaking them?
May 21, 2013, 01.35 PMby camis
Well, I did break the first one :( Start with needles that are closer together, like 2 mm and test by turning the machine manually and slowly to see if the needle will hit the plate. And use it on lighter fabrics. My machine is nothing fancy so can take up to 4 mm or size 4, but just in straight stitch. Good luck.
May 21, 2013, 12.05 PMby kisses
Nice…I like the style lines
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Monday mornings are challenging for pastors. Maybe the sermon tanked yesterday, attendance was down, or a key leader quit. Or it may have been a great Sunday, but now another weekend looms only six days away. The hardest part is the flood of criticism, both internal and external, a pastor feels on Monday morning. Many pastors say they want to quit every Monday morning, sadly about 1500 actually do quit every month.
As I think about and pray for all my pastor friends this Monday morning I'm reminded of this amazing quote from Teddy Roosevelt:
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.
Here are a couple of takeaways:
- The critic doesn't count. Regardless if the critic is an elder, a volunteer or the little voice in your head if he isn't in the arena he doesn't count. Sure, we all need to get better, but only those engaged in the battle have a voice in the outcome.
- Being in the arena means being knocked down, getting dirty, making mistakes. If you aren't making mistakes, striking out, coming short you're not in the game. The only clean jerseys at the final whistle are worn by players on the bench. "…there is no effort without error and shortcoming"
- You may succeed or you may fail, but the biggest loss is to sit in the stands.
Regardless of how your weekend went or how you feel this morning, my prayer for you is the final line of Roosevelt's quote; if you fail, fail daring greatly. Don't give in to the critics, don't let discouragement or fear drive your decisions.
What do you believe? What do you feel in your heart? What decision would you make if you weren't afraid to fail? Don't let the fear of striking out, fear of criticism, fear of failure keep you from swinging for the fences.
If the Apostle Paul were in your office right now he'd tell you to ask and imagine and see what happens:
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen (Eph 3:20, 21)
If you are a pastor, a church planter, a leader in your church don't let fear, discouragement or fatigue drive you from the game on Monday. Get up, dust yourself off and get back into the arena.


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Cedar Rapids Gazette (Newspaper) - January 9, 1974, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Britain May Turn to Coal In Oil Pinch By Itoberl Musel UPI Stnlor tdltpr When ii comes to vncnty there's no fuel like an old fuel. Nature larded tho earth with coal and oil millions of years ;igo, and In tho power crisis that faces a good part of tho world today these aro still (ho staples man must look to for Immediate relief. That's tho opinion of Dr. Ian Kells of Iho University of New- castle, chairman of a commlttco whoso report six months ago, "Energy for tho was somewhat llko most prophecy, almost com- pletely ignored. Now it is being closely exam- ined as a guide to future British energy policy. Various Plans Fells was one of a number of experts with whom UPI report- ers talked in Europe In pursuit of the plans various nations are making to maintain and ensure power sources now and in tho near distant future. The picture that emerges is not encouraging for Iho immedi- ate present. Franco is relying on its friendship with the Arabs to preserve an adequate oil sup- ply while looking ahead to nu- clear energy. A Swedish source, who asked not to be identified, purloined an Americanism: "We were caught with our ;pants he said. "We'vo neglected to take any vigorous j measures." But ho saw nuclear energy and even coal playing important roles in the Sweden of 1 the 1980s. Italy, West 'Germany and Switzerland are also wondering how to telescope the time lag before nuclear power becomes effective on a large scale. Fells i docs not believe it can be done. "The lead time for a major energy project is 5 to 10 ;he said. "Only a new major airplane takes longer." No Crisis So unless a nation can draw on oil or coal sources old or new, it will be at least 1980 before anyone in Western Europe can proclaim an energy declaration of independence. Eastern ;Europe by contrast has almost no energy crisis since it still receives all the oil it needs from the Soviet Union and Po- land has coal reserves so im- mense it is exporting it to such places as New England. When Fells' remarkable 28- page report landed on the desks of British officials last July it was largely pigeon-holed except by Lord Rothschild, who heads the British government think- tank and who invited the scien- tist over for a discussion of its contents. 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Don't think that Jim Ferlo doesn't understand the important role the mayor of Pittsburgh plays in guiding real estate development throughout the city and how plans can change with new leaders.
"That mayor's position is critical," said Ferlo, a state senator, board member of the city's Urban Redevelopment Authority and a former City Council member with plenty of experience fighting the development plans of previous Pittsburgh mayors.
There's the board seats to the URA and other key boards and the need to generate support from corporate and business development interests, said Ferlo.
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We've had a seismic change in the city," said Ferlo. "I don't know if everybody fully recognizes that."
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Some tips began to levy a tax on waste dumped from skips at 64 pounds a tonne, instead of the previous two pounds fifty pence
Plans to disrupt this weekend's Jubilee celebrations have been called off after the taxman took action to defuse anger over levies charged for disposing of waste.
Skip operators were threatening to mount roadblocks in protest against a sudden increase of 2,500% in the taxes they pay for dumping waste in landfill, which they said was driving companies out of business.
New HM Revenue and Customs guidance issued last week sparked a wave of concern throughout the industry after some tips started levying the tax at £64 a tonne, rather than the £2.50 charge that was previously applied.
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Recent surveys of dietary supplement use indicate that about 20 percent of active duty personnel are using some type of protein powder. The percentage of users is likely higher among special operations personnel, and this is of concern, given the July 2010 Consumer Reports® alert on protein drinks. These powder products are typically mixed with milk, water, or another liquid to make a shake and promoted as a sure way to increase muscle mass. The products often come in different flavors, with strawberry and chocolate the mainstays.
The Consumer Reports® Alert indicated that most of the 15 protein drink products analyzed contained miniscule to concerning amounts of selected contaminants – arsenic, cadmium, lead, and/or mercury – each of which is toxic to various organs in the body. Military personnel commonly use several of the products noted in the report. These include EAS Myoplex Original Rich Dark Chocolate Shakes; Muscle Milk chocolate, vanilla crème, and nutritional shake beverages; MuscleTech Nitro-Tech Hardcore Pro-Series Vanilla Milkshake; selected GNC products, and BSN and Optimum Nutrition whey protein products.
It is important to note that if three servings of these products were taken per day, consumers could be ingesting amounts of these contaminants in excess of the maximum limits proposed by the United States Pharmacopeia, the authoritative standard for health products. Importantly, toxic effects have been reported from using these products and are of concern because the Food and Drug Administration does not require such products to be tested to confirm the absence of contaminants and other potentially dangerous products before they are sold.
Take Home Message: A chicken breast, three 8-oz glasses of milk, and three eggs are inexpensive sources of high quality protein, whereas protein powders are expensive sources of uncertain quality, and potentially contaminated, protein. It is both better and cheaper to eat real foods.
The awareness that family well-being is crucial to Warfighter readiness and success is growing. Admiral Mullen's talk at the Total Fitness Conference in December centered on the importance of the family for total Warfighter fitness. There are numerous programs designed to support the Warfighter's family – from Family Readiness Groups to advice and counseling services. But other than the common knowledge that military life can be hard on families, why are family relationships so important to Warfighter performance?
For many of us, everything we do, all the choice and decisions we make, are with our families in mind (be it parents, spouses, children, or siblings). This is because relationships enrich our lives. At the same time, relationships can be a double-edged sword – while happy and supportive relationships help people deal with stress better, unsupportive relationships with lots of fighting are a source of stress. In fact, being in a difficult relationship can go beyond just being a source of stress – relationships can impact your health for better or for worse. People in supportive and loving relationships are in better health, rebound from pain and trauma faster, and heal faster than those in unsupportive and negative relationships.
Now imagine the impact a personal relationship filled with a lot of conflict could have on a Warfighter's ability to be successful in theater, and on returning home from a demanding tour.
The military lifestyle, with its long and stressful deployments and multiple moves, can take a toll even on the best relationships. But stepping outside of the military for a moment, relationship happiness is a major problem for most Americans. Divorce statistics in this country speak for the state of most relationships, and surveys show that of the 50 percent of couples who stay married, less than half report actually being happy with their spouse.
The good news about relationships, though, is that they can improve!
Learning the relationship skills that strengthen families and ease problem areas is something everyone can do. The saying "relationships take work" is true, but the work we put in can powerfully benefit all of our relationships. The importance of these skills is recognized by the Army's Comprehensive Soldier Fitness program, which focuses on prevention and enhancing family relationships as key components of Warfighter performance and success.
In next week's blog, the HPRC will identify what we think are the best strategies for enhancing one's relationships, based on the research we've read. Just like our bodies, relationships also need daily training for optimal fitness. Check back next week for what we think should be in everyone's "relationship fitness plan."
The FDA does not strictly regulate dietary supplements. As a result, supplements may not be as pure as stated on the label and may have potentially harmful contaminants. When purchasing dietary supplements, choose products approved by United States Pharmacopeia (USP) or other reputable sources.
For more information, click here for the FDA's information on dietary supplements.
When performing physical activities in the heat, avoid drinking liquids that contain alcohol or large amounts of sugar since these actually cause you to lose more body fluid. Also avoid very cold drinks, because they may cause stomach cramps.
Click here for the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's article on Emergency Preparedness and Response.
Dietary supplements may interact with medications or other dietary supplements, and may even contain ingredients not listed on the label. To help ensure coordinated and safe use, inform your health care provider about any dietary supplements you are using.
"Using Dietary Supplements Wisely," from the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
John Gottman, a noted couples researcher, has identified four characteristics that destroy relationships over time. In fact, if these characteristics are present when couples communicate, they are more likely to divorce over time. These characteristics are: criticism, contempt, stonewalling, and defensiveness. Gottman contends that these destroy relationships and termed them "The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse." Visit the HPRC Overall Family Optimization Skills section to learn more or see for more information (Gottman, 1994; Holman & Jarvis, 2003; Camp, Holman et al. 1993; Gottman and Levenson, 1992; Gottman 1993).
Does LOVE make you healthier? WebMD has compiled recent research on the amazing health effects of love, particularly in marriage. Happily married individuals 1) live longer, 2) see the doctor less, 3) have lower blood pressure, 4) are less depressed and 5) anxious, 6) manage stress better, 7) manage pain better, 8) have fewer colds, 9) heal faster and 10) are happier. See the full article here.
Also, for tips on how to make your relationship better, visit the HPRC Family Matterspage.
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Heat-related injuries are a significant threat to the health and operational effectiveness of military members and their units. The human body's response to heat stress is quite resilient if given several weeks for adaptation to occur. This process, called acclimatization, involves internal adjustments, in response to the outside environment, which improve heat tolerance. This adaptation can be fully achieved after 10 to 14 days of exposure to heat, but two-thirds, or even 75 percent, of the adaptation takes place within five days.
Myths and/or Claims
1) It is commonly believed that warfighters who are physically fit do not need to be heat acclimatized.
2) It is also assumed that older individuals are less heat tolerant than their younger counterparts.
3) Women are thought to need longer acclimatization time, since they are more vulnerable to heat illness.
1) Though fit warfighters acclimatize faster than less fit warfighters, a physically active person cannot be fully acclimatized without exposure to environmental heat stress.
2) Age has no effect on acclimatization. Research that controlled for body size and composition, aerobic fitness, hydration, degree of acclimatization, and chronological age showed little or no age-related decrements in one's ability to manage or acclimate to extreme temperatures.
3) Nor does gender appear to be a factor: women were thought to need longer acclimatization, since they are more vulnerable to heat illness. However, women and men show equivalent thermoregulation during exercise when levels of fitness and acclimatization were controlled.
4) Heat-related injuries such as exertional heat illness remain a major cause of illness and occasional fatalities within the Armed Forces. However, as mentioned earlier, the human body's can be resilient to heat stress if given several weeks to adapt.
Heat acclimatization adaptations may vanish after only a few weeks of inactivity (i.e., 18-28 days). The first adaptations to degrade are those that develop first: heart rate and other cardiovascular variables.
Summary for Military Translation
Studies have shown that acclimated soldiers suffer no detrimental effects of exertional heat stress, despite almost the same degree of heat strain. The Technical Bulletin-Medical 507 provides an evidence-based preventive program to protect military personnel from heat stress and associated adverse health effects. The recommended heat acclimatization strategies are to mimic the deployment climate, ensure adequate heat stress (i.e. by invoking sweating, having 4 to 14 days of heat exposure, and maintaining the daily duration of at least 100 minutes). It is also suggested that heat acclimatization start at least one month before deployment; and upon arrival, acclimatization should start slowly and build up by increasing heat and training volume as tolerance permits.
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I loved this story although I think it fell short as an audio book and I must come back to this and read it as a novel. I missed too much by listening to and the voice was very dull and lifeless. This book had everything I love about a good story though and held my interest until the very end. I loved listening to the technology that reminded me of my teens and how far we've come since the book was published. What was once science fiction back then is now a reality. I love when Authors are knowledgeable enough to include accurate depictions of what our future will be like based on the technology out, Stephenson does this so well.
(Disclaimer: I have not yet read the Baroque Cycle. I know, I know--I'm a bad geek.)
That said, I love Neal Stephenson. I love the way he plays with language, and writes action scenes that make you race through the first time, then go back and read them again for the rush. I like his characters; they're smart (but occasionally dumb), funny (except when they're being serious), and strong (unless they're being vulnerable). In short, they're human (except for a touch of the Mary Sue/Gary Stu here and there).
This is the nearish-future story of Hiro Protagonist, who delivers pizzas for the Mafia in what used to be the Los Angeles area. Hiro also is a serious hacker, however, and was one of the forbears of the virtual-reality universe that everyone escapes to to avoid the real world: the Metaverse, where all is possible.
One fine day, Hiro notices that something is amiss in the Metaverse and in real life: people appear to be becoming infected with a virus, Snow Crash, that turns them into compliant "zombies," if their brains aren't outright destroyed. With the help of a motley crew of allies, including an awesome female skateboarding Kourier(TM) named Y.T., Hiro races to stop the spread of the virus and to destroy it at its source. Along the rollicking way, there are discussions of the literal power of language, religious history, and martial arts, all set in a background of amazing technology.
This is one of the foundational books, people. It's where we got the terms "avatar" (meaning cypher for a person) and "Metaverse" from. The fact that it's engrossing and fun is just a bonus. Read it.
So this is cyberpunk. Huh. Guess I'm just not as geeky as I thought I was. Maybe this was good in its time, I don't know, but I'm not quite 2/3 through this and I am giving up. I am astounded by how bad this book is, given the recommendations I received from fellow geeks. I mean, not just not good, but really really bad. To the extent that I think maybe it is *supposed* to be bad and I just don't get it. Not sure. I Might be willing to give Stephenson another chance -- but I will definitely be fast-forwarding to his post-cyberpunk phase.
The Deliverator belongs to an elite order, a hallowed subcategory. He's got esprit up to here. Right now, he is preparing to carry out his third mission of the night. His uniform is black as activated charcoal, filtering the very light out of the air. A Bullet will bounce off its arachnofiber weave like a wren hitting a patio door, but excess perspiration wafts through it like a breeze through a freshly napalmed forest. Where his body has bony extremities, the suit has sintered armorgel: feels like gritty jello, protects like a stack of telephone books.
Thus begins the story of Hiro Protagonist, pizza delivery driver for the Mafia, freelance hacker, and "greatest swordfighter in the world". Somewhat by accident, Hiro discovers a dangerous virus contained in a new drug called Snow Crash – a virus which targets the central nervous system of those who use it. Teaming up with skateboard courier YT, Hiro finds himself embroiled in an international war for the souls of all humanity. So, you know, a modest storyline for a modest novel.
Snow Crash was a lot of fun to read. From the hilarious opening scene right through until the last page, it was fast, funny, and exciting. I wouldn't call it Stephenson's best - The Baroque Cycle is far more intellectually demanding, while Cryptonomicon is really where he hones his sarcastic humor to its utmost perfection. But while I wouldn't recommend Snow Crash as the first Stephenson book a reader picks up, I think readers familiar with his writing will both recognize his humor and appreciate a significantly lighter trip through his imagination. I've never been let down by one of his books, and this was no exception. Fun, if lighter than his usual fare.
Neal Stephenson writes science fiction that requires a certain level of attention and concentration to follow and stay on top of. You can't lay a Stephenson novel down for a few days and hope to come back and take up where you left off. This is not pulp science fiction.
In this audacious novel, Stephenson crafts a dystopian Earth near the end of the 20th century. Most civilization has broken down and even in the United States, society has devolved into semi-sovereign "franchulates" (franchise consulates) and "burbclaves" (suburban enclaves). A rampant form of pure capitalism reigns, with private ownership of roads and police protection. Existing alongside this "free for all" is a Metaverse, an on-line world governed largely by hackers. Now, dystopia coupled with virtual reality is nothing new, however Stephenson takes it up a notch, weaving Sumerian and Old Testament mythology throughout the story.
Some may find elements of Stephenson's world silly, and some of it is pretty far out there, but much of it comes across as biting satire and I found it enormously entertaining. The "heroes" of the story are Hiro Protagonist, a freelance stringer for Central Intelligence Corporation (a privatized successor to the Library of Congress), a computer software designer and the greatest sword fighter in the world (in the Metaverse) and Y.T., a souped up skateboard riding 15 year old courier.
With the help of the Mafia (Cosa Nostra, Inc.) and assorted other supremely interesting characters, Hiro and Y.T. discover a new designer drug, Snow Crash, whose purpose is to inject a virus into the deepest level of the brain, acting much the same as a computer virus. Seeking to prevent spread of the virus, Hiro and Y.T. cross swords with Bob Rife, the richest man on the planet, who seeks to use Snow Crash to exert total control over the world's population. Elements of economic theory, religion, virtual reality, Sumerian mythology and linguistics take this story out of the realm of anything you've ever experienced. Four and a half stars, rounded up to five simply on the basis of its originality, scope and audacity.
Hiro Protagonist (who has chosen his own name, of course) turns out to be entertaining company, and Mr. Stephenson turns out to be an engaging guide to an onrushing tomorrow that is as farcical as it is horrific.
Stephenson has not stepped, he has vaulted onto the literary stage with this novel.
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Amazon.com Amazon.com Review (ISBN 0553380958, Paperback)From the opening line of his breakthrough cyberpunk novel Snow Crash, Neal Stephenson plunges the reader into a not-too-distant future. It is a world where the Mafia controls pizza delivery, the United States exists as a patchwork of corporate-franchise city-states, and the Internet--incarnate as the Metaverse--looks something like last year's hype would lead you to believe it should. Enter Hiro Protagonist--hacker, samurai swordsman, and pizza-delivery driver. When his best friend fries his brain on a new designer drug called Snow Crash and his beautiful, brainy ex-girlfriend asks for his help, what's a guy with a name like that to do? He rushes to the rescue. A breakneck-paced 21st-century novel, Snow Crash interweaves everything from Sumerian myth to visions of a postmodern civilization on the brink of collapse. Faster than the speed of television and a whole lot more fun, Snow Crash is the portrayal of a future that is bizarre enough to be plausible.
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