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fibroadenoma breast lump
ps: they are biopsying it for cancer, even though i have no signs or symptoms, and no family history of it, should i be worried?
sorry im 21 years old
A: Fibroadenomas, although benign, are usually removed from young women because they have a tendency to grow larger in response to hormones. They can give doctors major headaches — is it the fibroadenoma getting bigger, or a new cancer?
I wouldn't worry about getting a diagnosis of cancer. Tissue that is removed during breast surgery is usually checked by a pathologist to make sure they got the right area.
As for the look of your breasts, I guess the best person to talk with is your surgeon. Lame answer, I know!
You can always ask about breast augmentation (implants), as well. If too much tissue is removed, your insurance company might pay for that.
Q: breast lump?
do fibroadenomas get harder ? my dr. thinks the lump in my right breast (pea sized) is a fibroadenoma and to see if it gets bigger if not to leave it. but what if the lump gets harder not sure if it is any bigger but it has gotten harder. i had an ulrasound done and saw a sergeon and he thinks it is a fibradenoma and wants to wait and see if it gets bigger
im 24 and I felt the lump about 4 to 5 months ago. thank you all
oh yah i saw the surgeon a month ago
A: hiya
i had a similar lump amd mine got harder i had it monitored for 6months and thankfully it got smaller
fibroadenomas do change shape and get harder and if they grow to a certain size the surgeon will remove it but thankfully most of the time they are nothing to worry about
your surgeon will keep it monitored and i know it is a very frightening experience but try not to worry about it too much
Q: what are the post treatment of fibroadenoma surgery?
i have had fibroadenoma (benign breast lump) removed from my left breast 1yr back. after that i had never been to a doctor, i have read from somewhere that we do have higher risk of breast cancer. do u think i should go to doctor often.iam also not able to lift my left hand properly, do u think is it somehow effected becoz of the operation?????? physiotherapist told its because of Frozen arm.. what could it all be?????
iam from india. The doc who operated on me tld me tat my frozed arm is not related to my operation bt wen i went to a physotherapist he tld me it could b after my opeartion as i had keep my left hand down mostly nt lifting up much for 2-3 months.. iam currently exercising daily. any advice you can give me.. what could it be??
A: Firstly, yes, you should go and see a doctor (ASAP) and get the correct advice from them (assuming you live in the UK, or some other civilised country where treatment isn't on the basis of ability to pay). I extend my sincerest sympathy if you have been (or still are) unable to go to a doctor because of financial constraints.
With respect to your left arm, perhaps a nerve was damaged during the operation, frozen arm/ shoulder is a diagnosis made when they don't actually know the cause – I know as I've had a frozen shoulder several times (agonising) and when I pressed the doctor for more info, he admitted that this is a "cover-all" for certain symptoms where cause (and often correct treatment) is unknown.
Q: Breast lump-removal?
When I was 17 my doctor found a grape sized lump in my left breast, sent me to a specialist, and got it biopsied. Turned out to be fibroadenoma. I did not have it removed. The past few weeks it has been bothering me, causing discomfort in sleep and making bras very uncomfortable. Over the year it has grow into the size of a small egg. My last pap smear, my doctor found a small lump in my right breast, she is sending me this month to get it checked out as well. I am considering getting all lumps removed- I can't live with the burden of a lump in my breast… it's hard to think it isn't cancerous- negativity has a way into my mind- I am almost 19– and very nervous.
I'd rather have a 3″ scar though, than breast cancer-
Does anyone know about the removal procedure.. I want to go in with some idea. Thank You!
A: Your doctor will decide if you need another mamo (it has been a year). Then when the results come back they will know if it needs to come out. If it does they will put you to sleep, make a small incision and remove it. You'll be back to work in a couple of days.
Q: Worried about finding second breast lump..?
Hi there. I'm 21 and I had an appointment with the breast
clinic last week where I was diagnosed as having a 3.5cm
fibroadenoma. I had a physical examination and an ultrasound (no
FNA). I have decided to have it removed and I am having surgery in
In the week since, I have found another lump near my nipple. It is
pea-sized, hard and unmoveable. The left side of my breast is very
sore as well and very uncomfortable to sleep on. This is all 3 very
seperate parts of the breast, nowhere near each other.
I'm wondering whether I have to go back to the doctors and wait for
another referral or is there something else I can do?
Thanks guys
Thanks John, it is under the skin in the tissue…because it's so close to the nipple I am assuming it is a blocked milk duct?
A: I think that you should go back in for a check, considering that you keep getting new surprises. You said these are pea-shaped, are they actually visible, or do they feel to be deeper into your breast tissue?
John Jones, MD
Q: Aching Breast AFTER REOCCURENT FIBROADENOMA DIAGNOSIS?
i am 25 and i have had a fibroadenoma removed from my breast at 20.2 months ago i had another lump on the same breast but this time it comes with dull aches sometimes that go to the back.i did a mammo and ultra sound in 2 hospitals and thy said a fibroadenoma.they said i should return in 6months for follow up.i did a ct scan of the chest and back xray and nothing was sick.but this aches bother me.they constantly remind mer i have a lump.i cant think freely.i am so scared.my paternal aunt is about 56 and has bc.has someone had this experience or can someone help me please
A: Fibroadenoma
Fibroadenomas are benign tumors made up of both glandular breast tissue and stromal (fibroconnective) tissue. They are most common in young women in their twenties and thirties, but they may occur at any age. Some fibroadenomas are too small to feel and can be seen only under the microscope, but some are several inches across. They tend to be round and have borders that are distinct from the surrounding breast tissue, so they often feel like a marble within the breast. Some women have only one fibroadenoma, but others may have several. Fibroadenoma can be easily diagnosed by fine needle aspiration or needle core biopsy.
Many doctors recommend removing fibroadenomas, especially if they continue to grow or if they change the shape of the breast. Sometimes (especially in middle aged or elderly women) these tumors will stop growing or even shrink on their own, without any treatment. In this case, as long as the doctors are certain the masses are really fibroadenomas and not breast cancer, surgery to remove them may not be needed. This approach is useful for women with many fibroadenomas that are not growing. In such cases, removing them all might mean removing a lot of nearby normal breast tissue, causing scarring that would change the shape and texture of the breast. This could also make future physical examination and mammograms harder to interpret. But, it is important for women who do not have fibroadenomas removed to have a breast physical exam at regular intervals to make sure the mass is not continuing to grow. Sometimes one or more new fibroadenomas will grow after one is removed. This simply means that another fibroadenoma has formed and not that the old one has come back.
Q: I'm only 17 and I have a breast lump… what's going on with me?
Its been there for like 3 months I think…. I'm not even sure if more because I noticed it once while I was showering and I didn't freak that much because I thought it would go away…. btw I'm only 17 =s…. but still it's here….It's not that hard and sometimes I can feel by just running smoothly my fingers on my breast (not pushing my fingers against the breast to feel it) but other times I have to push a little my fingers to feel it… It doesn't seem to have grown or stuff like that but I noticed that there is a little change in skin colour but VERY VERY VERY VERY little almost not visible (the colour)…. In my family there is no history of breast cancer and this type of stuff… I cannot just go to the doctor because I don't have a car yet and my mum is very sick to take me…. any advise please???????? I am really freaking out… .I searched the internet and it made me freak more =s ooh and it got me thinking if I got fibroadenoma…. found it on the internet
btw it's not painful but sometimes I notice that my left breast (where the lump is) is a little bit more sensitive… I don't know if it has anything to do with
I feel so alone… and scared..
A: Hey, don't worry, i have had a fibroadenoma in my breast before. I went to the doctors and they referred my to have a scan. When it came to the scan, they couldn't find anything. Sometimes fibroadenomas dissapear by themselves. They grow to a certain size and may remain there or they may shrink. If it gets to big, then sometimes they can be taken out.
Go to the doctors, a doctor will feel your breast to determine the type of lump. Get a taxi or get a friend to drop you there and back home. Its important you get it checked to make sure that it is ok. There are different types of lumps. So i would definately go to the doctors.
Q: Do you think I have a fibroadenoma lump?
Hi. I am a 15 year old girl. I am quite skinny and somehow a late bloomer. (I have really small breasts and had menarche last June)..
Anyway, I have this lumps on my two breasts. They have been there for quite a long time now. They do not hurt or anything. They are hard and I think they're movable. I read an article saying that fibroadenoma lumps can be present on teens. Do you think I have these kinds of lumps? Are they harmful?
Thank you for the kind people who'll answer my question. Ü
oh yeah, i forgot to tell. I am scared to tell it to others.
A: Ask your mom
Q: Is this breast cancer or fibroadenoma?…or something else?
I am a 15 year old south Asian girl.i am not proper healthy.
.actually i can feel some lumps inside my breasts.And they are big in size.i mean it feels that my whole breast is a lump.But my both breasts are same in size..and the color is also same..nothing can be seen from the outside.There are also some very little pimple around my nipples .But i don't thing that they are harmful.cause they are painless.But the lumps which are inside the breast pain when i touch it. when i wear bra i think then the pain grows.I have two lumps inside my right breast .One lump is in the upper right side of the breast and another one is in the lower left side of the breast.and left breast has the same thing …i mean one lump is in the upper left side and another one is in the lower right side of the breast.and i have also menstrual problems….My monthly period is not very regular.
I have also a peanut size lump under my right arm almost from 2 years……but it never pains..it is very little and soft.I have also a peanut size lump under my right arm almost from 2 years……but it never pains..it is very little and soft.it seems that its attached with my muscles………………………i am very scared as i have the breast cancer symptoms…i havent cosult a doctor yet.Do you think its cancer?if its not then what is it?Please help me.i am very worried.I have also a peanut size lump under my right arm almost from 2 years……but it never pains..it is very little and soft.it seems that its attached with my muscles………………………i am very scared as i have the breast cancer symptoms…i haven't consult a doctor yet.Do you think its cancer?if its not then what is it?Please help me.i am very worried.
A: First, I say that yes, you should see a doctor and not take medical advice from me or anyone else who isn't a doctor.
But, I do want to tell you that (other than the arm pit lumps) it all sounds perfectly normal for a 15 year old girl. I know I had lumpy, painful breasts when I was that age. I think most women do. It is normal to have irregular periods as well, sometimes into your 20's.
But, yes, see a doctor. Maybe schedule a physical and mention it to him/her then. It would be the safest thing to do.
Q: Fibroadenoma or Breast Cancer?
So, in second grade i discovered lumps in both breasts. my parents took me to the doctor and they told me i was fine and it was completely normal. They only felt them rather then doing any chemical tests. Now, eight years later, I still have the lumps in both breasts but now they take up the majority of the space in my breasts. The lumps are bumps and are random irregular shapes. they are not attached to me but are loose in my breasts. they do grow significantly larger when i have my period but still remain rather large although smaller when i don't have my period. I have not seen a doctor about them since 2nd grade because they told me they were fine then are they still okay? Is there any way i could have breast cancer after eight years?
A: If they change in size with your periods, they are probably cysts and harmless. Has anyone suggested avoiding caffeine (soda, chocolate, tea, coffee, energy drinks), which can aggravate cysts.
Q: HELP…..need answers about a breast lump!?
My wife was just told she has a 2 cm fibroadenoma in the bottom part of her left breast. It is causing a little discomfort and pain. The doctor was going to just do a needle biopsy to make sure it isn't cancer, but then strongly suggested just removing it surgically since it is causing a little bit of pain and so that if it is cancerous she doesn't have to go through two procedures. She does have a mammogram scheduled for tomorrow to make sure there isn't anything else going on before the surgery. She is 35 (most fibroadenomas are in women under 30). She is terrified of the surgery. Has anyone had this type of surgery? How long was the recovery? Was there a lot of pain after? Thanks!
Thanks everyone for your answers and kind words. She had the mammogram today along with another ultrasound. The doctor still hasn't reviewed it, but the technician did say it was a little oddly shaped, but smooth. I am sure it will all work out well.
A: the process involved in removing the fibroadenoma is called a wide local excision. it involves taking out the lump and a surrounding margin of breast tissue (if the lump is cancerous they need to ensure a sufficient margin is cleared so that any existing cancerous cells are removed thoroughly). if they suspect cancer they will also take a sample from the sentinel lymph nodes in the axilla to assess whether cancerous cells are present in the lymphatic system. if the lump only is removed the surgical procedure is usually straightforward and your wife will probably go home the day after the procedure. for the longer procedure she may have a drain inserted into the wound to prevent build up of fluid in the wound and this may mean she's in hospital for a few days. the procedure is usually not too painful. i work on a surgical unit that deals with breast surgery and the patients are usually surprised at how little discomfort they experience. hope this is helpful. i wish you both the very best for the future.
Q: i hav lumps in my breast.it may a Fibroadenoma. it pains slightly.., is surgery compulsory..?
There is some lumps in both of my breasts. i went to doctor.. she referred me to another doctor, and he was male.. i feel bad to get treated by him.. i have read some details about Fibroadenoma in internet. Many have told about their experience about Fibroadenoma. And the important thing i have noticed from it is that the lumps are even growing after their surgery after one or two year. Now my doubt is IF I LEFT THE LUMPS UNOPERATED WILL IT ENDS WITH CANCER…. please reply.. thank you
A: It is unfair for anyone to judge your condition just by reading your description of lumps in both breasts. Personally I feel the chances of it being cancer being low. I suggest you take Transfer Factor Plus as soon as possible. This has helped many women to get rid of the lumps even before surgery was contemplated. TF Plus is the best support for any type of growth like tumors and is certified to kill 97% cancer cells, as tests have determined. This is not a medicine or drug and is extracted from the cow's colostrum and egg yolk. It does not cause any side effects and you are expected to notice improvement in just 3 days time when your immune system is brought to optimal working condition.
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Q: I have been detected with fibroadenoma in breast, my mother died of breast cancer, any help ? without surgery.
I have done : Mammograghy, ultrasound under high frequency and FNAC, My Gynae says its only a Fibroadenoma (3.5*2.3 cm)in one breast and 3 smaller ones in the other, presently.I had Vitamin E (200 mg) and Primrose oil (500 mg) twice daily but after 6 mths of medicine today it has grown to the size shown above. I'm 38 yrs old and have 2 kids (12yrs and 8 yrs), I don't want to undergo any surgery, because once this lump is disturbed may b it spreads or become malignant……….please help me.
A: Believe it or not, the safest way to go at the moment is surgury. If you just leave them, they could become malignant, where as, if you have surgury, the risk is far less. The same thing happened to my mother, and she had surgury and turned out fine. There was a history of breast cancer in her family, as both her mother and grandmother had it. I assure you, surgery is the best way to go. (My mother is looking over my shoulder, and she agrees. Actually, you're about her age, too.)
Q: I've Fibroadenoma plus fibroadenosis in both breast. I am bleeding (periods) for last 1.5 months continously.
My age is 24/married for one year/not pregnant. ( but have had three abortions earlier) I 've rigorous breast pain form last 7months. i can not even sit in a position, sleep or move my both hands. My mammogram says i have a 3 cm fibrodomna in my left breast with fibrocystic breast disease in both breasts.it is going terrible each day.
1. Swelling in both breast ( increase of one to two cup size)
2. Terrible pan in both breasts.
3. Lump in left breast.
Major problem now is that my periods ve been so irregular, i m bleeding for 10 Nov, with lot of pain in legs and lower back and abdomen. Ultrasound of lower abdomen had nothing, so doctors gave me medicines. but nothing is working and my conditions are being bad each day. I saw 5 doctors with no relief at all. Please help some one, i am taking vitamin-e and B-Long regularly. and primlout-n for stopping periods. what may be the cause of periods. i feel so so week..
A: The only thing I know of is endometreosis and adhesion's are 2 things that can cause a prolonged period which is found with a laporoscopy, my periods would last more than 20 days cause of these 2 things. Even if its not, a laporoscopy would be a good test to find out what it could be. I m not a doc , just had these things happen to me. I hope this helps and good luck
Q: Breast lump, I want operation to get it removed, mother won't let me?
I have a fibroadenoma and I'm 16 years old.
I've had a biopsy and it's fine, not harmful at all.
However, I got told by the consultant that I can have a little operation and get it removed if I want it taking out.
I got told this about 5 months ago and I've now decided that I want it removing because it makes me feel uncomfortable and I know I'd stop worrying about it if it was just taken out.
I've asked my mother if I can go for the operation and she says "No, just leave it for a bit longer and we'll see"
I'm sick of just leaving it, I want it out.
I know it's not a nice experience for a mother to see her child have an operation, but I really want this.
It's not like I'm going for a boob job, I just want the lump removing.
I can't just go behind her back and get it, eventhough I know I'm old enough. I still need support and can't go it alone.
What should I do? I really want it out.
The operation will be free on the NHS
I want it out because where the lump is, it gets caught where my bra is and causes me discomfort.
What's wrong with just wanting it out so I can put my mind at rest?
I don't care about scars, I have many scars and I see them as something to be proud of and they tell stories.
A: Have you asked her why she doesn't want you to get it removed/ Maybe it's to do with the financial side of things. Even then, you are completely right in wanting to get it removed. You need to sit her down and talk to her like an adult. Explain that it makes you worry, that it makes you uncomfortable, if she refuses to let you then ask her how she would feel with a lump in her breast. Best of luck and if your mom cotinues to be difficult about it then get an auntie or a friends mother to bring you okay?
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Beshear wants tax reform to be a top priority, with the goal to close a budget gap of $1 billion over eight years.
Suggestions include a broadened sales tax and increased taxes for the highest income bracket. Lawmakers say it's not likely tax reform will pass this session.
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I haven't had any of my loans on Lending Club go bad yet, but like Jill I also have set a 10k limit to the loans I take part in. I figure the lower the amount, the easier to pay it back. So far it has worked pretty well.
That is quite a drop for that person's credit score though. Wow is all i can say.
Peter, I know, isn't that graph worth 1000 words? I really feel bad for them.
I have one charge off out of 27 loans. I lost $45. I was feeling pretty taken advantaged of so appreciate your comments about the person's credit score. I checked on my loan's and it went from 673 to less than 500 so they are in bad shape. Worse shape than me losing $45. I guess they needed the money. The original loan was for $8k and classified as a C2 loan.
I also try to look for low dollar amounts as hopefully the person would be able to make a low monthly payment. I also look for debt consolidation loans as I figure they would have to pay the money anyways. Maybe a better chance of them paying it back.
As someone who has taken out loans and is now investing in lending tree, I wouldn't take out a loan over 5k, rarely 3k. The payments weren't good for my budget.
Because of that, I won't give money over 3k unless it is for schooling to increase their income.
Those are my personal rules.. so far so good.
Although I love the concept of lending without a costly bank in the middle, my one try at Lending Club was a total failure. Top rated loan (at the time Lending club boasted that none of them went in default). Borrower defaulted after a few months. Similar credit score graph as you show. But why would you expect anything else from someone defaulting on a small loan?
These loans are totally unsecured.
What surprised me was how long the loan sat in "late payment" status before Lending Club declared it a failed loan.
Maybe if this type of investment matures over time, the offering company will leverage their huge diversity and offer some sort of (partial) principle guarantee.
I would love to use this type of investment for cash flow. Invest enough at one time to give me monthly cash to cover my expenses (with some buffer), but since you don't know how many loans will default, you can't depend on any cash flow.
I'm with LC for a year now and so far out of 30 loans I have 2 defaulted and 2 in recurring late payments with payment plans – which I won't be surprised if they default too eventually. All four are B grade loans (I have half A and half B) – with seems to indicate B is not worth it, the rate premium seems not to compensate the risk. Though it may just be that I chose stupidly or just I am unlucky
Both failed loans were in default after 4-5 months of payments.
I find this really interesting. I emailed you several months back noting that almost all of my A loans had dropped in their credit score. I've been doing good so far, but it will be interesting to see how things pan out. I too tend to look for loans under $10k. I think they are generally safer.
Good luck with lending club! I'd love to be able to invest like 50-100K in it, but I'm too nervous about default.
I don't lend if the monthly payment is more than 10% of their stated monthly income, though I've also started capping the total dollar amount on loans that I'll invest in. In general, if the total request is below $15k and the monthly payment is less than 10% of income, then I'll take a closer look.
I have one loan that was charged off in June. The customer contact log indicates that the borrowed contacted LC after the charge off and made arrangements to pay. The log also states that a payment was received in July, but I have yet to see my share of the payment disbursed and it is now December.
I've been with them since about 2008. I have 33 paid off, 29 current, and 16 that went bad.
I only do $25 notes
Bad ones are 4D, 4G, 4E and 4F.
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Of the deadbeats, 1 never even made one payment, 7 made 6 or less payments.
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The New York Times Magazine recently highlighted the risks involved with yogic practices. The fact that certain poses are risky, especially when they are done for many years at increased
, without regard to your body's limits, cannot be denied.
It cannot be denied that, any type of physical activity aiming to increase fitness carries with it a certain degree of risk. There is no doubt that
can lower your
blood pressure
, make chemicals that act as antidepressants, even improve your sex life.
There have been innumerable times when people practicing yoga had to go through
and injury. The first reports of yoga injuries appeared decades ago, published in some of the world's most respected journals — among them, Neurology, The British Medical Journal and The Journal of the American Medical Association. The problems ranged from relatively mild injuries to permanent disabilities. In one case, a male college student, after more than a year of doing yoga, decided to intensify his practice. He would sit upright on his heels in a kneeling position known as vajrasana for hours a day, chanting for world peace. Soon he was experiencing difficulty walking, running and climbing stairs. Doctors traced the problem to an unresponsive nerve, a peripheral branch of the sciatic, which runs from the lower spine through the buttocks and down the legs. Sitting in
deprived the branch that runs below the knee of oxygen, deadening the nerve. Once the student gave up the pose, he improved rapidly. Clinicians recorded a number of similar cases and the condition even got its own name: "yoga foot drop." To read about more cases like this,
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Inverted postures, jumps or any asana that feels strenuous should be avoided during recovery from injury,
, or by those with high blood pressure, a hernia, a heart condition or spinal injury.
Alerts to Avoid Injury
Yoga should only be practiced by those who are in
good shape
, not as part of a general class or to heal old injuries. Get a green signal from your medical practitioner or therapist before starting off with yoga. Note that the original Indian practitioners were used to squatting and sitting cross-legged on an everyday basis, but now, yoga is the choice of urbanites who sit in chairs all day, walk hardly and lack of flexibility.
One should understand that yoga is not be used as a tool to develop a hot body but rather to
the body
and connect with your inner self. Listen to your body (breathing) and let it guide you from one pose to another. If something doesn't feel right, ease out of the pose. If something feels like a strain, you're pushing too hard. If your body feels like it needs a break, relax back in child's pose. Allow yourself to flow with and yield to gravity. The natural force of gravity is far more powerful than ourselves, and if we surrender to it, it will take us deeper into the posture than any of our efforts using brute force.
poses are risky
and need to be carefully monitored and learnt over time. Timothy McCall, the medical editor of the Yoga Journal, even calls the basic headstand pose too dangerous to be taught in most yoga classes. Start with a series of yoga classes targeting beginners, which introduces you to the basics in a systematic way. Not all studios offer intro courses for beginners, so look around. Make sure you build a solid foundation of knowledge of alignment before you try your hand at more challenging classes like a rigorous Vinyasa flow class or a hot yoga class.
Look for the
paradigm spot in every pose
taking your body into consideration. That is where you are challenging the body and yourself, but still staying completely within your comfort zone. Your intelligent edge is that place in the posture where you are feeling a soothing
and your muscles are working, but there is no pain, strain or fatigue. Let your breath propel your body into action.
Make the
choice on an experienced yoga teacher
keeping in mind approach, style, experience and training. If you're young and fit, you will be able to handle a wide range of yoga styles and classes. On the other hand, if you're a 50+ year old female with super tight hamstrings just starting out, it may be better to start with individual yoga sessions with an experienced teacher. The same thing applies if you have any injuries or physical limitations you're working with. Let your teacher know before the class, and don't be shy to ask if the class will still be suitable for you. If the teacher isn't able to offer specific feedback related to your condition, that's a good indication the teacher might not a good fit for you.
Never push or bully your body to achieve a posture.
Do not imitate
any other individual or partner, for no two persons are same when it comes to physique.
practice barefoot
and wear soft, comfortable, non reactive clothing made of natural fabric to allow your skin to breathe.
Familiarize yourself with your body parts
- in particular your feet, tailbone, sitting bones, pubic bone, sacrum, back ribs collar bone , shoulder blades, neck , the crown of your head and the location of the three bandhas. While practicing yoga pay particular attention to the placement of
as they are the foundation of each posture and the root of your alignment.
Never hold a posture
- each asana is a moving breathing experience, an exploration to open, release and strengthen your body and mind.
Don't be afraid to use props.
Sit up on a block if your hamstrings are tight or use a strap to help get into a bend if you're not very bendy. If you are weak not just in your wrists but also in your arms and
, you may find it helpful to begin with modified versions of
Downward Dog
and Plank using a chair. Pick an armless chair with a firm seat. Put a folded sticky mat over the seat to lightly pad the heels of your hands. Then place your hands on the seat with the fingers pointing out to the sides instead of forward and wrap the fingers around the sides of the seat. Walk your feet back until your body forms a straight line from heel to hip to shoulder to ear, and you will be in the modified Plank Pose.
Keep in mind, yoga is not a competitive sport and pain is caused by soft-tissue strain that occurs when the ligaments and tendons are forced into extension beyond their customary range.
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The Columbus hip-hop legend, King Vada, held a private listening session for his upcoming "MURDRxFLWRS" project at Brigade Columbus last night. The project comes out on August 23rd, make sure you download it!
I'm currently curating a mini documentary, "The New Mecca", which captures the urban fashion/street wear culture in Columbus, OH. The project is centered around one of the Midwest's finest sneaker and clothing lifestyle boutiques, Sole Classics. Many are unaware of the budding fashion scene in Columbus, but not for long.
This weeks meal of the week comes from Due Amici, located on Gay St. (off High St.) downtown. I enjoyed a very nice brunch meal: Poached eggs on top of salmon cakes, spicy hollandaise sauce, and house potatoes. Shweww. I'll definitely be dining at Due Amici again in the near future. Enjoy the photos. More photos at mrkingjd.com
Sole Classics, the only premier sneaker / clothing / lifestyle boutique in Columbus Ohio has teamed up with Vans (Vault™) to design a shoe. The shoe, nicknamed "Carmen" is almost here! The official release date has not been anounced yet, but I can assure you the shoe will be releasing sooner than later. To build anticipation for the shoe release; I have been wearing some of my favorite Vans every day, I call this the "Countdown To Carmen". I'm about 7 shoes in so far. How many will I wear before the shoes are released? Follow me on Instagram to find out.
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I enjoyed simple meals this week, but my favorite meal was this breakfast burrito from Tasi Cafe. The burrito featured chorizo, eggs, cheese, peppers, and some other delicious stuff! It also came with a side of fresh fruit, you can never go wrong w/fresh fruit. I added a side of "sweet & spicy bacon", it was off the chain. Creme soda by Boyland, super smooth and tasty. Definitely a meal I will be enjoying again some time soon. Enjoy the pics. Until next time. Thank you Lord.
I got a chance to check out the 2013 graduation at OSU yesterday. I wasn't going to go because Obama was the speaker and I knew it would be a headache with all the people and high security, but of course my conscience got the best of me, I owed it to my friends to be there for support. Glad I went, it was a great day for graduation. Congrats to everyone. On to the next!


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The NASCAR races over the weekend at Texas Motor Speedway were won by some of the younger drivers in the Nationwide and Sprint Cup series.
Several years ago, when Joey Logano was climbing the ladder to NASCAR's top division, he was nicknamed "Sliced Bread" as in the best thing since. Logano climbed the ranks in racing starting in a Legends car, racing with the former American Speed Association national tour and in late models before progressing to NASCAR.
It has been less than smooth transition for the 22-year-old. Logano raced with Joe Gibbs Racing before moving to Team Penske this season. Last year, he won nine Nationwide races and his second Sprint Cup event. His win at Texas on Monday marked his third Sprint Cup series victory.
But the driver making headlines on Saturday was Chase Elliott, the 18-year-old son of Bill Elliott, who claimed his first career Nationwide Series race.
The younger Elliott signed a driver development contract with Hendrick Motorsports and is competing for JR Motorsports in the Nationwide Series.
Chase Elliott is well known to central Indiana racing fans. He competed in the Stoops Freightliner Red Bud 300 at Anderson Speedway, finishing 10th in 2010 and placing second in 2011 when Florida driver Steve Dorer made a last-lap pass with a power move on the outside.
What I remember most about Elliott's two appearances at Anderson Speedway was the 2010 race. He drove aggressively and was involved in several on-track incidents, mostly spins. Following the race Elliott went and apologized to several drivers for the on-track incidents.
He swept the super late and pro late model CRA races at Lanier Speedway in Georgia and won the Speedfest super model race this year in the Peach State following a battle with Johnny Sauter.
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Where are the "real" work-from-home jobs?
Many work-from-home offers are scams
You've probably seen the ads on your Facebook page or in your junk e-mail folder. They say things like, "My aunt made thousands working from home!!! Click here to find out how!"
It's tough to tell if any work-from-home job opportunities are actually real.
It's something stay-at-home mom Tracy Hollis has faced over the last 8 months, and she's been looking for a work-from-home job. She hopes to bring in a little extra income for her family.
"My husband works a lot of overtime, so if I could bring just a couple hundred dollars a month, it would help us out," Hollis said.
When Hollis posted on a Facebook group for work-from-home moms, the scammers came calling.
"Four people friend requested me. I don't know why they are, I'm not going to accept. Then, I had 17 messages," Hollis said.
None of those offers turned out to be real. Experts say there are some legitimate work-from-home jobs, but the majority are just after your money.
One ad we found claimed their neighbor's step-aunt made $20,000 after just a few hours on her laptop! So how can you tell which ads to believe? Experts say there are a few questions you can ask to find out.
Many of the offers we found online ask applications to pay for training, equipment, or a membership fee. Hillsborough County Consumer Protection Agency investigator Eric Olsen told us you shouldn't have to pay to get a job.
"Nine times out of 10, someone asking you to pay them money for a service that you're going to do for them is usually a scam," Olsen said.
Be suspicious of any promises of big money for simple tasks, like stuffing envelopes or clicking on websites.
Your best bet to find a legitimate job is through established, well-known businesses like the Home Shopping Network or 1-800-FLOWERS. These are names that you can easily look up online, or check on by calling your local Better Business Bureau or Consumer Protection office.
"People really need to look into who they're doing business with," Olsen said.
Through searching online, we found examples including customer service positions for Apple, as well as a call taker work-from-home position for CenturyLink for $12 an hour.
The real work-from-home jobs don't claim you'll get rich quick, they just offer a way to supplement your family's income. That's what Tracy Hollis still hopes to find.
"I'm just going to keep looking until I come across something that is good," Hollis said.
The Better Business Bureau tells us marketers and scammers have a few other tricks they use to target people looking for work-from-home jobs.
Be suspicious of job offers that come out of nowhere from strangers. Don't give them your personal information. If they high pressure you to agree to the job now, don't rush into anything. Take your time and do your research. Don't fall for the claim of a job being a "limited time offer". Any offer to work where they refuse to give you full details in writing should be questioned, as well.
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I am sure many of you are well aware of the devastation wrought by the recent snowstorm in Western South Dakota. Contrary to it's name, the Atlas Blizzard brought the weight of the sky down upon ranchers and communities in the state. They're still tallying up their losses and recovering cattle that have wandered away in the wake of the storm. The pictures and stories being shared on social media and in the news repeatedly bring me to tears. Those of us involved in the livestock business are emotionally invested in the health and well-being of our animals. The heartbreak of this blizzard is beyond comprehension and the impact will be felt for years to come.
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ELIZABETHTOWN, N.Y. (AP) - A second man has been found guilty in the fatal beating of another man in northern New York last summer.
The Press-Republican of Plattsburgh reports that an Essex County jury earlier this week found 37-year-old Michael Rivers guilty of first-degree manslaughter and felony gang assault in the death of Robert Rennie.
Earlier this month, 20-year-old Scott Denno was convicted of the same charges for kicking and beating the 45-year-old Rennie to death in the eastern Adirondack village of Keeseville on Aug. 26.
Authorities said the leader of the attack was 40-year-old Paul Taylor, who's charged with second-degree murder. His trial is pending.
Rivers, Denno and Taylor are from Keeseville, which was also Rennie's hometown.
Rivers and Denno will be sentenced Aug. 8.
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FLORENCE COUNTY, SC (WMBF) The Florence County Sheriff's
Office and agents with the US Marshals Fugitive Task Force have arrested a Coward
man wanted for a 2011 attempted murder charge.
Captain Michael Nunn, spokesman for the Florence County
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shooting that occurred on September 11, 2011.
Thomas is also charged for possession of a firearm by a
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Nunn says the incident occurred on East Carolyn Avenue last
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Authorities have been looking for Thomas since the incident,
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Nunn added that a magistrate judge denied bond for Thomas at
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Our Staff
Dentist in West Chester, PA
All of our professionals at West Chester Dental Arts maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest procedures in dental treatment. The descriptions below are designed to familiarize you with our staff's training, professional credentials and work experience. We all hope this helps you get to know us, and we look forward to getting to know you!
- Maria Abraham, Registered Dental Hygienist, RDH, Hygiene Director
- Katherine Lang, Registered Dental Hygienist, RDH
- Diana Wagner Yarosewick, Dental Assistant, EFDA
- Maria Faro, Dental Assistant, EFDA, Clinical Director
- Marie Smith, Dental Assistant, EFDA
- Stefanie Zednik, Dental Assistant, EFDA
- Malena Walker, Dental Assistant, EFDA
Dental Assistants
- Tracy Mooney, Dental Assistant
- Erica Winter, Dental Assistant
- Samantha Scarlota, Hygiene Dental Assistant, EFDA
- Janelle Myers, Hygiene Dental Assistant
Patient Care Coordinator
- Leann Hart, Office Manager, Patient CareCoordinator
- Daphne Willard, Administrative Director, Patient Care Coordinator
- Marie Vazquez, Patient Care Coordinator
Brandi Thompson, Patient Care Coordinator
Eric N. Shelly, DMD
Dr. Shelly is native to Lancaster County, PA, where he honed his technical and artistic skills in his father's machine shop while working as a machinist growing up. Those experiences enabled him to appreciate the meticulous attention to detail that is required in the dental profession. He later attended Franklin & Marshall College where he received a Bachelor's of Science degree in Physics. He went on to the University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine where he was awarded his Doctorate of Medical Dentistry.
Always determined to stay on the cutting edge of the profession, Dr. Shelly has added Oral Sedation dentistry to his repertoire, thus enabling him to provide the highest level of care to all patients, including patients that are fearful or anxious about receiving dental treatment. Dr. Shelly obtained his license by completing a hospital based clinical rotation in sedation dentistry at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Patterson, New Jersey. Additionally, he has trained through the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation (DOCS) and the American Society for the Advancement of Anesthesia in Dentistry (ASAAD). Dr. Shelly has transformed the experience of going to the dentist into a pleasurable one, and provides an environment where each and every patient is treated respectfully and safely while restoring their dental health at the same time.
Dr. Shelly has earned his Fellowship in the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation (DOCS) as well as the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). His other affiliations include the International Association of Orthodontics (IAO), American Dental Society of Anesthesiology (ADSA), American Society for the Advancement of Anesthesiology in Dentistry (ASAAD), and he is currently the incoming President of Pennsylvania Academy of General Dentistry and is serving on the National Out Reach Task Force for the Pennsylvania Academy of General Dentistry (PAGD). In his free time, Dr. Shelly's civic mindedness is exemplified by being a devoted member of the Exchange Club of West Chester, having served as both President and Treasurer of the local chapter of the national service organization.
Margaret Lee, DMD
Dr. Lee obtained her undergraduate degree from Drew University in Madison, New Jersey. She later obtained her Doctorate in Medical Dentistry from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Lee is originally from Northern New Jersey, but relocated to the West Chester area sixteen years ago upon completion of a hospital based General Practice Residency at the Hospital of Veterans Affairs in West Philadelphia. Dr. Lee began her private practice career in 1991 when she and her husband, Dr. Shelly, purchased Dr. Robert Platt's practice in West Chester after his retirement. Together, they have grown immensely in both scope of practice and number of patients under their care with a continued focus on quality patient care.
Dr. Lee has spent the last several years honing her skills in periodontal surgery, implant restorations, and removable prosthodontics through countless hours of continuing education and independent study. She is tireless in her pursuit of the most up to date and technologically sound practices, and is devoted to providing the best care available with the best resources at her fingertips.
Dr. Lee devotes a significant portion of her free time to the Brookline Labrador Retriever Rescue, where she is an active foster for dogs as they transition to new homes. If you'd like more information on the rescue, you can visit http://www.brooklinelabrescue.org. She also helps run RudyDog Productions - a company that makes greeting cards featuring the rescued pups from Brookline. Dr. Lee and Dr. Shelly also have three Labrador Retrievers of her own: Oakley, Zeppelin, and Dakota.
Eric Fort, DMD
Dr. Fort was born and raised in West Chester, PA. He received a Bachelor's of Science degree from Penn State University in 1999. Dr. Fort is a 2003 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine. While there, he also earned a Masters of Education in Higher Education Administration as he would like to pursue teaching at the professional level in the future. Upon completion of dental school, Dr. Fort was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy. After completing Officer Indoctrination School in Newport, R.I., LT Fort completed a one-year hospital based General Practice Residency at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. From there, he was assigned as the Dental Department Head on USS WHIDBEY ISLAND (LSD-41) from June 2004 until June 2006. During his time spent onboard he participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom as a forward deployed operational unit supporting both Sailors and Marines in the Persian Gulf. His ship was also an integral member of Joint Task Force Katrina in support of hurricane relief efforts in the gulf coast region, which included providing dental care to numerous displaced citizens.
Dr. Fort's transition to private practice dentistry began with a return to his hometown where he begin working with Dr.'s Shelly and Lee in 2006 and became a partner at West Chester Dental Arts in 2008. Dr. Fort is currently involved in various community associations and outreach programs throughout Chester County. These include offering his services at Community Volunteers in Medicine where access to care is provided to the underserved population of the local area, as well as a member of the Community Relations committee of the Chester County ARC. Dr. Fort has earned his Fellowship with the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). He has embraced his role as a private practice dentist, and relishes the opportunity to practice his profession in his hometown where he shares his life with his family.
Maria Abraham, Registered Dental Hygienist, RDH, Hygiene Director
Katherine Lang, Registered Dental Hygienist, RDH
Eryn Horan, Registered Dental Hygienist, RDH
Diana Wagner Yarosewick, Dental Assistant, EFDA
In her free time she and her husband show dogs. She also enjoys, traveling, the beach, shopping, swimming and spending time with her friends.
Maria Faro, Dental Assistant, EFDA, Clinical Director
She is fluent in Spanish and enjoys helping patients achieve there dental goals of having a beautiful healthy smile. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her husband, shopping and traveling.
Marie Smith, Dental Assistant, EFDA
Stefanie Zednik, Dental Assistant, EFDA
Malena Walker, Dental Assistant, EFDA
Dental Assistants
Tracy Mooney, Dental Assistant
Erica Winter, Dental Assistant
Samantha Scarlota, Hygiene Dental Assistant
Janelle Myers, Hygiene Dental Assistant
Patient Care Coordinator
Leann Hart, Office Manager, Patient Care Coordinator
Daphne Willard, Administrative Director, Patient Care Coordinator
Marie Vazquez, Patient Care Coordinator
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Students were given the opportunity to view and handle valuable items of art during a recent material cultures excursion to Sotheby's and Christie's.
In October, MA students studying the material cultures course led by Professor Stefan Weber visited three auction exhibitions at Christie's and Sotheby's in London.
The students visited the exhibitions entitled 'Islamic Works of Art and Textiles' and 'Art of The Islamic And Indian Worlds' at Christie's, and attended a brief lecture with Alice Bailey, Head of Sales. At Sotheby's, the students benefitted from a private view of the exhibition and handling session prior to sale, led by Edward Gibbs, Head of Islamic and Indian Art Department.
The aim of these sessions was to provide students with an understanding of the relationship between the academic field 'Islamic Art' and the making of collections. Such visits provide an opportunity for students to pose important questions about the art market and its relationship to material cultures from Muslim contexts.
MA student Larisa Gvasalia noted that as well as giving students access to Islamic art, such excursions provide students with the ability to approach precious objects outside the context of the museum.
MA student Larisa Gvasaliya handles an important silver-inlaid cast brass incense burner (probably mosul) 1240-60.
"The visit to the Christie's and Sotheby's auction houses was really interesting. It was a chance to see art objects from the Muslim world in an environment other than a museum. It proved to be a really good insight into understanding art not only as part of a museum's display but also as objects of trade having not only cultural but also monetary value," she said.
Student Fayaz Noormohamad stated that the visits presented students with an opportunity to understand the art market, and what and who defines what 'art' is and what is considered valuable. In addition to this, the visit has coincided with a debate concerning the definition of 'Islamic art' and how arts created by Muslims have been classified throughout history.
"Visiting Christies and Sotheby's introduced us to the world of art collecting. It revealed that from the business end of it, art is not necessarily about what is beautiful, if that can ever be universally measured, nor that which was intended to be 'art' by the maker/consumer, but rather, those objects that have historical significance, which itself is constructed, while fashionable today, based on the tastes of the market."
"These visits were timely in that they began our debate… on what exactly 'Islamic art' is, or for that matter, what 'art' is. The course [Material Cultures] is centred on exploring how the Muslim arts, over history, have been collected, and thus classified, which can subsequently limit or make to broad the objects of material production in question," he commented.
Noormohamad added that, "the course also aims to better understand how these arts have been perceived in their own contexts, and how better they can serve both indigenous and foreign audiences in both widening and specifying the knowledges we construct of Muslim cultures as they have evolved over time."
Field-visits to museums and galleries form an integral part of the MA in Muslim Cultures. Alongside regular tutorials and guest lectures by eminent speakers, field-visits help to place the artistic heritage of Muslims within a broader societal and cultural context. The students were accompanied on the excursion by Assistant Professor Stefan Weber.
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Corey Haim Back for Lost Boys 4
I know what you're thinking ... Lost Boys 4? We didn't even get Lost Boys 3 yet. Well, that hasn't stopped Warner Bros. from thinking a bit ahead.
MovieWeb spoke recently with both Coreys (who at least at the time of this writing have kissed and made up) and got the really early word that WB is looking to continue the franchise by making one Lost Boys film a year.
According to Haim his character of Sam Emerson will not be returning for Lost Boys 3: The Thirst but will indeed be back for Part 4 and he "will play a huge part in the storyline".
Haim also told the site "that there are certain stipulations in bringing his beloved character back to the small screen as he was personally unhappy with the direction the second film took. He will have some say over the character's personal arc this fourth time around."
Wow. He didn't like two? Neither did anyone else. One thing's for sure ... there's nowhere left for the franchise to go but up!
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10 Easy Ways to Help Prepare Kids for Joining the Workforce
Lively, valuable conversations that will help kids in everything they do in life can take place around the dinner table or bbq, around a campfire, on a roadtrip or even while hiking and biking. Jobs and 'hire education' are hot topics right now –make them fun, engaging and relevant for your kids this summer!
Here are some tips for how to get started:
1) Share with them what you like about your job or responsibilities-not just the financial rewards but the satisfaction you get from different aspects of it. Discuss your career dreams and how you did (or did not) pursue them. Be honest about the things you like about your job, your goals for the future and how you plan to attain those goals.
2) Take notice of your kids' innate talents and interests; comment and encourage their development. Explain how specific strengths relate to specific jobs. Look for attributes such as leadership and negotiation skills, detail orientation, mediation and conflict resolution skills or analytical and problem solving abilities. Praise these talents and help your child investigate careers that would utilize them.
3) When you assign responsibilities around the house, draw parallels between how your child executes them and how that skill could be valued in the workplace. For example, if your son or daughter never forgets to take out the trash, praise her reliability, punctuality and teamwork. If your son never forgets to feed the dog, applaud his maturity, sense of responsibility, compassion and nurturing.
4) Instigate lively discussions with friends and family about the jobs they've had in their lives, their dreams, aspirations, successes and challenges. Encourage kids' curiosity about what people do for a living and how they ended up in the job they have. Talk about the educational or vocational training that was required.
5)Recognize and reward behaviors that will develop into strong, marketable skills such as honesty, accountability, accuracy, punctuality and teamwork. They not only develop a child's character, they prepare them for becoming a respected employee or employer.
6)Engage kids in lively discussions about their futures; ask questions about what they like to do most at school, after school or with friends. Help them connect-the-dots between their interests and jobs that would incorporate those interests. Spend time together exploring options. Go on field trips, to the library, to neighborhood career fairs and corporate open houses. Visit college campuses and vocational training centers and ask questions about what people do for a living, what skills they needed to develop, who will hire them and what they will do on the job every day.
7) Add a new dimension to vacations and family outings by discussing the people behind the activities, events and exhibits you enjoy. Talk about who keeps our national parks safe and beautiful; who keeps the ocean and marine life healthy and vital; what professionals coordinate a museum or art exhibit. Delve into the backgrounds of the people who keep our world working smoothly and safely and who innovate new and better ideas that continually improve our standard of living.
Help your kids develop an appreciation and awareness of all the professionals who affect their lives on a daily basis, from the people who build our roads to the waste management employees who collect and recycle waste to the farmer, food distributors and grocers who get food to the market shelves. Explore behind-the-scenes teamwork and all the jobs and talents involved.
9) Help your kids develop strong interpersonal communication skills. Don't let them focus only on computer, phone or text messaging skills. Help them learn how to verbalize their ideas and rationales concisely and to present them to others. The fear of speaking in public is one of the most common afflictions shared by adults. Help your child grow up at ease and confident in front of others. It will be a huge boost to their education, career and social success.
10) Help your kids develop a good work ethic by setting a good example. Do what you say you're going to do, live up to your responsibilities, be a team player and give 100% on the job–especially the job of preparing your kids for the future.
Ten ways to help kids develop strong work & life skills at home
1. Hold them accountable. If they promise they are going to feed the cat at five, make sure they feed the cat at five. Don't do it for them.
2. Make them responsible. If they are old enough to do homework, they are old enough to have that homework packed up and ready to take to school in the morning.
3. Don't wait on them. You know very well there is a difference between taking care of your kids and catering to their every whim. You're not doing them any favors with the latter.
4. Help them develop a strong work ethic. Have fun while demonstrating the satisfaction of a job well done. "Look how clean the car is. We made it shine!"
5. Show them how you get over a disappointment. Hopefully it's with honesty, maturity and grace. Let them know that just because something doesn't go your way, you won't give in to defeat, retribution or negativity.
6. It's a cliché and a bumper sticker for good reason: Practice Random Acts of Kindness. Let your kids see that treating others with dignity, respect and generosity makes them a better person and the world a better place.
7. Point out the skills it takes for them to do things well: "You made your bed, hung up your clothes and took out the trash already? You are very organized and efficient this morning!"
8. Encourage team spirit and collaboration. Dispelling the 'all about me' attitude is going to help them in their personal and professional relationships.
9. Encourage their passions and curiosity. "You seemed fascinated by what the vet did today for Tinkerbelle. I read that the zoo offers behind-the-scenes tours of their veterinary facility, would you like to go on Saturday?"
10. Help connect-the-dots between their schoolwork and skills they use in every day life: "Thank you for counting my change for me. You must be doing really well in arithmetic. What else are you learning?"
11. (Ok, there are more than ten tips on this list. But for a reason.) #11 is: Encourage your kids to do more than the minimum of anything. Show them how fulfilling it is to try harder, give more, and go above and beyond. You won't be pushing them to over-achieve, but rather to realize just how capable they are.
For creative, fun, easy-to-use career exploration materials, like our fascinating poster with 1001 Job Titles from A to Z, visit www.GetCareerWise.com.
How Pet Appreciation Week Can Help Kids Get Career Wise
June 7-13 is Pet Appreciation Week.
This is a chance to celebrate the animals in our lives and what they mean to us. It is also a chance for parents, teachers and youth mentors to help kids who love animals think about possible career choices.
Make this mentoring fun. Bring Spot, Garfield, Timmy the turtle, Peppy the parrot, Goldie (in her bowl please), Slinky or any other beloved pet into the room – or the yard if you happen to have a pet horse, goat or something of that size –to be the center of attention and get a fun and lively discussion going!
First, what are some of the wonderful things our pets do for us? Make your own list. You can include things such as: Pets provide…
- Love
- Companionship
- Security
- Exercise motivation
- Therapy
- Search & rescue help
You get the idea.
Then think about the things we need to provide our pets, such as:
- Shelter
- Food
- Training
- Health care
- Exercise
- Toys & Recreation
Hmmm….If you think about what pets do for us and then what we do for our pets, you start to think about cool jobs associated with all the animals we love.
Time to start another list! This will help get you started, but there are many, many more jobs to add:
- Veterinarian
- Animal Behaviorist
- Zoologist
- Pet Groomer
- Wild Life Manager
- Vet Tech
- Marine Biologist
- Herpetologist
- Equine Transportation Coordinator
- Mammalogist
- Pet Supplies Retailer
- Animal Nutritionist
- Horse Trainer
- Pet Journal Publisher or Writer
See who can come up with the longest lists. Then give the winner a special treat and a pat on the head. You've just learned how to use Pet Appreciation Week to get career wise!
Please visit www.GetCareerWise.com for creative, easy-to-use career exploration materials that help get kids excited about growing up and getting a job someday.
Ten Things You Should Know About Becoming a Mentor
1. You can do it. Most kids love to talk about themselves and are thrilled when adults give them their full attention. You might be surprised to hear what they want to be when they grow up.
2. You can provide mentoring through a volunteer program such as those sponsored by the National Mentoring Partnership, Read Aloud America, America's Promise, and the Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Foundation. They welcome individual, community and corporate participation.
3. You can also mentor a child more informally any time, anywhere throughout the year: during a meal, while doing chores around the house, during TV commercials or on the way home from soccer practice. Simple questions such as "Who do you think designs soccer equipment?" and "I wonder who wrote the jingle for that commercial?" can lead to conversations about diverse career choices.
4. One-on-one conversations can uncover important clues about what will motivate a child in life and in school. Listen carefully and tie that clue to a school subject, an exploratory field trip or an informational interview with someone who works in that field.
5. You can elicit important information through shared creative activities too: reading aloud, singing, dancing, painting, exercising, visiting museums, and going to movies. The key is to hone in on what makes a child glow with enjoyment, curiosity or a sense of achievement and to help them apply that to their school work and life skills development.
6. You don't need to preach or judge. Only encourage, nurture and appreciate. Think back to what it meant to you to have an adult care about your thoughts, dreams and opinions. That's where strong self-esteem starts and self doubt ends.
7. If you don't know the answers to a child's questions, find them together. Knowing how and where to find answers is a fabulous life skill in and of itself. Visit libraries and museums, go on field trips, source varied reference materials, interview experts – show kids how rewarding it is to explore the world around them. Along the way, they will become more comfortable with finding their place in it.
8. You have a lot of wisdom to share about your work, education, career path and professional experience. Share how you have learned –or are still learning- to deal with challenges and opportunities along the way. Use all of it as your mentoring curriculum. It's good stuff!
9. Sharing stories or regrets about the good, the bad, and yes, the stupid decisions you have made will help a child feel more at ease and less anxious about his or her own decisions. Kids appreciate honesty. (And they can spot a poser a mile away.)
10. STEM careers (science, technology, engineering and math) are hot topics in the news, as they should be. But not everyone is cut out for them. Help kids understand that thousands of jobs make the world go 'round. We need the professionals who collect our trash and repair our cars as much as we need software engineers and biologists. Instill a respect for all professionals and what they contribute to our working world.
CareerWise by Tailwag Studio publishes creative kids-to-career resources for use at home, in the classroom or in youth mentoring programs. No special training is required, so anyone can help mentor kids so they can have brighter futures. www.GetCareerWise.com
CareerWise by Tailwag Studio publishes creative kids-to-career resources for use at home, in the classroom, by counselors, or in youth mentoring programs. No special training is required– anyone can help mentor kids so they have brighter futures. www.GetCareerWise.com
It's National Donut Day. Let's Celebrate the Talent Behind the Treat!
I've said it before, and I'll say it again (and again and again), there are hundreds of fabulous and fun ways to get kids excited about career exploration!
Today provides another one.
Did you know that National Donut Day began as a fundraiser for the Salvation Army in 1938? It's held annually on the first Friday of June, in honor of the female volunteers of World War I who served donuts to soldiers.
Although we are all concerned about issues such as childhood obesity, nutrition, exercise and the like, we have to be realistic about the world we, and our kids, live in. A So whether it's sharing a donut after an energetic game of soccer, a family bike ride or a walk around the block together, or taking a box of donuts to a local homeless shelter, you can use National Donut Day to talk about career options.
Here are some sample questions to get the conversations going:
- Who invented donuts? Why are they shaped like they are?
- Who comes up with all the different flavors? Who designs the fancy ones?
- Has anyone invented a healthy donut yet?
- What training does a professional baker need? Where would one get his or her training?
- Who manufactures and services all the big equipment needed to mass produce donuts?
- What does a donut franchise like Krispy Kreme cost and what do you have to know to run a business?
- What experts teach kids about nutrition and healthy eating? What education do you need for those jobs?
- Are there any interesting books at the library or bookstore about famous bakers, chefs or food franchise owners?
- What school subject provides information that is extremely important for a baker to know?
- What is the Salvation Army and what do they do?
You get the idea.
Now, go get some exercise, reward yourself with a donut and then visit a neighborhood library or bookstore for more food for thought!
CareerWise is the proud publisher of award winning kids-to-careers resources that creatively enable any adult to mentor kids about the importance of staying in school and becoming workforce ready. A poster with 1001 Job Titles from A to Z fosters curiosity and valuable conversations. A 96-page workbook with free teaching guide helps kids connect-the-dots between their schoolwork, their interests and growing up to get a job someday. For more products & info, please visit our site.


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Sounds crazy, but hear me out. Buster Olney has reported that the Nats have put Dunn on waivers. The waiver claims go from worst to best record. If a commenter on MLBTR is correct, this is the order for Dunn:
Pittsburgh, Arizona, Cubs, (Washington), Houston, Milwaukee, Mets, Marlins, Dodgers, Rockies, Phillies, Cardinals, Reds, Braves, Giants, Padres, Orioles, Mariners, Royals, Indians, Tigers, Angels, A's, B-Jays, Twins, Red Sox, White Sox, Rangers, Rays and Yankees.
Out of the 8 teams ahead of the Dodgers, only the Mets and maybe Marlins could make a claim, reasonably at least. Lets face it, Manny could very well be done and Podsednik... sucks. Put Dunn in LF, disregard his defense(hope it doesnt kill you too much, but cant be too much worse than Manny, right? Hopefully...) and let that bat protect Kemp, Ethier and Loney. If Manny comes back... you have a great problem to have.


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Fatal crash
DENTON — Two people were killed Saturday night in a four-vehicle pileup west of Denton.
Denton police spokesman Ryan Grelle said a Nissan Altima traveling west in the 8100 block of West University Drive drifted into the eastbound lane of the two-lane highway just before 9 o'clock.
The Altima first sideswiped a Lexus, sending it into a spin and injuring its 33-year-old driver.
The Altima then slammed almost head-on into an eastbound Toyota Tacoma pickup truck, which appeared to send the truck crashing into a PT Cruiser.
The driver of the Altima, 57-year-old Rhonda Barney of Carrollton, was trapped in the wreckage and died at the scene.
Ryan Abraham of Ponder, the 21-year-old driver of the pickup truck, may have been thrown from his vehicle and was pronounced dead about 30 minutes later at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Denton.
Grelle said two people traveling in the PT Cruiser were also injured: A 20-year-old woman who suffered a broken ankle and a 29-year-old man who was airlifted to a Plano hospital for treatment of head injuries.
The cause of the accident remains under investigation.


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Be One of the Guys
Women who play poker are like women who drink scotch—instantly intriguing. Find out how to be one of them at Mandalay Bay, where poker lessons are free several days a week. Not only will you learn several versions of the game; you'll also be schooled in terminology and table etiquette. Afterward head over to the Old Homestead, a classic New York steak house with a Vegas outpost in Caesar's. It serves Pat LaFrieda dry-aged meats and truffled gnocchi to die for; both can be paired with wine flights that may include selections from Opus and Justin.
Revisit Old Vegas
Start by touring the Neon Museum, whose collection of oldie-but-goodie signs will make you nostalgic for the Rat Pack days. Next stop: the new Mob Museum, located in (wink, wink) the old courthouse. It offers a comprehensive journey through the history of organized crime, from the early beginnings to today. The extensive display of mobster memorabilia includes John Gotti's white suit; interactive exhibits allow visitors to listen to wiretaps.
View two feats of engineering at once when you visit the Hoover Dam with Pink Jeep tours. The dam, revolutionary when it debuted, is now spanned by the Mike O'Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge, a beautiful 1,900-foot-long concrete arch that opened to the public about three years ago.
Bliss Out
The not-very-Zen Strip is home to some of the best spas in the country, and most offer day passes for around $40. At Aria, try the heated Japanese gaban'yoku stone beds, said to increase circulation. It's worth paying for entry to the Spa at Encore, at the Wynn, if only to see its over-the-top design. The spa also has several "experience" showers: One mimics a waterfall; another shoots water all over your body.
The prize for best Jacuzzi goes to the The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, whose soothing Vitality Pool has unrivaled views of the Strip. The star at Sahra Spa at the Cosmopolitan is the hammam, a $3 million bathhouse that can be experienced only by booking a treatment but is worth every penny.