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AFOGNAK RIVER DRAINAGE SOCKEYE SALMON BAG AND POSSESSION LIMIT INCREASESDue to a strong run, the department has issued an emergency order increasing the bag and possession limit for sockeye salmon in the Afognak River drainage to 10 per day, 10 in possession. This change goes into effect beginning 12:01a.m., Saturday, June 12.
The escapement goal for sockeye salmon into the Afognak River drainage is 20,000 to 50,000 fish. As of June 10, the weir count was more than 27,500 sockeye salmon and, based on historic return timing, the department is projecting the upper end of the escapement goal will be exceeded. In response to this, bag and possession limits have been increased to provide additional sport fish harvest opportunity.
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Today is the American Diabetes Association's 26th Annual Alert Day, when the association reaches out to inform Americans about the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
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So, how about another CEO blog on the debacle of "health care reform" in the tortured, partisan nation of America? Nah… I am gainfully employed running our business, so no time to indulge in the practically pornographic vitriol perfuming the civic square from the Left and the Right; I get paid to deliver sustainable results for our shareholders, a mix of financial profit and civic accountability. Which is why the overwrought, dishonest "debate" about health care pisses me off so much—if the demagogues on both sides bleat less and seek real solutions more, maybe we could deliver health care for citizens in a sensible fashion.
Here's a simple case in point.
At our company, turns out that health costs spiral most viciously for two populations—the employee who lives a self-indulgent unhealthy lifestyle (the overweight, outta shape exec) and the employees (cigarette smokers) who buy into the load of crap that Phillip Morris sells (like the idea that smelling like an ash tray is sexy).
Hey, this is New Hampshire on the line, so live free or die—but this is also Timberland, Stratham NH 03855, make your own choice about smoking, but not at work. We're not paying for poor choices any more in the form of inflated health costs. Doesn't take a politician to figure this one out; don't need tea parties or white wine spritzer parties- No more smoking at Timberland.
In the scheme of what I can do to run my business more competitively, efficiently and responsibly — this is what consultants call low-hanging fruit. No more "butt-huts," no more duck-outside-the-back-door-for-a-quick-cigarette leniencies, no more validating unhealthy choices. No phony cost saving estimates from politicians—the CEO either reduces health costs, or delivers lower profits and bears that accountability more directly than a mid-term election. So—no more smoking anywhere on Timberland real estate.
Is this mandate going to upset a subset of our population who don't agree with my logic or my action? Undoubtedly. But I am not pursuing overnight polling–as a CEO committed to the notion of responsibility — for my business, for employees, for the environment — I'll take my lumps on this one. Talk is cheap and action is hard – and I'm perfectly comfortable and unapologetic about choosing hard in this case. Call me names, but don't call me inert. Our smoking ban takes effect next Monday – not coincidentally, World No Tobacco Day.
And a smoking ban has to be the beginning, not the end, of this effort to force accountability into the health care system. Why shouldn't we eliminate unhealthy foods—the over-processed, nutrition hollow "snacks" that big brands shove at consumers globally—from vending machines and corporate cafeterias at TBL? We've already begun beefing up our health and wellness program offerings, including creating real, concrete, financial incentives for employees to live a more healthy lifestyle. Exercise and eat healthy, and you pay lower employee contributions to our health plan. Self destruct on snacks and sodas on your sofa while blowing smoke rings—your choice, but expect to pay for those choices in health premiums at work.
Yeah, I can hear the criticisms—I sound angry at the government for so badly managing "health care," and I sound pretty worked up about individuals at TBL taking more responsibility for the choices in their life that impact the costs of our health programs. I know that there is a line between advocating and interfering, between respecting personal choices and doing what's in the best interest of our business. How close am I to these lines?
Last summer I proudly announced our corporate bottled water ban, and I got lots of love letters from fellow CEOs in the bottled water business, letting me know that my slot on their holiday card list was rescinded. Tant pis.
So, with no smoking at Timberland, we square the circle—fire and water. We aren't hugging trees here—we're trying to run a sustainable business. Feedback appreciated.
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"It is an honor to be recognized alongside these remarkable individuals," said singer and philanthropist Gladys Knight. "By lending a hand to others, we can all help create environments of strength and compassion that enrich our neighborhoods, regardless of who we are or where we live."McDonald's 365Black Awards launched in 2003 as an extension of the company's 365Black platform, created to celebrate the pride, heritage and achievements of African-Americans year-round. This year's event was hosted by award-winning actress Taraji P. Henson and held in conjunction with ESSENCE Festival™ weekend. Prior to the ceremony, actress/comedian Kym Whitley covered the celebrity action from the "golden" carpet. Comedian Jonathan Slocumb opened the show and got the crowd in the mood for musical stylings of recording artists Erica Campbell, Estelle, Angie Stone, Jordin Sparks and Yolanda Adams. Actors Jay Ellis and Omari Hardwick, actress Robinne Lee, singer/songwriter LeToya Luckett and actress/singer Brandy, were among celebrities on-hand to present the illustrious awards to the honorees. "We applaud this year's honorees for their tireless dedication to serving others. Truly, the contributions of these individuals are integral to strengthening communities on the whole," said Rob Jackson, McDonald's U.S. marketing director. "From McDonald's owner/operators to global superstars, past and present 365Black Awards recipients prove that benevolent work yields positive results." Consumers nationwide can join in the celebration by watching the McDonald's 365Black Awards broadcast on Black Entertainment Television (BET®) network on Sunday, August 25, at 10 p.m. Central. About McDonald's McDonald's USA, LLC, is the leading foodservice provider in the United States offering a variety of wholesome foods made from quality ingredients to more than 26 million customers every day. Nearly 90 percent of McDonald's 14,000 U.S. restaurants are independently owned and operated by local businessmen and women. Customers can now log online for free at any of the 11,500 participating Wi-Fi enabled McDonald's U.S. restaurants. For more information, visit www.mcdonalds.com, or follow us on Twitter ( @McDonalds) and Facebook ( Facebook.com/McDonalds) for updates on our business, promotions and menu items. The following trademarks used herein are owned by McDonald's Corporation and its affiliates: 365Black and McDonald's. ©2013 McDonald's
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Feb. 2008
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Toji Guilds – "Easy Now, Killer, Easy Now"
One of the biggest factors contributing to the quality of the sake from a given kura is the skill of the toji, or master brewer, in residence therein. And while technical texts and other means of advice and support are much more available to brewers today then, say a century ago, the experience, intuition, and decisiveness of the person in charge is still of paramount importance.
I have written in much more details about toji, their jobs, and their guilds, most recently here and here. Also, for a map showing the locations of the toji guilds, go here.
It is probably fair to say, though, that the industry is less dependent on the various guilds of master brewers than they were back in "da day." And in fact, I myself have been seeing less (not not zero, mind you, but less) significance in the differences between the various guilds themselves, beyond their formidable cultural and historical presence.
Sure, we hear about slight differences, like the Nanbu guild does it this way, but the Echigo guild does the same step another way. But in the end, the overall level of technical prowess is higher than it used to be, toji or no toji, guild or no guild. And so many other factors guide the decisions of any given toji – such as house style or modern consumer needs – that those little differences between the guilds get squashed in comparison.
Nevertheless, I am pretty sure there is a lot about sake brewing I have no clue about, and recently learned a bit about some of the real technical differences in the way different guilds of toji brew, and teach their proteges.
The toji guilds are centered around old farming regions (see map), and most of the toji of a particular guild would stay close to home. But as the number of guilds and therefore toji has declined drastically (many are gone for good, or have but a couple of members), those that have maintained their numbers begin to necessarily spread out a bit. More importantly, things are less clear cut then they used to be, both in terms of technology, methods, and logistics.
And so I found myself in Ishikawa Prefecture, on the Noto Peninsula, home to the Noto Toji Guild. It is a narrow strip of land so sparsely populated, mostly with tobacco farmers, that in some higher spots one can see water on both sides, a testament to how few buildings (and therefore people, and therefore potential sake drinkers) there are. (Again, see the map.)
One brewer I was visiting, a tiny operation, had as their toji the son of the owner, destined to take over himself in due time. But oddly enough, due to some affiliation from university, he was affiliated with a totally different guild, the mighty Nanbu Guild, basically centered in Iwate way up north. (See the map just one more time.)
So here sat this Nanbu toji in the middle of the home town of Noto toji. While it may not seem like much in writing, I was surprised and impressed. In any event, this particular gent had the chance to speak with many a Noto Toji as he was surrounded by them, and that juxtaposition made for great conversation as we strolled around his kura.
I found one particular technical difference big enough to surprise me and encourage further discussion.
When brewing a tank of sake, after the yeast starter is prepared, it is mixed with more rice, enzyme-rich moldy rice called koji, and water, added in three separate doses over four days. After that, the resulting fermenting mash – called the moromi – is allowed to ferment away for from 20 to 35 days or so. As it goes about its fermenting business, the temperature in that tank will rise. The highest temperature it reaches can be anywhere from 10C to 18C, depending on the grade of sake and ten million other things.
It was explained to me by this Nanbu Toji surrounded by Noto Toji that the Nanbu guild liked to let that temperature run up freely and of its own accord. "It gives us the fine-grained, clear flavor we are famous for," he explained. But the Noto guild prefers to hold that back, forcing the moromi to take as much time as is feasible to come up to that higher temperature. The words used to me were, "Osaete, osaete," or "They hold it back, as if saying 'Easy now, killer, easy now.'" As he explained to me, he held his arms out, palms facing me and pushing forward, as if holding back an invisible force. And again, there is a reason. "It gives them the full flavor and quick finish that is their trademark," I was told.
The differences are quite significant. We're not talking a day or two here, but more to the tune of a seven days. In other words, one school says the highest temperature can be hit in a week, another says hold it back and make it take 14 days or so. To me, having that much variance in the basic brewing methodology is surprising.
But they're right. If left on their own to brew sake as they like (i.e. without owner or consumer "suggestions" or "guidance"), Nanbu toji-brewed sake is indeed clear and fine-grained. And without a doubt, Noto toji-made juice is quite full – until the end, when it cleans out astonishingly quickly.
Well, I initially chalked this up to his particular perception. But the next day I had the good fortune to visit another brewery, this one firmly ensconced in the region's Noto toji hands. And as the evening's discussion with that toji wore on, we returned to this point.
I began to describe to him what I had been told. "I have heard that the Nanbu toji let the temperature of the moromi run up freely, whereas you Noto guys tend to?" He cut me off at that point.
With his arms out, palms pushing toward me as if holding back an invisible force, he interjected "Osaete, osaete?" And added a bit more verbiage to the tune of "Easy now, killer, easy now. Gotta hold that puppy back a bit." Not only did he know where I was going, the words were the same. In fact, he took the words right out of my mouth, or rather, the other guy's. The gestures too, for that matter. This kind of indicated to me just how deeply ingrained their thinking is on the issue. ?It?s what gives our sake the full flavor yet clean finish Noto Toji are known for.?
I was impressed by not only the differences, but also by the acute awareness of those differences on the part of the journeymen themselves.
I reiterate, though, that these differences are likely less significant than they once were. Textbooks, computer-generated curves and the equipment to allow brewers to match them, and modern understanding of the processes have usurped much of the effect of those older, empirically driven methods. But still, the differences in the practices of the various toji guilds are alive, well, and infinitely interesting.
What is That Blowfish Doing in My Sake?
There are many types of sake that are far from orthodox. There is red stuff, sparkling stuff, low alcohol stuff and more. Sake made using sake itself, sake made using 100 percent koji rice, wood-dosed sake and old brews. While most of this is hardly a match for good or even just decent ginjo sake, they are gaining presence and acceptance, and I have sounded off about them in a past newsletter. One type I have not described, probably because I find it hard to take it too seriously, is hire-zake.
Hire-zake is actually more of a preparation than a type. While it is all but impossible to find outside of Japan, you can find it here and even make it yourself should you feel the urge.
In short, hire-zake is sake in which is steeped a blowfish fin. Naturally, it is most commonly found at blowfish restaurants, but can be seen elsewhere too. Said fin will have been grilled heavily, and will be quite hard and crunchy, perhaps even a tad charred. You take that puppy, put it into a medium sized teacup or steeping kettle, and pour extremely hot sake over it. Let it soak a few minutes and enjoy.
It is said that the collagen and amino acids in the blowfish fin melt amidst the heat of the sake, giving a characteristic earthy richness, and lovely amber color.
Needless to say, however, the character of the blowfish fin will overpower any remnant of delicate refinement that may have existed in the sake, as would the intense heating of the sake beforehand. As such, it is hard to recommend using premium sake, or at least not fresh stuff. Perhaps that bottle that has been sitting open for almost two weeks or so might be perfect.
Should you want to try hire-zake, and you live in Japan or have a connection here, the dried, grilled fins are available in most larger department stores on the specialty food floor. All you need is a bag of those, and a bottle of sake, and you will be golden. I believe that blowfish has become available in some countries outside of Japan, but I am not sure about the packaged dried fins.
I dunno. Piping hot sake? Blowfish fins? Seems a bit inflated to me. In fact the whole thing seems a bit fishy. But it does exist, and should you have the chance, it likely deserves at least one try. Kanpai: Knock yerself out.
New: Sake Educational Products from Sake-World
I am quite pleased to announce the opening of the Sake-World e-store, currently offering three educational products immediately downloadable for your education and further sake enjoyment. See Educational Products at Sake-world.com. Currently we have three products.
The Sake Notebook, a 15-page pdf file guaranteed to jump-start your sake understanding and appreciation. It covers everything related to sake in a tight, concise and easily digestible presentation replete with plenty of photos and diagrams for at-a-glance enlightenment. Sake basics, history, grades and quality levels, aging, temperature, storage and more are all briefly touched upon to create a foundation upon which more sake learning can flourish. There is also a list of 250 (count 'em!) sake brands to look for and try. Finally, included with purchase is access to a password protected area on www.sake-world.com known as "The Goodstuff" a regularly updated list of good sake recommendations, replete with brief commentary on each, and some indication of John's personal recommendations and preferences. Available for $15.
Next is The Sake Production Slideshow, an executable file (Photojam) wherein resides a 15-minute slideshow of photos of the sake-brewing process from beginning to end, giving you a glimpse into the day-to-day brewing environment of sakagura in Japan. Available for $15. Also, access to "The Goodstuff" comes with this product as well.
Third is a bundled package of both The Sake Notebook and The Sake Production Slideshow for those that cannot make up their minds or simply have to have – or give – both as gifts. Available as a set for $25.
Sake Events
On the evening of Saturday, February 9, which is admittedly in like three days, from 6pm until 9pm, Rob Yellin and I will hold our first Sake and Pottery Seminar of the year at Takara near JR Yurakucho station. As is customary, the topics will be the basics of the sake world and the world of Japanese ceramics. The cost for the evening, including two lectures with materials, six sake and dinner, is 7000 yen. Those interested can make a reservation by sending me an email. Also, anyone interested in being notified by email of upcoming sake events can sign up for said notification here.
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This afternoon House Republican Leader Larry Cafero (R-Norwalk) and members of the House Republican caucus unveiled their "Extending a Helping Hand" plan to bring targeted tax relief directly to middle class Connecticut residents. The plan will assist those who have been hit hardest by increasing energy and health care costs.
"I believe we can and must provide immediate and meaningful help for those struggling to make ends meet, whether it is staying warm in the winter or offsetting rising health care costs," said Cafero.
The House Republicans proposed to:
Provide maximum income tax credits of up to $500 per household for joint filers earning up to $150,000 or home heating assistance;
Provide similar maximum $500 income tax credits to offset out-of-pocket medical costs.
Approximately 91% of individual residents and 84% of all families would benefit directly from both the energy and health care credit, and it will be paid for out of the approximately $263 million budget surplus the state is running.
Long Term Investment in Fuel Cells
House Republicans also proposed a long-term investment in fuel cells by dedicating $50 million each year over the next four years in bonding to create a Fuel Cell program which promotes economic, energy and environmental freedom. The state would contract with a Connecticut business to mass produce transit buses powered by fuel cells and begin transitioning over to using fuel cells at Bradley International Airport to make Bradley the first "Green" International Airport in the world. The plan would also establish two or three hydrogen refueling hubs in the state.
House Republicans also offered a proposed calendar for the items to be acted on by the legislature, creating a deadline of March 19th so residents can save on their tax returns this year.


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This little telepresence robot is going to be hard to resist. It connects you with friends or co-workers via your smartphone. It's got three wheels and it allows remote users to control it via Skype to propel it around. Plus, it's small enough to fit in your computer bag. What's not to like?
Looking a lot like a computer mouse with wheels, Botiful is more than just a place to rest your speakerphone. While it can be used as a standalone device, when people place a Skype video call with the user, the Botiful best shows off its capabilities.
The caller will see directional controls that allow them to manipulate the little 'bot to become an active part of the conversation. Because the phone is held into place via a magnet and communicates via Bluetooth there is mobility galore.
The remote user can physically tilt the camera up and down to get a better view, not just look out from their screen. Plus, using the on-screen directional controls users can move the device around to get closer to those talking and get different perspectives instead of just staring straight ahead.
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I'm not so above it all that I'll deny tapping my foot when Avril Lavigne's "Complicated" comes on the radio. But her new single, "Keep Holding On," is, quite simply, a heinoustry. Yes, I know that's not a real word, but I don't want to sully the adjective heinous — which has been quite good to me through the years, and deserves a special Emmy for its work in the opening credits of Law & Order: SVU — by associating it with this piece of dreck from the Eragon soundtrack. C'mon, say it with me, "heinoustry!" It'll distract you from Avril's lyrics, which (I kid you not) begin with the following words: "You're not alone/ Together we stand/ I'll be by your side/ You know I'll take your hand." (OMG, I think she, like, totally stole that from my eighth-grade Trapper Keeper!) Even worse, Avril sings the word together like it's pronounced "to-gah-thuh." Seriously, ugh, I have to go chug gin or dip a Q-Tip in Clorox right now and clean my ears till they bleed. And either way, that's no way to start the morning. Don't take my word for it, though. "Keep Holding On" is streaming right now at AOL Music. What think ye?
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I heard a little of the song the other day. I am not sure yet, Michael, although I DO like Miss Avril overall.
omg that songs totally sucks. that is way below her talents as a singer. it sounds like she is a new singer trying to score a record deal. the whole song has to many gaps between the lyrics. i know she can do better then that. you nailed it when you used the word heinoustry. put this incredible word in the books…lol
Jordan R
I actually like it! It sounds like some of her other work and I like the overall tune of the chorus. Not heinoustry by any means.
I don't know when or why this song was written but it was clearly selected for the Eragon soundtrack for it's simplistic and non-descript lyrics. "Keep holding on", "fight and defend" those lyrics fit the marketing tie in.
Had it been about a heroin addicted stripper who was abused by her daddy, I doubt it would mesh well with (what looks like a terrible) medieval based fantasy dragon quest!
And since it will only play over the final credits you know no one will ever hear it again.
It sounds like all her other stuff to me. Not that that is a good thing. Regarding the pronounciation of together: Have you never heard her sing anything else? She's Canadian, dude. They sing weird.
It's not terrible. I think they made her keep it simple for the kiddies. Tweeny girls need to be able to sing along with this song because the movie looks like it's for kids anyway. I'll wait for Avril's new album. Hopefully that'll be better.
I haven't heard the song yet so I can't agree or disagree, but this post just made me laugh out loud (the trapper keeper line…still giggling). Way to be funny Slezack.
in it's context it's fine. it's a soundtrack song for a family movie, what did you want? it's not the worst song ever made. take it for what it's worth.
It's significantly better than the audio abortion that is Gwen Stefani's "Wind It Up."
Avril loves Alanis. Remember last year when Alanis did "Wunderkind" for "Narnia"? Yeah, it was a much a better song, this seems like the poor man's version of that.
I think it's way ok. Heinoustry does not apply to this at all! I mean, Jason had a point, it's for a family movie what were you expecting? Ring the Alarm 2?
Wow – Avril is like, so punk and stuff.
"Heinoustry" indeed.
It's really not that bad–certainly better than that crappy Jill Sobule song you loved and posted earlier this week!
Stephanie M.
That wasn't too bad…..well- compared to the Taylor Hicks fiasco going on in another post…YIKES! Now thats AWFUL!
This song is really good!!! This song was written for a movie not her record…. duh…
Avril's voice is amazing!
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When seeking OCD treatment, many become obsessive in reseaching the topic. Those armed with knowledge usually have the upper hand, yet excessive reseach stops people from taking action. Reading the same material over and over again becomes a safety net. When the obsessions become too intense, the mind looks for the simpliest answer it can find, typically what's been advertised the most. So it's not surprising medication has become the first form of intervention.
Yet it doesn't mean OCD treatment should begin with medication. Numerous studies find SRI's and antidepressants to be inadequate solutions for long term change. For the vast majority of people with OCD, some other form of OCD treatment is needed for any effective change to take place.
When they work, SRI's and antidepressants can be wonderful, especially if side effects are minimal. Yet SRI's and antidepressants only address the symptoms of OCD. When the medication wears off, the symptoms return. The suffering may be minimized, but the core issues still persist and so do the unwanted thoughts.
Antidepressants can buffer stress and change surface reactions, but are not meant to be long term answers for coping with life situations. They distance internal conflicts and sensitivities, but don't help the person work through setbacks, concerns and discomforts. SRI's don't release emotional attachments or limiting beliefs. They may temporarily disrupt certain brain patterns, but it won't be the answer for needed changes.
Effective therapy on the other hand focuses on changing patterns, behaviors and how someone processes thoughts and emotions. It is well know that stress must be minumized, yet minimizing stress is a life style, not just implementing simple techniques.
Since everyone does OCD a little differently, no one type of therapy works for everyone. This can be a problematic for those wanting certainty. They already have enough uncertainty dealing with their obsessions. Thus many will avoid seeking any form of OCD treatment, because it feels safer than stepping into the unknown.
Those suffering from anxiety disorders have a high need to feel safe, meaning they don't venture into the unknown. But change requires one to step beyond ones comfort zone, outside preset patterns.
It's been estimated that one third of all OCD patients will refuse ERP (exposure and response prevention), even though it is one of the most common treatments for OCD. The intensity of facing their fears head on is too overwhelming for those who already feel like they are at their wits end.
Many who attempt ERP become adept at delaying obsessions till after the therapy or transform their compulsions into mental processes they can control during therapy. They are not trying o decieve the therapist, it is just an unconscious mechanism of resisting change, one many therapist recognize. (1) Clients finish their treatment and still have the obsessions. Theyend up feeling like failures, believing nothing will help them change
Therapist must be able to show the clients how their thoughts processes can create choice and not be trapped by dead end loops of stagnant thinking and negative emotions. Those with OCD do not trust themselves, they have be at odds with their thoughts and emotions. This lack of self trust must be addressed. This is especially important for those who have done years of OCD treatment and are still stuck. They often have given up believing anything will work.
Any OCD treatment needs to break the change process down into doable steps. Those with OCD already tend to be overwhelmed, so the process must be within the grasp of the individual client.
While OCD is often thought of as a thinking problem, when it is actually emotionally driven. If the emotional aspects are overlooked and the treatment becomes of exercise of mental processes trying to control emotional reactions. The person will still be battling themselves
Many with OCD want immediate results and who can blame them. Overwhelming unwanted thought patterns can be unbearable to live with. All or nothing thinking patterns set in. But sometimes you have to start by realizing small steps are needed to achieve a healthy mindset. Ineffective therapist tell their clients to think about something different, to control their thoughts, just to try harder. That is not how someone will stop OCD.
There will always be those for whom economic considerations will hinder recovery. Treatments must be affordable. For those who are anxious or depressed, the additional stress of spending money they don't have can be counterproductive. Unfortunately, avoiding treatment only ensures the OCD will continue on its current course.
Anyone seeking OCD treatment should recognize some personal changes in how they perceive life must be made. Sure it can seem scary and to make improvements in oneself isn't always easy. While change means stepping into the unknown and it can feel risky, staying in stuck patterns that are only getting worse, will be down right debilitating
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(1) Cordioli AV, Heldt E, Bochi DB, Margis R, Sousa MB, Tonello JF, Teruchkin B, Kapczinski F. Cognitive-behavioral group therapy in obsessive-compulsive disorder: a clinical trial. Rev Bras Psiquiatr. 2002;24(3):113-
Hi there,
I have had OCD for years. I went for counselling for a few months and it helped to some degree…but I still have it quite badly.
My biggest problem are germs and dirt and a messy kitchen. I won't let my husband clean or do any cooking. I do all the cooking and cleaning because I feel he will make too much of a mess in the kitchen and he won't clean it up to my standards. So I do it all.
When he comes in from working on the yard…he has to strip in entrance way and go directly to the shower. Then I wash down the floors and entrance way until I am satisfied that it is all clean.
The only way for me to not be so obsessed with these things is to just let him walk into the house after he works outside? Let him cook?? I think my anxiety level will go through the ceiling!!!!!
I am confused, in your post on finding treatment for OCD, you said one must go back and deal with past issues to over come OCD. I can pin point some of my obsessions to events in my childhood. However, I read on another site that it is not necessary to go back and find the causes. What is you take on this? I must though that you seem to understand a lot of the ins and outs of the OCD mind.
Hello, I have done probably way too much research on OCD and all the types one can get. I've had OCD since I was younger. It started with germs. It went away for a while and now it has been back full throttle for 1 1/2 years. I suffer mainly with compulsions (locking doors, shutting off lights, etc.) I fear that it I don't do the compulsions something bad will happen to someone I love. The other types of OCD I deal with are HOCD and relationship OCD. I am in a relationship with a man I love very much. I get fears that he could cheat on me. I also had a fear that I cheated on him and I just don't remember it. I know I would never cheat on him and I know I didn't but my OCD mind won't listen. I get so frustrated with this disorder. I'm on Zoloft but it doesn't really help at all. I just want advice on how to Cope and deal with this stupid disorder.
Please, please help me. I have OCD in the area of spiritual issues. I fear I have not done what my church teaches to become born-again, a Christian. I sink into depression and cannot function in daily life. Whenever I get under extreme stress the OCD takes over my life. I have been treated with antidepressants for the last 27 years , but no therapy. Please
offer me some kind of hope. where can I go for help? I live in Augusta, GA.
I have been diagnosed with anxiety disorder with components of OCD. If I were not afraid of going to hell, I would kill myself. I am in psychic pain.
When I was a child, I had symptoms of the disorder. They were unbeknown to me. I lived at home and I thought I was just like everybody else. Becoming an adult, wife and mother, I can see that I'm not. The biggest wake up was entering the workforce. There the difference really shined. I live in a small town, doing things weirdly shows. I have often felt alone because I do not know how to explain my actions or the feeling that overcomes my being. When I do not have routine or know what to expect then I get this feeling that starts in my stomach and rises to my chest. It literally feels like my heart is trying to come out of my rib cage. My whole body feels like it is pulsing. I begin holding my breathe trying to combat the overwhelming feeling consuming my body. I was told that as a child I did that. Now as an adult I still do. I have learned to combat this feeling by holding my breath and taking calming breathes or walking away because I feel like if I feed into the feeling I would really hurt not a person but just hurt. However describing it sounds honestly a little insane. My thought patterns are also extreme as this disorder is. Either happy and calm or depressive and manic. I can understand why antidepressants are prescribed as treatment options but can also see why they do not work. Is OCD a chemical imbalance in the brain as depression or is it a mental disorder that one must learn to live with? Learning to control thoughts has proven to be the most difficult task as well as going with the flow. That is why focusing is so hard at times. I have also developed habits and rituals due to childhood experiences and traumatic events.I can not change them or I feel wrong or incomplete or like I missed something. I do not feel at ease until they are completed. This disorder is both a blessing and a curse. I choose to believe that it is a blessing. Curses will have no control over me because with God leading me I can control this not it control me. While I have chosen faith and belief in an almighty God that can help you overcome any obstacle set before you there are those that do not see it that way. So to them I say you can control it. It would be easier with God's help, but you can change the unwilling. To all living with the disorder you are not alone. You can beat it. You can control it. Believe. Peace.


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The Iranian political system Iran vote wide open? Meet the candidates A female voter's perspective Mass rallies before vote Iranian media on elections In video: Iran's powerful charities High-tech campaigning Iran season Candidates court youth
To win the presidency, a candidate must receive more than 50 per cent of the total vote. Otherwise, the contest will go to a run-off vote usually held the following week.
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the current president, is running against two reformist candidates and one fellow conservative.
For the first time since the creation of the Islamic Republic in 1981, the race for the presidency is expected to be closely run, with Mir Hossein Mousavi, the frontrunner reformist candidate, gathering a groundswell of support.
The incumbent 52-year-old is seeking a second term as Iran's president.
He is generally viewed as religiously and politically conservative.
His modest background is one factor behind his appeal with the masses, whom he has pledged to reward with fairer distribution of the country's vast oil wealth.
Ahmadinejad has said he favours dialogue with the US, as long as it is based on mutual respect.
The leading candidate running against President Ahmadinjead is 67-year-old Mir Hossein Mousavi.
He is best known as the country's last serving prime minister during the Iran-Iraq war in the 1980s. During the war he pioneered the country's food rationing and distribution system.
Mousavi played a key role in the Islamic Revolution and had close ties with the late Ayatollah Khomeini.
As part of his return to politics in this election, he has pledged to change Iran's image abroad.
However, he believes Iran should refuse to back down on its nuclear programme and maintains the country's right to nuclear technology.
In another of his campaign pledges, he has committed to reviewing discriminatory laws against women and stopping the operation of so-called morality policies.
The 72-year-old is a mid-ranking cleric.
He is considered a reformist and heads Iran's National Trust Party, as well as having previously been parliamentary speaker.
His election campaign is based on the slogan "change", leading some to call Karroubi the "reform sheikh".
He has pledged to nationalise the country's vast oil profits, and to redistribute the money to every Iranian over the age of 18 through a system of stocks.
He has also pledged to protect civil rights and improve the status of women in Iran.
The cleric also says he favours dialogue with the international community.
The 55-year-old is the current secretary of the Expediency Council, a major body that arbitrates on disputed legislation, and the only candidate running against Ahmadinejad who is also considered to be a conservative.
Rezai is the former head of the Revolutionary Guards, one of the most powerful paramilitary organisations in Iran.
Rezai holds a doctorate in economics and says, if elected, his priority will be to "revolutionise" the economy.
One of his main pledges is to greatly increase the role of the private sector and to guarantee an increase in foreign investment.
Rezai has also been critical of Ahmadinejad's comments about the holocaust.
He says he has formulated a step-by-step plan to improve relations with the US, and that he also believes Iran should improve its strategic role in the Middle East by closing ranks with its regional neighbours.
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Performances are measured relative to the median time (middle finisher), then scaled according to age and gender via formulae approximating to the age-gradings from tables issued by WAVA (the World Association of Veteran Athletes):
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The middle finisher gets 100% raw (ungraded) points and the winner about 140%. After scaling vets have more points and seniors the same. This may seem a bit complicated but positions obviously aren't comparable between races with different numbers of runners, and percentage of winning time is very sensitive to which particular speed merchants happen to turn up.
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Gym client told she dresses like a stripper, ordered to leave by gym owner
- From: NT News
- January 06, 2014
A DARWIN gym boss has told a client she belonged in a strip club and needed to wear longer shorts if she wants to work out at his gym again.
Physiotherapist Maja Lukic, 25, said she was wearing a pair of Puma gym shorts and a tank top when she was stopped by a manager mid-workout and told her outfit was unacceptable at Snap Fitness Yarrawonga last Thursday.
Snap Fitness Yarrawonga owner Griff Davies told the NT News that Ms Lukic's gym shorts belonged in a strip club.
"If (Ms Lukic) wants to dress in that length of shorts and show her private parts, that's her business, she can take it down to Sinsations and Honeypot," Mr Davies said.
"We have a standard that we set across all our gyms and have to protect the interests of different shapes and sizes and religious groups because our gym is for everyone.
"You've got to be a little bit flexible and smart about it."
Mr Davies said there was a simple way to determine if an item of clothing was too short to wear in his gym.
"When someone stands up to reach up and grab the pull down machine and shows their private parts, it's too short," he said.
Mr Davies said the Club's dress code also meant clients could not wear crop tops or expose their torsos.
He said the rules and regulations applied to Snap Fitness clubs throughout Australia and the world.
"Some idiots try coming in wearing no shirts even after they've been told to cover up," Mr Davies said.
"Our gym has 16-60 year olds and we have a duty to protect their interests as well."
Ms Lukic said she was initially approached by a female manager who told her there had been "lots of complaints" from other clients and "higher managers" about her shorts.
"She said they were offensive and too short and that they had a 5-star policy to uphold," Ms Lukic said.
"I just laughed and said 'that's a first', I've worn these shorts at gyms in Sydney, Brisbane and Darwin and never had a problem, they're just normal gym shorts."
Ms Lukic said there were other clients in the gym wearing shorts the same length as hers.
"Some of them were baggier, but I was just wearing what I was comfortable in," Ms Lukic said.
"I go to work out, not to get attention, but to feel good about myself.
But Ms Lukic said the owner's comments were "uncalled for''.
"Gym is my happy 'go-to' place, so if that's what they think I guess that just won't be the gym for me.
"There's plenty of good gyms out there.''
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Mr. Stallion of Georgia, United States Posted at 10:16 AM March 18, 2014
I had the same issue here in the U.S. with planet fitness. I believe it's jealousy issue.
mary Naylon of Adelaide Posted at 3:41 AM January 11, 2014
Did you say Gym or Church ?
katrina of brisbane Posted at 1:28 PM January 10, 2014
too funny...nothing wrong with her shorts..ive seen worse with guys in lycra or in swimmers which doesnt leave much to the imagination.....Maybe the gym owner should stop perving at her...typical bloke...is she better to be out of site than deal with seeing her everyday and being frustrated? she is probably a bit of an attention seeker, but really who cares...she can move to a different gym or take him to court for discrimination?