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I know it is said that you have to be careful with smelling certain things (i.e. gas fumes cigarette smoke are some obvious) but I forgot to ask my doctor about household cleaning chemicals. I use Clorox Cleanup and the stink is just too much for me now, but I am not sure about how these things might be affecting my baby. Any thoughts?
I'm not sure how it'll affect the baby, but if you can't stand it then just avoid it. I clean with a vinegar water mix, and just have a fan pointing away from me if it's too strong. For hard-to-scrub spots I'll sprinkle a little baking soda and spray some vinegar on it and let it fizzle out....usually wipes away no problem. If it doesn't then I'll pour a little boiling water and let the water cool, then wipe.
And it's eco-friendly and cheap too!
I'm kind of a dork on this kind of stuff, LOL!. So, I looked up the MSDS sheet. It says, "Exposure to vapor or mist may irritate eyes, nose, throat, lungs."
Spray Kind: http://www.thecloroxcompany.com/products/msds/cloroxcleanup/cloroxclean-upcleanerwithbleach-spray.pdf
Not Spray Kind: http://www.thecloroxcompany.com/products/msds/cloroxcleanup/cloroxclean-upcleanerwithbleach.pdf
I don't know that those things directly impact baby, but they do impact you. I'm not all doomsday about it, but I think that pretty much EVERYONE--PG or not--would be better off scrapping harsh chemicals and green cleaning (there are tons of books and websites on this). Reading MSDS sheets can be very eye-opening and having a baby is the perfect time to wrangle up motivation for product change.
Safest thing to do is avoid chemical fumes.
Bleach, ammonia, acetone, even rubbing alcohol--these are things you don't want to be smelling or touching regularly. If you use a little bit once a week it's probably fine, but if clorox is something you use daily, you should find a less-toxic replacement product.
ETA: this is advice I got from an epidemiologist who specializes in toxic exposures and birth defects.

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Irish Spellings
I come from Ireland and have an Irish name (Siobhan). I would love to include that heritage in my children's names but I have been wondering after reading an interesting thread on "youneek" spellings.
If "youneek" names have discrimination from employers as I have read on a few threads, will Irish spellings be understood as traditional spellings or will they be misunderstood or discriminated against?
Names such as
Eilhoise (Family name said "Ay-leesh") F
Caoimhe (Keeva) F
Saoirse (Seer-sha) F
Tadg (Teeg) M
January 22nd, 2014 01:04 PM #3
I guess as a name-nerd I'm a bit biased but I think that traditional Irish names are sort of the opposite of treendee and youneek names. In reality though I think that if you have an Irish last name most people will assume it's Irish but if your last name is something other than Irish (say Italian or Croatian) I think there is a greater chance for people to assume a youneek spelling....if my husbands has no vote, then....
Endora & Lorelei / Dexter & Gideon
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January 22nd, 2014 01:20 PM #5
I agree that Irish spellings are desirable, especially with an Irish or Celtic last name.From our ancestors come our names, but from our virtues our honors. ~ Proverb
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I definitely think Irish spellings are understood to be traditional and not generally mistaken for "youneek". Have you experienced discrimination you felt was due to your name?
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I think it is good
I love the Welsh Eluned but I cannot seem to say it right.
I don't know if people discriminate but I know people tend to avoid saying words they have no idea how to say...


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Christopher Lane from Melbourne was studying at an American university on a baseball scholarship.
He was fatally shot while out for a run in the small town of Duncan on Friday.
Police have arrested three teenagers in connection with the murder.
Duncan Police chief Daniel Ford has told US media the shooting appears to have been a random attack.
"They witnessed the young man run by on the street [and] chose him as a target," he said.
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Gig Harbor resident JR Brand, 5, has his eyes squarely on the target as he takes his turning at batting practice off the tee.
Volunteer coach Rob Brunsman, of Gig Harbor, goes over the finer points of hitting a ball with Liam Dalbec, 5, also from Gig Harbor.
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Gig Harbor resident SaVoïe Sanders, 4, is a study in concentration as he fields a ball thrown by his mother, Rikkie, while taking part of PAA Little Sluggers program.
Volunteer coach Jason Olson, of Gig Harbor, plays some catch with his son, Landon, 4, to warm up before the start of practice.
Assistant volunteer coach Rodd Wilson, of Gig Harbor, goes through the proper steps in making a good throw as parent Jessica Hayes, left, listens in with players Elizabeth Hayes, 5, Austin Fredricksen, 4, Zachary Wilson, 6, and Zachary Wetherbee, 5, in back.
Volunteer coach Sean Hughes helps adjust a ballcap for Lincoln Burleigh, 5.
Coming to baseball practice includes having all the necessary equipment, as exemplified by Gig Harbor residents Mia McDonald 5, and her father, Mike.
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Gig Harbor resident Autumn Coovert, 4, runs the bases with stylish sunglasses.
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Using bright yellow safety balls, 4- and 5-year-olds learn the fundamentals of baseball in a fun afternoon while enjoying the hottest day of the year on Saturday.


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There are so many deer this year in my area I am wondering if anyone can tell me how this happens. My neighbor and a man I work with both totaled their vehicles on deer this past week. I was driving past the highschool last evening and saw a group by the road. They didn't run or move at all when I slowed down to honk at them. Are they somehow too used to cars now to be scared? Where did they all come from?
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I'm not sure about the cycles of wildlife breeding...but on and off we see more than usual amounts of deer in our area. For the last couple of months it was young/small deer. And, yes, I believe that the overbuilding in their habitats make them less skittish around cars and humans.
I've learned that, especially in early morning or at dusk, I drive as slowly as possible in the backroads. Now that the time has changed and it's dark when I head home, I drive with my brights on when I can, and am very mindful of animals. Of course, unfortunately, sometimes you just can't avoid an animal....I routinely have squirrels running across the road in front of my car...but slowing down and staying alert really does help.


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Fewer Pounds May Lead to Better Sex, Researchers Say
MONDAY, Nov. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Women who shed pounds after weight-loss surgery gained a more satisfying sex life, researchers report.
Two years after their procedure, known as bariatric surgery, women reported improvements in their arousal, lubrication, sexual desire and overall sexual satisfaction, according to a study published online Nov. 4 in JAMA Surgery.
Blood tests also showed that the women had increased levels of sex hormones, leading researchers to theorize that massive weight loss could improve a woman's fertility.
The women's improved sex lives probably occurred because the weight loss improved how they felt physically and emotionally, said lead author David Sarwer, a professor in the psychiatry and surgery departments of the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
"Sexuality truly is one of those phenomena where our behavior lies at the intersection of what's happening with us physiologically and what we are experiencing psychologically," Sarwer said.
About half of all women who seek bariatric surgery are experiencing signs of sexual dysfunction, the study authors noted in background information.
The study involved 106 women with an average body mass index (BMI) of 44.5 who underwent bariatric surgery. People with a BMI of 40 or greater are considered extremely obese.
Of the patients, 85 underwent gastric bypass surgery and 21 had a gastric banding procedure.
Following the surgery, the women lost an average of 32.7 percent of their original body weight in the first year, and 33.5 percent by the end of the second year.
By the end of the first year, women also began reporting improvements in sexual enjoyment and function. They also had improved self-esteem, felt less depressed and were more comfortable with their body image.
The improvements took place even though the women had not yet achieved their target maximum weight loss, the researchers noted.
"I think this is an important nuance that shows the interaction in sexuality between the physical and the psychosocial," Sarwer said. "Are improved hormone levels creating this rapid improvement, or is it that they are feeling better about themselves? Or is it a combination of the two?"
Women who reported the poorest quality of sexual function prior to surgery saw the most dramatic improvements one year after surgery, on par with women who reported the highest quality of sexual function prior to surgery, Sarwer said.
An expert not involved with the study said that the initial findings make sense.
"This is another good study that shows bariatric surgery helps patients in a number of ways," said Dr. Jaime Ponce, president of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.
"By losing weight, it allows you to balance your good sexual hormones that control the menstrual cycle," Ponce said. "It allows them to experience improved sexual function."
However, Ponce pointed out that a wider follow-up study with a larger population of patients needs to be conducted.
Sarwer said a second study focusing on men is being prepared for publication next year.
It's very likely that men will also show improvements in their sexuality after bariatric surgery, he said, but physical complications may preclude them from enjoying the same increases as women.
"It's going to be a potentially cloudier picture," Sarwer said. "We know that obesity and its related diseases can have an effect on erectile dysfunction, and long-term obesity may cause damage to the erectile tissue. It may be one of these cases where the spirit is willing, but the body is unable."
The study authors noted that the findings were to be presented Nov. 14, at Obesity Week in Atlanta.
Sarwer reported that he has been a paid consultant to manufacturers of products for nonsurgical weight-loss treatment and bariatric surgery.
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Infamous auteur, risk-taker and CEO of Grasshopper Manufacture, Suda 51, has announced that his studio is teaming up with publisher Digital Reality for future downloadable games. The duo's first collaboration is Sine Mora, a PSN and XBLA shooter which "mixes traditional side-scrolling gameplay with unique time manipulation mechanic." There are no further details on the game, but you can probably expect to be, hm, an assassin... who lives in a motel and talks a lot? Thaaaaat's Suda! (Laugh track.)
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If you've done a bunch of missing out because you hate fun or something, Grasshopper Manufacture created the No More Heroes series, but is probably best known for the controversial killer7, a super-stylish PS2/GameCube action game which was both adored and scoffed at by critics and gamers. Suda knows the avant-garde ain't easy, but that's never stopped him, so expect Sine Mora to be loaded with more of his trademark imagination, and all in crisp HD.
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- Breakfast fee: EUR 23 per person (approximately)
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Yoga Classes in Fergus, Ontario
| Yoga Classes in Fergus Ontario
|Meredith Ballaban
|Yoga Style: Prenatal
227 St. Andrew St W
Fergus, Ontario N1M 1N8
|Contact:Meredith Ballaban
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I am a certified doula (CBI) and pre-and-postnatal yoga instructor offering classes to women in the childbearing year. Breathe, relax, connect with your baby and strengthen for birth!
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|Shakti Power Studio
|Yoga Style: Power flow, Vinyasa, Beginners, Kid's, Men's & Prenatal
227 St. Andrew St W
Fergus, Ontario
|Contact:Nerine Christie & Sarah Schleen
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Shakti is a dynamic centre offering yoga classes for everyone from the absolute beginner to the elite athlete, at great rates, in a beautiful 2nd-floor studio above the General Store in Fergus.
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|RiverSound Retreat
|Yoga Style: Hatha, Gentle, Yin/Yang, Restorative, In
8218 Wellington Rd. 18
Fergus, Ontario N1M 2W5
|Contact:Jill Davey
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Round radiant floor heated studio beside the Fergus Grand River. Yoga and meditation in a retreat-like setting just a few minutes from home. Also available for rentals.
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| Yoga Classes in Elmira Ontario
19 kilometers Away
|Debra Cowal Yoga
|Yoga Style: Hatha
92 Raising Mill Gate
Elmira, Ontario N3B 3N7
|519 830 7848
|Contact:Debra Cowal
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Hatha Yoga, focusing on correct alignment, pranayama breath, meditation. Gentle classes, vinyasa flow, yin, and trained in PTSD. Corporate yoga and individual one on one classes also available.
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| Yoga Classes in Guelph Ontario
20 kilometers Away
|Living Yoga & Health
|Yoga Style: Medatative, Scaravelli, Kripalu
105 Wyndham Street N
Guelph, Ontario NIH 4E9
|Contact:Jayelle Lindsay
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Living Yoga & Health offers all levels of classes and workshops for students and teachers in the Southwestern Ontario area. The studio is located in downtown Guelph (75 minutes from Toronto). There are currently 29 classes to choose from including Yoga Over 50, Restorative and Gentle Yoga classes for those who are recovering their health or would simply enjoy a gentler experience of breathing, movement and relaxation. Jayelle, who directs the studio is also a registered physiotherapist. Special workshops include Yoga for Childbirth, Family Yoga, Yoga & Meditation, Treat Your Feet, and more.
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|Yoga Solutions
|Yoga Style: Hatha, Vinyasa Flow
31 Sugarbush Place
Guelph, Ontario
|519 829 3657
|Contact:Lindsey Jackson
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Offering private and small group yoga instruction to people of all ages and experience levels from babies to seniors, Lindsey received her Yoga Teaching Certificate and Bachelor of Science from the University of Guelph. Mother of three small children, Lindsey especially loves teaching children the lifelong benefits of yoga. This beautiful in home studio surrounded by towering maple trees offers a compassionate, comfortable environment with classes tailored to participants needs.
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|Blue Heron Body & Soul Yoga Studio
|Yoga Style: Integrated Hatha Yoga; Yin Yoga
30 Sugarbush Place
Guelph, Ontario N1H 7Z2
|Contact:Rita Cupitt, Principal Teacher, Owner
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Small Studio located amongst the lovely trees of Sugarbush Place in Guelph. Gentle hatha yoga for all body types and ages from kids yoga to seniors. Ninth, One year Annual Teacher Training Program (215 hrs) starts January 2015; classes, workshops, retreats, lifestyle coaching and energy healing. Rita Cupitt, studio owner is a certified Sivananda /Esther Myers yoga teacher. See website for bios and other teachers.
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|Poetic Revelations
|Yoga Style: Hatha Vinyasa Yin Restorative
188 Arthur Street
Guelph, Ontario N1E 4P8
|Contact:Melinda Reidl
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Professional & Certified yoga instruction for Hatha, Flow, Vinyasa, Restorative, Yin, Chanting and Contemporary yoga philosophy
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|Yoga for Better Bones
|Yoga Style: Scaravelli, Kripalu
105 Wyndham Street North
Guelph, Ontario N1H 4E9
|Contact:Richard Martin
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The Yoga for Better Bones Workshop is important for anyone who teaches yoga and would like to safely include students with low bone density in their classes or would like to teach specialized classes emphasizing bone strengthening.
This workshop will be taught by Jayelle Lindsay, BSc, MCPA. Jayelle is a registered physiotherapist and a certified yoga teacher with over 30 years of experience in movement re-education. She is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario and is currently the director of Living Yoga & Health in Guelph, Ontario. Jayelle began teaching yoga in 1991 and continues her studies in yoga based on the methods of Vanda Scaravelli. She has offered trainings in Anatomy for Yoga Teachers and has presented programs at the Kripalu Center in Massachusetts and for FOYT (The Federation of Ontario Yoga Teachers.).
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|Body Innovations
|Yoga Style: yoga/pilates blend
Guelph, Ontario N1H 4G3
|Contact:Gina Giammarco
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Combining the grounding and centering of Yoga with the structural strength and alignment of Pilates, my teaching is all about using the beautiful design of the body to become mindfully aware and structurally stronger. From the inside out.
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|Moksha Yoga Guelph
|Yoga Style: Moksha (hot yoga), Yin Yoga, Flow
78 Norfolk St
Guelph, Ontario N1H 4J2
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Moksha Yoga Guelph is a member of a group of independent hot yoga studios committed to ethical, compassionate and environmentally conscious living.
Check out our websites for our monthly specials - first time visitors can enjoy a great introductory special: $30 for 30 days of unlimited yoga!
Or drop by to pick up a great new yoga mat, non-slip yoga towels or great yoga gear at our yoga boutique.
Check out our Wellness Spa as well, featuring Registered Massage Therapists, a Registered Naturopath and a Registered Osteopath.
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|Ethereal Oasis
|Yoga Style: Akhand, Prenatal, Restorative, Hatha-Raj
Guelph, Ontario
|Contact:Amrita Akhand CYT
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Yoga classes include sharing of knowledge through the ancient oral tradition, pranayama, asana, relaxation/meditation, with emphasis on mastery of the mind to tap into our ever-present source of inner peace.
Group, private and corporate classes available.
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|Jen Hyland
|Yoga Style: Classical Hatha Yoga
Guelph, Ontario
|Contact:Jen Hyland
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I teach classical hatha yoga classes in my dedicated home studio and at local parks. Monday 1015-1145AM 1200-1245PM 630-800PM – all Monday classes canceled on Victoria day, May 23rd
Thursday 1015-1145AM 1215-100PM pre-registered ($85/8 weeks)or drop-in ($9/10.50)pricing available.
Private, semi-private and group classes are all available upon request.
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|Tranquil Yoga Studio
199 Victoria Rd S
Guelph, Ontario
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|be*loved yoga
|Yoga Style: hatha
122 harris st
guelph, Ontario n1e3a9
|Contact:melina bondy
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Open Level Drop-in Yoga Classes Tues & Thurs at 8:30am, Thurs at 5:30pm 75 minutes long Mats and cushions provided By Donation - $12 suggested
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|Santosha Yoga and Pilates Studio
|Yoga Style: Hatha
843 Watson Road South
Guelph, Ontario N0B 1C
|Contact:Mhairi Jamieson
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Hatha Yoga and Pilates Studio located in a heritage 1862 one room schoolhouse (The Arkell Schoolhouse). Beautiful place to practice! Please see our website for classes available to you. Minutes from anywhere in the South End of Guelph, Puslinch and Rockwood.
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| Yoga Classes in Acton Ontario
29 kilometers Away
|YogaTent Studio
|Yoga Style: Hatha/VinyasaFlow
19 Gordon's Creek Court
Acton, Ontario L7J2L8
|Contact:Sandra Fonseca
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Welcome to YogaTent, a comfortable and cozy place for you to develop and evolve your yoga practice. We offer Mat Pilates, Pilates on the Reformer semi-private sessions, Restorative Yoga, Hatha Yoga, VinyasaFlow, Iyengar Yoga, Thai Yoga Massage. Our yoga sessions are ideal for the yoga beginner, seasoned yogini and athlete!!! Every yoga session takes you through a series of strengthening and conditioning postures while paying attention to the breath (prana).
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| Yoga Classes in Waterloo Ontario
25 kilometers Away
|Just Yoga
|Yoga Style: Ashtanga, Hatha
210 Old Abbey Road
Waterloo, Ontario N2K 3L4
|519 886 3496
|Contact:Beth Britton
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Offering private, semi private and small group classes, in the comfort of your own home, or anywhere!
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|Community of Hearts Yoga
|Yoga Style: Hatha Yoga
826 King Street N.
Waterloo, Ontario N2J 4G8
|Contact:Joann 'Shraddha' Schaner
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At Community of Hearts Yoga, we offer a safe, nurturing environment to explore the practices of yoga whether we wish to heal an injury or awaken to our True essence. We strive to be vehicles for one another in a positive, uplifting environment to learn and grow as individuals as well as a community leading fulfilling lives.
Our technique is alignment based to ensure both safety and optimal flow of prana and fluids within the body. Our approach is one of light-heartedness to allow students to feel comfortable and at ease while gently guiding them toward their full potential. A variety of levels are offered to allow the student to choose the most appropriate level and type of class to meet their needs.
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|Community of Hearts Yoga
|Yoga Style: Hatha Yoga
826 King Street N.
Waterloo, Ontario N2J 4G8
|Contact:Joann 'Shraddha' Schaner
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An uplifting and life enchancing yoga system which combines alignment with a fun loving approach to guide students to their potential. Students of all levels can experience the 'celebration of the heart'. Beginner through advanced classes,Specialty workshops, & Teacher training
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|Megan Piercy
|Yoga Style: mixed hatha yoga
22 Bridgeport Rd. West
Waterloo, Ontario N2L 2Y3
|Contact:Megan Piercy
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I teach from four styles - Iyengar, Sivananda, Kripalu and Ashtanga. My own unique blend of these styles results in a yoga class with as much challenge as relaxation, strength as flexibility, body alignment as inner awareness. I enjoy helping people learn precision in each yoga pose, re-learning patterns of movement so they are moving from core strength and optimal alignment, the way bodies are originally designed to move. I guide a relaxation and meditation at the end of every class, helping people connect with a deeper awareness. I also teach children's and youth classes.
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|Echo Roots Wellness
|Yoga Style: Hatha
Waterloo, Ontario
|519 807 8859
|Contact:Olwen Wilson
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Echo Roots Wellness provides private and semi-private yoga instruction and holistic nutrition consultations in your own home, or office.
Serving Kitchener-Waterloo and surrounding areas.
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| Yoga Classes in Kitchener Ontario
27 kilometers Away
|The Healing Roots
|Yoga Style: Hatha, Vinyasa, restorative, and medita
15 Shirk Place Kitchener
Kitchener, Ontario N2K 1R3
|Contact:Josh (Kunga) Webster
|Send Message
I teach classes at my Studio The Healing Roots as well as various other yoga studios, teaching all levels of practitioners both in yoga and meditation. I also teach private lessons and at corporations and schools. Check out my website for class information. Namaste
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|Serenity Yoga
|Yoga Style: Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Yin Yoga, Prenatal Yoga
48 Kenwood Dr
Kitchener, Ontario N2B 3H2
|Contact:Serenity Robertson
|Send Message
Ashtanga Yoga classes, Yin Yoga classes,Prenatal classes and workshops at Fiddleheads 25 Bruce st. Kitchener.
E-RYT 200 yoga instructor Serenity Robertson
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|Jennifer Heard
|Yoga Style: Yoga Therapy
475 Park Street, Suite 302B
Kitchener, Ontario
|Contact:Jennifer Heard
|Send Message
Jenn is a Natural Health Practitioner working on a Doctorate of Natural Medicine, specializing in Yoga Therapy. Personalized asana, pranayama, stress and nutritional consultation to heal the body, mind and spirit! Kitchener-Waterloo Area.
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|Queen Street Yoga
|Yoga Style: Vinyasa, Iyengar, Anusara, Restorative,
44 Queen Street South
Kitchener, Ontario
|Contact:Meaghan Johnson
|Send Message
Queen Street Yoga is a haven of sunshine, quiet, and wide open space in the heart of downtown Kitchener. Founded in 2005 by owner/director Meaghan Johnson, QSY has become known in the community for its alignment based approach to yoga. With beautiful wooden floors, high ceilings and a cozy meditation room, QSY is a place where people of varied demographics come together to learn and grow through the practices of yoga, meditation and creative arts.
We offer challenging and accessible, alignment based yoga at many different levels. Our teachers draw on their various studies in Anusara, Ashtanga, Iyengar and Kripalu to bring their students a rich and informed perspective on the practice of yoga. Our core commitment is to offer our students a diverse approach to the practice of yoga. Whether you are challenging yourself in a handstand or nurturing yourself in a restorative pose, our classes are designed to meet you in your practice and offer space to grow.
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|kasia kord yoga
|Yoga Style: ashtanga to sivananda
66 dunbar rd south
Kitchener, Ontario N2L 2E3
|Contact:kasia kord
|Send Message
A fusion of styles from ashtanga to sivanada. Classes focus on finding freedom within the physical postures to find the strength, freedom and bliss that lies within. Correct postural alignment, intensity and joy are key components of every class. Welcome!
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|The Self Centre Yoga & Wellness
|Yoga Style: Ashtanga & Prenatal
759 Queen Street South
Kitchener, Ontario N2M 1A5
|Contact:Natasha O'Neil
|Send Message
At the Self Centre we specialize in Prenatal yoga and Ashtanga yoga. Our prenatal classes focus on body and breath awareness as well as connecting with other mom's-to-be and most importantly with our unborn babies. We practice poses that move with the moms changing bodies. Our Ashtanga class can be a more vigorous routine, using a flowing sequence of postures to generate body heat, which purifies the body through sweating and deep breathing. Classes are modified for all student levels. Natasha infuses her decade long practice with her dance training for an invigorating yet focused experience. At the Self Centre we practice balance through movement and breath.
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2006 Lexus LS 430 Review
Extremely reliable and exceptionally comfortable.
Premium gasoline, somewhat sedate style and pricy dealer maintenance.
Exceptional — I'm an older, conservative driver who appreciates reliability, comfort and substance as opposed to style and performance which makes this the almost perfect automobile for me! My idea of "performance" is fuel efficiency and braking rather than zero-to-60 times and skid pads. If you drive this two-ton car conservatively, you can expect some very commendable fuel mileage. My first year's adventures of about 11.5k miles yielded an overall calculated gas mileage of 25.4 mpg. Not difficult to get 30 mpg in interstate driving - where it really shines - and in the low 20s around town. The brakes are strong and quick and already have come in handy on one or two occasions. And what a trunk on this beauty... Have never driven a better or more fulfilling vehicle.
Primary Use: Family transportation
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Comfort, convenience, reliability, and abundant luxury features is what made this car the one I had to own.
93 Octane, only, for the thirsty beast makes filling up an unfortunate adventure, sometimes.
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Primary Use: Family transportation
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2006 Lexus LS 430 Review
Sexy Car — 0-60 in 4.3 sec, strong breaks, sexy handling quality is great no squeaks or rattles. the appearance is great i have a wide body kit on it and leather interiors. it doesnt waste alot petrol. the car is fun to drive especially for drifts and burnning some rubber. i advise people who loike japanese cars and want to feel like a king when they drive.... they should buy this car.
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Best road car I have ever owned
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Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah is your local, non-profit hospice serving terminally ill patients and their families in Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta County.
Hospice is a service to people who have been diagnosed with a life threatening illness, with the focus on pain management and symptom control. Some patients lack a caregiver and need quality care at the very end of life. At Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah, we have our own assisted living facility, the Shenandoah House, that provides our patients with that level of care.
Many in our community lack the financial means to pay for this type of assistance. We offer them "gifted care" if they qualify for the support. We actively fundraise in order to continue offering gifted care to those in need. As we look back on the results of last year's successful event, we thank everyone who donated, supported & truly bid with their heart on the beautifully quilted items from our community. The 2013 event raised over $50,000.00! Many lives were touched by the generosity of everyone & these contributions truly made a difference. One thing was evident through it all … LOVE and compassion for others! We hope you would like to be a part of the 2nd Annual Quilts of Comfort which will take place April 12, 2014.


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Jeff began his professional career with F.W. Woolworth Company (currently "The Footlocker Company"). Throughout his 14-year career, he was promoted to different levels of executive management.
Jeff moved to Colorado in 1998 to pursue a career in telecommunications. He was given the responsibility to develop and grow a telecom division for Charles Taylor Communications (CHATCO). After 3 years of consecutive revenue growth, CHATCO was purchased and Jeff moved his team to Teleco of the Rockies and assumed the responsibilities as the Director of Sales. Within 1½ years, he more than tripled the sales team. In 2002 the Teleco of the Rockies ownership dissolved their partnership and Jeff Partnered with one of the founding principals, Dave Brown, to start Axess Communications. Starting as the Vice President of Sales, Jeff was tasked with developing a go to market strategy in a struggling tech industry. Axess was recognized by The Denver Business Journal as the Fastest Growing Private Company in the Denver Metro Area in 2002, 2003 and 2004. In 2008 Jeff was promoted to General Manager and in 2009 purchased the remaining portion of Axess Communications from Dave Brown as Dave looked forward to his retirement. Jeff assumed the President and CEO position.
As President and CEO, Jeff looks forward to continuing Axess's year after year growth since the company's inception in 2002 and also maintaining its recognition of being a leader in the marketplace and the business communications industry.
Some of Jeff's career accomplishments include:
- Executive and Sales Management for over 24 years
- Member of the Board of Directors for CT Pioneers with CompTIA
- Recently published in Phones Plus Magazine (Jan. 05) – "Why the Channel should Champion Convergence"
- Currently developing a new industry wide certification program for "Convergence Technologies"
- Maintaining his Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) Certification
Jeff was born in New Haven, Connecticut and has been married to his wife Peggy for over 23 years. He enjoys spending his time with his wife and daughter Kaitlyn, traveling and enjoying outdoor recreational activities in the Rocky Mountains.
Brian Thomas
Chief Operations Officer
Brian has over 20 years of experience managing large, complex projects for enterprise size companies in the Telecommunications and High Tech industries. Brian has a long track record of delivering significant business changes and cost reductions through process optimization and integration of sustaining technology. He has been successful by leveraging a strong combination of technical, business process, and project management experience applied to all business functions.
Brian has a BS and MS degrees in Computer and Electrical Engineering from Purdue University. He began his professional career as a systems engineer with Hughes Spaces and Communications Group designing satellite ground systems. He was a Principal at American Management Systems (AMS) where his responsibilities included technical project management and technical system architecture. He was at Accenture the last 12 years, 5 of which as a Partner/Senior Executive. At Accenture, he helped develop and deliver large telecommunications systems integration programs.
As COO of Axess Communications, Brian is tasked with working with our engineering staff to maximize our customer satisfaction. He is leading process improvement initiatives to maximize service quality and improve our response times. Brian is married to his wife of over 20 years with 2 wonderful daughters. He and his wife spend most of their spare time coaching their daughter's volleyball teams.
Dan Kummet
Vice President and General Manager
Dan joined the Axess Communications team in 2002 to develop the Data Division. He has been involved in the Information Technology industry for over 18 years. In that time he has been a trusted advisor to countless business environments including health care, manufacturing, financial and government. Dan has built a team of Denver's top data sales and engineers that are committed to delivering business enhancing solutions for our customers. Dan has also brought the working relationships with some of the top data manufacturing companies to Axess Communications.
Dan is a Denver native and enjoys playing goalie on a men's hockey team, attending Colorado's college and professional sporting events and spending time with friends and family.
Toby Schingeck
Director of Engineering Services
Toby joined the Axess Communications team in 2002 to as a systems engineer and has been involved in the telecommunications industry since 1996. Toby's primary focus over the past 12 years has been on large enterprise products starting with TDM technology to the current standard VOIP. Today Toby focuses on converged technology and migrating both voice and data solutions together. Toby's primary goal for the future is bringing breakthrough technologies to customers with proven results.
Mac McGinnis
Director of Cabling and Infrastructure
Mac has been in the telecommunications industry for 20 years. His primary focus has been in the operations and installation of low voltage cabling. This includes Voice, Data, Access Control and Security systems. As the head of the Cabling and Infrastructure division he has been tasked to bring added value to Axess customers by providing superior platforms to support Phone, Computer, Access Control and Security systems.
Brian Ficek
Director of Sales
Brian joined Axess Communications in April of 2012 with 22 years of business experience, 17 of those years being in telecommunications. He started with Sprint in inside sales, moved to outside sales, and on to National Accounts until 1998. From there Brian embarked upon his management career with a global audio/video conferencing provider. Beginning with managing the U.S. sales and client care organization, he was named Directeur Général in Paris, France where he turned a losing P&L into one of the company's highest profit divisions. Brian later joined Avaya to manage the largest partner Expanets ($110 million) and subsequently moved into business development after the acquisition.
Deciding to try it himself, he was a founding partner of LightspeedIP, which was grown and sold. From there, Brian managed a major accounts team for CenturyTel carrying a $35 million target. With a 5 year hiatus from telecommunications in the financial services and OSHA compliance industries, Brian has found his home back in telecommunications.
Brian is a Colorado native and he has 2 teenage daughters who rule his life. Hobbies include skiing, golf, being a dad.
Ward Thorne
Director of IT Services
High quality customer service has been the focus of Ward's 15 plus years in management. Ward has been consistently developing new and more effective ways of providing IT services to his clients during his career in the Information Technology field since 1999. He has pioneered many new strategies in proactive IT services and has continued this tradition by developing a comprehensive all inclusive Managed Services Offering that provides the client with capabilities of an in house department at a fraction of the cost. Joining Axess Communications in 2011 as Director of IT Services, Ward has integrated his knowledge and expertise with customer service and managed IT services to provide Axess Communications with a class-leading offering.
Ward was born and raised in Colorado and has been married to his wife Leanna for 20 years; they have a daughter named Jessica. Ward and his family enjoy many outdoor activities as well as a passion for custom cars.
Kip Sharp
Financial Controller
Mr. Sharp has been with Axess Communications since 2010 and currently manages the company's finance department where he is involved in day-to-day matters dealing with accounting, corporate finance and treasury. Prior to Axess, Mr. Sharp worked in financial services for over twenty years. He was previously CEO and CFO of Jefferson County Credit Union, Assistant VP at Keycorp, and public auditor. He has a B.S. in Accounting and Finance at the University of Northern Colorado.
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- As the Catholic Church increases its new evangelization efforts and works for justice and peace in the world, it would be wise to imitate the positive, prophetic approach taken by Blessed John XXIII in his encyclical "Pacem in Terris," a French archbishop said.
Archbishop Roland Minnerath of Dijon addressed the opening session April 27 of a meeting of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences, which was holding the second of three planned meetings preparing to mark the 50th anniversary next year of "Pacem in Terris," the encyclical "on establishing peace in truth, justice, charity and liberty."
Mary Ann Glendon, a professor of law at Harvard University and president of the academy, told members their study and discussions would be focused on "the role of religion in the quest for a 'tranquility of order' in our increasingly complex and conflict-ridden world."
Archbishop Minnerath said the encyclical had an unusually positive and popular reception around the world, first of all because it was the first encyclical addressed to "all men of good will."
In addition, he said, it tapped into people's yearning for peace at the height of the Cold War, the emerging independence of former colonies in Africa and Asia, and widespread economic growth, he said.
In fact, Russell Hittinger, a professor at the University of Tulsa, Okla., and organizer of the academy meeting, said that with "Pacem in Terris" in 1963, "the New York Times -- for the first and the last time -- printed a papal encyclical in its entirety."
Archbishop Minnerath said, "The well-chosen title gave rise to an immense surge of hope that the great cleavages dividing humanity could be overcome."
The encyclical made the social teaching of the Catholic Church accessible to millions of people; explained how the church saw natural law -- the conception of right and wrong accessible to human reason -- as related to human nature and human dignity; affirmed the freedom of conscience; and supported the United Nations as a worldwide authority that could end conflicts between nations, the archbishop said.
In his encyclical, Pope John recognized the growing rights of the working class, the advancement of women, the spread of democracy and a growing conviction that war was not a way to obtain justice, he said.
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I am outraged!
Currently I take classes through University of Phoenix online. I am very close to getting my degree! I spoke with my academic advisor about taking time off when the baby is born. She informed me I can only take 2 weeks off and I can't use "that" as a medical reason to take a leave of absence for 2 months.
Of course as we all know, babies come when they want, so there is no way for me to schedule 2 weeks off this far ahead of time. Who knows when this baby will make an appearance? That's part of the fun.
She said, without missing a beat, "You'll just have to schedule a c-section for October 11th." WHAT?!?!?!?! Is it just me or is this completely out of line? Schedule major abdominal surgery 2 weeks before my baby is even due to accommodate my school? It's infuriating. The worst part is that she thought I was crazy for not agreeing with her.
that's horrible. can you have your MW/OB write a letter (or, write it yourself and have them sign & send) informing them that scheduling a c/s for purposes of furthering ones education is an ill-advised practice and they will not do it unless it is for medical reasons.
how shameful. can you go over her head to request the time?
The idea that she would even suggest that you schedule a c-section is absurd.
That said, when I was in college (at a regular university, not online), I went to class with a couple of girls who had babies during the semester. They had to work it out with the individual instructors as to when they would make up the assignments missed. They didn't get a "leave of absence", per se....they just took around 2 weeks off from actually attending class, but kept up with the assignments and still turned them in via e-mail. I hate to be the nay-sayer here, but since you are attending school online, other than maybe a week off (including the time you are in the hospital, if you deliver in one), I wouldn't expect an instructor to give me much more leeway in time off than that. Perhaps you can arrange to complete as many assignments as possible ahead of time so you don't fall so far behind. In my experience, the other option is to withdraw from classes for the semester, but I know you obviously don't want to do that. Good luck!
Oh what a total and inappropriate crock!
I'm just starting a new Master's program (in person) and have a meeting today to talk with my advisor about how the heck to work things around the way my due date is a month before finals. At least for me, finishing two of my classes and taking incompletes for my other three (to finish between Dec and Feb) is the way to go, so it's just a matter of deciding which classes I want to finish and which will take temporary Is. While online ed might be different, I can't imagine that it would be impossible to try to arrange something similar with individual professors.
That is ridiculous, and totally inappropriate, IMO. I'm sorry, but schooling is no reason to even think about elective surgery.
I agree w/ pp - I would talk to the individual instructors if possible. When I was doing evening schooling, all the profs realized that we had lives outside of school (which was why we were all taking evening classes in the first place) and were very helpful if you had a serious reason for needing some sort of accommodation.
completely out of line. Reminds me of a post yesterday on the single parents board where a girl who made the mistake of getting involved with a married man who got her pregnant was humbly looking for advice about her situation. Right or wrong I dont think that is up for debate but now the chick has to take it from here. He is proposing they keep it a secret (nice let the kid be a dirty secret his/her whole life) and he will make sure she is supported. Yeah, he says that now...what happens when that puts his secret in jeopardy. She admits to the wrongdoing but is now really wondering how best to proceed. A poster actually suggested that her best course of action was to abort the baby.
I cannot imagine ever telling someone that...yeah it sucks the situation you are in so rather than holding the guy accountable...after all it is he that broke a vow not her (not that it makes her actions right or admirable) ....just terminate your child. amazing.
can you contact an attorney to find out what your options/"rights" really are? I wouldn't think they could get away with this (denying a leave). Or try what a PP suggested and go right to her supervisor - or even a board of directors for the U.
And what she said about the c-section. She deserves a throat punch for that one....or a demonstration of what the five fingers say to the face.........
My Dh is a university prof and I can tell you saying stupid crap like that can get them sued. The best course of action here is to play the affronted customer and go to the dean of students. Tell him/her you will take your business elsewhere because of being treated like this. They will more than likely bend over backward to help you. If that doesn't work go in with a lawyer, just the mere presence of a lawyer should get you what you need.
That being said:
I'm not sure of my advice because this applies more to brick and mortar universities than online places who don't give a crap about you because there will always be another grant check to fill your seat. So you may be SOL but you can sue her a$$ for being offensive. That is why traditional universities will always be better.
I would send your advisor a link to ICAN, tell her 'No, I'm not scheduling a c-section for a non-medical reason thankyouverymuch' and find out what you can do with each individual class to make sure you don't fall behind. Otherwise, I would withdraw for the semester and pick back up the next. I would also cc a copy to her boss/dean, tell her the comment about c-sections was highly inappropriate, especially since she isn't a birthing professional and ask to be reassigned to another advisor.
Wow. Just wow. My grad program was very easy to work with. I am actually deferring for a year to have enough time with Baby. They would have easily given me 6 weeks in the middle of the semester though. It was my choice.
You should totally go the media with this. University of Phoenix has been under so much fire lately that even just a reporter calling to inquire will probably get you what you want!
Interestingly, my degree will be in Higher Ed. Admin., and this is one issue that is extremely interesting to me. As women are more and more a part of the workforce and the university system, there needs to be much more accommodation for families.
pinkeggs:Appaling. My DH is in media; he might just find this interesting.
The fact that this advisor showed such little respect for your body and your pregnancy is infuriating. I'm not really sure what the best course of action would be, but if you cannot resolve the issue peacefully with the advisor I would definitely go over her head. There is no way in h*ll I would schedule a c-section to accommodate school - talk about a rough recovery!


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Minted lamb & pea stew
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- 350g lean lamb leg, cubed
- 1 tbsp plain flour, seasoned
- 1 tbsp sunflower oil
- 4 shallots, quartered
- 2 leeks, sliced
- 4 carrots, thickly sliced
- 400g potatoes, cut into large chunks
- 700ml lamb or chicken stock
- 300g frozen peas
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- Pour over the stock, scraping up any meaty bits, then simmer for 10 mins until the veg are almost cooked. Tip the lamb into the pan with the peas, then simmer for 4 mins or until the lamb is just cooked and the veg are tender.
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Really delicious, hearty stew. Didn't change much from the recipe, the only thing I did was put the lamb back in for a while with the vegies (longer than the four recommended minutes), then when I felt the lamb was cooked through I put in the frozen peas. As soon as the stew came to the boil again, it was ready.


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The carrot trial has shown a clear 'winner' in the St Valery variety (Mole's Seeds). They germinated well and have grown strongly all season. We never thin carrots, so the bunches are of variable size, but they are of good marketable size, and also good colour and great carroty taste! The Amsterdam trial also showed good germination, but they have not grown anything like as strongly. They are almost side by side in the same field.
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Robert H Hill, MD
Hospital Campus
Clinical Section Affiliations
- Ophthalmology: Oculoplastics
Education & Fellowships
- Fellowship: American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Ophthalmic Surgeons and Consultants of Ohio Inc., 2012
- Residency: SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, 2010
- Internship: St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center, 2007
- MD: SUNY Upstate Medical University, 2006
Specialties & Certification
- Ophthalmology
Faculty Profile Shortcut: http://www.upstate.edu/faculty/hillro
Sue Stearns, PhD, is an associate professor of cell and developmental biology, and one of four faculty members who teach Gross Anatomy to first-year medical students at SUNY Upstate. Students routinely cite this course as a favorite.
Read more about Stearns' take on our Anatomy course's popularity.