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In my blog on Better Ingredients, an associate questioned my bias and support for Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification. I, as we all, have biases. Giving preference to FSC is one of them, and I'm glad that I was "called out" on it. Do I think that FSC is perfect? No. Is it possible for me to support other certification schemes? If they meet stringent, authentic, transparent and comprehensive standards, yes. The following are some of my reasons for supporting FSC:
- FSC does not allow genetically-modified (GMO) trees to be certified.
- FSC has a transparent and participatory process wherein anyone can join their economic, environmental, or social "chambers," and each chamber elects an equal number of representatives to the FSC board.
- Each independent analysis that I've reviewed comparing FSC to other certification schemes demonstrates a preference for FSC. There is a helpful chart comparing the various certification schemes on pages 18 and 19 of World Wide Fund for Nature's (WWF) Global Forest and Trade Network publication, Keep It Legal.
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Stephanie Seneff is a senior research scientist at MIT. Based in the university's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, Seneff's focus is, according to her web page, "the intersection of biology and computation." She is also, according to many in the science community, a "quack," meaning a poseur at the business of science, and a practitioner of pseudoscience.
Since she began publishing papers on biology, in journals considered fringe by the mainstream scientific establishment, Seneff has posited explanations for a host of disorders, and drawn heated objections from experts in most every field she's delved into. She is, in short, a controversial figure in the scientific community, which is an unusual position to occupy for someone with three degrees from MIT.
In recent months, Seneff co-authored two papers proposing a connection between the herbicide glyphosate and gluten sensitivity. I spoke with Seneff by phone about this hypothesis, her transition from computer science into biology, and her reputation in the scientific community.
Ari LeVaux: How is it that, in your opinion, glyphosate causes gluten sensitivity?
Stephanie Seneff: What we argued in the paper is that glyphosate binds to the gluten. Gluten usually forms cross-mesh connections between different amino acids, and glyphosate would disrupt that because it would prevent the cross-mesh by binding to the gluten and causing the gluten to stay in the form that is known to be more allergenic. So we believe glyphosate causes the gluten to assume the form that is more allergenic.
ALV: You think this applies to both Celiac disease and gluten sensitivity?
SS: Gluten sensitivity by itself doesn't necessarily have the transglutaminase immunogenicity of Celiac. It shares the same features with Celiac disease, but it's not as extreme. But these things also have a host of other pathologies that are associated with this particular condition of gluten sensitivity, which is what's so fascinating to me. All of these risk factors that co-occur with Celiac disease could be explained through other ways that glyphosate disrupts physiology. That's the most fascinating thing to me, is that you can explain all of these other things, maybe not directly through the effect of gluten but through the effect of glyphosate on the body.
People who have Celiac disease have increased risk for other things; for example, non-hodgkins lymphoma, and they die earlier because of these other risks. They also have fertility problems, they are more likely to produce children with birth defects, and are more likely to have depression and serotonin problems. All of these things that are connected to Celiac disease, but also exist independently from Celiac disease, are also caused, in our opinion, by glyphosate.
ALV: Your paper discusses the reason that glyphosate is being sprayed onto wheat. Could you explain this practice?
SS: Glyphosate is being sprayed on wheat right before the harvest. This has become a more and more popular practice among farmers. We found specific data in the UK showing a dramatic increase in the practice of spraying the wheat with glyphosate right before the harvest. This is three or four days before they harvest the seed. You can't imagine that that glyphosate has disappeared in those three or four days. The intent is to kill the plant.
Wheat, of course, is not GMO, it's not Round-Up ready. They probably don't want it to be Round-Up ready because then they couldn't do this anymore. This is a very convenient practice. It reduces the effort involved in the combine when you're harvesting the wheat.
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Originally Posted by Andrew_C Central London, near Victoria / Horticultural halls. You drive in, leave the windows down, and a robot picks the car up, and sticks it on a shelf somewhere. When you come back, you pay, and your car is recovered and delivered to you.
Not quite Bender getting in and driving off, but getting there! Why leave the windows down?
Originally Posted by mac_shinobi GPS would be able to detect the speed said user is travelling and should be able to restrict according to the speed limit - but this is assuming that the speed limits are up to date on the GPS unit, I know my Tom Tom has speedo thingy on it and I can see what speed I am travelling but the speed limit database it refers to is out of date, one example when I am on the M1 there was a section that they were doing road works on but has now been done for a long time but it still states on the GPS to do 50mph but now everyone does 70mph on that section I said the technology exists, I didn't say it was currently in place and useable...
Originally Posted by j17sparky Why leave the windows down? I think it is so that if there are problems, they can get from one car to the next. Don't know for sure, but you do have to.
Originally Posted by Andrew_C I think it is so that if there are problems, they can get from one car to the next. Don't know for sure, but you do have to. where would your insurance stand on something like that? i assume people still work at these automated centres, so you only need one to go through your car.
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Today's topic is "Supplies & Preparation," so I will be showing you all of my flats & accessories!
I have 21 flats altogether. I only used 7 yesterday, so technically I have 3 days worth. Yesterday I washed everything at the end of the day and then let them dry on the balcony overnight. Today I'm going to try to "wash as I go" and see how that works.
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(4) flour sack towels - Mainstays from Walmart $1 each
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The flour sack towels are one of the cheapest options available, and it turns out they are my favorite so far! (I haven't tried the hemp/cotton jersey flat yet).
Receiving blankets are also quite inexpensive (usually about $1 each) especially if they were baby shower gifts, as was the case with mine,
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I can't decide which diaper fastener is my favorite, because both the Snappi and the Boingo are useful for different folds.
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Tons and tons of wipes
I own 14 diaper covers, but I'm only using my favorites for this challenge. You really only need a few if you are washing diapers daily. If you wash and dry as you go you will need even less!
I also have a ton more wipes than I'll ever use - I really only use my favorites which are the Circo baby washcloths from Target (80% cotton). They are $5 for a 6 pack, but I bought mine on clearance for $2.
(1) Thirsties Hemp/Cotton Prefold -$7
We are allowed to use special items for nighttime during this challenge, so I used a flat with this tri-folded prefold and a cover. Tonight I'm going to try a pad-folded flat instead of the prefold.
(1) new plunger - $3
(1) plastic bucket -$2
For instructions on handwashing diaper, click HERE.
Rockin' Green cloth diaper safe detergent (Smashing Watermelons scent) - $15
Drying rack - $15
Since we live in an apartment, we do not have anywhere to hang our diapers on a clothesline. I usually dry my inserts and prefolds in the dryer and the lay the covers on this rack to dry. Our balcony only gets a tad bit of sun in the early morning, so if I want to sun any diapers for stain removal, I have a very short window to do it in. We don't even get direct sun in any of our windows! It's a good thing for keeping the desert heat out of the house, but sunning diapers is almost impossible :(
All of these items cost about $140 altogether, but the only things I bought specifically for this challenge were the flour sack towels, birdseye flats, and a new plunger - about $23.
For someone who is interested in cloth diapering with flats and wants to go with the cheapest route I would recommend these bare minimum items.
4 waterproof covers (Imagine and Diaper Safari and Econobum are some of the cheapest)
8-10 flour sack towels (from Walmart or Target)
1 Snappi fastener (or a set of pins)
16 wipes (baby washcloths or homemade flannel wipes)
If you wash diapers daily, this should be all you will need...and for around $50!! Cloth diapering is very do-able, even for low income families!


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A green-friendly idea from the automotive engineering specialists at BMW, the new BMW i3 Concept car takes the notion of sustainability one step further with zero emissions and avant-garde styling that sets it apart on the road. Powered solely by an electric motor and nearly noiseless in operation, the BMW i3 Concept is a major step forward in performance and can go from zero to sixty miles per hour in under eight seconds, an amazing time for an electric-only vehicle. This peppy little four-seater offers exceptional interior room as well, making it a viable choice for environmentally conscious family transportation. The range of the i3 Concept is limited to approximately 93 miles, however, so it may not be the best choice for road trips or extended highway driving.
The secret of the BMW i3 Concept car's impressive performance is in BMW's new eDrive technology, which allows the i3 Concept to maximize its torque potential by gathering energy during standstill. Stop-and-go city traffic is ideal for the BMW i3 Concept, as it builds up torque and accelerative power every time it stops. When integrated with a smartphone system, the BMW i3 Concept can even locate nearby charging stations and even identify its own location to drivers who may have temporarily forgotten their parking spot, although the unique exterior styling of the BMW i3 Concept is likely to make it hard to miss.
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WASHINGTON - Syrian President Bashar Assad has warned there will be "repercussions" against any U. S. military strike launched in response to a chemical weapons attack in his country.
"You should expect everything," Assad said in an interview with CBS taped in Damascus. "Not necessarily from the government. It's not only the government ... in this region. You have different parties, you have different factions, you have different ideology."
Asked if he was making a threat of a direct military response to any such attack, Assad was vague, saying at one point, "I am not fortune teller to tell you what's going to happen."
President Barack Obama is seeking authorization from Congress to launch what the administration says would be a limited-scope attack against Syria in reprisal for Assad's purported use of chemical weapons. Assad has denied it and argued in the interview broadcast Monday on "CBS This Morning" that Washington has presented no evidence to substantiate its allegations. In London Monday, Secretary of State John Kerry reasserted Washington's argument and said that the evidence is sufficiently strong to be accepted as evidence in a court of law.
In the CBS interview, Assad said his forces were not in the area of the chemical weapons attack Aug. 21, saying "our soldiers in another area were attacked chemically. ... But in the area where they said the government used chemical weapons, we only had video and we only have pictures and allegations. We're not there." Kerry said that Assad's denial is "contradicted by fact."
Asked if chemical warfare could be one repercussion from an American intervention in Syria, Assad told anchorman Charlie Rose: "That depends if the rebels or the terrorists in this region or any other group have it. It could happen. "
"You are going to pay the price if you are not wise with dealing with terrorists," he said.
Assad also said the current incident brings to mind memories of the arguments for intervention that President George W. Bush's administration made over a decade ago in connection with President Saddam Hussein's Iraq.
Assad said Kerry's statements reminded him about "the big lie" that Secretary of State Colin Powell said to the United Nations about Saddam's weapons of mass destruction.
Assad also said the majority of Americans "don't want a war anywhere, not only against Syria." He said the first question the U.S. lawmakers should ask themselves is , "What do wars give America?" He said Washington's credibility is "at an all-time low."
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It would be nice if my congressman acknowledge his own role in matters rather than only and continually and always blaming someone else. Its juvenile IMO.
Kudos to Gary Harmon for chronicling the latest inanity from our feckless Congressman Scott Tipton: "Tipton blames Obama for killing jobs, growing disparity". Just as he lied to constituents about his vote to shut down the government last year, Tipton earns another "5 Pinocchioes" for willfully distorting President Obama's economic record.
In truth, Tipton is merely parroting Republicans' cynical election-year strategy: having blocked the President's economic initiatives for five years, GOP candidates are blaming the results of their own obstructionism on Democrats!
Meanwhile, Tipton needs to get his facts straight.
Thus, during the 53 years since 1961, Republicans have controlled the White House for 28 years, Democrats for 25. Under Republican economic policies, the economy created some 24 million new private-sector jobs; under Democrats – 44 million.
Under Democrat Bill Clinton, the economy created 22 million new jobs while the top marginal tax rate was 49%—thereby generating both a balanced budget and a surplus.
Under Republican George Bush, the economy created net zero new jobs, while mindless tax cuts turned that surplus into the largest national debt and annual deficits in history.
Under Democrat Barack Obama, deficits have plummeted and the economy has created
8 million new jobs – even though his "American Jobs Act of 2011" has still not been brought-up for vote in the Republican-controlled House, which wasted its time and taxpayers dollars by voting to "repeal Obamacare" 46 times and by waging a "war on women" (cutting food stamps and unemployment benefits) rather than on joblessness and/or inequality.
The real "job killing" cause of "growing disparity" has been Republicans' ideological devotion to "supply side" ("trickle-down") economics – a now thoroughly discredited economic theory that was recently denounced by Pope Francis as a fraud.
So, when Republicans claim they "have plans to close the gap", lock up your daughters.
I would like to see Rep. Tipton working in a bipartisan way to solve problems, rather than just being negative - it takes no brain to criticize everyone else, but more thought to figure out what to do.
It is nice to see Mr Hugenburg, who lives on planet *, backj and trying to defend a worthless "executive order, pen and phone, POTUS. I do, however agree, that Mr Tipton, as well as every other elected rep/senator from CO, is nothing but a "vote on party lines" robot. Our government is totally out of control, dysfunctional and needs replacing. Much like many of our local "good 'ol boys." However to attempt to credit this administration with anything positive is ludicrous. "Ol * Hugenburg" must surely believe that his "similar to obama's" education makes the rest of us idiots. Comparing Tipton's pinocchios to obama's is pure night show host humor. Note how Hugenburg fails to include that hillary;s wife, *, had a republican majority in both houses of legislation. Tell me again about that other pinocchio mrs. hillary?
Stay classy, Mr. Sanders.
Not sure of the intent of that. I made references to Mr Hugenburg's previous posts. I can send them to you if you wish? Didn't intend to hurt anyone's feelings?
It scares me that Obama intends, and has, to use executive power. Why do we have a Congress if Obama uses his powers to get what he wants?
from 1987: Reagan to Use Executive Orders to Bypass Congress
President Obama has used Executive Orders less frequently than any president since Grover Cleveland (or was it William McKinley). It "scares" the uninformed that President Obama might also do the same, because the Republican game plan is to keep them "scared" of everything that might allow the country to move forward again.
Regardless of who used what and when is not relevant. The fact is republicans promised this and democrats promised that. Any voter who really thought that hussein was prepared/qualified to be president is seriously lacking. Limited time as an Illinois senator is pathetic. Neither of the parties have done anything except attain personal wealth and do anything and everything for the "party." I, for one, am sick of it. It is time for Americans to work for Americans. To work for America. Blaming this and that is bogus. Both parties are liars, thieves and corrupt. Voting for hussein was stylish. Voting for hillary is idiosy. Boehner is a joke. Hell, all of them are jokes. They do not work/serve America. The whole bunch needs replacing. Tipton, Udall, Bennet and the rest. Empty promises just to get elected. If hillary were our CIC wouldn't that scare the beejeezus out of you? Come on. We are allowing individuals in government to sell us down the tubes for their own gratification. Wake up America. And no I am NOT uninformed. It does NOT scare me when executive orders are used properly. What scares me is the systematic dismantling of our constitution. By the way President Reagan has been out of office for decades. Republicans did not shut down government. Democrats did not shut down government. Both share it equally. How about dems not passing a budget in 5 year? How about republicans letting them get by with it? How about they are all losers. As far as I see it all of you supporting either side of this government are losers. Awaiting some appointed "elitist" position. Failures all.
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EU leaders met on 16 July to discuss a number of key appointments to be made for top EU positions. They also discussed new sanctions on Russia and the situation in Gaza.
At the end of the meeting, Herman van Rompuy, President of the European Council, concluded on the need for further consultations to decide on names for EU top positions :"We are not yet at the point where we can get a consensual solution on a full package of appointments. We will continue consultations."
EU leaders decided to meet again on 30 August to discuss further the topic.
Jean-Claude Juncker, the new President-elect of the Commission, joined part of the meeting to debate the priorities set in the strategic agenda for the Union and how he intends to organise the work to move them forward.
On Ukraine, EU leaders stressed their support for a peaceful settlement of the crisis and regret that Russia and the separatists did not take the requested steps set out in the 27 June European Council conclusions. They agreed on targeting Russia with a new set of 6 restrictive measures:
In line with the policy of non-recognition of the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol, the European Council also requested the Commission and the EEAS to present proposals for additional measures:
The European Council is following with great concern the continued violence in Israel and Gaza. It welcomed on-going efforts by regional partners to establish a cease-fire and called on Hamas to agree on such cease-fire.
EU leaders highlighted the need for both parties to work towards a resumption of the diplomatic process and to make the strategic choice of peace.
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Segment earnings before interest expense and income taxes (EBIT) were $963 million in the third quarter of 2012, an increase of 3.4 percent from $931 million in 2011. Third quarter EBITDA and EBIT margin rates were 8.9 percent and 5.8 percent, respectively, compared with 9.1 percent and 5.8 percent in 2011. Third quarter gross margin rate declined to 30.3 percent in 2012 from 30.5 percent in 2011, reflecting the impact of the company's integrated growth strategies partially offset by underlying rate improvements within categories. Third quarter selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expense rate was 21.4 percent in 2012, unchanged from 2011.
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Third quarter average receivables decreased 4.7 percent to $5.9 billion in 2012 from $6.2 billion in 2011. Third quarter 2012 portfolio spread to LIBOR was $138 million, or 9.3 percent, compared with $158 million, or 10.2 percent, in 2011. Performance in third quarter 2012 reflected a $20 million reduction in the allowance for doubtful accounts, compared with a $49 million reduction in third quarter 2011.
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Inpatient Mortality Linked to Nurse Understaffing
For the California Nurses Association, which successfully lobbied for RN staff-inpatient ratios, the study reinforced "what nurses are seeing throughout the U.S., that safe RN staffing and patient ratios save lives," said Melinda Markowitz, one of CNA's presidents.
However, she says, the study "didn't specify a number," and because of that, it didn't really go far enough."
"What we have found in many hospitals outside of California is that hospitals will use all sorts of pretexts. They'll say staffing is budget-driven and the budget won't allow it. But I believe that kind of thought process really does put the patient at unnecessary risk for death and more adverse events."
Markowitz adds that RN- to-patient ratios save lives and save them money, not just in avoided nurse burnout, which may result in the need for training new staff, but also in avoidance of negative outcomes, which may no longer be reimbursed by federal payers. Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-CA, has introduced a bill that would require even more stringent ratios than the California law requires, Markowitz says.
The American Hospital Association, and its subsidiary, the American Association of Nurse Executives, which in the past expressed objections to mandatory nurse-staff ratios, issued this statement:
The study "highlights what hospitals know: nurses are on the frontline of care and naturally affect the care patients in need receive.
"To ensure high quality care for patients it is critically important that staffing decisions be the responsibility of nursing leadership at the bedside.
"Many factors influence a hospital's staffing plan, including the experience and education of its nursing staff, the availability of other caregivers, patients' needs and the severity of their illnesses, and the availability of technology.
"Nurses are striving every day to provide the best care possible – that's not an easy job. All hospitals are concerned with maintaining safe, quality care and work hard every day to achieve this mission. The real challenge is how we make sure patients get the care they need and that nurses can provide care in an appropriate setting.
"We've seen hospitals create a range of innovative solutions from reorganizing care teams to limiting patient admissions. AHA and AONE will continue working within the nursing community to assess their impact and find ways to do even more."
Cheryl Clark is senior quality editor and California correspondent for HealthLeaders Media. She is a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists.
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Mark Stambovsky (3/18/2011 at 4:17 PM)
Re comments from Phyllis Kritek, RN, PhD "Why do we automatically assume that somehow patient/nurse ratios are the preferred solution?" Since when do repeated studies concluding a similar result become an "automatic assumption?" I believe we would better characterize that as statement of fact. All things being equal, it is a matter of eyeballs on patients. The more eyeball time, the better the chances mistakes and/or patient deterioration will be spotted and reported. Ignoring or questioning repeating results in favor of yet further studies smacks of the kind of corporate behavior that serves no one except those who maintain that the bottom line trumps all other promises. I am also surprised and a little sickened, that in 2011 we are still asking, "Who benefits from this world view?" Let's see, how about starting with patients. We can then turn to the nurses who'll feel less like task monkeys and more able to spend actual face time with patients. Hospital nursing, at its core, is highly unpredictable involving fluid variables. Attempts at "nuanced" approaches, or those which hope micromanage what nurses do have always resulted in failure. The old mantra goes something like; "if we could just turn nursing into more of an assembly line, predictable practice we could then precisely staff for exactly what we know will happen." While most Hospital mission statement proclaim safety as job one, too many of them will delay, deny or discredit attempts at improving safety when it means hiring more nurses. After all, their responsibilities can't be all that complex, can they?
Rhonda S. Bell, DBA (3/17/2011 at 12:54 PM)
I respect Phyllis' comments regarding nurse/patient ratio not being the answer in all cases. However, what are some solutions to the nurse staffing challenges that are very real in most hospitals. The IOM reported in 2001, that there are 98,000 deaths due to preventable medical errors, and the 2011 preliminary reports do not show much improvement. This new report on staffing shortages does give merit to why some of these deaths are occurring. Intentional collaboration and communication between administration and nursing staff are essential to identify solutions for reducing preventable deaths. Why does that seem so difficult? True compassionate care does need to go beyond the bedside. Rhonda S. Bell, DBA
Phyllis Kritek, RN, PhD (3/17/2011 at 9:35 AM)
Thank you for posting this information. Two observations, coupled with suggestions: 1. Needleman, Buerhaus, Aiken, and others have amply documented what this study again demonstrates. It would be interesting to see an investigation about the push back their research evokes. It would appear that many want their outcomes to be untrue. What motivates those who challenge these outcomes? 2. When these studies emerge, there seems to be an automatic assumption that their outcomes point to patient/nurse ratios as a solution. Many highly creative nurse executive teams have [INVALID]d [INVALID]native models that provide more nuanced solutions. Patient-nurse ratios are a bit like using a chain saw for surgery. Ratios are an over-simplified solution to a very complex problem. It would be interesting to see investigation of some of the more nuanced responses to nurse staffing. Why do we automatically assume that somehow patient/nurse ratios are the preferred solution? Who benefits from this world view?
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Advanced Review: Lobster Johnson Vol. 4
The Lobster returns and this time the police are hot on his tail! An advanced review of the new trade.
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America's newest secret weapon drops into France during WWII in this exciting Dark Horse title.
The "DOC's" Top Of The Pile for 5/22/2013
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Zero month continues to turn out some great books, but it's my personal favorite hero that graces the number one spot this week! Plus, some zombies and Nazis just for fun!
The "DOC's" Top Of The Pile for April 11th, 2012
This week has a pair of eights from DC, Millarworld and the Mignolaverse churn out some great books, and the last friendly team-up between the Avengers and the X-Men! BANG!
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This week sees a new number one book that no one is talking about — but should! And four other books that will smash, shoot and stab their way into your heart!
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Kirkman and Bendis hit us with some massive hardcovers today, but nothing will be heavy enough to break your back like Bane can!
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You drive by Winnipeg's unique architecture and iconic landmarks all the time – why not see them up close by walking The Loop. This 9.5km urban walking trail takes you past Winnipeg's historic, cultural, architectural and modern-day gems located in Downtown and St. Boniface.
Discover how easy it is to walk Winnipeg on Thursday, July 31 as Tourism Winnipeg hosts a stroll of The Loop. Snap pictures along the way using the hashtag #onyinthepeg and be entered into a contest to receive a great prize package. Rain or shine – meet at The Forks atrium at 1:00.
Or tackle The Loop on your own – the downloadable map makes it easy to plan your route. Among over 50 points of interest, visit Louis Riel's tombstone, the oldest existing skyscraper in Canada (Union Bank Tower) and the Upper Fort Garry Gate from the early 1800s. The full circuit takes 3.5 hours, but a partial walk of The Loop is a great way to stretch your legs, clear your mind and love your city!


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Pages read in the last hour: 128
Pages read in total: 1060
Total books read so far: 3,5
Currently reading: Empowered vol 2 by Adam Warren
Currently reading: Empowered vol 2 by Adam Warren
Snacks consumed: Big glass of water. Left over jelly men
This is my book blog, where I review the books I read as part of Cannonball Read 6, where participants try to read and blog at least 52 books every year, trying to get people excited about books and reading, and collect money for cancer charities. Last year was a record year in terms of reading for me, completing 156 reviews and a number of reading challenges. This year, I hope to be able to complete at least a 104 reviews and I'm taking part in more reading challenges than ever. Wish me luck!


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Business Mum: 'Achieve Your Dreams in 2011!'
I don't know anyone who doesn't set some sort of goal or ambition at the start of a New Year. How are you getting on with yours so far? The great thing about a New Year is that it gives you an opportunity to reflect and make some decisions about what you want from life. Busy mums often don't get any other chance!
You may remember my recent column containing my Bucket List – an ongoing 'to do' list which will be added to as I think of more great things to try, but the funny thing about stating it publicly is that I've started to attract some of these things toward me. You may remember the phenomenon that was 'The Secret', all about the law of attraction, and how what you focus on OR what you put 'out there' will come to you – and it does work!
As a result of posting my Bucket List with at home, I've been invited to do a charity parachute jump in 2011 so I will be pushed right out of my comfort zone by taking part! To be honest, I'm scared to death but it will challenge me and give me a target to aim for with my weight loss goals as well, and now I've declared it publicly, there is no backing out!
Funny thing is, even when you set yourself goals and forget them, the law of attraction still works for you. Back in 2009, I attended an extreme life coaching seminar run by Christopher Howard who has Richard Branson on his speed dial, amongst other high profile people. At that weekend seminar, I set some goals for myself, one of which was to have a regular column in a national magazine, and in 2010, I started working with at home magazine – things may take time to materialise, but they do in the end! I've decided to go on Christopher Howard's next seminar taking place in April in London, so if you want a free place on it and the chance to change your life, then just click here for more information and let me know if you will be there!
It can be tricky when you are doing the daily juggle to find the time to set goals or even work out what your dreams are – but you must. A life lived with nothing to aim for is a life not truly lived, and the key to being a Jugglista, on top of everything, keeping all the plates spinning, is not to do more but to alter your mindset. I find that people with a more negative outlook won't achieve half as much – they are stopping themselves from even starting, by telling themselves it can't be done! I believe that if a man can walk on the moon then us mortals down here must be able to get closer to what we want, if we just believe we can do it. So notice the language you use with yourself and if it is negative, then start being your own best friend and being more encouraging! It works a treat!
What are your goals for 2011? Here is your opportunity to publicly declare it and start attracting it toward you! Drop me a line below…
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About the author
Nadine Hill is a busy working mum (is there any other kind?!) who has a fascination with time management which borders on the obsessive! She loves to find more effective ways of doing the daily juggle whilst enjoying the journey, and has lots of practise through raising her two children, growing her small business, being a best-selling author, running her home, public speaking and inspiring others as an Enterprise UK Ambassador. Nadine's ambition is to help busy mums claw back a bit of 'me time', by sharing tips with at home in her fortnightly columns, her own life stories on her blog Time Management Mum, and micro-blogging on Twitter. You can learn more about Nadine at www.NadineHill.com.


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Million Hearts Campaign - 2013On Demand ProgramBroadcast Date: January 22, 2013(1 hour)
YOU MUST COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION PROCESS IN ORDER TO ACCESS THE TRAINING ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM AND FOR THIS COURSE TO APPEAR ON YOUR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT.All ADPH employees have a username and password. To retrieve this information, click the link on the login screen for ADPH employees. Non-ADPH employees logging in for the first time need to create an account. Use the link below for further instructions.Detailed Instructions: How to Log In to LCMS and Complete Course Registration
If you have any questions or need assistance, call (334) 206-5618.
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Rightmyer Handouts (2 pages)Wilson Handouts (4 pages)Life's Simple 7Simple Cooking with HeartCardiovascular Health Fact Sheets
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Program OverviewProgram faculty will discuss the Million Hearts Campaign and how to incorporate its message into your office or community organization.
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Target AudienceAlabama Department of Public Health County office staff and other health professionals interested in cardiovascular health education
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