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by montana from Branford, CT |
I have been doing business with Precision for over 10 years. During this time I have sold and purchased numerous vehicles from them. They are exceptional in the quality and price of their vehicles and if I encountered a problem after the sale, they were quick to fix the concern or issue. Anyone who purchases a vehicle from them can be assured that they will be treated fairly and professionally and will surely be happy with their purchase. Keep in mind hat they are a "used car dealer" and that used cars may encounter problems after the sale. With Precision, it is nice to know that they have been in business in the same location for years and will be there to help with any problems for years to come. It is unfortunate that there is a bad review of this dealership from an unhappy customer. All I can say is that there are always two sides to every story and I have recommended many people to Precision and each has been happy with their purchase and the service they received. I guess you can't make everyone happy but Precision sure does try hard.
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Two months ago, I purchased a used Lexus from Precision Motors Cars and just after purchase (within 3 days) realized CD player did not function properly. I promptly called to report this problem and was told they would install another unit free of charge. After waiting 3 weeks for them to find a unit, I arranged to get it installed. At 4pm on the day before my appointment, I was told not to come and that I would now have to pay $400.00 for the unit and they would install it free of charge. Not appreciating this new twist, I decided to do my own research to find a less expensive replacement, but was unsuccessful. I called them back a week or so later and told them I was willing to pay for the unit. A couple weeks later, they called to tell me the CD player would be in and I could set up an appointment for installation. After not hearing from them for yet another 2 weeks, I called again only to learn that the unit had been returned because I had not sent a deposit. I WAS NEVER asked to send one! Needless to say, I am disgusted with their lack of integrity, customer service, lack of regard and courtesy to call me, and willingness to stand behind the quality of their product and service. I will not give them my business, nor will I send any friends or family there. It also took many phone calls from me and (supposedly) 3 attempts to receive my extra keys. I was told there were 4 keys that would be mailed and only 2 arrived. These two only open the door, but cannot start the engine. The next shipment got returned because of an incorrect zip code and the third attempt is just lost somewhere. The 4th time the keys were fedexed overnight. They arrived and actually work. If you do decide to buy a car from them, bring a CD and inspect the car thoroughly. I certainly wish I had done a better job!
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I was put on unsupervised probation for MINOR Consumption of Alcohol. However I was required to report once a month to a CRO an
And provide random drug tests. This is not unsupervised probation. What should I do about this. This is my first and only offense. This is not right. Thank you for and help because I really need it
You should hire a lawyer sooner rather than later to look into this. If you are on unsupervised probation, you...
When will my AL license be reinstated?
I am a resident of AL and have a AL driver license. Got in trouble while visiting AZ. AZ dmv suspended my license for an MIP and flase ID for 6 months. AL suspended my license for 60 days for false ID.
You should seek competent local counsel to advise you, but I believe your license will be suspended for 6 months - the...
Is my probation officer allowed to have input in the outcome of a Welch hearing in Alabama?
I intend to seek restoration of my driver's license in Alabama later this year. I will still be on probation at that time. Will my probation officer be allowed to have input into the decision for the hearing, or will the reviewing agency contact him?
I am not licensed in Alabama, but it certainly seems likely that the Department of Public Safety in Alabama would be...
What could be the possible sentencing for a 20 year old who was arrested for a DUI attempt to elude and a minor in possession?
He was arrested for a MIP (minor in possession) at the age of 19 but plead youthful offender and it was taken from his record I believe.
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How long would alcohol stay in your system for a urine test?
This may not be the correct spot to ask, but I'm curious about how long it takes for you to be able to pass a test on color code. I've only had 5 bud Weiser drink, 12oz.
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I was pulled over for no tag light blew a .10 will it go to trial will the da take it that far?
this is my second dui the first was 3 years ago a .08
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How can I get a misdemeanor DUI/Traffic ticket date moved ahead couple weeks?
I found the lawyer I would like to use for these offenses, but had a financial situation come up. I need to buy some time to get The rest of the cash up.
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Barber is a populated place located in Rowan County at latitude 35.726 and longitude -80.642.
The elevation is 735 feet. Barber appears on the Cleveland U.S. Geological Survey Map. Rowan County is in the Eastern Time Zone (UTC -5 hours).
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Miners in the Thett Highlands wear Klamps as valuable companions in the mines. Their zipperlike legs seal suits and their foreheads glow.
Another pencil sketch from my Random Folk series, illustrations, often anthropomorphic or surreal which I allow to emerge from a random scattering of lines on a paper. I call the technique 'combing my brain' and some of my best pieces had their foundations in supposedly random lines. I like to think it's akin to automatic writing, or perhaps a glimpse into my subconscious. Or perhaps it's a perception of some other place in the universe.
fine drawing… from a great technique! ;-)))
Thank you James.
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The Promise of St. Thomas
The complementary efforts of The Humane Society of St. Thomas and Lucky Paws Foundation show the promise of a St. Thomas that keeps getting better for animals.
September 1, 2014
Paying it Forward in Michigan
Michigan Humane Society and the Michigan Partnership for Animal Welfare helps bridge distances and increase undertanding and collaboration among divers animal care agencies across the state.
July 1, 2014
Partnering for Pets and People
A collaborative effort between animal control and law enforcement reaps rewards in New Mexico.
July 1, 2014
Helping Animals on a Mass. Scale
A Massachusetts shelter models holistic approach to ending pet homelessness.
July 1, 2014
Seeking Solutions in the Golden State
A California state-wide stakeholders group, formed in the wake of the budget crunch, takes a hard look at how well sheltering policies and practices are working, and comes up with useful recommendations for organizations in California and across the country.
July 1, 2014
LA Stories
How a variety of animal welfare groups in LA have worked to address issues both in and out of shelters, helping ensure better services for pet owners our field has often missed and working toward a city where no healthy or treatable animals are euthanized.
May 1, 2014
Success on a Rio Grande Scale
Reducing cat overpopulation and euthanasia with "return-to-field" approach in Albuquerque, New Mexico
March 1, 2014
Strength in Numbers
How collaboration and shared data reduced euthanasia rates for the Animal Shelter Alliance of Portland and Oregon Humane Society.
March 1, 2014
Grassroots Guardians
The Green Mountain Animal Defenders in Vermont develops a program to help all animals, wild, and domestic, including baby chicks from a local hardware store.
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Unforgettable: Hail Cesar (and Gris)
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I thaught it was a good origanal peice of art and thouraly enjoyed it.
great job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Better as the sum of its parts
Basically speaking, the work you put in it was great, but the individual parts(e.g. the animation, i.e crappy walking/running animation, bad voice acting and generally the graphics seem 2000 flash quality). What made up for it is music, the dialogue and the theme. In the end, you made through it, but it was close to overreaching. In my opinion, polish the basics and in then go for the more ambitious animations as this one just cut it, but not very far in. It may be ok for a casual viewer who doesn't pay attention to any detail but for me - it was unrefined material.
Have that in mind ;) Cheers.
P.S. Feel free to use me as a voice actor for future animations.
Good, but...
As strong as the animation, editing and sound were it really stands out that you didn't bother to get a better illustrator.
In this instance I think that the "near black" darkness was way overused.
Personal opinion: Matt is a great animator and I can see his work is just going to get better.
Good job...kind of hard to see at times
Great job man, really liked it, just wish it was a little brighter so I could see all the great work you've put into it. Keep it up!
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So why did Cox increase the speed for AZ but not for CA San diego? We still only have 2Mpbs+ upload , it's been like this for 5 years now compare to other markets that already have higher upload speed (5Mbps+, now 10Mpbs+)
Does anyone know of a place that has information regarding future speed increase roll outs. I am a COX customer in Virginia Beach, VA and its makes me sad to see other markets get speed increases while all i ever see is price increases.
Here are the new speeds from the Cox Phoenix web page. Interesting they only quote Powerboost speeds!»/speak/slidesh ··· MQ%3D%3D
What are the official new Speeds in AZ?Here is what I am seeing on Premier. [att=1] mirrors.isc.org/pub/pcbsd/8.2/amd64/PCBSD8.2-x64-DVD.iso
Annual price increase right along with this speed increase. Awesome.
That's what I figured. I'll give them a call, thanks!Edit:Called and they updated the code. Everything is running smooth now! Man, getting a good support tech makes calling and fixing the issue a breeze.


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Don't let anyone tell you that they don't love reality shows. I think we're all reality show junkies in some way or another… deep down! So with that being said, tonight we countdown the top 10 reality show singers. We've got everyone from our very own Discovered boys, These Kids Wear Crowns to the ever growing American Idol run-off with winners like Jordin Sparks.
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Virginia Ulibarri firstname.lastname@example.com Virginia Ulibarri is an integrator of people, places and things. Stated simply, she delights in connection. Experience in legal and management provide the platform for function, but solid backgrounds in architecture, drafting and design will lend fresh perspective and a creative click in her efforts at theCOLLECTIVE. Virginia's inspired by any built environment that fuses balance, form and beauty. As a new agent, she'll satisfy a personal desire to connect the folks with a space they love, be it purchased or rented. Passion infused with lattés yields a potent combination.
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Granary District | Block PartyThe Granary District [which we chatted about here] is becoming sort of a bang-up spot for those looking for an artistic, creative, community-oriented place to live. Or work. Or play. Which is precisely why this year's 4th Annual Granary District Block Party is a
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Editorial: Del Mar College land deal — a lot of money for a lot of future
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Why is Apple building its new plant in Arizona?
According to Bloomberg, Apple is locating its new new sapphire manufacturing plant in Mesa, Arizona. The factory will produce sapphire for display covers of the next-generation iPhone. It will start operating next month.
Apple Adds New Channel to Apple TV to Commemorate 50th Anniversary of The Beatles' Debut in America
The company from Cupertino has added a new channel to its Apple TV set-top box to commemorate the 50th anniversary of The Beatles' American debut. Good news for all the fans, don't you think so?
Top 10 Stories of the Week
The week has nearly come to an end, so looks like I have to tell you about top stories of the past seven days. This time they deal mostly with Apple's new gadgets and firmware.
Senate Asks Apple and Other Tech Giants to Find Solutions to Distracted Driving Problem
The United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on Thursday asked Apple, Google, Samsung, AT&T and Sprint to collaborate and come up with a technical solution to the problem of distracted driving.
Apple Releases Fifth OS X 10.9.2 Beta to Developers
The company from Cupertino on Thursday released the fifth OS X 10.9.2 Mavericks beta to developers for testing purposes. Over the past few weeks, Apple has seeded several OS X betas, which means that the final version is nearly ready and the public release will take place soon.
'User Studies Exercise Physiologist' is required for iWatch Team
Apple has heated the rumors about iWatch by posting a employment advertisement seeking a 'User Studies Exercise Physiologist' to design and run user studies related to cardiovascular fitness & energy expenditure.
Burberry runaway filmed with iPhone 5s [video]
Apple presents a new video called 'On the Runway With iPhone 5s'. This time Cupertino company boasts the possibilities of iPhone 5s camera by filming the Burberry's September 16th runway show held in London. Apple has already had some dealing with the fashion company. In October Burberry CEO Angela Ahrendts was hired to work as Senior Vice President of Retail and Online Stores in Apple.
It is the second video showed by Apple to feature the possibilities of iPhone 5s camera. The Mac 30-anniversary video was also filmed with the new iPhone.
You can enjoy the Burberry runaway video right here.
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The company from Cupertino will open a new retail store soon. This will be the first Apple Store in Brazil and the grand opening will take place on February 15th 2014 at 11 a.m. local time. According to
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Región Metropolitana de Santiago Things to Do
Cerro San Cristobal
If you are visiting Santiago in Chile one of the highlights has to be the Cerro San Cristobal. The hill of Cerro San Cristobal can be reached by foot, by car via the road or by riding the funicular. Once you arrive there is a final walk to the summit where you will find the with 22 meter statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary, an amphitheater and...more
Plaza de Armas
The Plaza De Armas is more than a plaza, it is the heart and soul of Santiago. The size alone of the square is impressive compared to other plazas in South America. Within the space of the plaza there are a series of sculptures, fountains, and pretty trees with purple flowers. Then there are the massive buildings flanking each side of the...more
Cerro Santa Lucia
The expedition to the Kingdom of Chile led by Pedro de Valdivia came to the Central Valley in December 1540. After exploring the vicinity of Mapocho river, on December 13th, 1540, the expedition settled at the foothills of a small mountain. Here the Spanish conquistador built a stronghold and a watch point to control the surroundings. The hill -...more
La Moneda
La Moneda, is the seat of the President of the Republic of Chile and houses the offices of three cabinet ministers. It was originally built as the colonial mint with construction starting in 1784. The mint was opened in 1805 and coins were produced here until 1929. It became the seat of government and presidential residence in 1845. The Plaza de...more
Cajon del Maipo
My friend and I booked the "wine tour" package at Cascada de las Animas, an eco-tourism resort in the Cajón del Maipo. The wine tour includes transportation to / from Santiago, a tour of the Concha y Toro winery, lunch at Cascada de las Animas' restaurant, a hike up to the waterfalls, and zip-line across the Maipo River. We decided to stay 1 night...more
Barrio Bellavista
Crossing the Pio Nona across the Rio Mapocho, you reach the Barrio Bellavista, Santiago's Bohemian Neighbourhood and at the foot of Cerro San Cristobal. Barrio Bellavista has some of the best bars and restaurants in the city. As well as the bars and restaurants, there is La Chascona, one of Pablo Neruida's homes (See separate tip for La Chascona).more
Metropolitan Cathedral
The site for the cathedral of Santiago was nominated as far back as 1541. Construction of the current church was started in 1748 and it was consecrated in 1775. The facades were added in 1780 and by 1800 the towers were constructed. Over the years the cathredral was augmented and substantial remodelling was completed in 2005. The Metropolitan...more
Mercado Central
Santiago's Mercado Central was opened on September 15th, 1872, by President Federico Errázuriz Zañartu, to house the Palace of Arts. Its construction took ten years, as the metalwork was made in England and then shipped over to Chile. In 1984 it was declared a National Monument. After an inaugural exhibition was held, it soon began to function as...more
Iglesia De San Francisco
A little bit further along the big and busy Avenido Libertador Bernardo O'Higgings, you can se the oldest church of the city : The Iglesia San Francisco. This Iglesia San Francisco dated from the beginning of the 17th century. This church inaugurated in 1628 and survived 3 earthquakes. Inside the church you can see the Virgen Del Socorro, brought...more
Las Chascona - Pablo Neruda's House
La Chascona is one of Pablo Neruda's residences. You can only explore the house on a guided tour but it's worth paying for. The house has a nautical theme throughout and the name, La Chascona, is named after Maltide, his wide, "the tangle-haired woman". I paid around 3500 CLP (October 2007) for the guided tour.more
Museo de Bellas Artes
This is a small but very nice art museum focusing on Latin American art. Not worth a special effort but well worth a drop in if within the neighborhood. The building itself is one of the prime attractions of this museum.more
Concha Y Toro Vineyards
There are many vineyards and wineries aound Santiago but if you are short of time a visit to Concha y Toro is probably the best. It is definitely set up for tourists but the tour of the grounds and cellars including tasting I found extremely interesting. The tour ends in the cellars of the famous Casillero del Diablo with the legend of del...more
Casa Colorada
The Casa Colorada, built in 1769, is one of the most nicely preserved colonial buildings in Santiago. Again, not only has it survived the city's extreme modernization, it also made it through several devasting earthquakes. It was designed by Joseph de la Vega for Mateo de Toro Zambrano y Ureta, Royal Gorvernor of Chile and one of the most important...more
Museo Pre Columbian
Excellent but small (as all museums in Santiago were) museum of Native American Art, specializing in the advanced cultures of South and Central America. Part of the attraction here is the colonial building in which the museum is housed.more
Basilica de la Merced
The ornate pulpit of Basilica de la Merced really deserves an extra tip for its special architecture and its extra fine works of art. Just click on my photographs in order to enlarge them and enjoy the fine details, it is without doubt the most beautiful pulpet that I saw in South America so far.more
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COMO LLEGAR En Santiago, la capital chilena, los buses hacia Viña del Mar se abordan en el terminal Alameda, en la avenida que lleva el mismo nombre. Los vehículos salen cada 15 minutos y el costo del pasaje es de 2,500 pesos (3 a 4 dólares). El viaje en autobús dura una hora y media aproximadamente. El camino es espléndido, pudiéndose apreciar...more
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Biblioteca National
When you descend from The Santa Lucia Hill (Cerro Santo Lucia), you can not miss the National Library (Bibliotheca nacional); it is located along the Avenido Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgings. Do not be afraid, you just can walk in. This library is one of the biggest in South-America. Inside this Library there are some magnificent rooms. In...more
Nueva York
If the charming cobblestoned streets of Barrio Paris-Londres are reminescent of the Old World, Calle Nueva York definitely has more to do with The Big Apple! Indeed, at the corner of calle La Moneda and Nueva York, you'll find a scene that is somewhat similar to Times Square in New York City. "Wall Street" awaits at the corner of calle La Moneda...more
Barrio Paris Londres
Behind the Iglesia San Francisco, you find a very special quarter. It is named the Barrio Paris-Londres. It is nice to make a detour to walk along the cobbled stone streets and watch the architecture of the buildings over here, are we in Santiago or are we in Europe? Most of the villas build here, are now used as hotels.more
Valparaíso is one of the most important Chilean harbours, and is the see of Chilean Congress. The picture shows some pelicans near the harbour. Valparaíso es uno de los puertos más importantes de Chile, y es la sede del Congreso Chileno. La foto muestra varios pelícanos nadando cerca del puerto.more
Parque de las Esculturas
Of all the parks that you find in Santiago, the Park the Sculptures was one of prettiest and original. In all its extension you find sculptures, of different sculptor's tendency very very original. Park design by German Banner .....the one from the photo is the one that but I like most De todos los parques que encuentras en Santiago, el Parque...more
Palacio Cousino
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Estacion Mapocho
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Puerto Montt
Puerto Montt is a relatively new city in Chilean colonial history. It was founded by German colonists in 1853 and named after Manuel Montt, President of Chile between 1851 and 1861. The city is located at the northern end of Reloncavi Sound and has a role as the gateway to Patagonia to the south and to Bariloche in Argentina via the spectacular...more
Bolsa de Comercio
It is incredible walking by the streets of Latin America, and you will find the influence French, Spanish and English in the architecture on the streets, an example is the building of commerce stock-market has a French style Es increíble caminando por las calles de Latinoamérica, y encuentras la influencia francesas, española e inglesa en sus...more
Plaza Baquedano
Our hotel was located near the big Plaza Baquedano (also named plaza Italia). So we passed here every time. There was also the metro station with the same name here, which was very handy to explore the city. There were also lots of possibilities to explore the city on foot from here : - Via Av Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins (Alameda) in order to...more
Santiago Zoo. A fascinating place to visit ,as it is built on the side of a hill ,which overlooks the city of Santiago. One can ride up the hill on a FUNICULAR [for a few pesos] or walk up the hill. While on top of the hill there are TRAMS to ride across this gigantic hill with views of Santiago below. WELL WORTH THE EXCURSION !!! Also, the Casa...more
A different kind of coffee
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Beach trip
There are lots of beaches around Vallparaiso and Vina del Mar and I went to quite a few of them during my year living in Santiago, but there was one that stood out - Quintay! To get an idea of it it's really best to look at my pictures but it is possibly the best lonely beach I've ever been to. Difficulty is getting there. There are no regular...more
Hidden National Park
What most visitors to Santiago don't know is they have a gem of a national park right on their doorstep. It's mainly used by climbers but you can also do hiking and horse riding their, and it has some thermal baths. The place is called Ba?os Morrales and it's beyond San Jose de Maipo in Cajon de Maipo, a wine growing area. Basically you just follow...more
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I am building a new home and a theif in the night cut off and stole all of the electical wiring leading to where the breaker panel would eventally be located and stole the last 12' of each wire (about 40 wires total). All of the wiring in the house was basically cut about 12' from the panel. What can be done, short of re-wiring the whole house? Can j boxes be installed to splice? Is that safe? If we were to splice and install about a half dozen j-boxes, they would have to be in my child's bedroom, and want to be sure that wont cause me any future problems. Alother not, the rough elec inspecion was passed already and all work was done by a licsence electrician
Splice MUST be in accessible junction boxes.
You must replace the cables or spend even more money on adding accessible junction boxes at every existing junction box.
'Accessible ' means after the finished wall is created, no damage is done to the wall to access the box.
Every one would need a blank cover plate.
I have a builder's risk policy with a $1000 deductable, but would not want to turn it in to mine if I can avoid it.
If junction boxes if the recommended fix by the electrical contractor, how many splices pet box are allowed?
Those bastards. You absolutely don't want to splice - no way. It would be a huge shadow cast over any future sale.
Consider this - very few wires are home run, so you'll be replacing the wire from the panel to the first connection, ie the first device in the chain.
Needless to say you'll want to beef up your security!
Where I am, scrapyards are required to see ID when purchasing copper (and other) scrap now, I'd be campaigning to have similar laws.
Regardless you'll need another inspection, and I doubt they'd be impressed with a bunch of splices. Talk to your electrician, maybe they'll come to the party and you won't need to use your insurance (if it's around the deductible?) but that's what it's there for.
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Sin Center is a single player map for Duke Nukem 3D in the style of city maps of the original game.
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Adversarial Machine Learning for Fraud Detection - How Can Organizations Benefit from the Pioneering Work of the NSA and Facebook?
"Regulation drives spending," says George Tubin of GT Advisors. "You're in a situation where the regulators are telling you, 'You have to do something; you have to make improvements.' Therefore, the bank has to spend some money on technology."
Tubin is responding to the results of the 2012 Faces of Fraud survey. One of the key findings: 58% of respondents expect extra anti-fraud resources this year. So, what's behind the increase, and where will it be invested?
One factor is the FFIEC Authentication Guidance, which is influencing institutions' spending on fraud monitoring, customer awareness and other initiatives. "I think that's probably the primary driver," says Tubin.But Matthew Speare, SVP of IT at M&T Bank, says another factor to consider is the economy.
"Many financial institutions, when we entered into the economic issues of 2008, did a lot of expense reduction, and so this could be some 'playing catch-up,'" Speare says. "You can only defer certain types of solutions for so long."
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Ovarian Cancer Screening: the Role and Drawbacks of Ultrasonography and Feasibility in Low Resource Settings http://pubs.sciepub.com/ajcmr/3/1/1 Context: Although there have been reports of increasing incidence of ovarian cancer in developing countries, no developing country has been involved in current trials of ovarian cancer screening. Aim: To review the evolution of the role and drawbacks of ultrasonography in ovarian cancer screening and the feasibility of implementing current potential screening strategies inlow resource settings. Methods: An electronic literature search for all articles written in English language on ovarian cancer screening from 1960-2013. Information from appropriate articles were collated and analysed for content. Results: Ultrasound was used as the first-line or second-line test in the most popular multicentre multimodal trials of ovarian cancer screening. It has a high sensitivity but a low specificity. The low specificity of ultrasound screening necessitates the use of further measures to aid the triaging of ultrasound positive cases, which add to the overall cost of screening. There is yet scant evidence of the cost effectiveness of multimodal screening for ovarian cancer. Current potential strategies for ultrasound-based screening for ovarian cancer demand the training and employment of large numbers of highly skilled personnel as well as the acquisition of high resolution scanners and technology for biochemical assay of tumour markers. Conclusion: Transvaginal ultrasonographyhas evolved into a potentialtool for ovarian cancer screening and ovarian cancer screening strategies based on CA125 assays and ultrasonography would demand substantial resources. If and when reduction in mortality and cost-effectiveness of this approach to screening are proven, itmay not be feasible in developing countries.]]> Chukwuemeka Anthony Iyoke, Osaheni LuckyLawani, George Onyemaechi Ugwu, Euzebus Chinonye Ezugwu, Leonard Ogbonna Ajah, Robinson Chukwudi Onoh 2015-01-26 Science and Education Publishing 2015-01-26 1 3 1 8 10.12691/ajcmr-3-1-1 Review of the Clinical Presentation of Uterine Fibroid and the Effect of Therapeutic Intervention on Fertility http://pubs.sciepub.com/ajcmr/3/1/2 st, 2008 to December 311st, 2012) was conducted at a University Teaching Hospital. The main outcome measures were common presentations, effect of treatment on fertility. Data were analyzed with Epi Info™ statistical software version 7.0. The incidence of uterine fibroids was 29.3%. Fibroids mainly affected those in the reproductive age group (31-40 years). The common clinical presentations- were abdominopelvic mass (100%), menorrhagia (95.7%), infertility (41.9%), anemia (32.9%), dysmenorrhoea (12.5%), abdominopelvic pain (15.8%), and urinary pressure symptoms (6.8%). Abdominal myomectomy (97.3%) was the main stay of treatment. The Odd Ratio of achieving pregnancy within two year of therapeutic intervention was 1.33 (0.27-6.60), p-value=0.0007, while the risk ratio of recurrent pregnancy loss was about three times less in those who had therapeutic interventions [3.56 (0.52-24.21)], p-value=0.11. Uterine fibroid presents with abnormal uterine bleeding and impaired fertility in women of reproductive age, and removal conferred fertility benefits in some cases.]]> Atombosoba. A. Ekine, Lucky O. Lawani, Chukwuemeka A. Iyoke, Israel Jeremiah, Isa. A. Ibrahim 2015-03-10 Science and Education Publishing 2015-03-10 1 3 9 13 10.12691/ajcmr-3-1-2 Elective Cryopreservation of all 2PN Oocytes after in-vitro Maturation: a Prospective, Clinical Pilot Study http://pubs.sciepub.com/ajcmr/3/1/3 Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of temporally splitting in-vitro maturation and embryo transfer by elective cryopreserving of all 2PN oocytes after in–vitro maturation (IVM). Methods: This one armed clinical cohort study was prospectively performed. Twenty eight patients fulfilled the inclusion criteria after AFC assessment by transvaginal sonography. Patients were retrospectively divided into (primed) group which received a low dose of gonadotropin stimulation, and (non-primed) group which received no medication. IVM in combination with cryopreservation by vitrification of all 2PN oocytes was investigated for all included patients. Results: Mean number of cumulus-oocyte complex (COC) was found to be 9 ± 8.4 and the average number of matured oocytes was 4.1 ± 4.8. After vitrification and thawing, the overall survival rate was 92.9%. The overall clinical pregnancy rate per WHAT was 17.9%. The cumulative clinical and ongoing pregnancy rate per patient with at least one embryo transfer (ET) performed was 23.8% and 12.1-41.6% for 95% confidence interval (CI). No differences was found for in outcome between primed and non-primed patients in positive hCG results. Conclusions: The addition of electively cryopreservation by vitrification of all 2PN stage embryos to IVM technique applied for high AFC in patients undergoing IVF treatment in both primed and natural cycles results in an acceptable chance of ongoing pregnancy.]]> Abu Marar E, Schultze-Mosgau A, Depenbusch M, von Otte S, Schöpper B, Griesinger G 2015-03-16 Science and Education Publishing 2015-03-16 1 3 14 17 10.12691/ajcmr-3-1-3


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In the company of former Sligo star Eamonn O'Hara, James McMahon looks ahead to the Round 6 action in the Allianz Football League.
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LIVINGLOVINLIFE Posts: 1,233
EADORRIS Posts: 546
It was always very easy for me to come up with excuses "its too late to go walk tonight", "i can make up for this cookie(s) tomorrow with more exercise" (which was usually followed by the "its too late to go walk tonight" excuse)..
So..to make myself accountable I took a class. Not at a gym, but at the college I work at. They pay for 2 classes a semester and we get time off work to go take classes. If i dont go to class and fail then I have to pay them back..I DONT want to do that! So I HAVE to go to class and do good in it. I took Jogging this semester and my teacher has been great! He has totally SHOVED me outside my comfort zone by making us run through campus and around town (in full view of allllll the young college students). This in turn makes me exercise even more on the days Im not in class so that I can do better (and not look so clumsy and out of shape) when I am in class. Its been great! If I slip into a "I dont care mood" then tough! I gotta go anyway! And Ive signed up for next semester also!
HALLOWEENMOM Posts: 108
keeping track of what i eat and do on Sparkpeople! being able to see what and how im doing helps a lot and keeps me motivated.
13ICANDOIT13 Posts: 266
I blog, and I also put notes around my house to keep me focused. I read the daily sayings and post them on my sons door for him to enquire about then we talk about what they mean and how talking helps me stay on track. If i start ti feel like I do not want to workout I make myself do it then when I am done I feel great because I worked through it.
SUSUSUZZZIE Posts: 7,012
I'm sorry you are slipping in to that mood. But thank you for asking this question because there are a lot of great ideas that I'm thinking about adding to my arsenal.
I have those moods sometimes but less frequently than in the past. I try to put up lots of lines of defense because what works one day doesn't the next time. Many of my lines of defense are what has been already noted. (Prepped healthy snacks, appointments, lots of planning helps put me in over drive so I don't have to think to be successful when things are tough, sometimes faking it until I make it, asking for help, Sparking, blogging, journalling, etc. ) One big thing that keeps me going is my goals. I'm not talking about my weight loss goals...it's more the things I will be able to do or do better, or the rewards. I have a vision collage that I look at most every day that helps keep me focused and reminded about what is important and why.
Hang in there and don't give up. It's getting past the "I do not care" mood that will really make you strong!
Blogging often, staying involved in the SP community, reaching out for help to the SP community when I am discouraged, and encouraging others. Those are some of the things that have been helping me.
For me, getting me out of I dont care mode is being honest with my food tracker. I used to fudge the numbers to hide the fact that i had exttra chocolate or too much sour cream on my potato. But Then I realized the only person losing was myself. Making the numbers look good on paper doesnt mean they didnt go into my body! Its been a process and I still have days when I want to not add something for fear of what I will see. But it also makes me think twice about putting it in my body in the first place!
Remember that it is a process. Having the occasional day when you splurge or get a little carried away, just dont beat yourself up about it and keep going with the healthy habits the next day.
Good luck, and keep pushing!
OKIEGIRL561 Posts: 2,362
At this point the food tracker is my way of being accountable. The feedback is helpful. I'm staying in the calorie range, but I have other areas to work on like eating in a more balanced way.
DEBORASAYS Posts: 37
Don't let her talk you out of that Dove dark chocolate bar!!!
The 1.44 oz. bar each week is my salvation, it keeps me from eating the "other" stuff. Knowing I am going to get to eat part of that bar each day keeps me on the program! Well, that and knowing when I've lost the required weight to have ankle replacement surgery early next year, then I can wear normal shoes again for the first time in 12 years! Oh shoot, maybe it isn't the chocolate that is the driving factor after all. LOL
Show your daughter your Food Tracker for last week and show her how you accounted for that bar and when, she will understand and not bug you so much when she can see what you're doing....she may even be more supportive! You'll get there....you have all of us behind you pushing too.
Edited by: DEBORASAYS at: 11/7/2012 (14:30)
Great topic! my daughter tries to hold me accountable, but she doesn't really understand the idea of fitting in "bad" foods along with the good. So she'll chastise me for eating the dove chocolate I'd carefully planned for as an end of day treat... lol!
MEYDEE Posts: 21
Tracking what I eat is essential but I think sharing with some family members that I am (again) working on losing weight keeps me accountalbe also.
DEBORASAYS Posts: 37
I didn't sign up for Spark Coach when I signed up and sort of wished I did....but I do use the tools daily. Since I am so busy between working, school, and taking care of my parents, I rarely cook until the weekends for the meals for us for the next week....that is when I take out all the recipes I've collected from SparkRecipes and I get my shopping list and fix all the good tasting food I'll need (as will my parents) for the next week. I cut up veggies and bag up snacks, plan out my meals for the following week and I try to stick to my daily plan of what to eat.
Don't get me wrong, I falter when I'm itching for something sweet or I'm having a bad day, but nothing like I used to be. Writing things down and seeing how much I actually eat really keeps me in line. Another thing is when I can get into a shirt or a dress that used to show too much "bulge" before and now looks better, that encourages me. I don't need someone to notice every day, but to see a co-worker's appreciative glance, or someone say "hey, it looks like you've lost a few pounds" also helps every once and a while.
One area I struggle with completely is exercise...I am on the go from no later than 7:00 a.m. until almost 9:00 p.m. and when I get home. At that hour, I don't want to do a structured exercise program. Considering that I walk a lot during the day, I use a pedometer; and that I'm bending over and reaching a lot at various times especially in the evening, I put in some physical labor, but just cannot judge what exercises they would be. I figure if I can see the flab going away and a bit of muscle tone developing, I'm doing pretty good.
Most of all, I like to see my little angel (or faerie) at the bottom of the page announce another pound or a few more ounces LOST! So my friends, that how I keep myself accountable....I rely on ME, because I'm the only one that can do what needs to be done to lose the weight!
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Edited by: DEBORASAYS at: 11/7/2012 (11:56)
ILOST150POUNDS Posts: 1,662
I've been in maintenance for a long time, but daily weigh-ins, occasional tracking, and the desire to stay at a healthy weight really do help me stay accountable and on task.
I am also honest with myself about how I look, how I feel, and whether I need to set new goals.
When I joined SparkPeople and signed up for SparkCoach, I determined it would be a commitment in continuing education so I treat it like I would a college class. Time, energy, everything. I use the trackers for fitness, water and nutrition.
After all, I am worth it.
I try to track my nutrition and fitness and weigh in once a week. I really like the previous response. It is very important to set goals.
STODD251 Posts: 648
I remind myself why I am doing this and focus on setting daily achievable goals. I feel a sense of accomplishment knowing that I accomplished what I set out to do that day and I usually do better each day because I've planned for it in advance. I also find that keeping accountable to my sparkfriends helps. I post daily in one of my sparkteams and I post daily on my blog. Somehow putting these goals out there for all to see makes me feel as though I need to get them done.
Sparkpeople!! When I use the trackers, it makes me truly see whether I am eating and exercising in a healthy fashion. There is no where to hide..lol.
BOUND4CHANGE Posts: 1
By being seen. If someone at the post office or the gas station says, " I haven't seen you at the gym." THAT makes me accountable more than anything else. I never like hearing it so it makes me accountable. In a small town when someone reminds you by saying, "where ya been?" It puts you back in check real quick.
SP really helps me. Seeing the visual of how many mins I've worked out motivates me. I've started being more honest with myself.
Weighing everyday helps keep me accountable, but I know it is not for everyone as it can become obsessive in nature.
JOYFULROAD Posts: 283
I found a small Spark group with people who are all along the weight loss track - some have lost 100 pounds and some like me are just getting going - then I turn up every day for my group, huddle with them, write comments, cheer them on, it's beeen wonderful, I know I need them and just checking in every day makes me accountable. Sometimes I smile when I change out a bagel for a banana or something and I can't wait to tell everyone that I did it! It's been great.
I have begun to stay accountable by joining SP and being honest online about my weight. I joined in September and have lost 15 pounds so far. I realize this is not as much weight as a lot people post but it is my reality. I don't diet but try to eat more sensibly and avoid sweets. My husband has recently been diagnosed with diabetes so keeping sweets out of the house is now a necessity on both fronts. Admitting my weight online has worked wonders for my accountability. Let's hope I loose another 15 pounds by Christmas. The only sad thing about my weight loss so far? No one has noticed yet, guess when you are fat you have to go the extra mile before someone takes note! Bonnie E.
GRUMP456 Posts: 8
The spark phone app keeps me be accountable. I punch EVERYTHING I eat in there, and I have decided not to cheat, if I eat it it's recorded. I tried to be accountable by telling friends and family, but that did not seem to work with me. I would continue to sabotage myself by proving to them that I would fail at this diet also. I had to be responsible enough to myself to stop lying to myself, and have the courage enough to truthfully be responsible to only myself, since my own mouth was the one that got me fat in the first place, there was no encouragement to eat what I did over the years, no persuasion to continue until I ate all the pie, nor was there any force that made me continue to eat past the full stage. I am accountable ONLY to me, myself, and I.
It became really easy to stay accountable when I decided to make my journey public through Facebook and through video blogging.
Now my friends and family all know about my goals and how hard I am working and when I publically state that I'm doing something and I don't do it, I know people are going to ask about it. It's a very scary move but it's DEFINITELY keeping me accountable!
STEVIEBEE569 Posts: 9,935
I have a friend in the city I just moved from who I used to walk with. Now, we hold each other accountable through text messages and phone calls. So, I purpose to text her first before she texts me to let her know that I did workout!
Also, tracking my food intake holds me accountable as well!
That's awesome!
DOUGLYE Posts: 1,541
Tracking is one way to be accountable. The only time tracking takes a back seat is when there is greater accountability (tracking is just as important, . . it just takes 2nd place). I just finished a fitness challenge in a small town newspaper. For 8 weeks, 4 of us submitted weekly photos and a small blog of our adventure. When the whole town watches your progress, it is incredible as perfect strangers will mention that they have read about your progress.(humbling if not embarrassing). I went from 231.8 to 204.4 pounds in 8 weeks (27.4 pounds)
Let as many people as you can know about your attempts. Be accountable to the real people in your life and give them licence to keep you accountable.
SPUNSILK237: Ditto on the food tracker being too embarrassing to make public. That's a future goal, maybe. I did make my fitness tracker visible.
This is a sticky subject with me. I am SO into doing things because I enjoy them. I am changing the way I eat and how active I am because it makes me feel so much better, and I enjoy that. Accountability? It's coming slowly for me. I have started using my status and blogging. That helps keep me honest. On the not so stellar days logging in, spinning the wheel, and updating my status reaffirm the attitude, "I am not quitting. I am still about making changes and learning to live healthy." It also gives me perspective on things that happen that, if it were just me inside my little mind, would be discouraging. Writing about the "stuff" of everyday life helps me to find the humor in the situation. Sometimes I stop and admit,"Wow, I wouldn't have handled it this way 6 months ago." And I really enjoy that.
Every time someone responds to a message board post, or a blog, or an update I feel held accountable. I know I'm not in this alone.
Tracking. If I track, I usually do fairly well. If I stop tracking, I usually make bad choices, which eventually amounts to weight gain and decreased self-esteem.
A_SPARKLING Posts: 825
Tracking is very helpful for being accountable....be honest with good and bad...accept your best that day....perfect no such thing!
Keep your goals in sight....look at where you were and where you are now...if it is not working relook at your goals and tweak them ...make them more manageable and of course enjoyable/fun some how.
I have learned with Spark Coach....the word consistency (always knew it) but actually felt it the month of October....perhaps try Spark Coach if you haven't.
Several years ago I worked for a company that gave us the opportunity to sign up for on-line health and wellness coaches. That turned out to be code for "weight loss and fitness." Crafty huh?
During my first session, the coach (who was an absolute rockstar) asked a really simple question, "do you want to lose weight?" I responded with something like, "oh no, I just want to be healthier, more fit." She waited a beat, then another, then just asks, "really?" I break down at this point and say something like everytime I diet, I end up gaining weight because I think about food all the time, life becomes an exercise in frustration and anxiety, and it just wasn't worth it. Further, I really don't care about losing weight.
Dang, she doesn't respond for a second or two, then once again in a very sweet voice, "Really?" Pesky do-gooder. With less then five minutes worth of conversation, she helped me realize that every time I said, "I don't care," it really meant almost the exact opposite and was in fact something I cared very much about. She was the person who recommend SparkPeople to me. She also helped me change some behaviors and stop being so hard on myself (me being from the school of thought that says, "anything worth doing, is worth doing RIGHT" and right is almost always the most difficult approach. Sometimes good enough is really good enough.).
Anyway (sorry for the long-winded note), when I catch myself thinking or saying, "I don't care" I stop and think about whether that is really true. It usually is not because if I didn't care, I wouldn't even bother to think it. Holding myself accountable is not code for "beat myself up" it means acknowledging a mistake and immediately working at some corrective action no matter how small it might be.
If I've totally blown the food plan for the day, I might just start marching in place for a few minutes, or sit down and try to write down what I'm thinking and how I can change my thoughts going forward. Something quick, something that will help me not spiral. Personally, I've had the tendancy to continue to overeat once I think, "oh boy, blew that ... oh well, might as well have thirds." I hold myself accountable for recognizing when I've crossed the line, not bother to make excuses, and just start (even if only babysteps) to get back on track.
Just by posting the question, you show you're really trying to handle the challenges that come along with lifestyle changes. Good luck to you! Actually, it's more like Good Persistence to you because it's persistence that will help you more than luck (grin).
Hi! I also enjoy "do not care mode". But I can motivate myself by visualizing and remembering; Why am I doing this? (usual answer is good health, already come so far, like laundry, fitness is never truly "done").
The hardest part is getting started. I like to make lists and check things off. This works for me. I like earning the points on SparkPeople to show my progress. I also have my weight tracker showing - this keeps me responsible. My food tracker is too embarrassing. Having that be visible is a longer term goal.
Edited by: SPUNSILK327 at: 11/5/2012 (06:31)
CELESTE_B Posts: 806
For me, it's tracking and finding people that motivate me to continue my goal. Peer pressure at a new level...hahs.
Yea like many others, I think tracking is the best way.
MICHELLE73101 Posts: 299
Tracking is the best way. I write it alllll down no matter how bad it is
I think its habit and we get lazy that makes us not care , we actually "do" care..When we have been off track for a year (or how ever long ) and then try to get back on track , well its hard. Its much easier to go back to how we were and our body says so too. But if we work hard and keep up the good work, soon our bodies adjust and it becomes easier .So just keep on doing the right thing and you won't be sorry, but if you listen to you and you body right now "you will be sorry "..
I like to set goals and work on projects. Once I framed the whole fat loss and fitness problem as a project with clear goals, I was set. I already have several projects that I work on, this is just one more.
KISS Keep it Simple Sister!
Weigh every day,
track every day,
walk every day,
smile every day.
Edited by: DIANAHALLOCK at: 11/4/2012 (10:10)
Hi Joy,
I am struggling with the same issue.
This is what I am doing today.
I am going through this web site and am copying pages that seem inspirational to me. I am putting together my own journal to try to help me get motivated and to stay motivated.
The sun is out, I plan to go for a walk soon. I will reward this behavior with a nice fruit salad for lunch: lettuce, peaches, cranberries, walnuts, and a limited amount of rasp vin dressing.
Yum... Throw out the bad stuff- give it to the squirrels, birds, or our raccoon friends.
Thank God for another beautiful day and pray for strength in fighting this life threatening battle.
I feel your frustration and will pray for you.
After learning of a serious heart condition, I decided I HAD to make a CHANGE!! Don't wait until this happens to you! I started with Curves 3x per week, then took advantage of a class called "Eat Right Move Right" offered via my health plan. Seeing my coach at Curves, who tracks my progress once a month, keeps me accountable. Seeing my leader at the class, where there is a weigh-in twice a month, keeps me accountable. Every meeting of the class we have to set a goal for the next time period, and at each class we turn in our goal sheet from the previous class. I am hoping that, after I've done this for a year, I will have some good habits. The best thing that happened was, my leader at class showed us Spark People on the web as a way to track our food and exercise! This has provided a way that I can keep myself accountable to ME long after the class is over. Oh, and by the way, my husband has noticed and he is starting to take an interest in calorie values of foods and buy fewer snacks (he is the grocery shopper for the family). And he goes for walks and to the pool with me. This is a big change and a good predictor for future success.
JOYFULME01 Posts: 609
Great responses! Thanks for the honest sharing. Arizona33 - I love your response.
ARIZONA33 Posts: 231
There are hundreds of ways that you can hold yourself accountable!
1. Realizing There is a Problem: You have already taken the first step by realizing that you keep slipping into an "I don't not care mood". This is at least half the problem for most people as they tend to either not realize that there is a problem or they ignore the problems and issues hoping that they will either just go away or that the problem will magically just fix itself.
2. Asking for Help: Then, you took another important step by asking for suggestions/ideas about how others have found out how to be responsible and hold oneself accountable. Again, this is a difficult step for most people as they think that they should be able to "fix" things themselves.
3. Creating a Road Map: Now, you have to make a list of all of the suggestions and try one or two methods at a time until you find ones that work for you. Make sure that what ever you are trying aligns with the goals that you have set for yourself and that your goals are realistic, are measurable and have deadlines or milestones set; so that you are able to focus on smaller steps on your journey towards your goals. You have a lot of options but they will not do you any good if you just think about them...you actually have to make a plan and take action.
4. Just Do It Until It's a Part of You: Additionally, I have always found that you "fake it" until you make it. In other words, just do it--whatever it is. Exercise, track your foods, etc. until it becomes a habit (it usually takes 21 days to develop a new "habit".
5. Find an Accountability Buddy: And, finally continue to ask for support of others by having an accountability buddy.
Sometimes it is just easier to move forward when you are finding that you would rather not do something if there is someone else that is counting on you to exercise with them, track food results with them or just check in with them on your daily ups/downs!
It may not be easy and may be a matter of trial and error but it comes down to trying different approaches until you find things that work for you. You can get suggestions from friend, family and fellow sparkpeople but it always comes down to does it work for you as it may work great for someone else but it is only meaningful if it makes a difference to you.
So, get out there and just start doing one thing that you know you need to do until it becomes a "habit". Then, start doing one more thing that you know you need to do...soon you have a whole list of new good habits and it won't seem like such a chore to life your life daily with healthier lifestyle choices.
Wishing you all the best as you travel on your daily journey towards a healthier and happier you. You can do it--just keep moving forward towards your goals.
Edited by: ARIZONA33 at: 11/3/2012 (23:17)
I'm doing Insanity and when I want to eat poorly, I think about that crazy workout and ask myself if I put myself through it for nothing. That usually does the trick.
JANA58 Posts: 2
Wish I could help you, but I find myself already there! Best of luck to you on not going there!
CMCOLE Posts: 2,667
Definitely good responses.
Planning is a huge key to success.
N16351D Posts: 2,349
In addition to fitness appointments at classes that are on the calendar, I have friends to meet for jogging/walking and sometimes swimming. There have been a lot of 6 AM runs in the dark, cold rain when my partner or I said, "I wouldn't be here if you weren't here."
I also have a "sugar buddy" where we report to each other in our sugar intake (per teaspoon). We both have trouble with eating too much sugar. We measure portion sizes (one serving of ice cream is only 1/2 cup!), and keep track of how many cookies or other treats we eat.
Also, each year from October 1-30, we have a "No Sugar Month" where my friend and I cut out all sugary treats from our diet. No candy, cookies,pie, ice cream, donuts, etc. are allowed for those days! It is hard! We each lose 4-6 pounds, and have more energy at the end of the month!
GENEVIE5 Posts: 3,177
I make fitness appointments & have a calendar to keep track
NANCYPAT1 Posts: 50,148
I make a PLAN and I keep tweaking it until it is working for me. Some things I do include keeping healthy food MORE available, more convenient, and more tasty than unhealthy stuff. I also don't deprive myself of ANYTHING I enjoy eating. I cut down on portion sizes (snack size mini candy bars, mini-sized cookies, small bananas rather than BIG bananas, portion-size packing so I am less tempted to eat too many, etc.), cut down on frequency (once a week for some things, once every couple of weeks for others), and try to find alternatives that I like just as well as the original (Brazil nuts are a super treat for me INSTEAD of peanuts or cashews - I can eat one or two and be satisfied while I find myself eating a whole lot more than a single portion of the others, my son has discovered that sunflower seeds satisfy him and make a good alternative to chips). I also have found that if I keep these healthy, portion-controlled, tasty snacks around in the places where I am most likely to eat or crave something unhealthy, I am likely to choose what I have handy and convenient rather than going after the chips or whatever - especially since the are NOT kept in my house so I have to go out to BUY them. My plan isn't perfect and I am patient when I make choices that I later regret but I don't let them stop me from TRYING to improve my healthy eating.
I keep slipping into a "I do not care mood".
Any ideas on how to be responsible and hold oneself accountable?
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sarracenias not going dormant
Although the night time temps in my area have remained between 38 to 45 degrees, my sarracenia Judith Hindle and cobra lillies have still not gone dormant!!! Just a little browning of the outside pitchers, but new growth in the middle still going strong. The daytime temps have averaged in the 60's.....Is this combo too warm for dormancy?
If so, I have an extra refrigerator I can put them in....If that's a better option, What temperature should I set the refrig at, and how long should I leave them in there?
Thanks for any advice you can provide!
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Here is a link that might be useful: Ask Sarracenia Northwest a Question about Carnivorous Plants
Dormancy for Sarracenia is a relative thing. Many hold their leaves all winter. It isn't something to worry about.
You may also notice your pitcher plants making curved flat leaves instead of pitchers. This is a typical behaivor in the winter.
In fact, many CPs including VFTs will still photosysthesize during the winter on days when it gets warm enough. That's why I also don't recommend cutting your plants back until late winter, and to reserve mulching with pine needles for only the coldest parts of winter.