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THE national road death toll has increased.
It follows the death of a 26-year-old woman of Lautoka yesterday.
Police spokeswoman in the Western Division, Naina Ragigia said the woman died at around 3pm yesterday after the car she was travelling in collided head-on with another vehicle near the Nadi International Airport.
She said the woman was a passenger in a car that was travelling towards Nadi.
Mrs Ragigia said investigations into the accident were continuing. She said the road death toll now stood at 13 compared to 10 for the same period last year.
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Morgan Freeman Says Barack Obama Isn't America's First Black President
Morgan Freeman: Obama Isn't First Black President
Morgan Freeman: Obama Isn't First Black President
President Obama will lose in a landslide according to Wayne Allyn Root, a well-known Las Vegas oddsmaker with one of the most accurate records of predicting political races.
Lately we've seen Bill Clinton stumping for President Obama as he ramps up his reelection campaign — but you likely won't see George W. Bush doing the same for GOP candidate Mitt Romney.
Why not? Probably because a new survey finds Bush has the lowest favorable rating of any living former president.
Did you know that President Taft was the first president to toss the ceremonial first pitch before a Major League Baseball game? He did in in 1910 on Opening Day at Griffith Stadium before a Washington Senators game. Since Taft, every president has followed suit taking the mound at some point during his presidency.
Franklin Roosevelt holds the record for the most times a president got the honor, hurling nine different times (eight opening days and an All-Star Game). Here's a look back at some of the more memorable performances of presidents over the past century:
Tell me what you think. Did the president of the Czech Republic steal an ink pen? I believe, although you can't see for certain, but I believe he may have. Watch closely...
Do you think he is a clepto? That he did it 'without thinking'? Or did he do like most people do when they come into your office?
They Are Just Like Us...
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Jim Newell — Professional television entertainer Donald Trump got a little boost for his pretend presidential prospects the other day, when a poll came out showing him within two percentage points of Barack Obama in a hypothetical presidential matchup.
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Ted Nugent loves Sarah Palin, but he's not sure he could support her for president.
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Back in 2013, we heard that nanoengineers at the University of California, San Diago (UC San Diego) had successfully used nanosponges to soak up toxins in the bloodstream. Fast-forward two years and the team is back with more nanospongey goodness, now using hydrogel to keep the tiny fellas in place, allowing them to tackle infections such as MRSA, without the need for antibiotics.Read More
Chameleon-like gel could track blood sugar levels in real time
August 27, 2014
Thanks to a new color-changing hydrogel, there may soon be a more reliable way of continuously monitoring the blood glucose levels of both diabetics and hospital patients. If incorporated into a device such as an implanted pump, it could automatically trigger the release of insulin into the bloodstream as needed. Read More
In the field of regenerative medicine, one of the current areas of interest involves the use of scaffolding-like materials that a patient's own cells can be "seeded" onto. As the cells grow and populate the material, they gradually replace it, until all that remains is a solid piece of tissue or bone. Now, scientists at Houston's Rice University have taken that concept a step further, using a polymer that is liquid at room temperature, but that solidifies into a scaffold when injected into patients' bodies. Read More
Smart holograms can test for and monitor diseases
January 27, 2014
A team of interdisciplinary researchers have created "smart" holograms that can monitor health conditions or diagnose diseases, by changing color in the presence of disease indicators in a person's breath or bodily fluids. When developed into a portable medical test, these responsive holograms could make testing for medical conditions and monitoring one's health very easy, the scientists claim. Read More
People suffering from joint problems such as osteoarthritis tend to take a lot of anti-inflammatory drugs, even though such medications affect their whole body, all of the time. Scientists at the University of Delaware, however, are developing what could be a more effective alternative. It's a hydrogel that can be injected into the joint, and it releases medication only in response to mechanical force – in other words, whenever the joint is used. Read More
Soft robotics is a quickly emerging field that takes a lot of inspiration from marine creatures like squids and starfish. A light-controlled hydrogel was recently developed that could be used for control of these new robotic devices, but now researchers at North Carolina State University are taking the development of soft robotic devices to a new level with electrically-charged hydrogels. Read More
No matter what sort of wondrous implantable medical devices are created, they're not going to do anyone much good if the recipient's body simply rejects them. With that in mind, scientists at the University of Washington have developed a synthetic biomaterial that they claim is "exceptional" at keeping implanted materials from being attacked by the immune system. Read More
Whether it's in hospitals, restaurant kitchens or our homes, harmful bacteria such as E.coli are a constant concern. Making matters worse is the fact that such bacteria are increasingly developing a resistance to antibiotics. This has led to a number of research projects, which have utilized things such as blue light, cold plasma and ozone to kill germs. One of the latest non-antibiotic bacteria-slayers is a hydrogel developed by IBM Research and the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology in Singapore. Read More
Every now and again, Cornell University Professor Dan Luo gets a surprise. His research team has discovered a new variety of hydrogel – like Jello, except made with DNA instead of gelatin. When full of water, it is a soft, elastic solid. But when the water is removed, the hydrogel collapses, losing its shape. The resulting material pours like a liquid, and conforms to the shape of its container. The most interesting part, however, is that the liquid hydrogel remembers its shape. Add water and you get back the original Jello-like shape. Terminator T-1000, anyone? Read More
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3D printing technologies have come a long way since their earliest incarnations as rapid product prototype makers. It's now shaping up as the next disruptive technology and in medical science, 3D printing has huge potential. The latest advance comes from University of California, San Diego Nanoengineering Professor Shaochen Chen, whose group has demonstrated the ability to print three-dimensional blood vessels in seconds. If the technique proves scalable, it could revolutionize regenerative medicine. Read More


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on 6/27/2013 5:33:00 PM
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Dry, Olive, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Hazel
This is my first review! EEEPPP I'm excited! Lol. I was at Walmart in the cosmetics area and i came across these. I got them when they first came out, so they were expensive. They were around $11.99-$12.99! I was excited to try them so i gave them a shot. I got the one in pink resistance because i wanted a nice subtle pink. When i got home i opened it up. It made me a little iffy to buy the product at first because they don't come sealed with any safety seal AT ALL. So somebody could swatch it on their hand and/or put it on and put it back. GROSS!! But anyway, I wore it to school the next day and didn't really like it. It smelled HORRIBLE to me. Like a chemically perfume. Kind of like a rose perfume with a strong chemical scent. It was VERY strong. The product itself did indeed have a wet feeling. It is a stain. Although The "Pink Resistance" color wasn't pigmented at ALL. I couldn't even see it on my lips. Within the first 10 minutes of wear i noticed that the lip gloss made me have those little sticky string whenever i opened my mouth! The taste isnt pleasant and neither is the smell. The product is ok. I wouldn't recommend it.
on 6/27/2013 4:39:00 PM
Age: 56 & Over
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Wavy, Fine
Eyes: Brown
In my search for a good lip laquer that I do not have to mortgage the house to pay for, I decided to try this one. MY experience with this is rather negative, I'm afraid.
In the first place, the color, I got the Forever Lilac, which shows like a mauvy pink in the case. On me, it turned a bright, vivid berry. Not a bad shade, but not what I was looking for.
In the second place, it wears off almost instantly if you eat or drink, and leaves no color whatsoever. Has some loose glitter I don't care for at all. Glossy, but not goopey-gloss, which is why I gave it a 2.
Not what I was looking for so I gave it away. I got Rimmel's Show Off Lip Laquer, which is cheaper than this, and I am absolutely delighted with it (I wrote a review on that).
on 6/13/2013 3:20:00 PM
Age: 56 & Over
Skin: Dry, Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Grey, Other, Other
Eyes: Hazel
I've tried lots of stains and hated most of them. I liked the Shiseido but the colors are limited and the price is high. Used Maybelline for a while but hate that bubblegum taste. So I decided to buy the Loreal when I had left my lipstick at home. What a surprise! It has no icky taste, stays on FOREVER, doesn't cost a fortune and has nice colors. Ok, they could expand the color range a bit but so far I have 4 and I'm happy. Definitely recommend.
on 6/11/2013 6:58:00 AM
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Normal, Olive, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Other, Other
Eyes: Black
Love L'Oreal so much, especially this Lip Gloss, Perfect for to me. wanna buy again
on 6/10/2013 9:50:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Brown
I have this in Pink Rebellion, and I do really like it! It goes on semi-sheer, but doesn't feel heavy or sticky at all. In fact, it's a bit watery for a gloss. The colour is nice and shows up well on my lips (which are pretty heavily pigmented). I don't notice that it gives a notable staining effect, which may be due to the light colour or my lips, not sure. I'd say that the stain probably shows up better with the darker/brighter colours, like the Revlon Stain Balms--though the pink I have with that stains a lot better, but obviously it's not really the same product or give the same effect. Doesn't accentuate the lines on my lips or chapped skin either.
Great product overall, but I took one lippie off for the nonexistent staining.
on 6/1/2013 11:30:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Hazel
Loooooove this! I had been eyeing this for quite a while after seeing it on a fashion blog I read (Veronika's Blushing), but the price threw me. Finally caved and picked it up and have been wearing it non-stop since. I got Pink Resistance and it's so pretty! Definitely will re-buy!
on 5/30/2013 6:25:00 PM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Green
Checking out many,many lipglosses, I was thrilled to try this one. I was sort of disappointed to be honest. I bought two and the colors are very nice but I wasn't too wild about the feel of it. It was sort of tacky feeling and just uncomfortable. I won't buy this again.
on 5/30/2013 1:07:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Blond, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
I just purchased this in Pink Rebellion! I am a BIG fan. I would have given it 5 lipsticks but I think it is a little bit too expensive for a drugstore purchase (I got mine for $10.50 at CVS). I have to admit that I have been craving this product ever since I saw the commercial on TV (yes, I am totally the girl that advertisers are targeting!). This did not disappoint though!
First of all, I love the packaging. It's really unique and sleek looking. Very sophisticated, especially for a drugstore purchase. I love the applicator, it makes it super easy to apply this product. I found it easy to apply evenly, and I liked that it didn't run like some other glosses of lipsticks when I apply. I had to apply two or three coats of this to really get a deeper pink. Once it is on though it stays on very well. I ate a meal and it was still in tact. I'd definitely repurchase this! I want to get more colors too!
on 5/26/2013 9:39:00 AM
Age: 36-43
Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
This is an amazing product!
I would never have bothered with these, except there was a sale. Now that I've tried them, I'd say they're a good value even at regular price! I initially bought the shade Pink Rebellion, which is a deep pink with a hint of fuchsia. When I realized what a terrific product it was, I went back and picked up Pink Resistance (a peachy pink) and Lilac Ever After (a MLBB pinky mauve). Yes, the shades change when the stain develops - -almost all staining products do that. However, the L'Oreal shine stains seem to just develop into a deeper version of the gloss colour, and they do it quickly, so you can tell what your look will be within a minute or so of application. Once the shade develops, it stays put for HOURS. Both the stain and the glossy effect stay quite fresh even through eating and drinking. It's kind of incredible.
I haven't had the trouble others refer to with damaged lips, but I can see what they're saying -- my lips do feel a tiny bit tight after a day of wearing this product. But it's nothing compared to the aftereffects of most long-wearing lip colours (e.g. two-stage paint-plus-gloss lipsticks, or dry matte longwearing lipsticks). And this is the first long-wearing lip colour I've had that doesn't require any kind of touching up with gloss to stay looking nice. It's also the only one that gives the option of a sheer-looking coverage; usually sheer lipstick or gloss means constant retouching. I love the versatility!
Because the quality is SO high, I'm not even taking a lippie off for the terrible, terrible perfumey scent. It bothers me a bit when I first apply. Fortunately, it does disappear after a short time, so it won't stop me from wearing them, but I thought I should make mention of it since it is very strong initially.
on 5/25/2013 2:55:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Warm
Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine
Eyes: Brown
I have the red shade in Juliet and I like it very much.
It really lasts a lot. You can eat and it will not smudge. My lips are small but full and one layer is enough, but for deeper impact sometimes I put the second one. The only con that I can think of is that I feel I need to put a lip balm over it, it dries my lips a little bit. That's why I will put 1 lipstick less in overall rating.
Anyway, I will purchase it again once I finish the one I have.
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By Wendy Langhans
The first time I saw the Norwegian Olympic Curling Team's pants, I thought, "there must be something wrong with our TV". But it wasn't the TV – it was the pants. "They can't be serious", I thought. Not even Johnny Weir would wear that on the ice. But they were serious, and their garish yet whimisical team uniforms captured the attention of the world.
The Norwegian Olympic Curling Team Pants. Photo courtesy Robert Beck/Sports Illustrated (a CNN network site).
But this is not the first time I've seen bright, contrasting colors and checkerboard patterns. Check out the colors and patterns on these Checkerspot butterfly wings.
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They're similar, are they not? So why did these patterns evolve in butterflies? The answer can be summarized in the old saying: "once hurt, twice shy".
Whenever butterflies are flitting about, they run the risk of being eaten by birds, snakes and lizards. As a defense mechanism against predators, some butterflies contain toxins. When an animal takes a bite, not only does the butterfly taste nasty, it also makes the animal sick. The animal learns (the hard way) that eating a butterfly with a black/orange/white checkerboard pattern will make it sick. In the future, it avoids those butterflies. So the color patterns captures their attention and sends them a message to "back off".
What does this have to do with curling? Well, it's hard to capture anyone's attention wearing the traditional black or gray curling pants. So I believe the Norwegian curler Chris Svae chose these pants for a reason: he wanted to draw the public's attention to the sport. It certainly worked out that way. The Facebook page, The Norwegian Olympic Curling Team's Pants, now has over 600,000 fans.
But I wonder if, on the ice, these bright colored pants were too effective? Athletes have a saying: you have to "keep your head in the game". Anything that distracts your attention gives your competitor an advantage. Did these pants distract the other players? We'll know the answer to that question if and when the World Curling Federations makes a new rule about player's uniforms.
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Since the spring season has over forty shows rolling, Sekijitsu sadly won't be able to cover them all. However, we are hoping to get as many first impressions as possible. Since I'm not going to spam the site with three posts in a row, I'll instead group this weekend's offerings (namely Dog Days, Hanasaku Iroha, and Nichijou) into this single post. I'll say upfront I'm probably not blogging any of these (as I am with Tiger & Bunny, also featured above), but as there are some promising titles in here, there remains the possibility another team member might pick one of them up.
Alright, hit it!
Dog Days
Dog Days is positively brilliant. The characters are unbelievably unique, the script is so sharp and intelligent, and the premise is incredibly interesting. I highly recommend this show to each and every anime fan–oh, wait. It's no longer April Fools? Okay, allow me to revise this.
Well, I'm a little late to the party, and at this point, it's common knowledge the Internet's collectively meh on this thing. I'm not particularly fond of it either, but it's fine… For a kid's harem show that is (making them otaku young, huh. Very smart, Japan, very smart. I see why you have the world's third biggest economy.)
Anyway, Dog Days takes a painfully generic and childish premise (a hero from modern times is the fated savior of a fantasy land) and plays it completely straight… Well, not even. It takes a painfully generic and childish premise and dumbs it down even more; the Cat and Dog people aren't even at war. They're just competitive, and they're getting squashed in their version of war which is more like our Olympics or World Cup. Yes, this is a series about fantasy athletic games with a Gary-Stu hero.
Usually, I wouldn't have any problem with this, but the preview was a little misleading. They promised war, they promised fantasy… Sure, it looked generic, but there was potential for parody or subversion as the very same team had done with Nanoha (which I've heard is a quasi-dark magical girl series and also not bad). Oh, well.
Should you watch it? Absolutely… If you're twelve. It's not beyond awful, but it's even more generic than it looks.
Alright, Hanasaku Iroha, you're next. Let's see if you have better offerings.
Hanasaku Iroha
Hanasaku Iroha is contending with Ano Hana for the "artsy, touching, young adult anime drama" spot this season (it's a surprisingly broad category), and I'd be surprised if Ano Hana is this good. It has a very typical premise–a girl who has no direction and no work experience needs to work at a Hot Springs Inn with her overbearing grandmother ala Spirited Away–but it works since the execution is excellent. The animation is really stunning, and the script is smart. I got Honey and Clover like vibes, and that's not something I can say about any slice-of-life show.
That being said, I don't love the series thus far. I'm certainly watching it, but it's a tad on the dramatic side for me. The lead character Ohana Matsumae is exceptionally adorable, but I got irritated when she spouted metaphor after metaphor in her inner-monologues. Usually I don't mind metaphors (Honey and Clover is chock-full of them as is Hourou Musuko), but these are just shallow. For example, she's literally on a train in a tunnel, and she's also in a dark spot in her life because her best friend just confessed to her and she's moving away. Then, she gets out of the tunnel and into the light, and she's excited for the brand new day. Or the night lights come on during the evening, and she hopes that lights will guide her, so she can change for the better. Come on. That's not good writing; that's cheesy.
That aside, it looks like a very well executed series with a very charming heroine, great characterization (for one episode alone), a solid premise, smooth animation, and a good script that only sometimes becomes silly. I preferred Tiger & Bunny's first episode, but if I grade objectively, this one's better. So far, it definitely seems worthy as PA Works' tenth anniversary show.
Should you watch it? If you like series like Honey and Clover and Hourou Musuko, you have to give this one a shot. Heck, even if you prefer action or moe moe moe, this one is a good starting point to get into dramatic slice-of-life. Yeah, watch it.
Alright. Finish it up, Nichijou!
Nichijou ("My Ordinary Life") is the latest "cute girls doing cute things" offering from Kyoto Animation, and at this point, you probably know what to expect. If I had to use other popular shows to describe it, it's basically a cross between Lucky Star (typical KyoAni) and Arakawa Under the Bridge (typical Shaft and not so typical KyoAni). Though aside from the absurdist angle, it reminds me more of the little I've seen from Lucky Star rather than Arakawa.
The first episode is a drastic improvement over the OVA, but I still don't think it's that funny, and the music in the broadcast episode is definitely a step-down. I prefer the unique classical undertones to the expected KyoAni J-pop mix, but it seems the OVA soundtrack is more of a once-off. However, the first episode managed to maintain the excellent production values of the OVA; even if the girls still don't have noses, the animation is fluid and pretty. And I love the opening song. It screams KyoAni (catchy tune, dancing, etc), but KyoAni keeps coughing these up because they work. Instant Youtube hits.
Either way, the characters certainly seem more interesting here than in the OVA; Sasahara (AKA goat-boy) is a standout as is the professor's crew. Sakamoto (the black cat) from the OVA sadly didn't make it into this episode, but as he's in the opening, I've no doubt he'll appear sometime soon. I'll be sticking around to see that for sure.
Should you watch it? If you're a KyoAni fan, I don't even need to tell you to watch it. If cute girls doing cute things and/or cute girls doing crazy things amuses you, you're also good to go.
Okay, so these are the shows so far. In the upcoming weeks, I'll also cover first impressions of Brain's Base's Dororon and Noitamina's C. My heart is pretty set on blogging C, but if it flops miserably, I might just cover Hanasaku Iroha or Nichijou, provided no one else on the team wants to pick them up.
Anyway, what do you think? Are there any shows here you look forward to? Any that you hate? Any that you really want us to blog?
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There has been an abundance of character and casting changes on Days of Our Lives, among them the departures of Liam Fraser, played by Mark Collier; Sami, played by Ali Sweeney; and EJ DiMera, played by James Scott. Soap Opera Digest reports that Robert Gaston, formerly of "All My Children," is to replace Justin Gaston as Ben.
Other notable departures on the show include the announced departure of actress Camila Banus, who plays Gabi, and according to SheKnows, Days fans have seen the last of Deborah, played by Alicia Willis. Adding to the drama was the shocking shooting and seemingly final exit of Blake Berris's character, Nick.
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Over the years, stress has become a common part of the modern, daily routine, despite the many and varied warnings of health care professionals, spiritual leaders, and psychologists.
"Stress is basically how (the) body reacts to unknown circumstances," said Charles Gorman, social science professor at Southern State Community College.
"If a person perceives demands as more than they can supply … it affects the body," said Highland District Hospital psychiatrist Dr. Ramesh Shivani.
Stress, according to Pastor Dan Lamb of the Hillsboro Bible Baptist Church, is an unavoidable part of life, but the impact it has comes from a person's attitude.
"Life at its best is filled with stress," he said.
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) describes stress as "the brain's response to any demand." Triggers for such a response can be positive or negative; real or imagined; recurring, short-term, or long-term.
The American Psychological Association (APA) divides stress into three different categories: acute, episodic acute, and chronic.
Acute stress is short-lived and easily recognizable. It is a normal response to high-tension, non-daily events, such as a nearby deadline, a car accident, or a child's occasional problem at school.
In contrast, episodic acute stress applies to those who "seem perpetually in the clutches of acute stress." According to the APA, those who experience episodic acute stress are typically those with "Type A" personalities, or those, as described by cardiologists Meter Friedman and Ray Rosenman, who have an "excessive competitive drive, aggressiveness, impatience, and a harrying sense of time urgency."
In addition, the APA says those who suffer from episodic acute stress can also be perceived as "worry warts" or "awfulizers."
And while all types of stress can come with negativity, chronic stress is different because it lacks a sense of urgency and it seems unending. The APA describes chronic stress as "the grinding stress that wears people away day after day, year after year."
While stressors for acute stress and episodic acute stress may be temporary, the ones for chronic stress seem inescapable. Such triggers can include poverty, dysfunctional families, an unhappy marriage, or an unfulfilling career.
For those who feel stress regularly, Shivani said, "It's like your alarm system isn't on the high, red light, but it's on."
Many people who suffer from such stress, Shivani added, feel "a constant demand that things should be different" in one or several areas of their lives.
However, stress, in its simplest form, is a survival mechanism, designed to prompt a fight or flight response.
"Our body is set up so … when presented with a threat, it shoots adrenaline into our system," Gorman said. Momentary stress, he added, can even be life-saving.
While under stress, Gormon said, humans are capable of doing things which they normally cannot. As examples, he cited instances where people have shown unusual strength in life-or-death situations.
"It's a wonderful thing our body can do," he said.
In fact, according to NIMH, short-term stress can "even boost the immune system."
"Stress is a good thing in small doses," Gorman said.
He added that the adrenaline produced from stress can help individuals, not only in moments of danger, but also in other, more every day, high-stakes situations.
Stress can be helpful in certain acute, or temporary events, such as giving a speech, performing on stage, or taking a test.
"The extra adrenaline makes us more alert and more in-tuned to what's going on," he said.
In those circumstances, he said, individuals can use stress to their advantage.
Similarly, Lamb said that stress does not have to be inherently negative. He said, "Our spiritual walk affects how we handle stress."
According to Lamb, perspective greatly affects the impact stress can have. He said that while many people expect life to be easy and smooth, it is, in fact, supposed to come with challenges. "We have the wrong mindset of what life is about," he said.
If a person is able to adjust their attitude, then stress will become easier to handle.
Psychology Today magazine describes a study which showed similar findings. According to the article, Yale psychologist Alia Crum and her team described how a person's mental "frame or lens" changes how stress affects him or her.
Those who have a positive stress mindset, for example, tend to feel that it makes them healthier and enhances their performance. In contrast, those who have a negative stress mindset feel that stress is something that should be "avoided at all costs," as it drains energy and inhibits growth.
In the study, Crum found that those with a positive mindset were "better able to handle laboratory induced stress" and were "more likely to seek feedback on their performance, which in turn would allow them to grow."
Similarly, Gorman said stress is not always accompanied by adversity.
While common stressors include divorce, death of a loved one, and bankruptcy, others are holidays, retirement, vacations, and marital reconciliation.
Stress ultimately comes from anything that brings "a lot of uncertainty and concern," Gorman said. However, he added, "These aren't necessarily bad things, but they can be stressors."
Further, according to another article in Psychology Today magazine, stress can also be an important part of social bonding. The article describes a study by Markus Heinrichs and Bernadette von Dawans at the University of Freiburg in Germany which showed that "acute stress may actually lead to greater cooperative, social, and friendly behavior."
Following stress during a time of crisis, test subjects were more likely to trust others, display trustworthy behavior, and cooperate to share profits. This was especially true, according to the study, in men.
"Our body is set up to have those heightened response systems … in moderation," Gorman said. However, he went on, "Our body was never meant to deal with stress where it was chronic."
And stress, once it becomes chronic, turns that same asset of the human body into a detriment.
"Our whole environment is stress-inducing," Gorman said.
And that issue is true even locally. Lamb said Highland County is a "very good community, but it's normal, so we have our stress here."
Similarly, Shivani said that while stress varies from person to person, local stress is "probably the same" as anywhere else.
"With today's lifestyle and demands … we are just running, running, running," he said, adding that such a culture, overall, tends to have mild to moderate stress levels.
"Lots of people struggle with stress in the 21st century," Gorman said. "There is an inordinate amount of chronic stress on the body."
Gorman discussed an article in a 1980s issue of Time magazine, in which anxiety was described as the "disease of the 80s." That concept, he said, continues to be true in the 21st century, and stress is a major factor contributing to that problem.
Nowadays, he said, "There's not one or two expectations (on a person), but there's maybe five or six or seven."
And, according to Shivani, the first signs that stress has become dangerous include: changes in energy level, concentration, sleep and mood.
The Mayo Clinic website lists the following many and varied symptoms of stress: headache; muscle tension; chest pain; fatigue; change in sex drive; upset stomach; sleeping problems; anxiety; restlessness; lack of motivation or focus; irritability or anger; sadness or depression; overeating or underreating; outbursts; drug, alcohol, or tobacco use; and social withdraw.
When people notice those signals, he said, they need to "take a break."
After all, while the chemicals released during stress can be life-saving in times of danger, they can also "suppress functions that aren't needed for immediate survival," according to the NIMH. For example, functions which are hindered by such chemicals include the immune, digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems.
If not monitored, the NIMH website states that such chronic stress can eventually "lead to serious health problems, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, depression, anxiety disorder, and other illnesses."
Further, Shivani said, psychologically, a person feels "kind of 'keyed up.'" And those symptoms, he added, will "eventually affect work, relationships, and all of life around you."
"It breaks us down and it turns the body against itself," Gorman said. "We're in a constant state of fight or flight." And that sort of conflict, he added, causes a person's immune system to be weaker, which might cause him or her to be sick more often.
"Stress has a lot to do with what goes on in our body," Gorman said.
Additionally, he said the Holmes Rahe stress inventory can be used to evaluate a person's individual stress levels at a given time.
The Holmes Rahe test lists several stressors, ranging from the most stressful (death of a spouse) to the least stressful (minor violations of the law). Each item is assigned a numerical value, with 100 being the most stressful and 11 being the least stressful.
According to Gorman, research has shown that individuals who score over 300 consistently over time have an increased likelihood of illness.
The Holmes Rahe assessment can be found on the American Institute of Stress website at www.stress.org/holmes-rahe-stress-inventory.
According to Lamb, individuals who are most likely to experience stress are "those who have nobody to help them through it." He said that understanding stress is crucial to reducing it.
Shivani said stress management is centered on two steps. First, individuals must recognize that they are "not relaxed, not peaceful." Then, they need to recognize the triggers of their stress. Some common ones, Shivani said, include health, finances, work, and relationships.
Once the stressor is identified, Shivani said individuals must then make a plan to manage it differently. If needed, individuals should seek professional help, especially if a person's physical or psychological health has been affected.
Ultimately, Shivani said individuals have to recognize that life is unpredictable. "You cannot control things all the time," he said. "Step back and see things as they are and try to avoid labeling, like 'It's terrible,' 'It's horrible,' 'It's awful. Try to be nonjudgmental."
Shivani said it is also important for individuals to realize that they have limitations and that they do not have to fix everything.
Other initial steps an individual can take to cope with stress, according to Shivani, include relaxation techniques, such as breathing exercises, yoga, tai chi, and mindful meditation.
Further, he said individuals should pursue a healthy lifestyle, and make any necessary changes to increase their overall health. For example, he said people should make sure they are not only eating nutritious meals, but that those meals are eaten regularly. He said it is important for individuals to get adequate sleep, fluids, and exercise.
Similarly, Gorman said healthful pursuits "are the very things that counteract the negatives … (They) release the good stuff that brings about healing."
"Just simple things," Shivani said, can impact stress management.
In addition, Shivani said that , for some stressors, individuals can find peace in surrendering and accepting a higher power.
"People who are spiritual have an extra advantage of being at peace," Shivani said.
Similarly, Lamb said, "I think being spiritual is essential to how we handle stress." He suggested three ways for a person to cope with stress spiritually. First, he said, a person should consciously do his or her best every day. Second, individuals should try to make good decisions, whether large or small. Finally, he said, people can "surrender to the Lord what we cannot handle ourselves."
Prayer, he said, "completely sets a person at ease."
Gorman added that hobbies can also help an individual feel less stressed.
"Most people don't give themselves time to relax," he said. "They've got to give the body it's time off."
Ultimately, according to Shivani, people must "plan for the future, but live here and now."
"Experience and enjoy life," he said. "Be friendly with the present."
Sarah Allen may be reached at 937-393-3456 or on Twitter @SarahAllenHTG.


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Ocean Park is a very well kept complex which is sought after by holidaymakers. The apartments are equipped with washing machine, microwave,TV/DVD/CD player - which have all 5 main British channels. Linen and towels are provided, as is a hairdryer. The bedroom is equipped with wardrobes and drawers. There are fully equipped kitchen areas for making meals or snacks. . The outside patios have a table and 4 chairs for Al Fresco dining. There is a library of books, CDs, DVDs and videos to keep you occupied, in the event that you need to stay indoors. The complex has an outdoor pool with poolside bar, supermarket and bars that provide excellent value for money
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We are both from the North East of England, better known as 'geordies'. I am a teacher and Steve runs his own business. We visit Tenerife 4 times a year and it's like going home.
Sharon Briggs and Steve Patrick purchased this apartment in 2007
We love Tenerife and our friends own on this complex and we stayed in their apartment before buying ours and loved it. The complex is very quiet and secure, but central for everything on the island - so if you want to party it's not far away or you can just live the quiet life. We have made lots of friends in Tenerife and we see it as the home where we relax and get away from it all
We just wanted an apartment on this complex. It's technically on the ground floor, so not many stairs to climb (thinking of our later years) and it's very private and no noisy neighbours
Just a brief note to say THANKS for letting us use '104', how nice it was to miss the UK snowfall the week we were there[!].
Overall Olga and I found your apartment met our needs well and was in a very useful, relatively quiet location for us. Your neighbours were most helpful.
One again, MANY THANKS for our VERY enjoyable week.
We had a wonderful holiday, the apartment is comfortable and smart, I was initially a little concerned as there wasn't A/C but the ceiling fans worked very well even though the temperature was well into the late 20s. The owners have been excellent and responded within 10 minutes to a query we had. The wifi was an added bonus and worked very well. We would definitely recommend to friends and family and are looking forward to rebooking ourselves at soon.
We spent a fabulous three weeks at Sharon and Steve's apartment. The apartment had everything we needed. It's very spacious tastefully furnished and very clean ..Only thing my husband missed was a radio lol didn't bother me as the wi-fi more than made up for it. I would definitely recommend to friends and family. The complex itself is very secure and well maintained. It's close to all bars restaurants etc .The Soul City bar at complex entrance is a nice place for food,drink and a chat. Also met some lovely neighbours Joanie and Julie who were friendly and very helpful. Hope to go back again next year .
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Spotlessly clean, Weekly linen change and the advantage of a washing machine was a bonus.
Would recommend to any couple who want a quiet location but near to amenities.
we hope to be back same time next year.
The apartment was spacious, clean and had everything you would need. Furniture and beds were very comfortable. Balcony was a decent size and the pool area was clean.
Both Sharon and Steve were very responsive to any questions or queries.
Would definitely use this apartment again and I would certainly recommend.
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Apartment was clean and spacious with all facilities required for self catering. We stayed for 2 weeks and I have booked again for a long stay and recommended the accommodation to our friends who have recently booked with the owners. The booking process was simple and uncomplicated.Can't wait to go back.
Apartments are close to the following:
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The local bus station is about a 10 min walk away - buses are available to all areas of the island, such as Mount Teide, La Oratava, Puerto de la Cruz and Santa Cruz.
The port of Los Cristianos is a short bus ride away, where you can catch a ferry to the other islands or stroll around this beautiful historic town and do some shopping. Puerto Colon Marina is only a short walk away where you can enjoy any of the many boat trips on offer, including a trip to the nearby Island of La Gomera (a walkers paradise) or venture out to watch the pilot whales and dolphins in their natural habitat.
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Who do you all think will win? my prediction is Spain 3-2
I think Czech will win, because I don't expect them to pick clay as the surface and then they will have the advantage. Oh and they don't have to worry about Nadal, Czech has their anti-Nadal weapon ready.
And Spain has a good depth of men who can do well on hardcourts.
Remember they beat the US in Texas on hardcourt. With A-Rod. And without Rafa.
Czechs will win the doubles clearly, Berdych and Stepanek are a competent team and the spaniards are less so. If nadal doesn't play I predict 3-2 to the Czechs
And even if the Czechs do win doubles, how is it you think they're going to come out with that score? They'd still have to play two rounds of singles to get it.
This will be close and may come down to a decisive rubber...Indoor HC makes me favor Berdych for both singles as he will beat Nico and have a royal battle with Ferrer (WTF '11). The dubs will be crucial as Stepanek may not be relied upon for either singles matchup. I go 3-2, for the home team.
matches will probably be:
ferrer-berdych= ferrer should win but is the anyone can win match
almagro-stepaneck= almagro
doubles= checz will win
almagro-berdych= berdych
ferrer-stepaneck= ferrer
so I predict a very close 3 - 2 for spain.
Spain, though I'm probably only going to watch it with high intensity if Nadal is playing.
for a spot. There are other players more compe tent on indoor hard courts than him. Granolers or Deliciano or even Verdasco is better. So, wait and see mate.
The doubles partnership of Marc Lopez and Granola Bar was very competent. If not or their injury, they could have beaten the Bryans...a remote possibility nonetheless
I think Spain will win, but rooting for a Czech-Mate.
Thoughts: Spain in 3
Predictions: Spain in 3
Berdych would have to have a hand in all 3 Czech points, as the worm cannot be expected to win any singles ties. Big ask to have Berdych play best-of-5 3 days consecutively.
In a indoor hard court, Czach just might have the chances to take this 3-2...
Stepanek has a chance against the spanish #2, whoever it'll be (as long as Nadal's not playing and Ferrer is their #1).
Obviously a huge variable is whether Nadal can return healthy. It's also hard to say if guys like Ferrer and Berdych will be tired from playing at WTF the week before. Based on these uncertainties, making a prediction seems rather futile for now.
I would love to see a Nadal/Rosol rematch on indoor HC though with the Davis Cup on the line.
So now that we are a bit closer to davis cup final I found this thread a few pages back. I think its pretty clear what the matches will be: berdych v almagro, ferrer v stepanek, granollers/lopez v berdych/stepanek, ferrer v berdych, stepanek v almagro. Anybody could win any of those matches and the bookmakers are giving the edge to the czechs but I think spain will do it 3-2 or 4-1. I expect two points from ferrer and M & M to give spain the doubles also. Plus I would fancy almagro to beat the worm if he serves well. Any other thoughts??!
Czechs have a chance without Rafa.....Most likely Spain 3-2. Berdych wins boths matches.
grannolers and lopez are a great team guys why does everyone think the checks will win doubles?
If Granollers and Lopez play doubles there is a very small chance they will lose. Also I don't think Stepanek will win a single's match. So I don't see how the czechs can win even if Berdych wins both of his singles. But I don't expect him to beat Ferrer anyway, so I'd put it at 4-1 Spain.
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Should merge in content from Digitized Night Gyr 10:09, 9 November 2005 (UTC)
Merge Digitize?
- Yes, is should be merged. The words are only different forms of the same verb. morganl
- Yes, this should be merged. A Wells.
- Merge Digitizer?
- Yes merge all those buggers. Fresheneesz 10:57, 15 April 2006 (UTC)
- Yes, merge them. Sergio.ballestrero 10:00, 17 April 2006 (UTC)
All articles merged. But, it wouldn't be better to move this article to Digitize or Digitization (that articles are currently redirections)?
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From Talk:Digitizer[edit]
From the Windows_CE article "The defining characteristics of the pocket pc are the digitizer as the primary Human Interface Device and its extremely portable size." what does digitizer mean in this context? Mathiastck 18:05, 9 August 2006 (UTC)
- I think the digitizer is what reads the pen input? Mathiastck 22:50, 9 August 2006 (UTC)
Obvious we need a disambig page, for these are all meanings, and though there's a common thread, the material is different. But one "word" that does not apply is "electronify" . If it has any meaning at all, it seems from Google to be used in to sense of convert a large project to an electronic version, which is much more than just digitizing something. Its a separate concept, and I'm not sure what normal human word it corresponds to. We can deal with it on the disam page (or here, as a ref. But it is not a synonym.DGG 06:31, 4 October 2006 (UTC)
Why does Code: Lyoko receive an honorary mention in the Fiction section, but the by-far more famous cartoon Digimon (which alludes to the concept of digitization in it's name) have no mention? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 18.104.22.168 (talk) 03:54, 16 February 2009 (UTC)
Add section to differentiate Digitalis use?[edit]
the word 'digitise' or 'digitalise' is also used as far as i know in medical circles to put a patient on the drug digoxin, which comes from the "Digitalis" genus of plants. It's a medication used to treat some heart conditions and can be lifelong. Should we include a section to differentiate this use? It's really completely unrelated and a reader wishing to find out use of this word might be completely confused. Btw I'm really not making this up, I've seen it being used in a few different places by established writers. Particular incidents escapes me now though. A quick google search of 'digitalize digoxin' has quite a few hits on medical sites such as uptodate, pubmed and rxlist. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Squiggle (talk • contribs) 15:06, 19 August 2009 (UTC)
- Interesting scenario but not one warranting a section in the article. If you type "digitalise" into the search engine it asks if you meant to type "digitalis". If you type digitalis in hoping to find something about AD conversion, you need to learn to type! Seriously, if you can find instances of the use of "digitalise" refer to medication, bring it up at the db page, as there's already a dab link at the top of the article here. --mikaultalk 12:30, 27 August 2009 (UTC)
Digitiser should redirect here. The magazine should be accessible by the disambiguation page.22.214.171.124 (talk) 17:19, 24 April 2011 (UTC)
Collaborative Digitization Practices website incorrect[edit]
I followed the link cited for the Collaborative Digitization Practices (10), and it brought me to sketchy site about getting gun licenses. Should this link be removed? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 18.104.22.168 (talk) 17:11, 5 November 2012 (UTC)
- Yes, now removed. BabelStone (talk) 21:32, 10 December 2012 (UTC)


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Yocum said he was first inspired to redecorate his apartment two years ago after visiting an African store in Myrtle Beach.
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The major knock against the Jazz coming into this series was that they were 17-24 straight up on the road during the regular season. However, they did close out the season well, going 7-1 against the spread in the last eight regular season games with the only loss coming in the season finale, in a game where a ?tank? may have been in order to avoid the San Antonio Spurs in the first round.
This streak included an outright road win at New Orleans and a road cover at Dallas, so they were certainly playing much better away from home prior to winning Game 1 here. Perhaps most importantly, the Jazz are now 8-1 ATS in the last nine head-to-head meetings with the Rockets, including a perfect 4-0 ATS in Houston!
Now the Rockets have underperformed greatly in the playoffs in recent years, and it is commonly known that their current best player with Yao Ming out, Tracy McGrady, has never advanced past the first round of the playoffs. Also, Yao is not the only starter out for the Rockets now, as Rafer Alston will sit out again in Game 2 with a strained hamstring.
The absences of both Alston and Ming were felt in Game 1, as Alston?s replacement Bobby Jackson hit on just three field goals in 15 attempts, and the Jazz scored 50 points in the paint that Yao normally occupies. Don?t expect too much to change in Game 2 as the Jazz build a 2-0 series lead.
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Washington is a pathetic 3-9 on the road this season while the Braves are a strong 6-2 at home this year and have their ace going tonight. The Braves have won 4 straight games and are 16-5 in their last 21 home games. The Braves are a ridiculous 114-54 in their last 168 games as a home favorite of -151 to -200 also. The Nationals are 2-14 in their last 16 overall and 6-18 in their last 24 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. They can't win a game to save their life, especially on the road. We'll take the Braves on the run line here to get some nice bang for our buck as we like them to win by more than 2 runs.
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Washington at Cleveland
Pick: Cleveland -1.5
Think DeShawn Stevenson is regretting his comment that LeBron was "overrated"? Think Gilbert Arenas is regretting saying that Washington "wanted Cleveland in the first round"? While they may not admit it, those comments were stupid. Why fire up your opponent? In game one, it became evident that the Cavs were fired up and probably remain so. James put up 32 and the Cavs held Washington to just 86 points. It was the Wizards' seventh straight playoff loss to Cleveland. If they couldn't back up their words in that game, why should things change here? We know about the zig-zag theory but in this one we see more of a zig-zig with Cleveland taking both of the first two. Washington is now 18-24 on the road while Cleveland is 28-14 at home, yet we see a line here that basically calls the game even. This line is a full basket less than the game one spread, after the Cavs won fairly decisively in that game. In the playoffs, as they showed last year, it appears the Cavs know what wins - defense. They clamped down and should do so again tonight. The reason Washington struggles vs. Cleveland during the playoffs is this. They aren't built for these low-scoring intense defensive-laden games. Under Eddie Jordan, this team is now 6-16 ATS on the road when the total is between 185 and 190. We see more of the same from a still motivated Cleveland team.
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Play on Florida at 7:05 ET. Total pitching mismatch in favor of the Marlins here. They've won all of starter Mark Hendrickson's last three starts while the Pirates have lost each of their starter's, Matt Morris, last three. The Pirates looked horrible over the weekend, getting swept by the Cubs and giving up 26 runs in the last two games. Hendrickson has won all three career starts vs. Florida with an ERA of 2.76. Pirates have lost five straight while Florida, having won 8 pf 12, is off to its best start since 2005. Slugger Hanley Ramirez has a .533 batting average here at PNC Park his highest at any venue in the league. Take Florida.
Play on Los Angeles at 7:35 ET. Freed from having to pitch against Jake Peavy in every start, we should see Brad Penny quickly regain old form. His team has owned the Reds, winning 10 of the last 12 series meetings, and Cincy starter Matt Belisle owns a very poor 4-12 team start record at home. It was Penny that was on the mound for LA's last win. Neither team is off to a good start, so we side with the proven commodity in Penny, who has a TSR of 10-2 if he did not allow an earned run in his last outing. Take Los Angeles.
Play on Philadelphia at 8:35 ET. This is a revenge spot for the Phills, who were unceremoniously jettisoned from the postseason by Colorado a year ago. Rockies team ERA ranks next to last in the Senior Circuit, so the Philly offense even sans Jimmy Rollins should have little trouble getting on track here. Phillies starter Kyle Kendrick has always been solid in the role of favorite (12-5 TSR, including 4-1 on the road). Take Philadelphia.
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Washington +2 over Cleveland
The final score of game one was alot bigger then the game really was. Washinton is a high powered offense and needs to win this game or they are done. The line in game one was -4.5 now today it is -2. Why would the oddsmakes make it easier to be the Cavs when the whole world is betting them anyway? Take the Wizards
Jazz/Rockets Over 183.5
This is a must win for the Rockets. They seemed like they were asleep offensively last game and their star TMac did nothing. You have to figure that McGrady plays better tonight and the Rockets shoot better than the 37% the other night. Utah still will get their points in the paint without Yao in the lineup. Both teams didn't shoot well from the charity stripe last game which would have sent it over the total. You are going to see a lot closer of a game tonight. The Rockets played as bad as they could the other night. Look for more points out of them this evening. Take the Over.
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Utah/Houston 9:30: We know the high succes rate home teams have when coming off a loss in Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs, but we will fade that here. Houston was clearly overmatched in a few areas; most notably, at point guard where Deron Williams who blew by Bobby Jackson at will; and Boozer worked the painted area without much resistance. We don't see much improvement from the Rockets who clearly missed Alston (hamstring); after all, the Rockets grew dependent on him as a key scoring option during the season. BJ, as much as we liked him in Sacramento, has much rust directing the show here. Houston does have some hustle guys (Scola, Landry) who hold their own, but Utah's hustle guys (Millsap, Korver) are more versatile in their respective roles and contribute in a more collaborative way with the team. As for the top guns, McGrady shows flashes of brilliance but he's still unable to close consistently. With the Jazz now a confident road team and on the same page as a unit, we'll look for another strong effort from Utah here.
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The Washington Nationals come into tonight's game just 5-14 and winning only 2 out of their last 10 games. They will put Matt Chico on the mound with his 0-0 record and a 4.81 ERA. In his last outing against the Mets he pitched 5 innings and allowed 5 runs. The Braves have a record of 9-9 on the season and they have won 6 out of their last 10. They will send Tim Hudson to the mound with his 2-1 record and 3.38 ERA. In his last outing against the Florida Marlins he only pitched 3 innings and game up 4 runs. Washington is struggling to get wins and find an identity as a team this season. The Braves on the other hand are beginning to come together as a unit. Tim Hudson is one of the better pitchers in the league and should rebound nicely after his poor outing in Florida. Look for the Braves to rough up Matt Chico and his 4.81 ERA this evening.
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Pianist Robert Edward Thies revisits the past
When most children were dreaming of becoming firefighters, doctors and astronauts, 4-year-old Robert Edward Thies was aspiring to be a classical musician.
On Oct. 2, the now 39-year-old distinguished pianist will help kick off the Santa Cruz Symphony's 2010/2011 season with a concert called "Out of this World," which will showcase three pieces, two of which inspired him as a young boy.
Thies will play George Gershwin's jazzy "Rhapsody in Blue," a composition originally written for the Paul Whiteman Band, which has held a special place in his heart since childhood. While he has been given the opportunity to perform the piece on several occasions throughout his career—this will be the third time this year. To him, it never gets old.