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Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Inspirational Quote of the Month!
"Be Strong. Enjoy What You Do. Practice Patience. Stay Positive." ~IdeaFit
5:4U Exercise Tip: Balance and Stability!
Utilizing your core is key to aligning your spine. (Which is going to be key to your success in our new Paddling Boarding and Pilates class coming at the end of July!) Stand with your feet directly below your pelvis as if you were about to take a step forward. Exhale and rock to the balls of your feet as you actively zip your pubic bone and naval upward and inward. Inhale and release back onto your heels. Now try it with your eyes closed. Note the differences. Repeat this 5 times until you can successfully do it with your eyes open or closed.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Pilates Consult brought to you by Team Pilates: Commonly Asked Questions: The Mystery Behind Spine...
Commonly Asked Questions: The Mystery Behind Spine Stretch Forward
Thanks for your question Debi as this is an exercise that is frequently confusing to many Pilates Practioners and students alike.
The key to Spine Stretch Forward is to NOT hinge/tip forward at the waist, but to maintain a rounded back and stable pelvis to ensure a true stretch throughout the spine vs turning it into a hamstring stretch. In Pilatesstyle Magazine (Nov/Dec 2011) on pg 50 you will notice they mention "keep your deep back muscles (which would be Quadratus Lumborum and deep spinal extensors) engaged". The model does not have very much lumbar spine flexibility so that can be confusing if you are trying to assess the movement visually. The purpose is spinal stretch and pelvic girdle stability. In order to achieve this two fold, you must deeply engage the abdominals to keep from "hinging" forward at the waist while reaching forward over the toes (thus the slight posterior pelvic tilt to initiate the movement.)
I would reword the passage in Pilatesstyle as they emphasize engaging the deep back muscles but don't clarify what they mean by "engage". We are trying to stretch the spinal extensors and thus must deeply flex them to achieve this goal vs keeping them extended and in their active state.
On a side note, the Classic Version of "Spine Stretch" in RETURN TO LIFE THROUGH Contrology, by Joe Pilates, he does hinge at the waist and adds a forward stretch with 3 pulses that take you further forward into the stretch. So, we need to be very clear to our clients as to the version we are asking them to perform and what the overall purpose behind the exercise is.
1. Spread legs as wide apart as possible. Draw toes upward and backward.
2. Rest palms flat on mat, with outstretched arms and chin to chest. Begin reaching forward with three (3) successive movements as far forward as possible with the abdomin "drawn" in.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
NEW! Commonly asked questions! "How to deal with overactive hip flexors"
I hope you are enjoying summer!
Yes, it is common that clients will tend towards gripping their hip flexors. Initiating from the deep pelvic floor and transverses abs prior to movement will help. This takes patience and a continual process from you of educating them on how their body needs to engage before they ever move.
Cueing from the posterior side of the body will be key as well. Heels on the bar for footwork and curing to fully stretch the leg in extension so that the insertion points of the hamstrings, all the way up at the sits bones, engage fully. Sometimes we get too caught up with not wanting to "lock" into a client's knee joints and we lose the ability for them to fully straighten their legs.
I hope this helps!
Angelie Melzer, Owner
Team Pilates
On Jul 25, 2011, at 9:39 PM,email@example.com wrote:
Hi Angelie,
Thanks for the information. I wanted to ask you if you can help me with wrapping my brain around the hip flexors. I have a few clients that tend to be grippy. Does that eventually go away with constant cueing?
Also, I have a client who comes to class. She does 2 reformer classes a week plus a mat/springboard. She has recently gone in to her massage and PT for psoas work. I am modifying and decrease resistance for the hip flexors but is this normal. Could there be excessive wear to certain muscles if always used?
Since we do have a lot of exercises where inevitably those hip flexors kick in, how can I approach this? I'm trying to read anatomy trains and see if I can see how to approach this.
Your expertise is always appreciated.
Thank you
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Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Irritable Bowel Syndrome-"How Small Variations can Make a Huge Difference"
Dear Angelie,
PILATES JOURNAL is your Personal Pilates Consultant. We have featured articles and corresponding programs, bringing you up to date information and news in the Pilates Industry. We strive to give you the tools you need to offer the highest quality Pilates Education and Services!
In this issue:
|Feature Articles
By: Karen Sanzo, MS, PT
Balanced Body Faculty Member
Pilates Unlimited, Dallas, TX
As a physical therapist, I find that Pilates is an essential extension of treatment for most patients. I realized years ago that just alleviating pain was not enough. I had to educate my patients to live and thrive in their bodies with all the challenges their injuries or disorders present.
One client, we'll call her Jill, came to me with chronic upper back and neck pain. Physical therapy helped resolve each acute episode, but it didn't prevent the inevitable onset of another crisis. She seemed like a perfect candidate for follow-up with Pilates exercises. Jill also suffered from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), a digestive disorder that afflicts an estimated 15 to 20 percent of the population. It has been called "a disturbance in the interaction between the gut, the brain, and autonomic nervous system which regulates involuntary reactions of internal organs." [1] Symptoms include bouts of diarrhea alternating with constipation, painful colon spasms, cramping, gas, and bloating. The pain from the IBS often prevented her from doing exercises that she had been told would strengthen her core, which would give her needed support for her back.
Jill was very enthusiastic about Pilates. The idea of strengthening the core seemed ideal for both her back problems and her digestive issues. Unfortunately, her IBS symptoms worsened after every session. Exercises such as Hundred Beats brought on cramping, and after the session she reported increased gas and bloating, which signaled the beginning of an IBS attack. This made her extremely wary of attempting to do the routine Pilates exercises.
Over the years, working with many different types of body issues, I have learned that just a small variation on a traditional exercise can make a huge difference in how the client feels. There are nuances in the work that have the power to help many people who have come to believe that exercise is not for them. In working with Jill, I made minor alterations, removed certain exercises from the routine, and educated her on breathing and on developing awareness of what she was doing as she exercised.
Nuance #1 BREATHING
The mark of success in Pilates is when a client "gets it" and carries the concepts they learn in class over into their daily lives. For this, education is key. Without awareness, people can't change. The first area we worked on was Jill's breathing. She learned that if she stopped breathing, she was clenching, but if she focused on her breathing, she tended not to grip her abdominal muscles. I taught her that rhythmic breathing pushes the diaphragm down to stimulate abdominal organs, which helps you avoid bracing. For Jill, it was her "Aha" moment.
Sometimes it's the cue that throws people off. A common cue for scooping is "knit the ribs." For some people, especially those who experience a lot of stomach pain, that means "clench." They're so used to trying to keep their gut relaxed, that when you tell them to scoop, they think "clench," causing the area to become locked and essentially inhibiting the ability to contract the muscles correctly. To help them avoid this, have them stay focused on the inhalation portion of their breath. The portion where the diaphragm is pushing down on the internal organs as the diaphragm moves out of the way to allow the lunges to fill with air. This will eccentrically contract the abdominal area and then will allow for a more natural concentric contraction during the exhalation phase, rather than a forced contraction.
Nuance #2 ABDOMINAL WORK
It is very easy for a Pilates novice to ignore or misunderstand cues for exercises like the Hundred Beats. The instructor is saying Beats and client is thinking Crunches. In their enthusiasm, they grip their abdominals and aggravate their IBS symptoms. The solution is Education, Education, Education!
(1) Demystify the Core. Core work extends beyond trunk flexion. Cut out any abdominal curling exercises from the regimen and explain why the curling compresses the digestive organs, aggravating their symptoms.
(2) For some, even the Scoop (transverse abdominus exercise) is too much. Focus on the Kegel instead. Research has shown that a good Kegel will activate the trA, avoiding the tendency to brace.
Assess if your client is engaging the abdominals by putting your hands on the front and back of the trunk, then cue the client to relax the clench.
Nuance #3 BACK WORK/SPINAL EXTENSION, Swan with Propped Passive Extension
IBS sufferers often present with closed front body. That could be a protective instinct, from bracing, or from any number of other causes. If you just focus on Swan, the client may only extend from the lower back and never open the chest.
Have the client lie supine over a folded blanket or towel (the ½ barrels and foam rollers are too hard). Place it east/west approximately at the shoulder blades (depending on the height of the client). You're looking for a lengthening of the infrasternal angle away from the pubic bone. This passive extension will allow the client to begin experiencing chest opening and abdominal lengthening.
Gradually progress to prone on elbows and Swan, using the arms to press up. The key is to maintain the open chest and lengthened abdominals while teaching the arms and the spinal extensors to lift up.
Don't be afraid to encourage Passive Extension each session. The IBS sufferer needs to feel that sense of space and opening in the front body.
Nuance #4 LENGTHENING
In axial extension, with all the intervertebral spaces maximized, the front and back bodies are lengthened equally. You have to educate your client before they can achieve this. Spinal lengthening is often confused with spinal extension. Telling someone to sit up tall may not be the ideal cue if, when doing so, they increase their lumbar lordosis and roll the pelvis forward. Indirectly, this anterior pelvic tilt often inhibits the action of the Kegel. Instead, educate on sequential use of the spine. Line the client up using a yardstick or a wall, or if they are seated, have them place their feet flat on the floor. When they lengthen up, make sure they are lifting the front and back ribs equally, not changing the position of the pelvis. Traveling up the spine requires that the sternal area be lifted without moving anything below. A useful cue for that is what I call the Necklace: Imagine you are showing off a beautiful necklace as you lift just your chest.
Pilates, so often thought of as synonymous with Core work, is often counterproductive for IBS sufferers. But with some nuances, it can actually be beneficial. Education and clear explanation is more important initially than the exercises themselves. But with that preparation and awareness, the IBS client can gradually ease into a full-blown Pilates program.
*A special thanks to Karen Sanzo for offering her expertise and vast knowledge to the Pilates Journal. We truly appreciate her time and efforts to enlighten our readers on the topic of IBS.
Pilates Unlimited is a Pilates and Physical Therapy clinic located in Dallas, TX. Advanced Pilates devotees will discover exciting new approaches and a deepened understanding of exercise advancement from Karen and her instructors, all of whom have undergone rigorous training programs from various prominent teachers across the country.
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[1] Participate,Quarterly Bulletin of the IFFGD, Vol 8, No. 3, Fall 1999, p. 7
Fast Facts on IBS
Irritable bowel syndrome is a disorder characterized most commonly by cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea due to lack of motility in the colon. Most people can control their symptoms with diet, stress management, and prescribed medications. For some people, however, IBS can be disabling. They may be unable to work, attend social events, or even travel short distances.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Specific Exercises for Scoliosis and a Spinal Fusion
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Featured Reader: Kimberly Brock
By: Angelie Melzer
Kimberly is a Pilates enthusiast, first introduced to the Method when she moved to Seattle, WA in 1997. Kimberly had a spinal fusion at the young age of 13 years old. At that time, the doctors diagnosed her with Idiopathic Scoliosis. She immediately went into TLSO brace for sixteen hours per day until her growth spurt period was over. During that time, her curve progressed quickly from 41 to 62 degrees in the Right Thoracic, with a compensatory curve in the Lumbar region. She was declared a brace failure. She was told that surgery was her only option as physical activity alone would not be sufficient. Being that Kimberly was an active young lady and a young budding dancer, this news was quite a blow to her.
After surgery, Kimberly felt so grateful they had "stopped" the disease, but felt such a sense of loss. She was left with poor flexibility and a fear that she'd never feel the same. However, she kept a good attitude and remained healthy and moderately active throughout her youth. She had no complications and has been very happy with the strength and flexibility she had gained over time. Still, Kimberly was left with feelings that a part of her musculature and nervous system had been "turned off". She felt disconnected as if she was placed into someone else's body. She learned to compensate and had three successful pregnancies. After her third pregnancy, she began to have acute lumbar discomfort. Her medical doctor looked at her current X-rays to diagnose the pain, but she felt like it was guesswork. He suggested a Chiropractor, to which she declined. Her other options were physical therapy or another surgical procedure. She was so disappointed that she contacted her Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon's office, but they had no answers, except to seek a new Orthopedic Surgeon. She found very little information on the Internet for Spinal Fusion Patients later in life, and what she did find, scared and discouraged her.
Following her own intuition, she sought out Physical Therapy as it had done the most good for her in the past. Paying out of pocket, she found a Physical Therapist at Body-n-Balance in Apharetta, GA, who was also a Pilates Instructor. At this point, she was in constant pain and had begun to take medication on a regular basis. She was experiencing a dull, broad pain in her lumbar region that made her feel nauseous. The Physical Therapist slowly introduced Pilates into her sessions over the course of several months and it made an immediate improvement in her pain level. She felt as though she could work through her pain and stretch her muscles. The relief was great! Within a year, she had almost no pain, and when she did, it was very manageable. Kimberly is now pursuing her Pilates Certification through PhysicalMind Institute at Body-n-Balance and is so grateful to this gracious group of instructors who have changed her life through their openness, warmth and professionalism.
This section deals with specific issues the Featured Reader is experiencing, and solutions through Pilates exercises.
Kimberly had specific questions on exercises for her Scoliotic condition:
We have answered her with the following Featured Exercises:
Mat Exercises: Lying supine, hug both legs into your chest by holding onto both knees. Gently pull the knees towards your chest in a rocking motion to release your sacrum and lumbar spine.
Lying prone, grab one ankle at a time. Lift yourself into the bow pose by gently lifting and lowering your sternum 1-2" off of the floor. Then lift and lower your thighs gently 1-2" off of the mat. Combine these two movements together and hold for 10 seconds. Release and repeat 4 sets. You may choose to advance to the "Rocking" mat exercise.
Reformer Exercise:
Modified Lunge: Place 1 yellow or blue spring on the reformer. Standing on the floor on the spring end of the Reformer within the springs. Place your hands onto the shoulder rests. If your right psoas is the tight side, place your left leg onto the front edge of the carriage ensuring your heel is slightly below the carriage and the arch is securely on the carriage.
Gently push the carriage out with your left leg as you drop your pelvis straight down towards the floor. Make sure you are in a slight posterior pelvic tilt. Hold this position and then continue forward 2-3" at a time to your maximum range of motion, holding each time at least 30 seconds. Return to the original position and repeat 4-6 sets. You may choose to advance this to Eve's Lunge.
Trapeze Table Exercise:
Lunge on the swing: Face away from the swing and place your right foot into the white strap. Lung forward on your left leg and press your pubic bone forward into a posterior pelvic tilt. Hold this position for 30 seconds, then release and reverse the position, moving your pelvis into an anterior pelvic tilt. Arch and curl your lumbar spine to release the lower back and right Psoas muscle.
Mat Exercise with an Exercise Band: Lying Supine on an Exercise Band placed underneath the tips of your scapula. (Ensure the Band is spread out evenly.) Hold the tips of the Band and pull them upward towards the ceiling, giving your scapula and mid-back region a tightening sensation from the Band. Pulse upward with the Band 20 times. Hold the final pulse up for 30 seconds and slowly release back to a resting position.
Mat Exercise on a Foam Roller: Lying Supine with the Roller parallel to your spinal column and your entire neck supported. Reach your arms up towards the ceiling, spreading the scapula apart. Pull the scapula back together and wrap them around the Roller. Repeat.
Chair Exercise:
Kneeling Lateral Flexion with Scapular Strengthening: Kneel on the floor next to the Pedal of the Chair. With one spring placed in the lowest setting, place your left elbow onto the pedal by laterally flexing to the left. Hold this position and pulse gently downward with the pedal 10 times, focusing on the movement of the scapula up and down along the spine. Hold the final pulse for 10 seconds and then slowly release the pedal completely until you are completely vertical with your torso and in the starting position. Repeat the exercise 4 times. *See below for modified version.
*Modified version of the above exercise: Depending upon your fusion, this can be modified to suit your spinal column and specific needs by taking out the lateral flexion. With the same low setting as above, sit or kneel next to the Chair and depress the pedal all the way to the floor with your left hand. Pulse upward about 1". Repeat this movement 10 times with the scapula moving along the spine and the shoulder elevating and depressing slightly with each pulse.
Modifications for Deep Flexion exercises on the Mat: As with any exercise program, not all exercises are appropriate for all bodies. Roll Over, Open Leg Rocker and Roll Up involve deep and very active flexion of the Spine which is both contraindicated and not possible with certain Spinal Fusions. Therefore, these exercises need to modified or replaced. Always ensure that as you perform the exercises below, the Pilates Principles are being utilized and your breath, form and alignment are all in check.
Modified Roll Over: Place a yoga block or small prop under the sacrum, lifting the pelvis 1-2" off of the floor. Pulse upward with the pelvis lifting gently off of the prop. Focus on the downward movement being slow and controlled as the sacrum comes back onto the prop. The hands can be placed on the pelvis for additional support.
Open Leg Rocker: Seated with bent knees, hook the knees over the hands. Balance against the wall when first attempting this exercise. Give yourself enough space from the wall with the sacrum so that you can perform a posterior pelvic tilt while maintaining the position. Return to an upright, neutral spine and repeat the posterior pelvic tilt.
Roll Up: Place a Yoga Strap or Band around the balls of the feet. Lying Supine, place the feet flat on the mat. Bend the elbows 90 degrees. Maintaining a neutral Lumbar Spine, look towards your knees as you pull gently on the Strap or Band.
"Waking up your Neuromuscular System"
Many times with Scoliosis, nerves surrounding the affected areas begin to lose their capacity to send messages. Whether it is due to a surgical procedure or lack of movement due to the Scoliosis present in that particular area, these areas need special attention through manual techniques, palpation or Tactile Cueing. Through Tactile Cueing, the muscles in these "dead" areas are physically touched in order to cue the nervous system and allow them to contract as we would like them to. Many times, this simply entails placement of the instructor or therapist's hand on the area, gently pressing and pulsing in the direction of pull that is desired. This manual work and Tactile Cueing allows the muscle to "feel" again and enables it to learn the desired contraction and movement. It is very possible that the Tactile Cueing will need to be done every time a certain exercise or movement is performed. However, as the individual gains strength, they may begin to "wake up" in these areas and be able to maintain a contraction for longer periods of time; and possibly contract these muscle without Tactile Cueing all together.
|Feature Article
Pilates & Scoliosis: From the inside and outside
By: Michele Larsson, Founder of Coredynamics Pilates
I have seen a number of excellent articles on scoliosis lately, but all have addressed the condition from an outsider's point of view. I would like to present this topic to you from both the inside of a curve (as someone with scoliosis), and from the outside (what you see in your client).
Scoliosis is a lateral curvature of the spinal column in either a C or S shape. These lateral curves usually involve a rotation in one or more of the vertebra at the point of the curvature.
Outside view
Always speak about the scoliosis as if viewing the individual from behind. You can identify a curve by having the individual bend forward as you watch to see if one side of the back is overdeveloped. The spine curves to the overdeveloped side of the back. The body of the vertebra rotates to the side of the convexity and the ribs follow, causing the rib hump. In a C scoliosis, the shoulder is low on the high hip side. In an S scoliosis the shoulder is high on the high hip side.
The most common kind of scoliosis a Pilates teacher will see is a structural scoliosis. About 70 percent of all diagnosed cases of scoliosis are structural. It is classified by age of onset: infantile, before 3 years of age; juvenile, from 3 to onset of puberty; and adolescent, from puberty to maturity. This form is more frequent in girls.
1-Thoracic Curve
This is more common to the right. The curve usually extends to and includes T 11, 12 or L 1 up to T 4, 5, or 6. This curve is usually very deforming and tends to develop rapidly.
2-Thoracolumbar Curve
This is a longer curve than the thoracic and can occur either right or left. The lower end of the curve can include L 2, 3 or 4 and extend to T 4, 5 or 6. This curve is usually less cosmetically deforming.
3-Lumbar Curve
This is a common curve and is more often to the left. It runs from L 5 to T 11 or 12. There is usually not a large compensating curve above the lumbar. They are not very deforming but can become rigid and lead to severe arthritic pain with age.
4-Double Major Curve
This curve consists of two major curves of almost equal degree. Because these curves are symmetrical and balanced they are less deforming, but they can become a problem if very severe.
Six basic rules
1-Find individual's special one-lung breathing pattern (a technique used to teach/bring awareness to one-sided thoracic movement).
2-Do nothing to make the curve more pronounced.
3-Pad up the hollows (supine), short leg (standing or footwork), or low hip (seated) when needed for warm-up. This also teaches awareness in space.
4-Create a different agenda for side bending and rotation. They may need to side bend and rotate differently from one side to the other so look at the avoidance pattern and structure movement to compensate for the pattern.
5-Imbalance the limbs to balance the work of the trunk muscles.
6-Stabilize the whole body.
View from the inside
Scoliosis is normal to me. It is the way I have been since my mid-teens. I do not feel crooked. I have not been limited in my career choice by the curve-there are many professional athletes, dancers, actors, doctors, bankers, etc. who have scoliosis. On occasion I have pain, which always seems to occur for no apparent reason. The pain is like the irritation of chalk on the blackboard; it is not usually sharp or specific. I become aware of my scoliosis pain when someone remarks on how crooked I am that day. Unfortunately, I do not have the same kinetic sense of center as someone without a curve. I cannot find "center" without a visual aid or specific instruction.
To me, a head-to-tail movement is not this: I, but rather this: ).
For the most part, there are no rules when you work with clients with scoliosis.
At my studio in Santa Fe, we have four clients over 60 who have double major scoliosis. As you will see below, each client reacts differently to Pilates movement and can tolerate differing types of movement.
Client 1 enjoys stabilizing exercises and likes to stabilize to keep the outside very strong. No traction or mobilizing of spine.
Client 2 loves traction, warms up on the slant mat and then does a standard Pilates workout.
Client 3 loves to curve, but cannot perform hyperextension, rotation or side bending unless very modified and small.
Client 4 loves to arch. She is strong and can do most Pilates.
In closing, Pilates is excellent exercise for people with scoliosis. Enjoy your time with your scoliosis people. If you pay attention to their needs and modify accordingly, they will enjoy their workout sessions and reap the many positive benefits that Pilates offers.
*We would like to extend our gratitude to Michele Larsson and PEAK Pilates for sharing this article with us.
Featured Author:
Michele Larsson
Michele Larsson has over 40 years of experience teaching fitness, dance, movement and rehabilitation. She is a former dancer and choreographer who trained at the Julliard School of Music in New York City and received a bachelor's degree in Holistic Health and Dance Theatre from Antioch College. Larsson worked with Eve Gentry for nine years prior to the founding of the Institute for the Pilates Method in June 1991, where she served as the Director of Training. She maintains a diverse local clientele at the Santa Fe studio teaching athletes, post injury/special needs individuals and other Pilates teachers.


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At a leadership seminar a CEO said, "Performance evaluations give you at least one chance to have a conversation with your employees."
I don't disagree with that, especially for off shifts. But performance evaluations are also a chance to permanently document performance issues, impressions, and comments. They may be used as an instrument of punishment or at least proof of wrongdoing. There's always two sides to a coin.
This can leave any of us dreading an evaluation, especially since we all have a natural cognitive bias to remember the most recent negative event.
I have certainly had terrible evaluations. I have been graded poorly on tests I rarely perform, asked to write my own evaluation, and graded by someone who has no idea what I do. I've been graded based on secret conversations with peers, criteria sprung on me during the evaluation, or so sporadically that I wonder why I'm being evaluated at all. Much of this is poorly presented, filled out ahead of time and handed to me like a subpoena. At one evaluation I was ordered to read it in full while my boss sat and watched. All this always happens behind closed doors, sprung on me as a surprise or scheduled in advance.
Seldom have I ever been evaluated on actual performance on the job: (as a tech) running a specific analyzer, troubleshooting problems, calling critical values according to policy, doing all tasks expected of me; (as a manager) completing a budget on time, holding meetings, being an effective leader, resolving personnel issues. This seems like a simple kind of evaluation to design and perform that would be beneficial for both parties, but instead it's usually "attitude" stuff related to how organized I am, how well I communicate, how I get along with others and share my toys, and how "committed" I am to goals.
My evaluations are rarely a simple, honest chat -- with the door open! -- about exactly what I do, why I do it, and how I do it. That's pathetic, but I suspect it's the norm. No wonder people dread evaluations.
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Fue un buen ejercicio, pouqre se siente mas compromiso, al igual que en los equipos de trabajo, si uno hace parte de la planeacion, ejecucion, desarrollo y seguimiento, el compromiso aumenta mas que si solo se limita a seguir ordenes impuestas por el que tiene mayor jerarquia. Fue realmente enriquedor, pero se sentia muy raro, al ser la primera vez que en la vida de estudiante habia sucedido algo parecido, negociar con el profesor? los contenidos? parecia un chiste, como vamos a negociar los contenidos que un profesor experto ha preparado, y las evaluaciones? y los procentajes? y las reglas de la clase? aprendimos mucho. especialmente a darnos cuenta que negociar es el pan de cada dia, y que lo hacemos cuando menos se espera.


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Lindsay Lohan Injected Herself Into The Tom Cruise Girlfriend Auditions Story
For reasons known only to herself and a freckle affectionately named Rumplestealshit, Lindsay Lohan tweeted the following message to Tom Cruise after Vanity Fair promoted their cover story claiming the Church of Scientology "auditioned" girlfriends for him who were punished with hard labor if the relationship went south. Not surprisingly, Us Weekly has read the whole article and says it has absolutely nothing to do with Lindsay. She's not even mentioned in it:
I just want everyone & @tomcruise to know, that I have/had NO part in the VF story.. Nor has anyone in my life, personal and work related.
— Lindsay Lohan (@lindsaylohan) September 5, 2012
Keep in mind, these auditions took also place in 2004 when Lindsay Lohan had just turned 18. Don't get me wrong, the Church of Scientology is fucking crazy, but not crazy enough to make their 42-year-old telekinetic Space Jesus date a barely legal actress. Also, I'm pretty sure they knew the question, "Hey, Tom, want to date a teenager?" would be answered with, "Ooh, like Jonathan Lipnicki?"
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|Chen, Rong
|Neill, John
|Estes, M
|Prasad, B
Submitted to: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
Publication Type: Peer Reviewed Journal
Publication Acceptance Date: 4/14/2006
Publication Date: 5/23/2006
Citation: Chen, R., Neill, J.D., Estes, M.K., Prasad, B.V. 2006. X-ray structure of a native calicivirus: structural insights into antigenic diversity and host specificity. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA. 103(21):8048-8053. Interpretive Summary: Emerging or newly discovered viruses are becoming more of a threat to both human and animal health. Some of these viruses belong to the calicivirus family of viruses. Two groups of caliciviruses, Noroviruses and Sapoviruses, do not grow in cell cultures. Both groups are major causes of viral food poisoning. The inability to grow these viruses in the laboratory makes them difficult to study. To better understand the immune response against caliciviruses in general, San Miguel sea lion virus that grows well in the laboratory was studied. We constructed the first high resolution structure of a living calicivirus. From this we could determine which regions of the virus may be used in a protective immune response. This was compared to the structure of the non-living virus structure of a Norovirus to find which portion of this virus played the same role. Further research efforts can now be directed toward understanding of how vaccines can be generated that are effective in protecting against calicivirus infections. This information will allow researchers to understand immune responses against the caliciviruses and make useful veterinary and human vaccines possible.
Technical Abstract: Caliciviruses, grouped into four genera, are important human and veterinary pathogens with a potential for zoonosis. In these viruses, capsid related functions such as assembly, antigenicity, and receptor interactions are encoded in a single protein that forms an icosahedral capsid. Understanding of the immunologic functions and pathogenesis of human caliciviruses in the Norovirus and Sapovirus genera is hampered by the lack cell culture system or an animal model. Much of our understanding of these viruses including the structure has depended upon recombinant capsids. Here we report the first atomic structure of a native calicivirus from the Vesivirus genus that exhibits a broad host range possibly including humans, and for the first time map immunological function onto a calicivirus structure. The vesivirus structure, despite a similar architectural design as seen in the recombinant capsid of a norovirus, exhibits novel features and indicates how the unique modular organization of the capsid protein with interdomain flexibility, akin to an antibody structure with a hinge and an elbow, integrates the capsid related functions and facilitates strain diversity in caliciviruses. The internally located N-terminal arm participates in a novel network of interactions through domain swapping to assist the assembly of the shell domain into an icosahedral scaffold, from which the protruding domain emanates. Neutralization epitopes localize to three distinct hypervariable loops in the distal portion of the protruding domain surrounding a region that exhibits host-specific conservation suggesting a mechanism for antigenic diversity and host specificity in caliciviruses, and providing a structural framework for vaccine development.


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Rabies: Protect Your Family and Pets
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- Last Updated: 7.21.17
- Information on the Countywide Raccoon Oral Rabies Vaccination Project - For details, click here.
- Rabies Prevention Presentation (Spring 2014)
- Information about Bats in Houses
What is rabies?
Rabies is a deadly viral infection that attacks the central nervous system of mammals. Rabies is a significant public health threat, since rabid animals can come into contact with people and their pets. People, pets, livestock and wildlife can contract the disease. While pets and livestock can be vaccinated against rabies, people exposed to rabies must undergo a costly series of postexposure shots to protect them from the disease. In Anne Arundel County in 2015, there were 35 confirmed cases of animal rabies reported -- 24 bats, 9 raccoons, one fox and one cat. In 2016, there were 15 confirmed cases of animal rabies reported -- three raccoons, ten bats and two cats. As of July 12, 2017, there have been six confirmed animal rabies cases—two raccoons, two bats, one cat and one groundhog.
How is rabies spread?
The rabies virus lives in the saliva of a rabid animal and is most commonly spread through a bite from an infected animal. The virus can also be spread from scratches and from infected saliva entering a wound or mucous membrane (eyes, nose or mouth).
What types of animals are at greatest risk?
In Anne Arundel County, rabies is most often seen in raccoons, bats, foxes and skunks. Unvaccinated domestic animals, such as dogs, cats, ferrets, horses and farm animals, are also at risk.
What are some signs of a rabid animal?
The most consistent sign of rabies is a change in normal behavior. Some animals become excitable, irritable and aggressive, while others appear shy, timid, calm and docile. Animals that are normally active at night may become active and visible during the day. Infected animals may also have difficulty walking or may seem disoriented. Other signs include weakness, paralysis, inability to eat or drink, drooling, foaming at the mouth, and convulsions.
How can I protect my family and pets against rabies?
Be sure your dog, cat or ferret is vaccinated against rabies, and keep your pet's vaccination up-to-date. Maryland law requires that all dogs, cats and ferrets 4 months of age and older be vaccinated against rabies. Pet cats need to be vaccinated and kept inside. See Animal Control for information about vaccinations, licensing and other laws regarding pets. See Basic Indoor Cat Needs.
Discourage wild animals from coming into your yard and house by following these recommendations:
- Keep all trash in tightly secured trash cans with lids.
- Do not touch or feed wild or stray animals. Wild animals, even cute young ones, that look as if they need affection, help or rehabilitation might in fact have rabies.
- Teach your children not to play with stray, strange or wild animals. Rabies Web Page for Kids (CDC).
Click here for Rabies Elementary School Curriculum.
- Keep all doors, windows and other openings tight fitting and secure against animal entry.
- Maryland law prohibits residents from possessing certain wild animals, including raccoons and foxes, because these and other animals can pose a significant risk to humans. Only licensed wildlife rehabilitators should handle wildlife. More Information About Young Wildlife and Reporting Injured, Sick or Nuisance Wildlife to the Department of Natural Resources
Where can I go to get my pet vaccinated?
Rabies immunizations are available through your local veterinarian or through Anne Arundel County Animal Control, 411 Maxwell Frye Road, Millersville, MD 21108, at weekly clinics for dogs, cats and ferrets held Thursdays from noon to 3 p.m. For more information on Animal Control clinics, call 410-222-8900 or visit www.aacounty.org/services-and-programs/rabies-clinic.
What should I do if a wild or stray animal bites my pet?
If your pet is bitten or scratched, or if saliva comes in contact with an open wound or mucous membrane from a wild or stray animal, you should seek veterinary attention for your pet. Wear gloves and long sleeves if it is possible that saliva from another animal is on your pet. All bites should be reported to the Anne Arundel County Police Department at 410-222-8610, the Annapolis City Police Department at 410-268-9000 or to Animal Control at 410-222-8900.
What should I do if my family has been exposed to the rabies virus?
If you are bitten or scratched, or if saliva comes in contact with an open wound or mucous membrane from a wild or stray animal, seek immediate medical attention. Contact your physician or go to the nearest emergency room. Your physician can consult with the Department of Health at 410-222-7256 to determine if there is a need for rabies postexposure treatment. All bites should also be reported to the Anne Arundel County Police Department, the Annapolis City Police Department or to Animal Control. The agencies' phone numbers are in the paragraph above.
When a possible bat exposure has occurred, the bat should be collected, if it is safe to do so, and tested for rabies. If the bat is on the ground or countertop, you can flip an empty trashcan or bucket over it. If the bat is in a room that can be closed off, close all the doors and windows. Immediately call Animal Control at 410-222-8900.
If bats are living in your home or attic, you should consult a professional wildlife control cooperator for assistance in removing them. A list of these individuals can be obtained through the Nuisance Wildlife - Wildlife and Heritage Service - Maryland Department of Natural Resources' website. It is important to note that you are not allowed to exterminate bats. Bats are protected in the State of Maryland, since they are an important and beneficial part of the ecosystem.
See Bats in Houses (DNR)
Does the Department of Health offer pre-exposure rabies vaccine clinics to veterinarians and people in high-risk occupations?
The Department of Health offers pre-exposure rabies immunizations to people in high risk animal-related jobs, including but not limited to veterinarians and their assistants, animal handlers, certain laboratory workers, hunters and trappers. A fee is charged to cover the cost of the vaccine. Call 410-222-7256 to make an appointment.
Where can I get additional information about rabies protection?
For more information, call the Bureau of Environmental Health at 410-222-0056 x3031.
More Web Resources:
- CDC Rabies Questions and Answers (CDC)
- Rabies, Bats and Camps (CDC)
- Get Mad About Rabies Brochure (Maryland DHMH)


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Even before I was the Maid of Honor, I was planning my sister's bridal shower. Our mom was much more helpful in planning this than the original MOH. Her shower was unique because it was Pampered Chef so we ate yummy food and no one had to wrap a gift.
I designed the invitation even though the Pampered Chef lady sent a generic one out also.
We opted for a fall theme since the shower was in October, at a cabin. It was a really unique and pretty location (the park is attached to an arboretum where people often get married). Check out the view:
My sister and her dude made a registry with Pampered Chef and Judy (the Pampered Chef Rep) put the pictures on note cards that we could write a message on the back and stuck it in a skillet. She could read what she would get and the orders were shipped directly to her.
Something else unique that you all might be interested in is the special take-home for the bride. Judy brought a plain white apron and colored Sharpies and everyone signed the apron and left a little note for the bride.
Having never attended a bridal shower with this exact type of theme, I wasn't sure what to expect and I had planned it! It's a pretty interesting idea, especially if the bride has multiple showers (my sister had one here in Ohio and one out in Boston where he dude is from) and if there are a lot of cooking items that you need.
I'm not having a Pampered Chef bridal shower (I have to be different from my sister!) but having experienced hers makes me very excited for my own!
What are some unique things about your bridal shower? Have you been to a registry specific shower before?
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Invasion U.S.A.
When terrorist mercenaries led by Soviet agent Rostov (Richard Lynch) invade America and turn the country into a war zone, it's up to one-man army Matt Hunter (Chuck Norris) to stem the rising tide of violence, leading the U.S. Army into guerilla warfare on its own turf. And Hunter won't stop until every last enemy of freedom has been eliminated. This rousing actioner features death-defying stunts and a heart-stopping climax.


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This is the old St. James Church, a simple wooden structure. On my first visit in 1998 the church was already abandoned, with weeds growing from the base, and no sign or markings of any kind to indicate it was in use.
This was the second church of a parish originally called St. Jakob. It was built between 1871 and 1873, replacing an earlier church that had been struck by lightning. The name was changed to St. James in 1917 due to anti-German sentiment. Some time later, no longer used as a church, it became known as the Old Community Center.1
Before my second visit to St. James Cemetery, in 2003, the church had been completely demolished, without even the foundation remaining.


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Ouagadougou (AFP) June 6, 2011
The Burkina Faso military has arrested 93 soldiers for alleged involvement in a mutiny, an officer told AFP, after disgruntled troops wreaked havoc in the economic capital for days last week.
Six soldiers and a 14-year-old girl were killed in the southwestern city of Bobo Dioulasso on Friday when military units ended the rampage by looting soldiers demanding higher wages, in an echo of troop unrest in April.
"We have 93 mutineers," said the operation's commanding officer. This was up from the 57 arrests announced Friday.
Some had reported to the camp Monday but there were others on the run, he said. "We are looking for them with the help of the populace," he said.
"The clean-up operation is continuing. Every day there are arrests and we find arms and items that were stolen. We will carry on until the job is done," he said.
Bobo Dioulasso Mayor Salia Sanou said government ministers met Monday with businessmen affected by the violence, which erupted on Tuesday.
He said about 80 percent of the goods stolen had been recovered.
Around two dozen civilians and eight soldiers were also wounded in the operation to end the mutiny, officials have said.
A curfew has been eased to run from 9:00 pm to 5:00 am.
Protests broke out in Burkina Faso in February over high food prices, unemployment, rising costs and looting by troops.
Soldiers and paramilitary police joined the unrest in April, going on the rampage in several towns.
In a bid to quell the unrest, President Blaise Compaore fired army and police chiefs in April and formed a new government, naming himself defence minister, while promising subsidies on basic commodities and other urgent measures.
Compaore seized power in a 1987 coup and has been re-elected four times since 1991.
Most of the population is destitute while the political elite is largely wealthy, according to the opposition.
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I have always noticed that whenever I have gone on abstinence for Lord Ayyappa, my astrological skills have increased. It feels great when people call up to say that my predictions have come true in their cases. It so happened that one of my clients, for whom I had given a prediction some 3 months back about a lift in his job in the month of November 2004, started behaving funny. He kept calling me every 2 days to tell me that my predictions have not come true so far, as if it was me who had written his fate. Moreover he didn?t have the patience to wait till November end. The only thing I can do was to cut him off by returning the fees he had given me. That way I was assured that I haven?t fooled him in any sense.
He was a bit taken aback when I gave his money back, but then that was the only option left for me. I told him to keep the money. If my prediction comes true, then come back in November, and if not then find some other astrologer. There were no calls from him for 1 month, and just today morning he called me up to say that he has been given a promotion and also a decent salary hike ? and it is still November 18. He wants to meet me in person now. Thank god my prediction came true.
Here is the continuation of my previous blog about why we follow certain disciplines before going to the holy shrine of Lord Ayyappa?
Why sleep on the floor?
To every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. In the process of losing weight, people have started jogging on metal roads, and cement roads without knowing its ill effects. The velocity with which the force bounces back while running on tar roads is much higher than the velocity that is thrown back when running on mud ground or a lawn. This leads to knee pain, and spinal chord pain during old age. The same force is good if you aren?t applying any effort from your end, hence sitting or sleeping on floor makes your body relaxed and gives you good sleep, and also absorbs body pain.
No wonder, if you notice the people who sleep in the pavement - they tend to have a more fulfilling sleep than one who invests a fortune in a bed and takes sleeping pills for getting rest.
Why be barefooted?
Reflexology is a modern natural healing art based on principle that there are reflexes in the feet and hands, which correspond to every part of the body. Massaging the corresponding points in the feet can cure most of our health problems ? both related external and internal organs.
Being barefoot during abstinence helps these points to get subjected to stones, which in turn triggers the nerve endings of various body organs helping us to cleanse our body from diseases. Also being barefoot helps in getting your feet accustomed to the pain, which will be part of the 2-day walk through the forest of Sabarimala.
Why apply vibhuti and chandan?
Tremendous amount of heat is generated inside the body when an attempt is taken to control human senses. Moreover, controlling sex can increase the energy level and vitality of body organs. To keep this heat under control, the holy ash ? ?vibhuti? mixed with water is applied at important nodes of the body from where heat is released. Forehead happens to be most important node. That is one of the reasons that when a person is suffering from fever, his forehead is the first to get heated up.
Chandan ? when energy starts moving upwards, the 3rd eye gets activated. (Third eye is an energy point just in the center of your eyebrows). Sudden increase in energy, and its movement upwards can make a person go insane, hence chandan ? a cooling agent is applied on the 3rd eye to balance the energy.
Articles to follow -
Why avoid public functions?
Why pray 2 times a day?
Why stick to 48 days vrath?
Why avoid all that is man made?


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As the tallest peak in the Bitterroots at 10,157 feet, Trapper Peak lords over a spectacular massif due west of Darby.
A straightforward but strenuous climb, Trapper Peak is most easily ascended via a well-maintained trail that climbs its southeast ridge from the West Fork Road. As far as trails go, it's steep, gaining nearly 4,000 feet over 4.5 miles, but well worth the effort. To get there, head south from Darby along U.S. Highway 93 about four miles to the West Fork Road, where you'll turn right. Travel for about 10 miles, then look for signs directing you toward the Trapper Peak trailhead on FR 5630. It's about 7 miles to the trailhead along the access road.
More challenging scrambles can be found on the northeastern face of the mountain, with approaches beginning at the Baker Lake trailhead.
One of the Bitterroot's most popular summits, Trapper Peak attracts plenty of winter skiers as well as summer hikers. Several gullies and couloirs accessible from Baker Lake hold snow deep into June, and the southeastern ridge makes for a fun, low-angle winter ascent.
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EXCLUSIVE: Morgan Wandell has left Greg Berlanti TV after a two-year stint at the ABC Studios-based production company. The departure, which comes at the end of Wandell's contract, was amicable and Wandell will stay in business with Berlanti. He will be a full-time non-writing executive producer on Berlanti TV's new ABC series, No Ordinary Family, which he helped develop, and also is working with Berlanti on 1-2 other upcoming projects. Wandell left his post as SVP drama for ABC Studios two years ago to run Berlanti TV. Now I hear Berlanti is looking to develop fewer shows as he is also working on four features. Additionally, his way of generating projects is less dependent on development executives as it relies on his existing relationships with a group of writer friends with whom he frequently collaborates. Berlanti's long-time development executive Melissa Berman will now run Berlanti TV's day-to-day operations as president, spearheading development as she did before Wandell's arrival when the company fielded new series Dirty Sexy Money and Eli Stone.
Morgan Wandell Exits Berlanti Television
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Melissa Berman is one of the most glorified D-girls I've ever worked for. I was on staff at Dirty Sexy Money and she gummed up the works in a way that made everyone's jobs WAAAAY much more work; she acts like she has the power of her boss Greg Berlanti, yet has none of the smarts or finesse; I truly think she helped sink that show as well as Eli Stone
Dear Stacy W. — I'm not sure why you feel the need to go on websites like this and anonymously attack people you barely know but it's cruel, cowardly, and pointless. As somebody who actually worked on DSM I can say with absolutely certainty that Melissa was an invaluable producer and a true friend to each and every writer on staff.
I stick with my original comments. That's how I was treated by her as well as several other staff not in the writers room. I also know many actors who refused to audition if she was going to be in the casting session due to her cold and negative treatment of them. This is not new news.
I stick with my original comments. This is how I was treated by her as were many other members of the non-writing staff. I also know of agents who would not send their actors in to audition for the show if she was going to be a part of the casting session due to her cold and rude treatment of the actors. This is not new news.
It must be nice to be the daughter of a former very big TV exec named Jamie Kellner
Having directed eps of Dirty Sexy Money & Eli Stone, sadly I must say that I concur with stacy
DaP, I have actually directed episodes of Eli and DSM (unlike yourself) and you seem to think its OK to use someone else's initials to hid behind. Coward.
Melissa is an amazing person, a great collaborator, smart, kind, and a valuable asset to any production.
DP, sorry to hear about Drop Dead Diva : (
Jake, you big love muffin. chivalry is not dead in finke-town! peter
I think she's hot!
@Stacy w – somebody sounds jealous
Must put in a word for the smart and capable Morgan Wandell here. A great eye for material and a great way of getting the best out of writers.
I dont know any of you but you are funny and honest!! I can only add that as a nonwriting producer at ABC under Morgan Wandell, my experience with him was underwhelming. Arrogant, self absorbed, disinterested, condesending sums it up. I wish him the same collegiality from others he treated me with.
Melissa Berman is so bad she makes Maria Grasso look smart. And that's a tall order.
Eli Stone, DSM reeked of D-girl notes. Berlanti is not paying attention.
There is one line in this story that is slighlty misleading – "Wandell left his post as SVP drama for ABC to run Berlanti TV". Wandell left ABC because he was basically shown the door. Steve McPherson refused to promote him as head of drama at ABC because he thought he was a backstabber and a d-bag to work with (somehwat true on both accounts)and replaced him with someone else. Wandell desperately wanted that gig but since he couldnt get it took the job at Berlanti as a consolation prize because he needed something.One last word – it is ironic and quite funny that there is a gay character on Brothers & Sisters named after Wandell (Scotty Wandell) I hope this was done in reference to the fact that Wandell is both wildly homophopic and yet oddly obsessed with homosexuals. I hope he has finally come to terms with who he is (whatever that is).
Also, this departure doesn't surprise me nor does it interest me much. Berlanti has been clear as of late that he is winding down his TV work to focus purely on features. He is at a place in his life where being the golden boy of ABC requires too much time and effort – no ordinary family along with the mysterious "1 to 2" other projects in development are simply his attempt to keep ABC happy and live out his contractual obligation. Now it's time to pay attention to what's going to happen over at Warners with Berlanti – won't be too surprised if he gets his own development deal over there. they've allowed him to write, produce, and direct


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By the way Le Palma, why do you claim the Latin motto, NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT for the Order of the Thistle?
Are you a member? That was one of the ONLY reasons I bothered even posting on any of your threads for I thought you may have been kin. If not, my bad and I will happily move on to more brotherly productive activities.
That branch of Ordo Draconis do claim to be
descended from the Egyptian Kings, the
High Kings of Ireland, and the Kings
of Wales,
so how can you say that they
are Illegitimate?
The Duchy of Drakenburg
also associated with the Asian lineage
Royal Ashina Dynasty---The Dragon Family
of Asia.
My Ancestors claimed
to The Most Ancient and Noble
Order of the Thistle
its (theft) re-institution
by King James II of England and its
current Order under the Present British
where there is much
discrepancy as to whether that
Particular branch of 'Windsor' even
has a claim to the Throne
descendants of the Germanic House
of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, (which by the way
That DNA is written all over their
faces, their skin Palor, and affinity
for certain disease that only affects
that bloodline because of its
The true Heirs of the Throne of England
and thus the Davidic Kingdom most
agree are descended from the
House of Stuart, from King
Robert II of Scotland, Who
was descended from King David I
King of Scots, named after his
ancestor King David of Israel.
Before that, My ancestors
claimed the Secret Society of Tamar,
of which few only know of its
existence, it is named
after the first born child
of Mary and
Yeshua, Sara-Tamar, and
its origins can be traced back
2,000 years. The Knights Templar
and the Prieuré de Sion were connected
with the Tamars, they had their own
language of communication, their
own currency in Gold,
and Are
suspected of Retaining the Secrets
of the Ark,of which the key
is contained
within the Bloodline
and the
Following into the times of the
Magna Carta in 1215, which
still remains on the statute
books of England and Wales,
at least 6 of my direct Ancestors
on the Maternal side have
written upon it their Signature
as Surety.....
Following that, into the late
1600's, several branches of my family
forced (or tricked)
to emigrate to the
United States because of Religious
persecution, and confiscation of
Assets by the Crown and the Church,
STill in their possession or the
possession of the Crown's Lords today.
I'm not really sure KT what it is that
you would like to debate in plain English.
WE are all connected in some way or another,
and what goes around comes back around
as according to the consistent and True
law of the Universe--reciprocity.
See the truth about America is that
the founders Hand was Forced, and
their associates Tricked to form
the United States of America, it
has always, and will always retain
its Allegiance to the British Crown
whether people want to admit that
or it or not. All of our Wars
have been engineered to Retain
and Grow their Power.
We are their
Warhorse, and the Whip Remains
even but for a short time,
in their hands.
Sure, whatever
you wanna debate, I'll try to
only speake in simple terms.
Le Palma
Three overturns
But couldn't the throne have been transferred elsewhere for a long time before being transferred to the British Isles? The indirect answer from prophecy seems to be no.
In Ezekiel 21:26-27
, God declared that Zedekiah was to "remove the diadem and take off the crown: This shall not be the same [a change or transfer was occurring]; exalt him that is low [the Zarhite ruler in Israel] and abase him that is high [Zedekiah of the line of Perez]. I will overturn, overturn, overturn it [the crown, that is, the throne]; and it shall be no more [overturned] until HE come whose right it is; and I will give it HIM [Christ]" (KJV).
Notice that the final "overturned" was added in brackets for the sake of clarity. Some see this verse as a prophecy of the overthrow of the crown—that it would "be no more" (meaning no longer exist) until Christ came to claim it. Yet this cannot be the meaning of this prophecy or God would be breaking His unbreakable promise to David of an unbreakable dynasty. So the overturning must refer to removing the throne from one nation and raising it up in another. And the mentioning of overturn three times would certainly seem to be saying that such overturning would occur three times—that three times the throne would be transferred to another nation and that it wouldn't be transferred again until Jesus Christ's coming in power and glory to take it over.
When was the last time another country's monarchy was transplanted into the throne's present location in England? The answer is 1603, when King James VI of Scotland became King James I of Great Britain (the one who commissioned the King James Bible). This is obviously the last overturn to have taken place. Because of it, today's British monarchs are of Scottish royal descent.
Prior to that, was another country's throne ever transplanted into Scotland? Yes. The throne of the Scoti (as the Irish were anciently called) was moved from Ireland into southwest Scotland in the late fifth century—their kingdom of Dalriada in that area, centered at Iona (a name perhaps related to Ionia of Greece), eventually growing to envelop what is now Scotland. This was clearly the previous overturn—which is why Scotland's monarchy, which became Britain's monarchy, was actually Irish.
Now since these were the last two overturns of three, there can only have been one other—the first. And that first overturn had to have been the transfer of the throne from Judah. Thus it should be clear that this transfer must have been from Judah to Ireland. Had the throne been transferred from Judah to some other country before later being reestablished in Ireland, that would add a fourth overturn—when Scripture appears to allow for only three. By simple deduction, the three overturns must have been: 1) Judah to Ireland; 2) Ireland to Scotland; 3) Scotland to England.
It should be mentioned, though, that in the first overturn it is possible that the daughter of Zedekiah married into the Milesian Zerah line in Spain or elsewhere around the time it was in the process of assuming control over Ireland. This would not be adding another overturn from Spain to Ireland, as it would all be part of the same overturn. Whether or not this happened, however, is dependent on exactly when the Milesians from Spain took over Ireland, which is not entirely clear. They may have already become established in Ireland before Jeremiah's journey—though perhaps still maintaining control over part of Spain when he arrived. Again, however, it is possible that Zedekiah's daughter and Jeremiah actually accompanied the Milesians in their invasion of Ireland from Spain.
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Posted By Alex Belth On December 17, 2003 @ 2:22 pm In Bronx Banter | Comments Disabled
A few years ago, Nigella Lawson [1], the voluptuous British cook, came to the U.S. First it was her book, and then her cooking show. Although the half- hour program was shot through soft filters in her own kitchen, making it unlike most cooking shows–it looked like something out of "9 1/2 Weeks"– Lawson had a casual and spontanious approach to cooking that was almost as appealing as simply looking at her. I only caught one episode, which concluded with Lawson deep frying candy bars–all the rage a few years back–and inviting some friends over for a feast. Upon tasting one of these treats, a guest proclaimed, "It's like Christmas and my birthday all rolled into one."
Well, that's exactly how I expect Red Sox fans will react if Nomar Garciappara gets traded to the White Sox for Magglio Ordonez [2]. Newsday is reporting that the deal will take place after the Rodriguez-for-Ramirez [3] deal is completed later this week (the A Rod business could happen as early as today). If Ordonez does in fact get traded to Boston, the Sox will not suffer any serious decline in production with the loss of Ramirez. They will also continue to become a more likable squad, and I'll be beside myself with envy as Ordonez has been one of my favorite players in the league for the last four years. Shortly, I won't be able to root for Magglio or A Rod any longer; in fact, I'll be forced to actively root against them.
Poor little Yankee fan am I.
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|Carolyn Schaeffer, Ph.D.
"I did it to raise awareness that aluminum foil is recyclable on campus," said the LiveGreen team member.
She's even purchased aluminum nails to hold it together yet maintain its recyclable status.
Dr. Schaeffer isn't sure how big she's going to let the ball get before she eventually recycles it, but for now, it's a fun project for her and her lab mates.
It's something other labs on campus can do as well. Whether they want to make a ball, another shape or just place used pieces in the blue bins, the recycling of aluminum foil on campus is encouraged.


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Way to geaux! You've made the best choice to live on campus.
To apply, you'll need to log in to myLSU and complete the On-Campus Housing application under the "Student Services" menu:
Tiger ROAR Applications: Housing applications for the invitation-only summer Tiger ROAR program through the College of Humanities & Social Sciences are available as of available April 10, 2017. Do not complete this application for general summer housing needs.
Fall 2017 Undergraduate Applications: Housing applications are now available! The housing application is a separate application from admission to LSU.
The online application requires $250 advance rent, $50 non-refundable application fee, and a $10 non-refundable processing fee to complete the housing application. If you apply for housing, get a room assignment, and move into your room assignment, the $250 advance rent is applied toward your rent on your fee bill. If you apply for housing and later decide to cancel your housing application, the following staggered refund and fee policy will apply:
- Cancel your housing application before April 1 – $250 Refunded
- Cancel your housing application in April – $125 Refunded
- Cancel your housing application in May – $75 Refunded
- Cancel your housing application in June – $0 Refunded
- Cancel your housing application in July – $0 Refund & $175 Cancellation Fee
- Cancellations received August 1 or later, including "No Shows," are subject to rent penalties and fees as outlined in the housing contract. View the housing contract, cancellation refund & fee schedule, and FAQs for details. Use this form to cancel your housing.
- This refund schedule is only for new students and not continuing students participating in the contract renewal process.
A Few Helpful Housing Tips:
- Apply for housing as soon as you're accepted into LSU!
- Building and room assignments are based on the date of housing application (not the university application), so the earlier you apply, the better.
- There is no first-year residency requirement for fall 2017. The Res Life goal is to provide housing for all who want to live on campus.
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Barbara Morrison's Dinah Washington Tribute Returns to Catalina Bar & Grill, 11/24
Barbara Morrison, the critically acclaimed and popular Jazz & Blues singer, will return By Popular Demand to Catalina Bar & Grill, 6725 West Sunset Boulevard (just east of North Highland Avenue); Los Angeles, Calif., reprising her popular critically acclaimed signature show, "A Tribute To Dinah Washington – Queen of the Blues" accompanied by the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center All Star Big Band conducted by John Stephens for one show only on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at 8:30 p.m.
Members of the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center All Star Big will include: Ron Barrows, Cindy Lee Bradley, Tom Bridges, Bram Glik, George Harper, Ron Hershew, Jeff Kaye, Mel Lee, Paul Nowell, Tom Ralls, Carl Randell, Tom Scott, Curt Sletten, Alvin Starks and Oliver Steinberg. Morrison's song list will include songs popularized by Dinah Washington including: "What a Diff'rence a Day Makes," "This Bitter Earth," "Come Rain or Come Shine," "You Go To My Head," "If It's The Last Thing I Do," "Confessin' The Blues," "I Wanna Be Loved" and many more.
The Cover Charge of $25 per person. Reservations for the shows and dinner can be made by calling Catalina Bar & Grill at 323-466-2210 or online at www.ticketweb.com. Dinner or a two-drink minimum is required, in addition to the purchase of tickets for either show. Doors will open for dinner one and half hours prior to the show time. Valet Parking is available. For further information about the performance, visit the website www.catalinajazzclub.com. For further information about Barbara Morrison, visit the websites www.barbaramorrison.com and www.barbaramorrisonpac.com.


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|Start Date + Time: 11/22/14 at 9:00 AM
|End Date + Time: 11/22/14 at 1:30 PM
|Location: University of St. Thomas
|St. Paul, MN
|Grade Range: 4-5
|Fee: $11
|Registration Closes: 11:59 PM ET on November 06, 2014
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|If you are not a current Girl Scout member,
please register by phone at 800-845-0787.
Think outside the box and learn what it's like to be a product designer! Team with the Society of Women Engineers at the University of St Thomas for some hands-on engineering experience. Product designers create innovations that improve people's lives and develop anything from the latest smartphone to a new flavor of ice cream. Team up with others in your group to investigate products, brainstorm problems and find solutions. Step into this imaginative industry and use your creativity and knowledge to innovate a new product. Badge and T-shirt for girls included. Girls complete majority of steps. Details for badge completion available at the event. Please bring a lunch.
Adult chaperones are required to attend with girls.
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Pair Up
- December 2, 2012
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Pair Up is a fun brain puzzle. The goal is to clear all matching tiles by connecting them with an eligible path. The faster you play, the more points you'll get. Share your SAT score online!
Like this game? Try the online flash version: http://www.penguinlinks.com
Visit http://www.clingmarks.com for more!
Like this game? Try the online flash version: http://www.penguinlinks.com
Visit http://www.clingmarks.com for more!
New version - upper right icons unselectable Samsung Galaxy S5 - latest update broke access to upper right four icons - now impossible to play - free version is broken as well. Please fix! -- orig review: Really enjoy this game, and LOVE the icons! So cute! Finally got through college level - very addicting!
Pair Up This was my absolute favorite game but now it keeps changing every day to another program that is impossible to complete because the items are not equal on the board so it's impossible to "pair up"!!! Now I have to re-install the app every day!#%&#%!
Pair up Love this game and was going to buy pro but it is constantly force closing, i have reported it about 15 times but they have not fixed, if they EVER fix i would tell everyone to get it.
excellent game game of the centry
It's fun by needs updating for higher resolution I first played this on my LG Optimus phone and at the 320x480, it wasn't bad, though it felt unresponsive at times against the iOS version, Penguin Links, and a 2 year old iPod touch. It's been almost a year since I switched out my Optimus and I just picked up a Nexus 7 tablet. While the game is generally very responsive, the upscaling to fit the 1280x800 display makes it look horrible. It's fun, though. I'm not sure why the developer hasn't done more with it. There is no high score page for Nexus 7.
My daughter loves this game. Keeps her occupied in vehicle & stores!
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BMW introduced the Z4 in 2002 as a replacement for the popular Z3. In 2009, a second-generation Z4 arrived with a retractable hardtop in lieu of the traditional soft-top.
The Z4 stands out with a powerful supercharged engine, performance handling, sporty styling and an exhilarating driving experience. You won't find many cars better suited to the curvy mountain roads and coastline highways we always see car commercials. As an added bonus, the Z4 comes with something you can't take for granted in a roadster: plenty of legroom.


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Carl Hindy, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist, NH Licensed Psychologist
120 Main Street, Nashua, New Hampshire 03060
As a psychologist who focuses on marriage and relationship counseling, and works with families, I find special interest in the Holiday Season! It offend provides useful opportunities for my clients to observe the dynamics in their own families of origin. Doesn't it often feel too easy to slip back into the old interaction patterns? It's like families have a certain "gravitational pull," and as a family therapist I believe we can learn a lot about ourselves as individuals, as well as improve family life, by better understanding the families from which we came and the family life we now are creating with our spouses and children.


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The Aloft Montreal Airport in Dorval, Quebec announces the installation of Elsafe's Sentinel Advanced digital in-room safes in each of its 136 guestrooms. Opened in June, the property was the first hotel to open under the new Aloft hotel brand from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
"The aesthetically-pleasing design elements of the Sentinel Advanced safes, not to mention the safes' prestigious UL-listing, made Elsafe the obvious choice when it came to finding the right in-room safes for our guestrooms," says Perry Vashee, a representative from the ownership group of the Aloft Montreal Airport.
The Sentinel Advanced series was developed by Elsafe to provide the ultimate in security, simplicity and convenience for hoteliers and their guests. As the industry's only UL-listed (1037) hotel safe series on the market, Sentinel's durable, heavy-gauge steel body safes must pass rigorous break-in tests prescribed and administered by professional testing laboratories.
The modular construction of Sentinel also makes adding features or upgrading technology as easy as changing the front panel, allowing Elsafe to continue to add the latest options to meet the constantly evolving security needs of its hotel customers, including the Aloft Montreal Airport.


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When you hear "fraternity," "gay" isn't generally the next word that comes to mind. To provide an alternative to what could charitably be called the heteronormative tradition of the Greek college system, Delta Lambda Phi Social Fraternity opened its first chapter for "progressive men" (gay or gay-friendly) at Washington University in 1987. Twenty-five years and 28 chapters later, McGill is the newest addition to the DLP universe, and Canada's first official gay fraternity.
Sam Reisler, BA'11, contacted DLP in 2009, hoping to create a gay social environment at McGill free of gender politics. Says Michael D'Alimonte, the current president who guided McGill's colony to full chapter status in February, "Honestly, I don't think of myself as a political person at all, which is why I really like DLP – I don't have to take a certain stance and be radical." Instead, members simply socialize and guide each other through gay-unique situations, like coming out to one's family. They also fundraise for Alterheroes.com, a Montreal-based queer social network that provides similar support online.
Not only are members not busy chasing skirts, then, but in a setting that could easily redefine "fraternizing," DLP brothers maintain a strict hands-off policy toward recruits. "There's plenty of fish in the sea. You don't need the fraternity to meet someone" is the guiding philosophy during tryouts, says D'Alimonte, who is proud to combat "the meat-market stereotype that straight people have of gay culture." Still, he admits, romances between brothers do inevitably spring up. "When you hang out so much and share similar interests, it's bound to happen." Chalk it up to DLP's unspoken mission to help reclaim the original meaning of "gay": happy.