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Finding HOPE New Beginnings Story by: Jory Pradjinski
October 22, 2013 My new chiropractor is moving me forward with some wonderful work and guidance. From that I wish to write a bit about my determination. My experience has always shown its good knowing who and/or what you're working with, or fighting against. Through all that life has thrown at me over the past 26 years since the accident, more so with all the surgeries, I've had this demon, monster, or such inside me trying to break me. I've viewed it as such because it's a force that has seemed bent on destroying me mostly physically since I'd always been physical in life. With each surgery it tried to take me down and I fought it back. As things "improved" and I adapted to the changes it attacked again with the need of another surgery. Too much was at stake to ever allow this beast to win. I've always been a fighter, trying to do what some thought couldn't be done. However, the beast kept on, growing stronger and more determined.
Discovering Alternative Treatments: Meditation If you are interested in learning more about Mindfulness and Meditation, I would recommend reading: "Wherever You Go, There You Are." By: Jon Kabat-Zinn. I read it a few years ago, and I loved it. But, you don't have to take my word, it is a National Bestseller. - Jena Note: It's an informational book, not a novel, you can read chapters in any order you want. It doesn't have to be read cover to cover. How does Meditation help with Chronic Pain? From: Hope Instilled When you have severe chronic pain you probably want to do anything to stop the pain. But, you find moving hurts, ignoring it hurts, doing nothing hurts. However, the physical pain is not the only pain you face. Your mind can start to suffer too, with concerns on whether the pain will get worse or possibly never go away. And those thoughts could actually make your suffering worse. Stress is actually one of the reasons for increased pain. Stress causes your nervous system to be aroused which aggravates pain and is then another stressor. Meditation helps to reduce stress, therefore reducing pain in the body. Latest medical advances show it can be more powerful to explore the sensations of pain and illness in your body than the most commonly prescribed medical painkillers. This is the focus behind an ancient form of meditation called "mindfulness." Learn what meditation is, how to get started, what mindfulness is, and the power of mindfulness on our website.
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1. Reassess Your Relationships Eliminating toxic friends will give you more energy to put into your real friendships with people who genuinely care about you and share your value system. Of course, if the toxic person in your life is a family member, you probably can't eliminate them completely, but at least try to limit your contact with them as much as possible. 4. Make Friends with Other Patients Let's face it, sometimes we all need to talk to someone who truly understands what we're going through because they've experienced it themselves. As much as our healthy friends may love and support us, if they haven't lived with chronic pain, they can't really relate to what we're feeling. If you don't already have friends like this, you can reach out an make new friends through local or online support groups. 6. Remember That Friendship Takes Two Sometimes we become so concerned about other people understanding our problems and needs that we forget to try to see things from their perspective. Try to remember that your friend's life is just as important to him as yours is to you.
To use cayenne topically, mix the cayenne pepper with honey to form a paste which can then be applied to the painful area. To reduce inflammation or the pain associated with inflammation, cayenne pepper can be taken internally.
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Curing and drying your marijuana buds is essential to improving the taste and potency of your buds. Drying and curing also reduce the possibility of mold and bacterial growth that could compromise the health of your buds. Ready to give it a try? Just follow these steps:
The main goal of drying your buds is to remove all the excess of moisture that it has after harvesting. This is also an initial step towards the decomposition of chlorophyll and conversion of THC into your buds. Though this process can be neglected, it has been proven to increase potency of cannabis buds.
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Room temperature should be around 21°C to run through the process. The humidity levels should not exceed 50% to avoid developing heat or moisture. Make sure not to expose your buds to any form of light to avoid disrupting the conversion process.
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Hanging and clipping your cannabis buds upside down is the standard method for drying your cannabis. Usually, drying takes 3-7 days depending on the quality of the bud. Examine the texture of your cannabis buds. If you feel like the buds are dry enough and do not bend upon touching, then it's most likely now viable for curing.
The main goal of this process is storing and improving the potency of your cannabis buds. This is the continuation of the drying process where THC is being converted and chlorophyll is decomposed.
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Basically, you need to store your cannabis buds in a place where it is secure and safe from moisture and light. Dark with a stabled room temperature about 21°C and 60-65% humidity levels are ideal for the curing process.
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Put the buds in an air-tight glass mason jar. It is important to organize the placement of buds in the jar so that overcrowding is avoided.

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Bullish Percent as High as 2007 Before the Crash
This is just one indicator, and you can use this in conjunction with Tim Knight's OTIS indicator. Be sure to look that one up, it gives an important perspective into the human condition. Greed is fully in play right now. I wish I had the analytical tools, and resources, to see cash flows on the Huge Banker/Broker side and the retail side...I bet HBB is selling, and printing more stock, and retail is lapping it up and talking about it at the water fountain and BBQ.
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Because it comes from hemp plants, many people's first question is "is CBD legal?" Federally, CBD is still classified as a Schedule 1 Drug by the United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). But, for most part, CBD has been widely legalized at the state level in many different forms—in fact, only three states currently have laws explicitly prohibiting CBD products: Idaho, Nebraska and South Dakota.
Most states recognize CBD as a hemp product, legalized under the Agricultural Act of 2014 (Sec. 7606) as long as it contains less than 0.3% THC. And, in 2018, a new agricultural bill was introduced to legalize hemp on a federal level, if passed.
It's important to remember that CBD and THC are very different and are regulated differently at the state level. If your state hasn't legalized recreational or medicinal marijuana yet, certain types of CBD products may still be legal if they're distilled to remove THC.


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Have some messy fun creating silly faces using mud and different things you find in nature!
Building a little water feature is one of the best things you can do to help wildlife in the summer heat!
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Instagram Pictures Are So Fake and This Is Why
You've been deceived.
You've been deceived.
And yes, FU*k Social Media and its standards of beauty
It's really obvious that French fries are not very healthy, but that doesn't mean that you should not eat them at least once a week
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I thought I watched this thing all the way through, but I must have stopped 4 episodes into the third season, but watched the finale? I DEFINITELY never saw Matt On A Boat before, and I'm watching episode 6 now and none of it is familiar.
Is the tat real or for the show?
I thought I watched this thing all the way through, but I must have stopped 4 episodes into the third season, but watched the finale? I DEFINITELY never saw Matt On A Boat before, and I'm watching episode 6 now and none of it is familiar.
I liked that show a lot. The daughter is going to be in Death Stranding.
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Did it ever answer anything other than the departures did go somewhere else?
I know I watched the finale but I don't remember a thing about it.
I'm mostly interested in what the point of Patti was, if there was a point.
The show makes me mad because I want to like it because it's so out there, but then there's hardly ever a payoff for all the set up- which pisses me off.
I'm trying to finish the season before my HBO runs out tomorrow, so I should get back to it.
Speaking of people being in other things, Jills friend in the first season was bugging the heck out of me. I knew I'd seen her (and her cute as fuck upturned upper lip) somewhere recently. Had to IMDB it and then was like OH YEAH DUH. (She's in The Deuce.)
I finished it. The ending was fine I guess, but I really don't feel satisfied. Seems like another Lost, so many plot threads go nowhere and you're just supposed to take it in stride.
I could see that. The finale answered some questions, but they werwnt the questions I was worried about. The show spent its entire run being about the side effects of the departure, not the departure itself. So then the finale ties up nothing but a few things related to the departure. Lame.
Was Holy Wayne just a ped with a fetish and a gimmick?
Lily nothing special?
If Kevin wasnt hallucinating Patti, what was the point of her being attached to him? So much of season 2 dealt with that, and it went nowhere.
What happened to the dude that could see peoples fortunes?
Mary left, and was fine. Why wasnt that a wake up call for Matt?
It was very important to get that Nat Geo to Kevin, and that goes nowhere.
So, so many more.
I dont mind open to interpretation endings, but I hate plot threads that go nowhere. Leftover blue balls.
I think it was implied by the other stories going on around the finale that she chickened out and never left but just made up that story so that everyone could be at peace with what happened. I don't really remember though.
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Surgical procedure is among the most common type of treatment with regard to breast cancers. Different surgical treatments are for sale to early stage chest types of cancer. Mastectomy is a elimination of the entire busts. Bust-saving surgical treatment, just like lumpectomy or just a few mastectomy, can certainly be appropriate for some girls. If your breast conserving surgery will be put together with post surgical radiation, it's when good at curing breast cancers to be a mastectomy. Sentinel lymph gland biopsy (detaching the initially lymph gland this empties the actual affected region) should be done around wide spread cancer of the breast conditions arranged My partner and i so that you can Three to assess if thez cancer has begun to help spread to help community lymph nodes. In case the lymph nodes have melanoma, a great axillary dissection may well sometimes be done to get rid of and examine various other regional lymph nodes.


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I had to learn this the hard way. I am very thin naturally and I have used this as an excuse to eat whatever I want. I love sweets, junk food, and pretty much anything unhealthy. I do eat vegetables but I certainty don't enjoy it at all. I don't exercise much besides walking my dog for an hour in the morning, even that leaves me tired when I get back home.
Now, I know it sounds like an easy concept that being skinny does not equal being fit and healthy. I somehow convinced myself that since no one can see my protruding stomach and my insanely skinny arms they wont find out the truth about me! It came clear to me that I have a problem when I couldn't carry my dog's bulk dog food bag. It was quite pathetic, I had to get my mom to carry it instead. It was then that it kind of hit me that I am totally unfit. I lack any kind of muscle on my arms and legs.
I am lucky enough to have a fast metabolism but I'm sure it's not going to be around for much longer. I really wish I had learned the habits of being healthy and exercising earlier but I sort of figured I had "free pass". Boy, was I wrong!
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The four rose bushes in my Marian garden represent each traditional color of the Mysteries of the Rosary: yellow/Glorious, red/Sorrowful, purple/Luminous, and white/Joyful.
Over the years, I've attempted to learn how to grow roses so they thrive. In the process, I've discovered that they take more care than other plants in my yard, and—which was news to me—each rose classification also has specific needs.
When the long-stem yellow rose blooms, it is beautifully formed and the picture of perfection, though it lacks fragrance. Of all the bushes, it is the most delicate. Its long slender stems are easily damaged by the slightest of storms. It looks so dramatic and pitiful with its thin branches bent to the ground, and its perfect bloom laying wilted against the mulch. A tragedy in a single stem.
I delight in the full-bodied bush of the red rose; its blooms of low petal count allow the fluffy yellow center to stand in glorious contrast. Its fragrance is refreshing and intense, filling the morning air with a yell "It is I, ROSE!" If it were a performer it would emphatically drop the mic in front of the crowd. Of all the roses, the winter consistently kills the red rose to the ground. Each spring, after cutting away the blackened dead-wood, I wait, certain that this is the year it hadn't survived the winter. Weeks later than any of the other bushes, I am grateful to be proven wrong as multiple burgundy stems and dark shiny leaves push through the ground.
The purple floribunda is compact and sturdy, nearly wild in its habit. It haphazardly bursts into clusters of flowers, fragrant and fluffy. The five-bud groupings come and go with surprising rapidity. The blossoms open and melt in a synchrony of breaking bud and wilted death, leaving the bush in continuous state of messiness and anticipation.
It is the white rose that challenges me most. It has a classic rose shape in bud and flower—when it makes one. Its fragrance is rich and heady—if the bloom opens. Nothing I do is ever enough for it to thrive, and barely enough for it to survive.
I love white roses. They were my grandmother's favorite, and she had a ten-foot wide trellis of white climbers each June. White roses are symbolic of Rosa Mystica, the white rose of Heaven without thorns, our Virgin Mother Mary, as she is called in the Litany of Loreto. I wanted to cherish a white rose bush planted near the Marian statue.
I researched cultivars to select the sturdiest rose for my Zone 5 garden. Bought one and planted it accordingly. The light is good, the soil rich, and I fertilized and watered appropriately.
And yet…and yet…
The little white rose bush is always under attack—by black spot, caterpillars, and especially Japanese beetles that bury themselves deep and relentlessly devour the petals.
I've learned that the pests of roses attack this white rose the most. Is it more tender and easier to consume? Are the petals more desirable, tasting 'sweeter' to the bugs? The other bushes suffer very little, because the white rose is in the garden. It could be what is termed a trap-crop: a plant used to attract pests to prevent damage to the main crop.
That precious white rose, which never quite makes it to the fullness of beauty, has a purpose—it protects so that others may grow. That's a special kind of beauty, all its own.
1 Corinthians 14:26
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Posted on April 12, 2011 by amerikanaki
Last week was a slow week at the Twitter feed, which is fine by me. And so here we go… Anglo-Saxons: As the summer approaches, we'll continue to hear more and more about the Staffordshire Hoard. This week saw the … Continue reading →
Posted in Ærend-Gewrit (Messages) | Tagged anglo-saxon, atholl, beowulf, celts, conservation, conwy castle, disablot, erik the red, ireland, london, mercia, mercian trail, merlin's hill, norse, owain glyndwr, plough, poetry, saga, saints, scots, skalds, st. bride's bay, staffordshire hoard, trinity harp, uppsala, Wales, welsh | 3 Comments
Ærend-gewrit: Wicu 14-20 March 2011 on Twittere
Posted on March 26, 2011 by amerikanaki
It was a relatively busy over at the Twitter feed the preceding week. Naturally this is partly due to St. Patrick's Day, but there happened to appear a number of other items of interest as well. Before jumping into the main categories, … Continue reading →
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Ærend-gewrit: Wicu 21-27 February 2011 on Twittere
Posted on March 1, 2011 by amerikanaki
This past week was Celt mania at the Twitter feed, perhaps in anticipation of Saint David's Day being celebrated, which is big in the Celtic world, in particularly in Wales where he is the country's patron saint. General: Before getting into the main categories, I … Continue reading →
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Ærend-gewrit: Wicu 14-20 February 2011 on Twittere
Posted on February 21, 2011 by amerikanaki
To begin with, for all those budding medievalists out there, Witan Publishing now offers epublishing service for medieval scholars. It sounds like a great opportunity to get your work out there, so hit them up for further info. An article of general … Continue reading →
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Ærend-gewrit: Wicu 7-13 February 2011 on Twittere
Posted on February 14, 2011 by amerikanaki
For your reading pleasure, another week-in-review from the Twitter feed. Anglo-Saxons: To start off with, those who like Anglo-Saxon history and enjoy listening to podcasts might want be interested in a podcast series dedicated to the English Monarchs and another series looking at English … Continue reading →
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Are you looking for GED® testing locations in Amoret MO? The GED® test is only given in pencil and paper format. Typically in order to sit for the GED® test the student must be older than 17 years old. The examination cost in the state of Missouri typically varies from $40-$90.
The GED® examination consists of five topics: reading, writing, math, science and social studies. Each section of the test awards a score between 200 and 800. Many states require students to receive a score of 410 on each of the five tests and an overall average of 450 for the GED® test to pass.
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Schaghticoke Tribal Nation challenges Secretary of the State
KENT — Richard Velky, chief of The Schaghticoke Tribal Nation, does not intend to accept any revocation of the limited liability standing issued by the Secretary of the State's office for his tribal business entity or the purpose of forming the LLC — to open a casino.
Secretary of the State Denise Merrill issued a statement Wednesday that while Velky's application for Confluence of Rivers Tribal Business Entity LLC met limited liability company requirements, it does not meet the requirement of the legislative Special Act 15-7 that allows for the development of a casino.
"As you know, the registration form plainly states that the Schaghticoke Tribal Nation "seeks, through this new LLC, to develop a casino in Connecticut pursuant to Special Act 15-7," Velky wrote Thursday.
"We therefor oppose any attempt to revoke the registration...and we intend to continue to proceed under Special Act 15.7," the letter concludes.
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Vinson proposed to me on November 25th, 2018, so we're just getting started on this wedding planning journey. Click here for the full proposal story. My friends & family keep asking when's our wedding date, and the only answer I have is, "My Erin Condren Wedding Planner ends in May 2021."
We're hoping to have a 2-year engagement, but it all depends on where my pharmacy career takes me once I graduate in May 2020. I love that I have the Erin Condren Wedding Planner to help me stay on track & organized while clinical rotations take over my life for the last year of pharmacy school.
This wedding planner is more than just a time management tool. I see it as a keepsake of all the care & tough decisions I made in the process of wedding planning. With Pinterest and Instagram, it's so easy to save flower ideas or wedding dress styles then forget they existed. With the Erin Condren Wedding Planner, I have one place where all my ideas come alive.
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Ethan Ferguson, a first-year student at Rhodes and founder of tech marketing and education startup Augseption, is one of the speakers for the 2019 TEDxMemphis to be held Feb. 2 at the Crosstown Concourse Theatre.
Established in 1984, TED began as a conference for technology, entertainment, and design. Today it covers various topics with the goal of making great ideas accessible. Independently run TEDx events such as the one in Memphis help to spark meaningful conversations and community connections. This year's Memphis theme is "Ideas for the Next Century."
As a presenter, Ferguson will talk about how he has been working with schools in Shelby County to promote the adoption of virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) in classroom curriculums. He founded Augseption while a student at Lausanne Collegiate School and has been helping students at Crosstown High School with their project-based tech curriculum. Augseption also produces 360 videos and VR/AR for musicians, schools, and charities.
"From quantum computing to photogrammetry, Augseption makes the seemingly impossible a reality for both large organizations and young students alike," says Ferguson. "We focus on skills that are cutting edge."
At Rhodes, Ferguson is a computer science major and a Clarence Day Scholar dedicated to making a positive impact on Memphis through community service. In the community, he also participates in Facing History and Ourselves, an organization which empowers teachers and students to think critically about history and to understand the impact of their choices.
"I hope my TEDx talk gives a new perspective not only about the world we will soon be living in, but also about the Memphians who are making it all possible."
To learn more about TEDxMemphis, visit here.


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[too lazy to read? i got ya covered]
Ode to Nature
I walk alone on uneven ground
and feel where it has been softly
beaten and used by dreamers
stumbling in their waking sleep.
Life is surreal at the moment,
this moment is a standstill
because all at once,
and maybe for the first time
I am standing still,
I am paying attention
to every unimportant thing.
I saw someone I knew, just now
and had no trouble
suppressing my urge to call out.
I have no want,
no need for his human attention
I walk fully open to the possibility
of being completely alone
in a crowd of people.
A crowd of laughing, crying,
untouchable people who will never
get to appreciate this perfect Thursday
from where I am sitting.
Even here, even surrounded by:
shops, cars, streets
and the stagnation of city congestion
I find rapture in the refuge
of a million like-minds
I repeat my words
and borrow those I can't begin
to put together
from those who have let Nature
be the foundation,
not the obstacle.
fences, caution,
construction, noise,
mud, and grit
The uselessness of our progressive
tastes when the loveliest
and most powerful places exist
without the hands of men.


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What If
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- Unknown said...
Don & Ken,
We actually do several of these already! Pingpong balls excluded. lol
We keep the pace clocks off early in the season & off during warm-up sets throughout. This is a David Marsh idea I have been using for awhile now. What we have found is that many of the kids are having better results in the training sets following the warm-up that they did when we had warm-ups on intervals. Ironically, most of the athletes actually move through the warm-up sets at a faster pace now than before, but without the stress of making an interval & having a set amount of rest (such as 3rd person to the wall then go or leave after taking 5 exhales). While the lanes rarely move at the same pace through the sets, the kids seem to get more out of them now. They remain more focused on the content of the set & self select a pace that works for them early on.
We repeat sets frequently. This is a concept I stole from Dick Jochums, and I love it. Every time we repeat a set, the kids track their results from the time before. It really adds value to the set because it becomes more linear in assessment. Kids efforts always improve. Some sets are are repeated weekly, others monthly, and a few of the ones where its harder to improve we will do once every 15 weeks.
We also do gender specific heats during our Dive Racing Sets (ie- 6x100 @6:00-8:00). Sometimes we will even have the boys do something different than the girls in sets like this. The kids have fun with stuff like this. The boys race more freely, and the girls focus more on how they race.
I am always looking for things like this to improve my program, so thank you for your work on this blog. It is something I look forward to reading. Keep it coming!
Here are a couple of other things we do with pulling that might be different from most team, but really I think they are just lost in time, because I have stolen all of these from other coaches. We never use a pull buoy. But we pull almost every day. We use kickboards between our legs (George Haines) because it forces the swimmers to stay engaged throughout their core & legs while pulling. It also adds resistance to the rotation, allowing swimmers to really feel the connection between the pull & their what their body is doing. This allow have really improved our performance in practice & meets. Plus the kids strokes look more connected and smooth now. We also use a 4 inch tractor tube around the ankles with no flotation at the hips (Dick Jockums & Paul Bergen). This adds resistance to the pull itself much like a parachute and adds strength and awareness to the sets. Without flotation at the hips, it forces them to remain engaged through the core again.
Raymond Keown
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- April 7, 2016 at 10:36 AM


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The Los Angeles Times had a story Friday with the headline, "L.A. spent $619 million on homelessness last year. Has it made a difference?"
The short answer seems to be: not really.
The money has been spent on rent subsidies, shelter beds, drug and mental health counseling and other services. Los Angeles County says 27,000 homeless people were placed in permanent housing over the last 18 months, but LA advocates for the homeless said some of those people may be back on the streets.
A $77 million Los Angeles shelter expansion project has so far yielded just 147 beds – at a cost of about $524,000 each.
The head of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority said the problem cannot be fundamentally addressed until the county creates more affordable housing.
There have been double-digit increases in homelessness in the counties neighboring Los Angeles. Like the Joads, they keep coming, from Stockton and Merced and Fresno.
There were an estimated 53,000 homeless people in LA County last year, with a population of about 10 million. While the homeless number seems big – it is big – it amounts to just over half of 1% of the population. As far as its magnitude, it appears that in La Plata County, for example, about 0.2% of the population has been identified as homeless. That number is likely even lower in Montezuma County. Numbers are hard to calibrate, but somewhere just under 0.2% of the U.S. population seems to be homeless.
The head of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority said the problem cannot be fundamentally addressed until the county, and presumably the region, creates more affordable housing. Most people who do not invest in real estate would probably agree that there ought to be more affordable housing everywhere. Subsidies, vouchers and incentives for developers can do some good at some taxpayer cost. But as things stand, housing costs are subject to market forces that local government can no more control in Los Angeles than in Durango – which means the problem probably is not going away anywhere any time soon.
Correction: We originally said the head of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, Peter Lynn, cited "in-flow" as a problem, but we mischaracterized what Lynn meant. "He meant that more people are falling into homelessness because of an affordable housing crisis, not because unhoused people are coming from outside the county," Sam Fox, an authority spokesman, subsequently told us.


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As it was a nice day on Thursday I took the chance of a walk along the Northern Outfall Sewer from Stratford to Old Ford, and then on to Hackney Wick. The 'Greenway' of course runs through the centre of the London Olympic site, and last month a part of it was closed to allow for demolition work.
December 2007
Feb 2007
As you can see, things have changed slightly!
Further on, I went under the Northern Outfall where it goes over the Lea Navigation, and there was some splendid light and reflection:
From there I made for one of my favourite footbridges:
and had a job to tear myself away to get to Hackney Wick and catch the train to start my journey home.
More pictures on My London Diary.


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Macrophage-inducible expression of a model antigen in Salmonella typhimurium enhances immunogenicity.
Attenuated Salmonella are useful oral vaccine vectors capable of carrying multiple heterologous antigen genes, but optimal expression of foreign antigens has not yet been achieved. We hypothesized that Salmonella phoP-activated genes, which are transcriptionally activated within antigen-processing macrophages, could prove useful for delivery of heterologous antigens to the immune system. We have created a suicide vector that allows the stable chromosomal insertion of heterologous antigen genes within the phoP-activated gene C (pagC) of Salmonella and permits the expression of heterologous antigens as fusion proteins between the first 84 amino acids of PagC and the chosen antigen. The Escherichia coli phoA gene encoding alkaline phosphatase was cloned into this vector; the resultant plasmid was used to construct Salmonella typhimurium strains that express PagC-alkaline phosphatase fusion proteins from a single chromosomal gene copy. Such strains were administered orally and i.p. as vaccines to BALB/c mice and compared with control strains expressing alkaline phosphatase constitutively. After 3 weeks, mouse sera were analyzed for IgG responses to S. typhimurium lipopolysaccharide and alkaline phosphatase. Remarkably, though all mice had comparable antibody responses to lipopolysaccharide, only mice immunized with strains bearing phoP-activated fusion genes had antibody responses to the heterologous antigen. We conclude that expression of a heterologous antigen from an S. typhimurium in vivo-induced promoter that is activated within macrophages markedly enhances the immunogenicity of a model antigen expressed from a single chromosomal gene copy.


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Exam is over. As I expected, did not go well.
But it's over. Now I can read, garden, play with my friends, and knit. I really, really miss knitting.
I want to something with really skinny sticks and string and lots of charts.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
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- k.thedoula said...
Glad you are going to surround yourself with lots of soothing things for the summer!
I thought of you all morning, as I mowed the yard of the parental homestead.
I drank a tall glass of lemonaid to your pain and suffering at about 11:20.
- June 15, 2008 at 6:20 p.m.
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History Slam 180! PHA (WA) @ Perth Heritage Days 2016
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Stars and Stones
In every team you'll have stars, who overachieve and improve the performance of your whole team. You'll also have stones, who struggle to meet the minimum performance goals you've set for them, and who drag the team back. Managing these individuals is critical to maintaining and improving your department's performance. As always measurement is vital, but when it comes to this kind of people management there are other intangibles to consider. If your stones are not meeting minimum performance requirements, you'll need to manage that directly – work with them to ensure they're trained and capable of meeting the standards you've set. If they can't do the job, you'll need to move them on – possibly to a different role, possibly out of the company altogether.
But if your stones are meeting the minimum requirements, they need a different focus. I recommend looking at how your team interacts. If your stones are bringing energy to the team, improving morale with their attitude and engagement, then you can accept their performance as long as it meets the minimum standards. They don't need to outperform on your targets if they're making your other staff enjoy coming in to work.
Your stars need to be challenged, and they need to feel like they're both being recognized and that there is an opportunity to advance. They don't outperform because they like you. They're telling you they want more. Give them responsibility for documentation and training, to help your whole team gain the benefit of their experience and wisdom. Ask them to help you find ways to improve performance on areas that you're struggling to improve. And make sure you're thinking about what's next for them – it's possible they love the role they're in, but it's likely they're already planning to move on. If you want to keep them, you need to have a plan of your own that will capture their interest.
In all situations, it's vital to keep in mind that each person is completely unique. Treat each individual with respect and give them enough time to understand what they would like to achieve and what they're working for.


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Widely perceived as a Hindu spiritual practice, yoga was not officially permitted for decades in Saudi Arabia, the cradle of Islam where all non-Muslim worship is banned. But last November the kingdom finally recognised yoga as a sport, despite the risk of hardline opposition. By Amer Hilabi..


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Student Ambassador Programme Plants Seeds of Leadership
On 27 July, the Summer Fun Weeks (SFWs) Programme held the graduation ceremony of the Student Ambassador Programme, a SFWs programme dedicated to enhancing the leadership skills of a select group of talented Palestine refugee students. Hosted by UNRWA Gaza Training Centre, the director of UNRWA operations in Gaza Mr. Bo Schack, head of Community Mental Health Programme Mr. David Hutton, head of Summer Fun Weeks Programme Mr. Yousef Mousa and a group of UNRWA senior staff gathered to share the joyful moments of graduation with participants.
For three weeks, 60 UNRWA students from fifth to ninth grade participated in the programme, which is aimed to empower students to serve as representatives of the UNRWA student body in local events as well as international forums. Another goal of the programme is to provide student role models who can inspire, motivate and encourage youth to excel. Students were nominated by school principals and then interviewed by area committees comprised of Student Ambassador coordinators and SFWs team.
The programme included a wide array of activities such as professional training on leadership, presentation and communications skills as well as research methodology, etiquette and stress management. In addition, each participant was required to work on a voluntary community-based project to put what they have learned into practice.
To be well-oriented with the services UNRWA provides, the participants visited a number of UNRWA installations, local human rights centres and community-based organizations, and met with the UNRWA Chief Departments. Through these activities and the professional development opportunities it provides, the programme helps its Student Ambassadors to develop skills in preparation for future events, and builds confidence and encourages personal development.
"I feel lucky to have had this distinguished opportunity to build up my skills that enable me to advocate UNRWA services and values. Throughout the training we had, my knowledge and skills significantly thrived. I hope this programme continues next year," said Hesham Abu Leila, a 12-year-old Palestine refugee student and one of the participants in the Student Ambassador Programme. "To have the title of "ambassador" is a privilege and my main goal is to send a message of hope and peace to the whole world as the children of Gaza deserve a better life," he added.
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Imagine…a spectacular coral reef made up of countless floral blooms, creating a carpet of colour beneath the skeleton of a magnificent blue whale. Now add an enormous multi-tiered cake and a man beating a Conga. Hallucinating? Not a bit of it…
The Event
Yes, it's time to believe your eyes. Our brief was to throw a chic wedding reception party, with added party and then extra…yes, PARTY! So we took over the newly redeveloped Hintze Hall at the Natural History Museum – 25 metre Blue whale and all – and festooned it with a sea of green and gold-themed decoration.
Then we made sure the celebrations had no time to pause for breath by creating a Japanese style open-table floor plan, where 350 guests could devour fabulous food from our Indian 'Stall' and Live Sushi Station.
A finally, we generated even more excuses to soak up the atmosphere by filling the hall with live music and the sensational sounds of pure Bollywood.
Fair to say everyone had…a whale of a time (sorry!).
The Reaction
"Thank you so much Raj and the rest of the Silverfox team! You made our day stress-free, and we could not be happier that we chose and trusted you with the biggest day of our lives! You exceeded all expectations."
—Ritu Kapoor
LOCATION National History Museum, London
EVENT Wedding Reception
THEME Japanese Green & Gold
ENTERTAINMENT Live Band and Bollywood Performers
FOOD Chic Indian & Japanese
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Organs of Government : The Executive
Introduction to Executive
- There are three organs of the governmenti.e.Legislature, Executive and Judiciary.The executive branch is the administrative arm of government which implements and enforces all the laws created by the legislative branch, and as interpreted, from time to time, by the judiciary.
Civil Services
- The civil service constitutes the permanent and the professional dimension of the executive. Civil servants run the administration of the state in accordance with the policies of the political executives.
- Nature of the civil service includespermanent character, hierarchical org
Executive Head in India
- An Executive is the branch of government which has the responsibility of putting into effect a country's laws and the administering of its functions. The entire executive authority in the union is formally vested in t
Parliamentary Executive in India
- According to the Constitution of India, President appoints the leader of the majority party as the Prime Minister. If a party or a coalition group gets a majority, the President appoints the leader of the
Changing role of Indian Prime Minister
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Executive in USA
- US Constitution provides for Presidential form of government. President is the custodian of all the executive powers of the federation. Constitution denies executive power to the Congress and the Supreme Court. President of the United States is elected by the people.
- USA is a r
Comparative Study of Executive :- India, U.S.A and U.K.
- In the UK, the British Prime minister exercises all the executive powers while they are theoretically vested in the King/Queen. In the USA, the President is vested with all the executive powers, which are also exercised by him.
- In India, the President is an indirectly elected h
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Definition of Jet-propelled
1. Adjective. Propelled by (or as if propelled by) a jet engine.
Definition of Jet-propelled
1. Adjective. propelled by a jet engine ¹
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Jet-propelled
Literary usage of Jet-propelled
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Manual of Naval Architecture for Use of Officers of the Royal Navy by William Henry White (1900)
"The results were strikingly in favour of the twin-screw boat. She attained 10 knots with 90 IHP, while the jet-propelled ..."
2. Transactions of the Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders in Scotland by Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders in Scotland (1904)
"While, therefore, a jet-propelled vessel could hold her own against these, ... If the modern screw ship steamed 10 knots, the jet-propelled ship with the ..."
3. A Manual of Naval Architecture: For the Use of Officers of the Royal Navy by William Henry White (1882)
"The twin-screw boat attained 9£ knots with 80 indicated horsepower : while her jet-propelled rival attained 8 knots with rather more indicated horse-power. ..."
4. Hydraulics by Stanley Dunkerley (1908)
"Thorneycroft constructed a jet-propelled boat with scoop and a second-class ... Thus the screw boat has twice the efficiency of a jet-propelled boat, ..."
5. Journal by Helicopter Association of Great Britain (1894)
"The first alternative suggested to him that they should energetically develop the jet-propelled rotor principle, since it was at short-range that such a ..."


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Congressman Crowley Endorsed by LGBTQ+ Community Leaders
June 07, 2018
(Queens, NY) — Today, Congressman Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, was endorsed by leaders of the LGBTQ+ community in New York and across the country.
"Now, more than ever, we need bold progressive leadership in Washington to lead the fight against Donald Trump and his destructive agenda," said New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson. "That is why I enthusiastically endorse Congressman Joe Crowley for re-election. Throughout his career, Congressman Crowley has achieved concrete results for the people of his district while fighting for the values that define our country. Whether its creating good-paying jobs, protecting Social Security or defending the social safety net, Joe has delivered for New Yorkers. These turbulent times call for leaders like Joe Crowley, and I'm proud to support him."
"Joe Crowley is the right person for the job," said openly-gay New York City Council Member Daniel Dromm. "With the Trump White House threatening to erase the progress the LGBT-rights movement has made in recent years, it is imperative that we have a proven ally fighting for us in DC. Congressman Crowley has shown that he has the intelligence and determination to deliver for LGBT Americans. I know he will continue to help make historic gains for our community and I am proud to endorse him."
"Congressman Crowley has long been a champion of LGBT equality. A supporter of my right to be married to Dan Hendrick, our Congressman battles in Washington on our behalf on a daily basis," said New York City Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer. "And as the son of union parents, I know Congressman Crowley believes deeply in the rights of workers and the dignity of all work. A staunch ally of labor, our Congressman is helping to provide better pay and benefits to workers across this country."
"Joe is one of the most progressive, effective Congress members in the country," said former Speaker of the New York City Council Chris Quinn. "Women, LGBTQ individuals, immigrants, and so many other individuals have an ally in Joe. He has always stood with us – even when he was the only one. I proudly endorse Joe Crowley."
"Congressman Crowley has always been there for the LGBT community. Importantly, he has the respect of his colleagues and a grasp of the issues. Beyond being a full supporter of LGBT rights, having Congressman Crowley in the room gives the LGBT community an invaluable ally who knows how government works. His leadership in the House means zero tolerance for exclusion or going backward," said former New York City Councilman James Vacca.
"Congressman Crowley has been a consistent advocate for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community and for a woman's right to choose. He has been at the forefront of the fight to turn Congress blue and a leading voice against the tyranny of the current administration," said the Jim Owels Liberal Democratic Club. "Rep. Crowley has been a leader in efforts to protect immigrants and combat deportations and the breakup of families. Jim Owles Liberal
Michael Mallon, President of the Lesbian and Gay Democratic Club of Queens, said, "The Lesbian and Gay Democratic Club of Queens is thrilled to announce its endorsement of Congressman Joe Crowley! As a dedicated and determined ally, Joe has been a strong voice for the LGBTQ communities in Queens and the Bronx in Congress. With the Trump administration stopping at nothing to turn back the progress that has been made, Joe has been the outspoken, progressive leader we need in the fight for full equality. Joe Crowley has stood by us and we look forward to standing by him as we work to re-elect him to Congress."
"The Stonewall Democratic Club of New York City is proud to endorse Congressman Joe Crowley for reelection. From his advocacy for anti-discrimination legislation to his work in helping push marriage equality over the line in New York, Joe has been unwavering in his support for the LGBT community. At a time when LGBT rights are under attack by the Trump administration and House Republicans, Joe's fierce advocacy for LGBT New Yorkers in Queens and the Bronx is needed now more than ever. Stonewall Democrats are proud to support Congressman Crowley and look forward to sending him back to Washington to continue the fight against injustice," said Stonewall Democratic Club's Rod Townsend.
Congressman Crowley has been a longtime ally to the LGBTQ+ community in New York and across the United States. Congressman Crowley has led the fight for Federal funding for HOPWA – Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS – the only federal housing program for people with HIV/AIDS. He also strongly advocated for legislation to amend U.S. immigration law to allow U. S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for residency.
In 2015, Congressman Crowley joined an amicus brief to the Supreme Court in support of legalizing same-sex marriage. In March of 2014, Congressman Crowley urged President Obama to issue an executive order requiring that federal contractors not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity, which the president did shortly after.
In 2011, Joe whipped state legislators on the need for marriage equality in New York. In 2010, Joe voted to repeal the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy so gays and lesbians could serve openly in the military Congressman Crowley also proudly voted for legislation to expand the definition of a hate crime to include crimes motivated by bias against the victim's sexual orientation, gender, identity or disability.
Chairman Crowley proudly represents New York's 14th Congressional District, which includes portions of Queens and the Bronx.


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I'm originally from Brownsville, Texas and have two siblings. I left Brownsville for school and to seek new opportunities for personnel growth. I graduated third in my class of 519 students. I was president of the National Honor Society and was the varsity swim captain my senior year of high school. As president of the National Honor Society, I attended community events and fundraisers in addition to organizing some of them. I am a theater and dance major with an emphasis in acting at UT Austin. Growing up I was also very involved in my local community theater. I was part of a directorial team that teaches summer musical theater workshops for the past six years to children of the community. It was there that I got to know so many amazing children and found out that I enjoy working with them tremendously. While directing, we not only taught children about theater and how to put on a musical and play, but also helped them develop social skills that will be useful for them in their futures. I look forward to my experiences with Mommy Mixer and to further expand my skills working with children.
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Northbrook Park wedding photography – Alternative London & Bedfordshire wedding photographer – Natalie & Bill
Northbrook Park wedding photographer
Natalie got in touch with me after seeing a previous wedding that I had photographed at beautiful Northbrook Park wedding venue in Surrey: 'Your skill and enthusiasm leaves us without a doubt that you'll do a fab job for our wedding' she said after we sat down for a coffee with fiancé Bill to talk through their wedding plans. It always fills me with joy when people get in touch after seeing a previous wedding I have photographed – Northbrook Park is an amazing wedding venue & it was a real honour to be able to photograph Natalie & Bill's day there.
Northbrook Park 1930s Gatsby wedding
As a florist, flowers were really important for Natalie on her wedding day. She & Bill decided on a Gatsby-style wedding for their early-March celebrations with large floral displays in shades of pink & deep red matching Bill's tie & shoes. Natalie wore a gorgeous beaded 1930s-style wedding gown by Eliza Jane Howell, which she looked absolutely stunning in. Northbrook Park was the perfect wedding venue for the couple's special day, with gold detailing & peacocks wandering the grounds. The couple had their ceremony in the Vine Room where the light is beautiful, followed by a reception in the Orangery which was decorated with even more flowers & fairy lights – a photographer's dream! Natalie's Grandad videoed the day, which was a lovely personal touch for the newlyweds & I'd like to say a huge thank you to their family & friends for being so welcoming. The whole day was a lovely relaxed celebration & it really was a delight to photograph.
Natalie & Bill, thank you so much for having me as photographer for your Northbrook Park wedding! Wishing you so much love, Nx
If you are planning your Northbrook Park wedding in Surrey, or anywhere else in the world then I would love to be your photographer & capture the story of your wedding day for you… Please get in touch here. Nx


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Petco Park Tours
You haven't seen Petco Park until you've gone behind-the-scenes on one of our guided tours. Discover "writer's row" in the press box, learn about the historic Western Metal Supply Co. Building and explore the Padres dugout. The crown jewel of downtown San Diego, Petco Park serves up baseball Southern California style-complete with swaying palm trees and a sandy beach beyond center field. For more information on private tours for groups of 20+ please email [email protected].
* Spanish Speaking Tours are available on the first and third Saturday of each month at 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. (blackout dates may apply).


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Tannhäuser at the start of this concert eased the audience into the Germanic sound world for the rest of this evening. It was well played, perhaps with a touch too much stiffness for such a luscious piece. Andreas Ottensamer the delivered some rich tones and fine clarinet solo playing in Weber's Clarinet Concerto No 1. This was followed by Alice Mary Smith's Andante for Clarinet and Orchestra - a bijou work well worth listening for. Though I felt the Weber and Smith were a little under-rehearsed: the ensemble could be tighter and less timid. Brahms 2, on the other hand, was well rehearsed. Under Jurowski's firm grip, the orchestra played with intensity, expansiveness and above all it sounded Germanic. How this related to the programme cover page "Isle of Noises", I don't know. But it was an enjoyable evening all the same.
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Jason's Deli, Chicken Express coming to Conroe
Conroe residents will soon have two new food choices - Jason's Deli and Chicken Express.
Both chains have been approved to construct their first locations in Conroe.
"The city has new restaurants routinely looking to relocate here and two more have made that commitment to call Conroe home," Assistant Director of Community Development Nancy Mikeska said.
Chicken Express will be located at 2021 N Loop 336 W, on 1.03 acres, near the Aldi Grocery Store. The company will construct a new 3,255-square-foot structure investing more than a half-million dollars in the restaurant. The city issued clearing permits on Jan. 7 and the building permit was approved on Jan. 19.
"The restaurant hopes to open in late spring or early summer," Mikeska said. "Although this is the first Chicken Express in Conroe the chain has many other locations."
The owner/developer is Grubbs and Williams Properties, LLC and the contractor is Randy Hynes G.C., Inc. The engineering on this project was provided by the local engineering firm of Bleyl and Associates.
Jason's Deli is also coming to Conroe. It is constructing a new structure in the shopping center, near Academy at 1400 N. Loop 336 W.
"This location is the previous site of the Black Eyed Pea," Mikeska said. "The site is a little over an acre and Jason's will be a 5,983 square-foot restaurant featuring a covered patio."
The project is estimated to cost about $1.1. The city has not cleared the building permits yet. However, site work has started and construction will soon follow. Development Services, Inc. is working with this project.


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Muscat and Oman were never on my bucket list. Now I know why.
I have to say, though, that the scenery is stunning. Beats anything I've seen so far in the Gulf, with the possible exception of Iran (which I only saw from above, though!).
I really enjoyed reading your post, especially how you incorporated the questions you were thinking about as you were exploring. And, in the end, we aren't able to love every place we visit, glad you can give an honest account of your experience!
Hi, thanks for reading. Yes, I have this odd habit of asking myself questions whilst I walk around a new place, and sometimes I even do it out loud, which doesn't help if you don't want to look like a nutjob.
And yes, I felt a little bit pushed back by Muscat, but at the end of the day it was a worthwile experience.
Well written and highly descriptive, superb pictures. Nice story.
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5 Easy Brain Boosters
With all the talk about logical recreational exercises like Sudoku, crossword puzzles and other mind games, there has been an upswing in research suggesting that actual physical exercise is the best way to get your brain juices flowing! Some studies show that about 75% of brain aging can be delayed if not stopped by making small changes to your everyday routine. Here are five brain boosting tips that you can adopt today. It's easier than you might think to cultivate good brain performance!
- Practice "5 for 5" rhythm
Some studies are showing how multitasking is actually counterproductive and detrimental to mental alertness. Multitasking may actually cause the brain to shrink. It has been known to reduce the size of the hippocampus, a brain region instrumental to memory and learning. One way to counter this is to reduce the amount of multitasking you do each day. Simply let your brain recharge five times a day by taking five minutes to rest. This means no social media, no radio talk shows, no emails, no talking and definitely no TV … just peace and quiet, and rest. Suggested activities for those 5 minutes include: stretching, sitting outside in fresh air, or meditating.
- Child's Play
The concentration needed to play kids' games has been shown to sharpen your wits and memory. Exercise your brain cells with memory card games. The same cute card games that six-year-olds love actually revs up the mental recall of 60-year-olds.
- Reproduce your neurons by taking a stroll
A leisurely stroll without breaks is a great (and healthy) way to encourage the growth of your "gray matter". In fact, walking non-stop is so effective in neural growth that strolling for 25 minutes a few times a week will keep your brain's growth farm for new brain cells in shape.
- Try "minute" mindfulness!
Daily stress can promote memory impairment and directly interferes with the neurotransmitters that make you feel good. To keep forgetfulness at bay, try taking a few long, deep breaths and repeat for a period of 60 seconds. One minute is enough to beat down the stress hormones that impede memory.
- Practice other-handedness.
If you're right-handed, try brushing your teeth, eating or writing your "to do" or grocery list with your left hand. Or even using a keyboard to type out an email rather than use dictation software actually causes both sided of your brain to be stimulated. Start out small and see if you can increase the complexity of activities.
We all know the saying "use it or lose it!" And this may be doubly true for working out your brain. Try one or all of these suggestions. It may help your retirement years more productive, rewarding and fun! If you think you may be suffering from memory loss, please consult your physician.