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Repetitive stress injuries (RSI) is a catch-all terms used to refer to many painful conditions, such as trigger finger, nerve spasms, and carpal tunnel syndrome. They can cause stiffness, swelling, tingling, weakness, numbness and, in some cases, irreversible nerve damage.
The term includes a group of disorders that most commonly develop in workers using excessive and repetitive motions of the head and neck extremity.
Cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs) are injuries sustained through performance of repetitive tasks - these account for more than half of all occupational illnesses in the U.S..
When force is applied repeatedly to the same muscle group, joint, or tendon over a prolonged period, cumulative forces may cause soft tissue tears and trauma. The resulting injury may lead to ligament and tendon disorders, degenerative joint disease, bursitis, or nerve damage. In addition to repetition and high force, risk factors associated with RSI and CTDs include awkward joint posture and prolonged constrained posture.
Tendinitis can also develop if you are a competitive athlete or if your job requires the same repetitive movement during the work day. Such tendinitis can develop, for example, amongst electricians, and meat packers (because of the repetitive wrist extension, flexing and thrust necessary to grip knives and carve through frozen meat).
Hand-and-wrist RSI begins when the tendons or nerves that pass through a delicate channel in the wrist (the "tunnel" formed by eight small carpal, or wrist, bones protecting the medial nerve) are irritated. Typing with the wrist at an angle - a common practice - places extra stress on those tendons or nerves, which can cause permanent injury. Other problems known generically as RSI include tenosynovitis and myofascitis, or inflammation of the tendons, connective tissues and muscles, and de Quervain's disease, a tendinitis of the thumb, which may develop from the overuse of the space bar or computer mouse.
Typical early symptoms include numbness, or tingling or burning sensations, in the fingers, hands or forearms which can become crippling. Victims of full-blown RSI cannot wash their hair or even hold a sheet of paper without agonizing pain. Some of the very severely afflicted never recover.
Occupational therapists can help patients with these disorders practice "joint protection." Patients can learn to use their hands in non-deforming positions. For example, instead of grabbing a key with a thumb and twisting, patients can learn to turn a key with adaptive equipment.
Coping skills also include the use of over the counter drugs such as aspirin or ibuprofen for mild to moderate symptoms or prescription NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) for stronger anti-inflammatory relief.
RSI may be avoidable through proper work habits - including posture, wrist position and regular work breaks - as well as ergonomically designed workstations and keyboards.
What movement or posture is causing the tendinitis?
What can be done to relieve the repetitive strain?
How can the wrists and hands be protected?
Will over the counter drugs such as aspirin help?
Will potent anti-inflammatory drugs be prescribed?
Will physical therapy or yoga help?
Recently, Yoga has been shown to help some individuals with RSI. It likely works in part through both toning and strengthening muscles involved in activity, and by helping individuals learn appropriate muscle relaxation techniques.
Prevention is important. Using appropriate posture while doing repetitive tasks is key. The use of specially designed equipment also can help people avoid this problem. A few simple changes in work habits and in your office setup can save you months or years of pain and disability.
See the links below for prevention and relief ideas regarding computer-related RSI.


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Bonjour! I'm back with another quick OOTD. I loved this causal outfit, it pretty much sums up my style this time of year. I spend a lot of my time working inside during the winter so i don't always need to wrap up really warm, which makes this the perfect outfit for me. I can throw on a coat and a scarf and be ready to brave the cold, but also perfectly comfy inside. The tee is an amazing sale find so won't be available anymore, but i've linked similar!
I also wanted to show you a snippet of my bedroom/photo corner, and my new amazing Desenio Prints. I spent hours choosing which ones i wanted and i think i did a really great job if i do say so myself! Shopping on the site was so easy, with multiple size options, easy categories and the option to select the matching frame in any colour when you add to cart. I can't want to put these up around the flat, i'll be sure to do a post dedicated to my prints once i've finished.
Hope you're having an amazing weekend! My Valentine's Collection launches today so i'll be busy making sure that all goes smoothly. Click here to shop if you fancy!

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RARE FIND! Beautiful 4.5 acre property in west League City with easy access to IH-45. Home feels like you are in the country but has all of the benefits of city living. The property has gorgeous mature oak trees and backs up to a beautiful lake. This ranch style home has a large kitchen with an island, an eat-in breakfast area and a beautiful brick fireplace in the living room. Lovely circular driveway with cute front porch with porch swing. Large pool and decking in the back. This property has so much land there is plenty of room to expand! Property is zoned to highly sought after CCISD school district. DID NOT FLOOD DURING HARVEY!
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GOP Sees Opportunity to Pick Up Seat in Chicago Suburbs
WASHINGTON – Armed with support from the business community, a "Blue Dog" membership card and a middle-of-the-road voting record, Rep. Melissa Bean, D-Ill., is hoping to deflect criticism that she is a liberal Democrat who won her seat on a fluke in a Republican district.
But Republicans see Illinois' 8th Congressional District, which went for President Bush over Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., 56 to 44 percent in 2004, as one of their few opportunities to pick up a seat in a political climate that is generally favoring Democrats nationally.
"It's a good year to be running against an incumbent," said David McSweeney, the Republican candidate vying for the seat to be awarded on Nov. 7.
A former investment banker, McSweeney said he thinks Bean has played up to both liberal and conservative constituents and doubts voters will reward her for it.
"She has tried to be all things to all people," he said. "I'm not quite sure what the Melissa Bean base is anymore."
"This is no cookie-cutter district," acknowledged Steve Brown, spokesman for the Illinois Democratic Party, who said Bean has done her best to reach out and connect with the conservative voters of her affluent suburban Chicago district. "It doesn't make the [Democratic] special interest groups ecstatic, but as a result, she's a good fit for the district."
Political observers say this is one of the more competitive, if not expensive, House races in the country this year. While Bean has raised $2.8 million, McSweeney has raised $3.2 million, including $1 million of his own cash. It is certainly one of the GOP's targeted challenger races.
"David McSweeney is doing everything right. He's been out there raising money, meeting voters and, in a overwhelmingly Republican district like Illinois eight, he'll have a really good shot at an upset in November," said Jonathan Collegio, spokesman for the National Republican Campaign Committee.
McSweeney beat out five other GOP hopefuls for the nomination back in March.
Jeff Berkowitz, host and producer of "Public Affairs," a local-access television talk show in the district, said he expects this race to be a squeaker, especially since independent Bill Scheurer, who is running on a predominantly anti-war campaign, threatens to take a bite out of Bean's more liberal Democratic constituency.
"I think anyone who says this won't be a close election is a partisan," said Berkowitz, who has interviewed all three candidates at length. "I can make the prediction … it will be decided with the winner not winning by more than four points."
In 2004, Bean, a technology and sales consultant by trade, beat 35-year incumbent Rep. Phil Crane, a Republican criticized for complacency and an unwillingness to aggressively defend his seat on the campaign trail.
She won the race 52 percent to 48 percent in one of the few Republican upsets of the year.
"A lot of that was an anti-Phil Crane vote — he was a far cry from the congressman of 1969," said Berkowitz. "He was not campaigning, not in the sense that she was. The question for today is, how many of those [voters] will migrate back to the Republicans?"
Brown said Bean has built and emboldened support with her Republican-leaning constituents, mostly through deft voting on business issues as well as maintaining a strong presence in the district.
"She's not vulnerable because she's done a good job in terms of constituent services and she does a good job in terms of her voting record," Brown said. "I think [voters] are looking for what they've got for the last two years: good, solid representation."
Bean's strategy in 2004 was "downplaying her party identification and keeping her distance from Democratic leaders," according to National Journal's Almanac of American Politics. In Congress, her voting record has been neither too conservative nor too liberal on foreign policy, fiscal and social issues.
She supported the war in Iraq and Bush's tax cuts. She voted for Republican-led bankruptcy reform and the Central American Free Trade Agreement, which cost her the national AFL-CIO endorsement this year, but seemingly gained her a nod from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
"She understands what it takes to create a healthy business climate and promote local job growth, and Congresswoman Bean is never afraid to stand up and do the right thing for the businesses and families she represents," said Bill Miller, vice president and political director of the Chamber.
But Bean also voted against offshore oil drilling, voted for a Democratic substitute on student loans and, in 2005, won 100 percent ratings from NARAL-Pro Choice America and the National Education Association, the teachers' union.
Those are some of the items McSweeney can point to when he charges Bean with not being conservative enough for the district.
"She's opposed lawsuit reform, opposed an energy bill that would have lowered gas prices," he said.
Bean's campaign declined repeated calls for an interview,
While calling her too liberal for the district, McSweeney also suggested she is disingenuous, having lost credibility with labor unions who supported her two years ago.
"She ran in '04 and had heavy union support" before voting for CAFTA, he said. "Effectively, she lied to the people who put her in office and sold out to big business."
Berkowitz said Bean and McSweeney have a lot in common on the issues, but Bean has the edge because McSweeney is "running against a person who has two years already in office."
Scheurer, on the other hand, said he wants to exploit the similarities between the Republican and Democrat, giving voters what he calls a truly independent option this November.
"The other candidates don't offer the voters a real choice at all," he said. "They both side with the interests of large corporations and the wealthy. Neither of them cares about the interests of working people. When you look at national security they pretty much have the same pro-Iraq war, follow Bush agenda."
Analysts say the parties cannot count Scheurer out in terms of his impact on the race. He garnered 7,500 votes in the 2004 Democratic primary against Bean and could draw some of the anti-war and labor vote away from her in the fall.
"He will certainly take votes from her precisely because she hasn't represented her base," said Andrew McKenna, chairman of the Illinois Republican Party. Meanwhile, "the [GOP] primary really helped to engage our base to be excited about the race."
Peter Couvall, vice chairman of the Democratic Party in Lake County, which is a big chunk of the 8th District, said he thinks Scheurer is a "one-issue candidate" who is unable to do much harm to Bean's candidacy.
"She's very popular in that district," said Couvall, who denies that the AFL-CIO's lack of support means the downfall of her campaign machine. He said she retains the help of local labor unions despite the CAFTA vote.
"She has a tough district, she has to represent everybody," he said. "I disagreed with her CAFTA vote too. You can't make a decision based one issue."


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Originally from the Midwest, Kevin Spiker lived in Denver for 14 years working in the Telecommunications industry with a primary focus on corporate finance and operations. He started his yachting career in Mississippi working for Trinity Yachts in contract administration, project management and as a captain. After Trinity, Kevin went to sea working on yachts, both motor and sailing yachts up to 60 meters in length.


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MURRAY, Utah, May 21 (UPI) -- A Utah woman who found out her daughter was teasing a schoolmate about her clothes said she taught the girl a lesson using clothing from a thrift shop.
The Murray woman, identified only as Ally to protect the identity of the girl, Kaylee, said she devised the punishment for the elementary school student after receiving an email from the girl's teacher saying Kaylee had been bullying another girl, KSTU-TV, Salt Lake City, reported Tuesday.
"She would take her out on the playground and call her names, and tell her she was a slob and tell her she dressed like a sleaze," Ally said. "Someone not wanting to go to school anymore based off of something that one other little person said to them -- I mean, that's huge, that's damaging."
Ally said she is not Kaylee's biological mother but is in a long-term relationship with the girl's father, who has custody. The father said Ally and Kaylee have a mother-daughter relationship.
Ally said she bought about $50 worth of clothing and sneakers she knew Kaylee would not like at a local thrift shop and made the girl wear the clothes to school for two days.
Kaylee said she heard other students talking about her behind her back when she wore the clothes. She said she learned her lesson.
"Because it's [teasing is] stupid and it's mean. It hurts them," she said.


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Korvia is the only recruiting agency in the country to be awarded 'Distinguished Partner' of the Gyeonggi English program in Korea (GEPIK) for eight consecutive years in a row. Korvia has been an official partner of the GEPIK program since 2008 and holds the most distinguished partner recognitions out of any other recruiting agency in South Korea.
GEPIK will always be special to us and we would like to thank you all our great GEPIK teachers who has been dedicated to our purblic school teaching program for better English education. Korvia, we are so proud of our teachers.
Also Korvia has been awaded "Distinguished Partner of Gyeonsangnamdo Office of Education (GOE) for year 2017".
What does 'Distinguished Partner' mean?
GEPIK awards its 'Distinguished Partner' title to the top agencies that it works with every year. The Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education or GPOE evaluates agencies based on professionalism, amount of teachers placed, as well as upholding the program's standards.
What Does it mean to be an official partner of GEPIK?
Official partners can recruit on behalf of the GEPIK program to place native English teachers into English teaching positions in the Gyeonggi province. These agencies are responsible for helping take the burden off of schools for finding suitable teachers by screening applicants as well as helping them prepare for the visa process to teach in Korea.


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Pepper Shot
Keychain, Lipstick, Flip-top Pepper Shot Pepper Spray Reviews
Are you looking for a weapon to defend yourself out there against vermin on the streets? It rarely gets as good as pepper spray. That is exactly why law enforcement agents subdue out-of-control suspects with it and US marines employ it against unruly crowds in enemy territory. Pepper Shot pepper spray reviews reflect this effectiveness and usefulness in a variety of perilous situations.
Pepper spray takes down criminals with intense, burning heat. That makes it very effective. It does not set them on fire, but it sure feels that way to them. Their skin burns in pain, and so do their eyes, which shut from swelling and can't be opened. This gives you plenty of time to get away and call 9-1-1 or get help from bystanders. However, the stuff is non-lethal and will not injure permanently so you do not have to worry about any extremely dangerous effects.
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Effective Defense for Anyone against Any Assailant
In a defense weapon, you want the ability to stop an attacker, any attacker, no matter just how big or tough they are. This is especially crucial to small people. True self-defense weapons do not rely on the user's physical strength or speed to defeat a violent attack. They should at least level the playing field to improve an attack victim's chances of survival.
Pepper spray is more than just an equalizer. It turns the tables on assailants. Even a five-foot-tall little old lady would drop a six-plus-foot, 300-pound knife-wielding mugger with a pepper spray shot to the face.
Some of the most potent defense sprays are Pepper Shot Pepper Sprays, as they are not made just like the others. They use a much finer grain of pepper than other brands, which is proven to be more effective. And they are rated at a whopping two million Scoville heat units (SHU).
No one who gets hit by this stuff can remain standing.
It gets even worse for the bad guys. As if burning the eyes and skin is not bad enough, these sprays will make a criminal's mucous membranes swell, making breathing very difficult, and will also swell the eye veins, forcing the eyes to shut tightly. They will stay that way for as long as 45 minutes, far more than enough time for you to get away and call the police, yet the effects will wear off and leave no permanent damage.
What is good for you, even if pepper spray is very painful, is that it does not depend on pain to stop assailants. This means it works even on people strongly under the influence of drugs or alcohol, who are insensitive to pain.
Pepper Shot makes 10% pepper sprays, meaning that their concentration of oleoresin capsicum (OC), the key ingredient in pepper spray, is 10%.
Although these sprays can drop an outlaw in a second, they prevent users from firing them accidentally either at the users' selves or at others. That is why they all have a locking flip-top actuator for safety.
Choose Your Pepper Shot Pepper Spray
The Pepper Shot manufacturer does not just make sure its products are easy to use. It also offers various models to suit everyone's needs. You can get pepper spray for keychain attachments, for instance, that can also be secured to a bag or belt loop so it is right where it can be grabbed quickly and fired when trouble is encountered. And the company makes small pepper sprays that give you an extra edge over anyone coming at you. Since they can be hidden easily in the hand, you can take your assailant completely by surprise.
You can always get one of these pepper sprays in a holster with a regular color. If you would prefer your weapon to look a little more stylish on you, you have several options. You can get a ½ oz. Pepper Shot in an injection-molded holster in a color of your choice, or choose from several fashion pepper sprays in leatherette holsters in different colors or leopard or cheetah prints. There are also rhinestone leatherette holsters available in several colors.
As if being small and concealable is not a big enough advantage, there are disguised pepper sprays to make sure surprise stays on your side.
Lipstick pepper sprays look just like lipstick and would not get a second look from a criminal. The Pepper Pen looks just like any other pen and will fool the bad guys, likewise. By the time they learn what these disguised weapons really are, it will be too late.
You can also choose how your pepper spray will be delivered to your target. There are stream pepper sprays, which send the liquid to an attacker in a steady stream, and fogger pepper sprays, which engulf the unfortunate recipient in a cloud of pepper. They have different advantages. The stream is more resistant to wind forces but requires a more practiced hand. On the other hand, the fogger needs little accuracy, which helps a lot when you are shooting under stress in a life-threatening situation.
If you are sitting behind the wheel, you can have the car pepper spray with auto visor clip overhead, ready to be grabbed and fired. This will really come in handy against smash-and-grab robberies at red lights.
The Pepper Shot tri-pack offers value for money. It has a 2 oz. pepper spray for home use, a ½ oz. pepper spray with auto visor clip, and a ½ oz. personal pepper spray with a Quick Key Release key chain.
Keeping Safe Wherever You Go
Having a busy, active lifestyle does not mean that you can't be safe wherever you go. And being safe on the move does not mean carrying bulky, awkward security equipment, either. You can get a Pepper Shot tailor-made for your needs.
Everyone should have a spray for self-defense on them every time they go out. Depending on the cops for protection is a big mistake. By the time they arrive at the scene, it will be way too late, but pepper spray lets you take your own safety in your own hands.


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National Home Sales Up and Home Prices Down in April ← Alberta's MLS Sales Growth Expected to Rocket in 2012This entry was posted in Calgary Real Estate News. Bookmark the permalink. The next provincial forecast update by RBC will be published in June. We hope the fires around Slave Lake won't change these optimistic expectations for Alberta.The predictions indicate that Alberta's economy will remain strong and recover from the world crisis faster than other provinces. The main force behind the success is the energy industry. Oil prices are expected to rise to an average of US $81.45 per barrel, according to Economic Outlook, released by Finance Alberta. "On the back of these strong oil prices, investment has rebounded in Alberta in both oil sands and conventional oil," it says. Robust investment and increasing oil exports will probably drive Alberta's economic growth through the coming years. "There is a chance that North America could bounce back more quickly than is currently forecast, which would lead to more rapid growth in the Alberta economy," says the Outlook.by ProvinceHousing Starts in Canada Alberta's employment will grow the most in the same year and, as usual, its inflation will be among the lowest in the country (2.0%). Housing starts are estimated to be the third highest, after Quebec and Ontario.They expect the national GDP will increase in 2011 and 2012 by 3.2 and 3.1%, respectively. Saskatchewan will change the most in both years (4.9% and 4.3%), followed by Newfoundland & Labrador in 2011 and by Alberta in 2012.Inflation in Canada by Province


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After lunch, we hiked across town to The Carlton on Bourke Street but on the way found a new art installation in the Myer windows in the Bourke Street Mall celebrating the 150th Birthday of the Melbourne Zoo. Each window had a big elephant in it with a variety of masterpieces, one of which was painted by my animal counterpart, Mali.As the picture says below, from August 10 to September 21 (the day before my birthday woo!) there will be 50 elephants around Melbourne. I'm definitely going to go on a hunt for them when they're out.
|(A picture I took last time I was at the Zoo)
Once we had finished admiring the artistic creativity of my favourite elephant, we keep on going to The Carlton to go to a Di$count Univer$e pop up store. What I was unaware of when saying yes to this was that I would have to climb up what seemed like a hundred flights of stairs to get to the top where the shop was.
I was really impressed with the fact that people wear this sort of clothing on a day to day basis because I'd never have the courage to do that. A costume party maybe.
I love finding new and free things to do in Melbourne, especially in Winter when there isn't much to do that doesn't require spending money. To read Part 1 click here.
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L.A. County Slow to Probe Nursing Home Complaints, State Statistics Show
Statistics released this week on investigations of complaints of abuse, neglect, and poor conditions at California nursing homes and other health facilities show Los Angeles County lagging behind other areas of the state. Los Angeles County is the only county that handles such investigations itself. Elsewhere, the program is run by the state's Department of Public Health. The county's responsibilities will probably be scaled back under a new contract with the state beginning in July. That agreement is expected to provide more money for investigations — but not as much as county officials say they would need to do all the work currently required. The statistics reported by the state this week for the first time broke down the performance by district. It showed that Los Angeles County took the longest time, on average, to finish investigating complaints of patient mistreatment or inadequate care. Statewide, the average number of days that complaints were open was 255. In Los Angeles County, it was 352. The only other district in the state that approached that number was San Francisco, where the average was 342 days.
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David Wingate is an elder law and estate planning attorney in Frederick and Montgomery, Counties, Maryland. The law practice consists of wills, power of attorneys, trusts, Medicaid and asset protection.


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These days the security of data and information is very important and our Code & Cypher School will show you the basics of coding and encrypting data to make it safe from hackers.
Encryption and Code breaking
Encryption is the process of hiding the real meaning of a message by using a cypher so that only the person that knows the cypher used can read and understand the message.
Code breaking is the process used to try and crack the encrypted message to discover it's real meaning when you do not know the cypher used to encrypt it.
Bletchley Park and World War 2
During World War 2 the British (through Bletchley Park), and their allies, were able to crack the top-secret German codes and cyphers used with Engima machines to encrypt military traffic. The Germans didn't realise that we were reading their communications and using the intelligence obtained to turn the war in our favour.
GCHQ and the Cold War
Soon after World War 2 finished the Cold War started and this was to last 43 years, in 1991. This wasn't a war as we understand it, missiles weren't exchanged. The Cold War was a political, economic and propoganda war between the United States and the USSR and their associated allies that started in 1947 and was waged right through to 1991.
Bletchley Park morphed in to Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) and it started to undertake covert signals intelligence gathering against the Soviet Union. this undoubtedly helped the Americans and their allies stay one step ahead of the Russians.
Many of the staff employed at GCHQ were interceptors obtaining the intelligence, but there were also significant numbers of code breakers and language specialists employed to crack the cyphers used and translate the decoded messages in to English.
Modern Code & Cypher cracking
These days GCHQ is still involved in cracking codes and cyphers, but these days the main targets are terrorist organisations and hackers looking to extort money from businesses and members of the public.
Code & Cypher School workshop
In this workshop you will be introduced to encryption techniques using simple cyphers. As a "World War II spy", you will be tasked with encrypting highly secret messages that will help the allies to win the war. You will also receive encrypted messages which you will have to decrypt to reveal the important messages needed to defeat the axis powers.
Why not visit our Enigma Machine workshop to build a working model of this famous encryption machine using just a Pringles tin.


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Avoid These 5 Foods In The Morning If You Want to Reduce Belly Bloat
Bloating is very common digestive problem and it's described as a condition of the stomach feeling swollen after eating. It happens when the gastrointestinal tract is full of air or gas. Bloating can cause discomfort and pressure and can also make the belly look bigger temporarily.
Even though bloating can be provoked by medical conditions, most of the time is caused by certain foods that your body is not able to tolerate. But no worries, the good news is that bloating can be fixed easily with some changes in your diet.
If you want to avoid bloating and to keep your tummy flat for the day, you need to think about cutting out these foods from the breakfast menu:
Cruciferous vegetables
All the cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, kale, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and cabbage are rich in raffinose, sugar which is very hard to digest and produces gas which makes you bloat. These greens are very healthy and you don't have to cut them out from your diet entirely, you can just make some changes in the portion size.
Huevos rancheros and breakfast burritos… yes I know it sounds delicious, but unfortunately when it comes to gas, beans are the biggest culprits because they are rich in sugars and fibers that the body can't absorb. And maybe you are not aware but many of your morning protein bars contain protein isolate derived from soybeans. Beware of the bean!
Dairy products
Even though not to everyone, dairy product can provoke bloating. There are a lot of people who have lactose sensitivities. If you have noticed bloating after eating any milk products (cheese, yogurt or milk) maybe you need to stop consuming these products in the morning.
Apples and pears
Although we all know that foods that are rich in fiber help us to lose weight, they can also be very bad to someone with sensitive stomach. Apples and pears contain sugars as fructose and sorbitol, sugars that a lot of people can't tolerate. No matter how tasty they are and easy to grab-and-go in the morning, maybe you need to limit the intake of these fruits if you suffer from belly bloat.
If you consume breakfast which is high in sodium you're at risk of water retention and weight gain. The latest researches have shown that about 90 percent of the Americans are consuming more sodium than the recommended daily intake (2,300 mg per day). According to the studies you need to drink a lot of water if you need your salt fix in the morning. If you stay hydrated you can counteract the effects of the bloating provoked by salt.


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There are schools offering interior design programs in Hawaii!
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Each year, in the range of 0.1% of Hawaii graduates, graduate from Interior Design degree programs.
Chaminade University of Honolulu, the only accredited Interior Design school in Hawaii, is located in Honolulu. It received a ranking of 78th in the country in 2010. Approximately 17 students graduated from Interior Design programs at Chaminade University of Honolulu, in 2010.
Tuition at Chaminade University of Honolulu for students enrolled in Interior Design courses was $17,740 per year.
An Interior Design degree from a Hawaii school... what next?
The highest percentage of Interior Design graduates in Hawaii pursue careers as an interior designer. In Hawaii, the largest numbers of interior designers work in the following counties:
- Honolulu County - 110 interior designers
On average, an interior designer earns a salary of $50,270 per year in Hawaii state. However, Hawaii interior designers earned anywhere in the range from as less than $31,820 per year to more than $77,840 per year in 2010. The counties in Hawaii with the highest average salary for an interior designer are:
- Honolulu County - $49,150 per year
An interior designer in the following counties in Hawaii make the lowest salaries on average:
- Honolulu County - $49,150 per year
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For more Hawaii data regarding a career in interior design in Hawaii and to compare salaries with various related fields such as design or fashion design, take a look at the graphs and charts below.
Here are the different levels of study available for you to explore.
- Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design in Hawaii
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Riley Reid
Being an icon in the world of adult entertainment, young and intelligent Riley Reid is almost impossible to keep your eyes off . She is very passionate and engaged about whatever she's doing.
Being one of the most beautiful women on the planet and with looks and attitude to die from Riley really does represent the the essence of today's pornstars.


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How to make your office space fit your business
Are you a Brisbane business, looking to refresh your office with a small office fitout? Is your office in desperate need of a repaint, or perhaps even an overhaul of its layout, furniture and overall aesthetic?
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On Sunday, September 23, 2012, Jill Kelly McComsey, a Bethlehem personal injury attorney at Hof & Reid LLC, will participate in the Lehigh Valley American Heart Association Heart Walk being held at Northampton County Community College on Green Pond Road in Bethlehem. The American Heart Association is the largest voluntary health organization working to prevent, treat and defeat heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases. These diseases, the Nation's No.1 and No.4 killers, claim more than 813,804 American lives a year. Ms. McComsey has encouraged and continues to encourage others to sign up for this walk and to support this very important cause. To join Jill Kelly McComsey and many others, visit the American Heart Association's website.
These blogs are posted on behalf of Hof & Reid LLC, and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the firm or its attorneys. The information presented in this blog is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice.
Bethlehem Attorney Phil Hof was Top Team In Training Fundraiser for Philadelphia Insurance Triathlon
On Sunday, June 24, 2012, Philip M. Hof, a Bethlehem personal injury attorney, participated in the Eighth Annual Philadelphia Insurance Triathlon as a member of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training (TNT). The mission of Team In Training is to train athletes to compete in endurance events while raising money to fund lifesaving cancer research. Philip M. Hof trained for and completed the distance triathlon race, consisting of a 1.5K swim, a 40K bike and a 10K run. Even more impressive, Philip M. Hof was the top fundraiser racing with the Eastern Pennsylvania Team in Training group, raising close to $9,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. His fundraising efforts led him to receive special recognition as a Team in Training "Rockstar."
Bethlehem Attorney Jill McComsey Raises Money for Legal Services
Jill Kelly McComsey, Associate Attorney at the Bethlehem law firm of Hof & Reid LLC, helped organize a fund-raiser for North Penn Legal Services, which was generously hosted by Melt in the Saucon Valley Promenade Shops. The fund-raiser attracted professionals from Lehigh County, Northampton County and beyond and raised over $10,000.00 for North Penn Legal Services. North Penn Legal Services provides civil legal representation to low-income people and ensures equal access to justice for all. They are facing a funding crisis and need help now more than ever.


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The Death of Penmanship
When I read this Newsweek article, entitled "The Curse of Cursive," it triggered a lot of very strong reactions in me. In the article, the author, Jessica Bennett, complains that there is no purpose served anymore by requiring children to learn how to write in script. Printing is good enough when most people do not send handwritten letters anymore and instead communicate via email. Electronic communication better suits our digital age. Bennett is reacting to a new book entitled Script and Scribble, written by Kitty Burns Florey, who laments the loss of the written word. Florey argues that much, including one of our links to our common past, would be lost if penmanship became a lost art. Florey ignores the fact that for many people, learning cursive is simply impossible because they suffer from dysgraphia, and learning how to print legibly is a huge achievement. Trying to learn to write cursive would be extremely difficult for anyone with dysgraphia. My own handwriting is notoriously hard to read, sometimes even for me. It was never beautiful, despite following my grandmother's admonitions to practice every day. Her writing was simply beautiful. When she died at 102, her script was still straight (even on unlined paper) and every letter was always formed exactly the same way. I have kept her tattered, handwritten recipe cards because they are so evocative of her and of another era. My writing, on the other hand, never very good, completely deteriorated during the bar review course I took in 1983 and has gotten consistently worse over time. My daughter is, like other members of her generation, completely dependent on her laptop for almost all of her written communication. She writes thank-you notes by hand, but only because I insist. However, she took a calligraphy course one summer during grade school and became extremely adept at that. I have commissioned her to do name tags and place cards using calligraphy. It seems odd to me that she almost always uses print when she writes, but also is expert at calligraphy.


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6 Highly Useful Things to Guide Students When Writing Their Essays
The students from the various scholastic levels would usually be required to write different kinds of essays for their classes. Professors would either give their student's a topic, something that is about their course, or give the students the option to pick their own topics. What these means is that writing an essay is always a big part of a student's life. However, Not all students are good with using language or writing essays. Some lack the proper grasp of grammar and vocabulary to make the article.
For the students who are not as skilled or are having difficulty in finding time for writing their papers, these 6 tips would help in creating a good quality essay.
Choose a topic that involves a personal interest. Crafting an essay becomes less tedious if one is innately enjoying what he is writing about. This makes writing about the subject something of a second nature to the writer. For car enthusiasts for example, an essay on the newest cars or parts is just like talking with their friends and sharing interests. In situations wherein the professor hands out the topics, the students can just write on the topic in a way that uses an angle related to the interest.
Do some research first. Before doing the writing, the student should first do some research. Being able to research the topic of the essay,gives the writer the opportunity to take various points and angles and use them in the essay. This research task is even much easier now with the advent of the internet and various online resources.
Create an Outlines for the essay. Creating an outline for the essay allows one to see how the essay will be structured and what kind of sentences each paragraph should have. A good outline would use either topic sentences or idea phrases, to make it a worthwhile guide for the essay writer.
Look at example essays. An essay example gives students the chance to learn more ways of writing their papers. Having access to other essays helps one learn how to use smooth transitions in presenting their topic. The essay example allows the student to look at how the author talks about the topic. One can then emulate the use of language, style, and flow of the author in their own papers. To be able to find examples, the students can ask their professors or can even browse some sample online articles.
Make sure the paper follows the instructions and guidelines set by the institution. Academic papers have to follow a specific set of rules with regards to its format. Format rules would usually include specifications for font sizes and styles, and margin width. Check that the paper is able to follow all these rules.
Check for grammar and typing errors. Avoid point deductions from your essay due to errors in spelling and grammar use. Low grades are given to well-crafted due to such markdowns. Grammar and Typing errors can be seen by the professor as sloppiness on the part of the student. Use the spellchecker in the software, as well as check the paper once it is printed out.
Angela Foster is an English Literature professor in her local college. She had been a teacher for 20 years and is known due to her essay assignments on everything. When not giving out or grading submitted papers and other articles, she spends her time by taking care of and playing with her granddaughters. She can be usually found visiting the park or zoo with her grandchildren, playing the role of their tour guide.
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'Ronaldo always ready for the big games' - Zidane warns Atletico
Cristiano Ronaldo is primed to do more derby day damage to Atletico Madrid, according to Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane.
Ronaldo fired a hat-trick as Madrid saw off their city rivals at the Vicente Calderon in November, part of a 26-goal haul in all competitions for the four-time Ballon d'Or winner this season.
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The 32-year-old was rested for Wednesday's 4-2 win at Leganes and is set to take centre stage once more, having scored 18 times in 26 previous derby appearances.
"He knows, as we all do, but even more so Cristiano, that in the big games he is always there," Zidane told a pre-match news conference.
"I don't know if it is because he's accustomed to it, but his ambition makes him want to play well in the big games like every player.
"That's what he trains for, he's been training very well. He's ready for the final stretch of the season.
"But not just the big games, any game he plays in he wants to score and be a big player for his team.
"It's very positive for everyone, the energy that he generates."
The sight of Ronaldo sitting out Madrid games to preserve him for the season's major battles has become familiar under Zidane and he maintains his star player is on board with the policy.
"There's no special plan. We just speak to Cristiano and that's it, like we do with all of them," he said.
"I speak to all the players about what we're going to do. It's important that the players understand what we're doing.
"They're intelligent players, they know my idea and we're all together."
"The idea is to get to the end of the season in the best possible physical shape.
"I think when Cristiano or Gareth [Bale] don't play we know it's because there are a lot of games coming up and the other players who are training, I know what they can bring to the team.
"Every game is a story in itself. We know that. That's why we go game by game. Hopefully we are going to end the season very well."
Injured Mane's season is over, Klopp confirms
Madrid retaining their two-point advantage over Barcelona at the top of LaLiga as they head into the season's pivotal closing stretch owed much to Alvaro Morata's hat-trick at Leganes.
Morata has outscored Karim Benzema in the league and, with a growing clamour for the Madrid-born striker to be handed his chance in a major contest, Zidane took a diplomatic route.
Asked where it was time for the Spain international to start a big game, he said: "Every game is important, the other day in Leganes was an important game and Alvaro played very well.
"So I'm not sure what you mean but we're going to keep going like this with all the different players."


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NEW YORK » Wall Street plunged yesterday as investors, driving the Dow Jones industrial average down nearly 130 points, grappled with a seemingly relentless rise in bond yields.
It was a fitful trading session that saw stocks tumble, claw their way back and then plummet again when the yield on the 10-year Treasury note soared to a five-year high of 5.295 percent.
The climb in bond yields exacerbated jitters about mortgage rates rising, which could hurt the already sluggish housing market, and about the Federal Reserve hiking interest rates, which would slow down corporate dealmaking.
Surging takeover activity had helped boost stocks to record levels until a week ago, when the benchmark 10-year Treasury note's yield passed 5 percent, unnerving stock investors and triggering a selloff.
"It's partially an excuse to take profits, but there are also some legitimate concerns that if bond yields get high enough, they will present an attractive alternative to stocks, and that higher interest rates will reduce private equity activity," said Edward Yardeni, president of Yardeni Research Inc.
The rise in Treasury yields yesterday was stoked by a tepid reaction to the government's auction of $8 billion in new 10-year notes, and further aggravated by confounding comments from former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, who said he is not worried about foreign governments selling their U.S. Treasury holdings, but added that yields will likely rise in the future.
The Dow Jones industrial average fell 129.95, or 0.97 percent, to 13,295.01. The blue chip index is 381 points, or 2.8 percent, below its record close of 13,676.32, reached June 4.
The broader stock indexes also declined. The Standard & Poor's 500 index fell 16.12, or 1.07 percent, to 1,493.00, while the Nasdaq composite index dropped 22.38, or 0.87 percent, to 2,549.77.
The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies was down 11.46, or 1.38 percent, at 821.72.
The dollar was mixed against other major currencies, while gold prices fell.
Light, sweet crude futures fell 62 cents to $65.35 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange.
Declining issues outnumbered advancers by about 5 to 1 on the New York Stock Exchange, where volume came to 1.25 billion shares.
The stock market saw losses in most sectors yesterday, but homebuilders saw particular weakness; Americans could be dissuaded from buying homes, as mortgage rates rise alongside the 10-year yield.
According to Bankrate.com, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was at 6.33 percent yesterday, up from 6.07 percent a week ago.
Texas Instruments Inc., which makes semiconductors used in mobile phones, late Monday narrowed its second-quarter forecast. The stock fell 75 cents, or 2.10 percent, to $35.04.
Continental Airlines Inc. also slumped after analysts cut their earnings expectations for the airline. Continental fell $1.59, or 4.5 percent, to $34.10.
But Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. reported a stronger-than-expected profit for its second-quarter. Bear Stearns Cos. and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. are expected to report tomorrow.
Lehman rose 38 cents to $76.06.


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text: Warning: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is deprecated, use preg_replace_callback instead in ..../includes/class_bbcode.php on line 2958 View Profile: Rochin - Pen & Paper Games Register Help Remember Me? Home Forum FAQ Calendar Community Groups Albums Member List Forum Actions Mark Forums Read Quick Links View Site Leaders Contribution Actions Contribute What's New? Blogs Find Players Groups Contribute Downloads Chat Advanced Search Recent Chat Activity (Main Lobby)Join Chat Loading Chat Log... Player Registry Rochin Prefer not to see ads? Become a Community Supporter. Welcome to Pen & Paper Games, an online community dedicated to bringing roleplayers together!You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will automatically be added to our player registry (unless you opt not to) and will be able to privately find and communicate with other players in your area. You will also be able to post and reply to topics, vote in polls, and many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today! If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us. Site News: Pen & Paper Games Gets New Leadership! [Read More] Rochin The 300 (+7) Find latest posts Find latest started threads View Articles View Blog Entries Mini Statistics Join Date 05-23-2008 Last Activity 01-16-2017 09:22 AM Blog Entries 0 More 8 Friends HollywoodXtreme GoddessGood Webhead Naibo jho251981 gdmcbride Join Groups 2 Groups Dallas Roleplayers Fort Worth Role Players Group Join Groups 0 Permission Groups Rochin is not a member of any public groups Recent Visitors The last 20 visitor(s) to this page were: Arkhemedes, cyberxp, dakhoaauaclicinic, DDTRPG, GoddessGood, Halloweenman33, hankakusai, Ieshadover, Mathwei, Morashitar, Nightcap, Pinkycatcher, Principes, Rebecca Bailey, Richard, sgtdrill, swiggs74, thadrine, Too Late, Zijixiong This page has had 8,917 visits Badges and Icons My Icon: GM Profile Badges: I Voted! - ENnies 2010 Tab Content Rochin's Activity About Me Friends Tab Content All Rochin Friends Photos New Activity () Please reload this page to view the 200+ new activity items that have been created. Older Activity More Activity No More Results No Recent Activity About Rochin Basic Information Age 43 Badges and Icons My Icon: GM Profile Badges: I Voted! - ENnies 2010 Location City: Arlington State: Texas Zipcode: 76014 Country: United States Willing to Travel: 30 miles Availability LFG/LFP: LFG Availability (Days): Friday, Saturday, Sunday Availability (Times): Afternoons, Evenings Desired Gaming Frequency: Monthly - 2 games per month. Gaming Preferences Player/GM: Either Preferred Genres: Dark Future, Fantasy, Horror, Modern, Post Apocalyptic, Science Fiction / Futuristic, Super Heroic Favorite RPGs: Pathfinder has won out over the horror that is 4E. Gaming Worlds: Midnight and any other regular DND world. Eberron is great. Loving Pathfinder the most though. Preferred Playing Style: 50% Roleplaying / 50% Combat Ideal Group Size: Medium Groups (Between 4 and 6 players) Online RPGs?: Yes What are you looking for?: I like a good mix of story and combat. If the story is good the combat can be afterthought. I do like and enjoy combat, but the story and Roleplaying is key. But a good hack and slash can be fun now and then. So yeah I like it all. I could run a game as well, but cannot host where I live. About Me Real Name: Chris Bayes Biography: I have been into RPGs for 30 years. I have played a lot of the typical RPGs DND, Marvel SuperHeroes, Rifts, Shadow Run and Fudge/Fate system games. I have lately begun to open my eyes to various other game systems, such as BRP. Each new system opens my eyes more to how truly awesome RPGs can be. I am also a freelance writer/designer and developer for various 3rd party Pathfinder compatible companies. Love to give back to the game I enjoy so much. Signature In the words made famous by Boris (R.I.P) "I have a crazy plan!" Statistics Total Posts Total Posts 154 Posts Per Day 0.04 Downloads Downloads 0 Uploads 0 General Information Last Activity 01-16-2017 09:22 AM Join Date 05-23-2008 Referrals 0 8 Friends Arkhemedes fmitchell Generic/Universal Moderator gdmcbride The 300 (+7) GoddessGood The 300 (+7) HollywoodXtreme jho251981 The 300 (+7) Naibo Lurker Webhead GM Adviser Showing Friends 1 to 8 of 8 -- P&PG v4 -- Default Mobile Style Contact Us Pen and Paper Games Archive Privacy Statement Top All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:22 PM. Powered by vBulletinCopyright ©2000 - 2020, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. Donation System provided by vBDonate (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2020 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.Copyright ©2006-2014 - All Additional Rights Reserved - Robert A. Howard


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When we talk about intelligence levels within leadership and organizational development, we are all familiar with the abbreviations and meanings of IQ (cognitive), EQ (emotional), SQ (spiritual) and FQ (physical). Over time, more and more attention has been paid to self-knowledge and the development of so-called soft skills, to listening to our intuition and the signs of our body. We increasingly act from a holistic vision, in the sense that we recognise emotional, spiritual and mental (energy) bodies as well as our physical bodies. Bodies that each absorb, process and generate ( perceivable ) output.
From IQ to AI
However, in the information-driven age in which we find ourselves today, these quotients are put under pressure and we are challenged to redefine which of them are of real importance and when. For us as human beings: in the world, on the planet and in the society in which we live. On a macro and on a micro level. And more importantly: whether this interpretation, with all of our ongoing insights, is still sufficient. We are increasingly confronted with (self-learning) systems, computers and algorithms that far surpass us in terms of our ability to absorb and process knowledge (read: IQ). Artificial Intelligence (AI) has since arrived and is developing at a rapid speed.
'Within ten years we will be able to buy computers that match the calculating power of our own brain, and less than twenty five years later we will have computers with the capacity of all human brains combined.'
~ from 'Bits, Bytes & Bewustzijn'.
Data is the new oil: an enormous amount of data about us is being generated, collected and analysed. However, the map is not the territory, there is so much more that cannot (yet) be measured, interpreted or observed (in and around us) by contemporary science.
'We move from data to information to knowledge to wisdom. Data isn't real knowledge'
By means of algorithms, however, AI is now able to read, predict and thus influence our behaviour, beliefs, preferences and opinions almost flawlessly. Just think of the Cambridge Analytica scandal surrounding the American presidential elections.
From EQ to LovingAI
'We are faced with the challenge that machines are becoming more and more human and that people are increasingly resembling machines'.
Over the years, the emphasis has shifted to the development of our EQ and SQ: our ability to empathise, be compassionate, be fully present with the other person, and be in touch with our deeper knowledge, our intuition. However, the rise of the smartphone has in many cases (partly) offset this development as we have collectively spent more time behind screens than in face-to-face contact with each other. We are becoming more and more addicted to, or dependent on, computer technology. Technologies that anchor us more and more in our heads, in time, in the material, increasingly disconnected from our feelings and from the world around us. Our streetscape and social life are increasingly dominated by people immersed in their smartphones, often referred to as zombification. Statistics worldwide show that we are more connected than ever, but that as a collective we have never felt so alone.
In addition to Smart, many systems are now becoming Kind (EQ, https://lovingai.org). Artificial intelligence is becoming able to read our facial expressions through cameras, to interpret micro-signals and from there to respond to our feelings. Microsignals such as perspiration levels, temperature and hormone fluctuations. In addition, it can also read microsignals in our voice via microphones, by means of voice recognition. Chatbots and digital assistants (think of Ava or Mica) are becoming increasingly human, both visually and audibly, AI psychiatrists and virtual therapists are emerging and Virtual Reality is being used to increase empathy. Through this 'artificial EQ', AI is able to respond appropriately: for example, to show understanding and compassion when appropriate.
All this makes it less and less clear where our own feelings and thoughts actually originate from. Have they been influenced and manipulated from the outside, for example by AI systems/supercomputers such as Google and Facebook, or are they to be considered 'original'? Of course there are a lot of programs running in each of us, out of our upbringing, our culture and our frame of reference, but nowadays each moment we are bombarded with input and stimuli that have an influence on both our outside and inside world. Knowing oneself is no longer a luxury but a bitter necessity. If only to guard our autonomy, personal space and free will.
It is almost impossible to keep track of all these developments, the innovations, the automation, the processing of all data and in the meantime to guarding the human component. The world around us is becoming increasingly transparent, boundless and fluid. Boundaries are blurring between virtual and analogue worlds, between man and machine, between biological and artificial. Long-term plans are in vain because the technological tsunami keeps raging. Many organisations and teams experience a dichotomy, in this transition phase from the 'old' method to the new one. Employees and entrepreneurs become over-inflated and burned out. We try to uphold everything, but we have to make choices.
The invitation
All these developments invite us to ask ourselves what it is that makes us human, what sets us apart from the machine and what really needs our attention in terms of growth, both on a personal and on an organisational level. In order to ensure that computer technology supports us and continues to be of service instead of downgrading us as humans to organic robots. For there is no point in competing with the computer; certainly not in terms of processing speed, memory and storage/processing capacity.
'The challenge now is to further explore and develop our being human with all our abilities, to gain a deeper level of self-knowledge about ourselves so that we can (re)activate more of our 'Inner Technology'.
We will then be able to truly combine the power of man & machine, from their synergies. Because the possibilities are vast, in terms of (personal and economic) growth, innovation and (individual and collective) transformation. But first things first.
'We must pay equally as much attention to what it will mean to be or remain human in the future (i.e. What defines us as humans) as we spend on developing infinitely more powerful technologies that will change humanity forever.'
~ Gerd Leonhard in 'Technology vs Humanity'
Consciousness as a USP
We have now outgrown the era in which we focus on levels of intelligence. Through ongoing understanding and computer technological progress, this has now been outpaced by the age of Consciousness. After all, that is what makes us Human and what really distinguishes us from the machine. Our consciousness is, so to speak, our Unique Selling Point. We are able to look at ourselves from a third perspective, to reflect.
Who or what is this 'Self'? What is 'consciousness'? Where is it located? Is it visible, measurable? Where is its origin? Where does it emerge from? Is it the same as your personality? These are some of the big questions that occupy many (neuro)scientists, philosophers and psychologists. Nowadays, however, this research is no longer limited to just these disciplines; there is also a growing fascination for the 'phenomenon' of consciousness within computer science. When this question can be answered and consciousness can be converted into bits and bytes, it can be uploaded into a computer. Then we as humans will be able to live on in a synthetic or virtual body or robots will eventually be able to develop consciousness.
With the advent of advanced computer technologies, its exponential growth and the subsequent insights, we are becoming increasingly aware of what is truly of value:
1. Being conscious of who we are, what we are capable of (so-called Inner Technology*) and the reality we find ourselves in. What you don't know, you can't perceive or activate. #reloadinglostdata
*) For example the power of empathy, compassion, attention, creativity, love, intuition and of our imagination and perception.
2. It is our consciousness that determines our perception, our perception and thus our reality and what we can influence. When we manage to expand our consciousness, we will increase our ability to process information, make new connections, unlock supreme creativity and at the same time disconnect from our personality. We will also be able to activate flow and peak states that are characterized by the experience of timelessness, effortlessness, limitlessness and a sense of bliss. Partly due to a series of chemical activations in our brain.
'The awakening of consciousness is the next evolutionary step for mankind'.
~ Eckhart Tolle
Brain Hacking
In this new era it is no longer about open access to both hemispheres (left/ IQ, right/ EQ) and bridging the gap between them (SQ). It is all about (partly) 'disabling' or in some cases 'hyperactivating' the (entire) neocortex/prefrontal lobe: our thinking, conscious brain and with it the activation of the subconscious. That part of us that is primarily in the driving seat.
There are roughly three expanded states of consciousness:
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Converse is making a splash this year. After releasing its collaboration with luxury label Maison Martin Margiela and revealing the upcoming Cons Weapon, Converse is now set to release the Auckland Racer in a wild way.
The '70s runner makes its return in the "Animal" pack. The three-sneaker collection features an all-over leopard print upper that's outfitted in a tie-dye color scheme. Each of the three sneakers are equipped with a matching leopard print footbed and a complementary interior lining.
The Converse Auckland Racer "Animal" pack releases tomorrow at select Converse stockists like international retailer Titolo. Retail price is 103€, which is $140.
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Unit Histories and Formations
The Australian Army History Unit is proud to make available Unit histories. Unit histories are valuable resources for researchers. They provide unique insights into the formation, purpose and functions of Units - particularly during war periods.
- Pacific Islands Regiment
In 1988 author James Sinclair was invited by Lt.Col. M.B Pears MC (Ret) to research and write a history of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force.


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Ontario travel destinations are often represented by tourism organizations and associations in local communities or municipalities. A brief description in alphabetical order of travel destination related associations and their related geographical location in the Province of Ontario.
Ontario could be described as a summer beach destination with the myriad of Ontario lakes. Both Ontario public beaches and private beaches are plentiful. At the same time Ontario is also a four season destination with winter, spring and fall. Destinations . Many of the associations have special events that can be found in the events section. See more Ontario Destination options.
Ontario Member Resort Destinations
Haliburton Highlands | www.myhaliburtonhighlands.com
The Haliburton Highlands include a unique topography of rolling hills, rock cuts, crystal clear waterways and exceptional woodlands. You will not want to miss all of excitement between amazing outdoor adventures, arts & culture experiences and spectacular delights for foodies. Located a short 2 ½ drive north of the GTA, we invite you to discover the natural beauty of the Haliburton Highlands.
Ontario's Lake Country | www.ontarioslakecountry.com
Orillia & Area's four season outdoor playground!
Ontario's Lake Country is one of Ontario's most picturesque regions with radiant lakes and rivers and an array of activities for all to enjoy year round, located just one hour north of Toronto, on the shores of Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching. Though Lake Country's assets are plentiful, none are more perfect than its shimmering lakes, rivers, and streams. In fact, some of the best boating and water sports in Canada can be found here, as Lake Country is located on the Trent-Severn Waterway.
Lake Country encompasses five distinctive districts: Orillia, Oro-Medonte, Rama, Ramara, and Severn. Each offers a unique experience with an abundance of activities, attractions, cultural experiences, events and recreational adventure, every day of the year.
You need to visit Ontario's Lake Country, in every season, to truly understand the special attributes it has to offer you. Come and visit us! Call us at 705-325-9321 or Toll Free 1-866-329-5959
Muskoka Tourism | www.discovermuskoka.ca
Muskoka Tourism provides up-to-the-minute tourism information for travellers looking for cottage rentals, camping, B&Bs, resorts or other types of accommodation. Visitors have access to the latest information about recreational activities including golf, boating, fishing, canoeing and many other outdoor activities. The list of fun family things to do is endless: hiking and biking along Muskoka's nature trails, snowmobiling and skiing or just taking in some shopping, a spa treatment or festival… in Muskoka, you have so much choice.
Tourism Midland | www.midland.ca
The Town of Midland is situated at the gateway to Georgian Bay's picturesque 30,000 Islands.
A very safe, clean and hospitable community, Midland flourishes with a vibrant and bustling downtown, 4 community parks, 10 neighbourhood parks, 2 golf courses, the North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Complex housing a double pad arena and court facilities and community rooms, a Sports Hall of Fame, a curling rink, a lawn bowling club, cross country and downhill skiing, snowmobiling trails, a YMCA complete with an Olympic size pool and 10 km of waterfront trail for walking or biking. There are also 4 marinas offering over 2,800 wet slips on the Georgian Bay waterways.
The tourism information centre is located at the town dock (foot of King Street) during the summer months and at the North Simcoe Sport and Recreation Centre the rest of the year.
Blue Mountain Village | www.bluemountainvillage.ca
There is ALWAYS something to do at BLUE!
The Blue Mountain Village is located in the Town of the Blue Mountains, nestled between the charming communities of Collingwood and Thornbury, at the foot of Ontario's largest mountain resort, Blue Mountain. The Village offers a vibrant social and cultural scene combining unique attractions, dining and shopping experiences. There is ALWAYS something to do at BLUE including five hotels, 38 retailers, 20 cafes & restaurants, year round award winning Festivals and Events plus Activity Central to book your hiking, biking, caving, climbing, spa, Apple Pie Trail adventures and more!
Ontario's Highlands | ontarioshighlands.ca
Throw away the itinerary and let curiosity guide you in Ontario's Highlands. Explore the diverse geology of the region and foster your sense of adventure by challenging the natural environment or climbing high above the trees. Follow your authentic sense of discovery through museums and natural heritage sites or feel your imagination come to life during quirky festivals and theatre shows. See smiles light your loved ones faces as you take in the breathtaking scenery or satisfy your search for indulgence at unique spas and lakeside retreats. Ontario's Highlands is just 2.5 hours east of Toronto and a half hour west of Ottawa, but a world removed from it all. Step out of the city and into our world to reconnect, experience something new, and to wander.
The Ottawa Valley – Ontario's Adventure Playground | www.OttawaValley.travel
Cradled between the Ottawa River and Algonquin Park, the Ottawa Valley is famous for its stunning outdoors and cultural and heritage riches. Known as Ontario's Adventure Playground and Whitewater Capital of Canada, the area is surrounded by woodlands, over 900 pristine lakes, four major river systems and dozens of other clean, warm and safe whitewater rivers.
Located only 3 hours northeast of Toronto and 45 minutes west of the Nation's Capital, the Ottawa Valley consists of a unique blend of towns, villages and municipalities. There is plenty of variety, from the urban centres to the rural areas, where beautiful artistry, seasonal agriculture and lush wilderness abound. For a romantic getaway, family holiday, a day's shopping, the great outdoors, or whatever you choose, let your sense of adventure guide to the Ottawa Valley. Call us at 1.800.757.6580
Algonquin Highlands Trails | www.algonquinhighlands.ca
Where Adventure Awaits! Just 2.5hrs from Toronto, in the heart of the Haliburton Highlands
- Haliburton Highlands Water Trails – Frost Centre and Poker Lakes
- Frost Centre Ski and Snowshoe Trails
- Backcountry Camping, Canoeing and Kayaking
- Canoe, Ski and Snowshoe Rentals
- 38kms of Hiking Trails, Hundreds of kms of Snowmobile and ATV trails
- Excellent fishing for Trout, Bass and Whitefish
- Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower – Best view of Fall colors in the highlands!
- Ontario's only full size historic Log chute
- Group of Seven Outdoor Murals
- Dorset Snowball Winter Carnival
Lake Simcoe | www.400eleven.com/lakesimcoe.html
Lake Simcoe is Toronto's close to home resort destination. It is the first major lake north of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), and has often been described as the "Sixth Great Lake". Lake Simcoe is linked to the Great Lakes through the Trent-Severn Historic Waterway to Georgian Bay and Lake Huron. The two largest cities on Lake Simcoe are Barrie, and Orillia both with substantial public marinas, beaches and waterfront parks. Simcoe County, York Region, Durham, and Kawartha Lakes all touch on Lake Simcoe. Many say Lake
Simoce is the Ice Fishing Capital of North America. See Lake Simcoe Ontario
Additional Ontario Resort Destinations
Algoma Kiniwabi Travel Association
The Travel Association encompasses Sault St. Marie, Wawa, and White River, part of the Shores of Lake Superior and most of the shores of the North Channel.(Georgian Bay)
Bradford & District Chamber of Commerce
Bradford, Ontario
(905) 775-3037
Bruce County Tourism
1-800-268- 3838
Bruce County Tourism includes the area bordered by Lake Huron, Georgian Bay and the Niagara Escarpment.
Bruce Peninsula Tourism
Bruce Peninsula Tourism covers the Bruce Peninsula and the towns and destinations of Tobermory, Wiarton, Sauble Beach and Lion's Head.
Cochrane & Area Community Development Corporation / Cochrane Tourist Association
Cochrane, Ontario
(705) 272-3481 or 1-800-354-9948
Georgian Triangle
The Georgian Triangle represents the Beaver Valley and the historic shorelines of Georgian Bay including the towns of Meaford, The Blue Mountains, Collingwood and Wasaga Beach.
James Bay Travel Association
1-800-461-3766 or 705-360-1989
The James Bay Frontier may be considered the largest resort destination north of Toronto. Starting at New Liskeard, along the Quebec border up to James Bay, over to Hudson Bay and the Manitoba Border, the towns and cities of Timmins, Kirkland Lake, Cochrane, Kapuskasing, Moosonee, Attawapiskat and Peawanuck.
Muskoka Tourism
Muskoka tourism encompasses an area north of the Severn River, South of Parry Sound, West to Georgian Bay, and East to Lake of Bays and towns of Gravenhurst, Bala, Bracebridge Dwight, and Huntsville.
Northern Ontario Tourist Outfitters
Members of NOTO operate lodges, resorts, camps, camping/trailer parks, canoe outfitters, and fly-in services located in the heart of the Canadian wilderness. Accommodations range from luxurious resorts to log cabins.
Ontario's Near North
800-387-0516 or (705) 474-6634
With a coverage of more than 62,000 square kilometres, we have more opportunities to fish, paddle, snowmobile, snowshoe, dogsled, boat, backpack, bike, ski, hunt, and basically have a great time than just about anywhere around!
Orillia District Chamber of Commerce
Orillia, Ontario
(705) 326-4424 Fax: (705) 327-7841
Ottawa Tourism
800-363-4465 or 613-237-5150
Canada's Capital region Ottawa Ontario, north east of Toronto, on the Quebec Border.
Ottawa Valley Tourism
800-757-6580 or 613-732-4364
The Ottawa Valley starts in Renfrew county in the north east part of the Province, and represents the towns and villages and resorts in this spectacular resort destination.
Resorts Of Ontario
This association represents individual properties in the the following categories, resort lodges, resort hotels, cottage resorts, country inns, fishing resorts, entertainment hotels, and also has a section on adventure recreation.
Simcoe County Resort, Recreation and Agricultural Tourism Destination
From Orillia, Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching to Collingwood and the Georgian Triangle. From Barrie to Alliston, Cookstown, Tottenham, Bradford and the Holland Marsh. From Midland, Penetanguishene, Georgian Bay and the Trent Severn Waterway. Every city, town, and village has something for you to discover. Driving Time is less than one hour north of Toronto via Hwy. 400. Enjoy some of the best farmers's markets in Midland, Orillia and Penetanguishene . More information on Simcoe County Resorts and Recreation.
York Region Tourism
Newmarket, Ontario
(905) 830-4444 or 1-888-895-3482


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NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
The NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms features 8,545 terms related to cancer and medicine.
We offer a widget that you can add to your website to let users look up cancer-related terms. Get NCI's Dictionary of Cancer Terms Widget.
- Afinitor Disperz
- listen (uh-FIH-nih-tor DIS-perz)
A drug used to treat subependymal giant cell astrocytoma (a type of benign brain tumor) and certain types of seizures in patients who have tuberous sclerosis. Afinitor Disperz blocks a protein involved in cell division, which may help keep abnormal cells from growing. It may also prevent the growth of new blood vessels that tumors need to grow. It may also help prevent or treat seizures in some patients. Afinitor Disperz contains the active ingredient everolimus. It is a type of kinase inhibitor and a type of angiogenesis inhibitor.


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The Nose Flute
There are few who can whistle real music through their noses. For the rest of us, there's the nose flute – also called a nose whistle or a Humanatone. This single-piece instrument relies on rhythmic breathing through the nose while maintaining or fluctuating the opening of the mouth.
This simple, classic gem isn't to be confused with the nose flute that's common in Hawaii, Africa, the Phillipines and New Zealand, all of which resemble mouth flutes and are usually made of bamboo.
In the latter half of the 19th century, the nose flute was made out of wood, metal or ivory, and were produced under names like Magic Flute, Humantone and Humanaphone. In the late-1930s, plastic nose flutes were introduced as kids' toys, and they became quite popular.
The nose flute – regardless of style – is easy to play, but does take practice to master. As David Gouthro, founder of the Vancouver Noseflute Ensemble, puts it, you only need two things to play well: You have to be able to breathe, and "you have to let go of any need to look good." For serious fluters, practicing breath spurts, mouth control and trilling of the tongue takes priority.
Gouthro shares with us the basics of playing in this video:
The nose flute is an inexpensive hobby, too. (Okay, it is a profession for some…) Many of the masters use simple plastic flutes that cost just a few dollars or less. And since the instrument fits in your pocket, you can take it anywhere.
The greatness of the nose flute is its utter simplicity coupled with the ability to produce fantastic sounds. Don't believe me? Take a look at this performance of Bach's Concerto in A minor, where a wooden nose flute is spotlighted as a solo instrument:
And, no, the soloist is not trying to look like Hannibal Lecter. Many seasoned players use straps to hold the instrument in place so they can go hands free, or use their fingers to cover additional holes to create different sounds.
In 1928 the tin Humanatone retailed for a dime, and for a quarter by 1931. With the introduction of cheaper plastics, nose flutes in the '50s and '60s retailed also for 10-cents to a quarter.
An interesting side note, the Snoot-Flute was produced by PAR Bev. Corp. in Cincinnati, Ohio. PAR was the predecessor to Kenner Toys. One of PAR's other popular items was wacky whiskey bottles.
The best part about the plastic model is the price. At just about $1 each, nose flutes can be used for party favors, stocking stuffers, or as first instruments for the wee ones who are constantly changing their minds. And, hey, unlike drum sets, kids (and adults) can take these instruments outside to play!
Have you ever played – or heard of – a nose flute? We'd love to hear your story.


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How To Easily Apply False Lashes
Why leave it to the professionals when it can easily be done at home? We're talking about falsies, that is! Not only are they really easy to apply (and we say this after years of struggling), but they can actually transform your entire look. So, what are we waiting for? Below are a few insider techniques which will help you to apply your own false lashes at home.
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What you need:
Lashes (entire band, individuals, corner)
Small scissors
Eyelash glue
Liquid eyeliner
Before applying lashes
- Firstly, you need to determine the type of look that you're going for – this could be anything from a cat-eye, shimmery eyeshadow, or just a plain lid. Whatever you're doing, it is important to curl and apply a thin layer of mascara over your natural lashes.
- Mascara will show you what your lashes will look like once their done and keep them looking fresh for longer.
Entire band of lashes
- An entire band is usually a standard lash which can be applied from the inner to the outer corner of the eye. There are many different styles available and it certainly is the most popular one.
- If you find it difficult to match the falsie in your natural lash-line, then cut it into three pieces. Apply the glue onto a flat surface, then leave it for 30-40 seconds until it feels tacky – this is the perfect time to use the glue since it will hold better.
- Curve the lash with your fingers, then dip it into the glue (use a formula which dries clear, since it won't look obvious). Wait for a few seconds until it dries, then look downwards into a compact mirror. This will allow you to align it directly with the natural lash-line.
- If the band is quite thick, you can easily disguise it with a smokey eye or cat-eye flick. Make sure to prep your eye makeup beforehand, so it doesn't interfere with the lashes.
- Repeat these steps with the two other lash pieces and press downwards with a tweezer. While they should feel comfortable on your eyes, if they do tug, make sure to remove them and try again. Sometimes the glue might build-up, so remember to remove it gently with your tweezers.
Eylure Exaggerate 141 Lashes Pair, $12.99
Individual lashes
- If you're going for more of a natural look, individual lashes are the best way to make your eyes pop. They might require a little additional prep-time, but the results are amazing!
- Curl your natural lashes and apply mascara as usual from root to tip. Wait until it dries completely before moving onto the false lashes.
- Pick up each lash with your tweezers, then dip the stem into some glue. Wait a few seconds until the glue gets tacky, then place it directly over your natural lash. The bands are actually more discrete on individual lashes, so you don't need to apply heavier eye makeup to disguise it.
- Start at the outer corner of your eyes and build-up the intensity up until the centre. At this point, use a smaller lash to bring some added volume to your eyes.
- If you have long, straight lashes, then falsies on the corner are also a great idea. They create the illusion of curve and body without feeling too overwhelming – especially during the day!
Ardell DuraLash Individual Flare Lashes Short Black, $9.99
- Make your false lashes last longer by removing them with micellar water at the end of the day. Rather than pulling them off and causing damage, the micellar water is light and will help them keep their shape.
- Don't apply a mascara over the top of your lashes since it can dramatically shorten then life-span. Well, unless you want to remove the extra makeup with a cotton tip, which is always an option if you need to re-wear them.
- As with all other makeup styles, it is all about mastering your technique. Look into a low, compact mirror which will help to align your lashes, but over-time you probably won't even need one!
- Give your lashes a break every once in a while and let them breathe! Even eyelashes go through a shedding period, so it's important to lay off the falsies and mascara every once in a while.
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