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"If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples." (John 15:6-8)
"In me" or "with me"?This section of Jesus' discussion with his closest followers illustrates that Jesus expected his disciples to continue his mission to serve the Supreme Being.
As has occurred in John 15:4-5, there is a critical word being mistranslated in the verses above. This relates to the word "in" - from the phrase, "remain in me."
Was Jesus really asking his disciples to remain inside of him - inside his physical body or something? If so, how did they get in there? And if they were inside of Jesus, why did Jesus have to speak out loud in order to communicate with them?
In other words, there is no practical basis for the phrase, "remain in me."
The translators did not understand the practical basis of this discussion and the purpose of his statements here. Instead they are influenced by centuries of sectarian misconception about Jesus and his mission.
The English word "in" being used here is being translated from the Greek word ἐν (en), which may be translated to "in," but also can be translated to "with" or "by" or "among" according to the Greek lexicon.
For example, if the word ἐν (en) was being used to describe grapes being put inside a bucket, then the word ἐν (en) should be translated to "in." But in the context of people, you cannot put a person "in" another person. In this context, the word ἐν (en) should be translated to "with."
The Lost Gospels of Jesus translates these verses with some slight differences:
"If one does not remain with me, they will be cast away like a branch that dries up. These are gathered up and cast into the fire where they will be burned. If you remain with me, and my teachings remain with you, ask what you will and it will be done for you. My LORD will be glorified by your bearing much fruit, and thus you will be my followers." (John 15:6-8)We can see how much more practical this statement by Jesus becomes when ἐν (en) is translated correctly. Jesus was discussing the fact that he will be physically leaving them shortly due to his coming sacrifice of his physical body at the hands of the institutional temple high priests and Romans.
Because his physical body was going to be killed, he is assuring his disciples that they will remain "with" him, simply by virtue of their following his instructions ("words") and teaching others - "showing yourselves to be my disciples."
Did Jesus expect his followers to pass on his teachings?During Jesus' time, this is what disciples were expected to do by their teacher. It is a long-standing tradition that disciples were expected to learn from their teacher, and then pass on those teachings. Jesus compares this process of passing on those teachings to "bearing fruit" - "you will bear much fruit."
This fact that Jesus wanted his disciples to preach is confirmed elsewhere, such as:
He appointed twelve--designating them apostles--that they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach (Mark 3:14)He also instructed them specifically:
"Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation." (Mark 6:15)Jesus clarified his own mission to preach to people with many statements, including:
"Let us go somewhere else--to the nearby villages--so I can preach there also. That is why I have come." (Mark 1:38)
"I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns also, because that is why I was sent." (Luke 4:43)Jesus also described the purpose of his preaching:
"The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because He has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed" (Luke 4:18)In this last verse we must see the symbolism being used:
1) "poor" is not referring to how much financial wealth a person has. It is being compared to one who is derift of knowledge.
2) "proclaim freedom for the prisoners" is not talking about people in jail. It is comparing those of us trapped within the physical world and material consciousness as "prisoners."
3) "recovery of sight for the blind" is not talking about being physically blind. It is comparing our not understanding our identity as spiritual (and not material), and our relationship with the Supreme Being to being blind. Returning our "sight" is thus compared to seeing who we really are, as loving caregivers of the Supreme Being.
4) "release the oppressed" is comparing those of us who are oppressed by our self-centered desires to enjoy the physical world and our physical bodies. We are oppressed by our desires because self-centeredness is contrary to our nature.
Are we all loving servants?We are caregivers. This is why even the wealthiest and most famous people find their greatest fulfillment (within the physical realm) by caring for others, whether it be their families or people in poor countries.
While Jesus certainly was charitable, and he healed some people's physical bodies, as he clarified himself (see above verses), he did not come to heal people's bodies. If he did, he would have set up a hospital and he would have healed people all day.
But he didn't. His focus was upon healing people's spiritual selves. His physical healings were intended to bring attention to his teachings.
And his teachings said nothing about his "dying for our sins," as professional sectarian teachers like to proclaim. If Jesus taught that he would be "dying for our sins" then why didn't he teach this? He didn't. In fact, Jesus did not die - his body died, but he didn't.
Rather, Jesus' teachings were about loving God and serving God: Doing God's will. This also happens to be the thrust of the teachings of all the prophets before Jesus, including Abraham, Moses, Joshua, Eli, Samuel, David, Job, Noah, Ezekiel and others - whom Jesus often quoted.
We can see the focus of Jesus' teachings upon serving God (doing the "will of my Father"):
"Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven." (Matt. 7:21)We can also see the central focus of his teachings:
"'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment." (Matt. 22:37-38)
How can we remain with Jesus?Thus, we can know that "remaining with Jesus" means following these teachings. When a person becomes a lover of God they come to love all of God's children. When a person begins to do God's will they work to please God - by helping God's children by passing along these Truths. This is what Jesus was encouraging his disciples to do, and by doing this, they would "remain with" Jesus, even though separated from Jesus' physical body. By adhering to his teachings, Jesus clarifies that "my words remain with you"
Should one of his disciples not "remain with" him by his teachings ("words") remaining with them, Jesus clarifies that they will be "like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned."
This point also clarifies that Jesus was not suggesting that anyone - including his disciples he is speaking to here - turn God or Jesus into their servants. He wasn't saying "ask for anything that fulfills your self-centered desires and it will be given to you." This doesn't mean that Jesus is teaching - contrary to the teachings of many professional sectarian teachers - that we should be asking Jesus to make us wealthy or make our football team win. This completely contradicts the very notion of Jesus' teachings remaining with them. Notice the if-then statement here:
"If you remain with me and my words remain with you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you."This is a powerful "if" to consider. This means that what his disciples would be asking of the Supreme Being would be related to helping them learn to love and please the Supreme Being. This is a request that even Jesus himself requested in his own prayers:
"LORD, if it pleases You, take this cup away from me, but let Your will – not mine – be done." (Luke 22:42)


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The Democrat-controlled House of Representatives officially passed both articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump on Wednesday night.
After months of barring House Republicans from taking part in closed-door hearings in the basement of Congress and refusing to even allow Republicans to select a single witness in the impeachment charade — Democrats are now in total desperation mode.
Betsy McCaughey, the former lieutenant governor of New York state, published a piece this week detailing how Democrats only have one plan: drag it out as long as possible.
Speaking with several Democrats and liberals, McCaughey wrote:
As the impeachment battle moves to the Senate, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., is wisely holding the line against Democratic efforts to drag it out.
Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., is demanding that Democrats be able to call new witnesses. He insists an impeachment trial has to "pass the fairness test."
House Democrats have rushed to impeach President Donald Trump without evidence he committed a crime. They concocted two phony charges, "abuse of power" and "obstruction of Congress." Then they rigged the House hearings to exclude testimony from the whistleblower, whose complaint was the pretext for impeachment. And bar witnesses requested by Republicans.
Schumer's insistence on more witnesses — in addition to the 17 already grilled in the House — is a ploy to boost the House Dems' pathetic case. Get ready for more demands for witnesses and investigations.
That's right — Schumer has already sent Republicans a "list of demands" for the impeding Senate trial — but McConnell has already told him "no chance."
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham is proposing a brief Senate trial, with no witnesses.
"Here's what I want to avoid," said Graham, "this thing going on longer than it needs to."
Here's how it will go, according to McCaughey:
House Dems will rehash their feeble case to the 100 Senators who serve as jurors. After the White House legal team rebuts, the Senate will deliberate and vote. It could all be done by mid-January. Better yet, start immediately, and have it done before Christmas.
Under the Senate's long-standing impeachment rules, the trial format does not require witnesses. Schumer falsely claims no witnesses means a cover-up. He needs to read the rules.
Predictably, many Republicans seething over unfair House proceedings want witnesses. They're salivating to put the Bidens, the whistleblower and House Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff, D-Calif., on the hot seat.
But avoiding a battle over witnesses will allow the Senate to focus on the more important issue — the Democrats' preposterous grounds for impeachment.
Almost one month before the impeachment trial likely moves into the Senate — Democrats are whining, issuing ridiculous demands, and already claiming the process is "rigged."
Finally, the other team is up to bat and Democrats are screaming that the trial — which has not even happened — it totally unfair.
But beyond that, it's clear to anyone who has been paying attention that Democrats have no case.
They have accused Trump of just about everything imaginable, and after months of wasting taxpayer dollars to hold impeachment hearings, they still can't prove the president did anything wrong.
And McConnell has already revealed exactly what's going to happen when the impeachment trial moves into the Senate in January.
Spoiler: It's dead, Trump won't be removed from office, and the Republican-led Senate will fully acquit the president of all the Democrats bogus charges.

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In his inaugural speech, President Trump promised to "unite the civilized world against radical Islamic terrorism, which we will eradicate completely from the face of the Earth." But his administration has yet to release a comprehensive counter-terrorism strategy. The president has tinkered around the edges, with unsuccessful attempts to implement a travel ban from six countries in the Middle East and has continued the Obama administration's blend of airstrikes, Special Forces raids, and military training of the Iraqi army.
The 2017 Chicago Council Survey finds that a majority of Americans continue to believe that international terrorism is one of the most critical threats to the United States (75%), and majorities of Americans (68%) continue to support the use of US airstrikes to combat violent Islamic extremist groups in Syria. The public is more divided, however, over the Trump administration's ability to make America safe from terrorism. While one-third of Americans (32%) believe President Trump's policies will make the US safer from the threat of terrorism, another third (35%) think it will make America less safe.


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V is for Violence that women face every day in their lives. Whether it is domestic violence, sexual abuse men don't really think twice before being violent with their wives and girlfriends. Disturbing pattern is that even women are party to this violence. Hitting, verbally abusing is pretty common in many households. And it is normal for a man to raise his hand or his voice on his wife but if the wife raises her voice the first person to stop you will be his mother – a woman again.
Violence in any form negates the right to quality life and also teaches kids that it is ok to be violent to get what you want. The result is that children also start treating their moms violently. They answer her back because they have seen their father, and grandparents doing it.
Violence in any form attacks the confidence of the victim and can reduce even the confident working woman into a shy, hesitant one who is scared to open her mouth. The lady becomes nervous and talks with her hand on her mouth because she is scared to say anything that can instigate the violence.
Let's speak up against violence and the violent men of the society.


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I recently finished "Reading & Writing Cancer: How Words Heal" written by Susan Gubar.
First, I'd like to call attention to this amazing woman for while we may differ on some opinions, she has opened up to share her life with the world in the hopes that she can help people who find themselves reeling from a cancer diagnosis. She also found a method of healing that many may scoff at, but she feels it should be shared with the world. This is what kept me reading even as she painted what seemed a dark picture of cancer and provided numerous examples of people who had passed.
Susan Gubar has done a study into the diaries, memoirs, short stories, and novels as well as art, movies, TV, and blogs and she discusses how they play a major role today in shaping public understanding of various cancers. It's a message that I keep hearing over and over, how media influences our thinking, actions, and outcomes. The picture painted for cancer is often one of despair. I am not discounting the depths of despair that can be reached as one struggles with cancer; however the meaning we give to something can greatly affect its impact on us.
Ms. Gubar is helping people find their power at a time when they desperately need to feel some control, some certainty in their life. She's also doing it at a point in her life when her doctor's predicted she'd be dead. She attributes this to an experimental treatment and writing. I, after reading the book, attribute it to finding something she could be believe in. This woman entered into a clinical study where it could help or kill her and coupled with writing (the ability to distract herself away from her failing body) and she has stabilized, and as of 2017, alive 5 years after doctors predicted her demise.
She is a woman who lives with cancer, admits traditional therapy makes her miserable, and she is "allergic to alternative procedures in a quirky, non-rational ground"…. But she feels writing has saved her. This is a person who could not find comfort or help from either side of the issue and instead she has blazed her own path. I admit to finding comfort in this same path. Writing is something I would recommend to those who find themselves chronically ill whether it is with cancer or some sort of autoimmune disease. Writing helps us chase down the thoughts that float around in our head and it can help us become aware or release feelings we were unaware of having.
There has been research done in this field and one study by James W Pennebaker found that people who wrote their deepest thoughts and feelings surrounding a trauma evidenced an impressive drop in illness visits after the study (compared to other groups who did not partake in Expressive Writing).
If illness can manifest itself due to repressed feelings and emotions, and this shouldn't seem beyond the realm of possibility given all of our other discoveries, then expressive writing can help to move this energy outside of us. It can also help with the trauma experienced from being diagnosed and undergoing treatment. As Gubar states it allows you to get the energy out so you need not utilize more primitive methods such as denial, rage, or depression.
Susan's book helps you learn how to use words to heal, with a disclaimer. "Obviously, writing cannot cure patients, but it facilitates the process of repairing the damages done. Words have the power to mend spirit's abiding within damaged or incurable bodies". If you've never really written or have a hard time writing, then this book could help you. If you are at a place in your path where you have not made peace with cancer, where you're still reeling and looking for hope, well, this book does give it, but there is a lot of loss and talk of how cancer is incurable.
For me by the end I felt that I had watched her grow. This is a woman who does not like the positive thinking revolution. In the book she mentions the "whitewashing" of cancer. I found myself at a loss at this point as I have not experienced this positivity in cancer. Normally it is the opposite where people make me feel like I am dying. I do, however, believe she is in part referring to the commercialization of cancer – with "walk for the cure" and how we try to remain upbeat for families and friends, though this is as much for them as it is for us.
We should thank Susan Gubar for adding to the library of cancer literature. At a minimum it provides a history of cancer portrayal in the arts. It is more than that though. This book can help a person take control of the story that is being written in their life. It can help those who are looking to share their own insights into the disease by providing some of her experience as a scholar and a blogger.
For me, it helped me see the more clearly the overall picture that is portrayed of cancer and what about it I would like to change.
I thank you Susan Gubar.
You can find Susan Gubar's blog here: https://www.nytimes.com/column/living-with-cancer


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A Complete Guide to Travel in Andaman & Nicobar Islands with Family
Summer is here, and so are the vacations. So where are you planning your holidays?
One of the best places to spend your holidays is the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The islands are a perfect holiday destination if you want to spend your time in a serene and relatively untouched area. The sun-kissed islands offer not only historical but also fun-filled options for a complete family outing and experience.
Following are a few reasons why the Andaman and Nicobar Islands make an ideal place to visit with family:
1) The islands have a calm and serene view
2) Located in the Bay of Bengal, the islands offer a unique getaway from the normal mundane of life
3) The islands are full of coral reefs and exotic marine life which add to a new level of knowledge and breathtaking splendors of the seas.
4) These islands offer historical sights as well as adventurous options for those who love the adrenaline rush.
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Some of the popular islands amongst the Andaman and Nicobar are:
1) Port Blair
2) Havelock Island
3) Neil Island
4) Baratang Island
5) Long Island
6) Barren Island
7) Ross Island
8) Viper Island
Port Blair
A rugged coastline surrounds Port Blair, the capital of Andaman and Nicobar islands. A beautiful tropical forest provides a picturesque environment. The climate is pleasant but for most times the island has a hot and moist atmosphere. The capital attracts a lot of tourists from different parts of the world. The main attraction for the city is the Cellular Jail National Memorial. This Memorial used to be a prison long back; many freedom fighters were locked here during the pre-Independence period. It is also accredited as a clean city and famous for its coral reefs.
When in Port Blair, you can also go for some sports activities such as parasailing, boat ride, underwater activities like scuba diving, sea walking, etc.
Port Blair houses both British-era colonial buildings such as the Cellular Jail and also a few World War II bunkers which belong to the Japanese occupation of the islands. \At present, the Jail serves as a museum.
Havelock Island
Havelock Island is the largest of all the islands in Andaman and Nicobar and is blessed with a quiet serenity. Radhanagar beach on this island is famous for its beauty.
Neil island
Neil island is famous for its white sand beaches and you can rent bicycles to go around the place.
Ross Island
Ross Island used to be the administrative center of the British and even now offers a historical perspective of the British era.
For adventure lovers:
Snorkeling and scuba diving are two most loved sports on the islands. With clear clean waters and an underwater treasure trove, these activities truly provide an exhilarating experience. The Jolly Buoy Island, North Bay, Mua Terra Beach, and Havelock Island are best spots for these activities. Other options include trekking, surfing, and exploring. The most famous trek is at Madhuban Trail. You could also try some offbeat options such as dirt bikes to cater to your adventurous sense. Honda CRF is one excellent bike for such purposes.
How to Reach:
You can reach the Islands by Air and even many cruise services cater to the Islands from Kolkata, Vishakhapatnam, and Chennai also.
Food and Lodging:
Accommodations are easily available in the capital Port Blair. However, if you prefer to stay and interact with the locals, then home stays and rentals are also an option to look for.
The islands offer a range of food services through fancy restaurants as well as roadside eating joints. The most common and much sought after cuisine is seafood, though other cuisines such as fried rice, curry rice, Dosa, etc. are available too.
Best time to visit:
The ideal time to visit these Islands is between October and May. The temperature during this time exceeds up to 30°c. The annual tourism festival is celebrated in the month of January.
Most tourists prefer the months of April and May to indulge in water sports and other summer activities. The weather is warm with a pleasant breeze with temperatures ranging from 24°c – 37°c.
Avoid the monsoon season at the islands as the place experiences heavy rainfalls during that time.
Things to carry:
1. Sunscreen
Needless to say, but sunscreen is an absolute must for visiting these sun-kissed islands.
2. Sunglasses, Hats, and caps
The islands blessed with abundant sunlight and so protecting yourself in the sun is necessary.
3. Insect Repellent
The tropical climate of the Islands makes it an attractive place for insects. So make sure to carry insect repellents.
4. Beachwear
If you plan to take part in water sports and activities, then do carry your beachwear for the same.
5. Flashlight and other accessories
Do carry flashlights and other such items in case of power failures or to use after dark on the streets.
Make Andaman and Nicobar your next travel destination and enjoy with your whole family!


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About me
My name is Jurriaan van Velthoven and I am the Commercial Officer of the 98thSefa Board! I finished my bachelor degree in Economics & Finance and two years ago my journey at Sefa started in Mexico as a consultant for the Research Project. During this project we created a comprehensive market entry strategy for a multinational firm. After finalizing this project my journey continued, however instead of going back to Amsterdam, the home base of Sefa, I decided to discover more of the world and travel through Cuba and South East Asia.
I look forward to the board year and hope to contribute to the journey of our students and our study association!
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General Manager of WKAR
Susi Elkins is director of broadcasting and general manager of WKAR Public Media at Michigan State University. WKAR is home to public radio and television for the Michigan capital region, bringing the best of PBS, PBS Kids, NPR, Classical music and award-winning original content to more than 500,000 mid-Michigan residents each week. Through expanded broadcast, online, and community engagement, plus new efforts in education, research and NextGen TV, WKAR is developing a national model for the impact public media can have in local communities and beyond.
Under Elkins' leadership, WKAR has increased its commitment to early childhood education through the launch of the PBS Kids 24/7 channel, WKAR Family original content and the PBS KIDS Playtime Pad research collaborative. Elkins also led the launch of a new WKAR News/Talk FM station for the capital region and strengthened local news coverage with an emphasis on education, health and technology reporting. With an increased focus on sustainability, WKAR raised over $36 million during the university's Capital Campaign and secured an endowment to support experiential learning opportunities for students.
In collaboration with MSU, Elkins led the effort to launch the first ATSC 3.0 experimental station licensed to a public media organization. Granted the FCC experimental license in June 2018, WKAR launched the Next Gen Media Innovation Lab, designed to explore new business strategies and the potential of NextGen TV to build stronger communities through education, news and information, arts, science and culture.
Elkins currently serves on the board of America's Public Television Stations (APTS), the board of Capital Area Community Services, the University Licensee Association Executive Council (ULA), and PBS Children's Media & Education Station Leadership Committee. She is frequently invited to speak at executive leadership conferences for women and enjoys mentoring others.
Prior to her appointment in March 2017, Elkins served in a variety of roles at the station, including interim director, television station manager, content and community engagement manager, public television producer and instructional television multi-media producer.
Under her leadership, WKAR has consistently been named Michigan Association of Broadcasters (MAB) Public Television Station of the Year and has earned numerous regional Emmy Awards, the MAB Radio Station of the Year award, and top honors from the NAB, AP, and the National Educational Telecommunication Association, among others.
Elkins holds a bachelor's degree in telecommunication and a master's degree in educational technology, both from MSU.


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Steven was born in Fresno, California. His parents moved with him to Latakia, Syria as a very small child, which was the birthplace of his father.
He attended both private and public schools in Latakia from 1st grade to 12th grade. He took his American High School diploma, from the state of Maine, GED, while studying at home and taking the exams at AMIDEAST in Beirut, Lebanon. Steven is currently enrolled in a Lebanese University, studying English Literature. Steven is proficient in both Arabic and English.
Steven began writing political analysis and commentary during the Syrian war, which began in March 2011. He has published several articles, and has been affiliated with numerous media. He has been interviewed by US, Canadian and German media.


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Gadgets and tips for your car's protection
Many of us are aware that the car napping incidents in the country is increasing. This involves not only the new model cars but also the old model cars. These incidents can be minimized by the help of some gadgets that can be installed on your car. Below are some samples of the said gadgets.
Car Alarm – Car alarm is a device installed in a car which serves as the main protection of cars from thieves. Cars with alarms can really help you protect your car because of its loud siren that will automatically alarm when the car was opened without the use of the remote, when a blast occurred nearby and also when the car was smashed or some force was received by the car itself. Due to the advancement of technology, car alarms have evolved. Some alarms can automatically switch the car's engine off when it is being stolen. The car can only start again when a secret switch can be pushed before the car engine turns off again. The owner must be the only one to know the location of the secret switch for your car's protection.
GPS tracker – This device that help you track your car or monitor it. This can also be used to trace your car when it was car napped.
Steering lock – Steering locks may be an old way of protecting your car but it is still effective. Steering lock's prevents the use of the car's steering wheel. Steering locks needs a key to remove it which can be very hard for thieves to steal cars with steering locks.
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Regions: Dehcho Region, South Slave Region
Tags: physical sciences, prediction models, natural resources, wood transport, driftwood
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Objective(s): To examine the sources of wood within the Mackenzie River drainage, transport of wood toward the Arctic Ocean, and the potential implications of global warming for wood recruitment and transport.
Project Description: The Research team proposes to examine the sources of wood within the Mackenzie River drainage, transport of wood toward the Arctic Ocean, and the potential implications of global warming for wood recruitment and transport. The primary objectives are to (i) evaluate fundamental controls on wood dynamics within the Mackenzie and (ii) develop an empirical predictive model to estimate future wood dynamics.
The team's conceptual model of the Mackenzie drainage basin includes three primary regions of wood recruitment, multiple transport and storage zones, and measurement sites near stream discharge gages. This study will include three parts over three field seasons: (i) wood transport and storage along the drainage network, (ii) wood recruitment from banks and hill slopes and (iii) wood transport and storage through the delta.
The team hypothesizes that wood is transported above a threshold flow depth and discharge. The team will examine 37 years of repeat aerial photographs at the rapids through Parks Canada and the Pelican Advisory Circle. These photographs have been taken twice a year since 1975 and individual logs are clearly visible. The team will use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to analyze changes in wood volume through time, and relate these changes to discharge at the Slave River Fitzgerald gage (1921-present). The team will collect field data on the vertical structure, composition and density of logjams where these are present, and measure flow depth and channel geometry around jams. These data will be used with hydraulic models to determine potential flow thresholds for wood transport. A permanent time lapse camera will be set up near the gage and the team will generate wood discharge curves and estimate wood volumes during floods. During the 2012-2013 academic year, the research team will analyze remote imagery at adequate resolution and time intervals to quantify changes in wood storage within Great Slave Lake, and along transport limited reaches near the mouth of the Liard and Hay rivers. The research team will use high resolution remote imagery at 5 year intervals to discern landslides and bank failures along the drainage network. Landslides and bank failures were easily discernible during a preliminary analysis of existing photography. The team hypothesizes that wood recruitment is dominated by landslides and debris flows in areas of high topographic relief and by bank erosion in areas of low relief.
The research team will be providing opportunities for: (i) Environment and Natural Resources Technology Program (ENRTP) students at Aurora College to assist with field work, GIS and remote imagery analysis (ii) summer interns at Parks Canada to digitize past analog photography and conduct community outreach, and (iii) local band members, who will be kept informed of the project and will be given the opportunity to participate as the need arises. Studying the wood flux through the Slave will provide baseline environmental data that should be considered in future environmental assessments for large hydroelectric projects in the region.
The research team will communicate information on this study through the Slave River Journal (and other local papers), Northern radio interviews, Through Parks Canada Community Outreach.
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. - New Mexico State soccer fell 3-0 to Houston Baptist Friday, Aug. 29, at the NM State soccer complex.
"We weren't able to keep possession of the ball or complete a simple pass during the first half of the game, unfortunately," head coach Freddy Delgado said. "We have to see better play from our goal keeper and our backline as a whole."
NM State allowed two goals to slip by during the first half of the game.
During the final minutes of the first half, NM State tipped the ball into their own goal to bring the score to 2-0 for Houston Baptist. The final goal came in the beginning of the second half of the game, bringing the score to 3-0.
"We have been working with our backs and goalkeeper specifically for better organization, clearance and 50/50 balls. We're plugging away but we have to make sure what we are instructing shows on the field," Delgado said.
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Ithaca Primary Care is committed to providing the highest-quality primary care and behavioral health services for people in Ithaca, New York, and the surrounding communities.
While modern medicine has made great advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of disease, there's also been a significant decline in the role the doctor-patient relationship plays in health care. Dr. Stevanovic and the Ithaca Primary Care team understand the importance of this relationship.
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RHYL face a double header against struggling Barry Town in the week ahead and hopes are high they can win both matches.
On Saturday the Lilywhites visit Jenner Park and have a great chance of a first-ever WPL victory there.
In nine previous visits to the home of the seven-times champions, Rhyl have lost on seven occasions and drawn twice.
But these are troubled times at Barry and with the title holders currently bottom and winless all season and Rhyl second and unbeaten in 18 league matches, the odds heavily favour John Hulse's men.
Rhyl beat Barry 4-0 at Belle Vue earlier this term, but of the 19 league battles between the sides, Town have won 14, the Lilies three and two have been draws.
On Tuesday of next week, Barry make the long trip to Rhyl for a BBC-FAW Premier Cup quarter-final.
The sides met at the same stage of the competition last season and Rhyl beat a full-strength Barry 5-4 on a penalty shoot-out after the game ended 1-1 following extra-time.
Another semi-final date against one of the Football League clubs beckons for the Lilywhites, who are unbeaten at Belle Vue this season with 13 wins and four draws on theirrecord.
Rhyl manager Hulse insists, however,there is no room for complacency in either game.
" We will prepare for Barry as we would any other side," he said. "They haven't won all season and would love to put one over on us, we have to stay focused."


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Meet Molly Mischief, the brand new character created by Adam Hargreaves, of the Mr Men dynasty. Molly is certainly a mischief maker, on a trip to the zoo she gets up to all sorts, chasing parrots, tickling penguins, even feeding an ice-cream to the crocodile. It's at the zoo that she decides she really needs a bigger pet and across a series of lively pages, we see her leading various animals home, hippo, giraffe and finally an elephant. Children will love Molly's cheek and irrepressibility - nothing is too ambitious for this little girl – and the fantasy element of the story will appeal. Lots to look at, laugh about and discuss – and Molly does sort of learn a lesson at the end. ~ Andrea Reece
A Piece of Passion from the Publisher, Neil Dunnicliffe: "I am delighted to welcome Adam Hargreaves and Molly Mischief to the Pavilion Children's Books list. To be the publisher of Adam's first children's book since the phenomenally successful Mr Men series is a real privilege. Molly is a sparky, fun character with lots of stories to tell, and I'm sure that she will become a modern mischievous classic."
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Trouble and impishness abound in this irresistible new series by the author & illustrator of the MR. MEN In this first book in the Molly Mischief series, Molly wants a pet - a big pet. But Molly being Molly, mischief is never far away! Molly decides that an elephant would be her perfect pet- so she brings one home from the wildlife park... but it's a bit too big for her house... the tiger is too fierce... the giraffe too tall... and the polar bear gets too hot. Will Molly ever find the perfect pet?
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At the very end when they are in the magic elevator, Willy Wonka bends down to Charlie and asks " Charlie, don't forget what happened to the man that got everything he wished for."
Charlie asks what happened.
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There are a few factors that come in to play when it comes to the motivation to pursue a claim for injury compensation after an accident. You may consider making a claim for injury compensation if you feel angry because of what happened to you, disgusted by the way an employer or organisation treated you when you reported an accident, or because of the severity of your injuries. Whatever reason lies behind your decision to pursue a no win no fee claim for injury compensation, you will certainly want to know how making a claim for injury compensation can help you.
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British World War II soldier Kenneth Ashby lost his wallet in the Netherlands while fighting the Nazis in 1945, and ended up in the possession of Dutch pensioner Frits van Horne from the town of Haelen in the south of the country.
Van Horne said: "I got it some 25 years ago from an old man in town. During the war Ashby was among a few British soldiers stationed in a house in our town."
The Dutchman stored the wallet and had hoped at some stage to start looking for the soldier, but never had the time until he retired when he then set about looking for clues with his granddaughters Myrthe, 11, and Jasmijn, 8.
The wallet contained a few dozen pictures, identity papers, a driving license, a handkerchief and even a small embroidered British flag and a rabbit's foot.
After identifying the British soldier as Kenneth Ashby, Van Horne's grandchildren went searching online for any links.
Van Horne said: "My grandchildren are much more handy with a computer than I am!"
They found that Kenneth Ashby was buried in Godalming in Surrey. They contacted the mayor of the town, who advised them to ask the local newspaper for help.
Robin Ashby said: "A friend of mine saw the newspaper article on Facebook. I was so happy I immediately called van Horne."
Frits van Horne and his granddaughters decided to drive to Britain themselves to deliver the long-lost wallet to Ashby.
Last weekend the wallet was finally handed over to Robin Ashby.
The son of the World War II veteran was delighted to meet the Dutch family.
His house was full of relatives and friends all waiting for the moment Robin could set his sight for the first time on everything in the wallet.
Robin Ashby said: "It has so much sentimental value, it is so old. Fantastic, I'm totally shaking."
The content of the wallet is of immeasurable value to the Ashby family. It tells them the story of their father and grandfather who died in 1968 aged 43.
Robin said: "I was only 13 back then. I never really had the chance to talk with him.
"It is a big loss in my life, but this helps tremendously. I am learning all kinds of new things about him which I did not know."
Frits van Horne and his granddaughters Myrthe and Jasmijn were equally delighted to meet the Ashby family.
Myrthe said: "I could see that Robin had tears in his eyes. I like it a lot that we could make him this happy."
The British and Dutch family got along so well that the Ashby family is thinking of visiting the Netherlands next spring.
They hope to identify the other soldiers are in the pictures to try to find out even more about the life of Kenneth Ashby.


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Prakash Ki Khoj
This book contains a selection of more than 500 letters written by Maharaj Charan Singh from 1965 to 1971 to foreign seekers and disciples. Gracefully written, yet candid and direct, these letters offer practical guidance imbued with deep understanding of the struggles faced by modern devotees of the spiritual path. The reader will find illuminating responses on such subjects as karma, destiny, marriage, vegetarian diet, drugs and alcohol, morality, meditation technique, and inner experiences.English: Quest for Light
Author: Maharaj Charan Singh
Category: RSSB tradition: The Masters
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Edition: 1st, 2014
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Donald Trump Jr. said the hosts of ABC's The View were in "attack mode" while he and his girlfriend, Kimberly Guilfoyle, were interviewed Thursday on the show's 5,000th episode. He discussed the appearance and his latest book, Triggered: How the Left Thrives on Hate and Wants to Silence Us, with host Alex Marlow on Friday's edition of SiriusXM's Breitbart News Daily.
Trump Jr. contrasted hostility from news media towards his family before and after his father's political ascendance to the presidency.
"The hatred today is so different than it was then," said Trump Jr. "Then, it was gossip. Then, it was this attention. Today, it's just vicious. You saw that yesterday, obviously on The View. I'm not naive. I'm not a baby, right? I understand they're going to come in, and they're going to come in pretty hot, but you do get invited to come on these shows to discuss your book."
Trump Jr. continued, "If you're on for three segments — what, one, two — I'm not expecting all three segments to be about the book. I know what they're going to do … and they didn't ask questions." He went on to note the hosts did not "ask a single question about the book that I'm there [to promote]."
"I didn't go on here to be a punching bag for them," added Trump Jr. "I went on there to promote a book [and] to try to get to a little bit of a different audience than I probably reach on my social feeds or on Hannity or … [on Breitbart News Daily]. I want to bring that message to all people and have everyone have a good understanding of that."
Trump Jr. remarked, "I would have loved to have it be civil. I would have loved to be able to discuss aspects of that book, but they went into attack mode, and that's fine. I can play that game as well as anyone."
Following Trump Jr. and Guilfoyle's departure from The View's set, an audience member commented on Whoopi Goldberg's defense of Roman Polanski's 1979 sexual predation on then-13-year-old Samantha Geimer.
Trump Jr. stated, "I had a friend in the audience, and she told me that there was someone else in the audience that started calling out [Whoopi Goldberg] on the Roman Polanski thing, like, 'How can you try to justify it? It was like a 14-year-old kid!' You know what I mean? Going back and forth, and [Whoopi Goldberg] was screaming at an audience member after we had left. I had gotten a couple of tickets, and one of my friends in the audience was like, 'It was sort of epic to watch this thing unfold. They even lost on their own ground.'"
"I just really took their tactics against them," concluded Trump Jr. "These aren't my rules. These are their rules."
Marlow asked Trump Jr. about President Donald Trump's appeal to and resonance with blue-collar Americans.
"The nature of the way [my father] made his fortune is in construction and building as a developer, so he was a veteran developer by spending time on the ground with guys," replied Trump Jr. "He spent time with construction workers his whole life, whether they're building golf courses or buildings. He would go and talk to them, like, 'How can we do this more effectively? How can we create more efficiency? What do you think about the way things are run?'"
Trump Jr. went on, saying, "He'd go to the lowest rung on the ladder in many cases and value their opinion … just as much as some executive in an office. It wasn't [as if] he read a book and figured out how to speak to someone. He's been doing it for 40 years [with] regular hard-working people."
"If you look at a lot of the high-level executives in our company, they literally started out at those lower levels," continued Trump Jr. "They didn't necessarily have the academic credentials, but they had a work ethic and a street smartness … and [my father] is like, 'Hey, I'm giving you the chance.' It's those guys that know they got a chance of a lifetime that some other executive probably usually wouldn't give them if they didn't have an MBA, PhD., all that nonsense behind their name. He'd give them a chance, and if these guys rose to the occasion, he'd keep giving it to them."
Trump Jr. concluded, "It's that connection that was so apparent to everyone, but everyone's confused: 'How did he do it?' It's just, he's sort of a regular guy. I've been calling him a blue-collar billionaire for 20 years. I used to get a lot of hell for it. Now, I think they get it."
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Webinar: An In-Depth Look at the NYC Secure App
Webinar discusses functionality and importance of the first city-funded app to provide mobile threat protection for personal use. Zimperium is providing customers, media and the general public with a live webinar in which they will learn about the NYC Secure app, a free mobile app released by New York City and built by Zimperium. The … Read More


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Japanese fast food in Alhambra… or somewhere around there, all the neighborhoods and cities sort of blur into each other. I always get lost. This place opened by the same owners of Little Tokyo's, Daikokuya ramen house.
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We receive the Holy Ghost first in the Sacrament of Baptism, but especially in the Sacrament of Confirmation. The grace of Confirmation gives us the fullness of the gifts of the Holy Ghost, which strengthen our supernatural life and lead us to perfection. Thereby we are enabled to become witnesses and soldiers of Christ.
But the fact is that the Sacrament of Confirmation often represents a fleeting episode in the life of a maturing Christian, whereas the graces connected with it lie fallow and this great Sacrament produces almost no fruit for a great number of people. An indelible character was given to us for all eternity and yet this mark does not shine forth, but is as good as dead in us! Who can retrieve these hidden treasures, if not the Spouse of the Holy Ghost?
Mary was present in the midst of the Apostles when the Holy Ghost descended upon them in tongues of fire. Church art always depicts her in the center, as though to suggest that the tongues of fire of the Holy Ghost spread to the other only by her intercession. The Sacrament of Confirmation is "our Pentecost". And living in the indelible character of the Holy Ghost can lead our souls to the summit of sanctity.
The first grace of Confirmation is that it enables us to start out on the path to perfection by strengthening our spiritual energies and making us grow "unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the age of the fullness of Christ" (Ephesians 4:13). The Holy Ghost fills us with the superabundance of His gifts and graces; He strengthens and transforms us, and in a word fulfills His mission, which He began in Mary's womb at the Incarnation. Now we know that the Holy Ghost always works entirely through Mary. Accordingly, it is logical that the graces and gifts of the Holy Ghost make me a perfect Christian in the measure in which I place myself under her protective mantle. In other words, the Holy Ghost distributes his graces and gifts always in the very concrete form of the Mediatrix of all His graces.
That means that the gifts always begin to have their effect when a person places himself entirely in the hands of the Immaculata as her instrument. "The Holy Spirit grants no grace, the Father does not send down His own supernatural life through the Son and the Holy Spirit into the soul except through the Mediatrix of all graces, the Immaculate, with her cooperation and by her consent. She received all the treasures of grace as her own and distributes them to whom and in the measure in which she wills" (Fr. Maximilian Kolbe).
In this way the indelible character of the Sacrament of Confirmation is applied in a way that is quite concrete. One could say that the "all-too-spiritual" nature of the Holy Ghost, which for us flesh-bound human beings tends to make His efficacy seem remote, abstract and purely theoretical, now becomes a concrete, visible and practical reality through His Spouse, the Immaculata.


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CT Scans, CA-125 Tests Still Routine for Monitoring Ovarian Cancer
Despite no proven benefits for patients with ovarian cancer in remission, CT scans and cancer antigen 125 (CA-125) tests are still being routinely used in ovarian cancer surveillance, according to a study published in JAMA Oncology. The results of a clinical trial presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting in 2009 had shown that CA-125 testing does not extend survival but increases the use of chemotherapy and decreases patients' quality of life. CT (computed tomography) scans are widely used in various medical contexts for diagnostic and monitoring purposes. The radiation used in CT scans can damage cells and have detrimental effects. CA-125 is a biomarker that may be elevated in the blood of some patients with ovarian and other types of cancers. The CA-125 is the most frequently used test to detect ovarian cancer. To evaluate the clinical impact of the results presented at the ASCO meeting, authors of the recent study "Ovarian cancer surveillance with CA-125 tests, CT scans common despite lack of proven benefit," examined the use of CA-125 testing and CT scans in clinical practice before and after 2009. The analysis included more than 1,000 women with ovarian cancer who were in clinical remission following surgery and chemotherapy. The results showed no significant differences in the percentage of women who underwen


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501 North Park St, Reedsburg, Sauk County, Wisconsin
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This late Queen Anne structure was built ca. 1904-1912, possibly in 1908. The house is the twin of the home at 201 West Main Street built by William Hahn. This house may also have been built by Hahn. In 1949 this was the home of Glen Howland. The house was featured in the volume Souvenir of Reedsburg's Beautiful Residences from 1912. It is part of the Park Street Historic District.
The Reedsburg Historic Survey was conducted from October 1983 through April 1984 by the City of Reedsburg and community volunteers. The project was funded, in part, by a National Park Service and U. S. Department of the Interior grant, administered by the Historic Preservation Division of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin. The surveys and accompanying photographs, housed at the Reedsburg Public Library, were compiled to determine National Register of Historic Places eligibility.
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- Stager, Claudette
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- Reedsburg Public Library
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- Reedsburg Historic Survey
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Souvenir of Reedsburg's Beautiful Residences
Park Street Historic District
Howland, Glen
Hahn, William
Queen Anne
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- Stager, Claudette. 501 North Park St, Reedsburg, Sauk County, Wisconsin. ca. 1983. Retrieved from the Digital Public Library of America, http://content.mpl.org/cdm/ref/collection/RPL/id/2630. (Accessed September 21, 2020.)
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- Stager, Claudette, (ca. 1983) 501 North Park St, Reedsburg, Sauk County, Wisconsin. Retrieved from the Digital Public Library of America, http://content.mpl.org/cdm/ref/collection/RPL/id/2630
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- Stager, Claudette. Retrieved from the Digital Public Library of America <http://content.mpl.org/cdm/ref/collection/RPL/id/2630>.


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"Did you just, uh... Did you just grunt? You really shouldn't be, you know, grunting while intubating."
The paramedic in the back of the ambulance with me is a tired, sweaty mess. We are going through DSI training and working on intubation.
"My shoulder is burning," he says. "I need to take a break."
I tell him, "Listen, you have to use your glutes when you intubate."
He looks at me like I have gone insane, and without further explanation, I guess I can't blame him. For all the much-needed focus on improving intubation techniques out there—ramping the patient up, align axes, getting "the view," SALAD and more—most training misses something huge; how we position our bodies before intubating and how proper biomechanics can be used to our advantage when intubating.
Properly positioning the patient before intubating is important, but how you position yourself before intubating is even more important.
After 16 years in EMS, I can make a fairly good assessment of how well an intubation is going to go just based on the body positioning of the person doing the intubation. Seeing nothing more than where and how they stand in relation to a patient I can get a pretty good sense if this will be an easy intubation for them or if it is going to be a struggle.
Many people attempt to intubate patients using the forearm smash to the face approach (FSTTFA). It usually does not go well. They might get the endotracheal tube in there, but it is an ugly ride on the struggle-bus.
The FSTTFA (see figure 1, below) is bad for everyone involved—both you and the patient. People adopt this technique because they learned to intubate this way and it sort of works, at least just well enough so that people just keep doing it. Every patient they intubate with this technique ends up being "a really hard tube." Using the FSTTFA approach is an inefficient way to intubate patients.
Most people learned to intubate on manikins that had lightweight heads and they needed to use a forearm smash to the face to keep the lightweight manikin from lifting off the ground when they were intubating it. Using manikins with unrealistically light heads formed bad habits that for many people carried over into the real world. In addition to making viewing the glottic opening harder and causing your shoulder to burn, using the FSTTFA makes fitting the endotracheal tube in a patient's mouth difficult as your wrist is covering half of their mouth.
Figure 2 below shows another example of the FSTTFA. Note the elbow being several inches below the wrist.
Using your whole body to intubate allows you to progressively adjust how much power you put into the laryngoscope and allows you to use much more efficient from a biomechanical perspective. Figure 3 points out some of the issues you'll encounter if bad biomechanics are used when intubating.
So how do you intubate with your glutes?
To be honest, it really isn't about using just your glutes as much as it is about using your whole body to intubate. Thinking about using your glutes is a good prompt to get you to use your entire body when intubating a patient and made for a catchy headline.
Start by standing behind and to the side of the patient at about a 30 - 45-degree angle to them, not parallel to them. Standing at an angle to the patient gives you options. Angles equal options. Extend your left hand with the laryngoscope in it like you were going to shake someone's hand but you decided to ignore social norms and are doing it with your left hand, bringing it across your body to about your midline, (figure 4 below).
Stand up tall. Resist the urge to crouch down and get near the patient. You are going to be bringing the patients airway into your line of sight and avoiding putting your face in the splash zone. Put the laryngoscope in the patient's mouth. You will not be able to see much at this point but that is okay, keep the faith and it will all work out.
Many people say to follow the tongue down but this advice needs to be clarified; trying to glide the blade down the tongue often results in shoving the tongue down and into your way. Instead of sliding down the tongue think about "hopping" the blade down the tongue in small increments. Lift the tongue and advance just a little bit and then repeat as needed—lift and advance, lift and advance, tiny little hops down the tongue until you see something else you can identify.
The epiglottis should start to come into view at some point. Nextyou need to displace the jaw up and forward a little bit. Just a little bit. Depending on your laryngoscope blade choice now is the time to either sweep and lift the epiglottis or put upward pressure on the hyoepiglottic ligament causing the epiglottis to rise out of your way and giving you a view of the glottis. Remember, you don't want a view of their carina, you just want a so-so view of the glottic opening. If you go for the view that lets you see their alveoli, you'll have a great view, but you will struggle to get the tube to go where you want it to go.
A patient that is easy to intubate may not require much power to lift the jaw and tissues to get a view of the glottic opening but a patient with an extremely anterior airway and stiff jaw may require you to generate some significant power to displace the tissues to get a view or to pass the tube. If you need more power drive your left elbow rest into your iliac crest and step or rock forward using your entire body to move the patient's tissues. You should not feel your shoulder burning at this point, (figure 5 below). This is the beauty of using your whole body here.
There should be several inches of space between your forearm and the patients face if you do this right, your left arm should come diagonally across the patients face, if you are in the wrong position your arm will be parallel to the patient's face, (see figure 6 below). A good test to see if you are using your whole body is to see if you can maintain this visualization for sixty seconds without burning out your shoulder.
Use your whole body.
When you use your whole body to intubate you have numerous options in how you can move the laryngoscope to adjust your view; you can move your wrist in all four planes, raise or lower your forearm, pronate or supinate the radius and ulna, internally or externally rotate your arm at the shoulder, abduct or adduct the arm, and use your lower body to drive your torso forward or backward and up and down. When you try to intubate like you are Salt Bae sprinkling some salt, you can use your shoulder and some muscles in your wrist and not much else. Using your whole body to intubate gives you options, doing the Salt Bae face-smash gives you no options and other than you can skip shoulder day for one arm.
What about if they are on the floor?
Many of the same principles apply when intubating a patient on the ground. If at all possible, elevate the patient's head with whatever you can find. Our video laryngoscope Pelican case is about the right size to put under a patient's head to ramp them up a bit. When intubating on the ground EMS providers often go with either the head-in-the-lap move (yuck) or the cover-me-I'm-under-fire-prone maneuver. Neither of the aforementioned techniques let you use your whole body. The head in the lap relies on shoulder strength and the prone intubation puts you in the Salt-Bae face-smashing position. Unless then you are actually under fire and then there is some merit to keeping a lower profile, then again I have never been under fire but I tend to think there are no ET tubes in a gunfight.
To use your whole body to intubate a patient on the ground there are two options. Option one is for you to get on both knees and be at around a 45-degree angle to the patient, option two is a to get in a lunge like position with one knee on the ground at a 45-degree angle to the patient.
What about if they are trapped in a car / strapped to a table upside down in the dark and it is raining / they're trapped under a collapsed building and I have to crawl in there and I can't use my whole body to intubate?
Just use a friggin i-gel. Seriously.
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Success Story: Achieving Financial Goals Requires More than Money
When Estelle entered the My Secure Advantage (MSA) Financial Wellness program, she learned a key point about achieving financial goals: you may have the resources, but knowing how to use them will ultimately determine your success.
"I was tired of hiding from my student loan debt of almost $100k, despite having the means to finally start paying them down. Obviously, the problem was not having the means. It was how to use them: steady paycheck, technological tools, and professional assistance."
That's when Estelle turned to MSA – the financial wellness program provided by her employer: "When I finally decided to use what my employer had to offer, I was connected to Chad Wolfe (thank goodness)." Chad is a Money Coach and budget specialist with MSA, who helped Estelle make the most of her money. Here's how…
Steady Paycheck
On top of supporting her significant other and paying rent, Estelle had about $1,000 in credit card debt, $1,200 in medical debt, a $4,000 veterinarian bill from when her dog was injured, and eight student loans amount to $103,667. Even though Estelle had a net income of about $4,000 a month as a social worker in California, she realized that her steady paycheck wouldn't produce financial success if she couldn't keep track of her finances.
That's where her Money Coach came in.
"Chad took into consideration all my issues, such as sharing rental space with a long-time friend, supporting my significant other, and the bad habit of wanting to 'throw the towel' in defeat. We just started, but Chad has reminded me that the process is going to take some time. In other words, take it easy on myself and know that change is possible!!!"
Financial success doesn't happen overnight. Luckily, with a Money Coach for expert guidance and encouragement, it doesn't have to be a long, hard struggle either.
For example, it was so overwhelming to manage eight different student loans, that Estelle hadn't even made a payment yet. In response, Chad explained the advantage of consolidating the loans so that Estelle would have one manageable payment. Obviously, the loans wouldn't go away immediately, but now Estelle has a plan with easy action steps that bring her closer and closer to eliminating the student loans altogether.
Financial Tools
Financial tools helped Estelle take an in-depth look at how she uses her income, and they revealed opportunities for getting better with finances. Through the MSA program, Estelle received personal financial software that included worksheets for budgeting and tracking expenses. Using the worksheets, she discovered that she had $200 left over each month, and she didn't have emergency savings. From there, Chad showed her how to adjust her spending and how to make changes with her finances that would garner more success: she made a goal accumulating at least $1,000 in emergency savings, and the money left over each month could help her achieve that goal.
Acquiring the right tools and resources made the process easier because it gave Estelle a systematic way to keep track of her spending, and it did the hard calculations for her.
Personal Assistance
Learning how best to use her means was important for Estelle's financial success, but one factor made all the difference: personal assistance from her Money Coach, Chad.
Here's what she had to say: "Chad Wolfe really cares about his clients. I mean authentic, genuine regard for the well-being of those he helps. I am a social worker, and I deeply understand the power behind empathy. Chad is that fine balance between desire to understand and seeing my full potential. Plainly stated, he won't make me feel bad for falling back into old habits; he'll help me see that it is still possible to achieve my goals! His level of professionalism is one I strive for in my own career: fair, accountable, and decisive."
Estelle found out that the road to financial success is easier when you have a financial professional who's there to help at every turn: "When I was late or absent, he flexed with my schedule. When I call or email, he sends a quick response. When I needed a specific question answered, he knew when he needed to rely upon another knowledgeable team member.
Most importantly, Chad is human. With Chad, I am surged with confidence and inspiration to take care of my financial well-being."
When Estelle started working with Chad, she took a survey to measure her level of financial wellness, and she got 1 out of 10, indicating extremely high financial stress. After a few short months of working with Chad, she improved her score by 400%.
Your Own Success
Estelle discovered that having the means to achieve her goals would only take her so far; she also needed resources and guidance. She found what she needed by working with a Money Coach through the My Secure Advantage Financial Wellness program. And you can too! Get started today by calling 888-724-2326.