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Book your room at La Quinta Inn & Suites Boise Towne Square
Get an overview of this hotelFamily-friendly hotel with free breakfast and indoor pool
This family-friendly Boise hotel is located in the business district, within a 15-minute walk of Boise Towne Square Mall and Aquarium of Boise. AEN Playhouse and Boise Mormon Temple are also within 2 mi (3 km).
Hotel Features
An indoor pool, a fitness center, and a spa tub are available at this hotel. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, conference rooms, and meeting rooms.
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All 124 rooms offer free WiFi and free wired Internet, plus premium bedding and cable TV. Other amenities available to guests include coffee makers, free weekday newspapers, and free local calls.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
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Hotel Amenities
In addition to an indoor pool, La Quinta Inn & Suites Boise Towne Square provides a spa tub and a fitness center. High-speed wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This hotel offers access to a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. This family-friendly hotel also offers complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
- 24-hour business center
- 24-hour front desk
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Conference space
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Fitness facilities
- Free breakfast
- Free self parking
- Free WiFi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Indoor pool
- Laundry facilities
- Meeting rooms
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Number of floors - 4
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Spa tub
- Total number of rooms - 124
- Year Built 1994
Family Friendly Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Indoor pool
- Laundry facilities
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired high-speed Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired high-speed Internet
Free self parking
Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Cable TV service
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free toiletries
- Free weekday newspaper
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Daily housekeeping
- Desk
- Dial-up Internet access (surcharge)
- Free local calls
- Free WiFi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Premium bedding
- Premium TV channels
- Private bathroom
- Shower/tub combination
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Guests are offered a complimentary hot/cold buffet breakfast each morning.
Nearby Things to Do
An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Downhill skiing nearby
- Snowboarding nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
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- Accessible parking
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Minimum check-in age is 21
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-out time is noon
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Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children under 17 years old stay free when using existing bedding.
- Cribs (infant beds) are available.
Pets allowed
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old.
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
No rollaway/extra beds available
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Children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.


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ACO reveals 71 entries for Le Mans 24 Hours
25 January 2013
The ACO has announced that a total of 71 entries have been lodged for the remaining slots on the grid for this years Le Mans 24 Hours.
With the GreenGT H2 project already assured of an entry as the 'Garage 56' entry, reserved for a car embracing new technology, a total of 55 places are still available for the French classic.
The total of 71 cars includes 40 in the LMP1 and LMP2 classes with a further 30 in GTE.
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Entries for the race closed on 16 January, by which date the 71 entries had been received. The selection committee then met on 23 January to determine which 55 cars will join the GreenGT entry for the race alongside the ten reserves – selected in case any of the chosen 56 decide to withdraw.
The full entry list will be announced next Friday (1 February).

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Blade: Monsters
Now explain to me how the purebloods have managed to survive all these centuries when they so easily get duped into believing that Chase has converted to their side against Marcus. If that isn't enough, why in the world is Marcus so sure a bomb on the company Lear jet is gonna do the trick to wipe out Charlotte and her crew of purebloods. Right after the crash Charlotte and her assistant "Lurch" wick away a few drops of blood, feed on nearby campers and are back on their way. It's not even that close a call for them -- though it did make Charlotte very thirsty. Good plan Marcus.
Marcus is all over Krista this week, but she's got him right where she wants him now that they've done the nasty.
So what happened to Randy Quaid, to Boone, or to Richard Roundtree? Who knows? But we get some uninteresting backstory on why Ray's such a driven cop. Just like every other hero on this show, (and just about every other TV cop come to think of it) he had his whole family killed or something. But Ray Collins and Blade do have good chemistry when they march into the empty town that Charlotte rampaged, like a couple gunslingers. For some reason Charlotte turns her small town victims into vampires instead of just sucking their blood and killing them. I never have figured out what criteria vampires are using on this show to decide when the kill and when to convert. Oh well.
For one of relatively few times this season, I felt the Blade side of the story was more interesting than the Krista side, which seemed to all come done to Chase wanting Krista to give up that locket Marcus gifted to her. All in all, some good action here and there, a couple very sexy vampiresses in Krista and Chase (even thought that much promo'd kiss turned out to be nothing really) and not a bad time-passer this summer.


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It's been more than two weeks since we last saw the Duchess of Cambridge out in public, not naked. Last time, she and her hubbie were taking a countryside stroll in matching purple sweaters and nerdy trainers (and the time before that, she wore a repeat — again), which means we were definitely overdue for some sartorial over-analyzing. Thankfully, Catherine stepped it up by stepping out in a military-inspired ensemble from Alexander McQueen's Pre-Fall 2011 collection while visiting victims of the recent London riots.
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In the last post we unveiled a free tool to load centerline features (LineLoop, StationSeries and ControlPoint) in a PODS ESRI Spatial 5.0 or APDM 5.0 geodatabase and wrapped up the topic of centerline loading. It's almost time to actually load features (facilities data, etc.) into the geodatabase. But first, a few words on event-based and feature-based APDM implementations...
Both PODS ESRI Spatial and the APDM are based on ESRI linear referencing concepts; features can be located on the pipeline centerline via measure (or station) values. ArcMap can actually render spatial features on-the-fly using just tabular information containing route (line) and measure (station) information. This mechanism is referred to as route event layers.
The APDM provides options for storing online features as feature classes, or as object classes which can then be used to create route event layers in ArcMap. These are referred to as the feature-based and event-based implementation options, respectively. Each has its own pros and cons:
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CLEditResponse is a subtle, but potentially important bit of metadata for online features. It describes how the location of a feature is defined, and what happens to a feature's location when the centerline is edited. CLEditResponse has three values: Relative, Proportional, and Absolute.
The Relative domain value indicates that a feature's location is determined solely by its measure/station information; this is how route event layers work by definition:
The Proportional domain value indicates the feature's position is determined by its percentage distance along the segment bounded by the surrounding control points. If the measure/station value of a surrounding control point changes, the position of the feature relative to the control point does not change. Rather, its measure/station value changes:
The Proportional CLEditResponse domain value is problematic for an event-based implementation. (Although it is workable with additional code logic.)
Finally, the Absolute domain value indicates a feature's position is determined solely by its X/Y value. Needless to say, this is not possible with an event-based implementation:
If you are just starting out with the APDM, and don't have any third-party software tools, an event-based implementation is easier to maintain manually. And, it's relatively easy to convert to a feature-based implementation at a later date, should you desire. However, the PODS Association currently defines only a feature-based implementation for PODS ESRI Spatial. If you want an event-based implementation of PODS ESRI Spatial, contact PODS and suggest the enhancement.
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(Reno, Nev.) Chris Abts, President of Cornerstone Retirement, a northern Nevada based full-service financial planning firm, will host two free education events discussing maximizing Social Security Income benefits. The event will take place Wednesday, March 27, and Thursday, March 28, at 5:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Place in Reno.
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According to the most current report from the Social Security Administration, Nevada's 65 and over population is continuously growing. In 2011 Nevada's population was around 2.7 million of that 15.6% of the population are 65 or over. It is projected that by 2015 that will increase to 17% and by 2030, 25%. Over four hundred thousand Nevada residents receive Social Security Benefits; of which retirees are the majority.
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MARION COUNTY- Governor Rick Scott announced Wednesday that nearly 37 million dollars will be invested statewide into various springs projects, including some in Marion County.
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Kayleigh Downey was a pleasure to work with. The gardens are absolutely beautiful and our guests were amazed with the location. We had an outdoor ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. Wheezie's garden is an amazing spot for cocktail hour. There was a great spot for a live band an plenty of space to mingle with guests. It was a great venue, we were very pleased.
Elm Bank at the Massachusetts Horticultural Society was the perfect place for our wedding. It was absolutely gorgeous, everyone that we worked with was so easy to work with and incredible friendly and helpful, Erin especially is great. The space really is a blank canvas, which we absolutely loved. It was a little pricey for the rental, as well as all of the other things that you have to get to go along with it (catering, linens, etc), but it is far from a cookie cutter venue and you can really customize it to have exactly what you want for you wedding. Absolutely beautiful and really unique venue. :)
Elm Bank at the Mass Horticultural Society is one of the most stunning wedding venues I've ever seen. My husband and I fell in love with it at first sight and we knew we had to get married there! It fit the casual elegant vibe we were hoping for perfectly. If you are up for a bit more work than a more typical venue or country club it can really be amazing. There was a bit of a turnover with wedding coordinators during our engagement but they remained responsive and professional. A list of recommended vendors is provided. You are stuck a little with transportation because there is a bridge to the venue with a weight limit- I would have preferred to use larger buses but we had to do 2 trips with a 28person bus. Your choice of caterer can guide you through most of the other rentals needed as this venue really is a blank slate. The gardens are so amazing. We had our ceremony in the Italiante Garden, which was really romantic. Cocktail hour was also outside in Wheezies Garden and guests could stroll from there to the carriage house on site for our reception. This building is beautiful and includes a permanent tent in the back where we sat a few tables and the bar. We fit 165 people comfortably. It looked even better where we did uplighting! If you are looking for a garden venue there is no place more beautiful around.
We can't say enough about the venue. The natural beauty of the Gardens at Elm Bank are unprecedented in high season. The service and flexibility were great. We wanted to make the most of the different Gardens and they allowed us the flexibility to do so. The venue was also very catering to all of our vendors and their schedules, which enabled a smooth event. We were so happy with the service delivered. They even had an attendant on site who helped our elderly guests get from the parking lots to the tent with golf carts. I would highly recommend this venue, not only for its incredible beauty but also for its service and flexibility.
Elm Bank is not only one of the prettiest venues in Massachusetts but the staff on site was always helpful during the planning phase but even more helpful the day of. Jen, the event coordinator, was so organized and responsive, anytime I had a question she would email back same day. The gardens were amazing for cocktail hour and the carriage house and tent were ideal for the reception dinner and dancing that came after. I honestly recommend the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, it was truly a beautiful event, I wouldn't have picked any other site.
My wedding was in May at Elm bank in Wellesley, MA. Jen, the function manager was amazing. She was extremely prompt in her emails to answer questions, offer suggestions and really help in any way that she could. The gardens are beautiful and the carriage house and tent are equally impressive. The only negative would be for $6,000 to rent the venue - you have the opportunity to pick from a handful of caterers. We found them to be pricey and not exactly what we were looking for. To hire a catering company off of the list, there is an additional charge of $1,000. All in all though, it was a beautiful venue with amazing staff. If I could do it over again, I wouldn't change a thing. :)
We had a great time working with the crew from Mass Hort. Our wedding was beautiful, and the great thing about this venue is that you have a lot of freedom.
Jen Courtney, the Functions coordinator at the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, was a joy to work with. Even when we were not yet "clients" in our early stages of wedding planning, Jen treated us kindly, with professionalism, and promptness. The venue itself is breathtaking - guests will enter off of Route 16 in Wellesley to a long, winding drive lined with Elm trees and finally arrive at the parking lot where they can walk to any number of places where your Ceremony and Reception take place. We had both our Ceremony and Reception there and it was extremely easy for our guests - as well as for me planning it! Booking with Elm Bank is costly - don't get me wrong - but it comes with a dedicated coordinator (Jen), who yearly updates a list of only the best (seriously, they have all brides audit the vendors each year and only the best make the 'cut' to the next year) vendors listed and available for working with you on your wedding. This means that you will have your choice (and a big choice - there are tons of options!) of caterers (the biggest influence on your day) that know Elm Bank, Jen, and have done many events at the venue in the past. this also includdes trusted limo/transporation vendors, florists, design/up-lighting vendors, DJs, and an online group of current and previous "Elm Bank Brides" who can give you insight as to what to do, etc. Our wedding was in October and we had beautiful foliage and didn't do anything in terms of flowers for our Ceremony (in the Italianate Garden). The Hunnewell Carriage house is the most charming place to hold a Reception; our guests "oooh'd" and "ahhhh'd" at the entire venue all night long and we are still receiving compliments for how nice it was and well it highlighted New England (since most of our guests were from California and Minnesota). All in all, Elm Bank is a fantastic wedding venue - especially if you want to have your Ceremony & Reception in the same location. Jen is a fantastic point of contact!
The Massachusetts Horticultural Society is a stunning place to hold your wedding and reception. My fiance and I are not religious people at this point in our lives and so decided we should have our wedding ceremony outdoors. We could not have picked a more perfect New England venue than Elm Bank! Our guests were shuttled from downtown Boston through picturesque Wellesley and into the Reservation - during beautiful fall foliage. The grounds are immaculately maintained and inviting. The functions staff, namely Jen Courtney, are great to work with - Jen is extremely responsible, responsive, and helpful with all things wedding planning. It also helps that Mass Hort keeps a list of trusted caterers and other vendors on hand, and they actually re-evaluate the vendors EACH YEAR to ensure that couples getting married at Elm Bank are getting set up for nothing but the best in terms of service. I loved that as a venue, I simply paid a fee to them and had a reliable and trustworthy point of contact through the process - from there, we basically got to do whatever we wanted! We hired our caterer, brought in our own alcohol, rentals, DJ, florist, you name it - they had a list of prior partners on hand for us, but ultimately we could have chose whomever we wanted. The only down side is that the cost is a bit much for "just" a venue (especially if you are going to be doing the Ceremony in a church, say, and the Reception at Elm Bank). However, the ambiance is so remarkable and memorable for your guests, and as a couple, you will be treated with utmost respect, attention, and professionalism that it made the cost burden a lot more bearable. You and your guests will have great memories of your event at Elm Bank!
I got married at Elm Bank this past Saturday. As we sit in the airport waiting for our honeymoon flight, I'm still marveling at how wonderfully the day went. Before, during, and after the event, Jen was a joy to work with. She was consistently responsive with all questions, large and small. I have been consistently impressed by the value - it's pretty impressive that all of the gardens plus the Hunnewell building were included in the rental! The grounds and property are very well-kept as well - everything looked organic yet immaculate the day of the wedding. I can't imagine having our wedding anywhere else!
My husband and I recently had our wedding at the Massachusetts Horticultural Society and we cannot say enough great things about this venue. First, the grounds are absolutely beautiful and incredibly well kept. The gardens really have an elegant, yet whimsical feel to them, which we fell in love with. We had our ceremony in the gardens and our reception in the carriage house, which had a/c and really high ceilings, and looked modern and recently updated. There was also a really nice tent attached the carriage house, where we put our bar, and were able to set it up similar to a lounge. They were great about having us bring in vendors to decorate both the carriage house and tent just as we wanted it. The tent was also a great back up plan in case it did rain, but fortunately we were able to have the ceremony outside as we had planned.
Secondly, the Functions Manager, Jen, was absolutely wonderful to work with. She was super responsive, sweet, and very easy to get in touch with. Jen was very knowledgeable about many different vendors in the area. I always felt that she made it a priority to address any questions or requests we had in a timely manner. She went above and beyond to make things easy for us in terms of our planning!
The day of the wedding, there was a staff member there to assist. He was so helpful throughout the day between bringing older guests around from ceremony to reception in golf carts and different things that arose. He was willing to help with whatever we needed!
This was the perfect place for us to have our wedding! Our guests seemed to love it too! Throughout the wedding, our family and friends kept coming up to us and asking us how we found this place, telling us how much they loved it and how beautiful and unique it was. Our experience with this venue was amazing from start to finish! I would most definitley recommend the Massachusetts Horticultural Society!!
This site is a gorgeous place to have a wedding reception. We set up the Honneywell building, the tent attached, and the space right outside the Honneywell building in a lounge type of seating - with couches and Indian Khattlas everywhere. It was really picturesque.
Throughout the process of trying to pull this vision of a wedding off, the staff at MASS Hort - particularly Jenn Courtney - was phenomenal. Jenn is really accommodating and will try to do her best in helping you achieve your vision. On a number of occasions, she helped hook us up with the right vendors and even called them back to ensure everything was in order. This is not what typically venue vendors do, unless they are being paid. Jenn has a really respectful and humane way of dealing with you; and that's not often the case in this kind of business.
I would do a wedding at this venue a hundred times over.
We couldn't have been happier that we chose to have our wedding at Elm Bank! It is SUCH a special venue - our guests are still talking about how gorgeous and special it was! We were a little nervous that with 225 guests it would be a tight fit, but everything fit perfectly. We held the ceremony in the Italiante Garden and then seated guests in both the Carriage House and tent for the reception, with the band and dance floor right in the middle of the Carriage House. It didn't feel crowded at all - except, happily, on the dance floor! Elm Bank does take a little more effort and cost than a hotel or another full service venue because you do have to bring everything in - but it is 100% worth it to have such a special wedding! We also can't say enough about Jen Courtney - she was so organized and responsive and just such a pleasure to work with!
We just had our daughter's wedding at Elm Bank and there aren't enough superlatives to describe what a beautiful site this is to hold a wedding. From our first visit to the wedding weekend, the functions manager responded to all of our questions and followed up in a timely manner. We had a fall wedding and the grounds were a glorious backdrop to our outdoor ceremony. We had a large tent in the Maple Grove which was the perfect site for the vision my daughter had for her wedding. However, I have been to Elm Bank during every season and the grounds are always beautiful. There is ample parking and it is easy to find from anywhere in the Boston vicinity. We had out-of-town guests at two nearby hotels.
I can't say enough wonderful things about Elm Bank and Jen Courtney! The venue speaks for itself…we wanted a very quintessential "New England in the Fall" location and Elm Bank certainly fit that bill. The ceremony could be basically anywhere on the grounds, and there were different options available due to the unpredictable nature of New England weather. Jen took accommodation and patience to a new level. There are so many unknowns and so many vendors to deal with for a wedding like ours (in a tent…in October) and Jen took the reins to ensure everything went smoothly leading up to, during, and after the wedding weekend. Our wedding was sandwiched in between a weekend of torrential downpours and a (very) early snow storm and they made all efforts to make sure there was no mud or dirt or leaves near the spaces we were using. Jen allowed us to bring items the day before the wedding to store on-site and leave them there until the day after the wedding. Everything she, and the staff, did to help made a tented wedding for 200 people seem manageable!
Elm Bank is a beautiful landscape of gardens, flowers, plants and green space right in the middle of Wellesley, MA. Jen Courtney worked with me as the contact person; she was awesome, always quick to answer my questions and get back to me with details and info. It is a beautiful setting and they are very flexible with how you use all the space. lots of parking, lots of room, convenient to nearby hotels, access for handicapped people, and a great staff who took care of everything. Amazing place for a wedding!


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- Tissue Doppler imaging and left ventricular dyssynchrony in heart failureAlan J Bank
Research Division, St Paul Heart Clinic, 255 North Smith Avenue, Ste 100, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
J Card Fail 12:154-62. 2006..However, recent data support the use of mechanical rather than electrical dyssynchrony as the major criterion for receiving CRT...
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J Pediatr 145:731-6. 2004..To assess subclinical inflammation, fasting insulin, and endothelial function before and after exercise in overweight children and adolescents...
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NY Times: "Yoga Can Wreck Your Health." (Here Are 7 Ways To Avoid It)
The recent New York Times magazine article "How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body" (William Broad, Jan. 5, 2012) has created an international controversy in the world of yoga. The article's focus on reclusive yoga teacher, Glenn Black, a respected faculty member at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, draws attention to the hazards of the body when ego surpasses care and wisdom.
In other words, the article is hard on those banging their egos and bodies too hard against the studio floor and walls. For us old enough to be from the pre-studio era, yoga is, after all, primarily a support system for long meditations and spiritual growth.
According to Glenn Black, yoga is not for the faint hearted: "Yoga is for people in good physical condition. Or it can be used therapeutically. It's controversial to say, but it really shouldn't be used for a general class."
Echoing my teachers in India years ago, who prescribed only 4-5 simple asanas to beginners, he continues: "Today many schools of yoga are just about pushing people," Black said. "You can't believe what's going on — teachers jumping on people, pushing and pulling and saying, 'You should be able to do this by now.' It has to do with their egos."
Indeed, yoga, for me, is not primarily a practice of postures on a mat. Only about 10 percent of my yoga practice takes place on the mat. (Typing this article, I am repeating my mantra; I am practicing yoga).
I still do my practice at home, not in a studio. I start with chanting, then a long morning meditation that includes traditional Asthanga yoga (or Tantra, as I am accustomed to call it) : pranayama (meditation on breath), pratyahara (sense withdrawal), dharana (concentration), dhyana (meditation) and samadhi (deep trance) then asanas for about 20 minutes, then more mantra yoga of the heart and breath throughout the day. Then the same routine at night.
Since yoga has become a body-focused practice, it is natural that it causes injuries. Indeed, yoga may be bad for your health. Even to someone as outspoken and careful as Glenn Black. He ended up having spinal surgery recently. The cause? Four decades of extreme yogic back bends and twists.
Carol Krucoff reports in Yoga Journal that increasing numbers of yoga injuries are being reported to medical offices these days. Even insurance agencies are paying out an increasing number of yoga-related injury claims.
Krucoff herself is one of the practice's many victims. She "felt a sickening pop in [her] hamstrings" after practicing Utthita Padangusthasana (Extended Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose).
"Hamstring tears heal slowly," she writes, "and mine required rest and extensive physical therapy. It took me six months to be able to run again and more than a year to fully extend my leg in Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose."
So, if yoga may be bad for our health, what can we do about it?
1. Easy does it. Practice yoga gently, especially in the beginning, and in coordination with the breath. The literal translation of the word asana (yoga posture) is, after all, "comfortably or easily held posture."
By gently massaging and pressurizing the various endocrine glands in the body, the various yoga poses are balancing the chakras and the hormonal secretions from many important glands.
These glands include the prostate and perineum, gonads, testes and ovaries, adrenals, pancreas, thymus, para-thyroid, thyroid, pituitary and pineal, all glands that, when properly balanced, positively affect our physical health, mental mood and spiritual well-being.
Practicing yoga too energetically, or too forcefully, may not give the same physical, mental and spiritual health benefits as doing the poses slowly, in harmony with the breath, and with ease.
2. Combine yoga with a meditation practice. Yoga postures are of two kinds: 1. those primarily for physical and mental health and secondarily for spiritual elevation and 2. those primarily for spiritual elevation.
Hence, many yoga postures were clearly not just designed for the body. They were developed for the mind and spirit as well.
My own teacher emphasized that it is essential for optimum physical, mental and spiritual development to combine yoga exercises with meditation. Indeed, it is said in the scriptures that Hatha Yoga (physical yoga) should be combined with Raja Yoga (spiritual yoga).
3. Listen to the body. Pain is an indication that you should stop, take a deep breath and be gentle with yourself. Pushing the body too far may lead to injury.
4. Yoga is not a competitive sport. It's not a sport at all. It's actually more about balanced thinking than about balanced posture. Besides—showing off may not just increase your ego, it may lead to injury. Serious injury.
Here's some sage advice from Carol Krucoff. "I learned the hard way that there is no place for showing off in yoga," she writes.
So, don't succumb to peer-pressure or to a zealous teacher urging you to perform a-next-to-impossible pose when you know in your heart you are not ready for it.
You may just end up on your back at the chiropractor's office.
5. Pick an experienced teacher. Yoga's popularity has resulted in a shortage of teachers and sometimes teachers with inadequate training are being hired at a studio. "Even new graduates from highly reputable teacher-training programs often lack experience," writes Krucoff.
This lethal combination—new student and inexperienced teacher—is one of the leading causes of "injury-overzealousness."
6. Know the weakest links. The lower back, knee and neck are usually the parts of the body that are injured the most during yoga practice.
If you are a couch potato, trying to sit in lotus position or do headstand the first time you practice yoga is definitely not advisable!
7. Accidents do happen. A few years ago, I tore my meniscus while falling sideways in the bed of my friend's pick-up truck when it jerked into motion.
For a long time I had pain in my meniscus when I sat in meditation. And too immersed in my mind and spirit, I did not listen to my body.
Then suddenly one day bending down to pick something up from the floor, my knee went out. The pain was excruciating, and the healing process took a painstakingly long time.
For nearly two years, I was unable to perform my asnana postures properly and also unable to sit in siddhansana during meditation.
Our bodies change with age, sometimes we sleep improperly, or we have slacked off on our practice and become less flexible. Suddenly the body says "pop."
So, once again, listen to the body.
Listen carefully. Treat the body gently. One yoga pose at a time. And remember, you are not doing yoga for that mirror on the wall, not for anybody in the room, not for anybody but your own body, mind and soul.
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Carin Secrest commented on your link.
Carin wrote: "Your points are wise and precaution is important for those who are very competitive, are weak or have poor sense balance. However, I wonder if really so many people get hurt of whether this is a media hype from NT which lies all the time about political events. See, one can get hurt twisting an ankle walking down the road. I would much rather see some true research. I would like to find some other research from advanced Yoga Therapists to support this claim. Still, it is possible to get hurt."
The statistics mentioned in the article and the way it was written did not seem to indicate this is hype but that injuries are happening more frequently and that it can happen to anyone if precautions are not taken. The increase in injuries has also been reported in Yoga Journal as quote in my article above. But, you are right, walking can hurt you, too…
Great post, Ramesh. Just shared on the main elephant page. https://www.facebook.com/elephantjournal#!/elepha…
Thank you, Lynn!
Yoga is pretty packed full of egos. There is such an underlying egotistic pompousness about yoga. I am a pro fighter and although yogis hide there lust for themselves well, there are just as many egos in yoga as there are in the cage. I was pushed in a pranayama yoga class so intensely that I suffered an intestinal strangulation from it. 60k and 6 months rehab. So now when I go to a yoga class and the arrogant and under talented instructor scoffs at me not being able to do some advance pose i think in my head "can you kick my ass!!?" everyone is great at something! Check yourselves fellow yogis.
Really sorry to hear about your injury, Onelegkahn. But I am glad to know you are not intimidated and still practicing!
A beautiful reflection and well-advised counsel. Thank you for your eloquent expression.
Charlotte Bell commented on your link.
Charlotte wrote: "Thanks, Ramesh. These are very good guidelines. I just posted the first in a two-part series that will elaborate on the blog I wrote last week. Here's the link: http://www.huggermugger.com/blog/2012/yoga-injuri…
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Ramesh…thanks for calling the shadow of yoga out. I have been practicing for over 10 years and have all but stopped going to studios due the inexperienced teachers pushing people (using will and force) and expecting the student to just do as they say. It is so hard to find a good studio with a good teacher. I am actually moving to Asheville soon and wonder if you have any suggestions? I like vinyasa flow mainly.
Thank you so much for your kind comments, Susan. I am not much of a yoga studio person, so I do not have personal experience with any of the teachers in Asheville except Kaoveri Weber at http://www.subtleyoga.com whom I highly recommend. Otherwise Vinyasa flow are practiced at Asheville Yoga and a few other studios. Many of the teachers here have a great reputation. Stephanie Keach, Shala Worsley, Michael Johnson, Sierra Hollister, etc have all taught at the Prama Institute and are personal friends. Stop by to visit us when you arrive in Asheville!
[…] NY Times: "Yoga Can Wreck Your Health." (Here Are 7 Ways To Avoid It) […]
I do yoga, but not that extreme. My chiropractor melbourne advised me against contorsion like yoga that is not beneficial at all.
Good point about sports. Soccer is one of the world's most popular sport and also the one with the most injuries. It is a known fact among soccer players that knee injuries are very very common. You are right, I don't think the point is to tell people not to practice yoga. That is certainly not my point, but rather to increase awareness and to take precautions whenever needed. Bikram yoga was mentioned as one possible cause of injuries if one overexert the body under the influence of the extra flexibility induced by the heat.
I have the same experience as you, Carol–I have seen and experienced few injuries, but I also have little experience in the yoga studio world. I think the subtext is about the deeper goal of yoga. The more sports-like and physical yoga becomes, the more injuries are reported.
Nandhiji, thank you so much for your kind reply… just one addition to your comment: the hybridization of yoga started in many ways already in India with Krisnamacharya and then later with his students Iyengar and Pathabi Jois since Krishnamacarya was heavily influenced by Western Gymnastics. As I mentioned in my article, I think that there are numerous reasons why there are an increasing number of injuries in yoga today, primarily because it is intensely posture based….


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Shapiro, Edward, Academic Skills Problems: Direct Assessment and Intervention (2011). The Response to Intervention and Advancing Practitioners Expertise in Specific Learning Disabilities has used this book to further their skills in identifying and remediating academic skills problems. Individuals responsible for establishing resources, forms, and the critical thinking skills for effective academic problem solving will find this book practical and directly applicable in an MTSS system.
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People throughout the country value good visibility. The regional haze program is designed to improve visibility and air quality in our most treasured natural areas so that these areas may be preserved and enjoyed by current and future generations. At the same time, control strategies designed to improve visibility in national parks and wilderness areas will improve visibility over broad geographic areas, including other recreational sites, our cities and residences.
CAMNET - Realtime Air Pollution and Visibility Monitoring . CAMNET brings you live pictures and corresponding air quality conditions from scenic urban and rural vistas in the Northeast. With CAMNET, a project of NESCAUM, you can literally see the effects of air pollution on visibility.
What is Haze and How is it Formed?Haze obscures the clarity, color, texture, and form of what we see. Some haze-causing pollutants (mostly fine particles) are directly emitted to the atmosphere by a number of activities such as: electric power generation, various industrial and manufacturing processes, truck and auto emissions, burning related to forestry and agriculture, and construction activities. Other haze-causing pollutants are formed when gases emitted to the air form particles as they are carried downwind. Examples include sulfates, formed from sulfur dioxide, and nitrates, formed from nitrogen oxides.
What is Regional Haze?Emissions from the activities mentioned above generally span broad geographic areas and can be transported great distances, sometimes hundreds or thousands of miles. Consequently, haze occurs regionally throughout the nation.
What is a Class I Area?The Clean Air Act defines mandatory Class I Federal areas as certain national parks (over 6000 acres), wilderness areas (over 5000 acres), national memorial parks (over 5000 acres), and international parks that were in existence as of August 1977.
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What are the Class I Areas in Region III?Class I Areas in Region III are Shenandoah National Park - VA, and the wilderness areas Dolly Sods - WV, Otter Creek - WV, and James River Face - VA.
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- Fact Sheet - a plain-English description of the final regional haze rule (PDF, 23KB, 8 pages, info about PDF)
- Final Regional Haze Rule - (PDF, 576KB, 62 pages, info about PDF) 7/1/99 Federal Register - regional haze preambles and rule (64 FR 35714).
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By JOE WILBUR, HILA YOSAFI, MERISSA MASTROPIERO and AMANDA LEHMERT The Tattoo Designed to make Bristol Eastern High School safer, the "Lancer Lockdown" could put students and teachers at greater risk, some students said. "Putting us all in one place, or in clusters, is dangerous. The last thing we want to do is get into groups for the killers," said Carolyn Webster, an Eastern sophomore. "It's going to provoke maniacs," said Dave Carros, a senior at Bristol Eastern. Many teachers said that while the school has to do something, the lockdowns are pointless and depressing. "It saddens me," said Michael Traverso, a social studies teacher at Eastern, "that I've been here 30 years and this is what we've come to -- hiding the kids in the corners and locking the doors." Jack Winters, a history teacher at Central, said the plan encourages the "mentality" of school violence. "Now, they think it will happen because you practice the drill," he said. The lockdown plan and drills are only for Bristol Eastern. At Bristol Central, administrators are taking a more relaxed approach, locking entrances and requiring guests to carry passes. "I felt safe at school," said Eastern sophomore Sarah McDonald, "but this lockdown thing makes students paranoid, and, if someone's going to do something, a lockdown isn't going to help." "Frankly, if they were going to kill us all, I don't think it would stop them," said Chris Bonis, an Eastern junior. Gina Gallo, a sophomore at Central, said she thinks people are overreacting. "I think it's pointless," said Eastern sophomore Chris Wright. "There is really no threat to our school." But Traverso said something has to be done. Administrators are "doing the best that anyone could do, but if someone's determined, there's nothing you can do," Traverso said. "It's very sad that it's come to this," said Pasquale DiMatteo, the Italian teacher at Eastern, "but I have my instructions and it's better safe than sorry, I guess." Richard Ladisky, an accounting teacher at Eastern, said, "Every school has to have a well-thought-out plan to protect everybody." "There'll always be panic if something happens," Ladisky said, "but the majority will follow the plan." Sandy O'Keefe, a math teacher at Central, said she doesn't think the drill is a bad idea. "It allows you to work out the problems," O'Keefe said. "It's the least administrators can do without the teachers having to arm themselves," said Austin Ouellette, an Eastern junior. "It's all safety measures. It needs to be done." According to Eastern Assistant Principal Boyd Biondino, the plan isn't anything new. "We've always had an intruder alert system," said Biondino, "and now we're just calling it a 'Lancer Lockdown.' It's been in place for years, as a pro-active measure. This isn't in reaction to anything." Some students aren't so sure. "It's all about Colorado," said Thea Denslow, an Eastern junior. "They have to show that they're doing something. But it's not going to work. Even if the teachers stay sane and keep to the plan if anything happens, it won't help anything." "It won't work," said Brian Austin, an Eastern junior. "If you hear gunshots, you aren't going to think rationally. You certainly aren't going to lock yourself in a classroom." "I don't think they're taking that into account," he said. If the attackers are students, some said, they'll already know the plan and will be able to use it to their advantage. Fernando Gonzalez, a junior at Eastern, said, "I think it's kinda tough how the teachers talk about putting their lives in risk for their students. When the action happens, they're not gonna do shit." Don Namnoum, a sophomore at Central, said locking kids in classrooms would only help an attacker. "If you hide, you're trapping yourself," said Alex Tie, a freshman at Central. "I wouldn't lock myself up," said Bryan Rivard, an Eastern junior. "If I hear gunshots in the hallway, I run like hell."


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State wrestling tourney quickly becomes battle for survival for county hopefuls
by Chris Goltermann
State wrestling tourney quickly becomes battle for survival for county hopefuls
By CHRIS GOLTERMANN
The first of two days of the Georgia High School Association's Traditional State Wrestling Championships quickly emerged as a battle for survival.
Five standouts from East Coweta and a pair from Northgate went separate ways to respective Class AAAAAA and AAAAA events, but each found themselves staring down elimination..
Sophomore Dusty Nelson and seniors Matthew Durham and Zack Gabriel each went 1-1 during Friday's opening two rounds and remain alive for finishes as high as third place in respective Class AAAAAA weight classes for the Indians in action at Chattahoochee High School.
Nelson, who finished fifth at 106 pounds in the AAAAAA West Sectionals for East Coweta, advanced past Chase Tenety of North Forsyth (43-19) before running headlong into East Sectional champion, unbeaten Lambert star Matthew Sheetz (46-0) in a shutout loss.
The Indians lightweight, who improved his record to 43-6, next faces Woodstock's Alex Gomez (32-20) in the wrestlebacks, with a potential loss ending the season early.
In their final varsity competitions on the high school mat, Durham and Gabriel also managed to pick up victories for East Coweta to stay in contention.
At 113 pounds, Durham got past the East's sixth-place finisher Jordan Rosales (37-10) with an 11-7 decision before falling to West runner-up Aslan Kilic of Wheeler (38-1) on points 15-7.
The East Coweta senior, who was coming off a third-place finish in the West Sectionals and improved his record to 29-5, will next wrestle Woodstock's Tristan Watson (28-18) in the wrestlebacks.
Gabriel reached the state tournament despite placing ninth at the West Sectionals as an alternate, but made the most of an opportunity to compete due to an injury default.
The Indians' 120-pounder improved his record to 38-15 after defeating Jenani Miller of Marietta 8-4 in the wrestlebacks following a first-round loss in 3:59 to North Carolina signee Denver Stonecheek of West Forysth High.
East Coweta juniors Kevin Lashley (160) and Dawson Ellis (285) were also facing elimination in the wrestlebacks Friday, each after losing first matches.
Lashley, who battled back on day two of the West Sectionals for four consecutive wins and a third-place finish, dropped a 4-0 decision to South Forsyth's Bryan Troye (43-20). The Indians 160-pounder, who fell to 27-11, was set to face Rockdale County's Sean Mer.
Ellis, meanwhile, battled into the second period against East Sectional champion MJ Couzan of Archer, who entered the final weekend of the season at 37-1.
Following a loss by pin in 2:26, Ellis was set to wrestle Daniel Benitez of Woodstock (29-13) in the wrestlebacks.
Northgate's two Class AAAAA state qualifiers at Loganville High also were trying to fend off elimination in the wrestlebacks late Friday after being forced to open the state tournament against East Sectional champions.
At 120 pounds, Viking Ryan McNeal dropped an 11-3 decision to Cambridge standout J.R. Salemi, who was last year's 113-pound state champion. He was set to face Harris County's Heath Suich in the first round of wrestlebacks.
Northgate 220-pound standout Michael Martin was pinned by Apalachee's Matthew Moore in his first-round match. He was scheduled to battle Thomas County Central's Neil Williams (29-6).


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It hardly seems like it, but it's been nearly a year since the announcement of the iPad. Soon, we'll no longer be able to call the device that's selling today by the simple name "iPad" -- instead, it will become "the original iPad," "iPad 1," "iPad 1G" or "first-generation iPad." If history (and leaks from Foxconn) are anything to go by, we may see an announcement of the iPad 2 in a little over a month, with devices hitting store shelves a couple months after that.
Undoubtedly we'll be hearing a lot about the forthcoming iPad 2 over the coming weeks (we've heard several iPad 2 rumors already). Maybe you have an iPad already and are looking to upgrade, or maybe, like me, you didn't find the current iPad compelling enough to purchase until the second generation. In either case, it's worth asking the question: what would convince you, savvy TUAW reader, to buy an iPad 2?
Personally, I've got a laundry list of features I'd like to see in the next iPad, but even if only one or two of them make it into the iPad 2, I'll be getting one. I originally thought there wasn't a wide enough gap between the iPhone and my MacBook Pro to justify an iPad, but with the advent of multitasking in iOS 4.0 and the iPhone 4's vastly improved CPU and Retina Display, I've not only found my iPhone taking over a lot of the functions I used to use my Mac for, I've also found myself thinking, "Gee, if only this thing's screen were bigger ... if only Apple made something that was basically just a big iPod touch." (That sound you just heard was a hundred iPad-hating pundits crashing to the floor simultaneously, crippled by cognitive dissonance.)
I've got my own thoughts on what I'd like to see in the next-gen iPad, which you can see by clicking "Read More." We also have a poll where we've asked you what you want to see most in the iPad 2.
My list of features I'd like to see in the iPad 2 is below, in rough order of how crucial they are to my purchase decision.
1. Support for 900 MHz UMTS/HSDPA in the 3G antenna for wider compatibility with non-US 3G networks. Since the iPhone 4 got a quad-band antenna this year, this seems guaranteed.
2. At least 512MB of RAM. It seems exceedingly odd that the original iPad shipped with only 256MB of RAM while the iPhone 4 shipped with double that amount only a few months later. With multitasking now available on the iPad in iOS 4.2, it's crucial that Apple cram as much RAM as possible into the iPad in order to preserve the user experience.
3. 128GB flash memory on the high-end iPad. 64GB doesn't quite cut it for my needs, especially at Apple's asking price. With the difference in price between the 64GB and 128GB 11" MacBook Air being a mere US$200, and with iFixit's iPad teardown showing plenty of room inside the iPad for additional memory, the only reason I can see for Apple keeping the iPad 2's topmost capacity fixed at 64GB is a desire to retain its high margins on the iPad. One way around that: make a 128GB capacity exclusive to the 3G version of the iPad. The iPad's 3G chipset/antenna doesn't cost anywhere close to the $130 price difference Apple charges between the Wi-Fi and 3G iPads -- in fact, the added component cost for iPad 3G is only $27 according to iSuppli.
4. Display resolution increase. Retina Display quality isn't possible now (expect to see a 326 ppi, 2560 x 1920 pixel display on the iPad 5 in 2014), but 1600 x 1200 would be pretty killer. Even 1280 x 960 would be a very respectable resolution bump over the iPad's current 1024 x 768 resolution. Coincidentally, 1280 x 960 would put the iPad's horizontal resolution in portrait mode at the same 960-pixel value as the iPhone 4 Retina Display's horizontal resolution in landscape mode, which could go a long way toward simplifying creation of universal apps.
5. FaceTime camera. This one is a gimme; we've already heard multiple rumors of a front-facing camera on the iPad 2. With all varieties of MacBooks, the iPhone 4 and the latest iPod touch all offering built-in FaceTime cameras, the iPad is now Apple's only high-end portable product that doesn't have FaceTime capability. Unless Apple comes up with some other awesome feature beforehand, it's likely that it'll market FaceTime capability as the iPad 2's main point of differentiation from its predecessor.
6. Rear-facing camera. Although this seems a less likely and possibly awkward feature, we've seen both leaked iPad cases and insider sources claiming iPad 2 will have a rear-facing camera. There's plenty of room in the case for a rear-facing camera, so the primary concern here is usability and/or fashion sense -- is Apple willing to have millions of its users walking around looking like goofballs with their big ol' iPads held out in the photographer's stance?
In the poll below, you can let us know what's most important to you in the iPad 2. If there's anything else you'd like (or need) to see in the iPad 2 in order to justify a purchase, let us know in the comments.
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Your daily roundup of government news.
Regret? After pleading guilty to misusing campaign funds, Jesse Jackson Jr. tells the media, "I love everybody back home. I'm sorry I let them down," NBC Chicago reports.
Next step: The Jacksons could each face years in prison, NBC Chicago reports.
Democratic district: The Trib's editorial board says if Jackson had been in a more competitive district, he would've had to spend more cash on the campaign, and journalists would've kept closer tabs on his books.
Paying the price: The Sun-Times laments that constituents suffered while the Jacksons lived in the lap of luxury.
Taxing times: State Rep. Lou Lang proposes making permanent the state income tax increase that is set to expire next year in an effort to pay for public pensions, FOX 32 reports.
Time sheet trouble: Congressional candidate Robin Kelly defends herself against allegations she misrepresented time sheets during her failed 2010 campaign for treasurer, the Trib reports.
Job approval: Rahm's approval rating takes a hit, a Crain's poll finds.
Permit provisions: The Sun-Times' editorial board says the state should limit concealed carry permits to protect the public.
Transfer trouble: Cook County's public health system hires an executive who left a Dallas hospital after the government declared it a "serious threat" to patients, the Trib reports.
Health code: The Trib's editorial board says it's curious that the Cook County health system hired the Dallas executive when it's made such great strides recently.
Money message: New legislation pushes back Gov. Quinn's budget address until March 6, the State Journal-Register reports.
Lay of the land: The state spends $2.8 million to purchase 547 acres of land for recreational use, the State Journal-Register reports.
Pensions and premiums: Lawyers for the state argue premium-free health insurance for retired state workers is not a protected pension benefit, the State Journal-Register reports.
Raise the roof: Even though they have yet to negotiate a new contract with the state, Illinois Department of Transportation workers and those of other agencies already received raises, the State Journal-Register reports.
Bite out of costs: Rahm says the Taste of Chicago must cut costs to be profitable, the Sun-Times reports.
Schooling: Education experts say school funding needs to move away from property taxes, teachers should be paid better and curriculum should be decided on the national level, the Daily Herald reports.
PD and the public: The Schaumburg Police Department is attempting to gain back public confidence by hiring an outside firm to examine how the department operates, the Daily Herald's editorial board writes.
Bottles and cans: Chicago's recycling program extends to an additional 131,000 households, FOX 32 reports.
Building bus lanes: The CTA plans for priority bus lanes in the central Loop, the Trib reports.
Tourism talk: Choose Chicago announces a larger budget and board, Crain's reports.
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The Elite II vacuum sealer is part of a complete food storage system exclusive to Juiceland and has been designed to provide the consumer with commercial quality food storage at home. Vacuum packing is a process whereby the air is completely removed from a special vacuum bag or vacuum container in order to protect the food from the harmful effects of contact with oxygen which increases the speed at which foods deteriorate, thereby keeping your food fresher for up to 5 times longer while storing it naturally. Here are just some of the amazing results we have experienced with the Freshield food sealer: Fresh Salads 14 days; Fresh Strawberries up to 14 days; Raw Meat 9 days, click here for a more detailed guide.
The Elite II vacuum packer removes the air out of the specially designed 5 ply food safe bags or the optional vacuum containers and then forms a strong seal to keep the air out - resulting in an oxygen free zone. Vacuum sealing is particularly useful in the domestic kitchen, it can be used to seal fresh produce to increase its shelf life by up to 5 times longer than conventional storage methods - making ideal for the once a week shopper or when you have an abundance of seasonal produce you cant eat all at once.
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The Elite II vacuum packing machine allows you to stop the vacuum packing process at any given point which is useful when vacuum sealing delicate produce, as the motorised pump is strong enough to crush a can when placed in the bag. It is also acts as a sealer machine so you are able to seal bags without vacuuming, this is useful when using the cut to fit rolls of bags - as you can seal one end of the cut bag and then vacuum seal at the other end when you have placed your produce inside. This vacuum sealer function is also handy if you have any opened bags of crisps, pasta or coffee that you want to reseal to keep them fresh.
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Fake Problems Concert at Fleischmann Park
Chris Farren formed Fake Problems six years ago. Since then, the band has released three studio albums and is known for a relentless touring schedule that keeps them on the road for more than half the year. They have also performed in the South by Southwest Music Festival and played a show in the 2009 Warped Tour.


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Pineville Elementary School kindergarten teacher Courtney Stafford (left) shows pre-kindergarten paraprofessional Wendi Powell material she received at a parishwide meeting Wednesday. Teachers were busy preparing their classrooms for Rapides Parish's first day of public school this Friday.
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Superintendent of Schools Nason "Tony" Authement plans to take a hands-on approach with Rapides Parish schools, which kick off a new year on Friday.
"I intend to have a presence in our schools this year across the district," Authement said. "We will be working hand in hand with our schools and our school leaders."
Here are a few things for parents to keep in mind while preparing their children to go back to school. ...


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- SSE, the UK's second-largest energy supplier, is reviewing its advertising and digital accounts. The reviews are being managed separately by AAR.
- Mattel, the toymaker behind Barbie and Fisher Price, is reviewing its European advertising agency roster.
Tags: pitches, reviews, SSE, Southern Electric, Scottish Hydro, Atlantic, The Gate, Leith, Mattel, Ogilvy & Mather, O&M, Barbie
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DEAN McGEE EYE INSTITUTE CELEBRATING 40 YEARS IN 2015
It is important for any successful organization to recognize and honor its history and its legacy of leadership. The year 2015 is a particularly appropriate time to do so as the Dean McGee Eye Institute, which was dedicated on December 4, 1975, will be celebrating its 40th Anniversary.
Key figures in the Dean McGee Eye Institute's (DMEI's) remarkable story include Mr. McGee himself; Drs. Tullos Coston, Thomas Acers, Richard Clay, David Parke II, and Robert "Gene" Anderson; Stanton L. Young; and James R. Tolbert III. Mr. Tolbert has served on the DMEI Board of Trustees since December 1972, served as Chair of the Board of Trustees for more than 20 years, and became Chair Emeritus in late 2013, when he was succeeded as Chair of the Board by Mr. David Rainbolt.
A 7 ½ minute video has been produced to honor Mr. Tolbert's 42 years of DMEI leadership and service. This video also captures much of the rich history of this very special organization. As we begin the celebration of the Dean McGee Eye Institute's 40th Anniversary, we invite you to view and enjoy the video. (Scroll down to view the video in our Recent Highlights section.)
To view an opinion-editorial piece from The Oklahoman recognizing DMEI's 40th Anniversary, click here.
Welcome to this exciting website for the Dean McGee Eye Institute (DMEI)! Since the dedication of our first building in 1975, DMEI has emerged as one of the nation's largest and most respected eye institutes. The Institute, the University of Oklahoma Department of Ophthalmology, and our faculty and staff have been firmly committed to our multiple missions of patient care, vision research, education, leadership, and service. I invite you to explore this website to learn more about our heritage, people, programs, and world-class facilities. You will understand why we are so proud of our physicians and scientists, many of whom are national and international leaders; a vision research program ranked among the top in the nation with respect to funding from the National Institutes of Health/National Eye Institute and Research to Prevent Blindness; and residency and fellowship training programs that attract the best and brightest candidates from across the country. By offering such excellence, we can better serve all Oklahomans and the regional, national, and global communities. Again, welcome and enjoy!
Gregory L. Skuta, MD
President and Chief Executive Officer
Dean McGee Eye Institute
Edward L. Gaylord Professor and Chair
Department of Ophthalmology
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Dean McGee Eye Institute Celebrating 40 Years In 2015
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New Strategy May Result in Extra Brigade Departing Europe
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The White House may return to the previous administration's plan to bring home two of the nation's four Europe-based brigade combat teams rather than redeploying only one of the units under a revision announced last April.
In rolling out the Pentagon's new strategy last week, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta hinted that the military would scale down its footprint in Europe but declined to explicitly confirm whether the department would cut its presence there.
"The U.S. military's force posture in Europe will, of necessity, continue to adapt and evolve to meet new challenges and opportunities, particularly in light of the security needs of the continent relative to the emerging strategic priorities that we face elsewhere," he said.
Panetta's British counterpart Philip Hammond, however, said after meeting with the secretary on Thursday that DOD plans to retain only two brigades in Europe, reported Stars and Stripes. The Pentagon first announced such a plan in 2004 as part of a proposal to reduce U.S. forces in Europe from 100,000 to 60,000.
That plan was suspended last year over concerns that it would hamper the military's ability to respond to trouble in Africa and the Middle East, and leave it unable to fulfill its commitments to NATO and to engage effectively with its allies. Pentagon officials may not clarify their intentions until the administration unveils the fiscal 2013 budget request in February.
Some believe it is unlikely the military will dramatically reduce its existing commitment in Europe from 80,000 service members, including 42,000 soldiers. "I don't believe they will scale back too much in Europe, [it] doesn't make budgetary or strategic sense to do so," Michael O'Hanlon, a Brookings Institution defense analyst, told Stars and Stripes.


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The Public Relations Director oversees a committee, which promotes SGA and it's projects and initiatives to the PSU campus and community. He works to make sure they produce quality press releases, e-mails, posters, and bulletin boards. The committee also tries to find ways to increase the school spirit on campus and are always looking for new ways to promote PSU. Public Relations oversees our website, attends activities fairs at Pitt CARES (freshmen summer orientation), gets the privilege of firing off the t-shirt cannon during home football and some basketball games, bestows the Kaye Lynne Webb Spirit Award, and coordinates the New/Old Senate Banquet, where, at the end of each academic year, past Student Government Association members are recognized for outstanding work and incoming members are welcomed.