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ShockYard Summer Social Club
Hamstring tears are a common injury for soccer players, dancers, runners...really anyone who goes for a brisk dash. Try this quick workout supplement from The New York Times to bolster your hamstring confidence out on the field of life.
The Movement:
"After warming up, kneel on the ground, with a spotter securing your ankles. Then, as slowly and smoothly as possible, lean forward so that your chest approaches the ground. Use your hamstrings to put the brakes on your forward momentum until you can no longer resist gravity. Put out your arms at that point to stop your fall. Allow your chest to touch the ground, then push yourself upright to repeat the exercise."
The Program:
"Week 1: 1 session; 10 repetitions
Week 2: 2 sessions; 12 repetitions each
Week 3: 3 sessions; 18 to 24 repetitions each
Week 4: 3 sessions; 24 to 30 repetitions each
Weeks 5: 10 – 3 sessions; 30 repetitions each (divided into 3 sets of 12, then 10, then 8 repetitions)
After 10 weeks, try to perform one weekly maintenance session of 30 repetitions."
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The great folks from PACTV came by one of our roller girl boot camps recently. Check it out!
Do you play a team sport and want to take your game to the next level?
Contact us and we'll design a recurring 1-hour group boot camp featuring strength training and sport-specific skills for you and your teammates.
From the mouths of Rollergirls:
"I can't begin to say how amazing ShockYard is, I have seen it change a lot of my friends physically and mentally. I have seen the smiles on everyones face after a workout, it's really inspiring. Big Props to ShockYard <3"
-Lynne Perera
April Events
In brief
Zumba® Fitness in the Club! - Tues in April @ 7PM
Fundraiser for The Arc - Sat, 4/12/14, 6:30PM-8:30PM
Rollerderby Home Bout (MARD) - Sat, 4/12/14, 4:15PM
Movie Montage Workout - Sat, 4/19/14, 11AM-1PM
Plymouth Road Runners Run Club Meet Up - First Thursdays of the month, 6:30PM
Social Club Mixer @ The Speedwell Tavern - Fri, 5/30/14, 7PM
In full
Movie Montage Workout Returns! - Sat, 4/19, 11AM-1PM
On this day there will be hard work...there will be sweat...and there will be GLORY!!!!! The best part of every sports movie is the inspirational training montage. Come out for a session where we train alongside these epic moments.
$5 for ShockYard members, $10 for non-members
Click HERE, Email firstname.lastname@example.com or call 508-808-9699 to reserve your spot today! Let's do this!
The ShockYard will be hosting Zumba® Fitness in the Club classes
Tuesdays in April at 7PM.
Zumba® is a Latin-music inspired cardio class that's guaranteed to get your heart rate up! The session will be taught by Rebecca Dispoto, licensed Zumba® Instructor.
Just $10 dollars for drop in
Discounts for purchasing more than one class upfront. (508-808-9699)
Limit 20 participants. Sign up to reserve your spot! https://shockyard.appointy.com/
The Arc Presents
The Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra and
Ronan Tynan, Famed Irish Tenor
Stay tuned to our website and Facebook for a chance to win FREE tickets!
Learn more about The Arc of Greater Plymouth HERE
This event is a fundraiser to help build accessible playground for the town of Plymouth. Encourage your friends to come along!
Season Opener for Mass Attack Roller Derby in Taunton
Sat, 4/12
Stay tuned to our Facebook page this week for chances to win FREE TICKETS
Downtown Run Club Meet Up - Plymouth Road Runners
First Thursdays of the month
6:30PM at The ShockYard
Plymouth Road Runners is a running club based out of Plymouth, Massachusetts. This is a traditional running group, organized and managed by runners, for runners.
Click HERE to learn more
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Social Club Mixer at the Speedwell Tavern - 5/30/14, 7PM
Music by Whiskey Sunday
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Twelve non-profit and voluntary organisations have been shortlisted by the
The shortlisted projects involve a range of sporting codes from basketball, athletics, camogie, hockey and tennis, to cycling, canoeing, and gymnastics. A mix of regional organisations including Tipperary and Donegal youth clubs have been shortlisted as well as national affiliated sports organisations such as Basketball Ireland and Camogie Ireland. The applicants aim to reach a range of demographics from Fit@50 projects to those aimed specifically towards getting women more active. There is also creative approach to getting people moving by Arthritis Ireland's Give it a Tri triathlon campaign as well as Cancer Focus Northern Ireland's dragon boat racing initiative.
Louise Sullivan, Public Affairs & Communications Director,
"The positive reaction the Fund has received speaks to a demand for innovative programmes offering engaging and accessible ways for the public to get active in their local communities across Ireland and Northern Ireland. The five organisations which will ultimately win funding this year will build on the positive legacy left by previous Fund beneficiaries, which together have encouraged more than 30,000 people to get active since 2011," she concluded.
The judging panel includes Niamh Gavin, Business Services Manager at The Wheel; Susan Grady, board member at Ireland Active; Lorraine Ho, founder of Bootcamp Ireland; Roy Millar MBE, Chairman of the Northern Ireland Sports Forum; Niall Moyna, Professor in the School of Health and Human Performance and a member of the Centre for Preventive Medicine in DCU; Conn McCluskey, Business Services Manager, Federation of Irish Sport; Denis Toomey, president of Cycling Ireland and Ciara Cashen, Public Affairs & Communications Manager,
Each of the shortlisted organisations will deliver an elevator pitch to the judging panel and will field a series of questions to determine which projects receive the funding. The details of the five winning organisations which will each receive €25,000 will be announced in October.
The complete list of shortlisted organisations for 2015 are:
· Tipperary Regional Youth Service for Activ8 - a physical health challenge aimed at young adults in Tipperary.
· Canoeing Ireland for Blueway 10K - an ambitious project specifically aimed at promoting an alternative fitness routine to the indoor gym workout, while highlighting the incredible blueway (water activity trail) infrastructure that is being developed in Ireland.
· Arthritis Ireland for Give it a Tri – an event seeking to raise awareness around the importance of physical activity not only for people affected by arthritis but for the entire community.
· Cancer Focus Northern Ireland for its dragon boat paddling project – providing cancer survivors with an opportunity to participate in dragon boat racing.
· Donegal Youth Service for Shake Up Sports – engaging young people from youth clubs in taster sessions, where they can try out alternatives to the mainstream competitive sports.
· Basketball Ireland for an initiative introducing basketball coaching in GAA clubs across the country.
· The Camogie Association for Teen Cluster Camogie – providing activities and training for female teenagers within 100 club communities.
· Athletics Ireland for Fit@50 – creating recreational walking groups based in athletics clubs that can provide safe walking environments for the over 50s.
· Cycling Ireland for its Bike Hub Project - promoting safe and effective cycling activity among: women's leisure and commuting groups, active retirees, and sedentary young adults.
· Gymnastics Ireland for Gymnastics for All Bootcamp – a 12-week programme, focusing on promoting fun, fitness and friendship in clubs nationwide and culminating in a display event in Dublin.
· Irish Women's Masters Hockey for its project, a Masters League, which would take place across each province, with players encouraged to sign up for a team and play for eight weeks. This activity would build up to a central final tournament day for regional winners.
· Tennis Ireland for its initiative enabling access to tennis for people with intellectual disabilities. 40 professional tennis coaches in Ireland will be trained in special needs tennis coaching.
More information about the
For further information please contact:
Suzanne Sullivan, Q4PR, 01-4751444/086-3797291
Cillian Murphy, Q4PR, 01-4751444/086-4107750
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I've been looking for ways to incorporate my professional life into the blog since I spend so much time at work and it's such a big part of who I am. I went to school for six years to earn my doctor of pharmacy degree, but I feel like I hardly ever dive into the details of my career on my website! When I put a call out on Facebook last week for post ideas, one person commented that they would like to see a post detailing the misconceptions about pharmacists. While I love that idea, I thought it'd be fun to entertain the topic by writing a post about what I do on a daily basis.
Before I jump into the details, I want to preface by saying that for those who don't know, I am a community, or a retail, pharmacist. In other words, I am the pharmacist stereotype – someone who works either at a chain pharmacy, big box store, or a locally owned independent pharmacy. However, this is not the only type of pharmacist that there is. Actually, there are tons of directions that you can go with a pharmacy degree, including hospital pharmacy, academia, home infusion, compounding, nuclear pharmacy, and so much more. All of these jobs are so incredibly different, so I want to make it clear that not every pharmacist is going to have a job like mine.
(That's me at my compounding rotation back in February. It was one of my favorite rotations!)
Secondly, I want to point out that I work in a very busy pharmacy. Many smaller pharmacies have no pharmacist overlap, but they only fill about 150-200 prescriptions per day. Often times, those pharmacists work solo 12 hours shifts and usually only have one or two techs during the day. My pharmacy fills over 500 prescriptions on weekdays, and we have to have more than one pharmacist at a time. Our shifts are eight hours, with the exception of weekends where we work an eleven hour day on Saturday and a nine hour day on Sunday.
We have three staff pharmacists at my store, and we have a rotating schedule. However, most days at work are more or less the same. On Tuesday I worked an opening shift, which is 6:30 am-2:30 pm, and here's what went down that day:
6:30 am: Arrive at pharmacy, turn off alarm system, open up all eight computers in the pharmacy.
6:40 am: Start filling prescriptions that are in the work queue. These prescriptions include refills called in by patients throughout the night as well as prescriptions that were e-scribed (emailed) by physicians. By "filling," I mean typing out the prescription, billing it to the insurance company, and printing out labels. On this particular day, there were only 30 prescriptions in the queue when I walked in. However, it's not uncommon to have two or three times that amount. The most I ever walked into was 104.
7:10 am: Pull drugs off the shelf and start counting all of the prescriptions I just filled.
7:30 am: My first pharmacy technician arrives and takes over counting. I move down the counter to the pharmacist "checking" station and start verifying prescriptions. Verifying, or checking, means doing the final review of the prescription before it gets hung up for the patient to pick up. I have to make sure everything is correct, including the right patient, drug, dose, directions, refills, written date, and doctor. I also open up every prescription vial and make sure the right pills are in the bottle. Additionally, I check over the potential drug interactions and determine which ones are significant and should be brought to the patient's and/or doctor's attention.
8:00 am: My second tech arrives, and the pharmacy opens at this time. I open the gates and start helping guests that have begun to line up.
8:01 am: Phone starts ringing.
8:20 am: First flu shot of the day! Part of my job includes administering vaccinations on a walk-in basis. Lately, we've been going through flu shots, shingles shots, and pneumonia shots like crazy.
(Practicing my technique before administering flu shots at a clinic we did on an academic rotation last October)
9:00 am: Third tech arrives. I make phone calls to two different doctor's offices to verify prescriptions that were written incorrectly. One had the wrong directions, and one had the wrong dosage form.
9:10 am: Guest is waiting at the pharmacist consultation window; she wants a recommendation for what cold medicine she should use. Second cold question of the day. I make a recommendation, then run out of the pharmacy to show her where to find the product. Get stopped twice on the way back.
10:00 am: Fourth tech arrives. We start to get pretty busy.
10:30 am: Fifth tech arrives. We really need her. At this point, we have over sixty prescriptions in the queue. More people at the consultation window, more stuffy noses.
10:45 am: The prescription drop-off line has four people in it, the pick up line has about ten. I can't see how many people are waiting in the drive-through line, but I don't ask. I'm stuck at my station, still checking prescriptions and answering the phone. Crap, someone is waiting at the consultation window with a question. And two people are waiting for flu shots.
11:00 am: The second pharmacist arrives, and immediately starts to help at the pick-up window since the line is so long. Prescription queue has climbed to seventy. Patients are upset that their prescriptions aren't ready, but they come in faster than we can type them.
11:30 am: The other pharmacist takes my spot and relieves me for a lunch break. I'm starving!
12:00 pm: I return to the pharmacy and typing prescriptions on a back computer. Still answering the phones. Still helping guests at the consultation window.
12:30 pm: Two more techs arrive.
12:45 pm: Guest approaches the counter and requests a cholesterol and liver function test, which we now do on a walk-in basis. The only other tech who is trained to do this is trying to check in the drug order, so I volunteer to do the tests. Two finger sticks and about twenty minutes later, I'm done and he's on his way.
1:00 pm: Third pharmacist of the day arrives.
1:15 pm: Three more flu shots.
1:30 pm: Type prescriptions, answer phones, help at the pick-up window, check my work email.
2:45 pm:
Run for my life Go home for the day. Plop on my couch.
Now, I just want to clarify – I do like my job; for the most part. As you can see, my days can be pretty stressful, but I like helping people and I like being a pharmacist. However, I wish we weren't quite so busy so I could spend more time talking with patients about their medications and answering their questions. I always feel so rushed, but I guess that's just part of the job.
I always like reading other people's "day in the life" posts, so hopefully you enjoyed this one. Let me know if you would like to see more pharmacist related posts in the future!


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Rs 5,367 crore
What is it? Punjab National Bank's (PNB) net loss in the fourth quarter of 2015-16, compared with a net profit of Rs 307 crore in same period last year.
Why is it important? This is the worst known quarterly loss posted by any bank in India and it is PNB's first since it went public in 2002. This is a result of the central bank's direction to banks to reclassify their stressed assets as non-performing assets and points to the extent to which banks have been refusing to acknowledge them as bad loans. The big question now is the price at which the government and the market would recapitalise these banks.
Tell me more: PNB's gross bad loans increased by around 62.6% to Rs 55,818 crore from the previous quarter and its provisions almost increased three-fold from a year ago to Rs 10,485 crore in the last quarter.
$125.5 million
What is it? India's exports – mostly pharmaceuticals – to Venezuela as of February 2016
Why is it important? Cash-strapped Venezuela cannot pay for these drugs, impacting Indian drug manufacturers. Indian government has now proposed an oil-for-drugs barter deal with the country.
Tell me more: Socialist economic model and low oil prices has led to political and social crisis at Venezuela. Its inflation predicted to more than double to 720% in 2016. Dr Reddy's Laboratories wrote off $65 million in the three months ended to March 2016, almost all of which is owed by Venezuela while Glenmark Pharmaceuticals is short of $45 million.
What is it? The number of years of solved question papers of joint entrance examinations (JEE) that the Indian government and the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) will jointly release soon.
Why is it important? IIT-JEE is considered to be one of the toughest engineering entrance examinations in the world and this move is aimed at making it easier for aspiring students and reduce their dependence on coaching institutes. For this, the government will also make the entrance exam easier by conforming to Standard XII syllabus, which now requires greater proficiency than school levels. Kota, which is known as the coaching capital of India, has seen at least six student suicides this year.
Tell me more: Students can access the exam papers through a soon-to-be launched portal and a mobile app and the content will be available in 13 regional languages. Academicians and IIT faculty members would also give video lectures, which would enable additional learning through the portal and app.
14.8 degree Celsius
What is it? The average global temperature in April, according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Why is it important? Breaks yet another set of global temperature records – the hottest April since 1880 (from the time records are available), and the 12th straight month for which a monthly global temperature record has been broken (the longest such streak). Despite just being four months in 2016, there is a more than 99% likelihood of this year being the hottest year on record, indicating that the pace of global warming might be faster than originally thought to be.
Tell me more: If this is true, then 2016 would be the third consecutive year to set a new global heat record, which would also be another first. Global warming's effects include ice melts, increase of ocean levels, ocean acidification affecting marine life, affect or wipe out some plant and animal species, and drastic weather events.
What is it? The age-adjusted incidence (AAR) of cancer among males in Aizawl district in Mizoram between 2012-14, according to the National Cancer Registry Programme.
Why is it important? This is the highest in India for males. Among females the incidence is the highest in Papumpare district, Arunachal Pradesh with an AAR of 249. In fact, cancer burden in the north-eastern states is among the highest in the world. Granular data like this would help the policy makers and the health specialists in devising intervention specific to a particular geography, thereby making it a more focussed-approach in dealing with cancer burden.
Tell me more: The cancer burden is estimated to be 14.5 lakh new cases of cancer in 2016 and 17.3 lakh new cases in 2020, with breast, lung and cervix as the leading types of the disease. The use of tobacco accounts for less than a third of all cancers in males and females.


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August 19th vs. The Tigers
The Yankees, in these last three games against the Tigers, have looked so smooth, doing it all (starting pitching, hitting, the pen, etc.) that, if they were a musical act, right now, they would be some sort of hybrid mix of Earth, Wind & Fire and Kool & the Gang.
But, in the three games before these, well, they were not so good.
How will they perform over the next 10 games or so? With this team, it's hard to tell. So, just sit back and watch, and we'll know soon enough.


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Discussion of the Supreme Court's decision to uphold healthcare act
June 28, 2012
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the Affordable Care Act. The court upheld the act by a 5-4 decision, with Chief Justice Roberts writing the majority opinion. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert spoke with Pete Wertheim of the Arizona Hospital Association about the ruling.


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A few months ago, I purchased some lunch meat from the deli counter in my local supermarket…and then almost keeled over when I saw the price. The price of meat has been climbing steadily in recent years, but in that single moment my shopping habits changed forever. I decided to reduce my family's meat consumption dramatically.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Consumer Price Index (CPI), the U.S. city average price of lean ground beef has risen 43% in the interval between Feb. 2001 and Feb. 2011. If your paycheck has not risen at a similar rate, you are probably feeling the pinch in the check-out line at the supermarket too.
There are many reasons to restrict consumption of meat products, including environmental and health concerns. But for me, the pivotal moment was brought on by pure sticker shock.
A quick rundown of some common grocery list items (Feb 2011 figures from the CPI) makes the price disparity abundantly clear:
- Bacon, sliced, per lb. (453.6 gm) $4.37
- All Pork Chops, per lb. (453.6 gm) $3.48
- Chicken breast, bone-in, per lb. (453.6 gm) $2.29
- All Uncooked Beef Roasts, per lb. (453.6 gm) $4.33
- Bananas, per lb. (453.6 gm) $0.63
- Potatoes, white, per lb. (453.6 gm) $0.61
- Broccoli, per lb. (453.6 gm) $1.89
- Beans, dried, any type, all sizes, per lb. (453.6 gm) $1.34
These items are just a tiny sampling of the products we consume, but they are indicative of the overall price pattern. Sure, there are plenty of expensive fruits and vegetables (imported, organic, and out-of-season items especially), but if you can live without pomegranates and white asparagus you will come out way ahead by loading up on fruits and vegetables and minimizing your meat purchases.
To reap immediate financial benefits, you don't have to go totally vegetarian—simply reduce the percentage of meat in your diet. Americans tend to eat about twice as much meat as is necessary; the recommended amount is about 50 g/day for an adult female and 65/g day for an adult male—less than the amount in one chicken breast or pork chop. With adult and childhood obesity on the rise, practicing moderation as a family and instilling healthy eating habits is vitally important.
Here are some ways to cut back:
Reduce Portion Size: Instead of cooking a meal with a chicken breast for each person at the table, prepare a large stir-fry with using one chicken breast and loaded up with vegetables. Prepare a large pot of chili with protein-rich beans and a small amount of ground beef, instead of inch-thick hamburgers for the whole family. Cutting back on meat consumption in this way is economical and your family will barely notice.
Use Meat for Flavor: Try a bean soup with a few slices of cooked minced bacon, or a pasta dish with a small amount of crumbled Italian sausage. These types of dishes are very flavorful but only use a few tablespoons of meat in the whole dish.
Skip Lunch Meats: Lunch meats and other highly processed meats like hot dogs are high in nitrates and other preservatives. Studies have shown that high intake of processed meats increases mortality risk. This fact, coupled with the often hefty price tag, makes this choice a non-starter.
Bye-Bye Filet Mignon: Substitute less expensive cuts of meat. Purchase stew meat instead of a pot roast for a satisfying slow-cooker meal, or opt for pork chops instead of t-bones for your next barbecue. Watch out for grocer's specials so you can stock up on (and freeze) your favorite cuts when they are on sale.
Once a Day, Max: Think of meat as a once-a-day menu item. There is no nutritional need to eat meat as often as many of us do. Having meat with breakfast, lunch, and dinner is an unhealthy and outmoded way of eating.
Meat free Mondays: We can all take a note from Sir Paul and get on board with Meat-Free Mondays, a campaign launched by former Beatle Paul McCartney in an effort to reduce the impact of the meat industry on the environment. The MFM website provides recipes and encouragement to those interested in exploring the environmental, health, and financial benefits of reduced meat intake.
Triple Benefits
There are not many choices we can make that have the huge triple-whammy benefits that lowering meat consumption has.
Environmental—Eating less meat reduces your family's carbon footprint and helps curb the meat industry's ever-increasing demand for grains. The insatiable demand for grains leads to pollution, greenhouse gas production and deforestation, and also leaves insufficient grain reserves for human consumption.
Health—Reducing meat consumption lowers your family's risk of cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer's, stomach ulcers and an host of other medical complaints, according to a U.S. National Cancer Institute study.
Financial—You can realize significant savings over the course of the year by making substitutions and changes in your carnivorous habits. The savings in future health care costs, while unknowable, may be the most important benefit of all.
This article was written by contributing author Laurel Gray.


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How I Confronted My Depression Head On
I believe it was around the one month mark of Jackson's stay in the NICU when I finally broke down.
Up until that point, I had been bottling up all of my emotions. Because of his aspiration issues, all of his feeds had to be given via his feeding tube, which meant no breastfeeding, so I was pumping like a mad woman, and getting practically nothing. That was incredibly frustrating, since it was the one thing I should have been able to do, as a mother, to help him deal with his medical issues.
In addition, I was getting no sleep. Either I was at the hospital with my son, missing my daughter, or I was at my parents house with my daughter, missing my son. The guilt: wow. The guilt was overpowering.
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My husband and I would see each other for 20 minutes at most as we switched off shifts in the hospital lobby. A quick update on the kids, a long hug, and a peck on the lips; that was the extent of our relationship at that point.
Each day they seemed to find new things wrong with him: a malfunctioning airway, a small nerve causing slight paralysis of his face … the list kept getting longer and longer, and my capacity to handle everything grew weaker and weaker.
One afternoon, after my husband had kissed me goodbye in the lobby, I trudged through the parking garage to my car. As the door swung shut, and I was alone, out it came. All of it. All of my fears, my guilt, my anxiety, my frustration, my exhaustion; it came tumbling out of me in one giant sob-fest. I was ugly crying, and it wasn't because I was reading The Fault In Our Stars.
My own life was causing me to ugly cry.
I sat in my car for nearly an hour and let the tears pour out of me. I came to a stopping point and sat there, catching my breath, before putting the car in reverse. When I reached the parking attendant booth to pay, she asked, in a deeply concerned voice, "Are you okay?"
I looked at myself in the rearview mirror, and my image shocked me. Mascara darkened my cheeks, and my eyes were puffy, red and round. I looked like someone had just given me a beating, and, to be honest, I felt like it, too.
That's the moment I decided to seek help. Clearly, this was too much to handle on my own, and I couldn't continue on like this. Both of my kids needed me to be strong, and that wasn't something I couldn't do anymore.
So, yes, I saw a doctor and was prescribed a combination depression/anti-anxiety medication. It took a few weeks, but I slowly began to feel more balanced, and less roller coaster-like.
That's not to say I still didn't have rough days, or that I didn't cry. The medication didn't numb me; it just helped me get up each day knowing that I would be able to push through whatever came our way.
Last week, my Jackson had open heart surgery, and, I won't lie, it was the roughest day of my life– and my husband has been to combat zones three times, so that's saying a lot. I cried, I was anxious, and I thought those torturous hours while he was under anesthesia, his chest open and exposed, would never end.
But, I kept it together, and my husband and I, as a team, stood hand in hand as they wheeled him past us to the cardiac ICU after surgery. We had made it.
All I needed was a little bit of help to get my emotions to a place where I could manage them.
And, there is absolutely no shame in that.


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Try the Virtual Gamelan while visiting. Press the Green Button!
Examples of Original Fifth Grade Gamelan Compositions for Pitched and Non Pitched Instruments
Composition grid for this instrument set: Gong, Tubano Drum, Xylophone, Metallophone, Tambourine and Castanet/Rhythm Sticks
This year we continue to expand our experiences! After reinforcing our skills, we "travel abroad to Indonesia" to study Gamelan as an art form of that culture including storytelling, puppetry, and how the instruments are constructed. While there we experience again the importance of community in completing projects. Some 5th Grade work might include:
SINGING: In Class Round, in ASM 5 part ensemble; Welcome song in expanded ranges with low "Chest" voice and high "Falsetto"voice; Assessments in "CUPS" with small groups and individuals playing and singing independently with healthy voices, CONSTANT flow of tone.
Steady beat and rhythm patterns found in CUPS accompaniment; Ensembles will develop from 2 part to as many as 7 parts including singing part; Rhythm patterns from CUPS include more complicated patterns to play on various instruments while accompanying song; These include melodic pattern on Xylopphone.
Movement found in complicated upper body rhythm for CUPS including the meter and rhythm; Respond to musical cue of direction during ROUND;
Notation in song; notation exercises; on treble staff with multiple lines or staves running concurrently in different instruments;
Playing in time with recording; Identifying rhythm form in sections A and B phrases of CUPS Accompaniment; Identifying VERSE and CHORUS in song; Identifying melody in accompaniment; Culture in Indonesia and in the time of 1930's America;
Improvised verses to "news" of WELCOME song; New CUPS accompaniments for A and B phrases; BODY and INSTRUMENT accompaniments during songs sung including body movement; Writing and playing original Gamelan compositions.
Students will Sing:
Sing rounds/2 part songs using expanded range, including partner songs
Match pitch in appropriate range
Sing in tune with themselves/class/and Chorus
Use healthy singing voices with expression
Sing independently
Use hand signs/solfege
Students will Play Pitched and Non-Pitched Instruments:
Employ, use, and demonstrate steady beat
Participate in 2 and 3 part ensembles
Read or learn more complex rhythms by rote
Accompany songs with instrument ensembles
Play rhythm patterns
Play melodic patterns/intervals
Play independently
Students will move with music:
Continue Sequential movement patterns (Folk Dancing)
Demonstrate expressiveness, form, meter and rhythm
Create rhythmic movements to songs/instrument playing
Respond to Musical Cues
Use upper and lower body
Dramatize songs and stories
Students will read music notation at a sequentially appropriate level:
Understand music symbols
Use visual symbols and cues
Perform notated musical patterns
Treble Staff
Introduce multiple staves
Use pitch and rhythm syllables – Solfege
Students will engage in active listening:
Exposure to a variety of styles and cultures
Identify and describe Elements of sound (mood, tone color, tempo terminology)
Identify and describe Elements of Form and Structure (Rhythmic and Melodic patterns, form, section)
Understand interdisciplinary connections
Students will improvise and compose with or without pitch and rhythm syllables
simple accompaniments
instrumental sounds
body movements
original compositions


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It has been a remarkable, hard-to-believe, storybook ride for Victor Cruz and the Giants since he burst onto the scene seven years ago. And no, it wasn't exactly a happy ending when he and running back Rashad Jennings were released by the Giants on Monday.
But most of the memories are happy. And, as Cruz said, those can never be taken away.
"It's been an amazing journey," Cruz said in a release from the Giants. "I pretty much grew up in front of this entire organization. The Giants fan base, the community, my hometown, my family. I grew up there. It's very much a family atmosphere and it's very much like leaving your family. That's what it feels like.
"I did some great things there. There are so many experiences, times and moments that I shared in that building with that team in that jersey. Those can't be replaced or forgotten. I'm happy I have those moments to look back on."
The moments were mostly remarkable, but the sad ending for the 30-year-old Cruz wasn't unexpected. In the end, after his career was derailed by injuries for nearly two full seasons, the numbers got him. His age and his production last season (39 catches, 586 yards, one touchdown) didn't match the $7.5 million he was owed in salaries and bonuses in 2017 or his salary cap number of $9.4 million.
The same numbers game caught Jennings, who'll be 32 in March and rushed for only 593 yards this past season. He was only due $2.5 million in salary and bonuses and carried a cap number of just over $3 million, but the Giants are ready to turn his job over to 22-year-old Paul Perkins.
By cutting Cruz and Jennings, the Giants gave themselves an additional $10 million in cap room to work with when the free-agent signing period opens in March. They are expected to have about $35 million in cap room to spend, depending on where the NFL salary cap is set.
Cruz had been hoping the Giants would at least offer a pay cut, maybe even one similar to the massive, $6.6 million cut he took last offseason, so he could stay for one more year. But a team source said the Giants are hoping to replace him with a younger and likely taller receiver who is more suited to play on the outside.
That makes sense, but it didn't make it any easier - even for the decision-makers letting Cruz go.
"Victor is one of the great stories of the National Football League," GM Jerry Reese said. "He came in here and earned everything that he's gotten. It has been amazing to se ehim grow from an undrafted free agent to a Pro Bowl player and one of our go-to guys during the Super Bowl XLVI run.
"He will always be one of the great Giants."
Cruz, who said "I think I have a lot of good football left ahead of me," first burst onto the scene as an unheralded, undrafted rookie out of UMass in 2010 where he began to catch Tom Coughlin's eye in practice and then famously dazzled in a preseason game against the Jets. After spending most of his rookie year on injured reserve, he broke into the league with back-to-back, 1,000-yard seasons, including an incredible, 82-catch, 1,536-yard, nine-touchdown debut in 2011 that established him as one of the best slot receivers in the league.
That production, the fact that the Giants won the Super Bowl that year, and his salsa-dancing touchdown celebration were part of what made him a big favorite with his teammates, coaches, members of the front office, and especially Giants fans.
Jennings' departure won't be mourned as much, though he was popular and a leader inside the Giants locker room and was one of the hardest workers on the team. Reese hailed him as "a pro's pro, on and off the field."
In his three, injury-plagued seasons with the Giants, though, he rushed for a total of only 2,095 yards and caught 94 passes for another 723 more. Perkins will surely head into next season as the Giants' starting running back, though the team may bring in another running back to share the workload with him, either through free agency or the draft.
"It's an honor to play here, playing for a team that has so much history, a team that falls under great leadership and high character, in the mecca of everything," Jennings said. "I have nothing but good things to say."
Cruz posted on Instagram after news of his release broke...


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Farmlands Co-operative Society Limited was created more than 50 years ago by New Zealand's farmers, who wanted to cut their costs by creating competition in the rural supplies market. Since those first meetings at community halls and pubs around the country in the early 1960s, Farmlands has grown into New Zealand's largest farmer owner co-operative, offering a range of products and services through 83 stores nationwide.
The co-op was born from the desire of everyday farmers to work together to get themselves a better deal. Offering shareholders competitive pricing on everything from fuel to finance to fertiliser, Farmlands is an enduring co-operative success story and a top 20 NZ company.
Through its diverse business units – Card, Finance, Retail, Fuel, Lubricants, Grain and Seed, Nutrition, Real Estate, Livestock and Horticulture – Farmlands is a major player in the New Zealand rural sector with an annual turnover in excess of $2 billion.
Invercargill-born and bred, Peter brings both private and public sector experience to his relatively new role.
"The co-operative model really appeals to me," he says.
"Having our customers as our shareholders drives an accountability and a performance and a closeness to our marketplace that's very hard to replicate in other industries.
"One of the reasons I wanted to work for Farmlands is that we're in the agricultural sector and New Zealand's success rides and falls based on its performance. I want to be part of that."
Peter is strong in his belief that Farmlands remains true to its co-operative principles, which have allowed the business to grow to encompass almost every aspect of New Zealand's rural sector.
"It is about 'deeds not words' – and we need to demonstrate through what we do, rather than what we say," he says.
"Today's Farmlands is a wonderful experience – we really are fortunate to be working for this great co-operative. We are here to serve our shareholders and ensure they save money on the day-to-day costs of running their business. This drives our people and our business as a whole."
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By Jeremy Frank
Last week we wrote about the U.S. Department of Energy's interest in improving the industrial world's energy efficiency.
One of the regulations is likely to have a huge impact on your bottom line – requiring all pumps to operate at 75 percent efficiency when the average today is just 40 percent.
Seems unfair, doesn't it? Well, not if you take a broad look at energy and where the majority of it is consumed. Regardless of how one feels about climate change or government regulations, it's hard to argue with the idea that using less energy to achieve the same results is a step in the right direction.
Fact: Industry consumes about 2/3 of all energy.
Fact: Pumps consume 25% of that pie.
I recently attended an energy conference and the keynote speaker, an executive from Siemens, put it best: "Imagine if you were constantly driving your car with pedal to the metal, and the only way you could slow the car down was by simultaneously slamming on the brakes. In the industrial world, that's how a huge percentage of our pumps and motors still operate. They're constantly at full throttle [bad for energy efficiency], and it's only by consuming additional energy that we can adjust the speed of the system."
Yes, Variable Speed and Asset Management systems are making a difference but no factory has the budget or time to swap out EVERY old pump or motor with a newer, smarter one.
So besides going completely off the grid what steps can you take today to prepare your factory for new efficiency regulations?
Get involved with the Hydraulic Institute – the best resource you've never heard of. The Hydraulic Institute is the go-to authority on pumps. It develops comprehensive guidebooks and has taken a leading role in protecting the pump industry against unfair or inappropriate regulations.
Schedule a Pump System Audit with a living legend in the field. For more than 30 years WilliamLivoti has designed, tested and repaired seals, compressors and pumps. He is co-author of two books which are both worth picking up – "Pumps System Optimization Guide Lines" and "Power Plant Pump Application Guide Lines." A visit from William will open your eyes to ways of getting your factory on the right track toward compliance.
What are other ways you are preparing your factory for ISO 50001? Share your thoughts with the community!
KCF Technologies is an engineering company founded in 2000 and based in Central Pennsylvania. Its latest breakthrough is a wireless sensor system that notifies you when a machine is going to fail before it actually does. It's called SmartDiagnostics. Organizations taking advantage of this new technology are seeing significant improvements in safety, uptime and profitability.


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The Tale of David (Based on The Last of Us)
BH the Uncivilised | Copyright (c) 2014
I was like you once. I lived in the world. I had a home, a wife, 2 daughters, I had a job. Worked at this big city bank in what used to be Dallas. Worked there for maybe 6 years, seems like a life time ago now. My wife, Maria, she was a ballet dancer, she was good at it, won a few tournaments and whatnot. The girls, twins, Gail and Abi, they were 5 when the virus broke. Such wonder girls,
I remember, the day right before the outbreak I got fired. When I got home, I told Maria. I just needed her to say it's OK, y'know? Just to say, don't worry about it. That's when she felt the need to confess she's been having an affair. One of very few times I got angry. Funny how life can kick you when you're down. The whole time I worked at Franklin I saw folks stab each other in the back to get ahead. Lie, steal, I saw the most amount of hypocrisy, condescension, and just blatant rudeness. And I hated it. I hated every single second of it; I tried so hard to rise above, just to get pushed back down at every turn.
But I kept going, I knew I couldn't be that guy who tells his daughters to stand up for what the believe in, and not do the same, I just couldn't. And perhaps I let my work issues cloud my mind; evidently I was too distracted to pay attention to my wife. So she found someone who did. I tried to forgive her, I wanted to forgive her. I wanted to tell her that I understood.
That was the first time I ever hit a woman. I kept hitting her over, and over, I held her down and smashed her face with my fist.
I saw a film once, might have been a documentary, they said when a boy kills his mother, it's called matricide, when a boys kills his mother, there's usually multiple stab wounds because the boy feels some kind of liberation in overcoming the mothers control over him.
When I finally got up, and gazed upon the bloody mess of a body that used to be Maria, used to be my wife, it was that thought that entered my mind.
I went to my girls' room, they could sleep through anything. They were so young, so beautiful. Such a shame they were amongst the first to get infected. Being the one who had to put a bullet through both their heads, that's an image I'll never forget.
They say this virus; makes people crazy, that they're no longer themselves. What I saw was creatures what only cared about their own survival; I've been around that long enough to know.
The government announced their plans to create quarantine zones, but I didn't want to be controlled anymore. The outbreak was mainly in the cities so I left, headed out, I don't know which direction, I just got in my car and drove 'til I ran out of gas. Ended up maybe 10 miles outside Dallas, then I walked, and kept walking.
Along the way, I killed infected, countless infected. I killed what animals I could find for food. I met some people, all kinds of people, homeless, farmers, criminals but no matter what their background was, we all had one thing in common. None of us felt like living under military control was any place we wanted to be. So we banded together, and we met more and more people like us, somewhere along the way they started to look to me as their leader. That's all I needed, to be responsible for these good folks.
There weren't many women with us, over the years they died out, whether infected with cordyceps or unfortunate accidents. Some were killed by members of other groups. And as food got scarcer and our group got larger. It became apparent we had to take drastic measures to survive. I don't just mean killing folks that attack us; we'd all gotten pretty used to that.
Human flesh has a weird taste to it and I'm pretty sure eating too much would kill us all. So we stock pile, try to preserve the bodies, only eat if necessary.
The problem I have now is what happens next? I mean, now that the women are gone.
My men have been dying for years; recently a mad man and a little girl have been killing off large numbers of us. Now we have the little girl, she's maybe 12, 13 something like that. Old enough to bear children. And I know plenty of my men would want to, shall we say, 'have a go'. But all of us are much older, and I'm not sure I'm ready to go down that path just yet, but who's to say we'll get another chance.
So here I am, I lost count of how old I am, I've killed more people than I care to remember, I've eaten the flesh of my enemies and now I'm contemplating breeding with a child. All in the name of survival.
Be careful what you hate. It will become you.
So go ahead, call me a demon. But do so knowing, I am the American dream.


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Monthly Archives: July 2012
Transforming the workplace with radical management – Steve Denning
Posted on July 31, 2012 by Anna Dreyzin
Very interesting way of looking at Business, specifically how Social Business is affecting our customers and how we can better connect with customers and delight them.
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Five Tips for Coaching Executives on Social Business
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I have been coaching executives on the value of Social Business, here is a summary of five tips that I would like to share with you. 1) Listen First! Come in with a consulting approach and learn how the executive … Continue reading →
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AVAYA News - Avaya Introduces Avaya Support Advantage
By Anshu Shrivastava, TMCnet Contributor
Provider of enterprise collaboration systems, software and services Avaya has introduced a new support framework called Avaya Support Advantage, which offers simple, flexible options and faster response times for Avaya (News - Alert) solutions.
A comprehensive maintenance model, featuring 24x7 remote software and hardware support, Avaya Support Advantage comes with additional modular options that can be added to suit a customer's needs. For all new Avaya system solutions, this new support framework is expected to be consistent.
"Avaya Support Advantage provides a new level of flexibility, a broad range of support options and global consistency -- all important elements to help ensure our customers are covered with the right level of support to protect their communications investments," said
Mohamad Ali, senior vice president and president for Avaya Global Services
In addition to providing around-the-clock maintenance support coverage for both software and hardware, Avaya's latest offering enables effective troubleshooting of communications as well as streamlined pricing and invoicing.
Company officials said that the new Avaya Support Advantage model features two packages Essential Support and Preferred Support. Essential Support is the basic level of support. It's targeted at those customers who require solution level remote technical support, and also software updates and patches.
The basic model comes with access to Avaya's Web-based customer support tools, remote technical support of hardware and software, and coverage to ensure required parts are delivered on the next business day. Company officials said that it offers 24x7 remote technical support, and also sets specific response time parameters to address issues.
The advanced framework, Preferred Support, includes all the features of Essential package and more. It comes with remote monitoring that alerts Avaya within 90 seconds of receiving an alarm, and it can drive up to 20 percent faster resolution times, on average, due to increased visibility via around-the-clock monitoring. Plus, it includes Avaya EXPERT Systems.
Additionally, Avaya's latest solution includes simplified add-on options. These options enable the company's maintenance partners and customers to select services in various combinations.
These include upgrade Advantage for subscription access to the latest major software upgrades; onsite support for critical parts replacement at the customer's location; terminal replacement for next-day deliveries to replace defective terminals; and software release management and back-up and restore services.
"Avaya Support Advantage delivers a range of new benefits for both customers and business partners," Vel R. Johnson, vice president for operations and service for SPS and an Avaya business partner.
Johnson said that the simplified model eliminates any confusion among customers and Avaya's technology partners and the model's consistent global pricing methodology increases customer confidence.
Recently, Tone Software announced that its ReliaTel VoIP management solution is compliant with key Internet Protocol (IP) telephony solutions from Avaya.
Anshu Shrivastava is a contributing editor for TMCnet. To read more of Anshu's articles, please visit her columnist page.
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I miss suchitra m shelarwant to know about how to apply for the S.S.B exams. i would like to know all the details about how to apply what are the qualifications and what are the other requirements for the same. and if possible give me names of the places from where i can get a proper guidance and other required details. please send me a reply as soon as possible along with the information about the exams, that when are they held, what is the study material available in the market. waiting for the reply.
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SSB is not an examination. It is an interview process for selection of men and women for Armed forces. You can get an entry into the Indian Army through Women Special Entry Scheme for Officers. To be eligible, you need to be between 19-27 years with a graduate or postgraduate degree in any stream.
Selection procedure:
Your application is first short listed by the Army Headquarters and then you are called for SSB interview. If you clear the SSB interview process you are required to clear medical examination. If you qualify in the medical examination, a final merit list is prepared based on your performance in the SSB interview process. About one third of the candidates whose name appears in the final merit list are selected for training at the Officers Training Academy, Chennai and subsequent posting as a Sub-lieutenant.
All the candidates short listed by the Army headquarters are put to intelligence and personality test by the SSB, popularly known as the SSB interview. This interview is a comprehensive test of one's personality, intelligence and suitability to be chosen as an officer in the Defence Services. SSB interview lasts for 3 to 4 days and has several components:
Personality tests - These tests are as follows
Situation Reaction Test (SRT) - Sixty situations are given and the candidate is required to answer the reactions within 30 minutes.
Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) - A set of 12 pictures are shown and the candidate is required to write a story in 3 minute for each picture.
Word Association Test (WAT) - Sixty words are projected and the candidate is required to make a sentence, in 15 seconds for each word.
Group test - Group Test is conducted in batches of 8-10 candidates. The test consists of group planning, group discussion, outdoor group tasks. The candidates are asked to take lectures on certain topics.
Interview - This is to test the personality of the candidate. This includes general awareness.
Intelligence test - Engineers and other ground duty applicants go through the officers intelligence rating test. This test is designed to find out the basic intelligence level of the candidates. Only those who achieve a minimum acceptable level and grade are required to undergo the Personality Test which is common to all candidates.
These verbal and non-verbal intelligence tests are designed to test not only a candidate's intelligence but also their social traits and interest in current affairs. The candidate can get a maximum of 900 marks in these tests.
For application, look for advertisements published in Employment News and other leading newspapers in the months of June & December.


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Human vision is sensitive to the changes of local image details, which are actually image gradients. To enhance faint infrared image details, this article proposes a gradient field specification algorithm. First we define the image gradient field and gradient histogram. Then, by analyzing the characteristics of the gradient histogram, we construct a Gaussian function to obtain the gradient histogram specification and therefore obtain the transform gradient field. In addition, subhistogram equalization is proposed based on the histogram equalization to improve the contrast of infrared images. The experimental results show that the algorithm can effectively improve image contrast and enhance weak infrared image details and edges. As a result, it can give qualified image information for different applications of an infrared image. In addition, it can also be applied to enhance other types of images such as visible, medical, and lunar surface.
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Brian Burke's hair: The top 10 people and things it now resembles
Ever since joining the Calgary Flames, Brian Burke's hair has gotten as much notice as his search for HIMSELF a new general manager.
His introductory press conference featured mad scientist hair like he just stepped out of a DeLorean looking for Marty McFly. Subsequent appearances have yielded similar reactions, and occasional apologies from his children via Twitter.
On Wednesday night in a game against the Anaheim Ducks, we reached the next evolution of Brian Burke's coif, which prompted son Patrick to respond "YES I KNOW ABOUT HIS HAIR."
Now that's in full bloom, Puck Daddy proudly counts down the Top 10 People And Things Brian Burke's Hair Now Resembles:
10. Sonic The Hedgehog
Perhaps the most frequently cited response, despite the fact that Burke hasn't exactly been collecting rings lately.
But if we're going small mammals …
9. An Albino Porcupine
… this is, perhaps, a more appropriate comparison from a color contrast perspective.
8. Fiber Optic cable
His hair is able to transmit data at a rate of 111 gigabits per second, provided none of it involves corsi or fenwick.
7. A Majestic Swan
A creature whose sheer beauty obscures a propensity for rage and an affinity for violence.
And the other is a swan.
6. Blanka
In which we're currently fitting Kevin Lowe for his M. Bison uniform.
5. A Spaceball Officer
Mandatory "hair helmet" joke.
Although, ironically, we'll wager it's Burke that's probably bellowed "I'm surrounded by A-Holes" as some point in his career. Or every day.
4. Quicksilver (Via CalderPenguin)
The comics one. Not the "Age Of Ultron" one or the "Days Of Future Past" one.
3. Robyn
This, despite the fact that we'd never expect Burke to Call The Union.
2. Jack Frost
As portrayed by Martin Short in "The Santa Clause 3: The Clausening", a forgettable sequel to a previous classic.
See also: Mike Cammalleri's second stint in Calgary.
And finally …
1. Michigan Wolverines Helmet Logo (via Sunaya)
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The SGA meets bi-weekly throughout the school year. Meetings are held in the SGA Office, Room 105 in the Student Union Building. The USC Sumter Student Senate, composed of representatives from each student organization, meets on alternate weeks. Meetings are open to the public and all interested students are encouraged to attend.
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Florence, Italy; Italian carerra marble, 14' Tall, Seven Tons.
"Statue of Washington shown in command at the bow of his Durham boat crossing the Delaware river on December 25, 1776. The statue was originally commissioned for the centennial celebration of the US Constitution. It was moved from Cadwalader Park in Trenton for the Bicentennial in 1976." – Downtown Trenton Artwalk
"This statue is designed after Leutze's painting of 'Washington Crossing the Delaware.' It is of marble, heroic in size, being twelve feet high, and standing on a pedestal built of wood and Portland cement. It is situated south of, and directly in front of Judges Hall." – Official Catalogue, United State's Centennial Commission International Exhibition 1876


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So because we don't have enough going on (!) we're going to start a food blog/vlog soon. We've always talked about doing it, and now people are bugging us to do it, so we shall try 🙂 While we're waiting for it to get fully up and running, here's a preview of things to come:
Some of these are entrees and some are just sides. We'll post recipes for each of them soon. And hopefully in the future you'll see videos too!
Salsa Fresca:
The ingredients for salsa fresca are staples in our kitchen at this point. Once you've had it, you'll never go back to store bought jarred salsa (ick).
French Toast:
The key to great french toast is thick, crusty bread. Bacon and strawberries are added bonuses!
Sauteed Bell Pepper and Zucchini :
Love sauteed fresh vegetables. We almost always have bell peppers on hand- makes a great, quick side dish for almost any entree. You can throw them in salsa fresca, or eat them raw with a good dip
Stuffed Acorn Squash:
This was such a great fall/winter dish. Savory, comforting and satisfying. We used Alton Brown's recipe as a guideline but switched up the protein.
Spaghetti Squash w/Tomato Sauce:
Another great squash dish! Here the squash replaces regular pasta, with a fresh tomato sauce and shaved Parmesan.
A Chocolate Taco w/Bananas (my special after dinner treat the other night!):
My husband knows that almost every night, after dinner, I want chocolate. So he looked to see what we had in the kitchen and came up with this. A tortilla, bananas, chocolate chips, and rum: a chocolate taco is born.
And my other favorite thing to snack on, Cheese, Crackers and Fruit (there won't be a "recipe" for this obviously, just wanted to share a nice healthy snack after that chocolate taco):
Ok, now the ball is in my husband's court. I took and posted the photos (and enjoyed all the food). Now it's his turn to get you the recipes!


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This week the Elephants and Meerkats have been thinking about how to stay healthy. We have thought about healthy and unhealthy foods, exercising and when to wash our hands to avoid germs!
Today we made some fruity milkshakes for our milkshake party! Ask us why fruit and milk are good for our bodies.
Have a happy healthy weekend everyone!


text: Eye Health More Eye Issues & Safety Print Treatment and Symptoms of a Stye on the Eyelid By Troy Bedinghaus, OD linkedin Troy L. Bedinghaus, OD, board-certified optometric physician, owns Lakewood Family Eye Care in Florida. He is an active member of the American Optometric Association. Learn about our editorial process Troy Bedinghaus, OD Medically reviewed by Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD on August 05, 2016 facebook linkedin Richard N. Fogoros, MD, is a retired professor of medicine and board-certified internal medicine physician and cardiologist. He is Verywell's Senior Medical Advisor. Learn about our Medical Review Board Richard N. Fogoros, MD Updated on November 17, 2019 A regular eye exam should be part of managing your IBD. Seeing an eye doctor who has experience with IBD is a great idea, but if there is no such doctor nearby, be sure to mention your IBD to ophthalmologist. A yearly eye exam can help catch problems (both with your eyes and with other parts of your body) before they become serious. Image © Echo Cultura / Getty Images More in Eye Health More Eye Issues & Safety Glaucoma Cataracts Macular Degeneration Vision Loss Dry Eye Syndrome Contact Lenses Glasses Exams & Procedures Vision Improvement Surgery Eye Anatomy Kid's Eye Health View All In This Article Table of Contents Expand Symptoms Causes Treatment Complications View All Back To Top You begin to notice a bit of pain or a feeling of heaviness in your eyelid each time you blink. You look into the mirror and you barely see a tiny red spot on the base of your lower lashes. If you've ever had a stye, you probably know these symptoms as the beginning of a miserable eye stye. Although the appearance of a stye can be unsightly at times, it is usually harmless. A stye is a small bump that sometimes appears on the outside or inside of the eyelid. A stye is also referred to as a hordeolum. A stye develops from an eyelash follicle or an eyelid oil gland that becomes clogged from excess oil, debris, or bacteria. Styes can be a complication of blepharitis but also seem to be brought on by stress. Symptoms If you have a stye, you may be suffering from watery eyes, pain, tenderness, itching, or redness. Your eye may feel bruised and sensitive to light. You may notice your blinking rhythm, as each blink feels a little different than usual. You may also notice a reddish bump on your eyelid. If your stye is severe, you may develop an internal hordeolum. Pus will build up in the center of the stye causing a yellowish spot that looks similar to a pimple. If the stye is painful, it will feel better once it ruptures and the pus drains. Causes Clogged eyelid glands seem to be one cause of styes. If you suffer from chronic blepharitis or meibomian gland dysfunction, bacteria may often build up and infect the glands, making you prone to developing styes. Meibomian gland dysfunction can also cause poor tear film quality. Eye makeup sometimes causes styes, especially if you share makeup with others. Also, wearing too much eye makeup can sometimes cause a stye to develop, which is why removing all makeup before bed is key to avoiding a stye. Some people notice the development of a stye during times of stress. Treatment Styes tend to linger longer than most people would like. The following steps might speed up healing time for you. Verywell/Cindy Chung Warm compress: Lightly press a clean, warm washcloth against your eyelid for 10 minutes. Try to do this at least 4 times a day.Massage: Gently massage the affected area with the tips of your fingers, being careful not to poke yourself in the eye.Apply eye drops: Medicated eye drops or antibiotic ointments may help cure the infection. Your eye doctor will be able to tell which is best in your situation. Be sure to follow your doctor's instructions.Eye lid scrubs: Eyelid scrubs are commercially prepared medicated shampoo packets similar to a moist towelette. They are available in many different types. Some are more of a shampoo that decreases the number of bacteria present on the eyelid or stye. Others have a natural chemical called hypochlorous acid. Different preparations have a component of tea tree oil called melaleuca altenifolia. The active ingredient is 4-Terpineol and has been shown to treat underlying blepharitis very successfully. See your doctor if you have a stye for longer than a week even though you are applying warm compresses. Complications The longer a stye hangs around, the more likely it is to turn into a chalazion. A chalazion is a blocked oil gland that has become infected. A chalazion usually causes pain and inflammation, as well as a hard lump or bump on the eyelid. Your eye doctor may suggest lancing the chalazion for draining, and possibly a steroid injection to reduce swelling. While you may have a strong urge to squeeze or pop a stye, it's probably best to allow the stye to drain on its own. Squeezing the stye may cause a severe eye infection. To prevent the possibility of infection, avoid wearing eye makeup or contact lenses until the stye completely heals. Styes usually go away on their own within a few days. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Sign up for our Health Tip of the Day newsletter, and receive daily tips that will help you live your healthiest life. Sign Up You're in! Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. What are your concerns? Other Inaccurate Hard to Understand Submit Article Sources Verywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. American Academy of Ophthalmology. What Are Chalazia and Styes? Updated August 29, 2019. Garrity J. Chalazion and Hordeolum (Stye). Merck manual online. Updated May 2019. Additional Reading Shtein RN. Blepharitis. In: UpToDate. Libman H. (Ed) UpToDate. Updated April 26, 2018.


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This Inspiring Duracell Commercial Starring Deaf NFL Player Derrick Coleman
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Seattle Seahawks fullback Derrick Coleman has endured many struggles. He was picked on, had trouble with his coaches, and went undrafted after playing at UCLA. People said he should quit. But as Derrick explains "I've been deaf since I was 3, so I didn't listen." Derrick Coleman, the first deaf offensive player in the NFL, tells his inspiring story in this Duracell ad created by Saatchi & Saatchi New York. And apparently, a lot of people are watching and listening…more than 5 million YouTube views in less than a week. Trust the power within. Great work.


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Bowman County Developing New Mobile App
November 15, 2016
In a technology forward effort to help promote Bowman County, and the many things going on, the Bowman County Development Corporation will be launching a new Bowman County Mobile App.
By downloading the free app, visitors and residents will have immediate access to local event calendars, push notifications and special discounts from local retailers and restaurants. The app will be available for both iPhone and Android users and be located right in the user's App Store.
The Bowman County Development Corporation is working with Bluebridge, a mobile app provider recommended by Watford City, to develop the app. According to data provided by Bluebridge, the average American spends close to three hours per day on their mobile phone and 86% of that time is spent in mobile apps.
"We'd like to reach 500 downloads within the first six months of launching," says Aurora Keppler, Tourism Assistant for the BCDC. "This will be a great way to promote what Bowman County has to offer right at your fingertips." The BCDC's goal is to not only help promote tourism in the area, but to find new and better ways to communicate with local area residents about what is going on and available in the community.
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Emma Watson, Kate Moss and Rachel McAdams are among celebrities to donate their shoes for a charity auction raising money for a foundation called Small Steps Project.
The sale opens today on CharityStars, including a pair of Watson's Sergio Rossi black strappy heels made from organic silk and a pair of Moss' moccasin boots.
ʺI have been donating shoes to smalls steps project from the beginning of their campaign to raise funds for the barefooted children living and working in landfill sites all over the world," said Moss. "Their work is incredibly important!"
Other high-profile names to take part include Benedict Cumberbatch, Annie Lennox, Helena Christensen and Joan Smalls. Each pair of shoes will be signed by the celebrity owner.
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Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 27 diseños de 6 diseñadores freelance.
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Canadas Vidéotron, Partners Pull Plug on UBI
Montreal -- Le Groupe Vidéotron's interactive
'UBI' project, which has been supplying two-way television to 20,000 Quebec
homes, is dead.
Short for 'Universal, Bidirectional,
Interactive,' UBI was the brainchild of Vidéotron chairman André Chagnon. The
project used a combination of two-way cable, interactive analog set-top boxes and in-home
printers to service the Saguenay region.
The decision to kill UBI came after the UBI Consortium,
which funded the project, dissolved. In addition to Quebec MSO Vidéotron, the members
were The Hearst Corp., the National Bank of Canada, Hydro-Québec, Loto-Québec and Canada
Post. Vidéotron supplied the network and equipment, while the others paid for the online
services, which were offered to customers free-of-charge. The three-year trial cost the
consortium $C30 million ($US20.8 million).
UBI was a victim of its technology, which was designed
before the onslaught of personal computers and the Internet. Not only was it analog-based,
but the feed that reached subscribers 'was still, single images,' said
Vidéotron's director of public affairs, Sylvia Moran. 'We weren't talking
full video.
'We were working with a platform that we knew had
limitations, but we wanted to test content and service provision,' she added.
'By sheer mass of deployment, the Internet has become a standard' since UBI was
conceived, and 'a wider deployment with that kind of technology would not have been
... a good decision.'
Vidéotron is putting a brave face on the UBI cancellation,
describing the Saguenay rollout as merely a 'commercial test.' It was 'a
good pilot project for all of the partners and a test laboratory for service
providers,' Chagnon said in the Dec. 18 news release that broke the bad news.
However, UBI was, for a long time, Vidéotron's vision
of where it would go in the future. With the unexpected closing of the 'trial,'
the MSO isn't quite sure where to go next with interactive services, or even whether
to deploy them at all. 'We have to look at what happened over the past three or four
years and take a step back,' Moran said.
About 600 UBI terminals will remain in use after the
official shutdown, mainly as part of a Hydro-Québec home-energy-management program. The
terminals are also capable of accessing Vidéotron's 'Videoway' service,
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Just thought about playing with a projector and a friend of mine, here is the result! Enjoy…! 🙂
Last November 14th was marked by a general strike that spread across many european countries, regarding the efects of the economic crisis and the repercussions it had on the european people. Here are some selected shots i took in the demonstration in Lisbon, Portugal.
Last week I took a little stroll by the streets of Alfama, Lisbon. Hope you enjoy it. Cheers!
Make Up Forever's professional make up courses continue to be a big success in Portugal, thanks to its representative Expansão York, with classes both in Lisbon and Oporto.
This time i present you with the great work from Ana Soares, one of the students that finished her course last month. Here are some shots i took.
For this photos i used three Profoto Pro Heads attached to 2 Profoto Pro-B3 Air blocks. 2 of the heads, with regular Zoom reflectors were used for the background and the other head was used as keylight with a white Beauty Dish.
On each side of the model i had a white reflector board and, from beneath, a Photoflex Silver reflector disc.
As usual i used my good old Canon EOS 7D with a Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM.
Photo. Filipe Serralheiro // Make-up. Ana Soares for Make Up Forever // Light. from Photographicas
A new editorial i shot for BLESS magazine just got out. Named "Lady of the manor" it depicts a young woman living in a house full of wonders and random nonsense.
Photography by Filipe Serralheiro // Styling by Luis Martins // Make up by Alex Me // Model, Gabriela Vilarinho
Check out more photos here!
Last week Carolina Sanches, soon to be mother, posed for my camera for a series of great portraits to keep memories from her pregnancy. We wanted to avoid the same old kind of photos pregnant women use to get, so i proposed to do a series of photographs like in a fashion editorial, in a different and fun way. We headed to Southwest Production's studio, in Lisbon. This time i used a Elinchrom and Visatec lighting. With a big Elinchrom octa as keylight, and two Visatec with umbrellas to light up the background a bit.
Photo. Filipe Serralheiro // Styling. Rita Aranha // Make-up. Catarina Jacquet// Model.Carolina Sanches
29th November was marked by yet another demonstration in the streets of Lisbon. This time the crowd was composed of higher education students.
15h was the time when hundreds of students gattered right above the Marquês de Pombal roundabout, from there they marched in a demonstration that passed in the streets of Lisbon, with the destination set at the stage of previous demonstrations and confrontations with the police, the Portuguese Parliament.
This time though the students gave the country a civic lesson, with around 500 students protesting in front of the parliament without any sort of violence, rendering the excepcional police logistics for the day unnecessary.
The students associative lider, João Fonseca, says that more important than the number of students involved is the fact that the demonstration gattered the effort of 20 student associations national wide.
João Fonseca considered this is a step towards, in the future, the gathering of thousands of students in another demonstration.
Check more photos of the event HERE!


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The residential complex Riviéra Modřany in Prague 4 - Modřany will offer flats in size from 1+kk to 4+k in 5 modern low-energy houses. Each apartment is fitted by a spacious balcony along the whole length of the façade. Look, how you can live with view to Vltava river or Berounka Valley.
Residential projects
Riviéra Modřany
Tandem Modřany
The project Tandem Modřany in Prague 4, part of the reconstruction of the former chocolate factory area in Modřany, consists of two modern residential houses. Enjoy a quiet and peaceful housing just a few meters away from the Vltava river bank, next to a bike and inline trail, and with perfect traffic accessibility from the center of Prague.
Residential area Čakovice
The "Residential area Čakovice" is a residential project in Prague 9 - Čakovice. It will offer 500 apartments in 52 residential houses built in several stages, naturally following up on the current built-up area. The surroundings feature the Čakovice Castle with the park, and full amenities with schools, kindergartens and restaurants.
Nové Tuhnice
Nové Tuhnice is a residential project of seven houses with 4 to 6 floors in Carlsbad (Karlovy Vary). The residential complex will offer 270 modern flats in the size from 1+kk to 3+kk. Enjoy the housing in a peaceful green Carlsbad neighborhood!
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Opatov Park II
The project Opatov Park II in Prague 4, Opatov is a modern and attractive complex of 3 office buildings with a spacious atrium with high quality landscaping. It offers 16.901 sqm of the office area to rent and 1.713 sqm of the retail premises.
Dejvice Center
The project Dejvice Center is aimed at the building of a modern academic and commercial complex in Praha 6 - Dejvice. The project consists of 5 buildings growing from the shared basement. Together with the shopping center, it will improve the amenities of this location, and provide a final architectural touch on the Vítězné Square.
Large development areas
Rohan City
The developer project of Rohan Island creates the new modern office, business and residential center in Praha 8. The overall concept of the project is based on the unique location of the area, closely connected to the Vltava River. The aim is to offer a direct contact with the river to the residents of the Rohan Island, as well as unique views of the river and the city skyline.
Smíchov City
Smíchov City is a project of a complex revitalization of the Smíchov freight station. In the area of about 200 000 m2, the new modern office, business and residential center of Smíchov will be built. Smíchov City will become the entirely original center of Praha 5, respecting the surroundings, and yet creating unique new environment for the life in the 21st century.
Žižkov City
The main idea of the project of the complex revitalization of the freight station Praha – Žižkov is the building of timeless city center of Praha 3. The project will involve a new modern multi-functional neighborhood with office, business and residential facilities. The predominant feature of the neighborhood will be the newly designed city boulevard.
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- Rezidence Manovka
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- Residential complex Holešovice
- Residential house Novodvorská
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- Kbely
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- Bráník
- Libeň
- Rezidence Grébovka
- Rezidence Rokoska
- Rezidence Rozhledna
- České Budějovice
- Prague 8 – Černý Most
- Prague 8 – Kobylisy
- Prague 4 – Libuš
- Prague 9 – Hloubětín
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Pentrez Plage, 29550, Saint-Nic, Brittany South
Explore this park:
Domaine de Ker-Ys is just a short sail across the Channel and the ideal spot for a family holiday packed with water sports. This coastal parc is just 20 metres from Pentrez beach and a short distance from the small resort of Saint-Nic. There, you'll find a long sandy beach and a water sports centre, so if you've ever fancied body boarding, kite surfing or even land yachting - now's your chance! Back on dry land you'll find more active adventures at your parc, with basketball and volleyball available at the multisport ground. It won't be long before the kids are making a splash again though - just wait until they see the parc's impressive water park. Whizz down the slides, float under the waterfall or simply just enjoy a few laps in the heated lagoon pool.
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Whether you fancy staying in one of our modern holiday homes, lodges or a tent, you can be sure to step into quality, detached accommodation, complete with your own outdoor space that you're free to enjoy however you like. Indoors, everyone can enjoy their own space in separate bedrooms and self-catering facilities at your fingertips will give you the freedom to dine in if you fancy.
Fly drive is a convenient option for Brittany with regional airports at Brest, Dinard, Rennes and Nantes. Alternatively there are ferries that go from Portsmouth, Poole and Plymouth.
Service Charge £7.50 per unit per night
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With its rich celtic culture, festivals abound here. Festival de la cite des Hortensias at Perros-Guirec, a 2 day International festival in the centre of town, 12th to 14th August; La Fete de la Morue in Binic from 5th to 8th May celebrates local fishing and the Festival des Ramparts in Dinan from 22nd to 23rd July features jousting knights in the heart of this fine medieval city.


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In this tutorial 3D- & VFX Trainer Helge Maus gives you a brief introduction for working with multi-channel EXRs inside of Adobe After Effects CC 2019. With the help of the free Plugin ProEXR 2.0 (fnordware.com/ProEXR/) you can easily extract channels from EXRs. Also you can automatically build a full composite from all layers of an EXR file. Helge shows you how to install this amazing plugin and how to use it for comping 3D Renders directly in Adobe After Effects CC 2019.
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While there are many, many, many tutorials on blogging photography, here are my top 5 tips.
1. The Rule of Thirds.
That one rule you learned in art class, in grammar school?? It still applies! Not only adding leading lines to your photos, but keeping the eye moving. The human eye will start in the corner, and follow the line, getting the whole picture. Blank space can be effective, but not all the time.
2. Turn. The. Flash. OFF.
Seriously. Turn it off. Don't photograph things at 11:30pm... Turn off your flash and let the camera work it's magic. While you have more control using Manual mode, it is TOTALLY OKAY to use the Automatic/No Flash setting. You can always lighten in a photo editing software. (I'll share my favorites at the end of the post!)
3. Back It Up.
Don't get too close. You can always crop in, but not out! When I first started photographing food for my blog, I would get super close..... While it is an appetizing photo, it makes me a little dizzy now...
4. Use Words.
Label your top photo, not only making it pinnable, but easy for people to find what they need!
5. Take Your Time.
If you are photographing food, don't think you will get the perfect shot while your family is waiting for you to sit down at the table. Those photos are best for Instagram! Make your food, save a plate, and enjoy the food while it's warm! Reheat the plate, or spritz with a water/olive oil combo to make it look fresh.
When photographing crafts, again, take your time. Don't try to cut with your left hand, while holding a camera.... It's not worth it! Invest in a tripod and set your camera on a timer. Or! Just take a photo of the final product.... I like to take the before photos with my trusty iPhone, and the afters with my Nikon.
Now, I use Adobe Photoshop Elements to edit all my photos. However, Lightroom, Picmonkey, and Picasa are wonderful! Picmonkey & Picasa are free applications! Woo hoo! We all love free! I enjoy using Picmonkey to create blog graphics and pinnable photos.
Cheers to better photography! If you have questions about photography, you are welcome to email me: ashley(at)sweetpealifestyle(dot)com!


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Welcome to my site. I have stayed clear of writing a blog, but the times are different. I am older, perhaps none the wiser but in search of meaning, rather than happiness. I am awed and delighted to know that the world does not revolve around me and that I am such a nano particle in the big scheme of things–that makes life so much easier. I have to live and understand life but do not have to control the turning of the world around its axis (or does it?). Maybe if you participate in my blog with your comments, arguments, wisdoms, I shall be the better for it. For now, just welcome…
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Christian Dior Chiffre Rouge Timepiece
As the first automatic model for the brand, the Christian Dior Chiffre Rouge was first launched in 2004 and won the hearts of many for its technical performance housed inside a simple and elegant exterior. Among the models seen are the gold and silver editions with the option of matching metal or snakeskin leather straps. These comparatively more luxurious models are contrasted by the much sportier brushed-metal edition, which features a more angular bezel and bold, black textured watch face.
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