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When a Major League Baseball pitcher like Michael Pineda of the New York Yankees performs the pine tar cheat over and over again – in a manner so obvious and with consequences so minimal – young fans get is that it's OK to be a bad sport as long as you're famous or good at what you do.
Baseball as a game is loved for its simplicity – and the rules for Major League Baseball outline clearly what it takes to keep your nose – or neck, in Mr. Pineda's case – clean.
For the pitcher, the use of rosin (that white powder often seen pluming above the pitcher's mound) is permitted.
However, MLB rule 8.02(3) leaves no room for ambiguity on other goop: "The pitcher shall not apply a foreign substance of any kind to the ball."
As former Yankee Yogi Berra once said, "You can observe a lot just by watching."
Anybody looking at Pineda could see the glistening streaks of sticky greenish-brown goo on his neck.
According to multiple media reports, Pineda has used pine tar in more than one game by slathering it on his neck so he could casually run his fingertips across it and thus have better traction. This is an obvious no-no.
As a parent, it's frustrating to see the images from Fenway Park of Pineda with a pine tar hickie on his neck, as kids witness yet another flagrant cheat by this pitcher. A cheat that is unlikely to result in significant punishment.
According to MLB.com, when Pineda faced the Red Sox in New York on April 10, cameras clearly showed pine tar on the palm of his right hand, however the Red Sox did not complain to the umpires that night, and the next day Major League Baseball announced Pineda would not be disciplined, but that the issue would be discussed with the Yankees.
Sports Illustrated described Yankees Manager Joe Girardi reaction to Wednesday's incident as, "looking as irked and hapless as a man trying to untangle the Christmas lights, losing a wrestling match with a small remote-controlled camera."
"Just a bump in the road," Girardi told SI as he, according to the report, "tried desperately to close the book on the poor judgment of the man now forever known as Michael Pine-tar."
I think we need to keep this book open, or at least put a more significant marker into this page of MLB history.
In my opinion, Pineda should be suspended for a significant number of games, and perform community service with kids, the biggest group of fans he has let down by cheating.
I realize cheating and being crafty seems like an ingrained part of the sport, since it is documented throughout baseball history. However, the only chance we have of weeding the cheaters from the field and having a good clean all-American game to watch with our kids is to crack-down on cheating, rather than taking the "boys will be boys" attitude.
Since the beginning, there have been spitballs, mud balls, scuff balls, and more that have been banned through baseball's history. Pine tar measures up to the best of old-fashioned cheats that should have no place in today's game.
I'm a native New Yorker and a Yankees fan ever since my father took me to a game at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx when I was age 4.
Before we ever went to the game, my father and I watched the old black and white film "Pride of the Yankees" about Lou Gehrig, starring Gary Cooper.
Today, I am not seeing any pride in my home team or any of MLB. Telling kids to be good sports and then letting cheaters openly ignore the rules is not the kind of curveball we need to keep throwing at children.


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Port Moresby Assembly is recognised as the biggest Revival Centre fellowship in Papua New Guinea with over 4000 Spirit-filled members in attendance on a normal Sunday meeting. Assembly main centre is at nine (9) mile, inside the old Moitaka Show Grounds.
Revival fellowship in Port Moresby started on the 12th of May 1989. First meeting was held inside a family residence at Gerehu Stage 6, Gogosi Cress, Section 320 Lot 17, House 52. Pastor Herman Waminan (then) who was employed by PNG Defence Force (DTS) and attached at Murray Barracks was pastor in charge of Port Moresby fellowship during its inception.
Pastor Herman was later joined by Sam Wawako and his family who came from Onamuga Village, Kainantu, Eastern Highlands Province. This family heard about changes, miracles and healings taking place back at their Onamunga village. Pastor Herman and the Wawako family were pioneers of Port Moresby Assembly.
Sister Karo Kaiala Penny joined the fellowship a week later. She was spirit-filled in Wewak and was transferred to Port Moresby to work for Brian and Associates Company. Brother Vincent Wanko who was baptized in his home village of Karaite, Lumi, came to work for the Correctional Services with his wife Sister Millicent Wanko, and they joined the small fellowship.
Other people joined the fellowship in the likes of Peter Maiyene from Lumi and John and Jenny Ramoi from Suwain village, Aitape who were students at UPNG Campus.
The small fellowship in Port Moresby changed locations several times and finally ended up at 9-mile show grounds. Congregation members at that time were looking for a suitable venue to hold fellowship meetings. After Gerehu Stage 6, the fellowship moved to Gordons Teachers In-Service college. From there, the fellowship moved to Waigani Life Line centre. After several months at Waigani, the fellowship moved to Gordons International School along Henao Drive. Fellowship meeting was held inside one of the classrooms. From Gordons International school, the congregation returned to Waigani and fellowship was again held at Life Line Centre. After Waigani, fellowship was shifted to Bomana. In those early days, fellowship was held in various locations around the city. After some time in Bomana, fellowship was shifted back to Gerehu Stage 6. Congregation members were continuously looking out for a permanent location to establish their church. After much praying, God opened doors and the church was allowed to move into nine (9) mile show grounds. At nine (9) mile fellowship meeting was held under an old shed used by Port Moresby Show Society.
Port Moresby Assembly experienced a revival boom when fellowship moved to nine (9) mile show grounds. People from all walks of life came and joined the fellowship after news spread of the healings and miracles that were taking place inside the church. Today Port Moresby Assembly has over 5000 spirit-filled brothers and sisters in the fellowship. An average of 30 people are being baptised every Sunday.
In 2008 a prefabricated church building was shipped from Australia to Port Moresby by brethrens from Australian Revival Fellowship. Australian brethrens later flew to Port Moresby and with helping hand from PNG brethrens, erected the biggest church building in Port Moresby. The new church building was opened in 2009. Members from assemblies around PNG, and from Australia attended the opening ceremony. Governor General of Papua New Guinea, Sir Paulius Matane was invited to attend the Grand Opening.
Port Moresby Assembly has experienced a rapid growth in recent times. Today, Port Moresby has three sub-centres: 9-Mile Main Centre, Down Town Sub-Centre, and Waigani Sub-Centres. Nine Mile Main Centre also established its own sub-centres at various locations. Nine Mile main centre established following sub-centres: 6-Mile (Diari) sub-centre, 8-mile sub-center, Brown River sub-centre and ATS (Samarai Block) sub-centre. Port Moresby Assembly strategises on establishing more sub-Centres at various suburbs within the city and outskirts as the church experiences a rapid revival boom.
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|Regional Pastor
|Southern Region
|Regional Pastor – Southern Region
|Pr Jack Areman
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|Pr Dimon Gah
|Moresby North East
|Area Pastor – POM North East
|Pr John Lape
|Provincial Pastor
|National Capital District
|Provincial Pastor – NCD
|Pr Wilson Kawas
|National Trainer
|Travels throughout PNG
|Pr Michael T. Kumung
|District Pastor
|Goilala District
|District Pastor – Goilala Area
|Pr Paka Garowo
|Area Pastor
|6-Mile Sub-Centre
|Pr in charge of 6-Mile Diari
|Pr Peter Sola
|Area Pastor
|Brown River Sub-Centre
|Laloki, Sabusa, Manari, Iomare
|Pr Michael Kuman
|Waigani & Doa Sub-Centres
|Involved in Special Field Mission
|Pr Leonard Meuri
|Area Pastor
|ATS Sub-Centre
|Pr in charge of ATS areas
|Pr Ronny Nuabinaga
|Area Pastor
|Gerega Sub-Centre
|Pastor of Gerega SubCentre
|Pr Chris Sioni
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|Waigani Sub-Centre
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|Pr Gendi Seweli
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|Pr Bagi Tupalom
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White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Raspberry Streusel Bars that's a mouthful. Any suggestions on a better name (preferably one that's shorter)…I made these with love for my boyfriend. His mom used to make a similar version of these bars when he was little. They are his favorite, and I love to see his eyes light up when I make them.
I love white chocolate macadamia nut cookies. I also love crumble bars. So I have combined the two into my new favorite White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Raspberry Streusel Bars. Yum. I am not a fan of super sweet deserts. These are buttery morsels.
These easy bar do take about an hour to make, but they are fun! They involve getting your hands dirty. First cut a piece of parchment for the bottom of an 8×8 dish. Trust me, you will thank yourself when your trying to get these out of the pan later. Then grease the pan thoroughly.
Mix together the crust ingredients with your hands. Pat into greased 8×8 dish. Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
Add some lemon zest to the raspberry jam.
Then add the raspberry jam and streusel topping.
Bake for another 30 minutes, then let them cool. Melt some white chocolate chips in the microwave, and drizzle on top of the bars. Yum.
White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Raspberry Streusel Bars
These white chocolate macadamia nut bars are a tradition in our household.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 9 1x
- Category: Dessert
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup macadamia nuts, chopped fine
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 jar raspberry jam
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
Streusel Topping:
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup butter, cold
- 1 Tablespoon water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8×8 dish with parchment paper, and grease thoroughly.
- In a large bowl combine all of the crust ingredients (butter, brown sugar, flour, nuts, salt) until a dough forms. Then press into an even layer into the 8×8 dish. Bake for 30 minutes.
- While the crust bakes mix together the jam and zest. Then start on the streusel.
- For the streusel, cut the butter into cubes and toss into a large bowl. Add the brown sugar, flour, water, and salt. Mix together until it resembles coarse pebbles. Keep refrigerated until the crust is finished baking.
- Once the crust is finish spread the jam and lemon zest mixture in an even layer on top. Then Sprinkle as much streusel as you want on top of the jam.
- Bake bars for 30 more minutes.
- Microwave 1 cup of white chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl for 25 seconds. Stir the semi-melted chips, and microwave again for 25 seconds. Stir the white chocolate until melted. If necessary microwave again for 10 seconds.
- Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the bars and enjoy!
Be careful not to burn your hand when you are spreading the jam on the hot crust (like I did…).


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Elise Smith
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Domaine : Développement et fonctionnement des personnes et des communautés, et vie sociale
Programme : Formation postdoctorale (citoyens canadiens ou résidents permanents)
Concours 2016-2017
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Authorship on scientific publications is a means of acknowledging a researcher's contribution and also recognizing their responsibility for the research. In contemporary health science, there are an increasing number of individuals named as authors on publications; while many will be relatively small teams (5-10 individuals), there are also examples where more than a hundred individuals from different institutions, disciplines, and cultures are named on a publication. In multidisciplinary health research, many disciplinary norms regarding authorship distribution and order will coexist. Disagreements and tensions occur regarding appropriate authorship, which has a significant negative effect on the efficacy, progress and the integrity of the health sciences. The objective of this study is thus to explore authorship practices in multidisciplinary health science collaborations.
More specifically, this project seeks to 1) understand the level to which the extent of multidisciplinarity (those working in multidisciplinary teams) influences ethical practices of authorship distribution in health science teams; and 2) identify the factors that contribute to conflict regarding authorship in multidisciplinary teams, including authority, financial interest, seniority, project ownership, career interests, gender, among others. An online survey will be distributed to a total of 25,000 Canadian and U.S. researchers who have published in health science journals in the last two years. Once the data is collected, quantitative analyses will be used in order to describe, compare and contrast how multidisciplinarity affects norms regarding authorship.
This understanding of authorship distribution will allow us to develop and test ways to reduce conflicts and better manage ethical issues regarding authorship practices in multidisciplinary health science teams.


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What are emotions? Emotion literally translates as 'energy in motion'. You experience, or feel, emotional energy as part of a naturally occurring feedback loop between your mind and your body.
Based on how your subconscious mind interprets what is going on in your inner and outer environments, you continuously experience a range of emotions. These interpretations are influenced by your instincts, cultural conditioning, programming and belief systems. They can be influenced by your hormones or whether you had enough sleep, water, or exercise.
Science does not have all the answers to the "What are emotions?" question but they do have theories.
According to anthropologist Paul Eckman, most animals including humans experience basic emotions - fear, disgust, joy, surprise, sadness, and anger - that cause us to respond in predictable ways when triggered.
American psychologist Robert Plutchik adds two other primary emotions - trust and anticipation.
Of course there are many nuances of a primary emotion. Fear can range from terror to mild apprehension. Joy may be expressed as inner contentment to jubilant ecstasy.
Abraham-Hicks teaches that there are 22 types of emotions on the Emotional Guidance Scale. These range from Joy/Knowledge/Empowerment/Freedom/Love/Appreciation at the top, or pleasant feeling side of the scale down to Fear/Grief/Depression/Despair/Powerlessness at the bottom, unpleasant range of the scale.
Although everyone is different, our uncensored emotional responses are very similar. When you stub your toe you likely feel surprise and anger, followed by hobbling and not so nice words coming out of your mouth.
Movie producers are masters of using music and drama to elicit tears during sad movies, screams of fear during a horror flick, and laughs of surprise in comedies. You feel joy and trust when holding a loved one close. You are filled with anticipation about an upcoming vacation. When the doctor mentions the word cancer, your "oh no" fear response races through your body.
Because humans and some primates and other animals have the mental capacity for empathy and self awareness, we/they also experience additional moral emotions of embarrassment, shame, guilt, and pride.
Emotions are more than just responses. Your emotional guidance system constantly provides you with signals that you interpret and respond to almost instantaneously. You gain a lot of information about your inner states by paying attention and tuning into your thoughts and emotions.
Feelings elicited by your emotions (and vice versa) move throughout your body. We can easily recognize the emotional state of other people and some animals. Even infants are attuned to how their caregivers feel by watching their facial expressions and body language.
Emotions originate in different regions of the limbic part of the brain. This system is involved with memory, emotions, learning, motivation and forming new memories from your experiences.
Fear is handled by the ever-vigilant amygdala which is in charge of your muscles, hormones and senses. It sends a signal to your body to respond quickly to perceived threats. The cortex is sometimes involved. This is helpful because it can look at the whole picture and allows you to assess and respond appropriately.
The amygdala also triggers anger because what makes us angry is usually perceived as some sort of threat to your survival or well-being. The amygdala triggers the hypothalamus which acts without thinking. The fright flight stress response is one of those responses.
Your brain's pleasure centers are triggered by enjoyment. They release dopamine and other feel good chemicals to encourage you to seek out this pleasure again. Food and sex are two main triggers for all animals.
To answer the "What are emotions?" question you also have to look at feelings, those body sensations that trigger and are triggered by emotions. When you tune into your feelings, you get feedback directly from your subconscious mind. This intuition or internal GPS alerts your brain to potential pain and pleasure, which is one of its primary concerns. It tells you when all systems are go, when personal boundaries are violated, whether life or present circumstance are working well or not, when adjustments in thinking are needed, and when inner wounds are ready for healing.
Your emotional guidance system, along with accompanying thoughts and feelings, signal you much like traffic lights do. You stop at the red light of fear, proceed slowly through the yellow light of caution and uncertainty, and keep going through green lights of confidence and comfort zones.
Sometimes though, your emotional guidance system gets hyper-vigilant. It alerts you to danger when there is none and holds you back unreasonably, much like being stuck at a red light that never changes to green.
This can happen because the human brain is wired for survival. Therefore, most of your 60,000 daily thoughts (and their accompanying emotions) are naturally more negative, judgmental, or fearful. Give them too much attention and power over you and they become stronger. Fortunately, you can take control and change this with intention and emotional healing and release techniques.
The fleeting bits of energy in motion called emotions arise with new circumstances and stored memories that get triggered. Science doesn't have all the answers about how this happens.
It appears that when you feel emotionally traumatized, the memory of the event is stored somewhere in your body. Some people began to cry when a massage therapist worked a certain muscle. They could associate it with a painful memory which the massage is releasing.
Cellular memory can be triggered any time. When it is, you feel and react as though it was only yesterday. Your brain does not discern between real and imagined so it causes your body to respond as if it is happening right now.
Replay a 'somebody done you wrong' movie in your head and your emotions, thoughts and body responses join in. Watch a movie or read a novel about betrayal and it may trigger you to feel guilt about someone you wronged. Or you may feel anger and sadness over someone who wronged you.
Catch a whiff of cinnamon and memories and emotions associated with family holidays flood your mind and body. Hear the song that was playing when you first kissed your sweetheart and the love will well up in your heart.
What are emotions? They are part of who you are as a human and as an individual. They are your instinctive and conditioned responses that profoundly affect your life experience. Emotional energy in motion is a powerful subconscious guidance system that helps you navigate your way through your inner and outer environments. When you shift, change and heal your conditioned, habitual emotional responses, you can change your life. Because your emotions are literally energy in motion, they set your thoughts, feelings and actions into motion, too.
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Is There an Insulin Stigma?
Insulin for type 2 diabetes can keep you healthy when other measures fail. Still, some people are reluctant or ashamed to take it. Learn why, and how to overcome these feelings.
If you're embarrassed about needing insulin for type 2 diabetes or worried about how others will perceive you, you're not alone. It's an attitude shared by many people facing the prospect of daily insulin injections — injections that may just save your life.
By keeping your blood sugar at a healthy level, insulin therapy can stop type 2 diabetes from ravaging your body when other drugs and lifestyle changes have failed. But despite the potentially lifesaving benefits, researchers have found that many people with type 2 diabetes would prefer not to take insulin due to what's called "psychological insulin resistance."
In a German study published in 2013, 82 percent of participants rejected insulin as a possible treatment choice even though most of them considered themselves to be proactive in taking care of their diabetes. Having this kind of negative attitude isn't uncommon among people with type 2 diabetes, says Supneet Saluja, MD, an endocrinologist at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore. "People who use insulin feel as if they're now on the highest level of therapy for their diabetes," Dr. Saluja says. "There's a sense of failure and shame, as if they've let themselves down."
There are many emotions connected to the so-called insulin stigma. While some blame themselves for the need to start insulin therapy and think of it as a last-resort treatment, others are fearful about having to give themselves injections. Many people feel socially stigmatized because of the strong association of type 2 diabetes with obesity and the burden of having to limit their diets. Ironically enough, a literature review published in the journal Patient in 2013 found that most people who don't have diabetes don't view it as a stigmatized illness.
How to Have a More Positive View of Insulin Therapy
Not all people with type 2 diabetes feel there's a stigma attached to taking insulin. When Carol Gee, a writer in Atlanta, was first diagnosed, she ended up in the hospital with extremely high blood sugar (hyperglycemia). Today, Gee is able to control her diabetes with other medications, but for the first six weeks after her diagnosis, she had to take injectable insulin. She never felt any embarrassment about her medical needs, she says.
"I immediately told my co-workers what was going on with me, and they were very supportive," Gee says. "I worked at a university, and one of the professors I worked with would even ask, 'Did you remember to take your shot?'"
In fact, the insulin was a welcome relief to Gee because it made her feel so much better. "I was very ill, and my blood sugar was so high they told me I could've gone into a coma," she says. "At that point, if they'd have told me I had to take shots 10 times a day, I would have done it."
If your doctor decides you need insulin therapy to manage your diabetes, don't put it off. People who don't take insulin when they should can experience a number of potentially serious complications, including vision problems, nerve damage, kidney disease, and amputations. "The repercussions can be very serious," Saluja says. "The sooner a person with diabetes realizes that, the better."
And newer products on the market make taking insulin easier and less noticeable. For instance, disposable insulin pens eliminate the need for a syringe and vial.
Above all, there's no reason to feel a sense of failure if you need to start taking insulin, Saluja says. Type 2 diabetes usually evolves over time to the point where insulin becomes necessary, even for those who are good at self-management, because the pancreas just isn't able to keep up long-term. Think of insulin therapy as the way to make up the difference.


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Hail Mary: Project GODUS Officially Funded
Kickstarter isn't a kind place. Well, OK, aside from the whole "free money from the absurd generosity of people's hearts" thing, I mean. But these days, if you don't understand how to work the machine, it'll chew you up and spit you right back out – probably with even fewer pennies to your name than when you first started. Even game design legends aren't safe, as evidenced by high-profile failures like Old-School RPG and Dizzy Returns, and Peter Molyneux's Project GODUS certainly looked like it could go either way. For better or worse, though, the Kickstarter deities have officially accepted fans' offering, and GODUS will now get its wings.
With a scant 40-some-odd hours to go, GODUS crossed the £450,000 starting line, so it's full steam ahead from here on out. It then continued to sprint right past the £460,000 mark, so we'll be getting three additional single-player and multiplayer modes of some variety. "With some extra funding, we can test out some super unique competitive gameplay and then get it in front of you, the backers, in our early beta play tests," 22 Cans explained. "You guys can then tell us the features you think have the potential to make the final cut."
Meanwhile, 22 Cans announced that Harry Waters, son of Pink Floyd's legendary Roger Waters and keyboardist for both the current Roger Waters tour and his own band, will be collaborating on the game in some way. "We will be exploring how we can collaborate with Harry on the soundtrack for GODUS," said the not-so-canny can collective. "It could be in the form of a bonus track on the soundtrack or it could be something else – regardless it's exciting to see so many creative people wanting to contribute. So we're a happy bunch."
The Kickstarter's still got a little more than a day to go, and – at the rate it's going – there's a chance it could hit some of its loftier stretch goals. Still though, I'm not sure how to feel about this. I wouldn't say GODUS limped out the gate, but it certainly didn't pull a Project Eternity of Star Citizen. So does this say something about dwindling demand for god games, the increasing frugality of Kickstarter users, or does it land somewhere in the middle. I'm leaning toward the latter, but it's a lot to sift through.
But hey, GODUS is a thing now. That much is certain. Now then, here's hoping it starts to shape up once it has some room to breathe. Its first couple showings, after all, weren't exactly the strongest.


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Our range of artificial lawns are simply the best on the market, it really does look like a quality real turf and is fully guaranteed for eight years by the manufacturer, after all your new lawn should be a one off investment so fit the best especially as it is cheaper than the rest.
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T'is the season of love…well, t'is one day in the year when you're supposed to love anyway. So find out if you are a suitable match by inviting your partner into the SWAY rocker designed by Markus Krauss. Do you have what … Continue reading


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"Is Chemnitz Germany's Charlottesville Moment?"
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Deutsches Haus at NYU, the American Council on Germany, and NYU's Center for European and Mediterranean Studies present a conversation with David Gill, Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany in New York; Çiğdem İpek, Social Scientist, Berlin; and Dr. Christian Martin, Max Weber Chair in German and European Studies at the Center for European and Mediterranean Studies at NYU on "Is Chemnitz Germany's Charlottesville Moment?" The event will be moderated by Dr. Steven E. Sokol, President of the American Council on Germany. This conversation will focus on the events in Chemnitz (and Koethen) and evaluate how they relate to the larger political picture and what their future repercussions might be on a national and international level.
About the participants:
David Gill (@germanyny) grew up in a rectory in Herrnhut in the eastern part of Saxony, in the former German Democratic Republic. He was denied attendance and completion of a public school and subsequently studied at a public university on the basis of political reasons. After an apprenticeship to become a plumber, he first underwent theological training and eventually attended a theological seminary of the Protestant Church in Berlin-Brandenburg. In 1990, he initially was Chairman of Normannenstrasse Citizens' Committee at the headquarters of the Ministry of State Security (Stasi) and then Head of Administration, Parliamentary Special Committee for the dissolution of the GDR Ministry of State Security/Office of National Security. He was Spokesman and Head of Division of the Federal Commissioner for the Files of the State Security Service of the former GDR before studying law, amongst others in Philadelphia. After holding positions with the Federal Ministry of the Interior and with the Office of the Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information in Berlin, he was for eight years the Deputy Representative of the Council of the Protestant Church in Germany (EKD) to the Federal Republic of Germany and the European Union. During the term of Joachim Gauck, President of Germany from 2012 to 2017, he was State Secretary and Head of the Office of the Federal President. Since August 2017, he is the German Consul General in New York.
Çiğdem İpek is a Berliner of Turkish descent. She holds a degree in social sciences from the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and studied abroad at the New School for Social Research in New York City. Her areas of interest include migration, integration, and identity, as well as education and employment policies. Her professional experience was shaped by a range of diverse employers: the Berlin Senate and the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, in addition to NGOs and freelance projects. Today, she is a staff member of the Chancellery and serves as a desk officer at the Office of the Federal Government Commissioner for Migration, Refugees, and Integration.
Dr. Christian Martin (@chwmartin) is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Kiel, Germany. He currently holds the Max Weber Chair in German and European Studies at New York University. He has studied political science at the University of Konstanz and holds a doctorate from there (2002). Dr. Martin was a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Konstanz and at the Max-Planck-Institute in Jena (2003-2004). He was an Assistant Professor at the University of Hamburg (2004-2008) and a Visiting Assistant Professor at Northwestern University (2008-2011). Dr. Martin's research interests focus on the political conditions and consequences of globalization and regional integration. He has published on the effects of globalization for electoral participation and on the incentive to adopt more proportional voting systems in a highly globalized environment. His current research project is on backlashes against globalization and EU integration. Most recently, Dr. Martin has written on voter turnout and the rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) as well as on the electoral fate of the German Social Democrats.
Dr. Steven E. Sokol holds a Doctorate in Law and Policy from Northeastern University as well as an M.A. in International Relations and International Economics from the Johns Hopkins University's Paul Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and a B.A. from Wesleyan University. He has also studied at the Ruprecht-Karls-Universität in Heidelberg and as a Fulbright Scholar at the Freie Universität in Berlin. Dr. Steven E. Sokol became President of the American Council on Germany on May 1, 2015. He served as President and CEO of the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh from July 2010 until April 2015. Prior to that, he was the Vice President and Director of Programs at the American Council on Germany for nearly eight years. In addition to his work at the ACG, in 2003, he launched the Political Salon, a forum that regularly convenes younger and mid-career professionals in New York City to discuss pressing foreign policy issues and global concerns.
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Events at Deutsches Haus are free and open to the public. Please RSVP (acceptances only) to the American Council on Germany at 212-826-3636 or [email protected] in order to attend.
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In the early 1990's PPS facilitated a series of brainstorming sessions, workshops and interviews with a broad array of local stakeholders for the city of San Bernadino, which had recently begun a long-term revitalization planning process for their downtown. The process generated two recurrent themes: more events and activities downtown, and accessibility for such activities by improving the pedestrian environment. In light of the city's development history, which included the building of a shopping mall on the site of downtown's once-thriving main street, and the widening of several key streets, this seemed a logical response.
The city developed a long-term plan that included the creation of a mixed-use arts and entertainment district. PPS emphasized a short-term program to introduce improvements that could begin working quickly. PPS worked with the city to develop an experimental diagonal parking program to increase parking, slow vehicles, and reduce the width of streets at crosswalks. The program was initiated as an experiment, because local officials were concerned about potential negative impacts in terms of traffic congestion. When these problems did not materialize, the city made the parking permanent, installed additional streetscape amenities, and extended the angled-parking district four blocks and onto cross streets.
In response to the community's call for a pubic gathering space, PPS recommended using a parking lot, adjacent to Court Street, as a second "experiment." In less than a year, a new "town square" arose on a piece of that lot, and quickly became a focal point for community life. Court Street Square was used for everything from weekly musical events ("Friday Jazz and Blues Night") to weddings. These short-term projects gave momentum to longer-term development projects downtown, including a baseball stadium, the rehabilitation and occupation of downtown office buildings and even plans to retrofit the old mall.


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would you try a "capsule wardrobe"?
In my wanderings around the web lately, the term "capsule wardrobe" seemed to be popping up everywhere. And then one of my fave bloggers Natalie posted about it in greater detail (and seriously – just as I was about to publish this post, THIS appeared on none other than the hallowed pages of Apartment Therapy!).
Well Natalie's post led me to Caroline's blog – Unfancy – and I found myself reading HER entire lovely blog. I became fixated on the concept of a capsule wardrobe, and decided to give it a try!
So what – exactly – is a capsule wardrobe?
You start with a fixed number of items (the magic number seems to be 37): tops (15), bottoms (9), shoes (9), dresses (2) and jackets (2). And this comprises your wardrobe for the upcoming season. You can swap in and out as many accessories (jewelry, bags, scarves) as you like, and things like underwear, workout clothes and pajamas aren't part of the count.
You can read these posts by Caroline to learn more (I swear you will wind up spending forever over there if you do, so just DON'T say I didn't warn you). But the goal is simply this – by working with less clothes, you actually give yourself more options. In addition, you'll (hopefully) start making more mindful purchases, and (theoretically) spend less time and mental energy figuring out what you're going to wear.
Are you in?
The first thing I did was a MAJOR purge. Caroline suggests taking every item you own off the rack/out of the drawer and tossing it on the floor/bed/whatever.
I spent one solid evening going through each piece, and making a few piles: 1) put back, 2) donate, 3) put up on Poshmark and 4) "undecided".
Many (many) bags later, my closet already looked significantly more sparse. And I was feeling fantastic. I was looking only at clothing that I really loved – and REALLY wore. I hadn't even created my capsule yet and I could already see the benefits.
Next, I had to decide on a time frame for my first capsule. Caroline follows the calendar year, divided into four three-month "seasons". But she lives in Texas, where they don't have the extreme winters we have here in New York. And………….I wasn't quite ready to dive in to a three-month commitment.
Two months, to start, felt right – and April/May would be consistent enough weather-wise to not leave me hanging with nothing to wear.
I got a bit of a late start with the holidays and all, but without further ado – my "A/M15" capsule wardrobe (new purchases in bold)!
oversized white shirt/oversized chambray shirt/denim shirt/printed blouse
navy-white striped tee/black-gray long tee/white slouchy tee/gray long sleeve tee
black-white striped sweater/gray sweater/navy-white striped shirt/gray-white striped slouchy top
fitted white shirt/gray v-neck tee/white v-neck tee
flared khakis/light wash legging jeans/pixie pants
flared jeans/dark wash legging jeans/jean skirt
white skinny jeans/cropped sweats/medium wash matchstick jeans
black closed-toe clog/cognac open-toe clog/flat black sandal
navy sneakers/gray sneakers/black suede skimmers
tan suede ankle boots/brown oxfords/black suede Birkenstocks
leather jacket/belted trench coat
I'll post outfits every few weeks and let you know how things are going. But what I'd really love is for you to play along! Would you consider trying a capsule wardrobe? Do you think it would be too limiting, or do you like the challenge of working with less?
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I would love to do this! I call my style "Chappaqua Amish," because I basically wear the same thing, with slight variations, every day. Still, I have tons of stuff in my closet that needs to go. Can I keep my favorite t-shirts? And my raggedy Nantucket sweatshirt from 1985?
Sheri, great post and how fun! Spring seems like the perfect time for the purge and a new approach to dressing. On the heels of reading Forever Chic 🙂 it should be easy for me to know what to keep and lose. If not, guess who I'll be calling up?
Soon brave to do this. Every time I've tried to start I stop. The idea of a single color palette for months scares me. Interested to see your variations.
This strategy will change my life.
love your choices. still working on mine. also still trying out stitch fix, which is probably in total conflict with this idea….can't wait to see outfit posts.


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Meal Planning
Cinco de Mayo
Here are some ideas for celebrating Cinco de Mayo, whether you're throwing a big fiesta or simply acknowledging the Mexican holiday with family at dinnertime.
Soups are nourishing, economical, and easy to make. And — whether you're using fresh produce or this week's leftovers — spices can make any soup sensational, too!
Seasoning Local Fare
Celebrate local fare. Find out what's in season and how to season it — recipes included!
Holiday Cocktail Recipes
Like a boozy, liquid, adult version of the Christmas cookie jar, our holiday mixology menu tastes unmistakably seasonal, comforting and familiar, but with distinct spicy twists.
Gluten-Free Baking
Steering clear of gluten can be a special challenge when baking goes into high gear in so many kitchens. But with a little know how and experimentation, you can re-invent and create some new favorites worthy of handing down.
Super Snacks for Game Day
Snacks are often at least half the fun of the game — maybe all the fun if you're backing the wrong team — so you need some snacks that skew healthy without sacrificing flavor.
Grilling Guide
Learn the basics of grilling meats, vegetables and fruit, including how to season grilled foods. Find great grilling recipes!
Irish Food Recipes and Seasonings
These Irish food recipes and seasonings will help you enjoy the flavors of Ireland with family and friends — whether it's at a festive family dinner or over a couple of pints and simple, pub-style fare.
Homemade Herbal Sodas
It's still possible to enjoy the soft drinks of yesteryear with their complex aromas, beneficial flavors and unique appeal. You can make them yourself at home while controlling the amount of sugar in the final mix.


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What can you infer about someone's social network from their text messaging activity?
What can you infer about someone's social network from their text messaging activity?
I started working on Layers for iPad the morning apple released the iPad SDK. I'd been looking forward to the release of the iPad for months, and it made sense to make a dedicated version of the app. I'd always had a difficult time drawing on the iPhone's small 3″ screen. The iPad seemed like a perfect tool for professional artists–a digital sketch book you could carry anywhere.
The iPad's larger form factor also raised new interaction questions. It was too big to shake, so the "wrist flick"-triggered menus in the original Layers app were out. It had more room for contextual information-toolbars wouldn't significantly limit the size of the canvas viewport. The iPad also created new opportunities for community. It's large screen was so good for showing off art that it seemed natural to allow people to post paintings and browse and comment on others work within the app. From the earliest phase of design, the focus was on building a community around the art people created on the iPad.
I spent about three weeks designing an interface for the iPad app, prototyping and fleshing out different screens of the app in Fireworks. Since I knew I would be doing the entire app myself, I didn't bother creating storyboards using the individual interface mockups.
I like to write code during the design phase when I work on personal projects: a few hours of design, a few hours of code, repeat. It helps to step away from the designs every few hours. I started moving code from the iPhone version of Layers over to the iPad on day one, and a couple big issues became obvious in the first few weeks:
1. The display / memory ratio on the iPad makes it hard to keep display-quality images in memory. The iPhone version of Layers kept six 512×512 OpenGL textures in memory, but the iPad version isn't able to keep six 1024×1024 images in memory. Fail!
2. Saving the image for each layer took more time (roughly 4x more, since there were 4x as many pixels) and caused the app to be terminated early when sent to the background.
3. Some procedures in Layers, like undoing a "Shift Layer" operation, took too much memory when the images were scaled up.
Unfortunately, I didn't have early access to iPad hardware, so I didn't know that #1 and #3 would be an issue until the app was actually live on the store. I got a ton of emails the week the iPad went on sale, and I skipped an entire week of class to fix the problems. The solution was a much smarter method of memory management that allows layers and parts of the undo stack to be paged to disk when the app receives memory warnings. It brought some major speed improvements to the iPad version, and I've since been rolled it back into the iPhone version.
Layers for iPad consists of 22,000 lines of Objective-C code, about 10,000 of which are shared with the iPhone version. The community component of the app is built in PHP and mySQL, and uses HTML5 and advanced Safari CSS 3 markup to create a convincing and "native" experience within the app. My experience building the community website was very positive. CSS 3 support on the iPad is great, I think web views are the best way to deliver native-looking and richly customized interfaces. You can even specify your own fonts. It's beautifully fast. Had I chosen to deliver content via XML and render it all in custom UIViews, there's no way I could have completed the app in three months.
In the first six months after its release, Layers for iPad was downloaded about 10,500 times. The Layers Gallery, the community built around content generated in the app, hosts thousands of paintings. The app was featured on the front page of the App Store during the week of April 28th, and was reviewed by TUAW and MacWorld twice! It was featured in Incase's 2010 advertising campaign and billed as the favorite painting app of Ron Radziner. The Layers for iPad website has also received recognition for its clean, refined design on OneExtraPixel", Designer Daily and Web Design Tuts+
After Layers was released for iPad, I worked with MEDLMobile in San Francisco to develop the app "Drawing Step by Step with Walter Foster" using the Layers painting engine to emulate realistic pens and pencils. During it's first week on the store, that app was ranked #1 in Productivity.


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Winter is a tough time for your dog's skin and coat, with atmospheric changes and a sudden drop in temperature causing the skin to dry out and the coat to lose some of its lusciousness. From a human perspective, this is fairly similar for us come October, when the wind, rain and frosty conditions dehydrate our skin and cause it to become dry and cracked.
October is also when many of us start putting the heating on, which can be very drying for the skin. This, mixed with long periods of cold, wet, wind, and of course seasonal allergies, is not a good combination for the delicate dermis and coat. The thicker and longer the dog's coat, the more likely it is to get matted in the wind and rain and the longer your dog is going to stay cold and wet for.
Regular grooming, proper hydration, the right nutrition and a comfortable indoor environment are all important factors in maintaining your dog's skin and coat during winter, and avoiding dandruff, dullness and even painful skin complaints.
Here are VioVet's 'top tips for protecting the coat' and maintaining a healthy glow:
- Groom often – even if your dog is short-haired, grooming regularly removes dead skin cells as well as dirt and grime that has gathered in the coat. It also helps improve blood circulation and stimulates the hair follicles to release their natural oils. Grooming daily or after every walk will also help you notice fleas and ticks, as well as dandruff and skin irritation. Keep the fur trimmed so it is easier to maintain and doesn't get matted up with mud and mess.
- Limit bathing – muddy winter walks mean muddy coats and paws, which calls for more baths at this time of year. However, if your dog has existing dryness, too much bathing can exacerbate the problem by stripping the skin of its natural oils. If it's not possible to leave the mud to dry before brushing it off, try a simple water bath without shampoo, or use a product designed for sensitive skin such as an oatmeal or moisturising shampoo.
- Under-bathing also brings problems of its own, as does using the wrong shampoo, not rinsing or drying properly and having the water at the wrong temperature.
- Stay hydrated – you might think that your dog is more likely to get dehydrated in summer, but in winter he burns more energy keeping warm and therefore needs to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. This will also help the skin by keeping it soft and supple and the coat shiny.
- Nutrition is key – for a healthy exterior, your dog needs to be healthy on the inside too. Consider including a fish oil supplement (omega 3 and 6) into your dog's diet to help maintain a beautiful skin and coat through winter.
- Create a comfortable indoor environment – try to keep the house at a comfortable temperature and avoid making it too hot. While you can wear fewer clothes, your dog can't simply remove its fur when the heating gets turned up. Sometimes scented candles and room diffusers can cause irritation to the skin, so think about how frequently you are using these.
- If your dog is scratching excessively or you notice any injuries to the skin, take him along to the vet as soon as possible.
If you have any advice on maintaining your dog's skin and coat this winter, please comment below and share it with our other readers! Feel free to email me with any questions: [email protected]
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Our Vision
Through the work of our partnership, we promise to create pathways for all students to enter kindergarten ready to learn, and we promise to create pathways for all students to be prepared for higher education or careers, so that the next generation will have success in their lives and help our community thrive. We promise to build our programs and work utilizing an equity lens that ensures cultural appropriateness.
Our History
Connected Lane County, formerly known as the Educational Partnership, is a local coalition of school districts, institutions of public higher education, the local workforce board, industry innovators, and early childhood partners created as Lane County's regional achievement collaborative. Leaders first came together in Spring 2010 to share information, increase cooperation and support Lane County students in their education transitions.
Our Structure
Connected Lane County Executive Steering Committee: Comprised of the leaders of the Connected Lane County partner organizations, this group meets monthly to provide direction and set priorities.
Data Collaborative: This group develops the capacity to report history, collect data to inform strategy initiatives, and shares data related to student performance in Lane County across all sectors.
Connected Lane County Bridge Groups: These committees focus on a specific area of transition in the life of a student.
- Early Childhood (Ages P-8)
- Elementary to Middle School: (Ages 6-14)
- College and Career Ready/Elevate Lane County: (Ages 14-22)
- Reach Higher (Counseling & Guidance Staff)
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I have a new and updated app! The one in this post is outdated. Click HERE to access Body by Blogilates!
Hey POPsters!
Can you believe #Sweatember is here!!??? My goodness. Time flies when you're working out and having fun! This month you have some extra tools to help you make it through the month successfully:
1. The Blogilates App – yes you have the calendar here, but if you find that typing in the workouts, searching for them, and creating a playlist on YouTube is wasting too much time, then get the app! (Available on iPhone only right now.) It is all laid out there for you and you can still check things off. I knew that part was super satisfying so I made sure to translate that feature onto mobile! Plus the Secret Video "Hot Abs 100" is in there. (TRULY EXCELLENT AB WORKOUT) You can also download to own Hot Abs 100 on shopblogilates.com. Click here to see!
2. #SWEATEMBER DIETBET – want to take this month to the next level? If you've been looking to shed some extra pounds, then join our weight loss community of POPsters on dietbet.com/blogilates. Everyone there is super supportive. And…by putting $ down on your success, you have to stay committed! I don't want any more excuses. Using this calendar and one of my free meal plans, I know you will lose 4% of your weight and win some $ back from the pot! Right now we're at $60,000. Plus I'm doing a crazy giveaway right now. Person who invites the most people gets an iPad Mini ($329) and anyone could win a pair of Nike Free FlyKnits during the course of the game. Join now.
And guys, I want you to tweet me everyday @Blogilates. I need to hear from you and see how you're doing and what you're feeling. As your trainer, I need to know so I can serve you better. Love checking in on you. Plus awesome tweets will be retweeted for sure :)
You'll also find that this month there are 3 "cardio tone" days that will help lean you out a bit faster. Vacation pounds go bye bye. And Fridays are stretch and relax days. Don't skip out.
Here's your playlist for all of #SWEATEMBER. Just click on the date to see all the videos:
K love you and lemme know if you have any questions!


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NNLM PSR State Pages
State/Regional Organizations
- Hawaii Library Association (HLA)
- Pacific Islands Association of Libraries, Archives, and Museums (PIALA)
- Pacific Island Health Officers' Association (PIHOA)
- Pacific Resources for Education and Learning (PREL)
Government Portals for Health Data and Statistics
- CDC National Center for Health Statistics
- Data.gov: Health
- HealthData.gov
- HRSA Data Warehouse
- PHPartners Health Data Tools and Statistics
Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P)
About Hawai'i
Population (2014 Estimate): 1,419,561
- Asian: 38%
- Two or More Ethnic Origins or Races: 23%
- White: 23%
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander: 10%
- Hispanic or Latino: 10%
Land Area: 6,422.6 square miles
Density: 211.8 persons per square mile
Capital: Honolulu
Became a State: August 21, 1959
Affordable Care Act and Literacy Resources
- Hawaii Health Insurance Marketplace: history and news of the state's exchange (April 2019)
Article from healthinsurance.org
- Hawaii Literacy
Demographic and Statistical Resources
- Hawaii Health Survey
Hawaii Department of Health
- Native Hawaiian Health
University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, John A. Burns School of Medicine, Health Sciences Library
- Hawai'i Health Data Warehouse (HHDW)
Hawaii State Department of Health
- Statistical Sources: Hawaii Overview
University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, John A. Burns School of Medicine, Health Sciences Library
- State of Hawaii Data Book
Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
- County Health Rankings and Roadmaps: Hawaii
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute
- Diversity Data
Brandeis University Heller School. Reports by metropolitan area
- diversitydatakids.org
Brandeis University Heller School. Focus on child demographic and well-being indicators
- QuickFacts: Hawaii
US Census Bureau
- State Health Facts: Hawaii
Kaiser Family Foundation
Special Populations: Native Hawaiians
- Native Hawaiian Data Book
Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Demography, Research Division
- Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA)


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My coaching journey
Hi, my name is Manjiri, and I am an NLP, Life & Executive Coach. I work with leaders, managers, executives, entrepreneurs and interns to produce outstanding results, progress in their career and reach their fullest potential. I also help professionals to experience transformation, sense of well-being, joy and fulfilment at work and in life.Read More
Why Coaching?
Have you ever had the experience of thinking out aloud and have someone just listen to you wholeheartedly without judging you or giving advice? It is amazing isn't it? That's what the process of coaching provides, a space to run freely with ideas, aspirations, fears and move towards getting what you truly want.
It is a powerful tool for achieving outstanding results, change and transformation.
Why Coaching?
- When you choose to work alone since you are not accountable to anyone, your actions may get delayed or you may never step out of the "thinking only" mode.
- However a coach gives an environment where you will begin to see possibilities, and also provides a structure which creates accountability and encouragement to fuel your determination.
Who is a Coach?
Imagine you are trekking on a mountain, and as you trek along, a coach is like that rope which you hold as you climb, like that flash light which illuminates all the trails for a better view, and like the compass needle which consistently keeps you aware of the direction in which you are moving.
A coach provides an environment which gives you an expanded view of the situation. Through questions and conversations, engages you, encourages you to think and question your own thoughts which leads to self- awareness. An awareness of what you want, don't want, what could be stopping you and what would you be willing to do.
A coach is like a travel companion who is walking with you through a dense forest. And together as you are pushing and lifting those branches that block your view, it may seem almost unending. But as you move ahead, through the gaps you can see something clearing up and suddenly the last of the bent branch is freed, and now you see a panorama of lush green terrain. That's the kind of clarity you get.
A coach provides an invisible energy that lends stillness as you reflect, and waits for you to be ready. And as you apply your realisations, learnings and move towards your goal with an action plan, he keeps an eye on your focus.
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The chic and pricey China Club in Hong Kong is about the only place in China where you'll find fortune cookies served after a meal. Like the Cultural Revolution memorabilia in the club's bar, the cookies are meant to be amusing and ironic. But the fact that they're an in-joke among Hong Kong's fashionable diners, as opposed to the time-honored conclusion to meals that they are in Chinese restaurants in the U.S., illustrates just how divorced real Chinese cooking has become from its American offshoot.
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The ideal post workout CBD super food blend!
per serving
Different superfoods which go hand in hand helping you to achieve your personal goals!
Hours is the minimum recommended rest time to recover.
(The Active Times, 2015)
Is the percentage of people over 30 who suffer from low testosteron.
(Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism, 2018)
Minutes after exercise a blend of protein and carbohydrates shall be taken Ideally.
(Bonci, 2006)
How To Use
The Ideal Blend Containing:
Raw Cacao Powder
Cacao powder is not the same as the cocoa powder often found on supermarket shelves. Cacao is the raw, pure form of chocolate. Made from the fruit of the cacao tree, cacao is minimally processed. In contrast, cocoa powder contains cacao that has been heated and processed to create a smoother chocolatey flavor. Eating cacao powder is a great way to boost your intake of beneficial nutrients.
Free radicals are small harmful particles that are among other things produced during the combustion of nutrients. Intensive exercise provides an increased dose of free radicals in the body. Free radicals cause an oxidation process. This process is partially ruined by some for the development of cancer (Lobo, Patil et Al, 2010)
Antioxidants can be regarded as protectors and fighters of free radicals. That is why it is often recommended for athletes to consume a portion of antioxidants just after a workout.
Raw Cacao powder is a truly antioxidants rich super food. It has an amazing ORAC score of 98,000 per 100g. ORAC (from the US Department of Agriculture) measures the ability of antioxidants to absorb free radicals, which cause cell and tissue damage and can lead to diseases such as cancer.
Ashwagandha is a traditional herb often found in India, that scientifically substantiated that it increases testosterone.
An important factor for success among men in the gym is the height of the hormone testosterone. This hormone provides the amount of strength, speed of muscle gains and last but not least the libido.
The natural level of testosterone peaks around the age of 25, after which it decreases every year. Practicing strength sports stimulates the production of testosterone, but there are more ways to increase this in a natural way.
Studies in infertile men have shown that their testosterone level increased by 17% (Dongres, Aptikar, & Kulkarni, 2013). The daily dose is 675mg per day according to the research.
Maqui Berry Powder
Maqui (pronounced "mah-kee") is an evergreen shrub found natively in Chile and Argentina. It has a typical sweet flavor and it is recognizable by its dark intense purple color.
Maqui's purple pigment is from Antocyanins. In both in vitro and in vivo research trials, anthocyanins have demonstrated marked ability to reduce cancer cell proliferation and to inhibit tumor formation (Lila, 2004)
The typical sweet flavor of the Maqui acts as a seasoning for the whole recipe. It causes the product to smell, color and taste like a fruity desert. Without adding any type of sugar!
Hemp Seed
Hemp seeds are the seeds of the hemp plant, Cannabis sativa. They are from the same species as cannabis (marijuana) but a different variety. However, they contain no amounts of THC, the psychoactive compound in marijuana. Hemp seeds are exceptionally nutritious and rich in healthy fats, protein and various minerals.
Nine out of ten Dutch people don't eat the daily advised amount of fiber (NRC, 2006). Fibers provide good digestion. Good digestion is necessary in order to be able to use the food optimally as a strength athlete. Also, eating fiber causes less fluctuation in blood sugar levels, resulting in a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes (Zhang et al, 2016).
Hemp Seed are a good source of both soluble and insoluble fibers (Callaway, 2004). In the product they also provide structure and bite.
Bee Pollen
Bee Pollen are grains that produce bees from pollen in combination with nectar and special enzymes. They are known to be used ever since ancient China. At present, they are applied in a branch of complementary and alternative medicine - apitherapy
Bee pollen contains a combination of different vitamins and minerals which provide an increased resistance (Kocot et al, 2018).
After practicing strength sports, the body is exhausted, full of free radicals and susceptible to diseases. Bee pollen can perfectly contribute to a post workout resistance booster.
Ceylon Cinnamon Powder
Ceylon Cinnamon, or "true cinnamon," is native to Sri Lanka and southern parts of India. It's made from the inner bark of the Cinnamomum verum tree. It's high in cinnamaldehyde, which is thought to be responsible for most of cinnamon's health benefits.
Thanks to the presence of chromium Cinnamon has a stabilizing effect on your blood sugar level and helps your body to deal better with sugar by converting it into energy. Something that with our daily towering sugar consumption is not a luxury. (Kirkham S, 2015)
Hydro Cannabidiol (CBD) Powder
Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the naturally occurring cannabinoids found in cannabis plants. It is a 21-carbon terpenophenolic compound which is formed following decarboxylation from a cannabidiolic acid precursor, although it can also be produced synthetically.
Several countries have modified their national controls to accommodate CBD as a medicinal product.
To date, there is no evidence of recreational use of CBD or any public health related problems associated with the use of pure CBD (World Health Organization, 2017).
The CBD powder used by Prásino differs from the commonly used oils. Our Cannabidiol is water-soluble (Hydro), which means it can, among other things, ensure better absorption.
Cannabinoids work on receptors that perform and support various functions in the body. A deficiency of the endocannabinoid body can cause various complaints and illnesses (Navarro G, 2018).
CBD could have beneficials effect when practicing strength sports. The relaxing effect of CBD could reduce the stress hormone Cortisol (Zuardi et al, 1993). A reduced amount of cortisol stimulates the production of testosterone (Lippi et al 2016). An increased cortisol level stimulates the body to store fat (Yener et al, 2017).
During a workout bodybuilders will often aim for a pump feeling. This feeling arises from the amount of blood in the desired trained muscles. It is commonly known as a great feeling which causes a release of Endorphins.
According to Pisanti et al (2017) CBD has an analgesic (pain killing) effect. By taking CBD athletes could thrive for more and overcome their own boundaries sooner.
"Testosterone to me is so important for a sense of well-being when you get old."
– Sylvester Stallone
CBD is not a substitute for prescribed medication and we therefore recommend that you inform yourself about CBD before you switch to its use. If you are considering stopping medication by replacing CBD, always discuss this with your doctor or specialist at all times. CBD is a dietary supplement and therefore no substitute for medication.
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Stone Age Flowers
New research from Stone Age graves near Haifa, Israel, has uncovered startling new findings that show the significance of flowers to our ancestors. Daniel Nadal, of Haifa University said:
"Before, you find a few isolated burials, but some Natufian sites have more than 100 skeletons in one confined area. That's a huge change."
The graves they uncovered were between 13,000 and 11,700 years old and contained fossilised impressions of sage and figworts in the mud surrounding their bodies.
Previous research in 2010 discovered that the Natufia were the first to include feasts as part of the funeral, this marked a major change in how ancient man treated the dead, and reflects and changing attitude to death itself.
Industrial Revolution Flowers
Flowers retained a place in our consciousness for many thousands of years but it wasn't until the late 19th century and the Industrial Revolution that it became a global industry. Among the first major growers for export was Great Britain, with vast private estates given over to flower production.
By the 1940's artificial lighting and indoor growing techniques revolutionized the industry and saw it blossom worldwide. Starting in America, it soon became possible to get a wide variety of flowers all year round.
This saw the global trade rocket from roughly $3 billion in 1950 to over $100 billion in 1992, current estimates vary wildly but conservative estimates put the current trade at around $200 billion and rising.
Much of this rise was due to the production in Netherlands rocketing from the early 1970's, and today they remain one of the most iconic producers of cut flowers, particularly the tulip.
The Meaning of Flowers
Over the vast history of humans and flowers there have been some dramatic changes in how we use them in everyday life, and the meanings we attach to them.
As we have seen with the Stone Age practice of laying sage and figwort at graves the perceived meaning of flowers can and does change throughout history, and often as required.
Before the global trade in flowers, certain blooms were given specific meanings and their use was particularly clear. This was because the selection at the time was limited and the symbolism behind each flower was readily understood.
With the year-round availability of flowers that we enjoy today the meanings are flexible and vaguely defined between cultures. For example, the carnation has adopted several different meanings depending on the colour and situation;
pink - gratitude
red - flashy
striped - refusal
white - remembrance
yellow – cheerful
The Future Of Flowers
The supermarket era has brought flowers into the modern home more readily and more cheaply than ever. In the UK over 70% of cut flowers bought in 2012 came from supermarkets, this has pushed production to the limit in the hunt for cheaper imports.
The emerging markets are starting to benefit from the burgeoning demand, notably India, Ethiopa, and Kenya. Increased demand however comes at a cost and the working conditions in the African nations can include working up to 15 days in the fields.
This leaves the working conditions in the hands of the major supermarkets and other importers, something that does not sit well with many industry experts. The issue of transporting flowers and CO2 production has been disproven however, a study in 2006 showed that flowers from Kenya actually produced 6 times lower the emissions than Dutch blooms due to the high amounts of electricity required to grow in Europe.
Cutting Edge Flowers
With supermarkets pushing flower producers ever further many people look for more environmentally sustainable alternatives. Silk flowers have long been popular in commercial settings and as clothing accessories.
Van Gogh began his "Sunflowers" collection in 1887, highlighting how popular and widespread flowers had become. Today you can buy almost as many varieties of floral prints and posters as there are flowers, with the internet making it easier than ever to get your favourite flowers delivered direct to your door.


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Liberty and the BNP -Times Online
Liberty and the BNP, November 20, 2008
For the far right to appeal to a liberalism they hold in contempt is pathetic, but there is a strong practical case to defend free association
Last month, a leading Holocaust denier, Dr Fredrick Toben, was arrested at Heathrow on a European arrest warrant. In court he complained that there was a witch-hunt mentality in Germany and that the Germans were out to get him. He appeared not to appreciate the irony of this accusation.
In the same way, it is hard to take entirely seriously the lamentations of the British National Party over the publication of its membership list. Having complained that the publication of the list opened its vulnerable members to violence and intimidation, Simon Darby, the BNP spokesman, announced that the person responsible for publication had made a serious mistake. 'I wouldn't want to have done that,' he said. 'I wouldn't be sleeping well tonight.' The juxtaposition of plea for sympathy and veiled threat was not, as with Dr Toben, intended to be ironic.
Nor was Nick Griffin, the party leader, employing irony when he announced that he believed that the human rights of his members had been breached and that he might use the Human Rights Act to seek redress.
The exposure of the British National Party's hypocrisy – appealing to a liberalism that it holds in contempt – is one reason to welcome the list's publication. A second is that it reveals that the party remains tiny and weak, despite its electoral success. Finally, the breach of security is likely to undermine and distract the party leadership at a time when it might be hoping to use the recession as a recruiting sergeant. Yesterday numerous party members were calling for Mr Griffin to resign.
Yet for those who believe, as The Times does, that liberty is the best defence of liberalism, satisfaction at the blow to the BNP should be limited. The breach of the privacy of members, with the publication of their addresses and telephone numbers, is regrettable. If a concentrated effort were made to prevent BNP members from earning a living that would be more regrettable still.
These concerns are not inspired by a naive belief that the purity of liberalism must never be sullied. They derive from a cool and practical assessment of the advantages to be gained from a defence of free association.
First, democrats gain when political arguments are advanced by open debate and settled by ballot. Extremists prefer threat and counter-threat. Far-left and far-right groups often seek to dominate politics by trying to ban each other and using violence to silence their opponents. In this way they feed off each other. Threats made against BNP members and by BNP members in the past 48 hours illustrate this danger.
Secondly, the introduction of a political test for employment might quickly become a serious blow against liberty. If membership of the BNP is regarded as grounds for dismissal, how long before the same is true of membership of other parties or of certain religious sects? In universities, bans that start as injunctions against members of far-right groups have often mutated to much more serious, and broader, threats to free speech than the far Right itself poses.
This potential for a creeping threat to liberty has to be balanced against the immediate harm that allowing BNP members to be employed in public service might cause. There have been moments in history – the American Communist Party in the 1940s, for instance – when a political organisation is an active conspiracy against democracy and seeks to work inside the State in order to subvert it. Where such an organisation has muscle and finance, there may be a case for a ban. The BNP, for the moment, is thankfully nowhere near such a point.
The defenders of liberty should remain willing to trust the power of their ideal.


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The DNA of You and Me: A Novel
"Sharp...sets a bittersweet love story within the cut-throat world of academic research, a great pairing [Rothman] explores with heart [and] smarts." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Emily Apell arrives in Justin McKinnon's renowned research lab with the single-minded goal of making a breakthrough discovery. But a colleague in the lab, Aeden Doherty, has been working on a similar topic, and his findings threaten to compete with her research.
To Emily's surprise, her rational mind is unsettled by Aeden, and when they end up working together their animosity turns to physical passion, followed by love. Emily eventually allows herself to envision a future with Aeden, but when he decides to leave the lab it becomes clear to her that she must make a choice. It is only years later, when she is about to receive a prestigious award for the work they did together, that Emily is able to unravel everything that happened between them.
"Refreshing...Asks urgent questions about female ambition. Fans of Lab Girl have found a worthy successor." -- Real Simple


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