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National Curriculum 2014
Wednesday September 17, 2014
A new National Curriculum is upon us, a change which brings both challenges and opportunities for schools. Below is a summary of the major changes.
- The new curriculum covers primary schools pupils aged 5 -11 (key stages 1 and 2) and secondary school pupils up to age 14 (key stage 3). Key stage 4 (14-16) has been excluded from the changes for the time being and will be phased in over a three-year period beginning in September 2015.
- It is compulsory for local authority maintained schools, but academies, free schools and independents do not have to follow the national curriculum.
- Pupils in Year 2 and Year 6 will continue to be taught the previous programmes of study in English, maths and science and will sit end-of-year tests in May 2015 on these programmes. New tests will come into force in 2016 for the current Year 1 and Year 5 pupils.
- The aim is to slim down curriculum content in most subject areas, with the exception of primary English, maths and science.
- There will be a higher level of demand in mathematics and science at all key stages. In maths, children will be expected to learn more from an earlier age. In science there will be a shift towards "scientific knowledge" and hard facts.
- The teaching of languages will be compulsory in primary schools, from key stage 2.
- Information and communication technology (ICT) is to be replaced by a much more demanding computing curriculum at all key stages. The new computing curriculum will require pupils to learn how to code.
- There will be a greater emphasis upon spelling, punctuation and grammar at all key stages.
- There will be a new, chronological, approach to the teaching of history.
- In terms of assessment, National Curriculum assessment level descriptors are being removed. Although it will no longer be compulsory for schools to undertake detailed tracking of pupil progress by sub-levels, schools must assess pupils' "readiness to progress", although schools are free to decide how to do this. New assessment systems must be aligned to the new end of key stage expectations and must not be used to limit progression. The Department for Education (DfE) has recently awarded 9 schools £10,000 each so that they can turn their in-house assessment systems into free packages for wider use by other schools.
Key Stage 1:
- Computing: One of the most significant changes is the requirement that key stage 1 pupils will be taught computer programming. Computing replaces Information and Communication technology (ICT) with a greater focus on programming rather than operating programs e.g. by Year 1 pupils will have to know what an algorithm is. Internet safety will also be taught to primary pupils.
- English: Greater emphasis will be placed on vocabulary development, grammar, punctuation, spelling and handwriting. From Year 1, pupils will also have to learn and recite poems by heart and recognise and discuss different poetic forms.
- Maths: pupils will be taught basic numeracy, including simple fractions (e.g. ½, ¼).
- Science: Greater emphasis will be placed on identifying and naming living things in key stage 1 and there will be a greater range of investigative activities. The new science curriculum sees the introduction of 'Working Scientifically', which is integrated with all science topics rather than being taught as a separate unit. It promotes a range of skills such as asking scientific questions and using simple measuring equipment. Pupils in Year 1 will also be taught about seasonal changes.
- History: pupils will be taught about' the lives of significant individuals in the past who have contributed to national and international achievements'. At Key stage 1 this includes: Elizabeth I and Queen Victoria, Christopher Columbus and Neil Armstrong, William Caxton and Tim Berners-Lee, Pieter Bruegel the Elder and LS Lowry, Rosa Parks and Emily Davison, Mary Seacole and Edith Cavell.
- Testing: Phonics test in Year 1 and teacher assessments in English, maths and science in Year 2.
Key Stage 2:
- Computing: From age seven, pupils will be taught to understand computer networks.
- English: By age eight (Year 3) children should be able to use a dictionary to look up meanings of words. By age 11 pupils (Year 6) should be able to spell 200 complex words – including mischievous, privilege and yacht – and use a thesaurus to develop vocabulary.
- Maths: By the age nine (Year 4) children are expected to know times tables up to 12 x 12 (currently 10 x 10 by end of primary school). Calculators will not be introduced until near the end of key stage 2 and algebra, previously postponed until secondary school, will now be introduced in Year 6. By the end of primary school children should be able to convert decimal fractions to simple fractions.
- Science: There will be a strong focus on scientific knowledge and language, rather than understanding the nature and methods of science in abstract terms. Year 4 pupils will be introduced to the basic digestive system and in Year 6 pupils will learn about the human circulatory system. Evolution and inheritance is also being introduced in Year 6.
- Design and Technology: pupils will learn how key events and individuals in design and technology have shaped the world. By age 11, children should have knowledge of mechanical systems such as gears, pulleys, cams and levers and be able to build circuits incorporating switches, bulbs, buzzers and motors.
- History: pupils will be taught about the achievements of the earliest civilisations and where they first appeared e.g. Ancient Sumer, the Indus Valley, Ancient Egypt, the Shang Dynasty of China, the Ancient Greeks, the western world and a non-European society that contrasts with British history e.g. an early Islamic civilization c. AD 900, Mayan civilization c. AD 900 or Benin (West Africa) c. AD 900-1300. They will also learn about changes in Britain from the Stone Age to the Iron Age, which could include late Neolithic hunter-gatherers or farmers e.g. Skara Brae, Bronze Age e.g. Stonehenge or Iron Age hill forts.
- Languages: A modern foreign language (French, Spanish, German, Italian, Mandarin or Japanese) or ancient language (Latin or Greek) will be mandatory in key stage 2.
- Testing: National tests and teachers assessments in English, maths and science in Year 6.
Key Stage 3:
- Computing: By key stage 3 children will have the ability to code and solve practical computer problems.
- English: Spoken English is being given greater prominence and children will be taught debating and presentation skills. Pupils will study two Shakespeare plays, as well as pre-1914 literature and two authors each year. By the end of key stage 3 pupils should be able to write accurately, fluently and effectively for the purpose of planning, drafting, editing and proof-reading their work.
- Maths: By the end of key stage 3 pupils should be able to use probability, reasoning with algebra and geometry.
- Science: In Year 7 children should learn about the importance of diet and exercise and the effect of drugs. By age 14 (Year 9) they should be familiar with human reproduction, the periodic table and climate change.
- Design and Technology: Pupils should have a more sophisticated use of design equipment, such as 3D printers, laser cutters, electronics and robotics.
- History: Pupils will learn about: the development of Church, state and society in Medieval Britain 1066-1509; the development of Church, state and society in Britain 1509-1745; ideas, political power, industry and empire: Britain, 1745-1901; challenges for Britain, Europe and the wider world 1901 to the present day (including the Holocaust).
- Languages: children will be expected to master basic grammar and accurate pronunciation and to converse, present, read and write in the foreign language.
- Testing: teacher assessments in Years 7, 8 and 9.


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Lahinch, Co. Clare
Crowds have always rushed to Co. Clare's Lahinch Beach in the summer, as Lahinch is one of Ireland oldest holiday villages. Lahinch is also one of Ireland's most well known surfing towns, and as the swells keep pumping through, there's no wonder why!
There are numerous activities to do in Lahinch, why not try a surf lesson, or check out our Things to Do list. Looking for accommodation? Check out our Accommodation list as well!
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The Burren & Cliffs of Moher Geopark, Shaped by Nature. Given life by people.
The astonishing character of the Burren & Cliffs of Moher region has evolved through a powerful combination of geology, ecology, archaeology, agriculture, history, heritage, commerce, creativity and community. These rich and diverse influences infuse the area with a haunting, spectacular and world-unique beauty.
The Burren is one of the largest and most accessible Karst regions in the world. It is the only place on the planet that Arctic, Mediterranean and Alpine plants grow side-by-side.
The Cliffs of Moher are over 200 metres high and run for over eight kilometres along the Atlantic Ocean. Over 30,000 pairs of seabirds including a number of protected species nest at the Cliffs of Moher. The Burren & Cliffs of Moher wee awarded UNESCO recognised Global Geopark in 2011.
What is a Geopark?
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Do you want a low cost method of building your brand? Making your business stand out from the competition? Increasing sales? Improving customer satisfaction? Motivating your employees? Would you like all of this starting today, without needing to invest in new equipment? Only ICEFM can offer all of this and more. Better still, there is no need to commit to more than a month at a time. We can even offer a free trial to let you see exactly what you would be getting, before you buy.
ICEFM is a music system for businesses. It gives you access to over 75,000 'Original Artist' tracks from day one. The music can easily be set to change throughout the day as your clients change.
You can use your own PC, your existing music system, and a broadband connection. No new or complicated equipment is required. Clients include: five-star hotels, premiership football clubs, local pubs, well-known retailers, restaurants, banks, golf clubs, ice rinks and many more.
Managed 4U
ICEFM can offer utter simplicity if required. At its most basic, no further input is required from you after sign-up. You can simply leave it to play: 'set and forget'. When you sign up, you will be asked to select your business type, e.g. 'Traditional Hotel', 'Contemporary Restaurant', 'City Centre Bar' etc. Our studio team use their knowledge of the different types of venue to compile 'default playlists'. The system will assign you the correct playlist for your business type. Your machine will automatically collect updates at least once a month. This means that your music will stay up-to-date without any input from you. The 'default playlists' are based on a standard customer profile for each business type. They may not be suitable if you have an unusual mix of customers or non-standard trading patterns. If this is the case, you have a couple of options. You could choose your own music, or alternatively, we could provide tailored playlists (see Customised4U). The latter will incur a profiling fee.
A music system should be able to work just as hard as any other aspect of the point-of-sale mix. As such, our systems have always been able to intersperse the music with adverts and messages. This offers an additional opportunity to reach your customers while they are in your site(s). We were originally formed as a music-and-advertising provider. ICEFM uses new technology to take this service forwards, offering flexibility and speeds that were previously impossible.
The adverts can be used to maximise the impact of your own advertising campaigns. They can also, however, be re-sold to relevant third parties to generate an additional revenue stream. The system can handle both audio and graphic/video adverts.
ICEFM has one overwhelming advantage as an advertising system. This is the speed and ease with which adverts arrive on your site(s). Once loaded onto your profile, they are automatically downloaded to your machine(s). No more messing around with CDs: trying to get them to site on time; finding out where they were put when they arrived; remembering to put them in the machine at the right time. The campaign can even be set up in advance. It will automatically start and stop on the correct days without you even thinking about it! Our system is completely flexible about how you create your advertising presence. Completed adverts can be emailed to us for instant upload to the server. If you have voice-files without music, we can add appropriate music as required. We can have a new advert recorded to your script. Even if you don't have a script at all, we can have one produced on your behalf.
Our advert-production services are outsourced to a number of specialist firms so that we can offer the widest possible variety of accents and voices. You can then choose the best one(s) for your purposes. We can also source celebrity voices if required.
Obviously the time-scales are different depending on the level of work required: • Send us a completed advert and it can be on our server in as little as 15 minutes • Adding music to an existing voice file takes about two hours • A new advert is normally produced in 2-5 days depending on complexity. If required, we can push for its completion inside a day!
Legal Compliance / Copyright
With the exception of Non-Copyright music, or NCM (commonly known as 'elevator music'), any playing of music in public requires a copyright license.
In the UK, there are two categories of license required. One (PRS) covers royalties due to composers and publishers. The other (PPL) covers royalties due to record companies (and through them, the artists).
If you are only playing 'cover-versions', only a PRS license is required. Otherwise, you require both licenses. If you have a PPL license, you will also need a PRS license. These licenses are required regardless of the equipment used to play the music. This includes CDs, TVs and radios.
Prices are calculated according to criteria set for your industry. Price-lists for each industry can be found on the PRS and PPL websites, along with other relevant information. Contact details for both organisations are also available on their websites. If you have any questions about getting a license for using music4Uonline, please get in touch.
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The above licenses do not allow the copying of music. They also do not allow the creation of compilations. Both of these actions require a third category of license: the 'dubbing' license. This applies whether you are creating a duplicate CD or putting together a customised playlist on your PC. Carrying out such activities without a license will incur heavy penalties.
Like the site licenses, a dubbing license is required to cover both composers and labels. These licenses are issued at the discretion of the licensing bodies. They are generally only given to music providers, such as ourselves. We have dubbing licenses from both MCPS (linked to PRS) and PPL. These cover us for offering customised playlists on CD and hard disk. They also allow us to store music and playlists on our web server and deliver them via the Internet.
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addiction treatment and Other Programs
Substance Abuse Awareness
Meharry Medical College Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, implemented an ongoing program on substance abuse awareness. Students and faculty can utilize self-administered survey's (DAST and AUDIT-C) to assess their risk for alcohol or drug usage. Both surveys are available for public domain.
Click here for the Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST).
The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Counseling Services Substance Abuse Initiative assists in making provisions for those seeking help with addictions.
Rainbow Program
The Rainbow Program is a innovative addiction treatment program designed exclusively and specifically for pregnant or post partum women who are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol.
Alcohol and drug addiction is a progressive disease that progress through predictable stages. We offer trained and licensed professionals that specialize in addiction medicine and pre- and post-natal care. The Rainbow program offers a variety of treatment programs that meet individual need. Patients receive a comprehensive assessment to determine the proper treatment level of care.
The Rainbow Program recognizes that women who use drugs face different problems during their lives than men. Research indicates that almost 75 percent of these women report histories of physical and sexual abuse. Societal problems often contribute to their poor self-confidence and low self-esteem, leaving them with a feeling of being powerless over their lives. In addition, minority women may face additional challenges of cultural and language barriers that can interfere their treatment and recovery. This treatment program addresses those needs.
The Rainbow treatment program offers a wide range of services to include residential, intensive outpatient, and outpatient treatment. Other wraparound services include:
- Mental health symptom and medication management
- Food, clothing, and shelter referrals
- Transportation
- Parenting training
- Family and couples counseling
- Child care
- Family planning services
- Other social services referrals
If you or a love one needs services or suspected of misusing drugs or alcohol, please call:
Lloyd C. Elam Mental Health Center at Meharry Medical College
Rainbow Program
Adolescent Day Treatment (ADT) Program
The ADT program is a state funded 35-day program, which operates from 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. During these hours, teenagers receive anti-drug use education and treatment. The program is open to youth ages 13–18. Transportation is available within a 7-mile radius of the Elam Center.
Contact: Program Manager, 615.327.6704
Adult Continuum
Medical and Social Detox
Intensive residential treatment is provided for clients who are at risk of medical complications during the detoxification process. Length of stay is determined by client need. Clients in Medical or Social Detox are encouraged to enter the Residential Rehab program, or they are referred to an appropriate treatment setting.
Residential Rehabilitation
This program offers intensive residential treatment for 28 days, with group and individual therapy, for clients who are in need of this intervention and have completed the detoxification process. After completing Residential Rehab, clients are encouraged to participate in the Intensive Outpatient Program.
Intensive Outpatient
Group therapy sessions, with individual therapy and limited family therapy, comprise this component of the adult continuum of care. This program meets from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., four days a week, thus allowing clients to receive the benefits of participating in treatment while being able to work and care for their families. Services are typically provided for up to eight weeks, depending upon the client's needs. Following completion, clients are encouraged to remain in treatment by attending the weekly Outpatient program.
Weekly Outpatient
Outpatient groups meet once per week to address the needs of clients who are employed, those who have minimal substance abuse issues, and those who have completed a more intensive level of treatment and choose to continue attending groups. Services typically are provided for up to eight weeks, depending upon the client's needs.
Contact: Program Manager, 615.327.3151
C.O.P.E. (Community Outreach Prevention Education)
Project COPE is designed to meet the needs to HIV-infected clients. As a part of our service, Project C.O.P.E. conducts HIV/AIDS educational groups for local schools, churches, businesses, and community organizations. COPE provides transportation, referrals, short-term counseling, and assists with HIV support groups to individuals who have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. HIV testing (a twenty-minute oral swab) can be obtained from certified COPE staff during the hours of 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Contact: Program Manager, 615.327.6398
Outpatient Clinics
At the Elam Center, we view therapy as a partnership; clients define the problem areas to be worked on, and we use our expertise to help them produce the changes they want to make. Successful treatment requires active involvement, and a client's best effort to change thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We are committed to meeting the needs of the whole persona, and to providing the opportunity for optimal results. The services provided are designed to meet the needs of individuals and/or families that may benefit from outpatient assessment and treatment. Services are recommended based on specific treatment goals. Recommendations are reviewed with you and may include one or more of the services below:
Suboxone Clinic
Suboxone is a drug used to treat addiction to prescription pain killers (opioids) like Lortab, Percocet, Oxycontin, or Morphine. Suboxone treats the biological basis of opioid dependence to decrease cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Treatment is office-based and outpatient, which affords each patient maximum privacy and confidentiality. Suboxone is dispensed in convenient, take-home dosages. The medication therapy is paired with group and/or individual therapy, and this combination provides the best possible outcome for each patient.
Other services that the Elam Mental Health Clinic provides:
- Depression/Anxiety Outpatient Group (Mondays)
- Individual Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Medication Management
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WILDLIFE experts have revealed shocking statistics which show that more than a third of the county?s hedgerows have disappeared in the past 50 years.
Warwickshire Wildlife Trust announced the bleak results of the new study yesterday.
The survey shows 36 per cent of hedges were removed between 1950 and 2000. In some areas of the county, the losses were as high as 60 per cent.
As a result, population levels of some species of small mammals, birds and insects have also dropped.
Chemicals used in the farming industry and changes of agricultural practice over the past few years have meant hedgerows and fields have become hostile places for wildlife, according to conservation manager Andrew Thompson, who is based at Warwickshire Wildlife Trust?s headquarters in Brandon.
He said: ?Sadly, this depressing picture is what we expected to find and, to an extent, it understates the changes that have occurred in our countryside.
?Fifty years ago, most farms were small mixed enterprises where hedges played an important role as stock-proof boundaries. Today, most farms specialise and hedges are no longer important for the business.
?The study has shown how many hedges have been removed but, even worse, is that many of those that remain are now poorly managed or neglected. It?s how the hedgerow is maintained which determines what species it attracts.?
Researcher Julie Nixon studied areas across Warwickshire for the study, as part of her honours degree in rural resource management at the University of Wales.
She found the highest losses were in the western area, which is known for its small fields and ancient species-rich hedges.
Mr Thompson said: ?An awful lot of species use the hedges for their habitat, and clearly losing more than one-third of the hedgerows has reduced the habitat available, and consequently, population levels have declined.?


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Glazers revive £2 billion Man Utd float in Asia
MANCHESTER UNITED'S secretive American owners have revived plans to float the football club in Singapore.
The Glazer family's plan to take the Premier League champions public has been reactivated by improving market conditions.
Between 25% and 30% of the shares would be listed, valuing the club at up to £2 billion. Up to £600m could be raised if the family decides to go ahead.
The Florida-based tycoons bought the club in 2005 in a controversial deal that left it saddled with hundreds of millions of pounds of debt. It was a public company at the time of the takeover.
The Sunday Times revealed Manchester United's ambitious plot to list in Asia last June. By December, however, the idea had been shelved amid concerns that choppy


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123 …where are you? is a children's book based in a forest, Twig Squirrel is looking for his friends and finds them all by calling out 123 …where are you?
Birds and mammals use sounds to communicate and keep in touch with each other.
123 …where are you? is a game often played in Forest School sessions. It was devised as an orientation and safety game so if children got lost or couldn't see each other, they could call 123 …where are you? until they were reunited.
This is a favourite game played by the children that we worked with at Forest Playscheme. What better way to start writing our first book about the forest, than by basing it on a such a wonderful experience.


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There's something to be said for going full Vegas. We're not talking about Champagne-room shenanigans, but about embracing Sin City's particular brand of sensory overload. Case in point: the Chandelier bar at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and its off-the-menu (but hardly under-the-radar) Verbena cocktail. Last summer, the whole Virtuoso Life staff fell for this tequila-based roller coaster in a rocks glass – and the bar's over-the-top glitzy surroundings.
The experience goes like this: Corral a few friends, parade into The Chandelier's Level 1.5 bar (you can get the drink on all three of the bar's levels now, but it originated here), and order a round of Verbenas. Chew and swallow the Szechuan button garnish (the edible bud of the herb acmella oleracea), then take a sip. Your tongue tingles, the flavors intensify, and hilarious Snapchat videos ensue. "Nature's Pop Rocks" is one description that gets thrown around for the small yellow "buzz button" flower. A natural alkaloid, it's packed with spilanthol, a chemical compound that reacts with the drink's citrus and awakens taste buds to near-supertaster levels.
The cocktail began as a lemon verbena-inflected seasonal special. When the herb's season ended, so did the Verbena's run, much to patrons' chagrin. "I thought people were going to come and riot at my house," says Mariena Mercer, The Cosmopolitan's chef mixologist and Verbena inventor. She tweaked the recipe with yuzu sour and lemon, and made the drink available year-round to anyone who knew enough to ask. "I thought over time it would kind of die off and people would forget about it," she says. But word of mouth is a powerful marketer: In 2017, bartenders at The Chandelier slung well over 100,000 Verbenas, and sales were on track to double in 2018. So if you're in the mood for a drink next time you're in Vegas, put on something sparkly and head to The Cosmopolitan. They have a flower for you.
Cocktail Recipe: The Verbena
1½ ounces Herradura Blanco tequila
1 ounce ginger syrup
1 ounce lemon juice
2 ounces yuzu sour (such as Perfect Purée's version)
1 Szechuan button flower (you find them on Amazon)
Shake all ingredients except the flower over ice. Strain over crushed ice into an old-fashioned glass and garnish with the Szechuan button.
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NRG Media Lincoln operates five radio stations: KBBK-FM, KBBK-FM HD2, KFGE-FM, KLIN-AM, and KLNC-FM.
B107.3 (KBBK) is Lincoln's #1 At Work Station, targeting Adults 25-54 and Women 25-54. B107.3 is also extremely active in the community, being involved in the Make A Wish Foundation, JDRF, Children's Miracle Network and the Heart Walk.
Red 945 (KBBK-HD2) is Lincoln's newest radio station, playing the hits from today's contemporary artists. Targeting Adults 18-34 and Women 18-34, Red 945 feature more music mornings, the Lunch Line mix and Tiago Rey in the afternoon.
Froggy 98 (KFGE) is Lincoln's #1 Country and the most listened to country station in Southeast Nebraska. Froggy 98 targets Adults 18-49 and Women 18-49 and starts every weekday with the #1 country morning show of Gary & Nelson. Froggy 98 is proud to be Lincoln's FM home for Husker Football.
KLIN is Lincoln's #1 News & Talk station with AP and Nebraska Broadcasters Association's Award Winning newscasts and features. Mornings start with "LNK Today", followed by the biggest talk shows in the country. KLIN is home to Husker football and baseball.
105.3 The Bone (KLNC) is Lincoln's Real Rock: the best Classic Rock from the late 60's to the early 2000's. 105.3 The Bone is a heavier presentation than the traditional Classic Rock stations, as it is built for Classic Rock fans from Baby Boomers all the way to Gen-Z.
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NRG Media Lincoln (Broadcast House Radio) is hiring salespeople. And not just any sales people. We're looking for people who are fearless about getting to the decision maker, masterful at uncovering clients and their needs/objectives, and extraordinary at turning solutions into revenue for our heritage brands. We like self-driven problem solvers and people who value building long-term relationships with our business partners.
You'll get up close and personal with business owners, marketing directors, and media buyers, and you'll get to hang with some of your favorite radio personalities.
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NRG Media – Lincoln is dedicated to providing Great Local Radio and committed to being an active and integral part of the communities in which it serves. NRG Media has over 45 radio stations throughout the Midwest in Iowa, Nebraska, Wisconsin, and Illinois. The company is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and led by President/CEO Mary Quass.
NRG Media continuously seeks individuals with personality and passion for great local radio who are ready to be involved in the community and assist with appearances, promotions, and general station events on multiple platforms. If you have some radio experience, an understanding of social media, a sense of humor and are highly creative and spontaneous, send us your information. The ideal candidates will be able to develop, produce and execute on-air radio programming that is both entertaining and informative to the listening audience.
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Although not available in the U.S. — yet — John Deere has just introduced an electrical power network to two new tractors in its German market: the 7430 E Premium at 200 hp and the 7530 E Premium at 213 hp. Full European introduction is scheduled for 2009.
A generator attached to the engine crankshaft produces up to 20 kilowatts of electric power at an engine speed of 180 rpm. The beauty of this new feature is that it's used to power electric-driven functions such as the fan, air compressor and air conditioning system, freeing up horsepower to be used for real work and at the same time improving fuel efficiency.
This is a first-ever tractor feature with the integrated high power electric distribution system, delivering continuous 12 volts at 300 amps.


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In addition, Mr. Richards advises companies and directors on governance issues and has served as SEC Special Compliance Counsel, Receiver and Trustee in the liquidation of five securities firms, including Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC, Westgate Capital Management, LLC, and three major insider trading cases. He was also appointed as the Independent Examiner in United States v. Computer Associates International, Inc.
Mr. Richards served for more than 10 years as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Fordham Law School, and is President Emeritus of the Federal Bar Council Inn of Court. He is a former member of the American Inns of Court Board of Trustees and a former member of the Departmental Disciplinary Committee for the Appellate Division of the First Department. In addition, he is a regular speaker and writer on topics relating to criminal and securities law issues, internal investigations, corporate governance and compliance procedures. He is also a member of the American Jazz Foundation's Board of Directors.
Mr. Richards has been named one of The National Law Journal's Top 50 Litigation Trailblazers & Pioneers and was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the New York Law Journal in 2018. He also previously received the American Inns of Court Professionalism Award for the Second Circuit, which is granted "to a lawyer or judge whose life and practice display sterling character and unquestioned integrity, coupled with ongoing dedication to the highest standards of the legal profession and the rule of law." Additionally, Chambers USA has ranked Mr. Richards as a leading individual in White Collar & Government Investigations for 10 consecutive years and as a leading individual in Securities Regulation-Enforcement from 2011 to 2018.
From 1977 to 1983, Mr. Richards was an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, where he handled major prosecutions of insider trading and securities fraud, including the first successful criminal prosecution of an insider trading case in U.S. history. In United States v. Newman, he conceived the misappropriation theory of insider trading still prevalent today. An account of Mr. Richards' use of his pioneering theory, as an Assistant United States Attorney (S.D.N.Y.), occupies a chapter of The Prosecutors: Inside the Offices of the Government's Most Powerful Lawyers, by Pulitzer Prize winner James Stewart. Mr. Richards is a recipient of the Department of Justice's Award for Superior Performance.
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What you do in meditation creates energy, creates realities that can then manifest in the physical world. It's the old mystical adage that thoughts become things, that physical reality is actually frozen thought. Quantum physics has demonstrated repeatedly that physical matter is actually energy, that it vibrates at a frequency where it appears to be solid, but it's not, it's energy. When you meditate, when you go beyond time and space and use your imagination to create experiences, to create energy, to create thought, those experiences, energies, thoughts can then manifest in your physical world.
Therefore, the work you do with your most powerful and positive Future Self in meditation, the help that they give you – the love, the healing, the clarity, the guidance – can all manifest in your physical world. There really are no limits to what their love and support can do for you.
–Excerpted from free online video class, "Your Future Self: A Guided Meditation to Meet Your Most Powerful and Positive Future Self"
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Stabilyze Nutrition Bar Ingredient Details
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Here at Innova Nutrition Corp, home of Stabilyze nutrition bars, our focus is to make the best tasting, most intelligently formulated, economically priced and highest nutritional value bars on the market. Many of the bars available today are, unfortunately, just as unhealthy as a candy bar if you take a look at the Nutrition Facts. A bar might sound healthy when it says it only contains a few natural ingredients. However, often the sugar content is very high and without an equally high fiber and vitamin/mineral content to help metabolize the natural sugars in your body, it can lead to blood sugar imbalances. Without balance your blood sugar levels experience big highs and lows which can mean havoc on your metabolism and how your body processes other foods like fats and carbohydrates. Stabilyze bar ingredients are formulated to maintain nutritional and metabolic balance in your body and to stabilize blood sugar levels.
Beneficial ingredients include:
Whey protein: A great protein source that contains all nine essential amino acids including leucine which is beneficial to build and maintain muscle mass. Leucine is also associated with decreasing plasma insulin and improving the triglyceride (fat) blood levels.
Nut proteins: Each Stabilyze bar contains a nut butter, almond, cashew or peanut, to improve the dietary intake of plant derived proteins and good quality fats and oils. Research has shown that nuts such as walnuts, almonds and other tree nuts can improve blood cholesterol and help keep blood vessels healthy. The Mayo Clinic recommends eating about a handful (1.5 ounces, or 42.5 grams) a day of most nuts, such as almonds, peanuts, pecans, some pine nuts, pistachio nuts and walnuts, as it may reduce your risk of heart disease. They also recommend to be sure the nuts you eat aren't salted or coated with sugar. Stabilyze bars are low in sugar and salt and the nut butters are smooth to reduce the risk of digestive issues associated with consuming nut chunks that some individuals experience.
In addition to being a source of healthy fats, nut butters are packed with protein and fiber and are also a good source of vitamin E and magnesium. Research has shown that nut eaters are generally thinner, have a reduced risk of heart disease and are less likely to develop type 2 diabetes. The Stabilyze bars are cold processed to maintain the integrity of the fats and oils from the nut butters. The Stabilyze bars do not contain any added hydrogenated oils and are great tasting making it easy to consume a daily intake of healthy nuts.
Fiber: High-fiber foods have been shown time and again to increase satiety, reduce risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, and enhance digestive health. But despite these benefits, most people fall short of the recommended daily requirements, averaging only 15g per day—far below the suggested daily fiber intake of 25g for adolescents and adults. Each Stabilyze bar contains 8g of a prebiotic tapioca dietary fiber that helps to promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in the colon, supports bowel regularity and assists in hunger management. In addition, the mainly soluble tapioca fiber forms a gel like consistency in the stomach that slows stomach emptying. The delay of stomach emptying keeps the body feeling fuller longer, which is why fiber is so useful in supporting weight loss and weight management goals. Soluble fiber also helps block the absorption of dietary cholesterol which is beneficial and may reduce the risk of heart disease.
Agave syrup: Agave syrup is a natural sweetener that contains carbohydrates mostly in the form of the sugar fructose and some vitamins and minerals such as calcium, magnesium, iron, vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin K, riboflavin and vitamin B6. However, like most sweeteners, excessive isolated intakes of higher doses of fructose interferes with healthy metabolism. Sweeteners, such as Agave, when consumed in large quantities and concentrated delivery forms are unhealthy as the liver is forced to metabolize the fructose to triglycerides. Triglycerides in high levels can contribute to liver disease such as fatty liver. The unhealthy key is consuming "high amounts of concentrated levels" of isolated fructose to cause this unhealthy response. Since agave is 1.5 times sweeter than sugar less is used to get the desired sweetness in the Stabilyze bars. In addition, like most fruits which are also a source of fructose, when combined with vitamins, minerals, protein, healthy fats and fiber, the small amount of fructose (3-4g) from agave in the Stabilyze bars can be metabolized in a healthy manner and participate in a regeneration of our body's energy stores (ATP) through a pathway called the Sugar Shuffle.
Dark Chocolate Coating: Dark chocolate is a source of polyphenols that have been shown to increase serum antioxidant capacity which may favorably affect cardiovascular disease risk factors such as blood pressure, LDL cholesterol oxidation and insulin sensitivity. Research suggests that while balancing calorie intake dark chocolate may provide some cardiovascular benefits if included as part of a healthy diet.
Vitamins and minerals:
The Stabilyze bars contain a healthy balance of antioxidants including Vitamins: Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin E (ACE) and antioxidant supporting minerals: Zinc, Manganese, Selenium and Iron.
The Antioxidant Team (ACE) supports a healthy immune system. In addition, Vitamin C is essential for collagen synthesis, which is an important structural component of your bones, blood vessels, tendons, and ligaments, while Vitamin A is important for vision and bone health. The minerals Zinc, Manganese, Selenium and Iron are metal cofactors that assist the body's antioxidant enzymes that break down and remove free radicals. In addition to the antioxidant vitamins and minerals, whey protein provides all the essential key amino acids for glutathione antioxidant production. Glutathione can be made by the body when these amino acids are available and is a powerful antioxidant and is considered a healthy anti-aging component of the body.
Vitamin D promotes calcium absorption in the gut and maintains adequate serum calcium and phosphate concentrations to enable normal mineralization of bone. It is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies in USA. Even though vitamin D can be made by the action of sun on skin surfaces the use of sunscreens prevents this from happening. It was originally thought that vitamin D deficiencies were most common in the northern states but due to the use of sun screens and avoiding sun exposure due to cancer risk many Americans are found to be low in Vitamin D through routine bloodwork. Without sufficient vitamin D, bones can become thin, brittle, or misshapen. Vitamin D sufficiency prevents rickets in children and bone loss in adults. Together with calcium and magnesium, vitamin D also helps protect older adults from osteoporosis. Both calcium and magnesium are found in nutritionally significant amounts in the Stabilyze bars.
Minerals that support blood sugar stability include zinc which is necessary for processing, storage, secretion, and action of insulin in the body; chromium which is key for the formation of Glucose Tolerance Factor (GTF). GTF is synthesized in the body from absorbed dietary chromium, and acts as a physiological enhancer of insulin activity, binding to insulin and potentiating its action about three-fold. Another important mineral is magnesium which is a cofactor of many enzymes involved in glucose metabolism. Magnesium is required for both proper glucose utilization and insulin signaling in the body.
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In the morning, enjoy a Stabilyze bar to kick start your metabolism or if you have time, cook and eat a balanced breakfast that includes protein, healthy fat and some complex carbohydrates. All these macronutrients are essential to fuel your body and mind. Remember, breakfast means "breaking the fast" from when you were sleeping.
Don't forget to pack healthy snacks for work. Eat a snack midmorning, enjoy lunch and have another healthy snack midafternoon (Stabilyze bar, anyone?). Exercise after work and have a lean protein dinner with vegetables.


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Bill of Fairs: Going green, animals, stories and more
Owl Prowl, Raptor Woods Hike, March 22, 6 p.m., Ansonia Nature Center, 10 Deerfield Rd., Ansonia. Fee: $3. Ages 9 and up. Info: ansonianaturecenter.org, 203-736-1053.
A Special Day for Special Needs, March 23, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave., Bridgeport. Barnum Festival fund-raiser. Info: barnumfestival.com.
Wilton Go Green — Zero Waste Faire, March 23, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Wilton High School Field House, 395 Danbury Rd., Wilton. Interactive exhibits on Zero Waste living. Free, but donations suggested: $5-$10. All proceeds go to Wilton Go Green's programs. Info: wiltongogreen.org/zerowastefaire.
Human Library program, March 23, 1-5 p.m., 137 Old Ridgefield Rd., Wilton. Community members share their stories in order to break down barriers based on age, race, sexual orientation, religion, ability, lifestyle choices, or other aspects of their identities. Free. Info: wiltonlibrary.org, 203-762-3950.
Beautiful Birdhouses, March 23, 1:30 p.m., Ansonia Nature Center, 10 Deerfield Rd., Ansonia. Children ages 8 and up and adults paint birdhouses. For children. Fee: $6. Info: ansonianaturecenter.org, 203-736-1053.
Irish Family History Day, March 24, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Gaelic-American Club Inc., 74 Beach Rd., Fairfield. Info: fegenealogy.org/.
Free Spring Fling, March 24, 12:30-4:30 p.m., Ridgefield Parks & Recreation, 195 Danbury Rd., Ridgefield. Activities for all ages. Info: thrownst.one/rec-ctr-map.
Battle of the Badges Basketball Tournament, March 28, 6 p.m., Fairfield Warde High School, 755 Melville Ave., Fairfield. Fairfield Fire Department vs. Fairfield Police. Bridgeport Police vs Bridgeport Fire Dept. Tickets: $5. Barnum Festival fund-raiser. Info: barnumfestival.com.
Woodcock & Spring Peeper Walk, March 29, 6:45-8:45 p.m., Audubon Greenwich, 613 Riversville Rd., Greenwich. Ages 6 and up. Rain date March 30. Cost $5-$8. RSVP: firstname.lastname@example.com. Info: greenwich.audubon.org.
Health, Fitness and Wellness Fair, April 2, noon-3 p.m., Western Connecticut State University, 181 White St., Danbury. Info: email@example.com, 203-837-8486.
Academic Festival, April 3, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Norwalk Community College, 188 Richards Ave., Norwalk. Lecture by keynote speaker Marianne Hirsch, art and photo exhibitions, live drama performance, panel discussions, film screenings and a book signing/talk. Free. Info: 203-857-7000.
Fund for Women & Girls Benefit Luncheon, April 4, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Hyatt Regency, 1800 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Keynote speaker: Tracee Ellis Ross. Proceeds benefit Fairfield County's Community Foundation (FCCF) Fund for Women & Girls. Tickets: fccfoundation.org/fwg.
Peeper Prowl, April 12, 7-9 p.m., CT Audubon Society's Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr St., Fairfield. Ages 6 and up listen for spring peepers in the Center's marshes and ponds. Cost: $7-$10. Registration required: ctaudubon.org.
Egg hunt, April 20, 10 a.m. or 1 p.m., CT Audubon Society's Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr St., Fairfield. Cost: $5-$15. Registration required: ctaudubon.org.
Earth Day Celebration, April 27, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Greenwich Land Trust, 370 Round Hill Rd., Greenwich. Info: gltrust.org. RSVP: email@example.com.
McKinley School Carnival, April 26, 6-10 p.m., April 27, 1-10 p.m., and April 28, 1-5 p.m., Jennings Beach parking lot, 880 S Benson Rd., Fairfield.
Spring tag sale benefit for animals, April 27, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 1473 Nichols Ave., Stratford. All proceeds benefit The Stratford Cat Project. Rain date: May 11. Info: email@example.com.
Earth Day Celebration, April 27, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Ansonia Nature Center, 10 Deerfield Rd., Ansonia. Hikes, live animals, music, environmental exhibitors, interactive activities with Nature Center staff. Food and snacks available from local vendors. All ages. Registration: 203-736-1053. Info: AnsoniaNatureCenter.org.
Norwalk City Hunt, April 27, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., meet at O'Neill's Irish Pub, 93 N Main St, Norwalk. Interactive afternoon of clues and challenges throughout the Wall Street and SoNo neighborhoods of Norwalk. Tickets: $40-$140. Info: norwalknow.org.
Ridgefield Gone Country BBQ Festival, May 4, 11 a.m. through May 5, 5 p.m., St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 351 Main St., Ridgefield. CT State BBQ Championship. Proceeds go to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and other charities via the Rotary grant process. Info: ridgefieldrotary.org.
Draft Derby, May 4, 1-4:30 p.m., Wall Street Theater, 71 Wall St., Norwalk. Tickets $10-$40. 20 breweries, food trucks. VIP entry at noon. Info: wallstreettheater.com.
Memorial Day Picnic, May 27, noon-3 p.m., Fairfield Museum and History Center, 370 Beach Rd., Fairfield. Follows Town Parade. Food, games, crafts, and activities. Info: fairfieldhistory.org.


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By Yael Zweig, ANP-BC, GNP-BC, MSN
Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia and affects approximately 5 million adults in the United States. Persons with dementia require help even in the early stages of disease with spouses, family, and friends often filling in to provide assistance. The level of assistance needed increases as the disease gets worse over time. In 2012 alone, the Alzheimer's Association estimates that 15.4 million family and friend caregivers provided close to 17 billion hours of unpaid care to those with dementia.
More than half of caregivers demonstrate high emotional stress due to their dementia caregiving responsibilities and one third report symptoms of depression. Caregiver stress and burden increase healthcare and societal costs. These facts highlight the importance of self-care strategies for caregivers, like these:
1. Get an accurate diagnosis for the person with dementia. Dementia is a collection of symptoms, and not a formal diagnosis. There are over 100 different types of dementia. Memory loss, particularly when it interferes with one's ability to manage every day affairs, should not be brushed off as normal aging. Obtaining a formal diagnosis of the cause of the dementia (i.e. Alzheimer's disease, Lewy body dementia, Frontotemporal degeneration), allows the caregiver to partner with the medical team, obtain resources specific to the dementia type, be an advocate for the person with dementia, and increase knowledge about disease expectations and prognosis.
2. Know when to ask for help. Caregivers are most likely to seek additional help with dementia care challenges such as behavior management or difficulty with toileting. However, the exact time when a caregiver needs help is an individual decision based on the level of care the person with dementia needs, caregiver location and availability, and potential home safety concerns. A caregiver cannot truly provide care if they are emotionally distressed, burdened, and not meeting their own personal or health needs.
3. Be proactive, not reactive. Even if the caregiver feels they are managing well at the present time, plan for the future and know what resources are available should one need it. If it is not an option for the person with dementia to remain at home, then get to know local options for care outside of the home, especially ones that have services for memory care. Find out about potential waiting lists or financial considerations. Complete advance directives. Get to know other local resources for community programs such as day centers or senior centers.
4. Find support and resources for obtaining help in the home. Caregiver support groups are locatable through dementia specific websites such as the Alzheimer's Association, Lewy body dementia association, Association for Frontotemporal degeneration, or local aging services. If there are no local support groups in the area, there may be online resources through the disease specific websites, or consider starting a new one. Pursue hobbies and interests as a release from your dementia caregiving responsibilities, or find a way to enjoy a hobby with your loved one such as couples dance or an exercise class.
About this week's guest writer:
Yael Zweig is an Adult and Geriatric Nurse Practitioner at the NYU Pearl Barlow Center for Memory Evaluation and Treatment. She has always been passionate about the care of older adults, particularly those with dementia and related disorders. Her area of interest is in providing a combination of pharmacological and pharmacological approaches for patients with memory disorders. In addition to the clinical care she provides at the Pearl Barlow Center, she is also a member of the NYU Alzheimer's Disease Center Education Core, and a part of other research projects at the NYU Comprehensive Center on Brain Aging. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a BSN and from New York University with a MSN, Adult Primary Care and Geriatrics Nurse Practitioner.
Important: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and not Everyday Health.


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The Secret to Effective Remote Access VPN Management
by VPNHaus | 04/27/2017 |Endpoint Management, Internet of Things, IT policy, VPN
According to Ponemon Institute, the growing number of employees using multiple personal and company-owned mobile devices to connect to corporate networks is the biggest endpoint security threat today. In this environment, VPNs play a vital role in encrypting remote data access to keep sensitive and confidential company information exchanges secure and private.
Large organizations may have many thousands of endpoint devices accessing the network at any given moment. For administrators, managing all this in terms of individual components is time-consuming and complex. However, a centralized remote access VPN management system can greatly simplify the process.
The secret is in combining intelligence and automation to make remote access management as secure, efficient and productive as possible.
A centralized remote access VPN management platform provides IT administrators with a simple, efficient way to stay on top of constantly changing requirements for secure connectivity, regardless of the increasing numbers of users or endpoint devices.
This single, central administration point ensures the network is never too complex to operate securely and productively.
The secret to an effective centralized remote access VPN management solution is software engineering intelligence and built in systems automation.
They work in combination to give IT administrators the same degree of transparency and control over secure remote access connectivity as they have over the corporate network.
This means, for example, that secure remote access connectivity automatically scales up and down according to the organization's needs while VPN software updates, policy setting, certificate administration and user access provisioning/de-provisioning can be rolled out across a complex web of internal and remote endpoints with a single mouse click.
Employees are being given more access to company data through various mobile platforms, especially as more and more devices are being brought into to the workplace.
By 2018, 45 percent of the fastest-growing companies will have more smart devices than employees, according to Gartner. Yet, almost 60 percent of companies do not have a formal bring your own device (BYOD) policy.
A central VPN management platform has the intelligence necessary to support a wide range of devices and the latest operating systems, as well as previous versions. It means enterprises without an official bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policy can start to implement one.
One of the main reasons cited for the increase in BYOD VPN connectivity is that it helps optimize workforce efficiency.
Sixty percent of workers say they are more productive using VPN or remote access to the corporate network. Further productivity gains are made possible when a centralized remote access VPN management solution is introduced.
In particular, its integral systems automation frees up IT and administration staff from repetitive, mundane tasks and allowing their skills to be directed towards more innovative projects.
Machine intelligence also reduces the risk of human error while software updates may be rolled out quickly and automatically.
Further benefits arising from intelligence and automation within a central VPN management implementation include reduced operating costs and co-existence with existing systems infrastructure.
Once manual operations, like client rollouts, software updates and certificate updates, are automated. Automation also manages client configurations following user authentication. Consequently, there are fewer calls to the IT helpdesk and a reduction in instructions and training for end users.
Software intelligence allows for easy integration with an organization's existing IT infrastructure, ensuring pre-existing investments in third-party software or hardware are preserved.
Furthermore, support for third party VPN gateways like Cisco, Juniper, CheckPoint and Fortinet allows the enterprise to benefit from systems working in unison to provide network security defense in depth and increased network uptime through high availability.
In summary, VPNs continue to play a vital part in the security strategies of large organizations by ensuring remote data access to the corporate network. Providing encryption for the communications of many thousands of devices, VPNs are a tried and tested way to ensure sensitive company information remains secure and private.
As the number of devices connecting to the network grows, managing all of the VPNs can quickly become a complex, full-time operation.
The secret is to deploy a centralized remote access VPN management system. Its combination of a single, central administration point, software engineering intelligence and built in systems automation helps optimize management efficiency which, in turn, can greatly enhance the productivity of IT departments.


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So I'm out getting some udon at the sushi resturaunt near by, and I see this "Black in America" shit on CNN. My WTFs are answered by my more informed friend, and she tells me its this speial CNN has been doing. Well I meant to watch the special at 8 last night, but missed it because I had more fun things to be doing. Whatever.
Now I'm wondering– who the fuck is watching this? I'm pretty sure I and most other Black people in America already know what its like to be "Black in America." I'm also pretty sure that anyone who really wanted to know could have read a motherfuckin' book by now. But thats me assuming that it's descriptive. Maybe it's supposed to be prescriptive? But still– I don't want CNN telling me how to improve Black America. Especially not when they are asking conservative fools like Janks Morton for his advice. But Kiese has that covered already.


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During the past few months, many of my professional colleagues and friends have asked me how I have been able to tap the resilience needed to reinvent myself many times. Most recently, I have been lucky enough to find several supportive communities.
As an adolescent girl who loved math and science before it was cool, as a women dentist before it was mainstream, and as a woman on Wall Street, I used to often feel like a misfit. But now, nerds and misfits are cool!
That is why I fell in love with digital health, where I found a community of innovative, creative folks who value new ideas to fix big problems. Thank you Don Jones, Halle Tecco, Leslie Saxon, Jil Gilbert, and Larry Chu for opening my mind and heart to this new world of possibilities.
First, I fell in the love with the open spirit of collaboration at Rock Health where their XX in Health initiative encourages women of all ages to learn to speak up and be heard.
Then, I was inspired by the power of storytelling at the Center for Body Computing and the Digital Health Summit. This inspiration ignited my passion to bring my personal awareness of the increasing incidence of autoimmune disease in young adults to a new audience at Greatist.
Next, I felt compelled to bring the problem to the pharma community at Data to Drugs where "Judy Jetson Reimagines Autoimmune Disease."
But Judy needed to grow up for the Stanford Medicine X audience and I was stumped, until I saw Ed Saxon after my Bar class and the concept of the "Lonely Voices of Autoimmune Disease" videos was born!
Most recently at Stanford Medicine X, which values new ideas and experimentation, I let go of "wanting to be accepted by mainstream medicine." Instead, I used my deep research and personal experience to guide my big picture vision of how we might make "The Lonely Voices of Autoimmune Disease" less lonely.
When Dennis Boyle of Ideo complimented me on my creativity and analysis of the autoimmune market, it was a moment of personal triumph. Although I still do not think of myself as a creative type, I knew I had found "my people."
Do you have a story of community support leading to personal triumph?


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Shirt Gap, Belt Cache, Jeans Miss Me, Shoes Loft, Sunglasses Escada, Jewelry lia sophia
When I took these pics it was ninety degrees. Today it is going to be one-hundred or more.
Please, please, please don't let this be what we have in store this summer!
I can deal with 90's, but not 100's!
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I did the deed. I used my cell phone in an airport restroom while on the toilet.
It wasn't my intention. I was exhausted after a day of travel, arrived at the destination airport and had an issue with my ground transportation. I was told by the carrier that they'd call me back in about an hour... so sure enough about 10 minutes later and being well about my business the phone rings and what was I to do? There was no way I was letting that go to voice mail so that I would need to call them back at their 1-800 customer (dis)service number... and so I answered it and offered up the best of toilet prayers that the stall next to me wouldn't flush until I quickly got the info I needed and off the phone.
And so it was that I did something I thought I'd never find myself doing. I'm not a "Type A Personality Disorder," who is hard charging and glued to the phone. In contrast, I had a seldom used Tracfone at the time.
Ok, so I'm not in the league of those swashbuckling manly men who gamely gab on their blue tooth while lined up at the urinal, but since that experience I'm beginning to ask myself, "who is this guy?" I don't travel as frequently as I used to, but more and more I'm finding myself using the bathroom (among other things) while on the cordless home phone. I realize this is not as risque as you have more control over the flush and the mute, but it's my version of multi-tasking.
Now after substantial phone-toilet experience, I need to plead with all phone manufactures... please, please, make a prominent mute button that has a nice bright red light when it's on as with the flimsy button on my current phone, it is only a matter of time before I screw up in a big way and express some serious gastric noises while on the phone with a friend... or the boss.
So I ask, Have you done it?
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Sunday, June 17, 2012
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Once you have your festive or DIY mug situation sorted out, isn't it time you filled it? These 15 non-traditional cocoas are just what you need. Going beyond the packet and expected milk-sugar-chocolate mix, these recipes bring a whole new world of flavor to your cup. Get ready for some sips both hot and cold, child-friendly and cocktail-hour-ready and much much more.
1. Frozen Hot Chocolate: This concoction may be chilly, but it's a delicious drink regardless of the temperature outside. Since it's made without premixed cocoa, you can tailor the chocolate and sugar levels to your preferences. (via Your Cup of Cake)
2. Red Wine Hot Chocolate: Here, mulled wine meets hot cocoa to create one rich sip. It'll warm you up in more ways than one. (via Imma Eat That)
3. Superfood Cocoa: Superfoods and spices come together to create a totally tasty mugful. Talk about a great way to give your body a boost during cold season. (via Sweet Kabocha)
4. Hot Fluffernutter Cocoa: Considering how awesome chocolate-p.b. and marshmallow-chocolate unions are, it's kinda surprising that we haven't seen this flavor trio come together in a cup sooner. (via Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt)
5. Red Velvet Hot Cocoa: For an even more appropriate dollop, consider folding a bit of cream cheese into the whipped cream crowning this cake-inspired cocoa. (via Heather's French Press)
6. Tahini Hot Chocolate (Dairy-Free): Take the tahini out of the dip bowl (hello, hummus) and add a few scoops to your next cup of cocoa. Its creamy nuttiness offers quite the enhancement. (via Bon Appétit)
7. Stout Hot Chocolate: It's probably no surprise that chocolate stout works beautifully in cocoa. (via Community Table)
8. Snickerdoodle Hot Chocolate: Use white chocolate to create this sweet, snickerdoodle-inspired slurp. (via Lemon Tree Dwelling)
9. Christmas Hot Chocolate Smoothie: This hot chocolate "smoothie" is a great way to sneak an extra serving of veggies into your kids' (or your own) diet. (via Delightful Mom)
10. Frozen Hot Chocolate Margarita: Frozen margaritas meet frozen hot chocolate to create an unexpected (and totally awesome) cocktail hour cocoa. (via Daydreamer Desserts)
11. Cocoa Chai: Black tea, cardamom and cinnamon transform chocolate and milk into a cocoa-chai fusion. (via With a Spin)
12. Green Tea Hot Chocolate: Matcha tea powder is the trick for turning this cocoa a stunning shade of bright green. (via Panko Bunny)
13. Hot Chocolate on a Stick: These solid hot chocolate pops make great homemade gifts or party favors. Simply stir them into a mug of steaming hot milk, et voila, instant hot cocoa. (via The Tomkat Studio)
14. Pistachio Cardamom Hot Chocolate (Vegan): Using homemade pistachio-cardamom milk makes this hot chocolate deliciously dairy-free. Simply leave off the toasted 'mallow for a vegan-friendly version. (via Savory Simple)
15. Hot Cocoa Martini: This chilly, creamy cocktail is a delicious sip to enjoy all season long. (via A Cocktail Life)
What's your favorite way to make a cup of cocoa more unique? Share your ideas with us below.


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Fashion Trend Report: Loafers
Rock these chic menswear-inspired shoes from now until next spring.
We love a good borrowed-from-the-boys trend around here—blazers, trousers, fedoras and the star of today's article, loafers. Once the exclusive footwear of preppy brands that catered to mostly business-minded types, these understated (and perhaps underrated) shoes have undergone a renaissance in the last few seasons. This particular style of footwear—which could so easily drift into dowdy territory—has been allowed to shine with embellishment, exaggerated heels, new materials and distinctly modern color combinations.
First popularized in 1936 by G.H. Bass and modeled after the footwear of Norwegian fishermen of the time period, this comfortable style has morphed into a cool-girl staple. New-guard designers including The Row, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Alexander Wang and Rodarte, known for blazing the fashion trail for the early style adopters to follow, sent updated loafers down their spring 2014 runways.
Celebs including Taylor Swift, models such as Sigrid Agren and even editors-about-town such as Emily Weiss are getting in on the loafer trend as well, wearing them both dressed up for evening events and dressed down for running errands. Versatility is one of the main selling points for this chic shoe. The fact that they're generally one of the comfiest footwear options out there doesn't hurt either.
Loafers easily transition from spring to summer and on into fall. So, scoop up a pair this instant and get to stepping. Wear them with skirts and dresses now à la Taylor Swift and with slim trousers and layers later on. We love these from Topshop, G.H. Bass (the originals!), Coach, Loeffler Randall and Zara.
Topshop Kourtney Tassel Loafers, $95, at Topshop; G.H. Bass Perforated Weejuns, $70, at ghbass.com; Coach Nadia Leather Driving Loafer, $158, at Nordstrom; Loeffler Randall Dawn Scallop Loafer, $325, at Loeffler Randall; Zara Patent Slip-On Shoes, $60, at Zara


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On 10/22/20 my friend and I rode the above stretch. It was absolutely beautiful! We were cautious due to the mornings heavy fog and all the damp leaves on the ground. Made the paths edges somewhat difficult to see. The trail was extremely smooth until you get to the Brunswick Waste Treatment Plant, where you share the dusty and bumpy road with big trucks coming and going from the plant. Pot holes were terrible there. But once back on the trail, it was a smooth sail. I believe it was around a 28-mile ride for us.
This is an easy trail for kids. They learn a little history and have fun. One of my kids danced on most of it. The loop is a good feature.
I rode this out of Great Falls for a new view on the way back to DC. It's a nice changed after the C&O Trail but on weekends, cars park in or right next to the bike path (illegally) up by great falls so keep your head on a swivel to doors and cars backing up because they aren't looking for you. It has multiple connections to the C&O if you change your mind. So you can connect it to Capital Crescent as well. Coolest part is Glen Echo Park grounds
Very scenic route, paved bike path. We went on a Sunday after 2pm and it wasn't crazy packed. It is true that there are a bunch of hills so be prepared for a workout. Definitely worth a try.
I struck out to embrace the self-challenge of riding the Mt. Vernon Trail. With the expectations of being challenging, while beautiful, I was not disappointed. As I began to ride from Gravelly Point to Mt. Vernon, I encountered riders and walkers of various ages, so much of the trail is easy to moderate. With a few hills and declines, it offers a great environment to take in scenic views of the Potomac River and get the heart rate up. There are a few places along the route to stop and rest, get a drink of water or sit at a picnic table. As I ventured closer to Mt. Vernon, the ascensions became more steep, so I had to encourage myself to push through.
Super nice trail with lots of history in the nation's capital. The trail connects the two original British colonial ports in the area - Georgetown and Alexandria - and then on up to GW's estate. Glides along the Potomac with lots of twists and turns. Gravelly Point is good if you like airplane watching. One thing to be careful about is the series of bumps on the trail near the bridges caused by the roots from the trees next to the path.
Good trail for all riding types.
We did about twelve miles of the western part. Really pretty. We will be back!
This is a well maintained trail, with smooth asphalt throughout. Good for late fall and winter months with great sun exposure. It lacks sufficient signage. The most confusing segment is crossing George Avenue going east to west. There is no directional signage indicating where to cross Georgia Avenue at Emory Lane. Once on the west side of GA Ave, nothing distinguishing the GA Ave trail from the ICC trail.
Great ride on a beautiful trail.
I rode the Paint Branch Trail starting at Cherry Hill Park, connected to the Northeast Branch Trail and then to the Anacostia Trail to arrive at Anacostia River Park and then returned.
From the end of the Northeast Branch Trail I proceeded south on the Anacostia River Trail to Anacostia River Park. As was the case for the Paint Branch and Northeast Branch Trails, the Anacostia River Trail was paved (mostly asphalt) all the way and relatively smooth. There are a couple of wooden bridges including a large one over the river that descends into Bladensburg Waterfront Park. There are restrooms and water there. The trail continues into DC and becomes more urban including a section (very comfortable) that runs through a residential area. There are a couple of hills and then a climb to a bridge over the railroad yard that descends into Anacostia River Park.
I rode the Paint Branch Trail starting at Cherry Hill Park, connected to the Northeast Branch Trail and then to the Anacostia Trail to arrive at Anacostia River Park and then returned.
The newly completed section of the Paint Brach climbs along Cherry Hill Road and crosses the Beltway. The return trip is uphill and the relatively narrow bike/walkway over the Beltway is precarious enough that I walked it in both directions.
As the trail heads south toward the University of Maryland campus it is a pleasant, mostly wooded, ride. Just past the campus the trail goes through a tight underpass followed by a short sidewalk ride along Baltimore Road before turning back into the woods. The section to the east of Baltimore Road is a little bumpy in spots, but is, for the most part, a pleasant ride through the woods. One more dip through an underpass under the commuter railroad brings you to Lake Artemesia. Due to Covid, the path around the lake was one way in a counterclockwise direction.
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Can I continue exercising in my first trimester?
The first trimester is not the time to start a NEW exercise routine. It is best to wait until you're in to your second trimester and have clearance from your doctor to start an exercise plan. However, for those who are already active, you can safely continue with what is familiar to the body through the first trimester.
What are the best activities to do through pregnancy?
It's very important to listen to your body and not take part in any activities that may cause abdominal trauma. It is also important to stay well hydrated and prevent over-heating. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, you can safely engage in 30 minutes or more of moderate exercise on most, if not all, days of the week.
Be aware you will have less oxygen available for aerobic exercise during pregnancy, so modify the intensity of your routine accordingly. Pregnancy will make exercise feel more difficult, especially in the first trimester, as the amount of blood circulated by the heart increases early in pregnancy and levels off during the third trimester at 30 to 50 percent above normal values.
Throughout exercise you should always be able to carry on a conversation. This is a great way of monitoring the intensity of your workout.
You also have to take into consideration that the heart rate increases during pregnancy and you will need to allow for additional recovery time to bring the heart rate down following an exercise session. It could take up to 15 minutes to recover.
Remember, it's important to listen to your body and stop exercising when fatigued. Don't exercise to exhaustion. You might be able to continue doing weight-bearing exercises at close to your usual intensity throughout pregnancy, but non weight-bearing exercise such as swimming is easier to continue and carries less risk of injury.
What activities should I avoid through pregnancy?
Don't do exercises in which you could lose your balance, especially in the third trimester. Avoid any exercise that risks even mild abdominal trauma. Jerky and rotational movements present in dance classes and kick boxing need to be taken with care especially in the third trimester when the center of gravity is greatly affected by the increased baby weight and may also cause balance issues.
I would steer away from classes that have high-impact moves or modify the routine, keeping both feet on the floor. A good fitness instructor will always cue this for people with knee and back issues.
Hot yoga is not recommended, due to the excessive heat which can cause harm to the fetus and can increase blood pressure.
Mat Pilates is really only appropriate when it's completely modified. Most of a typical mat class is lying on the back, which is not advisable for the second and third trimester exerciser, as it can decrease the blood flow to the uterus . Mat Pilates is fine for first trimester if you have been practicing Pilates consistently before conceiving. After that time, look for a prenatal Pilates class or do a Pilates Pregnancy DVD at home.
As you move toward the end of your pregnancy, the level of intensity and duration should be reduced as not to cause injury to the body with the extra weight of the baby and strain this may place on your joints and ligaments.
Avoid balance activities such as lunges, single-leg squats and exercises on the big Swiss ball. Excessive rotation of the torso can place strain on the fetus. Stay away from doing classic abdominal crunches as this may cause a diastisis recti -- the separation of the abdominal muscles.
When taking Yoga or stretching, it's important to remember that your joints and tissue will be loose during pregnancy because pregnancy hormones (relaxin), which help the uterus expand, also affect all of the body's connective tissue in the process. This is not the time to push your body to new found flexibility. You should instead work in a safe, comfortable range, maintaining good range of motion.
Unless the doctor has specifically cautioned you not to exercise due to an existing medical condition, you are free to continue with your exercise program. Research has supported that babies are leaner and healthier because their moms took part in a regular exercise program during pregnancy.
If you start to feel dizzy, light-headed, onset of headache, nausea, vision changes, extreme fatigue or shortness of breath, then exercise should be terminated.
Your body will tell you all you need to know. Get familiar with your new body and listen carefully.
Enjoy your fit pregnancy.


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Johns Hopkins to Build Cancer Center in Baltimore with $65 Million Gift
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By Adrian Maties, Associate Editor
Johns Hopkins announced on May 6 its plans to build a new cancer treatment building in Baltimore. The facility will be constructed with the help of a $65 million gift. It will be named after the late Albert P. "Skip" Viragh, Jr., a philanthropist and a former cancer patient treated at Johns Hopkins, who died in 2003, at the age of 62.
The Skip Viragh Outpatient Cancer Building is scheduled for completion in 2017. It will be constructed on the southeast corner of Fayette Street and North Broadway, in East Baltimore, and will feature about 50 exam rooms, advanced cancer imaging, a specially designed cancer diagnostic and treatment planning center, and many other facilities and services.
The new facility will serve as the primary entry point to Hopkins' Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center. It will be able to accommodate all adult medical oncology patient consultations and will free up space in the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Building, space that will be used for other patient services.
Ayers Saint Gross and Wilmot Sanz are the new building's architects. A construction firm has not been selected so far. The project will be funded using mostly philanthropic gifts. The $65 million gift is part of Rising to the Challenge: The Campaign for Johns Hopkins, an effort to raise $4.5 billion, primarily to support both the university and Johns Hopkins Medicine.
William G. Nelson, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, praised Skip Viragh for all his help. "The new building will be far more than a place for physician visits and diagnostic scans. It will be the place where we'll explore novel ways to deliver cancer care and cures," he said in a statement for the press. "Patients with many different types of cancer will be able to get all of their services in this building, including visits, laboratory testing, clinical trials, radiology, and chemotherapy, greatly increasing the comfort and efficiency of their treatment experience at the Kimmel Cancer Center."
Under Armour Inc. also recently pledged $10 million to Johns Hopkins for the construction of the Under Armour LiveWell Center. This new center will be located on the top floor of the Skip Viragh Outpatient Cancer Building and will be dedicated to breast health-related programs, which will also be available to women worldwide through distance learning, the internet and social media. The gift is the largest ever made by the Baltimore-based company.
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Katie Nordeen is the new FOX8 News weekday 5pm, 6pm and 10pm anchor, it was announced today by Karen Adams, President and General Manager of WGHP/FOX8.
Her first day will be Jan. 10.
Katie joined the FOX8 team in 2010 as a reporter and was promoted to the FOX8 Morning News in September 2011 as an anchor when the newscast expanded.
"Katie is that consummate journalist and communicator who works very hard to excel in all her roles," said Karen Koutsky, Vice President of News.
"The research and feedback on her showed she's very well-liked in the Piedmont and that she was the viewer's choice for a new anchor. She's smart, well-spoken, and brings a lot of energy, warmth and charisma to the newscast."
Katie Nordeen has a love and passion for kids with special needs. She is serving a three-year term on the board of directors for Special Olympics North Carolina. She also volunteers at The Children's Center in Winston-Salem, a school where most of the children have physical and/or cognitive disabilities.
Katie came to FOX8 from Duluth, Minnesota where she worked as an anchor and reporter. During her time there, Katie was awarded a Regional Broadcast Emmy for her work as the weekend anchor. She also spent time in Boulder, Colo. where she studied Broadcast Journalism at the University of Colorado-Boulder.
"Katie and Neill McNeill make a great team. They both care deeply about quality journalism and our community," says Karen Adams, President of WGHP.
Katie will join Neill McNeill for the 5pm, 6pm and 10pm newscast. She will begin her new role on Thursday, January 10th.