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Updating and patching are key parts of any security policy, whether you are a small business, a large business, or an individual. Patches resolve issues ranging from major to minor and ensure that you are using the latest version of the software available.
Discover why patch and update management is so important, then explore the best practices for patches. There is one overarching theme when creating policies: Never put off patches unless it is unavoidable.
What Are Patches
For those who need a quick refresher, patches are bits of code that you apply to a program following installation. Program developers create patches to correct bugs and problems discovered following the release of the software. The term "patch management" is frequently used to refer to the policies in place regarding patches and managing them. Patch management encompasses finding patches, testing them, and installing them to ensure the computer system is up to date.
Why Patches Matter
To better understand the various best practices related to patches, you must first understand why patches are important and the role they play in your network's security. From a security standpoint, patches resolve any security issues that the developer has discovered since the last patch. As such, if you ignore a patch, your system will have some sort of vulnerability that cybercriminals could take advantage of. With the patch in place, however, you have all the latest updates for security.
Not all patches are related to security. They can also improve the overall functioning of software, its ease of use, its speed, or something else. However, even those patches can indirectly help your network security since if your software functions correctly and efficiently, employees are less likely to take shortcuts that put your system at risk.
The Best Practices of Patch Management
The Golden Rule: Never Delay Patch Application
The golden rule for patches is to never delay applying the patch. Once it becomes available, it should be applied as soon as possible. There are numerous examples of cybercriminals exploiting the fact that not everyone applies patches right away. Remember that if a patch fixes a security issue, it is likely that a hacker is already aware of that vulnerability and actively works to use it.
If they were not aware, the presence of the patch would confirm it for them, even letting the cybercriminals know where the vulnerability lies. Many cybercriminals will actually try to target businesses via the vulnerability resolved in a recent patch based on the assumption that not everyone will update immediately.
Inventory Your Network
You do not want to accidentally miss managing patches for any device that connects to your network, software, or anything else, so you should ensure you maintain an inventory of all the production systems that you use. This inventory should include the type and version of the operating system, the physical location, the IP address, the function, and the custodian. Update this list periodically to ensure it is still accurate. Remember that you cannot patch systems if you do not know what you have in place.
Prioritize Patches
One of the caveats to the above rule of always installing patches as soon as possible arises in situations when there are multiple patches to apply and they cannot be installed simultaneously. In this case, you will need to prioritize the order of the patches based on the vulnerability of the system, the importance of the patch, the severity of the threat, and the cost associated with recovery or mitigation if an attack occurs due to the delayed patch.
You do not want to have to make these decisions in the moment since that will take up time that could be spent starting the patch. Instead, once you have your inventory of the network's systems, order the list in terms of patch priority based on the factors that are not dependent on the patch in question, such as how crucial the system is and how much you use it. Then, if multiple patches become available at the same time, you can confirm the patch importance lines up with your prioritization list and then start the patches within minutes.
Always Test Patches First
While you should not delay applying a patch by much, you do need to wait before installing a new patch across your system to confirm that it is compatible with everything you use. This is done via testing a patch; otherwise, an application that your business relies on may suddenly become unusable. To avoid this type of problem, have your IT team or whoever handles patch management assess any patches within a test environment and only apply them to the system once they have passed the test.
Automated or Manual Patch Management
Your patch policy can focus on either manual or automated patch management, depending on your specific business needs. Typically, a manual management strategy will only be feasible for smaller businesses since having a greater variety of endpoints increases the difficulty. Most experts suggest you either opt for an automated patch management system, hire a managed service provider to take care of patches for you, or have a dedicated member on your team in charge of this task.
Consider Push Updates
Most users get easily frustrated with push updates, the type of software update that takes place whether you want it to without the option of delaying it beyond 15 minutes or a half-hour. However, these are actually incredibly useful because they ensure that no one delays a patch and leaves your system open. Consider making push updates part of your patch policy, particularly for system-critical units. This does not need to be an all-or-nothing approach. You could apply push updates for just some types of patches or only the patches for certain software. You could also include a way to get around the push update. However, ensure that only the IT department or an administrator has the ability to do that. This way, you will not have to delay that important video conference because of an inopportune update.
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Motorola Moto E4 Plus User Manual Pdf – Smartphone Moto E4 Plus is equipped with 5.5-inch screen with HD resolution or 1280 x 720 pixels IPS panel technology (In-Plane Switching) with a screen density reached 267 pixels per inch, and protected Corning Gorilla Glass 3. This smartphone uses the Android OS 7.1 Nougat with Android stock interface.
The performance of the Moto E4 Plus features MediaTek MT6737 chipset that carries a 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 quad-core processor combined with 2GB or 3GB of RAM memory, and is supported by graphics processor from Mali-T720 GPU to boost performance. While the USA variant, using Snapdragon 427 chipset.
Side of the camera, Moto E4 Plus rely on main camera 13 megapixel resolution autofocus technology with f / 2.2 aperture supported BSI CMOS sensor complete with LED flash. The Moto E4 Plus is also powered by a 5 megapixel front-facing camera with 1.4um pixel BSI sensor supported by front LED flash for video calls and selfie photos, as reported by GSM Arena (13/06/2017).
Moto E4 Plus supported with 16GB or 32GB internal memory complete with microSD slot for maximum external memory expansion of 128GB. The E4 Plus Moto smartphone is supported with full connectivity features, namely 4G LTE, 3G HSPA, WiFi, GPS, and Bluetooth. This smartphone is equipped with a capacity of 5000mAh battery to meet the needs of its power.
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While there has been a thinning out of Chinese soldiers in Doklam plateau in recent weeks, Army chief General Bipin Rawat on Friday said there is a possibility that they could return again after the winter. Stating that India was prepared for any eventuality during the 73-day faceoff in Doklam last year, he said all effort was made to ensure that no conflict takes place between the two sides. Gen Rawat also said that India has "for too long" kept its focus on the western borders, and that "militarily, the focus has to shift to the northern borders" now.
Addressing his annual media conference on the eve of Army Day, Gen Rawat said India had to stop Chinese troops from making the road in southern Doklam since otherwise it would have altered the status quo by allowing China to claim the whole Doklam plateau. "The process of disengagement at Doklam was to ensure that the soldiers of two armies are not face-to-face. We returned to our side on the watershed and the Chinese moved by an equal distance," he said. "The Chinese are still there in north Doklam area. There is thinning happening, a large amount of troops have gone out (from the time of the face-off) but Chinese tents, observation posts, storage shelters and structures remain there.
"The de-escalation by the Chinese could be due to winter months. These temporary structures are there, (and) there is a possibility of Chinese movement after the winter. Should they (the Chinese) come in again, we will take a call on how to deal with it." Gen Rawat said, "We understand China is a powerful country but we are not a weak nation. Militarily, the focus has to shift to the northern borders — for too long we have focused on the western borders. The development of infrastructure needs to be stepped up, and requirement of systems met. We should start preparing for the next kind of warfare, which are cyber and information warfare."
Responding to US Ambassador Ken Juster's proposal for "reciprocal military liaison officers at each other's combatant commands" by the US and Indian armies, General Rawat said that the proposal is still being debated and considered. He asked for a "wait-and-watch" approach on the impact of US pressure on Pakistan, arguing that the US also has its own compulsions vis-à-vis Pakistan.
Stating that "terrorism in J&K is not over", Gen Rawat said the Army will shift its focus to north Kashmir this year, after having focused on south Kashmir last year. This, he said, will lead to cutting off routes of infiltration used by militants after crossing the LoC, from where they move to south Kashmir. "Dealing with ceasefire violations, LoC, terrorists, the Army has been told by the government to conduct operations as it deems fit," Gen Rawat asserted. He said that all ceasefire violations initiated by India on the Line of Control (LoC) are part of counter-terrorism action where only Pakistan army posts that are being used to launch terrorists into Kashmir are targeted.
"Terrorists are a disposable commodity for Pakistan. Unless the pain is not felt by its forces, and it is a victim of its own actions, Pakistan army won't learn," he said. "It is again and again asking for going back to the 2003 ceasefire because of the pain felt," the Army chief said. "If there is a drop in infiltration from Pakistani side, we are willing to call a ceasefire." Claiming that the Army has achieved success in destroying Pakistani posts on the LoC, Gen Rawat claimed that while "both sides have suffered casualties on the LoC, they are much higher — at least three or four times (higher) — on Pakistani side."
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Fourth United States Cavalry
The Fourth United States Cavalry regiment, one of the most effective units of the United States Army against Indians on the Texas frontier, was organized on March 26, 1855, at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, as the First Cavalry Regiment. It was redesignated on August 3, 1861, as the Fourth United States Cavalry. Its first commanders were Col. Edwin V. Sumner and Lt. Col. Joseph E. Johnston. From 1855 to 1861 the First Cavalry served against hostile Plains Indians, sought to keep peace between the opposing factions in Kansas, and fought against Confederates in Missouri, Arkansas, and Indian Territory. In 1861–62 two companies served with distinction in Virginia before being reunited with the regiment in Tennessee. The regiment fought gallantly and continuously in the western theater from Shiloh to Macon.
In August 1865 the Fourth Cavalry was sent to Texas. At various times during the next thirteen years units of its twelve companies occupied the military posts between the Rio Grande and Jacksboro and between San Antonio and San Angelo. Before 1871 the operations of the regiment were limited to guarding the mail and settlements against Indians and to desultory attempts to overtake bands of Indian raiders. Col. Lawrence Pike Graham never led a major campaign, and none of the regiment's fourteen skirmishes with Indians was of major significance.
In December 1870 Col. Ranald S. Mackenzie was given command of the Fourth Cavalry, with orders to put a stop to Comanche and Kiowa raids along the Texas frontier. On February 25, 1871, Mackenzie took command of the Fourth Cavalry at Fort Concho. A month later he moved the headquarters of the regiment to Fort Richardson, near Jacksboro; companies of the Fourth remained at Fort Griffin and Fort Concho. In May, while Gen. William T. Sherman, commander in chief of the army, was at Fort Richardson, the Kiowas brutally mutilated some teamsters with a wagon train on nearby Salt Creek Prairie (see WARREN WAGONTRAIN RAID). A few days later at Fort Sill, Sherman had three leaders of the raid, Satanta, Satank, and Big Tree, arrested and had Mackenzie return them to Jacksboro for trial for murder. On the way a trooper killed Satank when he tried to escape; Satanta and Big Tree were sentenced to hang, but Governor Davis commuted the sentence to life imprisonment then ordered them released on parole in August 1873.
In August Mackenzie led an expedition into Indian Territory against the Comanches and Kiowas who had left the agency, but he was later ordered to return to Texas. He then led eight companies of the Fourth Cavalry and two companies of the Eleventh Infantry, about 600 men, in search of Quahadi Comanches, who had refused to go onto the reservation and were plundering the Texas frontier. On October 10 he skirmished with a group in Blanco Canyon, near the site of present Crosbyton, but the entire band escaped across the plains. The following summer Mackenzie, with six companies of the Fourth Cavalry, renewed his search for the Quahadis. After establishing his supply camp on the Freshwater Fork of the Brazos (now the White River) southeast of present Crosbyton, Mackenzie with five companies of cavalry followed a cattle trail across the unexplored High Plains into New Mexico and returned by another well-watered Comanchero road from Fort Bascom, near the site of present Tucumcari, New Mexico, to the site of present Canyon. At the head of 222 cavalrymen on September 29 he surprised and destroyed Chief Mow-way's village of Quahadi and Kotsoteka Comanches on the North Fork of the Red River about six miles east of the site of present Lefors. An estimated fifty-two Indians were killed and 124 captured, with a loss of three cavalrymen killed and three wounded. For almost a year both the Kiowas and Comanches remained at peace.
In March 1873 Mackenzie and five companies (A, B, C, E, and K) of the Fourth Cavalry were transferred to Fort Clark with orders to put an end to the Mexican-based Kickapoo and Apache depredations in Texas, which had cost an alleged $48 million. On May 18, 1873, Mackenzie, with five companies of the Fourth Cavalry, surprised and burned three villages of the raiders near Remolino, Coahuila; the cavalrymen killed nineteen Indians and captured forty-one, with a loss of one trooper killed and two wounded. The soldiers recrossed the Rio Grande into Texas at daybreak the next morning, some of the men having ridden an estimated 160 miles in forty-nine hours. The raid and an effective system of border patrols brought temporary peace to the area.
When the Southern Plains Indians opened the Red River War in June 1874, the Grant administration discarded its Quaker peace policy and authorized the military to take control of the reservations and subdue all hostile Indians. Gen. Philip H. Sheridan, commander of the Division of the Missouri, ordered five military expeditions to converge on their hideouts along the upper Red River country. In the ensuing campaign the Fourth Cavalry was the most successful. On September 26–27 it staved off a Comanche attack at the head of Tule Canyon and on the morning of September 28 descended by a narrow trail to the bottom of Palo Duro Canyon. There it completely destroyed five Comanche, Kiowa, and Cheyenne villages, including large quantities of provisions, and captured 1,424 horses and mules, of which 1,048 were slaughtered at the head of Tule Canyon. Afterward, Mackenzie, with detachments of the regiment, made two other expeditions onto the High Plains. On November 3, near the site of Tahoka, in their last fight with the Comanches, the cavalrymen killed two and captured nineteen. In spring 1875 Mackenzie and the units of the Fourth Cavalry from various posts in Texas were sent to Fort Sill to take control of the Southern Plains Indians.
Meanwhile, the Indians in Mexico had renewed their marauding in Texas. In 1878 General Sherman, at the insistence of the Texans, transferred Mackenzie and six companies of the Fourth Cavalry to Fort Clark. This time Mackenzie led a larger and more extensive expedition into Mexico, restored a system of patrols, and reestablished peace in the devastated region of South Texas.
Outside Texas, Mackenzie and the Fourth Cavalry administered and controlled the Kiowa-Comanche and the Cheyenne-Arapaho reservations for several years, and after the annihilation of George A. Custer's command on the Little Big Horn in June 1876 forced Red Cloud and his band of Sioux and the Northern Cheyennes to surrender. In the autumn of 1879 Mackenzie with six companies of the Fourth Cavalry subdued the hostile Utes in Southern Colorado without firing a shot and in August 1880 forced them to move to a reservation in Utah. Immediately thereafter, the Fourth Cavalry was transferred to Arizona, where Mackenzie was to assume full command of all military forces in the department and subdue the hostile Apaches. Within less than a month the Apaches had surrendered or fled to Mexico, and on October 30 Mackenzie and the Fourth Cavalry were transferred to the new District of New Mexico. By November 1, 1882, when W. B. Royall replaced Mackenzie as colonel, the Fourth Cavalry had forced the White Mountain Apaches, Jicarillas, Navajos, and Mescaleros to remain peacefully on their respective reservations.
From 1884 to 1886 the Fourth Cavalry operated against the Apaches in Arizona. In 1890 the regimental headquarters was moved to Walla Walla, Washington. The regiment was on the Mexican border in Texas from 1911 to 1913. From 1913 to 1919 the regiment served at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii. In 1919 the Fourth Cavalry returned to Texas, and was stationed at Fort Sam Houston and Fort Brown. In 1925 the regiment was posted at Fort Meade, South Dakota, and stayed there until 1943. In 1942 the unit was reorganized and redesignated the Fourth Cavalry Mechanized. The following year the unit was sent to Europe, where it participated throughout the remainder of World War II. Afterward in Vietnam the unit served with undiminished valor.


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Chiral synthesis (enantioselective synthesis, also called asymmetric synthesis) is the synthesis of a compound by a method that favors the formation of a specific enantiomer or diastereomer. It is a key process in modern chemistry and is particularly important in the field of medicinal chemistry, as the different enantiomers or diastereomers of a molecule often have different biological activity.
BOC Sciences has assembled a world-class team of experts to bring extensive experience in diastereoselective and enantioselective synthesis at very large scale. We provide all the services, like asymmetric catalysis, chiral auxiliaries, biocatalysis, enantioselective organocatalysis, chiral pool synthesis and chiral resolution to produce chiral pharmaceutical intermediates and API's. BOC Sciences' R&D scientists always keep themselves informed about the latest development in asymmetric synthesis, in order to identify the best synthetic route yielding pure enantiomers.
Asymmetric catalysis
Asymmetric catalysis refers to the use of chiral coordination complexes as catalysts, like chiral ligands and chiral-at-metal complexes. BOC Sciences'libraries are well equipped with thousands of enantioselective catalysts, which are effective at low concentrations making them well suited to industrial scale synthesis. Asymmetric hydrogenation, the most versatile example of chiral synthesis, is also widely used to meet our client's needs.
Chiral auxiliaries
In some cases the only available stereoselective methodology relies on chiral auxiliaries. With the effort of BOC Sciences, these reactions are very well-studied, allowing the most time-efficient access to enantiomerically pure products.
BOC Sciences is capable of making use of biological compounds, ranging from isolated enzymes to living cells, to perform chemical transformations. A wide range of biocatalysts are screened before an effective reagent is found to meet our customer's needs. We ensure very high ee's and reagent specificity, as well as mild operating conditions and low environmental impact for academic research. The process will be further confirmed at larger scale at BOC Sciences so that the process can be commercially viable.
Enantioselective organocatalysis
BOC Sciences'scientists have good experienced in organocatalysis, in which the rate of the chemical reaction is increased by an organic molecule consisting of carbon, hydrogen, sulfur and other non-metal elements. When the organocatalyst is chiral, enantioselective synthesis can be achieved.
Chiral pool synthesis
As one of the simplest approaches for chiral synthesis, chiral pool synthesis does not involve asymmetric induction, instead a chiral starting material is manipulated through successive reactions to obtain the desired target compound. Chiral pool synthesis is especially attractive if your target molecules having similar chirality to a relatively inexpensive naturally occurring building-block such as a sugar or amino acid. BOC Sciences has the function of sourcing such chiral raw materials at competitive and reasonable cost through our overseas network. Our scientists are well trained to evaluate the project and find the most effective way to save your time and money.
Chiral resolution
Apart from chiral synthesis, chirally pure materials can be obtained by chiral resolution. BOC Sciences is capable of providing a number of methods, including spontaneous resolution, chemical resolution, enzymatic resolution and column chromatography resolution to isolate one enantiomer from a racemic mixture.


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Pact South Africa seeks to appoint a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Advisor for a five-year USAID-funded capacity development support project in South Africa. The aim of the project is to support the goals of PEPFAR and those of the South African Government's (SAG) National Strategic Plan to transition to country ownership by promoting sustainability of local organisations and provision of grant management support to develop local capacity. The project consists of three components – Grant Award and Management, Institutional capacity-development of indigenous organisations and Capacity development assistance to the SAG.
Contributes to the design and development of M&E plans at Pact and partner levels as needed;
Assist in the development and execution of the final M&E plan;
Contributes to the development of relevant M&E tools, formats and the assists in the provision of M&E specific technical training; Contributes to capacity development in M&E, data for decision making, feedback loops;
Contributes to the collection and analysis of baseline and process indicator data and performance reporting for partners;
Help M&E Director to ensure programme staff and senior management are using data collected to make informed and timely decisions related to programme implementation;
Support programme staff to implement their learning agenda (baseline, mid-term, final evaluations, etc.)
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Minimum of a Master's degree in public health, demography, biostatistics, statistics, or a related field;
Minimum of four years of work experience managing data intensive programmes in designing, monitoring and evaluation methodologies.
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Experience with qualitative and quantitative M&E data collection and analysis methods, including tracking outcome indicators;
Knowledge of M&E issues with respect to system strengthening / capacity development and service delivery strengthening related to HIV and AIDS;
Experience in designing M&E methodologies and tools, and the ability to coach and train others in their use;
Demonstrated Capacity Development experience and knowledge to provide support and guidance to programme staff on design, monitoring and evaluation;
Demonstrated experience in analysing, interpreting, and reporting on M&E results so that lessons can be learned and incorporated into programming;
Demonstrated capacity to coordinate and implement evaluations, including experience developing terms of reference, recruiting, training and managing a diverse team;
Excellent ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing;
South African national preferred;
Must be Fluent in English;
Must be in possession of a valid South African driver's licence.
Application process:
Deadline for the applications: 31 August 2013;
Applications must be e-mailed to: [email protected] Include a detailed CV with at least three references and a cover letter in one e-mail. Please use the position title in the header of the e-mail;
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The Well is the largest spa and bathhouse in the Nordic region, and with its 10,500 square metres, it is a wonderful paradise for adults, offering unique spa and bathing experiences, both indoors and outdoors. With The Well, Norway can finally experience the same wellness concepts that have existed on the continent for centuries.
The Romans built magnificent baths, thermae as they were called. Some baths were huge and could hold more than 1,500 visitors at a time. The baths were a place for socialising, relaxation and wellness – a natural part of daily life. Roman baths consisted of different rooms and pools with different temperatures. They housed massage rooms, libraries, relaxation rooms, gardens and restaurants. The Romans surrounded themselves with everything that was beautiful: marble and mosaics, paintings and statues. Here, they could read and study and recover after tough battles. Here, they met, talked and discussed politics and other relevant topics of the day.
As a result of the Roman Empire's expansion into Europe, many countries have traditions for spas, thermal baths and bath houses. Roman bathing culture, and their kind of wellness and preventive care, is now making a strong comeback in our daily lives. In recent years, many large spa complexes and bathhouses have begun popping up all over Europe. Now it is Norway's turn!
We live in a busy and hectic time, with an increased need for tranquillity, relaxation and harmony. Everyday stress can be counterbalanced by health and personal wellness. Today, people are concerned about having a "smart, healthy and sustainable" lifestyle. We want to live happier and healthier lives and are looking for new ways to take better care of ourselves. Sustainability does not only apply to the environment and our natural resources – but also to personal wellbeing. We prefer solutions that are simple, pleasant and personalised.
The Well takes the best elements and traditions of Roman baths and combines them with the modern continental spa and wellness culture.
The Well is the largest and most comprehensive spa and bathhouse in the Nordic region. It is a paradise to be experienced, with 11 different pools, 15 different saunas and steam rooms, more than 100 showers, waterfalls, a Japanese bathhouse with onsen hot springs, Oriental Hammam, rhassoul clay treatments, relaxation rooms, a restaurant, bars and much more. Our outdoor area features a large swimming pool, two whirlpools and a sauna built in a rustic style, nestled among rocky outcrops and pine trees. You can book various types of massages and treatments in one of our many lovely treatment rooms. The Well is focused on physical wellbeing, mental balance, effective treatments, socialising and good hygiene. You can visit us for a few hours to a full day.
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We offer a range of scientific equipment for the study, the characterization and the development of the physico-chemistry of construction materials such as cement, mortar and concrete.
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Florida Spring Break Photo of the Day: Daytona Beach
Liana, Callie and Amelia - freshmen from the University of North Dakota and The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN - drove 26 hours through a snowstorm to Daytona Beach to experience their first spring break.
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There are a couple of places toward the north end of where I'm looking that are around 825$/month + 50$/month for water/sewage/garbage. They're reasonably sized and well located, but not available until June 4th.
Unless I'm willing to breach my upper monetary limit by a major amount, or leave my targeted area, that's all that's available right now. I'm hoping more will become available over the next few days. Tomorrow or Monday I'm going to do more walking around and calling up places with "For Rent" signs that don't list a website or price. There were a few I saw today just walking around too.


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Tivi began carving in 1954, as a pastime when he was not out on the land hunting and trapping in the winter, or fishing in the summer. His sculpture often reflects this knowledge and his carvings often have a narrative quality, as they describe traditional life. Tivi's wife, Susie Arnakadlak Ilisituk, is a carver and crafts artist.
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Bring the outdoors in for the holidays with festive, wintry trees. Our new Bottle Brush and mini trees are the perfect decor for small spaces and apartments, while our frosted and flocked pre-lit twig trees are a fresh take on the season's most beloved icon.
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Featuring charming, delicate lights on flexible metallic wire, our collection of fairy light strands add a touch of magic wherever they're hung. From warm and inviting to cool and classic, shimmering metallics to festive evergreen, our wide selection offers the perfect fit for your home's decor.
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Djalu' crafted this excellent yidaki in mid-2004. I bought it for myself, but it became Djalu's standby for a few years, seeing regular use in ceremony and performance, as seen in this clip from the Yidakiwuy Dhäwu. Here, Djalu uses this powerful instrument to demonstrate the song Bärra' or West Wind at the Garma Festival in 2004.
If you haven't seen that clip already, then you haven't done your homework as a student of yidaki. Finish checking out this page, then go read www.yidakistory.com/dhawu/yolngu-rom/stories-about-yidaki-djunggirriny/ and the rest of Yiḏakiwuy Dhäwu Miwatjŋurunydja.
drone – E • first trumpeted note – F
154cm long • 3.2cm mouthpiece (interior average) • 16x11cm bell (largest part of exterior)
This is truly an incredible yidaki. Great warmth, great clarity, great playability, great power. If your lips are in shape, you can trail off the warm-sounding trumpet note like a bell. To me, this one sounds like the definitive Djalu' tone. It's quintessential Djuŋgirriny', hence his use of it while telling that story at Garma. Here he is playing Bärra' again.
The late Milkayŋu Munuŋgurr loved it, too. He said he'd love to record with it, although he'd prefer a smaller and lighter yidaki to carry around in ceremony!
The late Mirrwatŋa Munyarryun shows us some brief, simple yet beautiful playing on it. He, his brothers and cousin Ŋoŋu at Dhalinybuy all said it was a great "bass" instrument they would happily use at ceremony.
Lastly, here's me from my Didjeridu of the Day series on Instagram last year.
#1, July 2017, by Djakanŋu Yunupiŋu
#2, August 2017, by Milkayŋu Munuŋgurr
#3, September 2017, by Djalu' Gurruwiwi
#4, October 2017, by Burrŋupurrŋu Wunuŋmurra
#5, November 2017, by Baḏikupa Gurruwiwi
#6, December 2017, by Buwathay Munyarryun
#7, January 2018, a Bad Yiḏaki
#8, February 2018, by Milkayŋu Munuŋgurr


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If you want to get a jump to begin on increasing your knowledge, here are ten proven ways you'll be able to begin learning today.
1. Take notes with pen and paper.
Though it would appear that typing your notes on a laptop computer during a conference or lecture will be additional thorough, so helping you learn faster, it doesn't work that way. to speed up your learning, skip the laptop computer and take notes the old school way, with pen and paper. analysis has shown that those who sort in their lecture notes process and retain the knowledge at a lower level. those who take notes by hand truly learn additional.
While taking notes by hand is slower and more cumbersome than typing, the act of writing out the information fosters comprehension and retention. Reframing the information in your own words helps you keep the information longer, which means you'll have better recall and will perform better on tests.
2. Have effective note-taking skills.
The better your notes are, the faster you'll learn. Knowing how to take thorough and correct notes will assist you remember ideas, gain a deeper understanding of the subject and develop substantive learning skills. So, before you learn a new topic, certify you learn completely different strategies for note taking, like the Cornell method, that helps you organize class notes into simply digestible summaries.
Whatever method you use, some basic tips for note taking include:
Listen and take notes in your own words.
Leave spaces and lines between main ideas so you can revisit them later and add information.
Develop a consistent system of abbreviations and symbols to save time.
Write in phrases, not complete sentences.
Learn to pull out necessary information and ignore trivial information.
3. Distributed practice.
This method involves distributing multiple practices (or study sessions) on a subject over a period of time. using short, spaced-out study sessions can encourage meaningful learning, as opposed to long "cram sessions," which promote rote learning. the primary step is to take thorough notes while the subject is being discussed. Afterward, take some minutes to look over your notes, creating any additions or changes to add detail and ensure accuracy.
Do this quickly, once or twice following every class or period of instruction. Over time, you can begin to unfold the sessions out, beginning with once per day and eventually moving to 3 times a week. Spacing out practice over a longer period of time is extremely effective, because it's easier to do little study sessions and you'll keep motivated to stay learning.
4. Study, sleep, more study.
You have a big project or a major presentation tomorrow and you're not ready. If you're like several of us, you stay up too late trying to cram beforehand. for sure your hard work will be rewarded, although you're exhausted the next day… right? but, that's not the most efficient way for our brains to process information.
Research shows a powerful connection between sleep and learning. It seems that getting some shut-eye is an important element in bolstering how our brains remember something. Deep sleep (non-rapid-eye-movement sleep) can strengthen memories if the sleep happens within twelve hours of learning the new information. And students who both study and obtain plenty of sleep not only perform better academically; they're also happier.
5. Modify your apply.
If you are learning a skill, don't do the same factor over and over. creating slight changes throughout repeated practice sessions will help you master a skill faster than doing it the same way every time. In one study of people who learned a computer-based motor skill, those who learned a skill and then had a modified practice session where they practiced the skill in a slightly different way performed better than those who repeated the original task over and over.
This only works if the modifications are little — making big changes in how the skill is performed won't help. So, for instance, if you're practicing a new golf swing or perfecting your tennis game, try adjusting the size or weight of your club or racket.
6. Try a mnemonic device.
One of the most effective ways to memorize a large amount of information quickly is to use a mnemonic device: a pattern of letters, sounds or other associations that assist in learning something. one of the most popular mnemonic devices is one we learned in preschool — the alphabet song. This song helps children remember their "ABCs," and it remains deeply ingrained in our memory as adults. Another is "i before e except after c" to help U.S. remember a grammar rule.
Mnemonics help you simplify, summarize and compress information to create it easier to learn. It can be extremely handy for students in medical school or law school, or people studying a new language. So, if you need to memorize and store large amounts of latest information, try a mnemonic and you'll find you remember the information long past your test.
7. Use brain breaks to restore focus.
Information overload is a real thing. in order to learn something new, our brains should send signals to our sensory receptors to save the new information, however stress and overload will prevent your brain from effectively processing and storing information.
When we are confused, anxious or feeling overwhelmed, our brains effectively shut down. you can see this happen when students listening to long, detailed lectures "zone out" and stop paying attention to what's being said.
They simply aren't able to effectively conduct that information into their memory banks, therefore learning shuts down. the most effective way to combat this is by taking a "brain break," or just shifting your activity to focus on something new. Even a five-minute break can relieve brain fatigue and help you refocus.
8. Stay hydrated.
We know we should drink water because it's good for us — it's good for our skin and our immune system, and it keeps our body functioning optimally. but staying hydrated is also key to our cognitive talents. drinking water can truly build us smarter. according to one study, students who took water with them to an examination room performed better than those who didn't.
Dehydration, on the other hand, can seriously affect our mental function. when you fail to drink water, your brain has to work harder than usual.
9. Learn information in multiple ways.
When you use multiple ways that to learn something, you'll use more regions of the brain to store information about that subject. This makes that information additional interconnected and embedded in your brain. It basically creates a redundancy of knowledge within your mind, helping you truly learn the information and not simply memorize it.
You can do that by using different media to stimulate different parts of the brain, like reading notes, reading the textbook, watching a video and listening to a podcast or audio file on the subject. The additional resources you use, the faster you'll learn.
10. Connect what you learn with something you know.
The more you can relate new concepts to ideas that you already understand, the faster the you'll learn the new information. according to the book create It Stick, many common study habits are counterproductive. they'll produce an illusion of mastery, however the information quickly fades from our minds.
Memory plays a central role in our ability to carry out complex cognitive tasks, like applying knowledge to issues we haven't encountered before and drawing inferences from facts already known. By finding ways to suit new information in with preexisting knowledge, you'll find additional layers of meaning in the new material. This will help you essentially understand it better, and you'll be able to recall it more accurately.
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I'm an equal opportunity bug detester. Here, I most commonly find silverfish, spiders, and ants. The last one is currently bugging me. Yes, I said bugging.
We live in a 3-story condo with the primary living area, kitchen, and a bathroom on the second floor. One day, we found an ant casually exiting the bathroom. We haven't seen an ant in ages, but it's been warm lately, and that's usually when the trouble starts. I spent a good while following what turned out to be a sparse trail of ants into the bathroom in hopes of finding their source of entry. Eventually, I found it. A teeny little opening between the wall and the … I don't know what you'd call it … built-in vanity? OK. That was the hard part. I then went off to mix some ground cinnamon and cayenne (a tip from Green Clean), and sprinkled it at the entry point. It stopped them…until they realized they can walk on walls. Dangit! So, they went up and started investigating the sink and various other spots. I got creative. I added a bit of water to the remaining cinnamon and cayenne and pasted it 360 degrees around their access point. Done. No more ants in the bathroom.
Then, an ant appeared in the kitchen, which happens to share a wall with the bathroom in question. Ugh. I could not find their entry point this time. I was diligent in cleaning and when I found one, I'd smoosh it in hopes of being more stubborn than the ants. Well, I'm stubborn, but I'm no match. Eventually, I got sloppy. I ate a nectarine, the tiniest fleck of nectarine fell into the sink, and I forgot to clean it up. When I came back a couple of hours later, a steady stream of ants had now invaded.
Can you hear the Patton music in the background?
Well, it was a blessing and a curse. The "ewww" factor was high, but at least I could finally find out where they were coming from. We have dark granite countertops, so I couldn't see the ants very well. I grabbed a flashlight, and I was able to follow the ants all the way across the sink, across the one wall, across the other wall, down the cabinets to the floor…BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR. So, I can't reach them. The fridge is nicely nestled in and there's no way we'll be able to move it without causing severe damage to the kitchen or one of us. So I just sprinkled cinnamon and cayenne all over the counter instead. My husband probably thinks I've gone all Bill Murray in Caddyshack, but if it works, who's gonna be laughing? Who, I tell ya?
That said, I did some research and found various non-toxic methods of dealing with ants. If my current path doesn't work, I'll just try something else. Cuz stubborn is as stubborn does.
- The consensus from The Frugal Life's comments is that ants hate cinnamon, cayenne, bay leaves, and pepper, so if you sprinkle any of these around or at their access point, they will be deterred. If you don't want the mess, consider JS Online's suggestion of adding peppermint oil, cintronella oil, lavendar oil, cinnamon oil, or citrus oil to some water and spraying as needed.
- They also won't cross a line drawn in chalk.
- We had an ant problem a while back because my cat's wet food was left out for random grazing purposes. We solved it by creating a mote around her dish. In a larger bowl (though not so big that she couldn't reach), we added water, then placed half a brick in the center. We placed the dish on the brick. Problem solved.
- Since they don't like mint, consider keeping fresh mint in certain places around the house. It's pretty, smells good, makes for yummy treats, and keeps you ant free.
- Boric acid is another interesting solution. It is toxic, but like many things, only in large quantities. In fact, you might find it's an ingredient in your contact lens solution. Getting the solution right is tough, and it varies by the type of ant (some like sweet, like like grease). This website suggests a solution of one cup water, 2 cups sugar, and 2 tablespoons boric acid. Whatever the solution, they say that goal is to make it strong enough to kill, but not so strong that it kills the foragers before they deliver the food to the queen.


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In this Louise Hay review, we are going to share our favorite top 25 Louise Hay quotes and affirmations for success. Â Read more…!
The first time I heard about Louise Hay was from watching the movie The SECRET back in 2005. Â I didn't know who she was until I watch another movie documentary on Netflix and she spoken about her story of how she beat her disease of cancer just from changing the way she thought about herself.
At first I was kind of taken back and doubting her wisdom of this information because it just seemed very weird to understand but then I asked others about Louise Hay and got a variety of different feedback mostly all good testimonials.
Louise Hay is the author of many best-selling self-help books on healing the mind, body, and spirit through positive affirmations and speaking only positive words of what you want to attract through the Law of Attraction.
Louise Hay Review |Â Top 25 Louise Hay Quotes
1. "Remember, you have been criticizing yourself for years and it hasn't worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.â€
2. "When we expand our thinking and beliefs our love flows freely. When we contract we shut ourselves off. Can you remember the last time when you were in love? Your heart went ahhh!! It was such a wonderful feeling. It is the same with loving yourself except that you will never leave once you have your love for yourself. It's with you for the rest of your life, so you want to make it the best relationship that you can have.â€
3. "Your unique creative talents and abilities are flowing through you and are being expressed in deeply satisfying ways. Your creativity is always in demand.â€
4. "Each day is a new opportunity. I chose to make this day a great one.â€
5. "Self-approval and self-acceptance in the now are the main keys to positive changes in every area of our lives.â€
6. "Love is everywhere, and I am loving and lovable,†and to hold on to that new affirmation and to repeat it often, then it will become true for me. Now, loving people will come into my life, the people already in my life will become more loving to me, and I will find myself easily expressing love to others.â€
7. "Would you really dig into yesterday's garbage to make tonight's meal? Do you dig into old mental garbage to create tomorrow's experiences? If a thought or belief does not serve you, let it go! There is no written law that says that because you once believed something, you have to continue to believe it forever.â€
8. "Each of us is doing the very best we can at this very moment. If we knew better, if we had more understanding and awareness, then we would do it differently.â€
9. "The way to control your life is to control your choice of words and thoughts. No one thinks in your mind but you.â€
10. "The only thing we are ever dealing with is a thought, and a thought can be changed. Most of the time when we are in pain, it's because we are responding to our thoughts about something.â€
11. "I voice my opinions. I speak up for myself. I sing the praises of love and joy. My words are the music of life. I choose the thoughts that express beauty and gratitude. I proclaim my oneness with all of life. I love and appreciate my beautiful voice!â€
12. "Establish a new awareness of success. I move into the Winning Circle. I am a magnet for Divine Prosperity. I am blessed beyond my fondest dreams. Riches of every sort are drawn to me. Golden Opportunities are everywhere for me.â€
13. "In the infinity of life where I am, all is perfect, whole, and complete. I no longer choose to believe in old limitations and lack.â€
14. "Cursing is an affirmation, worrying is an affirmation, and hatred is an affirmation.â€
15. "If we make a conscious decision not to be victims of the past and go about creating new lives for ourselves, we are supported by this Power within, and new, happier experiences begin to unfold.â€
16. "I do not encourage you to blame your parents. We are all victims of victims, and they could not teach you something that they did not know.â€
17. "You can act yourself into a new way of thinking more easily than you can think yourself into a new way of acting.â€
18. "When We Grow Up, We Have a Tendency to Re-create the Emotional Environment of Our Early Home Life This is not good or bad, right or wrong; it is just what we know inside as "home.†We also tend to recreate in our personal relationships the relationships we had with our mothers or with our fathers, or what they had between them. Think how often you have had a lover or a boss who was "just like†your mother or father.â€
19. "You are the power in your world! You get to have whatever you choose to think!"
20. "Your thoughts and beliefs of the past have created this moment, and all the moments up to this moment. What you are now choosing to believe and think and say will create the next moment and the next day and the next month and the next year."
21. "Your mind is a tool you can choose to use any way you wish."
22. "You should breathe deeply and chant, 'Money will easily and effortlessly flow into my life' as often as you can every day. Things will start to change after a month. If you believe you will be financially secure, then you are opening yourself up to change."
23. "I wish the children could be taught early on that our thinking creates our experience."
24. "All the events you have experienced in your lifetime up to this moment have been created by your thoughts and beliefs you have held in the past. They were created by the thoughts and words you used yesterday, last week, last month, last year, 10, 20, 30, 40, or more years ago, depending on how old you are."
25. "It seems to me that everyone on this planet whom I know or have worked with is suffering from self-hatred and guilt to one degree or another. The more self-hatred and guilt we have, the less our lives work. The less self-hatred and guilt we have, the better our lives work, on all levels."
Louise Hay Review | Final Thoughts
I actually love reading books by Louise Hay and I have yet to learn more from this woman because her energy just brings this feeling of peace and awareness. Â I have heard from many successful entrepreneurs who have met Louise and been to her workshops all said that the information she shares is life changing for any ones success.
Love to know what you like or dislike about Louise Hay so leave a comment below this post and thanks for stopping by.
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We were getting ready to attend my son's high school graduation and he needed help with his tie. I can only do it if it's around my neck, so I took it from him and started wrapping and knotting. My brother, who was going to the ceremony with us, seemed surprised that I knew how. "Well, yeah--Dad taught me."
Throughout my childhood it seemed my mom was the main teacher, from learning to read to making a bed, but that evening I realized Dad had a hand in some important life lessons.
My father started his career as an algebra teacher, so my math skills came from him. He was instrumental in me not failing second grade arithmetic; I owe all my long-subtraction abilities to him. Thanks to calculators and computers I rarely have to use this skill, but I'm ready should the need arise.
Dad was also in the Navy Reserves while we were growing up, putting in a weekend a month and then several weeks every summer on his ship. He always told me "There's the right way, the wrong way, and the Navy way." When I asked him if that meant the Navy way was not the right way, he laughed. I think what he really meant is things aren't always black or white--sometimes you just have to find what works for you.
Dad taught me that my sense of humor had merit. He used to to say I was a smart ass, but the look on his face told me it was a good thing to be, indeed. (When Mom heard him say "smart ass" she'd snap "Bud!" and he'd amend it to "smart aleck," but Dad and I knew that I was a smart ass.) I was the youngest of the family with no obvious talent or beauty, but I had to learn to use the gifts God gave me (and maybe that was just making my dad laugh).
Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there. Never think that your kids aren't learning from you--just by being present in their lives shows them that they are valued.
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Eating Alkaline Foods Helps Regulate Body pH Levels
Eating alkaline foods can have the important effect of regulating your body's pH levels. In general, a diet consisting of at least 50% alkaline foods is recommended. In this article, we will look at some of the alkaline foods that you can eat to regulate your body's pH level. We will also address how you can get more of these important foods into your diet.
Many experts believe that alkaline foods can help you purify your body. The best part about eating in this fashion is that the foods that are recommended for this diet or are also foods that are extremely good for your overall health. For example, most vegetables are alkaline, especially if consumed raw. This means that the superfoods you have heard so much about, such as spinach and broccoli, have more benefits than you may have already realized!
The simple fact is that most vegetables will help you regulate your body's pH level.
Yet, most fruits also fall into this category as well. The simple fact is that by switching to a diet that is largely made up of fruits and vegetables, it is possible to greatly increase your overall health. Not only does such a diet come with alkaline benefits, but there are also other benefits as well. Fruits and vegetables are loaded with anticancer and anti-inflammatory compounds that are vital to good health.
Foods, such as green leafy vegetables and berries, have been shown to be high in antioxidants, anticancer and anti-inflammatory compounds. This means that if you want to look and feel better then eating a numerous daily servings of fruits and vegetables is a must!You might be thinking that you can't work more fruits and vegetables into your diet, but with some effort, you may find that there are easy ways to do just that. The first step is to evaluate your diet and look for easy ways that you can switch out one type of food for another. For example, the more processed foods, saturated fat, salt and sugar that you can eliminate from your diet, the better off you will be both in the short term and over the long haul.
Processed foods are generally acidic and they throw off the body's pH balance. When the body's pH levels are imbalanced, it can lead to everything from obesity and acne to heart attacks. Caffeine, animal proteins, and sugar can all contribute to an imbalanced pH level. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism recently published a study that showed that a diet high in acidic foods could actually contribute to bone loss. However, when we eat alkaline foods, it can reverse this trend.
Snacking on fresh fruit and keeping frozen fruit on hand are two easy ways to improve your diet and increase the number of alkaline foods that you are eating. Another is to switch out a couple of processed meals every week for salads. Fast food is, of course, your enemy, plain and simple. Often the "healthy salad" that you think you are eating at a fast food establishment is often loaded in fat, salt and even sugar! Skipping the fast food and the processed food will work wonders on how you feel over your lifetime.
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Asking Price: $95,000
Real Estate: Leased space
Gross Revenues: $136,000
Cash Flow: $66,234
This company has been established in NWI with more than 35 years serving an area of only 25 miles of Valparaiso but with a population base of over 200,000 people. The average client of this company stays with them for more than 6 years. Angie's List, the Local Chamber of Commerce and the Better Business Bureau have given this company the highest ratings possible since the company's inception. The company has had great interest because of their ability and willingness to clean the parts of homes that other companies don't want to clean such as Curtains, Windows, Ovens and the company guarantees cleaning to the satisfaction of the client or the 're-cleaning' is free. A sharp upside to this business is the seller has not worked more than 12 hours/week for years for health reasons and the new owner would retain significantly more money if they are to do so, probably more than doubling the owner income.
Contact: Tom Stayanoff
Phone: 317-333-6655 x 106


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Vegan Certified
What is Vegan? And why is it important for a Company to be "certified"
A vegan (pronounced VEE-gun) is someone who, for various reasons, chooses to avoid using or consuming animal products. While vegetarians choose not to use flesh foods, vegans also avoid dairy and eggs, as well as fur, leather, wool, down, and cosmetics or chemical products tested on animals.
why VEGAN? Veganism, the natural extension of vegetarianism, is an integral component of a cruelty-free lifestyle. Living vegan provides numerous benefits to animals' lives, to the environment, and to our own health–through a healthy diet and lifestyle.
Vegan Action administers the "Certified Vegan" Logo, an easy-to-recognize trademarked symbol.
What is the Certified Vegan Logo?
The Logo is a registered trademark, similar in nature to the "kosher" mark, for products that do not contain animal products or byproducts and that have not been tested on animals. The Logo is easily visible to consumers interested in vegan products and helps vegans to shop without constantly consulting ingredient lists; it helps companies recognize a growing vegan market; and it helps bring the word "vegan"—and the lifestyle it represents—into the mainstream. (Please keep in mind, however, that the logo is not yet on every vegan product.) The Logo is administered by The Vegan Awareness Foundation (official name of Vegan Action), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to educating the public about veganism and to assist vegan-friendly businesses.
NOTE: The Certified Vegan Logo is permitted on products made by companies in the United States, Canada and Australia.
The importance of Certified Vegan Standards:
Vegan is defined as: no animal or animal by-products to include flesh, bones, dairy, eggs, honey, fur, leather, wool, down feathers, and cosmetics or chemical products tested on animals.
Vegan Awareness Foundation requires that products approved to carry the Certified Vegan Logo must:
- not contain meat, fish, fowl, animal by-products (including silk or dyes from insects), eggs or egg products, milk or milk products, honey or honey bee products
- involve no animal testing of ingredients or finished product by supplier, producer, manufacturer or independent party
- provide supplier verification that animal products were not used in the manufacturing of ingredients
- contain no known animal-derived GMOs or genes used to manufacture ingredients or finished products
Companies must submit and have approved by the Vegan Awareness Foundation that acceptable steps are taken to thoroughly clean and sanitize all surfaces, vessels, utensils and machinery used between vegan and non-vegan production cycles to minimize cross-contamination if shared machinery is used.
Sarah's Skinny Sweets is proud to be an Officially Certified Vegan Company
Sarah's Skinny Sweet's is committed to only using Organic REAL FOOD ingredients, without refined sugars or animal derived preservatives. We are committed to better health, animal wellness and being environmentally aware.
We are proud to be on Vegan Actions Official list of Certified Vegan Companies.
*The information provided above on Vegan Certification, and Veganisim can be found on Vegan Action's Official site: http://vegan.org/
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5 Signs You're Overdoing ItPosted by Anne Filed Under: Running Tips
You might not have heard of two-time Comrades Marathon winner Lindsay Weight, nor are you probably aware that the South African sports scientist this month mysteriously died at the age of 44. An investigation has been launched to determine what happened before she collapsed in front of her home computer. She reportedly was training for an Ironman competition at the time.
Weight was a college student in 1983 when she entered the rigorous 56-mile (90k) ultramarathon and won it in 7:12:56, earning the first gold medal for a woman in a race that dates back to 1921. She broke her own record, coming in under seven hours, the following year. She competed at Comrades for another nine years before turning to race commentator. Over time, she became as well known for sharing her personal experiences and professional advice with South African college students and radio and television audiences.
Weight was candid about her life, including her battles with overtraining. In Tim Noakes' 2001 book The Lore of Running, she lamented all the "unnecessary miles" that later limited her running opportunities. "I could live with my extravagance if all those miles had been good ones, but many of them were just the endless foot slog of a neurotic fixated on her logbook," she said.
Runners suffer from overtraining when they repeatedly don't allow enough recuperation between hard workouts. Mileage is relative; but there's a reason to rest weary bodies, whether following a training schedule for beginner, intermediate or advanced levels.
There's plenty of information online and in books about this common phenomenon. One well-known expert, Pete Pfitzinger, lists numerous signs that you aren't getting enough rest from running. Here are five of the most common:
- Trouble sleeping;
- Frequent colds;
- Increased resting heart rate and resting blood pressure;
- Decline in racing and training times; and
- Dwindling enthusiasm for running.
There are others, too, such as a lack of appetite, irritability and depression and, for women, changes in the menstrual cycle. But the five listed above are special in that most of us run precisely to prevent them. We generally sleep better if we exercise regularly and build up immunities to ward off colds and other infections. We smile when the nurse at the doctor's office compliments our low pulse rate and asks: "Are you a runner?" Many of us compete in local races and therefore hope to improve our times. And, of course, we look forward to running.
So what should you do if this article is sounding eerily familiar?
Pfitzinger suggests sufferers "reestablish a positive balance between buildup and breakdown. You can only accomplish this by reducing your training (shudder)." That reduction might last longer than anticipated. "How long it takes to recover depends on how deep a hole you have dug," he writes. "Overtraining can typically be remedied in 10 to 14 days. Long-term overtraining syndrome or staleness, however, may require several months for full recovery. Fortunately, long-term overtraining syndrome is relatively rare, and usually is related to additional stresses such as eating disorders or anemia."
That last point is important. Proper nutrition is a key component of running. You need to be eating the right foods and in the proper amounts, even if weight loss is one of your running goals. You also need to drink enough water throughout the day. Lindsay Weight reportedly battled an eating disorder during her lifetime—a condition some speculate contributed to her competitive decline. It remains to be seen if it also eventually contributed to her death.
About Anne
Anne's been running for so long that when two paths diverge in the woods, not only she does she know to go for the one with the most foreboding weeds, swarms of bees and steep, rocky climbs, but she convinces everyone else to come along. Then, before people are done cursing and nursing insect bites, bloody knees and poison oak outbreaks, she'll again run — away. She eschews a lot of the newfangled devices that are supposed to make you a better runner because she believes it's what you put into your body, not on it, that really matters. (Footwear is the exception.) That includes proper nourishment of the mind, which we all know is what really makes the difference on the road…and the trail…and the track. At some point she started to realize that not everyone has run into an Alaskan grizzly bear, been pegged by police as a robber, lost her shorts in a major marathon, rubbed elbows with Olympians, mistaken movie stars for beach bums and watched a wildfire consume her suburb - yes, while she was on a long run. Whether it's these unique situations, or the universal ones every recreational runner encounters, after she lives it, she loves nothing better than to write about it at Run DMZ.
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5 signs you're underdoing it
1. Same sneakers since 1991
2. Dunlop's syndrome: Your belly has done lopped over your belt
3. No tan lines on the legs (though this can be misinterpreted during winter)
4. Trouble sleeping – not tired enough
5. Dwindling interest in running
As always, balance is the key!


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Cannabis Etiquette: Smoking With Friends
This isn't to incite young people to start ingesting any substance other than food or the yummy purple medicine your mommy gives you when you have a cough.
Please be intelligent when using any intoxicating substance, and don't drive. I tend to kill those that are DUI. Cannabis and other substances which affect one's ability to think and act should only be used by those who are mature enough to understand the consequences and are able to use the substance safely.
So without further ado, here's a guide to being a more sociable toker with your buddies:
- Le Ganja
- Smoking Device (Paper/Bowl/Bong/Bubbler/Gas Mask/Etc.)
- Lighter (A coveted item that gets lost at the most inopportune times)
- Friends (Yay!)
- Safe Location. (Saves thee from paranoia/jail time)
1. If you have any ganja on you, ALWAYS offer to pack the first bowl/paper. If more than one bowl/paper are going to be smoked, everyone should eventually contribute to the smoke.
2. If you have a smoking device, offer to use it (Bonus: You get resin in a bowl. aka free THC for later).
3. Pack a bowl with plenty of green so that it overflows the brim but doesn't fall out (aka Salad Bowl).
4. Make sure bowl/paper is not too tightly packed so greens aren't burned needlessly as the smoke in a bowl/paper packed too tight will not be able to enter one's lungs and will simply burn away.
5. Arrange friends in a geometric shape and discuss the smoking order's progressing starting with the person who first sparks the bowl/paper.
Get Smoking!
1. To be courteous, if you packed the bowl, offer greens to the person to your right.
2. Always hold the lighter on the brim of the bowl/paper to ignite the least possible plant matter first, then inhale to spread the flame to the unburnt green. (This saves some fresh green for your buddies).
Hold the hit in for as long as you can, but be aware that most THC gets absorbed in 10 seconds and after that you're inhaling other cannabinoids and potential carcinogens if not using a piece that filters through water.
3. Make sure you take a hit equivalent to what you can handle, coughing up your hit will only anger your friends.
4. Take no more than two hits per round as it is selfish to take more.
5. Make sure you have not slobbered on the bowl/paper. If you have, use a lighter to lightly kill bacteria/dry the piece.
6a. Pass the bowl to the person next in rotation either bowl facing them or sideways so the mouthpiece is towards them but do not hand it to them with the mouthpiece directly facing them; that is rude and shows impatience.6
6b. If using a paper, always hold it in a manner so your fingers are closest to the burning plant matter as to not burn your friend when passing it along.
7. When done with your hit(s), join in conversation and be social 🙂
8. If using a bowl, the next time it comes to you, use a lighter to move the plant matter on the sidewalls down to the middle and pack it down. If using a paper, make sure the paper is burning evenly.
9. When done with the first bowl/paper, if you didn't pack the first bowl, offer to pack the second and the cycle continues until everyone's done.
- Use the lighting method mentioned above, it is referred to as "cornering"
- Do not keep the flame burning the ganj if it is still green.
- Only keep the flame on when holding it for a solid second won't heat the ganj to a point where it will continue to burn without the flame on the next inhale (known as the "cherry").
- Do not hold the bowl/paper without taking a hit, this will cause the cherry to die down and will only waste weed as it will continue to burn without it being put to use.
- If you have water, offer it to anyone that asks. Bonus if you offer it beforehand.
- Same thing goes for food. If you have it, offer it.
- If you're hungry/thirsty, do not abuse your host's generosity.
- The rules of the logistics of the smoke (location/rotation) belong to the owner of the place where you'll be smoking.
- The rules of how much will be smoked using what methods belong to the owner of the ganj/piece.
- Try to always use a grinder. If you're grinding for someone else using your own grinder, dump the rest that you can't pick up back into their bag, thief.
- Do not inhale too hard for the possibility of sucking through the weed if using a bowl. If smoking a paper, there really isn't too much of a problem inhaling hard.
- If the bowl is clogged, do not continue to light after the first attempt. Get a pin/needle and poke through the hole to clear it.
- Do not drop someone else's bowl
- Do not drop someone else's ganj
- Do not drop someone's waterpipe/water in the pipe.
- Do not do the above 3 things if you own them and others are relying on you for the smoke; don't ruin everyone's day.
- Do not pass a finished bowl/paper to someone else. If you think a bowl is done, take another hit where you keep the flame burning the ganj. If little or no smoke comes out, declare the bowl/paper "beat." and empty it out where the owner of the location asks.
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UPDATE: Indiana State Police's ongoing investigation has resulted in the arrest of the suspected drunk driver, who allegedly rammed his truck into a Clinton police officer.
CLINTON, Ind. — A Clinton officer shot a suspected drunk driver during a traffic stop Saturday night.
Police received multiple reports of a drunk driver in the area of County Road 1680 South. An officer spotted the driver and attempted to conduct a traffic stop.
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'World's largest' iron dragon defeated by Aristocrat's longbow at Japanese art sale
'World's largest' iron dragon defeated by Aristocrat's longbow at Japanese art sale
The triumphant 1.7m auction in London confirmed the strength of the Japanese collectibles markets
The bi-annual `Various Owners' fine Japanese auction that took place on 11th November in New Bond Street ensured that Bonhams enjoyed another resounding success during Asian Art Week, with a sale that totalled over 1.7million.
The top lot was an exquisite and delicately crafted example of weaponry in the form of a Negoro lacquer yumi (longbow) used by the Japanese aristocracy that was made during the Muromachi Period (1333-1573).
It sold for 204,000, over twenty times the pre-sale estimate of 10,000-15,000. This exceptionally rare and remarkable survival from the brutal, militaristic era of medieval Japan is apparently the only recorded Negoro lacquer long bow.
Further highlights of the sale included an impressive, naturalistically-rendered, fully articulated iron dragon - the largest iron dragon that has been ever been recorded - that sold for 120,000. The dragon was created in the Edo period (18th/19th century) by a member of the Myochin Family.
The extraordinary, fully-articulated iron dragon from the 18th-19th century Endo period (Click to view to entire sculpture)
Historically, members of the Myochin Family were supreme armour makers and famous for their excellent iron forging and hammer work.
However, during the protracted and peaceful Edo period there was less demand for the manufacture of armour, and the family used their craftsmanship and expertise to create other objects, including jizai okimono, such as this magnificent creature offered in this sale.
Other works of art from the Meiji period including lacquer and Satsuma ceramics, as well as early porcelain and paintings, also featured in the top ten lots, obtaining astounding prices. An inlaid shirokiri (white paulownia) wood hirobuta (presentation tray) by the Imperial Court artist Asahi Gyokuzan 91843-1923) sold for 48,000.
Crafted in a variety of textures, including mother-of-pearl, pewter and silvered metal, the open fan design of red and white Winter plums in partial bloom elegantly encapsulates the magical transience of nature - a hallmark of the finest Japanese art which adds to its value as an investment.
A matching overlapping fan design set of a gold lacquer and silver-inlaid tebako (cosmetic box), bundai (writing desk) and suzuribako (writing box) sold for 38,400, exceeding the pre-sale estimate of 15,000-20,000 whilst a set of five Nabeshima cups sold for 88,800 and a finely-painted, large deep Satsuma bowl by Ryozan fetched 33,600.
Suzannah Yip, Bonhams' director of Japanese Art commented:
"No series of Japanese sales in London this millennium have approached the total we achieved last week of nearly 4million.
"This demonstrated that not only is London still Europe's most important centre for selling and buying Japanese art, but also that there is still a knowledgeable and sophisticated nucleus of European, Asian and American collectors ready to pay the highest sums for exceptional pieces."
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The makings of future news headlines about tomorrow's life saving therapies starts in the biomedical research laboratory. Ideas abound; early sucesses and later failures and knowledge gained from both; the rare lightning bolt of an unexpected breakthrough discovery—this is a glimpse of the behind the scenes action of some of the world's most acclaimed stem cell scientists' quest to solve some of the human body's most challenging mysteries.
Stem cells—what lies ahead? The following chapters explore some of the cutting edge research featuring stem cells. Disease and disorders with no therapies or at best, partially effective ones, are the lure of the pursuit of stem cell research. Described here are examples of significant progress that is a prologue to an era of medical discovery of cell-based therapies that will one day restore function to those whose lives are now challenged every day—but perhaps in the future, no longer.
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Men's Captain's Blog August 2018August 24, 2018
The dust has almost settled after the defeat at Thirsk & Northallerton that saw KGC's first team finishing second in the table by the narrowest of margins. It's a few weeks ago now, but I'm sure we're all still haunted by images of the odd missed putt that saw T&N win 9/7. One game going the other way and we had it! Aaaargh! The opposition Captain sinking a 20 footer to beat yours truly and the amazing Mr Turner on the last didn't help! Having said that, it's been a truly fantastic experience to captain this group of lads over 11 hard-fought fixtures and a massive honour that I'll never forget. Thanks to all 25 who played and to those who made themselves available but didn't get the call. I'd have loved to play everyone, but the team was mostly picking itself early on and who am I to mess with a winning formula?
Having been a KGC member for over a decade now I'm embarrassed to say that first team matters didn't really register on my radar until recently. Wonder if I'm alone in that. The experience of this summer has made me think that the progress of the first team should be rather higher profile (and second team for that matter!). After all, this is the flagship championship and a great opportunity to share another great aspect of KGC membership. I think we should raise the team's profile somehow by providing more regular updates... and definitely ask the team to attend and enjoy a bit of attention at the end of year prize giving.
I know golf is fundamentally a selfish game, but when you're representing your club and team mates, there's nothing quite like the buzz of winning (nor indeed the pain of losing!). It's also a great recruiting vehicle to have (and be seen to have) successful teams in all categories... a magnet for people who want to push themselves in a competitive golf setting. Having great teams and celebrating their achievements is what an aspirational golf club should be about.
Men's Captain's Day and Mr Captain's Day for Ladies and my "AWAY DAY"
Two wonderful days, made possible by the great efforts of so many people. On a boiling hot Saturday the "George Foreman" halfway house experience seemed universally popular, with KGC's gents proving to have pretty much universally identical tastes... from ten o'clock onwards, almost everyone had a bacon/sausage buttie and a cold beer. Kept it simple! Fundraising was again successful with the day adding over £500 to the Myeloma UK coffers, so thank you to everyone who contributed! And special thanks to the team, from the amazing halfway house crew to the generous Richard Pickles for contributing that magnum of rather expensive Rose for the raffle. From the office and caterers for sorting out the grill, to the pro's shop for being so incredibly helpful as always, and handicap and comps for running the comp itself... did I miss anyone? Unforgettable!...
...as was Mr Captain's day for Ladies, three days later. Wonderful to spend time with such a lovely group, and they all came back in the evening for prize giving.... Gents, pay heed. That's how to do it!
Friday "in the same week" saw 42 seasoned competitors heading to Selby for my Captain's Away Day, which was, once again, terrific. Huge thanks to Mr Vice Nigel Saville for bringing his own brand of organisational excellence to proceedings, including running the Tote. The icing on the cake, of course (I've got to say it because nobody else will) was longest drive, won by who now?
Yorkshire Under 16 boys
It was great to see the Club showing itself off to the Yorkshire Union so well, and a Clubhouse full of talented young golfers. I was very proud to be representing KGC on the day and to be the recipient of so many favourable comments about the course... so this is my chance to pass them on. The course was in great condition and everything from the paths to the signage shouted "attention to detail."
The greens staff have done a fantastic job again this year, even through the drought weeks. The irrigation system was an absolute godsend for the important bits, which have been superb... as good as any I've played this summer. And it's a relief that a reversion to more "normal" conditions (grey, wet) has seen the fairways recover too. Unbelievable that what were so recently brown doormats have now been returned to lush, well-defined strips of verdant loveliness as befits the "best parkland course in Yorkshire."
End of season golf, and a few "events"
The playing season is reaching its climax, with last Sunday's Scratch Trophy (very well done to Alex McGuinness and runner up Josh Reid) to be followed by Almond and Colman this weekend. Then Annual Medals. Then the Yorkshire 6 man team event. Then Finals Day proper on Sunday September 16. I gather el Capitano has the enviable task of refereeing the 36 hole club championship...! Can't wait for that.
Oh, and while we're still in September, a quick reminder to get your tickets for "The Rozzers" (Saturday, Sept 29th) ASAP, because they're selling fast already (and why not at only £12.50!). These boys are a fantastic tribute to "The Police" with lead singer Owen James sounding more like Sting than Sting does. Ticket-only entry. Get yours at the KGC bar... all profits to Myeloma UK, so let's fill the place (again!).
So the final stretch is approaching... lots of dinners and hopefully enough golf to keep the waistline down. There's still time to get your name down to challenge Capt and Pro, although slots are running out fast.
And lest we forget, looming on the horizon... England vs Scotland. And I'll be playing for England for the first time, so I won't have to wear those tartan troos.


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Ned is a sweet, hard-working family man who loves to bowl. His wife, Barb, is a supportive and involved mother of two, an art professor and photographer on the side. They have a 15 year old son who makes loving slide shows and a daughter at college who is dearly missed. Imagine their surprise when a Face Time with her reveals the unadorned ass of her secret lover.
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