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3 Keys that will quickly revive and breathe new life into your marriage
It is easy to get in a rut in an old relationship. The critical rut is deep. You have had many years to observe and experience the things your spouse does that irritate you. After a while the irritation often grows into disgust, lack of respect and outright rage at times.
When you allow yourself to stay in this rut, you get trapped and the marriage becomes more negative by the day. You can change your thinking, if you want these feelings to go away. Your spouse probably won't change unless you have a serious discussion or counseling around it.
In the meantime, YOU can change the way you think about it. If you want a more loving path of experience in which to travel through life, change the way you think about your spouse and lighten up.
It is easy to get upset about the way he spills the coffee on the counter. Or the way she squeezes the tooth paste. Perhaps you don't like the way she piles up the laundry in the bedroom. Or you can't stand that after 10 years he still does not know where the laundry basket is.
Your rut may be even more negative with how she is always late; she isn't interested in sex anymore; she's become a shrew. Or that he ignores the budget and has every toy imaginable. Maybe he even has secret credit cards being sent to his mother's house. Or she tells friends very personal stories about you and you have to deal with it when your boss brings it up…
Key #1 – Think positive, not negative
Thinking negatively about your spouse leads you to divorce court or personal misery. Change your thinking. Focus your thinking on the good things about your spouse. Recall their strengths. Savor the beautiful things they have done to make your family a healthy and happy one.
Feel gratitude about the thoughtful things they have done. The days and years of dedication as a soccer Dad. The nightly dinners of healthy food after she worked at her career each day. The incredible celebrations she put on for the kids, for you, for your parents.
How about all his help with the older people in your family – he's taken every one of them to the doctors through cancer, heart attacks, kidney failure – 2 aunts, 2 parents, 4 grandparents, 3 daughters, a grandson, a kid on drugs, another in a treatment center for a year – all while working to support the family and nearly dying twice in surgery himself…
You have spent many years with this person who has done awesome and loving acts for you and the family. And let's also remember the special dates, the surprises, fantastic vacations in Hawaii, and the summers at the beach. Let's not forget romance in Paris. And daily kisses goodbye.
Change your focus on to the positive and you will get out of the rut and into a beautiful path of experience, bringing you more happiness and contentment.
Key #2 – Be Kind
Be kind – this is always the first homework assignment I give to couples. Think kind thoughts. Do kind and thoughtful things for your spouse.
George brings me coffee and biscotti in bed every morning. How can I not love him? When I have an early meeting, he always does the breakfast dishes. He texts me several times a day with "Kisses" or "How is my love?" or "I love you". Oh, yes, he is a keeper. And I love him.
He asks everyday what he can bring home from the market. He asks me each evening how my day was and what my successes were. And I could go on and on.
I hope you are all being kind, paying attention, saying nice thoughts and feelings to your spouse, and doing many kind actions. I hope you all feel as loved as I do…
Key #3 – Give Attention
Let's consider neglect, a major marriage killer. Mike had a great career in the finance business and was happy being a husband and father. He enjoyed spending time with his children. He stopped going to the gym to spend more time with them. He stayed with them on the weekends, giving his wife time for pedicures and shopping. He even gave up most of his Saturday golf games. He loved being a Dad.
Most women would be happy with his choices. Not Tammy. As the only daughter and apple of her father's eye, she wanted more attention. After three children and her own extremely successful career, she was happy Mike was a wonderful father, but extremely unhappy that he had stopped being a husband.
They seldom went out; their sex life had dwindled to boring, repetitive and occasional. He neglected the marriage although he was great at his career and parenting. He had no idea he was making a mistake. He assumed the marriage would be the focus again later after the kids were grown.
Lucky for this family Tammy spoke up and asked for the time and attention she needed. With counseling and good homework assignments (which he ALWAYS did) the neglect turned to attention and they have their romance and bliss back. When I see them on my couch, it is with delight that I see them playfully in love again.
Remember, if you are not tending to your marriage,
the weeds will choke out the new growth
Tend to your marriage as you would tend your garden. It needs good fertilizer, seeds planted each season, constant pulling of weeds, thinning out, harvesting, savoring and lots of water.
Give your marriage garden lots of love and pay attention to the weeds and flowers. Savor and delight in its' beauty and bounty. It feeds your soul.
Here are a few ideas to get you started:
- Have a little time for adult sharing after the kids go to bed.
- Make sure you are setting aside time in your busy schedules to make love.
- Have a date every week for the rest of your life – and make it exciting!
- Do fun and interesting things together.
- Find at least one activity or hobby that you love to do together.
- Rebuild the relationship to make your spouse your best friend again.
- Give three compliments to your spouse every day.
- Be physical and touch often, even in front of the children.
- Kiss each other hello and goodbye. Spend 3 minutes sharing during this.
- Remember to follow up about things which your spouse mentioned.
- Have a thoughtful conversation about something important to your spouse.
- Do things your spouse likes.
- Do something fun your spouse is not expecting.
- Say, "I love you" more than you do now.
- Text your spouse different ways of expressing, "I love you."
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- And finish here.
Be a couple, not just parents. When you hit the empty nest syndrome, you want a loving person at your side, not a stranger with whom you have parented for many years. If the empty nest is a long way off, make this the best loving and romantic marriage you can imagine. Make it the marriage your friends might be jealous of, your parents would be proud of, and your children take for granted.
Read these articles each week, discuss them with your spouse, do all the activities, and by next month you will be in love again.


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Today Adobe released its PDF Reader for iOS in Apple App Store. This new PDF Reader makes it easy for the iOS users to interact with any PDF file on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch.With this release of PDF Reader, you can view any kind of PDF File directly from your Mail, Safari and Websites. The files including PDF Portfolios, password-protected PDF documents and Adobe LiveCycle rights-managed PDF files.
Adobe is a little late to the game with an app for the digital document standard it created in the early 90?s since dedicated PDF-viewing apps, like GoodReader,ReaddleDocs and others, have been available in the App Store for some time. However, it appears to be the only PDF-viewer currently in the App Store that supports files secured by Adobe LiveCycle Rights Management, a DRM protection scheme that's part of a suite of enterprise-level products and services offered by the software company.
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I just finished my workout and I'm craving a Vega Sport Protein Bar and of course I'm all out! I guess it's time to restock!
About a month ago, I was given the opportunity to join the Vega Sport Fuel Your Better campaign as a SweatPink Ambassador. It was perfect timing, because I had been looking for a quick way to access protein post-workout.
Since getting serious about triathlons last year, I have also gotten serious about nutrition and one of the things I learned through books, like Matt Fitzgerald's Racing Weight, is that nutrient timing matters.
Pre-workout you want carbs, post-workout, preferably within 30 minutes, you need protein (and carbs too, but higher protein is good post-workout as it helps your muscles recover).
So when the Fuel Your Better campaign started, I jumped at the opportunity to test their Chocolate Mint Vega Sport Protein Bars. I'm not a big fan of bars, but Chocolate Mint sounded like a great flavor and while I typically refuel with chocolate milk or a greek yogurt smoothie, there are times when I need to refuel on the go. Bars are simply the easiest way to do this, so I was determined to find a bar that I liked.
My first taste of the Chocolate Mint Vega Sport Protein Bar came after a morning on the trainer. We train before work, so the drill is typically ride, refuel, shower, prep breakfast and head out the door (yes, I eat breakfast in the car on my way to work, don't you?) I ate half the bar and headed to the shower. I wasn't sure about the texture, but by the time I got out of the shower I was craving the rest of the bar. The minty chocolate flavor was really good!
Since that day the Chocolate Mint Vega Sport Protein Bar has become part of my refueling rotation. I still don't love the texture, but that's my problem with most bars and so far this bar is definitely one of my favorites.
My Vega Sport Protein Bars have come in handy on mornings when I need to rush from my workout to work. They've also traveled with me on a camping trip to Lake Anna, they joined me at my ABAI Conference in Chicago and most recently they made it down to Raleigh for the half Ironman.
At $41.79 per box ($3.49/bar) they are a little expensive, but they might be worth the cost when you consider the quality of the content and the taste.
Formulated by Brendan Brazier, a vegan professional Ironman triathlete, they are non-GMO, gluten-free and made without artificial flavors, colors or sweeteners. Each bar has 240 calories with 15 grams of protein, 6% of your daily iron needs and 30 grams of carbohydrates. Each bar also contains branched chain amino acids which are supposed to help your muscles rebuild and glutamine another amino acid that helps rebuild your muscles and support your immune system.
I can't tell you how important those amino acids are, but I can tell you that I have really enjoyed eating my box of Vega Sport Protein Bars and I definitely plan on restocking on the Mint Chocolate flavor.
The Vega Sport Protein Bars also come in Chocolate Peanut Butter, which sounds tasty, and they make a Chocolate Coconut flavor, which I think Pablo might like. I'm also curious about their Energy Bars and Endurance Gels as fuel for long workouts.
Interested in Vega Products? Check 'em out and Fuel Your Better!
Have you tried any Vega products? What did you think? What other protein/recovery bars do you use?


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The son of my mother´s husband did send me a pretty good photo of his cat. The overall quality of the image was not that great but I changed the image to black and white with Photoshop because I know that this effect can improve the quality of slighty overexposed photos. I also added a little bit more contrast and also made some gamma corrections. I think the photo is now a little bit more respectable.
He caught his own cat in the right moment. His cat gave a yawn and looks like he took the photo in the right moment. I thought this photo would be great as a cat meme and then I added the text "Never mess around with me! I´m a black panther! Raaaawww.." because I thought this fits to the image. I think the result is that we have now another new Lolcat Image in the interwebs. 🙂
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The Fourth of July is almost here. As you prepare to celebrate the anniversary of our nation's independence, we're asking you to think about your own independence – specifically, your financial independence.
Simply defined, "financial independence" refers to the point at which you can afford your basic necessities without help from others. In the ideal sense, that might mean having enough money so that you no longer need to work. Or you might think of financial independence as the moment you can stand on your own two feet without monetary support from Mom and Dad.
So what does financial independence mean to you? And when did you realize you were financially independent? Tell us on our Facebook page, Tweet us or leave a comment below.
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A track from the latest in the always brilliant Nigeria 70 series from the great Strut Records. There could have been five or six selections from this latest compilation, Nigeria 70 – Sweet Times: Afro-Funk, Highlife & Juju from 1970s Lagos, but the aching cry of 'Bisi's Beat's chorus won out in the end.
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Today is International Women's Day. As I recognize the great women who have contributed to our society, let me also acknowledge some of the most important women in the Bible who helped to shape Biblical history.
These women are recognized for their invaluable strength and character. They exercised their strong faith during the most challenging circumstances. They are deemed women of worth because of their fearless, courageous character.
Eve was the first woman who lived on earth and although little is mentioned about her, she is known as the "Mother of all the Living." God's purpose for creation could not have been fulfilled without Eve's participation and disobedience. Eve's life teaches us that the choices we make may have serious consequences and we have to be willing to take responsibility for our actions.
The story of Rachael is an example of the triumph of love over lies and deception. In spite of her father's deception, She loved Jacob deeply and stood by him during the most challenging time of his life.
The story of Hagar clearly shows that there is nothing impossible with God. She was the servant Sarah offered to her husband, Abraham, when she realized that she was unable to have children. Hagar's pregnancy sparked jealousy from Sarah who eventually threw her out of the their home. An angel found her in the desert and pronounced a blessing on her child, Ishmael. She returned to Abraham's house and soon after Sarah bore Abraham a son. Sarah again threw her and Ishmael out of the house. They returned to the desert but this time God heard her cry and prospered them. Hagar's offspring helped to produce the great nation God had promised Abraham.
Deborah was a wise Prophet, a powerful leader and a judge in Israel. Although she wore many hats, she made a difference by living according to God's divine will. She was leading Israel during a challenging period of uncertainty but her strong faith in God and her obedience to His word allowed her to receive messages from Him that resulted in victory.
Elizabeth's inability to have a child was considered a disgrace. Her husband, Zechariah was old and she had past child-bearing years. Her great faith in God resulted in her womb being blessed with a son who later became the great John the Baptist. He foretold the coming of Jesus Christ.
Esther was a remarkable woman who was willing to risk her own life to save her people. She was an outstanding, principled woman who willingly served others under stressful conditions. Many women are inspired by her industrious qualities.
Ruth was a widow from a country that was considered enemy to the Israelites. Ruth's captivating story inspires other women to be strong in the face of adversity. In spite of losing her husband, and having to live with her widowed mother-in-law, she remained a strong woman. She did not allow her past to define her future. She maintained strong faith in God She believed that God had a purpose for her life and He would provide for her as well as Naomi. Her resilient character is an inspiration to other women.
Mary Magdalene
Mary Magdalene was a Jewish woman who traveled with Jesus as one of His followers. She was a witness to His crucifixion, burial, and resurrection.
Mary, Mother of Jesus
Mary, the mother of Jesus, is popularly known as the Virgin Mary. She was a modest, obedient Christian woman who was chosen to be the mother of Jesus Christ.


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The Chicago White Sox will look to avoid just their second three-game losing streak of the season when they face the host Houston Astros on Saturday night after dropping the first two contests of a four-game series between two of baseball's best teams.
"It's pretty close as you can get to a playoff atmosphere," said White Sox left-hander Carlos Rodon, who pitched exceptionally over seven innings on Friday. "It was fun to be out there and hear that, but it's definitely a tough loss."
The White Sox entered the series tied with the San Francisco Giants for the best record in the majors. Now they have dropped consecutive games for the first time since losing to the Cleveland Indians on May 31 and June 1. Thus far, the Astros have been worthy adversaries, defeating the White Sox 10-2 on Thursday and 2-1 on Friday.
"Exactly what they did to us the last two nights is what we've been doing to people all year," White Sox catcher Zack Collins said, whose team's only three-game losing streak this season occurred when they were swept by the Yankees from May 21-23.
Right-hander Lance Lynn (7-2, 1.51 ERA) is the scheduled starter for the White Sox on Saturday night. He suffered the loss in his previous start, snapping a six-game winning streak, allowing three runs on six hits and three walks with eight strikeouts over six innings in a 5-2 setback to the Tampa Bay Rays on June 14.
Lynn produced a 1.37 ERA and a .183 opponent batting average over his previous eight starts. He is 5-6 with a 3.99 ERA over 12 career starts against the Astros, including an 0-4 record and 8.06 ERA over his previous four starts.
Left-hander Framber Valdez (3-0, 1.42) will start for the Astros. He earned his third consecutive victory in his previous start against the Minnesota Twins last Sunday, allowing two runs (one earned) on five hits and three walks with two strikeouts over seven innings in a 14-3 win. Valdez missed the club's first 49 games with a left-index-finger fracture and will make his fifth start of the season.
He has faced the White Sox once previously, working 2 2/3 scoreless innings of relief with two hits, one walk and two strikeouts on May 23, 2019.
After hitting nine home runs in their previous two games, the Astros parlayed a bases-loaded walk from their nine-hole hitter, Martin Maldonado, and the first career walk-off hit from Yordan Alvarez into their 14th win in 18 games on Friday.
On a night when Rodon stifled their powerful lineup, the Astros got 13 combined strikeouts from right-handers Luis Garcia (eight), Ryne Stanek (two) and Ryan Pressly, who struck out the side in the ninth to earn the victory.
"That's what you have to do," Astros manager Dusty Baker said. "You can't win the same way every day. A winning streak is usually about that. You find ways to win. We've been getting good pitching. We've been getting pitching deep into the game. So hopefully we just keep on rolling."
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The Manhattan, New York based design trio of Rich, Brilliant, Willing have released some photos of their Excel: Floor Lamp that they introduced in 2008.
The three young designers (Theo Richardson, Charles Brill, and Alex Williams), all graduates of the Rhode Island School of Design, were inspired by "an Excel spreadsheet which has its own formal or graphic information, it's ambiguous but has information at the same time. The idea was to relate that to a three-dimensional object with random lengths and colors that speak to meaning… an order and chaos at the same time."
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Despite its name, logistic regression can actually be used as a model for classification. In this post I will show you how to build a classification system in scikit-learn, and apply logistic regression to classify flower species from the famous Iris dataset.
The Iris dataset
A famous dataset in the world of machine learning is called the Iris dataset. The Iris dataset contains measurements of 150 iris flowers from three different species: setosa, versicolor, and viriginica. These measurements include the length and width of the petals, and the length and width of the sepals, all measured in centimeters:
Understanding logistic regression
Despite its name, logistic regression can actually be used as a model for classification. It uses a logistic function (or sigmoid) to convert any real-valued input \(x\) into a predicted output value \(\hat{y}\) that take values between 0 and 1, as shown in the following figure:
Rounding \(\hat{y}\) to the nearest integer effectively classifies the input as belonging either to class 0 or 1.
Of course, most often, our problems have more than one input or feature value, \(x\). For example, the Iris dataset provides a total of four features. For the sake of simplicity, let's focus here on the first two features, sepal length—which we will call feature \(f_1\)—and sepal width—which we will call \(f_2\). Using the tricks we learned when talking about linear regression, we know we can express the input \(x\) as a linear combination of the two features, \(f_1\) and \(f_2\):\[ x = w_1 f_1 + w_2 f_2 \]
However, in contrast to linear regression, we are not done yet. From the previous section, we know that the sum of products would result in a real-valued, output—but we are interested in a categorical value, zero or one. This is where the logistic function comes in: it acts as a squashing function, \(\sigma\), that compresses the range of possible output values to the range [0, 1]:\[ \hat{y} = \sigma(x) \]
Because the output is always between 0 and 1, it can be interpreted as a probability. If we only have a single input variable \(x\), the output value \(\hat{y}\) can be interpreted as the probability of \(x\) belonging to class 1.
Now let's apply this knowledge to the Iris dataset!
Loading the training data
The Iris dataset is included with scikit-learn. We first load all the necessary modules:
In [1]: import numpy as np ... import cv2 ... from sklearn import datasets ... from sklearn import model_selection ... from sklearn import metrics ... import matplotlib.pyplot as plt ... %matplotlib inline In [2]: plt.style.use('ggplot')
Then, loading the dataset is a one-liner:
In [3]: iris = datasets.load_iris()
This function returns a dictionary we call iris, which contains a bunch of different fields:
In [4]: dir(iris) Out[4]: ['DESCR', 'data', 'feature_names', 'target', 'target_names']
Here, all the data points are contained in 'data'. There are 150 data points, each of which has four feature values:
In [5]: iris.data.shape Out[5]: (150, 4)
These four features correspond to the sepal and petal dimensions mentioned earlier:
In [6]: iris.feature_names Out[6]: ['sepal length (cm)', 'sepal width (cm)', 'petal length (cm)', 'petal width (cm)']
For every data point, we have a class label stored in target:
In [7]: iris.target.shape Out[7]: (150,)
We can also inspect the class labels, and find that there is a total of three classes:
In [8]: np.unique(iris.target) Out[8]: array([0, 1, 2])
Making it a binary classification problem
For the sake of simplicity, we want to focus on a binary classification problem for now, where we only have two classes. The easiest way to do this is to discard all data points belonging to a certain class, such as class label 2, by selecting all the rows that do not belong to class 2:
In [9]: idx = iris.target != 2 ... data = iris.data[idx].astype(np.float32) ... target = iris.target[idx].astype(np.float32)
Inspecting the data
Before you get started with setting up a model, it is always a good idea to have a look at the data. We did this earlier for the town map example, so let's continue our streak. Using Matplotlib, we create a scatter plot where the color of each data point corresponds to the class label:
In [10]: plt.scatter(data[:, 0], data[:, 1], c=target, ... cmap=plt.cm.Paired, s=100) ... plt.xlabel(iris.feature_names[0]) ... plt.ylabel(iris.feature_names[1]) Out[10]:
To make plotting easier, we limit ourselves to the first two features (iris.feature_names[0] being the sepal length and iris.feature_names[1] being the sepal width). We can see a nice separation of classes in the following figure:
Splitting the data into training and test sets
We learned in the previous chapter that it is essential to keep training and test data separate. We can easily split the data using one of scikit-learn's many helper functions:
In [11]: X_train, X_test, y_train, y_test = ... model_selection.train_test_split( ... data, target, test_size=0.1, ... random_state=42 ... )
Here we want to split the data into 90 percent training data and 10 percent test data, which we specify with test_size=0.1. By inspecting the return arguments, we note that we ended up with exactly 90 training data points and 10 test data points:
In [12]: X_train.shape, y_train.shape Out[12]: ((90, 4), (90,)) In [13]: X_test.shape, y_test.shape Out[13]: ((10, 4), (10,))
Training the classifier
Creating a logistic regression classifier involves pretty much the same steps as setting up k–NN:
In [14]: lr = cv2.ml.LogisticRegression_create()
We then have to specify the desired training method. Here, we can choose cv2.ml.LogisticRegression_BATCH or cv2.ml.LogisticRegression_MINI_BATCH. For now, all we need to know is that we want to update the model after every data point, which can be achieved with the following code:
In [15]: lr.setTrainMethod(cv2.ml.LogisticRegression_MINI_BATCH) ... lr.setMiniBatchSize(1)
We also want to specify the number of iterations the algorithm should run before it terminates:
In [16]: lr.setIterations(100)
We can then call the training method of the object (in the exact same way as we did earlier), which will return True upon success:
In [17]: lr.train(X_train, cv2.ml.ROW_SAMPLE, y_train) Out[17]: True
As we just saw, the goal of the training phase is to find a set of weights that best transform the feature values into an output label. A single data point is given by its four feature values \((f_0, f_1, f_2, f_3)\). Since we have four features, we should also get four weights, so that \(x = w_0 f_0 + w_1 f_1 + w_2 f_2 + w_3 f_3\), and \(\hat{y}=\sigma(x)\). However, as discussed previously, the algorithm adds an extra weight that acts as an offset or bias, so that \(x = w_0 f_0 + w_1 f_1 + w_2 f_2 + w_3 f_3 + w_4\). We can retrieve these weights as follows:
In [18]: lr.get_learnt_thetas() Out[18]: array([[-0.04109113, -0.01968078, -0.16216497, 0.28704911, 0.11945518]], dtype=float32)
This means that the input to the logistic function is \(x = -0.0411 f_0 – 0.0197 f_1 – 0.162 f_2 + 0.287 f_3 + 0.119\). Then, when we feed in a new data point \((f_0, f_1, f_2, f_3)\) that belongs to class 1, the output \(\hat{y}=\sigma(x)\) should be close to 1. But how well does that actually work?
Testing the classifier
Let's see for ourselves by calculating the accuracy score on the training set:
In [19]: ret, y_pred = lr.predict(X_train) In [20]: metrics.accuracy_score(y_train, y_pred) Out[20]: 1.0
Perfect score! However, this only means that the model was able to perfectly memorize the training dataset. This does not mean that the model would be able to classify a new, unseen data point. For this, we need to check the test dataset:
In [21]: ret, y_pred = lr.predict(X_test) ... metrics.accuracy_score(y_test, y_pred) Out[21]: 1.0
Luckily, we get another perfect score! Now we can be sure that the model we built is truly awesome.
More information can be found in the book Machine Learning for OpenCV, Packt Publishing Ltd., July 2017.
Check out Chapter 3: First Steps in Supervised Learning.


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You can buy codeine tablets online for pain ranging from mild to severe. It is also taken for coughing (in the form of a syrup) and for diarrhoea. Codeine phosphate 30mg in the UK is an effective remedy to use after you have had an operation to dull the pain. This remedy can be combined with aspirin or paracetamol if your pain is intense.
This effective pain remedy was first discovered in the 1800s and has been used ever since that time.Codeine phosphate 30mg in the UK can be taken for relief from pain associated with menstruation. It can also be taken if you have a headache, ear-ache or toothache. When you suffer from aches and pains and it is persistent, it makes it difficult to get on with your day because the pain does not stop.
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I'm makin' a list, checkin' it twice, gonna' share with ya'll what makes life nice! Awww yeah, I have mad skills, don't I? Don't answer that. 🙂
You'll probably find a lot of lists here, lists are sort of part of my very being. Like if I were a doll, on the back of the box it would totally say "Lists included." Husband says I organize my lists into… lists. I told you I had mad skills!
This list though is a good one, promise! It's the top five things I just can't get enough of! Health, beauty, life: The following things are my go-tos.
1. Wet Brush
This amazing, magical wonder of a hairbrush is the bees knees. No joke. My thick, tangle-proned hair could not be more pleased. Brushing my hair is essentially effortless with this thing. I've used a Wet Brush exclusively for more than 4-5 years now and I never see me swaying from its de-tangling ways.
2. Aromatherapy Lotion in Stress Relief Eucalyptus & Spearmint
It took me years to stop buying every some-what smelly good lotion I came across on any given day. I use to be one of those, "But it's on sale!" people, but at some point in my late 20s I grew out of that and realized I should only buy the things I actually use. Not until the past year or so did I start the routine of using body lotion in the mornings and at night, of course that's IF I remember to do it. (Still working on that "routine" thing when it comes to my life in general.) This lotion is AMAZING. It is so calming and relaxing. It's the perfect boost before I head out the door in the AM and just what I need to help soothe those late night thoughts that I can't seem to escape before closing my eyes.
3. Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleansing Cloths
I don't know what I did before these little miracle wipes. I have super sensitive skin so washing my face thoroughly each morning and at night is a must, but sometimes, life just gets in the way. Maybe I'm worn out from the week in general and I pass out on the couch and wake up at 2 a.m. or maybe I wake up late in the AM and need to bolt out of the house in record-breaking time. (Totally never happens. Me? Over-sleep? Puh-lease. Ha!) But, if that were to ever happen, these wipes would save the day! They get off every bit of dirt, grime, eyeliner and mascara! They're gentle and fragrance free, too! The scent is light, which is a huge plus. Definitely not like some others I have tried where your face ends up smelling so strong your husband tells you to roll over to the edge of the bed because he can smell your face and its keeping him awake. You know what I am talking about!
4. Vegetable Chopper
OK I know that took a turn from where you thought this list might be going, but I never gave this list a theme except for favorite.
This little chop off the old block has changed my life. I kid you not, it has made Sunday meal prepping and weekday dinner cooking so much more enjoyable by leaps and bounds! Sometimes I get frustrated with cleaning out the grooves of it, but then I think back to the old days when I had to hand chop a red onion and couldn't see to chop the red pepper after it due to all the tears in my eyes. Lets not forget how my hands would then smell like onions for the next 3-5 days no matter how much or vigorously I washed them. Ahhh, yes. Those were the days. Now? I can sip a glass of wine out of one hand and dice a large chunk of onion into perfectly, even squares of ready-to-roast with my grilled chicken amazingness with the other. Game. Changer.
5. A Budget
Let's get real. Most of the things I've listed up to this point all make my life easier. They're all some tool or product that either aids a day-to-day task and de-stresses and de-tangles the madness that can be life. The biggest, most important, would-lose-my-mind-without-it item I could ever share with ya'll is a budget. Look, I get it. Budgets get a bad wrap. Most people think living on a budget means you can't afford your current lifestyle. Wrong. With a budget, I can afford my lifestyle and then some. I can dream big and achieve it. I can save up and buy those Short Military Red Hunter Boots I've had my eye on for years and not feel a pinch of buyer's remorse. A budget is freeing. It feels like getting a raise on your birthday after your BFF shows up to take you out to your favorite restaurant and finding out you just won tickets to see BSB in concert all at the exact same moment. Yeah, I said it. That's EXACTLY how my monthly budget makes me feel. The key here? To make a budget that works for you!
So, what are some of your favorite things? What can't you live without? Anything you thought you'd never try, but fell in love with? Sound off in the comments!


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Has Gap Inc. finally turned itself around?
He didn't exactly say that, but in his most upbeat conference call since joining Gap Inc. in 2007, chairman and chief executive officer Glenn Murphy said Gap's second quarter was marked by "a lot of bright spots" and fueled by having the right styles, capitalizing on color, focusing on fit, and making "targeted investments in key categories where we wanted to dominate" including babyGap, denim, and suits and woven shirts at Banana Republic.
Gap's net income for the second quarter rose 29 percent to $243 million, from $189 million in the year ago quarter. Diluted earnings per share increased 40 percent to 49 cents compared with 35 cents last year.
Net sales for the second quarter, which ended July 28, increased 6 percent to $3.58 billion compared with $3.39 billion for the year-ago quarter. Comparable-store sales increased 4 percent.
"Customers responded well to our product offerings across our brands, driving a healthy increase in sales and earnings per share during the quarter," said Murphy, who for years has drawn skepticism from Wall Street and retail analysts about his ability to revive Gap, considering his background running drug stores in Canada and not as a fashion merchant.
"Our continued focus on product and store execution is helping to drive positive momentum and we're committed to sustaining solid performance for the remainder of the year," he said.
Given the second-quarter performance, the company raised its estimate for fiscal year 2012 diluted EPS to be in the range of $1.95 to $2.00, compared with $1.56 in fiscal year 2011.
While the signs point to a turnaround, Murphy was cautious, stating, "Sustained performance is what matters. Everybody is working hard to make sure we maintain the momentum in the back half."
In North America, Gap and Banana Republic each had a 7 percent comp-store sales gain, while Old Navy was up 3 percent, making for a 4 percent comp overall. Direct sales rose 24 percent.
The only real concerns Murphy expressed were that traffic overall was negative, with the outlets and Old Navy experiencing better traffic than the Gap and Banana Republic, and that comparable-store sales abroad, with the difficult European economy, were negative 5 percent. But Murphy said he likes how Gap Inc. stores are concentrated in London, Paris, Milan and Rome, and positioned properly for when the continent rebounds.
Gap was able to overcome the traffic trends through higher average unit retail prices and better conversion rates driving the quarter. He added that a faster pipeline, getting some early reads on products through social media and forms of crowd sourcing, also helped the business.
In other highlights, Athleta opened 11 stores and will have 25 stores by yearend. Old Navy opened a store in Tokyo, its first unit outside North America, and also had an impressive response, setting the stage for a Japan rollout.
Murphy suggested Old Navy may be in for some major changes when its new president Stefan Larsson, formerly with H&M, starts in October. "He is coming in with a very strong perspective and position when it comes to product," conceptually as well as from a design and merchandising standpoint, Murphy said.


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Another guest blog post by my man Josh Carter – all around cool dude and one of the best friends a guy could ever ask for.
He's got an awesome tech tip for you today, but this is just a glimpse of the online marketing strategies he'll be sharing at Fitness Business Summit 15.
He'll show you how to get as many as 15 new clients a week from Facebook! (He's pretty much a FB guru.)
If you haven't signed up for FBS15, here's the link. Be there to hear Josh share all of his secrets.
Until then, check out this trick that you can use right now:
Josh here,
So someone has been using your before and after images without your permission?
That sucks. Trust me, I know from experience.
It has been happening to me for years now. The price of always getting awesome results I suppose 🙂
But just how do you know if your before and after images (or any images or content for that matter) are being used unbeknownst to you?
It's actually pretty easy to find out.
You simply use a cool little extension in your browser and a few clicks later you know exactly where your images are being used and by whom.
I'll show you exactly what to do in the video below.
Now no one is perfect, and sometimes people screw up or just make bad decisions, so that does not mean we should fly off the handle and attack them.
But here's the thing, as Bedros says: Just Be Cool.
If you find out someone is using you images (or articles or whatever) without your permission just be cool. Let them know that you know and tell them to knock it off.
Similarly if you are using someone else stuff either knowingly or unknowingly and they bring it to your attention just be cool. Take it down and apologize.
So if you come across someone using your images you just send them an email (or have your assistant do it). Below the video you'll find a sample email that my assistant sends out to people who swipe and use my images.
Here's that email for you to use incase someone ever swipes your before and after pictures from your website or social media.
Dear Image User,
It has come to our attention that your website is utilizing "before and after" photos of our clients at YOUR GYM. Said pictures may be seen here:
These photos are the exclusive rights of YOUR GYM and YOUR NAME. While we are flattered you find our clients' results inspiring, please remove them immediately and cease and desist from using any of our material at once and in the future.
YOUR NAME (or assistant)
That's it. It's that simple. Just don't freak out, be cool and all will be well.
Let me know if you have any questions below.


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Door County YMCA works to fight poverty, bolster regional employment
STURGEON BAY - Viewed from the outside, the Door County YMCA might seem to be strictly a fitness and recreation center. But it has a role to play — now and down the road — in fighting local poverty and bolstering area employment, according to its director.
For starters, perhaps unknown to many, the YMCA operates the only remaining, large-group daycare center in the southern half of the Door Peninsula at its Barker child development facility near the east end of Egg Harbor Road, executive director Tom Beerntsen told a small audience at the Y's Sturgeon Bay facility in late November. Also, the nonprofit serves about 400 lunches and snacks nearly every weekday to low-income children during the summer months, using USDA stocks dished out at 11 locations from Algoma to Sturgeon Bay.
"If we're going to meet those employment challenges (of attracting young families), we have to find a place to take care of those kids," Beerntsen said.
Also, addressing the summer lunch program, Beerntsen said, "We think of Door County as an affluent area, but we see only (state highways) 42 and 57 and not the challenged neighborhoods of this county." He suggested that it's more than fitting for one of the largest nonprofit charities in the United States to offer a hand up to the financially disadvantaged.
Beerntsen spoke at "Wisdom Wednesday," a weekly YMCA educational series that brings in outside authorities on a wide range of subjects. This time, though, the Y used the forum to tell its own story and future direction.
The Door County Y has already completed a $2.5 million renovation of its Fish Creek center, expanding its central area for workouts and fitness equipment. Any upcoming improvements to the 20-year-old Sturgeon Bay building would probably involve bringing some heavily traveled areas closer to the entrance, Beerntsen said.
At present, the priority is moving guests quickly from the front door to the reception desk, he said. But, from there, places like the family lockers and multi-purpose rooms — the latter used for group programs like aerobics classes — are at the most distant points of the facility.
"Most Ys have a lobby space for the community (nearest the entrance)," Beerntsen said.
The YMCA is also striving to be more financially fit, Beerntsen said, by creating "safety nets" to cushion against economic downturns like the last decade's Great Recession and by relying less on its $2.7 million worth of endowment funding and more on its general giving campaign.
"We promise (endowment donors) we will never touch their principal, only the interest," he said. "You can get into the nightmare of: 'We'll just borrow short-term from the endowment.' You never get that money back."
The YMCA also must decide what to do with its underused South Lansing Avenue center serving the Sturgeon Bay Industrial Park. It has hosted summer youth camps and the kitchen for the low-income foods program, among other functions, but Beerntsen said the YMCA is now pairing with the Boys & Girls Club for the meal preparation and the club's downtown location has become a more popular destination for kids during school vacation.
And, like every nonprofit, the YMCA must emphasize recruiting more volunteers to help at events like its golf outing and other fundraisers, fun runs, Kids Triathlon and annual health fair. Extra volunteers also could fulfill wish-list items like parking lot attendants during congested swimming or gymnastics meets, although liability issues would have to be explored first.
Beerntsen was the nation's youngest YMCA executive director in Pierre, South Dakota, at age 24. Now 69, he joked that he might soon be in line to be the oldest, too.
He oversees an organization that is the county's 12th largest employer, runs on a $4.2 million budget and has 8,000 members in a county with a population of 27,000, a market share that Beerntsen said would be the envy of his peers. About 1,200 members receive subsidized memberships through a $500,000 yearly fund drive.


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Thanks to the rising popularity of online subscription services, you can get almost anything delivered straight to your door.
These services cover everything from clothes to vinyl records to razors — if you think you might need it delivered once a month, chances are that there's a company ready to accommodate you.
Subscription boxes are great for personal use. They also make fantastic gifts around the holidays.
The phrase "a gift that keeps on giving" is thrown around a lot, but few things better fulfill that promise than subscription boxes. Instead of one moment of surprise after unwrapping something under the tree, you can send someone you love a present that continues to delight when it arrives month after month.
Below, we've collected some of our favorite subscription services that'll also make great gifts this season. Take a look and see if any bring someone to mind who you have yet to cross off your shopping list. That person might still be thanking you come June 2017.
Having trouble figuring out what to get people for the holidays? You can check out all of Insider Picks' 2016 gift guides here.
Wine Awesomeness
Wine! Everyone loves a good glass of wine, especially when enveloped in the strange combination of stress and joy that is the holiday season. But as you probably know, wine is also great year round, and Wine Awesomeness is just the company to help you give the gift of drinking all through 2017.
For $45 a month, Wine Awesomeness will send three curated bottles of wine the doorstep of you or your friend, giving you the chance to try new bottles from new parts of the world while never leaving the comfort of your own home. You also have the option to gift just one box to a friend, if you think three bottles a month might be a bit too much to throw at them.
The perfect gift for: Anyone who enjoys trying out new wines and wants to diversify their palete
What it costs: $45/box
Best way to give: You can gift someone a subscription or just a single box.
Learn more here
If three bottles a month is a bit too much for the friend you have in mind (trust me, it is a good amount of wine), Vinebox is a similar service that delivers wine to your door monthly, but by the glass rather than the bottle. It's a great way to expand your palate to a bunch of new wines, without committing to finishing a bottle when you only feel like a sip.
The perfect gift for: Anyone who wants to diversify their wine palete without committing to whole bottles
What it costs: $27/month
Best way to gift: You can gift a subscription of three, six, or 12 boxes.
Learn more here
Book of the Month
Exactly what it sounds like, Book of the Month is a great subscription for your bookish friends and family members who are always looking for something new to read. After becoming a member, they'll get to select between five books chosen by acclaimed literary judges on the site each month and get that hardcover delivered to their door. After that, they can choose to participate in ongoing conversations held on the site, or simply read in peace and wait for next month's selections.
The perfect gift for: Anyone who never leaves home without a book
What it costs: $15/month
Best way to give: You can gift a subscription of three, six, or 12 months worth of membership.
Learn more here
Vinyl Me, Please
This is my favorite subscription service on this list. In 2016, most of the new music we hear is decided by some algorithm that analyzes your Spotify playlist to guess what you might like. Vinyl Me, Please is a throwback to the days of when you had a friend you trusted (at least when it came to music) who would shove an unmarked, burned CD in your hand and say "Listen to this front to back."
Every month the service chooses a record — recently ranging from Weezer to Fugees to My Morning Jacket — presses their own limited edition copies, and sends them out to their members, along with a custom-made piece of art to go with it.
The perfect gift for: Anyone who just got a record player, but doesn't have enough records to play on it yet; also, any music fan
What it costs: $23/month
Best way to give: You can gift a subscription of three, six, or 12 months.
Learn more here
Dogs deserve gifts, too, so BarkBox made it easy for man's best friend to get their fair share of joy this holiday season. BarkBox sends a box each month straight to your door filled with toys, chewies, treats, and squeakers to keep the good dog in your life happy. Maybe your pup will finally stop barking at the mailman.
The perfect gift for: Your dog, or your friend whose entire Instagram feed is pictures of their dog
What it costs: $30/month
Best way to give: You can gift a subscription of one, three, six, or 12 months.
Learn more here
Five Four Club
Five Four Club is a great option for guys who hate going to stores to shop for clothes. Every month, the service delivers a box of two or three clothing items tailored to the season, so your giftee's wardrobe can constantly be changing as 2017 rolls on. With everything from bomber jackets and jeans for the winter to complete beach looks for the summer season, Five Four Club is a gift that will keep on giving all year long.
The perfect gift for: Guys who want to look good, but hate shopping
What it costs: $60/month
Best way to give: You have the option to buy a gift card if you want the giftee to choose his own style, or you can start a subscription and choose one for him.
Learn more here
Stitch Fix
Stitch Fix is a clothing subscription for both men and women. It asks a fairly detailed set of questions to put together a personalized style profile for you. With each shipment, you'll receive five items to try on and see if they're right for you. You can then keep what you love and send back what you don't, and provide feedback to ensure your style profile becomes more refined to your tastes with future boxes. The average price of an item from Stitch Fix is $55, but if you choose to purchase all five items in your shipment, you'll get a 25% discount on your order.
The perfect gift for: Anyone who wants to try on clothes before buying them without going to a store
What it costs: It varies from box to box, depending on included items and what the recipient chooses to keep.
Best way to gift: You can purchase a gift card or contact a stylist and talk through a recommendation with them.
Learn more here
Shaker & Spoon
Shaker and Spoon is the perfect subscription box for anyone who loves craft cocktails. While the boxes themselves do not contain alcohol, they do have everything you need to change the way your friend views their liquor cabinet, including fresh fruit, mixers, bitters, recipes, and more.
The perfect gift for: Anyone who has a full liquor cabinet and doesn't know what to do with it besides shots
What it costs: $50/month
Best way to gift: You can gift a subscription of one, three, six, or 12 months. Your giftee will receive an email and be able to choose which boxes they'd like to start off with.
Learn more here
Butcher Box
Starting at $129 a month, Butcher Box delivers a package of 7-10 pounds of beef, chicken, pork, and bacon on dry ice straight to your door. While it sounds like a heavy investment, the shipment will basically cover your need for meat for an entire month, or for one huge barbecue you want to throw. My experience grilling and cooking with the company's meats was fantastic.
The perfect gift for: The carnivores and grill masters in your life
What it costs: $129/month
Best way to gift: These boxes are expensive, so the best way to give is probably by giving one of Butcher Box's prepared boxes: Chicken and Pork, Beef and Pork, or Steak and Chops.
Learn more here
Nice Laundry
Dress socks are fun! They are a subtle way to display a little bit of character, especially for those who work in offices with more formal dress codes. Nice Laundry sends members six pairs of socks plus one special edition pair every quarter for just $49. It's a great way to keep your feet looking their best.
The perfect gift for: Well-dressed men looking to add a bit of flair to their work attire (or any guy who waits too long to buy new socks)
What it costs: $49/shipment
Best way to gift: You can build a one-time box or set up a subscription for your friend or family member.
Learn more here
Bespoke Post
Bespoke Post is made for the stylish man looking for the things he didn't know he needed yet. The service sends men a monthly "Box of Awesome" filled in accordance with different themes; the "Brisk" box includes a scarf along with cashmere spray and cedar balls to keep said scarf fresh, while the "Churchill" box is composed of select cigars, a den candle, and a wooden ashtray.
Each box is valued close to $70, but subscribers can get their boxes delivered for just $45 per month. Or if there's one box that really catches your eye on the site, you can buy a select box as a gift for $55 without becoming a subscriber.
The perfect gift for: Guys who enjoy discovering new things
What it costs: $45/month
Best way to gift: You can gift a single box or a three-, six-, or 12-month subscription.
Learn more here
SprezzaBox is similar to Bespoke Post in that it is made to appeal to guys who enjoy a bit of class. But while Bespoke Post focuses more specifically on lifestyle goods, SprezzaBox is more centered on fashion. Boxes will contain mostly wearable items, including ties, dress socks, pocket silks, and sunglasses, with a few gentlemanly tools, such as pens and leather cleaner, occasionally thrown in.
The perfect gift for: The aspiring James Bond in your life
What it costs: $28/month
Best way to gift: You have the option to gift a subscription of three, six, or 12 months.
Learn more here
Loot Crate
Loot Crate has made a name for itself as a go-to resource for fans of comic books, fantasy, and science fiction. The company has boxes specific to anime, gaming, wrestling, and much more. Each box contains a range of items, from clothes and accessories to comics, mugs, figurines, and more.
The perfect gift for: Friends and family who proudly identify as a "nerds," or anyone you've camped out for the premiere of a Marvel movie with
What it costs: $13/month
Best way to gift: Find the box that best aligns with your giftee's interests and go from there!
Learn more here
Dollar Shave Club
Dollar Shave Club established itself as one of the top players in the monthly-subscription box marketplace back in 2011. But while DSC originally began with the goal of making the experience of shopping for razors as painless as possible, the company has grown to cover a wide variety of men's grooming needs.
Now in addition to getting a monthly supply of razors starting at as low as $1, you can add products ranging from body wash to lip balm to hair gel to your box as well.
The perfect gift for: The scruffy guy in your life
What it costs: Starting at $2/month
Best way to gift: You can buy a gift card or a subscription of three, six, or 12 months.
Learn more here
Birchbox or Birchbox Man
Birchbox has been a leader in the subscription-service industry since it began in September 2010. Since then, the company has grown to over one million subscribers who receive monthly boxes of beauty and grooming products.
The perfect gift for: Anyone looking for a better way to try out new beauty and grooming products
What it costs: $30/month for Birchbox, $60/month for Birchbox Men
Best way to gift: You have the option to gift a subscription of either three or six months.
Learn more here
Tea Box is a great way for tea lovers to expose themselves to new flavors from around the world, allowing them to find new favorite blends and refine their palate. After a short quiz on your taste preferences, Tea Box will put together a selection of teas picked specifically for you (or in this case, your giftee).
The perfect gift for: Your mom, your British friend, or anyone in your life who prefers tea to coffee
What it costs: $20/month
Best way to gift: You can set your giftee up with a subscription or pick a box from a prepared selection of teas.
Learn more here


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Jaguars to close pools, cabanas for Dolphins game
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars are closing their much-ballyhooed pools for one game this season.
The Jaguars will shut down both pools in the north end zone and the eight surrounding cabanas for their Oct. 26 game against the Miami Dolphins.
The Jaguars made the decision to facilitate the annual Florida-Georgia game, which will be played Nov. 1 at EverBank Field. The six-day turnaround between games would have been too close to guarantee installation of 7,000 temporary seats in the north end zone.
Neither school wanted to use the pools because it would mean lowering stadium capacity.
Jaguars President Mark Lamping said impacting the Florida-Georgia game in any way ''is not in our best interest.''
''We think it's a bigger-picture item,'' Lamping told The Associated Press on Friday. ''The Jaguars made the concession that we felt was the right decision in the interest of the bigger picture. We want Florida-Georgia to always be played here at Jacksonville.''
The pools and cabanas are part of a $63 million stadium renovation that was completed this week. The upgrades also include the world's largest scoreboards.
There are several other new amenities, too. But the scoreboards, pools and cabanas have received the most attention. The Jaguars are selling 12 upstairs cabanas for $3,000 a game, with a maximum of 20 people in each suite. The price includes all-you-can-eat food and all-you-can-drink beer, wine and soda.
The downstairs cabanas - the only tickets that include access to the 3 1/2-foot deep pools - are going for $12,500 a game, with a maximum of 50 people in each suite. Those also are all-inclusive.
The Jaguars are eating the lost revenue from not making those available for the Dolphins game.
AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL


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How To Beat The Winter Blues And Avoid Cabin Fever
Winter is all fun and games…until after New Years' Eve.
Christmas trees, candelabras, and holiday parties are basically traded in for cabin fever and anything black in our wardrobes.
Mix in freezing temperatures for some across the country and winter quickly becomes the most miserable time of year, with the remaining winter months turning boring, stale, and downright depressing.
Seriously, a form of depression called seasonal affective disorder (SAD) affects millions of people and mainly occurs when the seasons change from fall to winter.
So to counter the occurrence of depression and cabin fever, here are a few things to do with those brutal months:
Cook New Meals
What better time to perfect your cooking skills than when you're stuck indoors or bored? Cooking offers a sure-fire way to stave off boredom, especially if you're not that great at it. Creating a mess in the kitchen also means you have to clean it up; it's like two boredom-reducing activities for the price of one.
Host Dinner Parties (or any type of party)
This goes hand-in-hand with cooking. If you're already cooking, you might as well invite a few friends over to indulge in your amazing (or terrible) cooking. Plus, you'd be helping your friends with their cabin fever as well by forcing them out of the house. Think of it as your way of contributing to the greater good while keeping yourself entertained.
Exercise/Stay Healthy
We all know it. The winter months are just a giant excuse for staying in, sleeping and vegging out; also known as hibernation. But it doesn't have to be that way. Instead, be smart and get a headstart on that summer body while everyone else is sitting on their couch with that jar of Nutella.
Binge-Watch TV Shows
On the completely opposite spectrum is binge-watching. If you're not feeling particularly motivated to exercise, then binge-watching a favorite or new television series is sure to keep you entertained for hours upon hours during the winter. It's the best time to catch up on all of those seasons of "The Good Wife" that everyone keeps talking about, especially if you've got the CBS All Access app.
Decorate the Home
You might as well make your home look the best it can if you're going to be stuck inside of it for the winter months to come. Get a little creative and try your hand at interior design and home décor by using things already sitting around your house. First, try a simple arts and crafts project and then move up to the big leagues of DIY. Before you know it, you'll be like a Pinterest pro.
Get a Hobby
With plenty of time on your hands in the winter months, you can finally pick up that hobby of yours. Whether it be knitting, photography, curating, writing, or learning a new language, the bore of mid-winter blues can be broken by keeping your mind active and sharp. Besides, it's about time to stop putting off self-improvement.
Go Outside
Just because it's winter doesn't mean you can never venture out of your home. It's not the apocalypse, people. In fact, taking a walk or running a few errands can provide quite a lift for anyone who is battling depression or trying to keep from going stir crazy.
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Kathleen Stachowski Other Nations
Sister-in-law Lisa called from the Ozarks recently to suggest that we change our Christmas routine. Let's just make donations to a good cause, she proposed. Instead of the seasonal madness of obligatory gift-giving–frenzied shopping trips, needless consumerism, looming mailing deadlines–we'd simply contribute something meaningful to someone who needed it. We decided on our local food banks–theirs in Missouri, ours in Montana.
We've frequently contributed to our food bank, and I've volunteered there a few times in years past. As vegans, though, it gave us pause to consider that this year's larger-than-usual contribution might purchase meat from factory farmed animals who suffered their entire lives.Doing a good turn for one shouldn't mean suffering for another. I called the food bank and spoke with a delightful woman who confirmed my suspicion–if we wanted to know that our money would in no way support animal suffering and slaughter, we'd need to purchase the food ourselves. She suggested high protein items–peanut butter, cereal and the like, and added that personal care items are much appreciated, too.
Off I went to Walmart. Yes, I know. I know. And had I read a Treehugger piece first ("Are Walmart's Eco-Efforts Enough? Balancing Sustainability & Social Responsibility at America's Largest Retailer"), I might have driven the extra miles to Target–for a heftier carbon footprint. There's always a trade-off! But I knew I could maximize our donation at Walmart, which I had to pass on my way into town.
The shopping was fun, and I was even able to find an increasing number of mainstream shampoos indicating "this product not tested on animals," but things get a little dicey here. I know this means only the final product wasn't tested on animals, but the individual ingredients very well might have been. What could I do? No, I did not search the Walmart shelves for the cruelty-free leaping bunny logo, and doubt that I'd have found it there anyhow. And how practical would it be, given my mission, to pay a premium price for just one leaping bunny item when the same money would buy three or four conventional brand name items? I glanced around somewhat furtively, but seemed to be the only one having a moral crisis in the shampoo aisle. Sigh.
In the end I simply accepted that I'm an unwilling participant in a status quo not of my making and schlepped what turned out to be 70 pounds of mostly food (and some shampoo) to the food bank. Client hours had just ended and shelves were being restocked. The woman I'd spoken to on the phone told me she had relied on the food bank herself at one time; it's easy to understand how that personal connection creates an atmosphere of compassion and respect for the clients she now serves. Thank goodness for the people who do this work.
But thank dog for animal activists, too–the people who keep reminding the rest of humanity that compassion knows no species, and that–in a just world, anyhow–the heinous suffering in factory farms is not a necessity for healthy, hunger-free living. Seattle's Food Justice Program defines food justice as:
"…the right of communities everywhere to produce, distribute, access, and eat good food regardless of race, class, gender, ethnicity, citizenship, ability, religion, or community. Good food is healthful, local, sustainable, culturally appropriate, humane, and produced for the sustenance of people and the planet."
Aging rock star and factory farm giant team up for Montana
But food justice isn't the first concern when the shelves are bare. As Thanksgiving approached, the food bank ran short of turkeys and put out an urgent request for additional donations so needy families could enjoy a traditional dinner. On the heels of a renewed community effort came the stunning announcement that rocker Huey Lewis, a part-time Bitterroot Valley resident, called on his friend, mega-factory farmer John Tyson, to lend a hand. In short order, 15 tons of factory farmed chicken arrived from North Carolina, a road trip of 2300 miles. (And I was fretting about MY carbon footprint?–ha!) Delivered to the Montana Food Bank Network warehouse in Missoula, the chickens will be distributed for Christmas meals in Big Sky country, according to the Missoulian. Said the network director, "Maybe a small family can use chickens (as) opposed to a turkey for Christmas."
Tyson Foods is the world's second largest processor and marketer of chicken, beef and pork (42.5 million chickens slaughtered and packaged each week in 54 plants, according to Wikipedia). But in spite of the company's Bill of Rights for employees, Tyson settled a racism lawsuit in 2006, and just this year settled both a sex discrimination lawsuit to the tune of $2.25 million and a violations of Fair Labor Standards Act lawsuit for a whopping $32 million.
The company's core values include striving "to be honorable people," to "operate with integrity and trust in all we do," and to "serve as stewards of the animals, land, and environment entrusted to us." In 2003 Tyson pled guilty to 20 violationsof the Clean Water Act. Earlier this year, OSHA issued 10 safety violations at one Tyson plant. Pick a year–you'll likely find a list of violations. (And then some– google Tyson Foods violations.)
As for the animals themselves–how much stewardship do you suppose 42 million chickens are treated to in a week? Virgil Butler, a former Tyson employee, talks about his former employment (which ended in 2002) in a Compassion Over Killing video (3:30 minutes). His observations are corroborated in this undercover video (3:49 minutes; strong language and slaughter images) filmed in two Tyson plants, according to the narrator. "PETA's investigator caught on videotape a supervisor telling him that it was acceptable to rip the heads off live birds who had been improperly shackled by the head." (More text documentation here.)
Further corroboration can be found in a 2011 article appearing in The Pacer ("Independent voice of the University of Tennessee at Martin):
A Tyson employee who spoke to The Pacer on condition of anonymity because employees are not allowed to speak with the media said investigators and Tyson corporate attorneys were at the Union City plant after PETA's investigation was made public…
"They told us the shock baths were humane, but the problem was apparently in the evisceration department, where they hang the chickens up by their feet," the part-time employee said. "When you put people in there who are bored and hate their job, there's no telling what can happen." The Pacer
Yeah, there's just no telling. But even on a good day, physical and mental suffering for billions of warehoused chickens is business as usual. It's probably safe to say that those who encounter the death machine by the millions on any given day are the lucky ones, the ones for whom the torment finally ends.
Putting a righteous & responsible spin on suffering
John Tyson, a born-again Christian (according to an article on religious CEOs by Justin Rohrlich), "…employs 120 chaplains who 'walk through the food production plants and offices of Tyson Foods, Inc. where they listen to, encourage, and sometimes pray with some of the more 117,000 [Tyson employees].' " In 2007, Tyson won an award from The Center for Spirit at Work, "…an organization for companies that integrate spiritual values such as kindness, compassion, and integrity, into the workplace," according to Rohrlich. Wait a minute–kindness, compassion, and integrity? Oh, my achin' head.
But if there's an image-enhancing ticket out of factory farm shame and into the golden realm of corporate social responsibility, Tyson has found it with its Know Hunger relief program: "Since 2000, Tyson has donated 78 million pounds of much-needed protein to hundreds of food banks, food pantries, and relief agencies in 48 states" (see Our Commitment). (Note also that animals aren't even meat at this point–they're protein.) The pay-off? Tyson was chosen one of four examples of "social responsibility done right" by Socialbrite ("social tools for social change").
Tyson news releases tout their contributions to hunger relief, completing the cycle of altruism born of institutional cruelty: Billions of sentient beings endure lives of abject suffering, bereft of any comfort or kindness, hidden from a public who doesn't know or doesn't want to know. Although each is an individual with intelligence and distinct personality, in aggregate they are production units; next, plastic-wrapped protein; and finally, an enormous corporate profit. Some become donations to grateful food banks, feeding people caught in their own cycle–of poverty. Big wheel keep on turnin'…
But this is not to criticize food banks for accepting donations from the likes of Tyson, for they, too, are hostages of an unjust status quo–caught in the voracious, manipulative animal industrial complex that denies animals their lives and human animals their humanity. When will food justice–and justice for animals–be won? What will it take to arrive at the place where people helping people offer humane, sustainable choices rather than factory farmed anguish? Where "traditional meals" and food bank donations never rely on the bodies of suffering, sentient fellow animals?
"Every generation needs a new revolution," said Thomas Jefferson. This one could be ours.
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What Are the Benefits of Lexapro?
Although they seem like simple activities, hugs are proven to offer various benefits. They also feel very good to both the giver and receiver. Hugs essentially boost the release of a hormone called oxytocin that lowers risk of various diseases and enhances bonding. The main advantages of hugs are as follows;
1. Improve cardiovascular health
An interesting benefit of hugging regularly is its capability of improving cardiovascular health through lowering both heart rate and blood pressure. When you hug a person, you are basically increasing their comfort level and they will enjoy being around you. Furthermore, a hug usually communicates several things to various people. The person becomes happier and more relaxed, therefore relaxing heart rates. Enhanced amounts of time spent by simply being happy because of the hugs can reduce heart rates, further enhancing cardiovascular health.
2. Physical therapy
Hugs are at times utilized like a physical therapy since you make whole body contact when hugging another individual. Medical science shows that such a contact normally increases circulation and stimulates nerve endings all over the body. In fact, certain rehabilitation centers utilize hugs of varying types to not only stimulate the nerve endings, but to also enhance blood circulation.
3. Mental benefits
The hug also has a vital benefit on an individual's mental state. People who frequently hug are usually more open concerning their emotions. They also develop a deeper sense of compassion and closeness to people around them. A simple hug may even open up any mental blocks that a person may be having, enabling them to feel enhanced feelings of contentment. Hugs trigger small secretions of dopamine, which aids in lowering stress.
The hug is thereby an outstanding method of improving overall health and the life and day of another person. Simple things like hugging have a huge impact on your mental and physical well-being and it should be frequently performed.


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1963 Aermacchi
Italy 1950-1978
Famous aircraft manufacturers, Aermacchi first made a scooter in 1956. Taken over in 1960 by America's Harley-Davidson, Aermacchi also made a line of lightweight motorcycles directed at the U.S. market.
In the early 1970s, 2-strokes for both the road and racing appeared. Though the road motorcycles still sold freely in the USA, they eventually fell victim to the anit-pollution legislation that outlawed 2-stroke motorcycles there. In July 1978 Harley-Davidson sold Aermacchi at Varese to a new company called Cagiva, and a famous name came to an end.


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When it comes to freak show fights, look no further than the mid 2000's. Back then everyone was in to these wild bouts of skewed matchmaking. Even the hardcore fans couldn't help but watch.
To this day, the most watched MMA fight of all time is-? Sorry, no Conor McGregor or Ronda Rousey in this equation. The answer is Bob Sapp vs. Akebono Taro. Terrestrial views were through the roof, mainly because the bout took place in Japan, the home of freak show fights.
Everybody Loves Freak Shows
From Bob Sapp, to Giant Silva, Hong Man Choi & many others, we've seen some seriously crazy freak shows. Veryfew have the actual abilities of one Eric 'Butterbean' Esch, though. Primarily known for his boxing skills, Esch also fought in MMA and kickboxing.
One common trait with freak show fighters is a terrible record, Esch can not be grouped in with them in this category. Holding a 77-10 (58 KO) boxing record, Esch is the former IBA super heavyweight champion.
Butterbean vs Pudzianowski Video Below
First off we'll take a look at one of Butterbean's MMA fights, mainly because of how wildly popular it was in Poland. Facing former worlds strongest man Mariusz Pudzianowski on home soil, Esch was well past his best years when they fought in 2010.
You can watch the video on the Youtube player below:
Not wanting to bash Butterbean, because he's actually a really nice guy, here's a bit about him. Eric Esch is a legit force in the boxing world, and has also helped promote MMA on the regional, national and worldwide circuit.
Check out his best knockouts from his, let's be hones, INSANE career. Here's a collection of brutal knockouts from Eric Esch's 17-year fight career. Watch and learn from the fun collection of Butterbean boxing KO's. Thanks for reading!


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In the Hindu epic the Mahabharata, the young princes studied archery with the famous archery guru, Dronacharya. In ancient India, instruction in a particular art or skill was not limited to the techniques of that art alone but involved discipleship – the student would be trained in self-discipline, surrender, meditation and self-knowledge, as well as archery or whatever skill was being taught. One day Dronacharya told the class: "My lesson for the day is 'Tell the truth; do not get angry." Contemplate this and come back when you have mastered it." The princes wrote the lesson down and went off to consider it. The next day all the princes except Arjuna (the hero of the Mahabharata epic and the famous Bhagavad Gita, which it belongs to) arrived on time for class. Dronacharya asked them: "Can I take it that you have mastered my last lesson, 'Tell the truth and do not get angry?" The princes agreed that they had. Their lessons continued.
Days passed, but still Arjuna has not returned to class. After a week Drona sent for him. When Arjuna appeared he asked him why he had missed so many sessions. "My revered teacher," Arjuna said, "you told us to contemplate 'Tell the truth and don't get angry."
"That is correct," said Drona.
"But," Arjuna said, "you also said that we were not to return until we had mastered it. So far I have only mastered, 'Tell the truth…'" Deonacharya smiled: "My son, it is indeed easier to learn to tell the truth than not to get angry, and your fellow princes have not even learned that much." He turned to the other students: "Learn from Arjuna, this is not a lesson to be mastered in one day. You have not demonstrated your cleverness, only your dishonesty!" The student's heads turned to Arjuna angrily.


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Italy has petitioned the UN over the trial of its two marines who are presently in India under a strict anti-piracy law for killing two Indian fishermen, and said it would exercise "all options" to bring back the naval personnel.
Italy has "initiated contact" with the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights over "the lack of charges" and the "restriction of freedom" placed on the marines since 2012, Foreign Minister Emma Bonino said.
"The High Commissioner for Human Rights has agreed to assess the petition," she was quoted as saying by Italian news agency ANSA.
Her comments came a day after Prime Minister Enrico Letta warned that Italy and the EU would "react" to India's "unacceptable" move to invoke a strict anti-piracy law against marines Massimiliano Latorre and Salvatore Girone.
Bonino also reiterated her country's support to the two marines. "Our marines are neither terrorists nor pirates. They carry out a role in the name of the Italian government," she told parliament's foreign affairs and defence committees.
After the hearing, the chairs said they plan to write to their counterparts in all the EU member states and the European Parliament to seek international support.
Meanwhile, sources told ANSA that Rome might freeze a number of treaties being negotiated with India. Indian authorities have given their nod to the NIA, which is probing the matter, to prosecute the marines under the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against Safety of Maritime Navigation And Fixed Platforms on Continental Shelf Act. However, last week, the MHA had revoked the clause which attracts the death penalty in the chargesheet against the two.


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Cannabis, Mental Health and Context: The Case For Regulation – Footnotes
1 Leslie Iverson. 2005. Long-term effects of exposure to cannabis. Current Opinion in Pharmacology 5: 69-72.
2 The Beckley Foundation. 2006. Cannabis and Mental Health: Responses to Emerging Evidence.
3 London Telegraph. "Cannabis use will impair but not damage mental health." January 23, 2006.
4 Fergusson et al. 2006. Cannabis and psychosis. British Medical Journal 332: 172-175.
5 Wayne Hall. 2006. The mental health risks of adolescent cannabis use. PLOS Medicine 3 (open access journal).
6 Semple et al. 2005. Cannabis as a risk factor for psychosis: systematic review. Journal of Psychopharmacology 19: 187-194.
7 Malik and D'Souza. 2006. The association between cannabis and psychosis. Psychiatric Times. 4 (open access journal).
8 Harder et al. 2006. Marijuana use and depression among adults: testing for causal association. Addiction 10: 1463-1472.
9 Weiser and Noy. 2005. Interpreting the association between cannabis use and increased risk of schizophrenia. Dialogues in Clincal Neuroscience 1: 81-85.
10 Ferdinand et al. 2005. Cannabis use predicts future psychotic symptoms, and vice versa. Addiction 100: 612-618.
11 Ashton et al. 2005. Cannabinoids in bipolar affective disorder: a review and discussion of their therapeutic potential. Journal of Psychopharmacology 19: 293-300.
12 Boydell et al. 2007. A comparison of symptoms and family history in schizophrenia with and without prior cannabis use: Implications for the concept of cannabis psychosis. Schizophrenia Research [E-pub ahead of print; Abstract online April 31, 2007].
13 London Telegraph. op. cit.
14 Office of National Drug Control Policy Press Release. "White House Drug Czar, Research and Mental Health Communities Warn Parents That Marijuana Use Can Lead to Depression, Suicidal Thoughts and Schizophrenia." May 3, 2005.
15 According to national data compiled by the University of Michigan, 86 percent of 12th graders say that marijuana is "fairly easy" or "very easy to get." Some surveys note that teens respond that marijuana is now easier to obtain than alcohol; See: Associated Press. "Teens Say Buying Dope Is Easy." August 19, 2002.
16 Office of National Drug Control Policy Press Release. op. cit.
17 Czyzewska and Ginsburg. 2006. Explicit and implicit effects of anti-marijuana and anti-tobacco TV advertising. Addictive Behaviors [E-pub ahead of print; Abstract online May 1, 2006].
18 Westat et al. 2006. Evaluation of the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign. Washington, DC: National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA).


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School infrastructure is the backbone of the school
The school facility is responsive to the programs of educational delivery, and provides a physical environment that is comfortable, safe, secure, accessible, well illuminated, well ventilated, and aesthetically pleasing. The school facility consists of excellent physical structure which is much more than a passive container of the educational process: it is, rather, an integral component of the conditions of learning.
The school has excellent infrastructure which provides a conducive atmosphere to teaching-learning. The infrastructure supports not just academic improvement but also in pupils progressing to a positive sustained destination as we are an institution with a 'can do' culture.
The school ambience projects a positive image with the newly renovated staff rooms on all floors. The school possesses 90 smart classrooms which are well ventilated with comfortable furniture. The UNESCO School Library manifesto states "The school library provides information and ideas that are fundamental to functioning successfully in today's information and knowledge-based society". Adhering to this idea, DAV Public School, Sreshtha Vihar has two excellent libraries - one in the Main wing and the other in the Nursery wing. Both the libraries have books and facilities that offer higher levels of literacy, reading, learning, problem-solving and information and communication technology skills. An auditorium to seat 500, a multimedia room which can seat 200 and a conference room with a capacity of 80 are the other infrastructure facilities of the school.
Laboratory teaching gives first-hand experience in observation and manipulation of the materials of science which help in developing understanding and appreciation of Science. The state-of-the-art Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Integrated, Fashion Technology, Food Technology, Robotics, Mathematics and Bio-Technology laboratories in the school help in developing skills necessary for more advanced study or research.
The school now has added another feather in the infrastructure in the form of a Yoga and Meditation Centre. The school now boasts of new classroom furniture, new display boards and Value based Posters.
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Offenders with mental illness wouldn't be subject to death penalty under S.D. bill
PIERRE — The death penalty wouldn't apply to those found to have suffered symptoms of mental illness at the time they committed a crime under a proposal advanced Wednesday in the Statehouse.
House Bill 1123's supporters, including former judges, social workers and faith groups, said current law doesn't specifically exempt from capital punishment those found to have struggled with mental health issues at the time of a crime.
Currently, those who don't meet certain measures of intelligence or understanding can be exempted from the penalty. But the same framework doesn't exist for those dealing with mental illness, said the bill's sponsor Rep. Timothy Johns, R-Lead.
More:Debate continues on whether Berget can be put to death
"They may have known that what they did was wrong, but their delusional thinking may cause them to believe that they're impervious to punishment or that some greater force compels them to act because of their mental illness," Johns said.
Opponents from the attorney general's office and state's attorneys' association said the measure was unnecessary as the issue is working itself out in the courts. They argued that passing it could pose unintended consequences.
"We think this is a further roadblock that will be used by those who are currently sitting on death row," said Charles McGuigan, assistant attorney general. "These folks have nothing to lose. They will attempt to use this as a further delay in their process."
The House State Affairs Committee advanced the bill on a 9-4 vote Wednesday. It moves now to the House of Representatives for consideration.
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November is National Novel Writing Month. Something I've heard about but never attempted the challenge of writing 50,000 words in one month. I'm not good with numbers, but the way I calculate it, that's 1,667 words per day, seven days a week. Okay, for you mathematicians, I'll have ten extra words by November 30 because of rounding, so I'll cut myself a little slack one day. Maybe take a mini-vacation to the bathroom or the refrigerator in the time it takes to write ten words.
The purpose of NaNoWriMo (http://www.nanowrimo.org/whatisnano) is to inspire writers to write a novel in a month. If you're a writer, then you probably know of NaNoWriMo, and you're prepared with your story arc, characters, and conflicts waiting in your mind—or on paper—to come to life as you write away during the next thirty days. Unfortunately, I was reminded of the writing challenge only last Friday, so I've had little time to plan.
Perhaps this is a good thing. I've always wanted to write a love story. Not a tragically sad, Nicholas Sparks love story, but one where the two lovers actually live and prosper in happiness and joy—a concept Sparks doesn't seem to understand. Love stories can be interesting and entertaining without tragic endings. There'll be conflict and tears; but I'll write in lots of laughter too. That's what makes my heart zing. I've shed my share of tears. Now, I want to laugh and be happy–at least most of the time.
This week I encourage you to write with me. If you can't write 1,667 words per day, then decide how many you can write and commit to that number of words each day. Remember we are not editing these words; we are just writing, getting words on paper or screen. Read the few rules of NaNoWriMo on their website and follow them: NO EDITING ALLOWED! Each week I'll give you my completed word count.
Take the writing challenge with me. My daily goal is 1667 words—less ten words on the fifteenth day; something to look forward to midway. Leave a comment for me if you accept this challenge to write the story you've wanted to tell for years. I would love to hear about your progress each week. Even if our words never make it to a published book, we will have told our stories. This post contains 462 words and took ten minutes to write, so 1000 words per day is possible for most anyone. If you have doubts, you aren't alone, I have doubts too. But damn it, if we don't try, we'll never know whether we can do it. I have to try.
Take the challenge: Set your daily writing goal and make the commitment—Write Now!


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