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I kind of can't believe how fast we're moving through this season. And as we speed through the unknown, I'm having trouble dealing with how the show is moving. Yes, there are definitely things that are happening, and a lot of them are pretty great, and some of them are less so.
But let's declare this week's winner
The High Sparrow won this week, which I don't think should surprise anyone.
Between arresting Cersei, explaining how Loras and Margaraey could maybe survive, and of course, giving us the amazing gift of him bickering with Lady Olenna, it's hard to give him the week.
And honestly, how satisfying was it watching Cersei's face fall as she realized what was happening to her. It was so good. And a remarkable turn by Lena Headey. (As if we didn't already know what a bad ass she was.)
So, congratulations, High Sparrow, whatever your real name is. You won the game of thrones this week.
Even though, you're not interested.
Or whatever.
The runner up the week is Sam! He had sex with Gilly! You go Sam! (Also Jorah, who was all badass in the fighting pits.)
Missandei And Grey Worm
No action. That's two weeks in a row.
I miss them.
Sansa's Agency Watch
Another new feature. After last week, I've decided to note how they handle Sansa's agency and storyline moving forward. (This is how I'm mitigating that I'm not dropping the show all together.)
Sansa tried to get Theon to help rescue her by giving him the candle to signal Brienne. He of course told Ramsay, and BOOOO Theon! While this action is a step in the right direction the fact that Sansa is being kept locked in her bedroom for Ramsay to rape every night, and that he then killed that servant is absolutely the worst. But, at least Sansa is engineering her own rescue, or trying to, unlike Jeyne, who was way more pathetic and less active.
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Friday, Feb. 15
One of the oldest surviving classical masterpieces and August Bournonville's most lasting contribution to dance, Atlanta Ballet's "La Sylphide" is a magical story of forbidden love and heartbreak.
A work of ethereal beauty, "La Sylphide" is an enrapturing tragic love story that will pull at the heartstrings and dazzle with its technical fireworks.
8pm, through Feb. 23
Cobb Energy Center
Clarinda Ross, one of the original founders of ART Station and a Los Angeles actor for many years, will return to the company to perform in her new play entitled "Spit Like A Big Girl." The play is a comic look at what a Southern daughter learned from her college professor parents.
8pm, through Feb. 24
Come enjoy Queer Bait, featuring videos with DJ Headmaster, at Mary's tonight.
Every Friday at midnight, it's time to slip on those fishnets and make-up for the greatest live troupe in the city, Lips Down on Dixie, Inc., for a righteous party in front of the big screen for "The Rocky Horror Show."
Plaza Theatre
Grab your tribal gear and be prepared to dance the night away with Papa Atlanta Tribal! Justin David & Midnight Train Atlanta presents one of the years most anticipated parties with International Producer and DJ, Suri, taking you higher! State of the art sound, lighting, lasers, and light shows will create the perfect mood for high-intensity dancing and beats!
9pm – 3am
Believe Music Hall
Saturday, Feb., 16
The 2019 Georgia/LGBTQ+ Youth Summit, hosted by Georgia Safe Schools Association, is a time to meet youth from around the state to be encouraged, inspired, and motivated for action. It will offer education, entertainment, breakout sessions, advocacy, and new friendships, as well as a social/talent show.
9am – 6:15pm
ASC Ascend
Drag Queen Storytime: Valentine's Day Edition features Miss Terra Cotta Sugarbaker. Come make a Valentine craft, enjoy books and some other treats.
Ponce de Leon Branch Library
Atlanta Leather and Lace is a fundraiser for Lost N Found Youth, with drag, raffles, and shooters all night, as well as DJ Daniel Weaver and host Monica Moree.
7 – 10pm
Atlanta Eagle
See the enchanting musical "Ever After" tonight at the renovated Alliance Theatre Coca Cola Stage.
Vicki Powell and Deep South are proud to announce the return of Horse Meat Disco to Atlanta. The group first came to town in February 2018 and currently hold and run regular parties across the UK, Europe, and the world.
10pm – 3am
Heretic Atlanta
Sunday, Feb. 17
The PFLAG support group for parents and families of LGBTQ children meets at the Atlanta International School.
2:30 – 4pm
Kia Comedy hosts the Sunday LGBTQ Day Party event, with all sorts of drink specials.
My Sister's Room
4 – 8pm
Joining Hearts is kicking off its 32nd year with "Love on the Rocks" – its annual fundraising Valentine's cocktail party. Join in for a fun evening of drinks, food, music and an amazing silent auction to raise funds for the HIV and AIDS community in Atlanta.
5 – 8pm
The Wimbish House
Monday, Feb. 18
T-Time Atlanta Trans Youth holds their weekly meeting tonight.
St. Annes Episcopal Church
Tuesday, Feb. 19
Moderated by Cathy Woolard, former Atlanta City Council President and Atlanta mayoral candidate, the Atlanta City Council District 3 Candidate Forum is organized by the League Of Women Voters Atlanta Fulton County. Invited candidates are Byron Amos, Antonio Brown, Ricky Brown, Matthew Charles Cardinale, Greg Clay, Erika Estrada, Mesha Mainor, Jabari Simama, Shalise Young.
6 – 8pm
Lindsay Street Baptist Church
Get an understanding of Navigating Transgender Legal Issues with guest speaker Taylor Brown of Lambda Legal.
7 – 8:30pm
Johns Creek United Methodist Church
Wednesday, Feb. 20
The 19th annual edition of the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival runs through Feb. 26 at various venues and includes some LGBTQ fare.
TEN Atlanta will once again transform from a crowded dance club into a cozy NYC Cabaret for consecutive Wednesday nights tonight with Boys Night "OUT" on Broadway, a one-hour musical and comedy revue written by Broadway veteran performer Robert Ray.
7 and 9pm
Thursday, Feb. 21
Join the office of Community Outreach and the United Ebony Society of Gwinnett County as they celebrate Black History Month. The celebration and program will include performances, speakers, and proclamation reading. Refreshments will be provided.
6 – 8pm
Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center
Out Front Theatre Company presents the Southeastern premiere of the play "Porcelain," a suspenseful examination of an alienated young man's life filled with mystery and murder.
8pm, through Feb. 23
Atlanta Ballet Caleb Lee Hutchinson, from Dallas, GA, and the runner-up on Season 16 of "American Idol," plays Eddie's Attic.
Friday, Feb. 22
The Atlanta Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce hosts its Membership Drive & Networking Night.
5:30 – 7:30pm
TWELVE at Atlantic Station
Out director Kent Gash has returned to the Alliance Theatre, where he formerly worked, to helm the new drama "Goodnight, Tyler."
8pm, through March 10
Saturday, Feb. 23
Hosted by the Zami Nobla National Organization of Black Lesbians on Aging, the Annual Audre Lorde Scholarship Benefit and Community Awards is tonight, with the keynote address by Simone Bell. The emcee is Kendra Nicole Bryant, and the event will also feature poetry by Kamilah Aisha Moon.
7 – 9pm
Hotel Indigo – College Park
The Rho Kappa Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and the RKL Education Foundation, Inc. cordially invite you to attend the 9th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Breakfast today. The program will acknowledge and recognize individuals, groups and corporations within the Gwinnett community promoting diversity through leadership, innovation, and community volunteerism.
9 – 11am
550 Trackside-Historic Event Facility
Come see The Queeriety Variety Show on the last Saturday of every month. Each show will be jam-packed with improvisation, live sketch comedy, stand-up comedy, puppetry, and drag performances.
The Village Theater
Leonce, the co-founder of Atlanta's MORPH party, makes his Banshee Late Night debut.
11pm – 2am
Sunday, Feb. 24
Mickey Friedman returns to Xion Atlanta for an early morning spin.
BJ Roosters
Out On Film joins forces with the Atlanta Film Festival, Bronzelens Film Festival, Women and Film in Television Atlanta and the Plaza Theatre Foundation for an Oscar viewing party. Doors open at 6:30pm. At 7pm will be some Oscar trivia and the awards start at 8pm. The event will also have an Oscar pool contest with prizes. Award-fab attire encouraged. The event is a 'pay what you can' donation and proceeds go towards participating organizations.
Monday, Feb. 25
Play Texas Hold'Em for free.
Friends Neighborhood Bar
Tuesday, Feb. 26
Enjoy rotating DJs and pool at
Bulldogs tonight.
Wednesday, Feb. 27
The Auburn Avenue Research Library, in collaboration with Charis Books & More, will host educator Shani Robinson and journalist Anna Simonton, as they discuss their newest publication, "None of the Above: The Untold Story of the Atlanta Public School Cheating Scandal, Corporate Greed and the Criminalization of Educators." The event is free and open to the public.
6 – 7:30pm
Thursday, Feb. 28
Join MAAP, Bill Kaelin Marketing, and PALS (Pets Are Loving Support) for a night of fun and networking with a complimentary Got Moxy cocktail and some great giveaways courtesy of Tito's, Bill Kaelin Marketing, and the Moxy Hotel – Midtown's brand new hotel hot spot. The evening's giveaways include: an overnight stay at Moxy, an overnight stay at the AC Hotel, complimentary bar tabs, dinners for two, prizes for your dog and more.
7 – 8:30pm
Saturday, March 2
The ManShaft: Lumberjack Edition is a time to come warm up with your fellow "woods" men. Gear up and pull out your flannels, union suits, skull caps, & tight jeans. Expect a hot log jam full of furry chests & faces, hot daddies, bears & their cubs, and you. The night features DJ Eric, DJ Diablo Rico, and DJ Mike Pope.
9pm – 3am
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... I present to you The Band Name File. Set up by a friend of mine. As he notes, "The Universe keeps providing wonderful names for musical groups, and we capture them here."
Personally, I would love to have me a "Cosseted and Feral" t-shirt. Just sayin'.
Jude 22
From the Humans of New York Facebook page:"And of some have compassion, making a difference..."– Jude 22
"Are you lonely?"
"It's been a lifetime of loneliness. I decided early on that I better get used to it.
I go to movies by myself. If the movie theater is completely empty, I'm even happier.
I learned early on that if I wanted to go to restaurants, I better learn to go by myself.
One benefit to being big is that people don't bother you. I'm shocked that you came
up to me. Nobody's ever done that. When I started to go to therapy, it took me several
sessions before I even spoke a word. I'd just sit there and cry. And honestly, you
caught me on a tough day. I was sitting here feeling really bad about myself.
Because I went to the doctor today, and I was sure that I'd lost weight.
But I'd gained some."
I am feeling a mixture of shame, anger and empathy, here. I want to remember this as a reminder for myself, and hopefully, it will be a reminder for you, as well.
The next time you see someone that looks a little out of place, a little lonely, a little different, a little odd... remember this. And remember that you have the ability to potentially keep someone from that pain. All it takes is a kind word, a few moments, and a little bit of a conversation to plant the seeds of friendship.
The next time you see someone that looks a little out of place, a little lonely, a little different, a little odd... remember this. And remember that you have the ability to potentially keep someone from that pain. All it takes is a kind word, a few moments, and a little bit of a conversation to plant the seeds of friendship.
Will it grow? Maybe. Maybe not. Maybe they are happy where they are and how they are.
But... what if they are not?
Do not walk on by. Stop. Turn back. Remember a man so powerfully and painfully lonely that he went to a therapist and could not do anything but cry.
Do not count on someone else to make the difference. He lives in a city of over eight million people, and it seems as if each and every one of them made the same choice: to pass him by, and let someone else reach out. Decide now that you will be different, and that you will make yourself the difference in someone else's life.
Set Fire To Your Hair...
Remember, kids! Fracking - injecting water into the earth to help release natural gas - is a horrific abuse of nature! It can cause all sorts of bad things to happen!
On the other hand, tossing explosives into an active volcano is SCIENCE! [1]
In one of the biggest-ever seismology deployments at an active volcano, researchers are peppering Mount St Helens in Washington state with equipment to study the intricate system of chambers and pipes that fed the most devastating eruption in US history. This month, they will even set off explosions to generate their own seismic waves. The work could inform research into how volcanoes work throughout the Pacific Northwest and in similar geological settings around the world.Next up, I understand that they are planning to poke a grizzly bear with a sharp stick to see what happens.
[1] Well, actually, yeah, it is. This is pretty cool stuff. I am wondering where the environmentalists are on this, though. It seems like the sort of thing they claim to get upset about.
Truthiness In Law Enforcement
Indy Week reports that several Durham police officers lied about non-existent 911 calls to persuade residents to allow them to search their homes.
According to a department memo, the officers used fabricated 911 calls for the purpose of obtaining consent to enter residences where they believed wanted individuals with outstanding warrants might be living. However, officers were willing to use the ploy to cast a broader net in at least one case — the hearing where the tactic surfaced involved a defendant charged with marijuana possession after the officer discovered marijuana in her home.
Honest mistake, really. I mean, did anybody specifically tell them, as part of their training, that lying was wrong? What we have here is a failure of the system. We are all to blame, really, for letting these poor officers down.
Of course, if you violate a section of the penal code so obscure that the DA has to dig through 100 year-old documents to find mention of it, that's different, scumbag. Ignorance of the law is no excuse.
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Unexpected Competition
The Independent: Gingers face extinction due to climate change, scientists warn
Washington Post: No, climate change is not driving redheads to extinction [1]
I imagine that The Onion never expected competition from mainstream news sources.
[1] If there were any justice in the world, this headline would end "... you idiots."
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Boundaries, Fences and Teh Intarwebs
When I got my first cellphone in 2004, I immediately noticed something. "These things are designed to help people cheat," I pointed out to my then-husband. They really were: you could delete sent texts one by one or erase a whole thread, you could save someone's number as something totally innocuous ("Chimney Guy"), you could even change the date or time on outgoing and incoming messages. You could send pictures. This was before smartphones, so the cameras were terrible, but it didn't take a rocket scientist to see the inherent potential for someone who likes sneaking around.
Now that technology has basically infested every aspect of our social interactions—do you even remember anybody's phone number anymore? Because I sure don't—we spend a lot of time communicating with people we may not exactly know very well, using tiny powerful computers that we carry in our pockets. And, just as in 2004, the possibilities for cheating seem endless. From flirting through repeated "likes" of someone's posted Facebook photos or commenting on their every status update, to setting up surreptitious OKCupid or Ashley Madison accounts, cheating looks very different in 2014 than it did ten years ago.
Three personal commitments of mine:
- In any private online conversations with a member of the opposite sex outside of work, I try to ensure that they're always between "wife & I" and the other person. If that's not possible, I do my best to keep the Lovely Mrs. Robb updated on the conversation.
- In offline conversations between myself and a member of the opposite sex, I make sure to mention my wife & kids. Fortunately, I rarely have to make an effort at this - I enjoy talking about my family.
- I have a PIN on my iPhone so I can leave it on my desk at work without tempting my fun-loving colleagues. The Lovely Mrs. Robb knows the PIN, as do the kids. I have no problem handing my phone off to any & all of them for whatever reason, and I will keep it that way.
There are other personal boundaries I have set for myself in this area. Not because I imagine that I am an irresistible stud-muffin who has to carry a stick to drive off the hordes of slavering women after my hotness, but because I know that I am a sinful man living in a sinful world, and it is far, far, far easier to bear a burden if you never pick it up in the first place.
Nice Charity You Have There...
Despite the fact that Open Source Software foundations have existed for years, the IRS has apparently just decided that they are not allowed to be non-profits.
In a disturbing precedent, the Yorba Foundation, which makes apps for GNU/Linux, has had its nonprofit status application rejected by the IRS because some of projects may benefit for-profit entities.
Here's the thing: I do not think that this has anything to do with OSS, specifically. I think that OSS just happens to be a nice starting point for the IRS to test out a nice, new, shiny +5 Phrase of Vaugeness against a soft target that has little or no capability of fighting back.
"May benefit for-profit entities."
Think about it. There is a lot - an awful lot - of potential tax money there for the taking, after all. They just need to come up with a way to justify it, and get a few examples on the books to establish a precedent. With this phrase, they do not even need to show that a non-profit is actually doing anything in particular. Just suggesting that they might do an unquantifiable something for an unidentified someone at an undisclosed sometime is enough to yank their 501(c)(3) status.
Anyone want to lay odds that some of those annoyingly conservative non-profits are going to be hearing this phrase in the near future?
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Spring 2019
Marc Hutchin
Isis, what international politics is, practice of political science, some terms, Historical evolution of politics.
These notes will be on our first exam.
Notes from the first day of class through January 28th
The development of International relations from ancient times to modern day
Introduction the course
These notes are one realism and liberalism, what they are, how they function in politics, and how they compare to each other.
Study guide for the first exam, covers from the first week of background information to the feminist political theories covered in the last class
These notes will cover all that is on the next Exam
These notes cover the Critical Theories of International Politics, economic structuralism, constructivism, Feminist International Relations Theory, etc.
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Thank you for supporting Laps for Liberty 2019! The whole school had a great time!
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British YA fiction authors James Dawson and Tim Gardner talk about their teen years.
MetroseXY Movement
Androgynous "metrosexual" artist DPhill stands out among his hypermasculine peers in hip hop.
Teenage Kicks: 5/12
Quiet Riot Girl calls for submissions from—and on the subject of—teenage boys and young men.
A Partial Defense Of Narcissism
Quit Riot Girl believes that narcissism is less a personality disorder, and more a normal attribute of contemporary culture—even for men.
In Praise of Metrosexual Men
Quiet Riot Girl asks, "What's not to like?"
Masculinity Isn't Good—It's Great
Men's roles are changing and becoming flexible, Quiet Riot Girl writes, which is for the best.
No, Seriously, What About the Men?
A closer look at how misandrist arms of feminism institutionalize the neglect of men and masculinity in women's and gender studies.
The Mirror Cracked
Quiet Riot Girl examines the intersection of men, metrosexuality and disability.
The Myth of 'Real Men': A Response to Eliezer Sobel by Quiet Riot Girl
Quiet Riot Girl responds to Eliezer Sobel's discussion of masculinity.


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Police offers Flexible Employment Options (FEO) to help staff balance the demands of life inside and outside work. When North Taranaki Prevention Manager Senior Sergeant Karley Hunt committed to swim Cook Strait, it was clear the training schedule would not fit into the full-time working week and family life. FEO made it possible.
I've been a recreational swimmer for years.
I joined Police 20 years ago in Taranaki but I've worked all over the place – I was working in Auckland when I really got into ocean swimming. There was always someone to go with there.
Two years ago I returned to Taranaki with my husband Cam and son Joel. One day I was talking about ocean swimming to Senior Constable Pete Wright, a Youth Aid constable from Stratford and chair of Central Taranaki Blue Light. He asked if I'd considered swimming Cook Strait.
I had – it was an extreme bucket list thing for me - but I didn't have the means or opportunity. Pete said: "What if we supported you and you raised money for Blue Light?"
As a Prevention Manager I'm very supportive of Blue Light. If we can reduce one young person's offending or give a disadvantaged youth a chance that gives them a future, it's worth it.
That was a year ago. I found a coach and Pete found sponsorship - preparing to swim Cook Strait comes with costs.
As well as pool costs and nutrition, you need a skilled navigator and to be validated you need an observer. I need a support crew and I've organised a St John Ambulance paramedic because hypothermia is a risk. At the moment Cook Strait is about 16C.
Training was initially a daily 4km session, four times a week, with a three-hour swim in the pool at weekends. More recently it has been two 6km sessions a day for four days and a three-hour ocean swim at the weekend. I recently moved up to a six-hour sea swim.
FEO and a supportive family have let me maintain a degree of work-life balance. Joel is now three and Cam is a police officer in Stratford. I needed to be able to manage my training and still have quality time with them.
After having Joel I had six months' maternity leave then went back to work full-time – I didn't use FEO. Now with FEO I've reduced my hours from 40 to 30 a week, until April.
I was surprised how easy the process was, even during the transition to MyPolice. I applied on the old system and waited while the new system cranked into gear. I said what I wanted to do, it was approved by my supervisor and actioned pretty much that day.
To be honest, it hasn't been easy to adjust to the reduced hours. There's always a lot to do at work. It takes commitment and understanding colleagues to make it work.
The furthest I've swum was in the 17.5km Taupō Epic swim earlier this year. I was in the water for seven hours and completed 15km before they packed up the course.
It was my first swim after eight days off with my ear and sinus infections. I was disappointed but what mattered was that I didn't want to stop - I had mentally prepared myself to carry on.
The mental stuff is going to be huge. My coach reckons it's 30 percent capability and 70 percent mental preparation. That will be make or break.
Nutrition requires discipline – I've had to double my intake, pretty much. I'm encouraged to eat things you're told aren't good for you – bread, rice, pasta, lots of sugary stuff. Nothing's off the table.
I need energy because I burn around 1500 calories with a three-hour swim. And I've got to maintain my blubber – if I'm too skinny there's a real risk of hypothermia. The trouble is, the harder I train, the less I feel like eating. But that's normal - I know others have experienced the same.
In my mind the worst thing is the jellyfish. I was stung by Portuguese man o'war bluebottles in East Timor a few years ago and I think these over-sensitised me.
International Channel swimming rules mean I can't wear a wetsuit – just togs, cap and goggles. I'm prone to stings from sea lice, also known as thimble jellyfish.
You can't see or feel them at the time but they get stuck in your togs and basically fire venom at you until you take your togs off. I'm constantly covered in welts after sea swims. They hurt, they're itchy, but now I know what they are they won't stop me.
I'm covered in sea lice stings again now after my six-hour sea swim, which was accompanied by jellyfish, birds and kingfish. It was extremely rough and I battled a current the whole way.
But I might be the first police officer. We've inquired with Police Sport and the Police Museum but nobody can confirm it. I'd love to hear if anyone knows otherwise.
- Follow Karley on the Central Taranaki Blue Light Facebook page.
- You can support the swim through Karley's Givealittle page.


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WHITE (Rev. Gilbert).
The Works in Natural History .... Comprising The Natural History of Selborne; The Naturalist's Calendar; and Miscellaneous Observations, Extracted from his Papers. to which are added, A Calendar and Observations, by W. Marwick Esq. FLS.
Engraved frontispiece and folding plate in vol.1, hand-coloured folding frontispiece and hand-coloured plate in vol.2.
First Collected Edition. Two volumes. 8vo. [211 x 133 x 45 mm]. [iii]-viii, 392 pp; [1]f, 300pp. Bound in 1899 by Zaehnsdorf (signed and dated with a gilt pallet on the front turn-ins and with gilt stamp on rear pastedowns) in light brown pigskin, the covers with a border of three blind fillets. The spines divided into six panels with double bands flanked with three blind fillets, lettered in gilt in the second and fourth panels and dated at the foot, the edges of the boards and turn-ins tooled with blind fillets, marbled endleaves, gilt edges. (The leather slightly darkened in spots and patches, the turn-ins offset onto the endleaves).
London: by T. Bensley for J. White, 1802
Missing the half titles. A little light spotting but a very good copy in a handsome binding.
"On White's death [1793] his literary papers were passed by his relatives to John Aikin MD (1747-1822), whose first response was to extract previously unpublished material from the journals and issue it as A Naturalist's Calendar, with Observations in Various Branches of Natural History (1795). He then advised publication of White's collected writings in natural history, and this was accomplished in Selborne (1802). This volume, comprising first the republication of Selborne (1789) without the letters on the antiquities, and A Naturalist's Calendar (1795), and a second calendar of natural occurences and memoranda, parallel to Aikin's 1795 publication, but prepared by W. Marwick of Catisfield, Sussex, was prefaced by a brief memoir of White written by John White, son of Benjamin White, the bookseller" - New Oxford Dictionary of National Biography.
Bookplate of Alfred Acland (1858-1937) of Feniton Court, near Honiton in Devon. In 1885 Acland married the Hon. Beatrice Danvers Smith, the daughter of W. H. Smith. They later had a number of their books bound by the W. H. Smith Bindery, but in 1899 Zaehnsdorf was the favoured firm.
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- 2 Litres Water
- ½ Orange, Sliced & Other ½ Juiced
- ½ Lemon, Sliced & Other ½ Juiced
- ½ Lime, Sliced & Other ½ Juiced
- A Couple of Grapefruit Slices
- ¼ Cucumber, Sliced
- Fresh Mint or Rosemary (optional)
In a large glass Jug/bottle add all your ingredients and drink during the day to hydrate. keep adding fresh water as you drink and keep it in the fridge for 3-4 days, the fruit will keep fresh in the fridge.
My Nutrition's Tips: Make sure not to overdo it! This drink will be great to cleanse your body from overindulgences, your skin and tummy will thank you for it, but give your body a break from detoxing, we do not recommend detoxing every week as it is not healthy for your digestive system. Drink plenty of fresh water the following weeks to cleanse your system, allowing your body to recover from the holiday season.
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A perfect diet comes with proper eating routine and healthy lifestyle. If you want to achieve a body that's physically fit, you need some control with regards to your food intake. Most dieticians suggest to eat organic foods rather than processed products, of course. All fruits and vegetables have their own benefits to the human body, however, in order to get it right, you must get the right dose of the fruit or vegan food you are about to take. The most common solution for this is through transforming solid food into its liquid form so every health benefits can easily run through your body's system. Taking juices may seem lighter but it's actually the same but a lot better than chewing the whole food all at once.
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Blue rose: A rose, surrounded with a blue design, with paper cuts. Topped with real gold around the design (this is an option one can add)
Mushki is an artist whom is currently living in Jerusalem, Israel. Being in Israel infuses her art with many traditional Jewish designs.
Additionally, being the daughter of a sofer*, many of Mushki's designs are created on real parchment – the only material that scribes work with.
*(A sofer is the term used for a Jewish scribe, the ones that write mezuzot, teffilin and torahs)
Art is no longer a subject of a paper and brush, razors and blades have joined the field too! Many of Mushki's designs include intriguing paper cut shapes and cuts. In an attempt to have perfect designs, many artists have shifted to technology such as laser-cutting for the cutting process.
Keep it standard and get a laser cut design, or beef it up, have the the artistic cuts done entirely by hand! To request this option please email us, or leave a comment with your order.
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student hub – level 1, thomas cherry building
This project involved the refurbishment of 500 m² of floor area at the Thomas Cherry Building, to provide Student Breakout Areas, a Transit Lounge for students to wait for busses, and a Student Development Centre.
Various seating modes were provided to the Student areas to create diversity, including lounge type seating for individuals and groups, seating at benches with provision of power and data, group study tables. Consultation lounge pods in the Student Development Centre were also provided to enable consultations to occur in an inviting and comfortable environment.


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Governor Sarah Palin has once again taken to her Facebook page to remind us that some three years ago she was speaking out against the unconstitutional "Obamacare". You may recall that Palin's remarks about "death panels" were considered to be, at minimum, controversial and by some an out-and-out lie. As time went by and we learned more about the monstrosity that is known as the Affordable Care Act, Palin was proven to be absolutely correct in her assessment of rationed care, AKA "death panels".
At time of writing, we the people are awaiting the decision of the United States Supreme Court with regards to the future of this law.
Posted to Facebook by Palin earlier today:
As we wait for the impending Supreme Court decision on Obamacare, I reiterate what I wrote in my first post on this topic nearly three years ago. I stand by everything I wrote in that warning to my fellow Americans because what was true then is true now, and it will remain true as we hear what the Supreme Court has to say.
It was a pretty long post, but a lot of people seem to have only read two words of it: "death panel." Though I was called a liar for calling it like it is, many of these accusers finally saw that Obamacare did in fact create a panel of faceless bureaucrats who have the power to make life and death decisions about health care funding. It's called the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB), and its purpose all along has been to "keep costs down" by actually denying care via price controls and typically inefficient bureaucracy. This subjective rationing of care is what I was writing about in that first post:
The Democrats promise that a government health care system will reduce the cost of health care, but as the economist Thomas Sowell has pointed out, government health care will not reduce the cost; it will simply refuse to pay the cost. And who will suffer the most when they ration care? The sick, the elderly, and the disabled, of course. The America I know and love is not one in which my parents or my baby with Down Syndrome will have to stand in front of Obama's "death panel" so his bureaucrats can decide, based on a subjective judgment of their "level of productivity in society," whether they are worthy of health care. Such a system is downright evil.
Health care by definition involves life and death decisions. Human rights and human dignity must be at the center of any health care discussion.
Rep. Michele Bachmann highlighted the Orwellian thinking of the president's health care advisor, Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, the brother of the White House chief of staff, in a floor speech to the House of Representatives. I commend her for being a voice for the most precious members of our society, our children and our seniors.
We must step up and engage in this most crucial debate. Nationalizing our health care system is a point of no return for government interference in the lives of its citizens. If we go down this path, there will be no turning back. Ronald Reagan once wrote, "Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth." Let's stop and think and make our voices heard before it's too late.
If the Supreme Court doesn't strike down Obamacare entirely, then Congress must act to repeal IPAB and Obamacare before it is indeed "too late." All of Obamacare must go one way or another.
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First off, may I just say thank you to everyone who commented on my finished Venezia. Every comment made me so happy and feel so great that I was filled with all kinds of blog love since I posted. So thank you.
I am finally getting back into the groove of things since I have been back about two weeks now. My trip was so amazing that it is really hard for me to give a quick and dirty report on it. So I decided instead to do a list. A top ten list if you will. With pictures. This is the first of probably 4 installments about my trip. So I hope you enjoy it even though there is no knitting content. If not, well then I may have another FO for you by the end of next week so you can stay tuned for that…fun huh?
Okay, on to the list…
10 really cool reasons my Hong Kong/Thailand trip rocked:
10. Really Big Buddhas:
You might think I am joking. I am not. First, there was Tian Tan in Hong Kong:
The cool features of this temple/attraction are the long stairs going up to the Buddha and the gondola ride to get to the "village." I say "village" because it is totally commercialized and manufactured to look like an authentic old Chinese village but despite its tourist trappings it is still fun. The Buddha itself is quite a thing to see. It is the world's largest outdoor seated bronze Buddha. For real.
But just when you think you have seen all the big Buddhas you are going to see…then comes Thailand with the largest reclining Buddha I have ever seen.
Crazy right? We visited this Buddha on New Years day which was probably a bad idea due to the crowds but I am glad we waited in line. I mean look at it? Just gorgeous.
Honestly, I had no idea I would enjoy visiting really large statues of Buddha so much. Know what might be a fun vacation…a tour of all the big Buddhas in the world. I will be you would see some amazing places. Just a thought.
9. Eating Ice Cream/Gelato:
Most of you don't know my family. For those who do you know one thing…we love the ice cream. We mostly managed to control ourselves while we were in Hong Kong but for our last 5 days in Thailand, all bets were off. It was impossible to resist really. I don't know what it is about Asia but there were Haagen Dazs stores EVERYWHERE. That is where it started, divine Haagen Dazs. Where there was not a Haagen Daz store, there was a gelato cart. And then, on a particularly draining day we literally stumbled across…a Baskin Robbins cafe. That is right, a CAFE. Who even knew that existed. They had menus and a waitress who came to your table and everything.
We ordered sundaes and banana splits and stuff. It was awesome.
8. Hong Kong Movie Theaters
I know, I know. You are not supposed to go to movies when visiting exotic locales on the other side of the world. I mean, going to a movie is the same experience wherever you go. Right? Oh no, this is very very wrong. Hong Kong movie theaters were like nothing I have experienced before. First, the chairs are wide, reclined and leather. Then there is the leg room, tons of it. The popcorn…three different flavors, caramel, salty, and sweet. And then there is the crowd. Remember the last time you went to the movies and no one talked or a cell phone didn't ring and no one kicked the back of your chair? Yeah, I don't either. Well, my fellow movie goers in Hong Kong were silent. It was a beautiful thing.
So there are the first three. Wednesday…#'s 7 – 5.
The following 9 comments were originally left at blogspirit:
Wow, I can only DREAM of going to a movie where people are silent! Once we were at a movie and a cell phone right behind us started ringing and the guy actually answered it! "Hey dude….yeah, I'm in a movie…it's pretty sweet, you should have come…." I could have killed someone.
I'm excited to see more of your trip! Sounds like it was so much fun!
YUM!!! I am an ice cream-a-holic. Dacquiri Ice or Mint Chip all the way, baby. 🙂
What a clever way to report on your trip!
I can totally see the Buddha appeal.
what incredible statues. Thanks for sharing the photos – it's great
Beautiful pictures, Erin! And for a minute I thought you'd dyed your hair blonde, but that must be another sister, eh?
Oh, I know you don't think you know who this is, but really you do! I'll give you a hint ~ I love the scent of lavender mixed with a little clary sage and lemongrass. It smells so gentle.
tee hee!
(I'm just trying to stay under the radar)
Wow! It looks like you guys had an awesome time. And as I told Kara, I am so jealous. And your parents look awesome!!
SOO jealous of your trip. I was just looking at your sister's pictures too. You guys are too cute. Plus, everytime I see your Venezia in a picture I get lustfull. I want to knit that so bad. I'm gonna have to start buying that yarn in batches so I can afford it! Maybe by June I'll have enough time to actually knit it 🙂
Those are amazing buddhas. Someday I want to make this trip too!
The huge Buddhas are so amazing! I have seen a TV special about the large Buddhas, and both of these were on there.
That BR cafe sounds so delish! 🙂


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Well, it's that time of week again, and there's a funny feeling associated with finishing a project and moving on — in some ways, I wish every project would last forever! I love that feeling of firing on every creative cylinder! But all good things come to an end, and with it, beginnings for new projects.
I am linking up with Lee over at Freshly Pieced, where there is an impressive array of quilts and other sewn beauties!
Since I poured all my time into finishing the Tangerine Tango Mini last week, I have mostly new projects to report.
With the coming of spring, warmer temperatures and longer days, I've decided to make a new warm-weather bag. It probably isn't an accident that tangerine/orange came up in my fabric picks for this project. I'm excited to use the combo in a practical piece:
I'm making the bag on the cover, the Cosmo.
I taught another embroidery class this last weekend, and this time I made a plushy owl for my niece. I just have to stitch it together and stuff it!
And I still need to finish the disappearing 9-patch quilt I'm making for my niece, which I aim to have done by the time of her baptism in April. Her parents asked me to be her godmother, and I am thrilled!
Happy Wednesday, all!


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Docs hate res ipsa loquitur — a favorite of malpractice lawyers — e.g. the thing speaks for itself — If accepted this means that negligence or malpractice requires no proof. So here I am, using it as a rhetorical device in an important malpractice case.
Below are the 7 priority areas set out by Katherine Archuleta, the late unlamented director of the Office of Personnel management. It's a marvelously politically correct document, with all the appropriate buzzwords to warm the heart (and numb the mind). Unfortunately security wasn't one of the seven.
OPM has set out seven priority areas:
Honoring the Workforce: OPM will be the champion of the Federal workforce. Through such programs as the OPM Innovation Lab and the Learning Center, we will provide career training and skill development for Federal employees. OPM will serve as the thought leader in research and data-driven human resource management and policy decision-making.
Build a More Diverse and Engaged Workforce: OPM, which by Executive Order is the lead agency on increasing diversity and inclusion in the Federal workforce, will recruit qualified individuals to serve and expand access to the job pipeline from entry and mid-level positions to leadership posts. OPM will provide leadership in helping agencies create work environments where a diverse Federal workforce is fully engaged and energized.
World Class Customer Service: OPM will respond to the interests of its many and diverse customers throughout the lifecycle of an employee. Whether it's a recent graduate seeking to start a Federal career, a current employee looking for a training opportunity, or a retiree, OPM will provide timely, accurate and responsive service.
IT Improvement: Under the leadership of a new Chief Information Officer and Chief Technology Officer, OPM will implement its IT Strategic Plan to streamline and update IT systems to better serve Federal employees from resume through retirement.
Background Investigations: In partnership with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, OPM will implement the revised Federal Investigative Standards and will lead efforts to strengthen the background investigations program across government as we maintain the highest standards of quality and timeliness.
Retirement: OPM is closing in on our goal to process 90 percent of cases within 60 days. The agency will continue to update our systems as we continue to transition to a paperless process.
Health Care: OPM will fully implement the Multi-State Plan provision of the Affordable Care Act, provide coverage to Tribal employees and continue providing high quality health insurance benefits to the Federal workforce.
Here's a link to the original https://www.opm.gov/about-us/our-director/top-priorities/
Res ipsa loquitur


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text: + MODEL Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies (2013) xx, 1e6 Available online at www.sciencedirect.com journal homepage: www.elsevier.com/jbmt ORIGINAL RESEARCH Effect of deep stripping massage alone or with eccentric resistance on hamstring length and strength Jeffrey Forman, PhD, NCTMB a,*, Lisbeth Geertsen, MS, CMT a, Michael E. Rogers, PhD b a De Anza College, Jeffrey Forman/Massage Therapy Program, 21250 Stevens Creek Boulevard, Cupertino, CA 95014, USA b Wichita State University, Department of Human Performance Studies, Wichita KS, USA Received 6 December 2012; received in revised form 22 March 2013; accepted 8 April 2013 KEYWORDS Deep stripping massage strokes; Hamstring flexibility; Hamstring strength; Eccentric resistance Summary Background: Many studies have evaluated the effects of different interventions on hamstring length. However, little research has been conducted on the effects of deep stripping massage strokes (DSMS) alone, or combined with eccentric resistance, on hamstring length and strength. Purpose: To determine: 1) if DSMS have an effect on hamstring length and strength and 2) if the effects on hamstring length and strength are any different when DSMS are combined with eccentric exercise. Methods: 89 Community College students and community members between the ages of 18 and 62 volunteered for the study. Of these, 64 demonstrated tight hamstrings on either one or both sides as defined by supine, passive terminal knee extension of 75 and participated in the study. Strength was assessed by pressing the posterior calcaneus into a strain gauge for approximately 5 s while seated with the knee flexed to 90 . On their tighter side, participants were administered longitudinal DSMS during 15, 10-s bouts of eccentric resistance with an elastic resistance band. On their other hamstring, participants were administered 15, 10-s longitudinal DSMS while lying passive. All massage strokes were performed at a depth of 7 out of 10 on a verbal pressure scale index. Afterwards, the hamstring flexibility and strength tests were repeated. Results: Both DSMS with eccentric resistance (10.7%) and DSMS alone (6.3%) resulted in improved (p < 0.01) hamstring flexibility. The improvement following DSMS with eccentric resistance was greater (p < 0.05) than following DSMS alone. Strength was not significantly affected by either treatment. * Corresponding author. E-mail address: [email protected] (J. Forman). 1360-8592/$ - see front matter ª 2013 Published by Elsevier Ltd. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2013.04.005 Please cite this article in press as: Forman, J., et al., Effect of deep stripping massage alone or with eccentric resistance on hamstring length and strength, Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies (2013), http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2013.04.005 + MODEL 2 J. Forman et al. Conclusions: These results suggest that DSMS increases hamstring length in less than 3 min but has no affect on strength. Furthermore, combining DSMS with eccentric resistance produces more hamstring flexibility gains than DSMS alone and does not affect strength. ª 2013 Published by Elsevier Ltd. Introduction Poor flexibility can negatively impact normal biomechanical balance and function, which can result in impaired mobility, pain and reduced sports performance. For example, limited range of motion in the hamstring muscle group has been associated with postural deviations, low back problems, impaired athletic performance and greater risk of injury (Crosman et al., 1984). Athletes participating in sports that require sprinting and acceleration commonly experience hamstring injuries. These injuries force many to miss practice and games and if not adequately treated the chance for re-injury is high (Brughelli et al., 2009). Many studies have been performed measuring the effectiveness of different techniques at improving hamstring length and strength. Techniques such as static stretching, exercise, heat, massage, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) and eccentric training have previously been shown to improve hamstring flexibility, and although some studies found PNF superior to other stretching techniques, most comparative analyses were inconclusive as to which techniques work best (Decoster et al., 2005; Spernoga et al., 2001; Funk et al., 2001, 2003; George et al., 2006). The utilization of classic massage techniques such as gliding (effleurage), kneading (petrissage), and friction in studies by Barlow et al. (2004) and Hopper et al. (2005a,b) showed non-significant results in terms of improving flexibility of hamstrings. However, Hopper et al. (2005a,b) employed a technique called Dynamic Soft Tissue Mobilisation (DSTM) in addition to the aforementioned classic massage techniques, which showed a significant increase in hamstring length compared to both the control and the group that received traditional Swedish massage. In the soft tissue mobilization group the therapist positioned the client prone and employed deep longitudinal strokes over the entire hamstring group to isolate adhesions and/or hypertonic tissue. When these areas of myo-fascial restriction were uncovered the client was turned supine and focused deep longitudinal stripping strokes were then applied over these areas of restriction. The knee was first passively extended, then actively extended and finally eccentrically contracted against the therapists' resistance during the stripping strokes. George et al. (2006) successfully utilized the Active Release Technique to increase hamstring flexibility. For the intervention participants were placed on their side with the hip extended and compressive forces were applied to the dorsal sacral ligaments while the hip was actively flexed. Participants were then placed in the prone position where the muscle bellies were treated. The knee joint was approximated, shortening the hamstrings, and compressive force was applied and maintained to areas of restriction in the bellies of the muscles while the subject actively contracted their antagonistic muscles, lengthening their hamstrings. The origins of the hamstrings were then treated using the same principles of joint approximation and compressive force into the tissue while the antagonist was contracted. Results showed that hamstring flexibility on average increased by 8.3 cm. The results of the Nelson and Bandy (2004) study indicated that even though both static stretching and eccentric training improved flexibility there was no significant difference between the two methods. Regardless, Nelson & Bandy stipulated that a reduction in injuries may be achieved by implementing an eccentric training program that takes a muscle through a full range of motion as this provides a more functional option for flexibility training. Ferreira (2007) reported that their comparison between static stretching and eccentric training resulted in the same non-significant gains in hamstring flexibility. In agreement with Nelson & Bandy they opined that eccentric training was a better strategy to use for training because, in addition to increasing flexibility, it increases strength and can help protect against injuries. Brughelli et al. (2009) argued that, since muscle has an optimum length for producing peak tension, hamstring injuries can be reduced if this optimum length is increased via training. They concluded that eccentric exercise is the only form of training that has consistently been shown to increase the optimum length of tension development and emphasized the importance of using functional movements with eccentric muscle contraction to rehabilitate hamstring muscle injuries. Aquino et al. (2010) studied individuals with tight hamstrings and compared the effect of strengthening the hamstrings in a lengthened position versus stretching. They reported no significant change in flexibility for the stretching and strength training groups, but the strengthening in the lengthened position group did demonstrate changed peak torque angles in the direction of knee extension. The authors suggested that strength training in the elongated position most likely induces structural adaptations in shortened muscles, which may help prevent musculoskeletal injuries. Finally, in a pilot study by Forman et al. (2011) the effects of a warm-up versus deep stripping massage strokes DSMS combined with eccentric resistance on hamstring length were examined. Participants were taken through a pretest terminal hamstring length goniometer measurement, which was followed by a five-minute warm-up on an exercise cycle with zero resistance. After the warm-up, another hamstring length measurement was recorded. Then a series of fifteen ten-second bouts of hamstring eccentric resistance exercises were combined with DSMS before a final goniometer measurement of hamstring length was completed. They found that both warm-up and combining eccentric resistance with deep stripping massage increase hamstring length significantly, however the Please cite this article in press as: Forman, J., et al., Effect of deep stripping massage alone or with eccentric resistance on hamstring length and strength, Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies (2013), http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2013.04.005 + MODEL Deep stripping massage and/or eccentric resistance effect on hamstrings combination of eccentric exercise with DSMS was three times more effective than the five-minute warm-up. Our analysis of research has focused on techniques that have demonstrated the potential to increase muscle length and strength. Other researchers have suggested that eccentric training is an effective tool for increasing muscle length and strength and recommended it for preventing injuries (Nelson and Bandy, 2004; Ferreira, 2007). A great deal of research on eccentric training has been conducted, however certain avenues have not yet been investigated. There is a paucity of research on the effects of DSMS and minimal investigation has been conducted on the effects of combining DSMS with eccentric resistance. Therefore, this study seeks to fill the void in the existing research by investigating the effects that DSMS alone and combining DSMS with eccentric resistance have on hamstring length and strength. Methods 3 inferior to the anterior fold of the ankle and recorded the measurement. After the length of each hamstring was recorded, the microFET3 was set to muscle testing on the high threshold setting to measure and record the strength of each hamstring. To measure hamstring strength the participant was seated on the edge of a desk with the knee of the leg being measured flexed to approximately 90 . The microFET3 was attached to the side of the desk with Velcro, posterior and slightly superior to the center of the subjects' calcaneus. After the participant was directed to fold their arms across their abdomen members of the research stabilized both shoulders and the contralateral leg. The participant was then instructed to maximally contract their hamstring pushing against the machine with their calcaneus for approximately five seconds. For consistency, a metronome was used while the subject was instructed to "contract, 2, 3, 4 and stop". After the pretests were completed the interventions were administered to all participants. Subjects Interventions Participants between the ages 18e62 years (N Z 89) were recruited through advertisements in the school newspaper, by informing all coaches of the sports teams, and by convenience. Of these, 64 participants (Age: 31.4 12.1; 29.7% women; 70.3% men) qualified with either one or both hamstrings tight (85.9% right-side dominant; 14.1% left-side dominant) to match the criteria and with no history of knee, thigh, hip or lower back problems for one year before the study. The Institutional Review Board of Wichita State University reviewed and approved the project according to the Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects. All participants received written and oral instructions for the study and each gave their written informed consent prior to participation. Community College adult students between the ages of 18 and 62 participated in this study. Individuals were allowed to participate if they had tight hamstrings, as demonstrated by a 15 or more knee extension deficit measured supine with the hip flexed to 90 and the ankle relaxed and no history of knee, thigh, hip or lower back problems for 1 year before the study. Bilateral hamstring pretest measurements were taken to record preintervention hamstring lengths and strength. Subjects were positioned supine on a massage table and hips were secured with a padded belt placed over both anterior superior iliac spines to eliminate pelvic rotation before hamstring measurements were taken. Hamstring flexibility measurements were recorded with a Hoggan Health Industries (West Jordan, UT) microFET3 digital muscle tester/ inclinometer set to inclinometer. Before every measurement the machine was calibrated to zero using a preleveled surface. The subject was placed into 90 of hip flexion and while maintaining the 90 of hip flexion they were passively moved into their terminal hamstring length by a researcher extending the knee. When the researcher felt end-feel and the subject verbally agreed that terminal length was achieved another member of the research team placed the microFET3 on the anterior tibia four fingers Advanced massage therapy students of De Anza College performed the massage strokes and procedures for both interventions. These soon-to-graduate students received advanced training to become part of the research team. Every team member was familiar and confident with the different tasks required for each intervention. One massage therapist would complete both deep stripping massage interventions on each participant. However, between subjects the massage therapists would switch roles so that fatigue of the therapist would not affect results. For Intervention A, the participants were positioned prone on a massage table and a researcher placed a Velcro extremity strap that had a green Thera-Band elastic resistance band (Hygenic, Akron, OH) attached to it around the participant's ankle (Fig. 1). The leg chosen for deep stripping combined with eccentric contraction was the leg with the tighter hamstring. If equally tight, the dominant leg was chosen. The free end of the resistance band was attached to the underside of the massage table and adjusted so that there was no slack in it to provide eccentric resistance throughout the full range of motion during the intervention. A few drops of Prossage oil were then gently spread on the participants' skin. A metronome set to one beat per second was turned on to help maintain consistent timing. The participant was then passively moved into knee flexion beyond 90 , so that they experienced zero concentric resistance. After releasing the ankle the participant was instructed to engage their hamstring muscles countering the resistance of the resistance band so that it took a full 10-s count for the leg to be fully extended. As the participant slowly lowered their leg under resistance, a massage therapist concurrently performed a series of deep longitudinal stripping massage strokes (7 out of 10 on the verbal pressure scale) up the participants' hamstring muscles from the insertion points to the ischial tuberosity (Fig. 2). The massage therapists would discuss the verbal pressure scale with the participant before the interventions began. During the procedures the therapist would ask the Please cite this article in press as: Forman, J., et al., Effect of deep stripping massage alone or with eccentric resistance on hamstring length and strength, Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies (2013), http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2013.04.005 + MODEL 4 J. Forman et al. longitudinal stripping massage strokes were applied with the flats of the knuckles of one hand as the therapist reinforced their wrist by grasping it with their other hand. The therapist held a green Hand Exerciser (Hygenic, Akron, OH) ball as a shock absorber in the hand performing the strokes (Fig. 3). Intervention B was administered immediately following the completion of intervention A. For intervention B, which was performed on the less tight hamstring (and if equally tight the non-dominant leg), fifteen deep longitudinal stripping massage strokes were applied in exactly the same manner. However, the participant was passive and did not perform any eccentric contractions during the treatment. Immediately after the massage strokes for intervention B were completed the participant's hamstring length and the strength of both legs were measured with the aforementioned pretest protocols. Statistical analysis Figure 1 Velcro extremity strap attached to the ankle with an elastic resistance band attached to the strap and the table. participant for feedback on the pressure and adjust the amount of force applied during the strokes to what the participant considered to be a seven. Everyone has a different level of force tolerance and the intention was to apply firm strokes without unnecessary pain. This subjective feedback from the participants allowed the massage therapists to work at an appropriate level of force for each individual. These deep-stripping strokes were first applied to the lateral aspect of the hamstrings, then the center and finally the medial aspect. A total of fifteen deep stripping massage strokes were applied to each hamstring group. The Figure 2 Deep stripping massage stroke combined with eccentric resistance. Data analysis was completed using the statistical software program SPSS for Windows V.18.0 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL). Data were screened for outliers, and assumptions of normality and homoscedasticity. To reduce the potential influence of outliers on the statistical analysis, box-andwhiskers plots were used to identify outliers, which were subsequently eliminated prior to analysis. Each variable was examined for normality using the KolomogoroveSmirnov test. Assumptions of homogeneity of variance and sphericity were evaluated. Baseline group mean comparisons were performed using a one-way ANOVA. Repeated measures ANOVA procedures were conducted using the raw values to evaluate the effects of the interventions. Percent change scores were also calculated from the difference in scores. A probability value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results The qualifying participants (n Z 64) completed both interventions. Groups were divided into DSMS with eccentric resistance and DSMS alone. Groups were similar at baseline Figure 3 Reinforcing the wrist and using the hand exercise ball as a shock absorber. Please cite this article in press as: Forman, J., et al., Effect of deep stripping massage alone or with eccentric resistance on hamstring length and strength, Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies (2013), http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2013.04.005 + MODEL Deep stripping massage and/or eccentric resistance effect on hamstrings Table 1 5 Means & standard deviations for flexibility measures (degrees). Pre flexibility: stripping þ eccentric Post flexibility: stripping þ eccentric *^ Pre flexibility: stripping alone Post flexibility: stripping alone * N Mean Std. deviation Range Minimum Maximum 64 64 64 64 64.4 71.3 69.5 73.9 8.2 9.3 8.6 9.0 33 40 44 38 42 48 45 49 75 88 89 87 * Within group comparison: p 0.01;^Between group comparison: p 0.01. for both flexibility and strength measures. For DSMS with eccentric resistance there was a 10.7% improvement (p < 0.01) in flexibility following intervention. For the group receiving only DSMS, there was a 6.3% improvement (p < 0.01) in flexibility. A comparison between groups found that the improvement in flexibility following the combination of stripping strokes and eccentric resistance was significantly greater (p < 0.01) than following stripping strokes alone (Table 1). There was a non-significant 1.1% increase (p > 0.05) in strength following the combination of stripping strokes and eccentric resistance. There was also a non-significant 1.8% decrease (p > 0.05) in strength with massage only (Table 2) Table 3. Discussion This study attempted to determine the effects of DSMS combined with eccentric resistance (intervention A) versus DSMS alone (intervention B). We were able to reject the null hypothesis regarding flexibility as we saw a significant difference in flexibility comparing the results from intervention A and B. Although both interventions were effective at increasing flexibility significantly, the leg that was submitted to DSMS combined with eccentric resistance showed significantly greater gains than the leg where only DSMS were applied. The superiority of combining DSMS with eccentric exercise was also seen in a previous pilot study conducted by Forman et al. (2011). The reasoning behind the greater gains in flexibility when adding eccentric resistance to DSMS may be found in the rapid training effect, which has been explored in a few studies on eccentric exercises by Lynn and Morgan (1994) and Lynn et al. (1998). The training effect refers to improvement in functional ability and strength due to changes in the muscular, cardiovascular, and neurological systems, and in their study of rats Lynn and Morgan (1994, 1998) found that the number of connected sarcomeres in the vastus intermedius muscle fiber increased during decline running. This is possibly the same phenomenon Table 2 Simons et al. (1999) are referring to when suggesting that lengthening contractions may equalize sarcomere length. In terms of strength there were no significant increases following any of the interventions. Wiktorsson-Moller et al. (1983) noted the same lack of effect of massage on strength. If rapid training effect causes adaptations in the muscular and neuromuscular systems, and thus has an effect on flexibility it cannot explain why similar adaptations in strength did not take place in the current study. However, a study by Raastad and Hallen (2000) found that muscles exposed to eccentric training with maximal contraction were 12e14% weaker 5e20 min after exercise. Raastad and Hallen speculated whether the causes of fatigue were from the central nervous system in the form of reduced motor drive or from the peripheral nervous system and thus within the muscle. They concluded that since reduced neural activation seem to recover within five minutes, the prolonged fatigue had to come from within the muscle itself possibly due to reduced Caþþ release from the sarcoplasmic reticulum caused by changes in the excitation-contraction coupling. In the current study, the participants had less than five minutes to recover from intervention to post test, and thus their hamstrings could still be fatigued from the eccentric loading and massage combination. Given adequate time to recover the potential for significant strength gains would possibly increase. Although the current study showed significantly better results combining DSMS with eccentric resistance than by utilizing only DSMS, the technique will need to be researched further in order to fully determine its benefits relative to other techniques aimed at improving flexibility, e.g., ART and PNF. Additionally, further study is needed to determine how long flexibility is enhanced following DSMS combined with eccentric resistance. This is a shortcoming of most research on soft tissue techniques, and thus there is limited scientific evidence as to whether improvements are transitory or have a lasting effect. Finally, training studies utilizing these techniques are warranted to determine the effects of repeating these measures on flexibility and strength over time. This will be of importance to Means and Standard Deviations for Strength Measures (kg). Pre strength: stripping þ eccentric Post strength e stripping þ eccentric Pre strength e stripping alone Post strength e stripping alone N Mean Std. deviation Range Minimum Maximum 64 64 64 64 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.6 3.3 3.8 3.4 3.9 15.1 14.8 13.2 15.9 1.6 2.1 1.4 1.6 16.7 16.8 14.6 17.5 Please cite this article in press as: Forman, J., et al., Effect of deep stripping massage alone or with eccentric resistance on hamstring length and strength, Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies (2013), http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2013.04.005 + MODEL 6 J. Forman et al. Table 3 Relative change for treatments. Flexibility measures N % change Stripping þ eccentric Stripping alone 64 64 10.7%* 6.3%* Strength measures Stripping þ eccentric Stripping alone 64 64 1.1% 1.8% *p < 0.01. practitioners who utilize various mobilization techniques on a daily basis to improve flexibility, as determining the optimal number of repeats for long-term effects will help their clients obtain and maintain flexibility. Conclusions Many techniques to improve flexibility have previously been explored and more continue to be studied to determine the most efficient and effective method. The results of this study indicate that utilizing DSMS with eccentric resistance improves flexibility to a greater extent than DSMS alone. Obtaining and maintaining normal joint range of motion is an important factor in injury prevention, and provided treatment protocols are developed for upper and lower extremities as well as the spine, this technique may prove beneficial and effective in the work of athletic trainers, massage therapists, and physical therapists when the aim is restoring flexibility to restricted joints. References Aquino, C.F., Fonseca, S.T., Gonçalves, G.G.P., Silva, P.L.P., Ocarino, J.M., Mancini, M.C., 2010. Stretching versus strength training in lengthened position in subjects with tight hamstring muscles: a randomized controlled trial. Manual Therapy 15 (1), 26e31. Barlow, A., Clark, R., Johnson, N., Seabourne, B., Thomas, D., Gal, J., 2004. Effect of massage of the hamstring muscle group on performance of the sit and reach test. British Journal of Sports Medicine 38, 349e351. Brughelli, M., Nosaka, K., Cronin, J., 2009. Application of eccentric exercise on an Australian Rules football player with recurrent hamstring injuries. Physical Therapy in Sport 10 (2), 75e80. Crosman, L.J., Chateauvert, S.R., Weisberg, J., 1984. The effects of massage to the hamstring muscle group on range of motion. The Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy 6 (3), 168e172. Decoster, L.C., Cleland, J., Altieri, C., Russell, P., 2005. The effects of hamstring stretching on range of motion: a systematic literature review. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy 35, 377e387. Ferreira, D., 2007. Analysis of the influence of static stretching and eccentric training on flexibility of hamstring muscles. In: Paper Presented at the XXV ISBS Symposium 2007 Ouro Preto e Brazil. Forman, J., Martinson, G., Prues, E., Cheng, G., 2011. The effects of active muscle therapy: eccentric resistance combined with deep stripping massage on hamstring flexibility. In: Proceedings from the 13th Annual TheraBand Research Advisory Committee Meeting e San Francisco, Ca, p. 26. Funk, D., Swank, A.M., Adams, K.J., Treolo, D., 2001. Efficacy of most heat pack application over static stretching on hamstring flexibility. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 15, 123e126. Funk, D.C., Swank, A., Mikla, B.M., Fagan, T.A., Farr, B.K., 2003. Impact of prior exercise on hamstring flexibility: a comparison of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation and static stretching. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 17 (3), 489e492. George, J.W., Tunstall, A.C., Tepe, R.E., Skaggs, C.D., 2006. The effects of active release technique on hamstring flexibility: a pilot study. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics 29 (3), 224e227. Hopper, D., Conneely, M., Chromiak, F., Canini, E., Berggren, J., Briffa, K., 2005a. Evaluation of the effect of two massage techniques on hamstring muscle length in competitive female hockey players. Physical Therapy in Sport 6, 137e145. Hopper, D., Deacon, S., Das, S., Jain, A., Riddell, D., Hall, T., Briffa, K., 2005b. Dynamic soft tissue mobilisation increases hamstring flexibility in healthy male subjects. British Journal of Sports Medicine 39 (9), 594e598. Lynn, R., Morgan, D.L., 1994. Decline running produces more sarcomeres in rat vastus intermedius muscle fibers than does incline running. Journal of Applied Physiology 77 (3), 1439e1444. Lynn, R., Talbot, J.A., Morgan, D.L., 1998. Differences in rat skeletal muscles after incline and decline running. Journal of Applied Physiology 85, 98e104. Nelson, R.T., Bandy, W.D., 2004. Eccentric training and static stretching improve hamstring flexibility of high school males. Journal of Athletic Training 39 (3), 254e258. Raastad, T., Hallén, J., 2000. Recovery of skeletal muscle contractility after high- and moderate-intensity strength exercise. European Journal of Applied Physiology 82, 206e214. Simons, D.G., Travell, J.G., Simons, L.S., 1999. Travell & Simons' Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual, vol. 1. Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore. Spernoga, S.G., Uhl, T.L., Arnold, B.L., Gansneder, B.M., 2001. Duration of maintained hamstring flexibility after a one-time modified hold-relax stretching protocol. Journal of Athletic Training 36, 44e48. Wiktorsson-Moller, M., Oberg, B., Ekstrand, J., Gillquist, J., 1983. Effects of warming up, massage, and stretching on range of motion and muscle strength in the lower extremity. American Journal of Sports Medicine 11 (4), 249e252. Please cite this article in press as: Forman, J., et al., Effect of deep stripping massage alone or with eccentric resistance on hamstring length and strength, Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies (2013), http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2013.04.005


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Thomas J. Szwaya, 71, died suddenly on June 26, 2019. He was the loving husband of Jean M. Szwaya (nee: Dahlgren) for 21 years. Devoted father of Krystle (Edward) Downs, Sandra (Ernie) Marcum, Michael (Marji) Szwaya, Jeffrey (Natalie) Szwaya, Kevin (Andrea) Szwaya and the late Matthew Szwaya. Dear brother of Susan (Larry) Henderson, James (Marta) Szwaya and Robert (Amy) Szwaya. Fond uncle to many nieces and nephews and caring Grandfather to his grandchildren who made his blue eyes smile.
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General Tours World Traveler unveiled three new Small Group Adventures to Southeast Asia for 2013. The tour operator is offering $500 off per person through Dec. 28 for any of these new programs booked with deposit.
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Another new program offers travel along the Mekong River from Thailand to Laos, with hotels and resorts in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Luang Prabang, and a two-day voyage along the upper reaches of the Mekong, a remote stretch of the river rarely seen on other cruises. The trip includes Small Group Discoveries such as visits to hill tribe villages in Thailand and Laos, a class with a master trainer and his elephant, and an experience in rice cultivation with Laotian farmers. After discount, the 11-day trip is priced from $3,299 per person.
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What I wasn't expecting was the camaraderie and support system that the group sessions offered. It inspired me — and still does today — that so many women would give so freely of their time, knowledge, experience and network to help other women through career transitions. We shared stories, laughed and even cried in our sessions, and there were inspirational guest speakers who shared how they overcame adversity.
Despite differences in age, career paths, titles and development, we learned from each other in unexpected ways. We offered advice on how to deal with such challenging situations as reaching that next job title and working with a passive-aggressive boss or co-worker. We forged a community the way only women know how. (If you're involved in WISE Within, or thinking of participating, be sure to attend the group sessions. It's an understatement to say it's worth moving whatever you have that night to attend.)
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In 2013, when I was approached about mentoring, I jumped at the chance to give back even just a little of that experience in return. That's when I was paired up with a young woman who had so much fire and passion and just needed direction.
While I thought I was the one mentoring, she taught me about making sacrifices for one's family. She shared her frustrations and her aspirations, both of which touched me personally. I looked forward to our lunches, where we had candid conversations about the sports industry and dove into what motivated her. In the end, the career path she sought wasn't what she wanted after all — and that's OK. That's part of the process. It's as much about learning about oneself as it is finding a path. Our talks prompted me to be more introspective on long-term goals and what I am willing to sacrifice.
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Fit Fab Fresh Take on Takeout: Ultimate Veggie Pizza (Gluten Free)
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Admit it. Getting a really good veggie pizza is a challenge. Roughly equal to finding a great pair of white jeans that don't make your thighs look like you'd be the dream date for the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man…
Homemade pizza is, admittedly, not one of my go-to meals. I find working with the dough as frustrating as an episode of The Bachelor and the vegetables often make the finished product as soggy as a tissue half-way into an episode of aforementioned 'reality' show. There are, in fact, about 100 other things I'd rather tackle than pizza. Organizing the basement, sorting socks…attempting to walk in sky-high pumps. Well, until now.
First, I decided to work with a store-bought dough mix. I imagine that many of you will consider this cheating, but don't judge. The trick to cooking more healthy food at home is finding ways to make it easier and repeatable…something that you'd be willing to do over and over. Most people don't have the hour or so it takes to make and rise a homemade dough. And with so many really great mixes and ready-made doughs on the market, you can spend the time you save preparing the veggies that will help create the ultimate veggie pizza. Some of my favorite pizza mixes and pre-made doughs are Trader Joes (not Gluten Free), Bob's Red Mill (Gluten Free), and King Arthur Flour (Gluten Free).
Now that you have the makings for a great crust, on to the toppings. For this recipe, I used a favorite jarred pizza sauce. I like mine a touch on the acidic-sweet side…whatever works for your taste. Because I sauteed all of the veggies prior to topping the pizza, which made them rich and flavorful, I chose to use freshly-grated Parmesan cheese (and not a lot of it). It also lends a really pleasant nuttiness to the finished pizza, which helps it earn its "Ultimate" title. Feel free to experiment with the veggies and cheese according to what's in season and your taste. Just remember to cook the veggies until they are nearly done before topping the pizza. This is the secret to a satisfying and delicious veggie pizza that doesn't get soggy…even the leftovers.
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Fit Fab Fresh Take on Takeout: Ultimate Veggie Pizza (Gluten Free)
servings: 4 | time: about 30 minutes
4 TBSP. olive oil, divided
1 Small Sweet Vidalia onion, cut in half then into thin half-moon slices
1 Bunch of red kale, washed well and chopped
1 1/2 cups mixed mushrooms, chopped coarsely
1 large red pepper, seeded and chopped into large chunks
3 large cloves garlic, cut into thin slices
Your favorite pre-made or homemade pizza crust (gluten free or regular) (I like my crust to be thin and crispy. If you prefer a thicker crust, plan on using 2 mixes or packages of prepared dough)
Your favorite pizza sauce
1 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1. Set a large bowl next to the stove to collect the veggies as you cook them
2. Heat 2 TBSP. olive oil over medium-low heat in a large cast iron skillet or non-stick saute pan. Add the sliced onion and saute until it just starts to caramelize, about 10 minutes
3. Add the sliced garlic and saute for an additional 2-3 minutes, don't let the garlic brown. Remove from pan and place in the bowl. Return the pan to the heat
4. Add the chopped kale to the pan and saute just until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Place in the bowl with the onion and garlic
5. Add the chopped mushrooms to the pan and saute until all of the moisture is removed, about 7 or 8 minutes. Add to the bowl with the other veggies
6. Add the chopped red pepper to the pan and saute just until tender, about 4 minutes. Add to the bowl with other veggies.
7. Sprinkle the veggies with a generous pinch of salt and toss. Set aside.
8. Pour the remaining 2 TBSP olive oil into the rimmed baking sheet. Using your fingers, spread the oil evenly all over the bottom and sided of the pan
9. Roll out dough to roughly the size and shape of the pan. Once you place it in the pan, you can use your hands to spread it evenly and create the crust (an easier method is to place the dough in the center of the pan and just (patiently) press with your fingers and palm of you hands from the center out)
10. Top the crust with the sauce and veggies and cook in the middle rack of the oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges start to brown
11. Remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle with the grated Parmesan. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 4-5 minutes until the cheese is melted. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving
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