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First identification of Herpesvirus
infections among endemic
and exotic psittacines in Mexico
Turral Ramírez Ma. Montserrata
Córdova Ponce Rodolfoa
González Ruíz Cynthiab
Castañeda Aceves Gracielac
Marín Flamand Ernestob
Garrido Fariña Germánd
Ramírez Álvarez Hugoa*
a Laboratorio de Virología,
Genética y Biología Molecular,
Facultad de Estudios Superiores Cuautitlán (FESC),
Campo 4, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM),
Estado de México, México.
b Laboratorio de Patología,
Facultad de Estudios Superiores Cuautitlán (FESC),
Campo 4, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM),
Estado de México, México.
c Laboratorio de Análisis Clínicos,
Facultad de Estudios Superiores Cuautitlán (FESC),
Campo 4, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM),
Estado de México, México.
d Laboratorio de apoyo a Histología y Biología,
Facultad de Estudios Superiores Cuautitlán (FESC),
Campo 4. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México,
Estado de México, México.
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Received: 2017-05-23
Accepted: 2017-10-19
Published: 2017-10-31
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The illegal trafficking of exotic birds such as parrots is now the third most lucrative business in the world and has been a problem for several years. As a result of this trafficking, there has been an increase in the emergence of exotic diseases. Herpesvirus is a pathogen of psittacines that has not been identified in Mexico to date. Through the use of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays and pathological analyses, the present study demonstrates the presence of herpesvirus in endemic and exotic psittacines in Mexico. The study was based on 50 birds, with clinical signs of herpervirus infection, and 45 clinically healthy birds. DNA samples were obtained from proctodaeal cells of the healthy birds, collected through the use of an enema; additionally, the liver, kidneys, brain, large intestines, and lungs of five birds exhibiting clinical signs suggestive of herpesvirus infection, were collected and fixed in buffered formalin for histopathological examination. PCR assays revealed herpesvirus infection in 8 clinically healthy birds, including four exotic species, and one endemic species. On necropsy, four of the five birds with clinical signs of herpesvirus infection showed lesions caused by herpesvirus, and the presence of intranuclear inclusion bodies in various tissues. Thus, these results demonstrate that there is a high risk of herpesvirus infection in endemic Mexican psittacines, which could significantly impact the health of these populations.
Keywords: Herpesvirus, Psittacines, Proctodeum Cells, PCR, Histopathology.
Herpesviruses that predominantly infect psittacines (e.g., parakeets, parrots, macaws, and cockatoos) belong to the subfamily Alphaherpesviridae and the genus Iltovirus. These viruses are double-stranded DNA with a viral tegument and envelope.1 Through their replication cycle, herpesviruses can establish latent infections and reactivate spontaneously; as a result, infected individuals may serve as lifelong reservoirs of the virus.2,3 The initial herpesvirus infection is acute and usually occurs in cells or epithelial tissues where virus replication is efficient.3,4 Four genotypes of herpesvirus have been identified so far, including virulent and non-virulent strains, all of which have the potential to cause disease.5 Most disturbingly, infected birds can act as asymptomatic carriers of herpesvirus. For example, the Patagonian Conure (Cyanoliseus patagonus), Nanday Conure (Nandayus nenday), and golden parrot (Aratinga solstitialis) have been implicated in outbreaks of herpesvirus infection without showing signs of the disease. New world Psittaciformes such as macaws and Amazona spp. are considered highly susceptible, whereas old world Psittaciformes appear to be more resistant to herpesvirus.6-9 Birds that survive infection become latent carriers, and stressors, such as concomitant infections, malnutrition, reproductive periods, thermal variations, and environmental changes, can cause carriers to release the virus in their faeces without showing any symptoms.10
The clinical presentation of herpesvirus may be acute and lack clinical signs. However, when clinical signs are present, they include depression, anorexia, diarrhoea, regurgitation, bristling plumage, elimination of yellow-greenish urates, tremors and, less frequently, conjunctivitis and sinusitis.6 Additionally, lesions may be observed in various organs, such as the liver, spleen, kidneys, and intestines. The liver may be enlarged and may exhibit multiple foci of yellowish discolouration with haemorrhagic centres. The kidneys may be enlarged, and the intestinal mucosa may be hyperaemic or haemorrhagic. Herpesviruses can induce the formation of intranuclear inclusion bodies, which are frequently found in the liver but have also been identified in other organs, such as the kidneys, spleen, pancreas, and large intestines.11
The illegal trafficking of exotic birds in Mexico is concerning because it may promote the entry of birds with latent infections and thereby endanger the health of endemic psittacines.12 The objective of this study was to identify the presence of herpesvirus in endemic and exotic psittacines in Mexico, based on the results of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays and pathological studies.
Material and methods
Study population
Fifty psittacines in captivity were involved in the study. Forty-five were clinically healthy, and five presented with clinical features suggestive of herpesvirus infection. The study sample included 13 native birds representing six species (Amazona autumnalis, Amazona oratrix, Amazona albifrons, Amazona farinosa, Ara militaris, and Cacatua galerita) and 37 exotic birds representing nine species (Agapornis spp., Nymphicus hallandicus, Myiopsitta monachus, Cyanoliseus patagonus, Ara ararauna, Eclectus roratus, Melopsittacus undulatus, Eupsittula canicularis, and Aratinga mitrata). The study was approved by the FESC Internal Committee on Animal Used, Care, and Experimentation code C14_11.
Sample collection
Three methods for obtaining proctodaeal cells—(1) swabs, (2) interdental brushes, and (3) enemas—were evaluated prior to performing the study. These methods were initially performed in one bird with clinical signs of being infected with herpesvirus, and based on the results, the enema procedure was selected for the collection of cells from the 45 clinically healthy psittacines. After immobilizing each bird, 0.6 ml of Hank's 1× solution (In Vitro S.A. Mexico city, Mexico) was introduced through the cloaca using an insulin syringe without a needle. Then, the area was lightly massaged, and the solution was recovered in a microtube. The microtubes were centrifuged at 6000 rpm, and the pellets were resuspended in phosphate-buffered saline (PBS). The resulting suspensions were used for DNA extraction and for Wright's stained smears that were observed under a microscope.
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
The primers used for PCR were designed based on sequences available in GenBank from psittacidae herpesvirus genotypes 1–4 (Accession numbers: genotype 1 [NC_005264, AF261756, JF313327, JF338866, JF338872, JF33886, AY282622, AB510906, AY421992, AY421979, and AY326284], genotype 2 [AY282623 and AY282630], genotype 3 [AY282641 and AY282635], and genotype 4 [AY282660 and AY282669]). BioEdit and Primer3 Input V4.0 were used to design the primers. Two pairs of primers located in a portion of the UL16 gene, which is related to the expression of the viral tegument protein and, possibly, virion morphogenesis, were generated: PROFw 5´ATGCGCGTATCCGTATCTAA3´, PRORv 5´ACAAAAGACAAAACGCATGG3´ and RAVFw 5´CGAGCGACTTCTCAACGA3´, RAVRv 5´CACAGCTGGGACTTAGATACG3´. These primers produced 301bp and 336bp amplification products, respectively.
The PCR reaction mixture included Buffer 1X (Kapa taq, Kapa Biosystems, Cape Town, South Africa), 0.08-U/µl Taq polymerase (Kapa taq, Kapa Biosystems, Cape Town, South Africa), 224 µM DNTPs (Kapa taq, Kapa Biosystems, Cape Town, South Africa), 2 mM MgCl2 (Kapa taq, Kapa Biosystems, Cape Town, South Africa), 600 nM forward and reverse primers (Eurofins), and 500 ng of DNA in a 30-μl mixture. The amplification conditions were as follows: initial denaturation at 95 °C for 5 min; 40 cycles at 95 °C for 40 s (denaturation), 54 °C for 40 s (hybridization), and 72 °C for 30 s (elongation); and one final step of extension at 72 °C for 7 min. DNA from a psittacine without apparent clinical signs of herpesvirus infection was used as a negative control, and DNA from a red-lored parrot (Amazona autumnalis) with lesions suggestive of herpesvirus infection (necrotic hepatitis with intranuclear inclusion bodies, nephromegaly, and cerebral congestion) was used as a positive control. As expected, amplification products were corroborated in the positive control but not in the negative control. The amplification products were separated by electrophoresis, stained with ethidium bromide, and visualized using a transilluminator.
Birds with clinical signs suggestive of herpesvirus infection that died were submitted for necropsy. The following organs were collected, fixed in 10% buffered formalin, and embedded in paraffin for histopathological studies: kidneys, liver, intestines, brain, and lungs.
Results and discussion
Herpesvirus can be identified via PCR by detecting extracellular viral particles during phases of active infection as well as during periods of latency. Herpesviruses generate latency in nervous system, lymphoid, and epithelial cells.13 In the present study, three methods for obtaining proctodaeal epithelial cells from psittacines were evaluated, and an enema was found to be the most efficient. Smear loops5 and swabs7 have also been used to obtain intestinal epithelial cells. In this study, the swab method collected a small population of nucleated cells (fewer than three cells per observed field/100×), similar to that obtained using an interdental brush. In contrast, the enema method proved to be the most useful for obtaining nucleated proctodaeal cells from psittacines (Figure 1). This method collected a satisfactory number of cells (seven cells per observed field/100×) and resulted in less trauma and stress for the birds than the other two methods tested.
Figure 1. Epithelial cells collected from the proctodeum, which is the last portion of the colon and rectum. The cytoplasm (C) and nucleus (N) (Wright's stain, 100×) are observed.
PCR was performed to detect herpesvirus in the collected cells. Primers that hybridized to a portion of the UL16 gene, a region that is frequently used for the identification of herpesviruses in psittacines, were used.5,11,14 The expected amplification was achieved in two M. monachus birds (Table 1 and Figure 2) using PRO primers (301 bp) and in 7 psittacines (Agapornis spp: A. ararauna, A. autumnalis [n = 2], M. monachus [n = 2], and A. mitrata [Table 1]) with the RAV primers (336 bp). However, in paraffin-embedded tissue specimens, the herpesvirus genome could not be amplified by PCR, possibly because of fragmentation, base modification, or oxidative damage in the formalin-fixed tissues. These changes degrade the sample material and negatively affect the DNA yield, as demonstrated in a study of a previously described DNA extraction method.15,16
Table 1. The common and scientific names of the psittacines included in the study population, their status in Mexico, and the PCR results.
Figure 2. The 301-bp amplification product (PRO primers) of the herpesvirus UL16 gene from DNA obtained from the proctodeum cells of an M. monachus (33). Mbp = base pair marker; C + = positive control; C- negative control.
Only five psittacines exhibited clinical signs suggestive of herpesvirus infection (Amazona autumnalis [n = 2] and Myiopsitta monachus [n = 3]), such as diarrhoea, dyspnoea, ataxia, and posterior limb paralysis. On necropsy, congestion in the blood vessels of the brain (Figure 3), enlarged livers with multiple zones of pale-yellow parenchyma (Figure 4), dark-brown kidneys with asymmetric discolouration, and haemorrhagic lungs were observed. Microscopically, mononuclear infiltrates were observed in various organs and predominantly consisted of lymphocytes and plasma cells (Figure 5 a). In the liver, kidneys, and intestines, multiple foci of coagulative necrosis surrounded by mononuclear infiltrates were identified (Figures 5 b,c,d). Additionally, neurophagia and satellites were identified in the grey matter of the brain (Figure 6 a), and intranuclear inclusion bodies exhibiting basophilic colouring were identified in the liver (Figure 6 b) and kidneys (Figure 6 c). Lesions similar to those found in the liver and kidneys in this study have been previously reported. Although only 10% of the psittacine samples studied here exhibited clinical signs suggestive of herpesvirus infection, intranuclear inclusion bodies in the liver and kidneys were observed and were associated with severe mononuclear infiltrates in two psittacines. These findings suggest a strong tissue reaction to virus replication and infection in the tissues.17,18 As described elsewhere and confirmed here, PCR is a useful technique for the identification of herpesvirus in apparently sick birds, although previous PCR-based detections were achieved using cell cultures for viralisolation.5,11,18,19
Figure 3. Congestion in the blood vessels of the brain. Highly congested and prominent blood vessels are indicated by arrows.
Figure 4. Liver with hepatomegaly. Rounded edges and blackish-red coloration interspersed with areas of apparently normal color were observed. Additionally, pale-yellow areas were distributed in the parenchyma.
Figure 5. a) Liver with mononuclear infiltrate (MNI) (100× magnification). The image shows the parenchyma at the interstitial level with a mononuclear inflammatory infiltrate characterized by the presence of lymphocytes (L), plasma cells (P), and macrophages (MØ). b) Liver with necrosis and mononuclear infiltrate (40× magnification). Zones of coagulative necrosis (N) delimited by the inflammatory mononuclear infiltrate (arrow) are evident. c) Kidney with necrosis and mononuclear infiltrate (10× magnification). Renal parenchyma with extensive areas of coagulative necrosis (N) between the cortex and the medulla were observed. These areas were characterized by a marked loss of architecture and cellular detail and were delimited by mononuclear inflammatory cells (arrows). d) Necrotic intestine (100× magnification). The intestine developed severe coagulative necrosis (N) throughout the mucosa. Additionally, inflammatory infiltrates of mononuclear cells were observed near the basal membrane of the mucosa (arrows).
Figure 6. a) Brain with neuronophagia and satellites (40× magnification). Neurophagia (NF) is evident in the gray matter and is characterized by glial cells phagocytizing neurons and invading the perineural space surrounded by satellites (S). b) Liver with intranuclear inclusion bodies (INIB) (100× magnification). Multiple inclusion bodies (arrows) were observed in the liver parenchyma. c) Kidney with mononuclear infiltrate (MNI) and intranuclear inclusion bodies (100× magnification). In the renal parenchyma of the cortex at the tubular epithelium level, severe cellular swelling leading to coagulative necrosis was observed. As a result, the occurrence of pyknotic nuclei and karyolysis and presence of intranuclear inclusion bodies (INIB) were exacerbated. MNI took place in parallel.
In the present study, 90 % (45/50) of the birds were clinically healthy, and PCR results revealed that of these 45 birds, eight were positive for herpesvirus. These results demonstrate that PCR is a good technique for diagnosing latent herpesvirus infections in psittacines. In contrast, herpesvirus infection was confirmed by PCR in only one psittacine with suggestive clinical signs and lesions of herpesvirus infection (data not shown) because an enema could only be performed in one of the birds that exhibited clinical signs. In the other four cases, only organ collection was conducted. These results suggest that the PCR primers used in this study were adequate for the detection of latent infections in proctodaeal cells. Given that all herpesviruses remain in their natural hosts, generating latent infections and stress-induced asymptomatic reactivation that favour virus excretion and transmission to new susceptible individuals,3,4 it is important to emphasize that among the psittacines identified as positive by PCR were several Monk parakeets (M. monachus) (5/9), an Agaporni, and a Mitred parakeet, which are exotic birds. Two domestic birds (a blue-and-yellow macaw and red-lored parrot) were also identified.
The method of obtaining proctodaeal epithelial cells by enema proved to be efficient and allowed us to identify herpesvirus DNA in clinically healthy birds, thereby demonstrating latent infections. The results of PCR, along with the histopathological findings, revealed herpesvirus infection in clinically healthy endemic and exotic psittacines in Mexico, highlighting the need for broader studies on psittacine populations and the establishment of regulations by the country's health authorities to regulate the entry of imported birds, thereby preserving the health of Mexico's psittacines.
This study was supported by PIAPIC27/FESC/UNAM.
We thanks bird´s owners who kindly provided the samples.
The author(s) declare no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and publication of this article.
Author contributions
Montserrat Turral performed the experimental work. Rodolfo Córdova and Hugo Ramírez led the research and experimental design, analysed the data and wrote part of the manuscript. Cynthia González, Germán Garrido and Ernesto Marín processed and interpreted the pathological results and wrote part of the manuscript, and Graciela Castañeda processed and interpreted the results obtained from proctodaeal cell swabs.
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I think I was lucky to win the second place. There was a tie when I had the debate with Mario. And so on. And I finally lose. But I felt ok.
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I used to play basketball and my dream was basketball player. And when I was in high school I tried to get into the basketball team, but I couldn't the reason was people think black people play better than white people do. And They just pick black people, and the black people in the basketball team laughed at us…. My friends who want to be in the basketball team was really sad. So I don't want to be the basketball player anymore. They break my dream.
I have a brother but I really want to kill him, I DON'T want him. he was okay when he was little, but he became disgusting as he is growing up. he was cute, not very cute, he listened to me to every time when he is in the elementary school, he thought I am an adult maybe. but now? hahaha he doesn't listen to me AT ALL. He even hits me!!!!! What the XXXX.
My mom's birthday was on the 4.13 but we went to see the dentist. we meet in the clinic and he told me his glasses has broken that was the 3rd time. I call mom and hold her that he broke the glasses again, mom got angry and started yelling at my brother. when he was having the phone call with mom, he hit my bottom so hard and after finishing the phone call, he stared to yelled at me and went away, I thought he went to his friend's birthday party so I took the taxi and and went to home, but when i arrived to home, I saw my brother at the door! I was so surprised but I pretend I am okay, and after I went in to home, My dad and mom started to yelled at Simon and me said we are wasting money and we have to be nice to each other. I was really mad, he hit me and went away, and I thought he was going to his friend's birthday party. I didn't say anything, I am tired to talk about him anymore, If I am 4years bigger than him, I will punch him in his face, kick him, hit him. and say a lot of bad words to him.
Psy's came back! his new song is"Gentleman" its lyric is funny but I think this time, this song is not so good, it is not like a song to express something. I think this song is just for money. and he wants to make a song is better than gangnam style.


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Irish lab working to make new digital finance accessible to all
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An Irish lab is working to make the digital finance revolution more accessible for everyone.
Mastercard Ireland, headed up from its Dublin office, is concentrating efforts on making sure those who cannot access the new age of digital banking as easily can still reap the benefits.
A big hello from Mastercard at day 2 of the @DubTechSummit. Weâre âaroundâ all day ðð½ #DTS19 #Blockchain pic.twitter.com/lu29SMAqQf— Mastercard Dublin (@mcirlstaff) April 11, 2019
As major cities become more and more cash-free, concerns have been raised about excluding swathes of society who cannot operate their finances through modern technology.
"80% of the worlds transactions today are still in cash, even though we feel more and more that we're living in a cashless society, whether it's in cafes or shops," said Dave Fleming, global head of Mastercard Labs.
"We do a lot of work in the emerging market where cash is still prevalent in a huge supply in circulation.
"For example, we help micro-merchants get a better deal on their provider for their produce, or farmers sell their grain, using digital means.
"In our financial inclusion agenda, we've put effort and resources and time into addressing the issues.
"We not only do it in Africa, we work in India and the States as well, so people who may not work through digital means can still harness the technology we have, and use it as a bridge.
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"We're coming up with new solutions so people who have been excluded from commerce can meet their daily needs."
Mastercard says that 607 million people currently own a mobile phone worldwide, but do not yet have a bank account, their mobile technology can therefore provide them with immediate access to financial inclusion.
This includes creating technology that enables basic mobile phones, with no smart technology, to use financial services – an initiative that has already been implemented for farmers in Uganda.
"As a company we recognise that's an untapped market place and these are people who need to be served, and it's doing well by doing good, in our opinion," Mr Flemming added.
"We don't want to just serve the digital native and developed market, we want to serve the un-served.
"It's a long term play, but a socially good one."
Dublin is home to Mastercard's only Europe-based Technology Hub with over 500 employees – the majority of whom are technologists dedicated to global projects shaping the future of payments.
The company is showcasing its work this week at the Tech Summit, a two-day global tech conference in Dublin's RDS.
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The staff has approved over 250,000 submissions. Amazing job!
Ummm... about the point about drugs, how about ppl that need or are dependant on it? Addiction or not, they would need money to keep living.Nuff said.
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There are other ways to increase metabolism apart from activity and food choices. Here are six great ones.
Drink Water
A study in the Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism – 2003 Dec; 88(12):6015-9, found a glass of water could boost metabolism by 30% in both men and women. Part of this effect (40%) comes from the body needing to warm up the cold water. In this study, it wasn't clear whether the effect related to overcoming dehydration.
Every chemical reaction in your body (including metabolism) needs water. We need it to deliver oxygen and nutrients to where our body needs them and to detoxify.
Dehydration makes you tired; it disrupts our oxygen levels, kidney and liver functions. Often we misinterpret thirst and hunger, causing us to overeat. It is often difficult to realize you are dehydrated, by the time you are thirsty you are already dehydrated.
See also the article Drink Water to Lose Weight
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- Create a drink water habit with mental rehearsal
- Overcome negative associations about drinking water with NLP anchoring techniques.
- You can use NLP Swish to associate water a more powerful you.
- What are your modal operators about water "I have to drink water" can make it a chore rather than a pleasure.
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Get good quality sleep
One of the most serious sleep deprivation effects for weight – it drops metabolism by 10%. It increases our levels of hunger hormones (grehlin) and decreases the hormone that signals satiety (leptin).
Good quality sleep means includes the slow wave sleep we enjoy in the first couple of sleep cycles. This is the deep restorative sleep. Folk lore says the sleep you get before midnight is the most important; this is probably why.
Sleep deprivation also increases cortisol, which reduces testosterone (along with our ability to stay lean)
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Chronic Stress increases cortisol and adrenaline, which in turn release blood fat, sugar and insulin. This potent cocktail lowers testosterone, decreases muscle mass and increases body fat – particularly belly fat.
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Take acetyl l carnitine
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- Many people have difficulty remembering to take supplements. Taking anything now and again gets miserable results. Create a good habit with mental rehearsal and anchoring techniques.
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Get plenty of oxygen
We need oxygen to generate most of our bodies energy needs (ATP). More oxygen from deep breathing, fresh air and moderate exercise improves metabolism.
The most powerful way to increase oxygen is increasing lung capacity. This is what fitness is all about. This is one of the most important benefits of aerobic exercise.
Our lung capacity decreases when we become unfit – running for the train becomes a marathon effort. Smoking and other kinds of pollution also decrease our ability to take in oxygen.
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Normalize your body temperature
It takes a lot of energy to heat our bodies to 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, or 37 degrees Celsius. Increasing your body temperature by 1-degree increases metabolism by 14%. When exercising we increase our body temperature while we are doing it and for a time afterwards.
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It was almost 38 years ago that Dolly Parton sang about how working 9-5 wasn't a way to make a living – so why are there still so many employers reluctant to embrace flexible working?
Employers say: "If I do it for one I'll have to do it for everyone", we say: "so, do it for everyone". Since June 2014, all employees who have completed more than 26 weeks continuous service have the right to request a flexible working pattern. As an employer you are not legally required to grant any requests but you do have a responsibility to be reasonable and give the matter genuine consideration where possible.
What has to be taken into account when considering a flexible working request?
Often employers can be put off from discussing flexibility as they believe a non-traditional way of working can't work with their business model of set hours etc. We're here to tell you that flexibility can be offered in a variety of ways and we're positive that there will be an option that suits you and will be beneficial to your employees. Here are some examples;
- Working Part-time hours
- Job sharing with a colleague
- Working in term time only allowing time off during school holidays
- Working from home
- Compressed hours – working the same amount of hours over fewer days
- Flexi time – adapting start and finish times to suit
- Annual hours contract – allows employees to choose how they will work their hours
- Taking a career break
It's obvious what advantages the above would bring to an employee but it's not quite so clear why as a business owner you should be considering implementing a flexible approach to working.
The advantages to an employer
- Offering flexible working to your team can have a great impact on retaining your staff and it will make you even more attractive when recruiting new employees. It will make you stand out against competitors and means you are more likely to entice a talented, top calibre candidate. Also, this competitive advantage means you open yourself up to a larger pool of candidates to choose from.
- Motivation, morale, loyalty, commitment are all likely to increase when offering flexible working to your existing employees. You may be giving them the opportunity to take up a new hobby or spend more time with their family. Ultimately, it doesn't matter what they would do with their flexible time but more that you value and encourage them to have a better work-life balance.
- Think about your employer brand. Are your employees more likely to recommend working for someone who cares about their staff enough to offer flexibility? We think so, and this all adds to creating a strong, positive brand image.
- It's worth considering that allowing flexible working patterns can lead to businesses reducing their overhead costs.
HR considerations when introducing flexible working
Hopefully, the benefits to both employees and employers are obvious, and so before you go and announce that everyone can have Fridays off there are a few HR actions to consider before discussions take place.
Raise awareness amongst your staff, and in particular your managers. They need to be aware of the impact it could have on the business; and you need to allow them time to raise any concerns and educate people on the advantages it can bring. There may be a need for training – your line managers may need support on how to manage in a different way and you need to ensure they are treating staff fairly.
If you receive a request you will need to have a process in place that ensures you are taking into account all legislation not just flexible working. Be mindful of equality and discrimination. You need to be consistent with your flexibility across the board and remain unbiased.
Here's the questions you need to be asking yourself when a request for flexible working lands on your desk.
- Will it bring a burden of additional costs?
- Are you able to reorganise work amongst existing staff?
- Will you be able to recruit additional staff?
- Will it have a detrimental impact on quality?
- Will it have a detrimental impact on performance?
- Will it have a detrimental effect on the ability to meet customer demand?
- Will there be sufficient work for the periods the employee proposes to work?
A flexible working request must not be rejected for any other reason than those above.
Are you interested in finding out how you can find and keep the right people for the future success of your business, and how flexible working pays its part in this?
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The flash of fire at the top of the elm tree. A clear, flute-like whistle in late spring.
A hanging basket nest.
These are the trademarks of one of our most striking birds—the Baltimore Oriole.
The male bird is absolutely brilliant in jet black and bright orange.
During the courting season, he is likely to sing from the top of the tree. And when he flies into the sunshine, his presence is flashed immediately.
The female is quite dull, mostly yellowish-olive with a suggestion of orange.


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One of the main themes abortion supporters rely on in their propaganda is to paint the preborn child as something other than one of us -- a problem, "just a fetus," a choice -- completely ignoring the child's humanity. They deny human rights, reason and science when doing so, as do our nation's laws on abortion.
This week in Crisis Magazine, HLI Director of Education and Evangelization Arland K. Nichols exposes the "ruthless arbitrariness of abortion" with a unique story of twin girls born months apart. The sister outside of the womb had rights and legal protection, but legally her twin in the womb could have been murdered. The science is clear on when life begins, but under the law, not all have human rights.
Please read Arland's article, and find links to updates on HLI.org below.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Father Shenan J. Boquet
President, Human Life International
Father Shenan J. Boquet
President, Human Life International
Birth of Twins Highlights Evil of Abortion
by Arland K. Nichols
In what has become an annual ritual on January 1, the mainstream media shared the unique story of twins born on different days and different years. This year, ABC News highlighted Lorraine and Brandon Begazo who were born in Washington, D.C., three minutes apart, but in different years. A rare occurrence and feel-good story, it will eventually become a neat bit of trivia that at the very least serves as an icebreaker in social settings.
But might the rare event of twins being born on different days provide more than just trivia?
Consider Maria Jones Elliot who, pregnant with twins in 2012, went into preterm labor and gave birth to her daughter, Amy, 23 weeks into pregnancy. Amy was a tiny 1 pound 3 ounces and was immediately whisked off to NICU in order to save her life. Unexpectedly, contractions stopped and Amy's twin sister, Katie, decided she wasn't ready to be born! While tiny Amy fought to survive, her twin sister was doing very well in Maria's womb where she continued to mature and grow. Eighty-seven days later Katie was born with a clean bill of health! These beautiful twin sisters are recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as twins with the most days between births.
Putting aside the feel-good elements of the story, consider for a moment the status of these sisters under the law in America. While Amy was recognized as a human being whose life was protected and worth fighting for, in most states her twin sister would be considered a mere fetus with no rights-a potential victim of abortion.
Here we see plainly the ruthless arbitrariness of abortion: one twin could legally be killed but the other is protected by law. Is location so determinative? This common-sense example is indicative of how laws that leave any unborn child unprotected are discriminatory and assume a fanciful and contrived essential difference between living human beings.
The science, after all, could not be clearer; the union of two human gametes brings into existence a whole and unique member of the human species who is undergoing organized and self-directed development and growth. So the question then becomes, does this human being possess rights as do all other human beings? And what do we owe this human being? Is it even remotely sensible that one twin is protected by her mother, the law, and by the wider human community while the other twin is left unprotected?
When the scientific facts are acknowledged, and when the right questions are asked, the answer seems plain. All human beings are and should be treated as the bearers of rights, deserve a "fair shake," and ought to be protected by society and her laws. This is the intrinsic duty of individuals and of society-to protect the innocent and to cultivate justice. What kind of society is it that can confront both the impersonal science and the very real unborn twin in the face, and say, "Yes, she is a female human being but we don't have to treat her justly; this one has no rights and does not deserve protection under the law." If the right questions are asked and honest answers given, the matter is shown to be clear as day. Perhaps this is why the modus operandi of abortion-rights activists is to focus on difficult cases that pull at the heart strings all within the context of an imaginary "war on women."
The common objection tends to arise: "But a woman has a right to do with her body as she wishes." Yes, a woman-and in this she is no different from a man-has freedom and the ability to do what she wishes with her body. But this freedom and right is not absolute, and is rather a limited freedom or a conditional right. The just limits of that right include not causing harm to another innocent human being when exercising one's bodily freedom. So while a woman can do with her body as she sees fit, she cannot do whatever she wants to another human being's body without his or her free consent. Since the embryonic or fetal human being is a member of the human species, she cannot justly cause harm to that child. As the popular retort to this objection goes, "Her rights end where another person's body begins." Ultimately this objection is both a red herring and non sequitur.
The reasoned and honest answers to the most appropriate questions make the abortion advocate appear monstrous. And history has always judged, as monstrous, the caprice and arbitrariness of a society that demands some human beings have rights and others can simply be thrown away.
Such a society is being judged even now by Pope Francis' oft-used description of ours as "a throw away culture." As he recently lamented, "Unfortunately, what is thrown away is ... often human beings themselves, who are discarded as 'unnecessary' ... It is frightful even to think there are children, victims of abortion, who will never see the light of day."
The refusal of our laws to acknowledge modern science and honor the basic ethical demand to recognize the rights of every human being, and the stubborn refusal to answer the right questions honestly has created countless victims "who will never see the light of day." Shouldn't both twins and every human being be treated equally under the law? That they are not is a radical inequality, a grave offense, and a tragic poverty.
HLI in Africa
Discussing Population Control with the Media in Tanzania
by Emil Hagamu
This past week our office received visitors from the media who wanted to talk about some of the current issues that affect our society in Tanzania, including population control. Read More...
HLI in the News: Comments on President Obama's Speech at the National Prayer Breakfast
by HLI Staff
In a speech during the National Prayer Breakfast on February 6, President Obama made statements on freedom of religion and the right to life at odds with the policies of his administration. Human Life International Communications Manager Adam Cassandra was asked by the news media to comment on the president's statements. Read More...


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You all have been with us on this journey for a while. In fact, you've seen quite a few ups and downs in this blog, am I right? Well….you need some backstory. Because we need to be honest with you about a few things. After all, you have prayed with and for us, you have donated to our child in hopes to bring him/her home, you have walked with us through.a.lot.
Last Sunday, May 24th…I didn't know if I had anything left to put into this journey. Because I was exhausted.
I think that the passing of my Grandmommy had a lot to do with this. I wanted so badly for her to know her future great-grandchild. The one that in the beginning of our journey, she was very hesitant about us pursuing. But months ago, she started being encouraging. And my Grandmommy, who I so often called when driving backroads to and from places just to chat, was now gone. And I wanted her here. I wanted her to know our growing family, her growing family.
And then there was the weaning. The pain of a dream to nurse our child that was being weaned away. You can read more about that here. And let's be honest…that was the last huge thing that I was holding onto. The timelines, expectancies, expected cost, etc…all out the window.
But at the root of all of that was this dark, festering problem. I wasn't in control and I didn't like it.
I've never felt the Lord's presence more in my life then throughout this whole journey. He has been right here. I knew He wasn't finished yet. This story of His, He was still unfolding, and will continue to unfold far beyond what we can imagine. But…me. I was ready for something to happen. I didn't want to continue in the wilderness.
Then on Tuesday, at breakfast, after I prayed for our food and thanked the Lord for providing it, our daughter, like she so frequently does, said 'again.' She does this whenever she thinks we haven't prayed long enough, or for enough….and I knew what she was saying. She wanted me to add on what I had for so long prayed for and yet had left out the last two days…for God to "provide for little brother/little sister and for them to be well nourished too" and to please "bring them home soon."
So I prayed that, with tears in my eyes because I had nothing more to give. And she smiled, squealed "AMEN" and then started pigging out on her cereal.
Much later in the morning, near nap time, I called my dear, sweet friend (really, Sister) Cat, and cried over the phone with her about all I was feeling. I didn't know if I had any fight left. I didn't know if maybe we should just take a break and start again when we are both 30, and possibly submit our dossier to China. She asked me my reasons, she offered advice (good, sound, godly). She reminded me that God is faithful. She reminded me that this isn't bigger than Him. And I said, "But you can't promise me that there is a child at the end of this. You can't."
She remained encouraging. She remained steadfast. And by the end of the phone conversation, I was in a much better place. More peace. Or maybe, it was that I had finally gotten to the end of my rope. I breathed, let go, and just officially.quit.trying.to.make.something.happen.that.I.had.no.control.over. I believed our child was somewhere out there, but I had to unclench my fingers, and let my desire go. It wasn't mine to hold onto. It never was mine to cling to. It is God's. And it was time for Him to shake me and my need-for-control loose. I was done.
Then Thursday afternoon happened.
My phone started vibrating next to me.
It was Jennifer. Our domestic representative. I picked up the phone and choked out something like this:
"Hey, Jennifer. How are you?"
"Good. Hold on, let me patch Zane in."
And my heart stopped. No. Literally. I put my hand to my chest and couldn't feel it.
The phone conversation was much of a blur…but not at all…at the same time. On Tuesday, a baby girl had been born. She was born at xx weeks, is in her little incubator, started breathing on her own on Thursday, her apguard scores were x, y, and z and she weighed x.y lbs and was z inches. Here's a little more info on her …………… I still don't think my heart was working. I mean, my hand was still on my chest and I couldn't feel it pumping! "And Emmie, she is too little right now to eat on her own or suck, but she is being fed through her tummy, on donated breast milk." And I started bawling. Such a little thing to so many people….but to me….what a gift for the Lord to give me. (YES, to give this little girl that nourishment, but to give it to me….there are no words to express the depth of gratitude, of humility, of "God, you have had this all along.") Zane was on his way home from work, and Jennifer continued to tell us information that she could about Baby Girl and about Birth Mommy, about how we were chosen and how it all came to be, and then we got off the phone with her, quickly got on the phone with each other, decided we wouldn't talk until Zane got home from work, but would use the next 20 or so minutes to pray and reflect and…whatever else you do when *the phone call comes.*
"Kids! Want to watch a movie? I'll pop popcorn!" "Okay!"
So I got them settled, went outside on the front steps, and went blank. I mean, did this just happen?
I was crying on the phone with my friend on Tuesday saying I was worn and weary. I was spent. And while I was unclenching my fingers, knowing I had nothing more to put in, Baby Girl was being born.
I had started weaning our daughter believing I'd never nurse again, when God knew all along. A preemie baby born at xx weeks doesn't need her Mommy to lactate at the same degree as a 2 year old. She needs less. Much less. And that is what I had weaned to.
This whole journey……But God….. The end of my rope….But God….
We have never been in control. Have always been in the world of unknowns. But God.
I started praying for Baby Girl. For the battle she is fighting in her wee body. For healing. For growth. I started praying for Birth Mommy and the healing she was having to do physically from delivery and emotionally from this decision. I texted two ladies, Cat and Christy, "Don't ask any questions. Just pray." <–I know, easiest text question they have ever had to receive, I'm sure.
Zane got home. Took forever. Seriously, in those moments, I think it took longer for him to get home than this whole adoption journey has taken!
We slowly, but eagerly (so weird) walk up to each other, hug each other….and doubtfully but wishfully say "Is she ours?"
The rest of the night was filled with sharing some with our parents, 3 or 4 of our trusted friends/advisors/been-in-your-shoes-before/prayer warriors, then did our best to somehow take care of our kids while also calling our pediatrician to let him know, 'we know this this and this about Baby Girl,' writing a list of questions for our agency, googling preemie babies, what to expect, and a few other things.
Somewhere in all that our doorbell rings. Surprise! Cat had driven 45, 50 minutes…who knows in through downtown Nashville crazy traffic…to our house AFTER stopping at Target to buy our son a 'big brother' card, our daughter a 'big sister' card, us a 'congratulations' card, along with a couple of newborn ADORABLE Baby Girl outfits and a ton of wipes and diapers. We've never had preemie diapers before. They are itty bitty. I mean, bare baby butts actually come in this size?!?! I learn so much about loving other people by how Cat loves people. Wow.
I didn't sleep. No shock there. I'm not sure how much I've slept since that phone call. There has been so much to take in. So many phone calls. So many unknowns. So many important and hard conversations. So much reality! So much love. So much encouragement. So many prayers.
We have to fly to ………………., twice. The first time, next week, to meet her, sign all of the official papers, all that jazz. AHHH I cannot wait! The second time, when she is ready to be released from the hospital, and to come home…we will bring her home. (I want you all there at the airport! I can't believe this is really happening!!!) This is a domestic adoption. Fees for domestic and international are different, but basically, all of our domestic fees that we were fully funded for, did not include 2 sets of round-trip plane tickets. Also, this state she is in requires that we not only use our agency, but also an agency there, so we have some extra agency fees tied in.
On Friday, the stress of dealing with logistics, finances, firm conversations really did a number on Zane so at 6:15 p.m., I called up some friends that have walked this road before, Josh and Kimberly, and basically said "I know you all aren't spontaneous but it is time to be spontaneous. Can you all come over?" I didn't tell them much, but that *the call* had come, and they showed up 30 minutes later with Chocolate and Twizzlers in hand. Again, incredible friends teaching us more and more about loving people. Living life with people.
We already had had a Craft Show on the calendar to participate in for Saturday, May 30th. It got rained out half-way in, but with that, and a friend buying a necklace Friday night, and another friend just wanting to give because, well, she cares about this and God is good, He has already brought in over $300. Without even telling people all we are up against, God has begun to provide the extra expenses.
After all, He is God. He is Good. He is Constant. He is Sovereign. Always.
I had continued crafting and selling locally, and we had some set aside in our bank account should we need an 'emergency fund.' That said, we need roughly $4,000 more to get our daughter home. Like, now. Haha. We are all in. This is our girl. This is who we all have been praying for, fighting for. This was the plan all along.
When we started this, I thought God had a little African toddler for us to fly to and bring home. Nope…God had a preemie white girl for us to fly to and bring home. We've read the books on parenting children that have lived in orphanages, on dealing with attachment and trauma, on becoming an interracial family. We haven't read the books on this. Haha! I can't recall how many times I have literally laughed out loud. But this is the way, walk ye in it…
And I cannot wait to tell her how many people have been loving her home, since before she was even fearfully and wonderfully formed. Baby Girl….you have a whole army that loves you and adores you.
Her name means two things. Her first, means 'Dawn,' and isn't it always that Joy comes in the morning. Dawn comes after the dark of night. And her middle name, bearer of good news. And what good news this is. Fitting, yes? We are not posting her name in this blog due to identification concerns, but wanted you all to know the meaning behind it!
Years ago, I blogged about 'A Thousand Years' and what it meant to me in terms of adoption…and I keep thinking of some of the lyrics now.
Every breath, every hour has come to this. One step closer. I have died every day waiting for you. Darling don't be afraid, I have loved you for a thousand years. I'll love you for a thousand more.
One step closer. It's time to get her home. God's got this. He always had this. You guys….THIS.IS.IT.
If you want to give, give! Go here to donate and track where we are at and do feel free to share all over social media 🙂 If you want to pray, oh please do!
Ways to pray:
1) For her! She is in an incubator and will be for a few weeks. We are limited in what we can say/share, but she is battling in her wee body right now so pray for her. 2) Pray for Birth Mommy! Praise the Lord that she chose life for her child. Pray that He heals her wounds, those we see and don't see, and that she comes to know His love that is so rich and freeing. 3) And pray for us. This journey, one chapter is closing and another is just beginning. Pray that finances come together. Pray for safe traveling. 4) The hospital nurses, doctors, etc that are helping her right now. For wisdom and for caring and loving attention. 5) Praise the Lord with us for the women out there donating Breast milk to our Baby Girl, for all of you that have given your prayers and/or finances along the way, and for the Community we have around us that are going to live this with us. Man, we are pumped. 6) Pray for our adoption agency to continue caring for the fatherless and to grow every day in deeper care and love for the Lord, the fatherless, and the families welcoming children home.


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The NFL Hall of Fame class of 2013 includes head coach Bill Parcels, guard Larry Allen, wide receiver Cris Carter, tackle Jonathan Ogden and defensive tackle Warren Sapp. Seniors candidates Curley Culp and Dave Robinson will also be inducted. I love the Hall of Fame for the different sports as well as the debate the election process brings up each year.
The NFL is the one of big three sports in which I rarely have issues. The process itself isn't perfect but I do like it. A bunch of smart football guys in a room hashing out who will be inducted. That is the way it should be. Folks in the know making the case for different players and being able to argue it out when there are disagreements. Compared to the very flawed drive by voting process of Major League Baseball football has something I can at least feel content with.
When it comes to players in any sport I have two critiria for making the respective hall of fame. 1)When you watched them play during their career did you think they were a hall of famer? Some players become hall of famers after their career. For those players I think sentimentality tends to weigh more heavily as time goes by. I won't say time doesn't shed a different light on eras or players but it should be obvious in the day. 2)The stats must be there. The numbers have to back up the arguments to some extent but there are of course those exceptions due to injuries or eras. If those two factors pass the test then the other arguments should fall in line.
To this year's NFL class I won't argue against any of them. They are all deserving (though I can't speak to Culp and Robinson) and I'm happy for each. I was just wetting my feet with this post. I'm much more passionate in my MLB Hall of Fame discussions which I hope to have up soon.


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5 Tips for Open Floor Plan Decoration
Decorating an open floor plan is not unlike decorating a regular home, the greatest difference is that you have to imagine walls where there are none. Still, due to the fact that there's no actual visual separation of different areas, you can't decorate your open floor home like you would a traditional house, seeing as how the design of every single area impacts the visuals of the entire place. With this in mind and without further ado, here are five tips for open floor plan decoration that you might find useful.
Turn to area rugs
The first choice in decorating an open floor plan should be the use of area rugs. In this way, you not only protect your floor surface from furniture-caused friction damage but also create dense islands in an ocean that is the open floor home. Each area rug can represent an epicenter of a single wall-less room and in that way become the theme of that particular section of your home.
Create pathways
A side-effect of creating areas around your home will be the fact that you will also make some pathways to separate them. On the other hand, what if you started your layout with pathways as a major element, not just a side-effect? In this way, you will get to create a stronger contrast between different areas of your home, as well as increase its functionality by giving you a simpler commute across the room. Think of them as wall-less corridors and you will get a much better idea of your future course of action.
Start using dividers
A lot of people mistake the fact that there's a lack of structural walls in an open floor home with the idea that there should be no physical barriers in the place whatsoever. This, however, is a particularly troublesome stance, seeing as how some areas simply need to be divided. For instance, if you have a kitchen, you want to combine a range hood and a divider in order to prevent food-related scents from circling about the place.
Sure, the smell of baking cookies can enhance the ambiance, but you don't want the scent of stew lingering around the place for longer than necessary. Apart from this, a hot-tub area might also require a divider of sorts, same as some other areas that are hard to specify. In fact, you might even want to consider the idea of installing some sliding doors in your home.
Raised floor platform
Another way to make an area that slightly differs from the rest of the home is to elevate floor in one section and, in this way, create an impression of a room-within-a-room. Most commonly, this is used for a kitchen or a bedroom, however, it is also a popular choice for a private library or a home office. Those who intend to create a reading nook might also try out this method. You also need to understand that by raising a part of your room above its surrounding, you're not just separating it physically but thematically as well.
Dramatic lighting
Finally, there's no need to use physical objects to separate the space in your home, when you can easily do this with an adequate lighting system. With the use of dramatic lighting effects, you can easily make certain parts of your home stand out. It is similar to the idea of creating pathways, the only difference being that now your "hallways" seem a bit darker, while the "rooms" have somewhat stronger illumination. Overall, this trick might be one of the most creative ways to organize your open floor home.
With these five tips alone, you will stand a much better shot at making your open floor plan into something completely extraordinary. By using all that you know about the traditional interior design and implementing these five simple tips, you can create a unique décor that will leave all your home's visitors completely breathless. Needless to say, this task will put your creativity to a real test.


text: Christmas is the time of telling the story of Jesus being born in a manger. It is perhaps the most famous story about incarnation. But what is incarnation? Is incarnation a particular story like that of the birth of Jesus? Or is incarnation a much wider story that is being told in every person's life? In this post, I make a case that Incarnation is not a contest between the particular and the universal, but the marriage of the two. And if we grasp this, then perhaps the incarnation/Jesus story is already being told in every atom of the universe.


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Images of Nintendo DS headset appearBy Justin Mann
If you're a fan of the DS, you'll be interested to see the photos of DS's headset, which has yet to be released. A matching set looks better than just any headset for sure, but these things will have to be quality if Nintendo wants people to buy them separately. Considering it is not a stereo set, it'll definitely have its work cut out for it, though it does include a built in microphone for online play. It's going to be very cheap, however, which may convince many to try it:
The headset will be released in Japan on September 14 for 1,200¥ (about $10 USD). Nintendo has not yet announced a release date for North American or European gamers.
Japan is probably a test market for other areas, so if it takes off there we can probably expect it in western countries as well.


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We celebrated Mona's Birthday lunch in my house today because their home in Alabang Hills is under renovation.
I just asked Hermie to set the table for her and Mona brought all the food.
Everybody's favorite Lengua with Mushroom Sauce
Ceasar Salad
Pasta Putanesca
Pork Embutido
Mocha Cake from Costa Brava
Assorted Kakanin from Rizal
And .... Mona asked me to cook Butter Garlic Orange Shrimp for her.
This Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe is even better than my previous recipes! I better write it down here so I do not forget.
Butter Garlic Orange Shrimps
We all enjoyed the lunch!
Happy Birthday, Mona!


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The lure of fast and convenient food has made healthy eating more difficult for people these days, especially for the younger generations. With fast food chains reigning the food industry and instant, no-cook items filling grocery shelves, it seems impossible to escape the highly processed and preservative-laden food that abound.
When food undergo processing, many of their important nutrients are lost due to varying temperatures and chemical reactions that occur. Their overall nutritional value greatly diminishes, and much more when artificial additives and preservatives are added to improve flavour and lengthen shelf life.
Both the quantity and quality of food must be considered to achieve a healthy, balanced diet. Thankfully, the number of health food stores around us is growing, providing us easier access to fresh, organic and less-processed food and nutritional supplements. So what are you waiting for? Visit a trusted health food store, start eating right, and reap the following benefits:
- Normal BMI
BMI (body mass index) is a basic standard in determining whether a person is underweight, has optimal weight, is overweight, or obese. The bases of BMI levels vary according to age. BMI for kids and adults are measured differently.
Through healthy eating habits along with some exercise, overweight and obese people have shed unnecessary pounds and are able to achieve normal weight and BMI; while those who were underweight and suffering from nutritional deficiency have obtained their much needed nutrition.
BMI, however, can't be the lone basis of good health. It doesn't determine the percentage of fat or muscle in the body, or if one's getting the right amount of nutrients. But achieving normal BMI is a great start to a healthy lifestyle.
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Those who have existing cardiovascular or metabolic conditions (e.g., diabetes, hypertension) may enhance their overall health by following a healthy diet and taking prescribed medications. Natural supplements such as olive leaf extract and fish oil may also help improve cardiovascular health. Make sure to consult your physician prior to taking supplements, and buy products only from trusted brands.
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The brain needs food to work properly, and by eating clean, natural and healthy, you can heighten your mental alertness and enhance your memory. Avoid skipping meals because as you may notice, you get groggy and out-of-focus when you're working hungry.
The brain needs a regular supply of glucose, but it should come from wholesome, natural sources. Eat fresh fruits and vegetables instead of having soda and bags of junk food. Nuts, fish and whole grains are great in boosting brainpower. You can also take memory-enhancing supplements, as long as you consult a health expert.
- Regular bowel movement
Most fresh fruits and vegetables are high in fibre that promotes regular bowel movement. They also provide the digestive tract with good bacteria that enhance digestion, and enzymes that promote nutrient absorption. Almost always, people who have shifted from their ordinary diet to a more balanced one that includes fresh veggies and fruits claim their bowel movement has greatly improved.
- Improved immunity and increased body energy
With a balanced diet, you are better protected against diseases and your energy lasts longer. The vitamins and minerals acquired from fresh food are mighty immunity boosters and are more potent in fighting toxins and free radicals in the body. You may also take energy- and immunity-boosting supplements from trusted brands such asHerbs of Gold and Nutra-Life.
You will feel the difference once you actually start eating more organic and natural products, compared to the usual, highly processed ones. This is because fresh and less-processed food offer natural vitamins and minerals that are more quickly absorbed and better utilised by the body.
- Quality sleep
We all need quality sleep to recharge the mind and body. During sleep, a lot of important metabolic processes occur. It is then important to have at least 6 hours of sleep a day. Many people suffer from insomnia, preventing them from getting adequate rest. Nutrition may play a part in this.
Most health reports state that a healthy diet helps enhance sleep cycles. Nuts, milk, cherries, bananas, and leafy greens contain chemical precursors to hormones like melatonin and serotonin that promote better sleep.
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Healthy, glowing skin and hair are signs of proper nutrition. An improved overall physique can be achieved once a person maintains healthy eating habits, especially when combined with proper exercise. Clean and natural food contain vitamins and important antioxidants that fight signs of ageing. They also have other important nutrients that promote better metabolism, help in weight management and enable us to achieve optimum wellness


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text: All of the artists and composers involved in this recording, with the exception of Wayne Shorter, are—or were— interconnected in the fertile Philadelphia jazz sphere. Al Stauffer and Tom Lawton regularly performed together in a midcity venue; Joel Levine and composer/pianist Uri Caine were members of another working group; Stauffer and Bernard Peiffer were musical partners for a dozen years, an association that ended with the composer- pianist's death in 1976; Lawton and Levine studied piano with the late French expatriate pianomaster and also studied improvisational concepts with Stauffer. Not surprisingly, all of them are intense musicians with a tenacious dedication to excellence, and their joint contributions have produced here a session of unusual cohesion and muscularity.


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Potential Day 1 Prospects
Andraez "Greedy" Williams, CB, So.
Greedy redshirted so he is eligible for the 2019 draft. In fact, he is an early favorite to be selected within the first 5-10 overall selections. He is 6'2 and displayed the ability to make the plays in coverage that you'd expect from a franchise boundary cornerback. I expect a dip from his 11 pass breakups and 6 interceptions this season because Donte Jackson and Kevin Toliver are no longer there and opposing offenses will have an easier time not throwing the ball near Williams as a result. He and Deandre Baker are at the top of my preseason corner rankings for the upcoming draft.
Devin White, LB, Jr.
White is the other potential top 10 overall selection for LSU. The 2018 class had some impressive inside/middle linebackers (Smith, Vander Esch, Edmunds, Evans). I have no problem going on record saying Devin White is a bigger prospect than all of them. Like Roquan Smith, he has freakish athleticism that he uses in pursuit of ball carriers and in coverage. The trait that sets him apart is his size. White is closer to 250 lbs. He is essentially the player you would get if you were allowed to list the traits you want in a 4-3 MIKE or 3-4 ILB. He's also a natural leader who helps get the defense lined up on the field and is a guiding presence off of it. Look for White to be the most impressive of the recent LSU linebackers to enter the NFL.
Potential Day 2 Prospects
Jonathan Giles, WR, Jr.
Giles isn't going to match the production he was able to accomplish with Pat Mahomes before his transfer. This system and personnel grouping isn't as conducive and neither is the conference for that matter. None of that really matters. Giles is big enough to be on the radar of scouts. He should be eligible for the Senior Bowl (despite being a redshirt junior). I would love to see him in that setting with pro prospects throwing him the ball. If everything breaks right for Giles, he could be a 3rd round choice this spring.
Badara Traore, OT, Jr.
Traore was the top junior college tackle in the current recruiting class. He definitely has the body to start at either tackle position in the NFL. He will be tested now that he has an SEC schedule in front of him. If Traore meets the challenge, he will be a solid Day 2 choice in April.
Potential Day 3 Prospects
Rashard Lawrence, DT, Jr.
Lawrence was injured for a good portion of his sophomore year and his production slipped as a result. He is one of the defense's leaders and he could take a big step forward if he is healthy. I currently rate him as a late Day 3 selection. If he steps up his play and remains healthy, he will be moved up the board quite a bit.
Blake Ferguson, LS, Sr.
Ferguson has a chance to get drafted. He is one of the top long snappers in the nation.
Cole Tracy, K, Sr.
Tracy is unlikely to be drafted, but he could find his way onto an NFL team during the summer.
Future Prospects
Grant Delpit, FS, So.
Delpit is only a year removed from high school and already looks like a future high-end NFL prospect. He has great size at around 6'2 200 lbs and recorded nine passes defended as a true freshman in 2017. Delpit looks like a 1st round selection in 2020 or 2021.
Terrace Marshall, WR, Fr.
Marshall has a strong chance to start in his true freshman year. Unlike previous LSU squads, Steve Ensminger plans to throw the ball quite a bit. Marshall is the top NFL prospect at an offensive skill position in Baton Rouge. He has tremendous size and solid speed to go with good hands.
Kelvin Joseph, CB, Fr.
How could I write an NFL draft prospect preview for LSU without mentioning the next big cornerback ready to contribute to the school's impressive collection at the position? Joseph won't be the star while Greedy Williams is still in town, but he might gain important playing time right off the bat.
Shaahdiq Charles, OG, So.
Listing him at guard rather than tackle isn't a typo. Charles made the All-SEC Freshman Team last season and I think his professional home will be inside at guard even though he is projected to start at left tackle this year at LSU. Charles has the makings of a future Day 2 left guard.
K'lavon Chaisson, Edge, So.
Chaisson will be counted on to be the team's top pass rusher. He has the size to play 4-3 defensive end in the NFL and 3-4 teams will be interested in him as an outside linebacker. It will be fun to see if he can break out in 2018. If he does, he will be near the top of the program's watch list for the 2020 NFL Draft.


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There will be those less educated and tolerant Christians who believe that as Agnostic Atheist I would not celebrate Christmas but if they had been observing the word around them especially here in the United Kingdom would of notices at lot of people who now celebrate Christmas are not Christian as such any more.
It strikes me that Christmas has been hijacked by everyone here in the United Kingdom and become more than a Christian only festival though the essence of the festival has not gone but changed especially my end. It has become a festival when families and friends come together to eat and drink at the darkest time of the year when they celebrate families and friends. It has become an dam good excuse for families and friends to enjoy themselves and reconnect.
This all in addition to the Christian side of Christmas which is still important to Christians but now most definitely only another facet of Christmas but not the whole any more. This is regardless of the less educated and tolerant Christians who frankly failed to move on with the times especially here in the United Kingdom.
My personal view this more inclusive and family orientated rather than purely religious festival it has become is more relevant and incisive to our modern world plus it makes it whole thing less stuffy but more fun festival for all.
So ahead a Merry Christmas awaits me and my partner.
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