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We saw in the part one of this message that David became a successful and victorious warrior because he conquered the spirit of fear. Even at the face of great dangers, he kept his confidence in God. He trusted the ability of God to save him in every situation, no matter how precarious it was. And God loved him for that. In fact, because of his love and confidence in God, he received an everlasting throne. The bible said that Jesus (our savior) will occupy the throne of his father David forever. God is looking for people that will trust him, and one has to totally conquer fear to be able to do that. If you carefully study the bible,you will find out that the first thing God does in anybody that He intends to use for a special purpose is to help him /her conquer this great monster called fear. This is just because, He knows that it will be impossible to walk with him or carry out his assignments without great courage. God’s assignments are divine and we must operate in that realm to be able to carry them out. His assignments will always look impossible, impracticable, unattainable. They are not for the natural and the fearful.
Look at the story of Joshua.God gave him what looked like an impossible task, but at the same time assured him that if he would do away with fear, that the assignment was as good as already done. Yes, when God gives out an assignment, he sees it as already done. It is we humans that often see the barriers and the obstacles. For God,there is no obstacle to His words. So He sees through to the end (fulfillment) of the projects. And we must begin to see like God.
Let’s see Joshua 1:1-6,9 “After the death of Moses the Lord’s servant, the Lord spoke to Joshua son of Nun, Moses, assistant he said, “Now that my servant Moses is dead, you must lead my people across the Jordan river into the land I am giving them. I promise you what I promised Moses; Every were you go, you will be on land I have giving you. No one will be able to stand their ground against you as long as you live. For I will be with you as I was with Moses. I will not fail you or abandon you. Be strong and courageous, for you will lead my people to possess all the land I swore to give their ancestors, be strong and very courageous. I command you- be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Now, you have seen what happened here. God was given Joshua what looked like a very impossible task and at the same time telling him to be very strong and courageous. Joshua was to lead a very stubborn people across a bridgeless muddy river, to go and possess a land already occupied by strong and well-fortified nations. How could God do that? There were no boats to ferry them across. There was no bridges. Even if they managed to cross over, how would they go through the impregnable walls of the first city they would meet – Jericho? How would they move on to conquer the other equally great cities without reasonable weapons to fight?
Beside these, Joshua as Moses’ assistant already knew the stuff of the people he was to lead to this ‘impossible’ task. He has been there to witness what they (Israel) did to his predecessor. So, there were more questions to this project that answers. No wondered God told him clearly that he must of necessity be fearless, strong and very courageous. Remember courage is not an absence of obstacles, but the ability to control fear in the face of danger or rain. So Joshua walked upon the word of God. Jordan divided, the great walls of Jericho fell, and they went ahead to posses the promised land of Canaan. The word of God is the bridge you need to cross into that vision you have now.
Moses had the same experience when God to him to go and bring Israel out of Egypt. The mission looked very impossible. And Moses did not hide his feelings to God about that. He told God that he could not speak well. He was afraid to go and stand before Pharaoh in the land of Egypt where he had been declared wanted for committing murder. He also complained about the unbelieving nature of the Israelites. Infact, Moses was short of telling God to look for someone else for the mission. But God was seeing beyond Moses. He was already seeing Israel out of Egypt. Look at His response to Moses’ fears. “Then God told him, I will be with you. And this will serve as proof that I have sent you: when you have brought the Israelites out of Egypt,you will return here to worship God at this very mountain. I promise to rescue you from the oppression of the Egyptians. I will lead you to the land now occupied by the Cannanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. A land flowing with milk and honey. The leaders of the people of Israel will accept your massage, then all of you must go straight to the king of Egypt and tell him, ‘the Lord, the God of the Hebrews, has met with us. Let us go on a three-day journey into the wilderness to offer sacrifices to the Lord our God.
“But I know that king of Egypt will not let you go except under heavy pressure so I will reach out and strike at the heart of Egypt with all kinds of miracles. Then at last he will let you go. And I will see to it that they will load you down with gifts, so you will not leave empty-handed. The Israelite women will ask for silver and gold jewelry, and fine clothing from their Egyptian neighbors and their neighbor’s guests. With this clothing, you will dress your sons and daughters. In this way, you will plunder the Egyptians.
The above stories show us that God sees the end of a project from the beginning. Look at how He was confidently telling this people what will happen in the future. That simply meant that He was certain that the assignment was not going to fail. He is God and is always in full control. Nothing can obstruct His Purposes. He was even telling Moses, ” you will return here to worship God at this very mountain.” (Exodus 3 Verse 12). The implication was that He (God) had already seen Israelites out of Egypt, worship Him on that same mountain. Though Moses was seeing obstacles, ineloquence, stubborn Israelites, wicked Pharaoh, etc, but God was seeing the possibility and an accomplished job.
What is that project that God gave to you? What is that vision? Do they look so impossible? What is that assignment or mission that you are about to abandon because of barriers and obstacles? Is it a career? A building project? A ministry, relationship, marriage, a dream or an aspiration? Don’t be afraid to move on. Only be strong and very courageous. Begin to see beyond the obstacles and barriers. Begin to see beyond your own ability. See God and His ability to see you through. Don’t brood over the barriers, but see it as a finished assignment. Like God, begin to see the sweet end. God bless!
. Rev. Agbo is the author of the book, Power of Midnight Prayer. Tel: 08037113283. E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.authorsden.com/pastorgabrielnagbo.


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Sometime, even saying those three special words, “I love you,” can be difficult to say, some people find it tough for whatever reason, to spit it out and convey that heartfelt message.
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Located in award-winning Lely Resort with views of the Classics private golf course just off the Living, Kitchen and Lanai. Golf membership optional. Just minutes to the multi-award-winning Lely Resort Clubhouse with resort style pool, large exercise facility, multiple tennis courts, restaurant and Tiki bar. 2 additional Public Golf courses nearby. Convenient South Naples location provides 10 minute access to Marco Island or 15 minutes to downtown Naples. High ceilings in the open living, kitchen area create feeling of spacious luxury. Formal dining room. Hardwood floor in office/den. His and her walk-in closets in Master with added tall cabinet space and separate tub and walk-in shower in Master Bath. Granite countertop in the kitchen and guest bath.
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JahRoc Galleries host between 5 to 7 major Art Exhibitions per year.
JahRoc’s dedicated exhibition space is a large cavernous area with high ceilings and loads of natural light.
Being one of Australia’s largest contemporary art galleries, in unison to showcasing an Art Exhibition, the remainder of the gallery’s wall space is hung with a tasteful collection of JahRoc’s stable of Artists. With over 700m2 of wall space and a further 200m2 art rack room, there is plenty of art to choose from at all times.
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The Coordinate-Transformations in CityGuide DMS follows the standard BeTA2007/NTv2. With this, you can reach an accuracy of +/- 0.5 Meters !
In order to determine a coordinate of your current source map you will have to start with selecting the desired coordinate system. Now select the entry "Determine Coordinates" and click on the desired location within your map window.
Upon clicking on the map a dialogue will appear presenting you the chosen coordinates. These can now be copied onto your clipboard and thus be transferred to any other application.
In order to move the current position of your map to a certain destination you have to start by activating a coordinate system, e.g. the "UTM"-System. Now select the function "Input Coordinates".
A dialogue will appear asking you to insert the desired coordinates into a blank field. After pressing "Show" the dialogue will close and the new position will be acquired in the map window.
You also have the option to convert coordinates between different systems. Please activate first the desired source-coordinate system, e.g. the "UTM"-System. Now select the function "Transform Coordinates".
A dialogue will appear asking you to insert the desired coordinates into a blank field. After pressing "Transform" the target coordinates will be calculated as shown above. These can now be copied onto your clipboard and thus be transferred to any other application.

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Venturini Baldini is a beautiful 130 ha winery and balsamic vinegar estate situated in the historical hills of Matilde di Canossa in Emilia. Dating back to the 17th century, it is home to Villa Manodori and one of the oldest vinegar cellars in the region. Historical producer of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar DOP from Reggio Emilia under the brand ‘Acetaia di Canossa’. Home to one of the oldest vinegar cellars dating back to the 17th century, holding more than 400 small barrels of balsamic vinegar and published in many magaziones around the world.
Venturini Baldini is also a award-winning producer of organic lambrusco and sparkling wines grown on vineyards extending over c. 30 ha.
Tenuta di Roncolo is a beautiful wine relais immersed in the estate which takes its origin from the 17th century Villa Manodori. The Tenuta di Roncolo of Venturini Baldini is a popular destination for all visitors to Emilia looking for a unique location where good food, excellent wine and relaxation can be combined with historical, cultural and scenic experiences.
The property currently has three rooms and a suite overlooking the beautiful landscape of the Italian Garden, the vineyards and the adjacent Roncolo Natural Park. The newly renovated rooms invite you to a relaxing and comfortable stay in this oasis of tranquillity.
Our winery has a geographically privileged position and is located in the famous Food Valley, right at the centre of the wine and taste street "Strada del Vino and Sapori delle Colline di Scandiano e di Canossa”. We are also in vicinity of the famous Motor Valley.
Venturini Baldini is an important destination for all lovers of good wine and quality food and wine products.
The estate currently has three air conditioned rooms and a two-bedroom suite. Each room has been given the name of an important lineage in reference to our historic vinegar cellar.
Services:Air conditioning, safe, minibar, hairdryer, Smart TV, Wifi, car parking.
Rooms can be set up with double or twin beds.
Children under 2 years free; possibility of adding a cot bed for babies. For children from 2 to 10 years 40% reduction.
Room of 71 sqm consisting of: 2 rooms with double beds and 2 bathrooms; Kitchenette.
When would you like to stay at: Venturini Baldini?
• Tasting of 3 Organic Wines by Venturini Baldini, 2 Balsamic Condiments and 1 Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Reggio Emilia. The tasting is accompanied by breadsticks, cold cuts and Parmesan cheese.
We also make specially designed tours at the request of our guests.
Tastings of either vinegar or wine with a maximum duration of 45 minutes are also possible.
Style: Pleasantly fruity and spicy, it recalls wild violet and mellow cherry perfumes with a delicately spicy fragrance of clove and pepper. Medium bodied with lively tannin, balanced, fresh and very refined.
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In April Veneto region is rich of wine tasting events!
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Our Wine Relais a few steps from the sea.
What can a good glass of wine and sunny beaches have in common? Relax!
Holiday ideas to discover the most important food and wine tours of Italy.

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Gone are the days when I used to go deal-hunting by visiting travel agencies. My last 10 trips have all been found in the comfort of my own home by simply looking online. This is not to say that travel agency are extinct altogether, however after comparing the deals I found online to similar deals offered by physical agencies, I found that prices online are comparably better. I am guessing it is due to less overhead costs. Fewer commissions paid to the sales agent and higher competition probably allows online companies to offer a better rate. Here are the steps I have taken to find amazing travel deals online.
Before you start binging on those cookies, please read the following. You will not get better deals by emptying your cookie jar. ‘Cookies’ are a way that websites are able to track where you have been online, as well as what you have been looking for. Many travel websites are able to tell when you have purchased from them before and may give you a higher price if you deem you to be a loyal customer. Clearing cookies give you a fresh and fair start in finding a great price – so remember to always clear your cookies through your browser’s settings, or be sure to use a computer that you have not purchased a trip online.
If you’re not already best friends with Google, you’ll need to develop that relationship. Before you find the best deal, you’ll probably be searching that you’ll encounter CAPTCHA (human verification) to show Google that you’re not abusing your friendship. With Google’s algorithm becoming increasingly complex, it is becoming even easier to find what you are searching for. You can type a long phrase such as “cheap deals from Washington dc to new york” and expect reasonably relevant results to be displayed. My recent trips from Washington DC to New York City have been purchased from www.ilikebus.com, which was found when searching through Google. If you don’t find what you’re looking for within the first few results, you can probably revise your search based on what results you found.. until you find the website that has the trip you’re looking for — at the price you’re willing to pay.
I have found that the more flexible my travel dates have been in the past few years, the better deals I have been able to land. Tuesdays are considered “cheat days” for most travel and entertainment industries since the volume of ticket purchases on these days are usually less popular. The less fussy you are able to travel dates, the better deal you’ll be able to find online since you’ll be able to look through many different ranges of dates, which will usually have their own pricing. Some websites like www.flighthub.com also have an option for “flexible dates”, which scans pricing through a variety of dates close to the dates you’ve picked. Generally, the rule of thumb is that the earlier you book a flight, the cheaper the price is. This occurs because by doing so, you will be purchasing a trip before the demand catches up with the available supply for this trip.
Different companies will offer different ways of bundling trips. While at times bundles can offer amazing value, you will find that sometimes buying hotels and flights separately can give you even better pricing. Based on your destinations, there may be certain bargains online that offer stays at hotels, which can include meals and discount vouchers to various venues at amazing prices.

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Here’s our step-by-step guide on how to prepare for your big day.
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24 hr patch test required. Can be carried out on long, short, weak or strong eyelashes. Last 4-6 weeks.
A good idea to do this for the night of your ‘hen party’. You can also try out false eyelashes with your make-up.
Legs, Bikini Line and under arm to be completed 3-4 days before the wedding and eyebrows / facial waxing to be completed 2-3 days before the wedding.
2-4 days before the wedding, if your nails need more care then it will help to get a regular paraffin manicure every 6-8 weeks throughout the year.
2-4 days before the wedding, if your feet need a little more care please ensure regular paraffin pedicures throughout the year. The callus peel is also a good idea if heels are cracked or there is excess hard skin on the soles of the feet. For extra relaxation and stress relief you could try our Spa Jacuzzi pedicure in our American style massage pedi-chair.
1-3 days before the wedding, if you have never had your eyelashes/eyebrows tinted before then a 24 hr patch test is required. Also, we recommend you get this done prior to the above date approx 8-10 weeks before the week of the wedding.
Airbrush Tanning – 1-2 days before the wedding. Instant tanning – on the day / or day before.
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This luscious body lotion contains bronze and gold particles to give your skin a wonderful healthy glow.
Applied under your make-up to the eye area. This serum tightens the area, removes black bags and fine lines and reduces wrinkles. The effect will last until you remove your make-up.
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Bridesmaids – It is a good idea to bring a piece of the bridesmaids dress a week before so lipsticks and nail polish can be matched.
Always go to the hairdresser before the beauty therapist. Wear an item of clothing with a zip or button fastening so it can be easily removed when you get home. Hair and make-up will not be disturbed.

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It is our pleasure to welcome you to the official Shirley Lanham Elementary School (LHES) website. Our goal is to provide current and relevant information about our school to the military families we serve today and those we look forward to welcoming to our campus in the future. Located in the heart of the Kanto Plains, Shirley Lanham Elementary School is a Department of Defense Education Agency ( DoDEA ) school positioned in the center of Naval Air Station Atsugi near Tokyo, Japan.
Although called NAF Atsugi ( NAFA ) we are not actually in the Atsugi-shi limits but are a part of Ayase-shi in the Kanagawa-ken or prefecture. Lanham Elementary School's centralized location makes it easy to access several major transportation centers such as airports, highways, railways and bus lines. It is also close to other major military installations including Camp Zama Army Base, Yokota U.S. Air Force Base and Yokosuka U.S. Navy Base.
DoDEA Mission Statement: We provide an Exemplary Education that Inspires and Prepares All DoDEA Students for Success in a Dynamic, Global Environment.
Shirley Lanham Elementary School provides services to the military dependent children of the men and women stationed at Naval Air Facility Atsugi and Marine Base Camp Fuji. It also hosts dependent children of Department of Defense civilian employees as well as children of foreign nationals. Currently, our enrollment stands at about 530 kindergarten through sixth-grade students. Dependent children in grades seven through twelve are bused to Camp Zama Army Base to attend either Zama American Middle School or Zama High School. John O. Arnn Elementary School, located on the Sagamihara Housing Area (SHA), services the children of families stationed at Camp Zama Army Base.
You can find out about other DoDEA elementary through high schools in Japan by visiting the DoDEA Pacific District schools page.
At Shirley Lanham Elementary School, we are proud to have been fully re-accredited during the 2011-2012 academic year. It is our pleasure to serve you and your children in any way that we can. If you are planning to PCS to NAF Atsugi, we invite you to explore information and resources on this website that will help you and your children with a smooth transition. Feel free to contact us via e-mail or phone if we can answer any questions regarding the services and programs we offer. We are ready to help in any way that we can and look forward to seeing you soon!

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Unknown, [from 1845]. Presumably variant of pickle, which itself is from Middle English pekille (“spicy sauce served with meat または fish”) or pikel, from Middle Dutch pekel (“brine”); perhaps influenced by dialectal variants.
Alternatively, may be related to paco lilla (“ginger-spiced pickle”), in 18th century British cookbook The Art of Cookery (1747–1843; e.g., 1805 edition) by Hannah Glasse (1708–1770), also referred to as “Indian pickles”, which suggests an Indo-Aryan source; compare mulligatawny, of Tamil origin, which also features turmeric prominently, and curry, of Tamil or Middle English origin (または blend). No relation to Piccadilly.
(Britain) A yellow pickle relish made from cauliflower, vegetable marrow, and other vegetables, pickled with vinegar, salt, sugar, and spiced with mustard, turmeric, and other spices.
(US) A pickle, typically on a base of chopped green (unripe) tomatoes, but sometimes finely-chopped gherkins, and possibly including other vegetables.
↑ 1.0 1.1 “piccalilli” in Merriam–Webster Online Dictionary.
Piccalilli is an English relish of chopped pickled vegetables and spices; regional recipes vary considerably.


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Srinagar, Nov 8: Ram Madhav met People’s Conference chairman Sajjad Ghani Lone and newly elected Srinagar Municipal Corporation Mayor Junaid Mattu & three prominent leaders of the People’s Democratic Party, Imran Raza Ansari, Abid Ansari and Yasir Reshi in Srinagar giving look to political activity once again gained momentum in the State.
The meeting deliberated on emerging political scenario in the State including possibility of formation of new Government in the State after completion of nine-phase Panchayat election process in the State on December 11.
PDP MLA Imran Raza Ansari, former Minister said that the Panchayat elections are democratic exercise which will give powers to the people at grass-root level and, therefore, it was unanimously decided in the meeting that they will be participating in the elections and make the electoral exercise a success.

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In The One to One Manager Don Peppers and Martha Rogers go behind the scenes to report on the challenges and solutions discovered by managers leading one-to-one efforts at organizations such as Xerox, British Airways, General Electric, Oracle, First Union, Hewlett-Packard and Levi-Strauss. They examine the day-to-day issues involved in setting up and running one-to-one initiatives through a series of inspiring interviews with executives on the front lines of the one-to-one revolution.
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North Americans are known for living some of the busiest lives in the world. Few other people (if any) have as many competing demands on their time than we do. A few years ago I became aware of how obsessed everyone was with being busy.
“How are things?” I would inquire.
“Oh, you know, super busy.” came the reply.
The way they would say it was one part complaint, three parts badge of honour. It was as though they wanted to signal that they too, were “busy.” Very, very busy.
After going through a very stressful time in my life, I began a journey to live a radically less stressful existence. This meant many things, including stopping the instinct to be busy. I was shocked at how hard my brain tried to keep pushing me back to my old ways. The ways of my culture. Breathless, constant busyness was portrayed at almost every turn. Whether it is the corporate ladder climbing heroine in a movie, the businessman in a magazine ad or whatever, we have absorbed a view of success that demands 24/7 scheduling of our time.
If we have a unifying religion in the West, it is Busyness. Interestingly, our brains and bodies seem to be suffering. Stress-initiated illnesses such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Anxiety/Depressive Disorders and Chronic Fatigue are sky rocketing. We are officially pushing ourselves beyond what we were designed to endure.
Some times in our lives are unavoidably busy. As the owner and operator of a busy clinic, a serving member of my church and married father of FOUR kids under 14 I am a busy man. We also do quite a bit of traveling throughout the year.
How did I pull this off? Allow me to explain. Research has shown that being active is healthy, but being negatively stressed is not. A few years ago, TED speaker and researcher Kelly McGonigal unveiled new research showing how our interpretation of our busyness can make the stress good or bad. Her evidence essentially showed that if we are overloaded by things we despise or dread, our bodies suffer. But exhaustion coming from activities we enjoy have seemingly positive effects on us.
1. Know Your Have-To’s and Make Them Fun: All of us have to do certain things. Work, cook, commute, etc. If you are lucky enough to do what you love, this won’t be hard. If you work a less than ideal job, well, make it fun. If prisoners in Auschwitz were able to find the good in their lives, you can to. This may take some time, but figure it out. No excuses. Your commutes can be times to plug into a podcast or other enjoyable audio experiences. Be hands-free on the phone with a loved one while cleaning/cooking.
2. Know Your Strengths and Grow Them: All of us have a unique contribution to make to this world and our generation. All of us. As a Christian, I believe very strongly that we bring something to the table of humanity that no one else in history could. If you are not engaged regularly in your passion, you will suffer. Just Do It.
3. Balance Your “3 Passions”: I recently discovered a wonderful piece of advice: “Have 3 passions in your life. One that makes you money. One that keeps you healthy. One that let’s you be creative.” Find those and work them into your life. Take up jiu jitsu or biking. Get into it. Do it. Start drawing. Playing the piano. Blogging. Expand your mind and influence.
4. Embrace Doing Nothing: If you wake up on a Saturday and immediately feel the urge to “do something,” you are caught in the Cult of Busyness. Your body and brain are accustomed to always trying to do something. Make money, clean the house, prepare for some future disaster, etc. The survival instinct is in overdrive in most North American minds. Interestingly, it has been proven that being overly busy destroys productivity. For me, the Art of Nothing comes in 2 forms.
ONE, several times a day, even in busy clinic times, I take a 3 to 5 minute break. Either I close the curtain on a treatment table and nap or I watch a funny video on youtube. Just a smidgeon of “nothingness” to alleviate my body and soul. Just living, breathing, existing, being.
TWO, for at least a full day each week, I do “nothing.” I can’t necessarily lay there all day because I have 4 children and a wife. But, I don’t do anything on impulse of “I have to.” I will lay in bed as long as I can before I get up. I only do the bare minimum of “have to’s.” I will chose the activities that I want to do, none that I don’t. I will not push the kids to be “doing something.” I will fight my brain’s push to get me to “BE PRODUCTIVE.” No. I don’t want to produce. I want to just exist.
Medical marijuana is a hot topic nowadays. Justin Trudeau’s Liberal party is playing peekaboo with the possibility of legalizing marijuana and certainly helping grow the number of “medical” marijuana dispensaries throughout the country.
One look at social media and google and you get thousands of messages about the miracle healing capacity of Cannabis Sativa. It appears there is nothing a little pot won’t cure. Claims range from pain relief to cancer prevention. Remarkable!
My question is, are these claims true? Or are they a good dose of wishful thinking to help make the bitter pill of legalizing drugs taste better?
First, you have to realize that less than 7% of all studies done on marijuana are researching its medicinal purposes. This is probably due to the fact that most marijuana research is funded by government agencies and these tend to relate to drugs in a negative sense. Government has a vested interest in understanding the negative effects of drugs in order to treat addicts and form drug use prevention methods. Pro marijuana advocates will say that the big pharmaceutical companies and the government are both invested in the continued ban of legal marijuana and so will continue to only look in the negative direction and downplay positive research.
In part, I would agree that a large amount of research done by medical schools and even universities are funded by drug companies. And these companies have much less interest in finding natural cures than they do in validating synthetic drugs as the core of health care. Furthermore, there are a growing number of areas in which our culture is becoming aware of the plethora of natural cures available that Big Pharma drugs are not able to out-perform. Natural alternatives to anxiety, depression, blood pressure issues, pain management, etc are emerging as we better understand nutrition, exercise and cognitive behavioural therapy as well as other natural remedies. And if you delve into the realm of anecdotal evidence (both in your circle of friends and online) you will run into some convincing cases in which a marijuana compound was found more effective than a pharmaceutical alternative. I have not problems with the notion of finding natural alternatives to health issues, even in the Cannabis Sativa plant.
But how confident can we be that marijuana has very strong medical benefits? And are there any side effects worth knowing about?
For thousands of years mankind has used both Cannabis Sativa and the poppy seed for its felt effects. In regards to poppy seeds, they have long been known to help induce sleep. Likewise, cannabis has been known for the intoxicating effects of its most famous cannibinoid compound: THC. For at least the past 5,000 years, humans have known how to extract opium from poppy seeds. And since 1804, we have known how to extract morphine from the poppy seed as well. To this day, morphine continues to be our most potent pain killer. And it is a completely natural extract. My point? Poppy seeds have a very specific medical use that works universally: pain killing. No one can doubt or disprove this. There is no need to hunt through conflicting anecdotal and peer reviewed accounts to see what (if any) are the medically useful aspects of poppy seeds. In contrast, even though we have been experimenting with cannabis for as long as we have been with poppy seeds, we know of only two universal effects that come from marijuana: intoxication and appetite stimulation.
Since at least the 1980’s, hospitals have been giving synthetic THC to cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy because of its remarkable ability to stimulate appetite even in extreme circumstances. But the effectiveness of marijuana for the entire host of claims made online remain tenable and less than solidly proven. There are hundreds of cannabinoid compounds in marijuana, THC is only one of them (and the only real psychoactive one). Cannabidiol is another of these and it has little to no intoxicating effects, making it less controversial. Cannabidiol has been touted mainly as an anti-psychotic and anti-convulsant. Yet its effects are nowhere near universally true (in contrast to morphine) or even very repeatable. Some studies have shown some value in cannabidiol for sleep inducement as well as pain killing and muscle relaxants for Multiple Sclerosis and epileptic patients. But the strength of the evidence is not overwhelming at this point. More time is needed because studies have gone in both directions. Cannabis simply does not have a singular, universal medical value that can be proved conclusively.
As for THC, it does indeed decrease fluid pressure inside the eyes and so will relieve glaucoma symptoms. But the effects only last a short while and because THC is psychoactive, intoxication co-exists with the effects, making it unlikely to be safe or helpful for people who have to go to work with their glaucoma medication. To be under the effects of THC all day is not a recommended lifestyle. Especially when safe, non-intoxicating and long lasting drugs do exist for glaucoma sufferers. THC also dilates the small airways in the lungs, bringing relief to those with asthma, COPD and other chronic lung conditions. Again, this effect is short lived and comes with intoxication and alternative exist in both the natural and pharmaceutical realms.
All in all, the effects of marijuana on a variety of medical conditions is not cut and dry. Even when positive studies are found, they are not very strong and often you will find other studies that failed to replicate the findings. However, if an individual is finding success with a cannabinoid compound, I am not against its use. I support the right for doctors to oversee and prescribe a variety of cannabinoids (often with little to no THC) in the few cases in which better alternatives do not seem to exist. I don’t see, however, how wholesale legalization has to come hand in hand with the few cases in which genuine medical marijuana usage can be rationalized. It is also curious that it is mainly the psychoactive THC that gets most of the attention from medical marijuana activists. Could it be because it is marijuana’s main intoxicant? And that rationalizing its use would excuse chronic intoxication? Maybe. Just maybe.
Before closing this brief article, I have to speak about the negative side effects of THC and marijuana.Since the 1980’s, the percentage – by weight – of marijuana that is THC has arisen in the United States from an average 3% to approximately 12%. This has not occurred naturally but is the result of synthetically manipulating the strains. Much the same way men have bred animals and plants over the centuries. Obviously, the main drive for increasing THC concentration is to maximize intoxication in chronic users who are now desensitized to former dosages. This phenomenon occurs with all artificial intoxicants. And the 12% figure is an average in the U.S., not worldwide. Some strains have been found to be as high as 35% THC by weight. A staggering dosage that is not in the least naturally occurring.
With the rise of THC percentages in recreational marijuana we have seen a rise in the ill effects of this drug. The most susceptible — as is always the case — are youths. Studies in both the U.S.1 and Canada2 have shown — with functional MRI’s, blood work, psychological evaluations, brain mapping and sociological research — that a developing brain exposed to marijuana use well before the age of 17 is at risk of cognitive, mood and behavioural disorders. Further, the higher the usage, the lower the youth’s chances are of attaining financial health and independence in adult life. Chronic early use is needed to truly trigger serious disorders but the risks are still ominous. Considering the growing push to render marijuana use socially acceptable combined with the sharp rise in THC concentrations it should be no wonder that health care facilities are reporting more and more issues with adolescent and young adult marijuana use.
Proponents of marijuana legalization will say that alcohol is also a drug and that it causes more carnage in our culture than marijuana. Both claims are true. However, alcohol use is much, much higher than marijuana use. Partly because it is legal and mostly because it is culturally acceptable. If marijuana use reached the same levels of use in North America the societal ills caused by this drug would not diminish, they would only grow exponentially. Unleashing another negative substance on our youth and culture is not an improvement by any means. I cannot comprehend this version of the pro-legalization argument.
Remember that alcohol can be used in moderation. A glass or two of wine can even be beneficial in every way to your health with zero side effects. It is much harder to use marijuana without intoxication or side effects unless you strip it of its psychoactive compounds (which I do not see any medical marijuana dispensaries doing as this would most likely curb sales downward). And before singing the praises of local dispensaries, realize that a Journal of American Medical Association study, John Hopkins Medicine study as well as a Globe and Mail investigation found that the labels on pot products from such stores were grossly inaccurate. Shedding a poor light on the ability of such outlets to regulate the quality and safety of their drugs. Considering the negative side effects of THC and the shakily established “medicinal” value of Cannabis Sativa, pushing for nation-wide legalized marijuana on every street corner – a la neighbourhood liquor store — seems to be a thinly veiled attempt at plainly and simply legalizing an intoxicant for the pleasurable effects it produces. Arguments can be made as to the economic consequences of legalizing pot, yet this is a different argument than the medicinal one.
Be wise. Be prudent. Be informed.
The Olympics are over and the new school year is around the corner. I don’t know about you, but watching world class athletes run, jump and swim at peak performance inspires me.
I love goal setting. Yet in the past, I set too many goals with too many deadlines. I started on a lot of journeys that did not end where they were supposed to. So I refined my goal setting methods.
One thing I tossed out was the big deadline. This is that “etched into stone” date at which you want something completed. I see this as the biggest motivation killer. What happens if you get sick? Or injured? Or have a family or personal crisis? Have a goal in mind for your journey, but do not add a set date.
Instead, make a weekly routine up that is broken down into daily tasks. Make them reasonable. For example, if your goal is to increase hip flexibility and the amount of weight you can squat, start small.
MONDAY: squat with same weight you have been using but add 3 reps. Stretch for 12 minutes instead of 10.
Then, every time you squat, add either 1 rep, or 2.5 lbs per side (5 overall). Usually do both, back and forth. If you hit the wall, don’t add anything for two or more weeks, just keep squatting without going backwards on your reps or weight. Slowly add 30 seconds here and there to your stretching.
Off you go on a slow but risk-free and fully realistic journey towards constant improvement.
People often over shoot their goal setting and force unrealistic changes onto their lives. Life does not work this way. Change has to be gradual but constant. So slowing down the demands actually increases the speed of results. If you are driving a car and you want to make a 90 degree turn, you cannot go immediately to a 90 degree without turning the wheels 1, 2, 3… 10… 25… 75 degrees and so on. Life is about increments, not instantaneous results.
If you can introduce a slow, flexible, daily routine towards improved performance, you will successfully change your long term life style towards your goals. Whether they be financial, relational or health oriented.
Dream big, act small. Get there!
Over-training is a phenomenon that is becoming better understood. Many enthusiastic athletes forget to listen to their body as they pursue excellence. But this will serve to decrease performance in the long run, not improve it. Many fitness participants follow gruelling schedules and push themselves hard. If you are in the category of people who train regularly you will want to realize when over training begins to set in and you’ll also want to adopt a “smart rest” program as part of your training.
If you have 4 or more of the above (especially the resting heart rate), you qualify as being over-trained. It’s high time to take some time off. A solid 3 weeks of no exercise followed by one or two weeks of very low intensity, part time exercise will do you much good. Then head into a 2 week period of moderate exercise and then finally, take another full week off.
Be warned, if you are drastically over trained however, it could take several weeks — even a few months — to recuperate. Which is why you want to listen for the beginning signs of over training and not the drastic symptoms.
If you are not over trained (have less than 4 — or none — of the above symptoms) you will want to incorporate “smart rest” techniques to ensure you never get over trained.
Very simply put, smart rest is pro-active breaks in your training that allows your body to recuperate before you ever go near the over training zone. As we train hard, week in and week out, our multiple body systems can start to fall behind in recovery. This can be our nervous system, our psychological state, our immune system or our musculoskeletal system. Depending on what other stresses are going on in our lives and how well nourished we are, any one of those systems can start lagging behind and cause over training to set in. By pro-actively resting before anything falls far behind, we are protecting ourselves from over training.
How Do I Implement Smart Rest?
Once every 6 to 10 weeks (you decide by listening in on how your body and mind are feeling), take an entire week off training. During this time, you can go for walks, but no exercise. None. You will want to push the fluids more than usual during your week of rest and you will want to stay away from alcohol and high sugar foods. Nutrition, hydration and rest are the antidotes to over training. Make sure you are going to bed early and on time during this week of rest.
Not only will smart rest prevent over training but it keeps your body and mind working at their peek. This will prevent mental burnout as well as injury. Remember, you are not to wait until you are starting to over train to implement smart rest, you are supposed to inject one full week of rest once every 6 to 10 weeks regardless of how well you feel. This is what maintenance looks like. You are building a fence at the top of the hill instead of having an ambulance at the bottom.
Try it out and see for yourself the benefits of smart rest!
Athletes pay big bucks to go into hyperbaric oxygen tanks and essentially give their bodies oxygen baths. With the increase in atmospheric pressure and a pure injection of oxygen, the body’s tissues (muscles, organs, nervous system) get a hyper-dose of O2 which increases the rate and depth of healing and repair. In fact, stroke victims are being placed through a series of hyperbaric oxygen tank treatments to create an increase in healing of the affected brain areas. As great as this is, many folks cannot afford regular hyperbaric treatments. Luckily, there is a natural alternative.
Although not as intensive as hyperbaric treatments, this natural hyper-oxygenation method is risk-free and can be done anywhere, any time. It is simply the art of concentrated deep breathing. Essentially it consists of reaching a state of near hyper ventilation by repetitive deep breathing for a prolonged period of time.
Studies have shown that deep breathing not only gives an increased dose of oxygen to the brain and body tissues, but it ignites the body’s “relaxation response.” This response is mediated by the parasympathetic nervous system and does the opposite of the stress response (controlled by our sympathetic system). Stress tends to constrict capillaries and shorten our breaths, resulting in hypo-ventilation. So it may be time to incorporate deep breathing to not only enrich your brain, but relax it as well.
As you get comfortable deep breathing, you can adjust it to your liking. Some people like taking 5 or more seconds to inhale. There is no right or wrong, as long as you follow the basic guidelines above.
Personally, I enjoy deep breathing outdoors as the air is much more fresh. Don’t be surprised if you feel the tips of your fingers or toes tingling once you’ve completed several breathes, this is one side effect to hyper oxygenation. If you are light headed or nauseous, you may want to pause momentarily.
Regular deep breathing is beneficial for anyone. It helps counter stress. It helps athletes decrease recovery time. It is not as popular as regular exercise and good nutrition, but it is a highly recommended health habit.
Reading can make your brain more fit. Researchers at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia used functional MRI’s to see how reading affects brains. They found that engaging in a good book will fire up not only the language centres of the brain but the sensory areas as well. And it will stay activated as an “afterburn” for up to a day or more afterwards. Sensory activation was an unexpected outcome and the conclusion was that the imagination mimics what the brain is reading. So if you’re reading a high action adventure, your brain “feels” what the character is doing and you are vicariously living through the book.
Research conducted in 2009 at Mindlab International at the University of Sussex showed that reading relaxes the body and brain faster than listening to soothing music. Other research has pointed to reading as one of the key activities that can help stave off Alzheimer’s and senile dementia.
A common phenomenon in our culture is to gather our information from audio/visual mediums. In an age of the internet and massive repositories of videos (e.g.: Youtube) people are reading less and less. Screen time is replacing study time.
Unfortunately, passively gathering information from audio/visual sources does not work the brain as well. In fact, it places it in a state that is less active than sleep. It is essentially a brain-numbing activity.
Furthermore, research is showing that screen time in bed works against good sleep. Staring into a light source actually tricks the body’s circadian rhythm into believing it’s time to wake up, so your brain is being woken up just when you should be winding it down. Reading at bedtime will expose your true fatigue and will put you to sleep at the appropriate time and will not disturb your sleep.
Reading also is known to stimulate creativity and memory skills. Not to mention getting all the overall cognitive improvements that result when you regularly give your brain a workout.
Whether you love fiction or non-fiction (or both) adding a good 15 to 30 minutes of reading into your day can have a powerful impact on your mental health.
One of the hallmarks of childhood is how much darn fun we have. Unfortunately, many of us lose this capacity as we grow into adulthood. Although some things are childish and should not follow us into later life, some things kids do are pretty darn smart. Laughing a lot is one of them.
You don’t need to laugh all day. Try taking time 4 or 5 times a day to see, read or think of something funny. This builds up and probably gives you 15 to 20 minutes of solid laughter each day.
If stress has built up beyond a certain point, you may find it hard to relax and have fun. Fortunately, this can be worked at (like anything else). Make time in your day when you do things you enjoy (or used to enjoy). Regardless of whether or not you get a huge kick out of these, just practice doing something other than work and worry.
Watch light hearted comedies. Mr. Bean episodes or Just For Laugh Gags are great starts.
Stay away from the 24-hour News Cycle. It only reports on the most horrid atrocities and with the most stressful angle. News websites and channels are taping into your stress centers and getting you hooked on bad vibes. Take one or two months off the news. Seriously, try it!
Read more and read light hearted books. Sometimes reading classic children’s literature is the best antidote to being too “grown up.” There is much wisdom in classic books.
Work at thinking positively, hanging out with people more and maybe engage in activities that make you laugh (charades, goofy party games, etc).
It’s never too late to rediscover the healthier things in life. Relationships, fun, laughter and good vibes. Our world is made up of both good and bad events. Whichever you focus on the most will predominate your life.
If you are a human living on earth, chances are you have a social media account. Whether it be facebook, twitter, pinterest or any of the hundreds of options available, people are “connecting” through this digital medium.
Therefore, with so much “connecting” going on we should all be very happy and loneliness should be on its way to extinction, right?..
The data has come in and it appears our social ills have only been increased due to compulsive internet use, including social media. An article from the CyberPsychology & Behaviour magazine by PhD psychologists Kim, LaRose and Peng showed that those turning to the internet to fill a social and emtional void were only further disconnected from true human relationship.
For many of us who were born in the early 80’s or earlier, a world without social media is easy to imagine. A time when contact was real and organic. In contrast, modern concepts of human connectedness are — for the first time in human history — composed almost as much by digital “relationships” as they are by real human contact.
Combine this trend with the affordable nature of mobile devices and the near omnipresence of Wi Fi connections and you can see how we have been transformed into homo sapien digitalis. When I go to the grocery store or to the bank, I hardly ever see anyone stuck in line that will turn and start conversing. They used to. Nowadays, most everyone is looking down at a mobile device if they are at a bus stop, in a line up or even at the park while their kids are playing. I’ve even seen a couple at a restaurant texting away and ignoring each other!
After more than a decade of heavy social media use, it appears that we’ve come full circle and must realize that there is no replacing true human contact. The superficial nature of online relationships are millions of miles removed from the real touch of actual human social connection. Soul to soul. Not IP address to IP address.
Third world countries who live with much less technology have lower rates of anxiety and depression. Although there are many reasons for this statistics, one thing is certain: they are forced to live more authentically then most Westerners because they deal with people all day, not avatars and internet trolls. The average third world resident’s day includes human contact that is comprised of actual human relationship and has nearly zero time spent in cyber-relationships.
I’m not advocated the annihilation of social media, but a much more restricted use of it.
A University of Waterloo self-administered test can be used to evaluate whether or not your are spending too much time “connecting” through your computer or mobile device. Although determining this will be more of an art than a science.
Perhaps another way to gauge your social media usage is to ask yourself how many of your social media usage is for business or for pleasure. It is inevitable to be hooked into online business connections. It is the new phone book. But it may be unhealthy to use it too much for personal emotional voids. I’ve recently asked myself how many of my “friends” on social media would actually take time to help me physically if I had an urgent need such as moving or renovating my house hold. The list is probably MUCH smaller than the hundreds of names on my facebook friends’ list. Just food for thought.
I work in an exercise rehabilitation clinic and prescribe hundreds of different types of exercises.
Yet I am surprised at how few adults in our society continue to play their favourite sport once they hit their 30’s and beyond. Usually, once the demands of family and work set in, they turn to mechanical treadmill and dumbbell routines. Fitness has officially become a “must do” and not a “I wanna do!” This is highly unfortunate and in the long term promotes increasing sedentary lifestyles.
One simple alternative is to play a sport as part of your fitness approach. There is far less routine in an individual or team sport than in a repetitive gym routine. Further, sports tend to use the body in a safer and more natural manner than many exercise machines and heavy weight workouts do. And they almost inevitably work the core muscles much more than most people’s weight lifting or cardio routine.
Everyone who already plays a sport should add sport-specific exercises to improve their performance.
That’s what the pros do. Yet most people who are not professional athletes usually do not see playing sports as a legitimate means of getting or staying fit.
there are no “all out” avenues for them in their beloved sport. Thankfully, this is is false.
With a 5 minute phone call to your local rec centre or YMCA, you will be shocked at how much friendly competition is available for the average joe.
I feel that because competition is missing from many individuals’ fitness lifestyle so is the natural motivation to do better and better. If you are willing to compete at something, the psychological and physical rewards increase tremendously. And please don’t get me wrong. I know how life can get crazy busy. You don’t have to join a league that comes with fees and a tight practice schedule, etc, etc.
But you can join rec leagues that allow you to jump in and compete any time you are free.
My wife and I are raising and homeschooling 4 young children. I have my own practice and am involved at church. Yet 4 times per week my wife attends the YMCA and does a lot of TRX group classes. This group factor is an indirect but real form of competition. It is as much competition as she wants and so she thrives on it. It pushes her harder than solo workouts.
I have fallen in love with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I train under Adam Zugec at ZUMA. Whenever I show up I have the opportunity of getting friendly competition. The competitive element keeps my mind focused, gets me off my worries and I workout harder than I otherwise would without even noticing it!
Whether it is swimming, racquet ball, tennis, hockey or a running group, the social and physical benefits of a group or competitive environment is available for the non-professional athletes. I highly recommend it.
A recent study by the Edinburgh University showed that people over 70 who walked during the week had less brain shrinkage then those who were sedentary. Researchers followed nearly 700 people for 3 years, performing before-and-after brain MRI’s to determine their findings.
The study also claimed that reading books or doing crossword puzzles does not seem to help as much as regular, non-strenuous exercise.
Seniors who walked during the week had less damage to the inner part of the brain (i.e.: the white matter) and they had more outer brain (i.e.: gray matter).
So it appears you can increase your brain size with even a mild form of regular exercise.
A Harvard Medical School article stated that a review of literature on depression examined evidence going back to 1981 and concluded that in younger and older patients with depression, regular walking was an effective treatment for emotional problems.
It appears something even as simple as daily walks can significantly enhance mental and emotional well being.
If you are simply starting out with an exercise program, walking 3 to 5 days per week is enough to see a boost in your brain’s health.
As time goes on, a good idea is to diversify your activities. Joining a local recreation centre offers access to swimming, weight lifting and other fitness activities. This keeps you interested and it keeps your brain and body adapting to new acitivities. Which increases the degree to which your brain grows and benefits from an active lifestyle.
So you see, it’s easy to make your brain healthy and stave off unwanted ailments!
Get out there and enjoy a nice walk today.

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While you may not of heard of Hisense in the states, they are one of the biggest in China. They have been around over 40+ years and even have acquired some companies under their umbrella including a TV brand you might be familiar with called Sharp back in 2015. Hisense has been trying to make their presence felt in the US over the past couple of years and is looking to make their brand a worldwide thing with sponsorship they have set up with FIFA. This guarantees you will see them everything and hopefully learn more about them in the upcoming months.
Read more below on how Hisense and FIFA are set to do business.
Beijing, China – On April 6th 2017, in a joint press conference held with FIFA, Hisense announced its status as an official sponsor of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, becoming the first-ever Chinese consumer electronics brand to sponsor the tournament.
As an Official FIFA World Cup Sponsor, Hisense will engage in an array of global marketing and advertising activities for both the 2017 Confederations Cup and 2018 FIFA World Cup, reaching more than 200 territories in the process and greatly enhancing international exposure for the brand. Hisense will be able to associate its logo with the forthcoming FIFA events mentioned above, as well as numerous other rights that include access to advertising boards in stadiums, on-screen credits and other various creative marketing opportunities on-and-off the pitch during the events.
The President of Hisense Group, Mr. Liu Hongxin, sees the FIFA World Cup as one of the most significant sporting events in the world, rivaled only by the Olympic Games. For Hisense, sponsoring the prestigious tournament not only serves as a massive marketing opportunity for the brand, but also as a crucial, strategic initiative for the entire enterprise. “Over the years, Hisense has earned a lot of experience and brand growth through sports sponsorships,” expressed Mr. Liu.
Additionally, Hisense will offer its technical expertise and products throughout the 2018 FIFA World Cup while also engaging in a joint R&D initiative with FIFA to further push the boundaries of display technology.
FIFA Secretary General, Fatma Samoura said: “FIFA is delighted to welcome Hisense on board as an official sponsor of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia. We look forward to working with them to promote the competition, particularly in China, where the company is a market leader in consumer electronics, and where the popularity of football continues to grow.” FIFA president Gianni Infantino also sent his congratulations and excitement for the partnership.
A large part of Hisense’s international strategy has been to actively engage in sports marketing to raise brand awareness. Over the years, Hisense has sponsored major sporting events and team sponsorships like UEFA’s Euro 2016, Nascar’s XFINITY series, Joe Gibbs Racing, the Australian Open, and Germany’s FC Schalke 04. These activities, coupled with Hisense’s innovative high-value products, have helped the brand maintain its status as the NO.3 television manufacturer worldwide1 into 2017.
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Over the years at Medical Protection, we have seen thousands of cases related to sepsis, with a poor outcome resulting in action being taken against the institutions and healthcare workers involved.
Those particularly at risk include newborns, young children, pregnant women, the elderly and those with a compromised immune system or existing chronic illness. Those who have had surgery are also at more risk of sepsis.
Problems with sepsis stem from delays in its early identification, particularly in the community, and delays in senior review in secondary care and implementing treatment early. A lack of general awareness, education, training and appropriate local protocols are thought to contribute significantly to this delay in diagnosis and treatment.
Early on in the disease, symptoms and signs can be subtle and non-specific, and therefore it is difficult to diagnose. In 2015, the National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death showed that 40% of people admitted to hospital via A&E were not given a timely review by a clinician, and that less than half of those patients who saw GPs had their temperature or blood pressure taken.
Not only can sepsis result in significant physical disability and death, but it can also result in the even lesser-known post-sepsis syndrome, in which patients can experience weakness, malaise, pain, anxiety, poor sleep and concentration. Those who are admitted to intensive care are more at risk of this syndrome.
Take a comprehensive, detailed history.
Carry out a thorough examination and, where the patient is a child, bear in mind the concerns of the parents – even if visible signs are subtle, parents know their child better than anyone and are often a reliable indicator of when something is wrong.
Ensure good communication, both verbal and non-verbal, to keep the patient and relatives fully informed in a clear, controlled manner.
Document the findings, possible diagnosis and discussions with the patient, including ‘safety-netting’ advice given to the patient about when to seek more urgent review.
past medical and medication history.
So what more can be done? The UK Sepsis Trust has recommended that in primary care, clinicians should be particularly vigilant and consider using the National Early Warning Score (NEWS). It is also recommended that if you have considered sepsis and carried out an assessment – for instance using NEWS – that this is recorded along with safety-netting advice, including what to look out for and how to get help.
Staff should look for sepsis at an early stage in patients coming to A&Es, and those who are already on wards.
Medics must ask consultants for help if patients with suspected sepsis do not respond to treatment within an hour.
Hospital teams should take sufficient note of non-specific symptoms and concerns expressed by relatives and carers, such as acute changes in behaviour.
Medical Protection has always been a strong advocate for improving patient safety and is dedicated to equipping doctors with the skills and knowledge to achieve this. As part of this, you can read two case reports on our website that revolve around missed signs of sepsis: “Concealed sepsis” and “Sepsis following chemotherapy”.


text: Write now, read later! This collection of twelve letters is a journey into the future that becomes a priceless memento. Write letters to yourself - just like entries in a diary or journal - and seal them up with included stickers. Assign a date for the further opening and don’t peek until the time arrives. In the years to come, break open your letters to appreciate the past, and all that you’ve become.

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I’ve always taken a fairly wildlife friendly approach to gardening. That I don’t use chemicals in the garden is a given, but my inherent laziness also means that the grass is only cut infrequently, piles of twigs grow ever higher next to the compost heap because they are easier to store than dispose of, and dandelions and cleavers are tolerated as a budget friendly source of guinea pig food.
Since falling pregnant with my daughter, I have to admit that I’ve been even more lax than usual. I had a problematic pregnancy, so other than naturalizing some crocus bulbs in my lawn when I was about eight weeks pregnant, I mostly left the garden to it. When she arrived, I was mostly too tired to bother.
Nearly two years later though, I want to make sure that the garden is an eco-friendly, wildlife friendly place for her to play. She loves being outdoors and joining in with whatever I’m doing in the garden so I want to create a toddler-safe nature haven that she can enjoy, somewhere perfect for watching bees, birds and butterflies, studying frogs, newts and beetles while learning to grow fruit and vegetables, just like I did with my father and grandparents.
We’re currently living in a two up, two down terrace, and looking to move to somewhere bigger so that a little girl can run around without coming into contact with a wall too quickly, so my current plans to rewild suburbia are on hold in as much as I’m aware that I’ll need to balance the need to create habitats and provide wildlife friendly sources of food with an aesthetic that will appeal to a wide range of buyers- so I’m thinking cottage garden lite with a decent patch of lawn.
This blog will be a place to keep track of our progress and the species that visit us.
This entry was posted in Uncategorized and tagged children, family, garden, home, wildlife on March 4, 2017 by Siobhan.


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Do you know that the most expensive Troy Polamalu Baseball Rookie Card (1/1-2003 Topps Finest #61 Troy Polamalu Gold Refractor 01/50 Rookie Card) was sold on eBay in August 2018 for $469.00 while the cheapest Rookie Card (2003 Bowman's Best #90 Troy Polamalu Rookie Card) changed hands for only $0.99 in December 2017? The month with the most cards sold (2) was March 2012 with an average selling price of $31.88 for a Baseball Card of Troy Polamalu. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in March 2012 with $31.88 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $31.88 was March 2012. In average, a Rookie Card from Troy Polamalu is valued with $13.58.
Here's a list of Baseball Rookie Cards of Troy Polamalu that are currently for sale on eBay and some other online shops.

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Wes Iseley, Senior Managing Director at Carrington Mortgage Holdings, will take over as. Chair of the National Mortgage Servicing Association, continuing the organization’s work to improve the American system of homeownership. The post Charting the Path Forward for Mortgage Servicing appeared first on DSNews .
While delinquencies have been on the decline, mortgage payments rise at a slower rate in 2019. What can servicers expect the monthly mortgage payment and rate to be going into 2020? The post Rate Growth Shifts as Delinquencies Drop appeared first on DSNews .
Both the Platinum’s sales team and its Madison, Alabama-based operations group are set to join Home Point Financial as part of the merger. The post Home Point Financial Acquires Wholesale Division of Platinum Mortgage appeared first on DSNews .
According to some, mortgage servicing compensation needs another look. Here are some changes that could be made to the current compensation model. The post A New Look at Mortgage Servicing Compensation appeared first on DSNews .
FHFA Director Mark Calabria is looking to take the GSEs out of conservetorship. Here's how he plans to start. The post FHFA’s Plan for Fannie and Freddie appeared first on DSNews .
At the annual Five Star Government Forum, leaders from the mortgage industry and the federal government engage in open dialogue about the most pressing issues facing the industry. The post Delgado & HUD’s Carson Discusses Housing Industry Challenges appeared first on DSNews .
March is typically one of the strongest performing months, with the lowest number of delinquencies. Did March 2019 keep up with the trend? The post Eye on Mortgage Delinquencies appeared first on DSNews .
Northpointe Bank has announced that Bryan Neitzelt has been named as SVP, Capital Markets. The post Northpointe Bank Appoints New SVP appeared first on DSNews .
In the event that the borrower prevails in a foreclosure case, servicers need to minimize their exposure to prevailing party attorney’s fees. One strategy is, if applicable, using the “standing” defense premised on the fact if the plaintiff did not have standing to foreclose, they cannot in turn use the mortgage agreement fee provision(s) against them. The post Glass is Shattered(For Now) appeared first on DSNews .
Natural disasters have caused home insurance rates to rise as much as 88%, with each state seeing in an increase from 2007–2016, according to a report from QuoteWizard. “Every year in the United States, natural disasters account for tens of billions of dollars in damages,” the report states. “A significant portion of those damages falls ... The post How Home Insurance Premiums Are Weathering Natural Disasters appeared first on DSNews .
In a recent interview, HUD Secretary Benjamin Carson sat down to talk how Opportunity Zones and proposed new regulation will affect communities and investors. Here's what he said. The post The Impact of Opportunity Zones appeared first on DSNews .
Following February's jump in existing home sales, find out how March stacked up in overall sales, inventory, and more. The post Measuring Existing Home Sales appeared first on DSNews .
The announcement was made at the 2019 CoreLogic Mortgage Fraud Consortium that connects leading industry fraud experts. The post CoreLogic Announces New Fraud Risk Model appeared first on DSNews .
The partnership between CoreLogic and New Ecopia will powers the most comprehensive structure footprint coverage and associated attributes across the U.S. The post CoreLogic and Ecopia in New Collaboration appeared first on DSNews .
Here’s how recovery and maintenance of REO properties was affected following the most recent hailstorm and tornado season in three states. The post The Impact of Hailstorms on Home Maintenance appeared first on DSNews .
LoanLogics recently announced President and COO Bill Neville has been named CEO. Neville will replace former CEO Brian Fitzpatrick. The post Bill Neville Appointed as LoanLogics CEO appeared first on DSNews .
Leaders from various government agencies and the mortgage service industry will come together on Tuesday at the 10th Annual Five Star Government Forum (FSGF) at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. The FSGF brings together officials making critical decisions on the direction of the housing economy, as representatives of the mortgage industry ensure that sensible regulations ... T.
The Florida Supreme court is taking another look at an opinion it released in January in regards to the case of Nationstar Mortgage LLC v. Glass. Here's what happened. The post Florida Court Reexamines Foreclosure Case appeared first on DSNews .
Here’s why the 5th Circuit Court recently upheld a District Court decision to dismiss a suit for alleged violations of certain servicing requirements under RESPA. The post 5th Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Servicing Violations Suit appeared first on DSNews .


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What are we about? LA Mundi News is devoted to bringing you the latest news and to give you deep and insightful political analysis.
Where are we based? LA Mundi News is based in Los Angeles.
Are we biased? No, we are not biased. However, we will have articles marked ‘Opinion’, which, as you can tell by the name, are opinionated. In summary, this is would be an article that brings the heat and passion of a debate right into your device.
Why were we established? The reason is that politics are becoming a more polarizing factor by the day, partly due to the present media coverage, and we believe that, if people are given unbiased coverage, we can help make the news a thing to look forward to knowing about.
Why is ‘Mundi’ in our name? ‘Mundi’ means ‘world’ in Latin.
Then why do we have ‘world’ in Latin in our name? Well, the fact is, knowledge of geography is on the decline, and once a day, we will post at least one geographical news piece. That doesn’t mean ALL of our news pieces are going to be about geography. In fact, very few of our news articles will be about geography. As mentioned before, we are committed to bringing you the news coverage you deserve.
Do we write articles only in English? For now, yes. However, in the near future, we plan to give you articles in Spanish and possibly Armenian (Los Angeles has a large Armenian population).

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On Feb. 19, the Harper government announced a substantial tax cut – estimated to be about $50 million over five years, but increasing through to 2024 – to help spur the development of the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) industry in British Columbia.
CBC reports, "In a vote on Wednesday night, 53 per cent said 'no' to allowing the 32-hectare project on the nation's traditional land. 'What would you rather have, more money or a better environment?' asked Tsawwassen First Nation member Nic Gurniak. 'No need to do more damage to the environment than has already been done.'"
Fracking is a bridge to nowhere for B.C.
As world leaders meet in Paris this weekend, the recent terrorist shootings in the city will still be on the minds of most delegates. Yet it will have to take second place to another kind of crisis: climate change. The impact of extreme weather, droughts, floods, and rising temperatures on our ecosystems, our economies, and our communities must be halted before it gets worse—much worse.

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Our purpose is to make mental health an everyday conversation. We believe that talking about our feelings and our mental health is critical to addressing the mental health crisis the world is experiencing. We’re creating Pjoys as a way to have and share everyday conversations about mental health.
1 in 4 people are affected by mental illness at some point in their lives and there are 450 million people around the world currently suffering from a neurological condition. But if 1 in 4 people are affected then what about the 3 in 4? We all have mental health.
We have an ambition to capture lots of conversations, ideally in our pjs, to make into beautiful, useful films that will sit on our pjoys.co.uk platform and be a resource and inspiration. We want to create more 'that's me' moments, similar to when Michelle was reading Ruby Wax's book Frazzled and realised that Ruby's description of depression was what she was feeling - that got her to her GP and the beginning of help and recovery.
Hello, here are some tips on selecting rewards.
If you're on your mobile, click on the rewards tab to see all the rewards available.
Please note PJ sizing automatically selects XS.
Scroll down a little bit more to select your preferred size on the left-hand side.
please email hello@pjoys.co.uk and we can help you help us!
Pjoys is an exciting new purpose-led pyjama brand which aims to make mental health an everyday conversation. We want to give power to the PJ! That’s right, PJs with purpose. Beautiful organic cotton pyjamas are the blank canvas for internationally acclaimed artists. We're using the joy of art, PJs and our platform pjoys.co.uk to share helpful and hopeful stories on mental health and fund innovative projects through our foundation. Our PJs are conversation starters. These artist designs are limited edition and will be individually numbered. Collectable, wearable art for good. Our first collection is gender neutral for her, him and they. Our PJs are packed with purpose, from what they are made from, by whom and what they stand for. Kind to people and planet.
1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year. We believe talking about our feelings and our mental health is critical to addressing the mental health crisis. We ALL have mental health, how's yours today? How will it be next week? Next year? Pjoys.co.uk will become a place to share and watch conversations on mental health, as well as find the perfect PJ. We are in the process of setting up The Pjoys Foundation through GivingWorks.org to support Mental Health charities and innovative projects who are working towards making mental health an everyday conversation. 5% of our crowdfunder total will be donated to our first beneficiary Place2Be. With the youth focus on World Mental Health Day and early intervention so important, they are perfect.
Nicky Hirst is an English sculptor and installation artist. Her work explores the serendipity of objects, places or words, to look closer at the possibilities and ambiguities of language.
Remi Rough for Pjoys - Sarah and Remi are both wearing a Medium.
Remi Rough is a British artist, graffiti writer, designer, art director, and curator. Remi's work has exhibited in London, Paris, Perth, Tokyo, Santander, Los Angeles, Miami, Hong Kong and Perth to name a few.
Augustine Kofie for Pjoys - Sarah and Remi are both wearing a Medium.
Augustine has a deep interest in process and structure and creates works of intense detail centering order and tension. Active in the west Los Angeles graffiti scene since the mid-nineties.
Pjoys Midnight Tags by Remi Rough - Sarah and Remi are both wearing a Medium.
Pjoys Tide Blue Tags by Remi Rough - Sarah and Remi are both wearing a Medium.
Offering a twist on the classic pyjama design, Pjoys guarantee style and comfort with a strong message at heart. It’s important to us to be the most kind, caring, ethical and sustainable pyjama company, so we’re packing purpose throughout our supply chain from our PJ makers to our PJ packers.
The concept of Tjoys comes from the recognition that life isn’t one dimensional and it isn’t perfect. We want everyone to ‘embrace the &’ of being a beautiful real human being. Our t-shirts carry messages: Joy and Pain, Happy and Sad, Brilliant and Mad. Life isn’t black and white and we want everyone to know that it’s OK to not be OK. Embrace the & by using Tjoys t-shirts as a conversation starter. Each t-shirt is made from 100% sustainable organic cotton and has been designed by our artist in residence, Remi Rough. If you have a favourite, pick it now before it goes!
Our artist designs lend themselves to beautiful items beyond PJs. Getting your thoughts out of your head and into one of our sleep journals could set you up for a better night's rest and our sleep masks are perfect for keeping the light out and the zzzz's coming. Sleep is super important for looking after your mental and physical health.
We now have a beautiful pack of 6 notelets with envelopes, available on the crowdfunder page - they are our 'Art of conversation series'. These notelets have intentionally been left blank on the inside, for you to send a personal and thoughtful message of hope, letting someone know you care. It could make all the difference to how they feel that day.
Don't forget about our lovely sleep masks, made with organic cotton and love. Thanks Monty for modelling! Getting enough sleep = good for your mental health (we think dogs are also pretty great for your mental health).
PJs can offer a place of calm and relaxation, but on the flip side, they can represent an extremely difficult and hopeless time in someone’s life. We wanted to take this dual symbolism of the PJ day, together with the joy of art, to start making mental health an everyday conversation.
Our luxurious two-piece pyjama sets are made of 100% sustainable cotton, with buttons made from sustainable Mother of Pearl, a protection stone, that some say brings the gentle healing power of the sea. It is a stress relieving stone; relaxing, soothing and calming to the emotions. Mother of Pearl stimulates our intuition, imagination, sensitivity and adaptability. It helps our emotions become more harmonious and balanced... No plastic here thanks. Our PJs are digitally printed to minimize the impact on the environment, designed in London and produced in Portugal.
Michelle shared her Pjoys idea with her husband and artist Remi Rough, as well as friend and brand expert Susie Moore, who had also experienced mental health issues within her family. Both wanted to give Pjoys their full support and quickly became founding partners. Since then, our team is growing and each new recruit is just as passionate about Pjoys.
Our goal is to get Pjoys into production and to build our platform pjoys.co.uk - which will host our PJs and also filmed and written conversations about mental health as a useful resource and inspiration. This important crowdfunder will get us started so we can invest properly in further product research, development and design as well as begin to build our pjoys.co.uk platform. If we meet our stretch target we'll also be able to get into production with our conversation content plan with our brilliant film crew who are ready to go. We have lots of brave and generous humans who are willing to share their stories, to create more what we call 'That's Me' moments, a bit like the one Michelle describes when she was reading Ruby Wax's book Frazzled and realised that Ruby's description of depression was what she was experiencing. It's what got her to her GP and to help. See our Comments page to read how other people have already been helped through the sharing of our mental health stories. your help will help us multiply the difference we can make . Can you help us? We need your support now! Donate or pre-order our Pjoys and help get us up and into the World!
International shipping costs to be added on. UK shipping costs included.
There are so many people behind the scenes who are helping Pjoys coming to life. Above and below are just a few of the amazing humans who were there on shoot day. Thanks especially to Ethical Fashion Photographer, Charney Magri, Suresh Kara and Amanda May plus Jonny and the team at Cutthroat London and big thanks to Nicky Hirst, Bejay, Yara, Sarah, Lili and Freddie for joining us in pjs for the day. The power of the PJ was at play once again as we had many conversations about mental health from all kinds of different experiences. You know what? When you start talking about mental health it's not awkward, it's really quite kind and powerful.
Big ups and love to the rest of the speedily expanding TeamPjoys. We wouldn't have the PJs were it not for our lovely designer Jo Sullivan, who's been on the journey with us from the get-go, teaching us everything about making pyjamas and so much more! Thanks Jo, we couldn't do it without you!
Our production partners at Create Global have sourced our Portugal PJ production, INCLUDING ORGANIC THREAD and sustainable mother of pearl buttons (we have high standards, they are very patient).
John Turner and his brilliant business RFS helped to get us off to a truly strong start with a generous pledge that we've been able to use to create more rewards and make sure their backing drives us even further. Thank you John and everyone at RFS.
Also, we must give praise to the US artist Preys who designed our logo. As soon as we had the idea for our name we immediately thought of Preys, we love his style and we're proud he's part of the Pjoys story.
The talented folks at SomeOne created our brand. A big idea beautifully executed. We're a bit in love with it.
Big thanks and joy to Gary, KP and Lockett.


text: Hosts and home performance experts, Grace and Corbett Lunsford, test and diagnose a recently rehabbed, big, beautiful house in Chicago, IL that now has unexpected comfort and moisture issues, leaving the homeowner not knowing whom to trust. The owner's mother in-law room is never comfortable and moisture beads off the new kitchen windows. Corbett and Grace's testing reveals a surprising answer and puts the concepts of "improved" HVAC on its head.


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A throwback to classic '90s style, this scrunchie duo updates the look with colorful repurposed sari fabric.
Everybody loves a good comeback story, especially served with a sprinkle of nostalgia: scrunchies, the classic '80s-'90s hair accessories, are cool again. These two—one medium, one large—finish your look with bright pops of color and pattern, because the fabric covering the elastic hair ties is repurposed sari textiles. They'll stylishly secure messy ponytails and buns, just like their ancestors did back in the day. Set of 2. Handmade by women artisans in India.
Note: Because the sari fabric is chosen randomly, choice of color is not possible. Each scrunchie is different.

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Intermec Sabre 1552 Scanners - On Sale !
The Cordless Intermec Sabre 1552 Scanners can be used in any application where a handheld scanner is required and unparalleled flexibility in scanning bar codes is necessary.
Users can take the Sabre 1552 to the work site, up to 50 feet from a MicroBar� RF Base Station�because the Sabre 1552 use Intermec's PicoLink� wireless personal area network. Therefore, creating a safer worker environment by removing cables that become damaged or entangled in.
Comfortable and light-weight for easy use.
Durable design withstands the harshest environments.
�Smart� battery packs with integral charger eliminate the need for a separate charger.
Up to nine scanners can interface to a single base station for lower acquisition costs.
Operates using an unlicensed 2.4GHz radio frequency (RF) hopping design that has global regulatory acceptance and superior interference immunity versus other narrow band RF sources.Users are able to choose from many different confirations of the Sabre 1552 scanner including keyboard wedge, RS 232, POS terminal or wand emulation interfaces, and standard, long-range, high density and high visibility laser scan engines, and Vista linear scan engine for additional application versatility.
Additionally, the Intermec Sabre 1552 users can be reassured of its durability thanks to its IP54 Sealing and ability to withsatnd 26 drops from 6 feet to concrete.

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