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Librarian for Western European Humanities - Yale University Library, New Haven

2:40 PM Anonymous 0

<strong>Librarian for Western European Humanities -</strong> <strong><strong><span style="color: #48286d;">Yale University Library</span></strong></strong>,  New Haven. Position Focus: Reporting to the Head of Humanities  Collections and Research Education and working in a collaborative  environment, the Librarian for Western European Humanities serves the  teaching and research needs of students and faculty studying Western  European Humanities including history, languages and literatures. The  Librarian also develops collections in all formats for French, German,  Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish literature as well as philosophy and  Western European history. Serves as professional liaison to the French,  German, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, Philosophy, and History  Departments. Plans, promotes, and implements research education programs  for undergraduates, graduates, and faculty of those departments. May  contribute to general library research education programs, instructional  sessions for large undergraduate classes, and the Personal Librarian  program sponsored by the Director of Undergraduate Research Education.  Provides specialized reference service to patrons. Develops and  maintains web research guides and other online research support tools.  In collaboration with faculty and key Library staff, may plan and  implement digital library projects in support of teaching and research.  Develops and manages the Library’s Western European Humanities  collections, including selection, organization, preservation and use of  information sources originating in or related to Western European  countries. Contributes to the formulation of the Library’s major Western  European approval plans and monitors the effectiveness of these plans.  Leads library projects for collaborative collection development in  Western European humanities with Yale’s peer institutions.  Serves on  library committees, working groups, and task forces, and is expected to  be professionally active. May be required to assist in disaster recovery  efforts. Principle Responsibilities: The Librarian 1 is the beginning  rank and is expected to demonstrate excellence in meeting the position  responsibilities, as defined by the job description and annual goals.  Begin to fulfill the criteria for service to the library, university,  and/or community. Begin to fulfill the criteria for professional  contributions. For a complete description of the position and  department, please see the department URL. Required Education and  Experience: Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library  Association accredited Library school. In selected instances, a  post-graduate degree in a related discipline may be required or  substituted for an MLS. Appointment to this rank is limited to two years  at which time it is expected that the individual will develop necessary  requirements to meet expectations of performance at the Librarian 2  level. Required Skills and Abilities: PhD in Western European humanities  required. Appointment to the rank of Librarian 2 requires 2 years of  relevant professional experience and demonstrated professional  accomplishments appropriate to the rank. Appointment to Librarian 3 or 4  requires respectively 5 or 8 years of professional library experience  and demonstrated professional accomplishments appropriate to the rank.  Excellent reading and speaking knowledge of two Western European  languages, preferably French and Italian. A deep understanding of the  research process and knowledge of the ways that new technologies are  affecting the production of scholarship. Demonstrated commitment to  outstanding public service. Excellent oral and written communication  skills. Ability to work successfully in a highly collaborative  environment. Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills: Master’s  degree from an ALA-accredited program for library and information  science and/or relevant professional experience as a librarian. Reading  knowledge of German. Excellent teaching skills. Applications  consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact  information of three professional references should be sent by creating  an account and applying online at <a _fcksavedurl="http://www.yale.edu/jobs" href="http://www.yale.edu/jobs" target="_blank">http://www.yale.edu/jobs</a> for immediate consideration - the STARS req ID for this position is  22017BR.  Please be sure to reference #22017BR in your cover letter.

Librarian for Western European Humanities - Yale University Library, New Haven

Librarian for Western European Humanities - Yale University Library , New Haven. Position Focus: Reporting to the Head of Humanities Coll...

Safety and security Engineer (Access control | surveillance systems |systems engineer) (#109629)

2:34 PM Anonymous 0

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="WordSection1"><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Job Title:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Safety/Security Engineer 3<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Location</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">: Milpitas, CA<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Duration:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Fulltime<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Job description:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Business Unit:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The Real Estate and Facilities group is a corporate organization that is responsible for the management of all leased and owned property domestically and internationally. The   Facilities group provides Strategic and Tactical space planning, Construction Project management, Facilities Engineering, Facilities and Security Operations, and Site Services.   The Real Estate and Facilities group works closely with the other KLA-Tencor   and outside organizations to provide consistent and high levels of services.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Responsibilities:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">This position has the primary responsibility of providing effective global access control and surveillance solutions.  The candidate must be able to provide tactical support   of our current systems while creating a strategic vision for the ideal solutions.  To accomplish this, the candidate must be able to troubleshoot and correct problems; research new technology; develop, maintain and enforce system standards; add or remove components;   work with suppliers and provide training.  This position also has the responsibility to provide additional support and backup for security operations, internal investigations, back ground checks, and computer forensics.  As part of the facilities and security   team you will be required to perform other related duties to maintain a safe and secure working environment.              <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Preferred Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field (Computer Science, CIS, MIS or Engineering)<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Physical Security Professional (PSP) Certified<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">A minimum of 4 years’ experience designing, implementing and maintaining access control and surveillance systems<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Three to five years, experience in comparative levels of security, law enforcement, risk management or related fields, preferably in a high tech industrial environment.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Minimum Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Bachelor’s Degree or a minimum of 6 years of experience designing, implementing and maintaining access control and surveillance systems.  <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Three to five years, experience in comparative levels of security, law enforcement, risk management or related fields.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Please send in your resumes to vinod.sanker@kla-tencor.com</span></b></div></div></div>

Safety and security Engineer (Access control | surveillance systems |systems engineer) (#109629)

Job Title: Safety/Security Engineer 3 Location : Milpitas, CA Duration: Fulltime Job description: Business Unit: The Real Estate and Facil...

ALEC pushes 117 bills to crush unions in 2013, report says

1:34 PM Tukiyooo 0

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilxFSIbD6kZ5aYCYdbaOLeqInHgIxU8Fi85Mvt4ndt_xzxrcx3D4RoHh0ymRY7Bo_8qHqhFRgXz3rYoYGLL0zx9Rmmu4bRPAR504_J8b5oTn88KHIZfL-gVhg7DEMpQIF572lgHYGeBbt1/s1600/AlecExposedChicago.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilxFSIbD6kZ5aYCYdbaOLeqInHgIxU8Fi85Mvt4ndt_xzxrcx3D4RoHh0ymRY7Bo_8qHqhFRgXz3rYoYGLL0zx9Rmmu4bRPAR504_J8b5oTn88KHIZfL-gVhg7DEMpQIF572lgHYGeBbt1/s1600/AlecExposedChicago.jpg" /></a></div><a href="http://alecexposed.org/" rel="nofollow">ALEC</a>, the escort service for corporations and state lawmakers, was responsible for 117 bills in 40 states to lower wages, reduce benefits and weaken workers rights this year. That's according to a report released today from our friends at the <a href="http://www.prwatch.org/" rel="nofollow">Center for Media and Democracy</a> called "<a href="http://www.prwatch.org/news/2013/07/12184/just-how-low-can-your-salary-go-117-alec-bills-2013-fuel-race-bottom-wages-and-wo" rel="nofollow">Just How Low Can Your Salary Go</a>."<br /><br />"As working Americans speak out for higher wages, better benefits, and respect in the workplace, a coordinated, nationwide campaign to silence them is mounting -- and ALEC is at the heart of it," CMD tells us.<br /><br />ALEC has been trying to tilt the playing field in favor of corporations -- and at the expense of workers -- since 1979, when it began pushing No Rights At Work bills. When Republicans took control of 26 statehouses in 2010, ALEC was emboldened to attack workers as never before. Newly elected <strike style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.890625px;"><a href="http://teamsternation.blogspot.com/2012/11/alec-walker-jobs-killed-in-wisconsin.html" style="color: #336699;">Job-killer</a></strike> Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker followed ALEC's marching orders and took collective bargaining rights away from nurses, snow plow drivers and school teachers.  Ohio Gov. John Kasich soon followed with the much-hated (and ultimately repealed) <a href="http://www.motherjones.com/mojo/2011/11/issue-2-sb-5-ohio-repeal" rel="nofollow">SB5</a>. All along, ALEC-supported extremists had the financial and political backing of the<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.890625px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.890625px;"><a href="http://teamsternation.blogspot.com/2011/10/bombshell-kochs-sold-oil-equipment-to.html" style="color: #336699; text-decoration: line-through;">Benedict Arnold</a> Koch brothers. </span><br /><br />The CMD report is the third in a series of four being written in the run-up to a protest against ALEC in Chicago on Aug. 8. The <a href="http://www.tenthdems.org/2013/07/chicago-federation-of-labor-alec-exposed-rally/" rel="nofollow">Chicago Federation of Labor</a> will demonstrate outside ALEC's 40th anniversary conference at the Palmer House. <br /><blockquote class="tr_bq">ALEC is bringing state politicians to Chicago to push their agenda that rewards CEOs at the expense of middle class families and our public schools and puts our safety at risk. Forty years of ALEC is nothing to celebrate.</blockquote>(If you can make it, RSVP on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/398759776900781/">Facebook</a>.)<br /><br />The report tells a frightening tale of giant corporations able to hijack governments in order to make their CEOs even more obscenely wealthy than they already are. CMD documents the sordid details. Here are a few: <br /><ul><li>ALEC's No Rights at Work bill was introduced in 15 states;</li><li>ALEC bills to silence workers' political speech were introduced in 11 states, to weaken unions' finances in four states, to prohibit employers from honoring employees' voluntary requests to deduct their union dues in five states;</li><li>ALEC bills attacking prevailing wage, minimum wage and living wage laws were introduced in 14 states; </li><li>ALEC bills promoting the outsourcing of government services were introduced in four states. </li></ul>Here are the corporations that benefit from these policies: Pfizer, FedEx, Visa, Exxon Mobil; the Spanish company Cintra and the Australian companies Macquarie and TransUrban; tobacco companies Altria and Reynolds American. All charming folks.<br /><br />Here's who doesn't benefit from these policies: non-billionaires. In Wisconsin, where Walker is the poster child for ALEC stooges, the state's economy has been in a freefall almost from the minute he took office.<br /><br />Find out how ALEC is trying to turn your state into a feudal serfdom by reading the whole CMD report <a href="http://www.prwatch.org/news/2013/07/12184/just-how-low-can-your-salary-go-117-alec-bills-2013-fuel-race-bottom-wages-and-wo">here</a>. And if you can make it, go to Chicago on August 8.

ALEC pushes 117 bills to crush unions in 2013, report says

ALEC , the escort service for corporations and state lawmakers, was responsible for 117 bills in 40 states to lower wages, reduce benefits a...

Finding My Path

1:12 PM Tukiyooo 0

<br />The December 2012 issue of Equus, a magazine about horses, had a story called "Finding My Way" by Elizabeth Herman.  Bear with me... it'll make sense.<br /><br />I've always said that training horses, training dogs and  training (raising) children are really all the same.  Different  incentives and types of discipline yes, but really the same in concept though.   And even beyond the training/raising phase... there's a striking social  similarity to people.  So even though this article is about horses, it's  still about people.<br /><br />It begins with "I traveled to Arizona to learn more about horses and along the way made some important discoveries about myself."  It then follows her adventure as she works with some horses and relates her experiences to her life.<br /><ul><li>Lesson One – Preconceived notions – what “I know” (and often what I fear) – prevent me from seeing what is happening in front of me right now.</li><li>Lesson Two – I judge myself and others too harshly… I must first connect with and honor myself.</li><li>Lesson Three – Communication is a two-way street, and I need to give it time to work.</li><li>Lesson Four – You can’t listen when you’re talking. Express yourself – then give your partner time to respond. Let him show you how much emphasis you need.</li><li>Lesson Five – (paraphrased to make sense out of context) You need to have a vision and you can create action towards this vision by inspiring others. Others will seek and follow your calm focused energy.</li><li>Lesson Six – (again paraphrased here) Your passionate energetic drive to see results from doing it your way will sometimes work out. Other times the best means to your end is to set that that energy aside and work it out.</li></ul>

Finding My Path

The December 2012 issue of Equus, a magazine about horses, had a story called "Finding My Way" by Elizabeth Herman. Bear with me....

NC Moral Monday rally takes aim at voter, education policies

11:18 AM Tukiyooo 0

<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Police <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/07/22/4182524/about-70-more-arrested-at-nc-legislative.html" rel="nofollow">arrested 73 protesters</a></span> at the 12<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> Moral Monday rally held at the Statehouse in Raleigh, N.C.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>last night. Demonstrators railed against voter suppression legislation and the proposed state budget, both of which will be considered by the GOP-controlled Legislature this week. </span><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4NsaAFrY71dLbJWCt3t5a0wwa1plbPf7s5YNcm4S9P_AEFqu3WH-NF4LrrN4YskEjj4IRF-7zxGvADbkyAHeIMhKpWRrlXbYRMCFgfqaYi4ytufXUaqU49ZNQYBE__ycmWDDNx8n6Cees/s1600/7-23moralmondayphoto1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4NsaAFrY71dLbJWCt3t5a0wwa1plbPf7s5YNcm4S9P_AEFqu3WH-NF4LrrN4YskEjj4IRF-7zxGvADbkyAHeIMhKpWRrlXbYRMCFgfqaYi4ytufXUaqU49ZNQYBE__ycmWDDNx8n6Cees/s320/7-23moralmondayphoto1.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="240" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Protesters sit-in during Moral Monday rally. </td></tr></tbody></table></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4NsaAFrY71dLbJWCt3t5a0wwa1plbPf7s5YNcm4S9P_AEFqu3WH-NF4LrrN4YskEjj4IRF-7zxGvADbkyAHeIMhKpWRrlXbYRMCFgfqaYi4ytufXUaqU49ZNQYBE__ycmWDDNx8n6Cees/s1600/7-23moralmondayphoto1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span> </a><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Thus far, 925 people have been arrested standing up to Gov. Pat McCrory and his cronies who would sock it to working families to benefit big business.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Legislature is considering measures that would limit the rights of voters, slash education spending to the bone and make regular people pay more so corporations can get tax breaks. <o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Police began making arrests after attendees sat on the floor and signaled they were intending to stay overnight. The General Assembly’s police chief then announced the building was closed and gave demonstrators five minutes to leave. Lawmakers, who usually meet Monday evening, moved up their schedule and were not present when the announcement was made about 7:15 p.m.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This week is a busy one at the Statehouse, as lawmakers are scheduled to wrap up their work for the year. Senate leaders announced they will begin marking up a voter repression bill in committee today, and released an amended version of the legislation that will be considered. We wrote about the </span><a href="http://www.teamsternation.blogspot.com/2013/07/nc-lawmakers-attack-voting-rights.html"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">original version of the bill</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> last week.<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">State Sen. Josh Stein on his Facebook page </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/joshhstein/posts/10200895286880231" rel="nofollow"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">described the latest 57-page bill as a “monstrosity,”</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> noting it shortens early voting by one week; eliminates same-day voting and provisional voting; purges voter rolls more often and prevents counties extending poll hours due to lengthy lines: <o:p></o:p></span></div><blockquote class="tr_bq"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Meanwhile, it floods the democratic process with more money. The bill makes it easier for outside groups to spend on electioneering and reduces disclosure of the sources. It also raises the contribution limits to $5000 per person per election from $4000 and indexes the amount to rise with inflation.</span></blockquote><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The state budget proposal will also be considered beginning today. On the education front, it phases out tenure for teachers as well as higher pay for <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>those with master’s degrees. The budget also axes 3,850 teacher assistant positions statewide.<o:p></o:p></span></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Educators like Lindsay Kosmala Furst said she may have to leave the profession in order to provide for her family. As it stands, </span><a href="http://m.charlotteobserver.com/charlotte/db_316895/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=BwqrNF8n&full=true#display" rel="nofollow"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">her two young daughters qualify for Medicaid</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> due to her low pay as a Buncombe County high school English teacher:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span></span><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><blockquote class="tr_bq"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We never wanted to live in luxury. We did, however, hope to be able to take our little girls for an ice cream or not wonder where we will find the gas money to visit their grandparents.<o:p></o:p></span></blockquote></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> North Carolinians have state budget director </span><a href="http://teamsternation.blogspot.com/2013/02/heres-billionaire-trying-to-destroy.html"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Art Pope</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> to thank for this dismal funding bill. Pope, an </span><a href="http://www.alecexposed.org/" rel="nofollow"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">ALEC</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> disciple and top fundraiser for Gov. McCrory and state Republicans, got where he is today by filling his favorite politicians’ pockets with cash. Now working and middle class families are paying the price.<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><br /><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">More to come …</span></span></div>

NC Moral Monday rally takes aim at voter, education policies

Police arrested 73 protesters at the 12 th Moral Monday rally held at the Statehouse in Raleigh, N.C. last night. Demonstrators railed...

The Case for Wildlife Education in Ohio's New Science Standards

10:25 AM Tukiyooo 0

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmXNnfzMzg9hlApwcEjDTdAE8CX7XR3mKSSaMHdPAfRbporVRmAgvM9kK8PssVUxQRxeAgX2vLzPFtIEIZQEF77SJyEz1SQQuaz3jH1G-K-zfXiO3wfkBoI9Km0Mg7NZA_weWq_wx7nmtY/s1600/panic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmXNnfzMzg9hlApwcEjDTdAE8CX7XR3mKSSaMHdPAfRbporVRmAgvM9kK8PssVUxQRxeAgX2vLzPFtIEIZQEF77SJyEz1SQQuaz3jH1G-K-zfXiO3wfkBoI9Km0Mg7NZA_weWq_wx7nmtY/s200/panic.jpg" width="133" /></a>Are you freaking out yet about the new Science standards! It's getting close to the beginning of the school year and our phones are beginning to ring. Teachers are starting to shake off the summer haze and beginning to look at what they're going to have to teach this coming school year.  While some districts have already begun to implement the new standards, some are beginning this year and it's creating a bit of a panic for many.  Soils in 6th grade?!!!  I've never taught this concept in 4th grade before! <br />Uh Oh!<br /><br />We're here to help! We have a lot of great resources to share, most are free, and all are engaging and hands-on.  We'll focus mostly on Life Science, so here are just a few ideas to share:<br /><br /><strong><u><a href="http://www.ohioprojectwild.org/" target="_blank">Project WILD/Aquatic WILD</a></u></strong>--This supplemental curriculum is mentioned throughout the Model Curriculum as a great resource for helping to develop those project-based learning experiences that you'll be seeing more of in the new curriculum.  These K-12 activities can serve as a basis for helping students understand a concept before embarking on the development of their project.   A couple of examples include:<br /><ul><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid8P7oaf3e4If7p1_EZIMtVRJH75OLPZIrEJN2efzmRuA_PBiym9LraLpHL7Jt4gMUf2YiNCeR4Yix-IfQZkPtjpWhGdot1iUpldOjo_bz6FuwHARaFgLg47sW6UH-GPe1BXosedLC6kDW/s1600/Project+Wild+Profile+Photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid8P7oaf3e4If7p1_EZIMtVRJH75OLPZIrEJN2efzmRuA_PBiym9LraLpHL7Jt4gMUf2YiNCeR4Yix-IfQZkPtjpWhGdot1iUpldOjo_bz6FuwHARaFgLg47sW6UH-GPe1BXosedLC6kDW/s1600/Project+Wild+Profile+Photo.jpg" /></a><li><strong>3rd Grade Life Science Content Statement</strong>: Offspring resemble their parents and each other.</li><ul><li><u>Aquatic Project WILD</u> has an activity called <em>Are You Me?</em> that has the students try to determine which young/immature animal should be paired with which adult animal of the same species.  (this activity can also be used to discuss metamorphosis and life cycles, also in 3rd grade)  Once the students understand that young and adult animals have similar characteristics, a project can be conducted to help observe this in real life. Some examples include:</li><ul><li>The installation of a frog pond on the school property to observe the life cycle and stages of frogs.</li><li>The installation of a butterfly garden on the school property to observe the life cycle of butterflies.</li><li>Starting an aquarium in your classroom to observe fish, amphibians and other aquatic wildlife.</li><li>Logging on to a website for observing wildlife such as <a href="http://ohiodnr.com/wildlife/dow/falcons/Default.aspx" target="_blank">Ohio's Falcon Cam</a> project to observe the growth and development of wildlife and making predictions about what adaptations the young will develop that will help them survive.</li></ul></ul><li><strong>7th Grade Life Science Content Statement</strong>: In any particular biome, the number, growth and survival of organisms and populations depend on biotic and abiotic factors.</li><ul><li><u>Project WILD</u> has an activity called <em>Oh Deer!</em>  that has students simulate the increases and decreases in the population of a deer herd. The effects of such factors as hunting, disease, loss or gain of habitat, and weather can be simulated during the activity to help students understand how and why populations of animals fluctuate within a given time frame.  Once this concept is understood, students can then go on to project such as:</li><ul><li>Researching <a href="http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/Home/ExperienceWildlifeSubHomePage/Endangeredthreatenedspeciesplaceholder/resourcesmgtplansspecieslist/tabid/5664/Default.aspx" target="_blank">Ohio endangered species</a> and their management and what factors play or have played a role in their population status.  </li><li><a href="http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/Home/wild_resourcessubhomepage/ResearchandSurveys/WildlifePopulationStatusLandingPage/ForestWildlifeOverview/tabid/19354/Default.aspx#deer" target="_blank">Researching</a> and designing a management plan for a local deer population.</li><li>Participating in a citizen science project such as <a href="http://www.birds.cornell.edu/pfw/" target="_blank">Project Feeder Watch</a> to help contribute data to determine fluctuations in bird populations.</li></ul></ul><li><strong>High School Biology---Ecosystems and Carrying Capacity</strong></li><ul><li><u>Project WILD</u> has an activity called <em>Carrying Capacity</em> where students simulate a herd of animals in search of food.  As the students move through the time period, they must acquire enough food for their herd to survive.  The introduction of predators, habitat and seasonal changes, and other limiting factors can be simulated as well.  Follow up projects can include:</li><ul><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglFfqmM16VZKZdvktuUH4Amg5V0N7MBIBImb355BsOwWUg8K7oO1AuGQDoVRNPVhbljXPHDAGRhlFA8OxljQktpxM_AUZlX89NEFL3iAaRtzQ_VnKs1JD7OabpWy1nXWqKeS6zorL05S63/s1600/242839.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglFfqmM16VZKZdvktuUH4Amg5V0N7MBIBImb355BsOwWUg8K7oO1AuGQDoVRNPVhbljXPHDAGRhlFA8OxljQktpxM_AUZlX89NEFL3iAaRtzQ_VnKs1JD7OabpWy1nXWqKeS6zorL05S63/s200/242839.jpg" width="200" /></a><li>Conducting an experiment on the school grounds to determine what kinds of animals are found there and what makes the habitat ideal.  Then, hypothesize what changes could be made to the habitat that might increase the carrying capacity for a particular species.  Make those changes and determine the results.</li><li><a href="http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/Home/wild_resourcessubhomepage/ResearchandSurveys/WildlifePopulationStatusLandingPage/tabid/19230/Default.aspx" target="_blank">Researching</a> an Ohio animal species by looking at historical population data and determining the causes for a population change, if any.</li></ul></ul></ul>So how do you get your hands on the Project WILD curriculum? You'll need to attend a workshop to get the materials.  Workshops are found <a href="http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/Home/wild_resourcessubhomepage/Educator_Resources/project_wildplaceholder/workshopsprojectwild_workshops/tabid/5819/Default.aspx" target="_blank">online</a> and most are free!  We can also come to you! If you have enough interest in your school district (minimum of 12 participants), give us a call at 1-800-WILDLIFE and we'll work with you to set a date for an in-service training.<br /><br /><strong><u><a href="http://www.ohioprojectwild.org/" target="_blank">WILD School Sites</a></u></strong>--This program helps schools create wildlife habitat on their school grounds, and then use those habitat improvement projects in their curriculum.  I've already shared a couple of examples of how the school grounds could be used in the examples above.  We have several ways that we can help your school:<br /><ul><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZo2I0kvUZJbnG66jKOl5TeGrepVa0Du5w1KqM6thyphenhyphen6U71ISfmJxehtZS2fctYh2xmvGMxmX2WMlpWw-gATvjS3sngaszW-W94OdYIxtD4jRdWXPC-XIgNvNWye_0AHM3ynwO8LPFPxg_q/s1600/WSS%2520sign.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZo2I0kvUZJbnG66jKOl5TeGrepVa0Du5w1KqM6thyphenhyphen6U71ISfmJxehtZS2fctYh2xmvGMxmX2WMlpWw-gATvjS3sngaszW-W94OdYIxtD4jRdWXPC-XIgNvNWye_0AHM3ynwO8LPFPxg_q/s320/WSS%2520sign.jpg" width="235" /></a><li><strong>Consultations:</strong> Our staff can pay a visit to your site, walk the property with you, and help you determine good locations for projects such as prairies, butterfly gardens, bird feeding station, ponds, rain gardens, and more.  We'll bring a wealth of resources to share with your staff, including sources of funding, resource materials, and more.</li><li><strong>Professional Development Workshops:</strong> We can provide training to the entire staff or a select group of teachers, your choice.  The workshop can be as long as you'd like it to be, although we recommend a full day.  Workshop content includes activities to help you plan your site, how to utilize what you already have, design elements and suggestions for new features, grant information, and resources for your lesson planning.</li><li><strong>Grants:</strong> We distribute 40 grants each school year for $500 each to schools that have gone through Project WILD, Aquatic WILD, Science and Civics, or Growing Up WILD.  Other requirements include the inclusion of students in the development process as much as possible, at least 50% of funds must go to "on-the-ground" habitat improvement, and you must demonstrate how the habitat improvement projects will be incorporated into the school curriculum.  Grant applications are accepted between September 1st and May 31st each year.</li><li><strong>Certification: </strong>Once your school property is in a state of active use, you can fill out the <a href="http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/Portals/9/PDF/wildschoolsiteapplic.pdf" target="_blank">Application for Certification</a> to become one of over 130 Certified WILD School Sites across the state.  Just submit an application, we'll come out and inspect the site, and then return at a convenient date to conduct a formal dedication of your site.  This dedication can be as large of a ceremony as you'd like.  It's a wonderful PR opportunity for your district and to help showcase all the hard work and outstanding things you're doing at your school.</li></ul><strong><u><a href="http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/Home/wild_resourcessubhomepage/Educator_Resources/educationmaterials/tabid/23452/Default.aspx" target="_blank">Field Guides and Other Resources</a></u></strong>--If you don't know a frog from a toad, or a warbler from a sparrow, we have the materials for you! You can check out our field guides online, then feel free to order classroom sets for you to use year after year with your students.<br /><br />We are always adding materials to this website, but if there is something that we have that's not online, you can order hard copies as well through our <a href="http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=MAoyx9f%2bjQQ%3d&tabid=23452" target="_blank">Education Materials brochure</a>.  Just download the brochure, fill it out and email a copy to <a href="mailto:outdoor.education@dnr.state.oh.us">outdoor.education@dnr.state.oh.us</a>  and we'll send your materials as soon as possible.  Please allow at least <span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">three</span> weeks for delivery.<br /><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">You can also check out our web-based resources on our PearlTree at <span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="http://www.pearltrees.com/ohwildeducation"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.pearltrees.com/ohwildeducation</span></a>  There are lots of links to our materials as well as other resource agencies and programs.</span></span><br /><br />We hope this has given you some exciting and fresh ideas for your lessons as you move into your new school year.  And, as always, if you're stumped or if you want to brainstorm ideas with us, <a href="http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/Home/ContactUsStandIn/tabid/18270/Default.aspx" target="_blank">feel free to give us a call! </a> You can contact your regional education specialist in your appropriate Wildlife District, or you can call the main office and ask for the Wildlife Education Coordinator.<br /><br />Enjoy the last weeks of summer and have an even better school year! And, get your kids outside and enjoy the outdoors! You'll all appreciate it!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlefOGQfHKDLmgppMbvgX07qQsIwfMBAnfJRAjwXWbxjwUkxa4Erg3UYM4Nk9A24FRPoJfwiDtQbFhaPtpXETx2ir1Qw2deidYYGnJMo78nNn3sMwXecE3StawgtbuP10Cxitq40lo1YZg/s1600/kidswithplantingtools.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlefOGQfHKDLmgppMbvgX07qQsIwfMBAnfJRAjwXWbxjwUkxa4Erg3UYM4Nk9A24FRPoJfwiDtQbFhaPtpXETx2ir1Qw2deidYYGnJMo78nNn3sMwXecE3StawgtbuP10Cxitq40lo1YZg/s320/kidswithplantingtools.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>

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was a little worried

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I learned over a few days that there is a difference to feeling hungry and your tummy growling.  Every now and then, I "thought" I was feeling hungry.  I was a little worried at first like "Am I already building tolerance to Belviq?"  What I very fastly discovered was that my tummy was growling and when I would eat, I still couldn't eat much at a sitting.  So, that told me 2 things:  1, the Belviq is still very much working effectively as it should and 2, that my tummy is still adjusting to the much smaller amounts of food vs. almost quadruple the amount at a serving.  So, your tummy growls because its just not used to the little amount.<br /><br />This is only occasional but what I find helpful is eating fruit or vegetables for a small snack and my tummy is happy and so am I.  <br /><br />So for those just starting on Belviq, don't get alarmed if this is happening to you.  It's a good thing.  You not only have to train your mind to eat better, but you have to train your tummy to the new way of food digestion.  It took us years to get to where we are today, so be patient with yourself.<br /><br />I'm still losing and still excited.  I'm not posting an official weigh in until August 2nd which is 2 weeks after my 4 week weigh in.  Because I use my doctors scale and we video it, I want to keep the integrity.  It's so easy to say, "Oh, I lost 25 pounds" but with the amount of followers on my blog, I have to have the back up so NO ONE can say, "Oh, she really didn't lose it" or say "she's being paid to blog". <br /><br />I'm also enjoying my subscription to emails, meal planning, tips, etc. from KickStarter60.  If you haven't tried it, you should.  Even if you don't have much to lose or lose any at all, it is really a great tool to help you keep in line nutritionally.  <a href="http://www.kickstarter60.com/">www.kickstarter60.com</a><br /><br />I hope you all have a wonderful day!<br /><br />xoxox<br />Ellie

was a little worried

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The truth about public pensions

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6O2T0QecJHOoeAfue_HCvvIvuZgpaRPkgYvbp-fqTkhDNNCPErQIBrf7mb7yekNiJD_ULvQMEx6sOH5PHYzMvR7BEhmw3Ku9bESNht_OCDLmAktOECBbVCIjnkLu6Df8_5Gof1Xx7qEBl/s1600/collectivebargaining.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6O2T0QecJHOoeAfue_HCvvIvuZgpaRPkgYvbp-fqTkhDNNCPErQIBrf7mb7yekNiJD_ULvQMEx6sOH5PHYzMvR7BEhmw3Ku9bESNht_OCDLmAktOECBbVCIjnkLu6Df8_5Gof1Xx7qEBl/s200/collectivebargaining.jpeg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="tr_bq">Pensions, which are so <a href="http://www.iaff.org/pensions/documents/why_do_pensions_matter.pdf" rel="nofollow">essential to retirement security</a>, are being attacked as the cause of state and municipal budget shortfalls. These <a href="http://teamsternation.blogspot.com/2013/01/fix-debt-is-full-of-crap.html" rel="nofollow">attacks come from radicals</a> who want to dismantle public institutions, like pensions, that don't benefit greedy billionaires. Don't listen to them.<br /><br />Listen, instead, to economist <a href="http://www.cepr.net/index.php/blogs/beat-the-press/unfunded-pension-liabilities-are-1-trillion-not-38-trillion-never-take-anything-in-a-washington-post-editorial-at-face-value" rel="nofollow">Dean Baker</a> recently called out the Washington Post for making the nonsensical claim that state and local pensions have unfunded liabilities of $3.8 trillion. Baker notes the funds are basically okay: </div><blockquote class="tr_bq">...the $3.8 trillion figure was an estimate of total liabilities, not unfunded liabilities. Since the pensions have $2.8 trillion in assets, their unfunded liabilities are just $1 trillion. Or, to put this in terms that may be understandable to Post readers, the unfunded liabilities are 0.22 percent of projected GDP over the next 30 years. And, as I noted in my earlier post, most state and local governments are already funding at levels that are consistent with making up this shortfall so there will no required tax increases or spending cuts to meet these future obligations.</blockquote><div>It shouldn't be a surprise, then, when Brother Brian Aldes, secretary-treasurer of <a href="http://teamsterslocal320.org/index.cfm?zone=%2Funionactive%2Fview_article.cfm&HomeID=297639&page=Brian27s20Blog#.Ue28svsp5Gs.twitter" rel="nofollow">Teamsters Local 320</a> in Minneapolis, brings us some good news about Minnesota public employee pensions. Cross-posting from <i><a href="http://teamsterslocal320.org/index.cfm?zone=%2Funionactive%2Fview_article.cfm&HomeID=297639&page=Brian27s20Blog#.Ue28svsp5Gs.twitter" rel="nofollow">Brian's Blog</a></i>.</div><blockquote>Today there is a lot of news surrounding pensions for public employees. If you’ve heard the bad news coming out of Detroit you might have retirement on the mind. There’s certainly bad news in Detroit for city workers and retirees, but I'm happy to report there’s also some great stuff in the news today for Minnesota. </blockquote><blockquote>The latest report on Minnesota public employee pensions have all three funds (MSRS, PERA and the Teachers’ Fund) with an investment return of 14.2 percent for the fiscal year that just ended, and it was much higher than expected. </blockquote><blockquote>According to the <a href="http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_23695107/minnesota-public-pension-funds-report-unexpected-gain-investments" rel="nofollow">St. Paul Pioneer Press</a>: </blockquote><blockquote>"The investment return is crucial for the pensions because, historically, investment gains have accounted for about 70 percent of their revenues, helping reduce taxpayer costs. Returns have been rocky in recent years, although the average over the past decade has been 10 percent [investment return]." </blockquote><blockquote>What this year's strong investment return demonstrates is the improved funding ratios and how the total unfunded liability for all three plans is expected to drop. This is positive news and Senator Sandra Papas (DFL-St. Paul) who chairs the Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement (LCPR) told the Pioneer Press that she is “cautiously optimistic” about the funds’ future. </blockquote><blockquote>Meanwhile in Detroit a judge ruled that Michigan Governor Snyder’s action to place Detroit in bankruptcy had violated the state’s Constitution because the move could cut the pension benefits of retired public employees. The judge said pensions were protected under state law, and issued an order that the bankruptcy filing be withdrawn. Gov. Snyder is challenging the judge’s order in the state’s Court of Appeals. If the bankruptcy is allowed to continue it will enable a bankruptcy judge to impose further city-wide budget cuts, void any and all union contracts, and target the pensions owed to 21,000 city retirees and 9,000 active workers. </blockquote><blockquote>What is happening in Detroit is simply a tragedy, but for public employees in Minnesota things are looking up, and for that I am grateful!</blockquote>

Minnesota pensions The truth about public pensions

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Is Cardio Better Before Weights Or Afterwards?

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<div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'>By Russ Howe</div><br /><br />  <div class='uawarticle'>Should you do cardio before or after weights? This is a question on the lips of many gym members around the world who are trying to figure out how to lose weight. Yet despite the conclusive proof which is already available, it remains something which confuses most people.<br />  <br />  Today you will discover the facts behind the answer to this question. <br />  <br />  Conflicting information is everywhere, particularly on the gym floor. What works for one person might not work for the next person and this causes confusion. Most people falsely believe that doing aerobic activity after a training session is a superior way to increase fat loss and lean muscle growth. Today you will discover the answer based upon scientific research, rather than gym opinions.<br />  <br />  Pre workout aerobic activity certainly sounds better when you consider hitting the gym with your legs already zapped from cardio, of course, but the latest scientific research on the subject puts a whole different spin on this topic.<br />  <br />  When there is conclusive scientific evidence on a subject available, you have no reason to follow myths or train with a trial and error approach. During cardiovascular exercise and resistance training, the human body increases the release of two very significant enzymes which can make or break your results to a certain degree. The first of those is m-TOR, which we will be looking at first.<br />  <br />  You may have seen that name, m-TOR, plastered across the pages of muscle building magazines in the past. That's because it is the enzyme your body releases in increased volume following a tough workout. It is the enzyme which is considered the 'key' to 'turning on' the post workout muscle building recovery phase. So if you are trying to build lean muscle in the gym (and who isn't?) then it makes sense to take increased m-TOR release very, very seriously. Ideally, you want to be in a state of increased m-TOR release for as long as possible after each and every workout.<br />  <br />  When you do cardiovascular activity the body releases an enzyme called AMPK instead. This helps the body adapt to aerobic exercise.<br />  <br />  Here is the real kicker - AMPK release blunts m-TOR release significantly!<br />  <br />  So now you should be beginning to see that the last thing you should be doing following a hard resistance training session is jumping on an upright cycle and peddling for an hour! In doing so, your body will be forcing itself to wipe out much of the increased m-TOR release you caused by training with weights.<br />  <br />  Further studies have since gone on to reveal that pre workout cardiovascular activity does not zap your muscles of strength either. It impacts only the muscles which are involved during the cardio itself, so for example a bike would impact your legs. To get full benefit from increased m-TOR, common sense would decree that you should be avoiding post workout cardio and to avoid ruining your ability with weights on leg days simply drop cardio from your routine here.<br />  <br />  Learning how to lose weight can be a confusing path, with many conflicting opinions often causing confusion along the way. The next time somebody asks should you do cardio before or after weights, you can help the with the latest scientific research rather than gym myths.<br />  <br />  </div><br />  <div class='uawresource'><br />  	<div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'><br />  		About the Author:<br />  	</div><br />  	<div class='uawlinks'>Author blog: Russ Howe PTI is a famously sought-after <a href="http://www.russhowepti.com">south shields personal trainer</a> featured by fitness tv. Read his full guide on the differences of performing <a href="http://www.russhowepti.com/should-you-do-cardio-before-or-after-weights">cardio before or after weights</a> for a complete guide to this subject.</div><br />  </div><br />

Is Cardio Better Before Weights Or Afterwards?

By Russ Howe Should you do cardio before or after weights? This is a question on the lips of many gym members around the world who are t...

A Beginner's Help Guide To Treadmills

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<div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'>By Tessie Bingham</div><br /><br />  <div class='uawarticle'>The Need For Exercise<br />  <br />  Today's times are becoming more contemporary and high-tech every second, but the same cannot be said for health in general. If you want your well being to peak to desirable levels, though, then you need to exercise. Even in these fast-paced times, you can add health and fitness into your daily life by acquiring a treadmill. A good resource where you can get some introductory info on exercising is a <a href="http://workoutmaverick.edicy.co/exercise-machines">treadmill review</a>.<br />  <br />  How Treadmills Do The Job<br />  <br />  Hopping on a treadmill-even when you are simply walking or running-can make wonders for your body and total condition. The treadmill focuses primarily on cardiovascular workouts as opposed to other machines, and these help lower your calorie count. Depending on your goal, there is a treadmill program for you whether you wish to build some muscle or just boost your endurance. The treadmill's ease of use and great benefits make it the top choice for the person who wishes to up their health and fitness level.<br />  <br />  What Comprises a Treadmill<br />  <br />  Speed adjustment is a basic and important feature on treadmills. Other basic features include those that will let you adjust and vary your workouts according to your health goal. These treadmill features also make workout routines exciting and motivate you to continue exercising regularly.<br />  <br />  Modern treadmills have numerous inbuilt workout programs. The feature works effortlessly: just pick the program that corresponds to your health objective, and you're ready to go. You don't have to think about changing your speed and incline when you exercise since the machine does the changes itself. This can be a gradual increase or in a predetermined mixed pattern.<br />  <br />  There are predetermined workouts, because of a heart rate monitor, meant to monitor your heart rate. This monitor needs to be clipped to your body or held in your hand. Strapping your monitor on is more hassle-free though, hence this is what the modern treadmills come with. In other words, it can record your cardiovascular fitness level and the intensity of your workout.<br />  <br />  Spare yourself the hassle of inputting your own exercise settings by saving them in the treadmill's built-in memory. If other folks are using the treadmill as well, there's no doubt you'll love this feature. Some treadmills also save your workout history; you can track your fitness progress with time and improve your previous performances.<br />  <br />  Today, the most high-tech treadmills are equipped with the technology called iFit Live. This useful feature lets say, sports athletes prepare for an upcoming race that happens in another venue. This piece of technology helps you see how you perform with other users on different treadmills-maybe even across the world-but also exercising on the same course. For this to function, you only need a treadmill compatible with iFit Live as well as an Internet connection. Highly developed treadmills likewise have full-color LCD touch screens and an mp3 player to keep your rhythm going while you exercise.<br />  <br />  Components Of A Treadmill<br />  <br />  A treadmill includes a wide conveyor belt controlled by an electric motor or flywheel of varying power. To stay on the belt, which is designed to move backward over the rollers, you have to move forward. The belt is installed in a running deck that stretches into the frame of the treadmill and supports your entire body weight. For an even more challenging exercise, just increase or decrease the position of the treadmill deck. A simple adjustment in the angle can create a huge healthy difference in your treadmill workout.<br />  <br />  Damping elements are placed beneath the deck to help in shock absorption. A padded belt minimizes the jarring impact on your feet while moving; the tension in the cushioning can be adjusted for your comfort and ease and resistance requirement. As one, the motor, belt, deck and rollers curb a treadmill's quality and overall performance.<br />  <br />  You are able to fold the treadmill frames back or not. The foldable variety are better for home gyms where room is limited. The running deck can be folded up to meet the treadmill arms. Note that the long-lasting foldable treadmills cost more than their nonfoldable counterparts. Non-foldable platform treadmills are best for personal training studios, because the treadmills here are continuously in use and need to endure a lot of wear and tear.<br />  <br />  Number Of Treadmills Available<br />  <br />  Treadmills are as well built with their users in mind. It helps to notice what the treadmill is for since some treadmills-like those for runners, for instance-are more expensive than, say, treadmills for walkers. Do not forget who will be employing the treadmill and their body weight since some treadmills aren't particularly for heavier people. A person's height is yet another angle to consider when picking treadmills. If your home gym treadmill will be used by the entire family, take into consideration the increased depreciation that the machine will experience. You're more well off getting a treadmill that can withstand daily stress; it lasts for a longer period and is more pocket friendly in the end.<br />  <br />  Wrapping It Up<br />  <br />  Certainly no home gym is ever complete without any treadmill. However, there's more to choosing the right treadmill than you would think. Often-overlooked factors include the place at home and the types of treadmill users. Give some thought to your budget as well, and when you find a model that best fits those criteria, go for it!<br />  <br />  </div><br />  <div class='uawresource'><br />  	<div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'><br />  		About the Author:<br />  	</div><br />  	<div class='uawlinks'>Looking for the best exercise machine is generally a troublesome undertaking. <a href="http://www.alivenotdead.com/janeshephard/Blog-Wednesday-Jun-19-profile-3086253.html">Smooth Fitness treadmill reviews</a> are a good area to get going. Check out what others have to say and you'll find that these models are top of their class.</div><br />  </div><br />

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<div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'>By Matt Willer</div><br /><br />  <div class='uawarticle'>If you are alone, losing weight can be very difficult process that may seem nearly impossible. When you have something to reference with tips and rules on how to live your life more healthily, weight will come off. This site is designed to provide you with all the help you need.<br />  <br />  Eat nuts as a snack everyday. These healthy little gems are packed full of good fats and plant sterols that can lower your cholesterol. They are low in fat and an easy item to eat on the go. Serving sizes for these snacks can be easily measured by handfuls.<br />  <br />  When you are trying to lose weight, focus on the positives about food, not the negatives. Don't think about cutting out the "bad" foods; think about all of the good things on the healthier foods you'll be eating. This will make you feel better about the food choices you're making, instead of regretting the loss of the junk foods.<br />  <br />  Eat a healthy mix of different foods in your diet. If you are trying to bulk up or lose weight, you might be focusing on certain foods to complement your workout routine, but don't forget to eat in a healthy way that incorporates foods from all food groups. This will help keep your body full of the nutrients you need to function.<br />  <br />  To stay healthy while dieting, choose low calorie but nutrient rich foods. Grapefruit, asparagus, and cantaloupe contain very few calories, but provide your body with many essential vitamins. You should also look for low calorie foods that are high in protein, such as salmon and kidney beans. These will give you the energy you need to get through the day.<br />  <br />  Taking control of your bad habits is a great way to stay on the right path to weight-loss success. So the next time you're thinking about going through the drive thru or ordering in a pizza, do whatever you have to in order to resist the temptation. One slip today can result in a failed diet tomorrow.<br />  <br />  If you are trying to have a healthy diet, be sure your family eats the same thing as you. Everyone should be eating as healthy as they can. If you make two meals, one for you and one for your family, you wil be more tempted to eat a bit of their meal which could be bad for your weight loss.<br />  <br />  If you're a dieter who just so happens to have a calendar on the wall, make sure you use it! Instead of marking down only birthdays and important meetings, you should break out that marker and circles dates for exercise sessions. It's not that you may forget otherwise; it just provides more motivation when you know you're "supposed" to work out.<br />  <br />  As you've read, anyone can have a healthy lifestyle. The secret to good health is good nutrition, because how you feel depends on what you eat. Listen to our nutritional guidelines, and your life will improve dramatically.<br />  <br />  </div><br />  <div class='uawresource'><br />  	<div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'><br />  		About the Author:<br />  	</div><br />  	<div class='uawlinks'>Want to find out more about<a href="http://www.bestweightlosssupplementformen.net/meal-plan-to-lose-weight/">meal plan to lose weight</a>, then visit Matt Willer's site on how to choose the best <a href="http://www.bestweightlosssupplementformen.net/best-weight-loss-supplement-for-men/">best weight loss supplements for men</a> for your needs.</div><br />  </div><br />

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Shed Your Extra Pounds With These Handy Tips

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<div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'>By Wilson Resturbee</div><br /><br />  <div class='uawarticle'>As people grow older, they commonly let their workout routine fall to the side. Work, family, and home easily outweigh exercise for your attention. If you have not been as healthy as you could be, just follow these tips. The fitness level from your youth can be achieved by keeping them in mind. When people age, they let their fitness level slip. Responsibilities such as work and children often take priority over working out. If you have let yourself go, consider these tips. The tips provided here outline ways you can reclaim your former fitness.<br />  <br />  Choosing comfortable exercise clothing is helpful in preventing discomfort during your workout. Clothing that is too skimpy or too bulky can contribute to discomfort and can interfere with your workout. Avoid tight-fitting clothes that don't allow your body to properly breathe or perspire. Change into clean clothes when you finish your workout. Put on some comfortable clothing for exercising. Tight clothes keep your skin from sweating which makes exercising an unpleasant experience. You should be able to move freely in your clothes. Make sure you change after you are done exercising.<br />  <br />  If you desire to improve your grip while playing basketball, you should try to practice dribbling while wearing leather work gloves. Wearing gloves will make you work harder to feel the ball, making you even better at controlling it when the gloves come off. If you would like to dribble a basketball better, practice with a leather or canvas glove. When the gloves are removed, your fingers and hands will be extra sensitive to the feel of the ball, and this will result in better control.<br />  <br />  Exercise can help to reduce pain from menstrual cramps. Menstruation can also cause a lot of stress for women. Exercise can serve as stress relief or even just a distraction. It also has the power to reduce bloating and decrease water retention. Exercise can help women relieve their pain and discomfort around their period. Women tend to get stressed out during menstruation because their hormones flair up. Anxiety and stress can be relieved with exercise. It also reduces abdominal bloating and protects against water retention.<br />  <br />  Gripping the bar properly is essential when performing lat pull downs, so be sure to wrap your thumb around the bar to gain a solid grip. This makes the exercise easier on your arms, but harder on your back. You can also do this when doing pull ups. When you are performing lat pulldowns, you should ensure that your thumbs are placed around the bar adjacent to your pointer finger. By doing this you are causing your arms to carry less of the load. Your back will take over and the exercise will be more effective. You can also use this grip while doing pull-ups.<br />  <br />  It is important to keep the body hydrated when working out hard. Whenever you go to work out at the gym, remember to bring a bottle of water with you. This lets you monitor your intake and drink enough water to stay hydrated and healthy. Consuming only water and removing other drinks from their diets has caused people to drop weight. To keep your energy up throughout your workout, always stay well hydrated. When you go ahead and take water with you to the gym you can tell how much you consume. Drinking only water, rather than soft drinks or other beverages, can help people lose weight without any other effort.<br />  <br />  Enroll in a cycling class to improve your fitness level. It's common for gyms to offer cycling classes, which is a great way to get fit and make some new friends. The instructors of these classes will encourage you to cycle as hard as you can. Signing up for a cycling course is an excellent way to increase fitness. Cycling classes can be found at most gyms. Since they are so popular, these classes are also great places to meet new workout buddies. Class instructors can push you to work hard, and good music can make the exercise more enjoyable.<br />  <br />  Getting trim and fit is not as difficult as you may perceive it to be. Be patient, dedicate yourself to doing the work, and you will see results. These also benefit other things in your life. If you can attain success in other arenas of life, you can certainly reach your fitness goals. Just start working! The tips in this article can show you that getting back in shape is not as impossible as you might think. All you need is persistence and patience to make it work. Staying focused and working hard are both traits that will help you throughout all aspects of your life, not just in your fitness goals. 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<div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'>By Cody Bergeron</div><br /><br />  <div class='uawarticle'>The American Medical Association (AMA) confirmed last week that it will join the World Health Organization in recognizing obesity as a disease. Before the vote, the AMA's Council on Science and Public Health said that the new distinction "could result in greater investments by government and the private sector to develop and reimburse obesity treatments."<br />  <br />  The number of obese persons is rising constantly through the past decades. Obesity rates have doubled among adults in the last twenty years and tripled among children in a single generation. The most recent statistics is reporting that 66% of American adults are overweight or obese, with 1 in 3 adults meeting the criteria for obesity.<br />  <br />  Obesity has been related to many common diseases such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes. There is no distinct reason for obesity. Medical illnesses and drug treatments can also result in obesity. Occurrence of obesity is found to be more common among those of lower socioeconomic and certain minority populations.<br />  <br />  Treatment of obesity is very challenging. Most diet plans are not effective and lack long-term success. Countless weight loss drugs have been removed from the market because of their substantial adverse effects.<br />  <br />  Bariatric surgery has shown some success in management of obesity in the past years, and the number of individuals undergoing this type of surgery has increased almost 50% from 2000 to 2005.<br />  <br />  According to research studies, obesity associated health expenditures were estimated to be $147 billion in 2008.<br />  <br />  In middle-age men, treatment of common obesity-related disorders stroke, heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and high blood cholesterol levels resulted in roughly $9,000 to $17,000 higher costs compared to normal-weight adults.<br />  <br />  Children who are overweight or obese have markedly higher odds of staying overweight or obese into adulthood.<br />  <br />  Globally, an estimated 43 million children under age 5 were overweight or obese in 2010, a 60 percent increase since 1990.<br />  <br />  </div><br />  <div class='uawresource'><br />  	<div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'><br />  		About the Author:<br />  	</div><br />  	<div class='uawlinks'>You may also want reading the following wonderful article written by Dr. Daneschvar. He is an expert in disease prevention. <a href="http://tinyurl.com/m6fhmm8">Banning Sodas in NYC, Oversimplifying Obesity Management</a></div><br />  </div><br />

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Interesting Ideas And Techniques For Achieving Exercise And Fitness

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<div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'>By Bill Citronaxia</div><br /><br />  <div class='uawarticle'>If you are unfamiliar with fitness or perhaps a seasoned athlete, you can benefit from great advice. Understanding the way your system works means that you can help it become as fit as possible. If you wish to have better results then you definitely should use the tips in this article and make use of them.<br />  <br />  Do you think that you are currently too busy to be fit? Split up your workout. Do not improve the time you workout, but try and break it right into a half. Rather than getting an hour's worth of running in at once, try half before work and half later inside the day. If seeing the gym is part of your own routine, do that once during the day and then use another exercise for the second a part of your entire day.<br />  <br />  You ought to plan on no more than an hour or so of weight training. Moreover, your muscle mass set out to weaken after an hour of continuous weight lifting. Ensure your weight lifting routine lasts no more than a single hour.<br />  <br />  The regularity of your own workouts be determined by exactly what you are actually attempting to achieve. Training less often will allow you to achieve larger, stronger muscles. If you would like lower your fat, boost the intensity and level of your training session.<br />  <br />  Good knee health is determined by strong thighs. Individuals who play a great deal of sports are prone to a physical injury that involves tearing the ligament found behind the kneecap. Work with your hamstrings and quads to shield your knees. Try performing leg curls and extensions.<br />  <br />  Should you make an effort to build more muscle mass, lift heavier weights using fewer reps. Start by choosing a muscles. Make sure you do a pair of reps using light weights. Try lots of reps of light weights to acquire your blood and muscles ready. Use heavier weights for your forthcoming set: do only 8 reps. Add another five pounds and do your third set.<br />  <br />  Volleyball requires good contact skills, so be sure to work with them. You are able to play foosball to do this. Foosball requires a great deal of hand-eye coordination, and improving your foosball skill will carryover into boosting your volleyball prowess. When you work with these skills, you will not only win a foosball game, furthermore you will be a far greater volleyball player.<br />  <br />  It may be challenging to get into condition, and also it might be fun. Incorporate some of these tips into the regimen. You should look at keeping fit and healthy as something that is a lifestyle that needs attention every day. Do more exercise often, and you will begin to begin to see the results.<br />  <br />  </div><br />  <div class='uawresource'><br />  	<div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'><br />  		About the Author:<br />  	</div><br />  	<div class='uawlinks'>Study much more about fitness recommendations and tricks for instance <a href="http://www.sharpefit.com/p90x-vs-insanity">is p90x better than insanity</a> more than at John's fitness page. Although you happen to be there, make sure you choose up a copy of the Cost-free fitness video course to jumpstart your fat loss good results.</div><br />  </div><br />

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Do I look really tan? It could be because I'm on vacation (wahoo)!<br /><br />I was so excited to get down here I totally forgot to let y'all in on my plans. So this is me saying, I'm off to enjoy some sand and sea air. Ahhh, I feel better already.<br /><br />Be sure to <a href="http://instagram.com/littleblackdoor/" target="_blank">follow the fun on Instagram</a>, as I've got some big thrifting plans while I'm down here!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-38QOmenw49jW16mZTf9RXPuxvl6EIm_N1ioJoqDIhkI6UrOx4FuiFZVEifXGsAsRYnxT0Ew4iZSH9vBHCOQseU2-z99mtuse6E4THoMsrXucQ1plA2rIDuangWSgeN4E_8Rp93qBin4j/s1600/littleblackdooronbeach.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-38QOmenw49jW16mZTf9RXPuxvl6EIm_N1ioJoqDIhkI6UrOx4FuiFZVEifXGsAsRYnxT0Ew4iZSH9vBHCOQseU2-z99mtuse6E4THoMsrXucQ1plA2rIDuangWSgeN4E_8Rp93qBin4j/s640/littleblackdooronbeach.jpg" width="634" /></a></div><br />Cheers!

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Saturday's debate: The biggest winners were not there

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For some in the ballroom at Saturday's gubernatorial Homestead debate, the two men standing at the podiums were not the ones they had expected, and the <a href="http://www.timesdispatch.com/opinion/today-s-top-opinion-not-there/article_d87d8a93-d3c9-537d-9da0-32ea8811e95c.html"><i>Richmond Times-Dispatch</i></a> pointedly touched on that in Tuesday's editorial:<br /><blockquote>We said at the beginning [of this editorial] that the biggest winners were not at the Omni Homestead Resort. Their names were Bill Bolling and Robert Sarvis. Bolling, of course, is the lieutenant governor who (1) dropped out of the campaign for the GOP gubernatorial nomination after the party’s scheming sachems boosted Cuccinelli when they switched the process from a primary to a convention, and (2) declined to run as an independent. If he had joined the debate and had lived up to his potential, he would have run away with the crown. If Bolling were to ascend to the governorship, a write-in campaign could become feasible. <br /><br />Sarvis is the Libertarian nominee. A June 23 Op/Ed column by A. Barton Hinkle described his virtues; a box on the same page listed his stands on various issues. Polls suggest Sarvis attracts more support than usual for third-party candidates in Virginia. He could become a factor in the race and deserves attention from analysts and citizens.</blockquote>Touché.

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<a href="http://majorityleader.gov/">From Majority Leader Eric Cantor....</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><u>TUESDAY, JULY 23RD </u></b><br />                                On Tuesday, the House will meet at 10:00  a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. First  votes expected: 1:45 - 2:30 p.m. Last votes expected: evening.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><b>One Minute Speeches</b><br /><br />                                 <b>Begin Consideration of <a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=350332-6846703" target="_blank">H.R. 2397</a></b> - Department of Defense Appropriations Act (Structured Rule)<i> (Sponsored by Rep. C.W. Bill Young / Appropriations Committee)</i><br />                                 <blockquote>                                The rule provides for one hour of  general debate, makes in order the following amendments and allows for  the Chairman to offer amendments en bloc:<br />                                 </blockquote><blockquote><blockquote>                                <b><b>A full list of the 100 amendments made in order can be found <a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=350333-6846703" target="_blank">HERE.</a></b></b><br />                                 </blockquote></blockquote><b>Special Order Speeches</b><br />                                 <div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>COMMITTEE ACTIVITY OF THE DAY </b></u><br />                                Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security hearing on “<a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=350334-6846703" target="_blank">Addressing the Immigration Status of Illegal Immigrants Brought to the United States as Children</a>” <br />                                (Tuesday, July 23rd, at 2:00 p.m.)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=350335-6846703" target="_blank">Printable PDF</a>

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<a href="http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Ikea+labour+dispute+drags+mediation+resume+Tuesday/8689308/story.html" rel="nofollow">Teamsters labour dispute with IKEA drags on; mediation to resume Tuesday</a>  Vancouver Sun   ...At the Richmond Ikea store in British Columbia, Canada, the indoor showroom was tidied for the Sunday morning crowds and cashiers were hustling shoppers through as usual. But every car driving into the half-filled parking lot was made aware of an ongoing labour dispute between the company and its union, Teamsters Local 213...<br /><a href="http://www.teamster.org/content/union-history-displayed-ibt-headquarters" rel="nofollow">Union History Displayed At Teamsters Headquarters</a>  IBT   ...Historical items from the printing industry that were donated by the Graphic Communications Conference, including an 1872 Washington Press, are on display at the Teamster Headquarters, 25 Louisiana Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C.  20001. View the slideshow of the items <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/64068031@N03/sets/72157634749220162/show/with/9341041683/" rel="nofollow">here</a>...<br /><a href="http://www.teamster.org/content/teamster-essay-contest-announced" rel="nofollow">Teamster Essay Contest Announced</a>  IBT   ...Children and grandchildren of Teamster members have until Sept. 30 to enter the James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund Essay Contest, which gives higher-education students the opportunity to win one of 50 $1,000 awards awarded by the union annually. <a href="http://www.teamster.org/content/teamster-essay-contest-announced" rel="nofollow">Click here</a> for more information...<br /><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/22/us/cries-of-betrayal-as-detroit-plans-to-cut-pensions.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0" rel="nofollow">Cries of Betrayal as Detroit Plans to Cut Pensions</a>  New York Times   ...Kevyn D. Orr, the city’s emergency manager, has called for “significant cuts” to the pensions of current retirees. His plan is being fought vigorously by unions that point out that pensions are protected by Michigan’s Constitution, which calls them a contractual obligation that “shall not be diminished or impaired...”<br /><a href="http://tv.msnbc.com/2013/07/20/the-changing-face-of-american-union-workers/" rel="nofollow">The changing face of American union workers</a>  MSNBC   ...When people think of unions, the image of a white construction worker is still one of the first to come to mind for many people, but it’s not what labor looks like anymore. Tom Perez, the new secretary of Labor, is more representative of the current makeup of unions in the United States...<br /><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/21/12-minimum-wage-large-retailers_n_3623619.html?utm_hp_ref=business" rel="nofollow">6 Ways A $12 Minimum Wage Would Help The Economy</a>  Huffington Post   ...After the D.C. Council approved a bill that requires large retailers to pay their workers a "living wage" of $12.50 -- and <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/18/walmart-worker-wages_n_3611531.html?utm_hp_ref=business">Walmart retreated</a> from the capital in protest -- we thought it'd be worth considering what that requirement could do for the economy...<br /><a href="http://finance.fortune.cnn.com/2013/07/22/irs-corporate-tax-deal/" rel="nofollow">The tax break that corporate America wants kept secret</a>  CNNMoney   ...Oracle, Google, and Amazon are just a few of the hundreds of large companies that have cut confidential deals with the IRS to help lower their tax bills, and critics want the agency to disclose the details of these complex pacts...<br /><a href="http://www.salisburypost.com/article/20130721/SP01/130729969/1006/hanging-by-a-threadhttp://www.salisburypost.com/article/20130721/SP01/130729969/1006/hanging-by-a-thread" rel="nofollow">Hanging by a thread? Proposed trade pact could doom last of local textile industry</a>  Salisbury Post   ...Free Trade Agreements with North and Central American countries — known as NAFTA and CAFTA-DR — also could keep those international workforces from competing with duty-free exporters like Vietnam, opponents say, costing more than 1.4 million jobs...<br /><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/20/business/global/us-urging-worker-safety-outlines-steps-for-bangladesh-to-regain-its-trade-privileges.html?adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1374526697-4oT3ApPlHE7FHwvXJRhJPA" rel="nofollow">U.S., Urging Worker Safety, Outlines Steps for Bangladesh to Regain Its Trade Privileges</a>   New York Times   ...The Obama administration publicly recommended a series of steps that the Bangladesh government should take to have its trade privileges with the United States restored...<br /><a href="http://www.holmesreport.com/expertknowledge-info/13713/Americans-Say-They-Are-Willing-To-Spend-To-End-Child-Labor.aspx" rel="nofollow">Americans Say They Are Willing To Spend To End Child Labor</a>  Holmes Report   ...Most Americans say they are willing to spend a little extra when it comes to making sure the products they buy are made without the use of child labor, according to a new survey…<br /><a href="http://triblive.com/opinion/featuredcommentary/4364251-74/koch-economic-freedom#axzz2ZoCbbnRh" rel="nofollow">Things don’t go better with the Kochs</a> (opinion)  Pittsburgh Tribune-Review   ...Billionaire Charles Koch is causing some consternation by launching a $200,000 media campaign in the Wichita, Kan., area calling for the U.S. to embrace greater “economic freedom” — which translates to fewer safety and environmental protections and fewer services for people who haven't made it to the top of the economic ladder... <br /><a href="http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/region/can-pennsylvania-safeguard-against-another-west-texas-explosion-696298/" rel="nofollow">Can Pennsylvania safeguard against another West, Texas explosion?</a>   Pittsburgh Post-Gazette   ...On April 17, when 30 tons of fertilizer detonated in West, Texas, 15 people died and 200 were injured. A plant in Donora, Pennsylvania stores more than 400 times more ammonia that what was there at the West, Texas facility at the time of the explosion. What can be done to avoid another disaster?...<br /><a href="http://www.business2community.com/trends-news/osha-wants-ergonomic-conditions-for-hospital-workers-0559616" rel="nofollow">OSHA Wants Ergonomic Conditions for Hospital Workers</a>  Business 2 Community    ...A new campaign that focuses on using ergonomics to prevent injuries in the workplace is being directed at healthcare workers, according to a July 18 release by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). The agency said that healthcare workers, especially those responsible for patient care, are more prone hazards that can lead to musculoskeletal disorders than those in any other field...<br /><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/22/business/in-climbing-income-ladder-location-matters.html?pagewanted=all&_r=1&" rel="nofollow">In Climbing Income Ladder, Location Matters</a>  New York Times   ...A study finds the odds of rising to another income level are notably low in certain cities, like Atlanta and Charlotte, and much higher in New York and Boston...<br /><a href="http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/region/can-pennsylvania-safeguard-against-another-west-texas-explosion-696298/" rel="nofollow">MacKenzie and Andrews: Sturm, Ruger chose N.C. to maximize profits at workers’ expense</a> (opinion)  New Hampshire Union Leader   ...As the top labor leaders of two states with very different experiences with right-to-work, we maintain that right-to-work is not a viable strategy for economic growth. In North Carolina, the right-to-work for less law has encouraged the development of a low-wage economy, institutionalized poverty and an environment that puts corporate profits ahead of the well-being of North Carolina families...

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Knowledge The Advantages Of Cinnamon And Honey Weight-Loss

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<div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'>By Celeste Borgese</div><br /><br />  <div class='uawarticle'>The mixture of cinnamon and honey features a potent impact around the body. It inhibits the buildup of excess fat! Cinnamon by itself influences how your blood sugar is utilized. This will likely assist the body break down insulin in an efficient way, as opposed to storing it as unwanted fat. A few proponents of the cinnamon and honey weight loss diet regime maintain that cinnamon includes a good effect on abdominal fat.<br />  <br />  Honey on the other hand, is actually a potent antioxidant. Apart from combating free radicals, it enables vital functions in your body, including supplying power, assisting fight sore throats, aids sleeplessness and hangovers, and combats fungal infections such as yeast and athlete's foot. <br />  <br />  When both ingredients are combined, and consumed, folks can take advantage of cinnamon and honey weight reduction. To get the good results of both components, make the next drink.<br />  <br />  Necessary ingredients:<br />  <br />  1.	1 cup of water, boiled<br />  <br />  2.	1 teaspoon of honey<br />  <br />  3.	 teaspoon of cinnamon powder<br />  <br />  Method:<br />  <br />  1.	Bring water to the boil point. Then enable it to cool slightly.<br />  <br />  2.	Add honey and cinnamon. Stir it properly.<br />  <br />  Consume this drink a 50 percent an hour or so ahead of breakfast, and a single 50 % an hour ahead of going to bed.<br />  <br />  Suggestions and Ideas:<br />  <br />  1.	It is far better to allow the water to cool a little prior to adding honey. This will sustain the nutrient worth of honey.<br />  <br />  2.	You can make this mixture, and very easily store it in your fridge. <br />  <br />  3.	Try employing various varieties of honey, for example lavender, to alter the flavor of the drink. Modify the type of cinnamon utilized, since it may also affect the flavor.<br />  <br />  4.	By drinking this cinnamon-honey mixture twice daily, dieters will achieve a weight-loss of 3 to 5 pounds weekly. No other alteration in your diet is needed. <br />  <br />  5.	The kind of cinnamon employed, will affect your final results. You will find three types of cinnamon offered in the market place: Ceylon, Cassia, and Indonesian. Cassia is marketed as cinnamon; nevertheless, it is just not the same.<br />  <br />  Specific Notice:<br />  <br />  To achieve permanent fat loss outcomes, it is crucial that you just combine a wholesome diet, and bodily exercise. Medical doctors advise a minimum of 30 minutes of cardiac per day, to remain healthy. Make certain you consume various foods from food group. This cinnamon and honey drink, is meant to be an extra device in your fat loss regimen.<br />  <br />  </div><br />  <div class='uawresource'><br />  	<div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'><br />  		About the Author:<br />  	</div><br />  	<div class='uawlinks'>Want to find out more about <a href="http://ewalktc.com/experience-the-benefits-of-cinnamon-and-honey-weight-loss/">Cinnamon and Honey Weight-loss</a>, then visit 's EWALKTC on how to choose the best HERBAL product for your needs.</div><br />  </div><br />

Knowledge The Advantages Of Cinnamon And Honey Weight-Loss

By Celeste Borgese The mixture of cinnamon and honey features a potent impact around the body. It inhibits the buildup of excess fat! Ci...