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April Forum Recap: Indoor Air Quality

June 4, 2016

by Jaime Alvarez

How do the buildings we inhabit affect our well being? Should we be concerned with the health impacts of the construction materials that go into them? While we are well aware of the hazards of outdoor air pollution and understand its sources, we may understand less about indoor air quality (IAQ). The April Forum provided important insights into what to look out for and what’s being done to address it.

Three experienced professionals including a building consultant, a public advocate, and a medical doctor gathered at the office of Steven Winter Associates to inform us of indoor air quality concerns, tools for measurement, and proven results from green buildings.

Lauren Hildebrand, Senior Sustainability Consultant at Steven Winter Associates

Lauren identified some of the most common building-related health concerns:

  • Environmental tobacco smoke
  • Biological contaminants (dust, mold, pollen, pet dander, pests)
  • Combustion gas by-products from stoves and boilers
  • Household cleaning products
  • Furniture off-gassing
  • Toxic materials
  • Radon
  • Safety and security
  • Diet and exercise

According to Lauren, commissioning, the practice of testing and verifying that buildings are built and function according to their intended design, can help ensure that buildings attain their greener and healthier aspirations.

In combination with new construction standards, which are specifying more air tight construction, commissioning for proper air sealing can address a number of IAQ concerns. While the initial intent behind better air sealing is a higher level of energy efficiency, it also prevents the transmission of tobacco smoke, pests, and other pollutants between living units. Implementing blower door testing as part of the commissioning phase ensures units are individually sealed and can identify any deficiencies in need of correction.

Carbon dioxide and other combustion off-gassing from gas stoves can also negatively impact indoor air quality and safety. Older stoves, which are pilot lit, are constantly producing combustion gases. Newer models contain electric pilots so gas flow is ignited when the burner is turned on, but the best choice is an electric stove, which avoids all combustion indoors. This issue is exacerbated in some lower income households, where residents sometimes use gas stoves for winter heating.

When considering construction products that abate harmful substances, the list below identifies some of the most commonly recognized toxic materials:

  • Asbestos
  • Cadmium
  • CFC’s
  • HCFC’s
  • Neoprene
  • Formaldehyde
  • Flame Retardants
  • Lead
  • Mercury
  • Petrochemical fertilizers & pesticides
  • Phthalates
  • PVC

A number of green building rating systems and other certification tools integrate indoor air quality criteria:

  • Indoor airPLUS (Energy Star)
  • Enterprise Green Communities 2015
  • LEED v4
  • Well Building Standard
  • Active Design Guidelines

Indoor Air Plus provides construction specifications and checklists with preventative measures to mitigate IAQ issues. Enterprise Green Communities certification, which is required for many affordable housing developments, includes mandatory criteria for indoor air quality issues.

After commissioning for any construction related issues and addressing green building rating system requirements, a green cleaning plan can be implemented to keep harmful cleaning materials out of the home by using less toxic cleaning products and procedures.

Bill Walsh, Founder and Executive Director of the Healthy Building Network

The Healthy Buildings Network strives to remove hazardous chemicals from building products to make buildings safer. As part of this process, HBN examines the full life cycle of these products to ensure that hazardous materials are not introduced into buildings and are not recovered for indoor use.

Bill focused on the dangers of asthmagens, neurotoxins, and endocrine disruptors, many of which have not yet been taken into consideration by existing green building programs. HBN is at the forefront of this research and provides awareness for many of these materials.

Poor chemical regulation is one of the primary reasons there are so many hazardous chemicals used in construction. The Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 (TSCA) grandfathered almost all existing chemicals, assuming them to be safe unless proven otherwise.  Only known, highly hazardous materials such as asbestos, PCB’s, dioxins, CFC’s, and hexavalent chromium were restricted. This created the lack of a legal mechanism to ensure the safety of chemicals used in products. HBN believes that informing the public about the dangers of certain substances will result in reduced demand for these products. They have identified the following chemicals as having links to asthma.

  • Acid anhydrides (hardeners in epoxy resins, paints)
  • Acrylates (paints, coatings, plastic polymers)
  • Ammonium hydroxide (chalkboard paints, adhesives)
  • Bisphenol A diglycidyl ether [BADGE] (resins, adhesives)
  • Ethanolamines (cleaners, flexible foam, coatings)
  • Formaldehyde (phenol-formaldehyde resin)
  • Isocyanates (urethane spray foam, hardeners in urethane paints and adhesives)
  • Polyfunctional aziridine (hardening agent)
  • Styrene (carpets, rubber flooring, polystyrene)
  • Phthalates (flexible vinyl products)

Sometimes materials which are thought to be “green” actually contain asthmagens. Carpets certified as Green Label Plus by the Carpet and Rug Institute may use recycled foam with harmful flame retardants. Certain paints such as “zero VOC” chalkboard paint, may be VOC free, but still contain the known asthmagen hexyl acrylate polymer. This highlights the need for a more comprehensive approach to identify carcinogens, asthmagens, and other materials.

Green building certification systems incentivise the use of recycled materials. But if the material to be recycled isn’t properly monitored and contains hazardous substances, the recycled product may reintroduce these substances into the built environment. For example, PVC that was previously in contact with lead and not removed from the recycling stream may actually reintroduce lead into the environment.

Foam found in older furniture and sometimes in recycled foam used in new carpet is likely to contain flame retardants which can act as endocrine disruptors potentially harming developmental and reproductive health.

To inform the public, HBN initiated the Pharos Project which attempts to identify potentially hazardous chemicals within a product. Healthy Product Declarations have also been developed to share materials data and ease the use of better building materials. Better access to this information can help to make healthier materials the standard, rather than the exception.

Dr. Elizabeth Garland, Associate Professor – Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Dr. Garland is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Preventive Medicine (DPM) and Pediatrics at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She has conducted years of research on the effects of green buildings on high poverty populations, which typically have a 15% prevalence of asthma. In Harlem for example, asthma affected 28 out of 1000 children in the mid 1990’s, over four times higher than in the wealthier Upper East Side area.

indoor air qualityAsthma attacks can result in hospitalization, keeping children from attending school and forcing parents to miss work – a serious problem in higher poverty areas. Dr. Garland conducted multi-year research on a group of residents that moved from substandard unhealthy housing into a LEED-certified affordable housing development in the South Bronx called Melrose Commons. The study showed that improved housing conditions lead to dramatically reduced asthma symptoms, hospital visits, and school absences, practically eliminating asthma issues and also possibly allergies.

Melrose Commons was smoke and pet free. It had compartmentalized ventilation for each living unit, trickle vents for outdoor air, electric instead of gas stoves, non-toxic pest control, and low VOC materials.

The information presented by our three speakers provided valuable knowledge regarding the importance of indoor air quality and building materials selection. While green building certification systems have successfully identified some harmful substances and curtailed demand for them, additional work needs to be done in order to ensure healthier new buildings. The health benefits of green buildings are clearly visible. Continued awareness will ensure that more people ask for well-designed and affordable homes that are also healthy.


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Suraj Chaudhary

Suraj Chaudhary (Nepal)
PhD Candidate in Philosophy

Initially interested in literature, Suraj knew there were few options to study liberal arts at the university level in Nepal. Accordingly, he decided to pursue his undergraduate work at the University of Colorado - Denver, which is where he was exposed to philosophy and ended up double majoring in English Literature and Philosophy. After completing a Master's in Philosophy at the University of Mumbai in India, Suraj joined UK.
The Philosophy department at UK has a good mix of different specializations and interests, Suraj said, and he found that attractive. He described the department as pluralistic and supportive. "What I can speak to is the welcoming environment in the department and at UK overall," he said. "Being here I have never felt like I was an alien. As an international student, you probably can't say that about many places."
Now he studies phenomenology and the intersection of questions of space, place and technology. He won the departmental teaching award in Spring 2017 and the College of Arts & Sciences Certificate for Outstanding Teaching in Spring 2018. "I love doing what I do, the students I teach, and being able to teach a diverse group of students who come from different backgrounds ... they show an enthusiasm for the big questions of life, and a philosophy class is just the right place to explore them." He also directed the UK Philosophy Summer Camp in 2017, which allowed him to engage in the community and "take philosophy to the people, especially the youth, who do not usually know about it."
Suraj enjoys the small town feel of Lexington and the greenery of the area. His wife is also a doctoral student at UK, and he hopes that when they are finished with their studies, they can find teaching positions near each other.

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Turn Your Tax Return Into a New Home

Now is the PERFECT time to buy a home and financing is much more affordable than you think … especially when you put your tax return towards it! Did you see Tammy Heckart, Re/Max Concepts and Dave Lewis, HomeServices Lending on the Iowa Live Show? Check it out and you’ll see just how affordable it is …

We’re building in Adel, Altoona, Ankeny, Bondurant, Elkhart, Norwalk, Waukee, Grimes, Granger, and soon in Huxley! We’d love to build your dream home this year!

No Chill February Special

We’re so excited for you to kick-off the new year in your new home that we literally have NO CHILL and can’t contain our excitement.

That’s why we’re giving away a New Home Gift Card Kit when you write an offer in February.

New Home Gift Card Kit

  • $100 for Casey’s pizza to feed your helpers
  • $250 for Hy-Vee groceries to stock your fridge
  • $500 for Slumberland to upgrade furniture

Talk to a Greenland Homes listing agent to learn more about this offer … and make sure it’s before the end of February!

Agent Spotlight: Bob Cupples

Get to know Bob Cupples in our “5 in 5” blog post where we sit down with our agents and get to know them in 5 minutes with 5 questions …

5 in 5 with Bob Cupples, Re/Max Concepts

1. While searching for homes, which Greenland Homes communities will home buyers find you in?

A. You’ll find me at Wolf Creek in Bondurant. It’s a gorgeous development with a pond and plenty of trees. You’ll see what I mean when you schedule a tour with me!

2. Why did you choose to represent Greenland Homes?

A. I chose to work with Greenland Homes because I believe in the process, the product, and especially the people. From start to finish, they offer a quality product and service.

3. We always ask what your favorite floor plan is – but you have another “favorite” in mind, right?

A. Yes! The show room! It’s awesome. Everything is at your fingertips creating an easy process and a great experience for the buyers. It’s fun to watch the buyers walk through and make decisions for their own home.

4. What else can you tell us about you?

A. I love Iowa and everything I’ve built here, but I absolutely love sun and sand! Nothing better than beach time with my wife, Tina, and daughter, Rylan. We love Mexico.

5. If you had to leave us with an inspirational quote, what would it be?

A. “The only place success comes before Work is in the Dictionary” – Vince Lombardi. I love this quote and take it to heart in my personal life and while serving my clients.

Thanks for sitting down with us, Bob!

Follow Bob on Facebook or give him a call today: 515-681-8871

Community Spotlight: Landing at Oxley Creek in Granger

Don’t be a stranger to Granger!

Landing at Oxley Creek is is a development with easy walkability located in Granger, a community north of Grimes and just 10 minutes from the High Trestle Trail.

  • Prices starting at $179
  • Close to Woodward Granger Elementary
  • Quick commute to Des Moines

We’re building our most popular floor plans in Oxley Creek and have a few homes ready for you to tour TODAY. Call Tammy Heckart, Realtor with RE/MAX CONCEPTS at 515-778-8807 to learn more!

View Greenland Homes listings in Oxley Creek. Don’t delay in contacting us! We’re in different stages of building for each home, but for many of the homes RIGHT NOW is the perfect time to pick out paint colors, features, and talk about upgrades.

Agent Spotlight: Cody Bilyeu

Get to know Cody Bilyeu in our first “5 in 5” themed post where we sit down with our agents and get to know them in 5 minutes with 5 questions …

5 in 5 with Cody Bilyeu, Re/Max Concepts

1. While searching for homes, which Greenland Homes communities will home buyers find you in?

A. You’ll find me in Waukee at Spring Crest and Clayton Estates. Both are in excellent locations – stop out to see me during open houses and you’ll see what I’m talking about. Close to schools, quick to the Interstate. It’s great!

2. Why did you choose to represent Greenland Homes?

A. Simple! I like working for a builder that appreciates what his agents do for them. Top Notch. Honest.

3. Is there a specific Greenland Home floor plan that’s caught your eye? What do you like?

A. My most favorite feature from one of Greenland’s floor plans (and I’ll make sure to point this out if we’re touring one together!) is the office in the Ironwood Plan. I love attention to detail and the detailed wood work in this office is an example of the craftsmanship that goes into a Greenland Home.

4. Tell us a bit more about yourself.

A. I’ve been married for ten years this August to my amazing wife and we have 2 kiddos … Collin is 3.5 and our new daughter will be born in February. We’re so excited! We have 2 adorable dogs …  Zoey (American Eskimo/Papillion) & Lola (Mini Austrailian Shepherd) who keep us entertained. And one of the things I really enjoy right now is smoking food on my smoker (the brisket is soooo good).

5. If you had to leave us with an inspirational quote, what would it be?

A. “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” This holds true in life and when building a home (which is why you’ll want to work with me and Greenland Homes!).

Thanks for sitting down with us, Cody!

Cody is one of the best! And we’re not the only ones who think so, check out this review …

“Cody was always available to answer questions and quick to respond. He advertised the listing and shared with me his progress. He was very professional, friendly and overall excellent to work with. I would definitely recommend Cody to friends and family” – Nick, Ankeny

Local Spotlight: Gong Fu Tea

Come for the Tea, Stay for the Atmosphere

Gong Fu Tea was started by two men who were ready to get out of the corporate world … and out of the coffee world, too. This eventually led to them starting Gong Fu Tea (see the full story here) and I’m glad they did!

When you walk in, you’re greeted with a wall FULL of tea to choose from. As well as an area to view select teas (psst … not all of them look like tea leaves). You can pick up each canister, look it over and smell the tea.

There is a catalog of teas you can look through – the staff is so helpful and will tell you how to brew your tea to perfection. For example, you’ll get instructions on the exact temperature and the number of minutes your tea should brew. If your history with tea is to keep a tea bag in hot water until you remember to take it out then this will blow your mind! Steeping your tea to their exact specifications makes a world of difference in flavor!

They have tea pots and tea cups for sale and will show you how to use them. You can browse through their teas on the website, but trust me, it’s much better going in where you can smell and even try a sample of the tea.

Gong Fu Tea is located in the East Village, close the corner of E Grand and E 6th. Let me know if you end up going there! I’d love to know which teas you tried.

2020 Color Trends

Classic Blue is Pantone’s 2020 Color of the Year.

So Many Colors to Choose From!

Everyone is announcing their color trends for 2020 and I’ll admit, I get sucked in each time. I love looking at the gorgeous colors and dreaming of the possibilities in my own home. Pantone always comes out with a color of the year and this year it’s Classic Blue, explaining  …

“Instilling calm, confidence, and connection, this enduring blue hue highlights our desire for a dependable and stable foundation on which to build as we cross the threshold into a new era.”

Harmonious Hues

Benajmin Moore has a selection of colors they recommend for 2020 as well.

Benjamin Moore calls these colors “harmonious hues” and I couldn’t agree more! I can see these in a living room with plants and natural sunlight shinning in. Which do you like the best?

Natural Elements

Behr also picked out some favorites for 2020. Their choices were inspired by natural elements such as sky, earth, water and plants.

Behr also comments that “Seasonal changes and world exploration also play a role in how we relate to color.” – I love this! It is so true – different parts of the world have different colors painting their landscapes, what a great way to bring those elements and memories into your own home.

Infinite Calmness

Sherwin-Williams says “On the horizon between ocean and evening sky rests a color of infinite calmness” … ok that sounds good to me! We’re all living busy lives – bring on the color of 2020 that invokes calmness. Has anyone used a color this bold before?

If you’re looking to add colors to your home that invoke calmness, peacefulness, and serenity then it looks like these 2020 colors are going to help you out!

Add 2020 Color Trends to Your Home

Here are a few ways you can add these colors to your home. You don’t have to repaint an entire room (or even paint the walls … think about your furniture, too). Comment below if you’re feeling inspired or if you already have any of these colors in your house. I’d love to see a picture of how you incorporated it!

Front Door Colors

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Accent Walls

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Accent Pieces

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Things You Should Avoid After Applying For a Home Loan

You’ve done everything right so far; you’ve found a great lender, received a preapproval and submitted your loan package for final approval. Now you’re done, right? Wrong. Until you close on your new loan, it’s more important than ever to keep your credit steady; most lenders perform one last credit check right before they fund and a decline in your score can mean the difference between getting the home and losing the loan.

Things You Should Never do After Applying for a Loan

  • Don’t Change Jobs – While sometimes it’s unavoidable, especially if a new job is the reason for the move, but any change in income or job status creates risk and should be avoided if possible.
  • Don’t Make any Large Purchases – As tempting as it may be to go shopping for new furniture, wait until after you close to make any large purchases. This applies to furniture, appliances and even new cars. New loans could change your debt to income ratio and cause you to no longer qualify for the loan.
  • Don’t Apply for New Credit – Every time someone runs your credit report, your score is affected. This is not the Dme to search for a new credit card.
  • Don’t Close Any Credit Accounts – It might seem counterintuitive, but closing or paying off loans or credit cards might actually bring your FICO score down. The length of time you’ve had your credit open is a positive effect on credit scores.

The bottom line is to avoid doing anything to your credit. If you’re unsure of what you can or cannot do, ask you lender; they can guide you in the right direction and make sure you close on your new loan.

For specific questions about home loans, contact our preferred lender Dave Lewis with HomeServices Lending.

Small Business Saturday

Join us in Supporting Local Businesses

As you know, we love supporting local business and even have a “local spotlight” category on our blog. Small businesses benefit the local economy, build personal relationships throughout town and help build up the community. They’re always the first to donate to local causes. Being locally owned ourselves, we know what it’s like to absolutely love the community we live in and the enjoyment owners feel while connecting with the community – after all, you’re our friends and family, too.

Start with this list …

We’ve been asking around for recommendations of businesses to visit on Small Business Saturday (and every day!). We think you’ll be delighted to hear about businesses not only in the Des Moines area, but in surrounding communities as well. We’re ready for a road trip!

We know this is a short list and would love for you to comment either on our blog post or on Facebook and let us know which businesses you would add to the list.

Beauty & Personal Care

Sugar Lane Studios (shop the website or watch for pop-up shops)
Website | Facebook

salonREDboutique & Day Spa in Osceola

Clothing, Shoes, Jewelry

Maria Vincent Boutique (shop the website or watch for pop-up shops)
Website | Facebook

Worn Consignment Shop in West Des Moines
Website | Facebook

Norma Jeans Threads in Winterset (on the square)
Website | Facebook

MintL.A. Boutique in the East Village
Website | Facebook

Spoons Full of sugar in Winterset
Website | Facebook

Mainstream Boutique Waukee
Website | Facebook

Gifts & Unique Finds

The Grassroots Home in Osceola

RJ Home in Earlham
Website | Facebook

JandS Salvage Decor in Earlham (Grand opening on Small Business Saturday!)

Danish Windmill Elk Horn
Website | Facebook

Madison County Candle Company (watch for events or order from Facebook)

H.Prall and Co. (home styling consultant works directly with you)
Website | Facebook

THE COLLECTIVE Downtown Des Moines
Website | Facebook

Art Terrarium Downtown Des Moines
Website | Facebook

Changing Places Consignment in Urbandale
Website | Facebook

Rusty Duck in Dexter

Latin King on Hubbell in East Des Moines
Website | Facebook

Sonny’s Pizza Bistro in Des Moines

The Fletcher Kitchen + Bar in Ankeny
Website | Facebook

Sakari Sushi Lounge on Ingersoll Ave
Website | Facebook

JJ Jasmine ThaiCuisine in downtown Des Moines

Tumea And Sons Restaurant & Lounge on the Southside of Des Moines
Website | Facebook

Mi Patria in West Des Moines
Website | Facebook

Olympic Flame in the East Village
Website | Facebook

How We Choose Floor Plans: Client Needs

One question we’ve been asked before is – how do we choose floor plans?

There are a few factors that go into choosing a floor plan that will go on to represent Greenland Homes. We’re going to spend some time over the new few weeks giving you an inside look at how we evaluate floor plans and make sure they meet our criteria.

Today’s post is going to talk about Client Needs. This is a huge factor in choosing a floor plan!

Our clients are in different stages of their lives and looking for a home that meets different needs. Some are upgrading for more space, some are downsizing to a townhome, others are just beginning the home ownership journey and are looking for their very first home.

We keep all of this in mind when looking at floor plans. We’re always on the look-out for layouts that make a busy family life a bit easier.

  • Things like, drop zones for coats/bags/shoes when you enter from the garage
  • Laundry on the same level as the bedrooms
  • Eat-in kitchen that’s perfect for making dinner while helping with homework
  • Basement that’s ready to finish so you can keep adding livable square footage as you need it

We also choose floor plans that are perfect for first-time home buyers.

  • We understand that many first-time homebuyers are different than they were a few years ago and “family” looks different now. Clients are looking for their own home so they can finally get the pet they want. Some are buying, knowing they will have roommates with them.
  • Plus, one thing we hear the most – many first-time homebuyers are looking for something affordable. Our American Dream Series is designed with all of this in mind.

Another reason why clients choose a new home, is they are looking to downsize.

  • Some clients want a home that easier to move around in, which would make our ranch plans perfect for them.
  • Other clients aren’t worried about mobility, but they are ready to relax and not worry about things like lawn maintenance and snow removal. This makes our townhomes a perfect fit for them!

Are you ready to find a home that’s perfect for you and your family? Contact us today to start touring floor plans and to view lots in your area.


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Day 50- Cruising

We were up and moving at a reasonable time and topped off our water at the spring. It was almost 19 miles to the next water source, so we needed all we could carry. Honeymoon wasn’t even moving yet when we rolled out of camp. We did our usual confused start, trying to figure out our single-file order, and Jailbreak commented that I shouldn’t go first since I’d “be limping along at mach 10” and they’d have to keep up. I guess I’ve picked up speed even though my body isn’t exactly cooperating.

We flew through the first 9 miles, a relatively flat section with smooth, comfortable trail. It felt great to finally lay down some real miles. We found a huge open grassy field with large shade trees and decided that this was a perfect place for lunch. We were joined by Adam, a hiker that we have been leapfrogging since the Acton KOA, and all ended up taking a siesta even though it wasn’t hot enough to require it.

After our break, the trail turned sharply uphill and was still quite warm so we paused for a break. My ankles and knees have been struggling to get warmed up again after long breaks, so I decided to push on even though it was hot and the guys wanted to wait. This is a difficult aspect of hiking with others- making decisions that aren’t exactly unanimous but are necessary for you.

The trees are huge!
Holes from woodpeckers, then squirrels put acorns in the holes over winter!

This turned out to be a great choice for me today. The trail continued to climb for a bit before leveling out in a beautiful pine forest. There were huge boulders and scrubby bushes and lots of pines. It reminded me a bit of hiking at home except instead of being full of ferns and multiflora rose and various other underbrush, it was just dry grasses, allowing me to see much more than usual.

This terrain looked perfect for bears and mountain lions, and we have heard reports along the trail of both in the area. Desperately hoping to see one, I slowed my pace and tried to be as quiet as I could. No better way to meet a bear than to sneak up on it, right?

For another 9 miles I quietly glided through some of the most beautiful wilderness I’ve seen on the trail so far. Searching for these somewhat elusive creatures, I scanned the trees and boulder piles and open spaces on bothe sides of the trail. I moved slowly but I feel like I was able to connect with nature in this section moreso than in other sections. The trail was smooth and soft, rather than being full of rocks or roots, just waiting for a careless step. It was wonderful to be able to look around so freely even though (*spoiler alert*) I didn’t get to see any bears or mountain lions.

This section also included another milestone- I have now completed over 600 miles! Since I was alone, I took some extra time to really think about that. I’ve been out here for exactly 7 weeks and have walked even more than those 600 trail miles. I’ve met dozens of hikers whose names I remember and dozens more that I’ve already forgotten. There are people that I hiked with that got off trail without ever making it this far, and others who got farther but got off trail after fewer days. There are many more who are now trekking through the treacherous Sierras or who have flipped up to other sections of the trail. I’m still here pushing on, through joint pain and heat, homesickness and hunger, having walked farther than I ever have in my life and farther than most people ever will in theirs, experiencing something I cannot even fully explain.

I eventually made my way to Robin Bird Spring, a piped trickle slightly off trail with spots to camp. I threw down my pack and wandered around, waiting for Bandaid and Jailbreak. A young man I hadn’t met came down the trail and immediately walked up to me. “They said I’d find a girl in a white shirt at the spring!” I laughed. “Bandaid and- help me out-” he stuttered. “Jailbreak,” I interjected. “Yes! Bandaid and Jailbreak were fighting a bear. They said you would be here and to tell you they died.” My trail family has such a sense of humor.

I chatted with this new hiker (Louis from Germany) for maybe half an hour until we heard music coming from up the trail. We turned to see Jailbreak and Bandaid hiking with some serious energy and laughing all the way in. It was great to see them even after just a few hours. Everyone got water and we set up camp a little away from the water on the last available flat spot. There were a number of other hikers camping here, including Medicine Man who we met back at the Acton KOA and have been leapfrogging ever since. While we set up, Louis and another hiker began playing guitar (they each were carrying small guitars!) and singing, creating some wonderful music for everyone to enjoy.

It got dark quickly and we were awake later than usual. Louis packed up his guitar and hiked on to the next water source while the rest of us tucked in to our sleeping bags, glad to be done for the day.

Miles: 18.7

Trail magic: 0

Hiked with: Jailbreak, Bandaid, about half alone

Camped with: Jailbreak Bandaid

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The mod features a larger than usual screen with all the read outs that would would expect, wattage, ohm, battery and all that good stuff. Inside is a QP designed chip set that allows for a super fast ramp up, accurate resistance reads and for you to use the mod in wattage, voltage, temp control or Bypass mode.

Bypass with a RDA  is probably the most fun for your money, essentially turning the mod in to a mech with safety features you just don't get in a tube. and with a 28mm diameter you will have no issues fitting your favorite atty.

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Welcome To The Bitchery

Our 4th date will be our 3rd, and I will likely delete the peektures in the morning. Also, I will stop this nonsense if you are sick of it.

2nd date here:

We had planned to go kayaking together today, but I got my period Friday night while out with some girlfriends to see the “Amy” documentary. WHOLE other post about that :)

I called him last night to cancel (we’ve spoken on the phone every night since our first date) and I was so bummed. For the uninitiated, but gawd willing it’s in your future, menopausal periods are a blood bath. There was no way I could be that far away from a bathroom. He took the bloody news like a champ & understood completely.

I went to my workshop to do work (duh) today before it heats up again here in the North East tomorrow. He went kayaking.

Backstory: We both fish for fish. I also have crab traps & he has traps and nets. I KNOW! KRABBY CRABS, LIKE A CANNIBAL! So, our plan was to not only kayak, but to catch dinner.

May I present the catch Fourth of July Man (parking lot man) made alone:

80 Clams

30 Blue Crabs (Krabs)

So, we texted about Manhattan Clam Chowdah. I was volunteering to make it next week, but he cooks, and was already on it. Great minds think alike and save for a rainy day. Clam broth, too. All of it freezes well if the chowdah gods have to wait.

Cooked crabs, some of which will be hammered & picked by me on our new 3rd date:

We’ve become very close in many ways & I like him so, very much.

If you’ve gotten this far, I’m keeping him for the Zombie Apocalypse. We will never starve. I have other Apocalypse skills, for real, so I’m guessing he will want to keep me, too :)

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Mindi’s been working out, getting strong (stronger than the guys) and letting her nasty side out. Everybody at work thinks she’s boring and timid, but under the baggy clothes are big, solid muscles, a dominant personality, and a big secret: she’s a dominatrix by night. When her clients show up, she doesn’t need to restrain them with straps and handcuffs, because she’s so much stronger than any of them. She just holds them down and does what she wants.

I made Mindi to be a book cover but I’m already in over my head on story writing, so I thought I’d share her now. Maybe someday she’ll wind up on a cover? If you’re on deviantART, make sure to follow me.

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Info Welcome to my talk page. This is a place to ask wiki and community related questions. For social discussion, please use my board instead.
  • Discussions started on this page will be answered/contined on this page.
  • Questions asked on this page will be responded to on the asking users talk page.
  • Anything about myths, mods or nonsense will be ignored and/or removed..

Hi, welcome to Grand Theft Wiki! Thanks for your edit to the User:Videogamer13 page.

Please leave a message on my talk page if I can help with anything! -- Masterpogihaha (Talk) 21:42, August 9, 2010

Please note that mods aren't acceptable for a large part of the wiki as these are for unmodded contents by Rockstar Games. Your image has no place on the Annihilator page, but if you wish it can be posted on the Modifications page. And categories are for things that are in the subject game. --Gta-mysteries Talk 12:47, August 10, 2010 (UTC)

Stop adding in false information. Don't know if this on purpose but if you continue to to do this, I will have no choice but to issue a block. --Gta-mysteries Talk 12:57, August 10, 2010 (UTC)

Edited on Wrong Page

Sorry. I have posted the Annihilator for GTA San Andreas image on Annihilator page, but I don't know how to post the modification image to the page? I think I can post to the Modifications page. --Videogamer13 13:05, August 10, 2010 (UTC)

Sorry for my bad English, I am Malaysian. --Videogamer13 13:05, August 10, 2010 (UTC)

Thank you. --Videogamer13 13:05, August 10, 2010 (UTC)

RE: Ford RS200

Sorry. I just felt like doing my job ( Helping ) It will not happen again, Now I know I should ask people for edits. IanMontes 19:57, August 10, 2010 (UTC)

I'm going to have to delete the article. But if you want I put the image in your userwiki page. If you want to change your userpage see Special:ToggleUserPage. --Gta-mysteries Talk 22:54, August 10, 2010 (UTC)

Articles of modifications aren't needed here, so don't add them in. --Gta-mysteries Talk 09:58, August 11, 2010 (UTC)

Oops. Sorry. Now I don't add the articles of modifications next time...Thank you. --Videogamer13 Talk 10:03, August 11, 2010 (UTC)

No harm done, you can add modifications to your userpage if you want to. --Gta-mysteries Talk 10:07, August 11, 2010 (UTC)

Don't worry about it, I know how to use mods. But most of the time I don't. --Gta-mysteries Talk 12:50, August 11, 2010 (UTC)

See Voice Actors. --Gta-mysteries Talk 14:00, August 11, 2010 (UTC)

I don't know about the Andromada, you could refer to the article. --Gta-mysteries Talk 09:07, August 12, 2010 (UTC)

Also if there is already an image please don't add another one in. --Gta-mysteries Talk 10:47, August 12, 2010 (UTC)

I don't think you can as it will vanish if you store it in a garage. --Gta-mysteries Talk 11:02, August 13, 2010 (UTC)

Sorry but I haven't played GTASA for while. Well I have, but just to get pictures. But if I remember correctly I don't think you can. --Gta-mysteries Talk 11:15, August 13, 2010 (UTC)

Um... Ok, but why tell me? Chimpso (Talk) 08:57, August 13, 2010 (UTC)

It's great to see that you like modding, but I don't think discussing it on my talk page is really a good idea. My talk page is for wiki related chat. Why not put it in the GTAforums Mod Showroom instead. Chimpso (Talk) 12:27, August 13, 2010 (UTC)
You can find it near the entrance after completing Kickstart. Chimpso (Talk) 12:53, August 13, 2010 (UTC)
I reccomend that you search before you ask us questions. Go to Andromada for details. Chimpso (Talk) 09:13, August 14, 2010 (UTC)
As I just said, please search for this information first. The SWAT Tank automatically removes itself from garages after End of the Line. Chimpso (Talk) 10:40, August 14, 2010 (UTC)

RE:Tanks (GTA SA)

Errmm... your point? Masterpogihaha 11:18, August 20, 2010 (UTC)

RE:GTA SA Mission Pages

Ermm. Didn't really get you there. Were you asking what were the different conditions for mission failure? Well, there's too much to tell individually. And, I can't really tell you exactly what are the conditions. Don't know them that much. I wouldn't have time to investigate or whatever. Sorry. Masterpogihaha 17:23, August 29, 2010 (UTC)

RE:Need help

Is the game a legal copy? Chimpso (Talk) 06:50, September 6, 2010 (UTC)

If you haven't noticed but this user was a spammer, and has already been blocked indefinitely. So there is really no need to leave messages on his talk page, because spammers will usually just have complete disregard for them. --Gta-mysteries ◀RingADing▶ 02:20, September 13, 2010 (UTC)

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U.S. House of Representatives Clerk Cheryl Johnson and House Sergeant at Arms Paul Irving carry two articles of impeachment against U.S. President Donald Trump during a procession with the seven U.S. House impeachment managers through Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S. January 15, 2020. Image Credit: Reuters

Washington: Two articles of impeachment against Donald Trump were delivered from the US House to the Senate on Wednesday, setting in motion the trial of the 45th US president.

Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi signed the articles, which charge Trump with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, before they were ceremonially walked through the Capitol to the Republican-controlled Senate.

“So sad, so tragic for our country, that the actions taken by the president to undermine our national security, to violate his oath of office and to jeopardize the security of our elections, has taken us to this place,” said Pelosi, before using several ceremonial pens to sign the articles.

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Held in blue folders, the articles were delivered to a Senate clerk by officials including the House managers chosen to prosecute the case against Trump, after a message notifying the Senate of the impeachment charges was read aloud on the floor of the chamber.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell then invited House managers to formally read the articles on the Senate floor at noon Thursday.

Later that day at 2:00 pm, US Supreme Court Justice John Roberts will arrive to be sworn in.

“Then the chief justice will swear in all of us senators,” a somber McConnell said on the floor.

The Senate will be converted into a court of impeachment for only the third time in US history.

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U.S. President Donald Trump. Image Credit: Reuters

“The trial will commence in earnest on Tuesday,” McConnell said.

“We’ll pledge to rise above the petty factionalism and do justice for our institutions, for our states and for the nation,” he said.

“I’m confident that this body can rise above short-termism and factional fever and serve the long-term best interests of our nation. We can do this, and we must.”

McConnell said the White House would be notified of Trump’s pending trial, and that the Senate will “summon the president to answer the articles and send his counsel.”

Trial expected to last two weeks

Trump is accused of secretly holding up aid to Ukraine between July and September to pressure Kiev to investigate former vice president Joe Biden, the Democratic frontrunner in this year’s White House race.

He was formally impeached on December 18 when the Democratic-controlled House charged him with abusing his power by illicitly seeking help from Ukraine for his reelection.

The president is also charged with obstruction for holding back witnesses and documents from the House impeachment investigation in defiance of Congressional subpoenas.

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U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a Democrat from California, prepares to sign articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump during an engrossment ceremony in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020. Image Credit: Bloomberg

Wednesday’s ceremonial procedures mark the end of a weeks-long standoff between House Democrats and the Senate’s Republican leadership over whether to call witnesses in the trial.

Pelosi has demanded witnesses testify, including key Trump administration officials with firsthand knowledge of the president’s efforts to pressure Ukraine which formed the basis of his impeachment.

Republicans say they will only consider witnesses once the initial trial rules are approved and the trial, expected to last two weeks, is underway.

Trump’s conviction in the Senate is highly unlikely as the president’s Republican Party has a 53-47 majority. A two-thirds super-majority of senators is required to find him guilty and remove him from office.


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Sit-Stand-Perch – Exploring the Third Option

August 9, 2017

WDMheader2016-04It is ironical that perching, the ‘third way’ in the sit-stand conversation, first became topical a few decades ago during discussions about standing too much!

Historically, there have been many logical applications for perching in manufacturing environments as a way to reduce the standing time for machine operators and process personnel without the productivity loss which can arise from frequent changes between sitting and standing. You will also see perching stools in galleries and museums so that attendants do not have to stand for their entire shift. The principal benefits of perching in such situations are an open pelvic angle for better spinal posture; reduced risk of slouching thereby encouraging better breathing; quicker and easier transition to standing height which can impact productivity and, in customer-facing applications, better eye-contact with others who are standing.

There are several ways of achieving a perching posture in an office application and chair designers and manufacturers have created many innovative approaches to the topic – with varying degrees of success! This article will not be an analysis of these different approaches but I will use three office-focused designs to illustrate the diversity available and help you to make your own decisions or, at least, ask the right questions. It is quite possible that other chair promoters and manufacturers will respond with ‘why mine is best’ comments below! As always, my advice is to beware of advertising disguised as advice.

muvmanFor a modern approach to the traditional ‘bus stop’ perch, the Muvman provides a simple, comfortable seat with a spring in the height-adjustable stem and a patented movable joint in the base. This allows a dynamic sitting posture with natural movement which most people find ‘surprisingly comfortable’. The only adjustment is for gas-stem height and, for stability, the base has no castors and is quite heavy.

twizzy_saddle_seatThe saddle stool concept is widely available in a range of shapes and sizes. This sort of seating is popular with dentists, podiatrists and in some manufacturing environments but less common in offices. The saddle posture allows the user to sit at, typically, 50-70% of standing height but it is important to specify a gas stem that will go high enough (this may not be the default option). For anatomical reasons, an adjustable forward tilt will usually be desirable for male users. It is also important to note that it is not easy to judge what shape saddle any individual will prefer. Over the years, we have experimented on the basis or male/female pelvis shape, buttock width and thigh girth – without arriving at any reliable conclusions! If you are purchasing for an individual, be sure to carry out a trial first and if you are buying for multiple users, choose a mixture of models. Be aware, also, that some users simply cannot live with the saddle concept.

HAG Capisco back-to-backThe Capisco has been established for many years and takes a very different approach. With a suitably high gas stem, this chair offers traditional sitting, saddle-style sitting and reverse sitting (with the chair back supporting the sternum).  Some employers also use these with fixed-height high desks, adding a foot ring to allow a traditional sitting posture at height. For employers who want dynamic sitting and a stylish, unique look, Capisco can be used as a single solution to the sit-perch-stand approach.

Other models, each with their own story, can be viewed on our web site here.

It is also worth considering how such models can be deployed. Many may require both a traditional chair and a perching stool/chair. Do you have enough space? Alternatively, can you provide sit-stand (or stand only) desks without a traditional chair and just the sit-perch option?

As always, it is essential to ensure that, whatever configuration you decide on is fully supported by quality training.

Has the UK sit-stand market finally grown up?

September 9, 2016

er60nomIt is nearly twenty years since we sold our first sit-stand desk but the real growth in interest amongst UK employers has arisen since early in 2014.

Initially driven by publicity about the potential health impacts of sedentary behaviour, employers were bombarded with news, statistics, research and plenty of online ‘noise’ predicting dire consequences if there was not a rapid and immediate transition from traditional office environments to workplaces populated with ‘standing desks’.

Even using the term ‘standing desk’ is misleading to the uninitiated because it implies that simply replacing seated activity with standing activity is the answer. Furthermore, some of the (apparently well-researched and highly reputable) research recommended that we should all aim to stand at our desk for up to four hours per day. The problem, however, has never been about too much sitting: it has been about not enough movement. Standing undoubtedly helps but it is only part of the solution.

Hedge’s 3S’s Ideal Work Pattern

The ‘stand for four hours’ rationale has now been widely dismissed and many who really understand the issues will recommend a 30 minute cycle of sitting, standing and movement such as ‘Hedge’s 3S’ cycle proposed by Professor Alan Hedge .

With clearer guidance, employers can make better judgements and the sales enquiries we now receive seem to come more from a ‘good thing to do’ perspective rather than ‘do we really have to do this?’.

What is also significant is that most large employers are opting for 10 – 20% sit-stand, often putting a pair of sit-stand desks at the end of a bank of standard workstations. By contrast, more and more of our ‘mini project’ orders (typically, 10 – 40 desks) are for smaller organisations equipping all of their personnel with a sit-stand option. It seems that these smaller organisations recognise that they are doing much more than changing the furniture: they are introducing a culture change. As a result, they want to embrace that change, recognising the value of the training we provide and appreciating the importance of proper education to ensure users benefit fully from the new furniture and the behaviour opportunities it creates.sitstandtips

It may simply be that the sort of organisations who come to us do so because of our commitment to training and the added value we offer beyond the desks themselves. Or it could be that sit-stand furniture buyers are becoming more sophisticated and demanding a  more comprehensive package.

Whatever the explanation I like to think that, after nearly 20 years, the sit-stand market is finally growing up!

Workplace Design & Management April/ May 2016

April 22, 2016

This article was originally emailed as our monthly Workplace Design & Management newsletter at 11:00 on 21/04/2016. You can view older newsletters here and register to receive them monthly.

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As the demand for sit-stand desks continues, we are proud to offer a product that provides two-stage height adjustment (625mm – 1245mm) and a four-memory controller at a price that competes with a well-known Scandinavian furniture store! We have already completed many successful installations and the product is available directly from our warehouse with a range of worktop sizes and finishes. A three leg version for cockpit-shaped worktops will also be available soon. We also offer a comprehensive installation, set-up and user training service. Find out more and view our Motus video here.

facilities_showWe have just booked our space for this year’s event so you will be able to find us on Stand M1305 which is just inside entrance 2. We like to keep our exhibition options open as late as possible so we shall decide what to display nearer the time. You can expect to see products that illustrate the latest thinking in Agile Working and Workplace Design together with information about the many support services and resources we offer to complement the furniture. Make a diary note if you haven’t already!

Now in its 7th year, this international event has grown into a significant showcase of the best products and ideas available. The mix of open-house showrooms, exhibitions, presentations and events provides an outstanding opportunity to see and hear the latest thinking in the world of workplace design. We shall be there each day so let us know if you want to meet up to discuss ideas or look at specific products.

ISOThe commercial and productivity arguments for good staff health and wellbeing are now manifest and dynamic employers have this at the centre of their business thinking. This new international standard provides guidance for executive board members and policy makers within organisations of all sizes and types. It considers essential values and beliefs and explains the seven principles which characterise a human-centred employer.

optima-lifeOptima-life works with organisations that want to help their employees achieve more, both at and away from work. Their salutogenic approach aims to keep people energised and resilient, as they seek to engage and educate people. Using a blend of technology, coaching/training and support tools, the team provides bespoke offerings tailored to an organisation’s needs. The result is a culture where performance and purpose are increased and the risks of organisational stress, fatigue, and burnout are reduced.

April 15, 2016

This article was originally emailed as our monthly eBulletin at 11:30 on 13/04/2016. You can view older eBulletins here and register to receive them monthly.

The new ISO27500:2016 standard has just been published and addresses human wellbeing as an important economic measure. Unusually for an ISO standard, this document is aimed directly at executive board members and provides seven key measures of human-centredness. For those of us involved in ergonomics and human factors, this represents a quantum leap by drawing together health, safety and wellbeing, accessibility, individuality, inclusivity and social responsibility into a single document as guiding principles in the design of products, services and processes both within and beyond an organisation.

book250px‘Human Factors and Ergonomics in Practice: Improving Wellbeing and Performance in the Real World’ is a new book about HFE as it is actually applied in day-to-day life. It is edited by Steven Shorrock and Claire Williams and contains an impressive list of international authors. Amidst the distilled knowledge of this august and international body of professionals is a chapter by me! The book is due to be published in Summer 2016 but you can find much more information in the extensive blog or through #HFEinPractice on Twitter.

We have just scheduled another series of events running through until August. These popular sessions provide an ideal way to extend your knowledge or refresh your memory in a focused session of less than an hour. The current timetable includes modules by our Training Manager, Stuart Entwistle, but I have three speaking engagements scheduled over the next couple of months so I shall be developing new themes to be added soon. All our webinars are free. Take a look at www.ergonomics.events.

nbe250pxWe have just booked our space again for the NBE conference and exhibition in September. This year’s theme is ‘Erasing Boundaries’. As well as displaying new products, we also plan to deliver one of the exhibitor workshops. Our session title this year is ‘Coping Strategies in a Rapidly Changing Workplace’.  There are many issues facing managers today and the pace of change makes juggling priorities even more difficult. Obviously, I have no idea what the content will be yet but I plan to make it both informative and entertaining!

sleeping250pxDid you see our April Fools’ Day email, blog or web site? With new, and often conflicting, research appearing almost daily, it is hard for business managers to know what guidance to follow. To confuse everyone further, we announced a new recommendation that ‘Work routines should be broken at least once an hour with a short sleep of 3-7 minutes’. In the end, nobody asked us for more information about the ‘sleep walking treadmill desk’ and we spent far more time on this nonsense than we should have, but it was fun! If you missed it, take a look at getbritainsleeping.com.

Workplace Design & Management March / April 2016

March 18, 2016

This article was originally emailed as our monthly Workplace Design & Management newsletter at 11:00 on 17/03/2016. You can view older newsletters here and register to receive them monthly.

Almost weekly, we hear about a Smart/Agile Working programme that is failing to meet expectations. There is obvious corporate appeal in reducing estates and the associated overheads but many organisations fail to address all the associated issues such as manager training and the sense of detachment that may arise from home working. Our January newsletter pointed to some useful free resources or you can contact us for a more hands-on approach. Either directly or through partners, we can offer support for all elements of your programme.

SpiraPlus250pxThe Spira Plus chair offers great ergonomics at a manageable price. Its range of adjustments exceed many models at significantly higher prices, ensuring excellent comfort and support in a stylish, modern design. It meets the brief, whether you need a highly flexible project solution, a specialist occupational health provision or a default preventative chair. Features include adjustable pelvic and lumbar support with independent back-angle adjustment. Options include 4d armrests and extra quilt wrap seat for even greater comfort. For petite users, a shallower seat pan is also available.

Are open plan offices the most effective way to create a dynamic, collaborative environment or the easiest way to ensure impaired productivity? As the debate continues, pods provide a flexible way to break up open spaces with dedicated concentration, contemplation, private or meeting rooms. Rather than ‘what should it look like?’, it is always better to start with ‘what are we going to use it for?’ – not always such an easy question. From telephone box to meeting room, contact us for assistance.

sit-stand-no-training250pxAlmost every office furniture supplier now offers sit-stand desks in their portfolio. Most of them have no understanding of the potential culture change that they bring and many provide no proper training in their use. If you have started a sit-stand programme and failed to see the benefits or installed sit-stand options but nobody is using them, we provide training and education to put that right. Contact us to find out how we can help.  If you would like an overview of how we see the UK market, view my recent blog here.

WearableTechAt the Wearable Technology Show, I was stunned by the pace of recent development. We know a few employers are already running health and wellbeing projects with watch-style monitors. I believe that the workplace revolution will come when other technologies, such as smart textiles, are combined with elite sport methodologies to produce demonstrable business benefits. As yet, I am not really sure what format this may take but I am observing with interest! If you know more about this, want to know more about this or have already run project(s), I would love to hear from you.

How much should I stand at work?

March 7, 2016

newspaper_headlines_600As the debate about too much sitting rages on, there are many misunderstandings. ‘How much should I stand at work?’ is a question we are asked frequently but, like ‘What is the best office chair?’, it is one of those ‘not really the right question’ questions. Thanks to the reach and diversity of the ‘net, the volume of information on the topic – impartial research, marketing blurb pretending to be research, informed opinion, ill-informed opinion and downright nonsense – continues to grow and, for many, the newspaper headlines and conflicting messages are bewildering.

When people ask me about the ‘right’ amount of time to sit and stand, I jokingly ask them to give me a figure that suits their needs and I will find them some research to support that figure! As a non-academic, it seems to me that researchers always say that more research is needed (possibly because they are actively seeking funding to extend their research?) but they are not always good at looking objectively at existing research, especially if it may contradict theirs (possibly because they are actively seeking funding to extend their research?).

Sometimes, history is completely ignored. Reports as far back as the nineteenth century and significant research from the 1980s onwards identify musculo-skeletal symptoms associated with long periods of standing amongst retail workers and others. Yet, the Consensus Statement published by the British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) in 2015 concludes that those whose jobs are predominantly desk-based should “progress towards accumulating 2 hours per day of standing and light activity (light walking) during working hours, eventually progressing to a total accumulation of 4 hours per day”.

I have already stated that I am not an academic and I must also make it clear that I have no medical training either but, as one who has spent over twenty years working in the field of workplace ergonomics, it seems to me that the research basis for the BJSM paper makes cardiovascular issues its focus and ignores or trivialises the musculo-skeletal considerations. I know many people who could not possibly stand for as much as four hours a day, yet a document with the Public Health England logo in its header advises them to do so.

No wonder there is so much confusion!

what-can-we-learn-from-spacePrompted by the disparity in advice and encouraged by recent conversations with professional colleagues and friends, I have been looking for research-based recommendations that we may be more confident about. As a result, I have been reading ‘Sitting Kills, Moving Heals’ by Dr Joan Vernikos, former NASA Director of Life Sciences.

At first glance, the cover has the look of one of those slightly dubious self-published, self-help books but the content is based on thirty years of NASA research and experience. It was published in 2011 (more work that was apparently ignored or overlooked in the BJSM conclusions) but is particularly topical at the moment since British astronaut Tim Peake has been carrying out cardiovascular research on the International Space Station.

In simple terms, Dr Vernikos’ primary recommendation to reduce the cardiovascular risks of prolonged sitting is to stand up often. Her work concludes that the length of time standing is not relevant but the number of times you stand up is what matters. In other words, standing up ten times for two minutes is ten times more effective than standing up once for twenty minutes. The answer to the question ‘How much should I stand at work?’ is therefore little and often. A couple of minutes a few times an hour should suffice. Remember, though, that this must be throughout your waking hours, not just at work. Obviously, other elements of a healthy lifestyle will also help and we continue to recommend all our other sit-stand tips.

Of course, the 150-page book contains much more than one simple recommendation and the history, background, medical and scientific explanation makes an easy, enjoyable read. It is likely I shall blog further about this in due course.

In the meantime, I look forward to being challenged about this article! What do you think?

Don’t waste your money on sit-stand furniture!

July 8, 2015

This may seem an unusual entreaty from someone who has been selling sit-stand furniture for nearly 20 years but I am becoming more and more exasperated by the half-baked, ill-informed, incomplete and often misleading stories appearing in the press and online about sitting and standing.

If you or your organisation are contemplating buying sit-stand furniture, I want to stop you in your tracks and make you think carefully about how you approach the ‘less sitting’ issue. Otherwise you will waste money, no matter what products you buy.

This statement probably needs some explanation!

You may have seen all the noise in the press, social media and online about the risks of prolonged sitting. Attention-grabbing headlines such as ‘Sitting is the new smoking’ sell newspapers but don’t really help you understand what to do about it. The more you see or read, the more bewildered you will probably become! Academic research can be confusing or inconclusive (or both).

All the evidence supports the statement that many of us are too sedentary but nobody seems to know what is the optimum sitting/ standing ratio. Furthermore, much of the noise completely omits any reference to the need to replace sitting with a variety of activities, not just standing. A lot of apparently validated material is, in reality, a thinly veiled effort to add implied academic rigour to the process of selling sit-stand desks.

The office furniture industry is full of willing salesmen who will be happy to let you replace your existing desks with sit-stand options. But most are selling the product, not the concept.

I have been selling sit-stand furniture since the last century! I understand about the cultural issues of introducing sit-stand, the training requirements and the benefits as well as the problems they may cause. I also know that standing more is only part of the solution. Most people in the furniture industry don’t.

It doesn’t matter whether your motivation is a board level edict, a wellbeing initiative, a desire for best practice or a vociferous colleague with a note from their physiotherapist. Whatever the circumstances, you need to avoid a knee-jerk reaction or a relationship with a poorly informed supplier.

With good quality sit-stand desks now available at under £500 and desktop adaptors available for even less, taking the sit-stand option may seem logical and (comparatively) inexpensive – perhaps even inevitable. However, it will not be money well spent if nobody is using them in six months or if your personnel replace poor sitting postures with poor standing postures.

So please – stop and think before you sit and stand!

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ABSTRACT SUBMISSION : 1st December 2019-15th February 2020

The Scientific Committee invites authors to submit abstracts in the area of haematology for the 17th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Malaysian Society of Haematology.

The first author of the FIRST 30 accepted abstracts (15 clinical & 15 laboratory abstracts) will be awarded registration fee waiver for the scientific meeting. Winners of registration fee waiver will be announced on 15th February 2020PRIZES for best abstract: 1st Prize: RM 1000, 2nd Prize: RM 750, 3rd Prize: RM 500, 2 consolation prizes: RM 200. In addition, the best 25 clinical abstracts and best 15 lab abstracts will be awarded with mystery gifts.

Abstracts should be typed in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx) according to the template provided.

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Surface sterilization methods impact measures of internal microbial diversity in ticks

Abstract : Background: Ticks are obligate blood feeders transmitting major pathogens worldwide. Over the past few years, considerable research efforts have focused on the diversity, distribution and impact of gut and intracellular bacterial symbionts on tick development and tick-borne pathogen transmission. The study of this internal microbiome requires the use of a sterilization method to remove external (i.e. cuticular) microbes present on the tick's surface and to avoid any further contamination. Several sterilization methods exist, including ethanol-or bleach-based treatments that are both effective in killing microbes but with different potential effects on DNA denaturation. Methods: We examined how these different sterilization methods impact the measure of internal microbial diversity hosted by the Cayenne tick Amblyomma cajennense (sensu stricto). Bacterial barcoding investigations based on 16S rRNA gene sequences were conducted on two batches of 50 individuals each: Ticks of the first batch were sterilized with bleach diluted at 1% and the second batch with 70% ethanol. Tick external microbiome was also determined from cuticle smearing and water samples used for tick washing. Results: Bacterial barcoding investigations showed major differences between ethanol-and bleach-treated specimens. Both methods led to the detection of major intracellular bacteria associated with A. cajennense (s.s.) but etha-nol-treated ticks always harbored a higher bacterial diversity than bleach-treated ticks. Further examinations of tick gut and tick external microbiome revealed that ethanol-based surface sterilization method is inefficient to eliminate the DNA of external bacteria. Conclusions: We herein provide evidence that studies investigating the internal microbiome of ticks should consider bleach as the gold standard to efficiently remove cuticular bacterial DNA. Indeed, this method does not impact the internal bacterial diversity hosted by ticks and is thus a better method than the ethanol-based one for studying the internal microbiome.
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Florian Binetruy, Marlène Dupraz, Marie Buysse, Olivier Duron. Surface sterilization methods impact measures of internal microbial diversity in ticks. Parasites and Vectors, BioMed Central, 2019, 12, pp.268. ⟨10.1186/s13071-019-3517-5⟩. ⟨hal-02355995⟩

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Game of the Year 2014 – Biggest Surprise

Surprises can come in a variety of forms. Sometimes it can be a game with an easier challenge than one would expect. Castlevania: Dracula X is a good example of this for me. It still has its moments of higher difficulty with expert enemy placement to trip the player up. However, seeing many opportunities to fall into a bottomless pit during the fight with Dracula can be intimidating. Surprisingly, as the award is titled, it was much less of a problem than it seemed at first glance.

Another surprise was the online co-op mode for 2012’s Syndicate. In single player the game is very by-the-numbers in design, but the co-op makes for a much more exciting and fun experience. When I teamed up with friends, which I enjoy doing anyway, the teamwork needed to finish a level was very satisfying.

Despite those two games above being a fun surprise, no game surprised me more than Hotline Miami. I’m not one to jump to quickly purchase a digital download version of a game even when praised as much as this one was. It’s a good thing I didn’t because I was given a free code to download the game on Steam. I played a bunch of games I’d had sitting on the Steam service and not touched in 2014. Hotline Miami was surprisingly much more fun than I was expecting. I even did a speed run of the game in 1 hour and 49 minutes.

The weapons and masks for certain abilities are all fun to use. The hospital level I could’ve done without, but at least it served its storyline purpose. A very brutal game which would also win the Most Viscerally Satisfying Game award from 2011 if I was offering it up this year.

Hotline Miami comes highly recommended and I don’t say that lightly.

Games Finished In 2014

The list below shows every game that I finished in 2014. The total number comes to 46. That’s up 10 from 2013.

March proved to be the best month for beating games with 16 in total thanks to getting back to my gaming roots. The monthly average throughout the year was 3.8.

1. Bayonetta (PS3) – 1/14
2. Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons (PSN) – 1/27
3. The Saboteur (PS3) – 2/4
4. Batman: Arkham Asylum (PS3) – 2/12
5. Mortal Kombat Trilogy (PS) – 2/14
6. Street Fighter II: Champion Edition (VC) – 2/15
7. Robocop (ARC) – 2/21
8. Muramasa: The Demon Blade (WII) – 2/26
9. Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype (PSN) – 3/3
10. Streets of Rage 3 via Sonic’s Ultimate Genesis Collection (PS3) – 3/10
11. Jackal (NES) – 3/11
12. Tetris Plus 2 (ARC) – 3/13
13. Metamorphic Force (ARC) – 3/13
14. Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers (NES) – 3/14
15. P.O.W.: Prisoners of War (NES) – 3/16
16. Vice: Project Doom (NES) – 3/18
17. Fortified Zone (GB) – 3/19
18. Sunset Riders (SNES) – 3/21
19. Castlevania: Bloodlines (GEN) – 3/23
20. Super Double Dragon (SNES) – 3/24
21. Contra (NES) – 3/25
22. Sparkster (SNES) – 3/25
23. Code Name: Viper (NES) – 3/29
24. Operation Logic Bomb (SNES) – 3/31
25. Wild Guns (SNES) – 4/5
26. Return of Double Dragon (SFC) – 4/8
27. Ninja Warriors (SNES) – 4/8
28. Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood (PS3) – 5/3
29. Assassin’s Creed: Revelations (PS3) – 6/30
30. Klonoa: Empire of Dreams (GBA) – 7/7
31. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (PS) – 8/20
32. Syndicate (PS3) – 9/3
33. Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II (PC) – 9/10
34. Hotline Miami (PC) – 9/14
35. Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia (DS) – 10/15
36. Castlevania: Dracula X (SNES) – 10/21
37. Splatterhouse (TG-16) – 10/27
38. Ratchet: Deadlocked (PS2) – 11/6
39. Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction (PS3) – 11/16
40. Batman (ARC) – 11/20
41. Crime Fighters (ARC) – 11/20
42. Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty (PSN) – 11/20
43. Yakuza 3 (PS3) – 12/21
44. RayCrisis: Series Termination (PS) – 12/28
45. Panzer Bandit (PS) – 12/29
46. Strider 2 (PS) – 12/31

Now Playing: September 2014

During this previous month of September, I played a bunch of Syndicate co-op on PS3 along with Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II, Hotline Miami, and Bastion via Steam.

My thoughts on the Sonic game and Hotline Miami are already laid out if you wish to read them.

As far as Bastion goes it hasn’t been very engaging like I was hoping for. I think my interest in the game had mainly to do with Greg Kasavin being involved with the development of it since he is working with a talented team at Supergiant Games. I always enjoyed his work from his time at GameSpot and respected his opinion a great deal. However, despite all that and how wonderful looking Bastion is, the minute-to-minute gameplay is rather boring to me. I hate to say it, but that’s simply the way I feel about it. I’m not finding myself drawn back to play it. Bastion is just there.

Syndicate, though, was a very fun co-op experience even if pretty tough at first. The reason for the high difficulty is that the game doesn’t scale the challenge down for a group those numbers are any less than the maximum of four. If you go at it along for with only one other person it can be mostly an impossible task. Otherwise the levels are tough, but doable if you take your time and don’t rush things.

The other side of the coin is also a reality. Once you’ve ranked up enough and have better abilities and skills, since it doesn’t scale the difficulty, the missions become quite easy. You can take a two or three man team of maxed out players and “Rambo” your way through will little care. This even goes for the usually tough enemies called agents. These guys sometimes heal each other in a similar way you can with your teammates via hacking. I eventually found the perfect combo of the Backfire ability and a shotgun to the face made quick work of any agent who was on my backside.

When all was said and done with Syndicate’s co-op, I pulled a “Call of Duty” and skipped over the single player campaign. I mean when you have an awesome game like Hotline Miami, that you didn’t know would be awesome at the time, in your immediate future, you just don’t have time to waste on mediocre story mode.

For more of my thoughts on Syndicate make sure to check out episode 52 of the Hart & Usagi Podcast!

Lastly, don’t forget to vote for what I’ll be playing for Halloween throughout the month of October. Details here!

Hart & Usagi Podcast #52: Castlevania

We have a special edition of the Hart & Usagi Podcast for you this time. We’ll be focusing our discussion on the Castlevania series past, present, and possible future. What’s our favorite games of the series? Well you just have to listen to find out. JiibayDan is our guest once again and as usual he’ll give his unique insight into the topics on hand.

Enjoy the show and remember to subscribe via RSS or iTunes and follow the Hart & Usagi Podcast today!

* Yooper problems
* Syndicate and online co-op
* Tearaway
* Air Zonk
* Azure Striker Gunvolt
* Sleeping Dogs
* Google Didn’t Buy Twitch Because of Potential Antitrust Issues – Report
* Report: FCC Considering Reclassifying Broadband Providers as ‘Common Carriers’
* Nintendo unveils ‘new’ 3DS, 3DS XL
* Sega unsheathes Yakuza Zero: The Place of Oath
* Bayonetta 2 gives Wii U a new ‘do on October 24
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Now Playing: August 2014

From intriguing to frustrating is how I’d categorize my time with Assassin’s Creed III very early in the month. The story and controls are decent, but pickpocketing in general and specifically later in the game was annoying as hell. I was able to get in 19 hours and 34 minutes of playtime with the game before I was fed up.

I moved onto Castlevania: Symphony of the Night because of the number of others who where playing it at the time of US Gamers’ “Club” playing this very game. It was the first ever time playing the game myself. I had known of it and played many of the other SotN style of Castlevania games on the GBA and DS, but this was a first playing this classic of 1997. I have to say I found the difficulty very easy overall, but it did spike briefly at the beginning of the game and at the start of the inverted castle. Speaking of the inverted castle in the second half of the game, I found the movement around it to be clunky at best. It wasn’t the most fun I’ve had traversing areas in games. I did very much enjoy the nods to the NES games Simon’s Quest and Dracula’s Curse. The former reference was needing to collect the body parts of Dracula to be able to face him and the latter was referenced by the 3-on-1 handicap boss battle against fake versions of Trevor, Sypha, and Grant. My final stats were Lv. 51 with 191% of the castle(s) explored at a total gameplay time of 12 hours and 5 minutes.

More of my thoughts on the series can be heard in an upcoming Hart & Usagi Podcast episode as well as this Pick 5 blog post of which you can read now.

Other games I plan on playing soon are those that were bought as gifts for me on Steam namely Bastion and Hotline Miami. Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II was also purchased for me and I’m beginning to think it was a practical joke played on me by Neal of ++GoodGames. I have never cared much for the Sonic series. Even when I played Sonic 2 a few years ago I didn’t think it was anywhere near as awesome as its reputation claims it is. I did finish it, but I was glad it was over instead of feeling like I played a dynamite game. The same can be said for Sonic 4. I’ll never understand what’s so fun about the games to those who love them.

My current played game is Syndicate on the PS3. Specifically I’m playing the co-op missions with Usagi704 and RivalShadeX. If you would like to join in the fun as we always can use a fourth player, then drop me a line in the comments below or via DM on Twitter.

Thanks for reading and happy gaming!

Hidden Deals

Thanks to Gigastormz on Twitter for letting it be known of, what I like to call, Best Buy’s hidden sale of Darksiders II. The game was listed on the shelf at $50, but was actually available for $15. I tried to see if any others were lower than they were listed, like Saints Row: The Third and Max Payne 3. This was not the case, but the listed price of $20 for Syndicate was good and I picked it up too.


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The TOP 100 Trades was a unique trade organisation formed by Hanley Amos Stewart Building Surveyors, who have been in private practice for over 20 years. The Principal Surveyor, Mr D Waterworth BSc (Hons) FBEng MEWI is a leading Expert Witness in Construction Disputes and has extensive knowledge of building disputes and therefore understands the need for a bone-fide list of the best trades people within the UK. Which has now been incorporated into the MWCIA.

The purpose of such a register would be to advise and protect the general public/consumers. Throughout the last 20 years, what has become apparent to Mr Waterworth is that there is no clear directive to which the consumer can revert or refer to when attempting to find a trades person to carry out work at the consumers property. This is borne out by the number of disputes and Court cases that Mr Waterworth has worked on in the last 20 years, over 1,000 in number.

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Clearly the consumers are not well-advised nor well protected, and it was with these concerns in mind that the TOP 100 Trades was formed over 7 years ago. TOP 100 Trades has since been incorporated into the MWCIA, primarily concentrates on dealing with window and conservatory industry. A recent addition is the MGRIA (Master Garden Rooms Installers Association), to benefit from the membership of the association and its consumer protection

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