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Ok, I've been doing a lot of reading lately in the academic area. I'm going to put my list of recommended reading for EdTech fanatics (I use that term as an edtech fanatic myself) to get a feel for what curriculum people experience. I may be a bit late to the game with some of these books, but trust me, they are worth the read!

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  • Books with an asterisk after them are books I have already read.
  • Books without an asterisk are books I want to read
  • Books with a yellow highlight are books I'm reading now (I read a lot so...)
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  2. Crucial Confrontations (now Crucial Accountability) (read my blog entries)
  3. How to Say Anything to Anyone (read my blog entries)

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    Grand Venetian

    , 10 Venetian Way Miami Beach FL 33139

    • Price Range$599,000 to $2,450,000
    • Bedrooms1,2,4 Bedrooms
    • Year Built2002
    • Number of units134
    • Stories25
    • SF Range850 SF to 2,345 SF
    • Average Price / Sq.Ft$810
    • Average Days on Market137 day(s)

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    The Grand Venetian stands guard over the whole of South Beach from its citadel on Venetian Island, forever securing the integrity of the luxury bastion that has been called home by many of the world’s rich and famous as well as rising superstars and business geniuses. It stands like a Queen’s Guard in Buckingham, regal, unflinching, but with a determination of loyalty to the throne.

    It may be small by today’s standards of high-rise condominiums with only 25 floors and 135 units, but it is regal in a way that even the choosiest condo seeker will be amazed at its sleek lines. This is made even more sensuous by an all-glass construction, reflecting the sun’s rays that are aplenty in South Beach, like some majestic mirror reflecting the whole world the charms of Miami Beach.

    Grand Venetian Interiors

    With very spacious wraparound balconies, the Grand Venetian is the medium-rise luxury condo that you would definitely want to come home to. Driving through the Venetian Causeway, you can park your ride on your very own private and very secure parking space. If you prefer to land on the Grand Venetian the way most Venetians would, then you’d secure a slip and dock your yacht at the Marina which is just across the street from the Venetian. And when you’ve set foot on the premises of the condo, you’ll be amazed at the transformation that has been taking place since 2002.

    You’ll be greeted by a warm, courteous, friendly, and customer-oriented staff and personnel as if you just walked into a 5-star luxury hotel. Individuals looking for an investment opportunity consider the unique styling and price packaging of the Grand Venetian of South Beach to be very appealing. There are 10-floor plans to choose from, available in 1, 2, and 4 bedroom layouts with all of the units well-appointed by well-known decorators. Every unit is beautifully adorned with modern conveniences so you’ll feel right at home.

    The Grand Venetian may only be 25-story tall. But, like the Queen’s Guard, it is regal and full of dedication to helping you realize your dreams of living in absolute luxury.

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    •  Broadband wireless internet access
    •  Well-maintained tennis court
    •  Onsite management office
    •  Dedicated concierge services
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    •  Within walking distance to supermarket, fine dining restaurants, gourmet market, fitness facilities
    •  Pool deck with party rooms providing fantastic view of the Bay  and the Atlantic Grand Venetian

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    •  Strategic location in the exciting and highly prestigious Venetian Islands off of South Beach
    •  Standing opposite the Marina providing excellent access to docks
    •  1, 2, and 4 bedroom floor plans
    •  Decorator-appointed lobbies and interior designs
    •  Stunning panoramic views of the Intracoastal highway, downtown Miami Beach, and the Atlantic
    •  Wrap-around balconies on all units
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    •  Floor-to-ceiling glass windows on all units
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    •  Premium grade stainless steel kitchen appliances
    •  European-inspired kitchen cabinetry
    •  European style bathrooms with oversized Jacuzzis and bidets
    •  Kohler brand of plumbing and fixtures
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Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Teenager Jobs that Pay Well

When we think of jobs for teenagers we tend to think of minimum wage jobs at fast food joints. Back when my older son was first refereeing house league basketball, he dreamed of getting a “real” job in fast food to make more money. What he didn’t realize was that his refereeing gig paid more per hour.

My younger son is now refereeing house league basketball and gets $60 to referee four 45-minute games on Saturdays. There are 45-minute gaps between games for the teams to run a practice, and so he has to be there for a total of 5 hours 15 minutes.

You can think of this as either $20/hour during the time he actually works or $11.43/hour for the full time he has to be there. Even $11.43/hour looks pretty good when you get three 45-minute paid breaks. And running up and down a basketball court is a whole lot more enjoyable than flipping burgers.

I’m interested to hear from readers if they have other ideas for good jobs for teenagers that pay better than a “real” job.

  1. The alternate question is, do you want a teenager with a lot of money? Having a job that doesn't pay well and you don't like much, can be very useful on cold University nights, when you can't motivate yourself, just remember heaving large bundles of Yellow Page books up 4 flights of stairs, your motivation returns quickly.

  2. Self employment can be a way to make some money as a teen - babysitting, shovelling driveways, walking dogs, yardwork, and so on. There is more work involved with getting a good self-employment situation set up, but if you can negotiate a decent fee for your services, get a few good customers to start off with, and do a good enough job that you get some word of mouth advertising, you can make good money.

  3. Dillon: Apart from walking dogs, all the things you listed are jobs that I got when I was young. Unfortunately, I never earned as much as minimum wage doing them. Maybe a better approach could have earned me more money.

  4. Some of this depends on temperament. Your sons are focused enough to handle the rigours of refereeing. They are also willing to make mistakes that could affect a game involving emotionally charged players, coaches and fans.

    I remember a story on the news about a Winnipeg soccer referee getting chased to his car and punched by angry soccer players.

    I was in a softball league once that required us to ump a neutral game occasionally. I always feared close calls, and was happy when the game was a blowout.

  5. Nice point - there's plenty of jobs out there for teens that follow their interests rather than just flipping burgers or making sandwiches.

    Along with refereeing sports, they can also lifeguard lakes/pools in the summer, intern for a local small business, or mow lawns.

  6. Regardless of the amount of $, what you want a teenager to get out of that first job is the work ethic - My first employer called it "get up, show up, cowboy up" when I worked for him on the dairy farm.

    That self motivation to get there and do what you are told and do it to the best of your ability will be what you need to for success for the rest of your life

  7. Old Car Buff: I agree with the need for teenagers to develop a work ethic. However, I also think it's important for teenagers to learn how to figure out the financial benefits of the work they do. This involves taking into account the money they get, the time they spend, and expenses incurred.

  8. I filled my summers as a teen with odd jobs such as grounds keeping, building cleaning, and clearing land. These were great in teaching me that I could make a lot of money for my hard work.

    Another series of good jobs I had was as an Air Cadet. In the Cadets all services (Army, Air, Sea in Canada) have summer camps. You go for 2-6 weeks of training but while you are there you normally get paid a small stipend. They were paying me to train in things I was interested in, how sweet is that.

    The Cadet system is a great deal for any youth wanted to give their resume a boost. Before I had "real job experience" it was always a topic of interviews when the interviewer read that I had my Pilot License.


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Friday, June 10, 2011

Short Takes: User Fees, Misleading Stock-Picking Performance, and more

The Canadian Conservative government is considering user fees as a way to cut the deficit. The claim that this is not a tax hike is annoying because it is a tax hike. There may be important differences between user fees and higher general tax revenues, but both are still tax increases. If I used to get a service paid for by part of my tax payment and later I have to pay a user fee in addition to paying that part of my taxes, then I have experienced a tax increase.

Jason Zweig explores the epidemic of stock pickers who compare their performance with dividends to the index without dividends. My softball team would be doing better if half of our opponent’s runs didn’t count.

Money Smarts explains how to get a guaranteed 20% return with new RESP contributions after your child has started school.

Retire Happy rounds up various opinions on Vanguard’s launch into Canada. Hopefully Vanguard’s investor-friendly practices in the U.S. will carry over to their Canadian operations.

The Blunt Bean Counter explains the interesting conflict between Sino Forrest Corporation and Muddy Waters Research who accuse Sino Forrest of fraud. It’s not clear whether this is a case of fraud or one of deliberate stock manipulation. Blessed by the Potato has also been following this story with a series of posts.

Big Cajun Man is suspicious of a golf pro’s advice to buy golf lessons and new clubs.

Million Dollar Journey asks the question of whether one can save too much at the expense of the present. I think the answer is yes, but this applies to extremely few people. Further, my guess is that many people will use the saving-too-much argument to justify their reckless spending.

  1. Thanks for the inclusion, have a dry weekend.

  2. Thanks for mention Michael. It is a very intriguing story on so many levels.

  3. Thanks Michael.

    The Sino-Forest saga is quite interesting.

  4. Oops - I think you meant "2011 federal budget"

  5. @Jude: Thanks for the correction. I guess an analysis of a 10-year old budget wouldn't be too interesting :-)

  6. Thanks for the mention, but it looks like the link didn't make it into HTML.

  7. @Potato: Sorry about that. Apparently I was having a bad day yesterday.

  8. Thanks for the link Michael. Why is Cajun wishing you an alcohol-free weekend? Is he drunk?

  9. @Preet: I'm not sure why the BCM was wishing me an alcohol-free weekend, but that ship sailed Friday night :-)


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Brian Byrn didn’t step into an art museum until he was 18 years old, but art was very central to his upbringing nonetheless.
He was born and raised in Corydon, Indiana’s original state capital, so he spent years playing on the Constitutional Elm and walking around the historic architecture in the town’s downtown area. His family spent hours telling stories about history and sometimes their own memories. His mother collected antiques.
“She once said to me, ‘Now you take care of it, because you don’t know if you can afford to replace it or afford to buy a different one,’” Byrn said. “I really took care of things. That’s what curators do.”
Now, Byrn takes care of 6,000 pieces of historical artwork as the curator and director of the Midwest Museum of American Art on Elkhart’s Gateway Mile.
As a child, he wanted to be an architect, but a low SAT score changed his path. Byrn took a drawing class in college and was immediately hooked. He was 23 years old in 1981 when he arrived in Elkhart and got married. He planned to move to Chicago by the end of the year. Then he entered the 3rd Elkhart Juried Regional Competition at the MMAA.
“I walked in that night and there was a few hundred people in here. They said, ‘Brian Byrn won Best of Show’ for my series called Madonna and Child Enthroned in Indiana,” he said. The series featured his then-wife as the model for Madonna. It was hung in the museum for the public to see.
Museum co-founder Jane Burns hired Byrn to be the museum curator on November 18, 1981. He succeeded her as director when she retired in 2015.
Byrn is proud of the museum’s collection of more than 6,000 pieces, including paintings by Norman Rockwell and Grandma Moses.
“Our pieces are heralded by large museums and requested for loans. Their curators think there’s a standard procedure (for loaning artwork here). We’re just two people,” Byrn said of the staff.
Administrative gallery coordinator Randy Roberts is the only other paid employee of the Midwest Museum of American Art, which runs on an annual budget of $250,000 or less. Rather than pay multiple employees, Byrn uses the majority of that budget to pay for the costs of keeping the museum open, preserving the art and bringing new art to Elkhart County.
“Of the 15,000 museums that are members of the American Alliance of Museums, 87 percent are small museums with budgets of $250,000 or less. Yet we have management over 98 percent of American’s cultural wealth,” he said. “With small budgets, we are able to acquire, exhibit, educate and preserve all this cultural wealth. Centuries of it. So when I say support your local museum, it really counts.”
About 50 people walk through the museum’s doors each of the six days a week it is open. The museum is funded by admissions, memberships, corporate support and donations. It receives no public funding through tax dollars or grants.
“The museum is a public trust, a public foundation. People will ask, ‘Who owns all this?’ I say, ‘You do. You’re the public,’” Byrn said. “By giving us your $10 admission, we can keep our lights at the right level and temperature and humidity and security. That’s what maintaining this is.”

Byrn says most of his job has been creating an environment where adults can reconnect with their senses of imagination, vitality and enthusiasm for art. Photo by Jason Bryant.
In addition to curating the museum’s collection, Byrn is also heavily involved in the art scene throughout the county. Most recently, he helped the Elkhart County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau bring the Seward Johnson collection of statues to the county. He chose which statues would be at each Quilt Garden and town. There are almost 60 sculptures places around Elkhart County, including one of Marilyn Monroe inside the MMAA itself.
“It’s an opportunity to show that Elkhart County is also a place of history and art and culture,” Byrn said. “I think it invests people more. Every person I’ve heard come through the front door here have just raved about it. They think it’s a great thing. They’re not art scholars and they don’t have to be.”
Byrn sees his job as more than taking care of the art, curating the collection and organizing exhibits. He wants to expose more people to art, especially adults.
“Children fear no art, they love art. They respond to it. And somewhere along the line, we get all that imagination and vitality and enthusiasm drained away from us. Most of my job has been trying to bring that back for people,” he said. “It’s about an experience.
That’s what museums are, these wonderful places where you can have this unthreatening truthful experience with an object that delivers all kind of messages depending on who you are.”
The MMAA has been in the same building since it opened on Main Street. Despite economic ups and downs, it has thrived. The Elkhart Juried Regional Competition has grown into what Byrn calls “the Oscars of the art world in Michiana.” Artists from 22 counties enter to win $35,000 or more in awards every October. More than 300 people attend the opening night festivities.
“It’s very work intensive. It’s our biggest show of the year and we put the most labor hours in, but when we roll out the red carpet and put the search lights out front, people are crazed for it,” he said.
Byrn is working with the museum’s five trustees to chart the museum’s course for the rest of the year and set it up to be sustainable and successful in the future. The collection will evolve to meet the needs and desires of the greater Elkhart County community and bring in new audiences, he said, and the staff will grow as needed.
In the mean time, Byrn is simply grateful to get to steer the museum and contribute to the culture of Elkhart County.
“I’m not a native Elkhartan but I am a native Hoosier. I’m very proud to be from Indiana and I’ve lived in Elkhart now longer than anywhere else,” he said. “There’s so much to celebrate here. And I’m just glad to be a part of that in my way of helping to manage this institution that affords everybody an opportunity to experience real culture.”
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32515 Sunny Lane Warren, MI
$ 144,900
Property Attributes
  • ML#2200066051
  • TypePending
  • CountyMACOMB
  • CityWarren
  • AreaWarren
  • NeighborhoodARDEN ARBOR
  • Zip48092
  • StyleRanch
  • Year Built1950
  • Taxes3112
  • Price$ 144,900
  • Bedrooms3
  • Full Bathrooms1
  • Half Bathrooms1
  • Sqr Footage1300
  • Lot Size9,148 SqFt
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Welcome home to this charming nicely updated brick ranch with 3 bedrooms, 1 full, and 1 half bath in North Warren! Updated kitchen with new cabinets and new flooring throughout. New roof installed in 2018. Great neighborhood with large fenced in yard and attached garage. Schedule your showing today before this one is gone!

Price History
8/17/2020 Listed $154,900
9/4/2020 4% - $149,900
9/14/2020 4% - $144,900

General Features

Construction Materials Brick
Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Cumulative Days on Market 53
Down Payment Resource Yes
Heating Forced Air
Homestead Yes
Listing Agent Public Id 411231
Originating MLS Realcomp II Ltd
Ownership Status Private Owned, Short Sale - No
Parcel Number 1305202066
Possession At Close
Property Type Residential
School District Warren Con
Sewer Sewer-Sanitary
Short Sale No
Status Pending
Subdivision Name ARDEN ARBOR
Terms Offered Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA
Total Sq Ft 1300
Transaction Type Sale
Warranty No
Year Built 1950

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Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Heating Fuel Natural Gas
Interior Features Cable Available
Kitchen Appliances Dryer, Microwave, Free-Standing Electric Oven, Free-Standing Electric Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Washer
Total Baths 1.10

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Architecture Level 1 Story
Architecture Style Ranch
Foundation Crawl
Foundation Materials Brick
Frontage Feet 60
Garage Capacity 1.5 Car
Garage Features Attached, Direct Access, Door Opener
Garage Y/N Yes
Lot Size Area 0.21
Lot Size Dimensions 60.00X152.00
Porch Patio
Roof Material Asphalt
Water Source Municipal Water

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Property vs Zip Code Average in 48092

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Book Review-Hidden Under Her Heart (Chance for Love Book 2)-Rachelle Ayala

Thursday, June 20, 2019

Whether you are Pr0 Choice or Pro Life this one will make you think. Maryanne Torres is raped---she refuses a rape kit. She did get pregnant. She feels like there is an alien being--an unwanted alien being growing inside her. She doesn't know who the father is since she was given a date rape drug and could remember nothing--she decides to get an abortion.

Meanwhile Lucas Knight who she met at the allergy clinic where she worked is vehenently pro life and tells Maryanne he will stay with her and take care of her until she has the baby--He assumes she will give the child up for adoption.

These two have their ins and outs--putting it mildly. Their families were definitely not helping matters.

The thoughts that go through Maryanne's head are realistic--finally it is too late for an abortion and she finds a nice family who wants to adopt her baby.

There is a guy in Maryanne's past who is really trying to --well you have to read it to realize just how bad he is!

Then Lucas is told by his mother the facts of her life and his background which throws him for a loop--

There is a very happy ending to this story--and I must say Lucas really surprised Maryanne!!

There are some tense moments in this novel as well as twists and turns. You will need tissues. This is Rachelle Ayala at her writing best-she handles a very sensitive subject amazingly well.

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A tiny life hangs on the balance. Is it worthless because it is unwanted?

Maryanne Torres is a compassionate nurse who fails at relationships. After a string of losers, she swears off premarital sex, hoping to land a marrying type of man.

Lucas Knight, a dedicated triathlete, is smart, sweet, and everything Maryanne wants in a man. Their romance is cut short when she is pregnant after being raped at a party.

Lucas and Maryanne struggle with her decision to abort. He asks her to seek alternatives and pledges to support her through the pregnancy. The rapist has other ideas and is determined to destroy the baby and Maryanne.

With Maryanne’s life in danger, Lucas races to save her and her baby. However, Maryanne hides a secret that threatens to tear them apart forever.

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Rachelle Ayala is a bestselling author of contemporary romance and romantic suspense. Her foremost goal is to take readers on a shared emotional journey with her characters as they grow and become more true to themselves. Rachelle believes in the power of love to overcome obstacles and feels that everyone should find love as often as possible, especially if it's within the pages of a book. Her book, Knowing Vera, won the 2015 Angie Ovation Award, and A Father for Christmas garnered a 2015 Readers' Favorite Gold Award.

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Army Command Sgt. Maj. John Wayne Troxell, the top enlisted adviser to Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Joseph Dunford, has been suspended from his position following allegations of misconduct, the Pentagon announced Thursday.

Troxell is the subject of a complaint now under investigation by the Army inspector general, the Joint Staff confirmed in a statement. Troxell has been removed from his duties and did not accompany Dunford to a trip to Europe, a U.S. official said on the condition of not being named.

Troxell is well known for a speech that he made last year firing up the troops to kill ISIS with an entrenching tool. The viral speech has led to people giving Troxell, or asking him to sign, more than 280 e-Tools.

While he is under investigation Troxell “will perform duties as a special assistant to the vice director of the Joint Staff while the Army conducts its investigation,” the Joint Staff said. Air Force Maj. Gen. Glen VanHerck is currently the vice director of the Joint Staff.

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1. The best feeding of wire for aluminum is done with a spool gun. If you can't use a spool gun, use the shortest gun possible and keep the gun as straight as possible. Use argon only for shielding gas. Only use a push gun technique when welding aluminum.

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Our mental state is governed in large part by a unique cocktail of neurotransmitter chemicals in the brain—one of which is GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid). GABA is essentially your body's "calm down" signal, pumping the brakes on overexcited neurons, contributing to an overall relaxing effect. However, various lifestyle and genetic factors can throw GABA out of whack, leading to serious disruptions in physical and mental health. In fact, abnormal GABA levels and GABA activity have been implicated in anxiety, insomnia, depression, epilepsy, and more.

Here, we unpack how GABA affects the brain and body, the benefits of maintaining healthy GABA levels, and how to optimize GABA levels as you age.

What is GABA?

GABA is the main inhibitory neurotransmitter produced in the body. That means it blocks certain signals in the central nervous system to counter the excessive neural "excitement" that can lead to mental and physical health problems. GABA works in conjunction with another neurotransmitter called glutamate to maintain overall balance. Glutamate has the opposite role of GABA—to excite and motivate—and it's also the precursor to GABA. Think of GABA and glutamate as the yin and yang of the brain.

You experience the calming effects of GABA when it binds to GABA receptors (predominantly GABA-A and GABA-B receptors) throughout various parts of the brain. When GABA-receptor binding occurs, it triggers the release of compounds (such as peptides and chemokines) that can quell hyperexcitability of brain cells, explains Ilene Ruhoy, M.D., Ph.D., integrative neurologist.

Why that's important: "Depending on the area of the brain involved, hyperexcitability of the neurons can manifest as seizures, headaches, muscle cramping, anxiety, insomnia, tics, or psychiatric disorders," says Ruhoy.

Normally, excess glutamate is automatically converted to GABA by the body to keep you on an even keel (i.e., not too amped up, not overly lethargic). But a variety of factors can cause imbalances in these two neurotransmitters, resulting in poor GABA activity in the body. According to Ruhoy, these factors include genetics, along with environmental stressors, poor diet, poor sleep, excessive heat or cold exposure, medications (especially antibiotics), lack of exercise, and gut disorders.

Benefits of maintaining healthy GABA levels.

Abnormally low GABA levels have been implicated in a number of undesirable life-disrupting conditions and disorders. The good news: Research reveals that when you optimize GABA levels and activity, you support mood, focus, sleep, and more.*

Although most of the research examines the effects of GABA supplementation on various health outcomes, you can also optimize GABA levels via lifestyle changes (outlined in detail in the following section).

GABA for sleep.*

"GABA enables the body and mind to relax and fall asleep and sleep soundly throughout the night," says Michael J. Breus, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and board-certified sleep specialist. GABA-A receptors are also highly expressed in the thalamus, a brain region involved in sleep processes, and in one study, patients with insomnia had GABA levels nearly 30% lower than people without the sleep disorder.

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In a recent study, participants who took 100 mg of a natural form of GABA (PharmaGABA) before bed fell asleep faster and had better quality sleep after one week of supplementation.*

"When your body produces [GABA], your central nervous system slows down, which makes a person feel more relaxed, and in many cases sleepy. In fact, most of the current sleep aids support normal GABA levels in the brain," says Breus.

Additionally, supplementation with magnesium, which is a GABA agonist (i.e., a substance that binds to GABA receptors and activates them the same as GABA would, explains Ruhoy), has been shown to support sleep quality.*

GABA for stress and anxious thoughts.*

Given GABA's role in balancing out the excitatory effects of glutamine, it's thought that it also helps to keep feelings of stress in check (this is why many anti-anxiety drugs target GABA-A receptors).* Several studies illustrate how adequate GABA levels can trigger calming effects.*

In one small study, researchers had participants consume either distilled water, distilled water with L-theanine (a calming compound in green tea), or distilled water with a natural form of GABA (PharmaGABA). Sixty minutes later, they measured their brain waves with an electroencephalogram (EEG) test and found that GABA significantly increased participants' alpha brainwaves (which are typically generated in a relaxed state) and decreased beta brainwaves (typically seen in stressful situations) compared to L-theanine or water.*

In another experiment conducted by the same researchers, participants with a fear of heights received either a placebo or 200 mg GABA (in the form of PharmaGABA) before walking across a suspension bridge over a canyon. Salivary levels of the antibody immunoglobulin-A (sIgA)—which is associated with relaxation at higher levels—were measured at various stages. The placebo group experienced a significant drop in sIgA, while the GABA group's levels remained stable and even increased slightly by the end, indicating that they remained more relaxed.*

GABA and mental focus.*

Research demonstrates that GABA can have a positive influence on an individual's ability to perform mental tasks that require significant concentration and relieve both the psychological and physical fatigue that typically impair this concentration.*

In one small study, participants (several of whom had chronic fatigue) were given a beverage containing either 0, 25, or 50 mg of GABA and then asked to perform a difficult math problem. Researchers found that those in the two GABA groups experienced a significant reduction in psychological and physical fatigue, as measured by reductions in certain biomarkers including cortisol.* Those in the 50-mg group also scored higher on the math problem, suggesting improved focus and problem-solving ability.*

GABA for healthy blood pressure.*

Preliminary research suggests GABA can promote healthy blood pressure, at least according to a few lab studies.* It is hypothesized that GABA might be acting by helping blood vessels to better dilate, thus promoting healthy blood pressure.*

Understanding just how effective GABA might be for supporting healthy blood pressure will require more robust research, but one early study found that daily supplementation with 80 mg of GABA had a positive effect on blood pressure in adults.*

How to maintain healthy GABA levels in the body.

GABA+ concentrations do seem to naturally decline with age, at least in some regions of the brain. But in many cases, we can do quite a bit with supplementation, diet, and lifestyle to optimize GABA levels, says Ruhoy, including "eating the right diet free of processed foods, exercising, calming our minds, meditating, breathwork, and more." Here are some research-backed strategies to improve GABAergic activity (i.e., any activity that pertains to or affects GABA) in the body over time.

1. Supplements that include GABA

Many studies regarding GABA's effects on health outcomes have been done using supplements because they're easy to control and administer. Of these studies, several have utilized PharmaGABA, which is a naturally sourced form of GABA, produced via a fermentation process that uses the same bacterial strain (Lactobacillus hilgardii) used to make kimchi.

Ruhoy explains that "patients do experience a response" with supplements and that "a few studies suggest [they] do cross the blood-brain barrier." They may also exert their benefits through indirect pathways "such as impacting the gut microbiome to increase GABA," which communicates with the central nervous system, explains Ellen Vora, M.D., holistic psychiatrist and sleep expert.

 2. Magnesium*

Supplementing with magnesium or consuming plenty of magnesium-rich foods can help alleviate side effects associated with low-GABA levels, such as stress and sleeplessness,* due to its activity as a GABA-agonist—magnesium binds to GABA receptors and activates them as GABA would.

Research has shown that it is magnesium's effect on GABA-A receptors, specifically, that elicit this calming effect.* When shopping for a supplement, Vora prefers magnesium glycinate, which has been shown in studies to help combat insomnia. "Taking it at bedtime can be great for relaxing your mind and your muscles and helping you fall into a deep sleep," she says.

3. Meditation and exercise

Additional ways of improving GABAergic activity include movement and meditation. "Exercise like yoga, Pilates, running, or walking and daily meditation with focused deep breathing can help us feel relaxed," says Ruhoy. "These modalities serve to decrease tone and tension in the central nervous system by increasing GABA, decreasing glutamate, and improving serotonin, epinephrine, and dopamine levels—other essential neurotransmitters."

In a new study, patients with clinical depression were assigned to do yoga two to three times a week. After 12 weeks, researchers found that this yoga practice increased levels of GABA on a temporary basis, and suggested that taking one yoga class weekly might help maintain those enhanced levels. This study supports older research finding that GABA levels were significantly increased (up to 27%) after a 60-minute yoga session.

Another study found that people who meditated for a 60-minute session experienced a significant increase in something called a cortical silent period (CSP) in the brain, which is basically a period of reduced neuron activity in the brain caused by GABA. Additionally, research on animals suggests that long-term exercise enhances the brain's capacity to synthesize GABA, at least in certain brain regions.

4. Diet

Diet is crucial for maintaining healthy GABA levels and activity for a number of reasons. For one, a poor diet can drive inflammation, putting an excessive burden on your body that impairing your ability to make and use GABA.

"When the inflammatory fires are stoked within our body, physiologic energy has to then be diverted to combat the inflammation," says Ruhoy. "Therefore, energy and resources are depleted and not available for brain function, which requires many different biochemical reactions to synthesize, utilize, and degrade neurotransmitters."

So, in terms of eating to optimize GABA, passing on processed fare and consuming a variety of nutrient-rich, minimally processed foods (think a Mediterranean diet) is a great place to start.

Homing in a bit more: There are also foods that actually contain GABA itself. "Plants synthesize [GABA]—tea is a very important source with the highest concentration being in white tea, followed by oolong tea, green tea, and then black tea," says Ruhoy.

Glucose (ideally from complex carbohydrates or dark chocolate) and B vitamins (from a variety of veggies, whole grains, legumes) are also important GABA precursors, she adds.

Per a 2018 research review, here are some of the best dietary sources of GABA that you can start layering into your overall anti-inflammatory diet:

  • Cruciferous vegetables (kale, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, etc.)
  • Spinach
  • Sweet potatoes
  • Shiitake mushrooms
  • Chestnuts
  • Tea
  • Soybeans
  • Adzuki beans
  • Lupini beans
  • Peas
  • Tomatoes
  • Buckwheat
  • Brown rice
  • Oats

Additionally, Ruhoy recommends consuming fermented foods, as certain bacteria in fermented foods also synthesize GABA. These include:

  • Kimchi
  • Raw sauerkraut
  • Yogurt
  • Kefir
  • Tempeh

5. Certain herbal supplements

A variety of herbs have also demonstrated GABAergic activity by behaving as GABA receptor agonists (the same way magnesium seems to function). "These botanicals include skullcap, valerian, passionflower, and lemon balm and are commonly recommended for insomnia and anxiety but are also thought to be helpful as an adjunct therapy for seizure or movement disorders," says Ruhoy. "Many of these botanicals also serve as adaptogens and can help the body modulate its response to stressors, which can lead to a low balance of GABA compared to the stress hormone neurochemicals."

Of course, consult with your doctor before starting a new herbal supplement, especially since they may interact with other medications you're taking.

Safety and side effects.

Clearly, taking steps to optimize GABA via diet and lifestyle changes is a smart and safe way to promote overall health. GABA supplements, specifically PharmaGABA (which has received "Generally Recognized As Safe," GRAS, status), also seem to be quite safe at recommended doses. Manufacturers don't recommend this supplement if you're pregnant or breastfeeding or for children under 6 years old.

If you choose to take GABA, both Vora and Ruhoy recommend 100 to 200 mg per day. This is a common dose recommended by supplement manufacturers, though some people choose to go higher, says Ruhoy. If you're unsure about the appropriate dose for the symptoms you're dealing with, consult with your doctor or an integrative or functional medicine expert who's well-versed in dietary supplements.

The bottom line.

It's clear that GABA, your body's main inhibitory neurotransmitter, is key for physical and mental well-being. And while optimizing GABA with diet, exercise, and stress-busting practices like meditation can help, research is increasingly suggesting that naturally derived supplements (including magnesium glycinate and PharmaGABA) may deliver that extra boost you need, particularly if you're dealing with something like anxiousness or insomnia.*

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Born in Brazil, Sah came to the U.S. at 16, and by his early 20’s had found great success in the fashion industry as co-founder and creative director of an international fashion magazine. Yet, he was overwhelmed by addiction, depression, and anxiety. In 2012, he walked away from everything and began an intensive search for health and well-being.

Sah has studied with spiritual masters like His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo, and countless others who saw his potential and encouraged him to develop his own teaching method. Sah’s revolutionary approach blends Tantric Buddhism and contemplative psychotherapy served with a twist of sass.

He's helped enrich the lives of thousands through his teachings and has shared the stage with Deepak Chopra, Yung Pueblo, Ruby Warrington, and Dan Harris. His first book, 5-minute Daily Meditations, is an international best-seller, with a new book releasing this year. He has been invited to speak at TEDx, and his client list includes Google, MoMa, Kanye West, Cannes Lion, American Express, the United Nations, New Balance, Bloomingdales, and Havas. Sah also shares his mission with the underserved, advocating for mental health and well-being in the LGBTIQ and POC communities.


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It takes a village

When Bryan Carroll, a 7-year-old from Dartmouth, Canada, was diagnosed with leukaemia last year, it meant that most of his favourite activities were now relegated to inside-play only.

Bryan’s case has unfortunately been diagnosed as incurable. As such he is meant to avoid crowds and rest as much as possible.

For his parents, that meant spending as much time as possible with this beautiful boy and foregoing everyday errands – such as backyard renovations. Until the Carroll’s neighbours found out.

In order to make Bryan’s days the happiest they could be, neighbours and community members rallied together to create an outdoor space for Bryan to play in, that would keep him safe and healthy.

Family friend Leanne Christie came up with the idea and shortly afterwards set up a GoFundMe campaign to fund the project. In just four days, the appeal saw over $3000 donated to the cause.

While Bryan and his family were out for the day, the volunteers set to work – completing the amazing transformation in just five hours.

The 50 plus volunteers installed swings and patio sets, a fire pit, new grass and filled the backyard with furniture and toys, to make Bryan’s space the best it could be.

“He loves it,” Sean Carroll, Bryan’s father, told local news. “It was the first time he’s ever run outside like that, and it was great to see.”

His favourite part of the new backyard, are the two chairs set up right in the end of the yard.

“He and his sister sit together on them.” Carroll told Yahoo Parenting. “They just like to be off alone, brother and sister by themselves together, and not in a hospital.”

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1. Dementia is more than just memory loss – most people associate dementia with memory loss, but the condition affects people in a wide variety of ways. That might include changes in behaviour, confusion and disorientation, delusions and hallucinations, difficulty communicating, problems judging speeds and distances and even cravings for particular foods. Everyone’s experience of dementia is different.

2. Dementia is not a natural part of ageing - We all forget a name or a face sometimes. Especially as we get older. But dementia is something different. Memory problems are one of a number of symptoms that people with dementia may experience. Others include difficulties with planning, thinking things through, struggling to keep up with a conversation, and sometimes changes in mood or behavior. Dementia is not a natural part of ageing and it doesn’t just affect older people.

3. Dementia is not an inevitable part of getting older – while it’s true that the majority of people with dementia are over 65, the condition is not a normal part of getting older. The likelihood of developing dementia rises with age, but it’s not a given that an older person will develop it.

4. There are things you can do to help prevent dementia - Lots of people think dementia is hereditary and there’s nothing you can do to stop it developing, but according to the University of Cambridge there are seven risk factors for developing the disease, and avoiding these could help prevent it. These include diabetes, mid-life hypertension, mid-life obesity, physical inactivity, depression, smoking, and low educational attainment.

5. Dementia isn’t hereditary - The majority of dementia is not inherited, and only around 5% of Alzheimer’s cases are due to genes. There is a gene, known as chromosome 19, which is apparently linked to developing the disease, but we don’t really know enough about Alzheimer’s disease to know why this is the case.

6. No person's experience of dementia is the same - Dementia is not all about memory loss and confusion. These are key features but everybody who lives with dementia will have their own unique experience. Some people have difficulty with language and finding words, while others struggle with everyday tasks. Some find that their personality or mood changes while others lose interest in getting involved in new projects. Similarly, how dementia affects people over time will also be unique to each person - their relationships, other health conditions, how people respond to them and their environment may all have an impact on how their symptoms progress.

7. There are no treatments to stop the diseases that cause dementia – while some treatments can help people to live with their symptoms a little better, there are no treatments that slow or stop diseases like Alzheimer’s. This means that the diseases will continue to get worse over time unless new treatments can be found quickly.

8. Dementia doesn’t discriminate – dementia is a condition that can affect anyone regardless of background, education, lifestyle or status.

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Earwigs are reddish brown with short, leathery forewings and pincers on the tip of the abdomen, and measure about 3/4 inch long. Although they can be pests in their own right, earwigs deserve more widespread recognition as beneficial predators. They help control the common aphid as well as the particular aphid species that attacks apple, plum, pear, spirea, dogwood, flowering crabapple, and flowering quince, among others. While it is true that they may inflict minor damage in the garden, particularly to seedlings, their presence is generally far more beneficial than detrimental.

The earwig's biggest problem seems to be one of image: its scary-looking pincers and a name which derives from an old Anglo Saxon word meaning "ear creature" evoke unfounded fears dating back to old Europe, whence they were first introduced. Nevertheless, while used as a defense mechanism against predators, the pincers are not a menace to people. Furthermore, there is no evidence that earwigs ever crawled into human ears, either merely to hide or to bore menacingly into the human brain! Another image problem stems from sheer numbers: if people see large quantities of earwigs in their gardens, they are likely to attribute to them damage inflicted by other pests. Therefore, conduct a nighttime check with a flashlight to determine if earwigs are indeed responsible for the damage in question before you decide to reduce their numbers.

If earwigs are snacking on the leaf margins of your seedlings, try putting down a mulch of compost. This will provide a complex soil surface with many organisms on which earwigs can feed, and should prevent them from inflicting major damage to your plants. If you have already applied a rich organic mulch and yet still experience problems with earwigs, raise seedlings indoors and transplant them outdoors when they are large enough to sustain some damage. If earwigs are seen eating flowers or larger plants, trap them with containers such as tuna fish cans filled with 1/2 inch of vegetable oil or moistened bread crumbs. Unbaited bamboo tubes or rolled up newspapers are also good traps. Place any of these traps on soil around dusk and check with a flashlight 12 hours later or the following morning. Shake trapped insects into a pail of soapy water to drown them.

Although earwigs don't do any damage inside the home, most people are averse to finding them there. Deny them access by caulking cracks and crevices, screening and weatherstripping doors, pruning foliage that touches the walls of the house, and/or by creating a clean, dry border directly adjacent to the house foundation. Vacuum up stray earwigs found indoors. If earwigs are clustering in damp basements and/or storage areas, consult a homeowner's manual for reducing moisture in these areas. Your earwig problem should dry up, too.