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A fantastic time of the year, or at least a favorite for me… The Holidays are a truly special time of the year, and New York, Washington DC and Chicago are three of the hottest destinations in the United States for those looking to have that big city experience while savoring the sights, sounds and tastes that come with the winter holidays. While there are a number of great destinations during the month of December, these three cities never fail to go BIG to celebrate. I’ve been fortunate to have time this month to truly savor several days in each of these festive destinations. Always difficult to narrow it down to only three activities, I was able to explore the “must-do” experiences while working on a number of stories… and have highlighted a few of my favorites along the way here as part of this Featured Journey throughout the month of December. Happy Holidays!

Three of the Best Things About the Holidays in New York City

The Holidays in New York City are simply a must-do experience for everyone. For a city that is already filled with energy twelve months a year, the buzz during the holiday season is unquestionably electric. With so many restaurants and hotels offering seasonal menus, vacation packages and other holiday incentives, there are simply not enough days to fully embrace all that New York has to offer for tourists and locals alike during the Holidays.

The newly renovated Palace Hotel (455 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022) is always festive on the East Side with one of my favorite Christmas trees in the city that completely transforms the outside courtyard on Madison Avenue. On the West Side, The Muse Hotel (a Kimpton property – 130 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036) proves to be an ideal destination when wanting to enjoy all of the amazing shows on Broadway and additional Holiday offerings at historical landmarks such as Radio City and Carnegie Hall.

With so many things to do and see while enjoying the magic of New York at the Holidays, these three particular favorites are absolutely vital to gain the full experience.

 1. Radio City Spectacular

If you love New York, and have not yet seen this show, you should make sure to get the full Radio City experience this year. Quintessential New York, this show has been gracing the Manhattan holidays for more than 85 years. The Rockettes have danced their way into the hearts of locals and tourists alike, and the fascination with them shows no signs of slowing in the future.

“Each holiday season, the Radio City Christmas Spectacular brings families, friends and loved ones together like nothing else can and this year, we are proud to present the most immersive experience yet,” said Don Simpson, executive vice president of productions, MSG Entertainment.

“Radio City Music Hall is not only a national landmark, but also an integral part of the heart and soul of New York City. The legendary theater’s intimate setting lends itself to hosting a wide variety of memorable events, shows, live performances, and special events which have become part of Radio City’s great history,” said Richard Claffey, senior vice president and general manager of theatre operations.

Enter the historic Radio City lobby with the grandiose chandelier, and you immediately feel the buzz of excitement. With Santa Claus hat and 3D glasses in hand, prepare for a rather short show by comparison (about 90 minutes), but an interactive experience that is sure to make everyone feel the love for this holiday season. A personal favorite is the Santa Claus number by the Rockettes – spectacular! Also, inquire about Stage Door Access for a chance to enjoy a one-hour guided tour to better understand the behind-the-scenes of Radio City.

Radio City
1260 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10020
(212) 247-4777

 2. Matilda on Broadway

While I know that Matilda is not a ‘holiday activity,’ it’s simply a perfect getaway to escape the cold weather, and enjoy one of the most refreshing family-friendly shows to grace Broadway in some time. Of course, there are a number of quality shows that I also enjoy, and I will always be a big promoter of everything Broadway because the shows, talent and crews do amazing work, and are so important to the true New York experience. After finally seeing Matilda, I understand all of the hype that surrounds this show. It’s really a show for all ages.

Winner of 50 international awards, including the Tony Award®, and one of the biggest hits on Broadway, this show is a sweet story of an extraordinary girl who must take a stand and challenge everything in her life to create her own destiny. With the help of her teacher, Ms. Honey, and her vivid imagination, this tiny girl overcomes every obstacle thrown at her. For my performance, Eliza Holland Madore played Matilda and was joined by a very talented cast, including Mitchell Sink playing her classmate, Bruce. Watch out for this kid – he is clearly on the road to having his own show with his incredibly likable personality and overall high level of talent. Truly entertaining!

Shubert Theatre
225 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
(212) 239-6200

 3. Afternoon Tea at Mandarin Oriental

Sitting high above the bustling streets of New York City, tea in enjoyed in the Lobby Lounge on the 35th Floor. With sweeping views across Central Park and onto the Upper East Side being picture-perfect all year, it’s especially memorable at the holidays. Until Christmas Day, the Mandarin Oriental New York will be offering their Nutcracker Tea, which features their festive sandwiches and sweet confections.

A rather relaxed atmosphere without a defined area for afternoon tea, but the alert staff and amazing ginger scones make it a great option. The views are out-of-this-world, and with a light snow falling outside, the view inside while sipping warm tea and savoring the delicate treats is simply perfection. When you do have to pull yourself away from the Lobby Lounge, I suggest taking some time to enjoy the Shops at Columbus Circle, where the Williams-Sonoma, Boss, Pink and other retailers are fully decorated and prepared for the Holidays.

80 Columbus Circle at 60th Street
New York, NY 10023
(212) 805-8800

Three of the Best Things About the Holidays in Chicago

The city of Chicago always makes any visitor feel right at home, and the Holidays are simply a mesmerizing time to be in this exciting city. The lights of Michigan Avenue (The Magnificent Mile) and the skaters in Millennium Park set the stage for this festive city’s Holiday spirit. Tremendous shopping is around every corner, and regardless of the wind, snow or occasional bitter cold; the “warmth” of this city is beyond explanation.

For anyone familiar with the Taste of Chicago each summer, it’s no surprise that this city is a foodie-mecca. Regardless of you being a fan of New York or Chicago styled pizza, a trip to Giordano’s is a must to get a taste of their famous Chicago stuffed pizza masterpiece, and with multiple locations, you’re in luck. With so many of the restaurants and hotels offering seasonal options, it’s a delicious time to venture to neighborhoods of Chicago; from the Gold Coast to River North, to the South Loop and Wicker Park, there’s never a shortage of things to do, taste and experience in this city.

With so many things to do and see while dining and shopping you way through Chicago at the Holidays, these three particular favorites are absolutely vital to gain the full experience.

 1. Seasonal Offerings at the Four Seasons Hotels

When in Chicago, especially at the Holidays, the Four Seasons hotels are ideal destinations for overnight stays in their rooms and suites, or at least a taste of the Holidays at either the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago or the Ritz Carlton Chicago (a Four Seasons Hotel). Chef Martin Knaubert at deca (Ritz Carlton property – 160 East Pearson Street) continues to impress guests, and is offering some exciting seasonal menu items, so deca is a great dining destination option any time of the day. Both of these properties are overflowing with Christmas spirit by offering hot roasted chestnuts, cider and cookies, the Traveling Candy Man and so much more.

Venture to the other property (Four Seasons Hotel Chicago – 120 East Delaware Place) to enjoy the ultimate afternoon tea celebration in Chicago. Not Your Aunt Sally’s Holiday Afternoon Tea (November 28 – December 28, 2014) at Allium presents a unique take on the traditional tea tower this holiday season. Indulge in the classic savory treats such as smoked salmon sandwiches, scones and deviled eggs alongside innovative treats such as lobster cornet, pimento cheese pops and hazelnut profiteroles. Tea is offered from 3:00pm to 4:30pm ($39.00). However, it’s the Holidays, so feel free to celebrate and add a glass of Moët & Chandon Imperial Brut ($55.00), or perhaps a glass of Moët & Chandon Imperial Rose ($58.00).

The Ritz-Carlton Chicago (A Four Seasons Hotel)
160 East Pearson Street at Water Tower Place
Chicago, Illinois 60611-2308
(312) 266-1000

Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
120 East Delaware Place
Chicago, Illinois 60611-1443
(312) 280-8800

 2. Christkindlemarket

While there are a lot of Holiday markets around the United States, it’s difficult for any of them to compete with the feel of European Holiday markets. Thanks to the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest Inc. (GACC Midwest) developing this concept, Christkindlmarket Chicago has been going strong since 1996. Inspired by the Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg, Germany, which began in 1545, the Christkindlmarket Chicago brings a cherished German and European tradition with international flair and local charm to Chicago.

A unique holiday shopping experience, German products like nutcrackers, cuckoo clocks, and beer steins are always popular items, as well as the large assortment of savory and sweet foods, drinks and candied treats. Visitors can smell the tempting aromas from the sausages, sauerkraut, potato pancakes, waffles, and many other delicacies throughout the market. A personal favorite is the Glühwein, which is a traditional German holiday market hot spiced wine, and one of the more popular “adult beverages” at the market. This beverage is so special that it comes in a souvenir cup shaped like a boot, decorated with the market’s signature logo and year. With more than enough treats and gifts for everyone, it’s a must-visit, and open until December 24. Fröhliche Weihnachten!

Daley Plaza (between Washington, Clark and Dearborn Street)
50 W Washington Street
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 494-2175

 3. Christmas Around The World

The museums of Chicago are known to be some of the best in the country, and one in particular holds nothing back when it comes to celebrating the Holidays. The Museum of Science and Industry is celebrating their 73rd annual Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light, which features more than 50 trees and displays, beautifully decorated by volunteers from Chicago’s ethnic communities to reflect their diverse culture and holiday traditions. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to stroll through the dazzling forest of trees, enjoy intermittent falling “snow” every half hour and savor the performances of various dance and choral groups on the Holiday Stage.

This year’s Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light features a Disney theme that pays homage to the Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives temporary exhibit. The Museum’s 45-foot Grand Tree, located in the Rotunda, dazzles with more than 30,000 twinkling lights and hundreds of Disney-inspired ornaments and trimmings. New for the holiday season, see costumes from Disney films such as The Santa Clause and Maleficent, learn about the making of the animated film Frozen, and even sketch beloved new characters from some of your favorite Disney movies!

Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 684-1414

Three of the Best Things About the Holidays in Washington DC

The politicians might be rushing around to get out of DC as quickly as possible during the month of December, but for everyone else, the District of Columbia, along with the surrounding areas of Virginia and Maryland, go above-and-beyond to showcase the love of the season. Holiday Afternoon Tea at The Willard is a long-time favorite (and only a few blocks away from The National Theater), as well as catching a glimpse of the official tree at the northeast quadrant of the Ellipse, near the White House. I find that when in DC, there seems to be designated areas that are very festive, but often more than a short walk between these areas. A great city for UBER!

Georgetown is always the best place to get some shopping done while being within only a few minutes of a number of great hotels, quality shopping and a walk through the neighborhood north of M Street provides a taste of the residential feel for when you need a little extra walking time. If you walk or drive down Thomas Jefferson St. NW from M Street to the K Street area, there’s an ice skating rink along the water, which provides exceptional views of the Kennedy Center and over the Potomac River to Theodore Roosevelt Island. While most of the restaurants around the rink are a bit overrated and depend on the tourists, Fiola Mare is a great seafood restaurant that has proven to be very popular with the locals and tourists.

With so many things to do and see while balancing the politics in Washington, DC at the Holidays, these three particular favorites are absolutely vital to gain the full experience.

 1. The White House Tour

When in DC during the Holidays, a fantastic opportunity awaits at the White House. Each year, the doors are opened, and the public is permitted to walk through the great rooms to see all the decorations. This year’s theme is ‘A Children’s Winter Wonderland’. It celebrates the pureness that the holidays bring, as seen through the eyes of children. The decorations this year also pay tribute to the Armed Forces and their families. The East Wing of the White House features a Christmas tree adorned with gold star ornaments, honoring the heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

For me, it’s all about the trees when walking the halls of the White House. The tour features 26 White House Christmas trees and a gingerbread house weighing more than 300 pounds, complete with a skating rink and marzipan reindeer! Volunteers from 34 states and the District of Columbia helped decorate the White House for the holidays, and eighteen of those White House volunteers came to the White House from military families.

The official White House Christmas tree, which stands 18 feet tall in the Blue Room, honors the courageous service of the troops, veterans, and military families, who all serve our Nation every single day. Be sure to setup this tour early to allow time to register. If you’re really lucky, you might just catch a glimpse of Bo running through the halls.

1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
(202) 456-1111

 2. Pippin at The National Theater

Pippin has been on Broadway for several years after it was re-launched better than ever following a 40-year hiatus. Though the Broadway show is closing in January, the TOUR is making its way around the United States, and is set to be in Washington, DC at The National Theater through the Holidays, and ending January 4, 2015. Those who were a fan of the circus as children will enjoy this high-flying spectacle, which pairs acrobatics with amazing singers who pour emotion into the entertaining songs. It’s no surprise that this show won the Tony Award in 2013 for being the best musical revival. Having seen this twice already, it’s a personal favorite, and look forward to seeing the TOUR cast this season.

An impeccable cast is at the top of their game when dancing, singing and acting under the big top while taking the audience through a range of emotions. The story follows a young prince who is seeking adventure and makes several wrong turns in his life after receiving very ill advice. The prince falls in love with a widow, who has a young son; and is faced with determining if his life’s destiny is settling down with a peaceful life, or making magic with his troupe of performers. A fascinating show from start to finish, it’s a great family-friendly option when looking for ways to experience Washington, DC. The National Theater has a rich history dating back to 1835, and is just steps from the White House and numerous other DC landmarks.

The National Theater
1321 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 628-6161

 3. Cookies and Cocoa at the Fairmont

It’s no surprise that DC has a lot of hotel options, but the Fairmont continues to stand out for their level of service, and the fashion that this property celebrates the Holidays is second-to-none. With lavishly elegant lobby decorations and a Courtyard Crystal Garden filled with thousands of tiny white lights, shimmering holiday trees and over 30 animated Reindeer, a visit to the Fairmont Washington DC – Georgetown puts everyone in the spirit.

Instead of a Holiday Tea service this year, the Fairmont has an exciting opportunity for the entire family to enjoy a delicious snack while taking-in all of the Holiday spirit that surrounds the luxurious lobby. Day or night is ideal, but if you’re fortunate enough to be there as the sun goes down, the sparkling lights in the Courtyard are simply magical. House-made rich, dark chocolate cocoa with toppings, flavorings and 6 assorted winter cookies ($14) are enjoyed from 11:00am – 7:00pm among the life-sized gingerbread fireplace and lovely tree in this grand lobby in the Loggia (until December 31).

2401 M Street NW
Washington, DC 20037
(866) 840-8402

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When it comes to fragrance, I’m something of a creature of habit. Even though I have a box stuffed full with the most gorgeous scents, I tend to rotate through the same through on a daily basis. One which has been a mainstay and a definite most-reached for has been Jo Malone’s Orange Blossom, which has to be up there among my favourite-ever perfumes. So, when I felt the need to change up my scents again I hot footed it to my nearest Jo Malone counters.

Jo Malone Grapefruit Cologne 1Even though I went in the hopes of finding something that was brand new, I ended up opting for one of the brand’s most iconic scents – the Grapefruit Cologne. It’s been one of those things I’ve wanted to try for what feels like forever, and now, just t the start of summer, it feels completely right! What I love about it, is how very clean it feels. At first, the cologne smells of grapefruit and orange. It’s zesty and fresh, and it feels like I’ve just stepped out of a citrus grove.

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Somewhat surprisingly for a citrus-based scent, Jo Malone’s Grapefruit Cologne is quite a complex one. As the cologne warms on the skin, subtle herbal notes of rosemary and mint become more obvious, and there is a touch of jasmine which gives the cologne a luxurious, almost soapy feel. It also wears beautifully well, as it dries down to the base notes of Oakmoss and Vetivert give a green, almost green base which feels beautifully unisex. I’ve become absolutely obsessed with the Grapefruit Cologne. It’s the perfume equivalent of a crisp white shirt, and I can’t wait to wear it throughout the summer!

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Things literally got brighter at the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel in October, when Gensler revealed its $13 million makeover of the property’s exterior and public spaces.

The base of the facade, now wrapped in a screen of aluminum fins, boasts a corner of glass and LED lights that change color, putting on a show for passersby at First and Adams streets. Bring a camera at night, as flash photography reveals more than what the eye can see: Take a picture, and the letters P-H-X appear on the side of the building, thanks to utilitarian reflective material.

Repeat guests of the hotel will also notice a new porte cochere as well as a relocated main entrance, now on Adams Street. The contemporary updates continue inside, where Loewen Design Group transformed the lobby with plank-tile flooring, a sepia-toned palette of decor and artwork and eye-catching light sculptures, including Growing Vases: a glass-blown piece representing the Grand Canyon.

The area’s western roots are also incorporated into the property’s new restaurant, Dust Cutter, which boasts railroad-beam ceiling pieces, a modern campfire made with local river rocks and a community table crafted from a live-edge Redwood. A wall of three garage doors opens onto Adams Street, enhancing the urban saloon’s open floor plan.

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Exploring the strange politics of spitting in someone's face. (Photo Digitally Altered)
Exploring the strange politics of spitting in someone's face. (Photo Digitally Altered)

The strange politics of spitting in someone’s face

THE glob sailed through the air in a graceful arc, maintaining its gooey form until it struck its target with supreme precision.

It was one of the foulest things I have witnessed since my rotund uncle did a nude duck-dive in a seaweed infested canal.

Comic illustrator Nicky Minus this week pleaded guilty to spitting in the face of a government official at a protest over the creation (through forced amalgamation) of the new Inner West Council in Sydney.

You probably saw the footage: a screaming ginger-haired woman leans forward and hocks a gigantic loogie right onto the face of the freshly-formed council's administrator, Richard Pearson.

The court gave Minus an 18-month good behaviour bond, but her reputation as a spitter might take longer to expire.

In one mouthful, she averted attention from the protesters' legitimate reason for being there - unelected lackeys have been summarily installed to push through the State Government's agenda without oversight from pesky elected councils - and made it all about that broken taboo.

Full disclosure: I love the odd salivary expulsion.

Find me a nice cliff and, after lobbing a few rocks, I will shoot off some would-be dribble into the depths below.

Even the bushman's blow debatably has a function, as any hanky-challenged rugby league player who has an on-field nose-blow will attest.

But there is a time and place, and spitting in someone's face falls short of the criteria.

It got me thinking about the changing politics of expelling saliva.

Back in the Middle Ages, it was the done thing to have a public spit in Western society because swallowing saliva and whatnot was considered unclean.

There were rules.

One could spit under the table while eating, but never across it. While standing, it was perfectly acceptable to spit while standing so long as one rubbed it into the dirt with his foot.

Some aristocratic-types as early as the 15th Century had begun to snub their nose at the uncivilised practice, but it was not until the discovery of tuberculosis bacteria in 1882 that a real public campaign to ban it began.

It was more to do with avoiding a plague than manners - the disease-causing bacteria were thought to survive for a full day in saliva.

Asian countries have typically been less worried about the practice, although China has implemented several unsuccessful campaigns to rein it in since the New Life civic education movement in the 1930s - not only for health, but also to minimise the disgust of judgmental tourists.

Here in Australia, police and paramedics face the ever-present threat of being spat on by people who might be infected with Hepatitis C, HIV or some other life-altering disease.

They have sometimes had to wait an agonising six months before learning if they were infected.

It has prompted several police jurisdictions to introduce "spit hoods" - cloth hoods, similar to those beekeepers wear, which cover the nose and mouth of alleged offenders who make threats or have a history of spitting at officers.

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Spitting Image - Essex is Crap: Essex is Crap by Spitting Image

Buddha, who is believed to have lived between the sixth and fourth centuries before Christ, presumably knew little about transferring disease through saliva.

An ancient parable tells the story of a stranger who spat in Buddha's face but received no reaction.

He returned the next day, confused and remorseful, throwing himself at Buddha's feet to beg for forgiveness.

None was forthcoming.

"The Ganges goes on flowing, it is never the same Ganges again," Buddha said.

"Every man is a river. The man you spit upon is no longer here.

"I look just like him, but I am not the same, much has happened in these 24 hours!

"The river has flowed so much. So I cannot forgive you because I have no grudge against you."

Astonishingly, I am not quite as forgiving as Buddha. -ARM NEWSDESK

Strange Politics is a satirical column. Follow Chris Calcino on Twitter: @ChrisCalcino

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Deltoid Ligament Sprain and Tear: Symptoms and Treatments

May 01, 2020

The deltoid ligament or medial ligament is a band that connects your lower leg bone (tibia) to the inner side of your ankle. This triangular shaped ligament supports your ankle and prevents it from over rotation to the outer side. It consists of deep and superficial fibers and is one of the strongest skeletal structures in the body.

Due to the inherent strength of this ligament and the anatomy of the ankle, a deltoid ligament tear is rare. Ankle sprains typically result from overexertion of the ligament, (lateral collateral) that connects the thin leg bone (fibula) to the heel bone (talus). A deltoid ligament tear or sprain may be caused by a severe trauma resulting in outward twisting of the ankle, which is usually associated with broken fibula.

Deltoid Ligament Tear and Sprain: Symptoms and Diagnosis

As mentioned above, deltoid ligament tear is not a common injury that often results fromsevere trauma leading to outward twisting of the ankle. Aside from an acute injury, a deltoid ligament tear can also result from excessive overuse or wear and tear of the ligament. Since this ligament supports the arch of the foot, people who are knock-kneed and have flat feet are generally more likely to be injured from it. Common symptoms of deltoid ligament tear include pain that radiates from the inner ankle, swelling, and bruising. The severity of these symptoms varies according to the extent of your injury.

X-ray images may be taken to evaluate the ankle and foot for abnormalities to the bones or possible avulsion of bone at the injured site.

MRI imaging of soft tissues may be used to evaluate the severity of deltoid ligament tear and sprain.

Treatment of deltoid ligament tear and sprain depends on the extent of damage to it. Doctors usually classify ligament injuries into three categories:

  • Grade I injury – This results from stretching of the deltoid ligament and is accompanied by minor symptoms. Your ankle may be painful, but it is possible for you to bear weight on your foot.
  • Grade II injury – This involves a partial deltoid ligament tear, which is associated with more pain compared to Grade I injuries. Weight-bearing on the involved foot is not possible.
  • Grade III injury - This involves a complete deltoid ligament tear. Although most injuries to the deltoid ligament can be treated with rest and ice application, a severe injury may need surgical repair.

How to Recover from Deltoid Ligament Tear and Sprain

Most injuries to the deltoid ligament can be treated medically, without surgery. Most patients improve with rest, ice application, elevation of the leg, and pain killers using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

1.       The Principle of RICE

The RICE method is a practical routine often used to treat ankle sprains. It consists of the following: Rest, Ice application, Compression of the affected area, and Elevation of the extremity.

  • To rest your ankle, you need to stay off of it and avoid weight-bearing activities. If your ankle is really painful, use crutches so that the ankle only bears partial weight.
  • Icing consists of applying ice packs on the ankle, which can be made at home orpurchased commercially. You can even use a bag of peas from the freezer. Take care not to fall asleep during ice application, as this might lead to frostbite-like injuries. Generally, it is best to apply ice for about 10 minutes at a time, several times a day.
  • Use an elastic bandage for compression. However, avoid wrapping your ankle too tightly, because this may reduce blood flow to the leg.
  • Finally, elevate the affected leg and ankle to a level above your heart by lying flat on bed with two to three pillows under your ankle. At work, sit with your ankle elevated on a chair/stool.

2.       Using a Brace

Most people with deltoid ligament tear do not need surgical treatment. To improve ankle stability after physiotherapy, try using a brace to tighten or strengthen your ligaments.

3.       Surgery

Surgery may be required if the deltoid ligament tear makes the ankle weak and no improvement occurs after all conservative treatments have been tried.

Two main types of surgery include:

  • Tightening or re-attaching damaged ligaments to the bone
  • Replacing the damaged ligament with a nearby tendon

Following surgery, a plaster cast will be applied for six weeks. Then you will need an ankle brace for another 6 weeks. In addition, physiotherapy is often required to regain strength and ankle mobility. You can do light exercise at three months, but you must not engage in sports activities that involve twisting (such as rugby, football, running, and squash) until six months after surgery.

Patients with Grade III sprains need longer time to recover, and have a higher likelihood of developing chronic ankle instability. Although not as fast as surgery, non-operative therapy under professional and careful supervision can work as well.

4.       Exercises

Once the swelling and inflammation resolves, physical therapy can be initiated, usually after weeks following the injury (serious deltoid ligament tear can take months). The physical therapy typically consists of gentle stretching, strengthening, and "proprioceptive" exercises. Here are some exercises for deltoid ligament sprain and general ankle sprain:

How Long Does It Take to Recover from Deltoid Ligament Tear and Sprain?

Compared to outer ligament ankle sprains, deltoid ligament tears may take a longer time to heal. Depending on the severity, it may take up to four months for you to recover after spraining a deltoid ligament. Some patients may need to wear a fracture walker for about three to 12 weeks.


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In 2012 I opened my first Studio/Storefront called Workshop in Old Hanapepe town. I relocated in 2016 to Warehouse 3540 in Lawai---keeping the name Workshop and expanding the concept by welcoming my creative father, Charlie, into the mix. In our new space he's built out a sweet printmaking studio home to two letterpresses and one etching press, on which he prints cards and tees with hand set type and handcarved blocks under the moniker Goofy Foot Prints (sorry no website, he's analog!)

We closed the shop in March 2020 (oh hello, Covid-19)---and we've decided to make that closure permanent. Sad apologies to those we were not able to say a final goodbye to! Optimistically, though, I'm retaining a workspace on the the other side of Warehouse 3540, which will be utilized as a classroom, club, studio, meeting space for when we're in the clear to gather once more. This unplanned yet critical time of reflection has allowed me to listen to my heart + focus more on sharing/learning with my community through creativity. I have no plans for a future storefront, as I reset machinemachine's compass to point toward service rather than production. I'm open to suggestions, ideas, and feedback as I head in a new direction!

Buy Back Program

One of my great desires is that my pieces do not contribute to the wasteful fashion industry. I want my clothing to be long-loved and worn for years, beyond seasonal trends. If a customer becomes bored with one of my pieces, I ask that they bring it to my shop --Workshop-- and I will exchange their gently worn garment for 30% off one new machinemachine garment (non-sale items only). Meanwhile their used dress, skirt, blouse, or pant are able to be re-sold as secondhand machinemachine for a nice economical price to another customer. Hopefully everyone wins with this Buy Back Program.

Easy Returns & Exchanges

Send your item back if anything doesn't work for you for a refund or exchange. Contact us for more information about the process.

Shipping Methods

 We ship domestic and international via the United States Postal Service. If an item is under 13 ounces it will go First Class, if it is 14+ ounces it will ship Priority Mail. Orders are packed and shipped in 2-5 days. If you need express services, please contact us.

Website Inventory

You may notice my webshop is empty from time to time. Everything we make is one-of-a-kind and extremely limited, thus sometimes our online inventory is low. I apologize for the disappointment and inconvenience! Please stand-by and check back frequently. We usually re-stock monthly. An easy way to check up on our next online upload is to follow along via Instagram (@machinemachine)


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The press brake is a piece of equipment that is utilized for bending sheet metal into a variety of forms and shapes. There are many operators who pick up their skills through trial and error while on the job. Others receive formal training and are certified in their trade. But, no matter how an operator learns the trade, precision bending requires that the operator has a keen understanding in primary areas; the role of the operator, the press brake machine, and the tooling.

The role of the operator: An outstanding operator should always be honing his craft through additional training and the implementation of new technologies within the industry. These operators should also have a well-rounded understanding of the entire fabrication process, from start to finish. This includes machine set-up, necessary fabrication times to meet the job specifications, and machine capabilities.

The Press Brake machine: there are several different types of press brake machines and each one has its own capabilities and limitations to consider, and maintenance requirements. These press brake types include; mechanical, hydraulic, retrofitted CNC, and full CNC brakes. Each machine type has its own capabilities, limitations, and setup times. Press brake operators must fully understand the differences of each machine, the forming times for each machine, and concentrated load limits associated with each tool. In most cases, operators are only fully trained on one machine type. Operators who exceed load limitations could cause significant damage to the machine and deform the products being made. Press brake operators must know the math of the machine.

Tooling: It is hardly possible to make quality parts with bad tooling. Different types of bending require different types of tooling. Expert press brake operators must have a complete understanding of the different tooling tolerances for every punch and die used.

Ask us anything regarding press brakes and we’ll assist you with the help you need at Machine Tool Exchange!

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“In the Eyes of Most of Us”

When I read “your two thinkers are very
discredited in the eyes of most of us”
after a friend had posted a story on poverty
in America I found myself sitting here
with a frown between my brows,
trying to puzzle it out.

Who are “the most of us” of which you
speak? Most of who? Most of whom?
And are you including me in your us?
Because I actually want to read what
my friend has to share about poverty
in America. I might learn something new.

Complacent, comfortable, isolated, insulated,
we sit each in our homes, assuming
everyone thinks exactly the same way
we do. We turn our televisions on to
the usual channels and listen to the same
old perspectives, and nod our heads

in contented, unquestioning agreement.
And our ponds grow stagnant without fresh,
tumbling brooks stirring up the waters
our joints get calcified and rigid as we sit
in our easy chairs, nodding our heads, lulled
by the same phrases parroted over and over…
– Karen Molenaar Terrell

“The time for thinkers has come. Truth, independent of doctrines and time-honored systems, knocks at the portal of humanity. Contentment with the past and the cold conventionality of materialism are crumbling away.”
– Mary Baker Eddy

Dear Class,

Dear class,

Bullying is not cool. Being a bully does not make you a winner, and it does not make you right. Insulting others, pushing others around, trying to stop others from expressing their opinions and beliefs, ganging up on others, harassing others, and using your power as a mob, or as an individual, to intimidate others is not okay. Bigotry is not okay. Brazen disregard for the rights, safety, and well-being of others is not okay.

Alrighty. Carry on then…
Mrs. T.

“It requires courage to utter truth; for the higher Truth lifts her voice, the louder will error scream, until its inarticulate sound is forever silenced in oblivion.”
– Mary Baker Eddy

Copper Puddles

Copper puddles and puppy cuddles
autumn brings apple cider smells
and musky leaves and wool sweaters
out of cedar chests and crisp mornings
and rainy days and cold starry nights
that hint of winter to come…
– Karen Molenaar Terrell

photo by Karen Molenaar Terrell

My Go-To People

During this contentious political season – when stories of defriending, blocking, ad homineming, weeping and much gnashing of teeth are circulating on Facebook – I feel compelled to take a moment and give a shout out to the friends who have shown nothing but class to me – even though we sometimes/often disagree on political issues. These are my “go-to” people when I need a different perspective on things…

“We should remember that the world is wide; that there are a thousand million different human wills, opinions, ambitions, tastes, and loves; that each person has a different history, constitution, culture, character, from all the rest; that human life is the work, the play, the ceaseless action and reaction upon each other of these different atoms. Then, we should go forth into life with the smallest expectations, but with the largest patience; with a keen relish for and appreciation of everything beautiful, great, and good, but with a temper so genial that the friction of the world shall not wear upon our sensibilities; with an equanimity so settled that no passing breath nor accidental disturbance shall agitate or ruffle it; with a charity broad enough to cover the whole world’s evil, and sweet enough to neutralize what is bitter in it…”
– Mary Baker Eddy

Thoughts on Abortion

I’ve never had an abortion. Never been in circumstances where that was something that even needed to be considered. Both my pregnancies were planned. The sons were seen to be healthy and whole in the womb. My life and health were never in jeopardy during the pregnancies. Both pregnancies were times of joyful anticipation for me. But I think I can imagine – at least a little – how it might feel to be a woman in different circumstances than my own – in a difficult pregnancy, in a situation that might seem impossible and hopeless. I can imagine the despair and the gut-wrenching fear. And I just don’t believe that it’s my place – or anyone else’s – to have any say in another woman’s pregnancy. Obviously, there should be – and already are – restrictions when the fetus becomes sentient and viable. But a woman’s feelings and needs should never be brushed aside cavalierly as if they don’t matter. Because they do.

Today’s Assignment

Here’s today’s assignment: Tell me what you most respect about your choice of presidential candidate, what you think are your candidate’s greatest accomplishments (please include specific examples), what you consider your candidate’s greatest strengths and biggest weaknesses, and why you think your candidate would make a good President. Avoid any reference to an opposing candidate (you will lose points if you do this) and personal attacks.

Have fun!

Mrs. Terrell

I will be voting for Hillary Clinton this election. Although I went to the Democratic caucus as a Bernie Sanders supporter, and would like to have seen him win the Democratic nomination, I have to admit that Hillary Clinton has won me over in the last month. The morning after the second debate I woke up realizing that I really WANTED to vote for Hillary Clinton. There was something about the way she handled herself during the debate that really impressed me. She was criticized by some for being too unemotional – but it occurred to me that if she’d shown emotion, she would have been criticized for being an “emotional female.” I liked, too, the way she talked to individuals in the audience face-to-face – I liked how she talked to the Muslim woman and addressed her concerns about discrimination.

What I most respect about Hillary Clinton is her commitment to doing what she thinks is the right thing to do – her “Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead!” attitude about the issues that matter to her. She’s been demonized, threatened with bodily harm, lied about, and ridiculed – but none of it seems to phase her. She keeps her eye on the goal and keeps moving forward.

Her greatest accomplishments? As First Lady, her work in helping to bring health care to impoverished children through the State Children’s Health Insurance Program; as a senator from New York , her work to bring aid to the first responders who got sick after 9-11, and to bring $21 billion in federal aid to New York to help it re-build after the attack; and, as Secretary of State, her work in keeping nuclear weapons out of Iran, and in creating avenues for women, globally, to become empowered. Hillary Clinton has admitted she’s better at the “servant” part than the “public” part. She’s more a Clydesdale than a prancing Lipizzaner. She’s one of those people who has worked for years behind the scenes – forging progressive policies, working for children, the poor, and the disenfranchised.

This brings me to what I feel are her greatest strengths and her biggest weaknesses: She’s great at policy-forging, and at behind-the-scenes negotiations. She’s tenacious. When she sees there’s a need, she finds a way to meet it. But this also might tend to make her focus narrowed – I don’t know that she always sees what’s going on in the periphery – I think she was blind-sided, for instance, by the strong support Bernie Sanders amassed during his campaign. I wish she were as much “public” as “servant” – I wish she held rallies in football stadiums à la Bernie, and had the ability to rouse the troops. But if I have to choose between “public” and “servant” – the “servant” part of a politician is more important to me than the “public” part.

I think Hillary Clinton will be a good President. Maybe even a great one. I believe she genuinely cares about people, and wants to help. I believe she wants to leave the world a better place than she found it. I believe she has the intelligence and savvy and heart to do this.


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• Womens vintage betmar fedora
  • Vintage betmar wide brim fedora
  • womens cream wool hat
  • vintage wide brim fedora
  • off white vintage hat
  • Cream vintage hat
  • Vintage betmar hat

Betmar Wide Brim Fedora, Cream Wool, Tan Hatband & Bow

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Cool and stylish, this Betmar wide brim fedora will work with your entire fall wardrobe.
Approx. Hat Size (cm): 21″ (53) ; Outside Diameter: 13″ (33); Height of Crown 4″ (10), Width of Brim: 3″ (7.5).
Condition: Good, two spots of minor felt loss on the underside of the brim.  Not noticeable when worn.
Era:  1960s.
Mark/Label:  Betmar New York, Union label.
One of a kind vintage item. Get it before it’s gone.

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Sensational Betmar wide brim fedora.  The cream wool and tan hatband make this a three-season look, fall, winter and spring.

Betmar Wide Brim Fedora Details

  • Cream women’s fedora.
  • Coordinating wide grosgrain hatband and flat bow.
  •  Wool felt.
  • Circa 1990s.
  • A link to the leopard vest is shown below.

Betmar has offered quality women’s headwear since 1933. The name was taken from Betty Marks who was the first designer.  Betmar hats are still made today.

NOT SHIPPABLE TO ITALY due to Italian customs prohibition.

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We normally ship within 3 – 5 business days.  If there is an issue with shipping times you will be immediately notified. Clothing and accessories ship by USPS Priority Mail or FedEx. Jewelry ships First Class Insured. Overseas orders ship International First Class.  Buyer is responsible for customs duties.

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Articles, People

Coping with Bereavement

I was watching a programme called 7up on the television recently. If you don’t know it, it started in the sixties where children were interviewed when they were seven, and every seven years the cameras caught up with them. The ‘children’ are now 63 and it has been fascinating. My mum and I followed it throughout the years and she has missed the last two now.

This last time it was they the first programme was different to the normal way it is presented. They had well-known celebrities watching as they discussed it. They always go through previous episodes first, and one boy in 28-up visited his mother’s grave.

A discussion by the celebs followed with each of them remembering when they lost a parent. It was clear the memories were still raw, even though some were elderly they never forgot the pain of losing someone.

It made me think how everyone has a story to tell, and even as many years have passed, it still break hearts. As spoke, I thought of my loss and how I coped with bereavement.

My parents passed away at more or less the same time. It was August 2010 when it all began.

Since that February Dad began losing weight and by the July he was just skin and bone. No one knew what was wrong, but something was afoot that we would never have guessed.

Hubby and I went for a weekend away, but instead of leaving the worry behind, it came with me. I couldn’t settle and rang Mum to check on him. Dad answered and normally we’d have a brief word before he passed me to Mum. This time he said I couldn’t speak to her because she was lying down. Mum, if she wasn’t well, slept on the settee, she never went to bed and she never, ever, refused to talk to me. I felt even more unsettled, so we went home earlier than planned.

On the journey back, my sister rang asking me to return as dad had been taken to hospital by ambulance. I told her we were on the way and would be there within the hour. She rang again half an hour later to say Mum had now been taken in by ambulance, too.

That was August 19th. Every day I made the 30 mile round trip to visit them in hospital.

Mum could not walk but was chirpy. Dad was just Dad, although he looked awful he was as always optimistic about getting well. He was going for a scan later and if it was clear he could go home.

It wasn’t. That was not what we expected, and neither did he.

I was with him when the doctors broke the news. It was pancreatic cancer, and he had only a few days to live. It was a total shock, and it completely devastated us.

The doctor asked if he suspected it and he said he hadn’t. He was so brave as he somehow accepted his time had come. The way he coped helped us all.

I went back to mum’s ward to tell her the news and burst into tears. Mum, in her usual take control, everything will be all right, manner, said, “Not you as well!” My sister was sitting there, her face red with tears.

The strange thing was, Mum didn’t want to see him. She listened to my news, and it was as if she didn’t believe it. Eventually, after some persuasion, she was taken down the corridor in a wheelchair to see him. They stayed together for a good hour and I’ve often wondered what they talked about. What could they talk about? How do you even have that conversation?

On 2nd September, Dad passed away with my brother by his side. Even though I knew it was coming, it was still a shock. The entire thing was surreal. You don’t expect things like that to happen to you.

We continuing visiting Mum, who couldn’t walk at all, and began acting strangely. No one said what was wrong with her.  It was possibly a DVT blood clot, and she continued with tests. She began having hallucinations. This strong, opinionated woman I’d known all my life was suddenly stopped speaking. It was difficult to deal with. She wouldn’t answer questions and stared into space as we spoke. In times like this, it was always Mum we would turn to, except this was Mum and I didn’t know what to do.  She stopped responding altogether. Then she closed her eyes and wouldn’t open them even though she was awake.

One day I had some news for her. “Mum, open your eyes,”  I instructed. I wanted to show her a picture of my daughter’s new boyfriend. One she eventually went on to marry. She briefly opened them and it shocked me to see they were all milky and white. I don’t think she could even see.

We had to organise Dad’s funeral alone, Mum was in no shape to contribute anything. All the while we hoped she would get well enough to attend. Mum showed no interest as she retreated further into herself.

One day I visited, and it was obvious she’d had a stroke.

September 23rd was Dad’s birthday and the only day I took off from visiting. My sister stayed with her and she spoke and almost appeared lucid at times. Amanda said it was a good visit. I was sorry not to have been there. Dad’s birthday was hard, and I was exhausted. The following morning my Amanda rang and said, ‘Come now, there’s something wrong with Mum.’

We three sisters sat by her bedside as she quietly slipped away.

In The Magic of Stories book, I’ve included two stories about this. One is a poem about what happened. The second was a spur-of-the-moment decision I made to visit them at home before I went on holiday. It would be the last time I’d see them together in their house.

Everyone has a story to tell of a day that devastated their lives. What’s yours?

The Magic of Stories Book

Mum & Dad Mason's do

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Emilia Pot Blue - Magnolia Lane

Emilia Pot Blue

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Emilia Pot Blue
Blue Multi
Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 7 cm
Constructed from ceramic.
Ideal for indoor use with living and faux plants. For living plants do not plant directly into the vessel.
Made in China.


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May 13

May 13-14, 2019

ICG 2019 witnessed renowned researchers, scientists, and scholars to exchange and share their experiences on all aspects of Catalysis and Green Chemistry. It is also an immense platform to present and discuss the utmost advances, concerns and drifts as well as pragmatic challenges and solutions adopted in the field.
Mar 11

March 11-13, 2019

This conference was marked with the attendance of young and brilliant students, business delegates and talented research communities representing many countries around the world with the theme "Accentuate Innovations and Emerging Novel Research in Catalysis.”
Sep 13

September 13-15, 2018

The three days event implanted a firm relation of upcoming strategies in the field of Catalysis with the scientific community. The conceptual and pertinent knowledge shared, will correspondingly foster organizational collaborations to nurture scientific accelerations.
Oct 19

October 19-21, 2017

GCR 2017 witnessed an amalgamation of outstanding speakers who enlightened the crowd with their knowledge and confabulated on various new-fangled topics related to the field of food Science and Agronomy.


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Luisa Magdalena

Luisa Magdalena is an Argentinian feminist born in San Antonio de Areco, Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1990. She is a photographer and Art Director. She studied with the great photographer Carlos Bosch and is always taking different classes and courses in order to deepen her
photographic knowledge.
She specializes in documentary photography and has won several local
prizes. In 2018 her work “CARBON” was published in La Tundra magazine, London, UK.
She frequently collaborates with different independent Argentinian online media.

In Argentina, a woman is killed every 30 hours. It matters neither what her age is nor her social class. Luisa Magdalena documents Argentinian women’s struggle in a series of striking photographs.

Feeling inspired by MAI? Dedicated to intersectional gender politics in visual culture? Want to keep your feminist imagination on fire? MAI newsletter will help refresh your zeal for feminism with first-hand news on our new content.

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The team of MAI supporters and contributors is always expanding. We’re honoured to have a specialist collective of editors, whose enthusiasm & talent gave birth to MAI.

However, to turn our MAI dream into reality, we also relied on assistance from high-quality experts in web design, development and photography. Here we’d like to acknowledge their hard work and commitment to the feminist cause. Our feminist ‘thank you’ goes to:

Dots+Circles – a digital agency determined to make a difference, who’ve designed and built our MAI website. Their continuous support became a digital catalyst to our idealistic project.
Guy Martin – an award-winning and widely published British photographer who’s kindly agreed to share his images with our readers

Chandler Jernigan – a talented young American photographer whose portraits hugely enriched the visuals of MAI website
Matt Gillespie – a gifted professional British photographer who with no hesitation gave us permission to use some of his work
Julia Carbonell – an emerging Spanish photographer whose sharp outlook at contemporary women grasped our feminist attention
Ana Pedreira – a self-taught Portuguese photographer whose imagery from women protests beams with feminist aura
And other photographers whose images have been reproduced here: Cezanne Ali, Les Anderson, Mike Wilson, Annie Spratt, Cristian Newman, Peter Hershey


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Makzan / I share what I learned

“Force enable zoom” in Opera 34 for Android

Link: “Force enable zoom” in Opera 34 for Android

Did you know that 61% of mobile sites don’t allow you to zoom? We’ve fixed that for you in Opera for Android 34, which we’ve released today.

I always teach my web design students to allow scaling in mobile web.

If you are making a web page, avoid user-scalable=no and avoid setting maximum-scale equals to minimum-scale.

Please avoid the following in web page:

The only exception is that you are building a mobile web app, which the code is only used in native app, WKWebView or Android WebView. Only at that moment, you may want to disable the page zooming to mimic app behavior.

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About me

After win at John Dick 50k. I am displaying my Indian Jersey that i got for 100k world champioship

I am physicist by training and Analytical food scientist by profession. I love working with various analytical instruments. I am passionate about Ultra running and ketogenic diet. This diet has enhanced my endurance performance. I was fortunate to represent my country India in 100k world championship 2018 held in Croatia. I love to talk/write and discuss about ultra running and keto diet.


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Spell To Make Him Mine Again

Spell To Make Him Mine Again

No woman should experience what feels like to be alone in this world. Although you came to this world alone you are meant to binding with somebody else, a man,  your soulmate and at the same time, your best friend.

If you have found such a person, I see no reason why you should wait any longer to claim that which is yours. Perhaps, you have some challenges that you don’t know how to sort out which is why you are here.

No matter the circumstance, the right information should be able to help you to conquer them and get back your man.

  • Did you lose your man to another woman and you want to make him yours again, but you don’t know how to do that?
  • Maybe you did something that drove him crazy and you are scared to approach him?
  • Has he been a terrible man and that made you push him out of your life, but you still can’t deny the fact that you love him and want him back after all that he did to you.

Love is a powerful feeling, it keeps you attached to the person in question for a long period of time. Speaking of which, no matter how hard you try to fight it away, it keeps coming back with reinforcements. The best thing is not to fight it but rather accept it and enjoy all that it has to offer.

To make the difficult aspect of your love life simple, all you need to do is cast a spell to make him mine again. This spell will take away all your obstacles and make him love you far more than he did before your breakup.

There is nothing that a spell can’t achieve if done the right way. Magics are natures’ gift to humanity, so why will anyone castigate it and think it is meant for only evil.

Spells can also be used to help achieve this that seems impossible. You can call it a shortcut to achieve all that the heart desires. But in the real sense of it, it is far shorter than what we call shortcuts.

This spell to make him mine again will help eliminate the woman that has taken your position in the heart of your man. To achieve this, spell will make your man realize that she is a lion in the clothing of a sheep. He will despise her and as a result of this, she will have no other option than to leave.

After this is done, this spell to make him mine again will open his mind to love again. That’s exactly where you will come in.  All your wrong deeds and that of his will remain in the past, and you will begin something new and fresh again with fresh love and happiness. He will become the man that your heart desires and you will be the woman he has been waiting all his life for.

Before you go ahead to cast this spell, you need the help of a spell caster because you can’t cast this spell to make him mine again all by yourself. Spells like these are black magic spells, and only a witch it a wizard is capable of casting such a spell without making a single mistake.

Making mistakes is costly, therefore allowing a spellcaster to cast this spell is the only option you have left. Mama Tee is the recommended spell caster that you need to cast this spell on your behalf.

She has been in the industry for years. She has also cast this spell for hundreds of women like you without a single mistake. It is not too much if I call her a hundred per cent spell caster. If you cast your spell with her, you will be safe, nothing will happen to you or your man.

Casting this spell to make him mine again is the only way to make him yours again if you are still in love with him. You need to cast this spell without wasting any more time. Take away all the obstacles in your way and make him yours for as long as you wish with the help of this spell.

Mama Tee is waiting for you, she will cast this spell on your behalf and you will be happy she did when you begin to see the results of casting this spell. All you have to do is contact her and she will cast it on your behalf.

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Top 10 ways to quickly and easily improve your diet

Eating healthy is eating healthy. But if you want 10 great ways to kick-start your healthy eating program, here they are:

This amused me but my sense of humor is questionable.

  1. Don’t drink your calories. Most people aren’t usually very aware of just how many calories they are consuming each day through liquids. AKA stop drinking sodas and fruit juices. Both are loaded with sugar and really aren’t good for you. Fruit juices also aren’t the same as eating a piece of fruit – they don’t have near the nutritional value of actual fruit. I also find that I feel way more satisfied when I’ve chewed my calories instead of drinking them.
  2. Cut out gluten. So this is obviously my Primal bias, but if you cut out gluten you will be amazed by the changes in your body. You will lose fat ESPECIALLY stubborn belly fat. Plus if you cut out gluten, you can add in way more nutritionally dense calories like fruits and veggies. Gluten has also been linked to inflammation, which causes a whole host of health problems!
  3. Eat more veggies. Uhm hello!?! More vitamins and minerals AND few calories? They are just screaming out, “EAT ME!”
  4. Drink more water. I’m not saying you have to get exactly 8 glasses of water a day. I’m just saying that you should make sure you get enough water to stay well hydrated. Sometimes you can think you are hungry when you are actually thirsty. I also find that most of my clients munch when they are bored. Having a bottle of water there keeps them from munching but still gives them something to do.
  5. Keep a food journal. Most people really aren’t fully aware of what they are consuming. Keeping a food journal can help you realize when and where you are struggling with your diet. It can also help you make sure you are taking in enough (but not too many) calories as well as sufficient vitamins and minerals!
  6. Plan out your meals. I find that most people get into trouble when they don’t know what they are going to eat and let themselves get super hungry before they decide. When you are super hungry, you usually have less self-control and are more likely to eat something you’ll regret later. So plan out your meals. If I know I’m going to a restaurant but don’t want to cheat, I even look at the menu before I go so that I know what my options are. Planning makes committing to the diet so much easier!
  7. Don’t wait till you’re starving to go searching for food. I rarely get to the point any more where I’m starving and can’t control myself (mostly thanks to IF), but when I do reach that point, I’m going to grab the first thing that looks good, which usually isn’t good for me. I’m also way more tempted by simple carbs when I’m starving. Most people make poor decisions when they are starving so plan ahead. Bring small healthy snacks just in case. Celery, carrots…veggies in general are a great snack option!
  8. Enforce the 80/20 rule. If I don’t allow myself little treats, I find that I eventually lose all self-control. Knowing that each week I get a little “Primal cheat” helps me be good 80% of the time. Perfection is very hard to reach, but being good 80% of the time is totally manageable! Plus if you are “perfect” one week, you can be proud of yourself instead of feeling like you ruined a week if you had one little cheat during it!
  9. Plan to cheat. If there is a food you love, don’t just indefinitely deny yourself of it. Planning in cheats can help you stay more committed because you KNOW there is a time when you will get the cheat foods you enjoy!
  10. Eat more fat! Fat makes you feel full. It is also SUPER GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH! Having a good omega-3 to omega-6 ratio is essential to optimal health and reducing inflammation. Take fish oils. Eat grass-fed butter. Avoid processed vegetable oils! Your energy level will be great AND so will your health!

Posted on March 12, 2012, in Diet, Top 10 and tagged . Bookmark the permalink. 1 Comment.

  1. This is a great article! It is succinct, and well-stated. While all of your points are great, I thing numbers six and seven are particularly important. Lack of planning, and susceptibility to “last-minute convenience” are no doubt factors that get most of us in trouble.

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Swami B.V. Tripurari’s Aesthetic Vedanta illuminates the classic Sanskrit poem rasa-lila — the sacred love affair of the Hindu deities Radha and Krishna. Interspersed with original poetry and renderings of medieval verse of several Hindu mystics, this book reveals the means to access the spiritual reality of India’s erotic mysticism. Aesthetic Vedanta illuminates a tradition that is practical and profoundly beautiful, replete with visualization, ritual, song, and dance, both affirming and spiritualizing the erotic principle that lies within our souls.

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Digestive Disorders & Eating Disorders: A Complicated Mix

A Training for Clinicians

Complicated digestive issues plague our clients with eating disorders.

Consequently, we as clinicians grapple with how best to help them deal with their complex array of painful and debilitating symptoms. That is why Lauren and I developed this specialized training program.

Our mission is to help Dietitians and Clinicians build confidence working with clients with eating disorders and digestive disorders by giving you the skills to create interventions for your clients that help them heal.

After completing the 8-hour online course you will:

  • Possess the most up to date research based on the intersection between digestive disorders and eating disorders
  • Be able to complete a thorough and detailed purposed driven assessment which will guide you in creating interventions for your clients
  • Feel far more confident in separating symptoms stemming from the eating disorder versus symptoms attributed to an underlying digestive disorder
  • Communicate with other treatment team members with clarity and assertiveness due to your specialized knowledge base

We invite you to read through the course objectives and outline below. This will give you an in-depth understanding of what is covered in this course.

This course is approved for 8 CEU credits for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists by CDR.

This course contains 4 modules with multiple lessons within each module, as well as a bonus module at the end.

Course Outline and Objectives

By the End of Module 1 Lesson 1, you will be able to:

  • Understand the scope and limitations of this training
  • List the 7 compartments & 4 accessory organs involved in the digestive process
  • Describe the difference between mechanical and chemical Digestion

By the End of Module 1 Lesson 2, you will be able to:

  • Define FGIDs & identify those most common in ED treatment
  • Understand the purpose & utility of the Rome Criteria
  • Identify 1 Non-FGID with identified increased incidence in anorexia nervosa (AN)
  • Define AN, BN, BED, & OSFED

By the End of Module 1 Lesson 3, you will be able to:

  • Identify at least 3 barriers to working with allergies and intolerances in the ED population
  • Define the difference between an allergy and an intolerance
  • State the appropriate tests to use to diagnose allergies and intolerance

By the End of Module 2 Lesson 1, you will be able to:

  • State the co-occurring prevalence rates for both digestive disorders and eating disorders
  • Describe the interplay between mental health diagnoses and disordered eating and increase risk for the development of digestive disorders
  • Understand the impact these two disease states have on mental health

By the End of Module 2 Lesson 2, you will be able to:

  • Describe the impact of digestive disorders and body image
  • State at least 3 reasons that ongoing digestive health complaints increase risk for ED relapse

By the End of Module 3 Lesson 1, you will be able to:

  • State at least 3 functions of the vagus nerve related to digestion
  • Describe the proposed pathophysiology of IBS
  • Identify one physiological consequence of stress to Gut Health

By the End of Module 3 Lesson 2, you will be able to:

  • Define the term microbiome
  • Describe differences seen in the gut microbiome in patients with anorexia nervosa
  • Identify changes in the gut microbiome of patients with anorexia nervosa after weight restoration

By the End of Module 4 Lesson 1, you will be able to:

  • List at least 3 eating disorder behaviors to screen for that worsen GI symptoms.
  • Identify at least 3 areas to assess for, aside from food, when working with a client with an eating disorder.
  • Describe the difference between a stimulant and an osmotic laxative.

By the End of Module 4 Lesson 2, you will be able to:

  • Understand basic assessment of upper GI symptoms
  • Identify at least two specific symptoms for each upper GI condition
  • Understand common medical tests for the upper GI tract
  • Identify at least ten non-harmful interventions for people with eating disorders and digestive conditions

By the End of Module 4 Lesson 3, you will be able to:

  • Name at least ten appropriate questions to ask when assessing someone with a lower GI condition
  • Identify at least two specific symptoms for each lower GI condition
  • Understand common medical tests for the lower GI tract
  • Identify at least ten non-harmful interventions for people with eating disorders and digestive conditions.

By the End of Module 4 Lesson 4, you will be able to:

  • List at least 5 integrative interventions used to treat digestive concerns.
  • Know the 7 steps used in clinical hypnotherapy
  • Understand the efficacy of mind-body techniques for eating functional gut disorders including hypnotherapy and yoga

This course also comes with access to Marci's private Facebook Community, Food and Body Image Healers®. This is a group where you receive access to a peer network of other professionals working with clients similar to you. A place where you can share your successes, your struggles, and get inspiring guidance and support from Marci and some of her colleagues as well.

If you want to bring more to your clients with digestive issues, take this training to build your confidence working with those challenging clients who have eating disorders and digestive disorders.

Your Instructors

Marci is a Food and Body Image Healer®. She has dedicated her career to counseling, supervising, and teaching in the field of eating disorders.

She is a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian and Supervisor, certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and Certified ACSM personal trainer. In addition to her group private practice and three adjunct teaching positions, Marci launched an online eating disorders training for dietitians in 2015 and co-directs a specialized eating disorder internship at Simmons College.

Marci volunteers for a number of national eating disorder organizations including the iaedp certification committee and is serving as an eating disorder resource professional for The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She has spoken locally and nationally at numerous conferences and media outlets.

She loves social media so tweet her @marciRD, follow her on Facebook and Instagram, and check out her blog at www.marciRD.com.

Lauren Adler Dear is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a private practice in Boston. She specializes in digestive health and eating disorders, and has developed a keen interest in how the two overlap.

She is an expert on the low FODMAP diet and treats a wide range of clients with digestive disorders including IBS, SIBO, Crohn's disease, celiac disease, ulcerative colitis, and gastroparesis. Lauren is also trained in clinical hypnotherapy and offers this modality as an adjunct treatment to help manage digestive symptoms.

She can be found on Twitter and Pinterest.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How will this help me in my practice?
We take your potential investment in this course seriously and have poured the very best of all of our education, training, supervision, attendances at conferences etc into this course. We are committed to offering high quality training which not only boosts your knowledge, but more importantly your confidence and reputation to help more clients with that mix of digestive disorders and eating disorders.
How long do I have to complete the training to turn in for continuing education?
There's no rush! Your access doesn't ever expire so you can watch it when you want. You can also choose your completion date based on when you take the quiz so you can totally save it for later.
I’m not sure my knowledge level is right for this course. Should I join anyway?
Please don’t worry. We all start somewhere! We’re here to add to your knowledge level and skill set. We feel extremely confident that this training will be suitable for students, newbies, and experienced clinicians alike.
I'm not a dietitian. Can I still do this training?
Absolutely. This training is designed for all professionals who work with clients with eating disorders. We have had dietitians, therapists, nurses, health coaches, occupational therapists, students, and interns take our online training. All are welcome, however, this course is only approved for CE credits for dietitians in the US.
Will this course cover MNT that applies to patients without eating disorders too?
Yes! The nutritional and non-nutritional interventions discussed can be applied to all patients with digestive complaints.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
Do you offer discounts to Students and Dietetic Interns?
We don’t offer student discounts because there is no expiration for taking the course and utilizing the CE credits.
Are refunds available?
With our courses and programs, you receive full access to materials immediately. As such, refunds are possible but may depend on circumstances and how much of the course material has been completed. Any refunds will be subject to a $50 administrative service fee.
Can I share my course login with others?
No. This course is provided for single users only when purchasing online. If you are a group looking to purchase for multiple users, please reach out to us and inquire about our group options.

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