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25 februari 2019

One of the most pervasive arguments against progressive drug policy reform is that legalization and decriminalization will inevitably lead to higher rates of drug consumption. Make a previously prohibited (and therefore risky) activity safer, more accessible and better regulated, so this line of reasoning goes, and more people are going to do it. It’s the same logic at work when people criticize needle exchange programs, or sex education or free access to birth control. But a new report from StatCan, a Canadian government agency tracking cannabis consumer data, shows how unfounded such assumptions are. According to the report, legalization hasn’t made more Canadians spark up.

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Tracking new trends in consumer behavior is crucial to understanding the rapidly growing cannabis market. New consumer groups are transforming the industry, and it’s important to know who they are. Thursday morning, Canada’s national statistics office, StatCan, released figures obtained from the fourth quarter of its National Cannabis Survey. The data set covers from mid-November, about a month into legalization, and mid-December.

Over that period, about 4.6 million Canadians aged 15 and older reported using cannabis within the previous three months. (The minimum legal age for cannabis consumption in Canada is 18, though some provinces have set it at 19.) That’s about 15 percent of all Canadians over 15. Canada has the highest use rate in the world. But legalization doesn’t seem to have affected use rates much, at least not yet. About 4.6 million Canadians reported cannabis use in the months leading up to legalization, too.

Things could soon change, however. According to the StatCan figures, 19 percent of Canadians over 15 said they think they will consume cannabis sometime in the next three months. This data could suggest that legalization’s impact on use rates is just beginning. But it also shows that people who never or rarely consume cannabis, and those who frequently do, aren’t going to change their habits in the next three months. Rather, former cannabis consumers and those who do so only occasionally were the most likely to report plans to increase their consumption.

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For now, however, the number of people who are consuming cannabis in Canada after legalization is about the same as it was before. But what’s having a much larger impact on consumption behavior is medical vs. “non-medical” cannabis use. (In this case, non-medical just means without official patient documentation.)

According to StatCan, medical cannabis consumers are much more likely to use cannabis daily or almost daily. They’re also less likely to smoke weed, opting for edible or other delivery methods. Furthermore, medical users were more likely to report spending on cannabis compared with those who consume for non-medical reasons.

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Other interesting consumption patterns emerged when looked at along the medical vs. non-medical line. Nearly half of the 15 percent who reported cannabis use said they used it purely for recreational reasons. Only a quarter said their cannabis use was for medical reasons only (with or without official documentation). The other quarter used cannabis for both purposes.

And those with medical documentation are consuming cannabis the most. Or at least reporting their use the most. Other patterns reflect consumer trends across the legal industry in North America. Men still consume cannabis at higher rates and are less likely than women to do so for medical reasons. But some are different. In the U.S., Gen X’ers and Baby Boomers are spending the most on cannabis. But in Canada, 18-to-24-year-olds have had a highest prevalence of cannabis use over the last three months than any other group.

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Every parent has been there. The baby won’t stop wailing, the dog needs to be walked, your partner is hungry and asking for dinner. What do you do? Feel your chest tense up with anxiety? Grab a glass of wine?


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Thalmic Labs shows Myo prototype history

Thalmic Labs recently announced that pre-orders for Myo, its gesture control armband, topped 40,000 units. Developers have already started to receive the wearable, while its consumer launch is scheduled for September.

The Waterloo-based startup has had its share of highlights over the past couple years. The trio of founders — Matthew Bailey, Aaron Grant and Stephen Lake — have successfully raised over $15 million in funding from Intel Capital, Spark Capital and FundersClub.

Myo allows users to preform various tasks by harnessing the kinetic energy and motion stored in your arm, communicating with Bluetooth-based devices like smartphones, tablets, game consoles and more.

This armband is currently designed to attract early adopters and much of its commercial success will probably be found in the second or third iteration of the product. Co-founder Stephen Lake informed us in an interview that, “In the early days it will be application specific. You will put it on to control a presentation or play a game. We are not yet at the point where you are going to be wearing it around all day. At some point in the future we might get there, as more and more applications emerge and we start getting into integration with smart home technology and other connected things around you. It’s not a fitness tracker. It’s not something you need to wear all day. It’s content specific.”

Bailey took to the company blog and wrote up a fine piece of its two-year history. The first development prototype was constructed out medical grade ECG sensors that hooked to computers so they could see the signals. At the time design was not a focus; just making the product work was top of mind. The second prototype brought in additional components that connected the forearm and USB port. What we know as Myo today was initially called Thalmic Control.

“The main difference between this prototype and the previous one was that this was the first device that integrated everything into one unit. All of the amplification was done onboard, it was battery powered, and the data was sent back to the computer over Bluetooth. We now had the mobility aspect down thanks to the Bluetooth connection, but we still needed to make the device more ‘wearable’.”

Thalmic tested various armbands with a desire to create an “electronic sweatband.” The prototype continued and the team came to a “Pod” design where “Each pod contained a sensor and they were all connected together via rubber cords. The larger pod in the middle contains the processing board, and the adjacent pods contained the batteries.”

The final design of the Myo has a futuristic look. It’s one-size-fits-all and weighs 95 grams, has an ARM Cortex-M4 processor and offers haptic feedback. “As you can tell, the journey from cloth and wires to state-of-the-art design was a long one, but well worth it to get to the design we have today,” said Bailey.

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Ian is publisher at MobileSyrup. He's been quietly creating and building things for years and is completely addicted to Tim Hortons.

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Sleep is one of the most important things we do for our health.

When a senior — or anyone — is sleeping poorly, it could be a symptom of a larger problem, like anxiety, or an undiagnosed illness. But sleeping better can also help cure these problems. So for any seniors struggling with their health, a good first question is: “Are you sleeping well?”

More often than not, the answer will be: No. Half of seniors report some sort of sleep problem. Some of the most common sleep problems among older folks are:

  • Taking longer to fall asleep
  • Not sleeping as much
  • Waking up more often during sleep
  • Not feeling refreshed after sleep
  • Feeling drowsy during the day
  • Napping more often and longer

When we’re young, stress is the most common cause of restless sleep or fragmented sleep. As we age, sleep problems are more likely to be caused by a physical issue. Studies show that 81 percent of arthritis patients, 85 percent of those suffering from chronic pain, and 33 percent of diabetes patients report difficulty staying asleep.

Changing Sleep Patterns Are Normal

As we get older, our sleep changes. One study of men aged 16 to 83 found that total sleep time decreased on average by 27 minutes per decade. Older people are more likely to wake during the middle of the night. They also spend less time in deep sleep.

What’s going on here? It’s a natural part of aging, just like our eyesight or 100-meter dash time getting worse. The part of the brain that regulates our body clock deteriorates as we get older. And decreasing levels of melatonin, a chemical associated with helping people get to sleep, doesn’t help either.

But here’s the thing. These factors all affect seniors broadly — they don’t tell you exactly why you, your patient, or your loved one isn’t sleeping well.

Is it because their body chemistry is changing? Or because they aren’t exercising as much? Are they a workaholic, no less ambitious and stressed out then any career-obsessed thirty-something? Any of these are possible causes. Everyone’s different.

If you’re a senior, or you’re taking care of one, it’s not as important to understand why someone isn’t sleeping well than it is to get back to those regularly scheduled trips to dreamland. Yes, slightly more than half of seniors report sleep problems, but that means that there are plenty of seniors sleeping just fine. This guide focuses on what seniors, and their caretakers, can do to promote good sleeping.

Why Sleep Quality Is More Important Than Hours Slept

Imagine you asked someone about their diet and they said: “I eat every day.” Great news, but not very illuminating. Eating everyday could mean two eggs for breakfast, a salad for lunch, and a small piece of fish with brown rice for dinner. It could also mean a steady intake of TV dinners and cupcakes.

Sleep quality is trickier to measure — but it’s just as important. To understand how someone is sleeping, you first have to understand the sleep cycle. Successful sleep follows a pattern, which experts divide into four stages. Scientists discovered this pattern about 100 years ago, using machines that detect brain waves as we sleep.

  • Stage 1 (Drifting Off)
  • Stage 2 (Light Sleep)
  • Stage 3 (Deep Sleep)
  • Stage 4 (REM Sleep)

Let’s talk about each stage and what it means:

Drifting Off (Stage 1)

You might not even consider this sleep. It’s at that edge between sleep and wakefulness. You’re somewhat aware of your surroundings, but wouldn’t want to operate any heavy machinery. This type of sleep occurs at the beginning of the night, and may not recur. Most people spend somewhere between 10-25 minutes in stage 1.

Light Sleep (Stage 2)

Your body is still on alert — you’re more likely to wake up during Stage 2 sleep than in Stages 3 or 4. Still, you’re actually getting the benefits of sleep during this stage. Tests have shown that your mind is consolidating memories during this phase. If you take power naps, this is likely the sleep stage you’re getting to. An average, eight-hour sleeper, would spend about four hours in Stage 2 sleep.

Deep Sleep (Stage 3)

This is the closest we humans get to hibernation. Heart rate and breathing decreases, and the brain is dormant. During deep sleep, our body is resting and recuperating. Around two hours of an average night of sleep is spent in Stage 3.

REM Sleep (Stage 4)

Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep intrigues and mystifies sleep researchers. Not everyone experiences REM sleep, and even those who do can go long stretches without it. REM sleep is associated with dreaming — when you wake from a vivid dream, you were likely in the middle of REM sleep.

Most people will progress through all four stages at the start of sleep. This takes about an hour. After that, the body cycles back through stages 2, 3, and 4, with the period of REM sleep getting longer and longer throughout the night. Often, people will wake directly during REM sleep.

The amount of REM sleep decreases as we age — from about eight hours at birth to two hours at age 20 to only about 45 minutes at age 70. But science can’t really tell us why, or what it means. And, again, these are all averages. Seniors shouldn’t give up on having high-quality sleep just because they are older.

Seniors with high-quality sleep should report:

  • A limited period of restlessness before falling asleep.
  • Minimal interruptions during the night.
  • Feeling refreshed — not groggy — when they wake up.

If one of these three boxes goes unchecked, that means there’s room for improvement. Which is not a bad thing! Don’t think of poor sleep as a problem, think of it as an opportunity. Better sleep could fix a lot of other problems that a senior is writing off as the costs of aging.

What To Change To Sleep Better

The three main factors affecting sleep are:

  • Routine — When you sleep, and what you do immediately before that.
  • The Sleep Environment — Where you’re sleeping, and what you’re sleeping on.
  • Diet & Exercise — What you eat, and how often you move.

We’ll take a look at each factor — what it means, and how to set it for maximum effectiveness.

Sleep researchers believe that the more consistent your evening routine is, the better your sleep will be. You surely have some form of sleep routine already — brushing your teeth, putting on your pajamas, stalking the grandkids on Facebook. If you’re having trouble getting to sleep, or staying asleep, try making this routine more regimented. Turn it into a schedule. These are just guidelines. There is no “best time to sleep” for everyone, just one that works for you. Your sleep routine should include whatever you feel will put you in a relaxed frame of mind — and on the express train to Dreamtown.

One suggestion that isn’t in everyone’s toolkit — some sort of mindfulness practice. If you do a nightly prayer, that’s a form of mindfulness. If that’s not your thing, mindfulness could take the form of meditation, listening to calming music, or writing letters of advice to your less successful grandkids. Dr. Andrew Weil, the Harvard-trained doctor and author, promotes a breathing technique, the 4-7-8. Here he shows you how to do it:

The Sleep Environment

Most of us only think about our sleep environment when it gets disrupted. An extremely hot night. A partner with a persistent cough. A neighbor learning the trombone. But what about the basics: Is your room a place of peace? Is your bed comfortable? If you aren’t sleeping well, it might be time to experiment.

Our bodies are used to sleeping at night, as the temperature cools down. If your bedroom is too hot, your body may simply be confused. One simple step to getting better sleep? Try setting the thermostat a tick or two lower. If you can’t control the temperature of your bedroom, fans can make you feel cooler. It’s okay to trick your body for its own good.

The whole sleeping at night thing also means our bodies expect darkness. Fewer and fewer of us have it. Modern bedrooms often have larger windows. And, because the heavy curtains of the English country house are so expensive, we tend to cover them with thin paper or metal blinds. Cities and suburbs are brighter at night than they used to be. To sum up, everyone before you in the family tree probably slept in a darker bedroom than you do.

We’re not suggesting you go sleep in a cave, but you might benefit from a room that’s lit like one. Blackout curtains are inexpensive and easy to install. Figure out how to dim any electronics that toss light at night. Or, invest in an eye mask. Important: If your bedroom is too dark, you might be risking a fall if you need to get up in the middle of the night. Keep light within arm’s reach of your bed at all times, whether that’s a lamp, a flashlight, or your iPhone.

Persistent noise during sleep not only prevents you from sleeping, but it might lead to something even more dangerous. Trying to sleep when the noise level is 55 decibels or above, or about what a busy street sounds like, can cause higher blood pressure and heart attacks.

Unexpected sounds from passing cars, night-owl neighbors, or clumsy partners can drop you straight out of your dream cloud. If outside noises are disturbing your sleep, heavy curtains can help block them out. A white noise machine or “soothing sounds” recordings may help relax you. Finally, the brute force method — ear plugs.

The Bed

Humans have prepared a special place for sleeping for a long time — archaeologists have found 77,000-year-old mattresses in a cave in South Africa. These cave dwellers slept on thin mats of woven grass. Your bed is probably a little more comfortable, but that doesn’t mean it’s as comfortable as it should be. If you are having trouble sleeping, and especially if you experience pain during or after sleep, it’s worth thinking about switching up your sleep tech.

Be picky. Reputable mattress manufacturers and sellers know how important your sleep is, and offer generous return policies. If you think your mattress is keeping you from getting your best night’s sleep, try a new one. Or a new pillow and sheet set. If you still don’t sleep well you should be able to return them and try something else.

Does your mattress feel too hot? Do you feel pressure points on certain parts of your body while you’re trying to sleep? If you sleep with a partner, do you feel them moving around? Any of these problems could indicate that you need to upgrade your mattress.

Sheets should be smooth and provide a comfortable temperature while you sleep. If you feel cotton threads on your sheets, they are fraying — it may be time to buy new ones. People who like to feel warm when they sleep often invest in flannel sheets. Among cotton sheets, percale are said to feel cooler, while satin are said to feel warmer. Some people prefer linen sheets, which are expensive but some people find them more breathable. Bamboo sheets are a relatively new innovation. It’s all personal preference here, but if you’re sleeping poorly, it’s worth considering a switch.

Some folks report higher quality sleep using a weighted blanket. The pressure could serve as a form of touch therapy, bringing a feeling of peace and safety. On the other hand, a blanket may be the cause of sleep problems if it is keeping you too warm.

If you experience neck pain or discomfort during or after sleep, your pillow is likely to blame. A subpar pillow won’t give your neck proper support during the night, and can lose its shape over time. The material of your pillow could also be trapping heat. Heating pads have a place in the bed, but it’s not on your face.

Diet & Exercise

Sleep is a critical part of our overall health — along with diet and exercise. Not surprisingly, if you’re not giving your body the nutrients it needs, and not providing the movement it expects, your sleep will suffer. What we eat — and when we eat — can help or hurt our sleep quality. And, just like with physical maladies, the process works in reverse. Many studies have shown that people who sleep more tend to eat better and are less likely to be obese.

Spicy/Rich/Fatty Foods
Let’s start with the obvious — heartburn or a stomach ache is going to make it harder to fall asleep, just as a headache or knee pain will. But even if you pass out right after eating your nightly herb-buttered tomahawk steak, you could improve your sleep quality by choosing the fish fillet and steamed broccoli instead. ”Intervention diets” that reduce fat and carbohydrate intake have been shown to help reduce Stage 1 sleep, and increase REM sleep.

Caffeine, Alcohol, Sugary Drinks, Tobacco
Substances meant to keep us alert or in a festive spirit can also make it hard for us to sleep. Caffeine and sugar are both stimulants, so it stands to reason that they can prevent us from falling asleep. Alcohol can help you fall asleep, but it won’t be a good sleep. Studies have shown that when alcohol is in your system, you get less deep sleep. The good news is that our bodies process these substances fairly quickly. So, as long as you aren’t ingesting them in the few hours before you go to sleep, they shouldn’t cause problems. Anyone having trouble sleeping should consider avoiding these substances in the hours before bedtime.

Eating Late
Eating a large meal before bed has been linked with insomnia. If you’re having trouble sleeping, consider eating earlier, or eating more at breakfast or lunch. Snacks are okay, though — here are the ten best foods to eat before bed.

The more you drink before bed — whether it’s milk, water, or panda poop tea— the more likely it is that your bladder will scream out for assistance mid-doze. Limiting your liquid intake could improve your sleep quality.

Bodies that remain in motion are more likely to successfully stay stationery during sleep time. This probably conflicts with one of Newton’s Laws, but it is a scientific fact that our bodies were designed to move — no matter what our age is. And, just as with our diet, an increasing “body” of scientific work shows that the relationship works both ways. People who don’t sleep well tend not to move as much. Any older adult who isn’t sleeping well may benefit from moving their bodies more. This movement doesn’t have to take the form of joining a gym. A worldwide study of the places with the most centenarians revealed that their movement didn’t take the form of traditional exercise. Instead, they stay active with natural movements like sitting on the floor and standing up, or doing chores without the use of appliances.

In a 2010 study, adults 55 and older who suffered from insomnia and lived sedentary lifestyles were separated into two groups. One group started an exercise program. The other group remained sedentary. The results showed significant sleep quality improvements for participants who exercised.

Insomnia And Sleep Problems In Older People

Nearly half of people over the age of 60 say they have trouble getting to sleep. That’s the bad news. The good news is that, unlike with younger people, it’s usually easier to isolate the cause of insomnia in the elderly. More than 90 percent of the time, an older person’s insomnia is due to one of these:

  • Circadian rhythm changes
  • Specific sleep disturbances than can be treated
  • Physical illness
  • Mental illness
  • Medications
  • Dementia
  • Poor sleep habits

Circadian Rhythm Changes

Older people tend to feel sleepy earlier in the day than they used to, and wake up earlier. It’s a natural part of aging. That’s why the National Sleep Foundation sleep recommendations for people 65 and older maxes out at eight hours — for folks aged 25-64, nine hours may be necessary. Older people should listen to their bodies. Typically, those who try to stay awake later than their body wants to will wake up early anyway. Eventually, sleep deprivation will set in.

For older people who live in institutions, it can be difficult to get enough daylight — studies have shown that people in nursing homes see as little as 10 minutes of bright light per day. The low, artificial light confuses the body, which doesn’t know what the real time is, and contributes to frequent napping.

Bright-light therapy has been shown to help these people maintain a more standard sleep schedule. Any older person who spends too much time inside may be prone to a damaging lack of daylight.

Sleep Apnea and Snoring

The medical term is “Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders,” but we know it as sleep apnea or snoring. People of any age — even children — can experience severe snoring or difficulty breathing that interrupts the sleep cycle. In its extreme form, the problem is known as sleep apnea. People who experience snoring or sleep apnea may not even realize it’s happening — they just feel very groggy when they wake up.

A senior who thinks they may be suffering from sleep apnea should consult a doctor immediately. This is a potentially life-threatening problem. Treatment can include anything from lifestyle changes (like losing weight) to equipment that helps the person breathe during the night.

Restless Leg Syndrome and Other Limb Movements

Hospitals estimate that 5 to 10 percent of people experience some form of restless leg syndrome. It’s when you feel an urge to move your legs that makes it hard to fall asleep, or stay still in the middle seat on a plane. The phenomenon is more common among older adults, and often worsens as people age.

Another limb movement issue, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, is similar to snoring because it occurs during sleep and can go unnoticed. Seniors should talk to their doctor if they experience either of these limb movement issues, even if it only happens a few times a month. Anything that affects the ability to sleep is a problem worth addressing.

REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (RSBD)

REM sleep is often associated with vivid dreaming. In this state, the body is immobile. People with REM Sleep Behavior disorder, however, begin to act out their vivid dreams — flailing and shouting in reaction to the events in the dream.

Men over the age of 50 are more likely to experience RSBD. It can be embarrassing for people to talk about. But, because it interrupts REM sleep, it affects sleep quality overall. It can also affect the sleep quality of the senior’s partner. In advanced cases, the person can injure themselves or their partner. RSBD can be a sign of a more critical neurological disorder. It can also be a side effect of medication, especially antidepressants.

Medical (Physical) Illness

It’s common sense that you won’t sleep as well when you’re sick or in pain. Surveys back this up. More than 8 in 10 older adults with knee pain said they had trouble staying asleep. People with diabetes are four times more likely to report sleep problems.

This creates a vicious cycle, because sleep is healing. A serious medical condition is unlikely to improve if the person isn’t sleeping well. As seniors recover from medical issues, they and their caregivers should be even more attentive to sleep issues than normal.

Mental (Psychiatric) Illness

At all ages, mental illness and insomnia are closely linked. Insomnia can be a result of suffering from depression. Lack of sleep can also be an indicator that someone is at risk of developing a psychiatric disorder. The clear message: Our minds need sleep. Improved sleep quality can be part of the treatment for an existing mental illness, and can help prevent a future one.

Many of the most common medications prescribed to elderly folks are known to interfere with sleep. Seniors and their caregivers should monitor sleep quality closely after starting a new medication. If a medication is interfering with sleep, most doctors will find an alternative. If the medication is critical, a pre-sleep sedative may be prescribed. The body can’t live without sleep, and any treatment regimen must take that into account.

Dementia and Sleep Disruption

Most dementia patients experience some form of sleep disruption, and the disruption tends to get worse as the disease progresses. The specific form of sleep disruption will depend on the patient, and likely depends on how the dementia is affecting their mind.

Some of the sleep disorders suffered by dementia patients get so bad, the patient needs to be institutionalized. REM Sleep Behavior Disorder, often associated with Lewy Body Dementia, can result in patients causing injury to themselves or their sleeping partners. Nighttime wandering or “sundowning” — increased agitation during the early afternoon or evening — can also be too much for home caregivers to deal with.

Typically, doctors will try to identify the specific sleep problem and treat it just as they would with a non-dementia patient. Dementia patients are no different than anyone else — they need sleep to heal.

What To Do About Persistent Sleep Problems

Anyone, of any age, who has trouble sleeping should talk to their doctor. Your primary care doctor has the best picture of your overall health, and will have suggestions — many of which may match some of the recommendations above.

If sleep quality continues to be a problem, your doctor will likely recommend that you undergo a sleep study. During a sleep study — an overnight exam held at a specialized facility — experts monitor your sleep and try to diagnose your sleep issues.

The U.S. has more than 2,500 accredited sleep centers. This finder from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine can help you identify the nearest one.

Some of the top national sleep centers include the Cleveland Clinic Sleep Disorders Center and the Mayo Clinic Center for Sleep Medicine. Both of these facilities employ doctors from different medical specialties, all of whom also specialize in sleep. Challenging sleep problems probably involve more than one part of your body.

Doctors and scientists are only just beginning to understand how and why we sleep. But one thing they can say for sure: Everyone’s body, no matter how old it is, wants to sleep.

When we’re improving sleep, we’re not forcing our body to do something it doesn’t want to do. We’re just giving it a little bit of help.


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1 Cup potato, diced

2/3 Cup onion, chopped

2/3 to 1 Cup zucchini, chopped

1 yellow or red bell pepper, chopped

4 extra large eggs

1 Cup fat-free milk

1 tsp fresh oregano

1 Tbsp fresh basil

freshly ground sea salt and black pepper

1. Preheat oven to 450F.

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3. In a medium skillet, heat coconut oil over medium heat until melted. Add potatoes and cook until lightly golden. Add onion, zucchini and bell pepper; cook for 3-5 minutes. Spoon vegetable mixture into crust.

4. Combine eggs (or egg substitute), milk, oregano and basil. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Pour over vegetable mixture. Cover edge of crust with aluminum foil to prevent overbrowning.

5. Bake 45-50 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting into 6 slices.

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The key benefits of Dating in Casual Circumstances

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Sometimes, someone comes into your life expectantly, takes your heart by surprise and changes your life forever”

In honor of Down Syndrome Awareness month, we are featuring a remarkable mom of four teenage daughters. Gayle embodies this quote as she shares her story on Beyond the Waiting Room of being blessed twice with daughters with Down syndrome.

Gayle and her husband, Skip, followed a defined path where they completed undergraduate and graduate school, later married and built their first home. They were fully committed members of a great church and had their first daughter, Stephanie. Life was just ideal!

Two years later, Gayle gave birth to their second daughter, Jessica. They found out in the delivery room that Jessica was born with Down syndrome. Gayle felt that her world stopped, and it was difficult to manage the intense emotions that she was experiencing. Trying to take it all in, having just given birth to new life and the immense joy that typically accompanies that moment, to intense emotions of grief. She could only surmise “this path is not for me… someone unplug me and get me out of this room.” She also had to manage the expectations of others as they told her “I cannot think of a better couple to have this child.” This did not settle well as she uttered to herself, “well, I can!” The hospital room, filled with flowers and sympathy cards from well-intentioned friends, was a point of frustration for her as she processed the birth of her girl with the extra chromosome.

A few months later, Gayle experienced an “AHA!’ moment. “I was chosen to raise and love this child. If I can’t love and embrace her fully for who she is, including the diagnosis, then who will?  This child has her own God-given purpose in this world, and I was entrusted to raise her. This baby is not about me and my place in life.  I was chosen to care for her, love her and raise her so she can live out HER purpose.” After coming to this realization, the extra chromosome became a gift to behold.

Gayle and Skip’s family continued to grow when fifteen months later they were blessed with another girl, Allison. This presented a unique gift for Jessica, as the two developed in parallel, and became great playmates.

Three girls within three years and life was good.  Because of the deep love the couple had for the extra chromosome, they considered adopting another baby with Down syndrome.  Around the same time, Gayle found out prenatally that she was having a second baby with an extra chromosome and she now felt “doubly chosen, as if hitting the lottery twice!  But this time the birth was going to be celebrated!”

Gayle knew she was not alone with her feelings after the birth of Jessica. She planned, with her OBGYN, to invite friends, four moms of children with Down syndrome, into the delivery room. Therefore, the birth of her fourth girl, Cassidy, served as a replacement for these four moms as it was a do-over celebration of the extra chromosome.  Gayle’s goal was to replace their tough memories with a festive birth!  “All babies deserve a celebration when they enter the world, because every life has a purpose for their existence.”

Her family is enriched with Jessica and Cassidy. There are unique dynamics for her two neurotypical daughters, Stephanie and Allison. The beauty of who they are is closely linked to having two sisters with Down syndrome.  Their responsiveness and care for their sisters is undeniable. They developed a remarkable ability to quickly assess character based on the reaction of others to their sisters. They insist on being an integral part of the long-term care for Jessica and Cassidy. “Our neurotypical siblings are the best teachers.  All the girls have mutually benefitted from being sisters and they genuinely love each other and are good friends.”image

“There are a percentage of babies born with Down syndrome and, yes, God chose us to care for them. As a family, we are so beyond elated for having an extra chromosome in our lives. If God were to call me on the phone and say he made an error and wanted to delete the extra chromosome from their DNA, I would tell God, ‘no thank you! We love them just as they are!!”

  1. Cereesa Lacey says:

    Absolutely beautiful. the story and the family.

    God knew in advance and planned for these wonderful beings to be created by HIM, for in His Word we read:
    “Everyone who is called by my Name, and whom I have created for my Glory, Whom I have formed, even Whom I have made”,
    When God created humans, He made them in the likeness of God.
    They are a blessing to so many, they live with purpose and fulfilment – to serve HIM.
    Thanks for posting this! God’s blessings!!

    Elizabeth A. Medina
    “I will lift up my eyes to the hills—-From where does my help comes from? Psalm 121:1
    “Stay in that Secret Place, till the surrounding noises begin to fade out of your heart, till a
    Sense of God has enveloped you. Listen to His Inward Voice till you learn to recongnize it”.
    A.W. Tozer

  3. Elizabeth A Medina says:

    saiah 43:7
    Everyone who is called by My name, And whom I have created for My glory, Whom I have formed, even whom I have made.”

    When God created mankind, he made them in the likeness of God. On the day God created humanity, he made them to resemble God
    ❤ &Thanks for this great article! A Blessing to so many 🙏🦋

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There’s one iPhone 7 feature that Samsung will probably copy in the near future and now there’s a very easy way to do it, without Samsung having to do any heavy lifting. A previous rumor suggested Samsung is looking into developing a Lightning-like port of its own that would support audio so that it could also remove the 3.5mm headphone jack from its future devices. But the USB Implementers Forum published the Audio Device Class 3.0 specification that will help Samsung, and any other company, make the jump from 3.5mm to USB-C for audio.

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The USB Audio Device Class 3.0 spec brings USB Audio over USB Type-C, which means mobile devices including smartphones, tablets and ultraportable laptops could ditch the headphone jack in the very near future without worrying about having to bake audio support into USB-C or a new, proprietary port.

Audio over USB-C means that consumers need to upgrade their headphones to USB-C headphones as well, but the audio gains might be worth it. And the sound quality isn’t the only thing that’s improving. Removing the ungracefully-aging 3.5mm headphone jack would let companies shave up to a millimeter off of product thickness — that means even slimmer phones could be coming in the near future. Removing the 3.5mm audio port from a handset also helps with waterproofing.

As for the new sound features that USB-C will usher in, we’re looking at better digital audio support, power-saving features and keyword detection. USB-C headphones will offer a better sound experience while consuming less battery power. They’ll also facilitate voice-recognition features, Engadget explains.

Intel already explained a few months ago that sound over USB-C is the future, and it’s likely that many device makers will adopt it.

In addition to Apple, Motorola and LeEco have already launched smartphones that do not have dedicated headphone jacks. Samsung may follow soon, now that the USB-C audio spec is finally official. That said, this is still speculation based on what’s currently happening in the mobile world, and Samsung has yet to say anything about its next-gen mobile devices.

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The Spirit’s Assistance in Prayer

It is worthy of note that the Spirit’s assistance in prayer is more frequently mentioned than any of His other offices. All true praying springs from His activity in the heart. Both Paul and Jude teach that effective prayer is “praying in the Holy Spirit,” which has been defined as praying “along the same lines, about the same things, in the same Name as the Holy Spirit.” All true prayer rises in the spirit of the believer from the Spirit who indwells him.

Praying in the Spirit may have a dual significance. It may mean praying in the realm of the Holy Spirit, for He is the sphere and atmosphere of the believer’s life. The Spirit is in us and we are in the Spirit. Many prayers are psychical rather than spiritual. They move in the realm of the mind only, and are the product of our own thinking and not of the Spirit’s teaching. But praying in the Spirit is something deeper. The prayer envisaged here “utilizes the body and demands the cooperation of the mind, but moves in the supernatural realm of the Spirit.” Prayer conducts its business in the heavenlies.

Or it may mean praying in the power and energy of the Holy Spirit: “Give yourselves wholly to prayer and entreaty; pray on every occasion in the power of the Spirit” (Eph. 6:18, NEB). Prayer demands more than human power and energy for its supernatural task, and the Holy Spirit supplies it. He is the Spirit of power as well as the Spirit of prayer. Mere human energy of heart and mind and will can achieve only human results. But praying in the power of the Spirit releases supernatural resources.

It is the Spirit’s delight to aid us in our physical and moral weakness in the prayer life, for the praying heart labors under three limiting handicaps; but in each of them we can count on the Spirit’s assistance. Sometimes we are kept from prayer because of the conscious iniquity of our hearts. The Spirit will lead and enable us to appropriate the cleansing of the blood of Christ which will silence the accusations of the adversary and remove the sense of guilt and pollution. Always we are hampered by the limiting ignorance of our minds. The Spirit who knows the mind of God will share that knowledge with us as we wait on Him. Then there will come the quiet, clear conviction that our request is in the will of God, and faith will be kindled. We are often earthbound through the benumbing infirmity of our bodies. The Spirit will quicken our mortal bodies in response to our faith and enable us to rise above physical and climatic conditions.

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Proper nutrition is crucial for your body. It will help you wake up feeling better and more energized throughout the day. Eating right is essential for living right. Below, you will find helpful tips that will better your understanding of nutrition, which is a great guide to living a healthy life.

People just don’t get enough protein today. Red meats that are lean, such as steak, offer a great source of protein. Other good sources of protein are found in chicken and pork. Protein is what gives you that full feeling and helps with muscle growth, which makes it a very important nutrient that should be included in any diet.

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An essential part of a nutritional diet is riboflavin. You need to get energy from the nutrients that you consume. It also helps metabolize different nutrients and transports iron to those parts of the body that need it. You can find riboflavin in dairy and whole grain foods.

Do not deprive your body of sweets when you are on a diet. Understand what nutrients are in what you eat and what is missing. Many places now offer nutritional data for their consumers.

If you are travel a lot, you should carry snacks, like protein bars or something similar, in your laptop case. It has become increasingly difficult to eat nutritionally in airports. You are either busy going through security, sitting around for boarding to start or stuck on a flight with no meals served. Having a meal bar on hand can help you fill in the gaps while you are traveling.

Your diet should include plenty of whole grains. Individuals that tend to eat whole grains tend to be much healthier than people who choose refined carbohydrates. Some options for you are whole wheat pasta, brown rice, and especially whole wheat bread that you can include in your daily balanced and nutritious diet. By eating whole grains you are providing your body with both the fiber it requires along with nutrients that are not present in refined carbohydrate products.

If you are travel a lot, you should carry snacks, like protein bars or something similar, in your laptop case. You might already know that actual meals are difficult to find in airports. There is a lot to accomplish while at the airport, and somewhere in the mix you need to find food. That’s why it’s important to have your own source of nutrition handy to avoid starving before you can land and get a proper meal.

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Every healthy diet includes a breakfast. Not only does breakfast help your metabolism, but it also provides you with vitamins and nutrients.

Cut down on portions when eating out by sharing all or some of your food with your dining partner. Sometimes, a meal may have too many calories for one person. If you split your meal with someone else, you can not only save money, but also calories. You can go out to eat without feeling too guilty!

To ensure the right red blood cell production in your body, make sure you get your B-12. The elderly and those who do not eat meat may not get enough of this vitamin from what they are eating. Those with anemia are at risk, too. Healthy, natural breakfast cereals often contain B12, and of course, you can always take a supplement.

Allow your kids to help pick foods when shopping for groceries. Allow them to pick the fruits and vegetables they would like to have. By doing this, they are going to be much more likely to consume these foods. Your children are also more likely to give new foods a try.

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MLB scores: Astros' Gerrit Cole makes history with another 14-strikeout game; Yankees shut out for first time in 220 games

MLB scores: Astros' Gerrit Cole makes history with another 14-strikeout game; Yankees shut out for first time in 220 games

Happy Labor Day! It was an abbreviated MLB schedule, which is almost always the case on any given Monday, but this particular one happened to be loaded with day baseball. Games with playoff implications went down in D.C., St. Pete, Atlanta, Cincy, St. Louis, Chicago and Milwaukee, so there's plenty to follow. Here's what you need to know.

Select games can be streamed regionally via fuboTV (Try for free). For more on what channel each game is on, click here.

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Baseball scores for Monday, Sept. 2

FINAL - Rangers 7, Yankees 0 (box score)FINAL - Mets 7, Nationals 3 (box score)FINAL - Twins 4, Tigers 3 (box score)FINAL/10 - Rays 5, Orioles 4 (box score)FINAL - Braves 6, Blue Jays 3 (box score)FINAL - Phillies 7, Reds 1 (box score)FINAL - Cardinals 3, Giants 1 (box score)FINAL - Cubs 5, Mariners 1 (box score)FINAL - Diamondbacks 14, Padres 7 (box score)FINAL - Astros 3, Brewers 2 in 10 innings (box score)FINAL - Indians 11, White Sox 3 (box score)FINAL - Dodgers 16, Rockies 9 (box score)

Cole follows Verlander's no-hitter with a gem

One day after Justin Verlander tossed a no-hitter against the Blue Jays, Gerrit Cole followed it up with a 14-strikeout masterpiece against the Brewers on Monday afternoon. Cole is the first player in Astros history with back-to-back 14-strikeout games, and he and Verlander are the first teammates with 14 strikeouts in back-to-back games since 1893. 1893!

Cole leads baseball with 264 strikeouts and his 2.81 ERA is second best in the American League behind Verlander (2.56 ERA). A strong case can be made the two should share the AL Cy Young award this year. Then again, there are three weeks and change remaining in the regular season, and a lot can change. Either way, Cole (and Verlander) has been great.

Of course, the Astros nearly wasted Cole's gem Monday. Closer Roberto Osuna served up a game-tying solo home run to reigning NL MVP Christian Yelich in the ninth inning, but George Springer picked him up with a go-ahead solo homer in the top of the 10th.

With the win, Houston moved into a tie atop the American League standings with the Yankees. They have identical 90-49 records. The Astros won the season series, so if the Yankees and Astros finish the season with the same record, Houston would get home-field advantage in the postseason.

Thor dominates Nats

Mets flamethrower Noah Syndergaard had been on a bit of a roll until he got battered by the Cubs in his last start (10 runs on nine hits in 3 IP). Well, Thor and the Mets faced the hard-hitting Nationals on the road on Monday, and you can consider Syndergaard's roll to be resumed:

Additionally, Syndergaard didn't walk a batter, and this marks the first start in which he's struck out 10 or more without issuing a walk since his first start of the 2018 season. This comes against a Washington offense that came in ranking third in the NL in runs scored and second in OPS. The gem lowers Syndergaard's ERA for the season to 3.97 with 171 strikeouts against 43 walks in 170 innings.

As for the Mets, every win is important these days as they try to remain within striking distance of that second NL wild-card spot, which is presently occupied by the Cubs. The Nationals, meantime, still have a fairly solid grip on the top wild-card spot.

Rangers ends Yankees' no-shutout streak

For the first time in 429 days, the Yankees were shut out Monday afternoon. Mike Minor and a pair of Rangers relievers held the Yankees to six hits in the shutout win. Minor was marvelous.

Minor is now sitting on a 3.12 ERA through 181 2/3 innings. He leads all pitchers in WAR, largely because the Rangers have a crummy team defense, and because Minor has faced difficult competition. (The difference in WAR between Minor and Justin Verlander essentially boils down to Minor facing the Astros and Verlander facing the Rangers.)

Monday's loss was New York's first shutout June 30 of last season. The no-shutout streak spanned 220 games and was the second longest such streak in baseball history. The list:

308 games (1931-33 Yankees)220 games (2018-19 Yankees)212 games (1978-79 Brewers)208 games (2000-01 Reds)174 games (1992-93 Phillies)

The longest active no shutout streak now belongs to the Athletics. They were last shut out on May 9, 98 games ago.

Harper his 30th in Phils' win

The Phillies thumped the Reds thanks in part to Rhys Hoskins' two homers. Also homering was $330 million man Bryce Harper, who hit his 30th dinger of the season:

That's the third time in Harper's career that he's reached the 30-homer mark in a season. That makes him just the 47th player in MLB history to register three or more 30-homer campaigns by age 26. Five sluggers -- Albert Pujols, Alex Rodriguez, Frank Robinson, Eddie Mathews, and Jimmie Foxx -- share the record with six 30-homer seasons by age 26. Mike Trout of the Angels did it five times.

As for Harper in his first Philly season, he entered this game with a strong OPS+ of 123, and now he's batting .257/.372/.505 for the year. His Phillies remain within range of the Cubs for the second NL wild-card spot.

Stats of the day: Miggy hits No. 475; Aquino hits No. 15

Against the Twins on Monday, Detroit batsman Miguel Cabrera hit his 10th home run of the season and No. 475 for his career:

Cabrera is now tied with Hall of Famers Stan Musial and Willie Stargell on the all-time list. He's now just two home runs away from tying Adrian Beltre for 30th place.

High-level mathematicians will note that Cabrera is now just 25 home runs away from becoming the 28th member of the 500-home run club. The 36-year-old Cabrera is in deep decline phase -- he's batting .282/.344/.398 on the season -- but he's also still under contract through at least 2023 (with vesting options for 2024 and 2025). That means barring premature retirement or release, he's going to stick around long enough to get to 500 and then some. He's also now just 202 hits from 3,000 for his career.

Cabrera is of course a future first-ballot Hall of Famer, and all that remains is seeing how high he can climb on the various career lists. That's also about the only thing going on with the Tigers these days.

Now let's jump over to Reds rookie god of thunder Aristides Aquino, who on Monday cracked his 15th home run of the season:

As noted, that's a record (coincidentally, Aquino's Reds are playing Hoskins' Phillies on Monday). He also gets to 15 home runs in just his 33rd game (and 30th start). The raw power has long been there, but swing changes in the spring have allowed Aquino to reach a level never really imagined for him. Speaking of which, he's now slugging .761 on the year.

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BREAKING: Buffett announces that Berkshire Hathaway has sold all of its shares of United Continental, Southwest, Delta Air Lines, and American Airlines.

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Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and billionaire value investor Warren Buffettsaid that the conglomerate has sold the entirety of its equity position in the U.S. airline industry. The prior stake, worth a collective several billion dollars, included UnitedAmericanSouthwest and Delta Airlines.

“The world has changed for the airlines. And I don’t know how it’s changed and I hope it corrects itself in a reasonably prompt way,” he said. “I don’t know if Americans have now changed their habits or will change their habits because of the extended period.”

But “I think there are certain industries, and unfortunately, I think that the airline industry, among others, that are really hurt by a forced shutdown by events that are far beyond our control,” he added.

Asked by CNBC’s Becky Quick to clarify if Berkshire had sold all of its airline holdings, Buffett answered “yes.”

He explained: “When we sell something, very often it’s going to be our entire stake: We don’t trim positions. That’s just not the way we approach it any more than if we buy 100% of a business. We’re going to sell it down to 90% or 80%.”

“If we like a business, we’re going to buy as much of it as we can and keep it as long as we can,” he added. “And when we change our mind we don’t take half measures.”

Buffett reiterated that he admires the airlines and their management teams, but that sometimes there are events like the coronavirus calamity “on the lower levels of probabilities that happen” that necessitate a quick change to an investment.

His comments Saturday afternoon came after Berkshire Hathaway reported first-quarter earnings that showed Buffett and his lieutenants built up the conglomerate’s cash stockpile and only nibbled at equities during the violent stock market rout in March.

In 2016, Berkshire revealed a surprise bet on the sector that Buffett had before shunned. But years of consolidation through post-bankruptcy mega-mergers and a decline in fuel prices have helped airlines rake in record profits.

Airlines posted their 10th straight year of profits in 2019 and were preparing for even more growth in travel demand early this year, just when coronavirus started to spread.

The so-called “Oracle of Omaha” had alluded to the airline sale earlier in Saturday’s meeting, when he said he’d made an “understandable mistake” when valuing the airline stocks as a near-global halt in travel due to the coronavirus sent their prices sharply lower.

“When we bought [airlines], we were getting an attractive amount for our money when investing across the airlines,” he said. “It turned out I was wrong about that business because of something that was not in any way the fault of four excellent CEOs. Believe me. No joy of being a CEO of an airline.”

 “I don’t know that three, four years from now people will fly as many passenger miles as they did last year,” he said. “You’ve got too many planes.”

Airline executives have called the pandemic the industry’s worst-ever crisis and expect the impact to take several years to recover from. Last month, American, United, Southwest and Delta reported their first losses in years. U.S. travel demand is down 95% on the year.

Prior to 2016, Buffett had eschewed airline investments and had been so opposed to putting money into the industry in the past that he told shareholders in a 2007 note that “if a farsighted capitalist had been present at Kitty Hawk, he would have done his successors a huge favor by shooting Orville down.”

U.S. airlines last month started receiving portions of $25 billion in federal grants and loans that require them not to lay off or cut pay rates of workers through Sept. 30. Major airline executives this week warned they will have to shrink to manage through the crisis.

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COVID-19: Virgin Atlantic files for bankruptcy

The  British airline, Virgin Atlantic, has filed for bankruptcy as the global aviation industry continues to grapple with the devastating effects of the Coronavirus pandemic.

According to a report by Daily Mirror, this recent action is coming after Virgin Australia filed for voluntary administration, a type of bankruptcy, in April.

An earlier appeal by the airline for a bailout from the British Government was turned down by ministers, leaving the airline in a race against time to secure new investment.

The airline’s boss, Sir Richard Branson, even offered to pledge his Caribbean holiday island Necker in exchange for investment.

In the meantime, the airline said it will most likely run out of cash by September.

David Allison QC, for Virgin Atlantic Airways Limited, previously said: “The group’s financial position has been severely affected by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, which has caused unprecedented disruption to the global aviation industry.’’

‘’Passenger demand has plummeted to a level that would, until recently, have been unthinkable. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the group is now undergoing a liquidity crisis.’’

A spokesperson for Virgin Atlantic disclosed that the airline attended a court session on Tuesday as part of a solvent recapitalization process under 26(A) of the UK Companies Act 2006. That process would be going ahead with the support of the company’s majority creditors.

The airline’s official said, “Following the UK hearing held earlier today, ancillary proceedings in support of the solvent recapitalization were also filed in the US under their Chapter 15 process. These ancillary US proceedings have been commenced under provisions that allow US courts to recognize foreign restructuring processes.’’

‘’In the case of Virgin Atlantic, the process we have asked to be recognized is a solvent restructuring of an English company under Part 26A of the English Companies Act 2006.

The UK based airline is seeking for protection under chapter 15 of the US bankruptcy code, which allows a foreign debtor to shield assets in the country.

This move is coming less than a month after the airline disclosed that it had agreed a rescue deal worth $1.6 billion to secure its future beyond the Coronavirus crisis. Under the arrangement, Virgin’s boss, Richard Branson, would inject $200 million, with additional funds provided by investors and creditors.

This proposal needed to secure approval from creditors under a court-sanction process.

Mr Allison told Justice Trower that the Virgin Atlantic Group has sound business model during a high court hearing on Tuesday.

It can be recalled that Virgin Atlantic, who have been heavily impacted by the coronavirus pandemic had put in some measures to ensure the future of the airline is safeguarded. Some of these measures include the reduction of its schedule to prioritize core routes based on demand, cut over 3,000 jobs and so on.

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Ft. Bragg to Gualala

It’s been five days since I’ve had electricity with Internet so I’ll remember what I can.

Basically, it’s beauty everywhere. Often I will stop to take a photo on one side of the road and realize that the view on the other side of the road is just as beautiful. I am no longer shooting as I ride. It is not possible as the roads are often bad and there is no shoulder

What made being able to shoot that last photo miraculous was that what’s represented in the image completed a full circle for me. Blue was the only color missing from the supportive cast of wildflowers growing freely by the side of the road. I had seen every shade of pink, red, yellow, orange, purple and now finally blue.
I didn’t photo them much as they were everywhere and to document it seemed overwhelming. It was not their image that was important (albeit it is always perfect and amazing as flowers are when examined) but their presence that had its effect on me.
They were there where they had no reason to be. They were like the artist and the art that doesn’t need to be seen and the art.

The other roadside gift are the abundance of blackberry bushes. If you had to, you could survive on them.

Also there are squeally pigs on the side of the road. Sorry this is so misty.

Getting to Guala was just riding through beauty without much happening.

When you start out at twelve, it’s just riding riding riding to make the sixty or sixty five in time for camp with light long enough.

Twenty fives out of Ft Bragg was the hardest climb I’ve ever had. It is the steepest slope in all of California. It was six quick switchbacks and I started walking by the third and near the top my cleats were slipping on the pavement as I tried to pull the weight of my bike with packs.
In the middle of hills that are hard I’ve started to take breaks. I sit down and eat something or I just look around me while watching my breath. They can be very special moments. Already what I am doing is stepping outside and this is stepping outside of stepping outside.
Also electricity is getting very sparse so I have my phone turned off and only turn it on for photos. It takes one and a half breaths for the thing to be ready to take a photo. Seems like an eternity.

About twenty miles out from camp there was Manchester with its one store
That had everything including these

Four different ones but I’ll spare you. This time over the hardware aisle. I met two young bikers at this store. They were going San francisco to Portland.

Thats going the direction Against the wind. I’ll just say in an oversimplified way, that the wind can mean everything. If its with you, uphill is easy. If its not with you, even downhill can be hard. Sometimes you can not tell on a slight grade whether it is uphill or downhill. I know that sounds weird but it’s true. You’d think you’d be able to tell visually but you can’t. Your eyes can see it either way. If you are next to a river, you can tell by that but usually there’s no river in view.

Finally I make it to Guala but it’s after seven and because this is a Sonoma County park, it sucks (a lot of them have closed even, like no funding in Sonoma for parks go figure) and the camp host is unavailable. The map tells me nothing and I bike around and can’t find the hike and bike Site but I do find a woman with a tiny tent and a bike so I join her. After I’m set up she comes out of her tent and tells that where we are is not the bike site and isn’t very friendly but not overtly unfriendly either and then she goes back in her tent. I just go to sleep with my book and she is gone in the morning by the time I get up and see lots of raccoon tracks all over my towel.

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  1. cathy

    Beautiful photos. I love the ones of the S curves in the road and the yellow flowers against the ocean. Your photos are amazing. So are you?! You are getting so close to home. Enjoy every minute and I can’t wait to see you!

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BOND: Let me jump back very quickly to Congressman [John] Dingell. Did you pick up anything from him? His style that later became part of your congressional persona? What did you learn from him? Now, this was a time, I'm guessing, you're not thinking about running for Congress yourself.

BOND: You're running for the state House or the Senate. What did you learn from Dingell that might translate into your future life?

CONYERS: First of all, I was learning the whole congressional political process at another level and beginning to understand our federal government. And I owe it to him because he was a generous employer, in that I was studying for my bar exams, and he even said, "If you want to start a practice on the side, you can't do it here, but I'll permit you to do it," which I did -- the short-lived firm of Conyers, Bell & Townsend. Both my partners became judges subsequently after I became a Congressman, but we were down at the other end of the block in an office. But Dingell had, and has, this tenacity which I never compared with King and Mandela, but you know, to persevere in the political system you have to want to be in it, and he has been in it. Of course, his father before him was a Congressman and so it made his transition a lot easier, but he was a very effective, and is, a member of Congress. He is now the dean of the Congress and ironically, I'm the number two person in seniority right after him although there is more than ten years difference between our periods of service.

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BOND: I mean, without him saying "stick to the little people." You just absorbed it from him?

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A Pennsylvania couple is suing three police officers who they say invaded their home on Feb. 22.

Kia Gaymon, 38, and her husband Michael, 35 of Collingdale, filed a lawsuit against the borough as well as three police officers.

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The lawsuit stems from an incident that occurred at the couple’s Collingdale home back on February 22. The couple says it all began when Mr. Gaymon’s mother visited their home and partially parked her car on their next-door neighbor’s curb. The neighbor called police and three Collingdale officers soon arrived.

According to Mrs. Gaymon, one officer began to yell at her and her husband in an “aggressive and accusatory manner,” and asked which one of them spit on their neighbor. The couple told the officer they had done nothing wrong and that their neighbor was falsely accusing them.

The lawsuit accuses the officer of getting within inches of Mr. Gaymon’s face while screaming at him. “His behavior was so aggressive that the first thing I thought was to pull out my phone and video,” Mrs. Gaymon said.

Mrs. Gaymon began to record the officer as she stood outside her front door. The lawsuit claims the officer noticed her recording and walked toward her, demanding that she stop.

“He told me that if I continued to video he was going to come in my house and confiscate my phone and place me under arrest,” Mrs. Gaymon said.

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According to the lawsuit, an officer told Mrs. Gaymon she could not record him because it violated Pennsylvania’s wiretap statute.

Mr. Gaymon and the couple’s daughter told the officer he was wrong and that she had the legal right to record. The lawsuit states the officer then told Mrs. Gaymon that if she didn’t stop recording, he would arrest her and take away her cellphone.

Mrs. Gaymon was inside of her home during the time of incident. The Gaymon’s accuse the officer of entering their home and grabbing Mrs. Gaymon, pushing her against the wall and holding his taser against her chest.  The lawsuit states the second and third officers then placed Mrs. Gaymon under arrest and removed her from the home.

Mrs. Gaymon and her daughter were taken in separate vehicles to the Collingdale Police Station. A 2012 letter issued by the Department of Justice stated individuals had a “First Amendment right to record police officers in the public discharge of their duties.”

Charges were dismissed against the Gaymons in May.

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