Before you have any consultation with a surgeon about any bariatric surgery, you should gather as much information as possible about the various options. The list of FAQ's below is meant to address common issues. Please read them carefully. They might help you think of other questions that you need to ask during your visit.
Q: What is the Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass operation?
See "How I do the Surgery" for pictures and further description.
During this surgical procedure, the stomach is divided into two compartments. The upper part of the stomach, called a pouch, receives the food that you eat. This new pouch is approximately 15 cubic centimeters (or the size of a golf ball). While the surgery reduces the capacity of the stomach by 90-95 percent, no part of the stomach is removed.
Next, an outlet, called a stoma, is created in the small stomach pouch. This outlet is about 12 millimeters in diameter – about the size of an "M&M". The food a person eats must be able to pass through this opening, which is why it must be chewed very well. The upper small intestine is then divided and joined to the new stoma. Food bypasses the lower part of the stomach and a very small part of the small intestine (which is why the surgical procedure is also known as the "gastric bypass"). Digestion occurs in the remainder of the intestine.
Q: What happens to the larger stomach portion that is no longer used?
Yes, the gastric bypass IS reversible. Reversals are extremely rare, however, so you don't tend to hear about them being performed very often.
Q: Can the stoma (pouch outlet) narrow down and cause vomiting?
Patients heal at different rates and scar differently. In a few patients, scarring at the pouch's outlet can cause their outlet to narrow. This is called stomal stenosis, or stricture, and is usually managed by endoscopic dilatation by a gastroenterologist. If this is going to occur it usually happens within the first three months after surgery. Those patients who are smokers, or exposed to second hand smoke, are prone to this occuring to a more severe degree and on a long term basis.
Q: Why are staples used in surgery?
Staplers have been used in abdominal surgery for the past 30 years, and there are few gastrointestinal operations done without them. They make a more precise connection than suturing alone. In the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, a special type of cutting stapler is used when the stomach is completely divided to create the stomach pouch. It is also used to divide the small intestine. Compared to old-fashioned methods, the use of the cutting stapler allows fast, clean and precise division of the stomach and intestine.
Q: Will the staples set off the metal detector or the security alarm at the airport?
It is highly unlikely that the internal staples described above will set off a metal detector at the airport. It is recommended, however, that if you ever require a test called magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), you tell the people performing the test that you have internal staples. It is generally safe to undergo MRI scanning although most radiologists recommend waiting at least 2-3 months after surgery to do so.
Q: How long will it take me to recover from surgery?
Most people go back to desk-type jobs about a week after surgery. It generally takes about six weeks before the fatigue of anesthesia fully wears off and it is important to exercise and eat and drink properly from the very beginning so you have lots of energy when the six week mark arrives. You are not allowed to lift anything more than 10 pounds for one month after laparoscopic surgery and for six weeks following open surgery.
Q: How much food will my new stomach hold?
When your new stomach pouch has healed, an average meal will be about ½ to 1 cup of food, however, different foods move through at different rates, depending on the consistency. The amount of food a person can eat 9-12 months after surgery varies between individuals, but most people are able to eat a couple of cups of food at a sitting, like most thin people do.
Q: What kind of nutrition program will I have after surgery?
You will be on a special eating program designed to allow your stomach to heal, while you receive the protein, vitamins and minerals you need. You will begin with liquids for about a week and then progress to soft and, finally, solid foods in about two weeks. You will be taught by the nutritionist, the nursing staff and of course, by me. I will help guide your eating plan throughout your recovery and will teach you about your new eating program as time passes. If you want details, I recommend that you take a look at The Toolkit, and read the section on "What to Eat After Surgery".
Q: Can I be healthy eating the recommended amounts of food and fewer calories?
Absolutely. Family members may voice concern about the small amounts of food and fewer calories that patients eat after Bariatric surgery. However, this low-volume, low fat and low sugar-eating program is designed to meet your body's nutritional needs. We will teach you all about your body's nutritional needs and how to meet these needs after surgery. You will learn how to keep protein in your eating plan and about the multivitamins you will need to take. A well-balanced nutrition program is very important after surgery because your stomach will be smaller and hold less.
Q: Are there any foods that I will never be able to eat after Gastric Bypass Surgery?
Food tolerance is very individual. Most people eat almost everything they ate before surgery that is low in fat and sugar. However, they chew more carefully and eat smaller portions.
Occasionally, patients find there are a few foods they do not tolerate well after surgery. This usually happens as they reintroduce solid foods into their eating program. Foods that can provide difficulty include red fibrous meat, doughy bread, rice and pasta. Some patients find that starches, carbohydrates and sugars make them feel unwell after surgery and they are happy to not be able to eat them.
Q: How will surgery change my eating habits?
You may choose not to eat certain foods because they may no longer taste good to you. In addition, foods high in fat and sugar may not be tolerated well and can cause a reaction called the "dumping syndrome".
Q: What is the "Dumping Syndrome"?
After gastric bypass, your body may be less able to tolerate "refined" sugars or high amounts of fats. When these foods are eaten, your pancreas is signaled to secrete insulin and cause fluids to be drawn into the intestine. This causes a reaction called the "dumping syndrome". Common symptoms include sweating, nausea, dizziness, tiredness, cramps and diarrhea. These symptoms typically last about 30-90 minutes, depending on what and how much the person has eaten. The symptoms can mimic the flu. It is not fatal, but it can be quite uncomfortable.
Q: Will the stomach pouch stretch so that the lost weight is gained?
If the surgery is performed correctly, the pouch will not stretch significantly. It is more important to concern yourself with stretching the stoma of the new stomach by persistently overeating, or by not chewing food well enough. This does not occur easily, but occurs only by persistently overeating over a long period. The surgery is a tool to help you achieve weight loss, but you must follow the nutritional recommendations for long-term success.
Q: Why do I need to drink 64 ounces of water daily?
Drinking water keeps you from becoming dehydrated. This is particularly important after gastric bypass surgery. Drinking plenty of water allows the body to be effective and efficient in ridding itself of the excess fat and also reduces food cravings. Staying hydrated and exercising are also the two best ways to reduce the amount of excess skin that you have after the weight loss is complete!
Since you will not be able to drink water quickly as your stomach heals from surgery, you will need to sip small amounts of water throughout the day. Carry a water bottle for convenience and to remind you to keep sipping. The water bottle should become a familiar sight in and out of your home. If you do not like your tap water, treat yourself to bottled water. A slice of lemon can add flavor.
Q: Can I drink coffee and soft drinks for my fluid requirements?
It is not recommended to drink soda, tea or coffee, as they dehydrate your body by acting as a diuretic and they stimulate your appetite. Also, avoid carbonated beverages during the first six months or so after your surgery. Carbonation does not stretch out your stomach, but it can cause gas that may be painful.
Avoid the use of straws. With a straw, you can drink large amounts of fluid without realizing it and overfill your stomach pouch. In addition, you can swallow air that can cause discomfort.
Q: Can a person drink alcohol after gastric bypass surgery?
Alcohol is basically a type of sugar and it slows down a patient's weight loss and may cause dumping syndrome. It contains lots of calories and is not nutritional. After surgery, alcohol enters the blood stream more quickly than before surgery. The intoxicating effects of alcohol occur sooner than before surgery and after smaller amounts are ingested. A patient who has had gastric bypass surgery absorbs FOUR times as much alcohol from a given drink versus before surgery. It is best to avoid drinking alcohol for at least six months after surgery, since it can be irritating to the stomach pouch and cause ulcers. You may choose to drink alcohol after the six month mark, but only do so on special, rare occasions, and NEVER drive within 24 hours of having an alcoholic beverage.
Q: Can I smoke after surgery?
Absolutely not. Smoking stimulates gastric secretions that can irritate the lining of the stomach. This irritation can cause chronic gastritis and ulcers in the stomach and small intestine. It can also lead to dangerous strictures of the stomach. The same applies to second hand smoke.
Q: Why do I need to take vitamins on a regular basis?
Since you are eating less food, smaller amounts of vitamins and minerals are entering your system.The body also requires more vitamins during the stress of weight loss and you need special vitamins for life due to differences in the way your body aborbs vitamins from food after surgery. It is important to follow your bariatric surgeon's advice about vitamins and get your labs checked by your surgeon every year, for life. Do not prescribe vitamin supplements yourself. Many are toxic in larger amounts. For details on the required vitamins, see "The Toolkit" and the section on vitamins.
Q: I have already had my surgery, and I do not seem to be hungry. Why?
Patients report different reactions to food after surgery. Some find that they are not hungry for the first several weeks or months and have to "force" themselves to eat the meals. Remember, the size of your stomach is smaller after surgery, so it will take less food to make you feel full.
Your first nutritional goals are to drink 64 ounces of fluid daily and meet your daily goal of 60 grams of protein. Remember too, that some fluids can be good sources of protein.
The feeling of hunger immediately after surgery can indicate that the liquids are not remaining in your stomach long enough for you to feel "full". However, it is important that you follow the nutritional guidelines that allow your pouch to heal from the surgical procedure.
If you are hungry once you are on more solid foods, it could mean that you are not getting enough water between meals, as the body frequently cannot tell the difference between hunger and thirst.
Q: Why do I think about the high fat and high sugar foods that will not be a part of my new eating program?
A craving for a particular food is usually triggered by an emotional or hormonal desire. Sometimes after surgery, patients grieve over losing the freedom of food choice that they had before surgery. It can be difficult emotionally to have a restriction on the kind and amount of food you can eat. Feelings of loss must be dealt with as part of the healing process in your path to recovery.
To prevent a thirst-triggered craving, make sure you drink enough water. If you are bored, distract yourself with some exercise or activity. When you increase your activity level, glucose is released into your system and often may end your craving. In addition, participating in an activity you enjoy may distract your craving. If you wish to learn new coping and problem solving skills, referral to a therapist can be arranged. You also may find participation in a support group helpful after your surgery.
Q: When should I weigh and measure myself?
Q: Will my weight loss ever hit a plateau?
During the period of weight loss, you may hit a plateau when you notice you are not losing pounds. Your body needs time to adjust to the chemical and biological changes that occur during weight loss.
If plateaus continue for more than a few weeks, review your nutrition plan and activity level. Are you following the nutrition guidelines for portions, protein and fluid intake and limiting fats and sugars in your food selections? Decreasing your activity level can also contribute to a weight plateau. Review your activity level and see if your level of physical activity can be increased. If you are weight training, remember that muscle weighs more than fat, and while you are building muscle, you are still losing inches even though you are not losing pounds. Please never hesitate to contact my office with these issues! I am here to help you through these times!
Q: Why is Activity so important for me after surgery?
Exercise increases your metabolic rate, which can help you lose weight faster.
Exercise improves your mood and feeling of well being by secreting endorphins (pleasure-chemicals) into your body.
Exercise causes a person to feel less hungry.
Exercise increases muscle tissue, which, unlike fat, constantly burns calories (even when the body is resting).
Exercise will decrease muscle breakdown while losing weight.
Exercise helps to alleviate constipation.
Exercise can improve sexual activity.
There are many more reasons for exercise. Why not consider the benefits of joining a fitness program? Use your increasing energy to discover (or rediscover) some new, active interests.
Q: What will my rate of weight loss be after surgery?
Patients do not lose pounds and inches at the same pace from week to week. Weight loss is greatest in the first three months after surgery. A person usually loses at least 20 percent of his/her excess body weight within the first two months, and 50-100 percent at one year, depending on how well they adhere to the program. As you begin to near your weight loss goal, weight loss will slow to approximately one to three pounds per week. Remember that men generally lose weight faster than women.
Q: How does a menstrual cycle affect a woman's weight loss?
Women should consider their normal menstrual cycle when they weigh themselves. If you typically gained weight during your period before surgery, you will probably continue this pattern after surgery. Remember that water weighs more than fat. This fluctuation of water in your body due to your menstrual cycle may result in a temporary temporary "plateau" in your weight loss, or even a slight weight gain.
Q: Will surgery affect a woman's chances of pregnancy?
Women who are overweight sometimes have reduced fertility, and losing the weight increases the fertility. We recommend that women avoid pregnancy for the first year to 18 months after surgery. After that period, a woman should have a normal pregnancy. It is essential to discuss any plans for pregnancy with your surgeon, as well as an obstetrician, before surgery.
Q: I have heard that some people experience hair thinning or loss after gastric byass surgery. Will this happen to me?
Major surgery, rapid weight loss and changes in eating behavior and activity level can produce stress on the body. Hair loss may be a reaction to this stress. Patients who experience some hair loss usually notice it occurs three to six months after surgery. This is temporary, and you will not lose all of your hair. It will grow back, although some men report that it doesn't return to 100% fullness.
Q: How often will I follow up after surgery?
My patients have their first appointment with me several days after their discharge from the hospital. After that time, I either meet face to face or have a telephone follow-up with each of my patients on a monthly basis for the first year. Most patients reach their maximum weight loss by a year, but if you have more than 150 pounds to lose, it may take longer. I will be available to work on a monthly basis with you until you achieve your goal. We then decide together how to proceed, but follow-ups are done at least on a yearly basis thereafter, FOR LIFE.
Q: How often do I follow up with my therapist?
Q: Can I take my antidepressant or antianxiety medication?
If you were taking an antidepressant or other psychopharmacological medication before your surgery, we recommend you resume use in consultation with myself and your prescribing doctor. You may need to adjust the dosage of some medications as your needs change.


Twelve patients suffering from Hayfever participated in New York Chiropractic College's four week pilot study to explore the effects of Spinal Manipulation and Homeopathic Immunotherapy in the treatment of Hayfever. Although a larger sample size is needed to show precise trends, the groups receiving spinal manipulation showed the most improvement and the group receiving only homeopathic remedies showed the most recovery in the subjective severity index.
To explore the effects of Spinal Manipulation and Homeopathic Immunotherapy in the treatment of Hayfever (or Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis).
Clinical trial, Comparative study, randomized. Four week treatment schedule.
New York Chiropractic College outpatient facility in Syracuse, NY.
Twelve patients between the ages of 17 and 52, suffering from hayfever type of allergies (immediate hypersensitivity). Subjects were entered at random into four treatment groups. Group A, Group B. Group C and Group D. Medical Outcome Studies (MOS) were administered and and symptoms severity was measured subjectively.
Group B and Group C received Homeopathic remedy. Group C also received Spinal Manipulation and Group A received Spinal Manipulation only. Group D received Spinal Manipulation and sublingual placebo. Homeopathic remedy and Placebo was self-administered by subjects three to five times per day. Spinal Manipulation was administered two times per week by chiropractic interns at NYCC outpatient facility.
A RAND-36 Health questionnaire was the main instrument, measuring the subjects functional status, well-being and quality of life. This was administered at the point of entry to the study as well as at the point of completion. A second instrument was a patient diary subjectively measuring severity and frequency of Signs and Symptoms as well as intensity of rhinitis.
Group A and Group D with the most improvement in most of the eight subscales of the RAND MOS.
Group B showed the most recovery in the subjective severity index.
The hypothesis that Chiropractic Adjustments and Homeopathic Immunotherapy are synergistic in their effect on Hayfever could not be confirmed. A larger sample size is necessary to establish precise trends.
Hayfever, Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis, Spinal Manipulation, Homeopathic Immunotherapy, Immediate Hypersensitivity.
This study is an attempt to compare two alternative treatment modes and to investigate their effects as single treatment and combined treatment protocols. Concurrent with the above presented evidence, it can be theorized, that a sensible combination of these two treatment modalities may produce broader clinical results.
Thirty-six people responded to ads and flyers posted in Syracuse, New York, soliciting subjects suffering from hayfever. After an initial telephone interview, 24 patients came to the clinic for a work-up. A complete patient history was taken and a complete physical and chiropractic exam was performed on each candidate. The nasal mucosa was inspected to differentiate particularly sinusitis from rhinitis.
Suffering from hayfever for a minimum of three consecutive years and seasons. Ages between 17 and 65. Must be able to appear at clinic twice a week for four weeks.
Subjects with additional diseases and allergies with the exception of mild asthma. Received chiropractic treatment or homeopathic treatment within the past six months. After this selection process, 18 subjects qualified as only suffering from hayfever and were entered at random into four treatment groups. Thirteen subjects finished the study and complete sets of data could be obtained. Sample size for Group A was four, Group B three, Group C two and Group D four.
Daisy 12x, Dandelion 12x, Goldenrod 12x, Histaminum 12x, Honeysuckle lax, Marsh Elder 12x, Mugwort 12x, Ragweed 12x, Timothy Grass 12x. The placebo bottles looked identical, the liquid tasted identical and was not distinguishable by either clinician or subject. This part of the study was double-blind and bottles had been marked by the manufacturer with numbers only. Each subject was instructed on how to use the sublingual remedy or placebo and it was then self administered by the subjects three to five times each day. Diary entries and twice weekly clinic visits ensured compliance. Ten subjects were treated through the entire treatment time by one intern, three subjects were treated by two additional interns. Measurement procedures: Two instruments were employed to measure the subjects progress and assess their health status.
The RAND 36-Item Health Survey 1.0 was administered the first day of the study and at the last day of the study. Eight subscales measuring quality of life, functioning and well being categories are the main outcome measures.
A Patient Diary in which subjects kept track of their visits, their remedy or placebo administrations and a pain/misery analog scale (looms) which measures the subjective degree of severity of symptoms including runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes and nasal congestion.
Due to the small sample sizes, parametric analysis of the data collected is not practical. Analysis of variance was not performed for the same reason. We employed nonparametric Mann-Whitney U – Wilcoxon Rant Sum Tests to compare the eight subscales of Grp A versus Grp C which examines the effect of the addition of Homeopathic treatment to Chiropractic treatment, and Grp B versus Grp C which examines the effect of the addition of Chiropractic treatment to Homeopathic treatment. Z values were calculated for all 16 comparisons. A simple comparison of mean values of the four groups in the eight subscales was calculated as well. The data of the subjective severity index was calculated into mean values of each group for each treatment day.
Examining the effect of the addition of chiropractic treatment to the Homeopathic treatment or vice versa we found no statistical significant difference. Table One lists the Z-values of the eight subscales: Physical functioning (PF), Role limitations due to physical health (RLP), Role limitations due to emotional problems (RLE), Energy/Fatigue (EF), Emotional well-being (EW), Social Functioning (SF), Pain (PA), General Health (GH). Comparing mean values however, it appears that Grp A and Grp D have the greatest improvement among the four groups in most categories. Table Two and Figure Three illustrate this result. Comparing mean values of the subjective severity index shows Grp A and Grp C doing worse while Grp B and Grp D were reporting the least severe symptoms over the 28 day period. (See Figure Four).
Hayfever presents itself in a clinical setting with seasonal attacks of conjunctive, nasal congestion, rhinitis and sneezing. Some of the more subjective symptoms are clouded thinking, forgetfulness and fatigue. One can measure the serum IgE and if it's high, the level of symptoms will be predictably high. When the frost kills the ragweed, IgE levels will be back to normal and patients will be back to normal. For many reasons, among them practicality (cost-effective) and safety, a patient based paradigm was chosen. The RAND 36-Item Health survey is being implemented more often within the health professions, which increases it's usefulness in comparing outcome measures between different subject populations.22,23 Chiropractors treat the patient, not the disease. This investigator had no choice but to research the disease; however, we measured the subjects' quality of life and functional status and the treatment is conservative and in support of the Innate Intelligence the ultimate modulator of the immune response.
The sample sizes of this study were too small to draw any meaningful conclusion. Perhaps more questions were postulated than answers found. However there are correlations which need to be investigated in a larger study with subject groups and sample sizes. This will also allow the proper statistical analysis to be applied, i.e., a family-wise alpha level of .05, testing between two groups and ANOVA multiple comparison with repeated measurements for several groups. None of these could be performed in this study due to the small sample sizes. A longer treatment period is also essential, due to the inherent seasonal character of hayfever.
The following NYCC faculty members were very helpful in various stages of this study: Michael Howard, DC; Joe Miller, DC; Brian Matayoshi, PhD. Former NYCC faculty members: Wes Canfield, MD; Abbas Qutab, MD. Special thanks to Dr. Meridel Gatterman (NYCC faculty) for editing advice on this paper and to James Hulbert of NWCC, Bloomington, Minnesota for his assistance with the statistical evaluation. This study was supported by a grant from CLINICA International, Bellingham,WA (a homeopathic trademark) and by the Research Department of New York Chiropractic College, Seneca Falls, NY.
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Hahnemann S., "The Organon: The Art of Healing," 1810.</ol>" "Bernard E. Straile, DC, a graduate of New York Chiropractic College, currently practices in Marcellus, New York. Dr. Straile has been involved in research since 1975 at the University of Konstanz, Germany, where he holds a degree in psychology. He is presently enrolled in the Neurology Diplomate program at Cleveland Chiropractic College and is President of Alternative Apothecary, a professional in-office pharmacy franchise complementary to chiropractic. Dr. Straile may be reached by fax at 315-673-3162.


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The urban AR lab is an experimental workspace developing sensorkits and tools that make invisible phenomena like pollution and (digital) infrastructures in the city tangible through augmented reality and sound. The project was developed during Stadttfinden Festival which took place in September 2017 in old factory building located at the periphery of Leipzig.
As a team of four (Jasper Meiners, Isabel Paehr, Lennert Raesch, Jörn Röder) we developed sensor kits that sent repeated measurements like carbon dioxide, air humidity, temperature and water values to smartphones in Virtual Reality (VR) headsets. By causing changes in the mobile device's camera image we visualized the invisible and unvisited phenomena of growing cities. To explore the infrastructures providing access to the internet, we built a tool that reads out the names of Wifis that people's smartphones search for. We invited Stadttfinden visitors into our open laboratory and took them with us on what we called AR walks to re-see and reimagine the urban habitat in performative ways. The walks brought together various people and their knowledges: Local stories about gentrification, broader discussions about pollution and climate change, and decentralization were among the discussed topics.
Since 2017, we have performed and further developed urbARn in exhibitions and during the Gesundheitspavillon festival in Hamburg Veddel in September 2018.


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Connecticut AG: Generic Drug Companies 'Brazenly Colluding' To Manipulate Market
By Frankie Graziano • May 13, 2019
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong said that the generic drug industry is profiting "in a highly illegal way" from Americans and he's at the forefront of a lawsuit that could hold defendants accountable for it.
Frankie Graziano / Connecticut Public Radio
Connecticut is leading a major effort to hold generic drug manufacturers responsible for the rising cost of pharmaceuticals.
Attorneys general from 44 states are suing members of that industry for the manipulation of prices for 114 different generic drugs.
"We have emails, text messages, phone records, in-person meetings, cooperating witnesses that demonstrate conclusively and without a doubt that the major drug manufacturers including the largest generic drug manufacturer in the world, Teva, are openly and brazenly colluding on price and they're dividing up market share," said Connecticut Attorney General William Tong.
A spokesperson for Teva Pharmaceutical Industries told Connecticut Public Radio that the company denies that it has done anything "that would lead to civil or criminal liability."
Tong said there's no timetable on when the lawsuit will be resolved, but he said he hopes it will help consumers understand why healthcare and prescription drugs are so expensive – in his view, the market is rigged.
Connecticut's Lawsuit Against Purdue Pharma Reveals Comment About 'Abusers' Made By Former Chairman
By Frankie Graziano • May 7, 2019
Emails sent by the former chairman of Purdue Pharma are being seen by the public as a result of a complaint filed by the state of Connecticut.
Videos Of Wethersfield, Conn. Police Shooting Released, From Traffic Stop To Fatal Shots
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Chief State's Attorney
Nearly two weeks since a Wethersfield police officer shot an 18-year-old driver after a traffic stop, the chief state's attorney's office released dashcam footage and surveillance video on Friday that show the incident that led to the man's death.

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Millennials need a workplace wellness program but a traditional one may not work for them. Usual approaches to wellness in the workplace, such as the "how much weight can the whole office lose?" challenge provides little value to them. This is a generation that exercises regularly, frowns upon smoking and has more healthy-living resources available to them than any generation before.
Luckily, a wellness program can still be a valuable way to build loyalty with millennials, who are considered more transient in the workforce than generations before them. If you are looking to attract and retain more millennial employees, take these three ideas into consideration as you build or modify your wellness program.
The first generation of digital natives knows how to use technology to their benefit. When it comes to wellness, millennials are using apps and online tools to track their fitness, find the healthiest foods and find solutions for their health concerns.
There are many ways to incorporate these preferences into your program. For example, telehealth is a rising trend among American adults, especially millennials. Telehealth is defined as the use of technology to support and improve healthcare, especially long distance. Learn more about this at HealthIT.gov.
Consider giving wearables (otherwise known as fitness trackers), such as the Fitbit, as incentives in the wellness program. Less expensive incentives could include subscriptions to popular health apps helping them track the data that matters to them while staying within budget.
While some people in your company may want to focus their wellness on weight loss or getting in shape, millennials are more likely to struggle with other areas of life, like drinking enough water or managing stress and anxiety.
Consider hosting a wellness event, such as a "healthcare myth-busting" brown bag lunch with a representative from the health insurance company you work with or other specialist in the community. This person can discuss the many benefits employees don't know they have in terms of mental health and bust any myths that employees believe to be true. You may also consider providing yoga classes, creating a meditation space or bringing in mental health specialists for talks and consultations.
Millennials are often strapped with debt, which means they're putting off home-buying and other large purchases, and haggling at every opportunity—especially when it comes to health care.
Your wellness program can help address some of these healthcare gaps. Small gestures that help millennials fund their personal health goals can go a long way toward building loyalty. For example, you can offer to pay for a month of health insurance to cover the employee's usual deduction amount, give gift cards for athletic ware or reimburse employees for a health club membership. These could be given for reaching certain health-related goals that are built into your wellness program.
Your wellness program is a great way to build millennial loyalty. When you lean-in to their tech interests, focus on whole-health and provide incentives they find valuable, your employees and your company wins.
Jessica Thiefels has been writing for more than 10 years and is currently a full-time blogger. She is also an ACE certified personal trainer, NASM certified fitness nutrition specialist and the owner of her own personal training business, Honest Body Fitness.


Last year, more than half of Millennials planned to throw in the towel in by 2020. This year, it seems like Millennials are showing signs of greater loyalty, with more Millennials looking to stay with their employers beyond five years.
According to Deloitte's Global's sixth annual Millennial Survey, only 38% of Millennials are planning to leave within the next two years, a drop from 44% in 2016. At the same time, more young professionals are looking to stay for the long term, with 31% planning to stay with their current employers beyond five years, an increase from 27% in 2016.
The survey also found that irrespective of the perceived advantages of working as freelancers or consultants, nearly two-thirds of Millennials globally (65%) prefer full time employment.
This preference accounts for 61% within emerging markets (which includes Singapore and Malaysia) and 70% in mature economies.
"The reasons most often given for preferring a permanent role are that it offers 'job security' and 'a fixed income'," the report stated.
Nevertheless, the survey noted that flexible working continues to be a feature of most Millennials' working lives and is linked to improved organisational performance, personal benefit, and loyalty.
This year, two thirds of Millennials revealed that their employers have adopted flexible arrangements, with 69% of Millennials able, within certain limits, to start and finish work at times they choose to, similar to 67% in 2016). Additionally, 68% were able to choose, , within certain guidelines, what they do as part of their job; and 64% are able to work from locations other than their employer's primary site.
Additionally, the survey pointed out that such flexible arrangements are not simply nice to have, but are strongly linked to improved performance and employee retention.
Organisations offering a high degree of flexibility in working arrangements seem to be rewarded with higher levels of loyalty. In highly flexible working environments only 35% of Millennials see themselves leaving in two years, while that percentage jumps to 45% among those in the least-flexible organisations.
Could it be that employees are working too much and having trouble balancing their work and personal life?..


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MLB Baseball Free Picks Cardinals vs Cubs Preview & Free Pick | Prediction
Cardinals vs Cubs Preview & Free Pick | Prediction [6/8/19]
St Louis (31-30) at Chicago Cubs (35-27)
When: Saturday, June 8th, 2019
Where: Wrigley Field,
Time: 7:15 ET | TV: FOX
Opening Odds: Chicago -120
The St. Louis Cardinals swept the Chicago Cubs last weekend at Busch Stadium and the Cubs are off to a good start in returning that favor after a 3-1 win in the series opener on Friday. The clubs will now turn to the second game on Saturday which will be part of FOX's Game of the Week as Jack Flaherty opposes Jon Lester. Each of the first seven meetings this season have gone to the home team and it was announced on Friday that two of the games in next year's season series will take place in London. Cole Hamels limited the Cardinals to just three hits over eight scoreless innings on Friday to make Javier Baez's first-inning, two-run homer stand up as the Cubs improved to 22-11 at Wrigley Field. Pedro Strop gave up a Paul DeJong solo homer in the ninth for his sixth save, but he'll be out of that role very soon after the Cubs introduced new closer Craig Kimbrel at a press conference. Kimbrel will eventually help a bullpen that is tied for second in the National League with 12 blown saves after he works out for a bit in the minors. St. Louis dropped to 3.5 games behind the first place Cubs after losing for the 11th time in their last 14 road games. Slugger Paul Goldschmidt looks to break a 1-for-13 slump in his last four games.
Pitchers: Cardinals – Jack Flaherty (4-3, 3.76 ERA) | Cubs – Jon Lester (4-4, 3.32)
This will be Flaherty's third start against the Cubs in 2019 and his second in a week after giving up two runs on four hits with eight strikeouts over five innings of work last Saturday. He pitched six scoreless innings against the Atlanta Braves in his previous outing at home, but has a 6.20 ERA in five road starts this season. He struck out nine Cubs in 5.2 innings at Wrigley Field on May 3rd, when he gave up three runs in a loss.
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Lester was bombed by the Phillies, Nationals, and Astros in three straight starts before bouncing back with a solid home effort against the Los Angeles Angels in a makeup game Monday. He limited the Halos to one run over seven innings to even his record at 4-4. Lester was 0-3 with a 10.28 ERA in his previous three starts while allowing four home runs. He has a 1.76 ERA in six home starts this year while posting 32 strikeouts and four walks in 30.2 innings and has a 2.85 ERA in 18 career starts against the Cardinals.
I'm sticking with the home team trend in this season series (7-0). Also, Lester has been terrific at home, while Flaherty has an ERA over six on the road. Seems like an easy pick here and a very generous line.
Check out who Bobby Babowski has on his Free MLB Picks page for Saturday. He is 75-47 +2117 units on the season after a 25-9 run!
Pick: Cubs +100
Cardinals are 5-0 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cardinals are 5-1 in their last 6 during game 2 of a series.
Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Cardinals are 5-2 in their last 7 overall.
Cardinals are 5-2 in their last 7 Saturday games.
Cardinals are 5-2 in their last 7 games on grass.
Cardinals are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Cardinals are 1-4 in their last 5 road games.
Cardinals are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Cardinals are 2-8 in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Cardinals are 5-11 in Flaherty's last 16 starts during game 2 of a series.
Cardinals are 2-7 in Flaherty's last 9 road starts.
Cardinals are 1-4 in Flaherty's last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cardinals are 1-5 in Flaherty's last 6 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cardinals are 0-4 in Flaherty's last 4 starts with 6 days of rest.
Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass.
Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 home games.
Cubs are 16-5 in their last 21 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Cubs are 15-6 in their last 21 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cubs are 12-5 in their last 17 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cubs are 21-9 in their last 30 vs. a team with a winning record.
Cubs are 9-4 in their last 13 during game 2 of a series.
Cubs are 13-6 in their last 19 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Cubs are 45-22 in their last 67 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cubs are 3-7 in their last 10 games following a win.
Cubs are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. National League Central.
Cubs are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Cubs are 38-14 in Lester's last 52 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cubs are 40-15 in Lester's last 55 home starts.
Cubs are 37-14 in Lester's last 51 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cubs are 12-5 in Lester's last 17 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Cubs are 9-4 in Lester's last 13 Saturday starts.
Cubs are 40-18 in Lester's last 58 starts vs. National League Central.
Cubs are 35-16 in Lester's last 51 starts on grass.
Cubs are 37-18 in Lester's last 55 starts with 4 days of rest.
Cubs are 35-17 in Lester's last 52 starts.
Under is 4-0 in Cardinals last 4 overall.
Under is 4-0 in Cardinals last 4 on grass.
Under is 4-0 in Cardinals last 4 vs. National League Central.
Under is 6-1 in Cardinals last 7 road games.
Under is 6-1 in Cardinals last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 games following a loss.
Under is 8-2 in Cardinals last 10 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 14-6-1 in Cardinals last 21 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-1 in Flaherty's last 6 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 7-2 in Flaherty's last 9 starts during game 2 of a series.
Over is 10-3 in Flaherty's last 13 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 6-2 in Flaherty's last 8 starts vs. National League Central.
Under is 5-2 in Flaherty's last 7 starts on grass.
Over is 5-2 in Flaherty's last 7 road starts.
Under is 5-2 in Flaherty's last 7 starts overall.
Over is 4-0 in Cubs last 4 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Cubs last 4 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 5-1 in Cubs last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1-1 in Cubs last 6 overall.
Under is 4-1-1 in Cubs last 6 on grass.
Under is 4-1-1 in Cubs last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 3-1-1 in Cubs last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 3-1-1 in Cubs last 5 home games.
Over is 5-2 in Cubs last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 7-3-1 in Cubs last 11 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Lester's last 6 starts vs. National League Central.
Over is 4-1 in Lester's last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Over is 17-5 in Lester's last 22 starts during game 2 of a series.
Over is 6-2-1 in Lester's last 9 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Lester's last 7 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 7-3-1 in Lester's last 11 starts on grass.
Over is 7-3-1 in Lester's last 11 starts overall.
Over is 9-4 in Lester's last 13 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 17-8 in Lester's last 25 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cubs are 5-1 in Lester's last 6 home starts vs. Cardinals.
Over is 4-1 in Lester's last 5 starts vs. Cardinals.
Under is 7-2 in Lester's last 9 home starts vs. Cardinals.
Over is 10-3-1 in the last 14 meetings in Chicago.
Cubs are 5-2 in Lester's last 7 starts vs. Cardinals.
Cardinals are 6-20 in the last 26 meetings in Chicago.
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OVER £282 MILLION INVESTED IN ART ORGANISATIONS ACROSS THE MIDLANDS
June 27th, 2017 News
The Arts Council England has revealed today that they're investing over £282 Million in combined art organisations across the Midlands.
The news came after they announced on Monday 26th June their 2018-2022 national portfolio which is made up of a total 831 organisations from around the country.
Photo Credit: University of Leicester Attenborough Arts Centre
Investing £170 Million more outside of London, the Arts Council aims to target more people in more places to organisations that bring a new energy to the arts and cultural sector.
Establishments in Leicester that have been granted funding include the University of Leicester's Attenborough Arts Centre who will receive a total of £828,000 over the four-year period. The funding will enable the centre to continue developing its innovative programme of performance and creative learning whilst providing access to all.
Professor Paul Boyle, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Leicester said: "The University of Leicester is committed to making a vital difference to the city and county and we are truly proud of the achievements of the Attenborough Arts Centre. The centre has a proven track record in delivering the ambitions of the late Richard Attenborough in providing great art for everyone.
"This is greatly appreciated as we recognise the difficult decisions that the Arts Council has had to take in its funding agreements so we are especially grateful. We can now look forward to delivering more and better art in collaboration with the Arts Council in the years to come."
The Phoenix cinema and arts centre has been awarded £321,856 over the four years in recognition of their digital excellence. The funding will allow the Phoenix to carry forward its programme of free exhibitions, events and educational activities exploring the relationship between art and technology.
Alan Tuckett, the Chair of Phoenix said: "This is fantastic news for Phoenix and Leicester. With Arts Council England's support, our art programme has developed rapidly with thousands of people engaging with work by digital artists from across the world.
"Maintaining the level of funding we receive at a time when public funding is under significant pressure is a huge endorsement of the quality and ambition of our work."
Other organisations around the city include ArtReach, Serendipity, Soft Touch Arts Ltd and The Mighty Creatives. For the full list, visit: www.artscouncil.org.uk/NPO
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LendFlo is a peer-to-peer invoice financing company built on the Ethereum Blockchain. Enabling SMEs in need of cash to secure loans against unpaid invoices. The goal was to build a platform that brings together SMEs and investors access to a faster and more flexible source of financing. The basis for the visual identity of the Lendflo brand was symbolising the movement and focus of the digital invoice marketplace.
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Prasanth and Selvanayagam are both 14 year old boys who were studying at Smyrna Mission School. They could not gain entrance to a government school so continued studies at Smyrna.
Both of them now wish to follow a course at the Technical College where they are offered different courses. Sadly, they don't have the course they want to follow here at the Technical College and were asked to follow the Electronics course they wanted at their branch in Helbodde, which is about 1 hour drive from Nuwara Eliya towards Kandy.
We miss them greatly as they were the "big brothers" for all the kids and were very responsible and looked after the other kids in the school. But we had to say good bye as we no longer could keep them and they need to get some vocational training.
They take the 6.30 morning bus to be there at 8.30.a.m. They started yesterday and they came to see me a while ago. They are given a monthly allowance of 600 Rupees which will go into a bank account. However they cannot withdraw that money until they are 18 years old!
They are now burdened with finding money to travel daily. The government bus depot issues a season ticket that enables them to travel in a bus for a lesser amount and they have to pay 800 rupees to get that ticket. They were asking if we could help them to buy the season tickets. The course is for six months. I told them that I would look into the possibility. After completing this course they will be able to earn a living by doing electronic repairs.
We have helped them so far and I would like to request you to consider helping them for the next six months too after which they will not have to depend on anybody.


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Middle East News | Iran
Nuclear Monitoring Deal Between Iran, IAEA Has Expired, Says Top Lawmaker
The IAEA said this week it was in talks with Tehran on how to proceed with the monitoring deal
A number of new generation Iranian centrifuges are seen on display during Iran's National Nuclear Energy Day in Tehran, Iran, two weeks ago.Credit: IRANIAN PRESIDENCY OFFICE/ REU
Iran's parliament speaker said on Sunday that a three-month monitoring deal between Tehran and the UN nuclear watchdog had expired as of May 22, Iran's semi-official Fars news agency reported.
The comments by Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, aired by state TV, further underscored the narrowing window for the U.S. and others to reach terms with Iran. The Islamic Republic is already enriching and stockpiling uranium at levels far beyond those allowed by its 2015 nuclear deal.
"From May 22 and with the end of the three-month agreement, the agency will have no access to data collected by cameras inside the nuclear facilities agreed under the agreement," Fars quoted Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf as saying.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) had said its director-general would brief reporters later Sunday in Vienna. The United Nations agency did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Under what is called an "Additional Protocol" with Iran, the IAEA "collects and analyzes hundreds of thousands of images captured daily by its sophisticated surveillance cameras," the agency said in 2017. The agency also said then that it had placed "2,000 tamper-proof seals on nuclear material and equipment."
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Iran's hard line parliament in December approved a bill that would suspend part of UN inspections of its nuclear facilities if European signatories did not provide relief from oil and banking sanctions by February. The IAEA struck a three-month deal with Iran to have it hold the surveillance images, with Tehran threatening to delete them afterward if no deal had been reached.
It wasn't immediately clear if the images from February had been deleted. Before Qalibaf's remarks, lawmaker Ali Reza Salimi urged an open session of parliament to ensure Iran's civilian nuclear arm "erased" the images. The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran did not immediately comment on the decision.
"Order the head of the Atomic Energy Organization to avoid delay," said Salimi, a cleric from Iran's central city of Delijan. The "recorded images in the cameras should be eliminated."
The IAEA said this week it was in talks with Tehran on how to proceed with the monitoring deal.
Last Thursday, Iranian President Hassan Rohani said that his country is close to reaching a deal in ongoing nuclear talks with the West, declaring that "we have taken the big step and an agreement in principle has been achieved," according to reports by Iran's semi-official Mehr and Fars news agencies.
Talks to revive Iran's nuclear deal resumed in Vienna on May 7 with the remaining parties to the deal – Iran, Russia, China, France, Britain and Germany – meeting in the basement of a luxury hotel, and the United States based in another hotel across the street.
Iran has refused to hold direct talks with the United States on how to resume compliance with the 2015 deal, which former President Donald Trump abandoned in 2018, prompting Tehran to begin violating its terms about a year later.
Rohani also stated that the talks have moved on to dealing with "small details."
"All parties to the talks have agreed to lift all major sanctions on oil, petrochemicals, shipping, insurance, the central bank and so on," he said.
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WBHS chief issues report
Waitaki Boys' High School's employment practices are still an area of weakness, commissioner Nicola Hornsey says.
Mrs Hornsey, who was appointed commissioner at the school in October, released her progress report for February-March on Wednesday.
Mrs Hornsey has been working with the school and the wider community to fix serious problems. She was appointed by the Ministry of Education to govern the school in place of the board of trustees.
A "Scoping Report and Action Plan" was released by Mrs Hornsey in November, detailing areas that needed review and development.
These included pastoral care, employment practices, communication and public relations, financial management and reporting, and governance.
Her February-March progress report said the school could still improve its employment practices, which still took up a lot of time.
The New Zealand School Trustees Association (NZSTA) human resources division team was continuing to review this area, the report said.
In pastoral care, the report said the Ministry of Education had identified a need for alternative education in Oamaru as something requiring attention.
The interaction of the school with the Ministry's Attendance Services division, which works to reduce truancy, also needed attention, the report said.
Under communications and public relations, the report said the school had received both positive and negative media coverage after holding a drug detector dog exercise.
"A review of the process followed did find shortcomings on the part of the school. Significant time was expended responding to media inquiries and conducting the review."
Financial management and reporting was expected to improve once an external provider was appointed to help analyse costs in detail, the report said.
In governance, an appraisal process was being introduced for the principal. Terms of reference for the farm committee were required, along with a financial management and reporting framework, the report said.
The school's insurance cover and lease arrangements, including the use and management of Avoca House at Lake Middleton, had been reviewed, the report said.
A property register and a maintenance schedule and a five year property plan was being developed.
The Ministry of Education had asked for a meeting to discuss revisions of a school charter that was submitted on March 1. A governance-only meeting is being scheduled with the school's auditors this month.latest RunningAir Jordan 1
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Perhaps you know how kitchy elementary school teachers can be. We love us some themes and some coordinating colored bulletin boards and well, you get the picture. I used to call my students "Mrs. Hardy's Honeys" and my kindergarten classroom was all honeybee themed. I have to say, it was pretty stinkin' cute.
Here's to 12 more months of my undivided attention, Clara! You're the sweetest Hardy's Honey I've ever had.
This blog entry touches my heart in many ways... I am so proud of you for being the gifted teacher you are. And these past weeks, I have rejoiced in watching you blossom as a mom and manager of your home. Folks, she is even making the bed every day now!!! I love you, sweet daughter, and will miss being with your school children this year. However, I look forward to sharing new adventures with you and Clara in the year ahead!
Aw yay! We are so happy for you!!!
Chrissy, you will have a lifetime to teach other children, but you would not be able to recapture this very important year with Clara. I think you are making a very wise decision, one that will be of the best interest of your family. Being able to teach a class sounds like icing on the cake! One of my favorite periods of my life was working part time - home enough to enjoy being home, making good meals, spending time with my daughter, enjoying life at a less hectic pace, and thoroughly enjoying my job. I have come to the conclusion, you either have money or time, but very rarely will you have both. Enjoy being home, be frugal and treasure each day you can spend with your daughter!
So happy for you! I know we used to talk about how rewarding it is to teach kindergarten because of the growth that we see in one year. This year at home will top any year you'll ever have at school... I promise!
Oh Chrissy! Clara is such a baby doll!! Something in those first two pictures really reminded me of you at that age!!! I loved carrying you around!! I know it's hard to rethink your career plans and goals, but I have NEVER regretted staying home with my boys. As my "baby" leaves for college this year, I can tell you that the time FLIES by. (I know everybody tells you that!) Enjoy this year and treasure each moment!!
I am/was a teacher/stay-at-home mother/returning teacher. While I love teaching and recognize it as one of God's call on my life, there is no greater call than to be a loving, nuturing mother. I loved the years I stayed home with my children and I loved the years I have returned to the classroom. It all works out in "God time". Our children are now grown (nearly) 19 and 23. They often speak of the days when "Mom stayed home" with great love and wonderful memories. No, we did not have much, but yet, we had everything! You will NEVER regret the choice you have made. Money is money; children are gifts from God, there is no comparison. Praying for you in the transition.
I'm so glad you made this decision. Clara will need you this 1st year. I stayed at home with my children till the youngest one started 1st grade, and then I went to work part-time. I have never regretted staying home and doing without things we may have needed. The bond you form with your children are young is a special bond that I wouldn't take a million dollars for. You're gonna love it.
You will not regret your decision to stay home with Clara Mae. Cherish your time with her; they grow up so fast!
I was a Kindergarten teacher until I had my first daughter. Now I am home with 2 girls and homeschooling! So I still teach. We have no money--BUT we have everything we need.
Clara will never get her first year back and you will not regret this decision. I know it is a scary one...truly a step of faith.
You will continue to be in my prayers.
I love it! I wish I would have been able to stay home with my girls when they were young. This first year is a big one and she will do so many "firsts" that you will not miss out on. You have your whole life ahead of you to teach. I think this is definitely the right decision and I don't even know you!
I have to say I am so happy to see the pictures of Clara. What a CUTIE!!!! I am also glad you get to stay home for the first year. You two should write a book and I really mean that. You two write so well that reading it the person can feel your pain or joy. So happy for you all.
And you KNOW how proud I have been of you from the moment you walked into my kindergarten class until the present. Teaching is such a JOY but Clara is only a baby for such a short time. Enjoy everyday with her, dear Chrissy. She needs you now and students will still be there for you when she can thrive on her own.
What a blessing - God is so amazing! I am so excited for you and Clara. I know you all will enjoy it so much. Congrats - you certainly deserve it!
She's such a big girl! Looks like she is gaining! You and Clara are gonna have a great year together! It really is a very special year!


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Subject: Music of the Late '80s (Overproduced Gloss)
Written By: velvetoneo on 05/08/06 at 9:04 pm
Does anybody else here feel like there's alot of forgetting the "top 40" type stuff of the late '80s when discussing '80s music, when the more generic soft rock/"top 40" was just as big a part of the '80s as new wave, in terms of sales? There were alot of '60s comebacks (George Harrison, Dionne Warwick, Grace Slick, Aretha Franklin) that were important in the late '80s, but overall the period in terms of chart hits was dominated by very, very glossy, generic sounding soft-rock: Rick Astley, Debbie Gibson, George Michael, Chicago, Steve Winwood, Gregory Abbott, The Escape Club, Club Nouveau, Huey Lewis & The News, Peter Cetera, Bobby McFerrin, Bruce Hornsby & The Range, Michael Damian, Bette Midler, Milli Vanilli, Billy Joel, Richard Marx...Then and again, this sort of thing was around through the '80s (think Lionel Richie, Phil Collins' solo career, Billy Joel's '80s stuff), and prominent in the early '80s with Kenny Rogers, Kim Carnes, Dolly Parton etc. being huge. Other than some creative artists like Madonna, Prince, the Bangles, and MJ, late '80s mainstream music was pretty boring-no Pet Shop Boys or Eurythmics hitting #1. Of course, Paula Abdul, Whitney Houston, Jody Watley, Janet Jackson were the more interesting, IMO, and worthy section of this time period in mainstream music, despite being glossy and overproduced.
Subject: Re: Music of the Late '80s (Overproduced Gloss)
Written By: Trimac20 on 05/08/06 at 9:32 pm
My favourite part of the 80s were 1980-1984, and to a lesser extent 1989. Yes, 1986-1988 saw alot of super overproduced, super glossy pop. It was the peak of the synth era, before the advent of a return to the grunge sound, a mess of hair metal, teen-aimed pop, vintage rap. The only shining light was the late 80s college rock scene which later spawned Grunge and 'Altern/Indie' rock in the 90s.
Written By: Sean1983 on 05/09/06 at 12:44 am
I don't know, I tend to like the late-80's stuff. All of my favorite artists put an album out in 1987, including Depeche Mode, Debbie Gibson, Tiffany, Prince, R.E.M., Husker Du, Replacements, Midnight Oil, Belinda Carlisle, and the Bangles had a #1 song at the start of the year. I guess that's just my taste, as a solid argument can be made for the early-80s as well.
Written By: Trimac20 on 05/09/06 at 5:32 am
1980-1984 were the most artistically creative period of the 80s, hands down. Cos' there were so many styles just dying out, that these new artist just drew from them and recycled them. New Wave is basically the sound of Disco and Punk colliding (quote me on that one, it may become famous ;)). As the late 70s conjures up images of the gaunt, sadomaschist figure on his Sid Vicious painting pictures with a razor blade on his chest, the early 80s bring a freakily dressed Adam Ant doing his 'funny dance' at a London punk club, or Blondie bopping away at the legendary CBGB's, sacred ground for the New Wave movement.
Written By: velvetoneo on 05/09/06 at 6:11 am
I admittedly love alot of late '80s stuff too (the Pixies, R.E.M, Prince, Madonna, the Bangles, Husker Du, Sonic Youth, etc.) But there was alot of crap then.
Thank goodness you're not a New Wave maniac like our friend Donnie Darko. :D
Written By: The_Plague on 05/09/06 at 6:20 am
I actually like the overproduced stuff, particularly from RATT and Leppard.
Written By: velvetoneo on 05/09/06 at 12:36 pm
I like some new wave but I'm not a new wave maniac.


Dear Father, I was pulled over today for a traffic violation. Speeding. Running a red light. Not signaling, Crossing the median. Driving in a car pool lane. Not stopping for a school bus. Not stopping for pedestrians. Not using a seat belt. Driving on the shoulder. Passing in a no passing zone. Reckless driving. Driving without proper insurance, inspections, or registration. Father, it is such a horrible feeling to look in the rearview mirror and see a police officer with lights motioning us to pull over. We were caught. In most cases, we are guilty. We can either fess up and admit our guilt or we can argue, knowing full well we argue without integrity. Father, we are a people who try to get away with as much as we can. We don't like the letter of the law - federal law, state law, township law, or Your law. We want freedom to do whatever we want, wherever we want, and whenever we want to do it. How many otherwise godly people would come to a complete stop at a stop sign in the middle of the desert with no car around for miles? Father, we are the same with You. We would try to get away with a lot more if we believed You were looking elsewhere. However, You are always watching. You are the speed trap on every mile of the highway of life. You are always, always, always watching. Thank You. Thank You that I know You are watching because it holds me accountable. It keeps me obedient to You when I'd rather disobey. Father, I was guilty for this traffic violation. I deserved the points and the fine. I ask for Your generosity and mercy and that You help me pay for this. Most importantly, I pray that You use this experience to remind me that I am accountable to You for every moment of my life. Amen.


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Motor Gunboat/Patrol Gunboat Photo Archive
Nan - Item - Victor - Oboe
PGM-9 Class Motor Gunboat:
Laid down 29 May 1944 as PC-1566 by the Leathem D. Smith Shipbuilding Co., Sturgeon Bay, WI
Launched 12 August 1944 and sponsored by Mrs. Anastasia Carborwoski
It was customary for L. D. Smith to launch all of its vessels on a Saturday so that all the towns people could attend and the high school band could play during the event. Most ships are launched by
breaking a bottle of champagne over the bow but because Wisconsin is the Dairy State they used a bottle of milk
Reclassified as a Motor Gunboat, PGM-30, 16 August 1944
Commissioned PGM-30, 27 December 1944 at New Orleans, LA
Her shake down cruise was to the Subchaser Training Center (SCTC) in Miami. After a month at SCTC, she received her orders, as all other PGMs, to report to Pearl Harbor for duty in the Pacific
The PGM conversion was originally designed to work with the barge busting PT boats as added firepower but with a designed top speed of 20 knots they couldn't keep up with the PT boats. They were
assigned to the mine sweeper units to explode or sink any mines the sweepers could sweep up. The PGM-30 was reported to have destroyed over 212 mines. Of the 24 PC/PGM conversions, 16 PGMs worked with the minesweepers during the Okinawa operations and later clearing the mine fields around the Japanese home lands
PGM-30 was awarded four battle stars for these operations
On VJ Day she was working with a minesweeping flotilla off the southern coast of Japan preparing for the home land invasion
Struck from the Naval Register 13 December 1946
Transferred to the Maritime Commission for disposal 7 April 1947
Sold 10 April 1947
Fate unknown.
Armament: One 3"/50 dual purpose mount, one twin 40mm gun mount, six 20mm guns, one twin .50 cal. machine gun, and one 60mm mortar
Propulsion: Two 1,440bhp General Motors 16-278A diesel engines, Farrel-Birmingham single reduction gear, two shafts.
132k Launching Historical Collections of the Great Lakes
111k Port Arthur, TX
Believed to be PGM-30 tied up at the Gulfport Boiler and Welding Works, Inc., pier Jim Swank
Commanding Officers
01 LT Robert L. Whitman, USNR 27 December 1944 - 1945
Courtesy Joe Radigan
There is no DANFS history available for PGM-30
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