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Uri Tours client Eric Hill suspended judgment during his six-day visit in February, which included Kaesong, the DMZ at the famous 38th parallel, Kim Jong-il's mausoleum, the Friendship Museum, and a roller rink. "I was surprised by how many smiles there were," says Hill, 30, who gave up ambitions for a career in dentistry to circumnavigate the globe. (His "epic adventure" to visit all 195 United Nations-member nations is chronicled on his Facebook page. "There is genuine happiness in a place where I expected grayness and sadness," he says. "People had the life in their eyes. Whether it was brain-washing or true love for their great leaders, they wouldn't stop talking about them."
Another client, former Motorola executive Sandra Cook—who is soon to assume the duties of vice president of the American University in Kabul, Afghanistan—visited North Korea for eight days in April, at the height of Kim Jong-un's warmongering blasts at the United States and his neighbor to the south. She says she certainly considered the moral implications of her journey and even read Adam Johnson's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of North Korea, The Orphan Master's Son, on the way over, but decided her curiosity outweighed any possible qualms.
"I did ask a lot of awkward questions of our guide, Mr. Kim," says Cook, who is happy not to have to look at any more statuary of the Great, Dear, or Supreme Leaders. "He was an extremely intelligent person and a remarkable individual. He never lapsed into ridiculous or laughable generalizations…Any question you'd ask he had an answer to it. It was as if there was some text somewhere that has the whole protocol—if they ask you this, this is how you answer. They're also pretty sophisticated people, very smart, and they have been meticulously trained."
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This school year we are continuing to gather with fellow youth leaders for fellowship, prayer, and collaboration. We have already had three gatherings. The first was in August at the OYM office, the second was a fun-filled fellowship at Rosalita's Cantina, and our most recent was a special gathering hosted by Kristina Radley at Duschene High School for both youth and campus ministers. Last year we invited campus ministers to join us for the first time and both gatherings have sparked great conversation and collaboration. We meet with youth ministers every month to discuss various topics in youth ministry. Campus ministers are always welcome to join; twice a year our gatherings will focus solely on youth minister and campus minister collaboration.
· October 9th – Time: 9:30 AM Location: St. Mary Magdalen Topic: Talk about, "Going, Going, Gone." We will be discussing the reasons why young people are leaving the Church.
· November 13th – Time: 9:30 AM Location: Sts. Joachim & Ann Topic: Parent Involvement & Family Ministry.
· December 4th – Time: 9:00 AM Location: Sacred Heart – Valley Park Topic: Advent Prayer Breakfast with Fr. Brian Fallon.
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7 Amazing Female Calisthenics Youtubers To Follow in 2020
Wellness, Inspiration / July 13, 2020 June 24, 2022
We've already brought you the benefits of calisthenics: no need for equipment, easy on your joints, develops full-body strength, burns body fat, improves coordination and flexibility, and even heightens your body's response times to external stimuli.
And if you're looking for some female inspiration to get fit, look no further! These ladies have got it going on in the fitness department. In a niche that is typically male-heavy, here are some women who have succeeded in creating full-scale businesses with their knowledge and charisma.
Our pick of incredible female calisthenic YouTubers appears here in no particular order, as they are all amazing!
#1 – Kayla Itsines
If you only check out one of these fabulous women, check out Kayla Itsines.
Most well-known for her fitness book series Bikini Body Guides, and her fitness app Sweat With Kayla (the top-selling fitness app of 2016), Kayla has made it her mission to support women who want to get – or stay – in top shape.
Originally from Australia with Greek origins, Kayla had planned to become a beauty therapist. She had always exercised by playing sports, and she even found gyms intimidating, until one personal trainer told her to start somewhere, so she did.
Kayla enjoyed the feeling she got from gym workouts so much that she trained as a personal trainer. Working with her clients, she discovered that many women wanted lean thighs, a trim abdomen, and upper body strength without getting bulky. She began leading aerobics workouts, which women really enjoyed, and went on from there.
Kayla's workouts focus on women's bodies. Her YouTube playlists feature a 4-week challenge entitled the Sweat Summer Series, with exercises designed to work up a sweat while concentrating on one part of the body each time.
You can also connect with Kayla on Instagram and Facebook, or join her BBG (Bikini Body Guides) community from her website.
#2 – Cassey Ho
"Train insane or remain the same" is said to be one of Cassey Ho's favorite sayings.
Cassey started posting fitness videos while still in college, and when she moved to Boston to pursue a career as a fashion buyer, she discovered she didn't enjoy it. She started teaching Pilates instead while continuing to upload videos to YouTube.
She later created Blogilates and Poppilates, where her focus is on promoting a healthy body image and lifestyle. Her YouTube channel hit the top of the fitness channels in 2014.
Cassey focuses on making workouts fun while also working the whole body, to 'find the joy in fitness', as she puts it. She specializes in intense Pilates interval training and teaches a variety of types of exercises. She also has a line of activewear called Popflex.
Her YouTube playlists feature a 6-week Body Training Bootcamp, a 12 Minutes to Toned series, and a Bridal Bootcamp, among others.
One of her most popular fitness videos is her INSANE Abs & Obliques Workout, with over 1.4 million views.
And if you want some fun, check out her Women Try Guessing Each Other's Weight: A Social Experiment with over 3.3 million views!
You can also find Cassey on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
#3 – MadFit
Michelle Lymburner (previously Michelle Anne Demal) is originally from Canada, and is the woman behind MadFit. Michelle says she is "Mad about making a difference in the fitness world." Her name gives the acronym MAD which for her stands for Making A Difference, hence MadFit.
Michelle believes in a balanced life: you don't have to cut everything out, just keep things in balance, and make sure you move.
She started her fitness journey as a dancer at age 3. She danced competitively until age 17. While she was in high school, she got a part-time job in a health food store where she was inspired to go vegan. She began vlogging about her food on Instagram and YouTube, and because she was no longer dancing and wanted to continue training, she got into calisthenics.
Maddie created a separate channel for her fitness videos, which was quickly successful. She focuses on quick workouts for people who are short on time and/or motivation. (Sounds like a lot of us, right?)
MadFit's YouTube channel playlists feature throwback music from the 2010s, dance moves, and exercise moves, and are for all abilities and ages. There are playlists for full-body workouts, dance party workouts, apartment workouts, and more.
Here's an example: her most popular workout video featuring Billie Eilish's Bad Guy (over 11 million views).
Maddie also is known for her videos on vegan dieting, lifestyle, and travel.
You can also find Maddie on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
#4 – Natacha Oceane
Natacha Oceane's work is all about intense workouts with minimum equipment to help you look and feel more athletic. She also includes a lot of nutritional information as well as making the science of fitness understandable and entertaining.
Natacha is from England and, impressively, has a Ph.D. in biophysics and is a former Iron Man competitor.
Her YouTube channel playlists have full-body workouts, high-calorie challenges, and fitness experiments on things like intermittent fasting, running an ultra marathon with no training, and halving her sleep for a week!
Natacha's 20 Minute Home HIIT video is one of her most popular, with over 2.5 million views. And if you like the sound of her experimental videos, her I Took The US Army Fitness Test Without Practice is an excellent place to start: over 2.7 viewers can't be wrong!
She is also the creator of the Home Reload app, which has workouts plus nutritional tips, as well as her Home. Reload Training & Nutrition Guide and her recipe ebooks.
In addition to YouTube, you'll also find Natacha on Instagram.
#5 – Pamela Reif
Pamela offers full-body workouts as well as a variety of healthy recipes.
Originally from Germany, Pamela had always enjoyed sports, but particularly dancing until age 16 when she decided to start going to the gym with a friend. She began posting pictures on Instagram of her lifestyle at age 16, and her following grew from there.
First famous as an Instagram model, Pamela's following quickly expanded when people wanted to know more about how to emulate her lifestyle. She shared fitness workout and food tips, and soon had a thriving online business as a social media star.
People love her workouts, which target specific muscle groups without using equipment. Pamela's YouTube channel playlists feature a wide range of exercises, including stretching, intense, dance, song, and for beginners.
In addition to YouTube, Pamela has Instagram accounts for both her workouts and her food. You can also find her on Facebook.
If you're curious to know more about a typical day for Pamela, you can check out this full profile of her diet and workout routine.
#6 – Whitney Simmons
As Whitney says, "It's a beautiful day to be alive." Whitney promotes health, fitness, and inspiration, and believes that life should be about balance. In other words, you won't find her saying no to an occasional hot dog.
Whitney started as a competitive gymnast from age 11 till 18. When she retired at 18 from the sport, she found herself in need of a new focus, and she settled on the gym.
She specializes in weightlifting, but her YouTube channel playlist features a variety of calisthenic workouts such as Fit For Summer, Beginners Fitness Guide, and a Monthly Fitness Favorites series.
She also reviews workout clothing, makeup, and healthy meals. Her website features her Alive app that focuses on daily workouts for different areas of the body, as well as a line of fitness apparel.
You can also find Whitney on Instagram and Facebook.
#7 – Chloe Ting
Chloe Ting was born in Brunei and received three degrees from Monash University in Australia, including a Master's in Philosophy. She used to work as a statistician, but she was always passionate about fitness, health, beauty, and travel.
Chloe quickly became famous on YouTube for her makeup tutorials, travel vlogs, and product reviews.
Her workouts are all about shedding pounds and building up your core strength while not taking yourself too seriously. Chloe has a lighthearted attitude to fitness, and she shares results from her tribe to encourage others to go for the results that they want.
She has a lot of free workouts on her website, and her YouTube channel playlist features an Hourglass Challenge, a 2 Weeks Shred Challenge, and an Abs Workout Challenge, which is her most popular video to date with over 170 million views.
In addition to YouTube, you can find Chloe Ting on her main Instagram page as well as her Instagram community page and Twitter.
There you have it! Our top female calisthenic YouTubers to follow to get you lean, strong and fit without the need of an expensive gym too. Did we miss any wonderful women out? Feel free to let us know.
What is Floatation Therapy? All You Need To Know About Sensory Deprivation Tanks
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Calisthenics For Women on the go: A Guide For Beginners
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Pigeon Forge provides visitors with a very unique experience, there are many different types of attractions and places to stay throughout the area, so you have plenty of options to choose from. Those aren't the only things that you will have the benefit of choosing from during your visit to Pigeon Forge.
Pigeon Forge is a very special area of the country; it has the combination of breathtaking mountain views, an amazing culture and great attractions that the whole family can enjoy. Add in the Christmas season to this amazing location and you get a winter wonderland that is in close competition with the wonders of Santa's North Pole. If all this sounds great to you, then you should plan a visit to the Pigeon Forge area this Christmas season.
Are you prepared for your next Pigeon Forge vacation? Read through our tips below to make sure you have everything you need for your next stay in our Pigeon Forge condos for rent.
For over 30 years now, Dollywood has been a huge part of all the fun and family-friendly entertainment Pigeon Forge is known for. That is why we cannot think of a better place for you and your loved ones to stay during your next vacation to the area than inside one of our spacious condos near this popular amusement park. Not only are these rentals just minutes from the attraction, they also come with a variety of benefits you will have a hard time finding with other lodging options.
Make the most out of your next vacation in our condo rentals in Pigeon Forge TN by reading through all our favorite planning tips to help you and your loved ones save time and money! From where to buy your groceries to how to keep yourself entertained, you are sure to love the ideas on this list!
When is the Best Time to Visit Our Condos for Rent in Pigeon Forge Tennessee?
There are lots of options when considering any Pigeon Forge vacation rental, but at Cherokee Lodge Condominiums we can assure you that one of our condos will provide you with the best vacation in Pigeon Forge you have ever had. There is a long list of reasons why our condos are absolutely amazing, but we would like to highlight a few of the best ones to help you make your decision when choosing where to stay in Pigeon Forge a lot easier.
It's no secret that you have a ton of options when it comes to picking a place to stay for your Pigeon Forge vacation. However, don't let all these choices distract you from the amazing benefits you get when you stay inside one of our relaxing condos.


Judge Rules in Favor of $9 Billion Actos Award - The Law Office of Melinda J. Helbock, A.P.C.
Takeda Pharmaceuticals Co. and Eli Lilly & Co. lost the battle to overturn a $9 billion punitive damage award based on claims that the companies failed to warn the public about the potential risk for developing bladder cancer when taking the diabetes medication Actos.
On Aug. 27 U.S. District Judge Rebecca Doherty ruled that the decision was based on evidence that the defendant companies failed to warn patients and healthcare providers of the cancer risk even though they were aware of the risks. The verdict is the second largest verdict in the U.S. this year, according to Bloomberg, and will likely be reduced on appeal.
According to Bloomberg, Takeda and Eli disagree with the ruling and are awaiting a ruling on a motion for a new trial.
Despite the companies' denial of the allegations, the claims outlined in the lawsuit are similar to those being made by hundreds of other Actos users.
This was the first bellwether Actos trial. And, according to Melinda Helbock, Founder of The Law Office of Melinda J. Helbock, A.P.C., it sets the tone for future lawsuits with similar allegations.
Actos, a medication prescribed for adults with type 2 diabetes, has generated more than $16 billion in sales since it hit the market in 1999.


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Here is a quick and easy DIY streamer backdrop you can put together costing only $5 for a photobooth or dessert/buffet table display !
This is a backdrop layout for a group photo of about 5 people.
First, roll out at least 5 feet of the masking tape, sticky side out about 6.5 feet or taller off the floor (it helps to have a second person on hand). Secure the long piece of tape by taping it with two smaller pieces to the wall.
Secure the strip by placing a piece rolled up masking tape to the back in the center of the strip.
Next, cut up strips of the streamers about 4.5 feet long and stick them along the sticky side of the masking tape one by one, partially over lapping the previous strip.
I wanted to add some textured fringe strips so I skipped a couple sections to add those pieces later on.
To add some pieces of fringe, fold up a strip of the streamer leaving at least 1 inch of space to secure it to the sticky masking tape. Using your scissors, cut small slits to the right and left side of the rolled up strip.
To firmly secure the streamers, run a strip of the masking tape, sticky side down to the top and bottom of the backdrop.
Lastly, cut off the excess ends of the streamer.
Using masking tape for this backdrop also makes for a very quick and easy clean up without taking off any paint or leaving holes in your wall!
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Awesome to get the step by step - will be using this weekend. Thanks!
Love the idea. I was having a problem trying to hang crepe paper in a hotel room, this will work out great. No Nails or paint removed when finished.
Using at a baby shower. Think I'll try twisting the paper. Should be easy. Thanks so much.


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Science, man. If it isn't contributing to amazing inventions, radical new technologies, or trying to solve medical mysteries, it can kind of be a straight-up jerk. If it's not proving that the dinosaurs all sort of looked like giant chickens and didn't roar, or taking Pluto's planetary status away, it's getting personal and proving that people with "unique" colored eyes really just have brown eyes beneath it all. And that we're not special.
It's probably also flipping us the bird when we've got our backs turned.
Blue eyes? Green eyes? Hazel? Gray eyes? Yep, your eyes are actually brown, buddy.
Before you flip out and declare it a bald-faced lie stemming from the ruinous year of 2016, just wait a second, because there's actually a pretty interesting reason for it. Tears can come later when you've learned the truth.
Melanin is the pigment that's in your hair and skin as well as your eyes, and the color is — you can probably guess it — actually dark brown. Melanin absorbs light, so when there is a lot of it present, it can take in more and appears darker. Hence darker hair, skin, and yes, even eyes, having larger amounts of melanin present.
When it's in an eye, higher melanin levels actually make the iris appear brown because it's absorbing a lot of light and less light gets reflected out. Conversely, if you don't have a lot of melanin in your eyes, then they will appear lighter colored because they're reflecting more light back.
The actual process is called "scattering," and the light that your eye is reflecting back happens to bounce back on shorter wavelengths that appear on the blue side of the spectrum of light color.
So yes, the only reason that your eyes look green, brown, gray, or any other color is because you're actually lacking melanin in your irises. Yes, underneath those reflective light waves, you have brown, brown, brown eyes.
I guess we can never feel special about cool eye colors again. Thanks, science.