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Q: Issue while working with SQLAlchemy MSSQL connection I am new to python and learning and practising Python flask website development.
I am facing below issue while working on this , request some help on this to make me  understand what mistake I am doing , I am reading SQLAlchemy documentation as well and doing this , but somehow I am not able to fix the specific issue. please help.
I am trying the issue using below link:
Connecting to SQL Server 2012 using sqlalchemy and pyodbc
But my problem is I am unaware of how to map the below to 'db' variable. for example if I use this ,
engine = create_engine('mssql+pyodbc://sa:abc@99:localhost/Test?
driver=SQL+Server+Native+Client+17.0', echo=True)

But later in code , how can I assign the engine to db ? Can I do as below :
Instead of db = SQLAlchemy(app)  in below code can I use below:
db = engine.connect()
    from datetime import datetime
from flask import Flask, render_template, url_for, flash, redirect
from flask_sqlalchemy import SQLAlchemy , sqlalchemy
from sqlalchemy.util.deprecations import SQLALCHEMY_WARN_20
from forms import RegistrationForm, LoginForm
from sqlalchemy import create_engine , Table, Integer, Column, Identity , PrimaryKeyConstraint
app = Flask(__name__)
app.config['SQLALCHEMY_DATABASE_URI']='DRIVER={SQL Server Native Client 17.0};SERVER=localhost:1433;DATABASE=Test;UID=sa;PWD=abc99'
app.config['SQLALCHEMY_TRACK_MODIFICATIONS']=False
db = SQLAlchemy(app)

class User(db.Model):
    __tablename_ = 'User'
    id = db.Column(db.Integer, primary_key=True)
    username = db.Column(db.String(20), unique=True, nullable=False)
    email = db.Column(db.String(120), unique=True, nullable=False)
    image_file = db.Column(db.String(20), nullable=False, default='default.jpg')
    password = db.Column(db.String(60), nullable=False)
    posts = db.relationship('Post', backref='author', lazy=True)

    def __repr__(self):
        return f"User('{self.username}', '{self.email}', '{self.image_file}')"

class Post(db.Model):
    __tablename_ = 'Post'
    id = db.Column(db.Integer, primary_key=True)
    title = db.Column(db.String(100), nullable=False)
    date_posted = db.Column(db.DateTime, nullable=False, default=datetime.utcnow)
    content = db.Column(db.Text, nullable=False)
    user_id = db.Column(db.Integer, db.ForeignKey('user.id'), nullable=False)

    def __repr__(self):
        return f"Post('{self.title}', '{self.date_posted}')"

posts = [
    {
        'author': 'Corey Schafer',
        'title': 'Blog Post 1',
        'content': 'First post content',
        'date_posted': 'April 20, 2018'
    },
    {
        'author': 'Jane Doe',
        'title': 'Blog Post 2',
        'content': 'Second post content',
        'date_posted': 'April 21, 2018'
    }
]

@app.route("/")
@app.route("/home")
def home():
    return render_template('home.html', posts=posts)

@app.route("/about")
def about():
    return render_template('about.html', title='About')

@app.route("/register", methods=['GET', 'POST'])
def register():
    form = RegistrationForm()
    if form.validate_on_submit():
        flash(f'Account created for {form.username.data}!', 'success')
        return redirect(url_for('home'))
    return render_template('register.html', title='Register', form=form)

@app.route("/login", methods=['GET', 'POST'])
def login():
    form = LoginForm()
    if form.validate_on_submit():
        if form.email.data == 'admin@blog.com' and form.password.data == 'password':
            flash('You have been logged in!', 'success')
            return redirect(url_for('home'))
        else:
            flash('Login Unsuccessful. Please check username and password', 'danger')
    return render_template('login.html', title='Login', form=form)

if __name__ == '__main__':
    app.run(debug=True)

A: Use this to parse it first(python3):
import urllib
uri = urllib.parse.quote_plus("DRIVER={SQL Server Native Client 17.0};SERVER=sqlserver_name;DATABASE=db_name;UID=user_id;PWD=password")
engine = create_engine("mssql+pyodbc:///?odbc_connect=%s" % uri)

and then try to create_all using the db object(basically a SQLalchemy object).
More on this available here on flask sqlalchemy documentation.
Also to get an understanding of the engine please see this:
https://docs.sqlalchemy.org/en/14/core/engines.html#microsoft-sql-server

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Citing the latest CoreLogic Property Pulse, The Courier-Mail reported that the total number of properties listed for sale in Brisbane as of recently sat at 19,738, surpassing the highest level the city had seen, which was previously set in the winter in 2012.
Sydney also saw its property listings grow to 26,103, up 21.7% last year. Buyers had the most choice in Melbourne, where there are currently 30,029 properties for sale. This is 10.5% higher than the number of listings it recorded a year earlier.
CoreLogic's Cameron Kusher told The Courier-Mail that these peaks are unlikely to last long, however, given that new listings have been declining across the three state capitals.
For instance, the number of Brisbane properties that went for sale for the first time last month dropped 3.2% — this is the city's lowest monthly listings volume growth since 2012.
New listings are particularly slow in Sydney, which recorded a 13.1% decline. Melbourne also posted a month-on-month drop new listings of 4.8%.
"The real litmus test for the housing market will be what happens in Spring, particularly in Sydney and Melbourne. If, as usually occurs, new listings ramp-up and a lot more stock become available for sale this could create further downward pressure on values," Kusher told The Courier-Mail, adding that the housing market will be more muted in Spring that in recent years.


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10 Steps to Remote Work You Can Do from Anywhere on the Planet — By Jennifer Shipp
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Working remotely means keeping expenses low, especially if you're freelancing and your income varies from month-to-month. This vacation rental in Mexico was sparse, but it was affordable. Sometimes, the emotional comfort of not having a lot of debt and expenses is more important than physical comfort.
Lose the debt
Some of the most important things that you can do to be successful as a digital nomad have to do with money and finances. That being said, if you have a lot of debt, that doesn't mean you can't make the digital nomad lifestyle happen for yourself. It just means you have a journey ahead of you to make it happen. Getting rid of debt may mean that you have to make some difficult, life-changing decisions, like selling a house that you "love" or getting rid of a car that you're very attached to. You'll need to ask yourself honestly, "What do you really want?" Do you want that particular car or that particular house or do you want freedom and flexibility in your life? It's up to you to decide. Downsizing to a vehicle you can afford (without going into debt to get it) or a house or apartment you can afford can make-or-break your efforts at remote work.
Getting rid of debt is a messy process so prepare yourself emotionally for the challenge. Chances are you'll get ripped off and swindled a few times in the process, but stick to it. Getting rid of debt opens up the possibilities for new things to take shape in your life.
Live within your means
As you get rid of your debt, you'll simultaneously need to work at developing a lifestyle around living within your means. That means, that you'll need to get a house, a car (if a car is necessary in the country where you're living), and items for daily life that you can afford without going into debt to pay for them. When you're first getting started as a digital nomad/freelancer, every monthly bill will create anxiety because freelancing and remote work is inherently whimsical. Rarely do freelancers get paid a salary. Usually, the work is up and down. So to be able to sync up with the rest of the world and still pay monthly bills, you have to be sure you can stockpile funds from one month to the next. Get your bills down as low as they can possibly go. Then, you'll be ready to take on the next step.
Prepare for income variations from month-to-month
This is the part that makes a lot of people queasy. When you work for yourself, either as a location independent entrepreneur or as a freelancer/digital nomad, your income will vary from month-to-month. Some months will be awesome and some will suck hard. Prepare for this by saving money and living within your means.
Consider living in affordable places outside of the U.S., Canada, Europe, or Australia
In some cases, it may make more sense to take up residence in a country where you can live and work more cheaply. What if you could live off $600 a month or less? How would that change your stress levels in terms of freelancing and remote work? Believe it or not, there are a number of countries where a family of three or four could live comfortably off $1500/month. If you're considering becoming a digital nomad or a digital nomad family, an affordable country with all the first-world amenities may be an option to consider.
Learn how to learn without structured schooling
College costs a lot of money and the returns aren't that great. Learn how to learn without college. If you're working through technology as a nomad online, you'll need to continue learning in order to stay abreast of new technologies and new ways of doing things in the freelancing world.
Develop a digital nomad community for support
If you're a solo digital nomad, it would be a good idea to cultivate a community of other digital nomads for support. Clients can be mean at times. And it's easy to get disillusioned about your work as location independent entrepreneurs. You need people to reason with you on emotionally charged topics related to your work. Inevitably, there will be emotionally charged topics (like: why didn't my customer pay me? Or: why did that client give me a bad rating?)
Stay healthy, stay motivated
You have to be self-motivated in order to do freelance work. If your goal is to live a life of indulgence, then freelancing certainly isn't for you. Stay healthy so you can maintain a life of freedom, otherwise, freedom goes away.
Examine your deepest motives for wanting to work at home
Most successful freelancers don't work in their pajamas. They don't sleep all day or party all night. They're very dedicated to their work and passionate about what they're doing. If your motives for wanting to work at home have to do with the desire to be inert, you may want to hold on to your day job.
Shun Facebook and other social media as well as television and the telephone during working hours
Facebook, social media, TV, and even the telephone are de-motivators during the work day. Make a commitment to avoid these seemingly innocuous social tools during your work day in order to stay focused and productive. You can reward yourself at the end of the day by logging in to your favorite form of mind slush.
Move with the times
Once you start freelancing, you'll need to move with the times and keep learning and growing in order to stay on top of the technology. The digital nomad lifestyle is constantly evolving and in order to evolve with it, you have to be willing to adapt.
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BLACKSBURG, Virginia: Revivicor Inc., a world-leading company in the development of therapeutic products derived from pigs for use in humans (xenotransplantation), announced today it has purchased essentially all of the intellectual property and tangible assets of XenoTrans Ltd. (XTL), an Australian company also focused on xenotransplantation technology. As part of the agreement, Revivicor has acquired, among other assets, all XTL intellectual property (IP) and know-how relating to pig alpha-1,3 galactosyl transferase ("GT"). Elimination or knockout of the pig GT gene is a critical step for prevention of hyperacute rejection of pig tissues when transplanted into humans. Revivicor was the first company to clone pigs, and later, was the first company to generate GT negative pigs ("knockout" pigs). XTL, a spinout company from the Austin Research Institute (ARI), was the exclusive licensee of GT and other xenotransplantation IP from ARI. ARI has the first issued patents in the United States and Australia for the pig GT gene and its use for the development of GT knockout pigs. Revivicor, through this asset acquisition, obtains exclusive rights to the ARI GT IP. As part of this transaction, XTL shareholders will receive a minority equity stake in Revivicor. Dr. Ian Mckenzie, one of the key inventors on the ARI GT patent and the former CEO of XTL will assume a position on Revivicor's Scientific Advisory Board.
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Revivicor was formed on April 8, 2003, as a spinout of the U.S. division of PPL Therapeutics Plc, with an investment group lead by the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. In addition to its advanced programs in xenotransplantation, Revivicor is developing technologies for treatment of infectious disease using human polyclonal antibodies produced in genetically modified livestock. The polyclonal antibody platform is supported in part from a contract with the U.S. Department of Defense (DARPA) for the development of biological warfare countermeasures and by a grant from the Advanced Technology Program (ATP), a division of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).


The fight game is about continuous evolution. In and out of the cage, if a fighter cannot keep up with the steadily increasing pressure, then they will get left behind. It is as simple as that. Striking has to be crisper, submissions have to get slicker, takedowns need to be faster, gameplans must be smarter, and, above it all, a fighter's mental edge has to be honed razor sharp like a samurai's sword. No one understands MMA's process of natural selection better than Biology major, with a minor in Chemistry, and returning UFC veteran Eric "Red" Schafer.
It has been over a year and a half since "Red" has graced the Octagon with his presence, and in that time much has changed for the Wisconsin native. Schafer has revolutionized himself as a fighter in this absence and will get the chance to debut this "Red 2.0" at UFC 136 against wrestling powerhouse Aaron Simpson. The highlights of Schafer's metamorphosis can be found within these four numbers: 20, 78, 811 and 8.
The first number, 20, is the amount of pounds "Red" has dropped from previously competing as a light heavyweight, as Schafer is now making his UFC middleweight debut.
The svelter Schafer will enter the Octagon faster, more flexible, with a bigger gas tank, and ready to add another win to his 14-5-2 pro record. But before he can try to derail the 9-2 "A-Train", Schafer's first fight is with the scale at the weigh-in. This is his debut as a UFC middleweight, but he already had a trial run the first week of September in the form of a bout at a local show. Schafer made the weight and, the following night, made short work of his opponent with a triangle choke less than two minutes into round one. Talk about immediate results.
The recent victory on September 3rd is far from the only action he has seen in the past year plus. Schafer was a regular fixture in Minnesota at Team Death Clutch, where he helped UFC heavyweights Pat Barry and Brock Lesnar prepare for their fights. On top of rolling with the biggies, Schafer has gotten back to his roots and competed in over 30 no-gi grappling matches at this new weight, and the Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt won all of them. Even more impressive, these matches/tournaments were submission only. "Red" has been in some brutal grapplethons, which is where the second number, 78, comes into play: it's the amount of minutes one of his no-gi submission only matches lasted.
Not that MMA and no-gi are the same, but, at the very worst, the longest Schafer's bout with Simpson can be is 15 minutes. For "Red", having that experience of actively competing for over an hour and still having the wherewithal to finish that opponent and two opponents after that is a major confidence boost no matter how one slices it.
The third number, 811, is the street address where Schafer has been busy training and sculpting this new version of himself: Red Schafer Mixed Martial Arts. In Milwaukee, Wisconsin at 811 East Vienna Avenue, he opened his own school for business last December and his upstart no-gi grappling team has been taking the local competitions by storm. Schafer's return to the Octagon will not only be for himself, but for his school too, as he is backed by a legion who have invested in him, and with that, Schafer's drive to win at UFC 136 is that much greater.
As one would expect, the school is zoned-in on one thing: helping "Red" win. For really the first time in his career, Schafer is getting the one-on-one attention that all fighters deserve. Schafer has had some great training over the years at Roufusport and, recently, at DeathClutch, but nothing compares to being the sole focus of everyone around you. It's a new experience for Schafer and it's one that he's enjoying.
The final number, 8, is for October 8th when Schafer gets to put all this theory into practice when he tangles with Simpson in the Octagon. At UFC 136, the 34 year old will start his third stint in the UFC, but this time it will be at a new weight class as an overall more confident fighter in all aspects. As for the contest itself, Schafer's more than ready to take on another power punching wrestler and this time walk out with the W.


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Nov 11, 2022 – THE ENGLISH, directed by Hugo Blick (Honorable Women) and starring Emily Blunt and Chaske Spencer, the show will be aired on BBC and Amazon Prime.
On March 2021 Federico Jusid conducted the Spanish National Radio and Television Orchestra and Choir at the Spanish National Auditorium for the Special Homage Concert to the Terrorism Victims. Jusid's commisioned work The Silence of Their Names was premiered on this concert.
Nov 25, 2022 – Federico Jusid will conduct a concert at the magnificent hall of the Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires. The programme includes works by Ginastera, Nante and also Federico's Kinetic Overture as well as de world premiere of his piece for orchestra and Accordion BIDAIA. With the performance of worldclass accordionist Iñaki Alberdi.
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Kinetic Overture
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Guy Richards review: "Federico Jusid 's Tango Rhapsody is a playful concerto (…) that struck me as a vibrant, dynamically scored work with a Latin flavour, toying at times with jazz, Hollywood film scores and with a rhythmic interplay owing as much to Bartok and Stravinsky as to tango. Undeniably fun!"
Director: NOAM MURRO
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INTERNATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Federico Jusid composed the original soundtrack for "Loving Pablo" with Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem, "Neruda" based on the political persecution of the poet and communist senator Pablo Neruda, and "Kidnap" with Halle Barry directed by Luis Prieto.
THE SECRET ALBUM
Don´t forget you can purchase on iTunes and most popular digital platforms, the cd of the multi-awarded OST from the film The Secret in Their Eyes, awarded with the Oscar for Best Foreign Film.
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Let me ask you a question. As a survivor of narcissistic abuse, do you have a good support system in place for those bad days when the anxiety becomes too much, or you start to slide into depression? A handful of people who are there for you, that you can use as a soundboard and whose shoulders you can lean on can be invaluable in times of high anxiety?
We've talked in the past about the fact that we can get in a spiral of anxiety that it's hard to get out of. We are anxious and worried, which in turn makes us more anxious and worried about being anxious and worried. You get the idea. If you rely solely on yourself in those situations, it can be hard to get out of your own head long enough to look at the situation objectively and realize that things aren't nearly as bad or frightening as they seem. This is where that support system will come in handy.
Think about the people in your life that you are close to. Who gets you? Who understands the anxiety you suffer from? Who is a good at pulling you out when you're having a bad day by offering a hug, drags you out for coffee, or uses humor to make you forget what you're anxious about, even for just a few minutes?
While you may not feel like socializing when you're having a rough day or week, or if the idea of spending time with people in itself may make you a little anxious (particularly if you're an introvert), social contact and connections are important. We are at our core social creatures. That's why it's important to set up that support system and reach out to it in times of need.
Of course, you aren't limited to your circle of family and friends when it comes to this support system. Maybe you aren't comfortable sharing your anxiety issues with them. Maybe they aren't willing or in a position to provide you with the encouragement and support you need. Or maybe they just aren't quite enough help. That's ok.
Finding a support group or can be a big help. A therapist can be another key figure in your support system. If you are seeing a therapist right now, or are working with a life coach, ask them for help to build out the rest of your support system. Most importantly, don't hesitate to reach out to your system when you're in need. They are here to help.
Like many survivors of narcissistic abuse, you may have noticed that the frequency and severity of your anxiety episode increase greatly when you're under a lot of stress. While we can't eliminate or control all stressful situations, there's a lot to be said for reducing stress. That, in turn, reduces your overall anxiety, eliminating even more stress. You see where I'm going with this.
When it comes to anxiety and stress, you have two choices. You can allow the two to enforce each other and keep spiraling up to make it worse and worse. Or you can break the vicious cycle be actively working on calming down and distressing. This will start to lower both your level of stress and your level of anxiety.
The good news is that what you do to lower your stress will likely also start to lower your anxiety at the same time. Much of what I've shared and will continue to share throughout the rest of the challenge to relieve anxiety, will also do wonders when it comes to reducing your stress. Start with the simple breathing exercises I've shared. Going for daily walks will also help with stress.
Of course, tackling what's causing you the stress in the first place is another good strategy. When you notice that you're feeling more stressed than usual, take a moment to sit down and think about what's causing it. It's not always comfortable to dig deep and figure out what's stressing us out, but once we know, we can start to take a proactive approach towards changing things.
If your bills piling up is stressing you out, sit down and come up with a plan to pay them down. Start cutting your expenses so there's more left of your paycheck. You may even want to seek professional help to figure it all out and make a plan.
Learn about financial abuse in toxic relationships.
If something at work is stressing you out, talk to your boss, supervisor, or human resources to see what can be done about reducing or removing that stress. If all else fails, consider finding a different job. No matter what's causing you stress, there's almost always a way to reduce it. Sometimes it's simply facing your fear and figuring out exactly what's going on.
Removing the element of the unknown alone will help cut down on how stressed you feel.
By cutting back on how stressed you are, using the coping techniques I'm sharing to de-stress, and making small changes like eating healthier and making sure you get enough sleep, you can start to break that vicious cycle of stress and anxiety. You'll feel better and are ready to tackle life, no matter what it throws at you.
We've touched on the negative effects caffeine can have on your anxiety a bit already. There is a link between the consumption of caffeine and the worsening of anxiety. Because everyone's metabolism and physical makeup is different, the issue could be quite noticeable in your or it may not have much of an effect at all. However, because caffeine is a stimulant, it makes sense that it could aggravate your already strong feelings of restlessness and agitation.
Let's think a little more about the potential relationship between your morning java and the jitters you experience. Then you can decide how whether to drink less.
The stimulant effects of caffeine can lead anyone to feel nervous, shaky or anxious. This is particularly true if you're not used to consuming it. Also, if you already have an anxiety disorder or are prone to the emotion, drinking excessive amounts of caffeinated beverages and such could actually throw you into a panic attack. This substance stimulates your central nervous system, speeding up bodily functions like metabolism. You may not have known that caffeine actually works to suppress a brain chemical known as adenosine that slows down your nerve cells, making you sleepy. That's how caffeine works to perk you up.
Some people can be quite sensitive to caffeine. That ordinary small jump in heart rate some people experience due to having a bit of caffeine can send an anxiety sufferer reeling.
If you notice a jittery feeling, headache, intense fear or other such negative sensation when you drink your coffee or eat a chocolate bar, try removing it from your diet to see what happens.
Take note, you may experience withdrawal symptoms that seem even worse than before. Try to wait them out and really notice if your anxiety lessens over time. This could be a potential key to improving your life.
It's probably a good plan to lessen your daily caffeine slowly, rather than going cold turkey.
Take daily notes detailing how you feel as you remove it from your system. These notes can be motivating when you see evidence that things are improving. Keep moving forward until you've had no caffeine for at least a week.
Then continue to avoid it as you monitor your anxiety levels. This experiment should provide you with a lot of insight into how sensitive your body is to the substance. Soon you may find that giving up your favorite caffeinated beverages and treats is well worth feeling less anxious and on edge.
Chances are, you'll hardly even miss it once you begin to feel better. Lessening your anxiety is an outcome that's definitely worth a bit of sacrifice.
When you're anxious for a long period of time, it can be incredibly difficult to focus on anything positive. Just getting through a day is a monumental task at times. So the thought of investing yourself in ways to overcome your anxiety seems downright impossible.
However, as we've already seen, taking proactive steps to engage your mind in other things is often exactly what helps to move past anxious thoughts. A focus or belief in a spiritual way of life is one very effective tool for improving your mood. When you find your spirituality, you begin to see things differently and to invest your energies in things that are important to you.
First of all, know that you don't have to belong to one specific religion or to attend worship services in a fixed location with other people. A solitary spiritual practice can be just as effective in helping to manage your stress as formal worship with a group. One of the primary ways that spirituality helps to lessen anxiety is that it places emphasis on something other than yourself.
When you're preoccupied with your problems, you get stuck in a holding pattern that only intensifies your anxious feelings. Spiritual practice allows you to dedicate your thoughts and actions toward a higher being, God, the Universe, your fellow worshippers or practice-related philanthropies. Any steps to put your energy out into the world is a beneficial one toward overcoming the cycle of negative thinking anxiety can cause.
Spiritual activities and practice can require a great devotion of your time. Even if there's not a formal time requirement, you'll likely want to get involved in learning as much as you can about your faith and figuring out the best ways to implement it into your life. Frankly, this time spent creates a wonderful distraction from the nagging pain of anxiety. You're using your time constructively to better yourself in person and in spirit. Any type of learning or self-growth is actually good for combatting negative and self-destructive emotional patterns.
The concept of faith is one that lends itself well to overcoming distress. Part of the reason anxiousness takes hold of people so strongly is that such thoughts become ingrained in the mind. When you're focused on anxious thinking, you tend to not believe that things will improve.
Most forms of spirituality are actually based on belief, the belief or faith that there is something greater determining life's outcome. This type of faith can be one of the most powerful tools in overcoming a negative hold like anxiety. Therefore, taking up a spiritual practice just might make more sense in your pursuit to deal with this dreaded issue than you ever could have imagined.
When you find your spirituality, you've embraced a number of actions that help to fight off anxiety. Take some time to explore the process and follow a path that feels right to you.
Struggling with anxiety is almost inevitable when you've dealt with a narcissist in a toxic relationship, and one of the best ways to deal with anxiety is to recognize it quickly. The problem with this state of mind is that it quickly spirals out of control. The sooner you recognize that you're getting more than a little anxious, the better you'll be able to combat the effects it has with various techniques that help you calm back down.
The physical symptoms are comprised of what we talked about in yesterday's post. They include trouble sleeping, insomnia, upset stomach, nausea, diarrhea, sweating, increased heart rate, headache, fatigue, and weakness.


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Q: Asp.NET GridView not showing data after binding with data table Can any one tell me why this code is not working?
I am trying to bind the DataTable(array of data table) with a grid view control but the grid view do not show any data and there is no error shown when running the code.

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A: debug and check if Groups[0] has data or is it null , if it has no data go back 1 step and control DtTopStudents ...


As a growing trend, these trendy mason jars are great to serve cold beverages in.
These ever trendy mason jars get a makeover where they are used to serve summertime tea and beverages. Up Cycle leftover mason jars with lids and try these delicious and healthy beverages to keep you cool during hot summer months.
Mason Jar beverages having been popping up all over the place. Use them for a baby shower, wedding reception/shower, birthday party, backyard BBQ, girl night, dinner part, tea time any many many more uses. Using glass jars with lids makes it easier to seal, store and use these on the go or for your signature party. They are fun and reusable and are all the rave!
Enjoy your favorite cold drinks on the go with these adorable mason jar drinks. After you check out these great recipes from Thirsty For Tea, these jars can be used for iced tea, lemonade, punch, flavored water, fruit beers, powdered drink and many more.


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Basketball Comes up Short vs. Albertus Magnus, 59-56
Albertus Magnus (13-6, 7-4 GNAC) 17 11 17 14 59
Simmons (2-15, 2-10 GNAC) 13 12 16 15 56
Pts: Olivia Bolden - 19
Reb: Olivia Bolden - 11
Ast: Kiki Epps - 2
Pts: Presley Silva - 14
Reb: 2 Players (#10, #21) - 11
Ast: Rebekah Carroll - 4
BOSTON, Mass. -- The Simmons College women's basketball team's late push wasn't enough as visiting Albertus Magnus College held on for a 59-56 win in Great Northeast Athletic Conference action this evening at Moore Gymnasium in Boston, Mass. The Sharks fall to 2-15 overall and 2-10 in league play, while the Falcons improve to 13-6 and 7-4.
Simmons owned a 53-39 rebound advantage, but turned the ball over 25 times, resulting in a 21-11 points off turnovers advantage for Albertus Magnus to give it the deciding points.
Senior forward Presley Silva (Wilmington, Mass.) registered her fourth straight double-double and ninth on the season with 14 points and 11 boards in addition to four steals, two assists and a blocked shot to lead the Sharks. Junior forward Lauren Brandau (Madison, Conn.) scored a career-best 10 points and added 11 rebounds for her first career double-double and added six steals and three assists, while first year guard Carli Koffinke (Franklin, Mass.) dropped in a personal-best 11 points and added an assist in 15 minutes off the bench.
Senior forward Olivia Bolden (South Windsor, Conn.) posted her 17th double-double of the season with 19 points and 11 rebounds to lead AMC. She was 8-8 from the free throw line and knocked down her only three-point field goal attempt and added a steal for the Falcons, while junior guard Kiki Epps (Norwalk, Conn.) netted 16 points on 7-13 from the field and finished a board shy of a double-double with nine to go with two assists and a steal. Junior guard Jill Johnson (North Haven, Conn.) netted 14 points, grabbed two rebounds, handed out an assist and came up with a career-high seven steals.
Junior forward Molly Phillips (Cranston, R.I.) converted a lay-up to begin the fourth quarter and pull Simmons to within 45-43, but Albertus Magnus reeled off eight straight points, including four from Johnson, to take their largest lead of the game at 53-43 with 7:00 to play in the game. The Falcons later maintained a 57-49 margin with 2:16 showing in the fourth period, before the Sharks made a late push by scoring seven of the next eight points, including a put-back by Brandau to pull the home team to within 58-56 with four seconds to go in the contest. Johnson was fouled on the ensuing possession for Albertus Magnus with 2.8 seconds and made the front end of two free throws, but the miss on the second attempt didn't leave enough time for Silva to get off a shot for the home team and the Falcons came away with the win.
Albertus Magnus jumped out to a 15-6 lead with 3:43 left in the opening quarter. Epps paced the opening run with six points and Bolden chipped in with five. Simmons closed the quarter with a 7-2 burst, including a three-pointer from Phillips to cut the deficit to 17-13 at the end of the period. Koffinke drained a trifecta to begin the second period and make it a one-point game, but the Falcons scored the next five points, capped by a three-pointer from first year guard Raegon Shirling-Davis (Waterbury, Conn.) to give the visitors a 22-16 margin at 7:28 of the period. The Sharks put together a 9-2 string, including a lay-up from Koffinke to give them their only lead of the night at 25-24 with 3:01 remaining in the first half. Albertus Magnus scored the final four points of the quarter to take a 28-25 lead into the intermission.
Simmons stayed close in the third quarter, pulling to within 33-32 following a Silva lay-up at the 7:32 mark, before the Falcons scored the next five points, including a three-point play from Johnson to give them a 38-34 lead with 5:09 to go in the period. Senior guard Angela Piccirillo (Naugatuck, Conn.) later canned a three-pointer to give Albertus Magnus a 45-38, before taking a 45-41 advantage into the final quarter of play.
The Sharks will be in action again on Saturday, February 3 when they cross the street to take on GNAC rival Emmanuel College (Mass.) at 1:00 p.m. at the Yawkey Center, while the Falcons head to Newton, Mass. to play Lasell College on the same day at 1:00 p.m.


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Der Torre de Cala en Basset (auch Torre de la Rabassada) ist ein Wachturm aus dem späten 16. Jahrhundert in der Gemeinde Andratx auf der Baleareninsel Mallorca. Mit dem Talaia de na Guinavera, dem Torre de Llebeig und dem Torre de Sant Elm bildete er eine Verteidigungslinie zum Schutz der Westküste Mallorcas.

Geschichte
Im 16. Jahrhundert wurde damit begonnen, die Küste Mallorcas durch Wehrtürme gegen Angriffe von See zu schützen. In der Gemeinde Andratx entstanden zwischen 1580 und 1590 der Talaia de na Guinavera, der Torre de Llebeig, der Torre de Cap Andritxol, der Torre de la Mola und der Torre de Cala en Basset. Nach zeitgenössischen Dokumenten wurde letzterer am 10. Oktober 1581 fertiggestellt.

Bei einer Inspektion im Jahr 1597 war der Turm mit zwei Männern besetzt. Es gab keine Treppe oder Leiter, um ihn zu betreten, sondern nur ein Seil. Die Bewaffnung bestand aus einer 12-Zentner-Kanone, zwei Musketen und zwei Arkebusen. An Munition waren 12 Pfund Schießpulver, 10 Kanonenkugeln, 16 Kugeln für die Musketen und 10 für die Arkebusen vorhanden.

Im 19. Jahrhundert verlor der Turm seine militärische Funktion und wurde nicht mehr besetzt. Während des Spanischen Bürgerkrieges wurde der Turm 1938/39 umgebaut und zur Überwachung des Luftraums und der strategisch wichtigen Meerenge zwischen der Insel Sa Dragonera und Sant Elm genutzt. Heute ist der Torre de Cala en Basset frei zugänglich und bietet Besuchern eine spektakuläre Aussicht.

Beschreibung

Der Turm steht an der Punta de Sa Galera auf der 80 m hohen, steil ins Meer abfallenden Klippe Es Niu de s' Àguila (deutsch: "Nest des Fischadlers"). Mallorcas Westkap Punta Negra liegt etwa einen Kilometer südsüdwestlich, der nächste Ort, Sant Elm, etwa 2 Kilometer südlich. Von seinem Standort aus kontrollierte der Torre de Cala en Basset die nördliche Einfahrt in den Canal des Freu zwischen Mallorca und der Insel Sa Dragonera sowie die nordöstlich gelegene Küste der Cala en Basset bis zum Morro de Sa Rajada. Der zylindrische Turm mit kreisförmigem Grundriss hat einen Außendurchmesser von 7 Metern und ist 9 bis 10 Meter hoch. Er ist aus unregelmäßigen, horizontal verlegten Steinen aus Marès großfugig gemauert und zum Teil verputzt. Durch einen erst 1938 geschaffenen ebenerdigen Zugang gelangt man in den Innenraum des Turms. Der ursprüngliche Eingang ist heute ein Fenster. Der Innenraum besitzt einen Durchmesser von 4 Metern. Seine kuppelförmige Decke ist bis zu 3 Meter hoch. Auf die Plattform des Turms gelangt man mit Hilfe eines Seils und an der Wand angebrachter Eisenklammern sowie einer kleinen Treppe. Die Dachplattform besitzt zwar noch die originale Pflasterung, ist aber 1938/39 durch den Bau einer Unterkunft und eines überdachten Ausgucks stark verändert worden. Die Plattform hat einen Durchmesser von 6 Metern und ist von einer 60 bis 80 Zentimeter breiten Brüstung umgeben, die seeseitig 50 Zentimeter, landseitig bis zu 3 Metern hoch ist. Zu den baulichen Änderungen während des Bürgerkriegs gehören auch eine 4 Meter hohe Zisterne an der Südwestseite des Turms und ein Nebengebäud an der Südostseite.

Seit 1949 steht der Torre de Cala en Basset unter Denkmalschutz. Er ist in der spanischen Datenbank für Kulturgüter (Bienes de Interés Cultural) unter der Nummer RI-51-0008332 registriert.

Quelle
 Torre de defensa de Cala en Basset o de la Rabassada (PDF; 1,19 MB). Datenblatt AM141 im Katalog des historischen Erbes von Andratx (katalanisch).

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Weblinks

Wehrturm auf Mallorca
Bauwerk auf Mallorca
Kulturdenkmal auf den Balearischen Inseln
Erbaut im 16. Jahrhundert
Andratx
Rundturm
Bauwerk aus Stein
Aussichtsturm in Spanien

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ELIZA MAI TO PLAY FUTURE YARD
The singer songwriter has been awarded a slot as part of the festival's New Noise Project
Online Words: Bido Lito!
FUTURE YARD has announced ELIZA MAI will play at the inaugural festival this August, as part of its New Noise Project in partnership with the Hive Youth Zone – an initiative to discover and develop the next generation of new Wirral bands, producers, MCs and music makers.
The festival – a brand new offering looking to put Birkenhead on the musical map and shine a light on the amazing talent incubated in a long-overlooked region – assembled some of the region's most promising artists aged 18 and under for a free showcase at Bloom Building on 23rd July. The gig kickstarted a programme of development sessions and workshops designed to help a wide range of Wirral's budding musicians get a head start on their careers.
Alongside Eliza's booking at the festival, local emerging artists Lewis Ryan, Ludovico, Meg Cross, Michael Aldag and Just Violet have been invited to a series of workshops and an artist masterclass, as part of the festival's wider initiative to kickstart a new music infrastructure in Birkenhead.
Eliza said: "I was really happy to have been told I was selected to play at the show case. There was myself and five other artists who performed at Bloom Building. Had an amazing time being part of this and met some really cool artists and interesting people in the industry.
A week later I found out that I was the lucky one! Chosen to perform at Future Yard Music Festival on 24th August. So so pleased and can't wait to perform and share my music at this festival."
Eliza has also been offered a place on the next semester of Merseyrail Sound Station – an artist development programme designed by Merseyrail and Bido Lito! to support Merseyside's brightest talent.
Future Yard said : "We were massively impressed by the quality of the young musicians – but then we always knew there was a huge amount of talent in Wirral. Eliza Mai showed a really impressive, mature talent for songwriting, and we were really excited about giving her the opportunity to showcase it at Future Yard festival.
She's got a really bright future – and if Future Yard can encourage musicians in the area, like Eliza, to give their all to developing their natural talent for music, then that would be the best kind of legacy we could hope for."
Future Yard has just announced its full timetable of events – see below and visit futureyard.org for more information. Eliza plays the Saturday of the festival at Birkenhead Town Hall. Tickets are available here, priced from just £20.
Eliza Mai,
Future Yard,
New Noise Project
FESTEVOL 2021
TILLY LOUISE


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Press CoverageNick Dale2017-04-02T20:22:05+00:00
Magazines, Newspapers, TV & Radio
Herrings & their Health Benefits
Mark Murphy Breakfast Show, BBC Radio Suffolk. March 2017
Resident Naturopath for BBC Radio Suffolk with Mark Murphy. Here is an interview about the health benefits of herrings and fish oils. It starts 2 hours and 14 minutes into the show
Vitamin D with Nick Dale
Mark Murphy Breakfast Show, BBC Radio Suffolk. February 2017
I've just been invited to become the Resident Naturopath on BBC Radio Suffolk with Mark Murphy. Here is an interview I did with him about Vitamin D. It starts 1 hour and 13 minutes into the show – hope you enjoy it!
Iridology with Nick Dale
Body Talk with Melanie Watson, Radio Phoenix. May 2016
Natural Highs
Featured in West Weekend, supplement to The West Australian. March 20-21, 2010
Australian national TV, Channel Seven
Feature on Nick's tiredness handbook and natural treatment
Wake up to Your Tiredness
Cover of U! Magazine, supplement to the West Australian newspaper. 30 October, 2002
Tired all the Time? Tips to overcome tiredness
Featured in GoodMedicine.com.au: Diet Club. 24 February, 2003
Diet Advice Never Tires
Featured in ND Southern Gazette. 28 June, 2005
Balancing the Mind: The Effects of Stress on Memory
Featured in Beauty News (US Magazine) by Rachel Sokol
Feeling low or lethargic? Mother Nature might have just the prescription for you writes Amanda Keenan.
It's a curious thing, really. Everything seems to be OK, but you're just feeling a bit, well, blah. It's a symptom of these modern times – we're so busy trying to live up to everyone's lofty expectations (not to mention our own) and so desperate to tick off life's never ending shopping list that we often forget the most basic ingredients for a healthy and happy existence.
For many of us, it's not the chemist we need – it's a brisk walk to it. Director of the Perth Natural Medical Clinic, and columnist for The West Australian, Val Allen says we need reminding just how much basic diet and lifestyle changes can affect our mental and physical health; how feeling good can be your best ever DIY project.
Val says that first and foremost, it's all about attitude and having the right outlook. "That's the big thing because that influences all of your health, mentally and physically."
Once you've got your attitude sorted out, try to steal a laugh now and then.
"They've proven that one of the best things you can do for your health is laugh a lot because laughter actually stimulates endorphins that both help you make the feel good hormones and chemicals in your body, but also stimulates your immune system at a very deep level. Make some time in the day to find something funny or watch something funny."
Even better, Val says, laugh with people you love.
"People stay healthier for longer if they have a good family interaction and communication. Instead of just sitting around and watching TV, for goodness sake eat your meals together at the table, spend time together – whether it's playing with the kids, sitting down as husband and wife and talking about things or listening to a favourite bit of music. Just do something with people that are special and close to you because that makes you feel good and de-stresses you enormously as well."
Once you're relaxed, get out! Fresh air and exercise are really important – there's no excuse for people not getting outside these days. We haven't got blizzards and snow very often. Fresh air and the 30 minutes of exercise they keep talking about is the absolute minimum," Val says.
"The other important thing is that they've also found that Australians and Canadians are the two countries where vitamin deficiency is the greatest and we do not get enough vitamin D from the sun. So before 9 o'clock and after 3 o'clock… go for a walk with the family and the dog. Go out there and get some sunshine."
And while we all know we need to drink water, we aren't doing it.
"Most people drink everything but water. And without good old-fashioned water, two litres a day, we don't flush and irrigate our system well."
Val insists it's also important to embrace probiotics and feed our bodies and minds with fresh food.
"One of the best things you can get is a magnifying glass so that when you go to the supermarket you can read all the ingredients in fine print."
And if you're still not feeling flash, try a few natural remedies. Naturopath Nick Dale says getting a natural high is all about feeling vital and full of energy.
"Tiredness and common fatigue are tremendously common problems that people come and see me for these days – it's probably the main complaint that I get from all my clients," he says. "With fatigue and tiredness comes depression, anxiety and mental fatigue or lack of motivation. I find there are some very common underlying causes of these like a rundown nervous system, for which things like very common or useful remedies are magnesium and potassium. B vitamins are also very important to help with mental alertness."
Nick says another cause of fatigue or "feeling a bit down" – often with women – is an under-active thyroid. "
So things like kelp or iodine supplements are very useful for that," he says. "There are a number of other things which can help greatly with things like lowness of spirit or feeling a bit down – SAMe (S-adenosylmethionin) is a supplement that can help with low moods and be quite uplifting."
We also need to minimize our intake of energy drinks and stimulants like coffee and tea. "They tend to give an artificial high which can actually result in a feeling of being lower afterwards." But, Nick says, "what works for one person doesn't necessarily work for the next: – so seek advice.
And don't forget to stop and smell the flowers.
"I'm like a changed woman"
Philippa Collie describing to Channel Seven the results of the Beating Tiredness program she was put on. The results were "remarkable."
Nick Dale was recently interviewed on Channel Seven's nationwide show Today Tonight, "Tired All the Time" which also featured an interview with one of Nick's clients, Philippa Collie, a school teacher who had tried everything to increase her energy levels, which were extremely low and affecting her ability to function in everyday life.
Nick explained how tiredness and exhaustion set a person up for other problems as the system becomes rundown and becomes prone to depression, anxiety, headaches and digestive and menstrual problems, as well as discussing the way tiredness can be treated and corrected.
Click here to read Channel Seven's review.
Words: Olga de Moeller
Cover article of U! Magazine, a supplement to The West Australian newspaper, that featured on 30 October 2002.
"You know the feeling. Waking up in the morning feeling worse than you did before going to bed the night before. Pressing the snooze button on the alarm clock endlessly to avoid getting up. Staring at the computer screen in a daze at work, then coming home and falling asleep in front of the TV.
All of us go through periods when we are always tired. We lose our zest for life, have no energy and are easily fatigued. We are tired on waking in the morning, find it hard to concentrate on daily tasks, become irritable and snap at loved ones.
Chronic tiredness is one of the most common reasons for a visit to a general practitioner or alternative therapist – and it is also one of the most difficult to treat because many factors can be involved.
Unless there is a serious problem which needs particular attention, the best results are generally obtained by taking a holistic approach, which takes into account the physical, psychological, spiritual and emotional aspects of a person's life.
Naturopath Nick Dale believes most people he sees are operating at 50 to 60 percent of their true potential energy levels, which has prompted him to write an e-booklet called Beating Tiredness, which is available on his website.
Dale has found that nutritional deficiencies, sleeping problems, a rundown nervous system, adrenal exhaustion, an under-active thyroid and thrush in the digestive system are common causes of tiredness.
Blood sugar swings can also play a big part, in particular when it comes to waking in the middle of the night because blood sugar levels are at their lowest around 3am to 4am until breakfast or, in the case of no breakfast, until lunch, and then from 4pm until the evening meal.
"Adrenaline is produced to compensate for this, which causes jitters and nervousness or an on-edge feeling," Dale writes.
"The low blood sugar levels from 3am result in sleeplessness because of adrenaline production. At this time of night, a very light snack, such as a piece of fruit or biscuit, will slightly elevate blood sugar levels, causing adrenaline production in the body to return to normal levels and thus relieving the symptoms."
Dale, who practices in Leederville, believes nutritional deficiencies are the main cause of tiredness, citing research which shows fruits and vegetables can lose 50 per cent of their nutritional quality within 24 hours of being picked.
Blanching further destroys 30 to 50 per cent of vitamins and, to make matters worse, 50 per cent of vitamins B1 and B2 and 70 per cent of B5 is lost when meat is frozen.
"A typical client would be a mum, with a couple of kids and often working as well, so sometimes it's convenient to turn to prepared, maybe fast foods, and get run down fairly quickly," he said.
"But a lot of it has to do with the quality of the food we're exposed to which is quite different from what our grandparents would have eaten.
For most people, it's a long-term thing – years or even decades of not enough nutrition."
Dale is big on supplements, but does not believe they replace a healthy diet, which should be 70 per cent vegetarian and contain lots of salads, grilled meats and fish and preferably no dairy foods.
Light exercise also comes into play, with a 30 minute walk recommended after a day at the office and maybe a carrot and apple juice with a slice of ginger or some mint for a quick boost…"
Tips to overcome tiredness
Featured in GoodMedicine.com.au: DietClub, 24 February 2003
"If you're feeling tired all the time, you're not alone. Some 10-25 per cent of all visits to the doctor relate to fatigue. For some people, fatigue can be severe and debilitating and have no obvious cause – this condition is known as chronic fatigue syndrome and, currently, has no known cure. For other people, fatigue is a symptom of our busy lives. Long hours at work, poor nutrition and sleep deprivation may contribute to an ongoing feeling of tiredness.
In the majority of cases, fatigue can be overcome with changes to diet, exercise and lifestyle factors. If, however, your fatigue becomes an ongoing problem for six months or more, please visit your doctor. Problems such as an under-active thyroid, iron deficiency or chronic fatigue syndrome could be causing your tiredness.
The sleep factor
One of the best things you can do to reduce your tiredness is to make sure that you're getting a good night's sleep. You should be aiming for at least eight hours every night. Improving your sleep habits involves going to bed at a regular time each evening and waking up at the same time in the morning, even on weekends.
For more advice on better sleep, take a look at the www.DietClub.com.au article, Ten tips for a good night's sleep.
To nap or not to nap?
Some experts suggest that napping makes bad sleep habits worse by interfering with a regular sleep schedule. Others, however, swear by the power nap and say that a short nap in the afternoon is a good way to revive yourself. Ultimately, the decision to nap or not is up to you. If you find that half an hour of shut-eye during the day perks you up, then go for it. If, however, you find that you're having trouble getting to sleep at night because you've slept a lot during the day, avoid naps for a while and see if your night-time sleep habits improve.
Exercise and energy
If you come home from work every evening and flop on the sofa, exhausted, the last thing you want to hear is that you need to exercise. While the initial energy expenditure created by exercise may make you feel tired, over the long-term exercise can dramatically improve your energy levels. Aim for 30 minutes of moderate exercise every day. Try not to exercise too close to bed-time though, as this will stimulate your body temperature and metabolic rate, making it harder for you to get to sleep.
Eating well is the next important step you need to take to reduce your fatigue. If you constantly rely on convenience foods or take-aways for your meals, you may be missing out on essential nutrients. According to the Health Department of WA, a healthy diet includes two serves of fruit and five serves of vegetables each day. Your diet should also be low in fat, sugar and salt and high in fibre.
Aim to eat three, regular meals each day, with planned snacks in between. Regular meals will help to keep your blood sugar levels stable throughout the day. Don't skip breakfast! Eating something healthy at the start of the day – such as cereal, fruit, yogurt or wholemeal toast – will get your metabolism going and provide you with energy.
Perth naturopath Nick Dale believes that lack of adequate nutrition from our diet is one of the leading causes of tiredness. In his booklet, Beating Tiredness and Fatigue, Nick explains that "Recent research has shown that within 24 hours of fruits and vegetables being picked they can lose up to 50 per cent of their nutritional quality."
Cooking and storage methods can also contribute to lost nutrients. "The moral of this," says Nick, "is that the vast majority of people do not get enough nutrients from their food, even when having a 'healthy diet'."
Vitamin and mineral deficiencies or food intolerance's may be contributing to your fatigue. It's best to discuss these possibilities with your doctor or natural health practitioner, who may recommend tests and dietary changes.
Caffeine – not a quick fix
Have you become a coffee addict just to stay awake throughout the day? If you're having problems getting to sleep, caffeine may be the culprit. And your cup of tea or coffee, if taken with meals, may be limiting the way your body absorbs iron from your food, which may reduce your iron levels.
If you think that you need several cups of coffee each day to keep you going, think again. A recent US study found that women who drink less than three cups of coffee a day are more likely to be focused and mentally sharp than those who drink four or more cups a day.
Nick Dale suggests that using caffeine as a stimulant will send you on a downhill spiral: "These quick fix methods which only give temporary pep will eventuate in an increased demand for more stimulants and cause one to go down the dwindling spiral of less and less energy and vitality."
Time to give up cigarettes
Smoking effects your body's oxygen supply and this can leave you feeling depleted and tired. It reduces your ability to breathe properly and can drastically reduce your fitness. While nicotine is a stimulant, the long-term effects of smoking are detrimental to your health and well-being and it's definitely recommended that you give up cigarettes.
The vitamin and mineral connection
One of the most common causes of fatigue is a lack of vitamins and minerals. While vitamin supplements should never replace a healthy diet, a daily multivitamin may be beneficial in improving your fatigue. Consult your doctor, dietitian or natural health practitioner about the vitamins and minerals that may be of use to you and the dosage you require. In some cases, a blood test may be useful in confirming deficiencies, particularly where an iron deficiency is suspected.
What about iron deficiency?
Iron deficiency can cause fatigue, weakness, chills and hot flushes. It can also impair your immune system and reduce your ability to carry out physical activity.
Long-term iron deficiency can cause anaemia. The symptoms of Anaheim include fatigue, poor stamina, heart palpitations, shortness of breath after little exertion, a sore tongue, cracks at the corners of the mouth, problems swallowing and changes in the fingernails, which become concave or 'spoon' shaped.
Those most at risk of developing an iron deficiency are women of childbearing age and pregnant women, bottle-fed babies, toddlers, adolescents and the elderly. Iron deficiency may affect development and behavior in children.
Red meat contains lots of iron that is readily absorbed by the body. Vegetarians may also be at risk of developing an iron deficiency if they do not include enough iron-rich foods in their diet. Other good sources of iron include whole grains, pulses, nuts, green leafy vegetables and dried fruit. Ideally, include some foods containing vitamin C in your meals, such as oranges, tomatoes and lemons, as Vitamin C helps your body absorb iron. Some food and drinks may interfere with the way your body absorbs iron, including spinach, soy, tea and coffee.
Iron supplements are only recommended for women with heavy menstrual blood losses, during pregnancy (if tests show a low iron status), endurance athletes with low iron stores and for those who have been diagnosed with Anaheim While the 5 mg of iron in multivitamin/mineral supplements is safe for most people, large amounts can be toxic.
Men, in particular, should take care before popping an iron pill. According to dietarian Glenn Cardwell in his book, the Top blokes' food manual, about one in 300 men have an iron overload condition called hemochromatosis, where the body absorbs more iron than needed. In this condition, iron builds up in the liver, pancreas and heart, slowly destroying these organs. One of the symptoms of this condition is chronic tiredness. If you take an iron supplement in this situation you will make things worse.
Under-active thyroid
Thyroid hormone is secreted into the bloodstream by the thyroid gland in the neck. When insufficient thyroid hormone is made, metabolism and body processes slow down and weight gain can occur.
Symptoms of hypothyroidism can be subtle and easily overlooked as signs of normal aging. Early symptoms may include fatigue, muscle weakness, sluggishness, a swollen tongue that you keep biting and a puffy face.
As metabolism continues to slow, further signs can include chronically cold hands and feet, slow reflexes, constipation, dry skin and coarse hair, brittle nails, heavy menstrual periods, slower pulse, and a husky voice. Depression-like symptoms may also develop such as forgetfulness, loss of interest, mood swings and irritability.
Weight gains of as much as five to ten kilos (mainly fluid) can occur, as well as a raised blood cholesterol level. The condition is more common in women, especially following pregnancy, around menopause, or after age 60.
A simple blood test through your doctor can detect hypothyroidism. Nick Dale has found, however, that blood test results can vary with the time of day when the test has been taken, so it is important to consider hypothyroidism even if the tests appear normal. Hypothyroidism is easily treated in most cases with thyroid hormone pills. Kelp supplements, with their naturally high iron content, may also be useful.
Stressed out and exhausted?
If you're feeling overloaded, you need to give yourself a break. If you think that your busy schedule is what's causing your fatigue, especially if it's depriving you of sleep, work out ways in which you can slow down and get some rest. Children, relationships, careers and social lives can all take their toll if you're not setting aside enough time for yourself. Clear some room in your schedule for an early night, a long, relaxing bath, a yoga class or a nap. The three o'clock lull Many people find that they've got plenty of energy until a wave of fatigue hits them in the middle of the afternoon. For most of us, napping on the job is not an option, so other means of revival are required. Try to avoid having a heavy lunch that will weigh your digestive system down. Opt for lighter meals that contain salads or vegetables, whole grains and some protein. Many people opt for a coffee or a sugary snack to get them past three o'clock but this is not the healthiest option. You could try a lunchtime walk for an energy boost, or take a short walk around the block in the afternoon."
Featured in ND Southern Gazette, 28 June 2005
Perth Naturopath Nick Dale says tiredness is not only about lack of sleep but also poor diet.
He has released a handbook on how to beat tiredness in which he explains the theory. "Sleep, of course, is a major contributor but most people I see are getting seven or eight hours a night but wake up tired," he said.
Sleep disorders like insomnia are eliminated first but there are other factors.
Mr Dale said the emphasis put on sleep disorders could be misguided and general nutrition and stress were essential elements in energy levels.
"The biggest cause of tiredness is people being rundown," he said.
It's often too simple for people to grasp, people don't understand how rundown they are.
The handbook Beating Tiredness and Fatigue explains ways people can reduce stress and build up their strengthen by getting sufficient Vitamin B.
He said the most common cause of tiredness was a rundown nervous system, which dealt with stress.
He said many mothers-to-be experienced tiredness because unborn babies drew on their mothers' nutrition. However, he said middle-aged people and those running businesses or families also experienced the problem.
"When I see elderly people I don't see it so much and I think it's because diets were so different 50 years ago and methods of storage were different" he said.


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Make the most of your summer! Gain unforgettable, life-changing experiences while serving cross-culturally around the globe.
Become a part of the unique innovative programs that attract 98% non-churched seekers to one of the top 5 camps nationwide.
Use your evangelistic tool # 1 – English language and your passions, to impact the next generation of leaders in Ukraine.
Boost your leadership and professional skills through multiple opportunities for applied learning.
Integrate faith and work. Learn to share your faith naturally through teaching valuable skills and building friendships – just like you will do in the marketplace.
Gain a deeper understanding of missions. You will be trained and mentored by on-field missionaries and cross-culturally experienced staff.
While God will be working in the lives of those you serve, you personally will experience Him like never before! He will deeply impact your heart, lead you to examine your beliefs and habits.
Today I spoke with another student about Jesus and shared my life story. It was really interesting to listen to their perspective because they come from another religious background. They wanted to understand how Christianity compared to Judaism, so I attempted to summarize the Bible for them. I started with the Creation story, then the story of Joseph, Moses, and eventually the life and resurrection of Jesus. It was incredible. They were very open, receptive, and thoughtful of what I had to say. God is doing amazing things in this camp. I am so thankful to be here.
Nikita has Autism and when no other camps in Ukraine would take him Radooga stepped up! Sophie his counselor mentioned that in the beginning, it was difficult for her to adjust to the needs of Nikita however, she soon realized that all Nikita wanted was to make the world around him a better place.
Sophie said, one of the biggest challenges was teamwork. It wasn't easy for 13-15 years old campers to accept Nikita. He wasn't as good at sports or teambuilding activities, so at first, they were complaining about having a weak team in the daily challenges, but after some time and with the counselors' help they improved. On the 3rd day, the team realized that in order to improve they would need to help Nikita realize his potential by showing him where to stand and what to do. I'm sure it was a great experience for them to see Nikita thrive. As Nikita found friendship he was so happy and it brought the whole team together.
By the end of the camp, Nikita had made new friends. Nikita also taught us (counselors & students) a lot about how we treat each other and the power of making the world a better place. Nikita's mother was very thankful and amazed by our team of counselors and organizers.
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Ebb Tide is by far one of the most desired complexes on the non-driving portion of New Smyrna Beach. Luxurious oceanfront units provide guests the ideal beach vacation spot: comfortable surroundings in an excellent seaside location. If you're looking for more activity, the tennis court and sauna will suit your needs. On the pool deck, you'll find gas grills to accommodate a holiday pool and beachside cookout. The complex's state-of-the-art workout room is the choice for exercise-conscious guests. You can feel safe and secure here, as Ebb Tide is a gated community with covered parking spaces provided for all guests. Go with the flow - watch the sunrise from your private balcony, hit the waves on your surfboard, or just unwind and listen to the waves.


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Castle Crashers Announced for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4
[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Gamasutra and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource GamesPress.]
San Diego, California - (March 4th, 2019 ) – Independent video game developer and publisher The Behemoth announces Castle Crashers Remastered will be coming to the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 consoles this Summer.
Hack and slash your way to victory in this Remastered edition of the popular 2D arcade adventure from
The Behemoth! Up to four friends can play locally or online and save your princess, defend your kingdom, and crash some castles!
Castle Crashers Remastered features the following updates to the base game:
A multiplayer mini-game called "Back Off Barbarian" that's frantic and weird.
Texture sizes of the game are five times the texture size of the original game
CCR runs at 60 frames per second. The original ran at 30 frames per second which feels kind of like a slideshow if you go back to it after trying this new one.
All previously released downloadable content like characters, weapons, and animal orbs are available in-game
Various performance updates and improvements to gameplay and online multiplayer
Harnessing the unique hardware, the Switch version will feature HD Rumble implementation, Switch Online, and various local multi-controller support.
The PS4 version will light up your living room with your favorite knight color via controller lightbar support.
"We've always eyeballed Nintendo's platforms with a very warm heart. The Nintendo Switch is perfect for us to make our return on and it brings with it the ability to have our games be portable. We always wanted to get onto the 3DS due to portability, so this is exciting for us!" (Dan Paladin, Co-founder/Art Director)
Celebrating 10+ Years of Crashing Castles: https://youtu.be/GroYPO-GXA8
ABOUT THE BEHEMOTH
Founded in 2003, The Behemoth is an independent game developer that self publishes on Steam, Xbox One, Windows 10 and the Playstation Network. We specialize in making memorable experiences that are both fun to play and beautiful to look at. Making stuff with our hands and meeting the people who play our games helps the Behemoth make video games and toys that will make your brain explode!
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The system we want can't be delivered by the contracts we have.
The pressure to move from Volume to Value was a persistent theme at the sixth annual National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) Meeting held September 24th-26th in Washington, D.C. Both the need for change that actually works and the need for industry experts to do their part to drive this change were emphasized by Newt Gingrich during his keynote session. Additionally, a call for healthcare innovation to address access to specialty medications was echoed by specialty pharmacy stakeholders throughout the three-day conference.
Doug Long, VP of Industry Relations for IQVIA, presented his popular Specialty Pharmacy Trend Report on Wednesday morning. During this presentation, Long covered the growth of specialty drug spending, rising out-of-pocket expenses for patients, and the consequent growing potential for script abandonment. Long also discussed the merger of payers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) such as Cigna and ESI, how they will continue to seek ways to drive patients to the lowest cost care option, and how IQVIA believes the use of value-based models will continue to increase.
At AssistRx, we share the belief that the shift to value-based models is inevitable wherever outcomes can be effectively measured. On Tuesday afternoon, Richard Prest, EVP of Data Solutions at AssistRx, and Rujul Desai, of Counsel at Covington & Burling, LLP, shared these ideas during their well-attended "Growing Revenue Opportunities in Value-Based Contracting" presentation.
What is Value Based Contracting?
Value Based Contracting (VBC) refers to contracts between a life science company and a plan sponsor or their PBM in which the amount paid is adjusted based on the measured outcomes (as a proxy for value) provided by the life science company's therapy.
VBC is certainly not new to the industry, and the session covered various VBC programs implemented in the EU and the U.S. Among these programs, life science companies have benefited from the ability to negotiate a formulary position and net price related to the value of improved outcomes, rather than being subject to ever escalating competition-driven rebates. Payers have benefited from reduced financial exposure should expected outcomes not be achieved.
Due to the pressures for adoption, the industry is already resolving many of the initial legal and regulatory challenges to VBC. That said, for many products, it will be difficult to measure outcomes. In some cases, payers and life science companies will not always be able to negotiate an acceptable VBC.
We believe the shift to VBC is inevitable and that value-based contracts will be more common than not within the next decade. Life science companies can choose whether to engage in VBC and have a say in how terms are developed, or run the risk of having others make those decisions for them.
Learn more about AssistRx solutions and how they can meet your needs here.


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Keeping up with kale: how farmers fare when food turns trendy
Kale may be the superfood that became a culinary staple, but its rapid rise shines a light on how we embrace trend-led diets. Jason Deans speaks to one kale grower about bringing the brassica to the masses.
Kale, so long the poor relation of the brassica family, has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade or so. It's now an established foodie fashion item, marketed as a nutritious superfood and feted by tastemakers such as Gwyneth Paltrow and Yotam Ottolenghi.
Historical records suggest kale has been cultivated and consumed across western Europe for many centuries. It is an ingredient of many traditional dishes ranging from colcannon in Ireland to the Tuscan soup ribollita, which uses the Italian kale variety cavolo nero.
In the UK, kale featured in the second world war Dig for Victory campaign, with hard-pressed households urged to grow it in their gardens and allotments during wartime rationing of other staples.
However, kale fell out of fashion as the range of groceries expanded again following the end of rationing in the 1950s, grown for cattle feed and often relegated for culinary purposes to use as a garnish. The relatively rough texture and bitter taste of kale varieties available at the time also counted against it, along with the normal cooking method of boiling the leaves, creating an unappetising mush.
The turnaround began in the 2000s, first in the US, as new varieties offered a more appealing taste and growers began marketing kale as a superfood for its health benefits. It is a rich source of vitamins A, C and K, and contains useful amounts of dietary minerals such as manganese and copper.
Kale benefited from the growing demand for fresh and organic produce, finding new outlets to consumers via farmers' markets and home-delivered vegetable boxes. The previously shunned brassica also began popping up on the menus of fashionable New York restaurants such as the Fat Radish. It had definitely hit the cultural mainstream by 2014, when Beyoncé wore a "KALE" sweatshirt in the music video for her song 7/11.
In the US, growers responded by producing 60% more kale in 2012 compared with 2007, with the number of farms harvesting the vegetable growing from fewer than 1,000 to 2,500 over the same period, according to US Department of Agriculture figures. By 2013, mentions of kale on US restaurant menus had rocketed 400% in five years, and the following year one US supermarket chain reported it was selling 22,000 bunches a day.
That's a lot of leaves shifted as a result of the label "superfood". How do growers spot , respond to and monetise food trends?
In the UK, Lincolnshire-based vegetable farmer Emmett UK, which has been working with Tesco for more than 30 years, noticed something stirring in the brassica patch in 2012, when it conducted research into up-and-coming food trends around the world and spotted the potential of kale.
"We did a piece of work that looked at what was in cookbooks and on recipes and on menus in the more trendy restaurants across the world," says Alex Boughton, Emmett UK managing director.
"What's out there that's not in supermarkets but is in restaurants? It creates a trend model. That was one of the catalysts of realising that there was a [kale] movement coming."
"We loved kale before it was cool", Emmett UK's website proudly boasts. It has roots in the Emmett family farming business, growing fruit and veg since the 1970s. From the 2000s, the company began running a marketing campaign for its four core products: kale, cavolo nero, spinach and leek – investing about £500,000 over a decade. But it really began expanding its kale business from 2012.
As in the US, consumer demand for kale rocketed in the UK on the back of its elevation to superfood status. Having done its homework, Emmett UK was ready to take advantage of the movement. It shared its research on the emerging food trend with Tesco, and the two worked together on how to increase the production, distribution and promotion of kale.
"We had an arrangement with Tesco that, right, we're going to ramp up our growing, but you guys need to put some effort into selling it," says Boughton – mitigating the risk of amping up production.
Mindful of kale's (real) health benefits, Tesco committed to spotlighting it in its healthy eating marketing plan, building awareness and publishing kale recipes.
"So we were able to get ahead of it, we were able to get it grown," says Boughton. "The trend started appearing, and we ran promotions and increased distribution.
"We doubled our acreage several years in a row to keep up with demand … we worked together with Tesco and we were able to sell what we've grown and to make the most of the increase in demand."
Annual UK sales of kale almost trebled from £12.7m to nearly £35m between 2013 and 2017 and have remained above £30m – with Emmett UK leading the charge. Production has been ramped up significantly, from about 10 tonnes per week in 2007 to 46 tonnes on average. This year Emmett UK will plant about 175 hectares in the UK.
In an average week, about 10 lorryloads of kale might depart from Emmett UK's Fosdyke processing plant – "a lot of leaves", as Boughton says – but when demand peaks, output can double.
"We've had a 90-tonne week with Tesco before. When a promotion's on we can jump from 46 tonnes in a week to nearly 100," he adds.
While Boughton points out that demand for kale remains high all year round, he says the biggest sales weeks will inevitably be the first three or four weeks of January, "when everyone needs a smoothie because they've had too much Christmas cake. And then it usually starts dropping off from the fourth week because everyone's given up".
Which does emphasise our fickle relationship with what we eat …
Over the past decade, kale consumption has grown exponentially
Aside from being untrue, hailing anything as an all-powerful "it" food can severely impact the ecosystem it hails from. Avocado, for instance, must be imported, and its cultivation has been linked to a number of environmental issues. Similar concerns have been raised about "superfoods" from quinoa to almonds.
How, then, if at all, can we pursue dietary whims, food trends and changes of taste responsibly?
An obvious first step is focusing on foods that don't need to be imported – minimising the supply chain to supermarkets and limiting their carbon footprint. Kale can be grown across the UK, so the environmental impact of the increase in demand is negligible compared with other products swept up in the superfoods trend.
For growers, kale also has the benefit of being a hardy and versatile crop that can survive winter frosts and summer heat. Favourable conditions mean Emmett UK has been able to hone its operation – working to reduce its use of herbicides and pesticides, reduce the acreage of kale planted and get better yields.
On top of this, a partnership like Emmett UK and Tesco, where production and promotion are planned together, helps keep food waste to a minimum – a core focus for the supermarket.
Beyond day-to-day operations, Emmett UK is exploring other benefits of kale, working with the Macular Society on the potential benefits of the lutein-rich veg for sufferers of macular degeneration.
"Kale is more than just a vegetable on the side," says Boughton. "Don't just boil it to death. Put it on at breakfast, have it at lunchtime; put a handful of it into most things and you've added more nutrients and goodness to the dish."
Superfood or not, it's a sentiment that has given the lesser-loved leaf a permanent place in our diets.
Making kale mainstream is just one part of Tesco's work to help customers make healthier choices.
"Our early investment in kale meant we were able to provide our customers with a healthy, British-grown product," says produce director Darren Clough.
Kale formed part of Tesco's "fresh five" and "helpful little swaps" initiatives – encouraging shoppers to hit their five-a-day and make quick dietary changes – and starred in chef-devised recipes. At the same time, Tesco took sweets off counters and set their own targets to slash salt and sugar in own-brand food and drink. For more on Tesco's work to improve our food, visit tescoplc.com/sustainability
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