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FAU Lands New Athletic Complex With Largest Donation In School's History
Florida Atlantic University has received its largest donation in the 50-year history of the school, when it announced Tuesday that The Schmidt Family Foundation donated $16 million towards a new Academic and Athletic Complex.
The Schmidt Family Complex for Academic and Athletic Excellence will play a central role in elevating FAU's academic standing and will benefit students in all academic programs, including those not associated with athletic programs.
"The Foundation believes Florida Atlantic University — our university right here in Boca Raton — is poised for greatness," long-time FAU benefactor Dick Schmidt said. "As a community, we understand that to compete at the highest levels, in and out of the classroom, students must have access to premier facilities."
The 185,000 square foot Complex will feature indoor and outdoor football fields, a wellness center, sports medicine center, new and improved weightlifting rooms, and many other amenities. The total cost for the facility expected to fall within the $45-50 million range.
The Schmidt Foundation has already donated $1 million to the project and has pledged to donate $5 million more in each of the next three years. However, the university is already looking for ways to fund the remaining $34 million.
"We are going to work aggressively as possible to finish fundraising for this project," said FAU athletic director Pat Chun on funding for the center. "We're hopeful over the course of the next few weeks or months we'll have some follow-up announcements."
The building, which will utilize the first floor of the newly constructed parking garage and the area adjacent to FAU stadium, will replace The Tom Oxley Athletic Center, which the football program has called home since 2001, as the university's athletic center.
The new complex will also allow all FAU sports teams more flexibility in their practice schedules and study times.
With all 21 FAU sports teams using The Oxley Center, and the lack of an indoor football field, it is very difficult for all the student-athletes and teams to practice without conflicting schedules.
FAU will join Florida State University and University of Central Florida as the only Florida schools to have an indoor practice facility, which football head coach Charlie Partridge explained is needed because of the frequent thunderstorms that strike South Florida during the summer, causing them to cancel practice, or practice early in the morning.
"We practice in the mornings to avoid the afternoon thunderstorms," said Partridge. "The indoor practice field will give us a chance to compete on a national scale as we move forward."
"I think it greatly affects us as well," said FAU women's basketball coach Kellie Lewis-Jay. "When we look at scheduling and being able to get in the weight room at different times, it will greatly impact our day-to-day operations."
"We've outgrown The Oxley Center," continued Partridge. "This new complex is a game-changer and it changes everything for our student-athletes."
The plan is to have the complex completed by the time the Class of 2018 are seniors, "We want to move rather quickly," affirmed FAU's President Dr. John Kelly.
Kelly, who came to FAU from Atlantic Coast Conference powerhouse Clemson, knows first-hand what a successful football program can bring to a university, "The academic side can benefit greatly from the athletic side," explained Kelly.
Kelly also believes FAU become a premier academic establishment.
"With a main campus less than two miles from some of the country's most pristine coastline, FAU has enormous potential and will become an irresistible draw for the best and brightest students," Kelly said. "We're going to play to win — and that means in the classroom and on the field."
"FAU will be recognized as this country's next great university," he added.
Source: Boca Raton Tribune
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What Is The Best Pre-Contest Training Routine?
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TOPIC: What Is The Best Pre-contest Training Routine?
The bodybuilding and fitness contest season is now in full swing. Many people are now in the middle of pre-contest training or soon will be.
What is the best pre-contest training routine? Be specific. List exercises, sets, reps, etc.
Do you keep a training journal that includes training, diet, supplementation? How is it organized?
At what point would you stop trying to build muscle and just maintain what you have?
The bodybuilding and fitness contest season is now in full swing. Many people are now in the middle of pre-contest training or soon will be. Therefore, there's no better time than now to look deeper into contest training and preparation so when the date comes we are prepared.
In this article, I have provide a workout routine, information on dieting and cardio, as well as discussing the best time to start "maintaining." Please read on.
Medium-higher intensity running, 30-60 minutes.
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Click Here For A Printable Log Of Thursday - Delts.
" Medium-higher intensity running, 30-60 minutes.
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High intensity running, 30-60 minutes.
Overall, this doesn't differ too much from your ordinary routine; a pre-competition routine should still have quality compounds for mass and use a medium rep-range, occasionally high, and occasionally low.
You can use this workout up to competition. As you get closer to competition, you can choose to change the ratio of compounds to isolation movements, adding in more exercises that will sculpt muscle. Otherwise, stick with rep-ranges and volume assigned until the day.
Cardio should gradually be increased in duration, until you have the fitness to reach 60-minute sessions, 4-6 days per week. How you decide you to increase to this amount is individual, but I recommend progressing quickly because time will run out.
Absence of weight training sessions on the weekend mean the intensity of cardio should be stepped up a notch here, however all cardio sessions should be done at a decent pace.
During cutting, isolation exercises become highly important in order to sculpt some detail. Following are some exercises you'll find in the above routines. I have listed one exercise per body part, as well as its form and other useful pointers.
Cable Flyes: This is a "flye" movement, therefore focus on pulling the weight in and eliminate pushing. Aim for a deep straight, and cross arms over at the top to hit the inner chest. These are great for adding striations.
Bent-over Cable Raises: Although these are known as a rear delt exercise, they can also hit the muscles of the back, and can add some nice detail. Focus keeping your arm straight but locked, and to eliminate the rear delts, pull the weight inwards rather than to the front.
Delts: 45-degree Bent-over Cable Raises: A weakness in many competitors is having undeveloped rear delts. At comp time you need those wide delts to make your upper body look full, and side-raises done like this will help. At this angle, you eliminate the back muscles, and maximize the tension on the mid-rear delts.
Rope Cable Curls: These are a great exercise; one of the only exercises that allow you to supinate your wrists, as well as change grip width during the movement. But you have to do them correctly; focus on bringing your arms in while they come up, and rotating your wrists from hammer to palms up. Aim for a peak contraction.
Cable Kickbacks: These are great exercise that adds detail to the bulk of the tricep; or the long head. It can help sculpt that horse-shoe shape. You can use either a rope of a single-cable attachment; a single cable pulley will allow to hit the inner part of your triceps more.
Machine Leg Extensions: These are the only leg isolation exercise there is, and will allow you to focus exclusively on them, and as a result can add some nice cuts. Try not to use your body as momentum to get the weight up, and aim to hold it at the top of the movement for added burn.
Unilateral standing hamstring curls: Using one leg at a time allows you to further isolate each muscle. Try not to use too much weight; just focus on really contracting the hams and going for a full ROM.
Reverse Calf Raises: These hit the tibialis on the outer calf, and will add much needed width to the calves on stage. Make sure you stand on a block and aim for a full range of motion. I recommend using a smith-machine as it helps you keep your balance.
From what I've seen and read, everyone has different approaches to pre-competition cardio, but one thing is common, duration is always high.
I recommend doing cardio for at least 30 minutes per day, preferably at a medium-high intensity. Cardio will help brings them together, so don't take your cardio sessions lightly.
You'll need to start off with less and build up the amount of cardio as the competition comes closer. How you progress with cardio is largely determined by your fitness level. If you did a lot of cardio during the off season, you'll find it a lot easier to accommodate to the demand.
Which type of cardio? Some prefer longer duration, low intensity cardio such as walking, other prefer to keep it slightly higher intensity at a medium duration, whereas others like it sky-high, balls-to-the-wall for short duration.
This last option I think is the most productive option for off-season training as it will reduce overall cardio time while maximizing benefit, but I find lower intensity, higher duration being the better option pre-competition as you want duration to stay high.
Overall, your goal should be to burn as many as calories you can through cardio, but not overdoing it for the sake of losing more weight. You also want to preserve energy for your workouts.
When it comes to shedding weight, your diet is the ultimate. Cardio will help, but if you don't make the sufficient changes to your diet, you're not doing to get anywhere.
How you cut calories is the single most important factor. It will mean the difference between coming to the stage shredded and looking dry, and coming in smooth and un-conditioned.
With diet, your goal to get this condition is to lose the most fat you can without sacrificing any muscle. Therefore, finding the right balance in nutrients is vital.
As calorie control is of utmost importance, I'll start with this. I recommend you should start out at your current off season calories, and slowly reduce calories as the competition comes closer.
As a general rule, start 4,500 calories and reduce by 300 calories a week for the first 6 weeks, and maintain this amount until competition time. This means a baseline of around 2,700 calories. Ultimately though, these figures are highly individual, and this amount will not work for everyone. Therefore, I've outlined some factors in the next section that we as individuals need to take into consideration as well.
Of course, this daily amount doesn't consider the up and down changes when carb cycling, so some days will naturally be up and down.
Where the calories come from can be just as importance. You want to maintain your protein levels to keep as you anabolic as you can, and maintain fats for the same reason.
But you also don't want to completely rid carbohydrates as they will sustain you through workouts which are equally important for anabolism. The best option here is to maintain protein to what it was prior contest prep, say 300 grams a day, while focusing the cutting back on carbohydrates. I recommend around 140-150 grams, and only eating simple carbs at appropriate times such as breakfast, and pre and post-workout.
As fats are the highest concentrated in calories, cutting back on these is a smart idea, but ensure you aren't going too far as they are important for testosterone production.
I would opt to reduce consumption of highly concentrated fats such as oils, and reduce these with grains and a moderate portion of nuts and seeds. Fat is anabolic, so I'd still eat around 80-100 grams of fats daily. If you are sensitive to fats, you can continue to reduce this amount.
Stick to un-roasted nuts such as peanuts, almonds, Brazil nuts and hazelnuts, seeds such as sunflower, sesame and hemp, as well as grains, flaxseed oil and avocado.
For carbs, I recommend replacing any fast digesting carbs with more fibrous slow-digesting ones such as vegetables, legumes and whole grains, and eating around 15 grams per meals during the day, and 40 grams pre- and post-workout. Your protein sources should pretty stay the same as what they were off season, providing they were low in fat.
But calories can be affected by personal factors. Although the above are good guidelines, you need to also consider factors such as personal bodyweight goals.
Before starting a cutting phase, you should be clear on what body-fat or weight you are looking to come in with at show time. Planning is vital, not only so you peak at the right time, but so you avoid having the worry about last-minute stuff-ups and stresses.
My Opinion: Set pre-competition goals so you are prepared. Use a week-by-week eating and training journal to keep track of whether you are loosing weight at the speed you set. I will discuss this later on.
There are a lot of good pre-contests journals on this site if you are unsure with how you should plan meals, or if you just have those pre-competition jitters.
If you decide to cut calories further out form the comp, you don't need to cut as many calories as quickly, whereas starting a cutting phase closer to a competition you'll need to reduce your calorie consumption more.
My Opinion: Start cutting around 15-18 weeks out to avoid forcing your body to shed too much too quickly.
If you have maintained a lower-body fat percentage during your off season, you needn't have to reduce calories as much as someone who packed on a lot of fat during their bulking phase. Reduce calories taking into account how much where you start out from.
My Opinion: If you are one of those types who is able to maintain low body fat during the off season, don't use this as an excuse to over-indulge in food. Cutting at competition can be a strenuous task, so maintaining a moderate body fat during the off season makes it all the more easier come competition.
The more activity you are doing, the more calories you burn. When deciding an amount, take into consideration overall activity such as weight training, the amount of cardio you're doing, as well as the degree of physicality of your work.
Everything else you do can also have it's affect on your goals, and therefore can either speed up or reduce weight loss. These include how much sleep you are getting, which supplements you are taking and how you feel mentally. Take into consideration how these factors are affecting how fast you are loosing weight.
For example, insufficient sleep can impact on cardio performance, and if cardio is affected, so are the calories you burn. Stimulant fat-burners can also decrease body fat faster than you might think, so these things need to be considered.
Each factor works together to influence another, so it's important you don't skimp on any.
What is my weight goal for competition?
How long is my contest prep?
How much do I weight now?
How will my supplement regimen, sleep patterns and other factors affect how many calories I need?
And what is my current activity level?
Overall, when creating a pre-contest diet, take all of these factors into consideration, especially when working with calories. Some may be lucky and not need to change much in order to achieve their goals, whereas others may find it a tremendously painful experience, but one that should make you stronger after you see the transformation you can achieve.
Experience is the only thing that should override any of these factors. We are all different, so if something has worked for you in the past, stick with it.
Supplementation will enhance your body's ability to loose fat. And there is an array of effective fat-burners around to do this.
I recommend combining Supercuts, Man Vaporize and possibly a stimulant if you opt for one. On top of this, maintain high doses of B-vitamins, anti-oxidants, BCAA's, whey and any other supplements, but its an idea to go off creatine 3-5 weeks prior to competition to decrease water.
Improved concentration, and muscle-mind connection.
Increased GH levels, among other hormones.
As you can see, all of these factors can have their impact on workout intensity, and how you progress through competition. Aim for your conventional 8 hours per night, and if time permits, try and get a nap in here and there during the day to keep you fresh. Before workouts is a good idea.
Yes, both when I'm trying to cut, as well as during any bulking phase. They are especially useful during a competition because pre-competition relies heavily on meeting many goals, so tracking weekly progress is vital.
One of these goals is ensuring you peak at the right; so jotting down how much weight you are loosing weekly is a must if you want to hit the spot come competition time. You should also note down your diet. Having a journal avoids the stresses of having to count calories as you go, as you can pre-prepare this information earlier.
Also without jotting it down, you're more likely to cheat yourself, and definitely won't be as accurate, and when it comes to competition, that added detail in each area is what can get you over the line.
In my own journal I write down a plan of attack; with my goal, as well as everything I need to get there. When I cut weight down, I have all the information ready, so don't have to overthink, I just do.
I track down how much I'm loosing each week, my training sessions, weight lifted and intensity of cardio work. All together it gives you a scope of things from another source; sometimes you get caught up doing things your own way, but when you see it all on paper, you start to look at it differently.
It's important to first note that during a competition phase, your body isn't at its most anabolic state. This is because you're not getting enough calories to build quantity muscle, and it has its subsequent affect on energy and workout intensity. Therefore, it is said that before a competition you should set your body up for a "maintaining" state, rather than focus on growth.
"Maintaining" or "gaining" all comes down to calories. When the calories go down, so will your body's ability to build muscle rather maintain it. Therefore, it is my opinion to start focusing on "maintaining" the same moment you start cutting.
Everyone starts cutting down at different times, so when you do this, your new routine should, as well as a few other things such as cardio, should follow through at the same time.
However "maintaining" doesn't mean change your routine to mega high-reps cable work, because even though you're not in a muscle-growth position, you still want to maximize what you've already built. And following everything I've mentioned in this article will ensure you are able to "maintain" what you've built, while simultaneously losing fat.
Pre-contest training is all about switching gears. With mass goals hopefully having been accomplished, we now set our sights upon contest preparation. As we know, this contest will not be a battle of pure sizes, but also of aesthetics.
As such, a bodybuilder needs to look into lowering body fat, building symmetry and proportion, while promoting muscle separation.
In order to properly reach these goals without being set back, it's important to design a specific routine for pre-contest instead of dividing efforts among both contest preparation and mass gain. It is this pre-contest routine that will give those who use it the focus and organization to prevail in the end.
There are three points of the bodybuilding routine that need to be properly organized in order to be ready for a contest. These areas are nutrition, rest/recovery, and lastly the exercise. Remembering our desire for diminishing fat, maintaining muscle size and producing pleasant symmetry, proportions and separations, each of these three bodybuilding areas needs be designed in ways that reflect upon the goals.
The precursor for proper muscle definition is low body fat, and the main way to get at these results is through the diet. Assuming that there was a bulking diet in place before a pre-contest routine is adopted, all that one need do is gradually start cutting back some of the calories and changing their nutrient intake ratio in order to facilitate fat loss.
To get an estimate of the amount of calories a body needs just to maintain its current composition, a basal or resting metabolic rate can be calculated. Allowing the caloric intake to drop too low, however, will bring about the road blocks of overtraining.
Another important factor is activity levels. A pre-contest training routine often involves extra cardiovascular activities which were not included in the bulking routine. These activities also require energy, and should be factored into the equation when determining how many calories need to be consumed.
In order to plan toward specific goals, it's necessary to have an estimate of how much of a caloric deficit to create. This deficit can come from the combination of both extra physical activity and lower food consumption. There are 3500 calories in one pound of fat, so if one created a deficit of 500 calories every day for a week, they would burn one pound of fat. This is a good way to plan accordingly.
Another trick besides gradually lowering the intake of calories is to change the ratio of carbohydrates taken in since they are more readily stored as fat than other nutrients. Simple sugars should be taken out of the diet except after a workout to help recovery.
It might be a good idea to still initially allow for at least 40% of all calories to come from quality, complex carbohydrates to fuel intense workouts and keep muscles packed and full. Then, as the routine progresses, this amount can be lowered further to meet demands.
Protein intake should still be considerably high, possibly around 40% of caloric intake, in order to help retain muscle recovery and synthesis rates. 1.5g to 2g of protein per pound of body weight is usually recommended.
The last important aspect of nutrition is to eventually reduce water retention. Mainly done through lowering both water and sodium consumption, lowering water retention ultimately makes the body look harder. This should be looked at more closely as the contest date draws nearer, otherwise water consumption should be quite liberal.
Obviously, if a rest and recovery routine was successful enough to allow for muscle gains, then the same basic foundation will work for muscle maintenance. The only change is that some extra effort should be directed into this area in order to balance the scales and avoid overtraining on our modified nutritional plan.
The best plan for optimal rest would ensure at least eight hours of sleep every night. It would also try to minimize any unnecessary stresses so that energy can be conserved. For those that have the means, supplementation is another good idea. Multivitamins, nitric oxide, branched-chain amino acids, creatine, and hormonal support supplements are all available and would be good to look into.
While both recovery and nutrition may change slightly when preparing for a contest, workouts do not have to change that drastically. The reason for not changing the workouts much is that we are not looking to build more mass, meaning we do not need to employ any new techniques or heavier weights to stimulate new muscle growth. We want to keep the same basic movements at the same weights so that the muscles have become accustomed to so that they do not atrophy.
The only slight modifications to make might be to focus more on certain angle and exercises in order to create better symmetry, definition, or proportion. The main muscles of concern which may require more focus are the abs, shoulders and legs.
Abdominal muscles should be worked at least twice a week to ensure muscle tone. It is also a good idea to focus effort on side deltoid exercises because those are the muscles that make the body look wider and the waist thinner. Another trick would be to emphasize exercises dealing with the thighs and outer sweep of the legs to further the illusion.
The biggest change is the inclusion of cardiovascular sessions every day. Walking is recommended over more intense activities because it facilitates more calories to be burned directly from fat. During a walk where heart rate is elevated to about 50% of its maximum rate, about 85% of calories used for energy will be taken from fat.
With more intense exercise, the energy tends to come from more immediate sources. However, a single session does not require much energy, so it will take a longer term of dedication to see results from it. But in the end, perseverance pays off.
The following routine closely resembles a mass building routine I put together previously. It can be found at https://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/wotw31.htm. The difference is that the emphasis is now off of shocking and stimulating muscles into growing.
Instead, maintenance and fat loss are of primary concern. Cardio sessions are new additions, with some being performed first thing in the mornings on an empty stomach. This allows for more energy to be drawn from fat instead of from food consumed during the day.
A good pace for a walking cardiovascular workout would allow for a mile to be traveled in about 15 minutes. Estimating that every mile takes around 100 calories of energy, a single session might burn about 200 calories. Some practicing of required poses is also helpful for performing confidently during the contest.
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I recommended 4 hour wait before cardio around ~30-40 Minutes Cardio (walking).
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Start the cycle back at day 1.
Journals are a must for anyone serious about making progress in building their body. This is simply because journals allow for the monitoring of just that - progress. With a log of exercises, diet and supplementation the lifestyle embarked upon is much easier to understand and follow. It also makes changes easier to make along the way in order to correctly reach a set goal.
Diet should be planned based mainly on caloric intake of protein, carbohydrates and fat. Each day should include the same meals to make things simpler and more convenient. The only thing that may change depending on whether the day is a rest day or workout day is the inclusion of a post-workout recovery shake.
The diet log kept in the journal should be designed to allow for balanced meals throughout the day—planned to be eaten at times where it would be most convenient. Supplementation should also be planned as a part of diet, recording when and what supplements to use for maximum results.
Training needs to be documented so it is easier to see areas that may be falling short of expectations, so that more effort may be applied to correct the situation. It's best to record all the sets, repetitions and weights done for each exercise. Additionally it might prove useful to write how each exercise felt.
Recording strong movements with proper forms lets you know that you are on target with achieving the goals. If a struggle is recorded for an exercise, then the next chance to do that exercise can be given more focus and determination.
The last part of the journal should be a documentation of weekly body weight progression. Weight can fluctuate moderately on a daily basis, but if weekly trends are analyzed, then modifications can be made. These alterations would be designed and adopted for better reaching the goal weight.
The journal lays the foundations for success. All that is needed from you is proper execution and awareness of possible changes needed along the way. At the very least, the journal will help you learn your body better for future endeavors.
There is a definite range of time that would be optimal for applying a pre-contest routine. Desired results may not be possible if the routine is started too close to the contest date. On the other hand, if the program is adopted for an extended period of time it may actually become detrimental.
Giving the body no less than 10 weeks to evolve is a good idea. It takes about a minimum of 12 weeks to build any significant mass, so it is around this point in time that the focus shift needs to occur. If weight is lost too quickly, skin may retain some of its elasticity presenting a softer look.
Trying to get in shape in a short amount of time can also be stressful. In order to avoid this and get the best cuts and separations possible it's necessary to allow about 12-16 weeks of time to gradually mold the winning physique.
It's best to know ahead of time how much fat loss is desired. This can be estimated easily by first calculating a body fat percentage. The easiest tool to use for making the measurement are skin fold calipers. The plan should be to get down to 2-4% body fat, which would leave only the essential fats. Going any lower than 2% could be dangerous and is not recommended.
The following calculation will give the pounds of fat to lose in order to reach a desired body composition based upon knowledge of current weight and body fat percentage.
Planning on losing a pound of fat per week would be a good idea. Then, using the above calculation will also give you the number of weeks required to reach a goal weight. Just make sure not to extend the pre-contest routine for more than 16 weeks as the extensive dieting and training could actually turn out to be rather unhealthy and exhaustive, leading to overtraining and even set backs.
Hopefully the explanation of how to set up a pre-contest routine is helpful. It requires organization of all areas of nutrition, recovery and exercise. Also remember to monitor progress through the use of a journal or log, and with planning and dedication any achievement is within reach.


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Aradippou's ambitious journey towards net carbon-neutrality
Aradippou is driving an ambitious local energy transition by engaging local actors as well as national and European partners. The municipality aspires to establish one-stop shops that provide comprehensive solutions for homeowners, encouraging them to engage in upscaling renewable energy projects and increasing energy efficiency. The municipal projects also aim to unleash financial and technological capacity to establish a 'smart grid'. Involvement in various European projects is allowing the city to access European funds and partnerships which will equip it to reach net carbon-neutrality by 2030.
How Dobrich is Pioneering the Energy Transition in Bulgaria
For many years, the city of Dobrich has been drawing on a broad network of partners and funding sources to implement energy efficiency projects. With its continuous efforts, the municipality has become a role model for other European cities seeking to change their energy system despite limited financial and material capacities.
Niš embarks on a democratic energy transition journey
The city of Niš recognises the potential that democratic decision-making has in terms of bringing about an ambitious energy transition focused on fighting energy poverty. All the relevant actors are now working together on the transition, bridging initial differences of opinion about democratic ownership models and the need to access external resources. By integrating road maps and action plans with a long-term vision, Niš has become a pilot city and role model for other cities in the region.
Plymouth Energy Community
A story about energy transition and social justice
To tackle climate change and fight fuel poverty, Plymouth City Council worked in collaboration with the local community to establish the Plymouth Energy Community (PEC). This organization, owned by the community and run for the community, seeks to increase local ownership of energy infrastructure and undertakes projects to support households that are excluded from the energy system through fuel poverty.
The Belgian community that built renewable energy for the masses
Stories from the frontlines of climate hope
All over Europe, people are rising up to fix climate breakdown – demanding urgent transformation to a fair, fossil free future. Communities, cities and people are at the forefront of building community-owned renewable energy, creating green jobs, and tackling energy poverty. Here is one such story from the frontlines of climate hope, from Belgium.
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The future of health care will not consist of more hands, but those who work in health care will be assisted by more and smarter tools. And the patient must be part of the solution, not just be seen as a problem.
What comes to your mind when someone talks about digital health? Many of us put an equal sign between digital health and gadgets. Activity trackers and health apps are common examples. And it is popular to portray us who are engaged in digital health as gadget crazy.
That may be true, at least when it comes to enthusiasts being the first to try out something new. But those who let the discussion end there are just looking at the most obvious – the stuff itself.
The interesting thing is still not if the latest smart bracelet is better than the past, but what digital tools and sensors could ultimately mean for health care and for our health. It was not until the 1980s that computers that ordinary people could both buy and carry were introduced – and they were still quite dumb, very expensive and far from what we now call portable.
Today, the vast majority has a hyper-advanced computer in their back pocket.
What happens when digital health has taken a similar journey? What today is large (but not very large), expensive (or rather cheap) and cumbersome (or not) may just in a few years be part of a bigger solution.
But – it is not easy for health care institutions to take in data from individuals, sensors and apps. It is not obvious how a doctor could get any sense out of an activity tracker (or how he or she will have time to do it, or even have the right to do it). And it's really not one hundred percent sure that the gadgets that measure, measures correctly.
We know that people in the western world live longer, and longer life means that many of us have time to collect several chronic diseases. At the same time, the likelihood that health care will get more money is minimal. Which – at least partly – means that we, as patients, must be part of the solution.
Already, we can see that simple blood pressure monitors – linked to an app – can predict stroke. Simple activity bracelets can show substantial variations in heart rate. Simple apps for diet and exercise contribute to a healthier lifestyle.
What these rather simple products display today are tendencies, but eventually some of them will be approved medical devices. We are moving in this direction, faster and faster.
The opposite is unthinkable. "There will never be anything valuable in sensors and digital health" is an impossible thought. We must begin to discuss health care and our own health in this context.
And when a simple blood pressure monitor actually can show us that the patient will have a stroke in two weeks, then we, as a society, can't shake our heads and say that "we don't know what to do with this data." That is nothing short of unacceptable.
So how do we solve this? Where do we begin? Please share your thoughts in a comment.


Prep: 1. Chop scallions. Make: 1. Open each trout like a book and sprinkle the inside with salt and pepper. 2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium high heat and sauté trout about 4 minutes per side. 3. Transfer trout to plate. 4. In the same pan, melt butter, then add the scallions and wine, sauté. 5. Serve saucy scallions over trout.


The biologist earned a Nobel Prize in 2002 for his work on C. elegans.
WIKIMEDIA, JANE GITSCHIERJohn Sulston, who championed the open access of Human Genome Project data as the leader of its UK-based team, died last week (March 6) at age 75. Before contributing to the first human genome sequence, Sulston mapped the developmental trajectory of every cell in C. elegans, earning the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine in 2002.
Sulston was born in 1942 in England and earned his PhD in chemistry, studying oligonucleotides, from the University of Cambridge. He came to work on C. elegans development with Sydney Brenner at the Medical Research Council's Laboratory of Molecular Biology in the U.K. According to The Guardian, Sulston was a skilled technician, developing a method to freeze worms and reanimate them so he could pause his work overnight.
Years of observations through the microscope led to the cell fate map of all of the worm's cells. In building the sequence of developmental events in C. elegans, Brenner, Sulston, and their MIT colleague Robert Horvitz, who all shared the Nobel Prize, determined when certain cells die via programmed cell death, or apoptosis.
In the early 1980s, Sulston turned to sequencing the animal's genome and continued this work as the head of the newly established Sanger Centre (now Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute), beginning in the early 1990s. Later, as part of the Human Genome Project, Sulston's group at Sanger contributed about 1/3 of the genome sequence, while the rest came from the US National Institutes of Health and Department of Energy.
From the get-go, Sulston advocated for the public availability of genomic data, whether it be nematode or human, and continued this work after leaving Sanger and co-founding the Institute for Science, Ethics, and Innovation at the University of Manchester.
Sulston is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren.
Correction (March 12): We updated the article to include the contribution of the US Department of Energy to the Human Genome Project. The Scientist regrets the oversight.


"Perfect for kids' lunchboxes or classroom parties, these fun Halloween snacks for kids are quick, easy, and inexpensive to make. Special little Halloween snacks like these go a long way to help get the kids excited for the upcoming holiday. But you don't have to spend a lot of time — or money — buying fancy Halloween treats. These Halloween snacks for kids are so quick and easy to make that you can pop one or two in the kid's lunch boxes each day leading up to Halloween."


Here are 20 cake pop recipes to get you inspired! From carrot cake pops to candy apple cake pops, and everything in between, you are sure to find a recipe for your next cake pop adventure. I never would have thought to make them with anything other than plain old chocolate or vanilla cake mix, but the sky really is the limit!
If you check out Pinterest or Google for cake pops you will find tons of gorgeous photos of cake pops decorated as sesame street characters, fancy swirls, and beautiful ruffles that I'm pretty sure only talented cake decorators can make. This post does not include those next-to-impossible-to-make cake pops. Here you will find 20 cake pop recipes that I'm pretty confident anyone can make, no matter what their skill level.
These look delicious. I love Snickers. I can only imagine that in cake form it would taste even more amazing!
I had no idea you could make cheesecake into a cake pop. I bet it's delicious! You learn something new every day!
Yep… you had me at cookie dough. I'm a sucker for anything with cookie dough!
Is there anything better than the chocolate and peppermint combination? These would be fantastic at Christmas!
Yum! Just like the salted caramel lattes at Starbucks. I bet this would taste absolutely amazing!
You can't go wrong with brownies! And the sunflowers are adorable! Don't worry, it looks like it's pretty easy to get the sunflower pattern too.
Carrot cake pops! I love carrot cake. With the icing and nuts, I bet this tastes amazing!!
These look so sleek and fancy. If you have never tried making tiramisu before this would be a perfect time to give it a shot.
This recipe is from the Eagle Brand Milk website. Any recipe with Eagle Brand Milk is good in my books!
This would be a great option for Valentine's day. Or if you want to make them in summer you could cover them with green icing for watermelon cake pops!
I love this idea! They are so cute! These would make a terrific autumn treat and would be way easier to eat than an actual candy apple!
Chocolate? Yum! Peanut butter? Yum! That is one of the best combinations ever! And I love the idea of crushed peanuts on top!
These are so colourful and look really easy to make! They would look really impressive to serve and don't require very much skill. One of my favourite combinations!
Mmmmm… These would be great for a summer party. Very refreshing! The possibilities with cake pops really are endless!
Orange creamsicle flavour sounds so good. I'm not sure I've ever had orange flavoured cake before, but it is definitely something I am willing to try!
You either love marzipan or you hate it. I'm including it in this round up for the people who love it.
There is something so dainty and girly about the idea of pink cake. These would be so cute for a girly baby shower, or even a wedding shower.
We had chocolate peppermint flavour above, now it's time for vanilla peppermint (can you tell I like peppermint?). Another great idea for winter time!
The skill level for these looks like it's going up a bit, but I still think you can do it. Besides, you can't go wrong with triple chocolate!
Smores! This would be the second cake pop recipe I make after the snickers cake pops. Those mini marshmallows are too cute!
And there you have it – 20 cake pop recipes at an easy skill level. I'm pretty sure all of these are doable, even for complete beginners. Make these cake pops for your next party, take them to work as a fun snack, or make them with your kids as a special treat. They aren't that much more work than making a cake, but they end up being so much more fun!
these are so adorable! We have some ingredients left over from Christmas that need to be used up too!
Thank you for sharing my Snickers cake pops 🙂 Such a great list you have here!!!
These look delish!! Thanks for joining us at the Inspiration Monday Party!!
I love cake pops! Im a new Pinterest follower from "Thursday Favorite Things" – pinning your post to save!
G'day and WOW! So many to choose from!
SO many yummy ideas! Thanks for sharing!
What a great collection of Cake Pops! Thank you so much for helping us celebrate Three Years at Full Plate Thursday. Have a great week and come back soon!
Thanks for including my sunflower brownie pops in this great collection!


On Saturday, November 17th, 2018 from 8:30am - 1pm, the Wolfville Farmers' Market is embarking on a 'Zero Waste Day' challenge to reduce the waste at our Market. Bring your own forks, spoons, plates, cups, reusable bags, containers, etc. to help us in this journey. You can also check out our new Community Mug Station and skip your usual disposable coffee cup! We can't wait for you to help us in this Waste Free challenge. Make sustainable choices part of your Market day!


I don't know what it is about Christmas tree's but they are a major theme in my crafting this season. I've made, pine cone ones, felted sweater ones, and a giant wooden one. The latest addition to the collection are these lovely Christmas tree stamp ornaments.
Nothing smells quite like Christmas, all that lovely pine, and cinnamon. I've used a cinnamon stick in these ornaments so not only do they look gorgeous but they smell gorgeous too!
I show how easy it is to make your own Christmas tree stamps for these ornaments. The stamps I made for this craft will be used again and again, to make cards and even decorate some gift wrap.
Christmas tree templates you can draw your own or download mine for free here.
Firstly either print out my Christmas tree designs or draw your own. Using the tracing paper draw around the trees and transfer the image to craving block.
Next using the craving tool and scissors carve out the stamp. Remembering the raised parts of the carving block are the bits that hold the ink and print.
Using double sided sticky tape stick your tree stamp to an acrylic block. I use double sided tape so I can easily change the tree designs and only use one block.
Load up your Christmas tree stamp with ink, by dabbing the stamp pad with ink.
Place your cloth on a surface with a little bit of give (felt on a table or foam board). Pressing down firmly stamp your image onto the fabric. It's a good idea to do a test run on paper first.
You may have noticed I also made a little star stamp for the top of my trees.
Cut around the stamped tree and a piece of backing cloth the same size.
Place the 2 pieces of cloth right sides together, pin and sew leaving the bottom edge open.
Turn the ornament right side out and stuff with fiberfill or old pillow stuffing.
Finally, close up the Christmas tree ornaments either with fabric glue or stitch them. Then sew in a loop of bakers twine onto the top of the ornament for hanging.
The cinnamon sticks give these trees a lovely Christmasy smell. You can make these even stronger by using some Christmas fragrance oil in the stuffing.
I think I will actually hang my Christmas tree stamp ornaments in a garland to show off the six different designs.
For more Christmas stamp ideas visit allfreeChristmascrafts.
These are so pretty and I can close my eyes and smell that wonderful cinnamon scent! Thank you for sharing with us at Party in Your PJs.
Thank you, they are all hanging up in my dining room and the smell is lovely.
These are gorgeous!!! Love how you hung them from the branch too!
Thank you, Katrin. I thought they'd be your style as they are subtle decorations.
Your stamped Christmas trees look adorable Claire. It's the first time I've heard of a Speedy caving block . I have to go check them out. Trying to carve the old linoleum blocks is always such a hassle. This sounds like a way better idea.
Thank you, Michelle. The speedy carving blocks are so much easier than the old linoleum.
Your stamping method is fantastic. I can think of all kinds of uses for these trees. Pinning to my craft board for reference.
Thank you Leanna and thanks for the share.
Another awesome idea! Thanks for joining the To Grandma's House We Go link party! Your post has been pinned!
Thank and cheers for the share.
These are the epitome of adorable! Love the use of cinnamon sticks, too. Adds a nice aroma while decorating for the holidays. Love it!
Thank you so much, the cinnamon smells lovely.
Thank you, Amber. They are easy to make.
Love these!!! I'm envisioning DIY gift wrap with these trees stamped all over newsprint or craft paper. Thanks for the inspiration!
I think that stamped gift wrap is gorgeous. You can paint brown paper with gesso and then stamp on top for a gorgeous finish.
Thank you. Lino printing is a little easier than screen printing, well less messy!
Thank you, printing is fun.
This is so cute. The added bonus is the scent of cinnamon. What a clever idea. I am with you and am really getting into the Christmas crafts.
Thank you, Debra. I do love the smell of cinnamon.


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Red Lead: The legendary Australian ship's cat who survived the sinking of HMAS Perth and the Thai-Burma Railway by Roland Perry
Just after midnight on 1 March 1942, Australia's most renowned cruiser, HMAS Perth, was sunk by Japanese naval forces in the Sunda Strait off the coast of Java. Of the 681 men aboard, 328 survived the sinking and made it to shore-and one cat. Her name was Red Lead, and she was the ship's cat, beloved by the crew and by the Perth's
legendary captain Hector Waller.
But surviving shellfire, torpedoes and the fierce currents of the Sunda Strait was only the beginning of the terrible trials Red Lead and the surviving crew were to face over the next three-and-a-half years. From Java to Changi and then on the Thai-Burma Railway, Red Lead was to act as a companion, mascot and occasional protector for a small group of sailors who made it their mission to keep her alive in some of the most hellish prison camps on earth.
Red Lead's extraordinary story, of courage, loyalty and love amidst battle, imprisonment and death, is brought vividly to life by bestselling author Roland Perry.
Red Lead: The legendary Australian ship's cat who survived the sinking of HMAS Perth and the Thai-Burma Railway by Roland Perry quantity
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This blog is about what it takes to create high quality eLearning content. Many organisations use eLearning for compliance training and often, for staff, it becomes a race-to-the-finish, tick box exercise to just complete the course. How can you as an L&D start to change this behaviour? We don't believe in tick-box training - you'll see this from our Content development outsourcing services and in our approach to Compliance training.
We've just rolled out a series of new digital learning programmes for three global organisations. The content was complicated and business crticial: not your usual shallow eLearning fare.
The new content was designed to support a lasting change in organisational culture brought about by changes in external regulations and/or market conditions. So, yes, technically it was 'compliance' training, but it needed to be much more engaging than traditional click-next-to-comply eLearning.
First of all, we have changed the user experience. At Logicearth we specialise in multi-device content, so instead of using a fixed-width eLearning window, we use a scrolling format - recreating the same experience you have on the web. This new scrolling format means that users can no longer quickly click-next in a race-to-the finish fashion. They actually have to read and engage with the content to get to the end!
Secondly, we use a greater variety of content types and learning experiences - increasing the expectation on the learner to actually learn, rather than just click! Video that uses a combination of styles – such as interviews, vox pops, and full-blown drama-based sequences – is commonplace for us. Our interactivity is also more frequently an engagement of the mind, not the finger!
I've written before about raising the bar in eLearning and how eLearning needs new words. When it comes to delivering digital learning experiences that support L&D, the bottom line is: a massive culture shift is needed.
This new type of digital learning experience means many more options to support and engage staff. We can set up the user experience in various ways too – for instance, using personalisation to show content to a particular group of learners only. We can also make use of gamification techniques by adding challenges to unlock different sections of content.
Some research suggests that L&D professionals are somewhat reluctant to trust staff to manage their own learning. Yet, at Logicearth, we feel that this is a truly exciting time to be an L&D professional: the options for learning, the devices, the tools, the techniques, and our expanding knowledge of learning science make the time ripe for disrupting old ways of learning in the workplace.
So what is holding L&D back?
Like any culture change, old behaviour becomes ingrained and habitual. Most organisations are used to training departments working in a certain way, so it is up to L&D professional to slowly, steadily push back. The tide is turning, and you have the tools and techniques to make the change!
When you are making changes, a good way to start is by setting just three goals. If you set more than three, the simpler goals get done first and the rest fall away. Start small and stay strong – all behaviour change takes time!
Start questioning training requests more thoroughly. Ask: Is this really needed? Does it have to be a training course? Could other forms of support, e.g. peer coaching, work better – do not give in to requests for just-in-case training.
Pick a small project and use it to focus on improving your standard of digital learning, e.g.
To help with (1), hone your questioning skills. The 5-whys is a good technique to try out.
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Oiselle was honored to recently partner with Mechelle Lewis Freeman, Jennifer Forrester, and TrackGirlz to present storytelling by the legendary Tigerbelles team from the 1960's. We are big believers in the TrackGirlz mission of empowering girls through track and field. Check out their latest initiative - street racing - and join in the fun if you'll be in Eugene for the Track and Field Olympic Trials!
REGISTER HERE: 100 meters or 200 meters street race for middle and high school girls June 26th, 11:30am. Grand Prize includes tickets to the 6/26 USA Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field competition in the new Hayward Field Stadium!
I've been street racing since I was a young girl. I grew up in Prince George's County MD, the first southern Maryland County across the line from Southeast, Washington D.C. I was known as one of the "Fast Twins" so everyone always wanted to find out how fast I really was. So I lined up in the middle of the street and showed them. Then I took their money.
Since those early days, I've had my fair share of success in using my speed to my advantage. I competed in the 2008 Olympic Games, among other fabulous racing opportunities around the world. Now that I consider myself a recreational runner since retiring 10 years ago, I found myself with no races that allowed me to continue to capitalize on my fast-twitch capabilities. You see, in the running community, road races usually always consist of distance racing opportunities whether a mile, 5k or marathon. Where did I fit in?
I thought to myself, "I started racing on the street, so why not officially bring sprint races to the streets!" I am currently working to create a path for people to enjoy shorter distance racing among the running community, while also providing training education to support speed development and conditioning in a safe and effective way. And simultaneously, to honor a space where track stars are born - a space that gives everyone an opportunity to experience this force of energy.
A space that gives everyone an opportunity to experience this force of energy.
Since 2018, Jennifer Forrester and myself have led TrackGirlz, a 501c3 nonprofit organization empowering girls through track and field. We have traveled the world providing girls an opportunity to participate in our empowerment workshops featuring Olympians, elite coaches, and industry leaders, where girls have access to mentorship and expert performance education. We also provide grants to support girls' direct participation in track and field in their local communities by removing monetary and/or material barriers, such as membership fees, transportation/travel costs, or training equipment. Developing fundraising and programming ideas for the organization was a perfect opportunity to bring my street race ideas to life.
On June 1, we officially launched our very first Street Race to give girls an opportunity to race on the official Team USA Olympic Team Trials Race Walk course in Springfield, Oregon on June 26th! TrackGirlz, in partnership with TrackTown USA and Willamalane Park and Recreation District, is hosting this event for Oregon area middle and high school girls to come together to unify through sisterhood, empowerment, and track and field. Our goals are the following:
- Create sustainable programming for the Oregon community to provide adolescent girls from all backgrounds and income levels opportunities to become healthy and active members of the community
- Inspire girls to participate in track & field and sport
- Inspire confidence in girls through healthy peer relationships and mentorship from women involved in track and field.
- Use the sport as an social, mental, and personal development tool for adolescent girls
Forty girls will get their chance to race in either the 100 meters or 200 meters in a fun and fast street race free of charge, thanks to our grants sponsor, TEAM Springfield. A gift bag will be given to all 40 participants in the June 26th Street Race, where every girl will receive a Oiselle sports bra through their Bras for Girls charitable donation program. There will be prizes for the top 3 finishers in each event for both the middle and high school classifications.
So join the fun! You can register here.
Learn more about our programs and follow us on Instagram. And everyone, boys and girls, women and men, look for an upcoming TrackGirlz Street Race coming soon to you. You can support our programs and help girls discover their light. #RunLikeATrackGirl
XOXO - Mechelle Lewis Freeman, TrackGirlz Founder
June 15, 2021 — Mechelle Lewis Freeman
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EXCLUSIVE: Supernatural's Felicia Day wants to star in Agent Carter
Karim FlintWednesday 27 May 2015 12:46 pm
If you've been living under a rock for the last 10 years then maybe you have an excuse for not knowing who Felicia Day is.
A pioneer of the new generation web series creators she parleyed the massive success of her YouTube series The Guild (now available on Netflix) into the premium online network Geek & Sundry, which to date has 1.3million subscribers and over 200 million views.
But whilst Felicia is known for her independent creative spirit that hasn't prevented her from making inroads with some of the biggest mainstream talent around. With roles in shows such Buffy The Vampire Slayer, and Dr. Horrible's Sing-A-Long Blog, she's worked closely with Marvel's current golden boy director Joss Whedon.
Felicia Day chats to Karim Flint at London MCM Comic Con
And more recently fans of The CW's hit show Supernatural (now in its 10th series), will know her as the Winchesters' ally in the fight against evil, Charlie Bradbury, but it sounds like there's another action-packed TV show she'd like a role in…
You're known for Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Dr. Horrible's Sing-a-Long Blog, so you have this working relationship with director Joss Whedon. Can we expect to see you in any of the Marvel TV shows and movies, and if so which one would you love to be in?
I certainly never take for granted that my friends would like to work with me. I know they would. But it all depends on whether a great role comes up or not, and that being said I think the big movies are probably out. They're for very fancy people.
But I'd love to be on Agent Carter, just because I love period pieces, and I think I'd look really good in those hats. So certainly whether I'd to be a superhero, or just a character, that would be super fun.
You've worked both inside and outside a network and studio system. Is there one side of the industry you prefer?
When you're working on an actual professional production you don't have to worry about not getting crew members, or having limitations as far shooting in your home, or not being able to go over time because you can't afford another day to shoot. You have enough people that you hire to worry about all the problems. So it's very stressful to do your own thing.
But at the same time you don't have a network telling you to do something with your show that you may not agree on. You also can instantly upload something like on your phone. The spontaneity of it is very wonderful, because then you're having a relationship with you fans and the people who watch your stuff in a more real way.
So of course I love both things, and hopefully in the next year or so I'll be able to get my own show, on a bigger level, off the ground. But not losing that spirit of being very collaborative with my audience
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Felicia you're an actor, screenwriter, producer and soon-to-be published author. Creatively do you feel as if you're in an Alexander the Great 'no more worlds left to conquer' situation?
Oh gosh no. There's always more worlds to conquer. For instance I could be a much better crocheter. I don't even know how to crochet. No, certainly I would love to direct something. I have something that I'm trying to work on now that I could direct in the future.
And I'd love to create a videogame, because that's something I'm known for. The videogame world. But yet I've never had the opportunity to be on the other creative side of it. I don't know if it will happen in a year, or five years, or ten years. But before I die I would like to have done something small in the videogame world on the creative side.
You're widely known as being a big gamer, but you've also worked as a voice artist on several titles now. Do you play your own games, and if so do you end up favouring your own characters?
I certainly play with my own characters. But it's weird when you have to romance your own character. That was awkward in Dragon Age, a little bit, but it doesn't go all the way in that DLC. So that was kind of fun.
Yeah I do play with my characters, and I think it's pretty fun. I don't know, I guess maybe you can separate yourself, especially if you don't look like yourself. It's a little easier to separate the journey. I mean every videogame character is different, and it's fun to play with a variety of them. But it's fun to see what I'm coming out like.
For more Felicia Day check out her the home of her YouTube channel Geek & Sundry
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I am amazed at how comics use timing to get a laugh. It is truly an art form and a skill. Some have it naturally, I believe they call it "funny bones," which I think is one component of having talent. Others have to cultivate and practice for years in order to learn how to use it. Actors use timing when saying lines during a scene. An example is pausing after a saying a line to build tension is one such use – "You talkin to me?" But timing does not just have to do with the world of comedy and acting.
Life is all about timing, the bigger picture all the way down to the minuscule moments of life. Also there is natural timing and there is what I call man-made timing. Natural timing occurs on its own, meaning it's just a matter of paying attention and you can feel it. Man-made has more to do with tangibles such as clocks or trains running on time. Come to think of it that too has to do with a clock. The point is there is a distinct difference between the two. One you can feel and the other you can touch or see. However, you can feel out natural timing within man-made timing. Let's say you have an important meeting to attend and you need to catch a certain train otherwise you will be late and miss out on a golden opportunity. The meeting and train time are manufactured of course. But let's also say you are at home, overslept, your son needs attending to and you need to prepare in advance for the said golden opportunity. So you look at the clock, again man-made. Then suddenly you notice that you are running behind and you will not make it unless you really get moving. That is the natural timing that exists within you that motivates you to really step it up. Now this is a very simple example and I want to take it to the next level.
Although in order to feel that timing within, one has to be present and awake to the moment to feel the tension inside, this is what I call life pushing you to get moving. So many people are not awake to that level of timing, which is just another way of saying they are not paying attention or they feel it, but override it or push it aside letting other things get in the way so as not to feel the reality of what is going on. I think that what so many people fail to miss is just how timing really affects one another and the impact you may have on those around you.
Let's take the example of a meeting. If you were to show up late to the meeting be it five, ten or thirty minutes, and there were five people attending the meeting, these five people are affected by your simple action of being late. How they are affected may vary between each individual, but if you were to play it – one may have another meeting that they may end up being late for, thus affecting another group of people who are seemingly unconnected to the group of people from the first meeting. Or maybe, one person in the meeting affected by the tardiness decides to get up and go the bathroom because the meeting has not started, and on the way to there he or she bumps into someone in the hallway causing that person to drop a number of very important carefully collated documents onto the floor. And these were very important documents that were in fact a contract for a very big deal, which would have an impact on whether or not the company could continue operating or not. And because the document is now spewed all over the floor and out of order, this could end up being detrimental to the number of people working for the company.
There are far greater unforeseen consequences in the form of timing that we will never know such as car accidents and death. The point is that timing is something not to take for granted.
At first glance, this seems like common sense and obvious, but do you really pay attention?
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