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Date:Sunday March 14 2010
Wycombe Wanderers manager Gary Waddock was a disappointed man when Oldham Athletic's last minute penalty denied his side all three points yesterday.
The referee penalised Adam Hinshelwood for handball when, with his arms by his sides, the defender was struck by a fierce shot from close range with even the Oldham supporters agreeing that he couldn't have got out of the way if he'd tried.
Speaking to wwfc.com, Waddock said: "The decision has been a killer blow for us because we needed the three points - It's as simple as that."
"We took the game to Oldham and for that to happen so late in the game is a blow to say the least."
The travelling Wycombe fans had given their team tremendous vocal support throughout the match and had been rewarded when a Matt Harrold penalty and a Kevin Betsy strike gave the Chairboys a 2-1 lead.
When the referee awarded Oldham their last minute spot-kick there was a feeling in the stands that he was simply evening things up after the Latics had strongly protested over Wycombe's first-half penalty.
Although controversial refereeing decisions can mean the difference between staying up and going down, there was no doubt that Wycombe could have already made the game safe by converting earlier chances.
Waddock acknowledged this, saying: "We didn't take our chances when they cropped up, but to come here and play like we did in the second half and return with just a point is very disappointing."
With the loan transfer window still open for another couple of weeks, Wycombe could do with finding someone capable of taking these chances in the same way that John Akinde did when he rescued the Chairboys' faltering promotion campaign last season.
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- Received August 14, 2017
- Revision received September 28, 2017
- Accepted October 2, 2017
- Published online December 4, 2017.
- Stephen P. Juraschek, MD, PhDa,b,∗ (, )
- Edgar R. Miller III, MD, PhDb,
- Connie M. Weaver, PhDc and
- Lawrence J. Appel, MD, MPHb
- aBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
- bThe Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and The Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology and Clinical Research, Baltimore, Maryland
- cDepartment of Nutrition Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
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Dr. Stephen P. Juraschek, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Division of General Medicine and Primary Care, Section for Research, 330 Brookline Avenue, CO-1309, #211, Boston, Massachusetts 02215.
Background Both sodium reduction and the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet, a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products, and reduced in saturated fat and cholesterol, lower blood pressure. The separate and combined effects of these dietary interventions by baseline blood pressure (BP) has not been reported.
Objectives The authors compared the effects of low versus high sodium, DASH versus control, and both (low sodium-DASH vs. high sodium-control diets) on systolic blood pressure (SBP) by baseline BP.
Methods In the DASH-Sodium (Dietary Patterns, Sodium Intake and Blood Pressure) trial, adults with pre- or stage 1 hypertension and not using antihypertensive medications, were randomized to either DASH or a control diet. On either diet, participants were fed each of 3 sodium levels (50, 100, and 150 mmol/day at 2,100 kcal) in random order over 4 weeks separated by 5-day breaks. Strata of baseline SBP were <130, 130 to 139, 140 to 149, and ≥150 mm Hg.
Results Of 412 participants, 57% were women, and 57% were black; mean age was 48 years, and mean SBP/diastolic BP was 135/86 mm Hg. In the context of the control diet, reducing sodium (from high to low) was associated with mean SBP differences of −3.20, −8.56, −8.99, and −7.04 mm Hg across the respective baseline SBP strata listed (p for trend = 0.004). In the context of high sodium, consuming the DASH compared with the control diet was associated with mean SBP differences of −4.5, −4.3, −4.7, and −10.6 mm Hg, respectively (p for trend = 0.66). The combined effects of the low sodium-DASH diet versus the high sodium-control diet on SBP were −5.3, −7.5, −9.7, and −20.8 mm Hg, respectively (p for trend <0.001).
Conclusions The combination of reduced sodium intake and the DASH diet lowered SBP throughout the range of pre- and stage 1 hypertension, with progressively greater reductions at higher levels of baseline SBP. SBP reductions in adults with the highest levels of SBP (≥150 mm Hg) were striking and reinforce the importance of both sodium reduction and the DASH diet in this high-risk group. Further research is needed to determine the effects of these interventions among adults with SBP ≥160 mm Hg. (Dietary Patterns, Sodium Intake and Blood Pressure [DASH-Sodium]; NCT00000608)
Consuming a healthful diet is an important approach to lower blood pressure (BP). This was shown definitively in the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) trial, which demonstrated that consuming a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products, and reduced in saturated fat and cholesterol lowered systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) (1). Subsequently, the DASH-Sodium (Dietary Patterns, Sodium Intake and Blood Pressure) trial confirmed that the DASH diet lowered SBP and DBP (2). In addition, this trial demonstrated that reducing sodium had a significant impact on BP independently of the effects of the DASH diet. On the basis of these studies, both of these strategies are recommended for all adults with pre-hypertension or stage 1 hypertension, as well as the general population (3). The DASH-Sodium trial has previously reported the effects of these interventions, alone and combined, overall and separately, in pre-hypertensive and hypertensive individuals. However, whether the effects of the DASH diet or sodium reduction differ by level of BP has not been reported. Furthermore, using just baseline hypertension status (yes/no) underestimates the full effect of these interventions on either SBP or DBP. In order to determine whether the effects from the DASH diet or sodium reduction differ by hypertension severity, it is necessary to document the effects of these interventions by strata of absolute level of baseline SBP or DBP.
We conducted this secondary analysis of the DASH-Sodium trial to determine the BP-lowering effects of: 1) sodium reduction alone; 2) the DASH diet alone in strata of high or low sodium; and 3) both interventions across strata of baseline SBP or DBP. We hypothesized that the effects of either or both lifestyle interventions would be greater among participants with a higher baseline BP. We were especially interested in the effects of these interventions among those with the highest level of baseline BP.
The DASH-Sodium trial was a randomized trial conducted between September 1997 through November 1999, sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. The trial was initiated by investigators at 4 clinical centers within the United States (Baltimore, Maryland; Boston, Massachusetts; Durham, North Carolina; and Baton Rouge, Louisiana). Detailed methods have been published elsewhere (2). The DASH-Sodium trial was conducted as a follow-up to the DASH trial to determine the effects of sodium reduction on BP alone and in combination with the DASH diet. The DASH-Sodium trial compared the effects of consuming 3 different sodium levels in the context of either the DASH diet or a control diet, typical of what many Americans eat, that is, potassium, magnesium, and calcium intakes at the 25th percentile and average macronutrient profile of the U.S. population. Institutional review boards at each center approved the original study protocol, including subsequent analyses. Written, informed consent was provided by all participants.
The DASH-Sodium trial included adults, 22 years of age and older, with a SBP of 120 to 159 mm Hg and DBP of 80 to 95 mm Hg, based on the average BP across 3 screening visits. Persons with a prior diagnosis of heart disease, renal insufficiency, poorly controlled dyslipidemia, diabetes mellitus, or heart failure were excluded from participation (2). The trial also excluded persons taking antihypertensive agents or insulin, and persons drinking more than 14 alcoholic drinks a week.
The trial tested 2 dietary factors, namely, dietary patterns and sodium levels. Participants were fed 1 of 2 dietary patterns (parallel design: DASH or control diet) and each of 3 sodium levels (crossover design: low, medium, or high). The DASH diet emphasized fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy foods with reduced intake of saturated fat, total fat, and cholesterol. The DASH diet included whole grains, poultry, fish, and nuts, and was reduced in red meat, sweets, and sugar-containing beverages. The control diet was typical of what many Americans eat (1).
Participants on either the DASH or control diets were fed each of 3 sodium levels: low, medium, and high (50 mmol or 1,150 mg, 100 mmol or 2,300 mg, and 150 mmol or 3,450 mg, respectively, at 2,100 kcal). The high level reflected average sodium intake in the United States. The medium level corresponded to prevailing sodium recommendations, whereas the lower level represented a level that might further lower BP. The levels of sodium intake were indexed to total energy requirements of each participant. A detailed composition of the diets may be found in Online Table 1 (4).
All meals and snacks were provided to participants. The participants’ main meal (lunch or dinner) was consumed at the study centers under observation, whereas their remaining study meals were consumed offsite. Caloric intake was adjusted throughout the trial to keep participants’ weight constant. All participants underwent a 2-week run-in period, during which they ate the high sodium-control diet. They were then randomized to either the DASH or control diet. On their assigned diet, participants consumed low, medium, or high sodium levels, each for 30 days. The order of sodium assignment was randomized, following a crossover design. Each of the sodium levels were separated by, on average, 5-day washout periods during which participants ate their usual diets. The intervention periods were completed by >98% of participants (2).
BP and covariate measurements
Consistent with the original DASH-Sodium trial, SBP was the primary outcome of this ancillary study. DBP was a secondary outcome. Both SBP and DBP were measured at the same time with random-zero sphygmomanometers while participants were seated. BP was measured at 3 visits during the screening phase and at 2 visits during the 2-week run-in period. The average of these 5 measurements served as a baseline for this study. BP was also measured at 5 clinic visits during the last 9 days of each intervention period (at least 2 during the final 4 days). Baseline SBP was organized in a priori strata <130, 130 to 139, 140 to 149, and ≥150 mm Hg on the basis of commonly used values to classify individuals. Baseline DBP was also organized in the following a priori strata: <80, 80 to 84, 85 to 89, and ≥90 mm Hg. Because eligibility for the trial was based on the 3 screening visits and because baseline was the average of BP at 3 screening visits and 2 run-in visits, some participants had a baseline BP below (or above) the eligibility cutpoints of the trial (i.e., <130 or ≥160 mm Hg systolic or <80 or >95 mm Hg diastolic).
Other population characteristics were determined via questionnaire, laboratory specimens, and physical examination. Body mass index (BMI) was derived from measured height and weight.
We used mean ± SD and proportions to describe baseline population characteristics by diet assignment, overall, and across 4 strata of baseline SBP (<130, 130 to 139, 140 to 149, ≥150 mm Hg). Furthermore, the following contrasts were of interest: 1) low versus high sodium, separately in the control and DASH diets (sodium effect alone); 2) DASH versus control diets, separately at the high and low sodium levels (DASH effect alone); and 3) the low sodium-DASH diet versus the high sodium-control diet (combined effect).
For the first comparison (low vs. high sodium), we used the crossover design of the trial to compare SBP measured at the end of the low sodium period with SBP measured at the end of the high sodium period within the same participant. These analyses were performed via generalized estimating equation regression models with a Huber and White robust variance estimator (5), which conservatively assumed an exchangeable working correlation matrix. All analyses were adjusted for age, female sex, black race, and baseline BMI to address potential imbalances introduced by the stratified analysis.
The second and third comparisons involved the parallel design of the trial. For these analyses, we compared change in SBP from baseline to the end of either the high or low sodium period using linear regression. As with the first comparison, all analyses were adjusted for age, female sex, black race, and baseline BMI.
Differences between baseline SBP strata were determined using interaction terms in models restricted to the 2 baseline SBP strata being compared. The <130 mm Hg stratum served as a reference group. Trends across categories were determined using the median baseline SBP value within each of the baseline SBP strata and treating it as a continuous variable in an interaction term with the diet of interest.
In secondary analyses, we examined the effects of sodium reduction, DASH versus control, or both interventions on DBP in strata of baseline DBP values (<80, 80 to 84, 85 to 89, and ≥90 mm Hg). The <80 mm Hg stratum served as a reference group for comparisons across strata. Trends across categories were determined using the median baseline DBP value corresponding to each DBP stratum as above. All analyses were conducted with Stata version 14.0 (Stata Corporation, College Station, Texas). Missing data were minimal and evenly distributed throughout dietary interventions and time periods throughout the study.
Baseline characteristics of the 412 study participants are shown in Table 1. There were no significant differences between participants assigned the control or DASH diet overall. Among those assigned the control diet, age and proportion of women were higher in higher strata of baseline SBP. Among those assigned the DASH diet, age, proportion of women, and proportion black were higher in higher strata of baseline SBP. There were no clear trends in BMI across strata of baseline SBP in either arm.
Low versus high sodium intake
Among those assigned to the control arm, reducing sodium intake from high to low levels was associated with reductions in SBP of −3.20 mm Hg (95% confidence interval [CI]: −4.96 to −1.44 mm Hg), −8.56 mm Hg (95% CI: −10.70 to −6.42 mm Hg), −8.99 mm Hg (95% CI: −11.21 to −6.77 mm Hg), and −7.04 mm Hg (95% CI: −12.92 to −1.15 mm Hg) in strata of baseline SBP (<130, 130 to 139, 140 to 149, and ≥150 mm Hg, respectively) (Table 2). The trend across strata was statistically significant (p = 0.004).
Among those assigned to the DASH diet, reducing sodium intake from high to low levels was associated with reductions in SBP of −0.88 mm Hg (95% CI: −2.07 to 0.30 mm Hg), −3.29 mm Hg (95% CI: −4.71 to −1.88 mm Hg), −4.90 mm Hg (95% CI: −7.25 to −2.55 mm Hg), and −10.41 mm Hg (95% CI: −15.54 to −5.28 mm Hg) in strata of baseline SBP (<130, 130 to 139, 140 to 149, and ≥150 mm Hg, respectively) (Table 2). This trend was also statistically significant (p < 0.001).
DASH versus control diets
During the high sodium feeding period, the DASH diet compared with the control diet significantly changed SBP by −4.47 mm Hg (95% CI: −6.64 to −2.29 mm Hg), −4.26 mm Hg (95% CI: −6.72 to −1.80 mm Hg), −4.72 mm Hg (95% CI: −8.25 to −1.19 mm Hg), and −10.63 mm Hg (95% CI: −18.86 to −2.41 mm Hg) in strata of baseline SBP (<130, 130 to 139, 140 to 149, and ≥150 mm Hg, respectively) (Table 3). However, there was no significant trend across strata (p = 0.66).
Similarly, during the low sodium feeding period, the DASH diet compared with the control diet changed SBP by −2.36 mm Hg (95% CI: −4.61 to −0.11 mm Hg), 0.92 mm Hg (95% CI: −1.47 to 3.31 mm Hg), −0.55 mm Hg (95% CI: −4.03 to 2.93 mm Hg), and −14.13 mm Hg (95% CI: −25.61 to −2.64 mm Hg) in strata of baseline SBP (<130, 130 to 139, 140 to 149, and ≥150 mm Hg, respectively) without evidence of a trend across strata (p = 0.29).
Low sodium-DASH diet versus high sodium-control diet
The mean SBP across strata of baseline SBP (<130, 130 to 139, 140 to 149, and ≥150 mm Hg) was 116, 124, 131, and 130 mm Hg on the low sodium-DASH diet versus 123, 133, 141, and 152 mm Hg on the high sodium-control diet, respectively (Figure 1A). Compared with the high sodium-control diet, the low sodium-DASH diet lowered SBP by −5.30 mm Hg (95% CI: −7.66 to −2.94 mm Hg), −7.48 mm Hg (95% CI: −10.11 to −4.84 mm Hg), −9.70 mm Hg (95% CI: −13.34 to −6.06 mm Hg), and −20.79 mm Hg (95% CI: −30.88 to −10.69 mm Hg) across strata of baseline SBP (<130, 130 to 139, 140 to 149, and ≥150 mm Hg, respectively) (Online Table 2). Furthermore, there was evidence of a trend for greater reduction in SBP across strata of higher baseline SBP (p for trend <0.001).
Secondary outcome: DBP
Analyses were repeated examining the effects of sodium reduction, the DASH diet (vs. control), and both dietary interventions on DBP across strata of baseline DBP (Online Tables 3 to 5). The pattern of DBP change by baseline DBP was virtually identical to that of SBP. Figure 1B displays DBP values on low sodium-DASH diet and high sodium-control diets.
In this trial, which enrolled adults with pre- or stage 1 hypertension, the combination of reduced sodium intake and the DASH diet lowered SBP throughout the range of SBP, with progressively greater reductions at higher levels of baseline SBP. Among persons with baseline SBP ≥150 mm Hg, mean SBP reduction was striking (i.e., >20 mm Hg). In both the control and DASH diet, reducing sodium from high to low levels alone lowered SBP with progressively greater reductions at higher SBP. Meanwhile, the effects of the DASH diet differed by level of sodium. At the high sodium level, the DASH diet compared with the control diet lowered SBP in each stratum, but without a significant trend by baseline SBP; at the low sodium level, the effects of the DASH diet in the 4 strata of baseline SBP were inconsistent. These findings demonstrate that the individual and combined effects from both sodium reduction and the DASH diet are profound, particularly in hypertensive persons with higher BP.
In children and adults, trials have shown that lowering dietary salt intake lowers BP (6,7). Trials often report effects overall or in nonhypertensive and hypertensive individuals. However, individual studies and meta-analyses provide scant information about the effects of sodium reduction by level of baseline BP and at high levels of BP. Analyses that stratify by hypertension status will differ from baseline BP analyses, underestimating the effect of sodium intake on BP. Among the few trials that have examined populations with more extreme baseline hypertension, one intervention trial of untreated adults with severe hypertension (mean SBP/DBP of 176/96 mm Hg), showed that sodium reduction (80 mmol/day compared with a typical diet) decreased SBP by 5 mm Hg (8). Similarly, a randomized feeding study by Pimenta et al. (9) in adults with uncontrolled hypertension despite using 3 or more antihypertensive agents (mean BP 146/84 mm Hg) demonstrated that sodium reduction (50 mmol/day compared with 250 mmol/day) decreased SBP by 22 mm Hg. Likewise, early analyses of the DASH trial and the DASH-Sodium trial did not stratify by hypertension severity. Thus, although the magnitude of BP lowering from either DASH or sodium reduction in those with baseline hypertension was greater than those without baseline hypertension, it was not as impressive as these other studies. By contrast, our current findings in the SBP ≥150 mm Hg group are virtually identical to the aforementioned studies.
The original DASH trial demonstrated that compared with control, DASH reduced SBP by 5.5 mm Hg overall and by 11.4 mm Hg among participants with hypertension at baseline (1,10,11). The sodium level of this trial was ∼3 g per day (1). To place our results in context, compared to placebo, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors reduce SBP by 12 mm Hg, beta-blockers reduce SBP by 13 mm Hg, and calcium-channel blockers reduce SBP by 16 mm Hg (Central Illustration) (12). Similarly, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommends a minimum SBP-lowering effect of 3 to 4 mm Hg for new antihypertensive agents (13). Although we did not observe a higher magnitude of reduction among participants with a baseline SBP between 140 and 149, we did find a substantially greater reduction among those with a baseline SBP ≥150 mm Hg. The fact that the DASH diet with low sodium reduced BP compared with the control diet with high sodium reinforces the importance of modifying a dietary pattern when attempting to lower BP with diet. Although it has been hypothesized that potassium may be a particularly important nutrient in the DASH diet (14), unmeasured nutrients likely act synergistically via complex processes (15).
Our findings have both clinical and public health implications. In participants with hypertension, the DASH diet with low sodium, compared with the control diet with high sodium, lowered SBP by nearly 10 mm Hg among those with a baseline SBP of 140 to 149 mm Hg and >20 mm Hg among those with a baseline SBP ≥150 mm Hg. SBP levels between 140 and 159 mm Hg represent the majority of patients with hypertension (17). Thus, our findings suggest that most adults with uncontrolled BP can experience substantial reductions in SBP from dietary changes alone, reinforcing the importance of lifestyle interventions in the management of hypertension. The SBP reductions observed in those with pre-hypertension are lesser than those with hypertension, but still should lower the risk of subsequent cardiovascular disease (18,19).
This study has several strengths. It used a randomized design, included a diverse study population, and maintained high diet adherence and follow-up rates. Furthermore, BP was assessed by masked observers in triplicate with a standardized protocol, thereby increasing precision and minimizing bias. Finally, the impact of weight change was minimized by maintaining isocaloric feeding throughout the study.
Adults with chronic kidney disease, medication-treated hypertension, medication-treated diabetes, and heart failure were excluded from participation, which could affect generalizability. The study also excluded adults with a SBP >160 mm Hg during screening visits. As a result, we cannot determine the effects of these interventions in persons with stage 2 hypertension. However, it is reasonable to speculate that BP reduction would be at least as great. Furthermore, there were fewer participants in the highest SBP stratum (i.e., ≥150 mm Hg) than other strata, which increases susceptibility to confounding, particularly with regard to parallel comparisons. Although we did not observe imbalances in baseline characteristics, and all our comparisons were adjusted for a number of baseline covariates, residual confounding is possible. Another limitation is study duration: the sodium intervention only lasted 4 weeks. Recent evidence suggests that BP effects from sodium reduction may not reach their full magnitude at 4 weeks (16). Finally, the study was not of sufficient size or duration to determine the effects of the interventions on cardiovascular events.
The combination of low sodium intake and the DASH diet was associated with substantially greater reductions in SBP among participants with a higher SBP at baseline compared with the combination of high sodium intake and the control diet. These findings reaffirm the importance of lifestyle interventions among adults with uncontrolled SBP. Further research is needed to determine the magnitude of SBP reduction that might be achieved in persons with SBP ≥160 mm Hg and in other conditions, including chronic kidney disease and congestive heart failure.
COMPETENCY IN PATIENT CARE AND PROCEDURAL SKILLS: In adults with pre-hypertension, stage I hypertension, and baseline systolic blood pressure ≥150 mm Hg, the combination of the DASH diet and restriction of sodium intake can achieve substantial (>20 mm Hg) reductions in blood pressure.
TRANSLATIONAL OUTLOOK: Future studies should determine the magnitude of blood pressure reduction that can be achieved in patients with more severe hypertension and in those with heart failure and kidney disease.
The authors are indebted to the study participants for their sustained commitment to the DASH-Sodium trial.
The DASH-Sodium trial was supported by cooperative agreements and grants from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) (U01-HL57173, to Brigham and Women’s Hospital; U01-HL57114, to Duke University; U01-HL57190, to Pennington Biomedical Research Institute; U01-HL57139 and K08 HL03857-01, to Johns Hopkins University; and U01-HL57156, to Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research) and by the General Clinical Research Center Program of the National Center for Research Resources (M01-RR02635, to Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and M01-RR00722, to Johns Hopkins University). Dr. Juraschek was supported by a National Institutes of Health (NIH)/National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases T32DK007732-20 Renal Disease Epidemiology Training Grant and is supported by NIH/NHLBI grant K23HL135273-01. Dr. Weaver is supported by a National Health and Medical Research Council Principal Research Fellowship. Dr. Weaver is on scientific advisory boards for Pharmavite, the International Life Sciences Institute, and Showalter; and has received a grant from the Alliance Potato Research and Education. All other authors have reported that they have no relationships relevant to the contents of this paper to disclose.
- Abbreviations and Acronyms
- body mass index
- blood pressure
- confidence interval
- diastolic blood pressure
- systolic blood pressure
- Received August 14, 2017.
- Revision received September 28, 2017.
- Accepted October 2, 2017.
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Surrogacy pregnancy is often deemed risk-free by the medical specialist. Still, as with any pregnancy, the success of the surrogacy journey depends on various factors, with nutrition being one of the key parts. Also, just like a plant needs the right kind of soil and supplements to flourish, a developing child requires the proper supplements for growth and well-being. In the following parts of this blog, we will talk about how pregnancy nutrition plays a vital part in guaranteeing a smooth and effective surrogacy journey.
Pregnancy Nutrition Guide:
1. Setting the Stage for a Healthy Pregnancy
As a couple sets out on a surrogacy journey, they should make the right plans and decisions regarding nutrition. Moreover, a well-balanced diet can help improve the quality of the egg and sperm during donation, leading towards more healthy embryos. For the surrogate, having a strong wholesome diet guarantees her body is ready to support the development of the infant.
2. Nutrition and Baby’s growth
The nine months of pregnancy are a period of quick development and change for the child. That said, each cell, organ, and system depends on supplements from the mother’s diet. Moreover, calcium supports bone health, iron is significant for blood production, and folic acid helps tackle anticipated neural tube issues. Also, guaranteeing that the surrogate is following a healthy diet rich in fundamental supplements can play an essential part in the baby’s growth.
3. Better immune system
A strong immune system is the body’s defence element against sicknesses and diseases. Moreover, a nutrient-rich diet, like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, contains cancer prevention agents and vitamins that help in bettering immunity. On the other side, a well-nourished surrogate is less likely to witness health issues. Moreover, this is best for the health of the baby and the success of the pregnancy.
4. Improving the Surrogate’s Well-being
The demands of pregnancy can be saddled on a woman’s body. That said, appropriate nutrition can help in overseeing common pregnancy complications like sickness, tiredness, and mood swings. Also, when the surrogate feels her best, she can give the best environment for the child to develop.
5. Readying the Body for Childbirth
Childbirth is a once-in-a-lifetime moment, and a well-nourished body can better adapt to the physical demands of labour and delivery. That said, basic supplements like protein help in repairing tissue. Moreover, omega-3 fatty acids can help in diminishing inflammation in the surrogate’s body. Also, by focusing on nutrition, a surrogate can prepare her body for a healthier delivery.
6. Better post-delivery recovery
After giving birth, the surrogate’s body begins the recovery process. That said, appropriate nutrition can quicken recuperating and recharge nutrition stores. Moreover, eating a healthy diet helps reestablish nutrition levels. Besides, they make it simpler for the surrogate to recover faster after the delivery process.
7. Preparing the body for the Breastfeeding process
In case the surrogate and the intended parents concur on breastfeeding, nutrition needs to be prioritized. Also, breast milk composition is affected by the mother’s diet. Besides, by getting along with a nutrient-rich diet, the surrogate ensures that the breast milk gives the baby with essential supplements and antibodies.
How to ensure the right nutrition for the surrogate?
Perfectly balanced diet: You must focus on the calorie count that incorporates lean proteins, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and dairy or dairy options. That said, these food options give basic supplements required amid pregnancy.
Supplements: Prenatal vitamins can be a useful addition to cover any dietary gaps. Also, you must counsel a specialist before getting started with any supplements.
Hydration: Drinking plenty of water supports the expanded blood volume amid pregnancy and helps in absorption and supplement retention.
Avoid smoking and alcohol: Constrain caffeine and dodge liquor, tobacco, and other harmful substances that can contrarily affect the baby’s growth.
What’s ideal for post-pregnancy nutrition?
Post-pregnancy nutrition is pivotal for the recovery of the mother and, in the case of breastfeeding, for giving the infant basic supplements. That said, proper nutrition can help address the physical and emotional demands of parenthood, while promoting recovery.
Breastfeeding moms frequently require an extra 300-500 calories per day compared to their pre-pregnancy consumption. Moreover, this helps them bring the required energy into the body to produce milk. On the other side, non-breastfeeding moms do not require these additional calories. Still, they must focus on a nutrient-rich diet to support the recovery process.
We all know how protein is basic for repairing and building tissues, particularly after childbirth. So, we must incorporate lean meats, eggs, pulses, beans, lentils, tofu, eggs, and dairy items into our diet.
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5. Omega-3 fatty acids
These support the health of the baby’s brain and eyes. Also, Sources you can get Omega-3 fatty acids from salmon, chia seeds, flaxseeds, and walnuts.
Fiber is really important for digestion health, a common post-pregnancy concern. Hence, you must incorporate whole grains, fruits, vegetables, lentils, and seeds in your diet
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Most of the Vitamins, especially Vitamin D, are critical for bone health and immunity. That said, the best sources of vitamins incorporate dairy items, fish and most importantly, Sunlight. On the other side, Folic acid is also important for breastfeeding moms. Hence, you should incorporate leafy greens, beans, citrus fruits, and wholesome foods
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9. Restrain Caffeine
If breastfeeding, constrain caffeine because it can pass into breast milk and may impact the child’s health. Also, it’s for the most part prescribed to constrain the consumption of caffeine during the pregnancy period.
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11. Proceed with Pre-natal Vitamins:
Numerous healthcare experts suggest that modern-day mothers should take pre-birth vitamins, particularly in case they’re breastfeeding.
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While you may get the craving, particularly when energy levels are low, you should avoid sugar intake. Moreover, even if you can’t cut it down completely, you must minimize its intake.
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14. Look for support
Consider counselling with a nutritionist or lactation specialist in case you have particular concerns about your diet or even your child’s health.
So, we can say that the post-pregnancy period could be a time of recovery and change. This is where giving your body with the right nutrition can make this shift smoother. Besides, it may support your health, and guarantee your infant gets the right growth and development.
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Aiken County legislators are calling on their suspended colleague to resign as he faces domestic violence charges. But other lawmakers are reluctant to go that far, saying the legal situation should play out first.
During a legislative workshop with reporters on Thursday, state Senate Majority Leader Shane Massey said State Rep. Chris Corley, R-Graniteville does a disservice to his constituents by remaining in office. Corley was suspended from office Wednesday after his formal indictment for high-and-aggravated domestic violence and a weapons charge.
“(His constituents) need representation in the House. And they shouldn’t be embarrassed by the people who are there,” Massey said. “That’s obviously not my call… but I’ll be surprised if he does not resign by next week. I’ll be surprised if there are not expulsion efforts in the House.”
Massey’s comments came a day after another Aiken County Republican, State Rep. Bill Taylor, posted on Twitter that Corley should resign. Taylor echoed those remarks on Thursday, warning other lawmakers could try to get him expelled from the House otherwise.
“The burden is truly on him to make that decision (to resign),” Taylor said. “If he refuses, given the nature of the events we’re looking at, maybe there would be that next step. But I would only hope that Rep. Corley do the right thing, be honorable about this, and understand that his people need representation and he needs to focus on the criminal issues that he faces. And his family.”
But Speaker Pro Tempore Tommy Pope, R-York, said Corley has the right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. Pope added he did agree with House Speaker Jay Lucas’s decision to suspend Corley until his legal issues are settled.
“It’s not our place to call for him to resign,” Pope told reporters. “That’s a difficult situation for his family (and) for that community. I think that we have to let the criminal justice system take its course.”
Corley is charged with domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature as well as pointing a weapon at his wife. The Republican legislator was arrested by Aiken County deputies last week after they accused him of repeatedly punching his wife in the face and threatening her with his gun in the presence of their children.
Massey — whose Senate district overlaps with much of Corley’s House constituency — agreed Corley has the right to be presumed innocent. But he said the lawmaker’s suspension means he cannot properly serve his constituents until the issue is settled. “There’s a very big difference in my mind between the criminal side and the political side,” he said. “And I think we all have an obligation to say, ‘This is not okay. It is not okay to beat up your wife.’ And I want to be absolutely clear about that.”

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Red Sox activate Will Middlebrooks, designate Pedro Ciriaco for assignment
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The Red Sox will activate third baseman Will Middlebrooks prior to the start of Monday’s game in Tampa Bay against the Rays, with the team designating Pedro Ciriaco (who is out of options) for assignment in order to clear a spot on the 25-man roster, according to a major league source. With Middlebrooks back in the lineup (batting eighth), Jose Iglesias — who started everyday at third base in his absence — will be available off the bench.
Ciriaco did not adapt well from his everyday backup role of a year ago to his pure utility/bench role this year. He hit .216/.293/.353 with a cover-your-eyes total of seven errors in 133 innings (the equivalent of 15 full games).
Middlebrooks, of course, struggled for much of the start of the year. He had been starting to heat up in May, drilling extra-base hits with some regularity prior to the lower back inflammation that led him to the DL and opened the door for Iglesias at a new position, but his overall numbers suggest a struggle in 2013: a .201 average, .234 OBP and .408 slugging mark. As such, the Sox wanted him to get enough at-bats to lock in his swing and approach on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Pawtucket before activating him. It appears that the 24-year-old did that to the team’s satisfaction, and so after five games in which he hit .294/.429/.647 with two homers, four walks and three strikeouts, Middlebrooks is back.
Manager John Farrell was unequivocal in discussing Middlebrooks’ role upon his return.
“Will’s our third baseman,” said Farrell.
Iglesias, in turn, is slated to assume the utility bench role, with Farrell having said that he would need to get at least two starts a week, while leaving open the door for his role to expand beyond that. For a look at Iglesias’ progress this year and how the Sox envision working him into the lineup, click here.
News of Ciriaco’s designation was first reported by the Boston Globe.
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Duet versus Duel
In recent months I have led workshops on gender miscommunication involving over 150 participants both men and women, In many areas, key thought leaders interested in gender balance solutions, are calling out for top down change in corporate culture. That is absolutely the right thing to do. But it’s going to take time.
Corporate cultures can take 3-5 years to change, going through the phases of deployment, acceptance and embracing that change. Or even longer. Research from Bersin by Deloitte has told us that despite gender balance being a top CEO priority less than 1 in 3 executives knows what defines the culture of their company anyway. The World Economic Forum has indicated that organic change will two more generations.
The question is what to do in the meantime.
In the workshops we discussed what individuals can do differently to communicate more effectively. I then asked the groups to come up with one change they could make as individuals, that would improve communication in their workplaces.
I have combined all comments to produce a communication manifesto for both men and women.
Gender stereotyping 101
But first it’s important to understand the roots of stereotypical gender based roles deep in our social history. In idiot guide brevity, “it all started going downhill for women around 7000 BC when Paleolithic communities settled down to cultivate their food supplies, which pre-machinery, required upper body strength. The role of women became increasingly removed from the maintenance of the food supply and their efforts were focused on producing children to create a labour force suited for this kind of work. During the next 9000 years women were systematically silenced and relegated in all areas of wider activity: politics, religion, the economy and culturally.
This statement gets challenged citing matriarchal cultures, but these are very much in the minority.
The reality is that in a 21st century knowledge economy revenue generation (today’s connection to the food supply) can be carried out with the touch of an iPad. Women are now in control of their reproductive systems and make up 50% of the workforce and in developed economies are 60% of graduates, outstripping men at every stage of the educational process. Yet our communication patterns and stereotyped expectations, still carry the residues of values that are hundreds, even thousands, of years old. They have little relevance in the 21st century.
The reality is that men and women have only been interacting on at least theoretical equal terms in the workplace, for about 46 years. That’s not long to overcome thousands of years of socialisation.
It’s no wonder everyone is confused
There was a lovely moment on the B.B.C T.V. show The Voice U.K., where the contestants are required to perform in a “Battle” to avoid elimination. Paloma Faith, the only female judge, said she didn’t like the format idea of a battle. She thought that contestants performed better when they were in a duet. That very nicely indicated her female preference on how to achieve success.
All participants in my workshops recognised some of the patterns listed by the world authority on gender miscommunication Deborah Tannen in her book “You just don’t understand.”
The process of Report/Rapport or Duel vs Duet was very familiar to the women at least. Just as participants saw there was a growing need to establish communication preferences in today’s multi-media world, it was agreed that it was also important to become aware of the ways individuals preferred to communicate, and what makes them more comfortable. I sat recently and listened to two men talk over and “out-inform” each other. The women could barely get a word in edgeways. And this was a social situation.
Research from the Fawcett Society suggests that as many as 44% of their survey, believe that both men and women have an expectation of gender blended, or gender bi-lingual behaviour from each other. It was also noted in my workshops that not all men and women slotted into stereotypical behaviours and that there was gender blowback when this happened. Conflict avoiding men are frequently called “wimps” and assertive women “bitches.”
Communication Manifesto from the Men
Here is a list of the changes that the guys said they felt they could do differently in their every day dealings with the women colleagues or reports.
Communication Manifesto from the Women
Here is a list of the changes that the women said they felt they could do differently in their every day dealings with the male colleagues or reports.
The men and women had one major tip for each other:
Men’s tip – “take ownership of your careers. You have to take care of yourself”
Women’s tip “don’t make assumptions about us – we are all different”
What would you add?
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- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.Grease a cookie sheet (I use canola oil pan spray).
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- In a separate, larger mixing bowl, cream the shortening, brown sugar and white sugar thoroughly. Crack in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla, mixing well to combine.
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Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection. There are over 100 different types of HPV that causes warts in different areas of the body. HPV is incredibly common and almost all sexually active men and women get it during their lifetime. Most of the time HPV does not cause any symptoms or complications. However, A limited number of these HPV viruses are pathogenic and if not monitored carefully can be responsible for causing cervical and penile cancer. Some of these viruses have been ...Read more
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The Saab JAS 39 Gripen (Griffin) is a lightweight single-engine multirole fighter manufactured by the Swedish aerospace company Saab. It was designed to replace the Saab 35 Draken and 37 Viggen in the Swedish Air Force (Flygvapnet). The Gripen has a delta wing and canard configuration with relaxed stability design and fly-by-wire technology. It is powered by the Volvo-Flygmotor RM12 engine, a derivative of the General Electric F404, and has a top speed of Mach 2.


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The Uniontown Ruritan Club met Oct. 20, at the Uniontown Methodist Church Annex with President Lawrence George calling the meeting to order. Dale Jackson led the club in singing "America."
Leo Hartman gave the invocation.
The 20 members present enjoyed a dinner prepared by the United Methodist Women.
Raymond George, Secretary, read the minutes of the September meeting, which were approved as read.
Dale Jackson called for the committee reports. The Building and grounds committee was reported on by Joe George, who stated that the concession stand the concession stand has been winterized.
Chad Holt gave the Treasurers report, reading the balances of the operating fund and also the Foundation Fund, which was approved with proper motion. .
Jake Underwood requested that the four George Brothers who are involved get a photograph made, for him to send to Ruritan National.
Bonnie George requested that a Christmas tree be put up in the Uniontown Park, Jimmy Bolinger had donated tree.
President George thanked the UMW Ladies for the delicious meal which they served.
Randy Rockhold volunteered the Junior High Kay Club to put up the tree and decorate it.
Jake Underwood reported for Ken Holt who was absent, that work is being done to secure a government grant to put concrete curbing on the east and south side of the city park, to build the gazebo, put up playground equipment and a veterans memorial. Matt Noll moved with a second by George Wilkinson that the club give $500 to go towards securing the government grant for these projects, and furnish a letter as was done before, stating that the club would furnish volunteer labor as needed. The motion carried.
The meeting was dismissed by all repeating the Salute to the American Flag.


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Every year for the last 55 years, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation declaring National Small Business Week. Though the dates may change year to year, the purpose does not. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recognizes critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners, outstanding entrepreneurs and small business owners from all across the 50 states and U.S. territories during this this special week. This year the National Small Business Week is April 30 – May 5, 2018. In addition to the live-streamed event ceremonies, virtual conference, and Twitter chat, the SBA will be hosting events to get entrepreneurs from all walks of life involved in the festivities on and offline.
On this special week for small business I want to share with you some resources Xerox has for our small business customers:
Small Business Solutions Website – The website offers downloadable guides, suggestions for printers and multifunction printers, and many resources for the small business owners, and employees.
Small Business Tips Website – This website includes many tips and helpful articles about subjects from Business Growth Strategies to Increasing Productivity and many helpful subjects in between.
Template Library – We have discussed the template library before but if you have not taken a look at all the templates available with instruction for using and printing them then you are missing a valuable resource. Templates include business applications, promotion signs and banners, flyers, coupons and more.
Managed Print Services (MPS) for small business – This website will explain the advantages of Managed Print Services. There are several tools available to review your current business and help you find areas where you could be more efficient or increase your data security just to name two. Please review the site and use the tools to see if MPS is for you and your business.
Online Video training for users – Check to see if there is a training video for the machine(s) you have. These videos are helpful for getting new employees up to speed on your Xerox equipment and for learning about a feature of the machine that you may not have used yet.
Thank you to all the small businesses for all you do!!

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The Strengthening the Engineering Workforce report has been released by Engineers Australia ahead of the Australian Government’s Jobs and Skills Summit.
With Australia experiencing its worst-ever skills shortage, Engineers Australia has released its engineering skills recovery roadmap ahead of the Australian Government’s Jobs and Skills Summit in September.
Engineers Australia CEO Romilly Madew AO says the report is a timely call to action on the dire state of the nation’s skills shortage and that balancing supply with demand for engineers is a complex and long-term endeavour.
-“We know challenges with skilled migration, lack of supply of local engineering graduates, and plummeting rates of students taking STEM subjects are factors. Engineers Australia’s ground-breaking research into Women in Engineering and Barriers to employment for migrant engineers also tells us that under-utilisation of migrant engineers and lack of understanding around what engineers ‘do’ must also be addressed,” says Romilly Madew AO.
The Strengthening the Engineering Workforce report identifies five factors influencing the profession’s supply of engineers. It provides an inventory of tangible initiatives which – if implemented by government and industry – will lessen current and future shortages.
Strengthening the Engineering Workforce highlights the need for government, industry, the tertiary education sector, and professional associations to work together to overcome policy challenges and greenlight action.
“The long-term solution involves collaborative investment in young people and schools, industry-led development of early career graduates, a greater recognition of the value of women and migrant engineers, and community-wide awareness of the engineering profession,” says Ms Madew.
Engineers Australia Chief Engineer Jane MacMaster stresses that with an engineering job vacancy rate that continues to skyrocket, a looming emissions reduction deadline, and an economic recovery hinging on major infrastructure projects, the effective use of all available engineers must be considered a national strategic imperative.
“Our economy and communities are more reliant on the engineering profession than ever before, and we need to ensure we have enough engineers to design solutions for society’s most complex problems,” says Ms MacMaster.
“Without urgent action on the engineering skills shortage, we will see project costs and timelines blow out. And for critical endeavours such as the transition to net zero emissions and circular economies, we don’t have time to spare.”
Factors influencing engineering supply
- School education (primary and secondary)
- Engineering study (vocational and higher education)
- Retention in the engineering workforce
- Skilled migrant engineering workforce participation
- Demand forecasting.
Recommended actions to strengthen the engineering workforce
- All levels of government should work together to increase Australia’s teaching capability in STEM subjects, including making it easier for mid-career STEM professionals to become maths, science, or engineering studies teachers
- Incentivise Commonwealth contractors to provide graduate programs and internships for engineers through its procurement processes.
- Provide Commonwealth Supported Places (CPS) for Accredited Engineering master’s qualifications to help articulate other STEM bachelors’ qualifications to the level of professional engineers and to help retain engineers in the workforce by upskilling them in new and emerging fields.
- Provide support for programs that assist engineers returning to the workforce after a career break (STEM Returners) and fund new programs helping engineers working out of the field return to engineering.
- Refine Australia’s migration program objectives to be more targeted, to attract migrants with the specific experience and skills required, increasing their employability.
- Drive initiatives within companies to support the retention of engineers in the workforce.
- Support skilled migrant engineers with employment opportunities by addressing barriers identified in Engineers Australia’s research report.
- Offer mid-career engineers a senior ‘sponsor’ to help develop their career pathway.
- Partner with schools to support school STEM programs and provide opportunities for early career engineers to engage the next generation of engineers.
- Provide internships and graduate programs. Engineers Australia’s guidelines for Providing work experience to engineering students can help the industry offer a rewarding experience.
- Provide support to engineering students to strengthen inclusivity, diminish imposter syndrome (especially for female students) and alleviate financial burden (e.g., through scholarships).
- Advocate for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) for the two-year post-graduate conversion master’s to encourage graduates from other STEM fields to become professional engineers.
- Contact engineering students who withdraw from their course to determine if further support can retain them in their studies and inform these students of other engineering occupational categories.
- Help students find internships and graduate employment opportunities by working with industry and government.
Source: © 2022 Engineers Australia
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Happy 27th Birthday, Bar Refaeli! See Her Sexiest Bikini Moments (PHOTOS)
The internationally renown Sports Illustrated model always makes time to show off her toned body, whether on the runway or at a photo shoot. Happy birthday, Bar!
Click through the gallery above to see Bar’s hottest bikini moments.
If that’s not enough bikini Bar for you, check out the galleries below, and leave the Israeli beauty a few birthday wishes in the comments.
Last weekend, rumors were swirling that Refaeli had found love with Olympic gold medalist Shaun White.
The two were reportedly spotted together at New York City’s SoHo lounge Sway dancing, hugging and kissing. By midnight, the twosome reportedly hit the dance floor and were “all over each other.”
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But it looked like Paige Thorne had let her almost awkward run in go over her head as she enjoyed a shopping trip around the city with her stylist pal on Sunday afternoon.
The former paramedic turned Love Islander, 25, who has just split from co-star Adam Collard after cheating allegations arose, donned an oversized white t-shirt and black cargo trousers as she walked around the shops.
Casual: Paige Thorne enjoyed a shopping trip around the city with her stylist pal on Sunday afternoon in Manchester City Centre
She paired the look with some black and white Nike Dunk trainers, which matched her monochromatic look.
Her makeup looked simple for a Sunday shopping trip, with a hint of contour to her cheeks and a bold eyebrow.
She wore her raven tresses straight, and she held onto a Zara shopping bag after seemingly finding a few bits for herself.
Along with her celeb stylist friend Courtney Paul, Paige went for food at Saku Samba before hitting the shops.
Shopping trip: The former paramedic turned Love Islander, 25, who has just split from co-star Adam Collard, donned an oversized white t-shirt and black cargo trousers
Paige’s appearance comes after she almost ran in to her ex Jacques O’Neill on Friday, as the pair awkwardly attended the same Grace Jacob event at MNKY HSE in Manchester on Friday night.
Paige previously coupled up with Jacques O’Neill on the ITV2 show before he left the island for his mental health.
But prior to his exit, the rugby player had flirted with and kissed other girls during the infamous Casa Amor episodes, tarnishing his relationship with Paige.
Awkward: Paige’s shopping trip comes just days after she almost ran into her ex Jacques O’Neill on Friday, as the pair awkwardly attended the same event in Manchester
Talking about her decision to walk away from him, Paige has previously said: ‘I was like, if I don’t stop it now, I know that I will really fall too hard, and I will not be able to get myself out.
She revealed that since the show the pair have been in touch and added: ‘We’re on good terms.’
Good night? Jacques also couln’t wipe the grin off of his face as he took off
Remember that? Paige had been coupled up with Jacques O’Neill on the show, before Jacques left the island for his mental health
In October, Paige claimed she’s seen even more videos of ex-boyfriend ‘cheating’.
In September, a video of Adam putting his arm around a woman in McDonald’s went viral.
He was then pictured partying in Ibiza while cosying up to another girl at a pool party.
After the photo and videos came out, Paige removed all traces of Adam from her social media and unfollowed him on Instagram.
Adam later confirmed he and Paige are no longer together, telling The Sun: ‘We’re not together. Things happen. But I mean she is a great girl.’
Short-lived: Paige split from boyfriend Adam Collard earlier this month after it emerged he allegedly cheated on her
Paige has since broken her silence on the shock split, in an appearance on the Saving Grave podcast.
She confirmed: ‘I’m single – living my best life. No I’m kidding, it’s been a really s**t time.’
Opening up about the cheating allegations, Paige said Adam was ‘not friends’ with the woman and that there was even more video evidence.
She said: ‘It’s not just that video. There are other videos that people don’t know about of different people, on the same night, in different locations.
‘At first, I was like, nah do you know what? It’s just an arm. I get that people get flirty. There’s nothing to it. If I’m in the club and a guy puts his arm around me, is it cheating? No.
‘And then these other videos came out and I’m just like, ooh. Ooh, I can’t justify this.’
Paige said the videos show Adam and women in the VIP toilets and ruled out any chance of the couple reconciling.
She went on: ‘I mean, would you? Would you get back with someone like that? The videos speak for themselves. The ones everyone has seen and the ones only I’ve seen.’
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Fresh and artisanal gluten-free online boutique pops up in Upper Kirby
Houstonians looking for gluten-free, tasty options for meals have a new option in town. While many of the Bayou City’s restaurants and markets feature selections for those with gluten allergies, The Blonde Pantry takes it to the next level. The Marla Murphy-led pop-up concept offers artisan meals that are fully prepped with local and gluten-free ingredients.
The healthy, nutritious offerings for breakfast, lunch, and dinner provide grab-and-go meals that are ready to be quickly made and enjoyed.
The Blonde Pantry opened in Upper Kirby at The Shops at Arrive in an upstairs suite on March 2. In addition to the feature, shoppers can order online and have items delivered.
“We encourage Houstonians to eat local, shop local, and cook like a blonde,” says founder and nutrition expert Marla Murphy, who is also a registered dietitian. “We are so excited to have this retail space to become more ingrained in people’s lifestyles and homes. You can come in, try our meals, and become obsessed. We want The Blonde Pantry to be a part of your pantry, your fridge, and your family.”
The Blonde Pantry has offered healthy meal delivery for three years but rebranded last May to offer a more expansive product line and delivery area. With meals that are prepped, marinated, chopped, and ready for you to heat and eat, the company’s mission is to bring nutritious meals to Houstonians who love to eat well and maintain a wholesome lifestyle.
This six-month pop-up space will serve as the first retail location for The Blonde Pantry and will allow Houstonians to eat locally and healthfully. In addition to all of the prepared take-and-bake meals available on The Blonde Pantry website, the pop-up space will also serve ready-to-eat dishes such as soups, salads, and even special chicken salads created just for the new location.
The Blonde Pantry is located at The Shops at Arrive, 2800 Kirby Dr., suite 232. Hours are 10 am to 7 pm Monday through Friday; 10 am to 5 pm Saturday; and noon to 5 pm Sunday.


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The end of September and beginning of October are traditional times for national seafood celebrations in the northern hemisphere, and this year is no exception.
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) have just finished celebrating their Think Fish Week (23 to 29 September, 2019) awareness campaigns in the Netherlands and Belgium. This popular event, which helps to raise public awareness about the role of certified seafood in helping to preserve our oceans, lakes, and rivers, has extended its reach and popularity during the seven years the two organizations have been running it.
“We aim to create a fun but educational environment that allows consumers to engage with our messaging, and to help them make conscious purchasing choices year-round, by knowing which on-pack logos they can trust when it comes to responsible seafood,” ASC Commercial Director Esther Luiten told SeafoodSource.
The Think Fish Week campaigns involved 55 partner supermarkets, fish suppliers, fish retailers, top brands, restaurants, and food chains, in a host of events and promotions.
There were also radio commercials in the Netherlands, and food trucks sampling a variety of sustainable species in Brussels and Antwerp. An information stand was stationed at Antwerp Zoo, where MSC and ASC personnel engaged with consumers, especially those with young children, to reinforce the sustainability messages.
To help promote the week and the activities of individual stores, a press lunch was held in Belgium and a bloggers lunch in the Netherlands. The two official hashtags for the week in French and Dutch were #semainedelapecheresponsable and #bewustevisweek.
This year, Think Fish Week turned to the new breed of social media influencers, to help promote the idea of making sustainable fish-shaped sandwiches, known as vistolet. The influencers were encouraged to buy sustainably certified seafood, make their own vistolet, and post pictures and recipes online.
An influencers campaign was also run in collaboration with the Belgian Parent friendly website Maison Slash, which fully embraced the vistolet idea as a way to make eating responsible fish fun.
“Maison Slash has jumped on the fish cart and given you three crazy but good vistolet ideas using shrimp, smoked salmon, and fish fingers. We challenge you as parents to find your own ultimate vistolet recipes and to share them on your social media channels using #vistolet to spread the word,” according to the website.
It also reminded parents already shopping responsibly that buying sustainable seafood is possible and an important addition to a healthy diet.
In the United Kingdom, National Seafood Week, which took place 4 to 11 October, was coordinated by U.K. seafood authority Seafish under its consumer brand Fish is the Dish. The event has become an annual campaign that has grown significantly in recent years. Its aim is to celebrate the wide variety of fish and shellfish available in the U.K. and to get people eating more fish, more often. “Change the way you ‘sea’food” was the campaign slogan for this year.
For the past few years Seafood Week has kicked off with a social media promotion entitled #fishpunday, which perennially gains media attention. For example, one fish shop tweeted asking customers to send in their favorite fish-puns.
“Come on, help us Live the Bream this Friday … but make sure they’re sofishticated! Or do you need some time to mullet over?!”
Julie Waites, Seafish’s regional manager for London and southeast England, opened the celebrations at London’s famous Billingsgate Fish Market.
“I have been working with Billingsgate for the past six months and was delighted to help bring Seafood Week 2019 here and to have the opportunity to help build awareness and consumption of seafood. The fish traders, the Seafood School which is based at the market, and even the maintenance and security staff, all got on board and supported the celebrations. We all had great fun and from day one there was a real buzz on the market, so we aim to build on the activities over the next year,” she told SeafoodSource.
Seafood producers, processers, retailers, food service providers and independents enthusiastically organize their own promotions, competitions and events. Participants are encouraged to share their ideas and stories about the ways in which consumers can buy, cook, and dine out on great seafood, using their own marketing and communication channels, and the social media links @fishisthedish and #SeafoodWeek.
The health benefits of eating seafood were high on the list of messaging for 2019 and a different species was featured by the campaign each day, with suggested promotions for mackerel, prawns, plaice, scallops, mussels, hake, crab, haddock, and pollock.
Meanwhile, the United States is well into its annual National Seafood Month, which according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is the perfect time to celebrate the country being recognized as a global leader in sustainable wild-caught and farmed seafood. Throughout the month, NOAA is publishing science features, culinary Q&As, seafood videos and a podcast and is encouraging people to join in on social media using #SeafoodMonth.
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Turlip sees a very rocky future, and so far, he’s right. On Tuesday, KING stock was priced at $22.50 for its IPO, and it’s noticeably down during its first two days of trading.
So, point to Turlip.
But he’s still dead wrong about it being another Zynga. Here’s why:
#1: KING Stock Vs. ZNGA: Research and Development
In the three years leading up to the Zynga IPO in December 2011, ZNGA spent $213 million in research and development to move revenue from $19 million in 2008 to $597 million in 2010.
King? It spent $152 million to boost revenue from $64 million in 2011 to $1.9 billion in 2013. (Also note that King began its climb in 2011 at nearly breakeven compared to ZNGAs $23 million loss from operations in 2008.) Ergo, King was clearly doing a much better job converting R&D into revenue prior to its IPO.
Turlip could argue that King has underspent on R&D, hence why it’s now facing a one-and-done business model. However, the corollary argument is that it’s done a far superior job converting basic R&D into a moneymaking enterprise. Should it come anywhere close in terms of R&D efficiency in future years, KING stock will hit $100 before you know it.
#2: KING Stock Vs. ZNGA: Daily Active Users
ZNGA had 54 million average daily active users (DAUs) when it went public in late 2011. King had 144 million average DAUs in February of this year — 167% more than ZNGA. While Candy Crush Saga accounted for 67% of this number, it has three other games — Pet Rescue Saga, Farm Heroes Saga and Papa Bear Saga — with more than 5 million DAUs each. Most notable is Farm Heroes Saga, which saw DAUs move from an average of 8 million at the end of December to 20 million in February.
As King’s business grew in the seven quarters leading up to its IPO, the company pushed the DAU needle from 11 million in Q2 2012 to 124 million at the end of Q4 2013. Meanwhile, ZNGA’s average DAUs were 67 million in Q1 2010 and 54 million in Q3 2011 just prior to its IPO.
So, while ZNGA users were flatlining leading into its IPO, King users were increasing exponentially.
The fact that Candy Crush was responsible for a good chunk of that growth shouldn’t affect your opinion of KING stock. After all, WD-40 (WDFC) is pretty much a one-trick pony, and its stock has achieved an annualized total return of 29% over the past five years — 11 percentage points higher than the S&P 500.
#3: KING Stock Vs. ZNGA: Valuation
At the time of its IPO, Zynga’s users were flatlining; expenses were rising faster than revenues and its $7 billion IPO valuation came in at 6.4 times sales. In the case of KING stock, we have a firm that’s increasing its DAUs in each successive month, has been able to grow revenues 60% faster than its expenses and possesses an IPO valuation of $7.1 billion (based on $22.50 per share), or 3.7 times revenue.
Today, ZNGA trades at 4.7 times revenue despite losing $65 million before tax. Meanwhile, King’s multiple is less than that despite earning almost three-quarter’s of a billion dollars before tax in 2013.
What strikes me odd about Zynga is that it has over $1 billion in cash and short-term investments, and yet it has repurchased just $21.1 million in ZNGA stock since October 2012 when its board approved a $200 share repurchase program. In that time, ZNGA shares have traded between $2.84 and slightly more than $5. Trading at less than half its IPO price, there could be no better time to send a signal to the markets that good things lie ahead. Clearly, Don Mattrick has his work cut out for him.
Meanwhile, King CEO and founder Riccardo Zacconi has a good problem on his hands: How to create games equally addictive to Candy Crush. This isn’t some Johnny-come-lately outfit. King has been developing free-to-play games since 2003. It’s no overnight success, and that resilience will come in handy when analysts like Turlip second-guess the company’s business model.
The fact remains that King generates revenue from just 4% of its 304 million average monthly unique users (MUU), meaning a 1-percentage-point bump adds $53 million in gross bookings per month (304 million x 0.01 x times $17.32 in monthly gross average bookings per paying user) to its top line. As long as it grows the number of MUUs each quarter by 5%-10% and monthly unique payers (MUPs) above the current 4%, and you quickly realize that the potential for KING stock based on its current valuation is significant.
Do I think KING stock is a slam dunk? No, of course not — but then, what stock is?
All I know is I’ve been married to my wife for almost 10 years, and I’ve never seen her addicted to anything like Candy Crush Saga. While I doubt she’ll ever pay for the in-game virtual items that are the company’s bread and butter — she’s one of the other 96% — I do think others won’t be so careful.
In the meantime, while King works on converting some of those playing for free, it has time to come up with a game or two that will get my wife into the paying column.
If they do that, we’re not talking about $100 for KING stock. We’re looking at $1,000.
As of this writing, Will Ashworth did not hold a position in any of the aforementioned securities.