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Hospital offers free diabetes program
Are you at risk for developing diabetes? Do you want to learn more about how to fit healthy eating and exercise into your lifestyle? If you have diabetes, are you confused about how to manage it? Would you like to learn more from health professionals who are experienced, certified diabetes educators — and get this information all free of charge?
If you answered "yes," the Steward Diabetes Care Program at Saint Anne's Hospital is offering "Diabetes Prevention and Management," a free four-week education program for adults, on Wednesdays, Oct. 5 - 26, from 10 - 11:30 a.m., at Heritage State Park, 200 Davol St., Fall River.
Using a common-sense, easy-to-use approach that will focusing on healthy eating and exercise, Saint Anne's certified diabetes educators Rose Marie Couto and Laurie Hammontree note that a few simple steps can help prevent one of the country's most prevalent diseases.
In the Fall River area, the incidence of diabetes is higher than both state and national averages.
"However, the good news is that there are strategies that can actually help to prevent diabetes, and many tools for successfully managing it," Couto says. "Our goal with this program is to help people understand diabetes, learn what's possible to help them prevent or manage diabetes, and get the help they need so they can live healthy, productive lives."
Nationally recognized by the American Diabetes Association, the Steward Diabetes Care Program at Saint Anne's Hospital features two certified diabetes educators, including a registered nurse and registered dietitian, who provide participants and their families with a comprehensive array of services.
Services include individualized assessment by a certified diabetes educator, instruction in self blood glucose monitoring and insulin administration, nutrition assessment and recommendations, small group and individual classes, follow-up telephone call and office visits, individual nutrition and nurse consultations and monthly diabetes education and support groups.
Adults who have been told they are at risk for developing diabetes, been diagnosed with diabetes, or are interested in taking steps to prevent diabetes are invited to attend.
There is no charge for the four-week program, and no physician referral is needed. To ensure seating, pre-registration is requested. To learn more or register, call Couto at (508) 674-5600, ext. 2490, or visit www.saintanneshospital.org.


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Expanding to earbuds could present an even bigger challenge if Microsoft wants to take on Apple's trendsetting AirPods. Sams writes the earbuds are codenamed "Morrison" - likely after Jim Morrison of the Doors - citing "multiple sources who are familiar with the company's plans". The tech giant has already accomplished the former with the launch of its Surface Headphones, and project Morrison will undoubtedly fit the latter category.
Apple went to great lengths to make its AirPods wireless Bluetooth earbuds stand out, building their own wireless chips allowing seamless syncing with Apple products.
In addition to the Surface Headphones, which were officially launched previous year, the software giant is now working on its very own earbuds that would technically be positioned as an alternative to Apple's AirPods and other similar devices already on the market. However, most people prefer the convenience of earbuds or in-ear headphones, so it really makes sense for Microsoft's Surface team to explore these other form factors.
It wouldn't be Microsoft's first foray into high-end headphones, either. Of course, you could also use the Surface Headphones to converse with Microsoft's Cortana digital assistant via its mobile app.
Microsoft's Surface Headphones are over-ear headphones, which means that they fully encompass the ears for better comfort and isolation.
The company's reinvention under Satya Nadella has brought us many things, some good, some bad, but one of the words that keep coming back is "cuckold". Sams says Microsoft's Surface Buds could launch in 2019, but cautions that it's "not guaranteed".
Maybe that's the difference between the OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7 Pro , also coinciding with the " Go Beyond Speed " moniker. Even though it is one of the most requested features by its community, the company is neglecting it for a long time.
The board of the full service carrier, which is now operating less than 10 aircraft, is meeting in Mumbai on April 16. The carrier, which has more than Rs 8,000 crore debt, is now operating less than 10 aircraft.
Korean music group BTS made their historic "Saturday Night Live" debut with a flawless, hard-hitting performance Saturday night. However, it has now been surpassed by the Bangtan boys with a massively huge margin.
Paul Pogba's calm nerves and David De Gea's quick reflexes kept Manchester United in the hunt for a top-four finish. I'd imagine ex-referees will say it's not a penalty but Graeme Sounness would probably say it's a penalty.
The tax returns released on Monday showed Sanders paid a 26 percent effective tax rate on his adjusted gross income in 2018. Warren released 10 years of her tax returns last year and followed with an 11th year of released returns last week.
She was also nominated for an Emmy for her recurring role on " Everybody Loves Raymond ", where she played Pat MacDougall. John Quilty, her friend and executor told The New York Times that Engel died Friday in Princeton, New Jersey.
Police said it's possible the suspect was wearing some sort of head covering underneath the baseball hat, such as a wig. Police have released security footage of the suspect, and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
Democratic leaders "should look at the anti-Semitic, anti-Israel and ungrateful US HATE statements Omar has made", he added. Democrats who criticized the president over the tweet defended Omar, with some noting their past disagreements with her.
Also on the agenda for iOS 13: new multitasking features for iPad, an improved Mail app, and a new "undo" gesture . You might be able to drag these around the screen, stack them on top of each other or display them side by side.
Oil rig worker, Khon Vitisak, who saved the animal, said he would like to adopt her if no owner comes forward. He looked "exhausted" but the workers gave him water and fed him some mineral supplements, Payalaw wrote.
Fiji fall apart in Singapore 7s final
Tries by Tim Mikkelson and Akuila Rokolisoa in the final two minutes of the match swung the tie in the All Blacks Sevens' favour. But he credited a "very good" South Africa team on its victory and pointed to the positives for Fiji over the last few weeks.
Black hole imaged by scientists
A light year is the distance light travels in a year, 5.9 trillion miles (9.5 trillion km). The worldwide network of telescopes has primarily created a planet-sized empiric dish.
Times Kate Middleton's Kids Ruled the Roost
Following the competition, Prince William was photographed hugging his cousin, possibly to congratulate her on her success. In related news, the Duchess of Sussex is now on her maternity leave and she will return to her royal duties in October.
Pelosi asks police to protect Ilhan Omar after Trump attack
The White House has defended its right to criticize Omar for what it calls past "anti-Semitic, anti-Israel" statements by her. Congresswoman Omar has become a lightning rod for criticism following her 2018 election. "We are all Americans".
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order takes gamers to dark times
Kennedy and Star Wars have been roundly criticized for what appears to be a lack of planning for the current Star Wars trilogy. There are areas where it's hacking stuff, because that is the fantasy where you can just mow through Stormtroopers.
Mobile Pixel 3 launch tipped for spring confusion
Further evidence that this announcement might pertain to the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL comes from 9to5Google's Stephen Hall. All of the information that Google has given us is, "On May 7, something big is coming to the Pixel universe".
World’s first 5G phone released in South Korea
The new 5G technology enables dramatically faster download speeds with nearly no delay in watching videos or loading pictures. That's still not even close to $1,000+, the amount you'll probably have to pay for the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G .

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To date, courts have upheld an employer's right to monitor an employee's email because the employee is using the employer's computer equipment on the employer's time. Employers are not required to inform employees of their intent to monitor email, voice mail, and other communications which may include personal content. However, members of Congress are considering legislation that would require employers to advise employees of their intent to monitor such communications.
A bill that has been introduced in the House would require employers to disclose all methods of monitoring communication at the time a new employee is hired, and to update employees annually as to changes in such methods. The bill would not prevent employers from secretly monitoring an employee's communications if there is a reason to believe an illegal activity is taking place.
Employers who argue in favor of monitoring employee communications claim such monitoring is necessary to check the validity of harassment claims, to determine if trade secrets are being passed inappropriately, and to protect the company from computer viruses.
If passed, the legislation would includes fines to the employer of up to $20,000 per employee if the law is disobeyed.
Do you have an opinion on this?
The current AccountingWEB poll addresses the issue of monitoring communications in the workplace. See how your colleagues are voting on this issue, and cast your vote as well.

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Holiday Vintages From Six Italian Wine Regions
REPOST: Forbes | Tom Mullen | Dec 17, 2020
Roman Emperor Aurelian—in the year A.D. 274—declared that the Feast of the Nativity was to take place on December 25th annually, a date that almost coincided with the winter solstice, or shortest day of the year.
Today, some Italians still maintain a strict dietary fast from sundown on December 23rd until sundown the following day, followed by a dinner based on fish rather than meat. The day after that—the 25th—is considered a feast day, although preferred dishes range in variety throughout Italy. During these feasts, ample wine flows, both sparkling and still. Below are Italian wines from six different regions to consider sampling for this holiday season—and beyond.
All wines listed below would score, subjectively on a 100-point scale, above 90. Some would hit the 97, 98 mark.
San Felice. Avane Chardonnay. 2018.
Avane is the ancient traditional name for the region where the San Felice winery is located in Tuscany. This unique and delicious Chardonnay includes aromas of orange peel, lime and earth. In the mouth it has an amazing creamy and oily and juicy cheek feel, with tastes of oranges and honey. This is a rounded, unique Chardonnay.
San Felice. Il Griglio Chianti Classico Riserva. 2016. (DOCG)
This 100% Sangiovese includes aromas of plums, blackberries and minestrone and in the mouth is light and elegant. Easy to drink. As the skilled winemaker Leonardo Bellaccini says, if you open the bottle with two friends, it will be empty before the first lunch course arrives. As Italians say—ecco, la verità—that’s truth.
San Felice. Poggio Rosso Gran Selezione Chianti Classico. 2016. (DOCG)
From a six acre (2.5 hectare) single plot this 100% Sangiovese is aged for 22 months in 500-liter barrels. Aromas of dark fruit, smoke, plums and prunes. The taste corresponds to aromas, and the wine can be paired with some serious hearty beef—such as wild boar—or with aged pecorino (sheep) cheese.
San Felice. Campogiovanni Brunello di Montalcino. 2015. (DOCG)
2015 delivered rich and tannic red wines in this region of Tuscany, and the aromas of this 100% Sangiovese include those of red and light red fruit—cherries and raspberries. The taste is notably layered, fresh and elegant with harmonious acidity. Beautiful.
San Felice. Vigorello. 2015. (IGT)
The original ‘super Tuscan’ wine produced in 1968 using non-appellation international (Bordeaux) grape varieties of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot, as well as local Pugnitello grapes, this is aged for 20 months in French oak barriques and eight to 10 months in bottles. Strong, gorgeous, juicy and sweet rounded aromas of raspberries, plums and black cherries—with a distinct taste of light fruit that is both textured and with quality tannins. This is an approachable wine reminiscent of a Bordeaux, but with a hint of ripe blueberries from the Pugnitello. Pair with lamb and cardamom sauce.
San Felice. Pugnitello. 2017. (IGT)
Pugnitello is an ancient Tuscan grape that—during early experimentations with 270 local varieties at San Felice—highlighted quality and distinction and became the ‘fingerprint’ of San Felice. This 100% Pugnitello shows sweet, round aromas of plums and red fruit. Delicious.
San Felice. Bell’Aja Bolgheri Superiore. 2017. (DOC)
‘Aja’ is the traditional name of the courtyard of an Italian farmhouse—the space for gathering and conviviality. This wine comes from Bolgheri, and includes no Sangiovese but is a blend of Bordeaux varieties: 95/5 of Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon. Aromas are distinct, earthy and powerful and include fruits such as black cherries as well as licorice, cumin, candied oranges and cedar. In the mouth—tastes to match. A distinct, arresting wine.

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From the Wall Street Journal’s veteran market reporter Alexandra Wexler
By ALEXANDRA WEXLER
OCT 6 (Wall Street Journal)–The sharply rising price for coffee beans means that morning cup of joe could soon get more expensive–again.
Arabica-coffee prices surged to the highest level in 2½ years on Monday as dry weather in Brazil raised concerns about next year’s crop.
Coffee prices have nearly doubled this year as a lack of rainfall clipped output from the world’s biggest coffee grower and fueled worries about how already weakened trees will fare next season. Brazil is the source of one-third of the world’s coffee and about half of the world’s arabica beans, which are prized for their mild flavor and used in gourmet blends..
Consumers were already hit with a wave of price increases this summer by big roasters like Starbucks Corp. SBUX -0.32% and Folgers maker J.M. Smucker Co. SJM -0.44% Now, traders and investors say the return of dry weather in Brazil could keep prices high for years to come, particularly if the perennial trees are damaged.
“Brazil is to the coffee market what Saudi Arabia is to the oil market,” said Harish Sundaresh, commodities strategist at Loomis, Sayles & Co., a Boston investment adviser that manages about $220 billion. “If Brazil falls off a cliff it would definitely get the market worried.”
For the full report, please see: http://online.wsj.com/articles/coffee-futures-soar-to-2-1-2-year-high-on-dry-weather-in-brazil-1412602469

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Second Trailer for Touching Doc '5B' About the First AIDS Ward in SF
"We HAVE to do something." RYOT has revealed a second trailer for the documentary known as 5B, made by filmmakers Paul Haggis & Dan Krauss. The title 5B is a reference to the very first AIDS ward at a San Francisco hospital that opened in 1983. During the terrifying early days of the AIDS outbreak, a war rages among the nurses, doctors, and staff charged with caring for the infected. Described in THR's review as "a stirring assembly of first-person oral history and extensive archival footage that honors the pioneering work carried out in that ward, which opened in 1983 at San Francisco General Hospital in direct response to a state of emergency still being widely ignored." The accalimed film just played at the Cannes Film Festival, and is opening in select theaters starting this week. Looks like a must-see doc that shows us how much of a difference compassion makes. "An uplifting film about human decency and generosity of spirit." See below.
Here's the second official trailer for Paul Haggis & Dan Krauss' documentary 5B, direct from YouTube:
5B is the inspirational story of everyday heroes who took extraordinary action to comfort, protect and care for the patients of the first AIDS ward unit in the United States. 5B is stirringly told through first-person testimony of the nurses and caregivers who built Ward 5B at San Francisco General Hospital in 1983, their patients, loved ones, and hospital staff who volunteered to create care practices based in humanity and holistic well-being. The result is an uplifting yet bittersweet monument to a pivotal moment in American history and a celebration of quiet heroes worthy of remembrance and renewed recognition. 5B is co-directed by filmmakers Paul Haggis (his first documentary) & Dan Krauss (of The Kill Team previously). This premiered at Doc Stories last year, and played at the Cannes Film Festival this year. RYOT will release the 5B doc in select theaters starting June 14th coming up. For more, visit the official website.

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Taylor leads EMS past Bulldogs, 28-0
MILL?CREEK – Dalton Taylor had two touchdowns as Elkins Middle School claimed a 28-0 win over Tygarts Valley on Wednesday night.
Taylor scored on a fumble return and a punt return for the Hornets, who improved to 4-0.
Jacob Nestor also had a kickoff return and Beau Bright a touchdown for the winners, while George Triplett converted all four extra-point conversion kicks.
Elkins will entertain Tucker Valley at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Tygarts Valley will travel to Glade at 6 p.m. on Thursday.


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I do love it when a plan comes together. So it is probably no wonder that I love quilting. I really don't care how spontaneous one works there is always an element of what steps to take, and in what order to every piece created. Some steps are highly creative and others are just things that must be done in order to use your materials. The steps documented here today are a mixture of both. They're gonna walk you through what happens after that design is completed.
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this is what it looks like behind the scenes.
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bdub77: A week after Islamic extremists stormed a remote boarding school in northeast Nigeria, more than 200 girls and young women remain missing despite a "hot pursuit" by security forces and an independent search by desperate fathers who headed into a dangerous forest to find their daughters.Give it a week, the girls will start getting their periods en masse and it will be a blood bath.
The_Hairy_Gooch: I'm guessing these are the girls that Liam Neeson doesn't come looking for... Where is Liam Neesons when you need him!
zerkalo: Great. African tribalism infused with religious intolerance and violence.
teenage mutant ninja rapist: Correct me if I am wrong but wasn't nigeria once biafra? pretty much always been a miserable place to if I remember right.
bdub77: The_Hairy_Gooch: I'm guessing these are the girls that Liam Neeson doesn't come looking for... Where is Liam Neesons when you need him!Al Queda has this guy:[www.blastr.com image 620x348]/it's only a model
theorellior: I bet they'll be serving yellowcake.
God-is-a-Taco: But, the US has been using drones and special forces throughout Africa. There was even a cruise missile (or some other long-range projectile launched from a ship) lobbed into Somalia a few months ago.I don't think anyone can claim to know what the hell the US government is doing, but they're active in the region for sure.
DarkPascual: This came in a email from a prince?
bdub77: Give it a week, the girls will start getting their periods en masse and it will be a blood bath.
Loucifer: Nigeria doesn't have enough oil to justify liberation.
theknuckler_33: Parafujo MpiraEven after Googling, I still don't know who this is. Am I missing something?
Porous Horace: Dunno why the African Americans aren't more vocal about this kinda thing.
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The material that your plants grow in is called the “growing medium or media” never dirt. Dozens of different ingredients are used in varying combinations to create homemade or commercial growing media. By understanding the functions of growing media, you can evaluate the qualities of individual types and select which ones might work best for your container garden. The choice is very important because your plants are dependent on a relatively small volume of growing medium. Unlike their cousins growing in garden soil, containerized plant roots cannot grow around obstacles or mine the soil far and wide for nutrients and water.
- Growing medium has three main functions- 1) supply roots with nutrients, air, and water, 2) allow for maximum root growth, and 3) physically support the plant.
- Roots grow in the spaces between individual particles of soil. Air and water also travel through these pore spaces. Water is the medium that carries nutrients that plants need to fuel their growth, and the air is needed for root growth and the health of soil microorganisms that help supply plants with nutrients.
- Irrigation water moves through the pore spaces, pushing out the air. If excess water cannot drain away, fresh air cannot enter and roots will suffocate.
- Select light and fluffy growing media for good aeration and root growth.


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World's Most Expensive Coronavirus Mask is Covered with 3,600 White & Black Diamonds
Updated: Aug 11, 2020
Friday, August 10, 2020
Israeli Luxury jewelry brand Yvel, says a Chinese businessman living in the U.S. has commissioned the mask for $1.5 million dollars, making it the world's most expensive COVID-19 face mask.
The custom mask will be made of 18-karat white gold base and encrusted with 3,600 white and black diamonds. The mask will also house an N99 filter and expected to weigh over half a pound. Not exactly practical when shopping or going out for most.
Designer and owner at Yvel, Isaac Levy, says the man who requested the mask had three conditions according to the AP.
"The first one, it must be a N99 approved by the FDA and the European standards," Levy said. "The second condition was that it will be delivered before Dec. 31 this year and the third condition, which was the easiest to fulfill, was that it will be the most expensive mask in the world."


Got a new MoKo Wi-Fi Smart Plug but not sure how to configure it for remote access? If so, keep reading as I’ll walk you through the steps to set up your MoKo Plug with the Smart Life app. Yes, the plug is compatible with the Smart Life app and you can also link it with Alexa and Google Home via the Smart Life app.
That’s not all, this post also covers troubleshooting tips to help you fix any problem you may encounter while setting your plug. If that sounds like what you’re looking for, then let’s head right into it!
How to Set Up MoKo Wi-Fi Smart Plug
Follow the steps below to set up your MoKo Smart Plug with the Smart Life app.
- Download the Smart Life app from Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Simply type “Smart Life” in the search box to find it.
- Open the app and tap “Sign Up” to create your Smart Life account. If you already have an existing Smart Life account, tap “Log In” and enter your existing credentials (email and password) to sign in.
- Tap the Plus icon in the upper right-hand corner and then tap “Socket (Wi-Fi)”. Now the app will ask you to confirm that the indicator light on your plug is blinking rapidly.
- Plug in your MoKo Smart Plug into a working outlet. If it doesn’t turn on automatically, press the Power button to turn it on. Next, press and hold the Power button for about 10 seconds until the indicator light blinks rapidly.
- Return to the app and tap “Confirm indicator light rapidly blinks”. Next, enter your Wi-Fi password (double-check to ensure the password is correct). Also, ensure your Wi-Fi network is on the 2.4GHz band; the plug doesn’t support the 5GHz band.
- The app will connect to your Plug after a few seconds and display a message on your screen that your device has been added successfully. Rename the plug and tap “Done” to complete the setup.
So that’s it. The configuration is now complete and you can turn on/off devices plugged into your MoKo Smart Plug remotely through the app on your mobile device.
For hands-free control, you can set up your MoKo Smart Plug with Google Home or Alexa. Yes, the plug is compatible with Alexa and Google Home and you can simply link your Smart Life account with Alexa or Google Home to enjoy hands-free control.
If you’re not sure how to set up the plug with Alexa or Google Home, follow the setup steps in this post.
MoKo Smart Plug Troubleshooting
Now let’s look at some problems you may encounter while setting up your plug.
MoKo Smart Plug Won’t Connect to Wi-Fi: Try These Troubleshooting Tips
- Check whether your Wi-Fi network is on a 5GHz bandwidth. If so, switch it to the 2.4GHz band. You can do this via your router’s Wi-Fi settings—refer to your user manual for instructions.
- Confirm that your Wi-Fi password is correct, as this also causes connectivity issues. If needed, reset your router and set a new password.
- Check that your Wi-Fi signal strength is strong. You may move your router closer to the plug to improve signal strength or get a Wi-Fi extender.
- Your plug may not connect to your home Wi-Fi network if too many devices are connected to it. So check if you have too many devices connected at the same time and disconnect some.
- Force quit the app and then launch it again.
- Perform a factory reset on your plug and then start the connection process again. To reset your MoKo Plug, press and hold the Power button for about 10 seconds until the indicator light blinks rapidly.
This should fix the Wi-Fi connection issues with your MoKo Smart Plug.
As you can see, setting up your MoKo Plug with the Smart Life app is a seamless process, so long as you follow the steps correctly.
And if you encounter any issue during the setup process, the above troubleshooting steps should help you resolve the problem.


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Me-262 - the first serial combat jet fighter
History does not tolerate the subjunctive mood, but if it were not for the indecisiveness and short-sightedness of the leadership of the Third Reich, the Luftwaffe would again, as in the first days of World War II, receive a full and unconditional air advantage.
In June, the Royal Air Force pilot, Captain Eric Brown, took off on the captured Me-1945 from the territory of occupied Germany and headed for England. From his memories: “I was very excited because it was such an unexpected turn. Previously, every German aircraft flying over the English Channel, met with a fire shaft of anti-aircraft guns. And now I flew on the most valuable German plane home. This aircraft has a rather sinister look - it looks like a shark. And after takeoff, I realized how much trouble the German pilots could deliver to us on this magnificent car. Later, I was part of a team of test pilots who were experiencing a jet Messerschmitt in Fanboro. Then I developed the 262 miles per hour (568 km / h) on it, while our best fighter developed the 795 miles per hour, which is a huge difference. It was a real quantum leap. Me-446 could have changed the course of the war, but it was too late for the Nazis. ”
Me-262 entered world history aviation as the first serial combat jet fighter.
In 1938, the German Armaments Directorate commissioned with the Messerschmitt AG design bureau to develop a jet fighter, on which it was planned to install the latest BMW P 3302 turbojet engines. According to the HwaA plan, BMW engines were supposed to go into mass production as early as 1940. By the end of 1941, the glider of the future interceptor fighter was ready.
Everything was ready for testing, but the constant problems of the BMW engine forced the designers of the Messerschmitt to look for a replacement. It was the Junkers Jumo-004 turbojet engine. After finalizing the design in the autumn of 1942, the Me-262 took off.
Experienced flights showed excellent results - the maximum speed approached 700 km / h. But the Minister of Arms of Germany A. Speer decided that it was too early to start mass production. It required careful revision of the aircraft and its engines.
A year has passed, the plane’s “childhood diseases” were eliminated, and Messerschmitt decided to invite the German ace, the hero of the Spanish war, Major General Adolf Galland, to the tests. After a series of flights on a modernized Me-262, he wrote a report to the commander of the Luftwaffe Göring. In his report, the German ace in enthusiastic tones argued the undoubted advantage of the newest jet interceptor over single-engine piston fighters.
Galland also offered to begin the immediate deployment of mass production of Me-262.
At the beginning of June 1943, at a meeting with the German Air Force Commander Göring, it was decided to start mass production of Me-262. At Messerschmitt AG’s factories, preparations began to assemble a new aircraft, but in September, Goering’s order came to freeze the project. Messerschmitt urgently arrived in Berlin at the rate of the Luftwaffe commander and got acquainted with the order of Hitler there. The Führer was perplexed: “Why are we not brought Me-262, when the front needs hundreds of Me-109 fighters?”
Learning about Hitler’s order to stop preparations for mass production, Adolf Galland wrote to the Führer that a fighter jet needed the Luftwaffe like air. But Hitler had already decided everything - the German Air Force does not need an interceptor, but a jet attack bomber. The tactic of "Blitzkrieg" did not give the Führer the rest, and the idea of a lightning offensive, supported by the "blitz attack aircraft", firmly sat down with Hitler in the head.
In December 1943, Speer signed an order to begin the development of a high-speed jet attack aircraft based on the Me-262 interceptor.
The Messerschmitt Design Office was given a blank check, and the project funding was restored in full. But before the creators of high-speed attack aircraft had numerous problems. Because of the massive raids of Allied aviation on industrial centers in Germany, disruptions in the supply of components began. There was a shortage of chromium and nickel, which were used to make Jumo-004B turbine blades. As a result, the production of Junkers turbojet engines has dropped dramatically. In April, 1944 of the year managed to assemble only 15 pre-series attack aircraft, which were transferred to a special test unit of the Luftwaffe, which worked out the tactics of using the new jet technology.
Only in June, 1944, after transferring the production of the Jumo-004B engine to the underground plant Nordhausen, it became possible to start mass production of the Me-262.
In May 1944, Messerschmitt began developing equipment for an interceptor with bomb racks. A variant was developed with the installation on the fuselage of Me-262 two 250-kg or one 500-kg bomb. But in parallel with the draft attack bomber designers secretly from the command of the Luftwaffe continued to refine the project of the fighter.
During the inspection, which took place in July 1944 of the year, it was found that the work on the project of a reactive interceptor has not been stopped. The Fuhrer was furious, and the result of this incident was Hitler’s personal control over the Me-262 project. From now on, any change in the design of the jet Messerschmitt could only be asserted by Hitler.
In July, 1944, the Kommando Nowotny (Nowotny team) unit was created under the command of German ace Walter Novotny (258 downed enemy planes). It was equipped with thirty Me-262, equipped with bomb racks.
Before the "team Novotny" task was to check the attack in combat conditions. Novotny violated the order and used a jet as a fighter, in which he achieved considerable success. After a series of reports from the front about the successful use of Me-262 as an interceptor in November, Goering decided to order the formation of a fighter unit with reactive Messerschmitts. Also, the Luftwaffe commander managed to convince the Fuhrer to reconsider his opinion about the new aircraft. In December, the Luftwaffe 1944 adopted about three hundred Me-262 fighters, and the attack aircraft production project was closed.
In the winter of 1944, Messerschmitt AG experienced an acute problem in obtaining the components required for assembling Me-262. Allied bombers around the clock bombed German factories. In early January 1945, the HWaA decided to disperse the production of a jet fighter. Nodes for Me-262 began to be assembled in single-storey wooden buildings, nestled in the forests. The roofs of these mini-factories were painted olive-colored, and it was difficult to locate the workshops from the air. One such plant manufactured the fuselage, the other wings, the third made the final assembly. After that, the ready fighter flew into the air, using flawless German autobahns for a run.
The result of this innovation was the 850 turbojet Me-262, released from January to April 1945.
A total of 1900 instances of Me-262 were built and eleven modifications were developed. Of particular interest is the double night fighter-interceptor with a radar station "Neptune" in the nose of the fuselage. This concept of a two-seater jet fighter equipped with a powerful radar was repeated by the Americans in the 1958 year, implemented in the F-4 Phantom II model.
In the fall of 1944, the first air battles between the Me-262 and the Soviet fighters showed that the Messerschmitt was a formidable opponent. Its speed and time of climb were incomparably higher than that of Russian aircraft. After a detailed analysis of the combat capabilities of the Me-262, the Soviet Air Force commanded the pilots to open fire on the German jet fighter from the maximum distance and use the maneuver to avoid combat.
Further instructions could be taken after the Messerschmitt test, but such an opportunity came only at the end of April 1945, after the seizure of a German airfield.
The design of the Me-262 consisted of an all-metal cantilever low plane. Two Jumo-004 turbojet engines were installed under the wings, on the outside of the landing gear. Armament consisted of four 30-mm guns MK-108, mounted on the nose of the aircraft. Ammunition - 360 shells. Due to the dense layout of cannon weapons, excellent accuracy was provided when shooting at enemy targets. Also, experiments were conducted on the installation of larger-caliber guns on the Me-262.
Jet Messerschmitt was very easy to manufacture. Maximum manufacturability of nodes facilitated its assembly in the "forest plants".
With all the advantages, the Me-262 had uncorrectable flaws:
A small lifespan of the engines - only 9-10 hours of work. After that, it was required to carry out a complete disassembly of the engine and replace the turbine blades.
The large runup of the Me-262 made it vulnerable during takeoff and landing. To cover the take-off, the links of the Fw-190 fighters stood out.
Extremely high requirements for aerodrome coverage. Due to low-lying engines, any object entering the Me-262 air intake caused a breakdown.
This is interesting: on August 18, 1946 at the air parade dedicated to Air Day fleet, An I-300 (MiG-9) fighter flew over the Tushino airfield. It was equipped with an RD-20 turbojet engine - an exact copy of the German Jumo-004B. Also at the parade was presented the Yak-15, equipped with the captured BMW-003 (subsequently RD-10). It was the Yak-15 that became the first Soviet jet aircraft officially adopted by the Air Force, as well as the first jet fighter in which military pilots mastered aerobatics. The first serial Soviet fighter jets were created on the basis laid down in the Me-262 back in 1938.
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Academic Experience Abroad:
- John Cabot
University, Rome: visiting faculty 2013
- Webster University,
Vienna, Austria campus: visiting faculty, 2004
- Leopold-Franzens-Universität Innsbruck, Republic
Asst. Professor for the University of
New Orleans International Summer School, 1992, 1993, 1997;
Director of the University of Notre Dame Study Abroad Program, 1988-1992;
Lecturer in the Abteilung für Geschichte, 1989-1992
- Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn,
Federal Republic of Germany:
doctoral research on Fulbright Grant, 1982-1983
- Paris-Lodron-Universität Salzburg, Republic
undergraduate student and graduate assistant for BGSU A-Y-A Program,
- King's College History Society, tour escort for trips to Rome, Paris,
Prague & Vienna, Madrid, Florence, Munich, Paris, Sorrento/Naples, London and
- Medieval Political, Constitutional & Ecclesiastical History
- Medieval Noble Society
- Medieval German Empire
- Church & State
- Prince-Bishops (especially Nicholas of Cusa)
- Witch Hunts
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(1259-95)," Veröffentlichungen des Tiroler Landesmuseums Ferdinandeum 75/76
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geistlicher Reichsfürsten im Spätmittelalter: Trier, Bamberg, Augsburg,
for Speculum 93/1 (2018: 264-265.
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in the Late Middle Ages and Beyond, for The Medieval Review,
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to Embodiment in Early English Possession, in Journal of British
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in Journal of American History, forthcoming.
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Heinz Noflatscher, Michael A. Chisholm, and Bertrand Schnerb, eds. in
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Society Newsletter 18, no. 1 (June 2001): 37-38.
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Late Medieval and Early Modern Germany in Speculum 76 (2001):
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églises de Bavière et de Souabe, 876-973 in Speculum 74 (1999):704-706.
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Seyffert (MGH Scriptores Rerum Germanicarum in Usum Scholarum Separatim Editi, 65) in Speculum
74 (1999): 389-390.
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Fourth Lateran Council, 1216-1245: Watchmen on the Tower in Speculum 72 (1997):
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päpstlichen Hof unter Martin V. (1417-1431) in Speculum 71 (1996):
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Germany, c. 936-1075 in Speculum 70 (1995): 881-883.
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und Wirklichkeit in der Geschichte der Amandus-Klöster in Speculum 69 (1994):
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(Pasadena, CA: Salem Press, 2004), with contribution on "Alice Kyteler Found
Guilty of Witchcraft, July 2, 1324."
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and "Ten General Historical Theories about the Origins and Causes of the Witch Hunts." URL: <http://www.brianpavlac.org/witchhunts/wtheories.html>.
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dynastic conflicts of 1077-1214, 1400-1411, 1314-1325) in Magill's Guide to Military History, edited by John Powell
(Pasadena, CA: Salem
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Bishop Burchard of Worms, the Battle of Sempach, Emperor Lothar III, Emperor
Frederick III, the Hexenhammer) in Medieval Germany: an
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World Leaders, edited by John Powell (Tarrytown, NY: Marshall Cavendish Corp., 2000).
- Essay about Holy Roman Emperor/Bohemian King Wenceslaus IV (1361-1419) in Dictionary of World
Biography: Volume II, the Middle Ages, edited by Frank N. Magill (Englewood Cliffs,
NJ: Salem Press and Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, 1998).
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Gandersheim, Hildegard of Bingen, St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Empress Maria
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- The Development of Temporal Rule by the Archbishops of Trier: 1066-1259, directed
by John H. Van Engen (Ann Arbor, Michigan: University Microfilms International, 1986);
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of Trier: "In the Hands of God's Servants": Episcopal Personalities and
the Power of the Bishop in Western Europe, 1000-1300, Cardiff University,
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41st International Congress on Medieval Studies, Medieval
Institute, Western Michigan University, May 2006.
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Germany," Nicholas of Cusa Session #1: Canon Law in the Age of Cusanus, 35th
International Congress on Medieval Studies, Medieval
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- "Defenders of the Empire: the Formation of the Bellicose Bishops of Germany," Genus
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Brixen," Nicholas of Cusa Session #2: The Acta Cusana I, iii: Its Recent
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Policies," Pope Innocent III and His World, Hofstra University, May 1997.
- "Countess Margaret 'Pocketmouth' of Tyrol (1335-63) and the Problem of a Woman's
Rule through Men," Society for Medieval Feminist Scholarship's Session #3:
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Western Michigan University, May 1985.
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When you really love a television show or movie, you often want to know more – especially with a show like Grimm. There’s so much going on in each episode, it’s hard not to wish for something more in-depth. Our wishes have been answered, thanks to Titan Publishing and Random House, with the new book that just came out, Aunt Marie’s Book of Lore.
The book looks very much like the one we see Nick and Monroe leafing through at least once in every episode. Its pages are yellow and meant to look aged, and there are sections on various Wesen with drawings and insight into each creature, often written by more than one Grimm. There are sections written in German, French, Spanish, and Japanese (with English translations, of course), as it seems many previous Grimms traveled a great deal. There are also sections on Grimm weapons and their uses; The Wesen Code of Conduct; and The Yellow Plague; all important things for a Grimm to know. Interestingly, there are also parts of what seem to be fairy tales – likely the stories that various Grimms made public to warn humans.
Although many of the Wesen we’ve seen on the show in the first two seasons have sections in the book, others don’t. The two missing that I feel should really have their own sections are the Fuchsbau and the Eisbiber (they’re only listed in the index). Rosalee and Bud are important characters, and it would be great to learn more about their Wesen species. There are other Wesen species also listed in the index that don’t have a section, and I suspect the names I don’t recognize are Season 3 Wesen we have yet to see. If even a name and a description seem like spoilers, you should probably skip over the index.
The other thing that I wish had been included are Nick’s notes and drawings. He’s doing them on the show, so why not put them in the book? We see him adding these, as a good Grimm does – even though reading these passages makes it clear just how different a Grimm Nick is. Although we’re reminded of it whenever Nick meets a new Wesen group/species and they freak out once they know he’s a Grimm, seeing in stark relief on these pages how his ancestors killed almost any Wesen they came across – not to mention how they did it – is an eye-opener. Nick sees a lot more gray in the Wesen world, while his ancestors were far more black and white… and those things belong in this book, as well as the ‘real’ one on the show.
Intrigued? Want all those Grimm details in your very own hands? Get your copy of Aunt Marie’s Book of Lore here or here.


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Weak IPO market could derail healthcare business funding
Venture capitalists have a message for healthcare entrepreneurs, and it reads like this:
“If you’re considering an initial public offering, don’t.”
That’s on the footsteps of a new study from Deloitte and the National Venture Capital Association.
According to the study, about 80 percent of VC players say that not only is the IPO market at “very weak” levels, it’s also so low, there is some question that some VC markets around the world might be in danger of collapse.
A sick, fragile IPO market would indeed be bad news for healthcare business owners. With IPO proceeds heading south at a rapid clip, that cuts deeply into a big profit center for venture capitalists. Usually, VCs are at the front of the line of investors who are paid handsomely via IPOs. But with the market for new pubic offerings in the tank, that leaves a lot of venture funders with empty pockets, and that means less funding money for new healthcare businesses.
Says the study:
The survey, conducted annually, reveals that venture capitalists believe high returns generated by IPOs are critical in providing superior returns to limited partners and growth capital to developing portfolio companies.
The news isn’t all terrible. The rate of IPOs hitting the market is up 27 percent from 2010 to 2011, but the levels are so low – there have only been 75 new public offerings so far this year – that any talk of progress becomes irrelevant.
For U.S. entrepreneurs, the IPO slump may particularly hit close to home, both literally and figuratively. Here’s how the Deloitte and NVCA study ranks country economies by the importance of having a vibrant IPO market:
- United States
- United Kingdom
How do the study authors back those rankings up? By venture capitalists’ sentiment.
According to the study, 91 percent of venture capitalists say the U.S. is a “critical” market for the global IPO market. But only 36 percent of U.S. VCs deem global IPO markets in the same regard.
The study authors describe IPOs as the ultimate “trickle-down” wealth producer for the U.S. economy. They generate jobs, capital, and confidence in the U.S. economy, they say.
"The venture-backed IPO market has been an extraordinary creator of economic value in countless ways,” says Mark Heesen, president of the National Venture Capital Association. “Not only have millions of jobs been created, but superior returns have been delivered to pension beneficiaries, endowments and charitable foundations for decades. Entire industries have been formed, pushing innovation forward, and changing the way we live and work for the better. The recovery of the IPO market, both here in the U.S. and abroad, is not a nicety but a necessity for the future health of the global economy."
So why the pullback in IPO activity? The Deloitte/NVCA study points to an increasingly frustrating, but obvious reason, the sorry state of the U.S. economy. Here are the reasons for the IPO slowdown, according to the report authors:
- Weak investor appetite for equity in public companies
- An unstable economic environment
- A dim environment for stock market coverage
- Lower participation by investment banks
Taken together, the study is a sour one for healthcare startup owners. Surely, the economy will grow stronger, but the current environment for new capital funding looks a lot like a market bottom.
"There is no doubt that the limited IPO market impacts investors and limited partners, but it's important to remember that it affects entrepreneurs as well," said Scott Tobin of Battery Ventures GP and head of the firm's Israel office. "When I talk to these folks, whether in the U.S., Israel or anywhere in the world, they dream of solving big problems and building long-lasting public companies that survive beyond their tenure as CEO. You need a healthy IPO ecosystem to encourage that innovation and ensure that these incredibly smart and talented individuals truly reach for the stars."
Again, not all the news is grim. Deloitte says that five years out, over half of venture capitalists (57 percent) will increase their funding activity. Another 35 percent say they will keep funding levels right where they are.
For healthcare entrepreneurs, their industry – along with information technology and clean technologies – is at the top of the list of desirable industries for investment.
So take that bit of positive data away from an otherwise dark, dank and dismal IPO landscape. After all, today’s funding menu may look like thin gruel, but a more ample one awaits those entrepreneurs with the patience of a saint.


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San Gabriel is close to many of Los Angeles’s more popular attractions. The San Gabriel Mission and Huntington Library are amongst the many best places to explore here. If time permits, be sure to also visit the Westfield Santa Anita and the Los Angeles Arboretum and Botanic Gardens.
San Gabriel offers some interesting cultural attractions within easy reach that allow visitors to really get a feel for the area. Visit the various museums and galleries of the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena and Southwest Museum.
If you love food and shopping, you’ll love the various stores of Citadel Outlets in Commerce.
An important local icon is Staples Center, the main stadium for the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team in winter and the Los Angeles Clippers. This multi-purpose stadium is also a first class live performance venue, so check the stadium’s gig guide to see what’s on during your visit.
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I guess I could be working while everyone else is at the Melbourne Cup, but seeing as productivity in Australia has ground to a halt, and I’ve already done a couple of Sporcle quizzes today then I shall use my time to write a blog on some running I did last week.
The plan for last week was to do an almost full week of training and then race the Noosa Bolt 5k at the end of it. I’ve missed too much time to have an easy week and so I need to cram in all the training I can.
The Noosa Bolt 5k itself was really cool. It’s a sideshow compared to the Triathlon festival that goes on in Noosa that weekend. It’s the largest triathlon event in the Southern hemisphere apparently and the usually quiet, small beach resort-town of Noosa was rammed with athletes and had a great atmosphere
The race itself is 4-and-a-bit laps of a 1200m circuit that’s really just 600m out, around a cone, and then back again. this makes it great for spectators, but also leads to lots of slowing as you navigate the hairpin turns. I knew I wasn’t going to set the world alight here but was hoping to be in the mix with my 4 training partners who were running. I started off reasonably steadily in about 15th place, and moved through the field as the race went on. I probably shouldn’t have let Roffy and Jeff get away from me early on, as this isolated me a bit and meant I got the full breeze in my face for half of the loop. As things turned out, I moved into 8th place and was slowly gaining on Roffy and Jeff but couldn’t get close enough to challenge them. 8th place was where I finished, in 14.57. My Sydney Running Academy teammates all ran to form really – Nipper had a strong run for 2nd and young Jack Stapleton challenged well for 4th. Jeff, Roffy and myself all need a bit more training in our legs. Still, 5 in the top 8 for this Asics sponsored race makes the sponsors happy.
The biggest disappointment for me was that I wasn’t on the warm-down party that got lost and saw an echidna in the national park. I’m yet to view one of these prickly little chaps and so that would have been excellent.
Anyway, here’s last week’s running:
Monday – 68 mins very easy. Felt really dead after the hot long run the day before, so just kept it slow – 6.48/mile (10)
Tuesday – AM – 38 mins easy (5.5)
PM – Quarters on the track – 14.25. Averaged 68-69 for the 400s, and 38-39 for the 200s. Felt tired still. (8)
Wednesday – 90 mins very easy. Felt tired again…. 7.20/mile (13)
Thursday – Am – 42mins easy (6)
PM – 43 mins easy (6.5)
Friday – 38 mins easy (5.5)
Saturday – Noosa Bolt 5k (9)
Sunday – 2hrs 15 around the National park and Noosa coast. Started off with a few wrong turns – sand, steps, hills. I found the last 15 mins really tough as the humidity caught up with me. But again, got it done. Pace hard to tell as Garmin got lost in the woods. (20)
83.5 miles. Calf threatened to get sore after track and race but held up ok. Just got to get the training done and hope things start to click soon.
At the end of it Amelia had booked lunch at a very nice Japanese restaurant called Wasabi. Here’s some sort of glass decanter they keep their whisky in.

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Debbie Mathew on practicing yoga.
“Yoga has truly been the guiding light of my evolution as a human being. In deep exploration the practice and wisdom of yoga, I gain wisdom, compassion and feel the expression of my greatest potential.”
I have been practicing yoga since 1981, having fallen in love with the practice after my first class. Since then I have explored many differing traditions, and integrated the various practices that resonated with me, into my own teaching style.
I began with the intelligent alignment proffered by BKS Iyengar. This yoga master’s focus on the slow and steady building of body awareness, and the importance of alignment and props, laid a solid foundation for my practice and teaching. I continued solely studying with Iyengar trained teachers through the early 1990’s.
In 1993, I moved to the Rocky Mountains, and for many years attended the annual Estes Park Yoga Journal Conference, where I practiced with a variety of teachers, representing many hatha traditions, from Kundalini (with Gurmukh), to Astanga (Richard Freeman), Iyengar (Judith H. Lasetar, Patricia Walden, Rodney Yee), Viniyoga (Gary Kraftsow) and Anusara (John Friend).
I began teaching yoga full time in 2003, in Laramie, WY, opening a downtown studio in 2005, the same year I became certified through Yoga Alliance: RYT 200 (Registered Yoga Teacher – 200 hour training).
My interests expanded into the more subtle teachings of breath work (Pranayama) and meditation. So I deepened my studies with longer workshops and training with Tias Little (Prajna Yoga), Saraswati Buhrman (RMIYA – teachings of Baba Hari Das), and Richard Miller, with whom I did a Yoga Nidra training. I continued studies with Aadil Palkivala (Purna Yoga), with whom I completed a therapeutic teacher training, some of which involved the use of the Wall Rope System.
From 2006 on-wards, I began teaching numerous workshops, in addition to the regular classes. In 2009, private consultations for therapeutic purposes evolved, which has expanded greatly since 2012, when I focused upon the therapeutic applications of yoga during the 500 hour certification program with Joseph and Lillian Le Page.
I have also studied nutrition, healthy eating, and integrating various practices, such as Living Foods, into my own lifestyle choices; I offer counsel to clients and community in various ways: Living Foods Courses, Detox Regimes, private therapy consultation.
I’ve recently completed an 800 hour internship in Integrative Yoga Therapy, a part of which involves teaching a 10 week class focused on therapeutic yoga. I have created and taught a course for Baby Boomers, addressing the aging body, as well as healing and integrating the emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of our existence. I feel this to be an invaluable focus for the age group to care for self, and to self-actualize.
I continue to teach a variety of classes, workshops and do private and semi-private consultations to engage re-balancing of physical, psychological and spiritual aspects of being human. At this point (mid 2016), I have engaged in over 3000 hours of yoga teaching and consultation.
The Condensed CV – Debbie Mathew
2017 – Mudras & Astrology; online course with Sabrina Mesko
2015 – 2016 – IYT 800 hour Integrative Yoga Therapy certification completed.
2014 – Shakti Yoga Retreat (Institute of Vedic Studies; David Frawley)
2014 – Experienced E-RYT-500 (over 2000 hours of teaching experience)
2014 – Kundalini Tantra Intro – 7 Centers Yoga Arts (21 CEU hours)
2012 – 500 hour (RYT-500) Yoga Integrative Therapy Teacher Training with Joseph and Lillian Le Page (https://iytyogatherapy.com/)
2011 – Opened Yoga Oasis Studio in Laramie, WY. (which has Wall Rope System installed)
2010 – 60 hour Yoga Therapeutic Training with Aadil Palkivala
2008 – Experienced ERYT-200 (over 1000 hours of teaching completed, plus regular training upgrades)
2008 – iRest with Richard Miller; Level 1 Yoga Nidra Training. 42 Advanced CEU hours
2005 – Opened ‘The Yoga Space’, downtown Laramie, WY
2005 – 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification = RYT 200 through Yoga Alliance
2003 & 2004 – studied Pranayama with Sarasvati Buhrman at RMIYA (Rocky Mountain Institute of Yoga & Ayurveda)
2003 – began teaching yoga professionally
2003- 2007 – Studied with teachers at regional Conferences and Workshops.
1981 – Attended my first yoga classes, in the Iyengar tradition
The yoga therapy components of my instruction are based on the Integrative Yoga Therapy Teacher Training I’ve achieved, not derived from my status as an RYT ®with Yoga Alliance Registry.
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Trisha Yearwood’s spirit shines just as brightly in her cooking as it does in her music. Between receiving numerous GRAMMY®, CMA® and ACM® Awards as a country star, the singer, actress, author, chef, and entrepreneur has delivered three New York Times Bestselling cookbooks. Her hit Food Network series Trisha’s Southern Kitchen garnered an EMMY® Award in the category of “Outstanding Culinary Show.” Now, she unveils what might be her most personal cookbook yet, Trisha’s Kitchen: Easy Comfort Food for Friends and Family, collecting 125 comfort food recipes peppered with family stories and photos.
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In her debut cookbook, Georgia Cooking in an Oklahoma Kitchen, Trisha proved that there’s much more to her than an award-winning country music career, as she welcomed us into her kitchen and served up a feast of flavorful meals and heartwarming personal anecdotes. Now, in Cooking for Family and Friends, Trisha opens her life and her kitchen once more with a trove of recipes from a lifetime of potlucks and colorful gatherings.
Trisha has that southern hospitality gene and she’s a big believer that cooking for someone else is an act of love. From breakfasts in bed to hearty casseroles and festive holiday meals, Trisha’s delicious recipes are dedicated to her loved ones, including her husband Garth Brooks (who’s her number one cooking fan and the contributor of a few knockout recipes of his own).
Trisha knows how good it feels to bring something to the table. It brings everyone closer together if they’ve had a hand in preparing a meal. These recipes all come with memories attached—of potlucks with good friends, church suppers, family fish fries, and beach picnics, Mother’s Day, and Christmas gatherings. Many are handed down from her mother, her aunts and cousins, or longtime friends, while others are her own contemporary improvisations on classic southern fare. Each one—whether a main dish, a tasty side, or a decadent dessert—comes with a heartwarming story from Trisha’s life that may remind you of some of your own favorite family foods, or inspire you to create new traditions.
You don’t have to be a southerner to enjoy Yearwood family specialties such as:
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• Cornbread Salad with French Dressing
• Baked Bean Casserole
• Pumpkin Roll
• Old Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake
Plus, Trisha (and her sister and mother) offer up loads of practical advice, on everything from easily icing a cake to cutting a slice of pie, time-saving tips; and ingredient substitutions. With full-color photographs taken at Trisha’s home, this soulful and sincere testament to a southern life well-lived will delight both country music fans and home cooks everywhere.
Trisha Yearwood’s fans know that she can cook up a comforting, delicious meal that will feed a family! Like her earlier bestsellers, Trisha’s Kitchen will include new family favorites and easy-to-make comfort foods, with stories about her family and what’s really important in life.
The 125 recipes include dishes her beloved mother used to make, plus new recipes like Pasta Pizza Snack Mix and Garth's Teriyaki Bowl. Every recipe tells a story, whether it's her grandma's Million Dollar Cupcakes, or her Camo Cake that she made for her nephew's birthday.
As Trisha says: "I love to cook now more than I ever have, because for me, cooking is about love. It's sharing a meal with family and friends and talking about our lives. It's working out thoughts in my head about what I need to conquer or accomplish while I'm working on a homemade pastry crust. Sometimes the feel of cold butter in my hands working through the flour just makes me see things more clearly."
Trisha Yearwood is as much a force in the kitchen as she is on stage. But after years of enjoying decadent Southern comfort food, her culinary philosophy is evolving. As Trisha says, “I have adopted an 80/20 rule: 80 percent of the time I make good choices; 20 percent of the time I let myself splurge a little.”
Whether surprisingly virtuous or just a little bit sinful, the recipes in Trisha’s Table all bring that unmistakable authenticity you’ve come to love from Trisha. You’ll find brand-new dishes emblematic of the variety and balance Trisha champions. They skimp on anything but flavor, including dairy-free Angel Hair Pasta with Avocado Pesto, low-calorie Billie’s Houdini Chicken Salad, vegetarian Smashed Sweet Pea Burgers, and tasty, high-protein Edamame Parmesan, alongside too-good-to-give-up family favorites, such as Slow Cooker Georgia Pulled-Pork Barbecue, Chicken Tortilla Casserole, Snappy Pear-Cranberry Crumble, and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls.
Trisha wants to feed her loved ones—and yours, too—food that tastes good and food that’s good for you. So pull up a seat at Trisha’s Table and dig in!
Throughout her life–from her humble roots in Georgia to her triumphant recording years in Nashville and a fulfilling married life with husand Garth Brooks in Oklahoma–Trisha has always enjoyed feeding those she loves. Now she dishes up a collection of more than 120 of her go-to recipes in a tribute to both home-grown cooking and family traditions.
Trisha believes a recipe always tastes better when it has a memory attached to it. Here, she teams up with her mother and sister to share their family’s best-loved recipes. This is the kind of classic comfort food you’ll want at the heart of your own family’s mealtime memories. Inside is a full menu of Southern fare with a contemporary twist. But you don’t have to be a Southerner to enjoy Yearwood family favorites such as:
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Stuffed Pork Chops
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Along with the recipes for inviting soups, textural salads, home-style family entrées, colorful side dishes, and irresistible desserts, Trisha shares everything from charming personal anecdotes to practical advice, time-saving tips, and creative ingredient substitutions to accommodate all tastes.
With full-color photographs taken in and around Trisha’s homes and a foreword by Garth Brooks, this soul-warming slice of Southern life will delight country music fans and home cooks alike. Best of all, this is un-pretentious food that is easy to put together, satisfies even big country appetites, and tastes like home. Trisha’ s warm evocations of pre-paring food for loved ones will transport you back to your own childhood. These are recipes you’ll enjoy with your family for years to come.

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Understanding the central New Jersey residential market as it continues to fluctuate, more so than before because of the Covid-19 pandemic, is no small task.
But for professionals like Judson Henderson, the broker of record and managing member at Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty, that comprehension comes easier due to his years of experience.
Henderson has been active in the world of real estate since first receiving his license at the age of 18, becoming a full-time professional four years later. His agency is based in Princeton, but their reach and exposure go beyond to help all central New Jersey residents meet their match in the perfect home—even when the process of doing so has been complicated by outside factors like coronavirus and a temperamental economy.
Translating it for the rest of the world, Henderson shared his views on what to expect for the market, which has gone from dramatic highs to lows on a rollercoaster of property values.
“I can speak to not just what’s going on in Princeton or not just what’s going on in West Windsor, but look a little bit more broadly, in terms of our area of expertise, which is that central New Jersey segment overall,” Henderson said. “The markets are generally starved for inventory, and that is certainly a theme in our area.”
Inventory refers to new listings on the market, meaning that if houses are not being consistently put up for sale, potential buyers have fewer plots or buildings to choose from.
“It’s no secret there, it’s expensive to live in this area. Part of that is high property taxes, high state income taxes, all those things,” Henderson continued. “But as a result of that, we don’t have a ton of our rental inventory.”
According to New Jersey Realtors “Local Market Update for January 2022,” the inventory of homes for sale has dropped dramatically across single family homes (-25.1%), townhouse-condo properties (-27.4%) and adult community homes (-31.8%). This is paired with an increase of median sales prices, and a whopping decrease in new listings from the year prior, specifically in terms of adult community homes (-61.1%).
Using Princeton as an example, Henderson recalls that people initially faced with difficulties in selling their homes began renting them out to others as a fallback.
“Over the last year or two, that’s no longer an issue,” Henderson said, the now-profitable sales rapidly depleting rental inventories. “[There’s] so much additional pressure on people that are coming here to buy a house or to rent a home, because even [with] the choices from a rental standpoint, there’s not a lot of plan b’s for people right now. There’s no part of this market that hasn’t been completely turned around.”
To appeal to a range of prospective owners, structures and designs of the properties vary across condos, townhomes, single-family homes on smaller, postage stamp lots, and large estates with equestrian facilities.
“It really is a much more diverse housing stock than people realize, so it’s hard to generalize in this market, in our area, what’s going on across the board, because it’s very specific to individual counties, and even certain products, within those municipalities,” Henderson explained.
If a house is in “great turnkey condition” that requires little to no work, Henderson adds, it’s likely priced at a premium. Due to the pandemic’s supply issues and inevitable delays, people are more willing to pay a higher amount for an abode that does not have, or need, renovations for functionality.
The reverse of that means that residents who are able to make those enhancements have the fixer-upper-hand, because any successfully completed projects are likely to increase the financial worth of the property.
“There are values out there for people that are willing to take that work on because there are fewer people that are in that position,” Henderson adds.
Outside of the pandemic and in a “normal” market, he said, trends vary over time.
“Some of those are desirable and some of those are not,” Henderson said, illustrating his point with details on the 2008 recession. According to Henderson, after the economic crash, people started to prefer smaller, efficient homes with minimal walking distances to town.
“We are in a post-pandemic world where they say they’re still desirable, but there’s been a renaissance for properties that have a little more breathing room and a little more lifestyle at your fingertips,” he remarks.
With the possibility of being “stuck” at or working from home more relevant than ever before, the pandemic has changed not only what homeowners tend to value, but even minute details such as “floor plan changes that have revealed themselves” in the last few years.
At the beginning of the lockdown, Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty, alongside others in the world of real estate, watched as everything came to a standstill.
Then, an explosion of interest revitalized the housing market, creating a startling, yet appreciated, new reality for the field.
“We were completely idle for a couple of months, not knowing what was gonna happen, and then all of a sudden, real estate almost did a complete 180°, where we’re as busy, if not bigger, than we’ve ever been,” Henderson said.
The business was then tasked with navigating both the perils of a pandemic and the constant risk of Covid-19 exposures.
Kiplinger’s Daniel Bortz reported that 2021 had “record-low mortgage rates” riding off the high of stimulus checks and rising wages, causing the market to flourish. “That surge in demand, coupled with the lowest home supply in more than two decades, sent U.S. home sale prices to stratospheric highs,” Bortz wrote in a Feb. 23 article from this year.
But now, there are higher sale prices than ever, making the current market tailored to sellers rather than buyers. According to estimates from the website Redfin, as of Feb. 2022, there was a roughly 10-point increase in homes sold above the list price to 48.3%, but a steep, 16.4% decrease in the number of homes for sale to 26,723. Only 6,936 homes were actually sold with Redfin, resulting in a 17.1% decrease.
While the majority of 2022 is yet to come, early predictions maintain that this year is unlikely to simulate the springtime renaissance of 2021, where the market, newly revitalized, took on a life of its own.
Going forward, Henderson finds that some market changes will be non-negotiable.
“Affordability is always the key,” he maintains. “When we have real estate prices rising to the extent that they are, the biggest thing that’s going to influence the upcoming year is what happens with affordability in interest rates.”
“It really starts to have an impact on what people can afford, and that’s going to be the key to anything that happens this year,” Henderson said. “Last year, when interest rates were so low and the market was in a rising environment, people were there to afford these homes or at least people were there to pay higher prices.”
Henderson gave his overview of the future at the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber’s 2022 “Central NJ Real Estate Forecast” event on March 4, sharing his predictions with an audience, peers and fellow speakers. His projections ultimately revolved around what New Jersey renters and homeowners are willing to tolerate.
“How much more price appreciation and rising interest rates can people actually stomach?” he asked about the trends. “People are going to chase affordability. They’ll find what they want from a housing standpoint and then move to a municipality of a secondary nature.”
Henderson’s takeaway is that these traditional boundaries may no longer be as important as they were in the past, with residents feeling more inclined to relocate for their evolving needs—this would mean the markets could change based mostly on movement.
“If people don’t like what they see in one municipality, then they’re going to venture out to a municipality that is more affordable,” he said, envisioning one of the conceivable changes.


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Dating back over 3,000 years, the ancient medical practice of acupuncture is now recognized by modern science as a safe and effective form of healthcare.
While you probably know of acupuncture’s power to relieve pain, scientific studies have also shown that it’s an effective treatment for a wide array of circulatory, endocrine, and systematic ailments. Both the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) recognize acupuncture as an effective treatment of addiction, anxiety, depression, headaches, back pain, sleep disturbances, stress, and much more.
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