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© 2020 ISSN 1935-6161Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger508125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35464731.post-33979886936912066352024-02-26T09:45:00.003-07:002024-02-26T10:19:49.966-07:00Canada as far south as California<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFVONEm_4OcBzkewJKzPU2CJng9225zAYSB2OefJoS4l2OAG5-WKLpKX5fA6Tn-IgRdhOKzdbIUK6JR9tCZV2geRjAg1xCuiSSe3tjn2DslNZpX6FV4Lrf8FCqGKNYW9pssZkYQszNrEXw-ugeC7toqpf9ivlq2NtnozDHc8Yb2hppb_MsuvkJ/s1238/Screenshot%202024-02-26%20at%2010.16.06%E2%80%AFAM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="544" data-original-width="1238" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFVONEm_4OcBzkewJKzPU2CJng9225zAYSB2OefJoS4l2OAG5-WKLpKX5fA6Tn-IgRdhOKzdbIUK6JR9tCZV2geRjAg1xCuiSSe3tjn2DslNZpX6FV4Lrf8FCqGKNYW9pssZkYQszNrEXw-ugeC7toqpf9ivlq2NtnozDHc8Yb2hppb_MsuvkJ/w400-h176/Screenshot%202024-02-26%20at%2010.16.06%E2%80%AFAM.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Middle Island, on Lake Erie</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: white; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Canada is famously referred to as the Great White North, but the majority of its population resides in the southern regions, which are even more southern than commonly perceived. Surprisingly, 90% of Canadians live within 100 miles of the U.S.-Canadian border, and approximately 60% of the entire Canadian population resides south of Seattle, Washington. Intriguingly, 27 U.S. states are either entirely or partially north of Canada's southernmost point, located at Middle Island in Lake Erie, Ontario. This northern expanse even includes a small portion of California, seemingly contradictory given the state's association with one of the hottest places on Earth, Death Valley. Utah and Nevada also encompass land north of Canada's southernmost point.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: white; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">An often-overlooked fact is that Canada boasts the longest coastline globally. Spanning an impressive 125,567 miles, it surpasses Indonesia, the second-place holder with a coastline length of 61,567 miles.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: white; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The concentration of Canadians in these southern regions is primarily attributed to agricultural reasons. Historian William Lewis Morton explains that the establishment of a network of towns for commercial agriculture in these warmer climates laid the foundation for the development of modern cities during the Industrial Revolution. However, if temperatures continue to rise, Canada's colder regions might witness an influx of climate refugees in the next 50 to 100 years, altering the traditional image of the Great White North. From 1948 to 2022 Canada has warmed by 1.9 degrees Celsius, mostly because of urban sprawl and population growth. </p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: white; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Middle Island, located in Lake Erie, holds the distinction of being Canada’s most southern point. This picturesque island spans an area of approximately 46 acres. </p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: white; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Canada is 16 miles from France’s islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon. </p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: white; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Source: <a href="https://www.interestingfacts.com/fact/65d691264dad7dc3e53694c4#65d68fc3d5d29ee6e0e4c7f3" style="background-color: transparent;">Canada extends as far south as California. | Interesting Facts</a></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: white; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright 2006 Fisher House Publishers</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35464731.post-70726090020062472872024-02-26T09:26:00.004-07:002024-02-26T10:02:23.877-07:00Blue eyes share a common ancestor<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx_FqBtyVNPEAJT-grAxkKqSGcm3G3ghSgN6Xdn4yc91A1-DV2DJm5hQSjlKUI-Vb2idRjj7jwh3_TnkQ2eUnLkR6XGP9iHVRj_0jeYvq41CSbiA2JwNiTr2bOjvJ4DFOAjme4shlaHQ8bLnia1Mf4GMEaEndAdp9eotxCF3Om6CX0HcBr5b6e/s946/Screenshot%202024-02-26%20at%2010.00.05%E2%80%AFAM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="946" data-original-width="946" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx_FqBtyVNPEAJT-grAxkKqSGcm3G3ghSgN6Xdn4yc91A1-DV2DJm5hQSjlKUI-Vb2idRjj7jwh3_TnkQ2eUnLkR6XGP9iHVRj_0jeYvq41CSbiA2JwNiTr2bOjvJ4DFOAjme4shlaHQ8bLnia1Mf4GMEaEndAdp9eotxCF3Om6CX0HcBr5b6e/s320/Screenshot%202024-02-26%20at%2010.00.05%E2%80%AFAM.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">AI-generated picture of a woman with blue eyes.<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: white; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em; white-space-collapse: preserve;">It is likely that all individuals with blue eyes share a common ancestor. Approximately 6,000 to 10,000 years ago, the prevailing eye color among Homo sapiens was brown, considered an evolutionary advantage due to the protection provided by melanin against UV radiation. However, a mutation in the OCA2 gene during the Neolithic expansion in Europe led to the birth of an individual with blue eyes, deviating from the typical brown. Scientists propose that all blue-eyed individuals, constituting about 10% of the global population, are descendants of this original ancestor with the blue-eye mutation.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: white; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Interestingly, the mutation causing blue eyes doesn't actually impart a blue color to the eyes. Blue eyes are not genuinely blue. The iris of the eye consists mainly of two layers: the stroma and the epithelium. Unlike brown eyes, which have a brown-black melanin pigment in both layers, blue eyes lack melanin pigment in the stroma. Blue eyes, devoid of any pigment, exhibit a reflection of white light through the Tyndall effect. This optical phenomenon occurs as the shorter blue wavelengths are reflected more by the fibers in the eyes, absorbing longer red-orange wavelengths. Although the perception is that people have "blue" eyes, from a pigment standpoint, they essentially lack any color.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: white; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Source: <a href="https://www.interestingfacts.com/" style="background-color: transparent;">Interesting Facts</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright 2006 Fisher House Publishers</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35464731.post-39001851722195761472024-02-23T22:01:00.001-07:002024-02-23T22:06:01.476-07:00Yummy chicken broccoli casserole<p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimFUIlgTZvqjCjOI9DbnnTflwFtWVNqGuxnkynpVzmz_5tc-QzFEmqWFGpQDVrTEebGD14Pk95CIYyOyYm-iH64E2C1uNkoY8jHah1tew8TirkskAIOeKhB-zy6AlQEandBEH7mk4Aw2-RFNhTp2ZwgdozJWD3fxaZ6HQ4NxrTzy4LTjACzYtn/s1552/Screenshot%202024-02-23%20at%209.55.08%E2%80%AFPM.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1182" data-original-width="1552" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimFUIlgTZvqjCjOI9DbnnTflwFtWVNqGuxnkynpVzmz_5tc-QzFEmqWFGpQDVrTEebGD14Pk95CIYyOyYm-iH64E2C1uNkoY8jHah1tew8TirkskAIOeKhB-zy6AlQEandBEH7mk4Aw2-RFNhTp2ZwgdozJWD3fxaZ6HQ4NxrTzy4LTjACzYtn/w400-h305/Screenshot%202024-02-23%20at%209.55.08%E2%80%AFPM.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Golden-brown chicken broccoli casserole</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: normal;">Tonight, I made chicken and broccoli casserole. It is an easy KETO meal that can be used for Bright Line Eating and a diabetic diet. </span></h3><h2 class="wp-block-heading" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: var(--heading-font) !important; font-size: 1.6em; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0px; margin: 21px 0px; padding: 0px; text-transform: uppercase;"><span style="font-family: arial;">INGREDIENTS</span></h2><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.36px; margin: 5px 0px 30px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">This easy keto meal takes ingredients you can find at any grocery store. You will need:</span></p><ul style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.36px; margin: 0px 0px 30px; padding: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 20px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Cooked chicken (14 ounces)</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 20px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Broccoli florets (4 cups)</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 20px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Butter (2 ounces)</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 20px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Heavy whipping cream (1cup)</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 20px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Mozzarella or cheddar cheese (2 ounces)</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 20px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Parmesan (2 ounces)</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 20px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Garlic (1 or 2 cloves)</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 20px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Salt and pepper (to taste)</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: 20px; letter-spacing: 0.36px;"><span style="font-family: arial;">4 servings (800 calories per serving)</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 20px; letter-spacing: 0.36px;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Protein 6 ounces, vegetables 4 ounces</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 20px; letter-spacing: 0.36px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 20px; letter-spacing: 0.36px;"><div>HOW TO PREPARE CHICKEN BROCCOLI CASSEROLE</div><div><br /></div><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Utilize an oven-safe skillet: This recipe is designed to be cooked directly from the stovetop to the oven, eliminating the need to transfer the mixture to a casserole dish. While a cast-iron skillet is a reliable option, it's not a strict requirement.</li><li>Incorporate ample broccoli: Many traditional recipes tend to feature a meager cup of broccoli for the entire casserole. Opt for a more generous approach of a full 16 ounces, equivalent to roughly 4 cups when chopped. This adjustment transforms the recipe into a complete one-pan meal.</li><li>Prepare the broccoli: Coarsely chop the florets to expedite and evenly facilitate the cooking process. Sauté until the broccoli turns bright green and is just slightly tender, as it will undergo further cooking in the oven. It's advisable to avoid using frozen broccoli, as it tends to become overcooked and mushy quickly.</li><li>Craft the sauce: Develop a simple keto alfredo sauce by combining generous amounts of butter, cream, Parmesan cheese, and garlic. With the use of heavy cream, there's no need for flour or cream cheese to thicken the sauce. Simmer for a few minutes, monitoring the thickness to prevent excessive thickening. Add more cream if you don't have enough sauce.</li><li>Incorporate the broccoli and chicken: Any pre-cooked chicken will suffice; a quick method involves simmering chicken thighs in chicken broth for 15 minutes. Alternatively, rotisserie chicken can be used.</li><li>Sprinkle with cheese: Opt for mozzarella to enhance the gooey texture, though experimenting with other cheeses like cheddar or Gruyere is good. (I used cheddar and also added raw cashews.)</li><li>Bake the casserole at 350 degrees for 15 minutes: This step ensures the cheese melts and achieves a deliciously golden-brown topping.</li></ol><br /></div><div>Adapted from: <a href="https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/cheesy-chicken-broccoli-casserole/">Keto Chicken Broccoli Casserole - All Day I Dream About Food</a></div></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright 2006 Fisher House Publishers</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35464731.post-38661168198075973272024-02-23T21:22:00.005-07:002024-02-23T21:27:55.449-07:00How to paraphrase<div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCIYG6OD-jLMehkiORE2NbYmWAeWb79fp5gGQjG0sEOvf6zvjEgWPm_aFeCbEnANHAngLwBTV4mRrE6fJcEAy4v1Rh5bnxA3B4TupOQGlZ_alZ3SvgoJcVIJcIsYFiJC1jOUSsCQElYTticK6dMFsTugii-k7bPmKJp1CvYNXcybqpexFB5uCr/s1684/Screenshot%202024-02-23%20at%209.26.24%E2%80%AFPM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1418" data-original-width="1684" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCIYG6OD-jLMehkiORE2NbYmWAeWb79fp5gGQjG0sEOvf6zvjEgWPm_aFeCbEnANHAngLwBTV4mRrE6fJcEAy4v1Rh5bnxA3B4TupOQGlZ_alZ3SvgoJcVIJcIsYFiJC1jOUSsCQElYTticK6dMFsTugii-k7bPmKJp1CvYNXcybqpexFB5uCr/w400-h336/Screenshot%202024-02-23%20at%209.26.24%E2%80%AFPM.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">AI paraphrasing nonsense</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="background-color: #fbfbfc; color: #5d656f; font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.25rem;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: #fbfbfc; color: #5d656f; font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.25rem;">How to use paraphrasing to assure one's understanding of another's statement is correct?</span></div><div _ngcontent-ng-c2987391644="" class="post-body-container ng-star-inserted" style="background-color: #fbfbfc; box-sizing: inherit; color: #5d656f; display: flex; font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 0.9375rem; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px;"><div _ngcontent-ng-c2987391644="" class="body-text post-content ql-editor ng-star-inserted" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; height: 900px; line-height: 1.42; margin: 0.9375rem 0px 0px; outline: none; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow-y: auto; padding: 0px; tab-size: 4; white-space-collapse: preserve; width: 623.182px;"><p style="box-sizing: inherit; counter-reset: list-1 0 list-2 0 list-3 0 list-4 0 list-5 0 list-6 0 list-7 0 list-8 0 list-9 0; cursor: text; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.875rem; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; word-break: break-word;">Paraphrasing is a technique for closing the loop. It is used to assure that the receiver understands accurately the message of the sender. However, it is much more. It is a valuable skill that allows you to express someone else’s ideas in your own words while maintaining the original meaning. It is used in everyday conversation, in problem solving, and helping other people. It is a form of active listening.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; counter-reset: list-1 0 list-2 0 list-3 0 list-4 0 list-5 0 list-6 0 list-7 0 list-8 0 list-9 0; cursor: text; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.875rem; margin: 0.9375rem 0px 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; word-break: break-word;">Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to effectively paraphrase:</p><ol style="box-sizing: inherit; counter-reset: list-1 0 list-2 0 list-3 0 list-4 0 list-5 0 list-6 0 list-7 0 list-8 0 list-9 0; cursor: text; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.875rem; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit; counter-increment: list-0 1; counter-reset: list-1 0 list-2 0 list-3 0 list-4 0 list-5 0 list-6 0 list-7 0 list-8 0 list-9 0; font-size: 1rem; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em; word-break: break-word;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit;">Understand the Source:</span> Begin by thoroughly comprehending the original text. Identify the key concepts and main ideas. Break down the content into smaller chunks to grasp its essence.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; counter-increment: list-0 1; counter-reset: list-1 0 list-2 0 list-3 0 list-4 0 list-5 0 list-6 0 list-7 0 list-8 0 list-9 0; font-size: 1rem; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em; word-break: break-word;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit;">Choose Synonyms and Reword:</span> Instead of merely swapping out a few words for synonyms, focus on rephrasing the entire sentence. Consider different ways to express the same idea. You can: a) Change active voice to passive voice (or vice versa). b) Start the sentence from a different point. c) Combine information from multiple sentences into one.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; counter-increment: list-0 1; counter-reset: list-1 0 list-2 0 list-3 0 list-4 0 list-5 0 list-6 0 list-7 0 list-8 0 list-9 0; font-size: 1rem; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em; word-break: break-word;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit;">Maintain Original Meaning:</span> While rewording, ensure that the core message remains intact. Your goal is to convey the same information using different language.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; counter-increment: list-0 1; counter-reset: list-1 0 list-2 0 list-3 0 list-4 0 list-5 0 list-6 0 list-7 0 list-8 0 list-9 0; font-size: 1rem; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em; word-break: break-word;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit;">Avoid Close Imitation: </span>Be cautious not to use wording that closely resembles the original. Strive for uniqueness to prevent parroting.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; counter-increment: list-0 1; counter-reset: list-1 0 list-2 0 list-3 0 list-4 0 list-5 0 list-6 0 list-7 0 list-8 0 list-9 0; font-size: 1rem; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em; word-break: break-word;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit;">Cite the Source:</span> Whenever appropriate, cite the original source. Acknowledging who was the source demonstrates integrity and establishes credibility.</li></ol><p style="box-sizing: inherit; counter-reset: list-1 0 list-2 0 list-3 0 list-4 0 list-5 0 list-6 0 list-7 0 list-8 0 list-9 0; cursor: text; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.875rem; margin: 0.9375rem 0px 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; word-break: break-word;">Paraphrasing can also allow you to integrate sources seamlessly into your writing, demonstrating your understanding while maintaining your own voice.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; counter-reset: list-1 0 list-2 0 list-3 0 list-4 0 list-5 0 list-6 0 list-7 0 list-8 0 list-9 0; cursor: text; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.875rem; margin: 0.9375rem 0px 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; word-break: break-word;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem;">Reference: AIContentfy Team. (2023, September 15). </span><em style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem; line-height: inherit; word-break: break-word;">Mastering Paraphrasing: A Step-by-Step Guide to Using Paraphrasing Tools Effectively</em><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem;">. <a href="https://aicontentfy.com/en/blog/mastering-paraphrasing-step-by-step-guide-to-using-paraphrasing-tools">https://aicontentfy.com/en/blog/mastering-paraphrasing-step-by-step-guide-to-using-paraphrasing-tools</a></span><span style="background-color: transparent;"><a href="https://aicontentfy.com/en/blog/mastering-paraphrasing-step-by-step-guide-to-using-paraphrasing-tools " target="_blank"> </a></span></p></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright 2006 Fisher House Publishers</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35464731.post-4256650534655636972024-02-13T09:58:00.003-07:002024-02-13T09:58:32.632-07:00Smokey Bear has ZIP code<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixwrB5xxQ1H1iNUQZWtmV9qVhWm4WOPWofiHoUE4e-l91H1EGXGWQXg6ZMybtqL3g2Kbgi77_qBabOCHUE3vQ7A1QTNXKYSv-NQCzQrPg7HZRs5nwSb7eYkv-bz7Je3n8NLzZhe63MlMTSWBT14yPwWkdxHhJ2hk1B5fx4Ciw-5MlT41sCLVY-/s1676/Screenshot%202024-02-13%20at%209.55.50%E2%80%AFAM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1672" data-original-width="1676" height="399" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixwrB5xxQ1H1iNUQZWtmV9qVhWm4WOPWofiHoUE4e-l91H1EGXGWQXg6ZMybtqL3g2Kbgi77_qBabOCHUE3vQ7A1QTNXKYSv-NQCzQrPg7HZRs5nwSb7eYkv-bz7Je3n8NLzZhe63MlMTSWBT14yPwWkdxHhJ2hk1B5fx4Ciw-5MlT41sCLVY-/w400-h399/Screenshot%202024-02-13%20at%209.55.50%E2%80%AFAM.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Drawing courtesy of CoPilot</div><p></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: white; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Smokey Bear, the enduring symbol of wildfire prevention, has garnered so much goodwill over his 77-year existence that the U.S. Postal Service established a unique ZIP code for his mail in 1964. This is quite remarkable for a mascot that originated as a fictional character. In 1944, commissioned by the War Advertising Council and the U.S. Forest Service, artist Albert Staehle and writer Harold Rosenberg created the safety-conscious black bear. Smokey Bear, the face of the nation's longest-running public service campaign, is renowned for his slogan, "Only you can prevent wildfires."</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: white; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">In 1950, a black bear cub rescued from a New Mexico wildfire by Taos Pueblo firefighters was named "Smokey Bear" as a living tribute to the beloved figure. This bear, along with his successor Smokey II, spent their lives at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. The bears, along with their alter ego, received thousands of letters, drawings, Christmas cards, and honey shipments weekly. To manage this influx of mail, the bears were assigned their own Washington, D.C. ZIP code: 20252. The bear-themed postage stamps, featuring the likenesses of the first two bears, were released on the character's 40th anniversary. Although the ZIP code was decommissioned from around 2007 to 2014, it was reinstated for Smokey Bear's 70th anniversary. The original bear also maintains an active presence on Instagram and Twitter, where he shares fire prevention tips under the hashtag #OnlyYou — a message now more crucial than ever.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: white; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Source: <a href="https://www.interestingfacts.com/?liu=1a720bdcb8f261fde7dbb2a5bedf29fa&utm_medium=email&utm_source=daily&utm_campaign=2054587960" style="background-color: transparent;">Interesting Facts</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright 2006 Fisher House Publishers</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35464731.post-69566653643767912932024-02-12T18:00:00.005-07:002024-02-12T18:00:48.304-07:00Understand yourself<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4cOlUaGDcJufZYEAMY-SsJN22Qkop3Lh7hjdPjY_0bWw6gI1kox7fuIfYJaMAGABEDI2UDnEZymiabZBsiFbWfEZ8-pbhNk9LiTDaBX-2T2jCI2m1rRMND_6mMaNmRpGw2-CpvOT1jeQuQaFiXxwAUpMaPtGGs62Pk0uuUeJLcqtDBUkwOLDV/s1560/Screenshot%202024-02-12%20at%205.45.52%E2%80%AFPM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1546" data-original-width="1560" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4cOlUaGDcJufZYEAMY-SsJN22Qkop3Lh7hjdPjY_0bWw6gI1kox7fuIfYJaMAGABEDI2UDnEZymiabZBsiFbWfEZ8-pbhNk9LiTDaBX-2T2jCI2m1rRMND_6mMaNmRpGw2-CpvOT1jeQuQaFiXxwAUpMaPtGGs62Pk0uuUeJLcqtDBUkwOLDV/w400-h396/Screenshot%202024-02-12%20at%205.45.52%E2%80%AFPM.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>The Johari Window is a valuable model for enhancing self-awareness and communication within interpersonal relationships. Developed by psychologists Joseph Luft and Harry Ingham in the 1950s and 60s, it helps individuals better understand their own behavior and how others perceive them (Gardiner, 2023; Boogaard, 2023). <div><br /></div><div> Here’s what can be learned from the Johari Window: </div><div><br /></div><div>1.Understanding Self and Others: The Johari Window encourages self-reflection and awareness. It helps individuals recognize their visible traits (known to themselves and others) as well as their blind spots (known to others but not to themselves). </div><div><br /></div><div>2.Building Trust and Communication: By expanding the “Arena” (what is known to both self and others), individuals can foster trust and open communication. Sharing more about oneself and being receptive to feedback leads to stronger relationships. </div><div><br /></div><div>3.Addressing Blind Spots: Identifying blind spots (qualities or behaviors unknown to oneself) allows individuals to work on self-improvement. When others provide feedback, it helps uncover aspects we might not be aware of. </div><div><br /></div><div>4.Accepting Feedback: The Johari Window encourages individuals to accept feedback—even if it’s challenging. Constructive feedback helps us grow and adapt. </div><div><br /></div><div>In summary, the Johari Window serves as a mirror, reflecting both our known and hidden behaviors. By expanding the “Arena” and addressing blind spots, we can enhance self-awareness and improve our interactions with others (Gardiner, 2023; Boogaard, 2023; UpSkillCoach, 2024). </div><div><br /></div><div> References: </div><div><br /></div><div>Boogaard, K. (2023, January 31). What is the Johari window? Work Life by Atlassian. <a href="https://www.atlassian.com/blog/teamwork/johari-window#:~:text=While%20the%20whole%20process%20might%20make%20you%20feel,accept%20feedback%2C%20even%20if%20it%E2%80%99s%20hard%20to%20hear">https://www.atlassian.com/blog/teamwork/johari-window#:~:text=While%20the%20whole%20process%20might%20make%20you%20feel,accept%20feedback%2C%20even%20if%20it%E2%80%99s%20hard%20to%20hear</a> </div><div> </div><div>Gardiner, K. (2023, December 14). How to Use the Johari Window to Improve Leadership. PositivePsychology.com. <a href="https://positivepsychology.com/johari-window/ " target="_blank">https://positivepsychology.com/johari-window/ </a></div><div><br /></div><div>UpSkillCoach. (2024, January 26). Johari Window Model: Understanding the Four Quadrants. UpSkillCoach. <a href="https://upskillcoach.com/blog/what-is-the-johari-window/">https://upskillcoach.com/blog/what-is-the-johari-window/</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright 2006 Fisher House Publishers</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35464731.post-31420708348184239912024-02-12T16:21:00.003-07:002024-02-12T16:21:37.952-07:00Hamburger and green bean casserole<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.primaledgehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/green-bean-casserole.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="420" data-original-width="800" height="210" src="https://www.primaledgehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/green-bean-casserole.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hamburger and green bean casserole</td></tr></tbody></table><br /> Here's a simple recipe for a hamburger and green bean casserole that is free from sugar and flour:</p><p><b>Ingredients:</b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>1 pound ground beef</li><li>1 onion, finely chopped</li><li>2 cloves garlic, minced</li><li>1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces</li><li>1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (look for a low-carb, sugar-free version)</li><li>1/2 cup sour cream</li><li>1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce</li><li>Salt and pepper to taste</li><li>1 cup shredded cheddar cheese</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Instructions:</b></p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).</li><li>Cook Ground Beef: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.</li><li>Sauté Onion and Garlic: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the ground beef. Sauté until the onion is translucent.</li><li>Prepare Green Beans: Steam or boil the green beans until they are just tender. You can also blanch them in boiling water for a few minutes. Drain and set aside.</li><li>Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix well.</li><li>Assemble Casserole: In a baking dish, layer half of the cooked ground beef and onion mixture. Add a layer of half the green beans. Pour half of the soup mixture over this layer. Repeat with the remaining beef, green beans, and soup mixture.</li><li>Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.</li><li>Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until the casserole is hot and bubbly, and the cheese is melted and golden brown.</li><li>Serve: Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious hamburger and green bean casserole!</li></ol><p></p><p>Feel free to customize this recipe based on your preferences. You can add spices, herbs, or other low-carb vegetables to enhance the flavor.</p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright 2006 Fisher House Publishers</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35464731.post-69917265035441569402024-01-15T13:10:00.007-07:002024-01-15T13:13:27.233-07:00Cancer increasing among young people<p><span face="Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, Noto Sans, sans-serif, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Noto Color Emoji" style="color: #374151;"><span style="font-family: arial; white-space-collapse: preserve;">My daughter was 41 years old when she was diagnosed with Type 4 cancer in the orbital of her eye. After treatment the cancer is inactive, but she will never be cancer free, and the danger of a flare-up is still there. </span></span></p><p><span face="Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, Noto Sans, sans-serif, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Noto Color Emoji" style="color: #374151;"><span style="font-family: arial; white-space-collapse: preserve;">According to a Wall Street Journal article (January 11, 2024), obesity and lifestyle choices are linked to cancers like colorectal, breast, and pancreatic, but doctors emphasize that they don't fully explain the rise in cancer cases among young, otherwise healthy patients. Some individuals, despite being in good health, develop cancer at a young age, challenging conventional explanations.</span></span></p><p><span face="Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, Noto Sans, sans-serif, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Noto Color Emoji" style="color: #374151;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX7BaLWrE7n9TPslkLXvJRhTF1d9ptjjfXCYYLTwEWWHTYD_gHnWlYRiNCj3fujD5SO03RSD0Ocd_7iTqCJHyK_7N5li-YQjIbi0SiCtUpI_040171PD3e_LVY8o_IfsLXdqKJjB1sKemiWlzEXJZLC8Wn7AAT4HEeNycVjCZO_vhenuBjCvsC/s1432/Screenshot%202024-01-15%20at%201.05.27%E2%80%AFPM.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="746" data-original-width="1432" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX7BaLWrE7n9TPslkLXvJRhTF1d9ptjjfXCYYLTwEWWHTYD_gHnWlYRiNCj3fujD5SO03RSD0Ocd_7iTqCJHyK_7N5li-YQjIbi0SiCtUpI_040171PD3e_LVY8o_IfsLXdqKJjB1sKemiWlzEXJZLC8Wn7AAT4HEeNycVjCZO_vhenuBjCvsC/w640-h334/Screenshot%202024-01-15%20at%201.05.27%E2%80%AFPM.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Graph from WSJ</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Cancer originates from genetic mutations that trigger uncontrolled cell multiplication, leading to the formation of tumors. As individuals age, accumulating mutations increase the risk of cancer. However, in younger people, factors seem to initiate this abnormal cell production earlier. Researchers are exploring potential causes, ranging from sedentary lifestyles to exposure to microplastics.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Here are some of the factors doctors are considering for the increasing cancer rate among young people:</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Oncologists have identified a higher risk of early-onset colorectal cancer in women with prolonged TV watching habits and those who consumed sugary drinks in high school. </span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Additionally, a connection has been observed between being born via caesarean section and an increased risk of colorectal cancer in some women. </span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Studies suggest that diets rich in deep-fried and highly processed foods may contribute to early-onset colorectal cancer, while those high in fiber, fruits, and vegetables may lower risks.</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Researchers, including Dr. Y. Nancy You at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, have investigated the role of bacteria and other microbes in rectal cancer patients, finding age-related differences. Changes in the microbiome influenced by diet, antibiotic use, or other factors might contribute to inflammation and increased cancer risks.</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;">There's suspicion that cancer-causing exposures may have occurred during patients' childhood, making it challenging to trace specific causes.</span></li></ul><span style="font-family: arial;"> Unlike historical instances where smoking was a major contributor to lung cancer, current trends suggest a multifactorial origin, with no single identified carcinogen. Some experts express concern that rising cancer risks in young people may reflect broader health issues.</span><p></p><p></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Dr. Sachin Apte at Huntsman Cancer Institute wonders if the trend indicates a larger problem of declining health. Meanwhile, ongoing research at cancer centers, such as Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center and Memorial Sloan Kettering, aims to unravel the complexities of cancer by studying patient samples and assessing potential risks, including lifestyle and environmental factors.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">For more information, check out the original article from WSJ. </p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><a href="https://www.wsj.com/health/healthcare/cancer-young-people-doctors-baffled-49c766ed?mod=itp_wsj,djemITP_h">Cancer Is Striking More Young People, and Doctors Are Alarmed and Baffled - WSJ</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright 2006 Fisher House Publishers</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35464731.post-63456001344749750432023-11-21T23:51:00.000-07:002023-11-21T23:51:25.863-07:00It’s National Hiking Day!<div><br /> <div style="background: rgb(239, 239, 236); 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font-family: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 20px; min-width: auto; text-align: left;"> <span style="text-transform: capitalize;"> Easy</span> • <span style="color: #5de372;">★</span> 4.3 <span style="color: #656e5e;">(641)</span> </td> <td style="font-size: 0pt; line-height: 0pt; text-align: left;" width="2"> </td> <td style="font-size: 0pt; line-height: 0pt; text-align: left;" width="12"> </td> <td style="font-size: 0pt; line-height: 0pt; text-align: left;" width="2"> </td> <td style="color: #2b381f; font-family: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 20px; min-width: auto; text-align: left;"><br /></td> </tr> </tbody></table></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="m_4954862857792631325l-primary" style="color: #2b381f; font-family: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; min-width: auto; text-align: left;"><a class="m_4954862857792631325l-primary" href="https://ablink.email.alltrails.com/ls/click?upn=k2IxhMuBDhmy17X6XlGBR5poTgzUhNrZ62dJtMyon-2BPqu9xSyU-2Ft7A-2FM-2F5x8qOxPBqpw7gdhY3ebR9DL2CCwgR-2BvP1q-2FtjNwQCW7ioMnldcfjYXYFFPuPBnk5Xcovrog0fOsOXnANcKvCO7s9wSEE4zGto48toQi86YuqnB3L54djwiL3eWKIshhaTRDwpv3vKeheDDWR4XHWQ4obIkRVg-3D-3D_CIg_tvbqaSt9oHH49qaFZQvWcwUPNwkes-2F-2Bf-2BNze-2F2XC7JeedapkKTgIIeZzsUFQzmvuV-2Fn-2Fb-2B4CJ2Stc2o7O-2FeCOuL8fLEqN45jYIe31UbdU8sHhMNfKa6DqQYgK4UXFjRHTxbWr9qpMIBy4-2Bwfpc7eIykKYaJUTGii7gyXbmB9iG4nfyR7zD3SsOZsNIgzyA2EWsANyuXgC7Nmt4-2BmgPKnGgkDAeBhTk3b5N6ATgItRpVG22xPiIlICKPRTA35W5EsEiHj-2BvBq-2BhYFwSy5ZtaKR8ith3qomukUYyIcUCz36rbBXGsktUOINopOliYl2OqRBg-2FJC2ffupYbNwjuf3ZOMfIYYSpzDiJKZipK3eiO8zV41iUiMgzGmlaMBMFob30acV-2F9uRWBBH7VNovGypvuIo-2Fqc5we8TOeJ4oscRRMj8eixWHRDCsOvvNJkc1Rxyi8085kTNh-2FyoOWPXZSdUT1NNpmYNXU4bih8W2yKwpmIb2s-2FhzrH1v9Ios0j-2BbHogsot2GHsTzNSSd-2BW0dkFk0SYgN-2B-2FUoy8y37knPtwzBpgIbGfLcecjS7gO4HBOdJOH1G7AHdhWq0r32ffIzTFeg2qtgH9p1IqDFm5Uqfbz-2FxKfpHtwwnOh6lR6laG5J3ZonXfH0KFJGrV88vZjdVqJcbx5x26qxDw9Dnq-2BEF620wg86-2F9NwwNt78-2FPz32eYwL2J6tlsT12qE9hHTfv6Rys5XRXP-2BDXUqSEAhUTf4Vx0n6sKqf8gTBVQKAgTRu4s470BF" style="color: #2b381f; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span class="m_4954862857792631325l-primary" style="color: #2b381f; text-decoration: none;">Dripping Rock Falls</span></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="m_4954862857792631325l-grey" style="color: #656e5e; font-family: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 20px; min-width: auto; text-align: left;"> Spanish Oaks Reservoir </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="m_4954862857792631325l-grey" style="color: #656e5e; font-family: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 20px; min-width: auto; text-align: left;"> Length: 0.7 mi • Est. 0h 13m </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" style="padding-bottom: 9px; padding-top: 12px;"> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation"> <tbody><tr> <td bgcolor="#efefec" style="border-radius: 100px; color: white; font-family: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 20px; min-width: auto; text-align: center;"><a class="m_4954862857792631325l-primary" href="https://ablink.email.alltrails.com/ls/click?upn=k2IxhMuBDhmy17X6XlGBR5poTgzUhNrZ62dJtMyon-2BPqu9xSyU-2Ft7A-2FM-2F5x8qOxPBqpw7gdhY3ebR9DL2CCwgR-2BvP1q-2FtjNwQCW7ioMnldcfjYXYFFPuPBnk5Xcovrog0fOsOXnANcKvCO7s9wSEE4zGto48toQi86YuqnB3L54djwiL3eWKIshhaTRDwpv3zZLxXW0DZ36k-2Bdaq4hl5YKm6eL6Jw23NNG6CNBUYfLBcTC8AFo-2BH6MS9xVP4X-2FdaPnw9su-2B71Uzk-2BKgPkrvwpu5VeHSl7sThmYD3U-2FElnvJHLz-2Bx1Xo9-2Bld4gPi65-2BQN1Yleod5bSYuw-2FPKnyZutdcPwb7-2BZ5ZiKUUSbzknKG28-3DlMBb_tvbqaSt9oHH49qaFZQvWcwUPNwkes-2F-2Bf-2BNze-2F2XC7JeedapkKTgIIeZzsUFQzmvuV-2Fn-2Fb-2B4CJ2Stc2o7O-2FeCOuL8fLEqN45jYIe31UbdU8sHhMNfKa6DqQYgK4UXFjRHTxbWr9qpMIBy4-2Bwfpc7eIykKYaJUTGii7gyXbmB9iG4nfyR7zD3SsOZsNIgzyA2EWsANyuXgC7Nmt4-2BmgPKnGgkDAeBhTk3b5N6ATgItRpVG22xPiIlICKPRTA35W5EsEiHj-2BvBq-2BhYFwSy5ZtaKR8ith3qomukUYyIcUCz36rbBXGsktUOINopOliYl2OqRBg-2FJC2ffupYbNwjuf3ZOMfIYYSpzDiJKZipK3eiO8zV41iUiMgzGmlaMBMFob30acV-2F9uRWBBH7VNovGypvuIo-2Fqc5we8TOeJ4oscRRMj8eixWHRDCsOvvNJkc1Rxyi8085kTNh-2FyoOWPXZSdUT1NNpmYNXU4bih8W2yKwpmIb2s-2FhzrH1v9Ios0j-2BbHogsot2GHsTzNSSd-2BW0dkFk0SYgN-2B-2FUoy8y37knPtwzBpgIbGfLcecjS7gO4HBOdJOH1G7AHdhWq0r32ffIzTFeg2qtgH9p1IqDFm5Uqfbz-2FxKfrxw185ctaXDv2jAixqySbNlH8AElRxRwjuGCom3jSd0TpKW-2B4veOz4a9oYMuVnUekJdGBWDTGitwpgr6OUX9EeNDrQUF8WagCYtegYYof5WlO8fDUycMmuFj4L98L4jXW9REJm2wvkl4qjyJp803LS" style="color: #2b381f; 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font-family: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 20px; min-width: auto; text-align: left;"> <span style="text-transform: capitalize;"> Moderate</span> • <span style="color: #5de372;">★</span> 4.5 <span style="color: #656e5e;">(510)</span> </td> <td style="font-size: 0pt; line-height: 0pt; text-align: left;" width="2"> </td> <td style="font-size: 0pt; line-height: 0pt; text-align: left;" width="12"><br /></td> <td style="font-size: 0pt; line-height: 0pt; text-align: left;" width="2"> </td> <td style="color: #2b381f; font-family: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 20px; min-width: auto; text-align: left;"><br /></td> </tr> </tbody></table></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="m_4954862857792631325l-primary" style="color: #2b381f; font-family: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; min-width: auto; text-align: left;"><a class="m_4954862857792631325l-primary" href="https://ablink.email.alltrails.com/ls/click?upn=k2IxhMuBDhmy17X6XlGBR5poTgzUhNrZ62dJtMyon-2BPqu9xSyU-2Ft7A-2FM-2F5x8qOxP5ueJ5iGDeawc6e1Yr9Tlgl54eobRlkHwIh7lZUnvipcTrturbNoeBjkJFcwZZuV2jTNLXeqGh0H5s11STSmr8C7VSD-2F-2BRAvIDdE72-2FgwwcLFE-2Bv5ackX61m8WQiz-2BZxxn9R8A-2FA9-2B1CPeoGOw0l5q3t0CEOOdhMHt9Yle2BabF8-3D3IuG_tvbqaSt9oHH49qaFZQvWcwUPNwkes-2F-2Bf-2BNze-2F2XC7JeedapkKTgIIeZzsUFQzmvuV-2Fn-2Fb-2B4CJ2Stc2o7O-2FeCOuL8fLEqN45jYIe31UbdU8sHhMNfKa6DqQYgK4UXFjRHTxbWr9qpMIBy4-2Bwfpc7eIykKYaJUTGii7gyXbmB9iG4nfyR7zD3SsOZsNIgzyA2EWsANyuXgC7Nmt4-2BmgPKnGgkDAeBhTk3b5N6ATgItRpVG22xPiIlICKPRTA35W5EsEiHj-2BvBq-2BhYFwSy5ZtaKR8ith3qomukUYyIcUCz36rbBXGsktUOINopOliYl2OqRBg-2FJC2ffupYbNwjuf3ZOMfIYYSpzDiJKZipK3eiO8zV41iUiMgzGmlaMBMFob30acV-2F9uRWBBH7VNovGypvuIo-2Fqc5we8TOeJ4oscRRMj8eixWHRDCsOvvNJkc1Rxyi8085kTNh-2FyoOWPXZSdUT1NNpmYNXU4bih8W2yKwpmIb2s-2FhzrH1v9Ios0j-2BbHogsot2GHsTzNSSd-2BW0dkFk0SYgN-2B-2FUoy8y37knPtwzBpgIbGfLcecjS7gO4HBOdJOH1G7AHdhWq0r32ffIzTFeg2qtgH9p1IqDFm5Uqfbz-2FxKfqSLVGlHC8SlCK0bRRZL73pHnO9CWWbAMtZCfHamenzWJ-2FRrFM4434dYvj-2F5s-2Fhfqqi1S8hOF57nHUdtnjSWFQGHfkkcaZhRW40gnHl43YYktFhE5V9GYxOX9y1SCmkobE16-2FKzNGtyU9roYBiX5D4-2B" style="color: #2b381f; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span class="m_4954862857792631325l-primary" style="color: #2b381f; text-decoration: none;">Big Springs Hollow Loop</span></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="m_4954862857792631325l-grey" style="color: #656e5e; font-family: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 20px; min-width: auto; text-align: left;"> Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="m_4954862857792631325l-grey" style="color: #656e5e; font-family: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 20px; min-width: auto; text-align: left;"> Length: 3.9 mi • Est. 2h 4m </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" style="padding-bottom: 9px; padding-top: 12px;"> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation"> <tbody><tr> <td bgcolor="#efefec" style="border-radius: 100px; color: white; font-family: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 20px; min-width: auto; 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font-family: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 20px; min-width: auto; text-align: left;"> <span style="text-transform: capitalize;"> Hard </span> • <span style="color: #5de372;">★</span> 4.7 <span style="color: #656e5e;">(1816)</span> </td> <td style="font-size: 0pt; line-height: 0pt; text-align: left;" width="2"> </td> <td style="font-size: 0pt; line-height: 0pt; text-align: left;" width="12"><br /></td> <td style="font-size: 0pt; line-height: 0pt; text-align: left;" width="2"> </td> <td style="color: #2b381f; font-family: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 20px; min-width: auto; text-align: left;"><br /></td> </tr> </tbody></table></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="m_4954862857792631325l-primary" style="color: #2b381f; font-family: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; min-width: auto; text-align: left;"><a class="m_4954862857792631325l-primary" href="https://ablink.email.alltrails.com/ls/click?upn=k2IxhMuBDhmy17X6XlGBR5poTgzUhNrZ62dJtMyon-2BPqu9xSyU-2Ft7A-2FM-2F5x8qOxPC2Ejc2-2Fd-2FnewPZTLl6-2FN7c2emN64K3R3OMNf0M2Yy7mVjmSd35zmUOgn4P14lxC0FxMfCno6Pii-2FBZ0t3914BtF1sePuqkAmpqgz2CXMC96Bp01NA2LNQfdO-2FNHmS1kBGbk9X2ue7dnwAvir-2FKbqoFcA4lc-2FZi3mgZkdCsh4nA572TJLTEnLDK5prrSle7X7G-2BnCiXlYhQwh9SFYvTjmMQ-3D-3DypTv_tvbqaSt9oHH49qaFZQvWcwUPNwkes-2F-2Bf-2BNze-2F2XC7JeedapkKTgIIeZzsUFQzmvuV-2Fn-2Fb-2B4CJ2Stc2o7O-2FeCOuL8fLEqN45jYIe31UbdU8sHhMNfKa6DqQYgK4UXFjRHTxbWr9qpMIBy4-2Bwfpc7eIykKYaJUTGii7gyXbmB9iG4nfyR7zD3SsOZsNIgzyA2EWsANyuXgC7Nmt4-2BmgPKnGgkDAeBhTk3b5N6ATgItRpVG22xPiIlICKPRTA35W5EsEiHj-2BvBq-2BhYFwSy5ZtaKR8ith3qomukUYyIcUCz36rbBXGsktUOINopOliYl2OqRBg-2FJC2ffupYbNwjuf3ZOMfIYYSpzDiJKZipK3eiO8zV41iUiMgzGmlaMBMFob30acV-2F9uRWBBH7VNovGypvuIo-2Fqc5we8TOeJ4oscRRMj8eixWHRDCsOvvNJkc1Rxyi8085kTNh-2FyoOWPXZSdUT1NNpmYNXU4bih8W2yKwpmIb2s-2FhzrH1v9Ios0j-2BbHogsot2GHsTzNSSd-2BW0dkFk0SYgN-2B-2FUoy8y37knPtwzBpgIbGfLcecjS7gO4HBOdJOH1G7AHdhWq0r32ffIzTFeg2qtgH9p1IqDFm5Uqfbz-2FxKfolHYNwpWcuvfgvRkQGWDCEi5RNBGIfGZjlL-2F94E9riUCFa9UQ-2F-2FV2oX4BKKQAu0ybvXLSddjkxu6FRteUhzvjWR0b5wlQOE11iqmHsSL9woIDLcUEa7YXNEMLZBsluGsqUygB4-2BYbWUQZ0EyDpebia" style="color: #2b381f; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span class="m_4954862857792631325l-primary" style="color: #2b381f; text-decoration: none;">Mount Timpanogos Trail</span></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="m_4954862857792631325l-grey" style="color: #656e5e; font-family: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 20px; min-width: auto; text-align: left;"> Mount Timpanogos Wilderness </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="m_4954862857792631325l-grey" style="color: #656e5e; font-family: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 20px; min-width: auto; text-align: left;"> Length: 13.9 mi • Est. 9h 10m </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" style="padding-bottom: 9px; padding-top: 12px;"> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation"> <tbody><tr> <td bgcolor="#efefec" style="border-radius: 100px; color: white; font-family: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 20px; min-width: auto; text-align: center;"><a class="m_4954862857792631325l-primary" href="https://ablink.email.alltrails.com/ls/click?upn=k2IxhMuBDhmy17X6XlGBR5poTgzUhNrZ62dJtMyon-2BPqu9xSyU-2Ft7A-2FM-2F5x8qOxPC2Ejc2-2Fd-2FnewPZTLl6-2FN7c2emN64K3R3OMNf0M2Yy7mVjmSd35zmUOgn4P14lxC0FxMfCno6Pii-2FBZ0t3914BtF1sePuqkAmpqgz2CXMC96Bp01NA2LNQfdO-2FNHmS1kBGbk9X2ue7dnwAvir-2FKbqoFcA4lc-2FZi3mgZkdCsh4nA572TJLTEnLDK5prrSle7X7X5bRqCEJtQYBIjzwiE90ogLxjfWh5aBcccSyM19lmsYCBfcpRd2EIjFabxP-2FoLpC3FeFrZKweJpZ60sECv5sM1YEwa-2BXeXb49NGwj-2FtxF74xK4ae17szX8434a9KJjnI4gHBlGIWZ98LaX4xytbEEzXcieTww9L80W9fpwzehBc-3DQEhl_tvbqaSt9oHH49qaFZQvWcwUPNwkes-2F-2Bf-2BNze-2F2XC7JeedapkKTgIIeZzsUFQzmvuV-2Fn-2Fb-2B4CJ2Stc2o7O-2FeCOuL8fLEqN45jYIe31UbdU8sHhMNfKa6DqQYgK4UXFjRHTxbWr9qpMIBy4-2Bwfpc7eIykKYaJUTGii7gyXbmB9iG4nfyR7zD3SsOZsNIgzyA2EWsANyuXgC7Nmt4-2BmgPKnGgkDAeBhTk3b5N6ATgItRpVG22xPiIlICKPRTA35W5EsEiHj-2BvBq-2BhYFwSy5ZtaKR8ith3qomukUYyIcUCz36rbBXGsktUOINopOliYl2OqRBg-2FJC2ffupYbNwjuf3ZOMfIYYSpzDiJKZipK3eiO8zV41iUiMgzGmlaMBMFob30acV-2F9uRWBBH7VNovGypvuIo-2Fqc5we8TOeJ4oscRRMj8eixWHRDCsOvvNJkc1Rxyi8085kTNh-2FyoOWPXZSdUT1NNpmYNXU4bih8W2yKwpmIb2s-2FhzrH1v9Ios0j-2BbHogsot2GHsTzNSSd-2BW0dkFk0SYgN-2B-2FUoy8y37knPtwzBpgIbGfLcecjS7gO4HBOdJOH1G7AHdhWq0r32ffIzTFeg2qtgH9p1IqDFm5Uqfbz-2FxKfoK5XFULOXdw-2Bq1O22oFJxcbmjrgA1D-2FrVClQzepqcGTKOdrZfrjj6IJn4VxZ-2F6qYoClQckPdr3JXr9J4Bl5Q-2F6Ke1L-2B1C-2B8ywcXgwdpzr5oFSZcRmlKoX2-2FeS1lxbbpkdVTqIirXHGypgsdR-2B53h4J" style="color: #2b381f; 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font-family: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 20px; min-width: auto; text-align: left;"> <span style="text-transform: capitalize;"> Easy </span> • <span style="color: #5de372;">★</span> 4.5 <span style="color: #656e5e;">(416)</span> </td> <td style="font-size: 0pt; line-height: 0pt; text-align: left;" width="2"> </td> <td style="font-size: 0pt; line-height: 0pt; text-align: left;" width="12"><br /></td> <td style="font-size: 0pt; line-height: 0pt; text-align: left;" width="2"> </td> <td style="color: #2b381f; font-family: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 20px; min-width: auto; text-align: left;"><br /></td> </tr> </tbody></table></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="m_4954862857792631325l-primary" style="color: #2b381f; font-family: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; min-width: auto; text-align: left;"><a class="m_4954862857792631325l-primary" href="https://ablink.email.alltrails.com/ls/click?upn=k2IxhMuBDhmy17X6XlGBR5poTgzUhNrZ62dJtMyon-2BPqu9xSyU-2Ft7A-2FM-2F5x8qOxPJQ-2FTXjCBJgHdMG7Z-2FaUtqJwiMnc5G1tW08ILd24l8SssvSiUUbw-2Fh7T7ciETJIBaxAkIPQt2n2gDPjlabgnov-2BmAk-2BxASJrFNUwaBRVqmpYs7WvdLd0MWbVsEw5eSVnFod1RnSbYbXGzj5LgTjQWwE1Xu3VfhKDV8yR6gUr-2F73DRsL5RvJXYfxAvVj8p3OjL-XoR_tvbqaSt9oHH49qaFZQvWcwUPNwkes-2F-2Bf-2BNze-2F2XC7JeedapkKTgIIeZzsUFQzmvuV-2Fn-2Fb-2B4CJ2Stc2o7O-2FeCOuL8fLEqN45jYIe31UbdU8sHhMNfKa6DqQYgK4UXFjRHTxbWr9qpMIBy4-2Bwfpc7eIykKYaJUTGii7gyXbmB9iG4nfyR7zD3SsOZsNIgzyA2EWsANyuXgC7Nmt4-2BmgPKnGgkDAeBhTk3b5N6ATgItRpVG22xPiIlICKPRTA35W5EsEiHj-2BvBq-2BhYFwSy5ZtaKR8ith3qomukUYyIcUCz36rbBXGsktUOINopOliYl2OqRBg-2FJC2ffupYbNwjuf3ZOMfIYYSpzDiJKZipK3eiO8zV41iUiMgzGmlaMBMFob30acV-2F9uRWBBH7VNovGypvuIo-2Fqc5we8TOeJ4oscRRMj8eixWHRDCsOvvNJkc1Rxyi8085kTNh-2FyoOWPXZSdUT1NNpmYNXU4bih8W2yKwpmIb2s-2FhzrH1v9Ios0j-2BbHogsot2GHsTzNSSd-2BW0dkFk0SYgN-2B-2FUoy8y37knPtwzBpgIbGfLcecjS7gO4HBOdJOH1G7AHdhWq0r32ffIzTFeg2qtgH9p1IqDFm5Uqfbz-2FxKforQewQX8gBO4jhEjFgbyuqZW-2BhReEPjIhLq3Uxsy2kQYORFYxeagvYJZhlWL6lhhWW92fPPg9vzD8V-2B4x57O-2BAA9Fa1UpEa3BscONRfZfR7i1Tsk8qcFnhy54Xc-2FZ7jP4eefnzTSZLmU6YPBGUqvV1" style="color: #2b381f; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span class="m_4954862857792631325l-primary" style="color: #2b381f; text-decoration: none;">Cascade Springs Interpretive Trail</span></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="m_4954862857792631325l-grey" style="color: #656e5e; font-family: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 20px; min-width: auto; text-align: left;"> Wasatch Mountain State Park </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="m_4954862857792631325l-grey" style="color: #656e5e; font-family: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 20px; min-width: auto; text-align: left;"> Length: 0.8 mi • Est. 0h 19m </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" style="padding-bottom: 9px; padding-top: 12px;"> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation"> <tbody><tr> <td bgcolor="#efefec" style="border-radius: 100px; color: white; font-family: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 20px; min-width: auto; 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font-family: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 20px; min-width: auto; text-align: left;"> <span style="text-transform: capitalize;"> Moderate</span> • <span style="color: #5de372;">★</span> 4.3 <span style="color: #656e5e;">(928)</span> </td> <td style="font-size: 0pt; line-height: 0pt; text-align: left;" width="2"> </td> <td style="font-size: 0pt; line-height: 0pt; text-align: left;" width="12"><br /></td> <td style="font-size: 0pt; line-height: 0pt; text-align: left;" width="2"> </td> <td style="color: #2b381f; font-family: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 20px; min-width: auto; text-align: left;"><br /></td> </tr> </tbody></table></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="m_4954862857792631325l-primary" style="color: #2b381f; font-family: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; min-width: auto; text-align: left;"><a class="m_4954862857792631325l-primary" href="https://ablink.email.alltrails.com/ls/click?upn=k2IxhMuBDhmy17X6XlGBR5poTgzUhNrZ62dJtMyon-2BPqu9xSyU-2Ft7A-2FM-2F5x8qOxPrD-2FM-2BgqQrvgHPqDnnqiIA97posctlzOSMpDXDe28gCeOjP8R0-2FCA5dzeAw5mLha3WBaSzq6P4YWfkFYhmoGBKCXTyDfFSXSCig95cxmoKYJHIjXPRaJd3uGl4xACZGqFpofDWypeUl9jqqthbPZIq1MkpphnUM5i1BnTlb8llpmX0wWaYoOPJJGGbS4gwsDYvjA3FVuJAP1KW3bLlPWHaXd2CcRvhNMpNto9VkH8xyM-3D3-ix_tvbqaSt9oHH49qaFZQvWcwUPNwkes-2F-2Bf-2BNze-2F2XC7JeedapkKTgIIeZzsUFQzmvuV-2Fn-2Fb-2B4CJ2Stc2o7O-2FeCOuL8fLEqN45jYIe31UbdU8sHhMNfKa6DqQYgK4UXFjRHTxbWr9qpMIBy4-2Bwfpc7eIykKYaJUTGii7gyXbmB9iG4nfyR7zD3SsOZsNIgzyA2EWsANyuXgC7Nmt4-2BmgPKnGgkDAeBhTk3b5N6ATgItRpVG22xPiIlICKPRTA35W5EsEiHj-2BvBq-2BhYFwSy5ZtaKR8ith3qomukUYyIcUCz36rbBXGsktUOINopOliYl2OqRBg-2FJC2ffupYbNwjuf3ZOMfIYYSpzDiJKZipK3eiO8zV41iUiMgzGmlaMBMFob30acV-2F9uRWBBH7VNovGypvuIo-2Fqc5we8TOeJ4oscRRMj8eixWHRDCsOvvNJkc1Rxyi8085kTNh-2FyoOWPXZSdUT1NNpmYNXU4bih8W2yKwpmIb2s-2FhzrH1v9Ios0j-2BbHogsot2GHsTzNSSd-2BW0dkFk0SYgN-2B-2FUoy8y37knPtwzBpgIbGfLcecjS7gO4HBOdJOH1G7AHdhWq0r32ffIzTFeg2qtgH9p1IqDFm5Uqfbz-2FxKfplza71PgLHINK3zLcMvvaEg8-2FWlJ8STn62XQ5FqwW-2FeC2-2FK3Jze-2FHfeOFDE5szEvNMibZEc1B4eNSxwmHDqr7zp-2FZsNpAi8EX6vRhsum4nlms2R8EYAD0H4Z-2FmjWDL6A10RxUZ-2BagwaVW2LMXVVIcU" style="color: #2b381f; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span class="m_4954862857792631325l-primary" style="color: #2b381f; text-decoration: none;">Primrose Overlook and Horse Spring Trail Loop</span></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="m_4954862857792631325l-grey" style="color: #656e5e; font-family: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 20px; min-width: auto; text-align: left;"> Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="m_4954862857792631325l-grey" style="color: #656e5e; font-family: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 20px; min-width: auto; text-align: left;"> Length: 3.6 mi • Est. 2h 2m </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" style="padding-bottom: 9px; padding-top: 12px;"> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation"> <tbody><tr> <td bgcolor="#efefec" style="border-radius: 100px; color: white; font-family: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 20px; min-width: auto; text-align: center;"><a class="m_4954862857792631325l-primary" href="https://ablink.email.alltrails.com/ls/click?upn=k2IxhMuBDhmy17X6XlGBR5poTgzUhNrZ62dJtMyon-2BPqu9xSyU-2Ft7A-2FM-2F5x8qOxPrD-2FM-2BgqQrvgHPqDnnqiIA97posctlzOSMpDXDe28gCeOjP8R0-2FCA5dzeAw5mLha3WBaSzq6P4YWfkFYhmoGBKCXTyDfFSXSCig95cxmoKYJHIjXPRaJd3uGl4xACZGqFpofDWypeUl9jqqthbPZIq1MkpphnUM5i1BnTlb8llpmX0wWaYoOPJJGGbS4gwsDYvjA3FVuJAP1KW3bLlPWHaWz7waEJ4MPbaP83XYszPiiKW9ccu9AHqb6axiqjPBSgTBsTrE-2FiL-2FWOndWfWbTFwrlm9MPGf1q8l3SG-2BlySeQExrwpXeDwxKij71G11-2BhwCdGj8Tkl1z7-2BDPlMdb7espf5NPPw6TpecTna49AZJdck-3DvZCk_tvbqaSt9oHH49qaFZQvWcwUPNwkes-2F-2Bf-2BNze-2F2XC7JeedapkKTgIIeZzsUFQzmvuV-2Fn-2Fb-2B4CJ2Stc2o7O-2FeCOuL8fLEqN45jYIe31UbdU8sHhMNfKa6DqQYgK4UXFjRHTxbWr9qpMIBy4-2Bwfpc7eIykKYaJUTGii7gyXbmB9iG4nfyR7zD3SsOZsNIgzyA2EWsANyuXgC7Nmt4-2BmgPKnGgkDAeBhTk3b5N6ATgItRpVG22xPiIlICKPRTA35W5EsEiHj-2BvBq-2BhYFwSy5ZtaKR8ith3qomukUYyIcUCz36rbBXGsktUOINopOliYl2OqRBg-2FJC2ffupYbNwjuf3ZOMfIYYSpzDiJKZipK3eiO8zV41iUiMgzGmlaMBMFob30acV-2F9uRWBBH7VNovGypvuIo-2Fqc5we8TOeJ4oscRRMj8eixWHRDCsOvvNJkc1Rxyi8085kTNh-2FyoOWPXZSdUT1NNpmYNXU4bih8W2yKwpmIb2s-2FhzrH1v9Ios0j-2BbHogsot2GHsTzNSSd-2BW0dkFk0SYgN-2B-2FUoy8y37knPtwzBpgIbGfLcecjS7gO4HBOdJOH1G7AHdhWq0r32ffIzTFeg2qtgH9p1IqDFm5Uqfbz-2FxKfq-2FBoc8vZzn7rnEoXF28qGT9Zyd6g2H4zKVdA1QEaGde4shw2OllahMeAEtcsk1rx2rZbGAVBOQXOesXXwuF-2BO2IOsLGw040e4HCOq-2FpLWdsJVWvCmlmps4gnwJiAQMC965tzfgD1G5vIfRKNC8VGZD" style="color: #2b381f; 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font-family: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 20px; min-width: auto; text-align: left;"> <span style="text-transform: capitalize;"> Hard</span> • <span style="color: #5de372;">★</span> 4.5 <span style="color: #656e5e;">(559)</span> </td> <td style="font-size: 0pt; line-height: 0pt; text-align: left;" width="2"> </td> <td style="font-size: 0pt; line-height: 0pt; text-align: left;" width="12"><br /></td> <td style="font-size: 0pt; line-height: 0pt; text-align: left;" width="2"> </td> <td style="color: #2b381f; font-family: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 20px; min-width: auto; text-align: left;"><br /></td> </tr> </tbody></table></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="m_4954862857792631325l-primary" style="color: #2b381f; font-family: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; min-width: auto; text-align: left;"><a class="m_4954862857792631325l-primary" href="https://ablink.email.alltrails.com/ls/click?upn=k2IxhMuBDhmy17X6XlGBR5poTgzUhNrZ62dJtMyon-2BPqu9xSyU-2Ft7A-2FM-2F5x8qOxPS3SxNEGTf7cnZ46h9mugPY4VSBGo-2FY9GkCz-2F7RPMoSohvw8nwf8EWTxljzwDJMETByQbVpnMfiHL63ihom9nTxZ7cLcY6EfAd6G5kdVN40YNXOaXf3-2Fu-2F-2FsaNY3J-2FIHebo5X7cde9XJjEyFG7EnDsdm8J-2FYzPfhNHmF-2Fs-2Flcttk-3DeZEP_tvbqaSt9oHH49qaFZQvWcwUPNwkes-2F-2Bf-2BNze-2F2XC7JeedapkKTgIIeZzsUFQzmvuV-2Fn-2Fb-2B4CJ2Stc2o7O-2FeCOuL8fLEqN45jYIe31UbdU8sHhMNfKa6DqQYgK4UXFjRHTxbWr9qpMIBy4-2Bwfpc7eIykKYaJUTGii7gyXbmB9iG4nfyR7zD3SsOZsNIgzyA2EWsANyuXgC7Nmt4-2BmgPKnGgkDAeBhTk3b5N6ATgItRpVG22xPiIlICKPRTA35W5EsEiHj-2BvBq-2BhYFwSy5ZtaKR8ith3qomukUYyIcUCz36rbBXGsktUOINopOliYl2OqRBg-2FJC2ffupYbNwjuf3ZOMfIYYSpzDiJKZipK3eiO8zV41iUiMgzGmlaMBMFob30acV-2F9uRWBBH7VNovGypvuIo-2Fqc5we8TOeJ4oscRRMj8eixWHRDCsOvvNJkc1Rxyi8085kTNh-2FyoOWPXZSdUT1NNpmYNXU4bih8W2yKwpmIb2s-2FhzrH1v9Ios0j-2BbHogsot2GHsTzNSSd-2BW0dkFk0SYgN-2B-2FUoy8y37knPtwzBpgIbGfLcecjS7gO4HBOdJOH1G7AHdhWq0r32ffIzTFeg2qtgH9p1IqDFm5Uqfbz-2FxKfqtflffVLr6Pq9qpZugiTf5Lngn9LljjiqIcEid303-2BgvS8sgs7EjkT9WvLBlGU9nJSvPuZshLN1aQk31LqbWYw9kBXB-2B0xJgfLSKZUnOuwCHUIFkqIpB30pq1GU60lrBzFv-2Bux0tNXMZ4Vpky-2BtnuU" style="color: #2b381f; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span class="m_4954862857792631325l-primary" style="color: #2b381f; text-decoration: none;">Horsetail Falls Trail Northern Route</span></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="m_4954862857792631325l-grey" style="color: #656e5e; font-family: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 20px; min-width: auto; text-align: left;"> Lone Peak Wilderness </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="m_4954862857792631325l-grey" style="color: #656e5e; font-family: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 20px; min-width: auto; text-align: left;"> Length: 3.6 mi • Est. 2h 27m </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" style="padding-bottom: 9px; padding-top: 12px;"> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation"> <tbody><tr> <td bgcolor="#efefec" style="border-radius: 100px; color: white; font-family: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 20px; min-width: auto; 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font-family: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; min-width: auto; text-align: left;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></center></div></div> <img class="informenter-marker-hide" id="informenter-marker-id" src="moz-extension://f8e6a717-bb7c-c14a-9c09-c5926587fc6d/img/informenter-marker-1.png" title="Right click to shift" /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright 2006 Fisher House Publishers</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35464731.post-66246631342860764562023-11-21T23:48:00.004-07:002023-11-22T00:01:32.954-07:00Finding solutions without taking sides<p>In the realm of conflict resolution, the age-old notion of taking sides has been reconsidered as a potentially detrimental approach. Whether in personal relationships or professional settings, the consequences of firmly aligning oneself with one party over another have been highlighted as a hindrance to effective problem-solving. </p><p>Experts in psychology and counseling emphasize the drawbacks of adopting a partisan stance during conflict resolution. According to insights from Psychology Today, this approach often leads to emotional investment, clouding objectivity, and impeding fairness in addressing issues. The repercussions of such an approach include a breakdown in communication and a compromised ability to perceive alternate perspectives, often thwarting the discovery of mutually beneficial solutions.<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fhorriblyawry.files.wordpress.com%2F2020%2F10%2Fdownload.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=88bff332c3fd146e04eefb88f997fbe8844cd3b3d0ec07ae03eacb3843c5878a&ipo=images" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="168" data-original-width="300" src="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fhorriblyawry.files.wordpress.com%2F2020%2F10%2Fdownload.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=88bff332c3fd146e04eefb88f997fbe8844cd3b3d0ec07ae03eacb3843c5878a&ipo=images" /></a></div><br /><p>To counteract this, professionals suggest the implementation of the 50-50 rule. This rule, as advocated by Psychology Today, assigns equal responsibility to both parties involved in a conflict. By doing so, it shifts the focus from assigning blame to promoting shared accountability for finding resolutions that benefit all involved.<br /> </p><p>Additionally, the Harvard Business Review cautions against hastily rushing towards solutions without a comprehensive understanding of the problem at hand. This highlights the importance of discerning between relevant and irrelevant information, especially in complex situations. Failure to do so could result in faulty or inadequate resolutions.<br /> </p><p>When it comes to counseling, the ramifications of taking sides are particularly profound. Counselors must maintain neutrality to foster trust and respect between the conflicting parties. Psychology Today underscores the significance of understanding differing perspectives in conflict resolution, emphasizing that triangulation or favoring one person over another can significantly impair relationships.<br /> </p><p>Similarly, counseling a friend necessitates a delicate approach. Taking sides against an absent individual might exacerbate feelings of isolation and injustice. Instead, impartial listening and offering objective feedback based on a comprehensive understanding of both perspectives are advised. This approach ensures support without bias and enables individuals to make informed decisions without feeling coerced or unfairly influenced.<br /> </p><p>In essence, the shift from taking sides to adopting a neutral, balanced stance in conflict resolution and counseling endeavors stands as a pivotal step towards fostering constructive dialogue and reaching mutually agreeable solutions. The focus on shared responsibility, understanding diverse viewpoints, and offering objective guidance emerges as a cornerstone in navigating conflicts without compromising relationships or fairness.</p><p>References: </p><p> Johnson, David W. (2019, June 5). The importance of taking the perspective of others. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/constructive-controversy/201906/the-importance-taking-the-perspective-others</p><p>Marczyk, Jesse. (2015, January 20). Somę thoughts on side-taking. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/pop-psych/201501/some-thoughts-side-taking</p><p>Markovitz, Daniel. (2020, November 27). How to avoid using to solutions when problem-solving. Harvard Business Review. <br />https://hbr.org/2020/11/how-to-avoid-rushing-to-solutions-when-problem-solving <br /></p><p> Razzetti, Gustavo. (2018, November 15). Want to resolve conflicts? Stop Blaming Others. Psychology Today. <br />https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-adaptive-mind/201811/want-resolve-conflicts-stop-blaming-others</p><p>Waite, Claudette. (2017, June 14). Triangulation: Playing one person against another. New Point of View Counseling. https://newpointofviewcounseling.com/triangulation-playing-one-person-another/ </p><p> <br /></p><img class="informenter-marker-hide" id="informenter-marker-id" src="moz-extension://f8e6a717-bb7c-c14a-9c09-c5926587fc6d/img/informenter-marker-1.png" title="Right click to shift" /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright 2006 Fisher House Publishers</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35464731.post-84047281550911946202023-11-13T10:45:00.003-07:002023-11-21T23:52:50.970-07:00Why advice doesn't work<p> </p><h3>Question: Why giving advise to others may be damaging relationships and causing problems at work?</h3>
<p><b>Theme:</b> Many of us freely give counsel when it is not
requested, without realizing that we are doing so or the potential harm
that this may do. In this summary, I give Andrea Darcy 's top 5 ways in
which advice-giving harms relationships.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB2lDdkeiJDudXcM6g1_qJA2vhO7RMUhXnZm_rHIkpu3rWRqe9sXuFrZpKNPhYvl_31ElW5NvSjZi-R1GSChqtmV-Gxu64fOLwZoGk1wTXrEThJzZvCukgiNBZzkhJqhm7i77USZX3ZtYJ8b64rfDH7nate13lcaSS48FB5KF52RfgL5ZU2BdG/s1568/Screenshot%202023-11-13%20at%2010.42.59%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1568" data-original-width="1018" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB2lDdkeiJDudXcM6g1_qJA2vhO7RMUhXnZm_rHIkpu3rWRqe9sXuFrZpKNPhYvl_31ElW5NvSjZi-R1GSChqtmV-Gxu64fOLwZoGk1wTXrEThJzZvCukgiNBZzkhJqhm7i77USZX3ZtYJ8b64rfDH7nate13lcaSS48FB5KF52RfgL5ZU2BdG/w260-h400/Screenshot%202023-11-13%20at%2010.42.59%20AM.png" width="260" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p>
<p></p><p><b>Summary:</b></p>
<p>Here are five instances in which it might be detrimental to offer someone unsolicited relationship guidance. </p>
<p>1. Advice is a sort of criticism rather than encouragement. </p>
<p>Although you may have good intentions when offering advise that isn't
sought, doing so sends the message that you don't trust the other
person to figure things out on their own. </p>
<p>2. Advising others prevents them from developing as individuals. </p>
<p>Unconsciously, we make assumptions about others when we offer advise.
You're thinking they lack the wherewithal to look within themselves for
solutions. This prevents the other person from taking the time to tune
in to their own inner guidance system or from developing any such system
at all. something they do have; in fact, we all do. </p>
<p>By preventing yourself from thinking about new ways to improve your
knowledge, you are also stifling your own potential for growth. </p>
<p>3. A piece of advise that makes perfect sense to you may be completely off base for someone else. </p>
<p>Giving advice means believing that your viewpoint is correct and that
your approach will be effective for everyone. However, your life
experiences are singular and may be vastly different from the other
person's. </p>
<p>Your friend's decision to leave her work due to her harsh boss may
sound reasonable to you, but your ability to avoid and resolve conflicts
may have been developed through years of experience. However, your
buddy may benefit from the chance to remain in her current position in
order to finally learn to advocate for herself and set clear limits with
her coworkers. </p>
<p>4. Giving advice shuts down rather than opens up dialogue. It closes down communication.</p>
<p>It's possible that giving an unsolicited opinion will lead to a
thought-provoking conversation on how your thoughts can better the other
person's life. The other person may feel judgmental and defensive, and
as a result, they may end the conversation or switch topics. </p>
<p>5. Fifth, suggestions tend to be egocentric and alienate others. </p>
<p>In reality, we rarely offer guidance because we genuinely want to see
someone else succeed. To achieve this goal, we need practice active
listening. </p>
<p>The truth is that most advice-givers only want to boost their own
egos. We look for validation that our lives have meant anything by
making us feel intelligent, strong, or helpful. </p>
<p>Or, even worse, we are using "offering advise" as a means of hurting the other person or expressing our wrath passively.</p>
<p><i>6. I'd like to add a sixth reason for not giving advice. If the
advice doesn't work out, the person getting your advice can turn around
and blame its failure on you. You lose your credibility and a friend. </i></p>
<p><b>In conclusion,</b> even if you believe you give
excellent advise (which can be useful if asked for! ), if it is unasked
for, it may have the consequence of prompting the question, "What should
I do instead of giving advice?" </p>
<p>So, what can you do that advising can't do? Here are some suggestions from Darcy.</p>
<p>1. Listen carefully to what the other person is saying without interjecting your own ideas or experiences. </p>
<p>2. Pose insightful queries. Questions beginning with "why?" might
lead a person to dwell on the past, become lost in introspection, and
feel judged. Questions like "why did you take a job you don't enjoy?"
can come out as judgmental and prompt uncomfortable self-examination.
Instead of asking "why," try asking "what" or "how": "What does your
ideal job look like, and how can you locate such aspects existing in the
job you have?" motivates one to think optimistically and look forward. </p>
<p>3. Give someone your whole attention and praise. In psychology, this
word describes the practice of allowing another person to feel safe and
accepted despite our disagreement with their decisions or behavior. One
of the many benefits of unconditional positive regard is that it allows
one to assume that the other person has strengths that one is simply
unaware of. </p>
<p>4. Understand the difference between empathy and sympathy.
Unasked-for counsel is frequently masked sympathy. "I feel sorry for you
because you're at a terrible spot under where I myself am," is pity
dressed up as sympathy. To empathize is to seek to understand another
person's perspective and experiences without drawing comparisons to
one's own. [Here's more on the difference between empathy and
sympathy:] </p>
<p>Only offer specific suggestions when asked for your input. You can
always count on being approached for advice when the timing is right.
However, if you are approached for your viewpoint, frame it in terms of
openness. Avoid making it seem like there is just one correct response
by emphasizing that your own point of view is the only one being
considered and then asking for feedback. It's possible that the
responses you receive will be helpful. </p>
<p>Is there anything else you can think of that happens when you give counsel that isn't ideal?</p>
<p><b>Reference:</b> Andrea M. Darcy. (2023, March 23). Giving
Advice- Why it Could Be Ruining Your Relationships. Harley Therapy.
https://www.harleytherapy.co.uk/counselling/giving-advice-in-relationships.htm</p><img class="informenter-marker-hide" id="informenter-marker-id" src="moz-extension://f8e6a717-bb7c-c14a-9c09-c5926587fc6d/img/informenter-marker-1.png" title="Right click to shift" /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright 2006 Fisher House Publishers</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35464731.post-37103520505643612752023-11-12T12:38:00.007-07:002023-11-12T19:06:56.604-07:00Park Güell: Tickets sold out<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUwf0muQreOfyRVUstENDQ2VLhPdZFtzD1hbG9kiDegiK4cYFmJ6sEboGJsyn414bSQL4O3A91HvUpr-XRmkmEpQEiAqGyM6EBuzAwRmsdAOGh2TA3Yv2oyFR5-gON-mowpdu8FHw7TwpJM5Mam8JewJE0pEFc3Yt1ELv2M-ZFYCBNBGjX2l4u/s926/Screenshot%202023-11-12%20at%206.31.06%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="622" data-original-width="926" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUwf0muQreOfyRVUstENDQ2VLhPdZFtzD1hbG9kiDegiK4cYFmJ6sEboGJsyn414bSQL4O3A91HvUpr-XRmkmEpQEiAqGyM6EBuzAwRmsdAOGh2TA3Yv2oyFR5-gON-mowpdu8FHw7TwpJM5Mam8JewJE0pEFc3Yt1ELv2M-ZFYCBNBGjX2l4u/w640-h430/Screenshot%202023-11-12%20at%206.31.06%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p> Park Güell is one of Barcelon'a favorite tourist sites, but it is frequently hard to find tickets if you want them right away. The <a href="https://parkguell.barcelona/en" target="_blank">official website</a> usually proclaims "tickets sold out for today." Only four hour hundred people are allowed into the park per half hour. <br /></p><p>We bought tickets the day before we went from a travel agency. It was a little more expensive, but worth having the guided tour. Before seeing Sagrada Família, Melanie want to know something about Antoni Gaudí, the church's principal architect, who was also one of the architects of Park Güell. </p><p>"I left the park with a better appreciation for the work of Gaudí," she said. "It helped me understand Gaudí better." Although his work may seem strange because it is a combination of Gothic and Art Nouveau, she could see it in his major guiding themes of love of God, family, and nature. </p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Origins of Park Güell <br /></h3><p> Park Güell's construction in 1900 coincided with Barcelona's evolution into a thriving metropolis, driven by industry and boasting over half a million residents. The city had dismantled its walls almost 50 years prior, paving the way for the innovative Eixample, a project spearheaded by engineer Ildefons Cerdà. Cerdà's comprehensive analysis of Barcelona's growth challenges, influenced by technological advancements like the railway, led to the expansive Pla d’Eixample proposal, which increased the city's expanse tenfold. His forward-thinking approach aimed to create a more efficient, healthier, and fairer modern city.<br /><br />Throughout the latter half of the 19th century, Barcelona underwent rapid expansion, with the Eixample area emerging as a prominent bourgeois hub. Simultaneously, development extended into the old manufacturing regions, characterized by a more industrial and populist nature.<br /><br />The 1888 Universal Exhibition showcased Barcelona's vitality to Europe and the world, highlighting the city as the focal point of a resurging Catalan nation. This event fueled a quest for a new urban artistic expression, giving rise to the prominent Modernisme movement, notably embodied in the heart of the Eixample and exemplified in the distinctive architecture of Antoni Gaudí.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWlD5oGeR_psBNKF-bCEs0GwrbKXqTy9vP9gAowYYV7fEuQ5TE0C5Q_nxR-OJxzf82yufdZFqpFJaCzWEbFWie7vfGy9uchyphenhyphenBAaL3dQKbns0qlRq3AL7AaisFzIaT0E010mj67knfnfQYev0W9t6QzELgqoEG5h2P3HtJl6sujYq3IwRhf1f-1/s622/Screenshot%202023-11-12%20at%206.31.41%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="622" data-original-width="526" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWlD5oGeR_psBNKF-bCEs0GwrbKXqTy9vP9gAowYYV7fEuQ5TE0C5Q_nxR-OJxzf82yufdZFqpFJaCzWEbFWie7vfGy9uchyphenhyphenBAaL3dQKbns0qlRq3AL7AaisFzIaT0E010mj67knfnfQYev0W9t6QzELgqoEG5h2P3HtJl6sujYq3IwRhf1f-1/s16000/Screenshot%202023-11-12%20at%206.31.41%20PM.png" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full gap-3 gizmo:gap-0"><div class="min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words overflow-x-auto" data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="6d9d5836-f380-4552-baba-abb0f11e8b94"><div class="markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light"><h3 style="text-align: left;">Modernisme and Catalan Culture<br /></h3><p>The Modernisme movement, akin to other movements like Sezession, Liberty, Jugendstil, or art nouveau elsewhere, differed in its ambition. It wasn't solely focused on aesthetic revitalization; it was a manifestation of Catalonia's yearning for modernization and cultural revival, fueled by Barcelona's dynamism. This broader ambition led Modernisme beyond architecture and visual arts, influencing language, literature, and music as well.</p><p>While art nouveau, in its various forms, aimed to establish an international architectural style reflecting the cosmopolitan culture of the fin de siècle, the Catalan movement aimed for a different goal: a fresh blend of tradition and the most revolutionary modern concepts.</p><p>In Catalonia, the cosmopolitan essence of art nouveau transformed into a broader aspiration for modernity, rooted in the ambition to propel the country forward while deeply embracing its cultural heritage.</p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR1TSvxM4eP3hq02smq_zduObiQoF75gGVzhd1QPIxfb3WnDGpyfVRscuJbulpcqurV4gR7R_oBbnGSxp8HB2KNtLUQ-pSPl0BbphBFAuUUusq0kFXINS-yDHE-ycBT7hlt9GDaVxQC40MebEVpDR7jHOGrj2SfBsl_rT7AKfagGZ8YYe8XgeA/s926/Screenshot%202023-11-12%20at%206.30.48%20PM.png"><img border="0" data-original-height="622" data-original-width="926" height="269" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR1TSvxM4eP3hq02smq_zduObiQoF75gGVzhd1QPIxfb3WnDGpyfVRscuJbulpcqurV4gR7R_oBbnGSxp8HB2KNtLUQ-pSPl0BbphBFAuUUusq0kFXINS-yDHE-ycBT7hlt9GDaVxQC40MebEVpDR7jHOGrj2SfBsl_rT7AKfagGZ8YYe8XgeA/w400-h269/Screenshot%202023-11-12%20at%206.30.48%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq33UjUTNvBJEa79JrLL7eF8Z0GFT0722eTtWh4eTMLXnVEba1zg-KuNg9GLWqV1WWHInKL4m8FY1EQCtUhAmqg3822e_xfPsLDeXqOaOU4pz3eVxZBvjeFb86k9ceAqIAR28sg6cIqrx-CcdV7Gc-hVMpp9gNT-qj8EZiUAhsLwwX5guhfbbO/s926/Screenshot%202023-11-12%20at%206.30.30%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="622" data-original-width="926" height="269" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq33UjUTNvBJEa79JrLL7eF8Z0GFT0722eTtWh4eTMLXnVEba1zg-KuNg9GLWqV1WWHInKL4m8FY1EQCtUhAmqg3822e_xfPsLDeXqOaOU4pz3eVxZBvjeFb86k9ceAqIAR28sg6cIqrx-CcdV7Gc-hVMpp9gNT-qj8EZiUAhsLwwX5guhfbbO/w400-h269/Screenshot%202023-11-12%20at%206.30.30%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><div class="flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full gap-3 gizmo:gap-0"><div class="min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words overflow-x-auto" data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="74c5e0a6-51aa-49aa-8bc2-4bfbc0791ce6"><div class="markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light"><h3 style="text-align: left;"> Modernisme in Barcelona</h3><p>From the 1860s, the development of the Eixample area in Barcelona provided architects with diverse opportunities for creative expression, contributing to the city acquiring one of the most extensive and varied architectural repertoires in Europe. The initial ventures into Modernisme emerged within this broad landscape of historicist and eclectic architecture towards the end of the century.</p><p>During the emergence of art nouveau in cities like Brussels and Glasgow, when historicist and eclectic architectural styles dominated Europe, Barcelona was embarking on a uniquely original path. Following the 1888 Exhibition, forward-thinking architects began to reintroduce traditional construction methods such as the Catalan vault and ancient artisanal styles while exploring the expressive capabilities of iron. Esteemed architects like Antoni Gaudí, Lluís Domènech i Montaner, and Josep Puig i Cadafalch launched their careers within this milieu.</p><p>As art nouveau gained recognition at the 1900 International Exhibition in Paris, emphasizing nature-inspired forms both structurally and ornamentally, Barcelona became an ideal environment for such ideas. A cluster of architects, including Enric Sagnier and Jeroni Granell i Manresa, incorporated naturalist elements, largely within the eclectic architectural sphere. In contrast, the prominent figures of Modernisme, like Domènech i Montaner and Gaudí, took a more profound approach to interpreting art nouveau, seeking a balance between modernity and tradition, resulting in their distinctive architectural styles.</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmN4jCjBVG60fQoBVO7pskbL-BZyBS2chJRMP6-19n1XBhaGMIGCeeooCg4BSEnJISHsW83DJ5-MjtJZAugA4vjbXyBHqat3j01aLOpvbWm33Wl2KgosKjNJ9mV_Wh3_ceUbNRxd9t1ffdHVt1tVUZwV-SCgaPkoE_KiyG_aCD9CVP0ieCLouV/s622/Screenshot%202023-11-12%20at%206.28.19%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="622" data-original-width="522" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmN4jCjBVG60fQoBVO7pskbL-BZyBS2chJRMP6-19n1XBhaGMIGCeeooCg4BSEnJISHsW83DJ5-MjtJZAugA4vjbXyBHqat3j01aLOpvbWm33Wl2KgosKjNJ9mV_Wh3_ceUbNRxd9t1ffdHVt1tVUZwV-SCgaPkoE_KiyG_aCD9CVP0ieCLouV/w336-h400/Screenshot%202023-11-12%20at%206.28.19%20PM.png" width="336" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEuk7qE_L72aa7iegNa80klSxNMdrFyhY-MHQxZV0yAYDqmls1LH8lC2-hjY1Edoy5GwqhlwP5mLECM61j3CJD2xnrjFfrQq7fmGnFlnvIA0VOlscf8kg3RllWcCrgvz0NTwenjdxD15ExK5g7Lt6SSyoiN8fCbnEsFtUN1HnVkk4OLPQzrJCa/s678/Screenshot%202023-11-12%20at%206.29.08%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="622" data-original-width="678" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEuk7qE_L72aa7iegNa80klSxNMdrFyhY-MHQxZV0yAYDqmls1LH8lC2-hjY1Edoy5GwqhlwP5mLECM61j3CJD2xnrjFfrQq7fmGnFlnvIA0VOlscf8kg3RllWcCrgvz0NTwenjdxD15ExK5g7Lt6SSyoiN8fCbnEsFtUN1HnVkk4OLPQzrJCa/w400-h368/Screenshot%202023-11-12%20at%206.29.08%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Güell and Gaudí <br /></h3></div></div></div><p> The collaboration between entrepreneur Eusebi Güell and architect Antoni Gaudí commenced when Güell encountered a window exhibit designed by Gaudí for glove merchant Esteve Comella at the 1878 Universal Exhibition in Paris. In that same year, Güell engaged Gaudí to create furnishings for the pantheon chapel at the Palacio de Sobrellano in Comillas, a town along the Cantabrian coast, intended for his affluent father-in-law, Antonio López y López. The architect behind this impressive neo-gothic chapel was Joan Martorell i Montells, where Gaudí had previously worked in Martorell's studio.<br /><br />Several years later, Martorell entrusted Gaudí with another project, further solidifying the partnership between the two architects. This time, it involved designing the porter's gatehouse and stables for Finca Güell (1883-1887), a property owned by the Barcelona businessman in Les Corts, situated to the west of Barcelona.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRVfgZZrrrRWuvOw1CvWJRv8YPhentffVZoK3IVXCJmRDzgr2-Hjza2tWog2fEhlIRWjnpbWz551fIhjFR_bT3ktPzA6wYxJ8KRlux54UCSVzZ6tlqn_3XOcWo5p2eGAYulj2lWNrn5EmvhCW6IZF9GKPUE5PL_O_7MfW_swohf8CT7TAwb0sZ/s728/Screenshot%202023-11-12%20at%206.27.28%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="622" data-original-width="728" height="273" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRVfgZZrrrRWuvOw1CvWJRv8YPhentffVZoK3IVXCJmRDzgr2-Hjza2tWog2fEhlIRWjnpbWz551fIhjFR_bT3ktPzA6wYxJ8KRlux54UCSVzZ6tlqn_3XOcWo5p2eGAYulj2lWNrn5EmvhCW6IZF9GKPUE5PL_O_7MfW_swohf8CT7TAwb0sZ/s320/Screenshot%202023-11-12%20at%206.27.28%20PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM3Wa6AL0XvFuSsOeBEw_AesTOpTiJZyCX1TTEEOIrtqaoAnj2y5ZZeo7xWp7eWwdqNbGipRWm5POY3Y75mrL37OsOqFCHZ7864rG9sNspup_jzwLmdPYWLhpJlj_fIdlYOaA6L8PBOLfsCUVRJSqiOpe3uLvY-_kdNhv2DanFdv60H5CAS5lD/s622/Screenshot%202023-11-12%20at%206.26.45%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="622" data-original-width="526" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM3Wa6AL0XvFuSsOeBEw_AesTOpTiJZyCX1TTEEOIrtqaoAnj2y5ZZeo7xWp7eWwdqNbGipRWm5POY3Y75mrL37OsOqFCHZ7864rG9sNspup_jzwLmdPYWLhpJlj_fIdlYOaA6L8PBOLfsCUVRJSqiOpe3uLvY-_kdNhv2DanFdv60H5CAS5lD/w339-h400/Screenshot%202023-11-12%20at%206.26.45%20PM.png" width="339" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">The creation of Park Güell</h3><p>Martorell, a highly esteemed architect at that time and someone Gaudí always regarded as his mentor, wielded significant influence over Gaudí's future body of work.</p><p> In 1886, Eusebi Güell assigned Gaudí the task of constructing his new residence, the Palau Güell, situated on Nou de la Rambla street in the city's historic district. Subsequently, in 1895, Gaudí collaborated with Francesc Berenguer to build a winery in Garraf county. In 1898, he conceived the design for the church in Colònia Güell, which housed the workers from the substantial textile factory owned by the industrialist on the outskirts of Barcelona. Finally, in 1900, Gaudí received the commission to create Park Güell.<br /><br />Güell possessed a unique understanding of the significance behind Gaudí's architectural vision. Their connection went beyond that of an artist and patron; it was a genuine tale of friendship. For a considerable period, the Güell family resided in the expansive family estate (now a school) situated on the land where the project was developed, while Gaudí himself lived in one of the two houses constructed there.<br /><br />Even during the businessman's lifetime, the park held the distinction of being one of Barcelona's foremost tourist attractions. The expansive square within was frequently utilized for hosting Catalanist events, traditional Catalan sardana dancing, and various civic and social gatherings.</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoGehTkYbL3OjC8lGyMjjC3-BYgflvwWzdl5h2l0bS4c8GucWgOiEE4gjp5738T-1HVbd9cKJSbVKLi-GXs7j8MQ5Hm0SlNrZPfnM5sVQS8VRzkc3B5oabLPcCaXsz9Qq9MKdByWDQpNmtFa2_-Qh-Xvo6S6PjDYvx5pBYMto2-lltMYRtSBHC/s628/Screenshot%202023-11-12%20at%206.22.33%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="526" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoGehTkYbL3OjC8lGyMjjC3-BYgflvwWzdl5h2l0bS4c8GucWgOiEE4gjp5738T-1HVbd9cKJSbVKLi-GXs7j8MQ5Hm0SlNrZPfnM5sVQS8VRzkc3B5oabLPcCaXsz9Qq9MKdByWDQpNmtFa2_-Qh-Xvo6S6PjDYvx5pBYMto2-lltMYRtSBHC/s320/Screenshot%202023-11-12%20at%206.22.33%20PM.png" width="268" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFzJtyDYatug6sKw0K7n4hjddI1vkfzQgyJvjr0Mm4saRvvjCKYRIkqrwRnRa9CerAv1tCPIsNdUUno0BHK_7vzvBDNXxV73CZ54pucaDJ-gObtzO_DLNnoX5p3WIS95gZoTKdLC9m7YsZNgTI9r6lyZo3dC1kezR_qNVs1l4nOZ4iGrQcv9IF/s1568/Screenshot%202023-11-10%20at%2010.37.43%20AM.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1568" data-original-width="1176" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFzJtyDYatug6sKw0K7n4hjddI1vkfzQgyJvjr0Mm4saRvvjCKYRIkqrwRnRa9CerAv1tCPIsNdUUno0BHK_7vzvBDNXxV73CZ54pucaDJ-gObtzO_DLNnoX5p3WIS95gZoTKdLC9m7YsZNgTI9r6lyZo3dC1kezR_qNVs1l4nOZ4iGrQcv9IF/w480-h640/Screenshot%202023-11-10%20at%2010.37.43%20AM.png" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sagrada Família Church in Barcelona, Gaudí's masterpiece<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><div class="flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full gap-3 gizmo:gap-0"><div class="min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words overflow-x-auto" data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="ecbe7eab-dd1b-43bf-9ad5-52c45e2554c0"><div class="markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light"><p> The one thing my wife wanted to see this trip to Barcelona was the Basilica Sagrada Família. But, the third week of October while we were there, it was almost impossible to find tickets. Tickets from the <a href="https://sagradafamilia.org/en/tickets-individuals" target="_blank">official site</a>, which cost 26 to 40 euros, were sold out. We visited Julia's Tours across the street and fortunately Melanie was able to get one ticket for the next day's tour. </p><p>Before going to the church, she arranged to visit Park Güell, a wonderland created by Antoni Gaudí, the principal architect of Sagrada Família. "Once I visited the park," she said, "I was better able to understand Gaudí, and his love for God, family, and nature, all of which are portrayed in his work."<br /></p><p>The Sagrada Família, probably the most renowned church in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, is an ongoing construction project and the largest incomplete Catholic church globally. Originally commenced in 1882 by architect Francisco de Paula del Villar, Antoni Gaudí took over in 1883, infusing his unique blend of Gothic and Art Nouveau styles. Gaudí dedicated his life to the project and is interred in its crypt, yet by the time of his passing in 1926, only a fraction of the structure was finished.</p><p>Funded solely by private donations, the construction faced setbacks during the Spanish Civil War when anarchists damaged portions of Gaudí's original plans. Resuming progress post-war, advancements in technology accelerated the construction, but significant challenges, including the addition of ten spires representing Biblical figures, persisted. Originally projected for completion by 2026, the centenary of Gaudí's death, the COVID-19 pandemic caused delays, pushing the potential conclusion to certain aspects of the project to around 2040.</p><p>Critics have lauded the Sagrada Família for its unprecedented design. 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Photos by Melanie Fisher<br /><p></p></div></div></div><img class="informenter-marker-hide" id="informenter-marker-id" src="moz-extension://f8e6a717-bb7c-c14a-9c09-c5926587fc6d/img/informenter-marker-1.png" title="Right click to shift" /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright 2006 Fisher House Publishers</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35464731.post-33823267903179597792023-11-10T08:40:00.002-07:002023-11-10T09:00:26.352-07:00How Pumpkin Seeds Improve Sleep and other suggestions<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftse1.mm.bing.net%2Fth%3Fid%3DOIP.-BJN0kR9xXtTMXlCCoPQHAHaE8%26pid%3DApi&f=1&ipt=64ee0d2a77829071a7ddf4b850e1a800dd189edad01ed194c9d4280e2a7ea809&ipo=images" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="pumpkin seeds" border="0" data-original-height="316" data-original-width="474" src="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftse1.mm.bing.net%2Fth%3Fid%3DOIP.-BJN0kR9xXtTMXlCCoPQHAHaE8%26pid%3DApi&f=1&ipt=64ee0d2a77829071a7ddf4b850e1a800dd189edad01ed194c9d4280e2a7ea809&ipo=images" title="Pumpkin seeds" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pumpkin seeds are good for insomnia<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /> <h3 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span face="calibri,candara,segoe,segoe ui,optima,arial,sans-serif"><span id="m_5498910364829770771docs-internal-guid-9184a48d-7fff-7369-5cbb-1017a1052327">O<span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">ne in three adults suffer from insomnia, and our dietary choices might be to blame! </span></span></span></span></h3> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span face="calibri,candara,segoe,segoe ui,optima,arial,sans-serif"><span id="m_5498910364829770771docs-internal-guid-9184a48d-7fff-7369-5cbb-1017a1052327"><span style="color: #0d202e; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Read below for advice from Alex Ruani, Chief Science Educator at </span><a href="https://thehealthsciencesacademy.org/alex-ruani/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">The Health Sciences Academy</span></a><span style="color: #0d202e; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">, and Anna Mapson, Registered Nutritional Therapist from </span><a href="https://www.goodnessme-nutrition.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">Goodness Me</span></a><span style="color: #0d202e; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span face="calibri,candara,segoe,segoe ui,optima,arial,sans-serif"><span id="m_5498910364829770771docs-internal-guid-9184a48d-7fff-7369-5cbb-1017a1052327"><span style="color: #0d202e; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Key findings:</span></span></span></span></p> <ul dir="ltr"> <li role="presentation" style="color: #0d202e; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: 1.38; list-style-type: disc; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span face="calibri,candara,segoe,segoe ui,optima,arial,sans-serif"><span id="m_5498910364829770771docs-internal-guid-9184a48d-7fff-7369-5cbb-1017a1052327"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Don't throw the pumpkin seeds out this Halloween, as they can spook away insomnia! </span></span></span></span></li> <li role="presentation" style="color: #0d202e; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: 1.38; list-style-type: disc; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span face="calibri,candara,segoe,segoe ui,optima,arial,sans-serif"><span id="m_5498910364829770771docs-internal-guid-9184a48d-7fff-7369-5cbb-1017a1052327"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Citrus fruits might make for tasty and healthy snacks, but they can disturb your sleep - and so can garlic! </span></span></span></span></li> <li role="presentation" style="color: #0d202e; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: 1.38; list-style-type: disc; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span face="calibri,candara,segoe,segoe ui,optima,arial,sans-serif"><span id="m_5498910364829770771docs-internal-guid-9184a48d-7fff-7369-5cbb-1017a1052327"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Certain supplements are better to avoid before bed!</span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"> </p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span face="calibri,candara,segoe,segoe ui,optima,arial,sans-serif"><span id="m_5498910364829770771docs-internal-guid-9184a48d-7fff-7369-5cbb-1017a1052327"><b>The worst foods for your sleep</b></span></span></span></p> <p style="color: #0d202e; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.38; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span face="calibri,candara,segoe,segoe ui,optima,arial,sans-serif"><span id="m_5498910364829770771docs-internal-guid-9184a48d-7fff-7369-5cbb-1017a1052327"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">1. Sugar</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span face="calibri,candara,segoe,segoe ui,optima,arial,sans-serif"><span id="m_5498910364829770771docs-internal-guid-9184a48d-7fff-7369-5cbb-1017a1052327"><span style="color: #0d202e; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Several studies have linked increases in sugar consumption to disturbed sleep patterns, more restlessness during sleep and shorter uninterrupted sleep. Consuming sugary foods like cookies and sweets late at night can disrupt our blood sugar levels, making it difficult to fall asleep.</span></span></span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="color: #0d202e; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.38; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span face="calibri,candara,segoe,segoe ui,optima,arial,sans-serif"><span id="m_5498910364829770771docs-internal-guid-9184a48d-7fff-7369-5cbb-1017a1052327"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">2. Citrus fruit</span></span></span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> </p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span face="calibri,candara,segoe,segoe ui,optima,arial,sans-serif"><span id="m_5498910364829770771docs-internal-guid-9184a48d-7fff-7369-5cbb-1017a1052327"><span style="color: #0d202e; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Citrus fruits might make for tasty and healthy snacks, but they can disturb your sleep - and so can garlic! This is because they are likely to worsen reflux symptoms during sleep. This can disrupt your sleep, especially if you suffer from conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux.</span></span></span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span face="calibri,candara,segoe,segoe ui,optima,arial,sans-serif"><span id="m_5498910364829770771docs-internal-guid-9184a48d-7fff-7369-5cbb-1017a1052327"><span style="color: #0d202e; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Those with reflux problems should avoid fatty foods, tomatoes, citrus fruit, and allium vegetables like garlic and onion.</span></span></span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> </p> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="color: #0d202e; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.38; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span face="calibri,candara,segoe,segoe ui,optima,arial,sans-serif"><span id="m_5498910364829770771docs-internal-guid-9184a48d-7fff-7369-5cbb-1017a1052327"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">3. Too much water </span></span></span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> </p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span face="calibri,candara,segoe,segoe ui,optima,arial,sans-serif"><span id="m_5498910364829770771docs-internal-guid-9184a48d-7fff-7369-5cbb-1017a1052327"><span style="color: #0d202e; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Drinking plenty of water throughout the day is vital for a healthy lifestyle, but too much water just before bed can increase the risk of insomnia. By maintaining hydration levels throughout the day instead of just before bed, you can avoid multiple trips to the bathroom.</span></span></span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> </p> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="color: #0d202e; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.38; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span face="calibri,candara,segoe,segoe ui,optima,arial,sans-serif"><span id="m_5498910364829770771docs-internal-guid-9184a48d-7fff-7369-5cbb-1017a1052327"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">4. Alcohol </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span face="calibri,candara,segoe,segoe ui,optima,arial,sans-serif"><span id="m_5498910364829770771docs-internal-guid-9184a48d-7fff-7369-5cbb-1017a1052327"><span style="color: #0d202e; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Alcohol might make us feel sleepy, but it's not going to allow for a deep restorative sleep. You may wake in the night, or wake up feeling sluggish in the morning. Increased alcohol consumption can also lead to hangover effects like headaches, digestive discomfort, tirednessand thirst. These effects can significantly affect daily functioning and even disrupt sleep quality the next night.</span></span></span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="color: #0d202e; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.38; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span face="calibri,candara,segoe,segoe ui,optima,arial,sans-serif"><span id="m_5498910364829770771docs-internal-guid-9184a48d-7fff-7369-5cbb-1017a1052327"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">5. Caffeine from coffee and chocolate</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span face="calibri,candara,segoe,segoe ui,optima,arial,sans-serif"><span id="m_5498910364829770771docs-internal-guid-9184a48d-7fff-7369-5cbb-1017a1052327"><span style="color: #0d202e; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">It's widely known that caffeine is a sleep disruptor and even that midday coffee might interfere with your ability to sleep. </span><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24235903/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">Research</span></a><span style="color: #0d202e; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> has shown that consuming 400mg of caffeine six hours before bedtime can postpone sleep by as much as one hour. Apart from the well-known caffeine sources like coffee, tea, cola, and energy drinks, caffeine can also be present in certain foods. Dark chocolate, milk chocolate, cookies, and candies can contain significant levels of caffeine, potentially causing delays in falling asleep if consumed before bedtime.</span></span></span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span face="calibri,candara,segoe,segoe ui,optima,arial,sans-serif"><span id="m_5498910364829770771docs-internal-guid-9184a48d-7fff-7369-5cbb-1017a1052327"><b>The best foods to help you sleep</b></span></span></span></p> <p style="color: #0d202e; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.38; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span face="calibri,candara,segoe,segoe ui,optima,arial,sans-serif"><span id="m_5498910364829770771docs-internal-guid-9184a48d-7fff-7369-5cbb-1017a1052327"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">1. Carbohydrates, like pasta and rice</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span face="calibri,candara,segoe,segoe ui,optima,arial,sans-serif"><span id="m_5498910364829770771docs-internal-guid-9184a48d-7fff-7369-5cbb-1017a1052327"><span style="color: #0d202e; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Carbs have a bad reputation, but they are vital to our diets and they can actually help us sleep better! This is because they increase the availability of tryptophan in the brain, an amino acid that produces melatonin.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span face="calibri,candara,segoe,segoe ui,optima,arial,sans-serif"><span id="m_5498910364829770771docs-internal-guid-9184a48d-7fff-7369-5cbb-1017a1052327"><span style="color: #0d202e; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Opting for complex carbs such as brown rice, wholegrains or starchy vegetables can avoid spiking your blood sugar.</span></span></span></span></p> <p style="color: #0d202e; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.38; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span face="calibri,candara,segoe,segoe ui,optima,arial,sans-serif"><span id="m_5498910364829770771docs-internal-guid-9184a48d-7fff-7369-5cbb-1017a1052327"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">2. B vitamins from protein, such as poultry and nuts</span></span></span></span></p> <p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> </p> <p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span face="calibri,candara,segoe,segoe ui,optima,arial,sans-serif"><span id="m_5498910364829770771docs-internal-guid-9184a48d-7fff-7369-5cbb-1017a1052327"><span style="color: #0d202e; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">B vitamins play a crucial role in brain function and are involved in the production and use of melatonin and other sleep neurotransmitters. Even a slight deficiency in any of these B vitamins can lead to disrupted or lower-quality sleep.</span></span></span></span></p> <p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> </p> <p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span face="calibri,candara,segoe,segoe ui,optima,arial,sans-serif"><span id="m_5498910364829770771docs-internal-guid-9184a48d-7fff-7369-5cbb-1017a1052327"><span style="color: #0d202e; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Vitamin B12 is primarily found in animal-based foods such as oysters, fatty fish, poultry, eggs and dairy products. For vegans and vegetarians, it's important to focus on incorporating high-quality protein sources in each meal, including options like nuts and lentils.</span></span></span></span></p> <p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> </p> <p style="color: #0d202e; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.38; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span face="calibri,candara,segoe,segoe ui,optima,arial,sans-serif"><span id="m_5498910364829770771docs-internal-guid-9184a48d-7fff-7369-5cbb-1017a1052327"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">3. Melatonin from plant foods, like peppers</span></span></span></span></p> <p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> </p> <p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span face="calibri,candara,segoe,segoe ui,optima,arial,sans-serif"><span id="m_5498910364829770771docs-internal-guid-9184a48d-7fff-7369-5cbb-1017a1052327"><span style="color: #0d202e; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">While the body can produce its own melatonin, it's interesting to note that certain foods also possess melatonin and its natural sedative properties. Plant-based foods, in particular, are rich sources of melatonin, including vegetables (particularly peppers), mushrooms, legumes (beans and lentils), and select berries (such as sour cherries).</span></span></span></span></p> <p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> </p> <p style="color: #0d202e; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.38; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span face="calibri,candara,segoe,segoe ui,optima,arial,sans-serif"><span id="m_5498910364829770771docs-internal-guid-9184a48d-7fff-7369-5cbb-1017a1052327"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">4. Seeds for magnesium production</span></span></span></span></p> <p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span face="calibri,candara,segoe,segoe ui,optima,arial,sans-serif"><span id="m_5498910364829770771docs-internal-guid-9184a48d-7fff-7369-5cbb-1017a1052327"><span style="color: #0d202e; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span></span></span></p> <p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span face="calibri,candara,segoe,segoe ui,optima,arial,sans-serif"><span id="m_5498910364829770771docs-internal-guid-9184a48d-7fff-7369-5cbb-1017a1052327"><span style="color: #0d202e; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Make sure you don't throw the <u>pumpkin seeds</u> out this Halloween, as they can spook away insomnia! This is because they contain magnesium, an essential mineral that not only acts as a muscle relaxant, but also enhances the secretion of melatonin, helping to promote sleep.</span></span></span></span></p> <p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> </p> <p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span face="calibri,candara,segoe,segoe ui,optima,arial,sans-serif"><span id="m_5498910364829770771docs-internal-guid-9184a48d-7fff-7369-5cbb-1017a1052327"><span style="color: #0d202e; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Other great sources of magnesium are shelled hemp hearts, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, flaxseeds, almonds and dried thyme.</span></span></span></span></p> <p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> </p> <p style="color: #0d202e; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.38; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span face="calibri,candara,segoe,segoe ui,optima,arial,sans-serif"><span id="m_5498910364829770771docs-internal-guid-9184a48d-7fff-7369-5cbb-1017a1052327"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">5. Zinc from cereal grains</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span face="calibri,candara,segoe,segoe ui,optima,arial,sans-serif"><span id="m_5498910364829770771docs-internal-guid-9184a48d-7fff-7369-5cbb-1017a1052327"><span style="color: #0d202e; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">While magnesium can help with sleep induction, zinc is said to help with the quality of sleep. Both human and animal </span><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29241421/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">studies</span></a><span style="color: #0d202e; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> have associated zinc intake with improved sleep quality. Good sources of zinc include oats, wheatgerm, sesame seeds, oysters, meat and eggs.</span></span></span></span></p> <p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span face="calibri,candara,segoe,segoe ui,optima,arial,sans-serif"><span id="m_5498910364829770771docs-internal-guid-9184a48d-7fff-7369-5cbb-1017a1052327"><b>Can supplements affect your sleep?</b></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span face="calibri,candara,segoe,segoe ui,optima,arial,sans-serif"><span><b> </b></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span face="calibri,candara,segoe,segoe ui,optima,arial,sans-serif"><span id="m_5498910364829770771docs-internal-guid-9184a48d-7fff-7369-5cbb-1017a1052327"><span style="color: #0d202e; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Certain supplements are better taken in the morning or noon, in order to protect the quality and length of your sleep. This is because these supplements contain ingredients like sugar or caffeine, which could disrupt sleep. It's best to avoid the following supplements before bed: </span></span></span></span></p> <ul dir="ltr"> <li role="presentation" style="color: #0d202e; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: 1.38; list-style-type: disc; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span face="calibri,candara,segoe,segoe ui,optima,arial,sans-serif"><span id="m_5498910364829770771docs-internal-guid-9184a48d-7fff-7369-5cbb-1017a1052327"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Vitamins B</span></span></span></span></li> <li role="presentation" style="color: #0d202e; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: 1.38; list-style-type: disc; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span face="calibri,candara,segoe,segoe ui,optima,arial,sans-serif"><span id="m_5498910364829770771docs-internal-guid-9184a48d-7fff-7369-5cbb-1017a1052327"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Multivitamins and energy herbs</span></span></span></span></li> <li role="presentation" style="color: #0d202e; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: 1.38; list-style-type: disc; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span face="calibri,candara,segoe,segoe ui,optima,arial,sans-serif"><span id="m_5498910364829770771docs-internal-guid-9184a48d-7fff-7369-5cbb-1017a1052327"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Vitamin D</span></span></span></span></li> <li role="presentation" style="color: #0d202e; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: 1.38; list-style-type: disc; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span face="calibri,candara,segoe,segoe ui,optima,arial,sans-serif"><span id="m_5498910364829770771docs-internal-guid-9184a48d-7fff-7369-5cbb-1017a1052327"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Calcium</span></span></span></span></li> <li role="presentation" style="color: #0d202e; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: 1.38; list-style-type: disc; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span face="calibri,candara,segoe,segoe ui,optima,arial,sans-serif"><span id="m_5498910364829770771docs-internal-guid-9184a48d-7fff-7369-5cbb-1017a1052327"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Vitamin C</span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span face="calibri,candara,segoe,segoe ui,optima,arial,sans-serif"><span id="m_5498910364829770771docs-internal-guid-9184a48d-7fff-7369-5cbb-1017a1052327"><span style="color: #0d202e; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Additionally, some vitamins, such as A, D, E, and K, are fat-soluble and are best absorbed when taken with meals. </span><span style="color: #444746; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Take these vitamins with breakfast or lunch to avoid consuming larger meals in the evening, which is discouraged due to the possibility of indigestion.</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span face="calibri,candara,segoe,segoe ui,optima,arial,sans-serif"><span id="m_5498910364829770771docs-internal-guid-9184a48d-7fff-7369-5cbb-1017a1052327"><i>Spoiler alert - pumpkins can scare away the late night insomnia blues! </i></span></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span face="calibri,candara,segoe,segoe ui,optima,arial,sans-serif"><span id="m_5498910364829770771docs-internal-guid-9184a48d-7fff-7369-5cbb-1017a1052327"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">This information is provided by </span><a href="https://www.mattressonline.co.uk/" target="_blank"><b>Mattress Online</b></a><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">. The company consulted with nutrition specialists to provide insights on foods that
can promote a restful night's sleep and those to steer clear of. </span><i><br /></i></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span face="calibri,candara,segoe,segoe ui,optima,arial,sans-serif"><span id="m_5498910364829770771docs-internal-guid-9184a48d-7fff-7369-5cbb-1017a1052327"><span style="color: #444746; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span face="calibri,candara,segoe,segoe ui,optima,arial,sans-serif"><span id="m_5498910364829770771docs-internal-guid-9184a48d-7fff-7369-5cbb-1017a1052327"><span style="color: #0d202e; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">Sources mentioned: </span></span></span></span></p> <ul dir="ltr"> <li role="presentation" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: 1.38; list-style-type: disc; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span face="calibri,candara,segoe,segoe ui,optima,arial,sans-serif"><span id="m_5498910364829770771docs-internal-guid-9184a48d-7fff-7369-5cbb-1017a1052327"><a href="https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12119-insomnia" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12119-insomnia</span></a><span style="color: #0d202e; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span></span></span></li> <li role="presentation" style="color: #0d202e; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: 1.38; list-style-type: disc; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span face="calibri,candara,segoe,segoe ui,optima,arial,sans-serif"><span id="m_5498910364829770771docs-internal-guid-9184a48d-7fff-7369-5cbb-1017a1052327"><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29241421/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29241421/</span></a><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span></span></span></li> <li role="presentation" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: 1.38; list-style-type: disc; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span face="calibri,candara,segoe,segoe ui,optima,arial,sans-serif"><span id="m_5498910364829770771docs-internal-guid-9184a48d-7fff-7369-5cbb-1017a1052327"><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24235903/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24235903/</span></a></span></span></span></li> </ul> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%;"> <tbody><tr> <td><br /></td></tr></tbody></table> <p><img alt="" src="http://sentpressrelease.com/pressrelease/tracker/B32$G4A63XA2KNFGMN4Q5JHXJIPJSI======" /> </p><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="https://u22810944.ct.sendgrid.net/wf/open?upn=FFfivh5k02jaoH7Ac9-2BzPopPzn22BLPr9QURV-2F3hewgFsEIwhXGMPb6rdDxL3smVbMeOogL3Ba0DhZcb6t9y01OBBF5UtjrV2dpFLMtMhzIjgfzD7COKRix1-2BO6jSbhMmmypyVnclFuQpP8T0VN2Jl-2BDbh-2FwyMz-2BK0sOaAe5nKvpgPZkLQvu4f5HPQYFjiHM3v64xvwEEZXIWronOWw-2BpP-2BuI8T-2Ftc-2FQgVekY-2BgG6zU-3D" style="border-width: 0px; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.lifehack.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F02%2Fshutterstock_90720751.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=d5f9254bb0e11a58ccb5dbeb050009850078e895814bf3b6bbf30cde51a21b46&ipo=images" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="800" height="214" src="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.lifehack.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F02%2Fshutterstock_90720751.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=d5f9254bb0e11a58ccb5dbeb050009850078e895814bf3b6bbf30cde51a21b46&ipo=images" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><img class="informenter-marker-hide" id="informenter-marker-id" src="moz-extension://f8e6a717-bb7c-c14a-9c09-c5926587fc6d/img/informenter-marker-1.png" title="Right click to shift" /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright 2006 Fisher House Publishers</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35464731.post-68471045308814752662023-08-05T23:30:00.001-06:002023-08-05T23:32:34.213-06:00First Vision Stained Glass<h1 style="text-align: left;"> Stained Glass in Utah's Churches<br /></h1><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://assets.ldscdn.org/44/7e/447e91ea16b5c5e6d34ec5ef643c9cc1160332d5/stained_glass_first_vision.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="800" height="360" src="https://assets.ldscdn.org/44/7e/447e91ea16b5c5e6d34ec5ef643c9cc1160332d5/stained_glass_first_vision.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This stained glass depicting the First Vision is located in the LDS Church Museum in Salt Lake City.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><div class="flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3"><div class="min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-3 overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words"><div class="markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light"><p>This magnificent stained glass artwork portrays a moment of great historical significance: Joseph Smith's First Vision. The event took place in 1820 when a young Joseph Smith went into a grove of trees near his home in upstate New York to pray and seek guidance on which church to join. However, what he experienced during that prayer altered the course of history forever.</p><p>In response to his sincere prayer, Joseph was visited by God the Father and Jesus Christ. They conveyed to him that the fullness of the Gospel would be revealed to him at a future time. As a result, God restored the true Church of Jesus Christ through Joseph Smith. This restoration brought forth additional scripture, such as the Book of Mormon and the revelations in the Doctrine and Covenants. The authority to act in God's name, known as the priesthood, was also reinstated on earth. Furthermore, temples were established, allowing families to be sealed together for eternity. All these blessings became possible because of the profound impact of the First Vision and its subsequent events.</p><p>Joseph F. Smith, the sixth President of the Church and nephew of Joseph Smith, described the First Vision as the most significant event in the world since the resurrection of Jesus Christ.</p><p>During the early 20th century, there was a resurgence of interest in stained glass within American church architecture due to the Arts and Crafts movement. As a result, the subject of the First Vision became a popular theme for art glass windows in Latter-day Saint places of worship. One such example was a 12-foot window commissioned by the First Presidency for the Salt Lake Temple's Holy of Holies in 1892. Many other First Vision windows were also commissioned from different artists for Latter-day Saint meetinghouses.</p><p>The specific window in question was created in 1913 for the Adams Ward chapel in Los Angeles and is an example of the stained glass work from that period. The scene is painted on the back side of the glass, and along the bottom are the words of the Father to Joseph: "This is my Beloved Son. Hear Him!" While stained glass is no longer as popular in Latter-day Saint meetinghouses today, this artwork serves as a beautiful reminder of the pivotal moment in history - the First Vision, which remains a cornerstone of Latter-day Saint faith.</p><p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggO1RgG8AXn0ts5O18WZ04fjZLiml67IQJ16q4bF9RKtR_d5YzpXSNA-19jk1fMEZt9-mmpVpoc_UIIE5P_KRaVi2ixL6sQVVOzC5z6cntA-DhpFjy0Nvz50O7zN3o5p5cIBs3/s640/SaltLakeHolyOfHolies.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggO1RgG8AXn0ts5O18WZ04fjZLiml67IQJ16q4bF9RKtR_d5YzpXSNA-19jk1fMEZt9-mmpVpoc_UIIE5P_KRaVi2ixL6sQVVOzC5z6cntA-DhpFjy0Nvz50O7zN3o5p5cIBs3/w530-h640/SaltLakeHolyOfHolies.jpg" width="530" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Old photo of stained glass of the First Vision commissioned for the Salt Lake Temple.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGYh0arPTLMrOrSYOzyROQSo0E7j9rSuHqfvh3rhSxejCBRLPBnhDNua5O706cSLIbUG-4zdtiEJcdbixsO2dG_roY5P_ebOU0sRBqF12XBW-k2BVq5gp1a3OAMLCAY57-Y1U_/s1126/image-272.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1126" data-original-width="667" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGYh0arPTLMrOrSYOzyROQSo0E7j9rSuHqfvh3rhSxejCBRLPBnhDNua5O706cSLIbUG-4zdtiEJcdbixsO2dG_roY5P_ebOU0sRBqF12XBW-k2BVq5gp1a3OAMLCAY57-Y1U_/w380-h640/image-272.jpg" width="380" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Color photo of the First Vision stained glass in the Salt Lake Temple. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p>Sources: </p><p>Church of Jesus Christ or Latter-day Saints. (n.d.). The First Vision Stained Glass. <a href="https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/content/museum/museum-treasures-first-vision-stained-glass?lang=eng">https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/content/museum/museum-treasures-first-vision-stained-glass?lang=eng</a></p><p>Bridger Talbot. (2017, February 12). Latter-day Stained Glass: Part 2 - First Vision Stained Glass Depictions. Historic LDS Architecture. <a href="http://ldspioneerarchitecture.blogspot.com/2017/02/latter-day-stained-glass-part-2-first.html">http://ldspioneerarchitecture.blogspot.com/2017/02/latter-day-stained-glass-part-2-first.html</a><br /></p></div></div></div><img class="informenter-marker-hide" id="informenter-marker-id" src="moz-extension://f8e6a717-bb7c-c14a-9c09-c5926587fc6d/img/informenter-marker-1.png" title="Right click to shift" /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright 2006 Fisher House Publishers</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35464731.post-76461377374588128492023-08-05T22:23:00.005-06:002023-08-05T22:42:31.288-06:00Lehi Fourth Ward<h1 style="text-align: left;"> Stained glass in Utah's churches</h1><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNLAW6NzktextCbY9pD1i3Kghk2mMBgbECIVIwwQqTfcttR55W9FlWN8oe2bp1XxppIvSsB8y1cJd74d8szNZaSIJN5yfit8xK6XSydrvqlrq_3wrQV3HOWqam6rGT6Sv21fwg/s640/DSCF1525-1.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="454" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNLAW6NzktextCbY9pD1i3Kghk2mMBgbECIVIwwQqTfcttR55W9FlWN8oe2bp1XxppIvSsB8y1cJd74d8szNZaSIJN5yfit8xK6XSydrvqlrq_3wrQV3HOWqam6rGT6Sv21fwg/w454-h640/DSCF1525-1.jpg" width="454" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The focal point of the stained glass is a beehive. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3"><div class="min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-3 overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words"><div class="markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light"><p>Between 1912 and 1913, the original Lehi Fourth Ward building was erected. The congregation decided to commission a sizable stained glass window, which was initially installed at the rear of the chapel. This Gothic arched window prominently features a beehive at its center, surrounded by two vases of flowers. Elaborate vegetal patterns and lines embellish the top and bottom sections of the window, adding to its beauty.</p><p>Unfortunately, in 1985, the original meetinghouse was demolished. However, the cherished stained glass window was not lost, as it found a new home in a newly constructed building just a few blocks away. The relocation ensured that the window's intricate craftsmanship and significance remained preserved and appreciated by the community.</p><p> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBgilc_E_pgXAaCnRQDEZ3x0tqpbUNfT_67RLkB5I4HC3Kg0g4eGoETalVOiUioiLhh50d6nkUkVkvWk0UFNayeQXFPLwh5046vBf7z97hPorvJEkSPuiURo3PKcEY_X07gr9s/s1600/DSCF1519.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBgilc_E_pgXAaCnRQDEZ3x0tqpbUNfT_67RLkB5I4HC3Kg0g4eGoETalVOiUioiLhh50d6nkUkVkvWk0UFNayeQXFPLwh5046vBf7z97hPorvJEkSPuiURo3PKcEY_X07gr9s/w640-h480/DSCF1519.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Originally the stained glass was at the back of the chapel. </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB87c0UhfMEwEyvnOdveNHg9ecYWsuHqjXRkp_uMSX25eQ1W25a9Dg6oPJHppEKLcdxhOelyiUMIWjOod-7Xwt5GS7AO9Q6Kz7JJj6hXW2Anl9ldZT_lw6n8P2v6qO2ASAQhoF/s640/PH+211_b0039_f0003_i0004_00001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="491" data-original-width="640" height="492" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB87c0UhfMEwEyvnOdveNHg9ecYWsuHqjXRkp_uMSX25eQ1W25a9Dg6oPJHppEKLcdxhOelyiUMIWjOod-7Xwt5GS7AO9Q6Kz7JJj6hXW2Anl9ldZT_lw6n8P2v6qO2ASAQhoF/w640-h492/PH+211_b0039_f0003_i0004_00001.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The original Lehi Fourth Ward was located at 880 North 700 East. The stained glass taken to a new building several blocks away where it is now located.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Sources: Brigham Young University Museum of Art.</p><p>Bridger Talbot. (2016, June 30). Historic LDS Architecture: Lehi Fourth Ward. <a href="https://ldspioneerarchitecture.blogspot.com/search/label/Lehi%204th%20Ward">https://ldspioneerarchitecture.blogspot.com/search/label/Lehi%204th%20Ward</a> <br /></p><p><br /></p></div></div></div><p></p><img class="informenter-marker-hide" id="informenter-marker-id" src="moz-extension://f8e6a717-bb7c-c14a-9c09-c5926587fc6d/img/informenter-marker-1.png" title="Right click to shift" /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright 2006 Fisher House Publishers</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35464731.post-85972754788286119072023-08-05T21:50:00.003-06:002023-08-05T22:07:30.537-06:00Murray First Ward<h1 style="text-align: left;">Stained Glass in Utah's Churches <br /></h1><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2_kq1CgI6aYuS91U1sVbj4K9iLmGIJWCrE8QYSZrkeiQy3VGkGu6WvZaudpOHyvyzHaVWYrMA9nHQD5gwDaabhJ-xAdL1PuSXLtygn4OD-D_8axmriTs-l9komrUMdQBWErKn/s400/Murray+2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="306" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2_kq1CgI6aYuS91U1sVbj4K9iLmGIJWCrE8QYSZrkeiQy3VGkGu6WvZaudpOHyvyzHaVWYrMA9nHQD5gwDaabhJ-xAdL1PuSXLtygn4OD-D_8axmriTs-l9komrUMdQBWErKn/w490-h640/Murray+2.jpg" width="490" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stained glass window depicts the Savior with outstretched hands.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p>Built in the popular Neo-Gothic style and completed in 1907, the Murray First Ward chapel stood proudly at 184 East Vine St. Its creation was made possible by contributions from members of the first ward, most notably Mary Jean Gardner Miller and Margaret Gardner Miller. These two individuals played a significant role in commissioning a magnificent stained glass window, portraying the Savior with outstretched hands. This window serves as a memorial to honor the Miller sisters' late husbands, James and Ruben, whose names are etched at the bottom of the glass.<br /><br />Although the building was sold in 1970, the cherished stained glass was not lost. Instead, it found a new home in a newly constructed chapel nearby. Today, the window can only be viewed from the exterior of the building, where it is beautifully illuminated from behind during the night. Inside the chapel, a large pipe organ now covers the window.</p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS1MVf5J1bYEHchhN0IJcJfFJPf-sBDJ3Bz1VQVx78_0Mq8r-v0XYKAXlJ7XLUfasRYonKBp0SHSZK1yQgXDHTVLEjLkVB3KH5QmtwmcqJ8D7YcKHU5HHCIJBE_FVASwK93JH9/s1600/DSCF0105.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS1MVf5J1bYEHchhN0IJcJfFJPf-sBDJ3Bz1VQVx78_0Mq8r-v0XYKAXlJ7XLUfasRYonKBp0SHSZK1yQgXDHTVLEjLkVB3KH5QmtwmcqJ8D7YcKHU5HHCIJBE_FVASwK93JH9/w640-h480/DSCF0105.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A pipe organ covers the stained glass so it can't be seen from inside the chapel. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDUOi5ZCIRx4iNbYmiU4bgVmBEV5S05SiMcJqdZmcl6LRh3Xo5_nVaZmlXiJIcc0vLErJVetahkC5WUzeN6KQ4o3GawTbJC-AE67UIgk9-j6V8jlud_o-mPelAAGFbr0J5r61J/s1600/DSCF0109.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDUOi5ZCIRx4iNbYmiU4bgVmBEV5S05SiMcJqdZmcl6LRh3Xo5_nVaZmlXiJIcc0vLErJVetahkC5WUzeN6KQ4o3GawTbJC-AE67UIgk9-j6V8jlud_o-mPelAAGFbr0J5r61J/w640-h480/DSCF0109.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The stained glass can be backlit at night showing the stained glass from the exterior of the building.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /></p><img class="informenter-marker-hide" id="informenter-marker-id" src="moz-extension://f8e6a717-bb7c-c14a-9c09-c5926587fc6d/img/informenter-marker-1.png" title="Right click to shift" /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright 2006 Fisher House Publishers</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35464731.post-54180291106470993132023-08-05T06:50:00.001-06:002023-08-05T06:50:20.001-06:00Cathedral of the Madeleine<h1 style="text-align: left;">Historic Buildings of Utah <br /></h1><p>The Cathedral of the Madeleine is situated at 331 East South Temple in Salt Lake City, Utah. It was constructed over a nine-year period, starting with the acquisition of the land in 1900, under the guidance of The Right Reverend Lawrence Scanlan, the city's inaugural bishop. Architects Carl Neuhausen and Bernard Mecklenburg blended Romanesque and Gothic architectural styles, resulting in an impressive exterior and interior. The entire construction project cost $344,000. In 1991, a significant renovation commenced, amounting to $9.7 million, which greatly improved and reinforced the structure. The renewed cathedral was rededicated on February 21, 1993, and it holds a place on both the Utah and national registers of historic places.<br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://i.pinimg.com/originals/aa/05/59/aa0559d410d8280158cd6384ff911eab.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="800" height="424" src="https://i.pinimg.com/originals/aa/05/59/aa0559d410d8280158cd6384ff911eab.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of many works of stained glass offset by pipe organ <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p>Noteworthy features of the cathedral include:</p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Baptismal Font: </b>Fashioned from Carrara onyx and glass mosaic, the font incorporates a conventional upper font and a lower immersion area, which was used for adult baptisms through water pouring. The symbolism of the font includes the cross and its eight sides, representing the concept of eternity's 'eighth day.' This design harks back to ancient baptismal practices involving immersion.</li><li><b>Confessionals:</b> The two confessionals at the rear were enlarged in 1993, providing spaces for private confession and repentance.</li><li><b>Shrines of Charity: </b>Dedicated to St. Anthony of Padua (carved in 1918) and St. Vincent de Paul (carved in 1993), these shrines exemplify the church's dedication to serving the less fortunate.</li><li><b>The Organ: </b>Installed in 1992, the English-style organ features 4,066 pipes and stands within a Gothic case. It serves both liturgical services and concerts.</li><li><b>Stained Glass Windows:</b> Adorning the interior, these exquisite windows depict various classic Catholic themes, including the Annunciation, Visitation, Nativity, Resurrection, Ascension, and Descent of the Holy Spirit.</li><li><b>Stations of the Cross:</b> Painted by Utah artist Roger Wilson in 1992 and 1993, these 14 stations adhere to a revised version directed by the Vatican in 1975. They blend traditional iconography with colors inspired by the American Southwest.</li><li><b>The Altar: </b>The centerpiece of the cathedral, the altar is constructed from Carrara onyx adorned with glass mosaic. It occupies a prominent position at the intersection of the cathedral's main seating areas. Notably, the altar holds relics of St. Gratus, Bishop of Aosta in Piedmont, Italy, who passed away in 457, symbolizing the call to sainthood.</li><li><b>Blessed Sacrament Chapel: </b>Located at the rear of the main chancel, this chapel is reserved for the sick or for private devotion. Adjacent to it is the Ambry, which holds holy oils. The chapel was added in 1993.</li><li><b>Shrine of St. Mary Magdalen:</b> As the patroness of the cathedral, this shrine and the large painting above it are captivating focal points. The painting depicts Mary looking up to Christ, who is positioned above her.</li></ol><img class="informenter-marker-hide" id="informenter-marker-id" src="moz-extension://f8e6a717-bb7c-c14a-9c09-c5926587fc6d/img/informenter-marker-1.png" title="Right click to shift" /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright 2006 Fisher House Publishers</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35464731.post-956300841389555162023-08-04T18:34:00.003-06:002023-08-04T18:39:50.929-06:00Jesse James Home <h1 style="text-align: left;"> How did Jesse James die?</h1><p>The infamous outlaw Jesse James met his demise in his home at 1318 Lafayette Street in St. Joseph.Missouri on April 3, 1882. He was fatally shot by Bob Ford, a fellow member of the James gang, who shot him to claim the $10,000 reward offered by Governor Tom Crittenden.<br /><br />At the age of 34, Jesse's lawless career spanned 16 years. During his final days, he was living with his wife and two children, and going by the name Tom Howard to evade capture.<br /><br />On the day of the incident, Jesse was unexpectedly shot from behind while standing on a chair, trying to adjust a picture in his home. Following his shooting, his wife, two children, and his mother, Mrs. Zerelda Samuel, sought refuge at Patee House, known then as the World's Hotel, for the next two nights.</p><p>In 1995, forensic scientist James Starrs exhumed the outlaw's body in Kearney, Missouri, to perform DNA tests. The results of these tests indicated a 99.7% likelihood that the individual killed in 1882 was indeed Jesse James. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://0201.nccdn.net/1_2/000/000/0dd/c25/Jesse-James-Home-800x457.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="457" data-original-width="800" height="366" src="https://0201.nccdn.net/1_2/000/000/0dd/c25/Jesse-James-Home-800x457.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <p></p><p>The James Home serves as a museum dedicated to the life and death of Jesse James. Today, visitors at the Jesse James home can view various artifacts from the grave, including the coffin handles, a small tie pin worn by Jesse James on the day of his death, a bullet extracted from his right lung area, and a cast of his skull, revealing the bullet hole located behind his right ear.<br /><br />Managed by the Pony Express Historical Association, the Jesse James Museum generates revenue through admission charges, which is then utilized to maintain both the James Home and the Patee House Museum.</p><p>The James Home was initially situated approximately two blocks north of its current position, situated atop a high hill with a view of Patee House. However, in 1939, it was relocated to the Belt Highway in St. Joseph to serve as a tourist attraction.<br /><br />In 1977, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Keatley acquired the James Home and later generously donated it to the Pony Express Historical Association. Subsequently, the house was brought back to its original neighborhood and now stands on the grounds of the Patee House Museum.</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://dyn1.heritagestatic.com/lf?set=path[1%2F0%2F0%2F4%2F3%2F10043321]&call=url[file:product.chain]" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="528" height="800" src="https://dyn1.heritagestatic.com/lf?set=path[1%2F0%2F0%2F4%2F3%2F10043321]&call=url[file:product.chain]" width="528" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Visit the <a aria-label="Patee House Museum and Jesse James Home website Opens in new window" class="Hyperlink" href="http://ponyexpressjessejames.com/" title="website">Patee House Museum and Jesse James Home website</a>.</p><img class="informenter-marker-hide" id="informenter-marker-id" src="moz-extension://f8e6a717-bb7c-c14a-9c09-c5926587fc6d/img/informenter-marker-1.png" title="Right click to shift" /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright 2006 Fisher House Publishers</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35464731.post-3134870447329779762023-07-31T22:58:00.000-06:002023-07-31T22:58:01.303-06:00How do ESL classes help immigrants and refugees adjust to life in America?<p>Theme: The United States takes a hands-off approach when it comes to integrating immigrants by teaching them English as a Second Language. Immigrants who speak English tend to have higher earnings and are more readily embraced by Americans. However, the United States falls short in providing an adequate number of free English classes for incoming immigrants. </p><p>Summary:
Immigrants' proficiency in English, whether justified or not, significantly affects Americans' perceptions of immigration. The majority of Americans hold the belief that to be considered truly American, an individual must be able to speak English. </p><p>In the United States, there is a strong correlation between English proficiency and earnings. Immigrants constitute about one-sixth of the American workforce, and those who acquire fluency in English tend to have higher earnings primarily because they become eligible for better-paying positions. According to Amanda Bergson-Shilcock, a senior fellow at the National Skills Coalition, which promotes vocational-skills training, even learning basic English has a positive impact on job opportunities as the majority of entry-level jobs in the U.S. demand some level of English proficiency. </p><p>According to Khazan (2021), Other developed nations actively engage in efforts to assimilate immigrants and refugees into their societies. For instance, in Sweden, foreigners receive unlimited Swedish lessons without any charge, and sometimes these lessons are incorporated into job-training programs. France, on the other hand, requires a brief indoctrination session on "French values" but then offers 400 hours of language instruction along with free child care. Similarly, Canada provides extensive free language classes to newcomers, some of which include free child care and transportation services. Canada adopts a proactive stance, aiming to leverage immigrants' skills in their labor market by ensuring they have the necessary English or French language proficiency. Regrettably, the U.S. lacks a national policy dedicated to aiding immigrants in becoming fully integrated American citizens. </p><p>Application:
I usually take a hands off position to government involvement in people's lives, but English language studies for new immigrants is one area where some government direction might be helpful. Even with minimal local government help to facilitate ESL, most of the teaching could be done by volunteers. What happened to the program where LDS Relief Societies were involved in teaching English? </p><p> Reference: Khazan, O. 2021,, June 4). Americans Say Immigrants Should Learn English. But U.S. Policy Makes That Hard. The Atlantic. <a href="" target="_blank">https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2021/06/why-cant-immigrants-learn-english/619053/</a></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1nKI0K_qLxvjRqiHEK5n97fvL4r8i0hI9ITb99QAprotrp4ssVBO6gJJZ5T2a-lAlL9aADqA990fRx6H1nrZm-GMoUagWRD2vECBwCVGmGMUvAQAhXjrVfWmYwtvXrQlFKaEVoItvw0M1bViwmD6FmeEKrywFdyZx7Ihiz_xUJBxOlfVaAJdk/s1016/Screenshot%202023-07-31%20at%2010.13.04%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="684" data-original-width="1016" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1nKI0K_qLxvjRqiHEK5n97fvL4r8i0hI9ITb99QAprotrp4ssVBO6gJJZ5T2a-lAlL9aADqA990fRx6H1nrZm-GMoUagWRD2vECBwCVGmGMUvAQAhXjrVfWmYwtvXrQlFKaEVoItvw0M1bViwmD6FmeEKrywFdyZx7Ihiz_xUJBxOlfVaAJdk/w640-h430/Screenshot%202023-07-31%20at%2010.13.04%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div> For Better Jobs, Immigrants Voluntarily Line Up to Learn English ... artdiamondblog.com
<p></p><img class="informenter-marker-hide" id="informenter-marker-id" src="moz-extension://f8e6a717-bb7c-c14a-9c09-c5926587fc6d/img/informenter-marker-1.png" title="Right click to shift" /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright 2006 Fisher House Publishers</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35464731.post-12379090400106793462023-01-28T11:41:00.000-07:002023-01-28T11:41:14.959-07:00Which is the true North Pole?<p> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://gray-ktuu-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/Hh3eHmkn3CLhfUAdzENCxv7tOak=/1200x675/smart/filters:quality(85)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/R3UKI5EEQBLX7HD3V472CDEXZY.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="800" height="360" src="https://gray-ktuu-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/Hh3eHmkn3CLhfUAdzENCxv7tOak=/1200x675/smart/filters:quality(85)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/R3UKI5EEQBLX7HD3V472CDEXZY.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Santa's house in North Pole, Alaska has been a landmark since 1952. KTUU photo<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><p>There are actually four North Poles or maybe more depending if you count the numerous locations hwere Santa hangs his hat. </p><p>The <b>Geographical North Pole</b>, also known as True North, is the highest point on Earth and the point where all lines of longitude converge. The <b>Magnetic North Pole </b>is the location where Earth's magnetic lines point straight down, and it is where a compass needle points. </p><p>The <b>Geomagnetic North Pole </b>is the point where the Earth's magnetic field
intersects the planet at the northern end, while the <b>North Pole of
Inaccessibility</b> is the farthest point in the Arctic Ocean from any
coastline.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;"> Getting to the North Pole</h3><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>There are only around 5 trips per year for 640 passengers</li><li>A total of just 1,000 people a year reach this point</li><li>You can get there on a nuclear powered ice-breaker </li><li>The Pole is around 700 miles from the nearest land</li><li>There is not much wildlife at the Pole; however, you may see polar bears, seals, walrus, whales and all sorts of birds on the way.</li></ul><p>When you get to the North Pole 90 degrees north where all lines of longitude
meet, you will be standing on top of ice that is
between 6-10 feet thick. Underneath is the ocean that is 13,000 feet deep.</p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://swoop-arctic.imgix.net/SW_3_Loli-Figueroa_ALL_North-Pole-50-years-victory-closeup.JPG?auto=format,enhance,compress&fit=crop&crop=entropy,faces,focalpoint&w=544&h=0&q=40" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="363" data-original-width="544" height="363" src="https://swoop-arctic.imgix.net/SW_3_Loli-Figueroa_ALL_North-Pole-50-years-victory-closeup.JPG?auto=format,enhance,compress&fit=crop&crop=entropy,faces,focalpoint&w=544&h=0&q=40" width="544" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nuclear ice breaker parked at the North Pole.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><p>The first <b>circumnavigation of the globe</b> through the North and South Poles occurred in 1965. A number of people have done that since then. In the late 80s, Australian aviator Dick Smith flew a Twin Otter
aircraft around both the North and South Poles, following meridians of
longitude. He began his journey in Sydney, Australia on November 1st,
1988 and returned on May 28th, 1989, making stops at both the North and
South Poles and completing a full circumnavigation.</p><p>Sources: Feerick, J. (2020, December 28). Earth Actually Has Four North Poles. <a href="https://www.discovermagazine.com/planet-earth/earth-actually-has-four-north-poles" target="_new">https://www.discovermagazine.com/planet-earth/earth-actually-has-four-north-poles</a>.</p><p>Woodyatt, A. (2019, July 11). Flight crew breaks record for circumnavigating globe via both poles. CNN. Retrieved from <a href="https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/speed-record-circumnavigate-intl-scli/index.html" target="_new">https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/speed-record-circumnavigate-intl-scli/index.html</a> <br /></p><img class="informenter-marker-hide" id="informenter-marker-id" src="moz-extension://f8e6a717-bb7c-c14a-9c09-c5926587fc6d/img/informenter-marker-1.png" title="Right click to shift" /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright 2006 Fisher House Publishers</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35464731.post-82731510037355887462022-12-21T08:51:00.004-07:002022-12-21T08:51:44.771-07:00Getting an upgrade <p>By coincidence, I attended weapons of mass destruction (WMD) training at the Center for Domestic Preparedness in Anniston, Alabama during the week of the Boston Marathon bombing in April 2013. On my way home to Salt Lake City from Atlanta, Delta cancelled the flight. </p><p>I wrote in my journal for April 19. "Blood test at 4:45 a.m. and then went to the Atlanta airport where I waited five hours for my plane to Chicago Midway and then to SLC where I arrived at 9:53 p.m." <br /></p><p>As I recall, other passengers from the cancelled flight were able to catch earlier planes but 11 of us were left stranded in the airport. Most of us had attended the courses at Anniston. Finally, we got to Chicago and an unscheduled flight was brought in for us for the final leg home. There were 11 of us on the flight to Salt Lake City. Because first class was empty, we asked for an upgrade but were denied. So each of took an empty row and tried to make ourselves comfortable. <br /></p><p> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif5nZzPQcQxl8gG2ChCjr0XeJ7xRjhT4xninjgFxGYohOEu-_ZVZi0ZwcGdAjqVW1XJyTvTjQacmlzTBNAdGHce4EjKF_5Jx-0PO8NxHAUhLmlxw6x6LuJ2X6ka9-X1NZcv3KNkaF6C5Zu9x8haW0LYHQpeCx1HjVRDd42j4C9d7duRrTmeg/s972/Screen%20Shot%202022-12-21%20at%208.42.03%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="648" data-original-width="972" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif5nZzPQcQxl8gG2ChCjr0XeJ7xRjhT4xninjgFxGYohOEu-_ZVZi0ZwcGdAjqVW1XJyTvTjQacmlzTBNAdGHce4EjKF_5Jx-0PO8NxHAUhLmlxw6x6LuJ2X6ka9-X1NZcv3KNkaF6C5Zu9x8haW0LYHQpeCx1HjVRDd42j4C9d7duRrTmeg/w640-h426/Screen%20Shot%202022-12-21%20at%208.42.03%20AM.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr align="right"><td class="tr-caption">Photo Courtesy Flickr Commons<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><p>Victor M. Walker wrote December 2, 2022 in <a href="https://www.afar.com/magazine/why-airlines-still-have-dress-codes-for-passengers" target="_blank">AFAR online magazine</a> about getting upgrades. People are more likely to get upgrades, she wrote, if they are dressed in business attire. They also get upgrades if they have elite status. She interviewed Dave, an airline agent.<br /></p><p>"Dave says there’s a saying among airline professionals that the closer a
traveler gets to the aircraft, the more expensive an upgrade gets: If
you’re offered an upgrade as an elite member, you typically won’t have
to pay for it; if you’re offered one at check-in as a non-elite, you’ll
pay a discounted rate. But you’ll pay the most if you’re trying to
upgrade at the check-in counter. Taken together? It’s improbable a
traveler without some sort of elite status is to receive an upgrade—and
the likelihood that attire would be the sole reason for an upgrade on
that flight to San Francisco virtually non-existent."</p><img class="informenter-marker-hide" id="informenter-marker-id" src="moz-extension://f8e6a717-bb7c-c14a-9c09-c5926587fc6d/img/informenter-marker-1.png" title="Right click to shift" /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright 2006 Fisher House Publishers</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35464731.post-20171383764621894812022-09-29T00:43:00.002-06:002022-09-29T00:43:27.906-06:00How to get more social media followers<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisWoBI_BlsxA4yK6mLxC3PssXRY2wp3kllSJZfnAsJMINFohs9gWWDRDCrdOriH-f_RnE9jAXGTEFX-GOWo2S5HyYO78wp-orlwV4QfteCv_s21S4e8djC45ok6d9fNlwPEODqWM3b4a6PeFLprbplZ39D8jajT4ymZwMSoF-_khREtyx2bg/s853/Screenshot%202022-09-29%20at%2000-39-34%20Crowd%20close-up.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="853" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisWoBI_BlsxA4yK6mLxC3PssXRY2wp3kllSJZfnAsJMINFohs9gWWDRDCrdOriH-f_RnE9jAXGTEFX-GOWo2S5HyYO78wp-orlwV4QfteCv_s21S4e8djC45ok6d9fNlwPEODqWM3b4a6PeFLprbplZ39D8jajT4ymZwMSoF-_khREtyx2bg/w640-h480/Screenshot%202022-09-29%20at%2000-39-34%20Crowd%20close-up.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Crowd close up from Flickr Commons<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: left;"> How to get more social media followers</h1><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p>By James Elder</p><p></p><ol><li>Real
time marketing- Real time marketing is marketing or advertising on the
fly. This is especially effective when you plan it out and use your
social media to advertise during a large trending event like the Super
Bowl or World Cup.</li><li>Influencer marketing- Influencer marketing is
when you have a social media influencer or online personality advertise
your product or service to their audience to sway them into purchasing
what you're selling. This can also be done with celebrities as well such
as using a musician to sell audio equipment or software.</li><li>Create
a daily, weekly, or monthly series- This is where you create a series
of videos or clips that are relevant to your product and get your
audience in the habit of looking forward to what you post next and
entices them to purchase your product.</li><li>Run a contest or give
away- It's show that social media accounts that hold some form of a
contest or give away grow 70% faster than those that don't which
increases your audience and makes your product appear to be even more
appealing to the masses.</li><li>Hosting an AMA- Hosting an AMA, or ask
me anything, is a great way to interact with your followers and allows
them to learn more about you, your company, and the product you're
selling through a Q&A. This is especially effective when you already
have an established audience or customer base and have had some
experience.</li><li>Video Content- Using videos, you can keep your
potential customer's attention easier while advertising and giving
information about your product. This is mostly effective with shorter
videos or clips less than 30 seconds.</li><li>Team up with another
brand- Team up with another brand that isn't your competitor but may
have a similar audience or customer base. These campaigns are a winning
situation for both companies and can be used to advertise special
promotions for both companies products and increase sales and profit.</li><li>How
tos and tutorials- If it works for the product you're selling, posting
how tos and tutorials can be an effective way to gain customer
interest by showing how your product is beneficial and useful and makes
it more appealing.</li><li>Run a social-exclusive deal- Running special
sales or deals exclusive to followers on your social media is a good way
to entice others to follow your page and gain a larger audience or
potential customer base by enticing them with special deals or
promotions on your product.</li></ol>Plus one extra: Marketing with
purpose- Marketing with a clear purpose beyond profit will increase a
businesses chance of growth and success.<img class="informenter-marker-hide" id="informenter-marker-id" src="moz-extension://f8e6a717-bb7c-c14a-9c09-c5926587fc6d/img/informenter-marker-1.png" title="Right click to shift" /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright 2006 Fisher House Publishers</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35464731.post-36467218300822588942022-09-25T12:57:00.008-06:002022-09-25T13:24:43.683-06:00Webpage Accessibility for visually impaired and hard of hearing<!--Go to www.addthis.com/dashboard to customize your tools-->
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<p class="MsoNormal"> Not all people can read your social media messages. In
fact, <a href="https://www.simplyinsurance.com/how-many-people-are-blind-in-the-us/" target="_blank">over 12 million Americans 40 and older have some sort of visual impairment</a> with 1.3 million legally blind.
</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The number of <a href="https://www.afb.org/research-and-initiatives/statistics/statistics-blind-children" target="_blank">young people under 18</a> with vision difficulty
was 547,083 in 2019.
Visual impairment cases in the U.S. are <a href="https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/visual-impairment-blindness-cases-us-expected-double-2050" target="_blank">expected to double by 2050</a>.
</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://webaim.org/presentations/2022/pio/" target="_blank">John Whiting of WebAim talked about 10 things that PIOs (andweb developers) can do to make web content more accessible.</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<h3 class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Understand your responsibilities</h3>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">Web Content Accessibility Guidelines were developed in 1999,
revised in 2008 and updated in 2018. <a href=" https://webaim.org/standards/wcag/checklist " target="_blank">A checklist of standards is available onthe WebAim website.</a> These are mandated by federal statutes, including the
Americans with Disabilities Act.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span>
</p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv0MA_u6a2al5vYkJhtoM0r0qSeov8SPY7o5fzZ4196DNimMJopTEs-KjExVe8OvswB0ifxDEg1T7oCsOMxghVMwttLVGdDs74yGXt2Z1fDKWaAe2X5mdKBOQnAWEVw7U-tty-0jt291-EFVsGd9L9HcIF5RlZKmkdlS-zdwZOHubCZImOrw/s468/Screen%20Shot%202022-09-21%20at%2012.45.51%20AM.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="442" data-original-width="468" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv0MA_u6a2al5vYkJhtoM0r0qSeov8SPY7o5fzZ4196DNimMJopTEs-KjExVe8OvswB0ifxDEg1T7oCsOMxghVMwttLVGdDs74yGXt2Z1fDKWaAe2X5mdKBOQnAWEVw7U-tty-0jt291-EFVsGd9L9HcIF5RlZKmkdlS-zdwZOHubCZImOrw/w400-h378/Screen%20Shot%202022-09-21%20at%2012.45.51%20AM.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Types of Assistive
Technology Used</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"> </p>
<h3 class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Use proper heading structure from headings styles<br /></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigBEcrUpU8clhhrrhhVl98ZJXBJr1I7xNfXKHat-VZlLl9ICjfWV8zksLPUIRrASO_6eTnzLcBjaI4xB7xyqnL8jHWYXNyfsaP5rfkFRW5GJMoHEqaCatc02UBorZIbbA_dGVH05Gr-Jqn8WCgZWN8Et3Yc7MAPNN8vJe1D-Ailn4VPdfegg/s636/Screen%20Shot%202022-09-21%20at%2012.52.46%20AM.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="538" data-original-width="636" height="339" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigBEcrUpU8clhhrrhhVl98ZJXBJr1I7xNfXKHat-VZlLl9ICjfWV8zksLPUIRrASO_6eTnzLcBjaI4xB7xyqnL8jHWYXNyfsaP5rfkFRW5GJMoHEqaCatc02UBorZIbbA_dGVH05Gr-Jqn8WCgZWN8Et3Yc7MAPNN8vJe1D-Ailn4VPdfegg/w400-h339/Screen%20Shot%202022-09-21%20at%2012.52.46%20AM.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is a chart of acceptable heading styles listed in Word. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<h3 class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Give images alternative text</h3>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 40px;">Alternative text should be:</p><div style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;">
</div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 40px;">• Be equivalent.</p><div style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;">
</div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 40px;">• Be succinct.</p><div style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;">
</div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 40px;">• NOT be redundant.</p><div style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;">
</div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 40px;">• NOT use the phrases "image of ..." or "graphic
of ..." to describe the image.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<h3 class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Format your tables</h3>
<ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Caption or heading</li><li>Table headers</li><li>Column or row</li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<h3 class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Choose text colors with good contrast</h3>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs-vP7-FqecQjy6GnYbgr5Nr2nB6tUZuFUOboyr3IUItSw02MFtB8CaVneHWMx-Yv6kSa4ti4VDNvq7iO_aoWlTK31IfHTi9MR-O2QbMtHNgGMxHnicVr1opr1wsVCoEgpdzGWB8NRVBidxAVmTRfSl_Y-cq_Bx2N1KTRxb3pezgiDdIVP6Q/s516/Screen%20Shot%202022-09-21%20at%201.00.08%20AM.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="516" data-original-width="511" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs-vP7-FqecQjy6GnYbgr5Nr2nB6tUZuFUOboyr3IUItSw02MFtB8CaVneHWMx-Yv6kSa4ti4VDNvq7iO_aoWlTK31IfHTi9MR-O2QbMtHNgGMxHnicVr1opr1wsVCoEgpdzGWB8NRVBidxAVmTRfSl_Y-cq_Bx2N1KTRxb3pezgiDdIVP6Q/w396-h400/Screen%20Shot%202022-09-21%20at%201.00.08%20AM.png" width="396" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This tee-shirt is red, but the color blind see it in green. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"> Yellow is one of the hardest colors to see in an advertisement or presentation slides.<br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"> </span></span></p><h3 class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">6.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Don't rely on color</h3>
<ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Ensure enough contrast</li><li>Don’t rely on color alone.</li><li>
Don’t remove underline from links</li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<h3 class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">7.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Make links descriptive</h3><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 40px;">Poor – <u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Click here</span></u></p><div style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;">
</div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 40px;">Good – <u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Click here</span></u> for our campus map</p><div style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;">
</div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 40px;">Better – <u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Click here for our campus map</span></u></p><div style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;">
</div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 40px;">Best – <u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Campus map</span></u></p><div style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;">
</div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 40px;"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For more information on this topic, read Humanitarian Crisis in Ukraine since 2014-</p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Humanitarian-crisis-eastern-Ukraine-since-ebook/dp/B09VHB59V7/">https://www.amazon.com/Humanitarian-crisis-eastern-Ukraine-since-ebook/dp/B09VHB59V7/</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<h3 class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">8.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Use lists correctly</h3>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 40px;">Use numbers when there is order or a hierarchy. </p><div style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;">
</div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 40px;">Use bullets when equal importance.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<h3 class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">9.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Use captioned videos <br /></h3><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 40px;">Descriptive transcripts are recommended for all media. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<h3 class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">10.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Convert
(don’t Print) to PDF</h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 40px;"> If Create PDF is not available, use “Save As” </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 40px;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 40px;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 40px;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">Source: WebAim presentation for the the Utah PIO conference. (September 13, 2022). </p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://webaim.org/presentations/2022/pio/">https://webaim.org/presentations/2022/pio/</a><br /> </p><p>
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