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Mark Pratt-Russum shares his last message at WHF. He recalled his first message in May 2010 when he was interviewing for the position, and he read Mary Oliver's poem, “5 A.M. in the Pine Woods.” Here are the queries Mark offered: You are sitting at the base of a tree early in the morning in a forest. After an hour or so, you notice a wild, yet gentle animal making its way through the trees. In the hopes of catching a glimpse of it, you notice your breathing and movements become slower. - What if this was the posture you carried when entering into time with Spirit, your neighbor, each stranger you meet? You are deeply loved. It is true. - What if you believed it was true?

We celebrate Rare Disease Day because we love our Rares! Also, folks from WHF join us to share their comprehensive summit and the gene therapy segment is back with a new host and Dr. Mark Kay and genetic counselor, Kaylee Dollerschell.   Presenting Sponsor: Takeda, visit bleedingdisorders.com to learn more.   Show Notes: Subscribe: The BloodStream Podcast   It's a Whole New World Gene Therapy Segment brought to you by CSL Behring, which now has a first-of-its-kind hemophilia B treatment. Visit BeyondHemB.com or download B SUPPORT wherever you get your apps for more information. Connect with BloodStream Media: BloodStreamMedia.com BloodStream on Facebook  BloodStream on Twitter  

#77: Jeffrey from Western Hunt Fest.  If you aren't familiar Western Hunt Fest is a hunting competition for Male, Females and KIDS where they have 3D archery competitions, elk calling competitions, pack-out competitions, seminars and more. We get to know Jeff, chat about some fun adventures, elk and shed hunting, learn how the idea of WHF started to then having their first event just 3 months later.  He shares some really inspiring stories from watching athletes compete, lessons learned along the way both in life and putting on events.  He shares valuable information on what skills and workout make for the top performing athletes  in these competitions and all about their upcoming events.  If you are wanting to hone in on your skills as a hunter, want to push your limits, take your family to a fun hunting event that supports conservation where you can all learn and participate or maybe you have a competitive side, this episode is for you.   Show Notes Here!    Watch on YouTube HERE!    EPISODE MENTIONS:  Use promo code "Reckoning" for 10% off all tickets at https://www.westernhuntfest.com/ Click HERE to connect with Western Hunt Fest MTN OPS for the best supplements and gear. Use code BRITT for 20% OFF your order! RUGGED ROAD COOLER GET 10% OFF your lightweight and organized cooler here or USE CODE: LONG Have Reckoning create content for your brand, learn more HERE! Follow Us on Social:  Brittney Long IG Reckoning IG Affiliate Disclaimer.  Show Notes may contain affiliate links. If you click through my referral link, at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase.  Thank you for supporting RECKONING LLC.

Dave and Mattias take us on a journey to the Empire and all the riches that the Empire bestows to its followers of Sigmar. Please enjoy this part 1 of the Empire Warmies overview and if you would like to listen to part 2 now then head in over to the Crown of Command Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecrownofcommandpodcast And check out the WHF 4th Edition Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/290706832427002

Preparation, readiness, and confidence are everything, especially on backcountry hunts. WSF recently became the title sponsor for the next three years of  Western Hunt Fest (WHF) events, and WSF's Women Hunt® program became the title sponsor of the women's division for the same period. WSF's Sheep Fever host Gray N. Thornton, and Women Hunt founder and chair Renée Thornton, visit with WHF co-owners Jeffrey DeVaul, Guy Duplantier, and Efren Gonzalez to discuss their motivations behind establishing this next-level archery shooting, fitness, and backpack challenge across Colorado, New Mexico, and Nevada this summer, as well as what shooters can expect. Archery hunting readiness has rightfully become a year-round pursuit. Giving bowhunters specialized events tailored for the type of shots and conditions they will encounter in the field elevates this preparation beyond just shooting foam in the backyard. Plus, friendly competition with like-minded hunters adds an element of community while helping duplicate the stress of making the shot count. 2024 Events: April 13-14 Raton, NM May 4-5 Palisade, CO May 25-26 Reno, NV June 1-2 Colorado Springs, CO June 27 Championship Baily, CO www.westernhuntfest.com  

The Western Hunt Fest crew on an episode of Nevada Backcountry Radio show, talking all things WHF, the Reno shoot at Silver Arrow Bowmen, the competition structure, friendly shooting and participation and a couple of rabbit holes. Big thank you to Henry and David for inviting us on.

Curious about what goes on at Western Hunt Fest? Look no further – we've got all the answers right here! In this weeks episode, I sit down with Guy and Jeff, two of the masterminds behind WHF, and dive into all of the questions one could possibly have about the event. The episode wraps up with getting to these two fellas and their different hunting styles and preferences. Tune in for an insider's perspective and discover what makes this event an experience you don't want to miss out on for hunting aficionados everywhere!

Peter and Kat had the pleasure of speaking with JimShortsGaming, former member of WHF and esports player to find out why he quit playing the game and what brought him back. If you'd like to help us make our podcast, become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Supporter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in our Discord! ALL funds are poured back into our podcast & events, and you get extra perks!

Efren Gonzalez, Jeffrey Devaul, and Guy Duplantier, talk The Western Hunt Fest. This is the rundown episode if you haven't attended a Western Hunt Fest, you'll want to listen. The ownership gets into the added venues, the new competitions, the point system, the seminars, charity partner, what to plan for, what to expect, the sponsors, speakers and why every hunter should have WHF on the calendar in '24. Enjoy the episode!

Dave Plivelich and Dustin Pitcher welcome Wendy Porter, the Executive Director and Founder of the Wounded Heroes Fund, as she explains how the Wounded Heroes Fund was born 13 years ago at her kitchen table. Wendy is the daughter of a Vietnam Veteran, and after seeing the way her father was treated upon his arrival home, she wanted to give back to the Veteran community. Now, Wendy runs the Wounded Heroes Fund, which helps veterans adjust to civilian life by providing a sense of home through their community center. They offer a kitchen, shower, washer/dryer, as well as a food pantry that feeds 400 to 500 people a month. Wendy's goal is to provide a safe and welcoming environment for Veterans and ensure that all the money that is donated stays in Kern County. If you would like to learn more about how you can help the Wounded Heroes Fund, tune into this episode.  The Wounded Heroes Fund was started in 2008 by Wendy Porter. She is the granddaughter of two WWII Veterans and the daughter of a US Army Vietnam Veteran. She grew up experiencing the effect that war had on her father and the ungrateful homecoming he received. She wanted to make sure that this did not happen to the young men and women who are currently fighting for our country. Wendy has a Master's Degree in education and was a teacher for 9 years in Delano, California. She decided to stay home when her daughter, Chloe (14), was born. Wendy wanted to do something to give back to wounded veterans and their families, and being at home allowed that dream to come to fruition. With the help of family and friends, WHF was started. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE WOUNDED HEROES FUND: Website: https://thewoundedheroesfund.com/ Phone: 661-328-8600 Email: wendy@thewoundedheroesfund.org Instagram: woundedheroesfund Facebook: Wounded_Heroes_Foundation  

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The Fellas finally finish playing We're Not Really Strangers, and welcome in the new era of WHF.

Welcome to our weekly segment, "Three Minute Thursday"  where host Pooja Mottl highlights a piece of wisdom she has come across from her own readings, or shares an inspirational anecdote or insight that can help you lead a more calm and rooted life.--"The purpose of life is a life of purpose” concludes author Robbin Sharma (Monk Who Sold His Ferrari). But what is your purpose? If you don't know, you're no alone. Most people fly through life existing but never living, going through the motions, doing what they think they're supposed to be doing but never really taking the time to figure out if that aligns with what truly energizes and fulfills them.If you want to know one thing about your purpose, its about being selfless. Living and doing things that go beyond your individual gain. But to get to the heart of your unique purpose, you'll have to put in the effort. You'll have to take time out life to find it. And one thing that helps is silence. Often, when we get rid of the noise, the conversations, the technology, and all the stimulations of the material world, our mind calms down just enough for it to reveal to us what it is that we're here on this planet for. What is it that our talents and capabilities are meant to work on? What is it that energizes us, uplifts us and fills us with joy? Often times, we can't get these answers if we keep ourselves on the treadmill of life and reaching for distractions. What we need to do is find quiet. Make that time for quiet and it will help you find your purpose. Put it in your calendar if you need to. Turn off your phone – shut down your computer – sit alone with your thoughts. Calm your mind and give it the space it needs to reveal to you what it is that you're here to selflessly do. --If you want to read more of my essays on living calm and free, please sign up to my newsletter by following me on LinkedIn or signing up to at our new website at calmandfreepodcast.com. Please share this episode with someone you love.--Website: https://www.calmandfreepodcast.com/For more from Host Pooja Mottl:  www.PoojaMottl.comPodcast Producer: www.Go-ToProductions.comTwitter: @PoojaMottlInstagram: @TheCalmandFreePodcast and @PoojaMottl  LinkedIn: @PoojaMottl Special Thanks : Kris Kosach of the TPR Podcast for lending her VO for our Podcast Intro.Jessica Panian for her help with our graphic design. Sufi Kaur for managing and designing our social graphics. 

LGBTQ+ homelessness is a global problem. At the Ali Forney Center we have seen a direct correlation between the amount of political and religious hostilities directed at the LGBTQ community and the number of teens discarded from their homes for being queer. On this episode, we have the great honor of being joined by Zuza Glowacka, Co-Founder of the Warsaw House Foundation, and Marek Szolc, member of the Warsaw City Council, lawyer, activist and one of the few openly gay politicians in Poland. Together we discuss the climate of repression and attacks upon LGBTQ people in Poland, and the urgent need for the housing the Warsaw House Foundation will provide to LGBTQ youths there.. To Learn more about the Warsaw House Foundation and to offer support Visit their Website: www.warsawhouse.org Visit their Donation Page https://warsawhouse.org/en/support-us/ Watch a Video about WHF https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJ8WS7QbaZE Visit their Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarsawhouse/

Welcome to our weekly segment, "Three Minute Thursday"  where host Pooja Mottl highlights a piece of wisdom she has come across from her own readings, or shares an inspirational anecdote or insight that can help you lead a more calm and rooted life.--In a fast-changing world, news about success runs rampant. It seems society wants to sell us it's own version of success and the fact is, most of us have bought into it.If you're connected to the internet, news about people achieving great wealth, respect or fame, grab your attention in the form of posts, tweets, headlines, and alerts. This kind of sensational success is more alluring and seemingly more accessible, than ever before in human history. From unicorn founders to voyages into space, stories about success mesmerize us and seduce us into wanting it, and the herd mentality justifies this narrative and keeps it alive.There's nothing wrong with working hard for financial freedom and recognition from our peers – but what we've collectively done as a society…is taken success to a dangerous level in the context of our mental wellbeing.Dangerous, because when we make the end game all about success – the fortune, the notoriety, the achievements - we make the biggest sacrifice: we give up our peace of mind.See, when we're driven by the promise that success will make our lives better, as the news and our culture want us to believe, we stop feeling grateful for what we have right now, a scientifically proven way to make our minds unhappy.And in the competitive race for success, we feel inadequate until me make it, insignificant if we never do, and unsatisfied when we arrive, because hitting one benchmark only begins the chase for yet another.To counter these emotions, we numb ourselves with food, with drugs, with shopping, with alcohol, with social media and by the dopamine hit that comes from just the idea that success can happen to me… if I just keep plugging away. So today I'd like to offer you this advice with love and compassion – I want you to ask yourself: is my definition of success bringing me peace of mind at the end of my day? Does it give me energy or does it take it from me? Does my definition of success help me sleep well at night? Does it make me the best colleague I can be? The best parent I can be? These are the questions you must ask yourself to ensure a calm mind, which by the way, is the foundation necessary to unleash the genius within you.In the coming days, I will be releasing a full length video to expand on the process I use, personally, to define success in a way that brings me inner peace. It has been inspired by the likes of legendary coach John Wooden, the work of essayist and philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson and the philosophy inherent in the Bhagavad Gita, the storied ancient Indian poem imbibed with time-honored wisdom . It will be both at my YouTube channel and on my social media channels. I truly hope these messages resonate with you and can add real value to your life.--If you want to read more of my essays on living calm and free, please sign up to my newsletter by following me on LinkedIn or signing up to at our new website at calmandfreepodcast.com. Please share this episode with someone you love.--Website: https://www.calmandfreepodcast.com/For more from Host Pooja Mottl:  www.PoojaMottl.comPodcast Producer: www.Go-ToProductions.comTwitter: @PoojaMottlInstagram: @TheCalmandFreePodcast and @PoojaMottl  LinkedIn: @PoojaMottl Special Thanks : Kris Kosach of the TPR Podcast for lending her VO for our Podcast Intro.Jessica Panian for her help with our graphic design. Sufi Kaur for managing and designing our social graphics. 

Welcome to our weekly segment, "Three Minute Thursday"  where host Pooja Mottl highlights a piece of wisdom she has come across from her own readings, or shares an inspirational anecdote or insight that can help you lead a more calm and rooted life.This week, learn all about the Calm & Free Podcast collaboration with the World Happiness Foundation, to bring you 3 special conversations for this year's World Happiness Festival. To learn more about the WHF, visit their website. --If you want to read more of my essays on living calm and free, please sign up to my newsletter by following me on LinkedIn or signing up to at our new website at calmandfreepodcast.com. Please share this episode with someone you love.--Website: https://www.calmandfreepodcast.com/For more from Host Pooja Mottl:  www.PoojaMottl.comPodcast Producer: www.Go-ToProductions.comTwitter: @PoojaMottlInstagram: @TheCalmandFreePodcast and @PoojaMottl  LinkedIn: @PoojaMottl Special Thanks : Kris Kosach of the TPR Podcast for lending her VO for our Podcast Intro.Jessica Panian for her help with our graphic design. Sufi Kaur for managing and designing our social graphics. 

Hello and welcome to the Alcohol Alert, brought to you by The Institute of Alcohol Studies.In this edition:Marketing and Consumption of No and Low Alcohol Drinks – event recordingNew way of calculating alcohol attributable deaths and hospital admissions 🎵 Podcast feature 🎵Ireland introduces minimum unit pricingWorld Heart Federation strongly rebukes ‘myth’ of alcohol prolonging lifeMany schools use materials on alcohol harm from industry-funded sourcesHeaviest drinkers bought 17 times the amount of alcohol as lowest drinkers in lockdowns‘Misleading claims’ by industry in WHO consultation submissionsChildren exposed to 554 brands every day, including from harmful commoditiesArtificial Intelligence tech trialled to estimate age of customersWhat language should we use and what language contributes to stigma?We hope you enjoy our roundup of stories below: please feel free to share. Thank you.IAS BlogsTo read blogs click here.IAS Sustainability Series Seminar 4: Alcohol & Human Rights The last seminar in our four-part series will consider human rights and alcohol, including:Workers’ rights for alcohol industry employees in the developing worldIndustry practices in AfricaFemale promotional workers’ rights and their risk of sexual harassment and assaultGender and health inequalityHow human rights litigation can be used as a last resort control policyRegister for the event here.You can watch the third seminar on YouTube where we discussed the alcohol industry’s sustainability commitments in the context of Corporate Social Responsibility activity.Marketing and Consumption of No and Low Alcohol Drinks – event recordingOn 27 January we held the launch of the findings of a new IAS-funded report by Dr Emily Nicholls of the University of York.Dr Nicholls looked at whether there is potential for NoLos to support moderate drinking, whilst highlighting problematic marketing issues that reinforce harmful drinking and gender norms. The report will be launched end of February.Catch up here:New way of calculating alcohol attributable deaths and hospital admissions 🎵 Podcast feature 🎵At the beginning of October, Public Health England (PHE) became the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID). One of their first jobs was to publish new estimates for alcohol attributable deaths and hospital admissions, due to an updated methodology and way of calculating these figures.For alcohol-related conditions – conditions that are sometimes caused by alcohol but sometimes not – academics use what is called ‘alcohol attributable fractions’ (AAFs) to calculate the proportion of these cases caused by alcohol. As opposed to alcohol-specific conditions that are a direct consequence of alcohol use, which are far easier to work out.AAFs are calculated by looking at the relative risk of certain diseases among those who drink compared to those who don’t drink, and the prevalence of alcohol consumption across the population.AAF estimates were calculated in 2013 using the data PHE had at the time. Since then, drinking across the population has fallen on average and the relative risk has changed for 29 conditions. Therefore PHE/OHID recalculated using more up-to-date population figures.The new calculation shows a 23% reduction in deaths and admissions, however as OHID says, this “doesn’t mean that the health risk due to alcohol is lower than it was before”. It means that people are drinking less across the population, but not that the risk of drinking has changed. Also worth noting is that the shocking 20% rise in alcohol-specific deaths last year remains unchanged.Furthermore, this reduction in consumption seems to be happening among moderate drinkers, whereas heavier drinkers seem to be consuming more. Given heavier drinkers are more at risk of developing health conditions, this reduction across the adult population could be seen as a red herring.Using the new method there are still almost 1 million alcohol-related hospital admissions in England each year.Every few years the AAFs will need updating to reflect changes in consumption across the country.Ireland introduces minimum unit pricingThe Republic of Ireland has commenced with its minimum unit pricing (MUP) policy, which sees the lowest price that can be charged for a gram of alcohol set at 10c, meaning a ‘standard drink’ — one that contains 10 grams of alcohol — will cost a minimum of €1. Here are some examples of the minimum products will now cost:Table credit: Compton SolicitorsIreland’s Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly said that “Addressing the availability of cheap strong alcohol products will reduce the disease and death caused by the harmful use of alcohol and will ensure that cheap strong alcohol is not available to children and young people at pocket money prices.”As Alcohol Action Ireland explain on their website:“MUP can save lives precisely because it targets only the strongest and cheapest drinks, which are the alcohol products favoured by two groups most vulnerable to alcohol-related harm – the very heaviest drinkers among us, who generally seek to get as much alcohol as they can for as little money as possible, and our young people, who generally have the least disposable income but the highest prevalence of binge drinking. “MUP will have no impact on the price of a pint, or any alcohol sold in pubs, clubs or restaurants and will have little or no impact on those who drink in a low-risk manner.”Alcohol producers and retailers are divided as to whether the measure is good news for them. The chief executive of the Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association said, “I represent retailers that are hard pushed at the moment, particularly as it’s so difficult to get staff and maintain them. They’ve been through a war and it’s given them a kick in the teeth by allowing this product to effectively be exported”. Some retailers have expressed concern that people living close to the border will drive to Northern Ireland to buy alcohol, where MUP is yet to be implemented. Many agree that the policy should be an all-island policy, to avoid such issues.Eunan McKinney of Alcohol Action Ireland said:“There is no question that introducing MUP to Northern Ireland, at the appropriate rate, would help reduce the dreadful impact of alcohol harm across the community. A renewal of a political commitment to the policy is now needed from all parties as Northern Ireland heads into the next electoral cycle.”However, other retailers are less worried about any major financial impact, partly due to research from Scotland suggesting a “modest impact” on the drinks industry. For small producers and craft breweries that already sell products for a higher price, some argue it makes them more competitive with supermarkets and large multinational producers.Professor Michel Destrade of NUI Galway was critical of the policy as he argues it will make alcohol retailers and illegal drug criminals richer: “Is it wise or correct for the Government to base an economic policy on the assumptions that price is enough to deter heavy drinkers and that heavy drinkers only seek cheap alcohol?”. Destrade argues that is likely that “heavy drinkers will switch to different beverage categories, cut down on other outgoings, travel more to Northern Ireland or France, support contraband, and switch to or increase their consumption of legal and illegal intoxicants”.World Heart Federation strongly rebukes ‘myth’ of alcohol prolonging lifeOn Thursday 20 January the World Heart Federation (WHF) published a policy briefing that was widely covered in the media, which stated that:“Risks due to alcohol consumption increase for all the major cardiovascular diseases, including hypertensive heart disease, cardiomyopathy, atrial fibrillation and flutter, and stroke. The widespread message for over 30 years from some researchers, the alcohol industry, and the media has been to promote the myth that alcohol prolongs life, chiefly by reducing the risk of CVD.”They recommend that advocacy societies and organisations “must play a central role in advocating for stricter alcohol control measures… To begin with, all such actors should uniformly indicate that no level of alcohol is safe, given the current evidence”. Further, they argue that cardiology societies can play a role in a range of activity including advocating for WHO’s SAFER guidelines, calling for stricter regulation of alcohol, and for specific measures such as MUP.Despite the WHF highlighting that the media and alcohol industry is somewhat to blame for this misinformation, a few papers sought comment from the trade body the Portman Group, who responded with: “It is important not to exaggerate the risk of moderate drinking and unduly alarm responsible consumers who are more than able to make informed decisions and enjoy alcohol sensibly”. On Twitter the Portman Group linked to another industry website which says, “the majority of large studies have found that risk [of CVD] is lower for individuals who are light or moderate drinkers than for those who do not drink at all”.In response to this IAS released the following statement:"The health risks of alcohol are in the news again today following the World Heart Federation (WHF) stating that “Risks due to alcohol consumption…. chiefly by reducing the risk of CVD [see above].”“The evidence on the relationship between alcohol and cardiovascular diseases continues to accumulate, with reliable information available from Alcohol Change UK, Alcohol Focus Scotland, Alcohol Action Ireland, SHAAP and the WHF.“Various media articles today sought comment from the alcohol industry on the WHF policy briefing, leading to industry organisations commenting on health matters. Research has shown alcohol industry and corporate social responsibility body funded materials may not be a reliable source of health information for the public. Health information on the risks of alcohol should be provided by independent bodies, free from conflicts of interest, just as the tobacco industry is not involved in educating about the risk of smoking."Many schools use materials on alcohol harm from industry-funded sourcesResearch from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine was publish on 12 January which found that many schools use materials to educate children about alcohol harm that come from alcohol industry-funded sources.The Guardian covered the story and said analysis by the researchers, including Dr May van Schalkwyk and Professor Mark Petticrew, found that the materials are potentially harmful because they downplay the harms drink can cause and seek to “blame-shift” responsibility for problems from manufacturers on to young people. They said:“Alcohol industry-sponsored youth education programmes serve industry interests and promote moderate consumption while purportedly educating children about harms and influences of alcohol use.”The materials they analysed are from Drinkaware, Smashed and Talk About Alcohol (a project by the Alcohol Education Trust) – all of which receive industry funding. Drinkaware swiftly removed the materials from their website and said: “The materials included in this research are out of date and don’t reflect our current guidance. They should have been removed from our website and they now have been. We’re sorry this didn’t happen sooner.”Helena Conibear, the Alcohol Education Trust’s chief executive, accused the authors of “gross misrepresentation” and including “assertion”, “polemic” and selective quotation in their findings.The publication found that the programmes promoted a familiarisation and normalisation of alcohol as a ‘normal’ adult consumer product, “which children must learn about and master how to use responsibly when older”.The materials “employ selective presentation of harms, including misinformation about cancer”. Some misleadingly imply that only heavy or excessive drinking raises the risk of the disease.Heaviest drinkers bought 17 times the amount of alcohol as lowest drinkers in lockdownsA Newcastle University study was published on 19 January which analysed household purchasing data to understand the change in alcohol purchasing habits in Britain during the Covid lockdowns.In a recent article the researchers stated that upon first review of the data there appeared to be a paradox; that despite the huge rise in alcohol harm and death in 2020, the amount of alcohol purchased remained relatively stable.Their study looked at purchase data of 79,000 British households and found that the top fifth of households who previously bought the most alcohol increased their purchasing more than 17 times that of the lowest fifth that bought the least alcohol.This contributes to evidence that suggests the 19% rise in alcohol-specific deaths in 2020 was due to heavier drinkers consuming more. As heavy drinkers are more at risk of alcohol harm, this increase in purchasing and consumption could have led to many being tipped over the edge into further harm and death.The study also found that those living in the most disadvantaged households increased their purchases of alcohol more than those from the least disadvantaged households. Further, households with older residents and households in the north of England increased their purchases more than other groups.Professor Sir Ian Gilmore of the Alcohol Health Alliance said:“The pandemic highlights the urgent need for the Government to take action to protect the most vulnerable drinkers and disadvantaged communities from alcohol harm. This study suggests that minimum unit pricing can make a difference to purchases.”The researchers concluded that:“Alcohol policy to reduce high consumption of alcohol, and the availability of help and treatment to reduce alcohol consumption become more important during extraordinary times, such as COVID lockdowns.”The study came out at the same time that The Royal College of Psychiatrists highlighted a big increase in the number of people drinking at ‘increasing or high risk’ levels. In the three months to the end of October 2021, 8 million people reported drinking at these levels, compared to 6 million up to February 2020, and 5 million up to October 2019.Professor Julia Sinclair, the chair of the addictions faculty at the Royal College of Psychiatrists said:“What we’re going to see is that some people who were perhaps drinking at a higher risk but weren’t physically dependent will have pushed themselves into being physically dependent, and they’re not the group who can suddenly wind back from this.”The NHS also released alcohol statistics at the end of the month, which show there were 976,429 hospital admissions in 2019/20 linked to alcohol – a 16% rise from the previous data collected in 2016/17 – which makes up 5.7% of all hospital admissions in England.They also highlighted the rising affordability of alcohol, which leads to increased alcohol harm, to which Dr Alison Giles was quoted by the Telegraph:“The statistics highlight the false economy of the Government’s repeated cuts and freezes to alcohol duty in recent years, which will cumulatively cost the Treasury over £16.2 billion from 2013-2027, and further increase hospital admissions and death. This increasing affordability needs to be tackled, such as with a duty ‘escalator’ where alcohol duty rises with inflation each year, a policy that could form part of an alcohol strategy.”‘Misleading claims’ by industry in WHO consultation submissionsThe Centre for Alcohol Policy Research in Australia, supported by the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE), has released a new report that shows alcohol companies and their lobby groups made 60 submissions to the World Health Organization’s consultation on its alcohol action plan, with many containing misleading claims and misrepresented scientific evidence”.One of the main industry demands is to abandon what they label a “problematic” 2030 target of reducing consumption by 20% and instead to focus on reducing “harmful” consumption – a call that researchers and alcohol control advocates deem to be less effective due to its vagueness.90% of the industry submissions called for greater alcohol company involvement in harm reduction and policy making and over 50% cast doubt on WHO’s evidence-based policies. Only 36% referenced any specific evidence to support their arguments, with most promoting weak evidence or misinterpreting it.FARE’s Chief Cxecutive Caterina Giorgi said alcohol companies had been lobbying for decades to “minimise health concerns and delay effective measures” to reduce alcohol’s health impacts and they should have “no role in the development of health policy”.ABA president Andrew Wilsmore said the industry has a legitimate role to play in policies that affect them, “to ensure that those policies are effective, efficient and grounded in reality”. Wilsmore said “We focus on supporting effective programs that focus on education, awareness and changing behaviours relating to alcohol consumption”.Such measures have been repeatedly denounced by public health experts as ineffective, especially compared to evidence-based policies advocated for by the WHO. In 2017 Professor Mark Petticrew wrote that “the argument against the implementation of effective population-level measures appears to be constructed from at least five frequently recurring elements” including “claims that information, education and personal responsibility are the appropriate and/or most effective solutions”.Artificial Intelligence tech trialled to estimate age of customersFive major supermarkets will be trialling facial age estimation technology between January and May this year, via self-service terminals.The technology – Yoti – will take photos of consenting customers who have alcohol in their basket and will estimate their age. The tech claims to have an average accuracy of within 2.2 years for all ages, and within 1.5 years for people aged 16-20 years old. The machine will delete the photos after estimation. During the trial customers will still be required to present ID if asked.The trial is part of the Government’s ‘regulatory sandbox’, which looks to test ways to “improve the experience of consumers and retailers when purchasing age restricted products”.At the end of 2021 IAS published a report developed by Jessica Muirhead of Wrexham Glyndŵr University on ‘Preventing underage alcohol purchasing online using payment card details’, which the Government is looking at as an option.Children exposed to 554 brands every day, including from harmful commoditiesA New Zealand study that placed wearable cameras on 90 children aged 11-13 found that they were exposed to a mean average of 554 brands per 10 hour day, almost a brand every minute.The brands were seen predominantly as product labels (36% of exposures) and product packaging (22%), and mostly in school (43%) and at home (30%).Food and beverages were the dominant product category with 20% of exposures and the most pervasive marketing brands typically sold a range of products across more than one product category. For instance children were exposed to Nike on average 20 times per day.Children were exposed to more than twice as many harmful commodities as core food and social marketing messages (76 compared to 32 per 10hr day). Harmful commodities included junk food, alcohol and gambling.The researchers concluded that:“Given the key role marketing plays in establishing and supporting consumption norms, and perpetuating the normalisation of overconsumption which contributes to environmental degradation, these findings suggest an urgent need to reduce marketing to promote planetary health.”What language should we use and what language contributes to stigma?Dr Kristen Fuller writes that our brain responds to words with a process we call “associative activation”, where after hearing a word we form an idea followed by an emotion which then produces an action or reaction.She says that as a result, words have “an immediate, visceral adverse reaction. When we hear words like “crazy,” “addict,” or “alcoholic,” we immediately label the individual as bad, simply because of the stigmatising language that our brain processes into a visceral negative emotion”.Dr Fuller writes that reframing terms to be more “person-centred” means we don’t define people by their illness e.g. instead of calling someone “mentally ill” say “a person living with a mental health condition”, or “a person living with an alcohol use disorder” instead of “an alcoholic”.Alcohol Change UK (ACUK) has an excellent briefing on its website which discusses how we should talk about alcohol.ACUK is currently working with the University of Stirling on a project that will look at how we frame alcohol harm.The UK Alcohol Alert (incorporating Alliance News) is designed and produced by The Institute of Alcohol Studies. Please click the image below to visit our website and find out more about us and what we do, or the ‘Contact us’ button. Thank you. This is a public episode. 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Caryl Menkhus Creswell shares her story and how her experience has been interwoven with her understanding of children's spirituality. Caryl is a sought-out international trainer of Godly Play and guide regarding children's spirituality, and she is (by some amazing grace) the leader of all things Godly Play at WHF.

Jim Willis is the founder and president of the Wildlife Habitat Federation. Over his esteemed career, Jim has served as a foreign service officer in three American Embassies, has been an agricultural economist/Soviet specialist/rice analyst for the Foreign Agricultural Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and was the Director of Foreign Programs for the USA Rice Council. Jim also served as President of the International Programs for the U.S. Rice Producers Association.The Wildlife Habitat Federation (WHF) is a non-profit conservation organization that facilitates on-the-ground restoration of habitat that is needed to re-establish healthy and sustainable populations of quail and other upland wildlife species native to the Texas Oaks and Prairie Eco-region. WHF provides information, specialized equipment and on-the-ground physical assistance to landowners and lessees committed to re-establishing native grasses and forbs.WHF Habitat Action Teams provide technical, financial and mechanical assistance to landowners wishing to restore native grasses, wildflowers or forbs to conserve all native resources, including soil, water, air and wildlife. WHF also harvests seed from local native ecotype species of grass and wildflowers to ensure successful plant establishment. Restoration activities include invasive species removal, managing prescribed burns and grazing, and wildflower seeding, among others. A 7-mile-long wildlife corridor and other restored native habitat serve as models for landowners wishing to restore native species of both plant and animal species.

All Sisters Halaqa Assn (ASHA) is one of the Programs of Women's Health First-WHF, a Nonprofit Organization dedicated to strengthening communities by promoting the well-being of women and girls through education, advocacy, and empowerment, with a focus on improving health and safe access to clean water. All Sisters Halaqa Assn (ASHA) is WHF's program that is committed to developing Islamic Education and providing referrals to services, unique to Muslim Women and their families, based on Quran and Sunnah (Hadith). SISTERS HALAQA IS ABOUT SEEKING ISLAMIC KNOWLEDGE UNIQUE TO WOMEN (Menses, Hijab, Clothing, Nutrition, Family Planning, Marriage, Divorce, Rights, and Duties of a spouse, Ramadan, Hajj, Islam and Public Health, Rabanna Duas, 99 Names of Allah and More! SEEKING THE PLEASURE OF ALLAH SWT. info@womenshealthfirst.org www.womenshealthfirst.org --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allsistershalaqa/support

The Aussie share market is set to open lower, with the futures suggesting a 0.5% fall.  What to watch today: The iron ore price fell from US$217 to US$200. Watch Fortescue Metals (ASX:FMG), Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) and Magnetite Mines (ASX:MGT). Whitefield Areas (ASX:WHF) goes ex- dividend today. Aristocrat Leisure (ASX:ALL) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) set to go ex- dividend on Friday.BrainChip Inc (ASX:BRN) and Viva Energy Group (ASX:VEA) to hold their AGMs today.  The most traded stocks by Bell Direct clients yesterday: Link (ASX:LNK), Premier Investment (ASX:PMV) and Appen (ASX:APX). The most traded stocks by advised clients yesterday: Western Areas (ASX:WSA), Link (ASX:LNK) and Premier Investments Ltd (ASX:PMV). Trading Ideas: Bell Potter have reiterated their Speculative Buy recommendation on Aroa Biosurgery (ASX:ARX), with a $2.00 price target. Super Retail Group (ASX:SUL), Bendigo and Adelaide Bank (ASX:BEN) and Deep Yellow (ASX:DYL) are all giving off bullish charting signals, according to Trading Central. 

-This virtual conversation was originally recorded on November 18th, 2020-Kevin Miller is a defensemen for the Boston Bruins, in his 7th season. Pre-Covid, he was injured at the knee during the 2019-20 season, and is now back on the ice for the 2020-21 season, resilient and rehabbed. Kevan came to Boston's WCVB Home Base Televent for Veterans Day 2019, bringing friend and fellow Bruin Brad Marchand to answer the phones to help our team raise awareness and funds to cover the care of our veterans and families. Kevan and Brad are good buddies in and out of the rink, one from Southern CA and the other from Canada that also share the love of fishing, hunting and just being outdoors, so they started an outdoor apparel and outfitting business called March and Mill Co. They brought along fellow hunters and veterans for their inaugural veteran hunt in 2019, and look forward to more of these trips post NHL season. Check out their adventures from Utah to Canada in March and Mill Co TV - It’s brotherhood off the ice and of of course with some good time competition - Who will pull up the biggest fish, or who gets the bullseye with the compound bow.Since age 5, Kevan has been hooked on hockey, but his other passions for the outdoors, our veterans and military families, and of course his own growing family show how keeping well is all about that balance of work, play and giving back....Thanks to Kevan Miller for your time and advocacy for veterans and families, and for taking us inside your passions outside the rink - with a new business and effort to get people outdoors and connect. We look forward to coming back to the Garden to see you and your own brothers take on the competition and bring another Stanley Cup to our town, ?Maybe this year. Things are looking good I hear.Many thanks to cohost today Army Veteran and director of WHF program at Home Base, Ryan Vander Weit.____________The Home Base Family Outreach team is ready and available to connect, offering support and treatment to veterans and military and families. For all needs or any questions, please connect at www.homebase.org, or 617-724-5202. To learn more and connect with us at Home Base Nation:www.homebase.org/homebasenationTwitter,Facebook,Instagram,LinkedInHome Base Nation Team: Steve Monaco, Marine Veteran Brendan McCaffrey, Maureen Roderick, Charlotte Luckey, Karianne Kraus, with COO Michael Allard and Brigadier General  Jack HammondProducer and Host: Dr. Ron HirschbergMusic:  The Butler FrogsHome Base Media Lab Chairman: Peter SmythHome Base Nation is the official podcast of Home Base Program for Veterans and Military Families, a partnership of the Massachusetts General Hospital and the Red Sox Foundation.The views expressed by guests to the Home Base Nation podcast are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by guests are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Massachusetts General Hospital, Home Base, the Red Sox Foundation or any of its officials. 

In the third episode of Series 3 of the #SkillsWorldLive Radio Show, @TomBewick discusses all things @Zoom with special guests.The show features a 1-2-1 interview with the Shadow Secretary of State for Education, Kate Green MP, followed by a discussion between Tom, Susanna Lawson (OneFile) and Mike Blakeley (Exeter College).In the second half of the show Tom will be speaking to Sharon Blyfield from Coca-Cola European Partners and Paul McGrail, Assistant Principal - Apprenticeships & Skills at Myerscough College.Ending the show on a light hearted note, Tom will be speaking to farmer Dot McCarthy, owner of Cronkshaw Fold Farm in Lancashire, all about their newly added services since the pandemic; 'Goats on Zoom' and 'Goat with a note'.

Today, Debbie talks to Kerry Hannon, author of the new and well-timed Great Pajama Jobs: Your Complete Guide to Working from Home. Kerry is the author of 14 books and an expert on career transitions, entrepreneurship, personal finance, and retirement. She writes regularly for The New York Times, MediaWatch, Forbes and other media outlets, including NextAvenue.org.Kerry answers the question: will we ever return to the office or is remote working here to stay? Debbie wishes WFH (working from home) had been an accepted phenomenon decades ago when she had small children.Kerry shares some key skills that can make working from home more effective (good communication, discipline, technical literacy) as well as tips for older and more experienced workers, including the semi-retired. She makes the point that work is not just about the money.They also talk about ageism, still a pervasive issue in the workplace, and how remote work might alleviate it by focusing attention on performance and productivity.Finally, they talk about one of Kerry's favorite topics: cultivating resilience by learning new skills. Expand your brain, she says. Adopt a beginner’s mind, stay open, and take risks. Consider living and working in a foreign country that is welcoming to location-independent workers. Perhaps not compatible with our pandemic world right now, but travel and living somewhere else are often part of a gap year dream. Mentioned in this episode or useful:kerryhannon.comGreat Pajama Jobs, Your Complete Guide to Working From Home (Wiley, 2020)To Build Emotional Strength, Expand Your Brain by Kerry Hannon (NYTimes, Sept. 2,2020)Can Working Remotely Beat Ageism? (Retirement Wisdom podcast, Sept. 26, 2020)Dorie ClarkSimon SinekChip Conley LinkedIn Learning  A few job boards recommended by Kerry:FlexJobsWAHVE (Work at Home Vintage Experts)Working Nomads Places Kerry recommends to work remotely (once the pandemic is over):EstoniaMexico CityMedellín, Columbia  We are looking for a sponsor. If you are interested in reaching a smart and thoughtful audience of midlife, and older, listeners, contact Debbie Weil. Media PartnersNext For MeEncore.orgMEA Support this podcast:Leave a review on iTunes: it will help us find a sponsor! If you are interested, contact Debbie WeilSubscribe via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or Spotify Credits:Host: Debbie WeilProducer: Far Out MediaPodcast websiteMusic: Lakeside Path by Duck Lake Connect with us:Email: thegapyearpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @debbieweilInsta: @debbieweilDebbie Weil and Sam Harrington's blog: Gap Year After Sixty

As a manager running a remote team has become much more complicated, and chances are either you or your team is starting to feel the pain. A number of leaders have reached out to me asking “How do I manage a struggling employee?” Today I’m sharing two strategies and one mistake managers make when it comes to […]

Don't let social media influence your life, don't it lead your life, don't do things that make you feel uncomfortable, take care of your health first, clean your space weekly or daily, the dust gathers much quick, WHF setup and more. Take care. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ka-thao/support

As a manager running a remote team has become much more complicated, and chances are either you or your team is starting to feel the pain. By the end of our time together, you’ll have three strategies in your pocket that will help you and your teams get motivated again. These three remote working best […]

Seluruh dunia menghadapi krisis penyebaran virus COVID-19. Kita sudah tahu di Indonesia seperti apa. Nah di Australia kayak gimana sih? Kebetulan lagi WHF begini saya ngobrol sama teman di Melbourne, Australia namanya Erwin Renaldi. Kebetulan dia cerita tentang kebijakan Pemerintah Australia dan bagaimana warga menyikapinya. Enjoy!

it's March 26, 2020 and many people are experiencing life working from home. WHF is not bad at all. In fact, it can be pretty fun! In this episode of WKLY I am going to run through some ways that I get things done while working from home. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wkly-podcast/support

In this edition of the GRC Professional Podcast Sarah Ewen from Public Speaking For Life addresses the challenges of effective communication while working from home (WHF). The GRC Institute is currently exploring alternative methods to face to face delivery. Event GRC Event--Presenting with Confidence: https://www.thegrcinstitute.org/Events/eventdetail/1893 More Information To find out more about the Pubic Speaking for Life: https://www.publicspeakingforlife.com.au/

We need to have a DTR. What does a WHF look like and how do we become one?

We took a week off, so you KNOW the show is about to be wild. EJ comes through with some new WHF's (What Happens First..) Garrison asks if anyone participated in the coconut challenge. James breaks down why raiding Area 51 is a bad idea. Follow us@GarrisonKing - Instagram @TakeGarr - Twitter@BrothaELBC - Instagram/Twitter@JamesJeffersonJ - Instagram/Twitter

Do you think you would behave worse if you were kid today? Gabby Diaz (@TheGabbyDiaz) visits to discuss Valentine's Day, street fights and the Grammys. We have a breakthrough on why James speaks the way he does. Garrison's brother Eliott (@EliottKing) surprises the crew and answers some of EJ's WHF's. Enjoy!Follow Us@GarrisonKing - Instagram/Snapchat @TakeGarr - Twitter@BrothaELBC - Instagram/Snapchat/Twitter@JamesJeffersonJ -Instagram/Snapchat/Twitter@ChueyMartinez - Instagram/Twitter

Martha Wood gathered her Spirit-filled leadings into a message about how we become uurselves in community. She read from Luke 5:17-26 pointing out the dynamic of help throughout the chapter. The Gospel passage was the story of friends lowering a paralytic through the roof and Jesus healing him. We viewed the viral YouTube clip, "We Carried Kevan," about friends carrying a man with spinal muscular atrophy through Europe and beyond. They discovered that accessibility was more than ramps and pavement, but people helping people. It is highly probable that Martha made a reference to Mary Oliver in the message, but it was not transcribed. However, it can be said with certainty that she quoted the character of Freddy Mercury from the movie, Bohemian Rhapsody. "I need you, and you need me," he said to his band mates when he realized he couldn't create the magic of the band Queen on his own. Finally, Martha read from 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 about spiritual gifts. Verses 8-11 read: "To one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the discernment of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. All these are activated by one and the same Spirit, who allots to each one individually just as the Spirit chooses." Her queries were: What lesser known gifts would you add to this list? How have you experienced the gifts of this WHF community? What gifts do you add to this list? Open worship was full of the rich ministries, vocal and silent, of those in attendance. Link to youtube clip of "We Carry Kevan" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81RdjYexL8E

Martha Wood reads from Genesis 12 about the Call of Abram to an unknown land, and from Isaiah 43: "See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?" She reflected on the difference between transition and transformation. Transition is getting from Point A to Point B, but transformation is A New Thing! What new and wonderful thing is God doing in and through us at WHF?

TK Trinidad (@TKTrinidad) joins the podcast to talk with the boys about her career. Plus she schools Garrison on what an "okie-doke" is. EJ brings back the beloved WHF's. Garrison feels like Tekashi 69 may have got his name from TK. Enjoy!Follow us!@GarrisonKing - Instagram@TakeGarr - Twitter@BrothaELBC - Instagram/Twitter/Snapchat

TK Trinidad (@TKTrinidad) joins the podcast to talk with the boys about her career. Plus she schools Garrison on what an "okie-doke" is. EJ brings back the beloved WHF's. Garrison feels like Tekashi 69 may have got his name from TK. Enjoy!Follow us!@GarrisonKing - Instagram@TakeGarr - Twitter@BrothaELBC - Instagram/Twitter/Snapchat

Chris Leonardo humorously described his first visit to West Hills Friends. With weather too hot to go all the way to the Presbyterian Church, he stopped in at WHF and discovered a worship experience he described as a wobbly Jenga tower. It was disorienting, but the anxiety it caused him helped him listen intently. He found beauty in the simplicity and the peculiarity of it all.

With so much going on in the world, the fellas try their darndest to stay on topic. Garrison and EJ honor Mac Miller. Plus they try to figure out how Cardi B was the one to walk out of the fight banged up. Garrison shares EJ's horrible experience at the Long Beach Comic Con. EJ shares some back to school edition WHF's.

With so much going on in the world, the fellas try their darndest to stay on topic. Garrison and EJ honor Mac Miller. Plus they try to figure out how Cardi B was the one to walk out of the fight banged up. Garrison shares EJ's horrible experience at the Long Beach Comic Con. EJ shares some back to school edition WHF's.

Pat M. brought First Word, reflecting on her first visit to WHF. She and Carol returned because they saw people were willing to share deeply. Pat participated in two different yearly meetings before coming to WHF. She has decided to attend annual sessions this year, to help build a community that shares deeply and lives in love. Pat closed with quotes from the current Friends Journal.

For the message, Sarah B. read from Ecclesiastes and reflected on her experience with Care Committees at WHF. Sarah has observed that different people bring different gifts to the process, and working with the community in this way helped Sarah see herself in a new and healthier way. The work of deep listening and speaking authentically in community is "spirituality at its best." Sarah invited us to consider: Where are you in your process? What might you need to move forward? What way have you experienced God’s life and love trough spiritual connections?

Doreen Crail brings us the message at WHF. For more information about us, please visit our website westhillsfriends.org

For the message, Greg read from John 13 and reflected on foot-washing. For us to wash one another’s feet, we must do two things: To wash the feet of others, we must be willing to serve; to receive washing from others, we must be willing to expose our needs. Greg noted that people often come to WHF after a long journey, and that our feet can be a mess. He ended with these queries: What are ways I offer pastoral care? Who do I allow to practice pastoral care on me? How do I support the community’s capacity for pastoral care?

For the message, Greg read Matthew 18:12-13, and reflected on what it means to be "one of the 99." How can the flock care for itself while the shepherd is away? Greg offered examples of how we at WHF are caring for one another; we know we can do this! Having a conversation about Mike’s sabbatical can help us enact longterm changes that empower a broader base of leadership. What gifts can I offer to this community that might help Mike or Erica feel more fully released to sabbatical? What is my capacity and willingness to make these gifts available?

Mary Drill, a professional leader to the personal trainer talks about the journey from the beginnings of one on one training to now training the trainers. How do you find the right personal trainer for you and your health goals? Baby steps and finding the right type of fitness. Just walking is a great start. Listen up… Ace Fitness & NASM are websites to look at someone’s bio.   BIO: MARY DRILL Fitness Trainer, Educator and Health and Fitness Consultant Phone: (773) 919-1268           Email mdrill@att.net http://www.bodymechanicsbydrill.com/   Mary has been a personal fitness trainer since 1988 when she established Body Mechanics by Drill, a personal training and fitness consulting business.  Mary holds a BBA degree in finance and marketing from the University of Wisconsin - Madison and a Master of Science degree in Exercise Science from the University of Illinois at Chicago.  She is also certified by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).   Teaching group fitness started as a hobby in 1985.  Eventually Mary's interest grew, leading her to mentor and train other group fitness instructors then move into personal fitness training. In 1988 Mary decided to pursue a Masters degree in exercise science with emphasis' on exercise physiology and kinesiology. At the same time she established Body Mechanics by Drill, a personal training company and in 1994 expanded by mentoring a small, select group of fitness trainers to help serve her growing client base.  In 1996 Mary initiated an alliance with Accelerated Rehabilitation Clinics to grow her knowledge of fitness assessment including flexibility, strength and functional strength deficits. Most fitness training program design in the field was not taking into consideration this important information and many clients were being trained in a cookie cutter fashion so with her growing knowledge Mary launched Tools for the Trainer workshops in 2000.   These workshops offered fitness trainers hands-on instruction in program design so they could customize programs to their clients' needs and goals.   It also helped the trainers develop an eye for proper movement. Tools for the Trainer workshops were ACE (American Council on Exercise) fitness approved for continuing education credits and Mary became an ACE.  Mary went on to develop specialty programs for pregnant clients and most 'What's Is Up Down There: Understanding Your Pelvic Pyramid'.  In 2004, Mary was recruited to serve as the primary fitness expert on a team of advisors for Women’s Health Foundation (WHF).  The mission of WHF was to promote conversation and research regarding incontinence, bring awareness its prevalence and the enormous impact it could have on quality of life in so many women.  As the master trainer, Mary was commissioned to work with two other medical professionals to design Total Control™ program exercise protocols for women with concerns or issues with incontinence.  She was also one of the main contributors to the Total Control™ fitness instructor training manual used to train other health and fitness professionals.  Mary traveled nationally to train and educate fitness professionals and health care providers who planned to either bring Total Control™ programming to their facilities or integrate the concepts into their private practice. Since WHF, Mary has been invited to serve on other clinical advisory boards involved in promoting health and wellness education, services and products for both men and women.     Mary continues to see her private training clients weekly and has worked with several clients for 15+ years.  Her clients range in age from 36 to 90 and all have personalized programs based on their needs and goals.  Mary has over 20 years of experience working with special populations including pre/postnatal, sports-specific training, senior-seniors, obese and degenerative conditions such as Parkinson's and MS. She also has extensive experience working with clients with acute or intermittent back, knee, hip and neck issues. In addition to being ACSM certified, Mary is FMS (Functional Movement Screen) certified and has studied Pilates since 1998 allowing her to regularly incorporate postural cues and core activation from the Pilates method into all her client workouts. Mary continues to work with Accelerated Rehabilitation/Athletico Centers in Chicago to better understand mobility and strength deficits, and how to resolve them.  She also works closely with experts in massage therapy and chiropractic medicine so she can effectively refer her clients for care when needed. To learn more about Dr. Maj, text to the number:  44222 the message YOUCANBEWELL no spaces and you will receive the digital copy of her book delivered right to your inbox. drmaj.com      CommunityChiropractic.net

Mary Drill talks about clients hiring her as their first personal trainer at the age of 88. When there is that fork in the road, take it no matter how old. It helps with mental health.   BIO: MARY DRILL Fitness Trainer, Educator and Health and Fitness Consultant Phone: (773) 919-1268           Email mdrill@att.net http://www.bodymechanicsbydrill.com/   Mary has been a personal fitness trainer since 1988 when she established Body Mechanics by Drill, a personal training and fitness consulting business.  Mary holds a BBA degree in finance and marketing from the University of Wisconsin - Madison and a Master of Science degree in Exercise Science from the University of Illinois at Chicago.  She is also certified by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).   Teaching group fitness started as a hobby in 1985.  Eventually Mary's interest grew, leading her to mentor and train other group fitness instructors then move into personal fitness training. In 1988 Mary decided to pursue a Masters degree in exercise science with emphasis' on exercise physiology and kinesiology. At the same time she established Body Mechanics by Drill, a personal training company and in 1994 expanded by mentoring a small, select group of fitness trainers to help serve her growing client base.  In 1996 Mary initiated an alliance with Accelerated Rehabilitation Clinics to grow her knowledge of fitness assessment including flexibility, strength and functional strength deficits. Most fitness training program design in the field was not taking into consideration this important information and many clients were being trained in a cookie cutter fashion so with her growing knowledge Mary launched Tools for the Trainer workshops in 2000.   These workshops offered fitness trainers hands-on instruction in program design so they could customize programs to their clients' needs and goals.   It also helped the trainers develop an eye for proper movement. Tools for the Trainer workshops were ACE (American Council on Exercise) fitness approved for continuing education credits and Mary became an ACE.  Mary went on to develop specialty programs for pregnant clients and most 'What's Is Up Down There: Understanding Your Pelvic Pyramid'.  In 2004, Mary was recruited to serve as the primary fitness expert on a team of advisors for Women’s Health Foundation (WHF).  The mission of WHF was to promote conversation and research regarding incontinence, bring awareness its prevalence and the enormous impact it could have on quality of life in so many women.  As the master trainer, Mary was commissioned to work with two other medical professionals to design Total Control™ program exercise protocols for women with concerns or issues with incontinence.  She was also one of the main contributors to the Total Control™ fitness instructor training manual used to train other health and fitness professionals.  Mary traveled nationally to train and educate fitness professionals and health care providers who planned to either bring Total Control™ programming to their facilities or integrate the concepts into their private practice. Since WHF, Mary has been invited to serve on other clinical advisory boards involved in promoting health and wellness education, services and products for both men and women.     Mary continues to see her private training clients weekly and has worked with several clients for 15+ years.  Her clients range in age from 36 to 90 and all have personalized programs based on their needs and goals.  Mary has over 20 years of experience working with special populations including pre/postnatal, sports-specific training, senior-seniors, obese and degenerative conditions such as Parkinson's and MS. She also has extensive experience working with clients with acute or intermittent back, knee, hip and neck issues. In addition to being ACSM certified, Mary is FMS (Functional Movement Screen) certified and has studied Pilates since 1998 allowing her to regularly incorporate postural cues and core activation from the Pilates method into all her client workouts. Mary continues to work with Accelerated Rehabilitation/Athletico Centers in Chicago to better understand mobility and strength deficits, and how to resolve them.  She also works closely with experts in massage therapy and chiropractic medicine so she can effectively refer her clients for care when needed.   To learn more about Dr. Maj, text to the number:  44222 the message YOUCANBEWELL no spaces and you will receive the digital copy of her book delivered right to your inbox. drmaj.com      CommunityChiropractic.net

At the start of her message, Darleen invited several friends to help her read through four stories in Matthew and Mark. Darleen reflected on what it means to be welcoming. During the life of Jesus, people were expected to exclude others — in fact, this exclusion was considered a mark of holiness. Jesus, on the other hand, made a regular practice of including the outsiders. In the stories of Jesus, everyone is welcome and there is enough for everyone. What does it mean for WHF to be a welcoming community? How might we expand our understanding of what it means to be welcoming?

For First Word, Julie reflected on what motivates her to stay connected with the people in NW Yearly Meeting who disagree with her and with WHF. Julie has traveled among Friends in Idaho, investing in those relationships. Julie has been deeply grieved by the sense that her efforts weren’t making a difference. In the context of that sorrow, she heard God say, "What you’re doing won’t fix it, but it’s enough."

Chris brought First Word, expressing her appreciation for the humor at WHF. With Ruba demonstrating, Chris described the practices of InterPlay. Although she’s an introvert, Chris finds the movement of InterPlay allows her to express something deeper than words.

For First Word, Caryl C. expressed her appreciation for the support she has received from WHF, and asked for our continued prayers as she travels to El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala. Caryl feels that teaching Godly Play to Spanish-speaking Quakers has become her work.

Ruba brought the message on the 6th anniversary of her first visit to WHF. She read Galatians 5:22-23. Paul wrote to the Galatians in the context of a heated conflict, instructing them to cultivate the "fruit of the Spirit." Because we can perceive the stakes as higher, it often feels *harder* to embody patience, gentleness, humility (et al) with those we know best. How is God cultivating the values of humility, kindness, peacemaking and respect in your life?

Below Your Belt: How to be Queen of Your Pelvic Region ~ Guest: Jeni Donatelli Below Your Belt should become a must-read guide for all parents, caregivers, teachers, and health providers. The information—sensitively and masterfully illustrated by Jan Dolby and provided in a format designed to appeal to young girls and facilitate frank discussion—is truly essential to their future well-being. Jeni Donatelli Ihm has worked in the health and fitness industry for the past 14 years. She earned her degree in Kinesiology from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Jeni's passion for health and fitness took her to move in a new direction in 2002 when she began teaching high school health education, dance, and yoga. She was  introduced to Missy Lavender and the Women's Health Foundation after moving back to Chicago in 2005. Currently, she is working in program development, helping to develop a variety of learning modules within the adolescent pelvic health curriculum. She enjoys educating women about pelvic health and is proud to be a member of the WHF team. For more information visit: http://womenshealthfoundation.org/ or http://womenshealthfoundation.org/

Episodio 03 del Podcast de "Turno Cu4tro",donde hablamos sobre la salida de las nuevas miniaturas y del libro de ejercito de "Guerreros del Caos" para WHF,comentamos las novedades de Drop Zone Commander, en la tertulia analizaremos lo que han sido estos dos años para "Fine Cast" y finalmente Rigg nos hablara de lo mas leido en le blog, que ha sido el articulo sobre "El Juego de tus Sueños"

Episodio 03 del Podcast de "Turno Cu4tro",donde hablamos sobre la salida de las nuevas miniaturas y del libro de ejercito de "Guerreros del Caos" para WHF,comentamos las novedades de Drop Zone Commander, en la tertulia analizaremos lo que han sido estos dos años para "Fine Cast" y finalmente Rigg nos hablara de lo mas leido en le blog, que ha sido el articulo sobre "El Juego de tus Sueños"

Episodio 03 del Podcast de "Turno Cu4tro",donde hablamos sobre la salida de las nuevas miniaturas y del libro de ejercito de "Guerreros del Caos" para WHF,comentamos las novedades de Drop Zone Commander, en la tertulia analizaremos lo que han sido estos dos años para "Fine Cast" y finalmente Rigg nos hablara de lo mas leido en le blog, que ha sido el articulo sobre "El Juego de tus Sueños"

Introduce our new Permanent co-host!We talk about Storm of Magic, and how a WHF player deals with playing 40K.All this and more on FIGHT NIGHT! NOW SHUT UP AND ROLL THE DICE!