Christine Warren, Founder and President of Oxygen Plus, Inc.
...who, inspired by the negative stigma of
medical and supplemental oxygen in our world, wanted to make the world a
healthier place to live and breathe. After years of research on the
benefits of supplemental oxygen, the Chicago-born, Minnesota-dwelling
pioneer became committed to the mission of educating others and making a
tangible difference by creating recreational oxygen products that –
unbeknownst to her – would one day lead the new product category.
Before the creation of Oxygen Plus, many
people would associate oxygen with uncomfortable, awkward, and
embarrassing cannulas for sick people. With her team, the O+ Founder
began envisioning the creation of oxygen products that were sleek,
portable, easy-to-use, and consumer-friendly. An additional inspiration
and drive for the company stems from its belief that everybody deserves
the right – and access – to breathe well.
In 2003, the visionary business woman
gathered “a room full of geniuses” together who were the first to
believe and proclaim that Recreational Oxygen - also called canned
oxygen or portable oxygen in a can - could be the next bottled water.
Oxygen Plus, Inc. (O+) was formed, and its first product – the O+
Elevate Pack – was launched, winning the best new product award at the
International Spa (ISPA) Convention & Expo in Las Vegas. Ever since,
the vision of Oxygen Plus has been to be the company leading the
development, manufacturing and marketing of portable recreational oxygen
for wellness-minded persons worldwide.
Equally important to the company, O+ has
supported many individuals and health-and-wellness causes in the past,
and will continue to do so. The first consumer-friendly recreational
oxygen company on the market – and the leader in the category ever since
– Oxygen Plus is proud to be regarded as the most innovative and
dedicated recreational oxygen company in the atmosphere.
Want more scuttlebutt?Contact O+. We have lots to share.
At the Annual C.O.O.L. Clinic, Jon Gruden
delivered this entertaining and educational presentation on "What I Look
for When Hiring an Offensive Line Coach."
Coach Gruden takes you through every aspect of what he looks for
which is a lot! From characteristics of the individual to specific
knowledge and how to put it all together to get it from the chalk board
to the grass, Coach Gruden leaves no stone unturned in delivering
everything needed from this critical hire.
This not presentation will give you a strong understanding of how to
prepare yourself as an offensive line coach. The concept of what is
covered here certainly applies to any position coach on the field. It
will make you think about what you believe and how you go about your
job. It provides a template of the things you should be thinking about
going into an interview as well as what good coaching looks like!
Coach Gruden is the consumate teacher of the game, and the
presentation also serves as a prime example of how to present knowledge
in a way which makes concepts both clear as well as memorable. This can
serve as a template for putting together your own dynamic teaching
presentations for your players.
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Jon
Gruden won Super Bowl XXXVI as the Head Coach of the Tampa Bay
Buccanneers in 2002. He also served two stints as the Head Coach of the
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders (1998-2001 & 2018-2021).
Gruden has worked as a commentator on Monday Night Football as well as the host of his own ESPN Show "QB Camp."
Currently, Coach Gruden is hard at work in his football lab continuing to study the game.
American media makes a big deal of the human trait of
empathy. We are reminded at every turn to always step in the shoes of
our fellow people and look at the situation from their perspective. In
fact, empathy is being kicked around so often in mass media that it runs
the risk of being rendered meaningless. The more people repeat it, the
more clueless people are about what it really means. It really is quite
sad because empathy is necessary for emotional intelligence that
directly affects the mind.
There are no two ways about it, this is an inescapable fact. If you
want to become a more effective emotional person, and be in touch with
your emotional intelligence and make it work for you, you have to know
what empathy is and how to use it. Empathy means being able to look at
any situation from the perspective of people in reacting with that
situation. You may not necessarily like these people, and they may not
have anything in common with you, but it doesn’t matter. What matters is
that you are able to step out of the crushing gravitational pull of
your own ego and pride to step into their shoes.
As you can imagine, this requires a tremendous amount of
reprogramming because that’s not how people wire themselves. Most of us
look at the world in selfish terms. We think the world revolves around
us. In fact, too many of us think that once we die, the world dies with
us because we’re no longer there to witness what’s going on. You know
that that’s a lie. You don’t have to be a philosophy major in college to
understand the concept of absolute truth.
The world existed before you, it exists now and will continue to
exist long after you’re gone. That’s reality. How does this play out in
terms of logic? Well, if you see a cat, it doesn’t really matter if it
has stripes or spots, or has many colors or only one. Once you
understand the form of a cat, you know that cats exist. The same goes
with the world. If you can understand the concept of reality, then you
know that reality exists whether you’re there to observe it or not.
The problem is a lot of people assume that they are the center of
their universe. This is why empathy merely gets lip service. It’s very
hard for us to stay away from the gravitational pull of our pride and
egos. You would rather imagine that everything turns around us. This is
why it’s really important to master the art of empathy. Ironically
enough, to become a more empathetic person, you must first become more
emotionally self-aware. In other words, to be selfless, you must first
become selfish and self-absorbed.
Examine yourself. Are the emotions that you’re feeling what you think
they are? Are you able to effectively communicate these emotions in an
objectively clear way? Once you have answered these and other
fundamental questions, can you make serious progress when it comes to
empathy?
Make no mistake, if you want to become a better leader, more sexually
attractive to members of the opposite sex, become a persuasive person
all around, and otherwise live a more fulfilling and effective life,
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On
Tuesday, January 10th, the Broomfield City Council passed a number of
anti-gun ordinances following a public hearing. Each goes into effect
immediately. I drive through Broomfield several times a week. I live
about a stone’s throw from the city boundaries and a few times a month I
host a Concealed Carry class within the city.
The most concerning proposals have been deferred to a hearing in June. I will discuss them below as well.
Here is a list of the proposals that did pass and are now law in Broomfield Colorado:
Ord. 2188 bans the sale and POSSESSION of “rapid-fire trigger
activators” whatever that means. The text of the law is pretty vague, so
there are certainly some things that would be obviously included like a
bump stock, but frankly, there are potentially other things that could
fall into the definition… like my trigger finger
Ord. 2190 restricts home-built firearms. Basically,Basically,
anything without a serial number. No more building or possessing these
firearms in Broomfield.
Ord. 2191 requires firearm dealers in Broomfield (of which I think
there are about 20) to post anti-gun propaganda about the red flag
orders.
Ord. 2193 prohibits open carry in public places. This is similar to the city/county of Denver in this regard.
Ord 2194 prohibits the concealed carry of firearms in City/County of
Broomfield-owned and operated places where signs are posted indicating
as much, and security personnel and metal detectors are present. This is
frankly a pointless law as the state law already achieves this but hey
politicians need to do stuff right?
Ord 2195 & 2200 update various definitions and provisions in
other parts of the code to be consistent with the other new ordinances.
So what does this mean for people in my neck of the woods?
Practically for most people, it means very little. For those who really
like building their own guns or like to open carry, you should be on
guard that those things aren’t ok in Broomfield anymore.
To be clear, I think every one of those ordinances is a violation of
our constitutional rights, but frankly, the 2 biggies I was most
concerned about have been deferred.
Ord. 2189 prohibits adults ages 18-20 from exercising their second
amendment rights. The same people we send off to war wouldn’t be allowed
to buy guns in Broomfield.
Ord. 2192 would impose a 10-day waiting period on gun purchases and
require that buyers present proof of training or experience prior to
purchase. Man, am I glad this hasn’t passed.
Those last two will come up again in June but frankly if either
passes they will be immediately challenged in court and based on recent
district court decisions around the country and last year’s supreme
court decision I don’t think either could pass constitutional scrutiny.
We’ll see what the recent Oregon training requirement does when it is
challenged in court in the upcoming months as well. In fact, it could be
the Oregon legal challenges that caused the city of Broomfield some
pause with Ord. 2192.
What is wireless keyboard security? Everything you need to know
Tim Ferriss once called a wireless keyboard
one of his best purchases under $100. If you often work away from your
office or your home, a wireless keyboard can be a great purchase for you
too. However, since you would be working surrounded by strangers, you
should consider your wireless keyboard security in advance. Here’s
everything you need to know about wireless keywords and their security.
Saulius Griškėnas
What is wireless keyboard security?
Wireless keyboard security
involves the measures to protect the signal between your wireless
keyboard and the receiving device. Unlike a wired keyboard or mouse,
wireless signals travel through air and can be picked up by the
surrounding devices. Without proper security, hackers can hijack your
wireless keyboard or intercept and decrypt the signal, stealing your
data in the process.
How does a wireless keyboard work?
Let’s
start with a wired keyboard. You plug it in and everything you type
goes directly to your device. Usually, no additional security is needed.
Wireless keyboards work in a similar way, but you must take a few extra
steps to make sure the wireless signal cannot be intercepted by third
parties.
Depending on the connection type (we’ll
discuss them later) and the device you’re connecting to, you’ll need to
pair your wireless keyboard first. For example, enable Bluetooth on both
devices and help them find each other. Or you may need to plug in a
receiver (a USB dongle) to help your wireless keyboard establish a
connection.
Pairing a wireless keyboard with a device
is like building a lift bridge. Both gadgets recognize each other and
establish a secure path the signal can travel through. When you turn off
one of the devices, the bridge is lifted, so no other signal can use
your secure path..........Keep reading...........
The flu season is abruptly coming
with the beginning of Spring. The best way to prevent influenza
infection is by preserving our immune system’s health. The immune system
can be boosted through proper nutrition that focuses on lowering
inflammation and oxidative stress (1). Vitamins can play a critical role in facilitating this nutritional fortification.
It’s a Gut Feeling
The gut microbiome helps the immune system thrive. It is the core of
our bodily health, preventing inflammation and disease through
short-chain fatty acids (SCAA’s). Millions of bacterial organisms
collectively act in the gut, filtering out the bad from the good. Since
the gut microbiome constitutes 70% of our immune system (2), it should be a priority. How do we nourish it optimally?
Prebiotics & Probiotics
Fiber is a powerhouse nutrient that can inhibit viral replication.
It’s a prebiotic, meaning it produces the SCAA’s that populate and fuel
the microbiome. Also, they contain phytochemicals such as polyphenols
and carotenoids that promote anti-inflammatory bacteria. It’s been shown
for the past decade that fiber is critical in fighting off influenza.
Fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, and whole grains round out the long
list of prebiotic foods.
If prebiotics create bacteria, probiotics maintain their communal health. Probiotics reduce respiratory infections by defending the immune system’s lines of defense (3).
It was shown to be especially effective in protecting the lungs against
influenza. Fat-free yogurt, sourdough, apple cider vinegar, kefir, and
miso are strong probiotic choices.
Critical Micronutrients
Omega-3’s
Omega-3 fatty acids contain polyunsaturated fats, adding diversity to gut microbes (4).
Gut diversity leads to anti-inflammatory reactions against viruses.
Omega-3’s also oxygenate metabolites, alleviating oxidative stress. Fish
and seafood are the most popular omega-3 sources, but they can also be
found in healthy fats such as seeds, avocados, and edamame.
Vitamin A
Vitamin A produces healthy mucus in the respiratory system and
intestines, protecting the microbiome. Many countries that culturally
have low-meat intakes are deficient in vitamin A and iron. Fortunately,
meatless foods, such as sweet potatoes, carrots, and leafy greens, also
contain great sources of vitamin A.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C
manages the severity of illnesses along with supporting respiratory
function. Viral infections tend to target vitamin C in our bodies,
something we do not independently produce. It’s crucial to keep vitamin C
levels higher in times of illness. The foods that contain the most
vitamin C are either fruits or vegetables, which are also great
prebiotics. Such foods include oranges, bell peppers, lemon, and
broccoli.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D has been a vitamin of interest since the start of the
COVID-19 pandemic. It supports overall health in our bones, muscles,
skin, and gut, alongside improving mental health. The winter season
prevents people from absorbing vitamin D from the sun. With half of the
planet’s population already considered as vitamin D deficient, it’s an
even more important nutrient to improve.
Its role in fighting off viral infections includes the management of
cytokines. These cause the spread of a virus, and vitamin D counters
pro-inflammatory cytokines with anti-inflammatory ones. Studies in the
past two years focusing on vitamin D’s impact on influenza and COVID-19
have increasingly demonstrated these findings (5) (6). It is not the Holy Grail key to autoimmunity, yet it should not be ignored for overall health improvement.
Zinc
Despite being a mineral and not a vitamin, zinc
still contains anti-viral characteristics. It supports the cell-barrier
function, especially in the lungs. It also reduces a virus’s impact on
protein synthesis. When a virus attacks protein molecules, zinc joins
vitamin D on the line of defense. Zinc deficiency can cause immune cell
dysfunction (6).
High-protein animal sources like oysters and red meat contain zinc.
Fiber-rich foods like tofu, seeds, legumes, and oatmeal also contain
zinc, but have less than the animal sources.
Conclusion
The gut microbiome goes through a new regeneration every fifteen
minutes. It is never too late to properly feed your gut and improve your
immune system. Avoiding processed foods and added sugars should be
emphasized. Meanwhile, a diet containing fibrous foods, healthy fats,
and antioxidants will improve your immune system. Supplementation can
round off the list of healthy choices, covering all remaining bases when
it comes to maintaining sufficient vitamin levels.
Vaccine-induced Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia (VITT) is a very
infrequent, but critical illness which got lots of news and social media
commentary in the framework of vaccinations for COVID-19. The newly
identified disease differs from other kinds of blood clot conditions as
it's brought on with the immune system’s reaction to the COVID-19
vaccine, most commonly ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 (AstraZeneca) and Ad26.COV2.S
(Johnson & Johnson). Both these vaccines are utilizing virus type
vectors (the mRNA vaccines from Moderna, don’t employ this vector).
Pathologically it is very similar to the autoimmune heparin-induced
thrombocytopenia (HIT). Vaccine-induced Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia is
believed being because of the autoantibodies which are targeted against
platelet factor 4 which stimulates platelets and results in thrombosis.
The typical feature is these kinds of blood clots which are generally in
the brain or abdominal.
VITT generally seems to happen in 4-6 people for every million
vaccine doses provided. The risk is reduced after the 2nd dose. The
initial fatality rate has been up to 50% in those who developed it, but
the majority do today recover when it is recognized promptly, and
correct treatment began. There are no clear risk factors have been
recognized, but it can seem to be more prevalent in those below the age
of fifty. A past history of blood clots (such as a deep vein thrombosis)
or other non-immune blood disorders are not a risk factor.
Even though the risk is extremely low, nevertheless it did put a
great deal of people off getting these vaccinations and deciding on the
mRNA vaccinations or simply used this as a reason for not getting a
vaccine. This resulted in numerous public health professionals to
promote marketing promotions to attempt to counter the negativity,
talking about exactly how low the danger was when compared to the
potential for dying from a COVID infection. These kinds of strategies
and social media commentary brought up things such as being struck by
lightning is much more likely to occur as compared to getting a clot
with a vaccine.
The usual symptoms are a sustained as well as severe head ache,
stomach pain, low back pain, nausea and vomiting, eyesight changes,
change in mental condition, neurologic symptoms, dyspnea, leg pain and
also swelling, and/or bleeding signs within 4 to forty two days
following the shot of the vaccination. People that have these symptoms
should have their platelet levels and also D-dimer measured along with
imaging for the possible clots. The criteria for diagnosis is having had
a COVID vaccination in the prior 42 days before, any venous or arterial
clots, a problem generally known as thrombocytopenia as well as a
positive ELISA evaluation for a problem known as heparin-induced
thrombocytopenia.
Most are in the hospital for management as a result of the
seriousness of the symptoms and also the possibly fatal risk from the
condition. Initial management is with blood thinners (commonly a
non-heparin one) along with IV immune globulin to interrupt the VITT
antibody-induced platelets activation. Corticosteroids may be used in
order to reduce the abnormal immune system response. Resistant cases
could need a plasma exchange and additional immune drugs. On a daily
basis platelet levels monitoring and clinical checking for almost any
signs of thrombosis can be significant. Many cases continue doing well
and will be released from the hospital when they're no longer prone to
difficulties and the platelet count has stabilized.
Maximizing speed potential can make a mediocre player good,
and a good player great. This is one of the most highly sought after
athletic qualities and for good reason.
Speed is one of the most
devastating weapons an athlete can posses on the field, court, or ice.
We have had tremendous success developing speed in our athletes by
implementing the following formula.
Develop relative body strength to a high level
Mastering the basics of proper running mechanics
Improving the body's Rate of Force development
Attaining appropriate body composition levels.
Structure your speed sessions appropriately
Now let's take a closer look at each variable of our speed formula.
Develop relative body strength to a high level
Being strong relative to your body weight is the foundation for
almost every athletic quality. This will improve every aspect of your
game, especially your first step and 10-15 yd acceleration. The more
force you are capable of putting into the ground the faster you are
going to move. A good starting point for lower body relative strength is
a squat or dead lift between 1.5 to 2.0 x body weight for males, and
1.25 to 1.5 x body weight for females. More often than not, we see a
steady improvement on speed tests as our athletes approach these
numbers.
Mastering the basics of proper running mechanics
Weight training alone will not be enough for most athletes. Being
proficient in proper running mechanics will enable the athlete to apply
their strength in the most efficient manner as they put force into the
ground. The more proficient you become the more your strength transfers
to the field. That being said, most team sport athletes don't have to be
a mirror image of Usain Bolt to maximize their speed potential. I have
never seen Usain change directions, contact a competitor, or have a
stick or ball in his hand. Put the majority of your focus on mastering
the basics and you will be surprised how far it will take you.
Improving the body's Rate of Force development
Once a foundation of relative strength and proper running mechanics
has been established, it is important to train the body to wake up its
sprinting muscles by recruiting the appropriate motor units quickly. The
faster you can recruit a group of muscles the faster you will
accelerate, jump, and change directions. This can be accomplished with a
variety of exercises and drills including: Olympic lifts, box jumps,
position specific plyometrics, and exercises done in the "power range."
Attaining appropriate body composition levels.
To be blunt, fat people are not fast people. By attaining the
appropriate body fat percentage you won't waste the force you are
putting into the ground by dragging around any extra baggage. It would
be the same concept as a NASCAR team going to great lengths to put
together the best car in the world, then lining up at the starting line
with a Uhaul trailer attached to it. Just be sure to attain your body
composition goals through appropriate nutritional strategies and energy
system work. One of the worst things an athlete can do to improve speed
is to drop body fat by doing excessive, slow paced, cardio.
Structure your speed sessions appropriately
One of the most common mistakes athletes make is confusing speed work
with conditioning work. When developing speed you are trying to teach
your body to run at 100% of its capability. This is not possible if the
athlete is not completely recovered between sprints. At Next Level we
generally stick to a 1:12 to 1:30 work to rest ratio during speed
workouts. So if your sprint takes 5 seconds to complete, be sure to rest
60 to 150 seconds.
Hopefully these tips will help you maximize your speed development.
By implementing the formula above, Next Level athletes routinely drop.02
seconds off their 40 time in one off-season. (more for females!) How
much better would your game be if you improved from a 4.8 second 40 to a
4.6? If you are a local athlete who is interested in participating in
one of our speed development programs, contact us at 303-237-3390.
Best of luck in your training endeavors.
Brian Powers
In 2001, Brian studied and interned under the world
renown strength coach Charles Poliquin, as well as local NFL combine
preparation specialist, Jim Warren. In 2002, Brian founded Next Level
Performance and put his education and experience into practice,
producing two collegiate All-Americans in the first year of operation.
Next Levels website can be found at http://nextlevelperformancecenter.com/
When
we insist on going our own way, God will let us—much like the father in
the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Our heavenly Father will not force us
to remain with Him. So, what happens if we move outside of God’s plan?
Our fellowship with the Father is significantly affected. The
prodigal son was no longer in close contact with his dad; their
relationship was not as important to him as it once had been. If we
wander from the Lord, we will also experience a disconnect with our
heavenly Father.
Our resources—time, talent, and treasure—are wasted. The
wayward son squandered his money on frivolous things and ended up worse
off than the laborers at his father’s house. In the same way, God gives
us spiritual gifts, resources, and guidance to build His kingdom, but
pursuing our own plan wastes what He has given us.
Our deepest needs go unmet. Chasing after dreams that don’t align with God’s will lead to discontent. Only in Christ can we find true fulfillment.
Poor
choices have consequences, but they need not dictate our future. Our
heavenly Father never gives up on his children. He will welcome us with
great joy and love when we turn back to Him.
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