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Red Gate has launched the Oracle Education Zone, an online resource that includes free webinars and eBooks geared around the learning needs of Oracle developers and DBAs. Content for the education zone is developed in cooperation with leading experts such as Tom Kyte, Jonathan Lewis and Cary Millsap.

In conjunction with the launch of the education zone, Red Gate is offering free downloads of Expert Oracle Database Architecture by Tom Kyte, an eBook that dives deeply into Oracle Databases most powerful features for versions 9i, 10g and 11g. The Amazon five-star book retails for more than $40.

Free webinars and videos

Upcoming live webinars listed in the Oracle Education Zone include The Evils of Implicit Conversions and other SQL Skullduggery presented by Tom Kyte (June 21) and Oracle Heap Tables or SQL Clustered Indexes? (June 7), a live debate between Jonathan Lewis (OakTable Network, Oracle ACE Director) and Grant Fritchey (Microsoft SQL Server MVP). In addition to the upcoming webinars, more than a dozen videos from previous webinars are available to watch on demand for free.

Our ultimate goal is to be a partner in helping Oracle users perform better in their day-to-day jobs, says James Murtagh, marketing manager for Red Gate Oracle tools and editor of All Things Oracle. We think our Deployment Suite for Oracle, combined with learning resources from the worlds top Oracle experts, will help people reach their potential in saving time, boosting quality and continually improving their skills.

Uplifting the market it serves

Murtagh says that the Oracle Education Zone is an extension of Red Gates efforts to uplift the market it serves through free web community sites, technical publications and conference sponsorships that reach millions annually. The companys two independent community sites SQLServerCentral.com and Simple-Talk.com have more than two million monthly visitors. Red Gate sponsored more than 200 community events in 2011 for 31,000 attendees and provided 24,000 free trials of its tools.

Red Gate tools are used by nearly 600,000 professionals worldwide to deploy databases and improve their code. Eighty-six percent (86%) of Fortune 100 companies use Red Gate tools and 87 percent of its customers rate the companys support as excellent.

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VAIL, Colorado Kellie D'Elia-Laskin witnessed first hand the healing power of pilates when she helped her grandmother recover from two debilitating strokes in 2001. Using a pilates reconditioning program she created, D'Elia-Laskin was able to rehabilitate her grandmother from immobility in a hospital bed to walking on her own in only a month. This experience led D'Elia-Laskin to further investigate the use of pilates to better the lives of her students in a variety of different ways. Recently, she has returned to Vail to lead an enhanced pilates program at the Vail Vitality Center in the Vail Mountain Lodge. The new program is currently under way.

We're thrilled to welcome Kellie back to Vail and to Vail Vitality Center, said Frank Johnson, Vail Mountain Lodge general manager. She brings such a fresh approach to her classes and to programming in general. We're looking forward to announcing several new pilates options thanks to Kellie's creativity and expertise.

D'Elia-Laskin has been teaching pilates for more than 12 years. She was first exposed to pilates at age 4, when her ballet teacher incorporated pilates mat techniques into a warm-up routine before barre work. Her interest in the practice was rekindled years later when she was managing a rock-climbing gym in Boulder. She began a yearlong training program at the Pilates Center in Boulder, where she was trained by some of the best instructors in the country. After earning her teaching certification, she led the pilates program at the Vail Athletic Club (now Vail Vitality Center) for five years, while continuing her pilates education with Barbera Huttner. She also received pilates training from Rael Isacowitz, of BASI.

My initial experience in Vail was very positive, D'Elia-Laskin said. It led to so many unique opportunities, and I went on to spent time on Martha's Vineyard, in Massachusetts, Lake Tahoe and, finally, in Reno, Nev. I am happy to be back where it all started for me.

While living in Reno, D'Elia-Laskin trained with Dr. Martina Young, the original co-founder of The Physical Mind Institute. In addition, D'Elia-Laskin trained with Dr. Bruce Crawford, a Reno-based physician who developed a scientifically designed series of exercises to help combat pelvic floor weakness. The program is called Pfilates, or pelvic floor pilates.

Pfilates goes beyond Kegel exercises by using movements that condition the pelvic floor and also tone the thighs and glutes, D'Elia-Laskin said.

Pfilates was created using pilates exercises based on extensive EMG recordings taken from the pelvic floor. The technique provides a widely accessible method of recovering or enhancing pelvic floor strength, important for normal bladder and sexual function.

D'Elia-Laskin would like to add a Pfilates training option to the Vail Vitality Center curriculum, as well as a ski-specific pilates program and reconditioning sessions for stroke victims.

For information or to register for an enhanced pilates program at Vail Vitality Center, visit http://www.vailathletic

club.com or call 970-476-7721.

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By Andrea Magrath

PUBLISHED: 08:12 EST, 28 May 2012 | UPDATED: 01:30 EST, 29 May 2012

Few supermodels achieve their figures through simple good genes.

And Naomi Campbell proved that she works hard for her amazing appearance when she was spotted getting in a little exercise during her holiday in Ibiza this week.

At 42, Naomi looked incredible in her skimpy black two-piece that displayed her long toned legs and flat stomach.

Fabulous after 40! Naomi Campbell shows off an impressive toned figure as she enjoys the sand, sun and sea in Ibiza

Miss Campbell fit some exercise into her otherwise relaxing day, doing some light water aerobics in the sea.

Her boyfriend Vladislav Doronin looked on as his beautiful girlfriend worked out.

Naomi showed off as much skin as possible in her brief bikini, but the Russian billionaire covered up in a T-shirt even in the water.

Splashing in the surf: Naomi is holidaying with boyfriend Vladislav Doronin

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The Irish Times - Tuesday, May 29, 2012

THE HIGH Court has granted a school of yoga an injunction against a former franchisee who, it claims, has been poaching its students.

The Irish School of Yoga, trading as Yoga Therapy and Training Centre Ltd and with centres in Cork, Galway and Dublin, sought the orders against Nicole Henkel Murphy, who it alleged is in breach of a March 2008 franchise agreement it has with her for the training of yoga teachers in the Munster area.

She denied the claims and opposed the application for an injunction against her.

In her ruling yesterday, Ms Justice Mary Laffoy said she was satisfied to grant Yoga Therapy and Training Centre an injunction pending the hearing of the action against Ms Henkel Murphy, who, the court heard, terminated the franchise agreement with yoga centre last October.

Under the order, Ms Henkel Murphy is prohibited from operating yoga teacher training courses in respect of students enrolled by her during the operation of the franchise agreement.

The judge invited both parties to enter a mediation process in an attempt to settle the dispute and said the legal costs of this action were totally disproportionate to what was at stake.

Yoga Therapy and Training Centre claimed Ms Henkel Murphy was bound by a non-compete clause and that she has used confidential information for unfair competitive advantage, which was damaging its business. She was using this information to poach its students, it was claimed.

It also claimed Ms Henkel Murphy was using source material belonging to the yoga centre to teach her students.

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Some people think that Christians shouldn't practice yoga. One article tells of how dangerous it is to participate in the following:

yoga

hypnosis

astrology

Native American dream catchers

They article tells of how participating in these things opens doors to spirits and puts the participant in danger. While I agree that Christians should not engage in hypnosis and astrology, I highly disagree with yoga being harmful to Christians. I will highlight four reasons why I believe yoga to be safe for everyone, including Christians.

#1 Many Christians participate in yoga

In two of my previous articles I wrote about Holy Yoga for Christians and yoga raves, both of which are centered around Christianity. Not all Christians believe it is wrong to enjoy yoga, myself included.

#2 Yoga is only a spiritual or religious act if you choose to make one

One does not have to engage in the religion in which yoga originated in order to enjoy the poses (asanas). Meditation is not even necessary when practicing yoga. Asanas are an excellent way to relax the mind and body, become more flexible and build muscle. Nothing about that invites evil spirits into ones life. The author of the article that says yoga shouldn't be practiced by Christians states, "A person may enter into a seance or hypnosis or yoga with innocent motives. That doesn't solve the problem. When you open a door to spirits, you place yourself in harm's way....unless you are turning to the Holy Spirit. No born again believer should utilize yoga or hypnosis because of the spiritual dangers associated with these practices." I highly disagree with this mindset and feel that is very narrow minded. Yoga doesn't invite evil spirits into a person's life or home, playing with a Ouija board does.

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CHICAGO The diet and activity levels of patients may be improved through use of mobile technology, remote coaching and financial incentives, according to a report of a randomized controlled trial published in the May 28 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, a JAMA Network publication.

Not following a physician's lifestyle change advice is a major barrier to patients achieving effective preventive care. Many physicians are skeptical that patients will change their unhealthy behaviors, and physicians also report a lack of time and training to effectively counsel their patients, researchers write in the study background.

"This study's interventions leveraged handheld technology to create efficient interventions that make self-monitoring more convenient, extend decision support into life contexts where lifestyle choices are made, and convey time-stamped behavioral data to paraprofessionals who provide coaching remotely," the researchers note.

Bonnie Spring, Ph.D., of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, and colleagues randomly assigned 204 adult patients (48 men) with elevated intake of saturated fat and low intake of fruits and vegetables, and high sedentary leisure time and low physical activity into 1 of 4 treatments. The treatments were: increase fruit/vegetable intake and physical activity, decrease fat and sedentary leisure, decrease fat and increase physical activity, and increase fruit/vegetable intake and decrease sedentary leisure. Patients used personal digital assistant devices to record and self-regulate their behaviors.

During three weeks of treatment, patients uploaded their data daily and communicated as needed with their coaches by telephone or by email. The participants could earn $175 for meeting goals during the treatment phase. In addition, there was a 20-week follow-up during which patients could earn from $30 to $80 for continuing to record and transmit their data.

"The increase fruits/vegetables and decrease sedentary leisure treatment maximized healthy lifestyle change compared with the other interventions," the authors comment. They note that lifestyle gains diminished once treatment ended, as expected, but improvements persisted throughout the follow-up period.

From baseline to the end of treatment to the end of the follow-up, respectively, mean (average) servings per day of fruits/vegetables changed from 1.2 to 5.5 to 2.9, mean minutes per day of sedentary leisure from 219.2 to 89.3 to 125.7, and daily calories from saturated fat from 12 percent to 9.4 percent to 9.9 percent, according to the study results.

"This study demonstrates the feasibility of changing multiple unhealthy diet and activity behaviors simultaneously, efficiently and with minimal face-to-face contact by using mobile technology, remote coaching, and incentives," the authors comment.

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On Thursday, May 30, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fayette Senior Services will be among more than 1,000 organizations participating in the 19th annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day, the nations largest health promotion event for older adults.

The free event will be held at FSSs Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive, Fayetteville (across from the Fayette County Justice Center).

An estimated 100,000 older adults nationwide will participate in a wide variety of local fitness activities. This will be the second year that Fayette Senior Services will participate in the May event that is held in recognition of Older Americans Month.

Attendees will have an opportunity to visit with exhibitors and learn important information and fun ways to improve overall their health and wellness. Fayette Senior Services Ultimate Cafe, winner of the Platinum Plate Award at the 2010 Fayette Chamber Community Expo, will be open to expo attendees from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

National Senior Health & Fitness Day helps create awareness for the many resources in the community that can help you maintain a healthier lifestyle, said Morgan Smith, FSS Program Coordinator. Getting connected with the right resources is the first step in learning how to live well so you can age well.

For more information about National Senior Health & Fitness Day, contact Morgan Smith at 770-461-0813 ext. 129.

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BOSTON (CBS) The reality is that you are going to be responsible for your own retirement savings. Fewer employers are offering pensions to employees.

Waiting to start to save until you are 40 is a big financial mistake. You have already let the key years for saving pass you by.

If you start at forty and plan to retire at age 67 you have 27 years of savings and investing. But if you start at age twenty you have 47 years.

The longer you wait to start saving for retirement the more money you will need to save.

If you want a $1 million in your retirement nest egg, and I used an 8% return which is realistic, and you start at age 20 you will need to come up with $160 a month for your retirement account. That will amount to about $94,000 saved over 47 years.

If you wait until age 40 to start you will need to invest $880 a month, thats $284,000 or 3 times the amount if you had started earlier.

At 40 you could have kids needing braces, college tuition, a car. Then there is really no money left over for retirement savings.

I have included a chart to illustrate retirement savings at various times in your working career on our website.

You are never too young to start thinking about saving for retirement. A kid in high school with her first job should be introduced to retirement planning by her parents.

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