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Redefining Medicine Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:57:18 +0000 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:57:18 +0000 Libsyn RSSgen 1.0 96990 2023-01-01T00:41:31Z en Redefining Medicine A4M false A4M redefiningmedicine@a4m.com episodic no Redefining Medicine with special guest Dr. Kyrin Dunston Redefining Medicine with special guest Dr. Kyrin Dunston Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:49:00 +0000 What happens when a doctor is told, over and over again, that her labs are "normal" while she knows something is very wrong? On this episode of Redefining Medicine, we welcome Dr. Kyrin Dunston, MD, OBGYN, for a candid conversation about insulin resistance, weight gain, and the often-overlooked physiological changes women experience during menopause. In her 40s, Dr. Dunston's own health took a dramatic turn. She reached 243 pounds while dealing with IBS, gastritis, severe anxiety and depression, five psychoactive medications, hair loss, and a complete loss of sex drive. She felt and looked decades older than she was. As a physician, she also carried a deep sense of shame that she couldn't seem to fix what was happening to her. Despite having her labs checked at least 10 times, she was repeatedly told everything was normal and that she simply needed to eat less and exercise more - advice countless women have heard themselves. Then she began to recognize something uncomfortable: she had been giving some of her own patients the same advice. When one patient returned a year later looking and feeling completely transformed, Dr. Dunston asked what she had done differently. The answer came in the form of a book written by an author she initially didn't take seriously. But when she finally opened it, she discovered a perspective that changed the way she understood her own symptoms and ultimately, the way she practiced medicine. One unexpected book changed the entire game. Dr. Dunston shares how that discovery led her to look more closely at hormones, metabolic health, and the clinical approach needed to help women move forward through menopause.]]> What happens when a doctor is told, over and over again, that her labs are "normal" while she knows something is very wrong? On this episode of Redefining Medicine, we welcome Dr. Kyrin Dunston, MD, OBGYN, for a candid conversation about insulin resistance, weight gain, and the often-overlooked physiological changes women experience during menopause. In her 40s, Dr. Dunston's own health took a dramatic turn. She reached 243 pounds while dealing with IBS, gastritis, severe anxiety and depression, five psychoactive medications, hair loss, and a complete loss of sex drive. She felt and looked decades older than she was. As a physician, she also carried a deep sense of shame that she couldn't seem to fix what was happening to her. Despite having her labs checked at least 10 times, she was repeatedly told everything was normal and that she simply needed to eat less and exercise more - advice countless women have heard themselves. Then she began to recognize something uncomfortable: she had been giving some of her own patients the same advice. When one patient returned a year later looking and feeling completely transformed, Dr. Dunston asked what she had done differently. The answer came in the form of a book written by an author she initially didn't take seriously. But when she finally opened it, she discovered a perspective that changed the way she understood her own symptoms and ultimately, the way she practiced medicine. One unexpected book changed the entire game. Dr. Dunston shares how that discovery led her to look more closely at hormones, metabolic health, and the clinical approach needed to help women move forward through menopause.]]> 17:48 false 350 full 43077483 2026-09-29T20:51:07Z Redefining Medicine with special guest Dr Tanya Beaubrun Redefining Medicine with special guest Dr Tanya Beaubrun Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:43:00 +0000 What happens when the doctor caring for everyone else realizes she has forgotten to care for herself? On this episode of Redefining Medicine, we welcome Dr. Tanya Beaubrun, MD, Certified Wellness and Lifestyle Empowerment Coach, who shares her deeply personal experience with physician burnout and the journey that helped her find her way back. After enrolling in the A4M Fellowship in 2015, Dr. Beaubrun experienced what she describes as a meltdown and began questioning whether she was capable of completing the program. What she didn't realize at the time was that she was in the midst of burnout. By returning to the basics and applying the functional medicine principles and tools she learned throughout the fellowship, she began to heal herself and ultimately found a renewed sense of purpose in caring for her patients. Dr. Beaubrun also discusses the stigma and shame that can surround physician burnout, the pressure doctors feel to maintain an image of perfection, and how the lessons she learned through functional medicine and A4M eventually allowed her to bring a new approach to patient care back to her home of St. Lucia. How can we truly care for others if we aren't taking care of ourselves first? This honest conversation explores why physician wellness matters and what can happen when doctors give themselves permission to be patients, too.]]> What happens when the doctor caring for everyone else realizes she has forgotten to care for herself? On this episode of Redefining Medicine, we welcome Dr. Tanya Beaubrun, MD, Certified Wellness and Lifestyle Empowerment Coach, who shares her deeply personal experience with physician burnout and the journey that helped her find her way back. After enrolling in the A4M Fellowship in 2015, Dr. Beaubrun experienced what she describes as a meltdown and began questioning whether she was capable of completing the program. What she didn't realize at the time was that she was in the midst of burnout. By returning to the basics and applying the functional medicine principles and tools she learned throughout the fellowship, she began to heal herself and ultimately found a renewed sense of purpose in caring for her patients. Dr. Beaubrun also discusses the stigma and shame that can surround physician burnout, the pressure doctors feel to maintain an image of perfection, and how the lessons she learned through functional medicine and A4M eventually allowed her to bring a new approach to patient care back to her home of St. Lucia. How can we truly care for others if we aren't taking care of ourselves first? This honest conversation explores why physician wellness matters and what can happen when doctors give themselves permission to be patients, too.]]> 13:22 false 349 full 42922157 2026-09-15T22:45:22Z Redefining Medicine with special guest Dr. Tara Scott Redefining Medicine with special guest Dr. Tara Scott Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:09:00 +0000 Why are men encouraged to monitor their testosterone levels while women are often told not to bother checking theirs? On this episode of Redefining Medicine, OB/GYN Dr. Tara Scott, MD, takes on the double standard surrounding testosterone treatment for women and why it's time for the conversation to change. From cognition and mood to libido and vaginal health, testosterone can play an important role in women's health. Yet women often face significant barriers when it comes to testing, treatment, and access to appropriate dosing. Dr. Scott explores the history of testosterone research for women, including a promising 300-microgram patch that never received FDA approval despite positive data and no major safety concerns identified in the research discussed. So, what needs to change? Dr. Scott dives into the knowledge gap surrounding testosterone in women's health and the importance of helping more OB/GYNs gain the education and confidence to appropriately evaluate and address their patients' hormone needs. Could greater education and research finally help close the gap in women's hormone care? Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that challenges the status quo and asks why women are still being left out of the testosterone conversation.]]> Why are men encouraged to monitor their testosterone levels while women are often told not to bother checking theirs? On this episode of Redefining Medicine, OB/GYN Dr. Tara Scott, MD, takes on the double standard surrounding testosterone treatment for women and why it's time for the conversation to change. From cognition and mood to libido and vaginal health, testosterone can play an important role in women's health. Yet women often face significant barriers when it comes to testing, treatment, and access to appropriate dosing. Dr. Scott explores the history of testosterone research for women, including a promising 300-microgram patch that never received FDA approval despite positive data and no major safety concerns identified in the research discussed. So, what needs to change? Dr. Scott dives into the knowledge gap surrounding testosterone in women's health and the importance of helping more OB/GYNs gain the education and confidence to appropriately evaluate and address their patients' hormone needs. Could greater education and research finally help close the gap in women's hormone care? Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that challenges the status quo and asks why women are still being left out of the testosterone conversation.]]> 13:55 false 348 full 42649940 2026-09-01T18:12:04Z Redefining Medicine with special guest Dr. David Barzilai Redefining Medicine with special guest Dr. David Barzilai Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:19:00 +0000 On this episode of Redefining Medicine, we welcome Dr. David Barzilai, MD, PhD, a longevity medicine physician known as "The Aging Doc" and founder and CEO of Bars Island Juvie. With a focus on helping patients optimize healthspan, Dr. Barzilai explores the connection between longevity, neuroprotection, cardiovascular health, and metabolic health. Dr. Barzilai discusses how lifestyle choices - including nutrition and physical activity - can play an important role in supporting healthy aging. He explores dietary approaches such as the Mediterranean and ketogenic diets, along with the importance of developing an optimal physical routine to support metabolic health and help prevent insulin resistance. The conversation also examines the relationship between insulin resistance and age-associated decline, including concerns surrounding cognitive impairment, mild cognitive decline, and dementia. By focusing on the factors we can influence today, Dr. Barzilai offers a practical perspective on how clinicians can approach longevity with an emphasis on protecting both the brain and the heart. Tune in for an insightful conversation on building a foundation for healthier aging and understanding how the choices we make today can influence our health and longevity for years to come.]]> On this episode of Redefining Medicine, we welcome Dr. David Barzilai, MD, PhD, a longevity medicine physician known as "The Aging Doc" and founder and CEO of Bars Island Juvie. With a focus on helping patients optimize healthspan, Dr. Barzilai explores the connection between longevity, neuroprotection, cardiovascular health, and metabolic health. Dr. Barzilai discusses how lifestyle choices - including nutrition and physical activity - can play an important role in supporting healthy aging. He explores dietary approaches such as the Mediterranean and ketogenic diets, along with the importance of developing an optimal physical routine to support metabolic health and help prevent insulin resistance. The conversation also examines the relationship between insulin resistance and age-associated decline, including concerns surrounding cognitive impairment, mild cognitive decline, and dementia. By focusing on the factors we can influence today, Dr. Barzilai offers a practical perspective on how clinicians can approach longevity with an emphasis on protecting both the brain and the heart. Tune in for an insightful conversation on building a foundation for healthier aging and understanding how the choices we make today can influence our health and longevity for years to come.]]> 18:16 false 347 full 42474780 2026-09-01T00:01:32Z Redefining Medicine with special guest Dr Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz Redefining Medicine with special guest Dr Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:55:00 +0000 On this episode of Redefining Medicine, we are joined by Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, a board-certified OB/GYN, educator, and author of Menopause Bootcamp, who has dedicated her career to advancing women's health through an integrative and evidence-informed approach. Dr. Gilberg-Lenz introduces the concept of epistemic humility - the recognition that medicine is constantly evolving and that clinicians must remain open to new perspectives while understanding the origins and limitations of current medical frameworks. She explains why this mindset is essential to delivering more personalized, patient-centered care. A passionate advocate for botanical medicine, Dr. Gilberg-Lenz discusses the importance of understanding the safety, efficacy, and quality of herbal therapies. She emphasizes why healthcare providers should be knowledgeable about clinically validated botanicals, trusted manufacturers, and how to confidently incorporate these therapies into patient care. The conversation also explores several of the top herbs used to support women's health, highlighting their potential benefits and the growing role of botanical medicine in modern clinical practice. Don't miss this insightful discussion on blending scientific rigor with holistic care to better support patients through every stage of life.]]> On this episode of Redefining Medicine, we are joined by Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, a board-certified OB/GYN, educator, and author of Menopause Bootcamp, who has dedicated her career to advancing women's health through an integrative and evidence-informed approach. Dr. Gilberg-Lenz introduces the concept of epistemic humility - the recognition that medicine is constantly evolving and that clinicians must remain open to new perspectives while understanding the origins and limitations of current medical frameworks. She explains why this mindset is essential to delivering more personalized, patient-centered care. A passionate advocate for botanical medicine, Dr. Gilberg-Lenz discusses the importance of understanding the safety, efficacy, and quality of herbal therapies. She emphasizes why healthcare providers should be knowledgeable about clinically validated botanicals, trusted manufacturers, and how to confidently incorporate these therapies into patient care. The conversation also explores several of the top herbs used to support women's health, highlighting their potential benefits and the growing role of botanical medicine in modern clinical practice. Don't miss this insightful discussion on blending scientific rigor with holistic care to better support patients through every stage of life.]]> 16:16 false 346 full 42315015 2026-09-01T00:01:32Z Redefining Medicine with special guest Denise Furness, PhD Redefining Medicine with special guest Denise Furness, PhD Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:08:00 +0000 In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Denise Furness, PhD, a geneticist from Australia who has spent nearly 20 years pioneering the field of nutrigenomics — the study of how our genes interact with diet and lifestyle. Dr. Furness shares insights from a real-world study she ran with 60 participants using epigenetic clocks to measure biological age, with testing at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months. Of the 60 participants, 41 completed the protocol properly and saw remarkable results. We dig into what these tests actually measure - including the concept of "pace of aging" - and how different biological age tests can answer different questions depending on what you're looking to learn about your health. Dr. Furness also makes the case for why practitioners in particular should consider testing their own biological age, not just for the data, but as a personal reminder to stay accountable to their own health in everyday life.]]> In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Denise Furness, PhD, a geneticist from Australia who has spent nearly 20 years pioneering the field of nutrigenomics — the study of how our genes interact with diet and lifestyle. Dr. Furness shares insights from a real-world study she ran with 60 participants using epigenetic clocks to measure biological age, with testing at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months. Of the 60 participants, 41 completed the protocol properly and saw remarkable results. We dig into what these tests actually measure - including the concept of "pace of aging" - and how different biological age tests can answer different questions depending on what you're looking to learn about your health. Dr. Furness also makes the case for why practitioners in particular should consider testing their own biological age, not just for the data, but as a personal reminder to stay accountable to their own health in everyday life.]]> 18:57 false 345 full 42150565 2026-08-01T00:00:28Z Redefining Medicine with special guest Dr. Aimee Duffy Redefining Medicine with special guest Dr. Aimee Duffy Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:11:00 +0000 On the next episode of Redefining Medicine, we are pleased to welcome Dr. Aimee Duffy - physician, entrepreneur, and founder of Carolina Integrative Medicine. With a background in OBGYN, family medicine, and integrative healthcare, Dr. Duffy has spent her career challenging conventional approaches to patient care and building a practice centered on lasting wellness and meaningful relationships. In this episode, Dr. Duffy shares her professional journey reflecting on how her early experiences caring for women revealed gaps in her understanding of women's health and inspired her to seek deeper knowledge beyond traditional medical training. That pursuit ultimately led her to establish her own practice that developed a more patient-centered model of care. That practice will celebrate its 15th anniversary in 2026. Dr. Duffy also discusses the realities of entrepreneurship in medicine, emphasizing the critical role that strong teams play in building a successful practice. From incorporating health coaches as trusted extensions of patient care to mentoring nurse practitioners and future healthcare leaders, she shares valuable insights on creating a collaborative environment that supports both patients and providers. Don't miss this inspiring conversation as Dr. Duffy explores leadership, innovation, and why physicians can successfully embrace both medicine and entrepreneurship to create a greater impact in healthcare.]]> On the next episode of Redefining Medicine, we are pleased to welcome Dr. Aimee Duffy - physician, entrepreneur, and founder of Carolina Integrative Medicine. With a background in OBGYN, family medicine, and integrative healthcare, Dr. Duffy has spent her career challenging conventional approaches to patient care and building a practice centered on lasting wellness and meaningful relationships. In this episode, Dr. Duffy shares her professional journey reflecting on how her early experiences caring for women revealed gaps in her understanding of women's health and inspired her to seek deeper knowledge beyond traditional medical training. That pursuit ultimately led her to establish her own practice that developed a more patient-centered model of care. That practice will celebrate its 15th anniversary in 2026. Dr. Duffy also discusses the realities of entrepreneurship in medicine, emphasizing the critical role that strong teams play in building a successful practice. From incorporating health coaches as trusted extensions of patient care to mentoring nurse practitioners and future healthcare leaders, she shares valuable insights on creating a collaborative environment that supports both patients and providers. Don't miss this inspiring conversation as Dr. Duffy explores leadership, innovation, and why physicians can successfully embrace both medicine and entrepreneurship to create a greater impact in healthcare.]]> 15:18 false 344 full 41655765 2026-07-01T00:01:41Z Redefining Medicine with special guest Dr Melissa Sundermann Redefining Medicine with special guest Dr Melissa Sundermann Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000 On the next episode of Redefining Medicine, we are joined by Dr. Melissa Sundermann, also known as "Dr. Outdoors," a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine with nearly 30 years of clinical experience. Trained in integrative medicine at the University of Michigan and currently serving as the Medical Director of Lifestyle Medicine for Corewell Health, Dr. Sundermann is passionate about helping patients reconnect with the healing power of nature and lifestyle-based care. In this episode, Dr. Sundermann reflects on why she stepped away from what she calls "factory medicine" - a healthcare model focused on volume, rushed appointments, and symptom-based prescribing. Wanting to build deeper partnerships with her patients, she shifted toward a more personalized, root-cause approach centered on prevention, lifestyle medicine, and long-term wellness. Dr. Sundermann also explores the fascinating science behind phytoncides which are natural compounds emitted by trees and other living green plants. She explains how spending time in nature and inhaling these compounds may help increase natural killer cell activity, strengthen immune function, reduce stress, and support overall health. Don't miss this insightful conversation as Dr. Sundermann shares how lifestyle medicine, nature exposure, and patient-centered care may hold the key to a healthier and more connected future of medicine.]]> On the next episode of Redefining Medicine, we are joined by Dr. Melissa Sundermann, also known as "Dr. Outdoors," a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine with nearly 30 years of clinical experience. Trained in integrative medicine at the University of Michigan and currently serving as the Medical Director of Lifestyle Medicine for Corewell Health, Dr. Sundermann is passionate about helping patients reconnect with the healing power of nature and lifestyle-based care. In this episode, Dr. Sundermann reflects on why she stepped away from what she calls "factory medicine" - a healthcare model focused on volume, rushed appointments, and symptom-based prescribing. Wanting to build deeper partnerships with her patients, she shifted toward a more personalized, root-cause approach centered on prevention, lifestyle medicine, and long-term wellness. Dr. Sundermann also explores the fascinating science behind phytoncides which are natural compounds emitted by trees and other living green plants. She explains how spending time in nature and inhaling these compounds may help increase natural killer cell activity, strengthen immune function, reduce stress, and support overall health. Don't miss this insightful conversation as Dr. Sundermann shares how lifestyle medicine, nature exposure, and patient-centered care may hold the key to a healthier and more connected future of medicine.]]> 11:05 false 343 full 41493420 2026-07-01T00:01:41Z Redefining Medicine with special guest Dr Jeffrey Bland Redefining Medicine with special guest Dr Jeffrey Bland Tue, 19 May 2026 14:34:00 +0000 On the next episode of Redefining Medicine, we are honored to feature Dr. Jeffrey Bland, internationally recognized scientist, entrepreneur, and co-founder of the Institute for Functional Medicine and Metagenics. Widely regarded as the "father of functional medicine," Dr. Bland has spent decades reshaping the future of healthcare through a more personalized, root-cause approach to chronic illness. In this episode, Dr. Bland reflects on the early questions that sparked his lifelong pursuit to better understand why people become chronically ill. At a time when little research existed around the biology of chronic disease, he became determined to uncover answers that could transform medicine into a more proactive, health-focused model of care. Dr. Bland also shares how these ideas ultimately led to the formation of the Institute for Functional Medicine in the early 1990s, built on the belief that chronic illness could be addressed through lifestyle, nutrition, and environmental interventions - not just pharmaceuticals. His work helped pioneer a teachable framework that continues to influence the evolution of integrative and longevity medicine today. Don't miss this inspiring conversation as Dr. Bland explores the origins of functional medicine, the future of personalized healthcare, and why shifting from disease-focused medicine to health-focused care may be one of the most important transformations in modern medicine.]]> On the next episode of Redefining Medicine, we are honored to feature Dr. Jeffrey Bland, internationally recognized scientist, entrepreneur, and co-founder of the Institute for Functional Medicine and Metagenics. Widely regarded as the "father of functional medicine," Dr. Bland has spent decades reshaping the future of healthcare through a more personalized, root-cause approach to chronic illness. In this episode, Dr. Bland reflects on the early questions that sparked his lifelong pursuit to better understand why people become chronically ill. At a time when little research existed around the biology of chronic disease, he became determined to uncover answers that could transform medicine into a more proactive, health-focused model of care. Dr. Bland also shares how these ideas ultimately led to the formation of the Institute for Functional Medicine in the early 1990s, built on the belief that chronic illness could be addressed through lifestyle, nutrition, and environmental interventions - not just pharmaceuticals. His work helped pioneer a teachable framework that continues to influence the evolution of integrative and longevity medicine today. Don't miss this inspiring conversation as Dr. Bland explores the origins of functional medicine, the future of personalized healthcare, and why shifting from disease-focused medicine to health-focused care may be one of the most important transformations in modern medicine.]]> 14:27 false 342 full 41349370 2026-06-01T00:00:28Z Redefining Medicine with special guest Dr. Dian Ginsberg Redefining Medicine with special guest Dr. Dian Ginsberg Tue, 05 May 2026 13:17:00 +0000 On the next episode of Redefining Medicine, we are excited to feature Dr. Diane Ginsberg, a leading voice in pre- and perimenopause care and a strong advocate for rethinking how we approach women's hormonal health. IIn this episode, Dr. Ginsberg challenges the traditional reliance on standard blood testing, explaining how hormone levels - particularly estrogen - can fluctuate significantly and still appear "normal" on conventional lab results. She highlights how these fluctuations can profoundly impact the brain and overall well-being, often leaving women misdiagnosed or overlooked within rigid clinical labels. Looking ahead, Dr. Ginsberg shares her work in developing innovative, AI-driven solutions that integrate genetics and symptom tracking to better assess individual estrogen sensitivity. This forward-thinking approach aims to move beyond outdated frameworks and provide a more personalized, accurate understanding of where a woman falls within the pre-, peri-, or postmenopausal spectrum. Don't miss this compelling conversation where innovation meets advocacy, and the future of women's health is reimagined through precision, personalization, and a deeper understanding of hormonal complexity.]]> On the next episode of Redefining Medicine, we are excited to feature Dr. Diane Ginsberg, a leading voice in pre- and perimenopause care and a strong advocate for rethinking how we approach women's hormonal health. IIn this episode, Dr. Ginsberg challenges the traditional reliance on standard blood testing, explaining how hormone levels - particularly estrogen - can fluctuate significantly and still appear "normal" on conventional lab results. She highlights how these fluctuations can profoundly impact the brain and overall well-being, often leaving women misdiagnosed or overlooked within rigid clinical labels. Looking ahead, Dr. Ginsberg shares her work in developing innovative, AI-driven solutions that integrate genetics and symptom tracking to better assess individual estrogen sensitivity. This forward-thinking approach aims to move beyond outdated frameworks and provide a more personalized, accurate understanding of where a woman falls within the pre-, peri-, or postmenopausal spectrum. Don't miss this compelling conversation where innovation meets advocacy, and the future of women's health is reimagined through precision, personalization, and a deeper understanding of hormonal complexity.]]> 11:56 false 341 full 41159365 2026-06-01T00:00:28Z Implementing Triple Satiety Hormone Activators for Metabolic and Weight Health | Myles Spar, MD & Edward Walker, PhD Implementing Triple Satiety Hormone Activators for Metabolic and Weight Health | Myles Spar, MD & Edward Walker, PhD Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 In this episode of Innovations in Clinical Implementation, recorded live at LongevityFest 2025, hosts Laurie Hofmann and Dr. Lexi Gonzales explore one of the most pressing challenges in metabolic and weight care: how to support meaningful weight loss without compromising lean muscle mass. They are joined by Dr. Myles Spar, a double board-certified physician specializing in integrative internal medicine, and Dr. Edward Walker, researcher at New Zealand's Plant and Food Research and lead scientist behind Amarasate, the bitter hops extract at the center of Calocurb's appetite control formula. Together, they discuss how triple satiety hormone activation may offer practitioners a valuable tool for supporting metabolic health, preserving muscle, and improving continuity of care before, during, and after GLP-1 therapy. The conversation also covers body composition monitoring, dosing considerations, endogenous GLP-1 support, and how Calocurb Clinical may fit into more comprehensive, lifestyle-forward care models. For access to episode resources, click HERE.]]> In this episode of Innovations in Clinical Implementation, recorded live at LongevityFest 2025, hosts Laurie Hofmann and Dr. Lexi Gonzales explore one of the most pressing challenges in metabolic and weight care: how to support meaningful weight loss without compromising lean muscle mass. They are joined by Dr. Myles Spar, a double board-certified physician specializing in integrative internal medicine, and Dr. Edward Walker, researcher at New Zealand's Plant and Food Research and lead scientist behind Amarasate, the bitter hops extract at the center of Calocurb's appetite control formula. Together, they discuss how triple satiety hormone activation may offer practitioners a valuable tool for supporting metabolic health, preserving muscle, and improving continuity of care before, during, and after GLP-1 therapy. The conversation also covers body composition monitoring, dosing considerations, endogenous GLP-1 support, and how Calocurb Clinical may fit into more comprehensive, lifestyle-forward care models. For access to episode resources, click HERE.]]> 19:09 false full 40959890 2026-05-01T00:00:17Z How Clinicians Become AI Producers vs. Consumers | Sunjya Schweig, MD How Clinicians Become AI Producers vs. Consumers | Sunjya Schweig, MD Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 In this episode of the Innovations and Clinical Implementation podcast, Dr. Lexi Gonzales and Dr. Sunjya Schweig discuss the shift for clinicians from passively consuming AI to actively building custom tools to improve patient outcomes and reduce clinical friction. Key topics include the use of custom GPTs created by uploading specific data, the potential of "vibe coding" for building apps with natural language, and the evolution of AI scribes like Heidi as a "second brain." The conversation also addresses challenges in integrating AI with legacy EMRs, the push for "health record equity," and actionable advice for practitioners to start experimenting with AI tools like NotebookLM for knowledge management and AI dictation like Whisper. For access to episode resources, click HERE.]]> In this episode of the Innovations and Clinical Implementation podcast, Dr. Lexi Gonzales and Dr. Sunjya Schweig discuss the shift for clinicians from passively consuming AI to actively building custom tools to improve patient outcomes and reduce clinical friction. Key topics include the use of custom GPTs created by uploading specific data, the potential of "vibe coding" for building apps with natural language, and the evolution of AI scribes like Heidi as a "second brain." The conversation also addresses challenges in integrating AI with legacy EMRs, the push for "health record equity," and actionable advice for practitioners to start experimenting with AI tools like NotebookLM for knowledge management and AI dictation like Whisper. For access to episode resources, click HERE.]]> 23:06 false full 40591970 2026-04-21T11:05:18Z Supercharging Clinical Practice | Sunita Mohanty, MBA & Crystal Brust, PA-C Supercharging Clinical Practice | Sunita Mohanty, MBA & Crystal Brust, PA-C Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 In this episode of the Innovations and Clinical Implementation podcast recorded at LongevityFest 2025, host Dr. Lexi Gonzales explores how AI is revolutionizing functional medicine workflows with guests Sunita Mohanty and Crystal Brust. Sunita Mohanty is the CEO and co-founder of Ultralight (formerly Vibrant Practice) and. Crystal Brust is a Stanford-trained functional medicine Physician Assistant and founder of Farm to Functional Medicine. The conversation highlights how the Vibrant Practice platform addresses clinician burnout by integrating AI directly into the electronic health record (EHR) to automate documentation and synthesize complex patient data—such as genetics and timelines—into actionable insights. The guests emphasize that this "full stack" approach not only saves time but transforms the medical record from a static repository into an interactive tool that restores joy, creativity, and confidence to the provider-patient relationship. For access to episode resources, click HERE.]]> In this episode of the Innovations and Clinical Implementation podcast recorded at LongevityFest 2025, host Dr. Lexi Gonzales explores how AI is revolutionizing functional medicine workflows with guests Sunita Mohanty and Crystal Brust. Sunita Mohanty is the CEO and co-founder of Ultralight (formerly Vibrant Practice) and. Crystal Brust is a Stanford-trained functional medicine Physician Assistant and founder of Farm to Functional Medicine. The conversation highlights how the Vibrant Practice platform addresses clinician burnout by integrating AI directly into the electronic health record (EHR) to automate documentation and synthesize complex patient data—such as genetics and timelines—into actionable insights. The guests emphasize that this "full stack" approach not only saves time but transforms the medical record from a static repository into an interactive tool that restores joy, creativity, and confidence to the provider-patient relationship. For access to episode resources, click HERE.]]> 23:33 false full 40591885 2026-04-14T11:07:34Z Redefining Medicine with special guest Dr Tom O'Bryan Redefining Medicine with special guest Dr Tom O'Bryan Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 On the next episode of Redefining Medicine, we are thrilled to feature Dr. Tom O'Bryan, a globally recognized expert in functional medicine and a passionate advocate for improving health outcomes through education and awareness. Dr. O'Bryan is renowned for his dedication to uncovering the root causes of chronic illness and empowering individuals to take control of their health. In this episode, Dr. O'Bryan delves into the critical role of inflammation as a key mechanism underlying many of the leading causes of death identified by the CDC. He explains how inflammation acts as a common thread in the development of various chronic conditions, offering insights into how addressing this mechanism can lead to better health and longevity. With a deep commitment to advancing the field of medicine, Dr. O'Bryan has spent decades researching and educating on the connections between lifestyle, environmental factors, and disease. His passion for helping others achieve optimal health shines through as he shares actionable strategies to reduce inflammation and improve overall well-being. Don't miss this enlightening conversation with Dr. Tom O'Bryan, where science meets compassion, and the path to better health becomes clearer.]]> On the next episode of Redefining Medicine, we are thrilled to feature Dr. Tom O'Bryan, a globally recognized expert in functional medicine and a passionate advocate for improving health outcomes through education and awareness. Dr. O'Bryan is renowned for his dedication to uncovering the root causes of chronic illness and empowering individuals to take control of their health. In this episode, Dr. O'Bryan delves into the critical role of inflammation as a key mechanism underlying many of the leading causes of death identified by the CDC. He explains how inflammation acts as a common thread in the development of various chronic conditions, offering insights into how addressing this mechanism can lead to better health and longevity. With a deep commitment to advancing the field of medicine, Dr. O'Bryan has spent decades researching and educating on the connections between lifestyle, environmental factors, and disease. His passion for helping others achieve optimal health shines through as he shares actionable strategies to reduce inflammation and improve overall well-being. Don't miss this enlightening conversation with Dr. Tom O'Bryan, where science meets compassion, and the path to better health becomes clearer.]]> 17:07 false 340 full 40745040 2026-05-01T00:00:17Z Biofilm Focused Clinical Strategies for Human Health | Jocelyn Strand, ND Biofilm Focused Clinical Strategies for Human Health | Jocelyn Strand, ND Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 In this episode of the Innovations and Clinical Implementation podcast, hosts Dr. Lexi Gonzales and Dr. Chris D'Adamo explore the critical role of biofilm management in gut health and longevity with Dr. Jocelyn Strand. Dr. Strand is a Naturopathic Doctor and the Director of Clinical Education and Research at Biocidin Botanicals, bringing over a decade of primary care experience specializing in GI disorders, Lyme disease, and autoimmune conditions. The discussion defines biofilms as an "invisibility cloak" that protects microorganisms from the immune system, leading to chronic inflammation and toxicity when pathogenic bacteria translocate from the mouth to the gut. Dr. Strand outlines a clinical approach that focuses on restoring balance rather than "wiping out" the microbiome, recommending a "low and slow" titration of Biocidin liquid to disrupt biofilms within a standard 5R protocol without causing significant die-off reactions. Finally, the group previews a new study examining Biocidin's ability to reduce oral biofilms in healthy subjects, underscoring the vital link between oral hygiene and systemic health. For access to episode resources, click HERE.]]> In this episode of the Innovations and Clinical Implementation podcast, hosts Dr. Lexi Gonzales and Dr. Chris D'Adamo explore the critical role of biofilm management in gut health and longevity with Dr. Jocelyn Strand. Dr. Strand is a Naturopathic Doctor and the Director of Clinical Education and Research at Biocidin Botanicals, bringing over a decade of primary care experience specializing in GI disorders, Lyme disease, and autoimmune conditions. The discussion defines biofilms as an "invisibility cloak" that protects microorganism

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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637307067460803084Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:34:16 +0000arquitectosotograndevalderramaarquitecto valderramaarquitectomarbellaarquitectosotograndemarbellazagaletaarquitecto zagaletaPROYECTOSa4tecnicosEDIFICACIÓN SOSTENIBLEproject managementconstruction managementEFICIENCIA ENERGÉTICA DE EDIFICIOSENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENTEDIFICACIÓN Y ENERGÍAS RENOVABLESGESTIÓN DE ACTIVOSRECLAMACIÓN JUDICIALRESOLUCIÓN DE CONFLICTOSVALORACIÓN DE DAÑOSbioclimaticafacilities managementGESTIÓN RCD´sLicenciasburocraciaA4TECNICOS - ARQUITECTURA, URBANISMO Y MEDIO AMBIENTEA4TECNICOS - ARQUITECTURA, URBANISMO Y MEDIO AMBIENTEnoreply@blogger.com (A4TECNICOS)Blogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637307067460803084.post-5580498637862885876Fri, 24 Apr 2020 16:57:00 +00002020-04-24T19:02:46.837+02:00a4tecnicosarquitectoburocraciaconstruction managementEDIFICACIÓN SOSTENIBLEEFICIENCIA ENERGÉTICA DE EDIFICIOSLicenciasmarbellaproject managementsotograndevalderramazagaletaDecreto 2/2020<br /> <h2 style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 107%;">EL NUEVO DECRETO DE LA JUNTA PERMITE EL COMIENZO DE OBRAS Y LA PRIMERA OCUPACIÓN MEDIANTE DECLARACIÓN RESPONSABLE.</span></h2> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="311" data-original-width="331" height="299" src="; width="320" /></a></div> <div> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></div> <h3 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background: white; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; line-height: 20.4pt; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: #515151;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Se podrá iniciar las obras al día siguiente de la presentación de la declaración responsable de:</span></span></h3> <h3 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background: white; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; line-height: 20.4pt; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">a) Todas las obras menores.</span></h3> <h3 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background: white; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; line-height: 20.4pt; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">b) Las obras mayores que no alteren edificabilidad, ocupación o altura.</span></h3> <h3 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background: white; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; line-height: 20.4pt; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">c) Las licencias de primera ocupación o utilización de las obras anteriores.</span></h3> <h3 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background: white; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; line-height: 20.4pt; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">d) La primera ocupación y utilización de nuevas edificaciones.</span></h3> <h3 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background: white; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; line-height: 20.4pt; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">e) Los cambios de uso.</span></h3> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">La Junta de Andalucía ha aprobado el Decreto Ley 2/2020 de Mejora y Simplificación de la Regulación para el Fomento de la Actividad Productiva en Andalucía, que agiliza 21 leyes y seis decretos e incluye un centenar de medidas, entre simplificación de procedimientos, eliminación de barreras o modificación de tasas, en ámbitos como el turismo, el comercio, la salud, la industria agroalimentaria, la pesca, el medio ambiente, el urbanismo, la energía, los servicios sociales y los de carácter audiovisual.</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">El primer resultado del desarrollo de este plan fue la aprobación a finales de 2019 de una batería normativa para favorecer la tramitación de los proyectos estratégicos en la comunidad, iniciativa que se completa ahora con este decreto ley que supone una reforma legal de calado, puesto que afecta a normas tan relevantes como la Ley de Ordenación Urbanística de Andalucía (LOUA).<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">El decreto de simplificación incluye cuatro modificaciones de la Ley 7/2002 de 17 de diciembre de Ordenación Urbanística de Andalucía (LOUA) planteadas por la Consejería de Fomento, Infraestructuras y Ordenación del Territorio.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">En primer lugar, se sustituye la licencia de obras municipal por la Declaración Responsable para obras menores (escasa entidad constructiva y sencillez técnica) y obras en edificaciones e instalaciones existentes en suelo urbano consolidado, siempre que sean conformes con la ordenación urbanística y no alteren los parámetros de ocupación y altura ni conlleven incrementos en la edificabilidad o el número de viviendas. Esto permite iniciar las obras desde el momento de la presentación de dicha declaración. La medida elimina un trámite que ahora puede durar en algunos municipios hasta 12 meses.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Además, se sustituye el trámite de licencia de ocupación por el de Declaración Responsable para edificaciones e instalaciones existentes en suelo urbano consolidado. Esto permite ocupar viviendas y poner en funcionamiento locales, comercios, servicios, etc. desde el momento de la presentación de dicha declaración. La medida elimina un trámite que actualmente puede llegar en algunos municipios a nueve meses.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">El control de las obras y actividades se realizaría a posteriori por el ayuntamiento, quedando garantizado el control administrativo de la actividad urbanística. Se gana agilidad sin perder control ni seguridad jurídica.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">En cuarto lugar, se refuerza la función de coordinación de los informes sectoriales al planeamiento urbanístico que tienen las Comisiones Provinciales de Coordinación Urbanística, obligando a emitir de forma coordinada los informes de todas las consejerías de la Junta tras la aprobación inicial de dichos instrumentos de planeamiento y a verificar en un único pronunciamiento el contenido de dichos informes tras la aprobación provisional. La reducción de los plazos puede ser incluso de años.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <br />2020/04/decreto-22020.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (A4TECNICOS)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637307067460803084.post-1681607926028930969Thu, 05 Jul 2018 09:03:00 +00002018-07-05T11:36:54.257+02:00a4tecnicosarquitectoarquitecto valderramaarquitectomarbellaarquitectosotograndeEDIFICACIÓN SOSTENIBLEproject managementPROYECTOSsotograndevalderramaVILLA ALCORNOQUEPróxima construcción COMIENZO EN BREVE<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="225" src="; width="400" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="; target="_blank">GALERÍA IMÁGENES</a> </div> 2018/07/villa-alcornoque.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (A4TECNICOS)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637307067460803084.post-1153144720768493780Thu, 05 Jul 2018 08:52:00 +00002018-07-05T11:36:54.253+02:00a4tecnicosarquitectoarquitecto valderramaarquitectomarbellaarquitectosotograndeEDIFICACIÓN SOSTENIBLEproject managementPROYECTOSsotograndevalderramaVILLA CLÁSICAVILLA CLÁSICA<br /> <br /> Próxima construcción COMIENZO EN BREVE<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="225" src="; width="400" /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="; target="_blank">GALERÍA IMÁGENES</a></div> 2018/07/villa-clasica.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (A4TECNICOS)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637307067460803084.post-5403522326040160906Wed, 21 Dec 2016 13:54:00 +00002016-03-17T12:33:46.309+01:00a4tecnicosarquitectoarquitecto valderramaarquitecto zagaletaarquitectomarbellaarquitectosotograndeEDIFICACIÓN SOSTENIBLEmarbellaPROYECTOSsotograndevalderramazagaletaTECHNICAL ARCHITECT: WHY?<div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Formerly, in the construction of big cathedrals, there existed an important task which was the supervision and co-ordination of all the different works. This role was taken by experienced people who had worked in all the various positions and so knew perfectly all the works with all their imperfections and problems and could value and price a well done work. That person was an “Aparejador”.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This profession has evolved during the years to what nowadays is known as Technical Architect</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A Technical Architect is a professional in construction, who can work both for public organisations and for companies, whether these be private or run by an official authority. The most common and the most well known of the jobs we do is the supervision and running of building sites, as we are responsible for seeing that the architect’s plans are carried out properly. Other possible functions for Technical Architects are Valuations, Technical Report for sinister, full projects for opening licenses (documentation requested by Town Halls), Refurbishment projects, Decoration projects, and in general any technical task that needs the intervention of a competent professional.</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Since may the 6th 2000, the Law for Edification was put into effect (LOE), in which the Technical Architect´s tasks are described exhaustively.</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For any construction work, according to the LOE, an Architect and a Technical Architect are needed. The first one assumes functions as the director of the work in the technical, aesthetic, urban development and environmental aspects. The Technical Architect is the director of execution, assumes the function to direct the material execution and to control qualitatively and quantitatively the construction and the quality of the building.</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So, if somebody wants to have a house build, it is necessary to call in a Technical Architect right from the moment that the building licence is applied for. The choice of technical architect is made by de developer of the land</span>.</div> <div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">N. Meinesz</span> </div> 2009/12/technical-architect-why.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (A4TECNICOS)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637307067460803084.post-6465637012562691974Tue, 08 Oct 2013 08:47:00 +00002016-01-26T10:09:29.850+01:00arquitectoarquitecto valderramaarquitecto zagaletaarquitectomarbellaarquitectosotograndeEDIFICACIÓN SOSTENIBLEEDIFICACIÓN Y ENERGÍAS RENOVABLESmarbellasotograndevalderramazagaletaPROGRAMA DE AYUDAS PARA LA REHABILITACIÓN ENERGÉTICA DE EDIFICIOS EXISTENTES EN EL SECTOR RESIDENCIAL DEL IDAE.<br />  <br /> <div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">El pasado 1 de octubre se publicó la resolución de 25 de septiembre de 2013, de la Secretaría de Estado de Energía, por la que se publica la de 25 de junio de 2013, del Consejo de Administración del Instituto para la Diversificación y Ahorro de la Energía, por la que se establecen las bases reguladoras y convocatoria del programa de ayudas para la rehabilitación energética de edificios existentes del sector residencial (uso vivienda y hotelero).</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">  </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"> <b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">OBJETO DE LAS AYUDAS </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Incentivar y promover la realización de actuaciones integrales que  favorezcan </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">el ahorro energético, mejora de eficiencia energética y aprovechamiento de las energías renovables en edificios existentes del sector residencial y hotelero. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"> <b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">QUIEN PUEDE SOLICITAR LAS AYUDAS</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"> <b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">- Propietarios </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">- Comunidades de Propietarios </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">- Mancomunidades de Propietarios. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">- Empresas de Servicios Energéticos. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"> <b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">HASTA  CUÁNDO SE PUEDEN SOLICITAR</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"> <b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Desde el día 2 de Octubre de 2013 hasta el 30 de Octubre de 2015 ó hasta que se agote el importe disponible.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"> <b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">TIPO Y CUANTÍA DE AYUDAS </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"> <b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">1. </span></b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Mejora de la eficiencia energética de la envolvente térmica:</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div> <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Entrega dineraria 30% del coste subvencionable, con un máximo de 3.000 € por vivienda.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Préstamo reembolsable hasta el 60% del coste subvencionable con un máximo de 6.000 € por vivienda. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></li> </ul> <div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"> <b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; 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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846643Sat, 05 Oct 2024 02:26:45 +0000politicssportsdevotional thoughtsLiverpool FCLA Galaxyculturenon-profit of the monthlifefaithPOTUS 2016POTUS 2012worldtheologyscienceFalkenberg FFIF ElfsborgtravelStar TrektechnologyQPRFCreligionLA SceneLAFCbusinesseconomicsmusiclectionarynewsyouthLA DodgersNov 2010USMNTUSWNTmoviesChristianity 101LA LawMarkartmoneyJohnUCLA Bruinselsewherefoodlentrule of benedictPOTUS2020bookshelfepiphanyLA Kingsholy weekrecipespaceAllsvenskanUCI AnteatersehrmankoranLA LakersMLShistorysoccerCalifornia State ParksEPLPetrine PneumatologyVasteras SKaging parentschristmascopyrightcovid19foundationhealthpuritanscience fictionRene's RamblingsRambling about soccer: LA Galaxy, IF Elfsborg, Falkenbergs FF, Liverpool FC, Queens Park Rangers, and LAFC. Also random rambling about Star Trek, LA sports (Dodgers, UCLA, Kings, Lakers, Rams), politics (centrist), faith (Christian), and life. Send comments to rrblog[at]yahoo[dot]com.noreply@blogger.com (Rene)Blogger2467125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846643.post-6411304734031270736Sun, 28 Jan 2024 23:16:00 +00002024-01-28T15:21:53.234-08:00aging parentsAging Parents - Random things from this season of life, part I<p>A handful of years ago, I entered the phase of life of helping out in looking after aging parents.  At this moment in 2024, my dad passed on in 2023 while my mom is still alive.</p><p>The journey started a handful of years ago when my dad let me know that he had called 911 when my mom has a seizure. I'll keep some of the details vague or altered for privacy reasons. The paramedics took mom to a high level medical facility and was in the ICU for a few days. When the MDs determined ICU was no longer needed she was transferred to Kaiser as she and my dad have Kaiser Medicare Advantage. After KP was satisfied that the situation was resolved as far as hospitalization was concerned, she was sent to a rehab facility.<br /></p><p>The rehab facility asked the family to pay for a care aide to help look after the patient as the rehab facility staff to patient ratio is too high. Everything happened fast and never got around to find out if that was really true or not. </p><p>Eventually, mom came home and we hired a care aide through an agency to help my dad look after mom.<br /></p><p>Some agencies only serve as a point of contact with care aides and the family makes a contract directly with the care aides. Some care aides work through an agency so the contract is with the agency. Suffice to say good care aides are worth a lot and finding one that is a good fit can take time and I'd say things worked out quite well for us. Of course, there are families who could not afford care aides and family  members take that role making arrangements with works situations and in some cases even forgoing work to be care givers. <br /></p><p>It is widely accepted that their are five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.</p><p>Most associate those steps with death but it applies to other major life changes.</p><p>As an adult child, I saw my parents as independent and capable and figured that would never change. But of course, they lived long enough that that was no longer the case and I was undoubtedly in denial about that for a long time. As I began to have a part to play in looking after mom and dad, the denial phase was coming to an end because it was staring me in the face. Mom no longer could do all the daily activities of living without help. Dad was of an age where it would be hard for him to help mom by himself. </p><p>The anger, bargaining, and depression phase was all jumbled together. There was the guilt of not seeing that my folks had been in need of help before the crisis had arrived and in a sense I had neglected them and now was not doing enough for them. There were moments of anger that seemed to be directed in all directions and toward whomever was around, as the new situation changed our lives. And finally, there were moments of feeling I could not cope with the changes and became unable to respond to anything. </p><p>It took some time to reach some sort of equilibrium of taking on the role and having some gratitude about the time that remained with my parents.</p>2024/01/aging-parents-random-things-from-this.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rene)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846643.post-450224736517132931Tue, 29 Mar 2022 20:19:00 +00002022-03-29T17:07:57.755-07:00worldRussian invasion of Ukraine - did Russia achieve its military goals?<p>Between US cable news, news from European news programs (Sky UK, France 24, and DW) streaming on YouTube, and checking out think tank web pages, have been trying to get a handle on the military objectives of the Russian invasion. </p><p>Prior to the invasion, the opinion seemed to be falling into two categories: (1) Russia won't invade or (2) the invasion would be limited perhaps to just the eastern part. Some experts described what the "go big" invasion would look like but didn't think it likely they would go that far. </p><p>As we all saw, Russia went all in with a multi-pronged invasion (see map 1).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1114" data-original-width="1560" height="229" src="; width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Map 1 - possible end points of invasion plan</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Objective 1 was to capture, kill, or force to flee the central government of Ukraine by seizing Kyiv.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Objective 2 was to cut the country in half by driving toward the Dnieper river and potentially trapping Ukrainian army units in the east of the country.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Objective 3 was to solidify control of the disputed regions of Luhansk and Donetsk. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Objective 4 was to connect Crimea (annexed in 2014) to Russia with a direct land corridor with a north-easterly invasion.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Objective 5 was to deny Ukraine access to the Black Sea by heading north-west out of Crimea and taking the coastal port of Udesa.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">How far did the Russian ground forces get? See map 2.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1114" data-original-width="1560" height="229" src="; width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Map 2 - state of the invasion as of March 29, 2022</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Objective 1? <div>Russian forces <b>have stalled in the outskirts of Kyiv</b>. The Ukraine government remains in charge and in place in Kyiv.<div><br /></div><div>Objective 2? </div><div>Russian army has laid siege of Kharkiv but <b>haven't advanced much beyond</b> <b>Kharkiv</b>.</div><div><br /></div><div>Objective 3? </div><div>Haven't seen much news from this region probably because Western news services aren't able to get here suggesting <b>Russia has these areas under control</b>.</div><div><br /></div><div>Objective 4? </div><div>The siege of Mariupol has been the scene of tremendous destruction. If and when Russia takes control of the city, they will have their <b>"land bridge" from Russia to Crimea</b>.</div><div><br /></div><div>Objective 5?</div><div>Russia <b>has not reached Udesa</b> and have gotten as far Kherson but does not appear able to advanced any further.</div><div><br /></div><div>One unknown is the degree to which Russia can continue to sustain troop and equipment losses to achieve a revised limited set of aims. </div><div><br /></div><div>On the other side, how much material resources can Ukraine continue to receive and how much military personnel do they have to effectively deploy them?</div><div><br /></div><div>When the cost of war eventually gets too high for both sides then the two side might come to a deal of some kind. It does not appear that point has been reached. Ukraine realizes it will not be joining NATO or the EU anytime soon so it may have to make some concessions when the time for negotiation arrives. Ukraine may accept loss of territory but as long as they have a "stalemate" on the battlefield, they will not accept demilitarization. In 2014, when Crimea was annexed, Ukraine was in no position to militarily oppose the Russians so they had to sign a deal. Since 2014, they built up their army and it is paying off so far as they have extracted a high price from Russia in this war. They will want to continue to build up their forces so that Russia would not be tempted to restart the war to gain more territory.</div><div><br /></div><div>As for Europe, NATO, and USA, they realize the line has to be drawn here so they will continue to supplies both military and economic aide to Ukraine because if Ukraine collapses the next target could be a NATO member. </div><div><br /></div><div>#StandWithUkraine</div><div><br /><p><br /></p></div></div>2022/03/probably-watching-too-much-news-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rene)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846643.post-1438368448249735041Mon, 07 Mar 2022 03:44:00 +00002022-03-06T19:44:57.408-08:00Christianity 101devotional thoughtsfaithreligiontheologyRead through the Bible in one-year, reflections part VIIIn a typical read through the Bible plan, I know I struggle with the big chunk of material in Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers that are filled with various minute details of the tabernacle, the garments, the sacrifices, and the numerous codes of conduct. <div><br /></div><div>#1</div><div>I think one perspective to keep in mind as we wade through these sections is the holiness of God. God is perfectly holy, and we are not. The laws are there to hold up a mirror to us to show us we are not holy. We not only fail to keep the letter of the law we fail to even uphold a fraction of the spirit of the law. These laws are in regard to our relationship to God. These laws are in regard to our relationship to each other. And we fall short on both fronts.</div><div><br /></div><div>#2</div><div>Mixed in with all these laws that are a megaphone announcing the holiness of God are the provisions for us to be made right before God. We can’t be made right using our own methods, we need to follow the way set forth by God. Thus, the over-arching theme is <b><i>God is holy, we are not, God has made a way to be restored, and we need to trust and obey God’s way of restoration. </i></b></div><div><br /></div><div>#3 </div><div>As such, we need to be careful as New Testament Christians how we talk about the Old Covenant. We should not talk down upon the Old Covenant. The stories of God's people who lived and walked in the Old Covenant like Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and others are illustrative of the human condition. They stumbled around a lot (we do to) and it was God's mercy and grace that picks them (and us) up!</div><div><br /></div><div>So yes, the Old Covenant was well ... a certain way at a particular time. And, yes, the New Covenant is well … new! But the message is <u>still the same</u>: <b><i>God is holy, we are not, God has made a way to be restored, and we need to trust and obey God’s way of restoration</i></b>. In the New Covenant, the way is through trust and obedience to our Lord and King Jesus! The grace of God is the same, yesterday, today, and forever. Abraham needed grace. We need grace.</div><div><br /></div><div>Jesus’ critique of the religious leaders of the time was that they missed the point of the Old Covenant. These religious leaders thought they kept the letter of the Law and that their birthright as the children of Abraham was enough. Regarding the letter of the Law, they under-estimated just how holy God actually is and thought more highly of their own holiness than actually warranted. As such, they also missed the spirit of the law:  <b><i>God is holy, we are not, God has made a way to be restored, and we need to trust and obey God’s way of restoration</i></b>. </div><div><br /></div><div>Anyway, these handholds have been a helpful 30,000 feet perspective for me. </div><div><br /></div><div>Keep reading!</div><div><br /></div><div>Soli Deo Gloria!</div>2022/03/read-through-bible-in-one-year.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rene)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846643.post-2955592942319962648Thu, 17 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +00002022-02-16T22:00:00.227-08:00Christianity 101devotional thoughtstheologyRead through the Bible in one-year, reflections part VIA large part of the “End Times” teaching from Jesus can be found in Matthew 24-25 with parallel passages in Mark 13 and Luke 21. Suffice to say there are differences in opinion about how to interpret these sections of the Gospels known as the Olivet Discourse. Additionally, Christians through the ages have tried to explain these verses along with discrete portions of teaching in the Apostolic letters that address these concerns. And, of course, there is the unusual book of Revelation that needs to be taken into account. <div><br /></div><div>#1 The one thing we can say about these teachings is that the timing is in God’s hands and people making claims about knowing when it is going to happen should be ignored. The notion of “signs of the times” that enable prediction needs to be view with skepticism. When taken in the scope of history, one could see these “signs of the times” at many times in human history. The spiritual reality is that the kingdom of God is breaking into the kingdoms of this world and when two geologic plates strike there will be seismic activity along that fault - signs of the times.</div><div><br /></div><div>Another thing to consider is that while in some parts of the world, Christianity can be above ground, there are parts of the world where Christianity must survive underground. Which part of the world is seeing the “signs of the times” in terms of persecution? </div><div><br /></div><div>The reality is that spiritual struggles are happening everywhere. One could say in places where Christianity is above ground face different kinds of spiritual challenges compared to a place with outright persecution. The spiritual indifference due to materialism must be resisted as much as spiritual despair due to persecution. </div><div><br /></div><div>#2 When reading these Gospel passages, keep in mind not only the “end of times” perspective but also AD 70 which had not yet occurred when the disciples heard these teachings. In AD 70, Rome destroying the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem was a tremendous spiritual earthquake. Thus, when you read these verses, many of them would “fit” in the understanding of a Christian living in AD 71 having heard about or lived through the trauma of AD 70. </div><div><br /></div><div>One school of Bible interpretation (Preterist) says that all these verses were fulfilled in AD 70 while others (Partial Preterist) say some but not all were fulfilled by AD 70. Yet another school of thought (Futurist) says most of the verses haven’t been fulfilled yet. My view is that the Partial Preterists are onto something here. </div><div><br /></div><div>On a side note, in the USA, the idea of a pre-tribulation rapture is popular. In brief, this is the belief that Christians will depart from the earth into the presence of God prior to a terrible time of disaster on earth. There are honest and vigorous discussions over this point among committed Christians who take the Bible seriously. If one holds this view, one can read it into the Olivet teachings. However, if one does not hold this view, it isn’t at all clear one would come to that conclusion from reading Matthew 24-25 and related passages. </div><div><br /></div><div> #3 Finally, the key thing to remember is that the ultimate victory belongs to God! God is on the move accomplishing His work in this world and we have the blessing and challenge to join into what God is doing. Our call is faithful endurance despite difficulties and generous love to all the people God brings into our lives. I think that is a message we could all agree upon when reading the Olivet teachings from Jesus. </div><div><br /></div><div> Keep reading! </div><div><br /></div><div>Soli Deo Gloria! </div>2022/02/read-through-bible-in-one-year_0448617805.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rene)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846643.post-2724376702048102780Thu, 10 Feb 2022 04:04:00 +00002022-02-09T20:04:00.205-08:00Christianity 101devotional thoughtsfaiththeologyRead through the Bible in one-year, reflections part VAs we proceed through the Old Testament in the reading plan, all of Genesis and the first half of Exodus are narrative. These are the stories of great pathos and the stuff of movies! When we hit Exodus 20 and the giving of the 10 Commandments, much of the remainder is what is known broadly as “the Law.” <div><br /></div><div> #1 We need to start by defining our terms when we think about “the Law.” This concept is used to describe several different things, so we need to understand its different meanings. The various definitions are: 1) it is the 613 commandments as tallied by Jewish scholars; 2) it is the five books from Genesis to Deuteronomy; 3) it is the theology of the Old Testament; and 4) it can also refer to how the Jewish religious leaders at the time of Jesus and the early church interpreted and sometimes mis-interpreted the Law as mentioned in the first sense previously. When we are reading through Exodus and eventually Leviticus and so forth, we are largely thinking of meaning 1 and 3. </div><div><br /></div><div>#2 What are the Laws in the 613-commandment sense? They fall into three broad categories: moral law, civil law, and ritual law. For current day Jewish people, the ritual laws that pertain to Temple sacrifice are moot since as there is no longer a Temple and the civil laws don’t apply since whatever country a Jewish person lives in has its civil laws. The Jewish people who are very committed still observe some of the ritual laws. And, of course, the moral law still applies. Likewise, as Christians, the moral law is authoritative since they are largely restated in some form or another in the New Testament while the civil law and ritual law don’t apply. </div><div><br /></div><div>#3 What is the purpose of the Law? There are a number of them: 1) they make clear the the holiness of God; 2) they describe the provision of God for restoration and forgiveness when we inevitably fail to live up to the standards set by God; and 3) they point toward Jesus. </div><div><br /></div><div>Keep reading! </div><div><br /></div><div>Soli Deo Gloria! </div>2022/02/read-through-bible-in-one-year.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rene)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846643.post-483819902920835098Tue, 08 Feb 2022 23:53:00 +00002022-02-08T15:53:52.686-08:00covid19newsscienceCovid19 fatalities and median age of nations<p>Heard on a podcast that some hypothesize that many of the poorer countries have weathered Covid19 without too much trouble (unlike USA and Europe) because they have younger populations and thus they have relatively mild cases from the infection. Thought I'd take a quick look at the "<a href="; target="_blank">Our World In Data</a>" web page to see if that seems plausible. Am using the data listed as 2022-02-06 and from nations with at least 1 million people. </p><p>The bar graph divides the nations into those with median population age < 30 (n=83) and > 30 (n=73) and takes the average per capita fatalities. Difference was p < .0001. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="872" data-original-width="658" height="320" src="; width="241" /></a></div><p></p>As you can see, the average of per capita Covid19 deaths in nations with median age of population > 30 are higher compared to those nations with median age < 30. <p>The scatter graph is a simple linear regression and the R^2=0.3404 with a p < .0001 and this level of R^2 would be considered "moderate" strength by some statisticians.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="462" data-original-width="588" height="251" src="; width="320" /></a></div><p></p>Correlation of median age of nation (x-axis) with Covid19 per capita deaths (y-axis) shows an upward trend line indicated a positive correlation.<br /><p>Of course correlation is not causation but we know from <a href="; target="_blank">CDC data</a> that majority of the fatalities in the USA have been in the older population as seen in the table.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="620" data-original-width="664" height="299" src="; width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>2022/02/covid19-fatalities-and-median-age-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rene)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846643.post-4809778747378739642Tue, 01 Feb 2022 06:16:00 +00002022-01-31T22:17:01.552-08:00Christianity 101faiththeologyRead through the Bible in one-year, reflections part IV<p>In a “read through the Bible in a year plan,” for the New Testament, we will likely be reading in the Gospels. </p><p>#1 Each Gospel is about Jesus. Note how each Gospel starts by turning the spotlight onto Jesus in its own distinctive way. Matthew 1:1, “An account of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham.” Mark 1:1, “The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.” Luke 1:1-3 “Since many have undertaken to set down an orderly account of the events that have been fulfilled among us, just as they were handed on to us by those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants of the word, I too decided, after investigating everything carefully from the very first, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, so that you may know the truth concerning the things about which you have been instructed.” John 1:1-5, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.” </p><p>So right off the bat, when reading in the Gospel, a good question to ask is who is Jesus in the portion I just read? </p><p>#2 There are Four Gospels. Many analogies have been made for the idea of Four Gospels but one Jesus: one musical score but different instruments playing, or one piece of music but four stereo speakers. There will be something we read in one Gospel, and it will move us in a particular way. We may run into that same teaching in another Gospel, and it will impact us in a different way as it is told in a slightly different way. Over repeated readings of the Gospels, we will be drawn to it in different ways. Using an art analogy, repeated viewing of a masterpiece will reveal new beauty each time. Using a music analogy, repeated listening of a masterpiece will reveal new beauty each time. </p><p>#3 In Matthew, the kingdom of heaven (kingdom of God in other gospels) is a big feature of Matthew. On one hand, the kingdom of God is at hand but also, Jesus teaches the disciples to pray, “thy kingdom come.” From this, we get the idea of the kingdom is “already and not yet.” The kingdom teachings are particularly given in the five extended teaching sections of Jesus:</p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>The Sermon on the Mount as the constitution of the kingdom of God (Mt. 5-7) </li><li>The kingdom personnel on mission (Mt. 10) </li><li>The parables describing the kingdom (Mt. 13) </li><li>The relationships in the kingdom (Mt. 18) </li><li>The near future (probably fulfilled in AD 70) and final future of the kingdom (Mt. 24-25) </li></ol><p>Keep reading! </p><p>Soli Deo Gloria! </p>2022/01/read-through-bible-in-one-year_31.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rene)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846643.post-4464432251194887628Sat, 29 Jan 2022 05:51:00 +00002022-01-28T21:51:00.252-08:00Christianity 101devotional thoughtsRead through the Bible in one-year, reflections part III<p>As part of “read the Bible in one year,” the New Testament part will likely begin with the Gospels. And, of course, with Matthew. Thus, what are some features to be alert to as we read the Gospels? </p><p>#1 Take note of the way the Gospels point out that Jesus is the Messiah rooted in the work of God through the Jewish people. Recall that the earliest believers were Jewish; therefore, it was important to establish that Jesus was in accord with the Scriptures of what we now call the Old Testament. This “Jewishness” of Jesus is most noticeable in Matthew, but it is an aspect of the other three as well. Since many of us are Gentiles, this might not have as big an impact upon us. Nonetheless, this “Jewishness” shows the faithfulness of God as it traces back to God’s intention when He promised Abraham “I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing” back in Genesis 12:2. God is faithful to accomplish his plans!</p><p>#2 Jesus is our life! Perhaps, one of the most well-known parts of the Bible is Matthew 5:3-12. One might ask how are those who “are poor in spirit,” “mourn,” “are gentle,” “hunger and thirst for righteousness,” “are merciful,” “are pure in heart,” “are the peacemakers,” ”are persecuted for the sake of righteousness,” and “are insulted and persecuted” in any way “blessed?” They are blessed because they belong to Jesus! While those who are self-righteous, self-reliant, and self-interested will not follow. </p><p>#3 As such, in light of item 2 above, take note of the encounters that Jesus has with people and how they respond. Some reject him and some accept him. What is quite striking is that the people who accept him were often the “outsiders” of that time. And the people who reject him were often the “insiders” of the time, in particular the religious authorities. These encounters basically ask the reader, are you going to accept Jesus or not? And they also ask, if I’m a follower of Jesus, how am I going to look at people who don’t know Him yet? Am I going to be like the religious authorities who trust their “insider-ness” looking down on others failing to see the grace of God is available to all who trust Him?</p><p>Keep reading! </p><p>Soli Deo Gloria! </p>2022/01/read-through-bible-in-one-year_0265203171.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rene)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846643.post-7339565615369774915Thu, 27 Jan 2022 05:48:00 +00002022-01-26T21:48:00.228-08:00Christianity 101devotional thoughtsRead through the Bible in one-year, reflections part II<p>If you are following a “read through the Bible in one-year” plan, it is likely you have spent some time in Genesis! Genesis is “narrative” and there are certain things to keep in mind. By the way, scholars estimate that about 40% of the Bible is narrative. Narrative is a fancy SAT word for “story.” Stories are composed of plot (sequence of events/dialog), character(s), and setting(s). Examine the plot, characters, and settings and you can usually glean its significance and meaning. </p><p>Thus, advice #1 as Greg Koukl (Stand to Reason) says, “Don’t read just a Bible verse.” </p><p>The chapter and verse markings in the Bible according to Wikipedia were first put into Bibles back in the Sixteenth century. It is better to be reading discreet passages of the Bible. And in the case of Genesis and other narrative portions of the Bible, read the distinct collection of verses that form the story. For example, the Cain and Abel story is from Genesis 4:1-16. From this story you can get significance and meaning; for example, the challenge of facing temptation and cost of yielding to it. And if you read all the way to the end of it, do you get a hint of God’s mercy on Cain?</p><p>#2 The discreet stories sometimes point to a LARGER story. In the case of the Hebrew Bible, there is the larger story of what God was doing with his people (Abraham and his descendants). </p><p>For example, you might wonder what to make of the lists of people in Genesis 10 and then in Genesis 11:10-32? What significance and meaning do the story of these two lists of people tell us?</p><p>Perhaps, two things. One is God’s timing. Looking at the list of Genesis 11, Shem is the first person on the list and Abram is the tenth in the genealogical sequence. 10 is the number of completion. Thus, perhaps, it is a way of saying in the plans of God, it was time to intervene by calling Abram. By the way, Matthew’s genealogy of Jesus is patterned on 14 generations where 7 is the number of perfection and completion multiplied by 2. Second, is it obvious from the list of people in Genesis 10, which line leads to Abram? His ancestors were buried in a list of names. Were you able to track them down? Perhaps, this is a way for the story to emphasis that God’s choice is totally grace!</p><p>#3 The discreet stories sometimes point to the EVEN LARGER story of God’s redemption plan to be fulfilled through Jesus. What to make of the story of Genesis 14? A bunch of tribal warlords fight with each other! I suppose one significance is don’t mess with God’s chosen people as Abram got his 318 guys together and became the first Army Ranger unit! The aftermath of the battle is the story of Abram meeting the mysterious Melchizedek. Does Melchizedek appear again in the Bible? He is referred to in Psalm 110, a Messianic Psalm that is the most frequently quoted in the New Testament! And Melchizedek forms the argument in the Book of Hebrews about Jesus as the ultimate perfect King-Priest. Thus, what at first glance appears to be an obscure cul-de-sac of a story is a big pointer to Jesus. </p><p>Keep reading! </p><p>Soli Deo Gloria! </p>2022/01/read-through-bible-in-one-year_01359514667.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rene)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846643.post-5131114369899271725Tue, 25 Jan 2022 05:48:00 +00002022-01-24T21:48:39.255-08:00Christianity 101devotional thoughtsRead through the Bible in one-year, reflections part I<p>Some of you may be giving the “Read through the Bible in a Year” resolution a try. Truth be told I have read through the whole Bible but never in one year! It is a challenge have taken up a handful of times and have run out of gas at various points during the year. 8-) </p><p>Wanted to offer a few quick reflections on this spiritual discipline. </p><p>#1 - Remember the goal is to be present with God. Reading and meditating on the Bible helps with our desire to focus on God. And so sometimes the Bible will be quite clear in what it is saying in terms of an encouragement or something that pokes our conscience. But sometimes, things might not be so clear and that is okay to - chew on it a bit, make a note of it, keep it in mind and come back to it another time. Whatever you come across in the reading, pray it back to God as prompted.</p><p>#2 -Consider listening to the Bible in addition to reading it. Remember, the experience of reading a personal copy of the Bible (printed or digital) is a very new innovation in human history. At one time, we had no digital Bibles on a phone or a tablet! At one time, a printed Bible was a luxury item. At one time, most people could NOT even read. For most of human history, Christians HEARD the Bible read to them. </p><p>#3 - Talk to other believers about what you have read. Share what was comforting. Share what was awe inspiring. Share what was thought provoking. Share what was confusing. </p><p># # #</p><p>A quick share from reading so far: Genesis 4:26, "To Seth also a son was born; and he named him Enosh. Then people began to call upon the name of the Lord.” </p><p>The “big story line” of the Bible is: Creation - Fall - Redemption. Along the way, especially in Genesis, there is a LOT of falling down and messing up! But along the way there are little glimmers of restoration. Have to say have probably read Genesis 4:26 any number of times over the years but for some reason it stuck out in this recent re-read. Yes, things were going bad with the Fall in Genesis 3 and the Cain and Abel story in Genesis 4 and Lamech’s brazen actions and words in Genesis 4 and the Flood is coming soon. But here in Genesis 4:26 some people were calling upon the name of the Lord. And so even when things were bleak, God was still working in some people and a remnant trusted Him even if many did not. Take heart and keep calling upon the name of the Lord!</p><p>Soli Deo Gloria! </p>2022/01/read-through-bible-in-one-year.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rene)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846643.post-5206363347301359582Sat, 13 Nov 2021 05:39:00 +00002021-11-12T21:39:59.260-08:00LA GalaxyLAFCLAFC and LA Galaxy miss the playoffs<p>LAFC and LA Galaxy have struggled. </p><p>By any account, they had the goal of making the playoffs and not making it is a disappointment.</p><p>LAFC didn't have the services of Carlos Vela for much of the season.</p><p>LA Galaxy had Chicharito missing due to injury for a segment of the season. </p><p>I follow LA Galaxy much more closely and my sense is that the midfield was the weakest link. The movement of the ball when LAG went on offense seemed at times to get stuck in the midfield. And because the LAG have an aggressive approach by their right and left backs, the midfield has to help on defense and sometimes that didn't happen.</p><p>Chicharito, when healthy, did a lot. </p><p>But the supporting cast for the front line, Cabral, Grandsir, and Joveljic, had moments but wasn't the consistent presence hoped for.  </p><p>As for the best center-back pairing?</p><p>Hard to say, between Williams, DePuy, Coulibaly, and Steres, who was the best pairing.</p><p>By the end, it seemed Williams and DePuy was the preferred pairing.</p><p>Will see what moves are made for the 2022 season. <br /></p>2021/11/lafc-and-la-galaxy-miss-playoffs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rene)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846643.post-2065717601761725706Sat, 13 Nov 2021 05:19:00 +00002021-11-12T21:28:53.357-08:00culturefoundationscience fictionFoundation on Apple TV - thoughts up to episode 108<p>Read the books a very long time ago and the details of the books are quite faded. People had said the books could never be made to film as the story spans centuries and character appear and disappear quickly. Thus, any adaptation to TV/film had to make adjustments and the show runners and writer's room have done so.</p><p>Have watched the first 8 episodes.</p><p><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql oi732d6d ik7dh3pa ht8s03o8 a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v b1v8xokw oo9gr5id hzawbc8m" dir="auto">What do you think so far 8 episodes in? </span></p><p><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql oi732d6d ik7dh3pa ht8s03o8 a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v b1v8xokw oo9gr5id hzawbc8m" dir="auto">Spoiler free portion: the pace has picked up for the better and Lee Pace is the most interesting actor in this show’s galaxy. The story arc around the cloned emperors and their long time adviser Demerzel has been the strongest. The Salvor Hardin and Gaal Dornick arcs have been moving in fits and starts. The writer’s room has a lot of balls in the air and where do they take them to set up season 2? </span></p><p><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql oi732d6d ik7dh3pa ht8s03o8 a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v b1v8xokw oo9gr5id hzawbc8m" dir="auto">Spoiler containing comments below.</span></p><p><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql oi732d6d ik7dh3pa ht8s03o8 a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v b1v8xokw oo9gr5id hzawbc8m" dir="auto">3</span></p><p><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql oi732d6d ik7dh3pa ht8s03o8 a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v b1v8xokw oo9gr5id hzawbc8m" dir="auto">2</span></p><p><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql oi732d6d ik7dh3pa ht8s03o8 a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v b1v8xokw oo9gr5id hzawbc8m" dir="auto">1 </span> <br /></p><p>My reaction so far has been mixed. With serialized story telling, you know they are putting out little bread crumbs here and there but as such the pacing is very uneven. Episode 7 moved things along nicely but many of the episodes leading up to it dragged on.</p><p>As with many science fiction shows there are "philosophy of mind" plot points. In the show, there is a discussion about whether clones have souls as highlighted by one faction in the Luminist religion. Whether is is a true "in universe" doctrinal point or whether it is a convenient political point by that faction's leader to justify opposition to the cloned emperors is hard to say.</p><p>Would clones have "souls?"</p><p>In one sense, clones are like identical twins except separated by age. No one who believes in the existence of souls would question whether identical twins have souls and as such would say future hypothetical cloned humans have souls.<br /></p><p>The other "soul" question is in regards to the status of Hari Seldon's hologram. If I heard the dialog correctly, his thoughts were collected by a device and then transferred to a computer onboard his spacecraft. If all the functions of his mind can be transferred to a computer device then it would seem the writer's room believes the mind is purely a physical phenomena whether is it mechanical computer system or the biological computer of the brain. In which case there are no souls to transfer to a new body by either reincarnation or resurrection. However, the hologram does seem "glitchy." That could be due to a problem in the computer or there is more to Seldon's soul than just the electronic processes transferred from his biological brain to a computer processing/memory core or electronic "brain."</p><p>Of course, there is also the question of whether Demerzel, a robot, has a soul. The Luminist leader who called the cloned emperor soul-less seemed to think so! <br /></p><p><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql oi732d6d ik7dh3pa ht8s03o8 a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v b1v8xokw oo9gr5id" dir="auto" lang="en">Another interesting thing the writers are trying to do is portray the role of religion in an obviously high technology Galaxy spanning empire. The trope is normally that with the advance of science and technology, religious thought would disappear. However, the writers have largely placed the religions (the rulers on Synax and the Luminists) of the series in the context of their political influence as plot points. Observers of culture believe religious adherence is not likely to disappear as it provides a context for big picture questions of WHY while science and technology are good at How and What questions. And so in the show, the details of these faiths are sketched only to the level of detail needed to justify their political actions.<span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql oi732d6d ik7dh3pa ht8s03o8 a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v b1v8xokw oo9gr5id" dir="auto" lang="en"> Episode 8 is the ultimate example, where the emperor subverts, in a bold gamble, the religious ritual of the Luminists for his political ends proving his “soul” is a very dark and self-serving one.</span></span></p><p><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql oi732d6d ik7dh3pa ht8s03o8 a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v b1v8xokw oo9gr5id" dir="auto" lang="en"><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql oi732d6d ik7dh3pa ht8s03o8 a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v b1v8xokw oo9gr5id" dir="auto" lang="en"><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql oi732d6d ik7dh3pa ht8s03o8 a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v b1v8xokw oo9gr5id" dir="auto" lang="en">Episode 8 can spur a conversation about the significance of religious ritual and the value of a “spectacular” religious experience. Religious faith is comprised of at least 4 components: beliefs (how and why thing are the way they are), a moral code, a community of fellow believers, and ritual (practices that advance the previous 3 aspects). </span></span></span></p><p><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql oi732d6d ik7dh3pa ht8s03o8 a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v b1v8xokw oo9gr5id" dir="auto" lang="en"><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql oi732d6d ik7dh3pa ht8s03o8 a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v b1v8xokw oo9gr5id" dir="auto" lang="en"><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql oi732d6d ik7dh3pa ht8s03o8 a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v b1v8xokw oo9gr5id" dir="auto" lang="en"><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql oi732d6d ik7dh3pa ht8s03o8 a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v b1v8xokw oo9gr5id" dir="auto" lang="en">And so the big story line in Episode 8 is the emperor going to the Spiral Pilgrimage. In the story, 50% of the pilgrims die in the ritual. My perspective is that religious faith calls its adherents to live out their faith as a lifestyle and that it may cost them in their lives literally (outright persecution) or figuratively (disadvantaged social minorities). However, carrying out a specific religious ritual to the point of death is not equal to a lifestyle.</span> </span> </span> </span></p><p><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql oi732d6d ik7dh3pa ht8s03o8 a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v b1v8xokw oo9gr5id" dir="auto" lang="en"><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql oi732d6d ik7dh3pa ht8s03o8 a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v b1v8xokw oo9gr5id" dir="auto" lang="en">The other observation I’d make is that spectacular religious experiences are not required for authentic faith. Moses saw a burning bush but most believers have not had such dramatic experiences and yet would one doubt their commitment to belief? And so the dramatic conclusion of episode 8 says little actually about genuine belief and is mostly about the extent of the power hungry self-centeredness (in an old fashioned word, sinfulness) of the emperor.</span></span></p>2021/11/foundation-on-apple-tv.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rene)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846643.post-5135848863501165585Fri, 29 Oct 2021 01:00:00 +00002021-10-28T18:00:00.244-07:00AllsvenskanFalkenberg FFIF ElfsborgVasteras SKSwedish Soccer Season Nearing Its Conclusion<p>The season began with Elfsborg in the top league and Falkenberg in the second league.</p><p>The top league is usually dominated by Malmo (21 titles) with clubs from the other big cities like Gothenburg (18) and Stockholm (AIK, 13; and Djurgarden, 12) also competitive. Norrkoping (13) and Elfsborg (in the city of Boras has won 6 times) have punched above their city sizes and have won some championships. </p><p>As an Elfsborg fan, the expectations is that in a typical year they would be mid-table but with an outside chance at getting to play in Europe (need to finish in the top 3).  And every few years, there could be some excitement about them winning the whole thing.</p><p><b><u>This is one of those years</u>! </b></p><p>5 matches to go! Can they catch Malmo?</p><p>As for Falkenberg, they have definitely punched above their weight by even making it into the top league after spending their history in the lower leagues. Thus, when they got relegated, the hope was they could bounce back up but the town is just 28 thousand people and it is very hard to keep good players on their budget. This year has been very difficult and they are looking at relegation (15th or 16th place) down to the third tier where they haven't been since 2002. They have 4 matches left and are 6 points from relegation playoffs (positions 13 and 14).</p><p>I also follow Vasteras SK. The city is actually the sixth largest in Sweden but the football club doesn't have much of a history of success. They are currently in the second tier but have spent many seasons in the third level of the soccer pyramid and were in the top league back in 1997. They are in the top part of the bottom half of the league and only 2 points away from relegation playoffs. At the moment, 7 clubs have anywhere from 30 to 33 points and occupy positions 8 to 14 in the table. </p><p>Anyway, these are the clubs I follow since I married into a Swedish family!</p>2021/10/swedish-soccer-season-nearing-its.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rene)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846643.post-7985813473727835177Fri, 20 Aug 2021 04:37:00 +00002021-08-19T21:46:13.840-07:00travelInternational Travel in COVID19 Era<p>Recently, went on my first international trip since 2019, a time before Covid19 came to dominate the world situation.</p><p>In the Covid19 era for travel, be sure to check all the information (1) provided by the airline you are flying on and (2) from the government web pages of the nations you will be flying to and transiting through. What is below was the situation in August of 2021.<br /></p><p>In our case, our final destination was Sweden and we had an airplane change in Germany. </p><p>At the time of the trip, the Covid19 case rates of the USA was about 10-times higher than Germany and 5-times higher than Sweden.</p><p>In order to board the plane at LAX, <b>a negative Covid19 test</b> was required. In this case, an <b>antigen test</b> was sufficient. I obtained the test at <a href=" Mobile Labs</a>. The test site was at Tom Bradley International Terminal and results were obtained in a little over 30 minutes in the form of an email with a link to a PDF which I screen captured on my phone. Their goal is to get the results by 1 hour. Be sure to check which test is accepted by the international authorities you will encounter on the trip. Both Germany and Sweden accept <b>antigen test</b> results. The Lufthansa check-in personal asked for it before issuing the boarding pass.</p><p>When we arrived in Frankfurt, Germany, the border authority there asked for <b>proof of vaccination</b>. I had on my phone the QR code provided by the LA County through <a href=";. I also had the QR code from the <a href=" Department of Public Health</a>. And finally, I had a photograph of my CDC vaccine card and the actual card. I showed my LA County QR.</p><p>When we arrived in Stockholm, Sweden, the border officer asked to see the <b>negative Covid19 test</b> document. Sweden wants the test to be performed 48 hours or less prior to arrival. </p><p>For the return to the USA, the US requires a <b>negative Covid19 test</b> to be performed 72 hours or less prior to arrival in the US. We obtained the test on the morning of the flight through <a href="; location at a hotel at the airport at 4AM! The test was again an <b>antigen test</b> as the US accepts them. We got the results while

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