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One of the main benefits of an exchange is the cultural experience, and there has been no shortage of cultural experiences over the past few weeks as the Christmas season has entered into full swing. As a history student, I am very interested in cultural traditions and in observing the nuances and differences between cultures. I can say that there is nothing quite like Austria/Germany at Christmas time. While the general gist of the holidays is the same, there are several traditions that are different to me and took me a little while to get used to. Overall though, the Christmas traditions here seem to be much more rooted in history and culture, and less commercialized than in North America. It is wonderful to experience the festive atmosphere in Graz and I am really looking forward to being home for the holidays.
Without a doubt my favourite part of Christmas in Austria. There are Christmas markets in pretty much every square in Graz. The stalls sell various Christmas-related gifts, food, and glühwein–the most delicious mulled wine! I have been lucky enough to also experience Christmas markets in Vienna, Prague and Cologne. They are all quite similar, but also unique in their own way.
Saint Nicholas vs. Christkindl
This took a little while for me to understand, but there are two Christmas figures similar to Santa Claus in the Austrian/German tradition. On the evening of December 5th, children leave their shoes outside their house, and Saint Nicholas puts candy and gifts in the shoes if they have been good. Christkindl (translation: the Christ child) is the figure who brings presents on Christmas. However, he does not arrive in a sleigh pulled by reindeer, or come through the chimney. To add to my initial confusion (two gift giving figures?), Saint Nicholas and Christkindl are depicted pretty much identically: red suit with white trim, long white beard, bag full of toys, etc.
While I was familiar with the advent calendar tradition, the practice of lighting four candles (one for each of the four Sundays leading up to Christmas) was entirely new.
The Krampus is, to my knowledge, unique to Austria, although there is a similar-but-differently-named character in Germany. The Krampus is essentially Saint Nicholas' sidekick. If you haven't been good, the Krampus comes and punishes you. Graz has a Krampuslauf (Krampus parade) at the beginning of December, which involves dozens of individuals dressing up as a Krampus and marching through the city center. It is quite a sight to behold…
One of the most informative parts of an exchange is learning about a new culture, but also how that makes you reflect on your own culture and identity. Throughout my experience here I have reflected many times my own traditions and culture, and as a result have developed a greater awareness of my "Canadian-ness."


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Menstrual migraine affects over 50% of women (1). Of these women, most will experience migraine during menses but also at other times of the month. Migraine during menses tends to be a more severe, harder to treat and often reoccur even despite medications.
Unfortunately, many women have resigned to menstrual migraine because if there's little you can do about your cycle then there is not much you can do about your migraine attacks. Right?
There a number of options to treat and prevent, yes, prevent menstrual migraine attacks. To understand how and why these treatments can help, it is worth understanding what's going on during the month.
- 1 How The Menstrual Cycle Causes Migraine Attacks
- 2 Timing Is Important For Treatment
- 3 Menstrual Migraine Treatments
- 4 1) Dietary Changes: Why Is Diet Important For Menstrual Migraine?
- 5 2) Lifestyle Factors
- 6 3) Hormone Balancing
- 7 4) Preventative Menstrual Migraine Treatment
- 8 5) Acute Migraine Treatment
- 9 6) Natural & Homeopathic Therapies
- 10 Watchout: Hysterectomy For Menstrual Migraine
- 11 Reducing Your Menstrual Migraine Attacks
How The Menstrual Cycle Causes Migraine Attacks
Women who have a tendency to get menstrual migraine are those who are sensitive to hormonal fluctuations experienced just prior to the onset of menstruation. Just before menstruation there is a natural drop in progesterone levels.
The two important females hormones involved are progesterone and estrogen.
Progesterone is a natural steroid hormone involved in the female menstrual cycle that stimulates the uterus to prepare for pregnancy. It is a naturally occurring hormone in the female body that helps a female function as normal.
Estrogens or oestrogens (American and British English spelling respectively), are a group of compounds which are important in the menstrual and reproductive cycles. They are also naturally occurring steroid hormones in women that promote the development and maintenance of female characteristics of the body.
It is important to note that estrogens are used as part of some oral contraceptives and in estrogen replacement therapy for some postmenopausal women.
Throughout the natural menstrual cycle the levels of these hormones fluctuate. During the cycle, the levels of progesterone and estrogens also change in relation to each other. See the image below for how these levels change throughout the cycle.
This occurs as part of being a healthy fertile woman. Women with menstrual migraine attacks may be sensitive to the changes in their estrogen level relative to progesterone.
If this balance is slightly off for what your body requires, then you may have uncomfortable physical symptoms such as PMS, breast tenderness, headaches and, in susceptible women, migraine attacks.
Timing Is Important For Treatment
Timing is important because it can impact how best to treat each case of menstrual migraine. Below are different hormonal states that may be causing your regular menstrual migraine.
- If it occurs just prior to the onset of menstruation then it may be due to the natural drop in progesterone levels.
- Headaches and migraine attacks can also occur at ovulation when estrogen and other hormones peak.
- Or it may occur during menstruation itself when estrogen and progesterone are at their lowest.
Knowing when your menstrual migraine occurs will determine the best prevention strategy. A good way to determine when your migraines are occurring is by keeping a record of at least 3 cycles to track exactly when your migraines occurred. Remember to note the precise day(s) of your cycle.
Once you have a clear understanding of which days in your menstrual cycle the migraine is occurring, then you are in a good position to begin treating it.
Menstrual Migraine Treatments
There are many different approaches to help manage menstrual migraine some involve medicinal treatments and others do not. Often it may involve a combination.
Rest assure that it is possible to reduce and in some cases eliminate menstrual migraine. But it may involve some effort, knowledge and work with a specialist.
Common treatments for those with menstrual migraine include:
- Dietary changes
- Lifestyle factors
- Hormonal balancing
- Preventative migraine treatments
- Acute migraine treatments
- Natural & homeopathic therapies
If there is an imbalance of estrogen in relation to progesterone then a healthy diet is the first step (in fact it should be one of the first steps for all migraine patients). What we eat, plays a huge role in your overall health and wellbeing.
If you experience migraine attacks then you diet becomes especially important.
We hear all the time from the health community something like 'eat a varied and well-balanced diet to help prevent disease'. But it's been said so many times we can become numb to this important advice.
To complicate things, some otherwise healthy foods may also act as trigger foods. Finding out which foods trigger attacks can be difficult.
Prevent menstrual or hormonal migraine attacks with the help of this simple one-page checklist
1) Dietary Changes: Why Is Diet Important For Menstrual Migraine?
Estrogen levels require stricter regulation compared to other hormones in your body to ensure the natural rhythm runs smoothly (2).
Small variances above or below the normal regulated levels can have significant impacts on your health.
The liver metabolizes estrogen. A healthy liver will rapidly metabolize estrogen but if it is overloaded with medications, artificial substances, chemicals or harmful substances from food or drinks can affect the metabolization of estrogen.
Our diet is thought to be the biggest factor affecting our hormones through the exposure to certain chemicals in food products. Research suggests that diet can attribute up to 90% of all factors affecting your hormones (3).
Certain food ingredients act like toxins which can disrupt your hormonal balance, so reducing or eliminating these help keep your hormones in balance. Examples of toxins you may commonly come across include:
- MSG (monosodium glutamate) – found as a flavor enhancer in many processed foods.
- Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein
- Aspartame
Avoid or, if possible, eliminate
- simple carbohydrates
- refined sugars
- processed foods
- avoid well-known migraine trigger foods.
If in doubt about what food triggers your attacks, it may be worth considering some of the following:
- keep a food diary
- food allergy test
- detoxification
- an elimination diet or migraine friendly diet
- consult a certified dietitian or nutritionist
Keeping a food diary is highly recommended. Be careful to include in your diary not just what you eat, but also record other factors which affect your migraine attacks to minimize misattribution of a migraine attack to a particular food or trigger. Uncovering what exactly caused the attack takes a little time and patience but the process gives you much more control over your condition. The results are often surprising.
Food allergy tests unfortunately do not test for specific migraine triggers. But they can be effective at showing what foods your body is reacting abnormally too. Eliminating foods which cause stress or overreactions in the body may improve your migraine frequency or severity.
A detoxification may help cleanse your system of the offending substances but there is little scientific evidence supporting the efficacy of a detoxification. It may simply be a psychological way to push the 'restart' button when beginning a new eating regime.
If you are serious, consulting a certified health care professional like a nutritionist or dietitian to assist you is a good idea. Elimination diets can be tricky and sometimes dangerous to do by yourself. There is a risk of malnutrition if you don't know exactly what you're doing.
To ensure your wellbeing seek qualified professional support. That way you will have the best chance of reducing your attacks without malnourishment or starvation.
Another simple dietary preventative includes getting enough hydration, especially during menses.
2) Lifestyle Factors
Lifestyle factors like sleep and exercise play a central role in migraine management and sustainable remission.
The right levels of sleep and exercise are VITAL.
Sleep is a restorative function for brain and body. And it is not just about getting enough sleep each night. It's about how regular your sleep/wake cycle is. Are you going to bed and waking up at the same time each night? What about on weekends?
It's also about the quality of sleep. The hours of sleep before midnight count more. 9 hours total sleep starting from 10pm is much better than 10 hours of sleep starting from 1am.
Are you waking up at the same time each morning?
Nobody is perfect, but the better you can get into a consistent routine of high quality sleep, the better for your condition.
Exercise promotes a healthy metabolism, hormonal balance, reduces stress, assists in sleep, stabilizes your mood and gives you an overall sense of well-being.
Just in case you needed another reason, the brain loves exercise. Exercise is a great preventative tool for many with migraine and the science is proving it. One study showed [5] that exercising using the indoor bike for a 20 min workout 3 times per week was as effective as one of the most popular migraine preventatives – topiramate.
For a few people exercise can trigger migraine attacks. If that's the case, start slowly and build gradually. Give yourself a generous and slow warm-up before jumping into your exercise. Be sensible about it. Don't start by trying to run 5 miles. Don't exercise on days when your feeling vulnerable to a migraine attack.
If you exercise outside, wear a hat, keep hydrated and don't let yourself get too hungry.
The evidence for daily exercise is building. Starting small can be a 5 min walk or a short, easy bike ride.
You will feel better for it. When you take care of the body, the body is more likely to take care of you.
3) Hormone Balancing
Addressing hormones without addressing underlying diet and lifestyle factors is like trying to clean the house by sweeping all the dirt under the rug. It's a superficial approach.
Hormones do have a significant influence on bodily functions. 80% of pregnant women experience a remission of migraine during pregnancy according to studies. [6]
To assess hormone levels, blood, saliva and urine testing may be performed to establish a baseline and to identify any hormonal imbalances which may be contributing to migraines.
Thyroid testing is also important as hypothyroidism is more common in those with migraine.
Commonly the key trigger is the falling levels of estrogen which occurs naturally before menses. Estrogen can be topped up in several ways such as via skin patches or gel which is absorbed into the bloodstream. A patch can be applied for 7 days beginning 3 days prior to the first day of menses. Note: if you are trying to get pregnant you should speak to your physician before you explore hormonal treatments.
Another increasingly popular approach to deal with the drop of estrogen involves stabilizing hormones through the use of the low dose estrogen combination pill which has a constant dose (monophasic).
For others, problems appear to arise due to the estrogen dominance and progesterone deficiency. In these cases, bio-identical progesterone in the second half of the female cycle to balance the hormones has shown some success (4).
It is a good idea to consult with a healthcare professional who has experience with menstrual migraine and who understands female hormones. Look for a headache specialist, certified gynecologist or endocrinologist who has a track record with menstrual migraine.
4) Preventative Menstrual Migraine Treatment
Preventative treatments can be both medicinal and non medicinal.
Research suggests that magnesium supplementation for those with menstrual migraine can be beneficial. It has also found that low magnesium levels may be attributed to a lower migraine threshold. Lower migraine thresholds make you more vulnerable to attacks and require less stimulation and fewer triggers to lead to an attack.
400mg of magnesium every day can be used as a migraine preventative. Unfortunately there no simple tests for magnesium deficiency as it's the intracellular level of magnesium that we need to improve. The best way to see if it works for you is to try it and ensure that you are absorbing it effectively.
If the migraine attacks are severe or also occur frequently outside of menses then a migraine preventative may be prescribed.
When considering preventative medicinal treatments it is best to discuss what options might be best for you with your doctor who has your full medical history. Read more about the different preventative treatments for migraine here >>
5) Acute Migraine Treatment
Often those with menstrual migraine may develop a mini prophylaxis strategy with their doctor where they may take treatments like NSAIDs (non steroidal anti-inflammatory) such as iburopofen, naproxen (eg. Aleve), mefenamic acid during the key phase of the cycle to help prevent attacks.
500mg of naproxen once or twice daily has been shown to be effective around the time of menstruation. Patients may be advised to begin the dose a few days before the anticipated menstrual migraine.
Mefenamic acid can be effective for those with heavy or painful periods. 500mg of mefenamic acid can be taken 3-4 times daily.
Others may use a low dose of a triptan such as frovatriptan, sumatriptan or naratriptan.
If used only around the time of menses then the risk of developing medication overuse headaches is low. NSAIDs and triptans are most likely to be effective as mini-preventative treatments if started 24-48 hours before the expected onset of menstrual migraine. Read more about scientifically proven treatments for an acute migraine attack.
6) Natural & Homeopathic Therapies
Whilst there is less clinical evidence behind the efficacy of natural and homeopathic therapies, they may have fewer side effects, be better tolerated and offer a natural alternative.
That said, if they don't help, you've wasted your money.
Do your research before jumping into these kinds of treatments to decide if it's appropriate. Discover 6 natural, complementary treatments with evidence for migraine.
If you don't have a well-balanced diet then you may not be getting your required vitamins and minerals. Supplements in this scenario may be useful. Some that have been reported to help those with migraine include: Riboflavin, Feverfew, Butterbur, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Ginger, Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) amongst others.
Ordering the cheapest option from Amazon is not your best option. Vitamins are still considered medication but have far less regulation and quality controls in place. Often it's worth paying extra for a reputable brand to ensure quality and safety.
Many vitamins are contraindicated for pregnant woman or woman trying to get pregnant so speak to your pharmacist or doctor before ordering them.
Watchout: Hysterectomy For Menstrual Migraine
Should you get a hysterectomy if you're past the childbearing years and you're sick of your migraine attacks?
The short answer is definitely no.
There is strong evidence supporting a hysterectomy for migraine. A hysterectomy purely for menstrual migraine is permanent, invasive, unproven and an expensive surgical operation.
Why is it ineffective for menstrual migraine?
Menstrual migraine attacks are caused by a fall in hormones which is triggered by the ovaries. Whilst menstruation stops with a hysterectomy, it does not stop the ovaries from continuing to trigger monthly hormonal fluctuations.
There are other ways to non-surgically address the hormonal fluctuations caused by the ovaries. See hormonal treatments listed above.
Reducing Your Menstrual Migraine Attacks
To summarise, if your migraine attacks occur at the same time each month:
- Keep a diary to inform you and your healthcare professional of exactly when the attacks begin during your cycle.
- Address your diet first
- Get enough quality sleep, consistently
- Exercise regularly
- Stay adequately hydrated, especially during menses
- Try magnesium supplementation
- Balance your hormones
- If severe, consider preventative migraine treatments
- Consider NSAIDs or a low dose triptan during menses
- Consider natural and homeopathic remedies and supplements known to help those with migraine.
Often, it is the things we consume or do unknowingly that exacerbate migraine. Identifying and modifying these factors with an improvement to your lifestyle and diet is where you can have the most dramatic and sustainable results.
Are you struggling with menstrual migraine? Let me know in the comments below.
Need something simple for your hormonal migraine attacks?
Prevent hormonal or menstrually related migraine attacks with the help of this simple one-page checklist. For a limited time, we are emailing a copy to every reader.
Article References
- MacGregor E.A., Brandes J., Eikermann A., Giammarco R. (2004) Impact of migraine on patients and their families: the migraine and zolmitriptan evaluation (MAZE) survey-phase III. Curr Med Res Opin 20: 1143–1150
- Holmes, M NP, http://www.womenshealthnetwork.com/womenshealth/menstrualmigraines.aspx Accessed Oct 2013.
- Fürst P (October 2006). "Dioxins, polychlorinated biphenyls and other organohalogen compounds in human milk. Levels, correlations, trends and exposure through breastfeeding". Mol Nutr Food Res 50 (10): 922–33.
- Mostovoy, A. 'Migraines – Helpful Solutions' http://www.drmostovoy.com/Migraines.html. Accessed Oct 15, 2013
- Varkey, Emma, et al. "Exercise as migraine prophylaxis: a randomized study using relaxation and topiramate as controls." Cephalalgia 31.14 (2011): 1428-1438.
- Somerville, Brian W. "The role of estradiol withdrawal in the etiology of menstrual migraine." Neurology 22.4 (1972): 355-355.

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2402 . Who is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha?
2403 . Which colloids are solvent loving colloids?
2404 . Among the Union Territories of India, which one has the largest size?
2405 . During which reign was the Purana Qila constructed?
Sher Shah
2406 . Which Australian player was known as 'Fruitfly' amongst the rest of the team?
Merv Hughes
2407 . Which type of unemployment mostly found in India?
2408 . What is a glass sided tank, bowl in which aquatic animals live?
2409 . Where are Shevaroy Hills located?
Tamil Nadu
2410 . By whom was the Sikh Khalsa founded?
Guru Gobind Singh
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Palni hills
2415 . On 13th April of which year Guru Gobind Singh established Khalsa?
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Biology and diversity
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Justice Ramaswami
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Folding of the geosyncline
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Balaji II
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- The judge, who is required to hear both arguments and has to worry about looking bad on appeal. This includes arguments for continuing to trial in the first place. Flynn attempted to put his matter to the venue of the Senate in exchange for immunity, the Senate refused. He has since pleaded out.
- The Law Society / Bar Association, misconduct towards another lawyer and anything that does not advance legal issues but that can bring the justice system into disrepute; can result in discipline up to disbarment and civil action. Anyone practising law has to answer to their guild and the guild wants to keep a good public image, or at least a low profile!
- The ministry of justice, run by the Minister of Justice, accountable to the electorate. Trump, or Bill Clinton many years ago, can / could have fire(d) the Special Counsel at any time, if not directly then indirectly.
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So 28,000 people lost their jobs and this very same sleazy proctorial jerk is the top aid in the "But Russia" investigation.Justices Unanimously Overturn Conviction of Arthur Andersen
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You make my point.
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We don't often hear this come up as a point of discussion when people are installing or upgrading their networks, but it's actually quite important.
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Ideally, total cabling to each machine should equal no more than 100 metres. If it's longer than this, general research says you'll begin to see a drop in performance from your network. Cabling with low-quality impure copper cores can also cause signal degradation, which will show itself as errors, lost packets and slower speeds. Cabling should be as flat as possible, as bending it too much can affect its performance.
Each cable should also be of similar quality – it's not really useful having your building cabled up with top-of-the-range, super quality cable if you then go and use a low quality patch cable to connect your computer to the network. Mixing different qualities of cable can also cause even more interference in the signal.
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- Calories 246
- Fat 4.2g
- Satfat 0.7g
- Protein 37.3g
- Carbohydrate 14.9g
- Cholesterol 63mg
- Iron 1.5mg
- Sodium 278mg
- Caloriesfromfat 15%
- Fiber 2.g
- Calcium 77mg
Baked Snapper With Tomato-Orange Sauce
Visit your local farmer's market for the best variety of fresh tomatoes. Then serve this dish with a side of couscous to capture the flavors of the rich tomato sauce.
How to Make It
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400°.
Step 2
Combine first 8 ingredients in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes. Arrange fillets on top of tomato mixture. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover with foil; bake 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
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Title: Once a Mistake, Twice a Habit
Rating: PG-13
Summary: A one-on-one counseling session during school with an unexpected source of wisdom opens Aria's eyes up to some painful truths.
Characters: Aria Montgomery, Jason DiLaurentis, Vice Principal Tamborelli (with mentions of Spencer Hastings, Hanna Marin, Emily Fields, Noel Kahn, Ezra Fitz, Aria's Parents, Alison DiLaurentis, Mike Montgomery, A, Wren Kim, Toby Cavanaugh, Melissa Hastings, Holden Strauss, and Sean Ackard)
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Status: Complete.
Once Is a Mistake, Twice a Habit
A Jason and Aria One Shot
Someone really should just rename Trig 'Aria Introspection 101' already, because the last thing on her mind as she sat in Mr. Oronsky's sixth period math class was sine, cosine, or any other actual trig term, though tangents... as in the detours her mind took while she was supposed to be paying attention to the lesson... those were applicable to her study of triangles and the relationships between their sides and the angles between their sides.
Okay, so maybe her thoughts weren't that far off the mark, because Aria definitely thought about relationships – a lot, mainly hers but sometimes Spencer's, Hanna's, and Emily's, too. And triangles weren't a foreign concept within their small group. First, there had been Spencer, Wren, and Melissa, then Spencer, Toby, and Wren... well, sort of – at least in Toby's eyes, and of course she couldn't forget about Hanna, Sean, and god. Plus, there were her own triangles...
Aria quickly, forcefully shut the door on that line of thinking, attempting – in vain – to refocus her attention upon the lecturing teacher and the overhead projector he was using to instruct that day. Didn't teachers realize that turning off the lights and actually expecting students to still pay attention was a fool's errand... especially in trigonometry? For students, it was really an invitation to take a forty minute nap. Too bad Aria's mind refused to settle down long enough for sleep to claim her. Even waking up to a not-so-glamorous pile of drool would have been preferable to obsessing over her love life... or, more precisely, a lack thereof.
Oh, she still had a boyfriend – not that an outside observing would be able to tell considering just how often she actually got to spend time with said boyfriend. Either she couldn't get away from her suddenly Stalin-esque parents who, apparently, had decided it was a good idea to make up for sixteen years of lackadaisical parenting during her junior year of high school, or Ezra was too busy. And then of course there was A, because manipulative, blackmailing bitches never took vacations, and her friends, too – they took up a lot of her time as well. Not that she minded hanging out with Spencer, Emily, and Hanna, but, combined with everything else, they didn't leave much opportunity for romance. Plus, there was Holden to consider as well. Not that he was a traditional third party member of a relationship triangle, but since when had her life ever been traditional?
"Excuse me, Mr. Oronsky," an intruding voice interrupted from the classroom doorway. It was the vice-principal, Mr. Tamborelli. Aria perked up, suddenly curious. Not only would the vice-principal be a welcome distraction for once – after all, anything was better than learning Euler's formula, but usually the vice-principal didn't come into a class unless someone was getting in trouble. She hoped it was that slimy Noel Kahn who was... obliviously making his own pile of drool on top of his desk in the back corner of the room. "But I need Aria Montgomery to please come with me."
Okay, scratch that. Groaning silently to herself as she stood up and gathered her things, Aria amended her previous statement. Almost anything was better than learning Euler's formula, and she should have known better than to think someone was going to get in trouble and it not be her or one of her friends, and, seeing as how Spencer, Emily, and Hanna all had different sixth period classes, if Mr. Tamborelli was coming into her sixth period, of course he was looking for her.
She waited until they were out in the hallway, the door closed firmly behind them, before she asked, "okay, so what'd I do this time?" She should have kept her mouth shut, she should have just waited patiently and bided her time until Tamborelli voluntarily brought up her latest mistake, but Aria was just... tired – tired of not knowing, of always being in the dark; tired of always dreading the worst; and tired of taking one step forward in her life only to stumble half a dozen back.
She was astonished, though, when the vice-principal actually chuckled in response to her question. "Nothing as far as I know, but are you planning on confessing to something, Miss Montgomery?"
She flushed, bit her lip, and looked away, mortified. "No, sir. I just..." Looking up at the middle aged man, she shrugged, deciding honesty was the best policy at the moment, especially considering that she actually wasn't in trouble. "I guess I've just gotten used to having the rug pulled out from under me this year. My motto now is to always expect the worst... even if I have no idea what that worst might be."
"And that's exactly why I think this exercise today is going to be good for you."
Ineptly, she responded, "huh?"
Tamborelli laughed again, making Aria facetiously toss around the idea of trying her hand at stand-up comedy. Of course, the thought was a silent one, her inner monologue doing her absolutely no favors that afternoon.
Instead of answering her inarticulate question though, the vice-principal merely gestured for Aria to proceed him down the hall. "We've decided that, after everything you've been through this year, it might be a good idea for you to talk to someone." Aria moved to ask just who exactly the 'we' Tamborelli was referring to included, but, before she could, he held up a placating hand and continued, "and I know that you and your friends already tried group counseling, and I also know that... well, that the situation ended badly for all of you." She wanted to snort in derision and roll her eyes. Talk about understatement! "But this is going to be much different," Mr. Tamborelli told her, the sickeningly positive tone of his voice making Aria want to gag. She hated fake sympathy, and pity made her want to break out in hives. "It'll be less formal, and it'll be one on one. You won't have to worry about saying something that could offend or injure your friends, and you won't have to censor yourself or your thoughts either."
She wondered if Spencer, Hanna, and Emily were going to be forced to talk to someone as well, or maybe one of them already had. After all, she hadn't seen any of her friends since lunch, and fifth period had come and gone already. Plus, there were still two more periods after sixth, meaning that the four afternoon periods would be just the right amount for all four of their group to get their head's shrunk privately and, of course – she couldn't forget, less formally as well. Aria's fingers were fairly itching to reach into her purse and check her phone to see if one of her friends had tried to warn her about her surprise therapy session with the school's guidance counselor, Mrs. Erkline – a nice enough woman but one who tended to make mountains out of molehills. 'Oh, you wore your hair up today, so, obviously, you must be suicidal; it couldn't just be because you overslept and didn't have time to blow dry.' Most kids at Rosewood avoided her like Hanna avoided bargain department stores. How a woman could ever become so...
"Here we are," Tamborelli's announcement broke into her thoughts, causing them to sputter to a close.
"Uh, this isn't the guidance office?"
"No, it is not," he unnecessarily confirmed for her.
"It's the gym."
"And, as I told you, your counseling session today is an informal one."
Okay, she understood that, but Erkline would never take a girl to the gym to talk. In her world of constant overreaction, a girl liking gym meant that she had body image issues, was probably bulimic or anorexic, and a counseling session near so much weigh-loss equipment would surely push her over the edge into Tracey Gold territory. When Aria had turned thirteen, her mom had made her watch some made-for-TV movie about the 80's actress. All she could really remember was the horrible hair and...
"Miss Montgomery," the vice-principal said her name slightly louder than necessary. Discreetly, she shook her head to rid herself of her rambling thoughts. "This exercise will work better if you actually go into the gym."
"Yeah, but what about Mrs. Erkline?"
He smiled then – she assumed the gesture was intended to reassure her, but it only made Aria feel that much more on edge – before backing up several paces. "You're not meeting with Mrs. Erkline, Aria."
As soon as the words left his mouth, she detected the sound of a basketball dribbling coming from inside of the gym. Immediately, her mind flashed back to the day when she had gone to the park looking for Mike but, instead, found a shirtless Jason DiLaurentis who just so happened to also be wearing a ridiculously cute and flirtatious smile. Oh, and did she mention that he had also informed her that he missed her pink hair? Speaking of those triangles from earlier...
"Okay, then, so who am I meeting..." Her words trailed off as she realized that Tamborelli was nowhere in sight. The little worm must have slithered off when she had been eye lash deep into her recollections of a half-naked Jason. Shrugging, she opened the gym doors, heading inside to face her fate. Whatever it was, whoever it was, at least she wasn't in trouble, and, if it was getting her out of trig, then it couldn't be thatbad, right?
Her name said by that voicemade her stop dead in her tracks, the sudden halt in her forward momentum making Aria rock back dangerously on her four inch heels. Before she could even attempt to right herself, though, he was across the room with one of his arms – one of his bare arms, tanned arms, strong arms – wrapped around her waist to steady her. "Whoa, you okay there? I didn't mean to startle you. I mean, it wasn't like I wasn't making any noise, and you knew you were meeting someone – not me, obviously, because I also didn't know that I'd be talking with you today, but..."
His words died away, and Aria realized just how closely they were standing together. Little could fit between their almost touching bodies, let alone the basketball he had dropped moments before in his rush to help her. It was slowly rolling towards the opposite end of the gym, and she found herself dazedly watching its idle progress. Anything to avoid looking up into his face, anything to avoid the horribly awkward situation she presently found herself in, anything to prolong the moment and keep his oh-so-unbelievably warm body next to hers.
Before she could contemplate just what that last thought meant, he hesitantly said her name again. "Aria?"
With no way to avoid him now, she slowly lifted her face – first her chin, then her blush-tinted cheeks, and then finally her long lashes. What she found was concern – genuine concern, slight confusion, and even a tinge of delight. Could he actually be happy to see her, despite the situation, despite how uncomfortable things had been between them the last time they were alone together, despite how she had turned him down? Grinning nervously – just the right corner of her mouth lifting crookedly, Aria greeted him, "hey, Jason."
Still, he didn't move away from her.
"Yeah." This time, it was his turn to smile anxiously. "This is... unexpected."
Aria laughed. "You could say that again."
Jason quirked his head over his shoulder in the general direction of the now-still basketball. "I'm guessing you're not going to want to shoot hoops while we talk? Usually, I only work with guys. In fact, you're the first girl Tamborelli has had me meet with."
"Hey, I'll have you know that I'm not completely incompetent when it comes to sports. I can..."
He looked down at her feet, interrupting her. "Barely manage to walk in your shoes let alone keep up with me." The last part was said with a smug smirk taking over his gorgeous face.
"Ha," she returned, laughing and enjoying their bantering. "You just think you're so good, don't you?"
He watched her closely, biting his lip slowly, almost seductively for a moment before releasing the tortured flesh and answering, "I've been given a few compliments over the years."
Immediately, Aria flushed a bright red – from her hairline all the way down to the scoop neck of her dress. He was so not talking about basketball anymore. Clearing her throat, she attempted to re-steer the direction of their conversation. "So, maybe we should go to your office instead? I mean, you do have an office, don't you?"
"I do. I think it's an old janitor's closet, actually."
"Oh. So then no couch were we could..." – She blushed even more... if that was possible. "... I mean where I could lay down and you could make all my troubles go away... you know, while sitting in a chair on the opposite side of the room."
Jason chuckled, apparently enjoying her foot-in-mouth disorder. "I'm not that kind of counselor, Aria. I'm not formally trained; I'm not licensed. I just... as you know, I've been through a lot of stuff, and, somehow, I've managed to come out of it on the other side not completely messed up. If people find it more comfortable to talk to me than their parents, or their teachers, then I'll listen, and, maybe, I'll even be able to give them some advice that only half sucks."
"If you ever decide to open up a practice, I think you just wrote the copy for your first commercial," she teased him.
"Oh, I'm sure you'd be able to come up with something much better than that," Jason returned. "But anyway," he changed the subject, looking around them. "I guess you're probably just going to head back to class then? I'll tell Tamborelli... something for you."
"Nah, it's cool. I'll stay."
Jason pierced her with a pointed glance. "Just what exactly are you using me to avoid, Montgomery?"
Leaning forward, she placed her hand on his shoulder, giving him a teasing shove. "It's not like that. We're... friends. Maybe I just want to hang out with you for a little while. You can amazing me with your hoop skills, oh awesome one." He raised an eyebrow, obviously not buying her explanation. "Okay, fine. Trig. I'm avoiding Trig."
Jason laughed. "Hey, I don't blame you there," he said, and, without discussion, they both started to walk towards the mats which were piled in the far corner for the cheerleaders to use during practice everyday after school. "So, why exactly did the vice-principal think it was a good idea for you to meet with me," he asked her curiously. Pausing both of their movements, he turned to her, his right hand finding her left one as if to hold her near and not allow her to walk away when he asked his next question. "Nothing's happened to you, right?"
With wide, honest, innocent eyes, Aria answered, "I have no idea. I mean, yeah, I'm fine... you know, other than half the town believing that I'm a liar and the other half believing that I'm something worse than a liar. Sure, there's the whole thing with my parents freaking over my relationship with Ezra, but I don't think that my mom would tell Mr. Tamborelli about that, do you?"
"No, probably not."
They started walking again, this time in silence – Aria feeling like an idiot for bringing up Ezra in front of Jason and Jason... well, she wasn't sure what was on his mind. She was curious, though – curious about what he was thinking; wondering if she had hurt him by bringing up the reason why she wasn't available to try with him; curious about why he had been gone from Rosewood for a month, why he was back now, and just in general how he was doing. By the time they reached the mats several seconds later, the silence stretching between them should have been awkward – after all, she was never good at the whole just being with someone without talking or... not talking, but it wasn't – awkward, that is, and that was just another thing that made Aria curious: why she could just be with Jason but had never quite reached that comfort level with Ezra, her own boyfriend?
Again without discussion, they both settled down onto the mats, laying down so that their legs were dangling over the edge of the pile and their faces could stare up at the high ceiling above them. Although they weren't touching, the position of their bodies still felt... intimate. Aria flushed once more and even questioned if her actions were right both in regards to Ezra and towards Jason, but, still, she didn't move away. Her internal debate came to a screeching halt when Jason posed his next inquiry. "So, your parents found out about you and the teacher, huh? Does that mean that the two of you...?"
"Broke up," she supplied for him. Aria smirked, though Jason couldn't see her expression. "As far as my mom and dad are concerned, we did."
"But we're back to sneaking around or, at least, attempting to."
It should have felt weird to be talking to Jason – a guy who had admitted he had feeling for her and a guy she had yet to admit out loud that she was attracted to – about her relationship with Ezra, but it didn't; it just felt... right. Whereas everyone else in her life – even her friends – already had their opinions about her boyfriend set in stone, Jason's perspective was fresh, and Aria just knew that he would be the last person to judge her.
"That doesn't sound... productive?"
She giggled at his choice of words. "Oh, trust me, it's not." She could have left it there, she could have stopped explaining herself and changed the subject – perhaps even asked him something that would have shed some light on all the questions she had about his life, but, instead, Aria almost desperately snatched up the opportunity to actually put her thoughts – thoughts about Ezra, her parents, Holden, everything – into words.
"So, I have this friend who just moved back to town, and my parents approve of him, because, well, because we're actually the same age, and we've been hanging out a lot recently... or, at least, that's what we're leading our parents to believe. While I go and meet Ezra, he has his own secret – some kind of martial arts competitions. Sounds innocent enough, right, only he has this really serious heart condition, and his parents would totally flip if they knew what he was doing. I don't want to say anything, because who wants a nark for a friend, and I can even see his point – that the can't just sit back and not live his life out of fear of dying, because that basically defeats the purpose, you know, but, at the same time, if something were to happen to him and I knew about all of this and he ended up hurt or – worse – even dying, and I didn't do anything to prevent it, then I'd feel awful. Plus, there's Ezra. He has risked so much to be with me – his reputation, his career, his freedom. I'd feel guilty if I didn't make as much of an effort to be with him, but everything is just so complicated, and it's getting harder and harder to sneak around. We almost just got caught, too. My dad was waiting in the restaurant where I was meeting him. If I hadn't of stayed at my friend's match instead... well, I'd probably be on my way to a nunnery as we speak."
"Yeah, okay, whatever you say, Ophelia," Jason returned, his amusement apparent in his tone.
"No, seriously, you have not seen how my dad has been acting lately. He's like... the professor version of the Hulk, minus the green skin and ripping clothes, thankfully."
"You're his little girl, Aria." When she went to protest, he continued talking. "And, no matter how old you get, you'll always be his little girl. Dad's are supposed to be overly protective of their daughters – at least good dads are."
"I know," she admitted softly. Regaining some of her volume, she argued, "but Ezra's not a bad guy, and my dad used to like him before he found out about us."
"The teacher might not be a bad guy, but, in your dad's eyes, he did a really bad thing, and the two of you together has put your father in this... impossible situation."
"I think some of it is guilt," Aria confessed thoughtfully, for the first time making the connection herself. "Before we moved to Iceland, my dad was having an affair with one of his grad students. Actually, your sister was with me when I saw the two of them together. Ali kept trying to get me to tell my mom, but I was scared. I didn't want my family to fall apart, but it nearly did anyway when my mom found out about the affair earlier this year. Maybe my dad sees himself in Ezra, and that makes everything just that much worse for him."
"That makes sense," Jason agreed with her.
"But that still doesn't tell me what to do about the whole Holden thing."
"Karate friend with the heart condition," Aria clarified.
"Well," Jason responded, drawing out that one word as he obviously thought about what to say. "I think you have to look at it this way: would you rather have Holden alive and mad at you, or would you rather keep his confidence and risk him dying? I mean, Ali and I did not get along. You know that better than anyone, but no matter how much I hated her sometimes, how much I resented her, I never wanted her to be killed. It's a completely different situation, but do you get what I'm saying?"
"Yeah, it's kind of like the lesser of two evils... or two guilts... idea."
"As for the teacher," Jason switched topics, sitting up so that he was resting on his elbow and leaning over her. Without blinking, Aria stared up into his equally unwavering gaze. "Do you realize that the whole time you were talking about him with me, you never once said that you loved him, that you missed him, that you needed to be with him? Everything, instead, was connected to some... duty you seem to feel you owe him, and, Aria, you have to know that obligation is never a reason to stay in a relationship."
"No, no," she argued, shaking her head slightly, but, still, she also didn't look away from Jason and his intense, penetrating green gaze – a gaze that seemed to burn straight through her, pinning her to the mats beneath them. "It's not like that. I do care about Ezra, Jason."
"Just who are you trying to convince – me or yourself?"
"Excuse me, what?"
"Care," Jason repeated her previous choice of words. "Care is what you say either when you're too afraid of saying what you really feel, when you're afraid you might scare someone off..." Oh boy! Aria's eyes widened as she realized just what Jason was referring to. 'The truth is I do care about your brother, but I also care about you, and I wanted to tell you in the off chance that you might feel the same way.'Before she could process one thought, Jason was already saying something else. "... or what you say when you can't say those other words because you don't mean them."
"I, uh, I..."
"You what, Aria," he asked her softly, his words once more gentle, concerned. They made her feel like there was a cocoon around them, keeping her safe and keeping the rest of the world at bay. Then, to further make her want to melt into the mats, Jason brought his right hand to her face, softly pushing some thick strands of her hair behind her ear. His touch lingered on her cheek, her jaw, her neck for several seconds, his fingers a whisper against her skin, before his palm settled flat against the mat to the side of her shoulder, trapping her there with his body. "Tell me what you're thinking right now. No, tell me what you're feeling."
Thinking? Right now, that was impossible, but feeling? Oh, she was definitely feeling a lot in that moment. She was feeling confusion and desire, her adrenaline spiking. She felt wicked, wonderful, and weak. She felt the ghost of Jason's lips upon her own, and she felt an intense yearning to experience his kiss again right then, right there, the consequences be damned. And there would be consequences – not only because she was unavailable but also because, in that moment, Jason wasn't Ali's brother, or her friend, or the guy who wanted to maybe date her, but he was her counselor, her school counselor. He was totally and completely out of bounds. Forbidden.
In that moment, he was Mr. Fitz all over again.
"Oh my god," Aria exclaimed. When the bell sounded signaling the end of the sixth period immediately following her outburst, she started to scramble away from a disappointed and amused – damn him! – Jason. She stood shakily, once more wobbly on her feet, rambling as she straightened her wrinkled clothes and mussed up hair. "I, uh, I have to go. The bell. And seventh period. I have... study hall. But I also have a ton of homework to do... and, and a meeting to attend for some club... a club I'm in."
"What club?"
She said the first thing that came to her mind, "virginity club," and then immediately slapped a hand over her mortifyingly uncontrollable mouth.
Jason, now standing as well, though he looked no less delicious – no, not delicious; he looked no less put together than he had when she had walked into the gym earlier, smirked and then had the audacity to chuckle at her discomfort, at her inability to just keep her mouth shut for once.
Finally, Aria just squeaked nervously, grabbed her things and half ran/half hobbled out into the hallway. Once she was alone... at least not with Jason any longer, she leaned against one of the gym's double doors, took a deep, cleaning breath, and sighed – multiple times – in a useless attempt to get her heart rate back to a semi-normal rhythm. Dozens of oblivious students rushed by her, intent upon getting to their next class, but Aria wasn't ready for seventh period yet. Hell, she wasn't sure if she'd ever be ready for seventh period again, not after the revelations her conversation with Jason had brought up.
First, she obviously had a thing for authority figures – something that was both humiliating and traumatizing to realize. She wasn't a psychologist, but she knew that Freud would have had a thing or two to say about her choice in men, and that was never a good thing. Secondly, there was now no denying the fact that she had feelings for Jason DiLaurentis. For a while, Aria had been able to excuse her attraction towards him as residual from her crush years ago back when Ali was still alive and she had still had her pink her, but what she felt for Jason was more than just lust. And it had nothing to do with feeling flattered that he would like her in that way, or her problems with Ezra, or her gratitude that Jason had attempted to help her wayward brother. No, what she felt for Jason was very real, very powerful, and it was going to be very hard to ignore from now on. But that just led her to her third and final revelation: what if she didn't want to ignore how she felt about him, because what if Jason's insights into her feelings... or, more precisely, lack there of... for Ezra weren't as off-base as she had tried to excuse and argue with him just minutes ago.
The door beside the one she was leaning against opened, and Jason walked out into the hallway. The late bell had long since sounded, meaning she was tardy and, consequently, in trouble. "After detention, meet me out in the staff parking lot."
"What, why? Are you going to give me a ride home or something?"
"Or something," Jason answered, grinning. "We're friends. We talk about our lives, our feelings, our secrets with one another. We've already kissed. Now, I think it's time we go out on our first date together. After all, you're more available than you led me to believe, Aria Montgomery."
She should have said no. She should have told him to go to hell... or something equally as insulting. She should have slapped him across the face, but, instead, Aria simply nodded her head slightly, slowly in acquiescence. Jason grinned then, leaning forward to brush his lips against her own after gently lifting her chin with his thumb and forefinger. And then he was gone, walking away without a goodbye or even an 'I'll see you later.'
Panic would come next – blinding, exhilarating panic, but, first, she was going to enjoy the view. While she suddenly hated the fact that Jason was leaving her, she couldn't argue with how he looked as he made his exit.
Ezra was going to break up with her, Spencer was going to commit her, Emily was going to fuss and worry over her, Hanna was probably going to give her grooming and sex advice, and A was going to crucify her and probably Jason, too, but Aria just... didn't care. Maybe she was addicted to older men, men who were off-limits, but she was aware of her habit, and she was going to enjoy the hell out of it – starting that evening with Jason freaking DiLaurentis.
And then she was going to streak her hair pink again.
Who knew counseling could be so... liberating?
Striding confidently down the quiet, empty hallway, Aria headed towards her seventh period study hall.
She couldn't wait for her next session with Jason.


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Today marks the 40th Anniversary of The Walt Disney World Resort. Crowds gathered in Magic Kingdom this morning for the festivities which included a special parade followed by a speeches from both Walt Disney World President, Meg Crofton and Magic Kingdom Vice-President, Phil Holmes.
Following that, The Dapper Dans, Magic Kingdom's own barbershop quartet, led guests in a singalong rendition of "When You Wish Upon a Star".
Park guests received commemorative buttons and maps including a reproduction of the original park map from opening day in 1971. They were also given the opportunity to purchase limited edition merchandise, a one-day only commemorative T-shirt and special cupcakes from Main St. Bakery.
The celebration will conclude this evening with "Wishes" at 9 p.m. and an extended fireworks finale.
And if you weren't able to get to the park today, you can still download a digital version of the commemorative map that was given out to guests in Magic Kingdom today by clicking HERE. What a great keepsake!


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Tiger Woods' ex-wife, Elin Nordegren was not shy about her desire to meet his new ladylove, Lindsey Vonn. However, she did not simply want to meet Vonn, she wanted to get to know her because she is going to be spending a significant amount of time with her children. Though it may seem a bit weird to some, when Elin Nordegren and Lindsey Vonn met, they hit it off are rumored to be good friends now.
Nordegren, 34 was married to Tiger Woods, 38 from 2004 to 2010 and they have two children together, Sam Alexis Woods, 6 and Charlie Axel Woods, 5. Their marriage ended after a cheating scandal was exposed involving Woods and a number of other women, over a dozen to be exact.
Now, Woods seems to have settled down once more and is dating U.S. ski racer, Lindsey Vonn, 29. As their relationship grew and began to get more serious, it was only obvious that Nordegren would want to meet and get to know Vonn because she will be spending a great deal of time with her children. Every mother needs to know her kids are in good hands and being cared for in her absence, right? However, what seems to have shocked people is that Elin Nordegren and Lindsey Vonn really liked each other, when they met, and are now good friends.
While this turn of events may seem strange to many, it truly is what is best for everybody involved, especially the kids. So many times, when a mom and dad go through a divorce and then move on and find new love interests, they end up arguing and fighting about who the kids can be around and some parents even force the kids to pick sides and play favorites. Acting this way is completely ridiculous because all it does is hurt the kids by dragging them on an emotional rollercoaster ride that it would be best avoided.
Thankfully, Nordegren and Vonn are acting like two mature women should and are making nice for the kids sake. However, sources say they are not faking it; the two women genuinely like each other. Nordegren loves that Vonn is a strong independent woman and the two new pals talk all the time.
Recently, Woods, Vonn, Nordegren, and the kids all went on vacation together. Talk about strange; that is virtually unheard of; who takes their ex-wife and new girlfriend on vacation together? While that scenario would not work for the vast majority of people, it worked really well for this trio.
Nordegren and Vonn have a good bit in common and Nordegren really likes the way Vonn keeps Woods in line. While on vacation, the two women even took off on their own for drinks and some much-needed girl time and left Woods behind to babysit the kids. Sources say the two women talked and laughed like they had known each other and had been friends forever.
Only time will tell if Woods and Vonn will last as a couple or if he will end up cheating on her like he did Nordegren. However, now that Elin Nordegren and Lindsey Vonn are good friends, they will most likely remain close even if Woods is no longer in the picture.
Opinion By Donna W. Martin
US Magazine


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An Instrument to Investigate the Expectations of and Experiences with the Parent-Child Relationship: The Parent-Child Relationship Inventory
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This paper explains the reasons for and process of creating and testing for reliability and constructing the validity of the Parent-Child Relationship Schema Scale (PCRSS). The instrument is based on the Model of Relationships Survey (MRS). However, where the MRS is an open-ended survey which takes 20–30 minutes to complete and longer to analyze, the PCRSS is a Likert scale survey which can be completed in less than half the time and offers more sophisticated analysis possibilities as well as new research opportunities. The paper explains the three-stage process used to create the PCRSS and the five tests of reliability and concurrent validity that it "passed". We also discuss the potential for new areas of research about the parent-child relationship with the PCRSS.
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Friday, October 29, 2010
Day 120: Obama Is A Sith
I knew it, Barak Obama is an evil Sith. Well, actually, my Twitter app has issue from time to time with pictures of those I am following. To be more specific with just the supposed Darth Vader persona that I follow.
Other than you now, at this moment, are calling me a geek you can also probably see the second tweet from Darth Vader has a picture of Rick Warren. So, yes I also follow Rick Warren, "America's pastor". I will confess that the reason is the same for boh Warren and Obama - so I can reply back to their tweets with some truth, because they obviously do not get it from those around them. Not to say they actually are in charge of their Twitter postings or would even look to see what they have in their inbox.
I do not endorse either Obama or Warren for similar reasons. Namely that their theology is not accurate. Obama is probably more easily seen as a false convert, but what about Warren? Is Warren a true Christian or does he promote a false idol of a god? I do know that he likes to twist scriptures to fit what he says instead of the opposite. He also has a very man centered message and is the most pragmatic "pastor" of late. I will not go into details, but he is probably more dangerous than Obama.
These guys just go to show that you have to always measure a man's profession against scripture. Obama more blatant false in his religion, Warren saying some truths but also scattered with lies, twists and omissions. I implore you to always check what someone says about God to what the Word says, even if it is what you've always heard at church. You may just be on the road to having some scales removed from your eyes and having you own personal awakening.
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Sweet Beginnings/
by Brianna Greene
Brianna is a graphic designer based in Des Moines. She founded Avenu last August and is now working with vendors, brides & event planners to help make party planning easier and more enjoyable in Central Iowa.
Today we're getting a little personal. Since we launched, our voice has been very much from a group perspective (we have so many vendors and friends involved so the word "we" just always feels more fitting!). But today I'm feeling especially nostalgic and think it's a good time to introduce myself. I'm Brianna. I founded Avenu back in August, and while I think most of you are probably familiar with what we do, what our style leans towards, etc, I don't think many people know why Avenu started in the first place.
Most times, good ideas come from necessity, and that definitely applies here. I started Avenu because what I thought would be the best time ever (planning my wedding), was actually one of the biggest headaches. I got engaged to my now husband (Shaun) a few years ago, and after dating for 9 years (yeah ladies, NINE years, ha!), I was really, really excited to start planning. Sadly, I soon realized that finding the info I needed was going to be much harder than expected. And as a designer, it was really difficult to stay sane when so many resources were poorly designed and lacked critical information like contact details and pricing.
As I tried to stay organized, I started compiling my own list of venues (in an email draft....oh man), with pricing and links to any photos I could find. One day it hit me that I could do this for other brides (and party planners), and just like that, Avenu was born. I wanted to build a site that was stark and modern but also well-organized and super comprehensive. There is still lots of work to be done, but I'm so happy with what we've accomplished so far. It's been so wonderful to work with so many great people along the way and we are really thrilled about where all of this is headed!
So, in honor of my first wedding anniversary on Sunday, here's a little look at where this all began. Our wedding was actually...kind of terrible. Just kidding. It was a dream, just like everyone always says! In the past I always thought it was so strange when people would tell me their wedding day was the best day ever, but now I totally get it! There hasn't been a happier day for me yet. The whole experience was very "us" and didn't go by any set of rules – Shaun proposed with a moissanite engagement ring, we included my mom & grandma in our bridal party, we did appetizers instead of a full dinner, etc. We also had some very memorable spontaneous moments...like how I washed my hair under our bathtub faucet an hour before we did photos because I just wasn't feeling how the salon did my hair, or how the best man's speech literally caught on fire during the reception. Everything was so fun and genuine which really made for the perfect day.
Cheers to sweet beginnings. I hope you enjoy the photos below by Aly Carroll Photography – they are my absolute favorites!
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Gearing Up for Show Season: Pack the Trunk April 12 2010, 0 Comments
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The kid is dressed, the beast has tack. What's next? It's time to pack the tack trunk. Whether your tack trunk is monogrammed and made from tri-colored-fiberglass to match the barn colors ($$$$) or is anextra large plastic container from Wal-Mart, ($) if you don't have what you need in there when you get to the horse show, you're busted.
We're somewhere in the middle with a newly purchased Horseman's Pride tack trunk, ($$) complete with white board and mirror. It is the requisite color for the girl—black (StoneHaven colors are black and white), it didn't break the bank, which makes me happy, and it has wheels, which pleases the husband who has to carry and move it.
Let's assume you're going to a one-day show. What do you need to pack? Pull together all of the pieces and then decide how to fit everything into the trunk.
Since you've read the previous articles, you'll already have most of the basics at hand: bridle and assorted bits, super-clean saddle pads and girth. Don't forget polo wraps, bell boots or any type of leather boots your horse may wear—even if he or she only wore them once three years ago. If you don't pack them, the trainer will demand that you absolutely must have them today. (This philosophy also applies to any bit your horse has ever laid his tongue upon.) A longe line and whip are essential to have "just in case." Ditto for a crop or bat.
Bags And Bags And Bags
The saddle doesn't go in the trunk. Usually it can be hung on a saddle rack in the trailer, or you can purchase a saddle bag for it to travel in. There are bags available for almost anything: boots, bridle, helmet, show clothes, pony—no, no just kidding. As of today, there is no zip-up custom bag for your pony or your kid. Unfortunate. It would be the only way to get them to the show clean.
Take a look at the selection of bags available. Let me know what vendors you've purchased from. What's your favorite travel bag? What do you put in it? I am considering purchasing some bags, if for no other reason to help keep everything clean, and it makes you look organized, even if you are not!
Grooming Supplies
As we all know, looking fabulous is what horse shows are all about. (IT'S A JOKE PEOPLE!!!) But seriously, you and your horse have to look good and be clean. Excuse me, your kid and your kid's horse. (What you look like is completely irrelevant as it has been since you became pregnant, as it shall remain until your child departs for college when you suddenly realize that some fat lady with gray hair has moved into your house, she's hogging all the mirrors, and she put all of your clothes in the dryer.) It's a good idea to set aside some brushes and grooming supplies that you use only for horse shows. They will be clean. End of story. Pack a hard brush, soft brush, curry comb, hoof pick, hoof polish, bug spray and a few clean cloths. One for the mouth, one for the body, one for your boots. Write "mouth," "body" and "boots," on each rag with a Sharpie. Threaten death upon anyone who does not abide by the Sharpie instructions.
Horse Clothing
Depending on the temperature, pack your horse some duds for potential cool weather. A cotton sheet may be all you need. Also pack an Irish knit cooler, or other type of sweat sheet and a rain sheet. If you go ahead and buy a nice expensive rain sheet and pack it in your tack trunk today, I guarantee that it will not rain at a single horse show all season. If you do not purchase and pack a rain sheet, you will drown this summer.
First Aid For Horses
Pack first aid supplies for the horse. I consulted with Brandi to come up with this list. She is horsewoman extraordinaire, fourth-year animal science student at the University of Vermont and a trusted vet assistant at the Vermont Large Animal Clinic. For a one-day show, she recommends carrying the following medical supplies: scissors, a few disposable diapers, duct tape, vetrap, Epsom salt, betadine, antibiotic ointment (Neosporin or the generic equivalent is fine), banamine (oral paste or injectable) and bute. The most common medical mishap at a show is a pulled shoe (hence the diaper, duct tape and vetrap) or a small cut or scrape. Anything worse and you're going to need vet attention. But this stash should get you through the day. Having a thermometer handy is a good idea too.
First Aid For Humans
Pack a similar kit for humans. Include variously sized adhesive bandages, baby wipes, sunscreen, hand sanitizer, antibiotic ointment, ibuprofen, antacids, bug spray, hydrocortisone cream, benadryl, gauze or cotton balls to clean a cut or scrape, a few tampons and pads. There are plenty of "off the shelf" first aid kits available for sale. You can purchase one and just keep it in your truck or trailer.
Now I'm sure there are lots of items that you take to a one-day show that you don't see on this list, fear not! Next week, we'll look at what else goes in the trailer. Remember, just like your suitcase, there's only so much you can fit in a tack trunk, my friends.


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Now this is one homemade cake I am particularly proud of, I had been meaning to make it for a long time. So with the help of my husband (as this is quite a time consuming cake and with a baby as well I just wouldn't of got it made).
Here is the recipe and method, its courtesy of www.goodtoknow.co.uk/recipes
- 500g sunflower spread (not low-fat), at room temperature
- 500g caster sugar
- 500g self-raising flour
- 10 eggs, at room temperature
- Gel paste food colours in blue, green, yellow, orange and pink
For the buttercream icing:
- 400g icing sugar
- 200g butter, softened
- Coloured sprinkles, to decorate
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4. Grease and line the base of 2 or more 18cm diameter sandwich cake tins. You'll need to bake 5 cakes in total but the tins can be reused.
- Place the sunflower spread, caster sugar, flour and eggs in a large mixing bowl and whisk together using an electric mixer until soft, smooth and creamy.
- Divide the mixture equally between 5 bowls. Add a small amount of food colour to each bowl, mix to colour evenly, adding more colouring if necessary to get vibrantly coloured mixtures. Spoon a coloured mixture into each tin and spread level with the back of a spoon. Bake for 30-35 mins until well risen and just firm to the touch. Cool in the tin for 5 mins then turn out onto a wire rack to cool. If reusing the tins, wash, grease and line with clean paper before adding the next mixture.
- For the butter cream beat the butter with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the icing sugar, about one-third at a time, whisking well between each addition until smooth. You need a soft spreading consistency so if the butter cream is too stiff add 1tbsp freshly boiled water from the kettle and whisk again until light and fluffy.
- To assemble, place the pink cake on a plate or board and spread with a thin layer of butter cream. Top with the orange cake then the yellow, green and blue, spreading a thin layer of butter cream between each one. Using a round bladed knife spread the remaining butter cream over the top and sides of the cake, swirling it slightly. Decorate with coloured sprinkles over the top.
Here is the finished article, I hope you like it!
I thought this was the easiest recipe to follow, why not give it a go yourself, you will be very pleased with yourself and all the hard work is worth it!


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