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Contracts are sometimes used in BDSM and have become quite famous after their mention in the 50 Shades series. So let's talk about what contracts are, if you need one, when you may want to use one and how to create one.
In any discussion about BDSM contracts, it has to be said that they are not legally binding, just a bit of kinky fun for people to indulge in. Some people take their contracts very seriously - in that a breach of contract by either (or any) party results in the relationship being dissolved. Like so many things in the kink lifestyle, you can pick and choose what works for you in this department - contracts are totally optional.
Not every couple (or triad, quad, etc) in a BDSM relationship has a contract. In fact, I know very few players who make use of them - and I know a lot of kinky folks! Contracts are often a part of more protocol heavy kink, and are more likely to be found in those types of communities.
With that said, many people do enjoy having a contract - for both erotic and practical reasons.
It is a tangible symbol of power exchange, much like collars, and can emphasize the feelings of ownership within a relationship.
Many people who use contracts view signing one as a profound sign of commitment (again, much in the way that collars are regarded by some). Contracts can also be very practical - the people involved have clear expectations of their partner(s) and know what is expected of them in return.
If you want to design a contract that stipulates a power exchange relationship on weekends only, go for it! If you want a contract with precise details about what is expected from partners, to apply 24/7, have at it! Kinky contracts can cover as much or as little as you see fit, you just need to sort out what works for your relationship.
Things to consider when creating a contract
- The slave/submissive's responsibilities: What will they be responsible for in the relationship? Will they do all the household chores? Will they be sexually available to the Owner/Dominant at all times? Will they obey all commands or face punishment? Will they give up financial control? Worldly possessions?
- The Owner/Dominant's responsibility: What will they provide to the slave/submissive? It is generally assumed that they will lead the relationship, but will they have power over all decisions? Financial, career and household? Will they provide financial support? Will they punish transgressions? Generally, Owners/Dominants are expected to care for the safety and wellbeing of the slave/submissive.
- Safewords: Will there be a safeword? Will the slave/submissive have the chance to say no to a command without consequence? Under what circumstances (breaking the law, bodily or psychological harm, etc)?
- Will punishments be used or will partners talk about disobedience? What are the punishments or consequences to disobedience? Will breach of contract dissolve the relationship?
- Will there be consensual non-consent (CNC)? Will the Owner/Dominant be able to order the slave/submissive to do something they wouldn't normally want?
- Limits: What are the hard limits of all parties? Soft limits? Under what circumstances may those limits change (for instance, when the person who has the limit decides to reopen negotiation)? Can hard limits be added as time goes on?
- Activities: Do you want to list specific activities that are required from any party, or leave it more open ended?
- What will be public and private protocols? (for instance, slave/submissive nude at home, dressed in a way that pleases the Owner/Dominant while out of the house)
- Relationships: Will the people under the contract be allowed to have kinky or sexual play with others? Under what circumstances? Will the Owner/Dominant be able to lend out the sexual or kink services of the slave/submissive (act as a waiter at a party, be used as a demo bottom, sexually please others, etc)
- Under what circumstances can the contract be dissolved?
- How will you handle it if someone's (Owner/Dominant or slave/submissive) needs aren't being met?
- How often will you sit down and evaluate the rules and other specifics of the contact, if ever? How will changes to the contract be made? Who can initiate changes?
- How will switching (people who enjoy both Dominant and submissive roles) be handled (if applicable)?
- Will there be a trial contract? How long will it last?
Those points should be enough to get you started on writing your own contract, or at least give an idea of what to think about when doing so.
You don't have to cover all of those points or you can add any that are important to you. While there are many pre-made contracts available online, I suggest creating your own. Not only will it be more personal, but the act of designing it from scratch can be a wonderful bonding experience.
A contract generally comes later in a kinky relationship, not at the beginning.
It takes time to build trust, to know your partner's limits and how total you would like your power exchange to be. Many people regard BDSM contracts in the same way as a marriage contract, not something to rush into. Of course, if you find the concepts of contracts erotic, you can have a play contract, that outlines the timing, style or types of play that you will engage in with your partner(s).
BDSM contracts, while not needed, can be fun, intimate and useful for some people. Don't think you need to have one before you start playing, but if you enjoy the idea, have fun with it. The best thing about BDSM is that there is no 'one true way' (we often joke about people who preach 'true BDSM') - everyone is free (or not) to play and engage in whatever way they choose.


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Out Of The Game
Never judge an album by its cover. On the outside at least, everything seems to suggest that this is the Rufus Wainwright we've come to know: the strutting peacock in his manor, a pink-jacketed hedonist with cane in hand, blithely inspecting his fingernails. But the truth is elsewhere. Out of the Game, created with go-to producer Mark Ronson, largely dispenses with the lush orchestral backings and sumptuous surrounds of much of his previous work. Instead it's a record driven by soul grooves, classic American R&B and, more overtly, 70s pop.
There's certainly much less of the symphonic bombast that occasionally hampered 2007's Release the Stars. And while it's much fuller than his last album, 2010's All Days Are Nights, Out of the Game is very much a master class in restraint. Rather than straining for the big choruses, here Wainwright intones over smooth backings, horns and the gospel harmonies of Brooklyn soul-stirrers The Dap-Kings.
Barbara, a tribute to his publicist and manager, carries the languid feel of Californian MOR, while Jericho is a gorgeous funk ballad, all spongy bass and warm brass. Rashida features a little sax, squally guitar and the kind of piano line served up by Mike Garson on Aladdin Sane, the end result a weightless mix of Bowie and Queen.
Aside from Ronson, Wainwright's also joined by, amongst others, his sister Martha, Sean Lennon, Wilco guitarist Nels Cline and Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Nick Zinner. It all makes for some intriguing tangents. Respectable Dive, for instance, finds him settling into a slow country shuffle, some twangy guitar kicking up the dust. Bitter Tears somehow manages to transpose classical chamber music onto nimble 70s disco, the whole thing sounding like an Elizabethan shindig under a giant glitterball.
There's rumination aplenty too. The baleful acoustic rhythm of Sometimes You Need finds Wainwright in reflective mode, singing of making it through the dark and finding succour in the company of a stranger. Candles is seven-plus minutes of piano-led balladry with hushed chorals and a smattering of accordion that serves as a requiem for his late mother, Kate McGarrigle. Much like Out of the Game as a whole, it's very special indeed.
1. Out of The Game
2. Jericho
3. Rashida
4. Barbara
5. Welcome To The Ball
6. Montauk
7. Bitter Tears
8. Respectable Dive
9. Perfect Man
10. Sometimes You Need
11. Song Of You
12. Candles

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We've all observed that shirtless guy with the washboard abs—every gym has at least one particular or two. I always advise using a weight that will not allow you to go for far more than 10-12 reps per set, or for nevertheless numerous reps the physical exercise demands. The amount of weight to use is always going to be the maximum amount of weight you can handle to complete a set. I am 50 years old, and have been functioning out at a gym 6 days a week for 1 to 1 1/two hours.
It increases G-forces on the physique, and its manufacturer claims that its use increases the effectiveness of workout routines performed even though standing on it. Protein powder is fantastic for adding that further protein to your diet plan particularly if you are working those muscle tissues challenging at the health club. Bootywow genuinely make your butt look wonderful if you want a bit extra on your behind.
Cable kickbacks and plié squats are almost certainly not something you would see a guy performing at the health club. She also loves working out and we push every single other to the max spotting every single other at the fitness center. I can see where keeping the legs lean and slender would be a priority for most girls. If you can do a lot more reps than a set requires, regardless of regardless of whether it is a heavier or a lighter day, then you need to have to add more weight.
And certain exercises such a narrow leg presses to function the outer sweep of your butt to get that added roundness on every single side is not anything a guy would be aiming for in his workout. Sorry yes I've noticed it later that u have far more then 3 exercises -but u have a whole month very same excersises then just handful of swapped ! If you really feel like you're in a rut, perhaps boost intensity or add some additional reps or sets or heavier weight.
I would like to know if your followers or anybody you know has had an injury that restricts particular workout routines that you recommend for women. Hello Samja, regrettably when dieting and losing weight, we do shed physique fat everywhere and not just in particular areas. They performed every single sort of 10 workouts for 30 seconds each, and progressively built up to 60 seconds every single.


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Today, I've decided to do nothing. In fact, I believe I may just do nothing from here on in. Now before you think that I've reclined into a life of indifference and apathy, allow me to explain. You see "doing nothing" is the central tenet behind the ancient Taoist principle, Wu Wei. It may sound counterproductive, but in truth, it works in quite the opposite manner. A better way to think of Wu Wei, however, is as the paradoxical "Action of non-action." It is an old eastern philosophical principle that is long overdue in the modern western world.
When you think about it, there is something very wrong with all of us although it isn't entirely our fault. We have been misguided, misled and brainwashed into believing that we must be accomplishing a variety of tasks at a frenetic pace. If we aren't doing something we are doing nothing and that is just plain unacceptable in today's overwrought society.
Relaxing throughout the day, which is the norm in the animal kingdom, we now equate with "wasting time." Forget the journey, it's all about the destination now. A frantic unabated race to nowhere. Overstressed, overworked, overbooked and overburdened. Like an ill-fated runaway train speeding ever faster down the track we know we should jump off, but we just can't bring ourselves to.
I am finding my current venture into the online digital world to be a microcosm of this dangerous state of affairs. On the one hand, I am quite enjoying my new foray into the vast online digital marketing world finding it to be both challenging as well as mentally stimulating. On the flip side though, it can be totally overwhelming and seemingly indomitable. The learning curve is steep and the sheer volume of information so vast that it's hard to know just where to begin sometimes.
From social networks to web design to driving traffic and initializing autoresponders, it can all be a little too much too soon. Indeed, you find out soon enough, on this digitized road to Location Independence, that you must pare things down quite a bit if you are to focus efficiently and effectively. Otherwise, you soon find yourself beholden to so many masters that you can barely accomplish anything at all.
Narrowing your focus isn't as easy as it sounds with the wide proliferation of information coming at you from all sides. Through it all, I have gained a greater appreciation for millennials and the negative mental state that many of them currently find themselves in. While technology can be an excellent and useful tool, it also hides a very dark side.
There is something inherently unnatural about it that you quickly feel seeping into your life the moment you begin to embrace it on a full-time basis. In these past few months, I have spent many hours a day on my laptop, and I have noticed a distinct change in my mental condition. It's quite easy to slip into states of both physical and psychological imbalance as you work diligently on building your brand and gaining influence.
As is with drugs, sex, and alcohol, dopamine can take on a very negative role. Dopamine is a feel-good chemical. Without going into a great deal of detail, and it is detailed, dopamine is what makes you feel good when you drink, do drugs and have that sugary treat. Concerning the digital world, it is also the thing that gives you that little high when you get a "like" on a post or a retweet on Twitter.
Psychologists are quite aware of the negative impact this is having on young people as they increasingly turn to social media for affirmation of self-worth, self-respect and a sense of belonging. Before the digital age, teens and young adolescents would turn to friends, family, and peers for these necessary social interchanges and engagements. True human to human connections are becoming increasingly rare amongst the youth, and as a result, we are seeing increased rates of depression, anxiety and, sadly, suicide among all affected age groups.
I have noticed a rise in these said states within my self as I have dramatically increased my time in the cyber world. It's not just the dopamine that affects you negatively but also your overexposure to negative news stories that pop up on your browser, Facebook, Twitter etc. I don't care how disciplined one thinks they are, you are going to click on some posts. They don't call it clickbait for nothing. I am fortunate enough though to be a little older and somewhat wiser having developed a skill set that not only recognizes the problem within me but has some sense of how to deal with and reverse it.
Wu Wei, pronounced "woo way", is one such method. In point of fact the Tao te Ching, upon which Wu Wei is based, translates as "the way of the world." The concept of Wu Wei revolves around "actionless action" or "effortless action." The whole premise is designed to alleviate stress and mental tension in our lives by increasing our connection to nature as well as each other. This tension arises out of our minds as a result of what the ancients referred to as the "wanting mind." We are all guilty of it on a daily basis.
Be honest, have you ever thought or said to yourself the following, "I'll be so happy when…" or "if only….then I would be so happy." This negative thought process is indicative of the wanting mind. Think of it in terms of a rubber band. When we stretch a rubber band, we create tension between the two outermost points. If we stretch it too much, it will snap, whereas, if we let go suddenly, it will recoil in a somewhat violent fashion.
It is this same form of tension we create internally by thinking with our wanting minds. We find ourselves at point A, in our lives, desiring instead to be at point B, much the same as the opposite ends of the rubber band. By falsely believing that we would be happier or more fulfilled at point B we unconsciously devalue and disengage from our current place in time, point A.
This form of thought creates mental perturbations in our minds as we continually attempt to get to some imaginary place where we believe happiness and contentment lay. In doing so, we are cheating ourselves out of the same happiness and joy we could be experiencing at that very moment. "When you finally realize that nothing is lacking then the whole world belongs to you."
Living in the now may be a cliche, but there is considerable truth in this ideal. Lao Tzu, the accredited author of the renowned Tao te Ching, illustrates this thought when he talks about our need to be still and open. The usefulness of a pot is in its emptiness. If we are too busy with desire or ambition, we will miss a thousand moments of the human experience.
The glow of a new sunrise breaking over the horizon, as the birds begin to sing. The feel of a warm breeze on your face as you listen to waves crashing thunderously along the shore. The laughter of friends and family you share time with on a daily basis. All of these experiences can be lost on us when our minds are focused on some future point rather than on the present moment.
By learning to practice this type of self-awareness we, in turn, reduce the stress that we are self-creating. There is no future time when all will be well and fine. There will always be another distant shore to sail to, another high mountain to cross over. The easiest way, I have found, to bring one's attention back to the present moment is through our five senses.
Stop what you are doing. Listen to what is happening in the world around you. Do you hear that car driving by or the sounds of children laughing and talking as they wait for their school bus? Look around. Can you see the newly formed snow softly falling and caressing the ground or the puffy white clouds endlessly floating by? Breathe in. Are you able to smell that fresh coffee brewing in your kitchen or the breakfast the waitress is bringing to the table next to you? Totally immersing yourself in your five senses allows you to live more fully in your own life.
I am of the firm belief that a lot of the depression and anxiety that young and old suffer from these days is a direct result of the increase in technology within our daily lives and the resulting decrease in our interaction with nature. We seem to have forgotten that we too are animals after having removed ourselves from our very own habitat.
The natural world has become something we view from posted pics on Facebook rather than being a place where we reside and flourish. A wise philosopher once said, "If you are unhappy, go for a walk. If you are still unhappy, then go for another walk."
It is not only the fact that nature is our home but also, as Lao Tzu pointed out, it reminds us of essential virtues that we can and should adopt into our lives. The resilience of trees, the strength of mountains, the flexibility of water and the joy and happiness of flowers. The ancients recognized their place within the Tao and sought to learn from it. We have lost this innate wisdom, viewing ourselves instead as being separate and distinct from nature. As Joni Mitchell so poignantly penned, "we've got to get ourselves back to the garden."
Less becoming and more being is key to Wu Wei. We spend too much time concerning ourselves with who we want to become instead of taking time to be who we already are. Bringing our minds back to the present moment, acknowledging the falsehood that lay within the wanting mind, is the first step. Accepting who and where we are instead of continually wishing to be someone or somewhere else is the second.
Once you remove the expectation that you MUST achieve this or HAVE to be that you relieve and reduce the stress that is hindering you from accomplishing your goals. By learning to detach yourself from the outcome through the use of Wu Wei, you are better able to achieve a state of balance and joy in your life recognizing, as you should, that the journey is as integral as the destination.
In doing so, you become like a leaf floating in the same direction as the stream that carries it. Its strength becomes your strength. No longer fighting against the jagged rocks, attempting to force things, but rather floating around and over them. In this way, we are at peace when engaging in any action. Effortless effort. This is Wu Wei.
Keep an eye out for WuWeiWifiCafe.com coming soon in 2020. A place to just BE


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This blog was created out of the desperation of a family to help their, brother, nephew, cousin, and father. His name is Arturo, he was sentenced to serve time for a crime he was blamed of committing.
Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon to a family member.
You may say that we are biased, and possibly, we are, he's a member of our family and we have known him all of our lives. But this blog is being created so that you also let us know how you feel or what you think about his sentencing. We all know we don't live in a perfect world, and when you hold power over somebody's life and impact others' (such as his daughters'), there is no room for discrepancies or doubt.
About Arturo:
He is 34 years old from Houston, TX, has two daughters, owned an alarm installation company. He is the second of three children, two sisters. His mom passed away of cancer 6 years ago, his dad worked alongside him. He enjoyed life to the fullest, always helped when he could, especially monetarily because of his successful business. He has a cordial relationship with his first daughter's mother and up until the incident, he also had one with his second daughter's mother. Overall, he is the kind of guy that everyone liked. Funny, outgoing, the life of the party if you want to call it that.
One Night Two Years Ago:
He went over to his second daughter's mom's house late at night after work. There was alcohol and possibly an uncontrolled substance. He doesn't remember any confrontations or a shooting. But it happened. The mom was shot in the face, he took off running. Police found him, scared to death, uncontrollable and most likely under the influence. He had huge blisters on his feet from running on the street without shoes.
Missing information:
There was no toxicology report on Mom or Arturo done
The gun was never found
There was no gun powder test done on him
He thinks he saw a third party at Mom's house but not sure who it was, inclining to a male
Two Years Now:
Mom did not die, is not handicapped or paralyzed
Arturo is sentenced to serve 50 years in jail
Important factors:
Mom is a paralegal and is familiar with the court system and many who work in the field
The jury consisted of 10 women 2 men
What Do You Think?
How many cases have you heard of where a terrible crime was committed, death happened and the defender gets a few years in jail or just consueling because they had a "mental illness" or simply walk out on bail?
How many cases have you heard of where a terrible crime was committed, death did not happen, there was not enough evidence and the defender is sentenced to life? Here's one. It may not be "life", but 50 years is a pretty good chunk.
It is important to say that we are not disclosing everything we know or have heard of what happened in court. As his family, we are not saying he is guilty or he is not guilty.
Our mission is to get support from you so that we can appeal his sentence. It's going to take a lot of money and a lot of effort. We are counting on you, who may know of someone who has been wronged by the system or know someone who knows someone.
If you cannot contribute monetarily, that's ok, maybe you can provide some words of encouragement or guide us to a better way of tackling this enormous problem we are now facing.
You can write to firstname.lastname@example.com
and donate by cliking here http://www.gofundme.com/unfairtrial2012
Activists, Bloggers, Mothers, Fathers, Sisters, and Brothers, will you please share this?


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Who says loyalty in the music industry is dead? [artist id="817"]Maxwell[/artist]'s fans are proving that they will stay down. Despite being gone from the scene for almost a decade, the Brooklyn native was able to see his new album, BLACKsummers'night — the first installment of a
planned trilogy — go to #1 on the Billboard albums chart.
Now despite getting love for his music, that doesn't mean that plenty of fans were not disappointed by the soul man's extra-long hiatus. He says he was enjoying life away from music and going through experiences that helped inspire the lyrics for the new opus.
"I don't know why and when and how," Maxwell told MTV News recently in New York about making his music. "I just know when I know."
Max also said he didn't want to be away for this long, but had to put himself first.
"It does break my heart," he said about making his fans wait. "I want the people who love what I do, or listen to what I do to have that comfort and security of having a record every [certain] amount of years. But when I look at someone I really admire like Sade, she's been out of the game for nine years. And I know that this new record is amazing that she's about to put out, because you have a life that you can connect with that music. A lot of times when you see people putting out these records, they're not writing these records. You have somebody saying, 'This is what your life feels like to me.' So I think that the people who listen to the music and who are disappointed [by my absence], they need to take in consideration that life has to be lived in order to create those things they really want to be so good. I know when it doesn't sound good, those same people will tell you that you messed up. For those who have been disappointed, I just want them to understand that's the gist [of what has taken so long] basically."
Was it worth the wait? Fans voted with their wallets over the past few days.


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We do ring resizing and jewellery repairs, including bead restrings. We also do watch and clock repairs, as well as batteries and bands fitted while you wait.
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- Breathtaking Style: New Hyundai cars like the Sonata, Elantra and Tucson deliver looks that are designed to excite. Athletically styled to fit the personality of the driver, these new Hyundai models bring the looks you want to the road.
- Dynamic Performance: With multiple engine options often available throughout various trim levels of new Hyundai models, you can select the performance that suits your style best. Also consider the availability of all-wheel drive, which helps you handle tough New England weather.
- Gas-Sipping Fuel Efficiency: Comparing most Hyundai models to our competitors' closest matches, you'll see that our brand is easier on the fuel consumption. With Intelligent Drive Mode that you can select the Eco setting, you'll earn a boost in your fuel efficiency, making many of these new Hyundai cars great choices for commuting. Models like the Hyundai Plug-In Hybrid Sonata are your best bet for spending the least amount on gas.
- Drive Safer at Night With Amazing Headlights: Thanks to Hyundai's High Beam Assist technology, you'll perform better and drive safer after the sun goes down. This system automatically changes from high beams to low beams when fellow motorists are passing by.
- Enjoy Comfortable Interiors: Luxurious styling without the added cost, these new Hyundai models are designed for extreme comfort inside. Intelligent design of the new Elantra and Sonata also makes for a quieter ride when compared to competitive commuters like the Honda Accord, Subaru Legacy, Nissan Altima or Toyota Corolla.
- Stay Connected Easier: The intelligently designed tech systems allow you to access features to use smartphone apps, make calls and answer texts, all while staying safe with your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel. The available Apple CarPlay and Android Auto systems make using features from your phone a lot easier and safer.
- Hyundai is With You Every Mile of the Way: The commitment this brand shows to its drivers is unparalleled. Hyundai Assurance is a set of services that includes America's Best Warranty, 24/7 Roadside Assistance and plenty other safety and security features.


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"Raze" / The Liberty Error / The Politics of Apathy
edgar roy green, 04.12.13
Someone needs to check this retard's basement
raze, josh c waller, politics of apathy, liberty error, edgar roy green, ayn rand,
Gallows Humour on a Sinking Ship
edgar roy green, 14.11.13
The butts of our own jokes?
So here's an image of a thing that happened. Probability suggests you've already seen it. Cameron et al talk about reducing public spending at a luxury banquet surrounded by a bunch of gold shit. I've seen it as a meme, and parodied by Daily Mash already, coz when you think about it, it's pretty fucking funny.
gallows humour, sinking ship, butt of our own jokes, cameron, banquet, edgar roy green, austerity
Parasites and Apathites - an aphorism
edgar roy green, 02.11.13
Advice for life
For the most part it's not the government, or it's individual members, who's actions make me so angry. By their nature they're deceitful, greedy, power-hungry leeches. Of course they're invading countries so they can get control over their natural resources. Of course they're checking all our emails and our phonecalls. Of course they're using their influence to surpress particular news stories and ideas which don't serve their agenda. Of course they're taking our money off us to pay for it all. That's just what they do. Their goal is to do everything they can to preserve the structure of the system they've built which allows them to maintain their power, wealth and status. It is what it is. We'd be fools to expect them to do anything less. Getting angry at them is a bit like getting angry at the parasite on my neck, sucking my blood. That's just what it does. The person I should really be angry at is the dude standing behind me who can see it sucking my blood and doesn't bother to flick it off – he's the asshole, and the fool, because if there's one on my neck there's surely one on his too…
parasites, apathites, edgar roy green, advice for life, aphorism
"If you think Game Of Thrones is bad, you need to watch Conan The Barbarian"
edgar roy green, 07.04.13
Look at this fucking gimp!
Yet again, another argument about good films, bad films, "arthouse films". Yet again hearing a line like "If you think Game Of Thrones is bad, you need to watch Conan The Barbarian!". Well, I DO think Game of Thrones is bad – because it is bad – and I'm not watching Conan The Barbarian.
conan, game of thrones, cold houses, holy jackets, broken engines, bad films, alain de botton
Kimya Dawson / Carl & The Motos / Patricia Piccinini
edgar roy green, 07.04.13
Not quite managing to avoid comparing Kimya D to a balding old monster...
Image © Patricia Piccinini
I love Kimya Dawson. I'm actually in love with her a little, I think. When I casually mentioned this to my girlfriend she seemed genuinely jealous, which really puzzled me – so I had to think about why? Why should she be jealous of this little love and why don't I consider that jealousy to be justified?
kimya dawson, book of dave, patricia piccinini
The Wobbly Chair aphorism
edgar roy green, 07.04.13
Advice for life
Imagine every chair you'd ever sat on was wobbly. You'd just assume chairs were supposed to be wobbly – because you'd never experience a well-made chair. Well, 90% of people would. Then maybe 10% would ask, what the fuck mate? These chairs suck. Let's make better chairs. And they'd try and make better chairs, but probably there would never be enough of them that enough people experienced better chairs for it to take off, plus the folk that make ibuprofen gel have probably got a lot invested in wobbly chairs. And most people that they tried to tell about would likely respond with animosity anyway. Aren't these chairs good enough for you? Chair snob. Get to fuck.
wobby chairs, bad films
An aphorism on the externalisation of blame
edgar roy green, 04.04.13
Advice for life
Don't get mad at me if I call you a stupid cunt. It's not my fault you're a stupid cunt. If you don't like being called a stupid cunt, stop being a stupid cunt.
externalised blame, stupid cunts, aphorism
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Category: Real Estate Investment Selling Strategies
What is Co-Wholesaling? (And Why It's So Awesome)
July 14, 2014
Hey guys, I was thinking recently that I've been at this REI thing so long, that I sometimes forget the mental barriers that can exist for some people when it comes to the terminology and concepts that I take for granted in my everyday business. When I realized that, I decided it'd be a great […]Continue Reading »
The Nash Street Deal: How I Turned $10 Bucks Into $10,000
March 24, 2013
Hey, I just shot a new video to show ya how I pocketed $10k on a deal… Without ever owning the property (minimizing my risk) Without ever seeing the property (which is cool) Without getting a loan (all it took was $10 bucks in earnest money) Without using my credit I go over the 3 […]Continue Reading »
New Flipping Strategy to Earn Big Checks On High-End Homes
April 17, 2012
Hey, I just shot a video about a brand new flipping strategy that I discovered. I've been investing full-time for almost a decade now and still learn a ton of new stuff from deals that I do, from successful students and other industry experts. With what's going on right NOW in today's market, there's a […]Continue Reading »
Are You Profiting From Your Competition? Here's how…
December 16, 2010
In today's post, Brooks Conkle of The Southern Investor shows you how to profit from competition through cooperation… The last 2 wholesale deals that I have done used a key strategy that a lot of investors, especially new ones, don't use. What was the strategy? Relationships W/ Other Real Estate Investors Typically thought of as […]Continue Reading »
5 Strategies to Build Your Wholesale Buyer List + Free Form
November 11, 2010
You're about to learn 5 simple ways to build your wholesale buyer list. Why do you want a wholesale buyer's list? Because… … wholesaling property is the quickest way to make a buck in real estate investing. It's not uncommon to make $3K, $5K or even more on a wholesale deal (as you'll see in […]Continue Reading »


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There are two main types of blood thinners: Anticoagulants, which work with chemical reactions in your body to slow down clot formations, and anti-platelet drugs, which prevent blood cells from clumping together to form a clot. The Mayo Clinic suggests that most heart attacks and strokes are caused by unusual clotting within the arteries. This clotting prevents necessary blood flow to the brain, while making the heart pump faster and harder until it gives out.
Anticoagulants are the medicines most commonly used to break up and prevent such clotting during strokes and heart attacks. Thrombolytic medicines, also called "clot busters," are also used to dissolve blood clots that are blocking the coronary arteries.
Unfortunately, although these medicines are common and extremely good at preventing stroke and heart attack fatalities, if not handled correctly or properly monitored—they can cause serious bleeding issues.
Blood Clotting Effects
One of the many functions of your platelets and plasma, is to reduce excess bleeding by forming clots over injured tissues and blood vessels. Proteins within your plasma mix with your blood's platelets and then solidify in order to keep your blood contained, instead of escaping through an injured area. However, blood thinners and anticoagulants are designed to halt this process in order to keep your arteries clear of clots.
Unfortunately, these medications can't pick and choose which blood flow to control, or contain their effects solely to the blood within your arteries. This ultimately poses severely dangerous effects upon your entire bloodstream. If you're wounded, sustain internal injuries, or if unknown bleeding occurs, you could be in serious trouble. Instead of your body reacting to stop the bleed, it will allow the flow to continue, possibly leading to excessive blood loss.
Alarming Symptoms When Taking Blood Thinners
When taking blood thinners or anticoagulants, make sure you stay alert and keep a watchful eye out for these symptoms of internal bleeding problems:
- Black or tarry-appearing stools. Dark stools can be an indication that blood is present. This could mean that your intestines or stomach are pooling with blood.
- Orange, pink, or smoke-colored urine. Discolored urine could be a sign of bleeding in the kidneys or bladder.
- Abnormal and sometimes profuse bleeding. Since blood thinners are meant to prevent clotting, they also affect how the blood clots outside the body. This could result in even small cuts bleeding for long periods of time—putting you at risk of losing too much blood.
- Excessive bruising. Since bruises are basically broken blood vessels underneath the skin, excessive bruising can be an indication that your blood thinners are causing your blood vessels to leak and swell.
- Blood shot eyes. Your eyes have hundreds of tiny blood vessels that can become swollen or irritated by thinned blood. These vessels can also pop with increased blood pressure and be an indication of swelling or bleeding in the brain.
- Stomach pain. Bleeding within your stomach lining due to ulcers, polyps, or irritations can cause extreme nausea and cramping.
- Muscle aches. When your muscles don't receive enough oxygen from fast moving and sometimes decreased blood flow, the tissues start to break down causing aches and pains.
- Intense headaches. Swelling, bruising, and bleeding in the brain can cause intense pressure headaches.
- Dizziness. The decreased amount of oxygen as a result of blood pooling in other areas of the body, can cause hypoxic effects on your brain and muscles, making you feel dizzy and weak.
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Jersey budget proposes tobacco and alcohol duty hikes
Duties on cigarettes and spirits will rise by 10% from 1 January, if proposals by Jersey's Treasury and Resources are approved by the States.
In its draft budget, to be debated on 4 December, the department said the tobacco increase would raise £1.2m.
The rise would put 38p on a packet of 20 cigarettes and £1.05 on a litre of spirits, while strong beer (more than 4.9% ABV) would be 4p more per pint.
The department will also ask the States to approve £56.1m for capital projects.
Treasury and Resources Minister Philip Ozouf described it as "one of the biggest capital spending programmes ever undertaken in Jersey".
The investment forms part of the Medium Term Financial Plan due to be debated by the States.
Senator Ozouf said a recommendation, by the independent Fiscal Policy Panel, to accelerate capital investment in the short term, had been considered but was rejected.
He said: "Based on current forecasts there is insufficient funding in 2013 to achieve that."
The biggest capital outlay proposed for 2013 is £18.8m for an ongoing social housing programme.
The replacement of St Martin's School contributes to a proposed £8.7m allocation for Education, Sport and Culture capital projects.


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By MARK HAZELWOOD
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NEW LONDON -- Nobody likes to get overlooked.
That is the case for the New London High School baseball team, as years of getting no recognition has resulted in a determined group of Wildcats (23-4) to get over the district championship hump. They will take on Canton Central Catholic (24-6) 2 p.m. Thursday in a Division III regional semifinal at Elida Middle School.
"I think determination best describes this team," New London coach Glen Morse said. "They were determined to go out and prove they were every bit as good as the kids last year and also that last group that made regionals in 2004.
"They feel they've been overlooked their whole baseball careers here, whether it was little league, pony league or high school. They decided they were going to do it, and that's exactly what they've managed to do so far."
One of the biggest concerns for Morse before even being able to focus on the Crusaders is the length of the trip his team will have to make to play the game. The distance from New London to Elida is 127 miles, which will roughly make it a two-hour and 15-minute drive.
"We are going to try and break it up into two sections so that halfway through we can stop and eat," Morse said. "That way we can also get out and move around, and maybe find some place to take some batting practice and then get back in and do the rest so we can take the second half as our normal trip to a game. Hopefully that will help alleviate that and keep us in our routine as much as we can get."
Central Catholic, which made the state tournament a year ago, will present a tremendous challenge for the 'Cats according to Morse.
"They are a very good team with four of their losses to Division I schools and one to a Division II school," he said. "So outside of their tournament games, they've basically played a Division I schedule. We went and watched them Monday and they looked to be fundamentally sound. They seem to be a bunch of guys who are athletic-looking and that's exactly how they play."
Morse singled out starting pitcher Tim Lynn, who the 'Cats will face and who has a Division I scholarship to the University of Dayton, and center fielder Max Colaner as standouts for the Crusaders.
"Lynn changes speed and does a real good job mixing it up, hitting his spots," he said. "We saw Colaner chase down three balls in the gap to 375-foot center field that he went and got that would have been out for deep hits or home runs in most of the parks we play in."
Meanwhile, New London will counter with ace Derek Chaffins, who is 9-0 with a 1.80 ERA this season in taking charge of the No. 1 starter role from his brother Corey, who is at Eastern Michigan.
"He's picked it up," Morse said. "He and Taylor Held are not the same pitchers that Corey or Justin Lukes were, as those guys were pure power pitchers.
"Derek is more of a finesse pitcher, as he depends on his fielders more than Corey and Justin did last year. He probably has a better breaking ball than Corey and he spots well and does change speeds. Every once in a while he can throw mid-80s, but he's come along real well in his baseball knowledge and I'm comfortable having him on the mound."
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If gingivitis not treated, the inflammation can work its way down towards the foundations of the tooth, causing a "periodontal pocket." In this area, the conditions are such that the bacteria can have a party and cause more damage. Gum disease can break down the supporting structures of the teeth (bone and gum), so that eventually, they will become loose. The problem is that until it gets quite severe, the person often has no symptoms. Sadly, the damage to the support structures of the teeth is irreversible without intervention by the periodontist. The good news is that if gum disease is caught in time, its progression can be halted and improved upon, and that is the key.
What is the difference between an ordinary cleaning and deep cleaning? There is some confusion about the difference between scaling and root planing. Scaling is basically the process of removing dental tartar from the surfaces of the teeth. Root planing is the process of smoothing the root surfaces and removing any infected tooth structure where the bacteria and tartar were residing below the gum line. If you have gum disease, the deeper gum pockets around the teeth will allow tartar deposits to form under the gum line. The two processes tend to blur together since during the cleaning process, the hygienist or periodontist scales away tartar and performs any necessary root planing at the same time. Any roughness can be planed away to result in a smooth surface minimizing the ability for bacteria to reside there.
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Learning How to Have the Sex Talk with Your Protégé
The key is to building rapport is creating a foundation with your protégé that can eventually lead to the more in-depth sexual purity conversations. Yet, readers are encouraged to know that the burden of sexual purity conversations doesn't fall on the mentor alone. The protégé needs to be willing and able to participate in these conversations. Diving straight into the, "Are you having sex?" question without any framework is unwise and could lead to a wall of miscommunication that makes having the conversation even more challenging. This is another reason that parental partnership concerning sexual purity is even more important – there is strength in numbers. No mentor should feel obligated to be the only person who the protégé hears anything regarding sex from. Partnering with and/or building upon what the parent has already discussed is a wise way to talk about sexuality with your protégé, especially from a biblical framework.
If you find that you started on the wrong path in your attempts to talk sexual purity with your protégé leading to a wall of miscommunication, please realize that it's never too late to start over. Acknowledging the awkwardness (previous and future) can be one of the most valuable ways to initiate or re-establish a conduit by which sexual purity conversations can freely flow. Tell your protégé that you care about them holistically and know that sex is an important aspect of life, hence your desire to talk about it with them.
More Harm Than Help:
Like many of the patients who I spoke with (many of whom had little to no sexual education). I often wondered how different some of their lives would've been had someone engaged them in a candid conversation regarding sexual purity (especially at a young age). I served patients whose age ranged from 15 – 80+, and the common thread seemed to be limited knowledge concerning God's design for sexuality. Although the conversation may seem uncomfortable, remember what was address in the first section check your own heart (2 Corinthians 13:5). Please don't withhold valuable information or a safe space to vet questions because of personal fears. Also, remember that God is the one who designed sex. Sex is good because God created it for our flourishing and His glory; He is Good. If you can help your protégé to avoid sitting in the chair of a local clinic with little to no understanding of God's design for sexuality, how sin distorts it, and how to have a healthy relationship with God's creation – please do it.
Same Sex Attraction:
It's important that mentors are mindful that some protégés (including elementary aged students) are dealing with and exploring same sex attraction. Considering the media and American culture that seems to value gender fluidity, be mindful that same sex attraction may be more prevalent and more accepted amongst this generation than the generations prior. This article from the Huffington Post states that, "48 percent of "Generation Z," defined as those between the ages of 13 and 20 in 2016, identified themselves as "exclusively heterosexual." That means that 52% (more than half) of students age 13 – 20, don't identify as heterosexual. Gender fluidity has become the new normal, and it's important for believers to know this and learn how to address it in a loving, biblical, and grace-filled manner. Praying for and seeking God for guidance and going straight to the Bible concerning this area is essential. Share God's design for sexuality and human flourishing. Sex is meant to be enjoyed between one man and one woman within the context of marriage (Genesis 2:18-25; Matthew 19:5). Sin distorts everything including sex, but through Christ all of creation is restored.
The Gospel & Sex:
Ultimately, as a Christian ministry, Champions of Hope believes that the gospel transcends every area of our lives, especially sexuality. The reason sexual purity conversations are often a challenge is because of sin and a spiritual enemy who attempts to make what God deemed beautiful and good, detestable and wicked. Before Adam and Eve disobeyed God by eating the forbidden fruit, their sexualized lives were considered "good," just as God intended them to be. It's after sin entered the world through disobedience that sex become taboo, perverted, and a conduit for more sin and ultimately death (James 1:15). But the good news is that God's love for His creation is what led Him to give us Jesus; God's only son as a ransom for our salvation. Moreover, as redeemed creation, we can put our hope in the glory that has yet to come, when Christ returns for the final time and judges the living and the dead. He will make all things new and completely in alignment with God's original design – this certainly applies to our sexuality.


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How the Islamist Mindset Rationalizes — and Promotes — 'Sex Sins'
Is it inconsistent for Muslim "holy warriors" to engage in voyeuristic acts of lasciviousness? Because would-be jihadists and martyrs have been known to frequent strip bars -- such as the 9/11 hijackers and Major Nidal Hasan, whose "late-night jiggle-joint carousing stands at odds with the picture of a devout Muslim" -- many Americans have concluded that such men cannot be "true" Muslims, leading to the ubiquitous conviction that they are "hijacking Islam."
In fact, Islamists rely on several rationalizations -- doctrines, even -- that make "jiggle-joint carousing" consistent with Muslim piety. Considering that Islamic law permits sex slaves (Koran 4:3), who can be kept topless by their masters, and makes sex one of the highest paradisiacal rewards, this should come as no great surprise. However, to elaborate:
First, the doctrine of taqiyya allows Muslims residing among infidels to deceive the latter by, among other things, behaving like infidels, e.g., frequenting strip bars: "Taqiyya [deception], even if committed without duress, does not lead to a state of infidelity -- even if it leads to sin deserving of hellfire."
In conjunction, the overarching Muslim principle that necessity makes that which is forbidden permissible goes a long way in helping Islamists validate their libidinous desires: "It is 'necessary' for me to be at this strip club so infidels come to believe that I'm just a regular bloke and not a soldier of Allah." Indeed, sometimes the mere gratification of sexual urges is deemed a "necessity" that makes the forbidden permissible in Islam, as in this historical anecdote:
After conquering the Banu Mustaliq tribe in 628, Muhammad's men deemed it "necessary" to rape their captive women (citing their wives' absence and untended desires). However, they also wanted to sell these women for a profit, which posed complications, as copulating with them risked impregnating them. So they rationalized that 'azl (coitus interruptus) would solve the problem and asked Muhammad. The prophet went one step further and offered a cosmic rationalization, dismissing coitus interruptus as unnecessary, "for every soul that is to be born up to the Day of Resurrection will be born" -- that is, pullout or not, you cannot thwart Allah's will, so don't bother. (See here and here for more 'azl quotes.)
Muhammad also maintained that death in the jihad not only blots out all sins -- including sexual ones, a la voyeurism -- but it actually gratifies them:
The martyr is special to Allah. He is forgiven [of all sins] from the first drop of blood [that he sheds]. He sees his throne in paradise, where he will be adorned in ornaments of faith. He will wed the 'Aynhour [a.k.a. "voluptuous women"] and will not know the torments of the grave, and safeguards against the greater terror [hell]. … And he will copulate with 72 'Aynhour (see The Al Qaeda Reader, p. 143).


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The Caring Place has been a Georgetown institution for over 30 years. The community generally has a positive opinion of The Caring Place, even though many folks don't know exactly what The Caring Place does and how it's done. To help educate and inform the community, The Caring Place hosts a series of "Lunch 'n Learns" or "Chat & Chews".
Volunteer Orientation: Please join us for volunteer orientation on the 2nd or 4th Thursday of each month, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. if you are ready to dive int the process of becoming a volunteer! Occasionally dates change, so please check the calendar on our website or on Facebook to confirm. Then, please RSVP! Lunch 'n Learn events include lunch, a multi-media presentation and a comprehensive tour of The Caring Place. We will also go ahead and get you connected with our Human Resources Manager to help you decide where you'd like to volunteer in the organization.
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Advance reservations are requested for both events as it is important to keep the groups to a manageable size, plus we want to order enough lunches. Special groups of 4 or more can be accommodated on other days of the week if scheduled 2 weeks in advance. This is also a great opportunity for a club or organization's meeting program. Join us! We think you will be pleasantly surprised.
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Hospitals and clinics offering medical cosmetology services can now apply for certification to make it easier for customers to choose quality establishments, health officials said.
Department of Health Vice Minister Lin Tzou-yien (林奏延) encouraged hospitals and clinics that have been established for at least two years to apply for the certificates, which can be placed in prominent locations in the facilities so that potential customers can affirm that the surgeons offering the cosmetic procedures have received at least 100 hours of training a year.
The certification was introduced to counter a loophole in the Physicians Act (醫師法), which does not specify the qualifications needed for doctors performing cosmetic surgery, according to the Department of Health.
The program divides medical cosmetology services into three types.
The first two types are non-invasive procedures — phototherapy treatment, such as laser treatment, intense pulsed light and ultrasound, and injection treatment such as botox, hyaluronic acid and collagen.
The third type covers procedures such as liposuction, breast augmentation and hair transplants.
To make it easier for customers to recognize properly qualified personnel, Lin said, medical establishments that practice quality non-invasive micro-surgery would be given a green certificate, while those offering quality plastic surgery would receive a pink certificate.
To apply for the certificates, doctors who perform such services must be specialists in specific areas, including general surgery, plastic surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and obstetrics and gynecology, he said.
Hsu Ming-neng (許銘能), director of the health department's Bureau of Medical Affairs, said the measure is not compulsory and that interested hospitals and clinics can apply for the certificates from the Taiwan Joint Commission on Hospital Accreditation.
Hsu said the bureau would consider amending related laws to require that all doctors who perform cosmetic procedures go through the certification process.


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Lady Gaga releases the audio track of her much anticipated song Perfect Illusion much to the fans excitement.
It was a Perfect Illusion! That is what all Little Monsters are singing. As promised by Lady Gaga on her Instagram in the Art Pop Album format, Lady Gaga released her new single Perfect Illusion and it has gone viral. Thanks to the Little Monsters all over the world. The track is a party anthem with a touch of rock and Gaga's amazing voice just accentuating each note.
Produced by Gaga with Mark Ronson, Tame Impala frontman Kevin Parker and Blood Pop, the song has an upbeat which compliments the songs lyrics which go something like-I don't need eyes to see/ I felt you touchin' me/ High like amphetamine/ Maybe you're just a dream-and not to forget the chorus which is catchy and electrifying, 'It wasn't love/ It was a perfect illusion.'
Ronson revealed Gaga's routine for making the latest album including learning to play guitar for the album. He said that she's usually sitting at a piano, barking orders at a drummer, that side of her, I don't think a lot of the world has seen. It's really great to make this very honest, authentic, kind of analogue record with her.
The star is already teasing the fans by posting clips from her upcoming music video for the song. It it was filmed over two days in the desert near Los Angeles. Just to add more to it, another teaser for the upcoming sixth season for American Horror Story was just released after she released the song.
The teaser featured the song including some seen and some unseen clips while the song plays in the background and it fits perfectly. We know that the creators have been tricking the fans for this season with numerous teasers and this song is perfect for explaining that confusion.


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Brussels, 21 July - WIPO, the World Intellectual Property Organization, yesterday issued a binding decision on the arbitration procedure initiated by Spanish music publishers associations (Organización Profesional de Editores de Música – OPEM, and Asociación Espanola de Editores de Música – AEDEM) on the issue of collective management organisation SGAE's distribution rules for income received from television.
The ruling brings an end to the practice known as 'the wheel', which allowed for a manipulation of TV revenue, permitting music played during the night and inaudible music played during the day, to receive royalties that were disproportionally higher than the content's market value.
As the global organisation representing the interest of music publishers worldwide, ICMP has been continually raising its concerns about this system, which has proved detrimental to the vast majority of Spanish and all foreign authors' livelihoods.
"This decision from the body whose mandate is to promote the protection of intellectual property throughout the world is particularly pertinent. We welcome WIPO's decision, which puts a stop to the so-called "wheel" – a system contrary to SGAE's obligation of fairly distributing royalties among its many rightsholders," said ICMP Chair Chris Butler.
ICMP Director General Coco Carmona added, "We are delighted that SGAE's distribution rules are to be changed once and for all for the benefit of the global community of creators and their creative and business partners."


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Admission to the National Aviation Academy (NAA) is carried out by the State Students Admission Commission (SSAC).
Teaching process and specialist training in the NAA is being improved in accordance with the modern requirements of the State Civil Aviation Administration of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the Interstate Aviation Committee, and the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
In this regard, the NAA students have the following features:
- The ICAO has adopted a single spoken language for use in the operation of international airspace and aviation engineering. Therefore, entrants who want to be admitted to NAA's first group qualifications should choose only the English language as "Foreign Language".
- The applicants under the age of 23 are admitted to the specialties of "Medical Engineering" and "Air traffic control engineering" of the NAA, which have special medical examination at the Physician-Expert Experts Commission of the Aviation Policlinic of Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Additionally, those applicants must pass special competitions on Psychophysiological Professional Choice and Physical Training at NAA.
Applicants who apply for "Flight Engineering" and "Air Traffic Management Engineering" qualifications, but who are unable to pass special medical examinations and competitions, have the right to approve their electronic applications in the Documentation Admission Commission under the NAA.
- Male students of up to 23 years of age are admitted to the specialty "Flight engineering".
- Entrants applying to the Admission Commission established by the SSAC in the respective district by the SSAC shall be admitted to all other first-group specialties provided by the SSA in the polyclinics registered at their place of residence.
- Citizens of foreign states may only be trained on a fee basis at the National Aviation Academy.
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We all have times when we feel it… the tight muscles, the clenching stomach, the sweaty palms, and the mental confusion… Oh, no, not again!
When one of our relationships is "off", whether it's romantic, friendship, work, or family… our heart hurts, too. And our heads.
It's easy for people to feel like they aren't doing a good job… That they aren't good people, or even that they don't deserve love.
What if all those reactions were just a sign that you had the parking brake on in your relationship? What if you could, in less time than it takes to watch a silly sitcom, learn what's holding you back?!
Can you imagine your muscles relaxing as you see a simple solution to the conflict? Can you feel your heart opening up, and a warm smile lighting up your face as you realize you can bring ease and love to your relationships? And you can do it without giving up a part of yourself or being fake.
Then imagine that you get to feel that relief and power every day. And you get to role model the simple (but mostly unknown) approaches for your partner, co-workers… even for your kids. How would your day feel if you knew that you'd be interacting with confident, loving, and open people?
If you want to learn how to take the parking brake off in your relationships, and start seeing those warm, happy smiles on faces all around you, watch Reid's fourth and final video today.
I want to thank you for being on this journey with me, too. The last 4 days, focusing on relationships, have been enriching and delightful. Thank you for all the beautiful responses we've gotten from you. Rick and I love knowing we're walking with such amazing, powerful, and curious people on this journey.
I hope you find amazing transformation as you tap through. And for those of you this resonates for, we have another gift…
Reid is going to join Cathy on Tuesday 12/17 at 8:30pm Eastern for more insights and tapping. This hour call is free — you just need to sign up. There will be a replay available for a limited time. (We know this is a busy time of year, AND we want you to be tuned and aligned to enjoy it as much as possible.)
Sign up now to hear how you can apply new, simple, skills with those you love to allow your being to relax and delight in the connection. You deserve it!
3 Mistakes Even Smart People Make Around Their Loved Ones
That Leave Them Disappointed, Lonely and Isolated
Let's do some tapping…
Karate Chop: Even though I have felt tense and afraid about connecting in the past, there are skills and practices that can make this easier.
Even though my body has felt the stress, I can help it know it's done a good job, and allow it to relax and enjoy the warm easy connection I can help create now.
Even though I have old grief about connections never made, and connections gone wrong, I can forgive myself and (maybe) others, and let myself connect anew, right now.
Top of the Head: I was tense in the past.
Eyebrow: My body and mind were afraid.
Side of the Eye: They were confused about what was going wrong.
Under the Eye: They didn't know how to connect easily.
Under the Nose: They didn't know how to be safe.
Chin: No wonder I used to be stressed!
Collarbone: No one ever taught me how to do this…
Under the Arm: But I expected myself to get this perfect.
Top of the Head: I send myself gentle love and forgiveness.
Eyebrow: I let myself know I did my best.
Side of the Eye: I really did the best I knew how.
Under the Eye: I send my body and mind soothing energy.
Under the Nose: I let them know I love them…
Chin: And that it's ok to be loved.
Collarbone: I invite them to relax and open up.
Under the Arm: I invite them to play.
Top of the Head: I won't always get it "right" with other people.
Eyebrow: I can learn new skills.
Side of the Eye: And I can remind myself that I'm there for me.
Under the Eye: I can practice self-acceptance…
Under the Nose: Even when I feel somewhat awkward.
Chin: I used to think Awkward was bad…
Collarbone: But now I remind myself…
Under the Arm: Awkward means I'm doing something new.
Top of the Head: Awkward means I'm growing.
Take a deep breath.
As you take another breath, let calm warmth fill your body. Let old tensions flow away, and let love and appreciation fill you. You have done a GREAT job with this. Most people stay stuck, repeating the same patterns over a life-time. You've dug in, you've tapped, and you're looking at this a new way.
Allow yourself to relax and "be" with the new perspective. Allow yourself to enjoy the subtle differences as you interact with people now. Small changes can add up to a big and beautiful change in your life!
We hope you check out the final video. If you choose to purchase, we have some special bonuses we'll be announcing soon.
And please join us on the webinar! I'll be doing some tapping and Reid will be offering some tips and insights for making this the best holiday ever! (If you register, you can access the recording right after the call!)
Warm wishes and Congratulations on doing so much to make your life better!


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There are times during studio practice that the instructor will stray from the usual series and try something new.
Early in my practice this is how I was introduced to side bound crow (bakāsana variation).
I felt a twinge of irritation when we were instructed to take this crow variation. I just wanted the class I expected. I wanted to stay on track and not get distracted by this unfamiliar pose. Dutifully, I followed the instructor's step by step instructions. The pose felt awkward, my muscles trembled, I could not find my sweet spot. For a split second I held the pose, then I plopped on my mat with a thump, embarrassed. I will not pretend that I came away from that moment feeling accomplished.
The next time an opportunity to take that pose came up I wasn't thrilled, but I was more willing to attempt it. Soon it became part of my practice.
If I had let that twinge of irritation guide my decision-making, I would have never started down the road to learning the pose. My first steps were difficult and a little bit humiliating. I chose to shed those negative interpretations of being new at something. That allowed me to grow.
Life can hand us challenges that we never dreamed we would face. You might be offended that life has presented you with something outside of your plans. The prospect of surmounting a particular task might leave you feeling exhausted, angry or heartbroken. Worst of all, a change of plans can be frightening.
As terrifying as it may be, if you don't take on the challenge, if you hide from it, if you ignore it, if you explain it away with rationalizations, you will never thrive.
In these moments, you have to see past your plans and understand there might be something better in the offing that can only be reached through the unexpected.


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Maraniss: 'For every book I write, I have to have something that fires me to do it.'
David Maraniss traveled the world to write his new book, Barack Obama: The Story -- to Kansas and Kenya, Hawaii and Indonesia, and New York and Chicago. But on Thursday afternoon, the UW-Madison alumnus was back in town to support the local library system.
Maraniss spoke to a sold-out room at the Blackhawk Country Club at the inaugural "Lunch for Libraries" fundraiser for the Madison Public Library Foundation, and stuck around for a book signing after his presentation.
"I'm a sucker for libraries," said Maraniss, who has several librarians in his family.
Maraniss is the honorary chair of the foundation's capital campaign for the new central library. Its goal is to raise $9 million to supplement funds it is receiving from the city, said Foundation assistant Courtney Davis. Proceeds from this luncheon were devoted to library's annual fund, which is used to give grants, expand collections and support programs.
Maraniss spoke about his 600-page biography of Barack Obama's early life, which begins with the president's ancestral history and culminates with his years as a community organizer in Chicago before attending Harvard Law School. As Maraniss himself joked during his presentation, "I think you'll need more than one Spotted Cow [while reading the book]."
The library's capital campaign chair Tripp Widder, who introduced Maraniss, said there were 209 holds on the book at the Madison Central Library as of Tuesday.
"David's books cannot stay on the shelves," Widder noted during the introduction.
Barack Obama: The Story is Maraniss's tenth book. During his presentation, he revealed that he almost didn't write it.
"For every book I write, I have to have something that fires me to do it," he said.
Ultimately, Maraniss was interested in following two "threads" of Obama's life: the world that created him and his process of re-creating himself. The book delves into each of these ideas in great detail.
Maraniss said his motto as a journalist and writer is simply to "go there." When he wrote a biography about Vince Lombardi, he and his wife moved to Green Bay for a winter. Now, his research for Barack Obama: The Story spurred him to travel around the globe.