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YIKES. I wasn't planning on taking a break from blogging, but the days started flying by until I realized it had been months since I last posted. I so so apologize for being lazy, but I will say that I was able to make a few key observations during my time off that I think will improve my blog and Instagram content. Without further ado, I'll fill you in on the last few weeks of my life and share some fun beauty and food goodies.
The last few weeks I had some amazing opportunities, along with some challenges. Professionally, I was able to mentor an intern at our office. This was such a wonderful experience because it revealed my strengths and weaknesses as far as executive leadership goes. One of my good friends gifted me Dr. Frankel's updated edition of Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office, aka practical advice for us career-oriented ladies. There are some fantastic tips for improving your subconscious office behavior, priming you for better opportunities and a narrow path to that corner office dream. I've been picking at the advice for a few weeks and my supervision of the intern was the perfect opportunity to begin applying these behavioral changes — without the pressure. Beyond my own personal benefit, I do believe I was able to teach this intern valuable skills to enrich his professional and personal life. That in itself is worth much more than the lines I'll add to my resume.
I've also been gearing up for grad school. I was accepted into my Masters of Finance program of choice, which has been such a relief and excitement these past few months. In the meantime, I've been working on scholarship applications and touching up on concepts. One of the skills I've really been working on is my command of programming language. I'm starting with Python, and hopefully I'll be able to start on SQL, SAS, and MatLab before this Fall. In the midst of this, I'm taking a trip out West to look at apartments with my mom next month. It will be like a little vacation aside from the "business" that needs to get done, so I am definitely looking forward to it.
Now that Winter is slowly fading away, I'm beginning to yearn for pastels and soft shades. I really like how this peachy matte look came out. One of my favorite palettes is the Lorac I Love Brunch Pro Palette — it's filled with all the soft pastel shades in our springtime dreams. My only problem with it is that I am fairly tan, so the softer colors just don't work effortlessly with my complexion. It takes a little manipulation and a good white base (I've been using one from NYX, but I'm not sold), but I can make it work. Here's the look I came up with using the peachy-red shades in the palette:
I always bookmark IG posts that are tagged with palettes I own so that I can look at them for inspiration. Yesterday, I was scrolling through my Brunch palette bookmarks after feeling uninspired with the shades. I came across a lovely look on a girl with my complexion who used the Blueberry Scone shade as a wash over her lids. It looked so effortless, paired only with some lush lashes for a wide-eyed effect. When I put on this blue top today, I immediately was drawn to complementary corals. My favorite Colourpop lip product is the Ultra Blotted Lip in Candy Floss. Something about the sheer formula and matte finish really draw me in! It looks natural, but so much better. I paired this lip with the shadow for a cool semi-monochromatic vibe that really looks effortless. I'll link the products I used at the end of this post.
Okay, so maybe you clicked this post for the cookies. I commend you for making it this far through my ramblings. You know when the cravings for peanut butter hit and nothing can quench them? Yep, that was me a few days ago. I scoured the internet for cookie recipes and I came across a really great one that tasted AMAZING with some ingredient tweaks. Here's the recipe, and I'll share the changes I made due to NOT actually having any peanut butter in the pantry:
Soft Peanut Butter Cookies @MJNOBOA
- 2 tablespoons butter (vegan option: coconut oil)
1/4 cup milk (vegan option: almond milk)I used unsweetened almond milk!
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
1 cup peanut butterReplace with 3/4 cup of organic Almond Butter (don't skimp on those natural oils that gather at the top…) + 1/4 cup of Nutella — you can cut down the brown sugar a bit if you want, but I didn't think it was too sweet.
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups flour
1/2 cup of Guangala Milk Chocolate (vegan option: Chocolate 65% Guangala)I didn't have any milk chocolate for melting, so I quickly melted some coconut oil + Nutella, then added unsweetened Dutch Cocoa powder. I poured this out on a baking sheet and let it freeze to make my own chocolate for garnish (-:
Other than the chocolate garnish, I followed the recipe steps (linked above) to a tee and they turned out great. The Nutella in combo with the almond butter gave a really nice peanut butter cup kind of nutty flavor that everyone at home enjoyed. Now that we've replenished our peanut butter stash, I'll have to try the original recipe as intended! I'm sure it's a lot more creamy and delicious.
—DETAILED PRODUCT LIST: (no affiliate links or anything, just linking for your reference!)
- Lorac I Love Brunch Pro Palette
- Too Faced Peach Perfect Foundation
- Benefit Ka-Brow! Shade 04
- Benefit Hoola Bronzer
- Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Vibrant (Vibrant was part of a holiday collection, but Captivating is pretty similar)
- Colourpop Ultra Blotted Lip in Candy Floss
- L'Oreal Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara
XOXO The Offbeat Venusian
Proverbs 16:3 Entrust your work to the LORD, and your planning will succeed.
Thank you for taking the time to hear what I have to say. I hope you've found something helpful, or at the very least interesting. You can keep up with my beauty adventures by following me on Instagram @offbeatvenusian. If you have any questions or comments, I always love hearing what you have to say. You can comment below or you can contact me here.


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People must be in the mood for hearty, hunger-crushing meals this week, because I posted this recipe for Chicken and Artichoke Murat to my Facebook page, and the response was tremendous.
We tend to crave lighter meals during the warmer months when we are more on the go, but then again, we all need our energy. This flavorful, filling recipe is packed with succulent protein and nutrient-dense veggies — mushrooms, artichokes, and Roma tomatoes — along with an energetic kick of cayenne, garlic, and lemon. As a side note, I consider my version a more casual spin on the classic dish Dover Sole Murat.
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Lori Gutierrez had just finished putting up this year's Christmas tree and trimmings when holiday decorating took a sudden turn toward holiday disaster.
The Houston mother was out of the room Nov. 27 when her 3-year-old son, Christopher, decided to investigate the new row of stockings hanging from the mantel. But she came rushing back at the sound of breaking ceramic and the cries of her 10-month-old son, Jacob, who'd been hit in the head with the heavy stocking holder his brother had pulled down.
"It was pretty scary," said Gutierrez, 27. "He had a little knot on the head."
Even scarier, Jacob began vomiting and couldn't stop, raising fears about a concussion and requiring a late-night visit to the local emergency room. Jacob turned out to be fine, much better than his mother, who promptly packed up the stocking hangers — including two penguins, a Christmas tree, a snowman and a Santa — and vowed not to use them again.
"I was literally sick to my stomach with worry," she said.
Gutierrez' worry likely will be shared by many, if this season is anything like yuletides past. Falls, fires, cuts and concussions are among the holiday decorating mishaps that send thousands of people to the nation's emergency rooms from Halloween into the new year, government records show.
Less common but more embarrassing are accidents involving staple guns, plastic Christmas trees and, in at least one case, an oil-filled Hanukkah menorah that caught a couch on fire and sent a man to the hospital with smoke inhalation.
Nearly 13,000 people treated in ERs
Last year between Oct. 31 and Jan. 31, there were 469 reports of holiday decorating-related injuries and investigations recorded by the federal Consumer Product Safety Commission. Extrapolated to the larger population, some 13,000 people are treated in ERs each year in the U.S. for injuries caused by festive décor, according to agency estimates.
Amid the expected seasonal accidents, however, there also was evidence of a new injury trend caused by weighted stocking hangers, which were first popularized several years ago by retailers such as Pottery Barn and Target.
At least 20 young children were hurt by the heavy stocking hangers last year, the reports showed. They included a 2-year-old Los Angeles boy who pulled a heavy reindeer-shaped stocking holder onto his head on Dec. 10, causing a deep puncture wound between his eyes. A 4-year-old girl's toe was crushed when a stocking holder fell on it on Dec. 5.
CPSC officials have not issued any formal warnings or recalls about the heavy stocking hangers. Sarah Bakken, a spokeswoman for Target, said the company had received no complaints about the holders this year and couldn't provide information about previous years. Pottery Barn representatives didn't return msnbc.com requests for comment.
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But CPSC spokeswoman Nikki Fleming urged parents to use caution.
"We are concerned," she said. "The recommendation from the commission would be not to use those products with young children in the home."
By far the largest numbers of holiday injuries reported from a national sample of 100 hospitals are cuts and bruises, strains and sprains, often caused by falls from ladders or other tall objects. There were 162 reports of decorating injuries caused by falls last year, including at least 52 spills from ladders, according to the CPSC records.
About 6,000 such decorating-relating tumbles happen in holiday season, according to estimates bythe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
It's an experience that's already been repeated this year by Mike Smith, a 54-year-old Kelso, Wash., man who was preparing to hang Christmas lights over Thanksgiving break when the leg broke on the wooden folding ladder he was using. He knows he's lucky to have escaped with cuts, a pulled muscle and a tweaked shoulder, probably a torn rotator cuff.
"Stupid Christmas lights," Smith said. "Thank goodness for Percocet."
Accidents injure bodies, pride
Some holiday accidents are both ignoble and painful. On Dec. 3, 2008, a 36-year-old woman fell face-first into a plastic tree and scratched a cornea. On Dec. 12, 2008, a 40-year-old woman tripped over her dog while decorating her Christmas tree and fractured her shinbone.
That same day, a 45-year-old man was hanging Christmas lights using a staple gun and stapled through his third finger on his left hand, an accident that required removal of the finger, the report said.
Although all of the injuries are accidental, many could be avoided with a little preparation and extra caution, emergency room doctors said. Every year, Dr. Ryan Stanton, a spokesman for the American College of Emergency Physicians, treats at least a couple of injuries caused by so-called "wrap rage," frustration sparked by people trying to open securely wrapped packages.
"I recommend using something a little bit smaller and a little bit safer than the biggest butcher knife you can find," said Stanton, who is medical director at the University of Kentucky Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington.
That's likely good advice, judging by a poll of Pennsylvania adults that showed about 17 percent said they'd been injured or knew someone who was hurt opening packaged gifts during past seasons.
Even the experts aren't immune from holiday hazards, however. Dr. Sandra Schneider, a professor of emergency medicine at New York's Strong Memorial Hospital, had to patch up a 3-inch cut on the head of her 60-year-old husband on Christmas Eve a few years ago when he fell from a ladder while trying to position an angel atop a 16-foot Christmas tree.
"He was old enough to break — and old enough to know better," said Schneider, the ACEP's president-elect.
'I felt worse than he did'
Ultimately, it's up to families to scrutinize holiday decorations for possible hazards, especially dangers to babies and young children. Shannon Wilson, a 33-year-old mother from St. Augustine, Fla., wished she'd thought more carefully about the heavy, star-shaped metal stocking holder she placed on her mantel a week ago.
Within an hour of her hanging the stockings, Wilson's 18-month-old son, Baylor, had pulled the holder off the mantel. "It just nailed him, right on his forehead, right between the eyes," she said.
Fortunately for the toddler — and his mom — Wilson's husband is a plastic surgeon who was able to patch up the wound at home with surgical glue.
"I felt pretty bad about it," said Wilson. "I felt worse about it than he did."
Minor accidents like Baylor's become part of family holiday lore. But for some victims of holiday injuries, the results can be devastating.
Jacob Rodriguez, 53, of Grapevine, Texas, was hanging Christmas lights in 2006 when he toppled 10 feet backwards off a ladder, landing atop a car. The fall left the IT worker with a spinal cord injury, paralyzed from the waist down.
Three years later, he uses a wheelchair and has to rely on family or hired help for almost every household chore, including putting up holiday lights. But Rodriguez pays a crew to decorate his house because he says the accident has done nothing to dim his holiday spirit.
"Oh, no, not at all," he says. "I was never angry because accidents happen."
Still, when the workers arrive, Rodriguez insists that they follow the rules for decorating safely.
"Make sure you don't come alone," he tells them. "Always remember to use the buddy the system."
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Your respiratory system controls your breathing and begins when you draw in air through your nose or mouth. The air travels through your windpipe into both of your lungs, where small air sacs capture oxygen and distribute it in your bloodstream through small blood vessels called capillaries. Your diaphragm is the muscle the controls respiration and contracts when you inhale. Your diaphragm then relaxes, collapses your chest and forces out carbon dioxide when you exhale.
Capillaries surround small air sacs, called alveoli, inside your lungs that capture the oxygen you breathe in. Your lungs adapt to regular exercise by activating more alveoli. More alveoli can supply more oxygen to working muscles and tissues throughout your body. Pneumonia occurs when fluids in your lung prevent alveoli from exchanging gases. Having more alveoli can suppress the effects of pneumonia by reducing the proportion of alveoli that are affected by this disease. Emphysema occurs when alveolar walls break down and gradually reduce the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in your lungs. Regular exercises may help slow the progression of emphysema by increasing the number of gas-exchanging alveoli.
Exercise exposes your lungs to stronger rushes of airflow. Aerobic exercise in particular exposes your lungs to strong and constant rushes of air. This activity helps clear mucus in your lungs. Mucus build-up can diminish your lung capacity and lead to bacterial infections. According to a 1997 "European Respiratory Journal" article by the University of Ulsan's Wong Don Kim, excessive mucus in your lungs is associated with higher mortality, may obstruct airflow and increases your risk of infections. Regular exercise can help offset these conditions by preventing mucus from building up in your lungs.
Capillaries are the smallest blood vessels in your body. Oxygen seeps out of thin capillary walls as carbon dioxide seeps in during respiration. Exercise stimulates vasodilation, which increases the diameter of blood vessels in your body, including the capillaries. Your body adapts to long-term exercise by increasing the size and number of capillaries, including alveolar capillaries. This adaptation makes the exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen more efficient.
The skeletal muscles that control respiration include your diaphragm and intercostals. Your diaphragm is a broad band of muscle that sits under your lungs and forms the base of a region known as the thoracic cavity by attaching to the lower parts of your ribs, sternum and spine. The intercostals form the muscle tissue in between individual ribs. The long-term effect of exercise is to build the endurance of these respiratory muscles, allowing deeper, fuller and more efficient breaths.
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Kalmer hoping for calm
- Updated: March 30, 2010
By Mark Etheridge
Rene Kalmer will be hoping to make it a case of "Sweet 16" at Tuesday night's Yellow Pages Series track and field meeting at Coetzenburg, Stellenbosch.
The number in question is the 16th athlete to post a Commonwealth Games qualifying performance for the Games in New Delhi, India later this year.
Kalmer goes off in the 1500 metres at the meeting which is set to get underway at 6.30pm.
She'll be gunning for a target of 4min 8.4sec to put her name in the Commonwealth selection hat, subject to SASCOC's qualification criteria.
But the former school teacher's quest, despite showing superb early season form, has been made that much harder on two fronts.
She had allegedly roped in the services of Juanee Cilliers, an established pacemaker on the international circuit, to take her through the 800m mark in around 2:10.
But it seems that has now fallen through although 800m champion Mapaseka Makhanya's presence in the field should still ensure a good pace. The more worrying factor, and always a potential problem at the picturesque Coetzenburg oval, is the wind.
Weather reports predict a south-easter of around the 45km/h mark this evening and that could blow all qualifying chances right out of the window.
ÔÇ£Having Mapaseka in the race is great because she is in good form,ÔÇØ said Kalmer, who recently won the 1500 and 5000m events at the nationals in Durban. ÔÇ£I missed out on the qualifying mark by 0.2 of a second in Durban last weekend, and am determined to get it right at Coetzenburg.ÔÇØ
One man who has extremely fond memories of Coetzenburg who last year broke Whaddon Niewoudt's national 3000m steeplechase record at the national championships. He then went on to improved in in Europe.
A finalist at the Beijing Olympics in 2008 as well as at last year's World Championships in Berlin, this looks to be his last chance of a good time at sea level this season.
Others to watch for will be the young Tukkies flyer, Jacques Swardt who ran a fine 46.86sec over 400m at last week's Johannesburg Yellow Pages event and Simon Magakwe in the 100m dash. It was also on this track last year that Magakwe raised eyebrows by winning the national title.
He ran 10.35 to win his event in Johannesburg last week and he'll no doubt also be hoping the wind stays away as the finishing straight is right in the eye of any south-easter activity.
Ofentse Mogawane will be looking for another fine showing in the 400m but a lot of the spotlight's glare may be taken by 17-year-old Tuks sensation Jacques Swardt who clocked 46.86 at the Yellow Pages Series meeting in Johannesburg last week.
Then there's also local hero Cornel Fredericks. He took an unexpected gold medal in the 400m hurdles final at national championships after favourite and reigning Commonwealth champion LJ van Zyl was disqualified after a false start.
Van Zyl isn't in action tonight as he sets his sight on the upcoming Diamond League events in Europe but that won't worry Fredericks as he looks to consolidate his Durban victory.
The Commonwealth qualifers this far in the season are:  Van Zyl (400m hurdles), Fredericks (400m hurdles); Ramolefi, Robert Oosthuizen  (javelin), Hardus Pienaar (javelin), Tumelo Thagane (triple jump), Setone Tshamano  (5000m), Elroy Galant (5000m), Estie Wittstock (400m), Elizna Naude (discus), Sunette Viljoen (javelin), Justine Robbeson (javelin), Tebogo Masehla (3000m steeplechase) and Myrette Filmalter         (3000m steeplechase).
Long jumper Khotso Mokoena is also eligible for selection after having achieved a silver medal for SA in the long jump at the IAAF World Indoor Championships held in Qatar earlier this month.
The top male and female performance at the event set to pocket R15000 courtesy of the Yellow Pages Athlete of the Meet competition.
Event  Time Event
1 ┬á┬á18:30┬á– Hammer (women)
2 ┬á┬á19:00┬á– Pole vault ┬á┬á(w)
3 ┬á┬á19:00┬á– Long Jump ┬á┬á(Men)
4 ┬á┬á19:00┬á– 110 metre hurdles ┬á┬á(m)
5 ┬á┬á19:10┬á– 100m hurdles ┬á┬á(w)
6 ┬á┬á19:15┬á– Discus (m)
7 ┬á┬á19:20┬á– 100m┬á(m)
8 ┬á┬á19:30┬á– 100m┬á(w)
9 ┬á┬á19:40┬á– 400m┬á(w)
10 ┬á┬á19:50┬á– 800m┬á(m)
11 ┬á┬á20:00┬á– Long jump┬á┬á(w)
12 ┬á┬á20:00┬á– 3000m steeplechase ┬á┬á(m)
13 ┬á┬á20:15┬á– Discus┬á(w)
14 ┬á┬á20:15 ┬á– 1500m┬á(w)
15 ┬á┬á20:25┬á– 200m┬á(w)
16 ┬á┬á20:30┬á– 200m┬á(m)
17 ┬á┬á20:40┬á– 400m (m)
18 ┬á┬á20:50┬á– 1500m┬á(m)
19 ┬á┬á21:00┬á– 400m hurdles┬á(w)
20 ┬á┬á21:10 ┬á– 400m hurdles┬á(m)


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Delaware County Deputy Treasurer Receives
Advanced II Certification
Lesley Simpson, Delaware County Deputy Treasurer, recently achieved Advanced II Certification for County Treasurers through the County Training Program (CTP).
The CTP is part of the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service at Oklahoma State University (OSU) and is mandated by state statute and authorized under the Commission on County Government Personnel and Training.
Having previously completed a total of 66 hours of instruction for Basic Certification and an additional 69 hours of coursework for the Advanced I level, Simpson achieved the Advanced II level by completing another 61 hours for a total of 196 hours.
She also completed an exercise after each course and earned a score of at least 80%.
Simpson was honored at the County Treasurer's Association of Oklahoma's Annual School held recently in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
The County Treasurers Association of Oklahoma instituted a voluntary certification program in 1992, with an initial basic level.
The association adopted an advanced level of educational certification in 1999 and in 2003 added an advanced II level.
Each successive level has classes that are required plus additional courses taken at the discretion of the participant to meet the number of hours required.
Since the program's inception, more than 475 treasurers and deputies have successfully attained one or more levels of certification.
Course work for treasurers and their deputies encompasses subjects such as basic accounting, investments and collateral, tax sales, budgeting, purchasing and bidding procedures, basic mapping, tax roll corrections, land records.
It also includes a forms class that covers forms used for reporting purposes required by the State Auditor and Inspector's Office.
The program also contains courses on the legislative process; the Oklahoma Statutes; office administration; the Open Meetings and Open Records Acts; a variety of courses on supervisory skills and other issues.
Instructors from OSU teach these classes at various locations throughout the state, including on the university's campuses in Stillwater and Oklahoma City.
In addition to County Treasurers, the OSU staff also conducts dozens of classes each year for other county officer certification programs.
Many of the courses, which are usually taught in a classroom setting for 25-40 people, are attended by representatives from each of the elective and appointive agencies in county government.


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vBeers – Leuven, Belgium (Thursday 27th of September 2018)
Another vBeers in Belgium. We will be hosting this vBeers in Heverlee near Leuven! We found a nice and cozy venue with parking facilities within walking distance!
We even made you a special invitation video with a small recap on the vExperts half year announcement!
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The development of allergy is a very complex issue that involves both genes and environmental influences. Science is still trying to discover the mechanisms for the development of allergy.
One of the discovery from medical studies is that the use of hydrolyzed formula can help prevent allergy. It is important to chose the formula with proven medical evidence. By referring to the GINI study, the use of partially hydrolyzed formula Nan HA can prevent eczema if exclusive breast feeding cannot be done. The extensively hydrolyzed casein formula Nutramigen also has data showing that it can prevent eczema; but this special formula is primarily used for instances of cow milk allergy.
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TS schoolgirl Jamie French has been sent to spend the afternoon alone in the detention classroom and quickly gets bored of doing her lines.
Looking for something to do she looks in the teacher's locker and discovers a box load of sex toys, vibrators and huge fucking dildos and decides to get down and have some fun!
Kneeling in front of a huge dildo suckered to a metal door, Jamie lifts her short school skirt and sits back to let the massive twelve inch cock slip right up her hot, little butt! She moves back and forth with her feet firmly planted against the metal door, opening her ass to accommodate the massive cock which stretches her tight, tranny fuck hole.
Jamie's videos have a special quality all of their own, as they are self-produced and unique to Jamie's imagination and personality. If you're into trannies who enjoy sex in latex, self-sucking, foot fucking and hardcore ass banging action, then look no further than TS Jamie French.


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They say first impressions are everything. You want the first impression of your home to be a positive one. Whether you have a large formal foyer or just a small space on the wall next to your front door, you can create an inviting entryway into your home.
1. Add some color.
If walking into your house is about as exciting as walking into your local library, you need some help. The first thing to address is white walls — get rid of them! Consider painting the walls a warm color.
Even if you aren't ready to dive into a daring color like a deep red, at least go with some sort of sand or khaki colored paint. Even this small step will make a huge difference in the look of your entryway.
2. Create a focal point.
Every foyer needs something grand; either a framed mirror or a favorite painting is a safe bet. Under this hanging focal point should be a table that fits the scale of your entryway. It looks nice if this is a semi-circular or a rectangular table pushed against the wall. If this table has shelves, all the better!
Fill in with decorative touches that match your decor. Items such as candles, picture frames, and seasonal touches work great here. It is also nice to have a place to leave your keys, whether it be on a hook or in a decorative tray on the tabletop.
3. Create a scent.
You want your guests to step into your home and feel welcome according to all their senses, including that of smell.
Eucalyptus (available at any craft store) arranged in a vase creates a lovely aroma. This is also where the candle can come into play, assuming it is a subtle, yet comforting scent.
4. Create ambiance with lighting.
Another component to a great entryway is lighting. Whether it be a table lamp, a floor lamp, or some tasteful overhead lights, you want to set the mood for your guests with your lighting selection. Make sure you are not overcrowding the table or floor, though. Clutter is NOT welcoming!
5. Create seating.
If you have room for a comfy chair or a wooden bench, it can be a functional touch to your cozy entry. It allows a place to take off shoes when entering the home, or a quick place to set down a purse.
The reward for your attention to detail will be the compliments you receive the next time you have someone over: "Oh, what a lovely home!"


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Private Airport Transfers an easy way to arrive.
Your driver will be awaiting your arrival and will transport you directly and efficiently to your accommodation.
You hire the vehicle for yourself and your group just like a private taxi.
Likewise, if you book a holiday where transfers aren't included, you needn't be worried about where to go when you arrive.
The fleet of vehicles is primarily made up of vans with seating for up to seven passengers.
They are equipped with air conditioning to offer COMFORTABLE and flexible service.
Ample space in the back provides comfortable transport of luggage inside the vehicle, never on racks mounted on top of the vehicle.


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These days we mark 50 years of the Israeli occupation of 67'. Organizations and movements have chosen to commemorate this milestone by different acts of resistance, and the Israeli state chooses to mark the date with the ISDEF arms expo, putting the Israeli military industries on display with the special seal of approval: "battle proven". Workers from the military industries, public servants, and police and military representatives from all over the world are invited. The biggest security companies in Israel will display their goods there to an audience of representatives from countries such as Indonesia, Morocco, Central African Republic, Congo and Sri Lanka.
Feminist ideology and militarism stand in opposition to one another; one espouses equality, freedom of expression, self-definition, peace, and personal security. The other is a chauvinistic, violent enterprise that perpetuates male power and maintains its interests through violations of human rights, oppression, exploitation, and occupation. At Coalition of Women for Peace, our resistance against the military industries is a tool in resisting the Occupation through those who profit from it the most.
At CWP, we chose to place the spotlight on the security industry and the tight connection between its development and growth and the continuation of the occupation and oppression of Palestinians in the '67 territories and against activists within Israel fighting against occupation, oppression, and discrimination. This is Israel's biggest arms expo, and resisting it is resisting militarism, the arms trade, and war and occupation profiteering.
According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), Israel is the world's sixth biggest arms exporter, and the biggest in relation to its GDP. Research conducted by our "Hamushim" project shows that human right are abused and war crimes are committed using Israeli arms and technologies not only between the river and the sea, but that Israel exports ideologies and methodologies of oppression abroad, and markets control of civilian populations. Black Lives Matter activists in the US and social activists in Colombia and Brazil protest the military combat training given to the police forces in their countries, led by Israeli companies and law enforcement agencies, arguing that they teach oppression of civilians. While Israel tries to
hide its actions, activists led by lawyer Eitay Mack try to reveal the trail Israel leaves all of the world and petition the High Court of Justice against Israel's arms deals with oppressive regimes.
The notion that weapons contribute to a sense of security is widespread in Israel society, but it isn't true. The Gun Free Kitchen Tables campaign, which the Coalition is part of, shows that the weapons placed in the hands of Israelis increase violence in civil society, and especially violence against women. The violence prevailing throughout Palestinian society within the '48 borders is tied deeply to lack of gun controls, with guns used for homicides and many violent acts without the state making any serious attempts to eradicate this phenomenon. According to the Minister of Public Security, these weapons come mainly from the military. Many times, the weapons end up back on the market even after they were confiscated by the police. The lack of gun control kills us, Palestinians, Jews, and citizens like us around the world. From a Palestinian point of view, it is clear that one of the main reasons to maintaining the occupation is that the Palestinian civilian is a test subject in a military arms and technology lab. How could one ever give up such a fortune?
As Palestinians, it is very important that we join the resistance and speak out about the effects the military industries have on our security. We have to voice our notion of security, a very different perspective from the discourses of opposition which usually appeal to the Israeli mainstream public. For example, it is not enough to talk anti-corruption regarding the revolving doors between high positions in the military or government and private companies in the arms trade – it is also important to add the perspective of ongoing Israeli profits from experience gained in techniques of occupation and oppression.
It is not enough only for the Jewish public to be made sensitive to Israel's involvement in arms exports to dictatorships and human rights violators. We must also make the public open its eyes and understand the tight link between the arms export to oppressive states and why these arms are so popular in that market: the fact they already did "good work" in the West Bank, Easy Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip.
Reem Amer is co-coordinator of Coalition of Women for Peace
This article was originally featured in "Local Call".


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Mimosa hostilis, also known as Mimosa tenuiflora, is a member of the mimosa genus, a small shrub that is native to the Amazon rainforests of South America. It shares the characteristics of other mimosa species, with one important distinction. The bark of its roots contains a hallucinogen called dimethyltriptamine, or DMT, that is used by indigenous Brazilian tribes for shamanic rituals. The method for storing mimosa hostilis root bark is no different than storing other herb roots. It must be properly dried first.
Place mimosa hostilis root bark on a baking tray. Set your oven on 71.1 degrees C. Place the baking tray and bark in the oven for 10 minutes to kill any insects, insect eggs or other contaminants. Remove and allow the bark to cool to room temperature.
Break or shred the dried bark into small pieces. Place it in an opaque glass jar. Screw the lid on tightly. Put the jar in a warm spot for about a week. Check every day to see if condensation appears on the inside of the jar. If it does, the bark is not dry enough. Repeat the heating process.
Put the bark back into the glass jar. Screw the lid on tightly. Store the jar in a cool, dry, dark place in a closet, pantry or basement.
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- Do not overheat mimosa hostilis root bark. Like any herb, excessive heat will destroy its oils.
- Mimosa hostilis root bark can be used for treating inflammation, burns and skin infections. However, it is illegal in the U.S. to use or extract DMT from the root bark.


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June 2019
So on a whim we decided to visit British Columbia. But we flew up to Washington, so visited a few places there too. Totally off the subject of wine, I found an awesome bakery in Spokane and the girl there served me this thing that I thought was a kind of Parmesan cheese foam. In fact it was fermented cashew whip, which was definitely weird, but ... Read More
February 2018
Retailers report, and empirical evidence demonstrates, that Valentine's Day can be one of the busiest holidays for the wine and spirits business. Wine menu planning is a fun exercise but sometimes the rigors of workaday reality get in the way of our good time. And when it comes to wine, price doesn't need to indicate how much you care. Wine is o... Read More
June 2016
Have you discovered the joys of sipping your rum neat, or are you only mixing it into cocktails? Both are certainly delicious ways to enjoy rum. However if you're not yet familiar with expressions that can be sipped much like one would scotch you're missing out. I recently returned from spending some time in Venezuela visiting Diplomático, one o... Read More
February 2016
At next year's ProWein, International Trade Fair for Wines and Spirits, over 6,000 exhibitors from 50 nations and more than 50,000 trade visitors from around the globe will be part of the most international, comprehensive and business-oriented wine industry trade fair in the world. All major wine nations and cultivating regions will be represent... Read More
January 2016
I mentioned this a while ago, but didn't get around to the post. We stayed from September to end of December at a condominium in a complex built in the '70s. They've renovated and rebuilt since then (there were several major lawsuits for construction defects--built on fill!), but the architecture and the vibe is still very of that period. Our u... Read More
November 2015
Everyone wants a good deal. It doesn't matter what you're buying, we all like to save a buck. In the wine world there are several ways to save money and get a good bottle of wine. One in particular is to shop in categories that aren't as popular, well known or highly scored as some others. There are a multitude of reasons a particular category m... Read More
October 2015
Here for business, but finding the time to work in some wine escapades. Last year I met several Chicago wine people at a Burgundy tasting, and earlier this year some more at La Paulee. So on short notice I decided to let them all know I was coming to town, and luckily I got a good tip on an excellent restaurant near my hotel, Nico Osteria. Have ... Read More
May 2015
Not much wine talk this weekend, so sharing a few thoughts on the subject.A friend of mine recently said "there's only two days in a year I don't drink coffee", and I've also noticed that I'm pretty much drinking a cup every morning, sometimes iced tea with lunch. For a little while, I even got in to ordering a french press while out for breakfa... Read More
April 2015
Don't be surprised if you see a spike in wine program admissions next year at Washington Universities. This past Friday Washington newspaper Kirkland Reporter published a press release from the office of Representative Larry Springer, who is backing House Bill 1004, a bill which will allow college students to participate in alcohol tasting "for... Read More
June 2014
Just got this from Adam Lee. Meeting up with eMark and Foxall Monday for dinner. Should we change venues and do this? Not at all familiar with what Virginia has to offer. Hey All, Not sure if this is the proper place to post this, but wanted to invite all of you in the Santa Rosa area to a tasting of Virginia wines that we are hosting next Monda... Read More
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Vancouver home to worst gridlock in Canada, traffic study finds
If you've ever sat in bumper-to-bumper traffic, clenching your teeth and cursing the gridlock, you might be convinced your city has the worst traffic in the country. But unless you live in Vancouver, you haven't got it as bad as some.
A new study by GPS products maker TomTom finds that Vancouver has the worst traffic in the country. It's also No. 5 on the list of most traffic-congested cities in U.S., Canada, Mexico and Brazil.
There, the average commuter experiences 87 hours of delay time a year, based on a 30-minute daily commute. That's more than three entire days spent inching along in stop-and-go traffic, every year.
Vancouver has a congestion percentage of 35; that means that it takes 35 per cent longer to get from Point A to B in peak traffic times than it does during non-congested periods.
Drivers in Toronto don't have it much better. The average commuter there deals with 83 hours of traffic delays every year, and a congestion percentage of 27.
In order, the worst congested cities in Canada are:
- Vancouver – 35 per cent; 87-hour delay per year
- Toronto – 27 per cent; 83-hour delay per year
- Ottawa – 26 per cent; 81-hour delay per year
- Montreal – 26 per cent; 78-hour delay per year
- Calgary – 22 per cent; 71-hour delay per year
- Quebec – 22 per cent; 81-hour delay per year
- Edmonton – 20 per cent; 57-hour delay per year
TomTom's annual Traffic Index measures traffic congestion by taking GPS data of TomTom users and comparing travel times during non-congested hours with travel times in peak hours, taking into account both local roads and highways.
Jocelyn Vigreux, the president of TomTom North America, says the company is able to paint an accurate picture of traffic in Canadian cities by using GPS data.
"We've been collecting driver data since 2007 and now have the world's largest database of actual measured speeds on the road network using something like 10 trillion data points," he told CTV's Canada AM from Vancouver.
Another interesting finding from the study: shortcuts don't work.
TomTom's study found avoiding highways and using secondary roads is usually a waste of time, typically adding 50 per cent more travel time to journeys.
And if you want to know which city has the worst traffic in the world, that dubious honour goes to Moscow – although the TomTom study excludes all of Asia and most of Africa (except South Africa). The Russian capital has a congestion percentage of 74. Istanbul is not far behind with a congestion percentage of 62.


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My home stars keep calling my name.
Traveling the speed of light through cosmic storms
I visit them in my dreams.
I am merely a newborn awakening to wonders and strife. How cold the air on my skin, how the sun stings my eyes.
My mind gets earth drenched; fatigued translating language from there to here.
Most often I do not make sense when I speak though it sounds right in my head.
So much gets lost between soul and mind
As I try to enunciate and pronounce this love of all.
My heart beat fills my veins with a stirring and my lungs breathe an endless breath.
I watch and I smile feeling love flow through me; i am and never was empty for this
Is infinite and continuous.
Few see that all is translated in the stillness, that it Is always love, as we call it.
For it truly is more than love and that is why so many continue to try and define it.
It is more than a flat word or a mere voice and that is why we struggle so; to capture and constrain this cannot be done. It will not fit in a container.
There is no human word to encompass love.
And so the writers write and the singers sing.
The dancers dance and the dreamers dream.
Every one of us ponder
On and on and on
Of love.


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Updated:PCOS & Endometrial Hyperplasia Journey to Diagnosis and beyond
I have wondered for a long time whether I should write this, but have decided why not, if I can help someone else, or just let them know they are not alone it will be worth it. Here is my PCOS & Endometrial Hyperplasia journey to diagnosis.
Six years ago I was finally diagnosed with PCOS and Endometrial Hyperplasia, It was a horrendous time, as I was in so much pain, I had been bleeding constantly and I don't mean a little spot I mean I was flooding on and off for eight weeks, I had been to my doctor four times, and seen three different doctors, as the first one tried to suggest I was pregnant and send me away for two weeks with condoms!! Now ladies you and I all know, when you are in this state the last thing you want is a man coming anywhere near you! I went back after two weeks, where I argued to be Sent for a scan, once again this female doctor sent me away with Norethisterone and said: "take that, it will probably stop it, any more problems come back and see me." I took this and within three days the bleeding was back worse than ever, so I returned to the doctor, bearing in mind this was so bad I could not work so had to keep being signed off work, the boss I had at this time was completely unsympathetic – I believe she said "as you have moved desks you are closer to the toilet and you must be having to wear nappies!"This manager also against policy kept asking for copies of all my certificates and making out to the company nurse I was not doing my job, yet my feedback and what was recorded in the HR system was completely opposite, she was also constantly dragging me into meetings, or phoning me at home and basically bullying me, I was sent twice to a company doctor, on my second visit he was very angry they had sent me to him again and was appalled as to how I was being treated,so I had to take advice from a solicitor, yes whilst all this was going on! Some of my so-called friends at work were not being very friendly, or supportive so It was a really tough time. And I was once again back to the doctors to have a battle over what was happening! I saw a third doctor, whom I stated that I had private health insurance could I see someone, she told me to take more tablets for another week, she would set up a phone appointment and take it from there if this had not settled, she told me it was probably PCOS and I needed to lose weight! As you can guess there was no change, I was still bleeding heavily and by this point, I now looked the colour of a corpse! When the phone rang she couldn't even remember what the appointment was for and had another Louise's details up! Finally, she reneged and gave me a letter so I could finally go see a Gynae Consultant at our local private hospital!
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I handed the letter my doctor had written, which would make you scream, I won't tell you all that she said, but she apologised for wasting his time as she had already told me it was probably PCOS and I had to lose weight, but I insisted on seeing someone! When my consultant one of the top british Gynae experts in the UK heard how long I had been bleeding for, he read the letter and actually screwed it up in front of me as he was livid at how I had been treated, and insisted I had an internal scan immediately, he then discovered.. yes I had PCOS which he believes I have had since I started my periods age 11, I explained to him I had on many occasions through my school years and early 20s been to GPS as never had a period on time, I would suffer greatly from pain and not always be able to go to school or college, and my weight could be erratic if I was not exercising at least 3-4 hours a day, I told him how My GP told me I had a five week cycle ( which he laughed at and said rubbish), that the pill would help me etc. He also confirmed that I also had an enlarged womb to 23 cms and a polyp the size of a grapefruit and I would, therefore, need surgery. He also explained that PCOS is hereditary and so are polyps.
Within two weeks I had surgery and felt and looked human again, sadly though the pain returned and so did some bleeding, where I was once again put on Norethisterone as my womb was still enlarged! This was hell as Norethisterone and I do not get on at all, I was so ill with headaches, horrendous periods the pain was excruciating, and I was on holiday which you can imagine was ruined, everything hurt and my body was bloating up like a balloon, so I went back to my consultant. He re-scanned me and could see that my womb was still enlarged and not coming down, he stated I would need to have a Mirena coil inserted, and this would need to be done under general anaesthetic.
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What Happened Next
The operation went ahead, and I was once again signed off work for a week, within 24 hours, I was pacing the room, I was on my bed on my hands and knees, not sleeping as I was having contractions, every 10 minutes, this torture went on for two weeks, when I got to see my consultant, he said that it sounded like my coil was trying to expel itself, but it was early days, that my biopsy results revealed there had been slight changes and that this really was my last option as I was too young for a hysterectomy. He asked me to bear with it. As the months went passed it did ease, to just getting contractions for about one week either side of a period. After two years of this I suffered 48 hours of contractions, I was sent for scans and x rays as they had trouble locating my coil, they found that the coil had moved around my uterus, though I felt so much better, my boobs halved in size as they were so swollen and painful, my weight came down and no more contractions! And I was no longer an emotional wreck, as it made me so emotional either tearful, or I could go from 0-100 and lose my temper over the simplest things! That is not me. I am normally a very easy going, happy go lucky kind of girl! I was also put on Metformin – due to women that suffer with PCOS we do not break down fat in the way a typical healthy female does, hence why weight is such an issue for a PCOS sufferer and as my consultant stated "its a vicious circle" hence to say I came off Metformin as these made me so ill.
My consultant said the lining of the womb was decreasing, And as I was feeling so much better maybe the amount I was now receiving from the coil and where it was, was working for me, he also told me I did need to realise that my condition is serious and how Hyperplasia can lead to cancer of the womb, due to my PCOS and this, he did tell me it would be near impossible for me to become pregnant naturally, I would need a lot of help, and the chance of me carrying a foetus would be very very difficult. I knew he was trying to gently tell me, the outlook for me being able to have a child was not likely. I have to say, to deal with this I just threw it to the back of my mind, when some of my friends started having children, yes it's tough, and I am not gonna lie to save myself I sometimes keep my distance. I just get on with it though and ended up getting a gorgeous fur baby instead! Though of course I am sad about it, and it does every now and then slap me in the face, ( like being sat in with all these happy lovely couples having scans and baby clinics whilst you sit waiting to see your gynae consultant worrying about what they are going to do to you, and has it changed, and at worse do you have cancer!) I just deal with it at that moment, and then carry on! When you accept that is your situation, you don't become bitter well at least I am not, I just go about my life and don't think about it too much. I have two gorgeous goddaughters and my dog, and lots of friends with lovely kids and for that, I am very grateful!
Until Three years on I was pretty ok, the odd blip but all manageable, I changed my diet to as sugar free as possible and lost 22lbs, and had upped my fitness so was feeling great, but then this past year there has been some very stressful events and sadly contractions and irregular bleeding started again but hit a crescendo in November, My stomach swelled up and I looked five months pregnant, and I was bloating out again, I could tell something was wrong so I went back to my doctor immediately, she said it felt like the hyperplasia was back and she would refer me to our local NHS hospital. I had an appointment for the first week of January, whereby a consultant put me on the mini pill until I was cleared for surgery, as she would be doing another biopsy, removing my old coil and inserting a new one! Due to an influx of hormone again, I was poorly on and off for a few weeks before it settled down.
I went in for my operation four weeks ago, I won't go into the whole ins and outs but when you walk into theatre – oh yes I had to walk in! There were eight people in the theatre, I had three anesthetists and the head one is freaking out and basically a crash team as they think due to your BMI being a bit on the high side ( even though the head of Anesthesia cleared you when you attended his clinic) you may actually kick the bucket on the table does not do much for relaxing you!! And when I am nervous I make jokes! you see the lights they have are like something Nasa would use to communicate with aliens! so me being me said " I don't know who you are calling up there, but I don't think they will answer!" those that know me can see the face I was pulling when I said that and how even laugh at how they were all commenting on how nice I smelt and they loved my perfume! Well if I did kick the bucket at least I suppose I would be a pleasant smelling corpse! sorry dark humour but I needed to try and calm myself down! In fact, as the senior Anaesthetist was freaking out because I couldn't breathe, because she put the oxygen on me wrong, she crushed my nose and then, of course, my heart rate was going up, she was freaking me out and there were these big NASA lights looking at me!! And breathe Louise, I was so glad when that anaesthetic kicked in!
I can happily say there were no issues, it all went to plan, and I woke up chatting away! other incidents went on that was typical of me but this will end up sounding like a comedy moment again so I will get right back to the serious stuff!
My tummy is now only just starting to go down thank goodness, but the past two and half weeks I have once again had it trying to expel itself, so I have had contractions from hell, and my first period has been horrendous too, today it seems to be easing back a bit! And I am now seriously hoping it will settle down completely, I am going back onto sugar-free as I do find diet does really help and seriously considering going vegan but mm I don't know, and continuing to take probiotics especially as I was given a heavy dose of antibiotics after. I am still waiting on my Biopsy results as apparently there is a backlog, here is hoping it is going to be ok!
I truly don't know how it's going to go this time, it has not been as bad as the first time, and it does feel different, I am not as hormonal or bloated, thank goodness. I am hoping the contractions completely subside and my periods return to a manageable level. It's just all unknowns, it's conditions that I live with, I try to help myself in any way I can, but everybody reacts differently and mine is so unpredictable. I can say most of my friends and my mum have been fantastic, what does annoy and upset me is there are still so many women out there intolerant to it, they truly do not understand or want to understand as they have never had a problem so to them this is all rubbish. I really really wish it was, as trust me trying to lead a normal life never mind coping with all the pain, the misery and the embarrassment is so hard!! Why can't women just support one another?
It's currently a daily battle and one I will not give up on, I keep my sense of humour and carry on! What I would like to say though is ladies, be kind to one another, and remember just because you are ok doesn't mean everyone else is. For those of you suffering keep fighting, and if any of you have irregular bleeding, or any changes in your cycle, or new issues, get to your doctor immediately, don't be fobbed off, and always ask questions! I can say that the level of care, and what is now available now is so much better than six years ago, but it still has a long way to go and I just wish more research was done. The staggering numbers of at least 176 million women globally suffering hormonal and endometrial issues are immense, and I hope the big pharmas look to research into these conditions for all the many sufferers. And help give us our lives back!
** Update 10th June 2018 **
I thought I would do an update on how things are going and what is working and helping me
Currently, two months on and the pain has mainly subsided, it has moments around my monthly cycle, but most of the time I am now pain-free, which is a wonderful feeling!
So how did I get to this positive place, well I made some lifestyle changes, tried some new products and everything has been coming together, so let me share with you what has been working for me and making all the difference?
1.Firstly I have joined weight Watchers, I tried weight watchers a few years ago and It didn't work, but a colleague at work has been doing it and we have had similar issues, she informed me how its different now and a Flex plan. I decided to give it a go, and they were doing a discount sign up, they are currently offering one month free. I have to say I hate going to weigh-ins, as those of us that have PCOS know the vicious circle, you stick to a diet religiously and you have seen those scales stay the same or go up, and you get the look, and what are you doing wrong? I find the classes a little cringe, and have seen people treated in not a positive way! Last time as well as now I have done it with my mum, last time she kept losing and I stayed the same, it was so frustrating, but I am so glad I decided to try again as this new Flex plan is working wonders, and just over two months in I am One pound from two stone lost! YES!! I am so happy, I am finding it so easy, and enjoyable. I do not got to class I do it all online, but I do connect with others through the App, I can monitor everything, even my activities and my Fit points! which keeps me in competition with myself! Beating myself always seems to inspire me and spur me on more! I started out on 25 points, and 50 fit points as my weekly target, I am now down to 23 points a week and way surpassing my 102 weekly fit points! I would certainly recommend giving it a go as its so easy, you can still go out, enjoy a couple of G&T's but mostly learn to portion control, eat a balanced diet, and enjoy a healthy lifestyle and still have fun! I am on there as Louloulouisey if you wish to connect via the app?
2. Exercise has massively helped me, and that to me has been with walking, and utilising my fitbit. I started off walking a mile in the morning and half a mile in the evening with the dog, 5 days a week, now we cover 3-3.50 miles a day on our dog walks 5 times a week. I just went to Amsterdam and was happily walking 5.5-6.5 miles a day in 28 degree heat, that would have not have been possible two months ago. The positive attitude the walk gives me and it really sets me up for the day, as I know I have done this big walk I can focus on other things. I always make sure every hour I get up and walk, a colleague and I go for a coffee/drink but before we buy it we walk a circuit of all three floors which is about 1000 steps first. With my fitbit, I join with another colleague challenges she sets, and was brave enough to set up my own this past week, and was amazed I actually won and came in with 57181 steps! So my advice is to start small and work your way up if you want to join my Fitbit I am on as Louloulouisey L.
3. I really wanted to do something for the environment as due to bleeding for so long and being so heavy and with all the talk of the impact of plastic on the environment an opportunity came my way where I was gifted a pair of seamfree full briefs by Modibodi to try. So let me explain Modibodi creates protective Leakproof underwear & swimwear for periods & light bladder leaks! Their pants have a lining that contains modified technology so can hold up to 15ml about Two tampons worth. it absorbs and locks away fluid, wicks moisture and fights odour. I have only just tried these as wanted to see how I would get on with my period. I only received one pair, so could only use for one day, wash and then use again on my third day. I have to say I was hugely impressed, being cautious I didn't try them on my first day outside the house, but they were so comfortable and light and no leakage I thought ok, I am going to take these to Amsterdam with me, I did and wore them all day on my third day and like before no leak, no issues and felt as clean and as light as a feather. I also loved the fact that I was saving money and helping the environment. they start from £18.00. And I think are a fantastic invention!
4.Vitamin B – due to my diet I have increased my vitamin B I eat a lot of eggs, fish and vegetables, and an increase in Vitamin B has made also a huge difference in my mood, my PMT Symptoms and my general well being, check with your doctor first but I would highly recommend taking supplements until you balance out your diet and receive the nutrients you need.
5. Magnesium Oil spray – this is a game changer, with PMS, PCOS and Hyperplasia bad sleeping patterns was a regular occurrence, every night now I spray the bottom of my feet and that's it I am off, and now managing to sleep 7-7.5 hours straight! A few months ago this was unheard of, I have also tested it out on my mum, as she is normally up 3-4 times for the loo, well she has found if she gets up, it is only once! Good sleep means happy and healthier you. We buy Holland & Barretts own Magnesium spray and seriously try it, and let me know if it helps! Currently on offer for £4.99
6. Mirena Coil – two months in I am so glad this has settled down, I think with my combined efforts this has really helped the hormone kick in, and this time it is actually working for me and helping. Last time my weight kept going up, I was always suffering horrendous contractions, my boobs were huge and sore, and I was an emotional wreck, I could unhinge my jaw and annihilate someone one minute and then sit bawling my eyes out at an advert! This time I can happily state I am completely balanced and feeling great. Last time I would never have recommended this but I most certainly will this time, my only advice is even if you have had children, try and have it inserted at a clinic where you can have gas and air, or can be knocked out as its not for the faint-hearted, and I know women who have passed out and said its worse than labour! I thankfully was knocked out!
I really and truly hope my update has given you some ideas of new things to try, and that any condition has to be fought and can be trial and error, but it's your body, take control, you control the condition as much as you can not the other way around. Anything else I try, discover or hear about I will share with you! Lets not be shy or ashamed and never stop talking and sharing about this.
If any of this affects you, or you know someone that it does then please do reach out to the PCOS awareness association and the PCOS UK organisation, and always see your GP
And if you suffer from Hyperplasia you can reach out to the following support group
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28 Comments
Wow, you've been through a lot! You are so brave and beautiful Louise!? Thank you for sharing your story!?
Shirley | https://shirleycuypers.blogspot.be
Well done my lovely Lou… I suffered for years with the same problem.. none of the GP's took any notice, I too went private, and they diagnosed the same problem, I was 40 when I finally had a coil fitted, I'm now 56 and still have the coil, as my NOW Dr said it won't do any harm.. I might add I did change my Dr..but before it.. my periods were horrendous.. I couldn't go out at times for fear of flooding…The moods swings were awful.. I don't know how my marriage survived.. but my hubby was wonderful.. Hopefully darling there is light at the end of the tunnel for you, A very healthy diet really helped me, and I made it my mission to loose weight.. I lost 31/2 stone.. This is a subject that all Women should have info on, and GP's should be more simpathic.. Well done again. Xx
Thank you so much Jill, it's shocking how some GP's are so unhelpful! I am so glad that it worked out well for you! And what a lovely hubby you have, I have to say when I had all my issues when I was younger my dad was amazing! Here is hoping it works better this time! And well done you on losing all that weight and sharing this with me xxx
Laura Lovejoy
Hi Lisa, thank you for being so brave and sharing. I hope with the Hysterectomy the pain has eased. Life sadly can be cruel, but we have to do what we can to find another way to bring happiness and positivity into our lives. I wish you all the best for the future, and thank you once again for sharing this. xxx
Thank you lovely, sadly with a lot of conditions its a fight, a lot of it is due to GPS being over worked, tight budgets, and some sadly just not listening. Hopefully the fight we make, helps make it easier for future generations! as sadly some of these conditions are here hereditary. Here is hoping research & development will happen and there will become more available to help! xxx
Whitney Loren
Such a well written post explaining all this! I am disgusted though, how you were treated by those GP's and nurses. You know your own body and if something is not right then you know it isn't, so sad! I wish you could have had all this done sooner, but I am glad you are finally feeling a bit better. I hope you stay well, Louise! x
Ash Williams
Britt | Alternatively Speaking
Thank you for not only sharing some great information, but also opening up about your story.
Britt | http://alternativelyspeaking.ca
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Write about your favorite social network is today's prompt from Wego Health.
It's like being a parent of two children and being told: "Pick your favorite." You can't. (At least, you're not supposed to do that. Thank goodness I have one child.)
So I'm going to call my favorite… TwitFace.
FaceBook is my first social media love. The kind of "let's slow dance and hold hands and share a malted milkshake at the drug store counter" love. Even when the powers that be kept changing the way FB looked and acted and I screamed: "That's it! We're breaking up!", I still hung around. That's love, man. That's true love.
When I started using FaceCrack in 2008, it felt like it was a virtual bumper of my Internet car (I drive an Huayra. And you?) – and I was affixing a new sticker every couple of hours to it. Random thoughts, my favorite lyrics to a song, where I was going when I traveled. I shared a lot.
Perhaps too much. I didn't separate my personal friends with my professional friends. FaceBook bit me in the ass one day (Never mix business and pleasure, so sayeth the FaceBook gods.) and so I had to create a "professional" profile as well. My work friends got a sanitized version of me. Blech. Boring. (This was before you could separate people into lists and do all sorts of privacy settings. Still not convinced.)
But my non-work friends get me in all my giddy, uncensored glory. And I still love FaceBook for what it's offered me. I've reconnected with people I've lost touch with over the years. (And creep on the people I am glad I lost touch with…) Through the DOC and the power of FB, I've become friends with people I've never met, but knew that if we were ever to be in the same city, we would totally get arrested together within 24 hours.
It's voyeurism and narcissism and confession and connecting and peeking and sharing. That's the draw of Facebook.
But then there's Twitter. If FaceBook is my first love, Twitter is the hot piece on the side that shows me the world beyond lame status updates and "type Jump in the comments and see what happens" pictures. It's more mature. Civilized. Aloof. But it does parade around naked carrying a crystal tumbler of single malt scotch in one hand and a Gauloises cigarette in the other. Anyone can see what you're tweeting or retweeting and who you follow. (Yeah, I know you can have a protected Twitter account and tweets. Pretentious much?)
I learn a lot about diabetes from Twitter. The DOC peeps that I follow dig up and share breaking info and research and pertinent bits about things that I am interested in. (Dane Cook is not a DOCer, but Twitter can be boorish without comedians being stupid, so I follow…)
Every Wednesday night, there is a tweet chat run by Diabetes Social Media Advocacy, begun by Cherise that is an hour of thought provoking questions and rapid fire answers by the community: Type 1, Type 2, parents, spouses. There are other activities that go on throughout the week with DSMA, but this is the one that I'm trying not to miss unless toddlergeddon happens in my house while I'm 42 and dropping. (If you want to join us, it's every Wednesday night at 9pm EST. Just use the hashtag #DSMA and get involved.)
Want to join the Borg Collective with me?
@ThePerfectdblog is where I'm at on Twitter.
ThePerfectD is this blog's FB page. (I'm just as witty there as I am here. Sometimes I even share other witty people's ideas and sites. Come on, join us. All the cool kids are doing it.)
Let's get connected, TwitFace style.
P.S. Weird little tidbit about me? I teach a class in social media for a state organization. I am contracted for social media consulting. But you know what I like the most about social media? You can shut it down when you want.
I just haven't wanted to yet.


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The MEd in Art Education at Converse College prepares the graduate student/experienced teacher through courses pertaining to all areas included in teaching art students. The focus is on curriculum development and providing appropriate instructional methods for teaching art in grades PK-12, as well as identifying and serving appropriately students in special populations (gifted, underachievers, minorities, students with disabilities). Adding to past studio art experiences, as well as the study of art history is a facet of the art education program. Comprehending and conducting research completes the educational program for professionals in art education.
The student will be able to:
demonstrate competencies in art production and art history;
- demonstrate an advanced understanding of art education and general education theory;
- demonstrate competencies and mastery of teaching; and
- articulate verbal and written mastery of advanced understanding of artistic styles and principles including their own personal artistic style and how their art making impacts their classroom.
- Teacher Work Sample (midway through the program, developed in a required course of the same name).
- National Board for Professional Teaching Standard portfolio (completed near the end of the program).
- Studio Art portfolio of Graduate Exhibition
Program Coursework
Visit the graduate catalog for current course descriptions, and view benchmark worksheets for an outline of academic requirements for this program.
Online Option
Converse's MEd in Art Education is also offered as an online hybrid degree, combining four semesters of online coursework with two summer residencies on our Spartanburg campus. Learn about the Online MEd in Art Education.
Cynthia Caraway Hudson
'08, 2014 SC Art Educator of the Year
"The Converse MEd challenged me and prepared me to educate at various grade levels. My Converse degree facilitates my continued growth as an educator and artist."


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The following was originally posted in thread on Gentle Christian Mothers called, "…And I'm the Strict One!"and is a follow up to my previous post, Teach Your Children Well.
At 4 months, what you want to be doing is starting the phase of 'discipline' that I call "show and tell" — it's not a phase where you expect the baby to *do* anything at all. I mean that! And I know it doesn't make sense to say "start discipline" and "the baby doesn't do anything" when you are coming from a punitive mindset.
What "show and tell" means is that you are building the vocabulary for whatever you want him/her to be able to do without thinking twice once s/he is a toddler. You build vocabulary by saying a word and simultaneously doing that thing to the baby.
For example, when you say "Up" as you pick a baby up, that's 'show and tell' — but of course, "Up" is not an instruction you want your toddler to follow later, so it's not a good example of how 'show and tell' is a good start to good discipline. It's just an example of the way that people naturally know that 'show and tell' is how you teach stuff to babies. It's how they learn. That's why it's the method you choose when you teach everything, including when you teach the vocabulary you want them to grasp for following instructions. It's a game. It's no big deal.
At this stage you have TONS of time. Start by thinking and trying out what words you plan to use as your primary 'words of instruction'. Once you've got them figured out, you need to *stop* using them as ordinary parts of chit-chat and *only* use them when you are going to be 'show and tell'-ing. Your instruction words should be short and sweet. When possible, they should say what 'is happening / what to do' instead of 'what not to do'. Try not to start with more than 6 to 10 instruction words. Select them carefully and always use them identically. (Many of these instruction words are going to sound like [Read more…]


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Wyndham's Theatre
32-36 Charing Cross Road
The theatre can be seen opposite the station.
Conor McPherson's stand-out 1997 play The Weir runs at the Wyndham's Theatre following its successful appearance at the Donmar Warehouse early in 2013. The show has been seen all over the world since its late 1990s premiere performance at the Royal Court Theatre and stands up alongside McPherson's other work such as the recent The Veil and The Seafarer.
Josie Rourke directs the production and actors such as Brian Cox, Risteard Cooper, Dervla Kirwan, Peter McDonald and Ardal O'Hanlon have been compiled to bring new life to this pub-set tale.
So in 2014 audiences with theatre tickets witness a story in which two men – Brendan (McDonald) and Jack (Cox) - arrive in their local pub for their daily pint. But this is no ordinary trip as the establishment is graced with a stranger – a woman called Valerie (Kirwan) who accompanies Finbar (Cooper) - that that men feel obliged to impress. The group begin to exchange tales from their past, with the two men hoping to leave a lasting impression on the lady, and then it is Valerie's turn to explain why she has left behind her home in Dublin, a dark story that could have profound results.
The story has been seen on Broadway in the late 1990s and returns to New York at the Irish Repertory Theatre in 2013, with this production hitting the Donmar Warehouse in April 2013. Now it is the turn of the Wyndham's Theatre to get in on the action as it runs at the West End venue from 2014.
And it should have no trouble attracting audiences with names like Brian Cox (X2: X-Men United) and Ardal O'Hanlon (Father Ted). Cox has established himself as an international name with credits in a range of Hollywood movies from Manhunter in the 1980s to RED in recent years. His stage credits are equally impressive with roles in As You Like It at the Vaudeville Theatre in 1967, Titus Andronicus and The Taming Of The Shrew for the Royal Shakespeare Company and King Lear at the National Theatre, among others.
Audiences can catch The Weir at the Wyndham's Theatre from 2014 following productions such as Relatively Speaking and Barking In Essex.
|Booking From:
|Thursday, 17th April 2014
|Booking Until:
|Saturday, 19th April 2014
|Running Time:
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BTS 2016 – Call for Papers Deadline Extended!
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If you're interested in submitting a paper for the 2016 event please ensure that you email across your submissions to firstname.lastname@example.com. Successful applicants will be notified of acceptance by 30th June 2016. Please visit the Abstract Submission page on the BTS Website to download the instructions and abstract submission form.
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We're happy to announce our next wave of MDF terrain pieces. The centerpiece of this release is our new container system. Consisting of Large and Small containers plus Barricades and swappable Container Doors, these pieces are designed to fill tables in a hurry.
Next up we have a 12 pack of Escape Pods which are extremely useful in missions.
Finally we have the Bus Stop.
We hope you like these new pieces, let us know what you think in the comments!


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Whole Body Vibration FELA Lawyers for Repetitive & Cumulative Injuries
Gordon, Elias & Seely, L.L.P. represents FELA claimants for repetitive or cumulative trauma claims.
- An intriguing and developing, but very serious area of vocational medicine, is now named "whole body vibration".
- Whole body vibration [WBV] is a term used to describe mechanical vibrations, jolts, and shocks that are transmitted to the whole body from the seats of locomotives or other industrial machines and vehicles. It is well known that excessive exposure to whole body vibration can cause serious spinal disorders. Government and scientific studies have found a strong association between excessive exposure to whole body vibration and serious back injuries. Medical studies also show that vibration may act in combination with other work-related factors such as prolonged sitting, lifting and awkward body postures to cause increased risks of premature back disorders and disabilities.
- Whole body vibration injuries, also sometimes called cumulative trauma injuries, most typically result in serious back pain, herniated discs, degenerated discs, and radiating pains. These injuries may develop over time and painful spinal symptoms may occur with or without a specific traumatic event.
- There are internal company documents from several railroads that reveal thousands of complaints by engineers and trainman about excessive vertical and lateral vibrations, shocks and jolts. These internal documents show the railroads have known about the potential for serious spinal injuries from excessive WBV for decades. These internal documents also reveal the railroads were notified by the FRA over thirty years ago to dampen whole body vibration inside the locomotive cab, to measure WBV, and to improve the locomotive seats.
- The railroads identified particular types of locomotives, such as the SD70MACs, and the SD90MACs, as rough riders. These documents also show that regardless of the locomotive type, lack of proper maintenance to the shocks, springs, pedestal liners and other dampening components on the locomotive can result in excessive vibration problems. Other factors that contribute to excessive WBV include poorly maintained track, train speed, locomotive age and defective seats.
- The railroads know, but even more sadly knew, that these injuries were occurring in their workforce but completely failed to correct the situation or, in most cases, even to warn about them. These claims are compensable under FELA and Gordon, Elias & Seely, L.L.P. has gone to great lengths to position itself to help you receive just and fair compensation for these injuries.
- Most WBV injury claims are covered by the FELA, and we are prepared to handle them. Through other WBV FELA lawsuits that have already been conducted, we, and other lawyers, have obtained thousands of pages of internal company documents, and have taken the depositions of top corporate officers. We have consulted with and retained nationally and internationally recognized experts on WBV and related issues of ergonomics, biomechanics, locomotive design and maintenance, cab seat design and maintenance, and track and roadbed integrity. These experts have provided critical testimony in support of these cases
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On Saturday KWiL had its first opportunity to get out into the community and meet young readers. Of course Steve and Daryl, the stars of Sheri Roloff's Hide & Go Seek-A-Saurus, came with us…
…and they were warmly welcomed by all of the kids who stopped by KWiL's booth at MKE Moms Blog Cookies with Santa event.
"I love dinosaurs!" "Look Mom, a T-Rex!" And, "Can I hold one?" were just some of the things we overheard kids saying when they set eyes on Steve and Daryl. Could they hold one?
Sure thing:
AND, we invited them to color their very own Christmas with Steve and Daryl, an 11x 17 foldable version of a Christmas-themed story starring Sheri's delightful dinos.
Kids hard at work coloring; Sheri helping them fold; smiles all around.
Here's a close up of the book:
If you have a young reader who'd love to color Christmas with Steve and Daryl, stomp on over to our KWiL Club page, where you can download several different sizes of the book.
Why did kids love Steve and Daryl, and their Christmas coloring book? For all of the same reasons we think they will fall in love with Hide & Go Seek-A-Saurus, which releases this Spring.
Hide & Go Seek-A-Saurus is about not just one, but three things kids love: 1) dinosaurs, 2) pizza, and 3) playing hide and go seek. The plot is giggle-out-loud funny, the comic-style design engaging, and there are three interactive spreads where readers get to actually play hide and go seek with Steve and Daryl.
We hope you have as much fun with Christmas with Steve and Daryl as the kids did at Cookies with Santa, and that you stop back this Spring to catch them in their full-length picture book debut!
Happy coloring! Happy Christmas!


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How Pawn Shops Work | March 2019
Wondering how pawn shops work?
Pawn shops are brick and mortar stores that accept used possessions of value from their customers, and in exchange they provide a cash loan or payout. On the flip side, customers also frequent pawn shops to purchase goods at a great deal, such as on guns, jewelry, electronics and power tools.
Looking to sell or pawn an item now?
Get local cash offers for it – free, fast & easy.
While PawnGuru is revolutionizing the pawn shop experience by allowing anyone to compare offers online from their local pawn shops, it is still important to understand the fundamentals of how pawn shops work. Read on to learn everything you need to know to get started.
Who Uses Pawn Shops?
Pawn shops are the best way for people to get fast cash in a pinch, especially those who are unbanked or underbanked. Unbanked refers to those who do not have an account at a bank or other financial institution. If you fall into this group, you're not alone. According to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., there are 17 million Americans who fall into this category.
As for the underbanked group, it is composed of 51 million Americans. These folks have access to a bank account, but choose to supplement it by using alternative financial services such as pay day loans or cash advances.
That being said, pawn shops are not solely for the unbanked or underbanked. Many savvy shoppers from all backgrounds know they can find treasures at these shops for a fantastic price. It is a well-kept secret.
How Does Pawning Work?
Here is how a pawning transaction works:
- Pawner brings an item into a pawn shop
- Pawnbroker assesses its value
- Pawnbroker makes an offer at that value and provides terms of the loan
- Pawner agrees to hand the item over in exchange for a cash loan at that value
- Pawnbroker gives pawner a receipt with all the details
- Pawner returns to pawn shop with receipt before payback date
- Pawner pays dues and receives the item back
How Do You Sell an Item at a Pawn Shop?
Here is how to sell an item at a pawn shop:
- Bring an item into a pawn shop
- Pawnbroker assesses its value
- Accept or decline the offer—or negotiate
- Once an offer is agreed upon, an exchange is made for cash
How Do You Buy an Item at a Pawn Shop?
How is how to buy an item at a pawn shop:
- Walk into the pawn shop
- Find an item you want to buy
- Hand cash to the pawnbroker
What Can I Pawn or Sell at a Pawn Shop?
While you can pawn or sell a wide array of items, here are commonly accepted items:
- Jewelry & watches
- Precious metals such as gold
- Previous stones such as diamonds
- Guns & ammunition
- Power tools
- Electronics – TV's, tablets, cell phones, laptops, game consoles & more
- Video games & DVD's
- Sporting equipment – crossbows, skis & more
What is the Best Way to Pawn, Sell or Buy an Item?
Now that you know the basics of how pawn shops work, here is the best way to pawn, sell or buy an item today to ensure you get the best offer possible:
- List your item online at PawnGuru—it's free!
- Receive offers from pawn shops in your local area
- Compare the offers
- Accept the highest offer (or lowest if you're buying)
- Enter the pawn shop to make the transaction
Looking to sell or pawn an item now?
Get local cash offers for it – free, fast & easy.
My father was recently diagnosed with some sort of disease and we're going to need some fast cash for his medications. That is why I am glad to learn that a local pawn shop can be a good way to get some quick cash without the hassle of going to a bank process. Hopefully, we can get enough cash from selling some of my jewelry. Thanks!


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10893 New Black Shearling Lamb Fur Suede Leather Jacket Coat Stroller M Medium
Overall Length ~ 27.5 inches
Sweep at Bottom ~ 50 inches
Shoulder to Shoulder ~ 18.5 inches
Sleeve Length from Neck Seam ~ 30 inches (roll-back cuffs)
Across Back from Armpit to Armpit ~ 20 inches
Chest at Fullest Point with Coat Closed ~ 40 inches
Closure Type ~ Buttons
Fur garment sizing is not always accurate. Although a size may be provided, to ensure a proper fit, measure one of your own garments and compare the measurements to those provided above. All measurements provided above are in INCHES.
Please note: This is a natural fur, which has an inconsistent and distressed look.
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When I turn on the camera, the screen is blank. You can't see your subject in the viewing screen. NO picture.
By 'blank' do you mean the screen is dark as if the camera is off or is it illuminated but shows nothing? If it's dark, is it maybe just really dim? I did a google search and those were some of the variations on that problem:
Is the battery in good condition and fully charged?
It doesn't seem like a camera setting would cause that but you should check your manual. Other than the battery or a setting it sounds like a hardware problem that wouldn't be fixable by the user.
The screen is Black! even in will lite areas
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Ive charged it several times....it will turn on ,but not off.


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Dec 14, 2010 | ISBN 9780823000708
"This book is insightful, informative, and a fun read. Rosenberg offers solid tools for researching grants, writing successful proposals, and getting out of your own way."
–Stephen Mallon, photographer, past president, American Society of Media Photographers, New York City chapter
"The Artist's Guide to Grant Writing has everything one needs to know, with easy step-by-step directions, for writing thorough and meaningful proposals that can win competitive grants. I would recommend it to any artist."
–Michael Royce, executive director, New York Foundation for the Arts
"Rosenberg demystifies the grant writing process!"
–Reni Gower, professor, Painting and Printmaking Department, Virginia Commonwealth University
"What a fabulous gift Rosenberg offers us! She writes with charm, intelligence, and clarity."
–Ellen Sussman, author of French Lessons