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Sweet Surprise: Gender Neutral Baby Shower Ideas
The arrival of a new baby is a momentous occasion and a welcome opportunity for some big celebrations! Whether the parents-to-be are leaving the baby's gender a surprise or they want to explore some ideas beyond traditional decor, there are plenty of ways to personalize a gender neutral baby shower with bright colors and fun motifs. From honeybees to jungle animals, gender neutral baby showers are easy to create with help from Pottery Barn Kids.
Who Will It Bee?
Shower guests will be buzzing with a bee-themed celebration that incorporates black, yellow, white and gold decorations. Pair black and white stripes for a bee-like look on banners or balloons, and add a pop of elegance with bright yellow flowers like buttercups or daisies. Encourage guests to join in on the fun as soon as they enter with a bee-themed poll: What will baby bee; a boy or a girl? As the day's festivities are wrapping up, send guests on their way with gender-neutral baby shower favors, like super-sweet honey jars complete with personalized labels commemorating the party date or the baby's due date.
Rubber Ducks
Welcome a new baby into the world with a rubber duck-themed party. These childhood toys make will make a splash as decorative accents and table centerpieces. Use miniature ducks as cupcake toppers, and sit larger ducks in glass bowls with blue marbles or blue food coloring-tinted water for a centerpiece that mimics ducks floating on a pond. Pair pastel yellow and blue decorative plates and tablecloths with red napkin accents to make this theme pop.
Teddy Bear Picnic
Babies and cuddly teddy bears just go together, and it's easy to expand on the idea with a teddy bear picnic-themed shower. Transform the party room into a whimsical woodland picnic landscape with red and white checkered tablecloths, log slice cake platters, burlap garlands and potted or faux ferns. You can expand on the idea even more with a menu that features a bear's favorite foods, including a honey bar with apples, berries and muffins, or honey graham crackers and bear cake pops. Remember the stuffed teddy bears, which also double as wonderful gender neutral baby gifts to welcome the baby when he or she arrives.
You Are My Sunshine
The warmth of the sun is almost as great as the warmth and love at a baby shower! With sky-themed decor like a big sun piñata and a bright blue backdrop behind the gift table, you can transform any room into a sunny paradise. Decorative touches like sunflower centerpieces add warmth and beauty, while gold-accented tablecloths and napkins dress up the tables. Consider adding a sunny theme to your food spread with a candy buffet that features bright colors with red, orange and yellow treats alongside yellow drinks like orange juice and lemonade.
Zoo Pals
Start your zoo pals shower off with gender neutral baby shower invitations featuring jungle animals, and then carry the theme throughout with tropical touches like lush potted or faux foliage, matchstick bamboo table skirts and woven grass place mats. Consider using plenty of jungle animal-themed accessories like plates, napkins and favor boxes. You can even add stuffed animal centerpieces like little lions, zebras and monkeys, which make cuddly gifts for the parents-to-be. Incorporate gender neutral baby colors like green, gray and orange throughout the room for a wild animal adventure.
Little Library
Literature-loving parents and guests are sure to have a blast at a book-themed baby shower. From invitations that look like vintage library cards to bookmark favors featuring the shower date, there are so many fun ways to incorporate kids' books into party details. Embrace a reading-ready theme with simple details like a light red and gray color scheme, miniature-booklet garlands and stacks of books wrapped in color-coordinated paper – these are great for adding height variations to a candy buffet table, too. Feel free to ask guests to bring their favorite childhood books along as gifts to start the new baby's learning library.
There's no need to reveal the big surprise in order to create a memorable shower. These themes provide a festive setting and fit with a neutral theme or one where the gender is known. The most important thing is that everyone enjoys the party and welcomes the new arrival in style!


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John Harbaugh is bringing the Ravens to Denver late — this could be a big mistake
In Mike Klis' Broncos Mailbag on Wednesday, he mentioned that Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh will bring his team to Denver as late as possible this week. He hopes that will minimize the effects of Denver's altitude.
This could be a big mistake. Here's why (go with it for a second…):
When UFC 150 fought a big MMA card in Denver in August, three fighters in the top three bouts were from Colorado (Benson Henderson, Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone and Ed Herman). The other three (Frankie Edgar, Melvin Guillard and Jake Shields) are from the East or West coasts.
All three out-of-towners made a specific point of arriving in Denver as late as possible. They said by coming late, the altitude would affect them less. (Sound familiar?)
Two of those out-of-towners lost their bouts. Guillard, for instance, started strong early in the first round against Cerrone, then faded so fast and so far that Cerrone knocked him out with two quick strikes just 76 seconds in.
Cerrone came to Denver early and trained hard, to acclimate back to the altitude. He ran the stairs and trails at Red Rocks the week before. Henderson trained at even higher altitude in New Mexico. And Shields trains in Fort Collins.
"The Denver air is unbelievable," Cerrone said. "If you don't live here, you can't understand. When it's time to buckle up and go, that first blowout in your lungs will burn."
Oh, and the third fight, won by San Francisco's Shields over Fort Collins' Herman? Shields won because he was so far ahead on the scorecards early.
"I had to slow down," Shields said. Colorado's altitude wore him down by the end, he said.
And if you're wondering why MMA has anything to do with the Broncos and the NFL?
Broncos strength and conditioning coach Luke Richesson regularly uses MMA training in the team's workout program. He and several players were at the Pepsi Center that night for UFC 150.


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Saloni Chopra is a Mumbai based actress and model. We see her in the role of Isha Jai Singh in MTV's GIRLS ON TOP.
Saloni has posted a series of 5 photos of different shades of women and boldly write about so called "controversial" Indian topics that modern women faces but couldn't talk about freely. She is breaking the stereotype Indian thoughts about women and society. Her photos are presenting everything that is wrong with women in our country.
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Part 1/5 Here's a little tribute to all the women out there. Women that I adore, and am inspired by. Women that are unique and independent. All of you… You are strength. To read the photo article I've written, log onto salonichopra.in – link also available in my bio. Don't forget to share it!! Over the next few days, I'll try to upload all the different avatars of women from my post on Instagram. But I would really love it if you read that too. Happy Independence day! Excerpt "I am a Virgin. I may not look like one, so what? What's a virgin girl suppose to look like anyway? Am I not suppose to dye my hair, just because I'm a virgin? Should I not open my legs, or smoke a Cigarette? Sure, smoking is injurious to your health, but don't say it like it's injurious to only "women's health". I am sick and tired of being judged. You see me walking by, and you think i'm the kind of girl that'll flirt with you, or i'm high on drugs, or that I'm a lesbian (which is none of your business), just because of the way I look. So I like making a fucking loud statement, what has sex got to do with it? Yeah I'm a virgin, and maybe I will lose my virginity tomorrow, or maybe I won't for the next 5 years. But i'll dress the way I like, and I don't give you the right to judge me for it." #IndependenceDay #wordporn #women #independence #inspired #motivate #bethechangeyouwishtosee #love #photoarticle #educate #awareness
Why do society affects our life so much..?? So, what should a girl do to make the society feel that she is a virgin..?? Why is virginity of a girl such a big deal..?? No one judges a boy for his activities…
You know what, society is gonna judge her either way…… she should do what she feels like doing..
DEAR GIRLS, Do not let the society take away your independence of being YOU…
Part 2/5 I hate pants. I hate bra's too. I am so much more comfortable when I throw on a pair of shorts and a tshirt and walk out of my house to buy my groceries, instead of having to wear a bra, put on a pair of jeans — I hate it. I like my body just the way it is, i'm more than comfortable in it. But clearly, you have a problem with my comfort. You want me to cover myself up all the time. Even though your mumma's got the same things I do, but why is it that when you see me you get aroused without reason? Do you feel weird seeing me in my underwear? Would a bikini be okay for you? Why is it that you assume, when you see a girl like me, in clothes too small (but one's she's happy to be in) you automatically assume that I'm a slut. You assume that it's okay to touch me, and tease me. You want to teach me a lesson. You call me characterless, a slut, or a whore. Firstly, no girl, even if she does do the things you disapprove of, is a slut or a whore. It's her body and her choice. Secondly, my clothes don't define me. I am an introvert. I am shy as fuck. I can't start a conversation with a stranger at a party… that's not me. And it bothers me, that you think I have no character, just because you can see my underpants. They cover my ass, and they sure as hell cover my vagina. The problem lies within you, not me. I do have character. I just may not be able to ever say this out loud to you — because that's not who I am. I am not that bold, but that doesn't mean I shouldn't hold the right to be respected in this society. Courtesy, every girl out there that is shy, but loves her body too. Because you can be both, without being ashamed of either. To read the entire Independence Day article I've written, log onto www.salonichopra.in #independenceday #introvert #awareness #beyou #bethechangeyouwishtosee #selflove #wordporn #photoarticle #theslowlife
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A lesson that our society must learn: "Respect the way SHE is.." Stop labeling her as a SLUT or WHORE on the basis of her clothes. And dear boys, please O please, don't take her short clothes as a certificate for you to misbehave with her. Her clothes doesn't judge her character, its your mental level that judges HER…
DEAR GIRLS, feel free to wear whatever gives you comfort and confidence. Dress for yourself not for the society..
Part 3/5 "All my life, they told me what to do. I was raised very well with all necessary etiquettes & requirements that a wife should have. I can cook, clean, stitch, feed, lift and provide pleasure, as and when needed. I am well aware, that I am not suppose to have a sexual drive of my own. That's not what I am here for. But what if, that is what I want to discover right now? My own sexuality? Because I like the act of sex. There are still places where I could be killed for saying that out loud. Definitely be looked down upon. But why is it okay for me to have sex just to please him, but not want to do it when I am aroused or horny? What about my hormones? What if I am not just this body of mine? I don't even know if it is men, or women that I desire. And I will never know, because I've always been petrified to find out. I am too scared to ask. I am shunned down from it. Who am I? What if all I want to do is travel the world, work in villages, help people, and explore my sexuality as I go? I don't think I want to have kids, or to ever cook again. I do not want to lie down under him for the three and a half minutes that I do, I want to moan and scream. I want someone to explore not just my body, but my mind and my soul. I want to be touched, without being entered. I want to learn everything there is to learn, outside of what I know. I don't want to be his trophy, or his slave. I want to be me. And I don't want to be ashamed of telling you that I want to have orgasms. This is who I am. My culture, or my history will not change that. I am proud of where I belong, it's not the place, but the people that are bothered. If The Kama Sutra can emerge from our Culture and History, then why can't I? Give me the freedom… to be me." – Courtesy every woman who has ever been scared of becoming herself. To read the entire Independence Day Article, dedicated to the wonderful women that are strong, but are scared of becoming – log onto www.salonichopra.in #bethechangeyouwishtosee #desire #selfawareness #theslowlife #wordporn #shootmode #awareness #photoarticle #women #beyou
What should I say on this??? We live in a country where one can't even say the word "SEX" out loud, leave alone exploring one's sexuality… In our patriarchal society, the mindset is set as only the male has the right to sex or to talk about sex… But what the society forgets is that SEX is a process in which both male and female are equally indulged and are very much interdependent on each other.
As a matter of fact, India is the country of the origin of Kama-Sutra and at present women of the country can't express their desire as well they are forced to feel ashamed for their desires (its pathetic).. and in case if she say it out loud then guess what??? boooommm : She is CHARACTERLESS….(result declared)..!!
DEAR GIRLS, don't be ashamed of your sexual needs, its a sign that you are totally normal and your body is functioning perfectly. Respect your hormones, and go exploring..!! Be with the one who totally understands your needs and don't raises his eyebrow on your desires..!!
Part 4/5 (This is a Tribute. Not My Story). So it happened. Was it easy? No. Did I suffer? You don't know the inch of what I went through. You don't even know what rape is. It isn't physical. It wouldn't be painful if it was. As women, we are capable of producing a child out of our vagina's — a penis can't hurt me. But it did. Because I shut down. My mind shut down, so did my body. I cried for weeks, months. I couldn't look anybody in the eye. I couldn't trust anyone. At first I didn't talk about it. But when I did, my family suffered the consequences. The shame, the disgust. As though I had committed the crime. No one cared who he was. The neighbours didn't care about my pain, they wondered what was I wearing? Nobody looked at me the same way again. My colleagues, my teachers, my friends. Overnight I went from being the girl with big dreams, to the girl that had been raped. Did you know there are more chances of adolescent girls being raped within the family, than there are of it happening outside? That's right. But you know what? I am sick & tired of being 'That Girl'. Who will marry That Girl? Who will drop That Girl home? Yes! It fucking happened. Yes, it was traumatising. But my rape doesn't fucking define who I am. I am beyond that. I am more than just the act. I am fucking wonderful. I love strangers bcos they don't look at me as the girl who got raped. They look at me & they see my smile. They see my shining eyes. They see me flick my hair, they hear me laugh. They ask me about my dreams & goals in life. There is much more to me than just that one night. I am not ashamed of being a rape victim, I am not scared & on most days, I am not sad either. Why should I be? I'm not the one who did it! I am going to live my life to the fullest & enjoy every moment like it's the last, bcos I deserve the best. And one day, I want to be able to walk into a crowded place & admit that I have been raped, without being judged or labeled. Without your pity. Yes. I am That Girl. I am That Girl, who still doesn't forget to smile. – On behalf of every girl who's ever been too scared to say the truth. You're stronger than you think. Full article on www.salonichopra.in
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RAPE… Its not only a word, its a pool of pain in itself. But in our society its become a joke or sometime its just a point of debate. A rape victim is merely a topic of hush hush gossip for the people. Why do society treats HER like she has committed a sin or she is a criminal. NO, NO,NO.. For god's sake, change it, don't see her with a questionable eye, don't pass comments, don't tell your kids not to talk to her, … JUST STOP.. SHE is one of you.
DEAR GIRLS, don't let one incident change your life. Don't feel sorry for Yourself. You are far more stronger than this. KEEP YOUR HEAD HIGH AND SMILE… Life is beautiful as you are..
Part 5/5 I wanted to be a teacher, and an astronaut. I wanted to become a dancer. I wanted to plant trees and have kids. I was the girl who ordered coffee right before you at the Starbucks this morning. The girl that broke the traffic light last night at 10 pm. I was travelling in the auto next to yours, three nights ago. You tried to chat me up last week at the bar down the street. You also almost sold me a credit card this afternoon, but I was running around at work and I hung up before you could. I am the girl with the parents that live far away, in Amritsar. I am the girl who grew up with six siblings. And I am also her, who has nobody. I could be somebody's sister, wife, daughter, mother — but what if I am not? Do I only not deserve to be raped and abused by the relationships I have? Is my relation to a man the only thing that defines me? What if I am not a daughter, a sister, a mother or a wife? What if I am just… me? Yes, I am that virgin who likes to make a statement with her attire. I am the shy girl, comfortable in her skin. I am dying to explore my sexuality and yes, I'm the girl thats been sexually abused in the past. I am not just that I am many more. I am studying for my exams. I am travelling back drunk at 3 am from a party. I am standing outside a bar, crying over a bad break up. I am working in a call centre, to support my younger brothers education. I have been in love. I have dreams and goals and ambitions. I am an individual. I am strong. I am every girl that has ever been touched, teased, slapped, abused or raped. I am also every girl that is scared of being alone on the streets, because I am scared of being objectified. I am a goddess, you say. Then why am I so scared of your presence around me? Why am I not safe? Why am I not… Independent? Today, on the 69th year of our country's Independence, this is all I ask of you. My freedom to breathe. To live. To be Me. To not be ashamed of who I am. Because I did not, do not, and never will deserve this. #TributeToWomen #Part5 #bethechangeyouwanttoseeintheworld #independenceday #india #feminism #educate #girls #TheSlowLife
DEAR GIRLS, know your worth and don't ever do anything for other's sake. You are not here to be raped, abused, judged, teased or anything that you don't want. Never feel ashamed for being yourself. Your freedom is only yours. All you deserve is RESPECT. #BEYOU
Saloni Chopra has a huge fan following on all social platforms, and clearly she deserves it. She is totally a sweetheart voicing exactly the thoughts of a girl living in our so called modern yet so backward India.
Dear Saloni Chopra, I am now in short of words to thank-you enough for inspiring not only me but also many common girls like me.
I am very grateful to you for igniting this new ray of confidence in ME so that i can finally write this post and let my words out.
– one of your follower..


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I don't know if I've flown over the rainbow or the cuckoo's nest. I've either just landed the job of my dreams or lost my mind.
I'm pretty sure I'm the new Blog Editor for the SuccessWorks SEO Copywriting blog. At least that's what it says on this page.
Just like after having sex for the first time (not that I'd know, mom) and after turning 30, I feel like I need to run to the mirror to see if I look any different. Do I look more mature? More awesome?
If this is real, Heather Lloyd-Martin is probably starting to regret that decision right about now.
Anyway, I've followed everything Heather has to say since diving into the Internet marketing world, even including her on my list of top five Internet marketing resources. She specializes in SEO copywriting, of course, and content marketing.
Over the summer, I took her SEO Copywriting Certification Training, which lays out every step in the SEO content creation process, including competitor analysis, keyword research and more. I highly recommend this comprehensive course. She even conducts conference calls with other industry experts for her students and makes herself available to answer any questions they have throughout the course. (I know, because I was annoying – I mean, extremely engaged).
I'm a few weeks into the new gig and loving it!
- I edit all blog posts for the site, as the title suggests
- I write Q&A's with industry experts. Check out Tuesday's Q&A with Brookstone SEO Copy Manager (and former boss) Richard Hostler as he discusses in-house SEO copywriting. I've got another one coming up in November with Pam Slim, of Escape From Cubicle Nation fame, on leaving your in-house gig to start a freelance business, so stay tuned for that, too.
- I write the SEO Content Marketing Roundup. This is a compilation of expert articles from around the Web. Check 'em out on Wednesdays. (Changes coming soon!)
- I reach out to guest authors and coordinate the content calendar. We have stellar, expert guest authors – and I'm the lucky gal who gets to communicate with them! Content strategist and B2B copywriter Courtney Ramirez contributes regularly. Founder and CEO of Portent Ian Lurie will have a post for us in a couple weeks, and Magnitude Media Founder Leslie Poston, author of Social Media Metrics for Dummies, is up in November. (If you're awesome and want to write a guest post, give me a shout! tracy at seocopywriting dot com)
Heather's just as helpful an employer as she is a teacher, and I'm getting paid to work on a site that I spent all of my time on for free anyway.
The trick to achieving your dreams? Keep on workin' hard, reachin' out and helpin' others, peeps!


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Friday, September 24, 2010
Speed Indeed
11 comments:
- elle said...
Thanks Seth, I enjoyed the preview. I'm voting away and I'm curious as to what you'll do with the results. Happy day!
- September 25, 2010 at 10:16 AM
- Jill Zaheer said...
Thanks so much for giving us a glimpse of Pam's new book Art At The Speed of LIght that you are a contributor to. Loved looking at the two pages of yours in the book revealing step by step instructions to one of your included works. Wondering if this gives us an inside view of how you attain some of your amazing effects in your artwork. Fun cover of the book too. Love looking at each of the letters and seeing what the background is. Can't wait to get my copy!!
- September 25, 2010 at 11:02 AM
- Lynn said...
looks good.
- September 25, 2010 at 11:11 AM
- Outside The Lines said...
Looks like a great book....thanks!
- September 25, 2010 at 11:54 AM
- William said...
Have I not kindly asked you to stop tempting me with more books to buy? If my wife kicks me out, I'm going to have to move in with you!
- September 25, 2010 at 1:07 PM
- Leslie said...
Seth, you do get around! Thanks for the preview. I am going to need to expand my studio just to hold all of these wonderful books!
- September 25, 2010 at 9:49 PM
- Gillian McMurray said...
Love the widget, Seth. I think I will have to add it to my wishlist - the book that is and not the widget.
- September 26, 2010 at 11:24 AM
- Nelda Ream said...
This looks like a really good book. Thanks for the preview.
- September 26, 2010 at 2:42 PM
- Dyche Designs said...
Her new book looks great, congrats on being featured in it.
- September 26, 2010 at 3:46 PM
looks fabulous! i will most definitely have to get this one!
- September 26, 2010 at 5:48 PM
- neva gagliano said...
thanks so muich for another great heads up!!
- September 26, 2010 at 8:23 PM


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Local tech celeb Paul Allen isn't just a billionaire. He's also a Seahawks fan and the man who single-handedly kept the team from relocating to Southern California by buying it in 1997 and then bankrolling the private portion of Qwest Field's construction.
After congratulating the players in the Seahawks locker room, Allen rewarded fans who didn't rush out to beat traffic by giving them the privilege of shaking his ever-so-valuable hand.
They, in turn, did their best to shout and yell and cheer with whatever vocal energy they had left after those four quarters of nail-bitingly intense postseason play.
Check it out. It's cute.


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Last Updated On: January 2020
Every year across the country, people try and fail to use urine that is not their own during drug tests.
Although people are caught in a lot of different ways, the most common is the failure to have the pee at the correct temperature.
Keeping the urine you want to use at a constant warm temperature that replicates the human body is a really tough task.
We humans are great at keeping things hot or cold, but natural body temp or warmth falls into that awkward in-between area that is very difficult to maintain.
For this reason, many people have turned to using synthetic piss kits, which are much easier to work with when it comes to regulating normal pee temperature. Real pee must be kept refrigerated so it is fresh and you then have the challenge of reheating it properly.
Artificial pee is stable at room temperature though, making it much easier to bring up to our normal body heat or warmth. This means that fake urine is actually easier to store than real human pee.
I know it may seem crazy to be thinking about the temperature of urine, but honestly, this small detail can be what stands between you and getting through a urine drug test.
Right now, I am going to lay it all out for you and explain in detail why urine temperature during your drug test matters. And, also fill you in on how to best regulate the heat of pee for a drug screening.
Let's get into the juicy details.
Urine tests are probably the most popular way for employers to screen their employees for drugs. You might be surprised to know that there are not too many ways that the testing staff can guarantee you have not used fake piss, one of them is temperature.
What they do is measure the temperature of your sample right out of the gates.
Any sample that has a temperature that is either too low or too high will immediately raise a red flag.
That means it is automatically rejected. And yes, that pretty much means that you're losing your job.
They know that there's only a couple of minutes from the time that the urine leaves the body and into the cup, and to the tester. That means that the temperature of your pee should be very close to what it is inside the body. If it is off by quite a bit then you're definitely getting the attention that you do not want.
There are so many people that simply don't understand this and every day, people are caught when they didn't have to be. All because they didn't pay attention to the temperature of the sample that they have given. It's such a small thing but it plays a huge part in your success.
If you need to put in a fake sample, the temperature needs to be your number-one consideration.
Let's do it. Let's talk about the question that you guys have all been waiting for.
What exactly is the temperature of urine when it leaves the body? Does it need to be exactly around that temperature when you pass the sample?
And, what is the optimal temperature of synthetic pee for it to be seen as "real" by laboratory testings and most urinalysis exams?
The Answer: The temperature should be in the range of 94°F to 96°F (about 35 °C). It's the temperature of real human urine when it leaves the body so if the artificial piss you're using is not within those temperature when you submit it then it will be flagged as "fake pee".
And, if you want to see the other artificial urine products that we've reviewed, click here.
There is a lot of misleading information out there when it comes to keeping pee warm for urinalysis or lab tests, but in reality, you probably have all the tools you need already at home.
First of all, you need a microwave, which just about everyone has. If you don't, it's time to live in the 20th century, buddy!
Of course, you will also need a container for the pee and some way to strap it to your body in a natural and unobtrusive manner, and last of all, some kind of temperature strips or thermometer. Now let's have a look at how you can bring this all together to keep your urine sample warm.
One thing that we've found that fits all of these are called urination devices.
The most reliable urination devices that we've tested are the Monkey Dong which is for men, and for females it's the Monkey Whizz. Both are natural looking strap-ons and devices that will help you mask what you are about to do in a way that it will never be detected.
Also, you will need some temperature strips or thermometer. But if you're using the Monkey Dong or Monkey Whizz, you won't have to worry about that because they already have a built in system. Cool, right?
Covering it with some kind of cloth can also help to insulate things.
Note: This solution is not perfect, and you will not want to rely on just this to keep urine warm and fresh for hours on end.
You will need to time it so that you go through this process as close to the time of the test as possible. If you use synthetic urine like Quick Fix, it will stay warm for longer than natural urine as it includes both heating elements and pads that will help you keep it warm throughout the entire time.
An alternative solution that many people have started using is heat pads or hand warmers. You have probably seen these nifty little handheld devices that are activated with a bit of a shake that causes a chemical reaction.
These heating pads are almost the perfect way to maintain your urine sample at the right temperature.
If you have access to one of these hand warmers, you can follow the exact steps as shown above, but strap the hand warmer to you along with the sample, which will give you a longer period of time at the right temperature. Heating urine for a lab test can be tricky so make sure you follow every step.
Still unsure how to keep your urine warm? See our video below for the full summary:
The absolute best way to keep a urine sample warm is to use a combination of synthetic pee, warming pads and your body's ambient temperature. Outside of that, there's really nothing else that you need to do, it's as simple as that.
Although Quick Fix is not free, it is your best chance of getting through the test without any troubles as it warms up easier and stays warm for longer, giving you the best opportunity to test negative for your urine exam.
When it comes to synthetic urine, Quick Fix is easily our #1 choice.
This product has a 99.987% success rate meaning that it gives you the best chance of getting a negative result from your drug test out of all the options that are on the market today.
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About the Author Anna Miller
Anna is a content writer, blogger, and entrepreneur. When she is not spending time managing and supervising her business, Lindsley's Lumber, Anna creates content for her synthetic urine website. Aside from being an entrepreneur and blogger, she is also a pet lover, loves to cook and maintain her home garden. You can find out more about me here.


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by June Ramey and Kristine Dzagan
Traveling with lots of food allergies can definitely be troublesome. In essence, we who have food allergies are trusting people we have never met and who may not be aware of how devastating food allergies can be to get us a healthy meal. We can do our part by being specific, but if the people on the other end don't take it seriously, or the waitperson doesn't relay all the information, it's up to us to ferret out whether we should enjoy a meal at a particular place from obscure signals and Hercule Poirot-type clues. So here are some tips for eating safe while traveling:
June Ramey serves as the Board Secretary for the S.A.F.E. Food Pantry. She and her daughter, Kris Dzagan, co-authors of Celiac Creations for Multiple Food Allergies: How To Survive When Your Food Is Killing You are dedicated volunteers to the organization and have been featured speakers at past Food for Thought sessions.
by June Ramey
My journey into the world of food allergies began 9 years ago when I got a desperate phone call from my daughter, asking me to move in with her, my 6-year-old grandson, and her new husband, Bob. Within six months of their marriage, he had become increasingly ill with numerous ailments never fully diagnosed. She dearly needed another pair of hands with a driver's license.
As we researched Bob's bewildering symptoms to find ways to give him a better quality of life, we began with gradual changes. Good quality vitamins and probiotics were our first line of defense, and we then moved on to eliminate soy and gluten from our diet. We determined early on that any changes we made, would be for the whole family, as we were all in this together.
Bob's health improved a bit, and my daughter, Kris, noticed she began feeling better also. We continued to eliminate other common allergens, such as artificial sugars, ginger, peanuts, and tree nuts, and saw added success. However, it was too little too late, and shortly after that, Bob's health declined and he died.
Although Kris wasn't officially diagnosed until a couple years later, we knew she had Celiac Disease, IBS, and candida, a yeast overgrowth in her body. We continued on the diet and just when we thought we had Kris back on track and healing, her health took another turn. Through testing, we discovered we had to eliminate tomatoes, anything fermented, fruit, condiments, dairy, natural sugars, and yeast.
At this point, there were no packaged foods we could open for a quick meal, and we quickly learned the joys of cooking from scratch with fresh ingredients and herbs. With the elimination of each new allergen, all our favorite recipes had to be reworked with substitute ingredients. Especially in baked goods, when you have to replace more than a couple key ingredients, nothing turns out the way you expect it to. We fed the garbage disposal a lot, and joyfully celebrated the successes. We documented all the recipes that worked, and went on to design new dishes to give us a greater variety of foods.
Realizing there had to be a lot of other people who were struggling with multiple food allergies, we contacted a publisher. At the end of four years, we had published a 400-page cookbook called Celiac Creations For Multiple Food Allergies: How To Survive When Your Food Is Killing You.
As Kris' list of allergies increased, we noticed a correlating increase in the cost of our grocery bill. We considered ourselves blessed to be able to afford the great food, but wondered how people who are less fortunate, manage to feed themselves and their families. When I was asked to join the Board of Directors for S.A.F.E. Food Pantry, I saw an opportunity to make a real difference in a greatly underserved community, by helping to establish a food pantry that specifically addresses the dual problem of food allergies and food insecurity.
Food allergies are on the rise, and due to the increased cost of allergy-friendly foods, there will be more requests for safe foods from food pantries all over the U.S. We are establishing partnerships, raising awareness of this increased need on our local level, and invite interested people from all walks of life to join with us in whatever way they can to promote this important work.
June Ramey serves as the Board Secretary for the S.A.F.E. Food Pantry. She and her daughter, Kris Dzagan, co-authors of Celiac Creations for Multiple Food Allergies: How To Survive When Your Food Is Killing You will be speaking at this Sunday's Food for Thought session. Click here for more information or to RSVP for our free educational session.
Upcoming June Events
June is a busy month at the S.A.F.E. Food Pantry. We are looking forward to the following upcoming events and hope you will join us:
Sunday, June 12 from 11AM-4PM
2016 Washington DC Gluten-Free Expo
DoubleTree Hotel in Bethesda
8120 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
The DC Gluten Free Expo is a great opportunity to meet with over 70 gluten free vendors and attend 6 different educational sessions. Thanks to the generosity of the Celiac Disease Program at Children's National Health System, the S.A.F.E. Food Pantry will have a table where we will be sharing our mission to provide gluten free and allergy friendly food to those in need. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children and can be purchased in advance on the DC Gluten Free Expo website or at the door.
Words to Live By
by June Ramey and Kristine Dzagan
Each of us with food allergies has our own unique story to tell, our journey through the deserts, mountains of hardship, and the unexpected moments of hope and inspiration. We share a common bond—the insatiable drive for survival, and the compelling hope that we can improve our situation. The sum of our lives is not encapsulated in any moment when we might feel the most helpless, and where our restrictions seem insurmountable. So, how do we transition from victim to victor?
Embrace the challenge! Think about it. If life was always the same, never changing, it would be boring. (How many days in a row can you eat your favorite food?) This is a new adventure and opportunity for you to learn something exciting, to explore the unknown. It doesn't have to be scary or dreadful. Find a way to make it fun.
When we first started down this road and I realized I couldn't eat anything with gluten in it, I hated cooking. In fact, I would have rather done yard work and fixed the roof than spend an hour in the kitchen chopping vegetables and making dinner. I had lost my enthusiasm for eating, except for foods that were high in carbohydrates and sugars. I lived for that "instant gratification" and "sugar rush."
Once I realized I either had to start cooking differently or starve, I accepted the challenge. In fact, I was determined that this setback wasn't going to beat me! We started cooking from scratch, reading every ingredient on every label, and coming up with creative new ways to fix an old meal.
Make it fun! It became a family game for every member to rate the meal on a scale of one to ten, with one meaning you were going to throw up and ten meaning you would pay a lot of money for that meal in a fancy restaurant. Anything that rated six and under was either thrown in the "do not make again" pile or redesigned. Unless it was a unanimous vote that the meal was awesome, we always asked the question, "What would make this better?" When a meal rated nine or better among all of us, we knew it was a winner!
Another game was to try to guess the ingredients. We still play this game when we go out to a restaurant and like a particular dish. We will then try to reproduce the same taste in our kitchen. If we bring home leftovers, we will compare it with the dish we've created, just to see what we need to tweak in our recipe. We will brainstorm possible ingredients we can use as substitutes, do some research on that ingredient, and then try to incorporate it into a recipe to see how it responds in the cooking process. If we find something that works, we create variations that are different enough to tantalize the taste buds, but not cause us to reinvent the recipe. Each of us, including children and guests, provide feedback and suggestions based on our own individual preferences.
Accept who you are! You are wonderfully unique, even if you have siblings who were born on the same day as you. There has never been another person exactly like you nor will there ever be! Find ways to love who you have become and who you will be, even with all of your imperfections. Sometimes it's the imperfections that make us beautiful! This includes loving yourself, even in the midst of your struggles. Food restrictions are not the sum of who you are.
Think about how healthy (or unhealthy) you feel at this very moment. You are beginning a wonderful journey toward feeling better and helping your body heal. Take a minute to imagine how much stronger and healthier you will be when you've made positive changes in your life. Keep this model in your mind every time you get frustrated or bored with your options. You are exceptional and you will overcome!
Get back to basics. What is it that you love to do? What motivates and energizes you? If you don't know, figure out what you absolutely dislike and what drains your energy. Once you've identified those things, look to the opposite to see if that's where your passions are hiding. Find time to do those things you love.
Stay positive! Always try to find the positive side of everything. Dare to see things in a new light. Okay, so you can't eat some of your favorite foods. Give yourself a little time to mourn the loss, but then look at the positive side of the issue and find a way to celebrate the new you. What are the other wonderful options available to you? How good will you feel after staying away from foods that make you sick? Who ever knew that food could taste so good? Is this a good excuse to get one of those kitchen gadgets you've been thinking about buying for the last six months? What will you reward yourself with when you meet your goal?
No matter what is going on inside you or around you, practice the art of positive thinking and watch how your health will improve (And so will your cooking!). Situations that once seemed hopeless will become opportunities for success. Don't fret if you try something new and it turns out to be a "failure." Some of our best recipes were "failures" intended to be something else! Besides, you may be just one step away from success.
Seek out support! Eating differently is a lifestyle change. You are not alone in this effort—many people have had to make this change, just like you. Look at your immediate family and the style in which your family deals with problems. Is your family unit like the Three Musketeers: one for all and all for one? Or is your family more like independent superheroes: every man for himself? Adapt and adjust to find the support you need.
Do any of your friends or co-workers struggle with the same issues? Food is a wonderful way to connect with others. Bring in your favorite healthy recipe to that potluck lunch or going away party and see what happens. I once brought in home made to a going away party at work. Several months later, people were still talking about how good it was, and a couple people even asked for the recipe! You can use multiple food allergies as an icebreaker in a conversation with people you've just met. Doors of support and encouragement open up when two people share a hardship.
Look for formal or informal support groups. These can be found in local papers or newsletters, clinics or even on-line. If you can't find one in your area, start one!
Give back to the community and encourage others! Research your illness or allergy and learn as much as you can about it. Share what you've learned. It's empowering! When you talk and share with others, listen to what they are saying and encourage them to share what they know. Everyone has something to contribute. Even those people who are great in their fields of expertise, have stood on the shoulders of those who came before them. Build each other up so you are stronger together.
And this is just the beginning!
Perseverance through hardship builds character, and so does the joy and celebration of a new life! There is more awareness now about food sensitivities and intolerances than there were ten years ago—even five. Because of this, more alternative foods are available each year. Take advantage of all your resources and go for it! You have nothing to lose and everything to gain!
From Board Member June Ramey and co-author Kris Dzagan - Celiac Creations For Multiple Food Allergies: How To Survive When Your Food Is Killing You.
by June Ramey and Kristine Dzagan
As you may have discovered, allergens can hide in the most unlikely places, and even products that have been safe before, can have changes in formula. Products often have fillers that are common allergens, such as soy. I admit that there are times when I feel bewildered by ingredient lists. I mean, why is a chemical sweetener (sorbitol) a necessary ingredient in shaving cream?
If your allergies are not severe, you may think a little bit won't hurt you, or if you don't break out in a rash, there's no problem. But the truth is, you may not know what it's doing to your body. Many of the effects of allergens can be subtle, but reactions may intensify with multiple symptoms that may leave you back at square one. It's best to be safe and read all labels.
Be especially cognizant of anything that can be absorbed sublingually. When a substance is placed under your tongue, it diffuses through mucous membranes and absorbs into the vast capillary system. As a result, the substance has a fairly direct route into your bloodstream. (Connelly. Why We Take Medicines Under Our Tongue)
This is not an inclusive list by any means, but only meant to jog your brain to think in terms of your own lifestyle, and places you might not have thought to look for allergens.
• Suntan lotion
• Shaving cream
• Shampoo
• Hair conditioner
• Hair coloring
• Perm solutions
• Facial cleansers
• Moisturizing lotions
• Foundational makeup
• Eye shadows
• Mascara
• Lash conditioners/thickeners
• Toothpaste
• Mouthwash
• Polishing agents dental hygienists use (insist on knowing--most agents have gluten)
• Body wash
• Hair spray
• Household detergents including dish soap
• Prescription medications (ask your pharmacist to see the inactive ingredients)
• Generic drugs as opposed to brand name drugs
• The hard coating encasing pills
• Ingredients used to make gel caps for capsules
• Lotion used in ultrasound (ask in advance and insist on knowing)
• Nonstick cooking sprays
• Spices
• Natural flavorings (that obscure listing at the end of ingredients that can be anything)
• Products you've always been able to trust before (because formulas change without notice to the public)
• Laundry detergent
• Fabric softener
• Dryer sheets
• Moist flushable wipes
• Toilet paper
• Anything that goes on your body, in your body, or can be inhaled
Works Cited
Connelly, Thomas P., D.D.S. printed in The Huffington Post February 18, 2011 08:38 AM. Why We Take Medicines Under Our Tongue. Retrieved January 22, 2013, from http://www.huffingtonpost.com/thomas-p-connelly-dds/medicine-in-the-body-_b_823530.html
From Celiac Creations For Multiple Food Allergies: How To Survive When Your Food Is Killing You by June Ramey and Kristine Dzagan. Ms. Ramey serves as Secretary for the Board of Directors of the S.A.F.E. Food Pantry.
The S.A.F.E. Food Pantry is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) organization based in Howard County, Maryland.
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2010 saw the dawn of my hippy wave faze...very on trend at the time I assure you! Using my ever faithful babylis curling wand (still in working order to this day) Along with my attempt at a blonde streak 2010 was a good hair year for me!
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The rise of the full fringe, ala Ashlee Simpson and Zooey Deschannel, and so began my quest for volume. Since 2011 I have tried every product under the sun, tres emme shampoos and conditioners, aussie volume mousse and even plumping powders, my quest continues!
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I get a lot of my free music from Free Albums Galore, a really fantastic blog that is as the name says, all about free music. It led me months ago to a discovery of Robin Grey, a British folk singer/songwriter whom I really enjoyed. Anyway, I liked his two albums, and was pleased to discover that he has a second full-length work available.
I streamed his latest album Strangers With Shoes today - on my Blackberry; my goodness I love technology! Anyway I thoroughly enjoyed this album as much as I did Robin's other offerings. There are two repeated tracks from his I Love Leonard Cohen EP, including the title track of said EP, but everything else is new.
It's very folky and I recommend it. I was considering featuring the album in a podcast, but considering I've done it before...well, maybe I'll play a tune or two somewhere down the line.


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YaY! I have a huge thing to announce ! My big sis is getting married in May and she asked me to be her maid of honor. I am super happy about this and I can't wait. It is absolutely the biggest honor and I can't describe how thrilled I am about it. Now excuse me but I have to choose my dress and just by thinking about it, it's already making me nervous because I know myself and my taste (hello panic attacks!).
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Monday, March 31, 2014
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Congrat to you and you sis and all the best :)ReplyDelete
that's sooo cool! congrats!ReplyDelete
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congrats!! it's super exciting time for both of you (and the groom of course, hehe)... please share some photos, I love taking inspiration from weddings. :)ReplyDelete
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Why did you decide to join Mott MacDonald?
I did a year's placement with the company as part of my Economics degree and was offered a graduate position for after my studies. I really enjoyed the work, the team and the opportunities for progression so returned after graduating last summer. As a global multi-disciplinary company there are many opportunities here for a graduate and I feel privileged to be a part of it.
How would you describe the culture of Mott MacDonald?
The culture at Mott MacDonald strikes a great balance between friendly and professional. I regularly come into contact with staff from a variety of backgrounds and levels of seniority; everyone is approachable and support is there if you need it.
What is the best thing about your role?
The best thing about my role as a Graduate economic and social researcher is that my job is varied and every day is different, which keeps life interesting! I really enjoy both the qualitative and quantitative sides of my job, as well as the opportunity for engagement with stakeholders and clients in and out of the office.
How have you been supported during your career development?
The Mott MacDonald Trust has been set up to support employees looking to further their professional development through further qualifications. I applied for a scholarship and was awarded funding towards studying a part-time Masters in Urban Economic Development at UCL. This has been a fantastic opportunity as I would not have been able to meet the financial commitments without support from the company.
Are you involved with any charities or do any volunteer work?
For the past five summers I have volunteered with Oxfam as a steward at music festivals. It's a great way to enjoy a weekend with friends and also give something back; each year the stewarding scheme raises over £1m for the charity.
If you were to live anywhere, where would it be?
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Free epilepsy risk management and prevention tool, enabling patients to self-monitor via a digital app.
Free epilepsy risk management and prevention tool, enabling patients to self-monitor via a digital app.
EpSMon can be used as a self-management tool by providing risk assessments to patients and encouraging early intervention for people with rising risk. EpSMon informs of changes to risk factors by patients monitoring their seizures and well-being, and encourages seeking medical help if required. EpSMon is a digital version of a SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy) and Seizure Safety Checklist, developed and available for professionals who register with SUDEP Action for annual updates from a UK-wide development group of experts.
Challenge/problem identified:
Over 600,000 people in the UK live with epilepsy; yet 21 of these die every week. People with epilepsy have a 24 times higher risk of sudden death than the general population, although 42% of these deaths are considered potentially avoidable if patients are informed of risks and supported to make changes. A preventative tool such as EpSMon can have a significant impact on the personal and financial costs of epilepsy through reduction in deaths and decrease in A&E appointments.


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What is the Family Program?
St. Joseph's is proud to offer the only residential family program of its kind in New York State. Each resident of our inpatient facility participates in a four day session designed to address the difficulties that often arise in families when addiction is present.
Residents are given the opportunity to invite loved ones to attend their session at our inpatient facility. Those who attend will experience an intensive therapeutic intervention aimed at healing the damage caused by the addiction. It is the hope of the Family Department that each participant of the sessions leaves with an increased understanding of chemical dependency, as well as, the steps necessary to achieve recovery both as a family and individually.
Who attends family session?
Upon admission to St. Joseph's, residents meet with family counselors to sign releases for those loved ones they wish to invite to participate in family session. Counselors guide residents towards identifying loved ones who have been most impacted by their disease, who have enabled them, and who they wish to continue relationships with after treatment. Ultimately, the invitation to participate in family session is at the discretion of each resident. Only those persons contacted by the family department may attend family session. Participants include, but are not limited to: parents, children (ages 13 and older), spouses, significant others, friends, sponsors, and other relatives.
Residents may also choose to have loved ones participate by writing a letter to be shared during the sessions. The family department contacts loved ones who have been invited to write and will provide them with guidelines for writing their letter.
What can I expect during family session?
Those who attend the session will benefit from a combination of psycho-educational groups led by experienced counselors, a structured intervention which allows loved ones to share with their resident how they have been impacted by the addiction, and fellowship with other families who have similar stories. The family session schedule includes meals and visits which take place on our campus. Attendees should be prepared for long days, beginning at 8:00 a.m. and continuing into the early evening. Family sessions can be emotionally and mentally draining and it is recommended that those who attend get a full 7-8 hours of sleep each night.
Where do I stay during family session?
Your meals and lodging during family session are provided by St. Joseph's and are free of charge. Participants reside onsite at our Family Building. If family sessions are full, we sometimes need to room family members together. If you are more comfortable staying offsite, you are welcome to reserve a room at a local motel at your own expense. Family members will enjoy lunch and dinner with their residents in our Dining Hall. Please make sure you have called to confirm your attendance with us. We need to know how many rooms are being booked, how you are traveling, and if you have any dietary or accessibility issues.
What items can I bring for my resident?
You may bring clothing or toiletry items for your resident, books for leisure reading, photos/cards, or money to be placed on their account.
Toiletry items which list alcohol as one of the first three ingredients are prohibited, as are, food and beverages.
Items to be given to residents must be exchanged in the presence of a staff member. This is always done at the end of the family sessions.
What if I can't stay the entire time?
In order to provide the most therapeutic experience for both residents and their loved ones, full participation is strongly encouraged. While we understand that it can be difficult to coordinate time away from work and family, it is our experience that the process is most effective for those who can commit to full attendance.
If you have concerns regarding this policy, please contact our family staff to discuss your options.
Do I need to prepare anything for the session?
We will send you all the necessary paperwork that needs to be reviewed and completed before you attend the family sessions. Family counselors will guide you through the preparation process. There is no preparation required for family session. We ask only that you come with an open mind and a willingness to engage in recovery focused activities and discussions. Please be willing to ask questions and hear insights on topics such as Assertive Communication, Enabling, Boundaries, and Self Care.
We also require participants of family session to be abstinent from non-prescribed drugs and alcohol for 5 days prior to the session and through the duration of the session.
What time should I arrive?
You should arrive at St. Joseph's between 6:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday evening. At 7:00 p.m. the family staff will be conducting an orientation to prepare you for the days ahead.
Where do I park?
As you enter into the facility you will see the large Inpatient building on your right, and the Family Building to your left. Please use the parking spots available in the large parking lot. Handicapped spaces are available directly in front of the building as well as on the side of the building located on the lower floor.
Does St. Joseph's provide assistance with transportation?
While St. Joseph's does not directly provide transportation for family members to and from our facility, we do offer to pick up those participants who are arriving by bus, and offer to drop them off for departure on the final day of family session. The Adirondack Trailways bus arrives in Saranac Lake at 6:05 p.m. and departs from Saranac Lake at 11:00 a.m.
Please inform the family staff of your travel arrangements so that we may ensure a driver is available.
What time does family session end on the final day?
Family session concludes at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The exact time will vary slightly and is dependent on the scheduled time for your meeting with your resident and their primary counselor. We are understanding if you need to leave earlier that day, please just inform us.
If you have already been through our program but need a refresher on some of our key concepts, please see the reinforcing thoughts below:
What is Enabling vs. Supporting?
During the session we introduced three questions to help you determine if you are enabling.
1. What is motivating your behavior? (ex: fear, guilt)
Often we provide assistance to our loved ones based on our own uncomfortable feelings. We tell ourselves that we are "helping" however we are actually seeking to alleviate our own discomfort of watching our loved one struggle.
2. Who's responsibility is it?
Sometimes we forget that our loved ones are adults who are capable of managing their own recovery and their own lives. Again, we try to "help" by taking on their responsibilities. However, in doing so, we may be sending the message that they are not capable; reinforcing the low self esteem that often accompanies addiction.
3. Is it helpful in the long run?
Throughout the chaos of addiction, we seek out temporary solutions to difficult problems. It can be helpful to give pause and question if our actions will prevent our loved ones from experiencing the discomfort needed to make necessary changes in their lives.
Assertive Communication
"When you… I feel…"
This is our simple formula. Remember, it is not a guarantee that you will get what you want; only an opportunity to directly and honestly express your experience while honoring your communication rights and without violating the rights of others.
Establishing/Maintaining Boundaries
"When you… I feel… I need… and if you can't…"
It is important to remember that boundaries are acts of self-care, not an attempt to control or change another person. Our boundaries are likely to be tested and crossed, making it critical to follow through on the consequences we've established.
As we say in family session, "The best support you can be for your loved one is the best YOU that you can be." Addiction is truly a family disease and we each have the option of removing ourselves from its destructive cycle. Regardless of the choices made by the addicted person, we each deserve to live peaceful and fulfilling lives, free from the chaos addiction creates.


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Black poured in as I opened my eyes; my ears were deafened with silence. All I could gather was that I had been sleeping. I was literally at a loss for where, when and almost who I was in this sense vacuum yet this wasn't a dream. Additionally there was a pressing problem, I needed the toilet.
I am not alien to waking up in unusual places due to my work and lifestyle. Last year I regularly slept in up to ten diverse locations within a thirty day period. These ranged from friend's beds and couches, mining camps, airplanes and buses, campervans and multiple hotel rooms both in Australia and overseas. Despite the multiplicity of cradles, seldom does it take me more than a second to realise where I am, but not always…
I once awoke on the back of a car trailer under a tree somewhere in the Northern Territories of Australia with no knowledge of how I got there. Another time I was in a duvet cloud of a beautiful fresh white bed draped with pristine mosquito nets floating in warm light. These are two episodes I remember now yet for a moment at the time I felt like a newborn in an unknown land.
When opening my eyes in unrecognisable settings I usually pause, holding on to the feeling of location bewilderment for as long as possible. Occasionally I manage twenty seconds before my Sherlock senses and memory draw the strings together and I self-GPS.
Back in my black hole, I searched for any event horizon to triangulate myself. Surprisingly there was only one star within my visual grasp belonging to a charging device near the floor; this red dwarf was unrecognisable to me and shed almost no light around it. I ran my hands along the bed and with my feet on the floor I carefully sat up, armourless to any protruding objects. I moved away from the bed and kept low, feeling my way till finally, and given my predicament it felt like a very long finally, I put my hand on a metal handle. I pulled gently and the door opened.
At the speed of light a beam shone through the room and I saw where I was; the labyrinth I was navigating finally allowed me to find myself.
I was in a futuristic hotel room in Glasgow, Scotland on holiday with my girlfriend and parents. We'd been out to a club called 78 that evening for Sunday Jazz. Unknowingly, the few beers I consumed before I went to bed that night were to be a ticket to a black hole.
I loved the experience, albeit would have preferred it without such urgency, and thought I'd share this as a reminder;
"When life gives you lemons, tear those lemons open to find the diamonds of life experience inside." David Woodier


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If like most of us, you struggle with your weight, so you are always looking for "the answer". The answer for to how to make your body burn fat rather than gain it. The answer to the right combination of foods for your body. There are lots of different diets out there and most of us have tried most of them. One type of diet that many people have not heard of is the keto diet. It is a slight differentiation to other diets you have probably heard of, that seems to be working for many people. So, what is a keto diet…
What is a Keto Diet?
The keto diet, also known as the low-carbs diet, ketogenic diet and the LCHF (low-carb, high-fat), is a low-carbs diet, designed to force the body to produce ketones in the liver which are then used for energy.
Foods containing high levels of carbs induce your body to produce different hormones that store fat and also produce glucose. The purpose of these hormones is to process the glucose your body creates with in your bloodstream. It does that by taking the glucose around the body. Glucose is a molecule that your body converts to energy and is always chosen first before any other type of energy source.
Because your body is using glucose as its primary source of energy the fats you are stored, instead of burned off. As we eat more fat and carbs our bodies utilize the glucose first, storing even more fat. The only way to break that cycle is by lowering the amount of carbs we eat, thus forcing our bodies into a state known as ketosis.
When a person's intake of food is lowered the body automatically initiates a process called ketosis. While in ketosis our bodies produce ketones which come from the breakdown of the fats within our liver. When a person follows the keto diet properly it pushes their body into a metabolic state. This is not achieved through eating less calories, however it is done through very minimal to no carbohydrates.
So, let's take a closer look at what is a keto diet and how to get the best results:
Tips to keep in mind
Cut out Most of your Carbohydrates
Anyone choosing to follow the keto diet needs to keep their total carbs per day below 35 g. It is also important to keep your net carbs under 20 g, if you want the best results.
What are net carbs?
Take your total dietary carbohydrates and subtract your total fiber and that is your total net carbohydrates, which you want to try to keep below 20g.
Minimize Protein
Keeping your protein between 0.6 g and 0.8 g per pound of lean body mass will help you lose the most weight. Eating too much protein will lead to lower levels of ketosis which will slow down the weight loss process.
Water, water, water
Drinking water is something you will find in pretty much every diet you ever try. For the keto diet your goal is 1 gallon of water a day. By staying hydrated you will help regulate many bodily functions and it will also help you control your hunger levels.
Get Moving
Getting 30 minutes of exercise a day is something anyone, no matter what diet he or she is on, no matter how old he or she is, should attempt to accomplish. Getting your body moving is the best way to increase your metabolism and level out blood sugar levels.
What kinds of food can you eat?
- Seeds and nuts – sunflower seeds, walnuts, etc.
- Avocados
- Meats – chicken, beef, fish, lamb, etc.
- Dairy, high-fat – high-fat cream, butter, hard cheeses, etc.
- Leafy greens – kale, spinach, etc.
- Vegetables, grown above ground – cauliflower, broccoli, etc.
- Miscellaneous fats – salad dressing, high-fat, saturated fats, coconut oil, etc.
What foods to avoid?
- Tubers – potato, yams, etc.
- Fruit – bananas, apples, oranges, berries, etc.
- Grains – cereal, corn, wheat, rice, etc.
- Sugar – maple syrup, honey, etc.
What is a keto diet nutrition intake goal?
Overall your nutrient intake should be about 5% in carbohydrates, 25% in proteins and 70% in fats. The main purpose of the keto diet is to increase your fat intake to push your body into ketosis.
Possible Side Effects
As your body uses up the extra glucose, because that is what your body is naturally used to doing, you may have a lack of energy and/or feel tired. Also, some people, especially the first few day may have mental fogginess. This is usually due to the electrolytes being removed from their bodies. The best way to fix that is by drinking the recommended gallon of water, every day and sticking to the diet.
In Conclusion
The keto diet can help a person lose a considerable amount of weight. Once the body is pushed into ketosis the person's body will start breaking down the fats in the person's liver. As with any major change to a person's diet, anyone wanting to try keto dieting should consult with his or her physician. Keto dieting offers many benefits like being healthier, weight loss and has been shown to help some people with epilepsy and fight some cancers.


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Lauren Thompson — Director, Federal Health Architecture
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Barry Pavel — Director of the International Security Program, Atlantic Council
Military contractors are looking everywhere they can to cover any potential lost revenue that may come from sequestration budget cuts. But it means they might try to focus more on offering services and repurposing their old equipment more than usual.
Barry Pavel, the director of the International Security Program and director-designate of the Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security at the Atlantic Council, discusses whether this could be a future trend.
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FedRAMP's been around for a little while now but it never stops growing and adapting to new demands.
Kathy Conrad, the principal deputy associate administrator for GSA's Office of Citizen Services and Innovative Technologies, joins In Depth to discuss recent changes to FedRAMP.
Richard Painter — S. Walter Richey Professor of Corporate Law at the University on Minnesota
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The head of the Office of Special Counsel, Carolyn Lerner, notified the President of the transgression but Sebelius is firing back saying the law was not broken because she reclassified the purpose of the trip in light of her remarks. Here to help sort through the situation is Richard Painter, former chief ethics lawyer for President George W. Bush and currently the S. Walter Richey Professor of Corporate Law at the University of Minnesota.
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