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You may be surprised at how many different ailments we can treat here at 1st Choice Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine. From headaches through to arthritis, fertility support through to post-partum recovery, we have an array of techniques and styles to support you.
Please click on any of the following for more information:
Pain Management
Millions of Americans suffer from pain that is chronic, severe, and not easily managed. Pain from arthritis, back problems, other musculoskeletal conditions, and headache costs U.S. businesses more than $61 billion a year in lost worker productivity.
Estimated more than 100 million Americans suffering from some types of chronic pain everyday but are not receiving the treatment they need. Many fall between the cracks in their own private health insurance, workman's compensation, and disability benefits. Others are simply helpless because of a lack of health insurance. The common thread is the lack of appropriate treatment for chronic pain.
Chronic pain whether it be sciatica that runs down your leg causing numbness and tingling sensation, neck and shoulder pain that aches when you try to turn your head around, or knee pain that's making it very difficult to even stand, acupuncture can be very effective in eleviating the pain and improving the healing process.
What Acupuncture Can Do For Your Pain:
There are many theories behind how acupuncture treats the pain. Some believe it's related to the nerve pathway, some is convinced that it has to do with collagen fibers. The easiest way to explain is that acupuncture removes the blockage in the body which is causing the pain. Unless it's a structural change such as spinal deformity due to external injuries, in most cases acupuncture can ease the pain by removing the blockage. Due to improper body posture, lack of exercises and sometimes as a result of the repetitive movement, pain occurs. Pain causes local swelling and forms an internal blockage similarly to a roadblock on the highway. Acupuncture when done correctly, can remove the blockage almost immediately, thus the pain and swelling. No matter acute or chornic, most people experience very positive improvement even after 1 or 2 sessions.
If you have any pain and ache that is keeping you from enjoying your life, please call us at (425) 392-8881 and schedule your free consultation today.
Worker's Compensation (L&I)
There were approximately 2.9 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses reported by private industry employers in 2016, which occurred at a rate of 2.9 cases per 100 full-time equivalent (FTE) workers, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported as of Nov 9, 2017
Our providers specialize in treating workplace injuries and illnesses through workers compensation. We understand that lost work time due to injury can be painful and expensive. Our goal is simple – to get you back on the job as soon as possible. We provide injured workers with the highest quality and most cost-effective care.
Acupuncture has long been considered one of the best forms of alternative medicine to manage pain. Through regular treatment, acupuncture not only decreases the pain level but facilitates better blood flow to the injured site for speedy recovery. Although each session we focus on the pain management, acupuncture does bring about many side-benefits which include but not limited to better sleep quality, lower level of stress and increased stamina and energy.
What you need to know before you come:
– Referral from an Attending Provider required
– Must have active claim number
– Acupuncture approved for LUMBAR PAIN only
– 10 visits maximum
Cosmetic Acupuncture
A non-surgical facelift – Cosmetic Acupuncture is an effective, non-surgical treatment to reduce the signs of aging by using acupuncture needles on specific points on the face to enhance beauty and to preserve a youthful appearance. This method of youth preservation has been done for centuries in China and other Asian countries, but it's just started to gain its popularity in the United States in the past decade or so.
Cosmetic acupuncture is done in the same fashion as traditional acupuncture for general health and specific conditions, with the goal of creating collagen just under the skin to help fill in wrinkles and plump skin, similar to the results of Botox, Restylane, or plastic surgery. This superficial insertion of very thin disposable needles will increase the local circulation to the face and stimulate collagen and elastin production, which then will fill out the lines and give firmness to the skin for a healthy, glowing complexion. As an added bonus, like traditional acupuncture, the cosmetic version also aims to balance the body's energy and create a sense of well-being.
"A 1996 report in the international journal of Clinical Acupuncture reported that among 300 cases treated with Cosmetic Acupuncture, 90% had marked effects with one course of treatment. The effects include: The skin becomes more delicate and fair, improvement of elasticity of facial muscles, ruddier complexion, fewer wrinkels, and overall rejuvenation. "
Celebrities who rave about "acupuncture facelift": Madonna, Cher and Gwyneth Paltrow have all spoken glowingly in public about it. Prince William and Diane Lane are rumored to be converts, and there are even specialist clinics in London devoted exclusively to the practice of cosmetic acupuncture.
The benefits of Cosmetic Acupuncture:
Cosmetic Acupuncture may take 5-10 years off your face. The treatments also result in an erasing of fine lines and reduction of deeper lines, less sagginess, lifting of droopy eyelids, minimize dark circles, puffy eyes, double chin, and a clearing or reduction of age spots. And, as an added bonus, there is an overall rejuvenation that is not confined to your face. Other benefits include:
- Relaxes muscle tone
- Increases circulation, therefore oxygenates the skin
- Increases collagen production
- Tightens the pores, and brightens the eyes
- Helps keeping acne skin under control
- Nourishes the skin, giving you a healthy complexion with a natural glow
- Moisturizes the skin from the inside, and gives rosy cheeks to people with dull, tired looking skin
Who would benefit from this procedure?
Anyone who wants to delay the process of aging and wants to look and feel younger. The greatest candidates are women in their mid-30s, because it can slow down or diminish wrinkling, but women in their late-40s and mid-50s, who have some lines and wrinkles can also greatly benefit from it.
Cosmetic acupuncture is a good alternative for women who don't want the side effects associated with a surgical facelift, or simply opting for needles over knife. The procedure works for men too! How about adjunction to Botox? You bet! It will help maintain the effectiveness of Botox, so it will save you a couple injections per year. Please call us at (425) 392-8881 and schedule your free consultation today.
Sleep Disorders
According to the National Center for Sleep Disorders Research at the National Institutes of Health, about 30-40% of adults say they have some symptoms of insomnia within a given year, and about 10-15 percent of adults say they have chronic insomnia
Insomnia is more than tossing and turning. It's more serious than an inability to fall asleep early and has more debilitating effects than are commonly recognized. An estimated 32 million people suffer from insomnia in the U.S. Insomnia refers to difficulty sleeping or sleeping satisfactorily. This difficulty includes not being able to sleep at all, trouble getting to sleep, waking up in the night with difficulty returning to sleep, unrefreshing sleep and/or waking up too early in the morning.
The problem might last a short while and be the result of some situational factor such as anxiety over a big test. Or, insomnia can be long-lasting and more serious. If insomnia persists and the loss of sleep begins to interfere with a person's ability to function during the day, the condition could require professional treatment. People with insomnia can experience fatigue, lack of energy, morning headaches, poor concentration, loss of productivity and irritability.
What Acupuncture Can Do For Your Sleep:
Oriental medicine, with its focus on healing whole syndromes rather than individual symptoms, is widely used as an insomnia remedy and has shown great success treating those who experience insomnia.
Acupuncture has a calming effect on the nervous system. It clears obstructions in the muscle and nerve channels, facilitates the flow of oxygen-enriched energy and relaxes the system. Common noted benefits of acupuncture include deeper breathing, improved digestive abilities, better sleeping patterns, decrease in various pains and a general sense of well being, which are all excellent treatments for insomnia. If physical pain or discomfort is a factor in the inability to fall asleep, don't put up with it. Acupuncture has proven successful in treating pain associated with arthritis and many other physical conditions. General acupuncture protocol for the treatment of chronic insomnia includes 10 initial treatments at two to three treatments per week, followed by a two to four week observational period and possibly one treatment per week.
Chinese herbs and herbal medications are also useful in combating insomnia. An Oriental medicine practitioner can recommend an insomnia remedy to best suit individual insomnia symptoms.
Insomnia should not dictate when or for how long you sleep. It can be frustrating and scary when any disease or disorder takes away control. Oriental medicine will lead you back to a place of balance and calm, giving you the power to lay insomnia to rest.
If you believe your poor sleep quality is affecting your work performance and daily tasks, please call us at (425) 392-8881 and schedule for your free consultation to find out how drug-free, all natural alternative medicine can help you to regain your sound sleep!
Fertility Support
Infertility is a condition of the reproductive system that prevents the conception of children. It affects approximately 6.1 million individuals throughout the United States
The path to pregnancy for some is not pleasant or free of tribulations. Some experience delays, unexpected losses, frustration, and emotional stress on the way to becoming parents. For those experiencing fertility challenges, the diagnosis of infertility can be devastating. Women who use TCM to enhance fertility or in combination with western infertility treatments find peace of mind knowing they have done everything in their power to encourage their bodies to achieve pregnancy.
What Acupuncture Can Do For Your Fertility:
The following videos show how acupuncture can be of a great help in supporting a healthy conception.
Please call us at (425) 392-8881 and schedule for your free consultation.
Prenatal Support
Pregnancy is a time of physical and hormonal changes, and for some a time of great discomfort.
Pregnancy is an amazing time in a woman's life. Many women report feeling healthier than they have ever felt before; however, the physical growth of the baby and changes in hormone levels can bring about pain, discomfort and a variety of health problems.
Many pregnant women suffer from nausea, fatigue, body aches and other conditions that are considered a "normal" part of pregnancy. When performed by a licensed and experienced practitioner, acupuncture is a safe and widely-accepted form of treatment during pregnancy.
What Acupuncture Can Do For Your Prenatal Support
Acupuncture and Oriental medicine can play a vital role in the comfort of a pregnant woman. There is strong evidence to support that acupuncture is highly effective at treating some of the most common problems experienced during pregnancy including morning sickness, heartburn, insomnia, water retention and sciatica.
Acupuncture as it is practiced today is a safe, effective, comfortable and cost-effective treatment for many of the problems that commonly develop in pregnancy. This is especially true since pharmaceuticals are contraindicated in pregnant women in most cases.
The First Trimester can often be accompanied by nausea, fatigue, anxiety, and edema. Localized treatments encourage healthy circulation and are designed to be emotionally reassuring and relaxing during these first few months in particular.
During the Second Trimester, the growing uterus displaces and compresses intestines, nerve endings and impedes circulation. This often leads to constipation, leg cramps, and further edema. The treatment is focused on the back to relieve tension in the abdominal organs and to restore circulation to these areas.
During The Third Trimester, the body drastically changes to accommodate the baby. The symptoms are generally a culmination of all the above with the addition of both upper and lower backache, as well as headaches. Expectant mothers appreciate treatment during this time the most, as a way to restore energy and promote relaxation. Working primarily on the lower body, the treatments are tailored to ease sore muscles through careful stretching and gentle pressure points.
What Acupuncture Can Do for "BREECH" Babies
Breech Presentation – A fascinating use of Chinese Medicine in pregnancy is its role in turning a fetus that is presenting breech, i.e., feet first. The technique is most effective between the 28th and 34th week, up to 36 weeks of pregnancy. The optimal time for effectiveness is 32-34 weeks. Past the 36th week there is usually not enough room for the fetus to turn around.
The treatment uses the herb mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) called "moxa' in Chinese. Moxibustion is the burning of the herb moxa and the application of the generated heat to certain acupoints. The whole procedure (either with the Moxa stick or the needle) should be repeated twice a day for a maximum of ten days, yet most babies turn within three days.
A Japanese study published in 2000 confirmed that stimulation of acupuncture points is effective in correcting breech positioning. By studying 357 women with breech presentation they found that the moxibustion treatment group had a correction rate of 92.48 percent compared to the control group which had a spontaneous correction rate of 73.66 percent.
If you are currently pregnant please call us at (425) 392-8881 and schedule for your free consultation to find out how drug-free, all natural alternative medicine can promote smoother pregnancy! We also offer workshops to teach expectant mothers must-know tips for successful prenatal care.
Postpartum Support
Postpartum period includes the six-week period after childbirth up to the mother's postpartum checkup with her healthcare provider. This period is extremely crucial to recovery from delivery, and has great impact on her general health for the next 50 years.
The first month (some consider the entire three months) after birth is called the "Golden Month(s)" in Traditional Chinese Medicine. In many Asian countries, as well as in many other traditional cultures, following delivery new mothers are expected to rest, recover, and nurture and bond with their babies. Unfortunately here in the United States, the importance of postpartum care is rarely mentioned even amongst the medical providers. Often time, after childbirth the new mothers are sent home with a piece of paper outlining simple tips to help with recovery.
Traditional Chinese Medicine believes the Golden Month is a critical life period as it has the ability to eliminate past diseases and deficiencies in the mother and prepare the baby for life. Also the care that they both receive during this time will bear heavily on their future health, potentially creating new diseases.
What Acupuncture Can Do For Postpartum Support
Many women feel depleted after the birth experience. Acupuncture and Oriental medicine can help the transition of those first few months after birth to ensure a quick recovery. Postpartum care focuses on the physical, emotional and psychological recovery of the mother from the effects of pregnancy and labor, as well as encouraging breast feeding. Although she will be very busy, the new mother should be encouraged to get acupuncture treatment after delivery. The restoration of her own health is imperative for her own well-being and for her ability to be present for her newborn.
Here at 1st Choice Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine, we are proud to offer the first complete Postpartum Recovery Wellness Program here in the Pacific Northwest. We use workshops, acupuncture, herbal medicine, specialized natural supplements, and imported postpartum body re-contouring products to help new mothers (and babies of course!) to thrive during and after postpartum period.
Please call us at (425) 392-8881 and find out the details of this wonderful program. We encourage everyone who is interested to sign up for the program no later than the middle of their third trimester as there are important workshops to attend.
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) has a wide variety of symptoms, including mood swings, tender breasts, food cravings, fatigue, irritability and depression. An estimated 3 of every 4 menstruating women experience some form of premenstrual syndrome. These problems tend to peak during your late 20s and early 30s
Premenstrual Syndrome covers a broad spectrum of symptoms before a period. Symptoms may be emotional, such as depression, irritability, sadness, anxiety, or poor concentration. PMS may also involve physical symptoms, such as breast tenderness, a change in bowel habits, acne, or loss of libido. Symptoms can vary widely in terms of severity, and may change from month to month.
Within the framework of modern medicine, problems associated with PMS are treated as any other disease. Its "symptoms" are treated with over-the-counter or prescription drugs or hormones. In Chinese medicine, severe PMS is considered an indicator that an underlying imbalance exists. Treatment is focused on correcting the imbalance, or the source of the problem, not just treating outward "symptoms".
What Acupuncture Can Do For Your PMS
Let's see how PMS is viewed through the eyes of Traditional Chinese Medicine. A woman's cycle, in short, is characterized by the building up of Qi (roughly translated as energy or life force) and Blood throughout the month to support the possibly fertilized egg and ensuing pregnancy. The menses are the release of this unused Qi and Blood. This process requires high precision on the part of the Liver. However, the Liver has been termed, by the classical Chinese medical texts, as the 'tender organ' since it is easily disturbed by emotional upsets, poor dietary habits, or an overly stressful life. When this occurs, the Qi of the Liver begins to stagnate and back up. This can manifest on a physical and/or emotional level. Menstrual cramps, breast distention, and lower abdominal bloating are the result of the Qi becoming stuck along Liver channel. These complaint as many others should be relieved with the onset of bleeding as this releases the stagnant Qi and Blood. Emotional changes and irritability are the result of the Qi failing to maintain a smooth emotional response.
The treatment for PMS would comprise a multi-faceted approach incorporating many of the modalities of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Acupuncture, probably the most well known branch, would function to free up any blockages in the acupuncture channels. Its calming effect would directly and profoundly affect the emotional roller coaster along with aiding menstrual cramping. An herbal formula would be selected or custom-made based on that particular individual's imbalances. This would take into account each person's internal landscape and constitution.
Chinese herbal therapy seeks to combine anywhere from 5 to 15 herbal components all of which work synergistically to treat the person as a whole and not just alleviating the symptoms. As soon as the Liver regains its control over the smooth flow of Qi and adequate Blood is being stored, then an improvement in the condition will be observed.
This approach attempts to balance the person and the root of the problem, which will effect a permanent change. Traditional Chinese Medicine recognizes that each person is a composite of both the physical and psycho-emotional. Chinese medicine is not interested in treating premenstrual syndrome; rather, it focuses on how that disorder manifests through the individual. What changes in the energetics of the person are taking place and how can they be corrected? To really attain health and balance, we must treat a person in a holistic manner. Perhaps it all starts with your Liver.
If you believe your premenstrual syndrome is affecting your work performance and daily tasks , please call us at (425) 392-8881 and schedule for your free consultation to find out how drug-free, all natural alternative medicine can help you to eliminate your premenstrual syndrome!
Menopause is a transitional period marking the cessation of ovulation in a woman's body. This time of change may last a few months to several years.
Menopause affects every woman. Symptoms vary from mild to severe, and are brought on as our bodies try to adapt to decreasing amounts of estrogen. Symptoms include hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, fatigue, mood swings, memory loss, vaginal dryness, headaches, joint pain, and weight gain.
Few areas of women's health stir up as much confusion and debate as Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), which is normally started when the first symptoms of menopause appear. While they may alleviate hot flashes and prevent osteoporosis, they will also increase the risk of breast, ovarian and uterine cancer, and have a number of significant side-effects. But HRT isn't the only solution. Menopause is an area in which Oriental Medicine shines. Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine have the ability to detect energetic changes that occur in the body and quickly relieve symptoms such as hot flashes, foggy mind, and irritability.
What Acupuncture Can Do For You During Menopause
Traditional Chinese Medicine has been treating hot flashes and other menopause-related symptoms through the use of acupuncture and herbal medicine for almost 3000 years.
According to Chinese Medical theory, menopause occurs when a woman's body begins to preserve blood and energy in order to sustain her vitality and allow for the maximum available nourishment for her body, especially her kidneys. The kidney is the organ Chinese Medicine sees as the root of life and longevity. Therefore, the body, in its wisdom, reserves the flow of a channel in the center of the body which sends blood and energy down to the uterus. Instead, blood and essence from the kidneys are conserved and cycled through the body to nourish the woman's spirit and extend her longevity. Thus, in the Chinese Medicine, menopause is seen as true change in life from mother to enlightened and wise being.
Since the early seventies, studies around the globe have suggested that acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine are effective treatments for hot flashes, anxiety, insomnia, vaginal dryness and many other symptoms associated with menopause. Recent studies show extremely positive results:
From 1997 to 1999, one of the first studies in the United States to explore the effectiveness of acupuncture in alleviating hot flashes, insomnia and nervousness, conducted by Dr. Susan Cohen, D.S.N., APRN, associate professor of the University of Pittsburgh, it was found that during the course of acupuncture treatments, hot flashes decreased by 35% and insomnia decreased by 50%. A follow-up study revealed hot flashes significantly decreased in those receiving acupuncture, compared to those receiving routine care.
A 2002 pilot study in England found that acupuncture reduced the frequency and severity of hot flashes in women being treated with tamoxifen for breast cancer.
The United Nations World Health Organization has approved acupuncture as a treatment for symptoms associated with menopause.
If you would like to reduce or even eliminate your menopausal symptoms please call us at (425) 392-8881 and schedule for your free consultation to find out how drug-free, all natural alternative medicine can help you to achieve this!
Chronic Fatigue
At least 1 million people in the United States have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and tens of millions more have a CFS-like condition, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Chronic fatigue syndrome, or CFS, is one of the most common health complaints in America. Fatigue robs millions of people of the ability to enjoy work and live life to the fullest. For many people, fatigue has done more to destroy their quality of life than any other condition. The cause of CFS is not yet known. Current research is exploring the possibility that people with CFS may have a dysfunction of the immune and central nervous systems.
CFS is a debilitating and complex disorder, which involves a number of different symptoms and unidentified causes for which there are no specific diagnostic tests. Currently, conventional medicine has no successful treatment for the syndrome as a whole.
CFS usually strikes people between the ages of 20 and 40, but it also occurs in teens. A CFS-like illness also has been determined to occur in kids younger than 12. The actual number of children and teens affected by CFS is unknown.
What Acupuncture Can Do For Your Chronic Fatigue
Fortunately, acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, effectively treat the various symptoms associated with chronic fatigue. Chinese medicine can explain the cause of each specific symptom and individual personal imbalance. Acupuncture and herbal medicine will treat the underlying root cause of your conditions and prevent severe diseases.
From the perspective of Chinese medicine, chronic fatigue is considered a Qi deficiency. Qi is the life force energy of the body and mind, and gives us a measure of the vitality of a person. The level and quality of a person's Qi depends on their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing or balance.
Acupuncture works as a complement to Chinese medicine. It is, in itself, an energy medicine, acting on the body's own subtle energy system to clear obstructions and maximize the flow of energy and blood through the healing mechanisms of the body; including the nervous, endocrine and immune systems. Thus, Acupuncture enhances the body's own innate healing capacity and leads to an overall increase in energy and vitality.
If you are experiencing excessive fatigue that is affecting your work performance and daily tasks, DO NOT WAIT! Please call us at (425) 392-8881 and schedule for your free consultation.
Headaches are by far the number one health complaint in America. Literally millions of people suffer from headaches. Various types include sinus/allergy headaches, migraine headaches, and tension headaches.
Headaches occur when pain-sensitive nerve endings around the scalp, in the blood vessels that surround the skull, in the lining around the brain, and in other areas around the head send impulses to the part of the brain that interprets pain signals from the rest of the body. Some headaches are related to tender spots in head, neck, and shoulder muscles.
More than 45 million Americans have headaches severe enough to require the help of a health care professional. The toll on the economy from migraines alone is immense—direct costs (from prescription drugs, outpatient expenses, and emergency room and inpatient care) are estimated at $11 billion and indirect costs (such as missed work days) may exceed $12 billion annually. Migraine headaches also cause an annual loss of 157 million workdays.
Do you suffer from headaches? If so, how long have you suffered and how frequently? What is it like for you when they are at their worst? What do they restrict you from doing? How does it affect you, your family and those around you? How is it affecting your work?
Have you tried many solutions but received only temporary relief at best?
Would you like to be rid of your headaches ONCE AND FOR ALL and be able to live life at its fullest again? There is an alternative to surgery or drug therapy.
What Acupuncture Can Do For Your Headaches
The pain that headache and migraine sufferers endure can impact every aspect of their lives. Acupuncture can offer powerful relief without the side effects that prescription and over-the-counter drugs can cause. Since acupuncture treatments can induce potent muscle relaxation effects, both general and local, most patients experience relief during, or immediately after their acupuncture session.
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine have been used successfully to treat and relieve headaches and migraines for thousands of years and is a widely accepted form of treatment for headaches in our society today. Treatments address the acute symptoms as well as the underlying imbalances that cause migraines and headaches. Many variables are looked at in order to properly diagnose and successfully treat headaches. Each individual is treated differently depending on their unique symptoms.
We specialize in the treatment of headaches and migraines and can help you manage your pain with acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine as part of a comprehensive treatment program.
If you have headache or migraine that is keeping you from enjoying your life, please call us at (425) 392-8881 and schedule for your free consultation.
Auto Injuries
According to the US Census BureauIn, in 2010 Nearly 2.6 million drivers and passengers were treated in emergency departments after being in a motor vehicle crash.
Many of us have experienced some sort of motor accidents which result in injury. Those aches and pains from the injury are an indication that the area has suffered damage. The majority of auto accident and injury victims are unaware of hidden injuries because at times medications are masking the pain. Pain-relief and anti-inflammatory medications provide excellent short-term pain-relief by blocking the production of pain-causing substances (prostaglandins). When an injury occurs, not only is tissue damaged, but also the injured area loses its integration with the rest of the body.
Whiplash injury is the most common injury suffered from a motor vehicle accident. Whiplash is an injury to the soft tissue of the neck, also referred to as neck sprain or neck strain. It is often caused by a sudden forceful movement of the neck, but with no direct contact to the neck. It may include injury to the joints, discs, ligaments, cervical muscles, and nerve roots. Acupuncture is one possible treatment for this type of injury.
Hyperextension of the neck upon impact results in a number of capillaries and tissue fibres being broken, which, if left alone, can cause scar tissue development. In many cases, abnormalities can not be viewed upon x-ray and there is no visible injury. As a result, the seriousness of an injury is often initially overlooked.
What Acupuncture Can Do For Your Auto Injuries
Acupuncture is an effective treatment for the complicated injuries sustained in auto accidents. With accurate diagnosis and assessment our acupuncturists can steer the course for your quick and complete recovery.
If you just had an auto accidents recently please call us at (425) 392-8881 and schedule for your free consultation right away. The sooner we begin the treatments the faster the recovery. Pain or discomfort can be easily managed within the first three months. Don't wait! Call us today to find out how drug-free, all natural alternative medicine can help you to recovery fast!
An estimated 27 million adults in the United States live with osteoarthritis — the most common type of arthritis.
What Acupuncture Can Do For Your Arthritis:
According to Chinese medical theory, arthritis arises when the cyclical flow of Qi in the meridians becomes blocked. This blockage is called, "bi" type pain and is successfully treated using a combination of acupuncture and/or Chinese herbs.
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine have been found to be extremely effective at treating the pain and inflammation associated with all types of arthritis. The acupuncture points and herbs that are used depend on if the blockage of Qi (arthritis) is caused by the pathogenic wind, cold, damp or damp-heat.
Traditional Chinese Medicine does not recognize arthritis as one particular syndrome. Instead, it aims to treat the specific symptoms that are unique to each individual using a variety of techniques such as acupuncture, Chinese herbs, bodywork, lifestyle/dietary recommendations and energetic exercises to restore imbalances found in the body. Therefore, if 10 patients are treated with Oriental medicine for joint pain, each of these 10 patients will receive a unique, customized treatment with different acupuncture points, different herbs and different lifestyle and diet recommendations.
Your acupuncturist will examine you, take a look at the onset of your condition and learn your signs and symptoms to determine your Chinese diagnosis and choose the appropriate acupuncture points and treatment plan.
If you have arthritic pain that is keeping you from enjoying your life, please call us at (425) 392-8881 and schedule for your free consultation.
Smoking Cessation
Among current U.S. adult smokers, 70% report that they want to quit smoking and millions try to quit every year.
If you have attempted to quit smoking, you know how difficult it can be. Nicotine is a powerful addiction. In fact, research suggests that nicotine is as addictive as heroin, cocaine, or alcohol.
It is estimated that most smokers will attempt to quit two or three times, or more, before finally kicking the habit. When conventional methods to quit smoking have failed, smokers often look outside mainstream approaches and turn to alternative medicine.
What Acupuncture Can Do For You
Break the Cycle – Minimize the anxiety & discomfort of nicotine withdrawal. Acupuncture has turned a growing number of cigarette cravers into permanent ex-smokers and is a great adjunctive therapy for all types of addiction recovery. In fact, researchers say that acupuncture is a promising treatment for all types of addiction from cigarettes to heroin.
Acupuncture can detoxify the body of nicotine. Modern science has confirmed that smokers develop higher levels of nicotine-induced endorphins, and acupuncture stimulates the nervous system naturally to regulate the amount of endorphins in the body and helps clear away nicotine buildup. Unlike the patch, acupuncture actually rids the body of nicotine instead of adding more to it.
Acupuncture helps to eliminate the mental and physical symptoms of withdrawal. Acupuncture is highly effective in calming, and relaxing the mind, enhancing the ability to concentrate, minimizing anxiety and alleviating feelings of depression. In addition, acupuncture successfully suppresses appetite and diminishes food cravings.
In one study, a team from Yale University successfully used auricular (ear) acupuncture to treat cocaine addiction. Results showed that 54.8 percent of participants tested cocaine-free during the final week of treatment, compared to 23.5 percent and 9.1 percent in the two control groups. Those who completed acupuncture treatment also had longer periods of sustained abstinence compared to participants in the control groups.
Another study conducted at the University of Oslo, Norway, acupuncture was found to significantly reduce the desire to smoke up to five years after the initial treatment. Subjects of the study also reported that cigarettes tasted worse than before treatment and that the treatments had effectively reduced their taste for tobacco.
The acupuncture needles used are hair-thin. They are superficially inserted into various points in the ears and body to assist with smoking cessation. In between treatments, small pellets are often taped to the acupuncture points on the ear. When a cigarette craving hits, gently pressing on the pellets stimulates the acupuncture points to calm the mind and eliminate the craving.
Acupuncture is not a panacea or a magic cure in the treatment of any addiction, including smoking. But, acupuncture is effective in making it easier to quit and remain smoke-free for good.
If you would like to quit smoking the most natural way please call us at (425) 392-8881 and schedule for your free consultation to find out how drug-free, all natural alternative medicine can help you to thrive!
Eczema (Pediatric and General)
The prevalence of this condition has risen dramatically during the last three decades. Currently, 15% to 20% of children in the United States are expected to experience this condition sometime during their lifetime, compared to 7% around 1960.
Atopic dermatitis often occurs in infants and children who have allergies or a family history of allergy or eczema, although the problem is not necessarily or always caused by an allergy. Eczema usually develops in three different phases. The first occurs between two and six months of age, with itching, redness, and the appearance of small bumps on the cheeks, forehead, or scalp. This rash then may spread to the arms or trunk. Although eczema often is confused with other types of dermatitis, especially seborrheic dermatitis, severe itching and additional allergy problems are clues that atopic dermatitis is the problem. In many cases the rash disappears or improves by two or three years of age.
The second phase of this skin problem occurs most often between the ages of four and ten years, and is characterized by circular, slightly raised, itchy, and scaly eruptions on the face or trunk. These are less oozy and more scaly than the first phase of eczema, and the skin tends to appear somewhat thickened. The most frequent locations for this rash are in the bends of the elbows, behind the knees, and on the backs of the wrists and ankles. All types are very itchy, and the skin generally tends to be very dry.
The third phase, characterized by areas of itching skin and a dry, scaly appearance, begins at about age twelve and occasionally continues on into early adulthood.
What Naturopathic Medicine Can Do For You
Our goal is provide safe, natural pediatric care – combining the best of Western medicine with naturopathic medicine principles. We seek to avoid drugs and surgery, unless necessary, and treat the root cause of your child's condition with natural medicine.
Naturopathic pediatric doctors view eczema as a systemic problem of the gut and immune system. Often, eczema comes in a triad alongside asthma and allergies. Strategies for treatment include modulating the immune system with various natural supplements. Treatment may involve supplements and modifications to the child's and (if nursing) the mother's diet.
Traditional therapies, like steroid creams, suppress symptoms and do nothing to cure the underlying problem. Symptoms that are suppressed temporarily flare once the treatment is stopped. Steroid creams are based on the cortisol molecule, a natural hormone found in the body. However, steroid creams absorb into the body systemically and change your child's hormonal makeup. Changes in cortisol levels may change blood sugar balance, fat distribution, and energy levels.
Natural solutions to treat the gastrointestinal tract and immune system work far better in the long term for reducing or eliminating your child's eczema. Please call us at (425) 392-8881 to schedule your appointment.


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DOVER, Del. (Legal Newsline) - The Delaware Supreme Court has ruled for a couple that watched its house burn down because a paramedic broke the fire hydrant closest to it.
Joel and Iris Brown blamed United Water Delaware for painting over the top of the hydrant, hiding the arrow that showed how to attach a fire hose. The paramedic had tried to twist it in the opposite direction and broke the stem.
The Browns alleged the water company was negligent, negligently caused emotional distress and intentionally caused emotional distress. All three claims were dismissed by a trial court.
However, Justice Jack Jacobs wrote that a jury could decide United Water Delaware's actions constitute gross negligence.
"United Water's failure to correct those known problems, which could foreseeably 'cause damage or injury at any site reliant upon a United Water hydrant,' would constitute 'an extreme departure from the ordinary standard of care' -- i.e., gross negligence," Jacobs wrote
"That failure, however, would not constitute willful or wanton behavior, which we have defined as conduct reflecting a 'conscious indifference' or 'I don't care' attitude."
United Water Delaware had argued the language in one of its filings barred them from being held liable for fire damage.
The fire occurred in Dec. 2005. After the first hydrant was broken, firefighters tried a second one but determined it was frozen. A third hydrant was used, but it was too far away and the house burned.
The Fire Marshall's Office ruled the second hydrant was difficult to open because of a lack of maintenance. United Water Delaware's own inspectors had written it was "very hard to open" before the fire.
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Two of the seven people detained in Belgium on Saturday are being held on terrorism charges, Belgian federal prosecutors said on Monday.
The two face charges of leading a terrorist attack and taking part in the activities of a terrorist organisation. They have not yet been named.
As we reported earlier, five of the seven also detained on Saturday were released, one of them the brother of two of the suspects in the Paris attacks.
Prosecutors have also confirmed no arrests were made after the raid on a house in the suburb of Molenbeek.


text: Politics Unpopular At Home, Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback Nominated For State Dept. Post KCUR 89.3 July 27, 2017 Brownback, a staunch social conservative, was one of the least popular governors in the country after tax cuts he championed failed to ignite the state's economy and led to deep spending cuts.


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"She tells me things."
Playwright Spencer Schunk and performer Elyssia Sasaki are two parts of the Raw Matter Project - invaluable co-conspirators and theatrical creators in Toronto. They have a piece in the works premiering May 5th-9th 2015, and you can read about Idle Lessons here.
Spencer Schunk
Spencer Schunk is a playwright, performer, and theatre deviser. He recently earned his Master of Arts degree from the University of Toronto and is also an alumni of York University's Devised Theatre program. He is a member of the Raw Matter Project collective. He is a writer of prose as well and is currently working on a science fiction novella. This is his first audio play.
Rose Tuong
Rose was born in Toronto, Canada. She received a B.F.A. in Acting from York University in 2013. She has performed on stages in Toronto and Montreal and has appeared in a variety of film, TV, and commercial productions. A passionate actor, collaborator, and public speaker, she possesses a great personal enthusiasm for inspiring emotion and intellect.
Elyssia Sasaki
Elyssia Sasaki is a graduate of York University's Devised Theatre program, with a special focus in design-based practices. Recent performance credits include Murmers (House of Rebels, 2015), Strung (Tanja Beer, WSD 2013) and outLET (York University, 2013). Other credits include sound design and tour management (Theatre Parallax Toronto, WSD 2013) and co-artistic director for the 21st annual playGround Festival (York University, 2013). She has participated in the development and application of installations in Toronto's Nuit Blanche, World Stage Design Festival in Cardiff, Wales, and the 2011 Prague Quadrennial.
Written & Directed by: Spencer Schunk
Performed by: Spencer Schunk (Warren), Rose Tuong (Laurie), Elyssia Sasaki (Shelby)
Edited by: Wesley McKenzie
© House of Rebels Theatre, 2015.
Additional sounds downloaded from Freesound.org. Sounds were procured and altered under the Creative Commons License.


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Human life depends intrinsically on the Earth land surface, which is becoming increasingly vulnerable as a result of unprecedented land degradation, deforestation and biodiversity loss due to land use change, agricultural intensification and climate change. SDG-15 aims at conserving and restoring the use of terrestrial ecosystems, both for the benefit of humankind and for the purpose of achieving a sustainable planet.
At the Copernicus Institute we try to understand how environmental change and changing land use affect not only the functioning of the terrestrial ecosystem but also its services to humans. In addition, we evaluate and design governance arrangements so as to mitigate adverse effects and to restore ecosystems. For example, we examine the effectiveness of policies that promote 'nature-inclusive' farming, the control and management of invasive alien species, and the influence of changing biogeochemical cycles on biodiversity and ecosystem processes in grasslands, forests and wetlands. Moreover, we explore how biofuel production can exist alongside food production and biodiversity conservation, and we aim to find pathways for the transition towards sustainable agriculture and a community-based management of natural resources. We identify, analyse and quantify ecosystem services in primary and secondary forests and agroforestry systems, we examine how land use can be adapted to cope with climate change, and we try to predict the risk of desertification and fires in drylands and tropical regions.


text: An annual photojournalism piece for March: women's history month. Everyday during the month of March, we release one photo of one woman, totaling 30 incredible local women. On the 31st, we release a compilation video of all of the women who participated. Women are nominated by the Women Among Us participants from 2018. The purpose of the project is to draw attention to the women who live and work in our community. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to learn all about these incredible people. The fun starts March 1, 2019!


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After much speculation and waiting, it appears that fans may finally see Doomfist in Overwatch. This hero has been teased almost since the game's first additional hero, Ana was introduced. From in game posters to a major celebrity visiting Blizzard's office, players have been anticipating the much fated reveal for almost an entire year.
Overwatch's latest PTR update suggests that all this waiting is finally over. Aptly titled "Doomfist / Summer Games" it seems Blizzard is finally ready to show off a brand new character and reintroduce the first seasonal event they held. The name for the PTR update was revealed to players that experienced crashes while using the new highlight saving feature, which lets fans save their best "Play of the Game." After the crash, the following crash log referred to the current version of the PTR as "Doomfist / Summer Games." As of now the reference has been removed but you can see a screenshot of the original crash log below.
While the game's director, Jake Kaplan, has stated that the summer games event could return, no one at Blizzard has said anything about Doomfist. The backstory to the character was only made clear after fans fell in love with the idea of him joining the game. This could all potentially be a joke on Blizzard's part to extend the hype for the character or the beginning of a long series of frustrating hints, much like Sombra's reveal. Although Blizzard never officially revealed anything, it hasn't stopped fans from creating lore or Terry Crews from petitioning to play the character.
The introduction of Doomfist into Overwatch would be an awesome treat for next month. Recently, Blizzard stated that they would like to add something new every month. With the Lunar Colony map released last week fans were already speculating what July would hold and this could be the answer. Gigamax will be keeping a close eye on the Doomfist rumor so make sure to keep checking back for more!
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"Mum, can I come into your bed?"
Five-year-old Blake would shout across the hallway, from his bedroom.
He'd trudge over to his Mum's room, jump onto the bed, snuggle up close to her — sucking his thumb with one hand, and stroking her eyelashes with the other.
Picking out a particular favourite memory of Blake is hard
"I miss those mornings so much," says his mum Elaine Holdsworth, who with the support of seven other family members and friends, is taking on an amazing eight-stage challenge in her little boy's memory.
From taking part in a gruelling obstacle race dressed as wrestlers, to running a half marathon in aid of a hedgehog hospital, each event they are taking on reflects something Blake loved – and would surely have put a smile on his face, too.
Always smiling
Adored by his family and friends, Blake was such a bright and cheerful soul, with beautiful old-fashioned manners that endeared him to everyone he met.
"Picking out a particular favourite memory of Blake is hard," Elaine says, "because they were all so special to me."
I even miss watching him sleep
It's the simple things she misses most; like hearing his voice; telling her how much he loves her and seeing him smile and laugh.
"I even miss watching him sleep, just knowing he's there," she says.
Elaine and Mark are determined that his six-month old sister Alana will grow up with Blake in her heart, too. They talk about him to her all the time and have kept many of his toys and games for her to play with when she's older.
Big brother, Blake
"She looks just like him, but they're so very different," Elaine says.
It's an important family ritual, too, to light a candle for Blake every evening.
When Blake was diagnosed with Leukemia in 2015, his treatment began straight away – before there was much time to register the shock. Doctors told the family there would be six months of intensive chemotherapy and three years of maintenance treatment to follow.
Everyone's focus was on supporting little Blake to get better. The treatment he stoically endured was tough, but initially he responded really, really well.
Blake was two years through his chemo when he became seriously ill. He was almost halfway there when he was rushed into intensive care and put on full life support.
Heavy-hearted and scared, Elaine and her husband, Mark prayed that Blake's little body would endure the intense treatment. But his illness was caused by an uncontrolled growth of white blood cells, also known as Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), and his body struggled to respond.
Happy as pie
Elaine and Mark's perfect boy died on November 30, 2017. He was seven years old.
Elaine said simply: "Our entire world has been shattered."
It's impossible to mend a broken heart, but making Blake's memory a part of new things, has helped Elaine, Mark and their family to pick up the pieces.
"It's important to do something with a focus. A positive focus," explains Elaine.
So, over the course of 2018, Elaine, who lives in Wakefield, and seven other members of the family are doing The Big 8 to mark a year in which Blake would have turned eight.
They are taking part in eight challenges, which each have a special connection to Blake's life. Throughout it, they'll be raising money for Histio UK — a charity which supports families who have a child with HLH.
"All of the challenges will be challenging for us," laughs Elaine.
"None of us are athletes in any shape or form. We're not runners, walkers, swimmers nor cyclists. We are truly pushing ourselves out of our comfort zones."
Our entire world was shattered
In the long run, the Holdsworth family hope to create a charity of their own, Because of Blake. For now though, Elaine simply wants to make Blake proud.
Spurred on by thinking about everything her brave little boy went through,"He always did so with a big smile on his face," says Elaine.
"It makes me want to go through this challenge with a smile on my face, too."
Because of Blake – The Big 8 Challenge
Blake loved days out on his bicycle
Blake was given a special bead of courage for every procedure, test and treatment he went through. He earned 1,318 beads in total, strung together to represent his unbroken spirit and determination.
Lots and lots of courage beads
To kick off their challenge in March, the Big 8 pledged to cycle half a kilometre per bead – 659 kilometers in total, between them – on two static bikes.
"We planned to do this in 12 hours, but managed to do it in 11!" smiles Elaine.
Blake loved learning to swim and despite missing lessons during his treatment, was determined to swim an entire length – a mission he accomplished in summer 2017.
We were so, so proud of him
"He was over the moon when he reached the other side," says Elaine.
"We were so, so proud of him."
The Big 8 took on a swimming challenge in April. They swam the length of the English Channel — 21 miles – in fewer than nine hours at their local pool.
**The Three Yorkshire Peaks **
Elaine misses this smile everyday
This event falls on a day with special significance – Blake's eighth birthday on June 2.
To celebrate his life, team Because of Blake is taking on a 24-mile walking challenge – The Three Yorkshire Peaks – on spectacular course around the Dales.
"We wanted to do something extra special," explains Elaine, "so we chose the Three Yorkshire Peaks, a challenge where everyone can be involved."
Total Warrior
A dream come true - watching WWE live
WWE wrestling was one of Blake's greatest passions.
"He absolutely loved wrestling, and knew all of the wrestlers moves and entrance music," says Elaine.
He would save his pocket money to buy new WWE figures.
"I loved seeing the joy on his face when he finally had enough money, but then the dilemma and confusion that followed when he eventually had to choose one," smiles his mum.
So Elaine and the team are taking on Total Warrior Challenge in Leeds – dressed as Blake's favourite WWE heroes. They'll encounter 25 obstacles and negotiate 100 tonnes of mud, as they tackle the course on June 24.
**The National Three Peaks **
The big 8 in all their glory
Blake threw himself into life, inspiring the Big 8 to take on something really big in July.
This challenge involves climbing the highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales, with the aim of achieving 23 miles of climbing – and 462 of driving – in under 24 hours.
"It's an epic one," laughs Elaine.
Total Wipeout Obstacle Course (TBC)
"Blake loved obstacle courses!"
Although he could never complete one, he loved watching the Total Wipeout series with Mum.
"This is a challenge that Blake would've loved to participate in," Elaine says.
Barnsley Hospital Walk
Mum and son
Blake had always lived in Wakefield but was proud to say he was a Barnsley lad – so this summer, the Big 8 is planning a walk to the town where he was born.
It's a 12-mile walk between the two places and they'll be heading to visit the Barnsley hospital where their little champion was born. The team are doing it tied together!
The Hedgehog Half Marathon
The Big 8's final challenge is a special one.
Elaine will never forget the day when, out on a shopping trip, Blake begged her to stop and look at a hedgehog rescue charity stall.
"I said we didn't have time and for the rest of the day, he was very quiet," she explains.
"When I asked him what was wrong, he broke down crying saying he really wanted to save the hedgehogs."
After Blake died, Elaine had pangs of regret over how Blake had felt so sad. The collection at his funeral was donated to the RSPB, which runs a safe haven for wild hedgehogs scheme.
The Big 8 will be taking part in the Hedgehog Half Marathon at Normanby Hall Country Park, Lincolnshire, in October. Proceeds from the event will help raise funds for a hedgehog protection charity.
The big 8 crew after the cyclothon
Visit the 'Because of Blake' Just Giving page to donate.


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"Moment of truth, then," Megan said as she stood in the bathroom doorway, holding the pregnancy test kit in her hands. She began to tear at the cellophane. A moment later she had the box open, and then finally with trembling hands she removed the tester itself.
And then she paused.
Sighing, she looked over at her reflection in the cracked mirror. For a moment, she was struck by the dark shadows under her eyes, and she felt that she'd aged several years in just a single month. She'd always looked young for her age, but now things seemed to have swung the other way: she looked older than her thirty-one years, even though she told herself that at least part of the effect was down to the bathroom's unflattering lighting.
"This is nuts," she said finally, tossing the kit into the bin. "I'm not pregnant. I can't be pregnant."
"Friday, October fifth," she read out loud as she stood in Michael's office. "After two nights of silence, it came again last night. The same knocking, and this time it used my name. It's like it's daring me to go out there, and sometimes I think I should do it, just to get this nightmare over with."
Looking over at Michael, she could see the skepticism in his expression.
"I'm just reading what she wrote," she pointed out. "I'm not saying I believe it."
"And you just found that thing this morning?"
"It was in a pile of papers," she explained as she flicked through to the entries for the following week. "I was planning to go through them all this morning. I still am, there might be something in there but…" She paused, her eyes scanning the page. "Listen to this. Monday, October eighth. It seems to be coming every night now, tapping at the window and trying anything it can think of to get me out there. Last night it even sounded a little like Henry, but that was probably all in my head. I think I'm going crazy."
"Who's Henry?"
"Her husband," she replied. "He died a few years ago, a short time before she moved here."
"No offense," Michael continued, "but maybe she was right. Maybe she really was just going crazy."
"Wednesday, October tenth. I almost opened the door last night. It sounded more like Henry than ever, and this time I had my hand on the latch, ready to open it. Only fear made me stop, but I think next time I might do it. I don't care what's out there, I just want this all to be over." She paused for a moment, before checking the next few pages of the diary and finding them to be blank. "No more entries," she said, turning to Michael, "and no-one in the family heard from her again."
"So that's when she vanished?"
"Maybe she did it," Megan replied, closing the diary. "Maybe that was the night she opened the door."
"And the boogeyman got her?"
"Something happened," she continued, unable to hide her sense of desperation. "I'm not saying it was a ghost, but something was obviously banging on her door. I heard it myself, it's real!"
"It was probably the wind," he replied, interrupting her.
"It was not the wind," she said firmly. "There was a knocking sound, and a voice." She paused for a moment. "Do you know what I think? I think someone's up to something, maybe playing some kind of sick game. Maybe it's kids, maybe it's someone who's just got a dark sense of humor and then things went too far. Maybe they were enjoying terrorizing my aunt and they thought it was funny, and then it got out of hand." She paused again, her mind racing with possibilities. "And maybe she had a heart attack or something like that, she died and then whoever was doing this, they panicked and hid the body."
"And then came back last night to do the same thing to you?"
Realizing that her explanation made little sense, she sighed.
"This whole thing sounds very convoluted," Michael continued. "Don't they always say that the simplest explanation is the most likely?"
"But it's possible that she was being tormented," she continued, feeling a wave of shock pass through her body. "God, she really might be dead."
"Or she's sunning herself on holiday," he replied, "and her postcards got lost in the mail."
"Are there any CCTV cameras in this place?"
"Can we check the footage?"
"None of them actually work," he told her. "There's no budget for that kind of thing. We leave them up just as a deterrent, to make people think they're being watched. I even dust them sometimes."
"They didn't deter whoever was terrorizing my aunt," Megan replied, "and they didn't deter whoever knocked on her door last night. Has anyone else reported a disturbance in the night?"
He opened his mouth to reply, but something seemed to be holding him back.
"What about 3am?" she asked. "You act like you don't believe any of this could be happening, but yesterday you were pretty adamant that I shouldn't be awake at 3am, so you obviously know something's going on."
"I don't know anything of the sort," he replied cautiously.
"So tell me what you suspect."
He sighed. "I don't believe in ghosts," he said after a moment, "and I don't believe in little green men or boogeymen or any of that stuff."
"Neither do I."
"What I do believe in is… things that I can prove, things that leave some kind of trace, and I can't deny that something seems to happen around this place at three in the morning." Another pause, as if he was reluctant to go on. "There are noises. Bumps. Some people report knocks on their doors, they often say the voice sounds a little like someone they know, usually someone who died. They see a figure through the frosted glass, and they usually say that it's accompanied by this feeling of dread, as if they can sense that they shouldn't open the door no matter how much the figure begs them."
"And you've looked into it?"
"I think it's just something that has snowballed out of control," he told her. "This building is like an echo chamber. People tell stories, they goad each other on to add little elements, and before you know it they all believe these things have happened when they really haven't. It's paranoia and fear, and for some reason the environment of Marshall Heights is like an incubator for these things. The 3am rubbish is just a story that's run out of control, and if you ask me, maybe some of the residents even go out there and knock on doors themselves in an attempt to keep the story running."
"So you've heard the knocking too?"
"Everyone has," he replied a little evasively.
"And you didn't open the door?"
"It's never actually knocked on mine."
"But you're the building manager," she continued. "Shouldn't you be doing something to stop all of this? Shouldn't you call the police?"
"It's just a game that the local residents are playing."
"A game that might have killed my aunt."
"No," he said, shaking his head, "it wouldn't go that far. Whatever's happened to your aunt, it's a coincidence that she got mixed in with all of this. I'm sorry you found a diary that showed she was being harassed, but that's really all that was going on. You're right, maybe I should have done something to nip it all in the bud sooner. I'll talk to people, maybe I'll put up a notice in the foyer by the mailboxes."
"Is that the best you can do? A notice by the mailboxes?"
"What else would you suggest?"
She stared at him for a moment, aware of a sense of unease in his expression.
"You're lying," she said finally.
"Excuse me?"
"I think you're more scared than you're letting on. I think you're not doing anything about this because you're scared that if you do get involved, you might find that it's something that goes against everything you think you know about the world."
"I thought you didn't believe in ghosts either?"
"I don't," she replied, "but I'm willing to accept the possibility. And I'm not too scared to look."
"You didn't open the door last night."
"That's because I wasn't prepared. There could have been anyone out there. A burglar, a stalker, worse…" She paused for a moment. "I'll be prepared tonight, though."
"Megan -"
"I'm serious," she continued. "If this is someone pulling a prank, then I'm going to call him on it. I'm going to open that door, and I'm going to be prepared to defend myself, and then I'm going to find out what the hell happened to my aunt."
"I'd rather you just let it alone."
"Why don't you come with me?" she asked. "Wait in the flat with me tonight and at 3am we'll find out the truth." She waited for him to reply, but it was clear that he wasn't comfortable with her suggestion. "I'm not letting this go on," she continued. "I'm getting to the bottom of it all, and I'm doing it tonight, whether you're there or not." Turning, she headed to the door before glancing back at him. "I guess you know where to find me if you change your mind. I'd like it if you were there, I'd rather not do this alone, but I'm opening that door tonight and I'm going to see who's out there."
She waited for him to reply, but she could tell that despite his protestations to the contrary, Michael seemed scared to learn the truth. For all that he claimed not to believe in ghosts, he was clearly worried about putting that belief to the test.
"I guess I'll let you know what happens," she said finally, before heading out of his office. Stopping suddenly, she looked back at him. "By the way, who's Ellis Hathaway?"
Michael stared at her for a moment.
"I'm sorry?" he asked finally.
"I saw the name in one of my aunt's notebooks. Does it mean anything to you?"
She waited for a reply.
"No," Michael said eventually. "It doesn't mean a thing."
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Travel Tuesday: Venice, Italy
By: Violet Chaudoir
A five-day winter trip to Venecia, with a day trip in the nearby Padua! Four girls, Ellen Devine, Ellen Mackenzie, Mercedes Weidmer and Violet Chaudoir - and plenty of pasta! Many churches were visited, but the jewel on the tourist crown was the Doge's Palace and its unforgettable ceiling (1:30).


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|FCJ College is a Catholic Co-educational secondary College, owned by the FCJ sisters.
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|In what year did you commence as Principal of this College
|What was your role prior to taking up this appointment
Prior to becoming Princiapl at FCJ College, I worked for 7 years at St Francis Xavier College Beaconsfield, as Deputy Principal Head of Campus for 6 years, and then as Deputy Principal Staff.
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Haven't done one of these in a while!
(I'm not paid for any of this, it's just stuff I'm diggin'.)
1. Nextdoor. Are you familiar with Nextdoor? It's sort of the modern day version of knowing which of your neighbors will let you borrow a cup of sugar.
A month or two ago I went out to get the mail, and long story short, came across what appeared to be someone's pet bunny rabbit running around. A few other neighbors and I tried to catch it in order to keep it safe until we could get it home, to no avail. I'd heard of Nextdoor but never used it, and trying to reconnect Peter McFloofy Hops (I assume it was a boy and that was his name) with his parents proved to be the perfect reason to start. I unfortunately didn't find the bunny's owner (and haven't seen him since), but I have since come to rely on Nextdoor to find out what's going on around me, from events to recent crime to missing items to new and closing restaurants and businesses. Did I mention it's free? A good way to connect in our sometimes isolating modern world. Recommend.
2. Writing GoodReads reviews. I have proclaimed 2016 the year of the book, and apparently it's also the year of the review. You can find some direct links on my books page.
3. Ghirardelli brownie mix. The best. Better than homemade (yeah, that's right). Why reinvent the wheel? We had some folks over to watch a sportsball game recently, and I whipped up some of these. In doing so I was reminded of why I always have a box in the cupboard in the event of impromptu gatherings, sportsball or otherwise.
4. The FugGirls' Downton Abbey Recaps. The only thing that's not to like is that I didn't start watching (and thus reading) sooner. Favorite line so far this season (spoiler-ish alert): "...The Blackmailer takes a bite of Mary's toast, and then tosses it aside with disdain, and the look on Mary's face is like, "HOW DARE YOU TREAT MY TOAST SO DISRESPECTFULLY.""
5. Thayer's rose petal witch hazel. Not a new love, and I can't remember if I've mentioned it before, but I recently was raving about it to a friend, and after trying it she agrees: it's a magical potion.
6. A 30 day plank challenge. After a few months off from rowing while recovering from jaw surgeries, my core has gone all noodly. I'm working at building it back up. There are a million of these challenges out there so head to the google machine and find the one that works for you. (They do all seem to be basically the same.)
7. This pastina recipe for some cozy winter comfort. And/or an upset stomach. (In which case maybe leave out the parm.)
8. HabitBull. Shoot. This app. I am kind of obsessed with it. It allows you to set goals with varying metrics and then satisfyingly tick them off when completed. So whether it's something you want to do daily, weekly, multiple times a week, by amount/numbers (miles run, pages read), or simply Complete or Incomplete (did you call your Mom?), this has it all. I love it. I even paid the $3.99 for the upgrade. That never happens.
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Officina Claudio Monteverde, Cremona, 1923: Italian violin
This modern Italian violin came from the Officina di liuteria artistica Claudio Monteverdi in Cremona, and its powerful, radiant sound and premium aesthetic reflect high standards in violin making. Under the directorship of Aristide Cavalli, who established the officina in 1880, the outstanding masters who worked there elevated the workshop to the key position it came to play in Italian violin making during the early 20th century. This violin features a highly individual and well-honed style; it was crafted in 1923 and inspired by an elegant model with a flat table and narrow sound holes which are typically set at a slight diagonal angle. On the inside of the body, an original label indicates the violin's provenance from the officina and a signature, used to honour the masters from a family of prominent Cremonese violin makers who practiced their craft in the late 17th and 18th century. The moderately-grained top and the narrowly flamed maple of the two-piece back create delicate accents under the strikingly lovely Bordeaux-red varnish. The delicately carved scroll, which is small by Italian standards, and carefully accentuated margins round out the inimitable appearance of this violin and its rich personality. An insignificant repair was made to the peg box, and there are a few minor flaws in the varnish on the top and the scroll, but otherwise this rare 1920s violin is in very good condition and has no cracks. It was meticulously set up by the specialists in our workshop and made ready to play, making its musical properties – a resonant, timbre-rich voice and very good response – as compelling as its aesthetic is.
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Saturday, November 1, 2008
5 comments:
- Chuck Pefley said...
Cabooses are such cozy and friendly looking rail cars. It would be fun to ride in one sometime.
- November 1, 2008 at 10:08 AM
- Jim said...
Great picture, I remember seeing the guy sitting out the window of the cabooses when I was a kid. Trains here dont have cabooses.
- November 1, 2008 at 12:14 PM
- Boise Diva said...
These train specimins are always fenced off, and you know, kids - big and little - just long to climb on them. Would that be wrong?
- November 2, 2008 at 6:36 PM
- Laume said...
It never occurred to me that the lower ridges to the north have names. well, duh! You were so close to my house taking this photo, how come you didn't stop by for a cuppa!? I would have cleared a few cats out of the way so you could sit down. LOL!
We were gone this year for the Chili Cook Off - I think for football. I'm bummed we missed it. One of my favorite local events.
- November 11, 2008 at 1:42 AM
- Jana said...
I missed the chili cook off too. We were canning tomato sauce and it was much more of an undertaking then we ever thought!
- November 11, 2008 at 8:42 AM


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UPDATED 12/17/15: Busy women need to plan ahead so here is a list of important OSC dates to get on your calendars - weekend rehearsals, workshops, and other happenings. Starting in January, I will be conducting regular classes from 6:00-6:45pm each Tuesday. I'll be announcing topics as they are developed - and everyone is encouraged to attend. Handouts will be provided electronically so you can print your own copy and bring it with you.
Also starting in January, we will be having First Tuesday Afterglows following those rehearsals. We'll start at Denney's but may find other places (i.e., Pietro's Pizza) for future afterglows. Plan ahead so you can participate in this fun social time together. These dates are also found on the OSC Calendar on this website, so be sure to check it frequently for updates.
More details will be provided as we get closer to each of these dates. If you cannot attend, please let me and your section leader know ahead of time so I can adjust plans.
Love - Kathy
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Episode 128 - Son of a Biscuit (ft. Joel Chaco)/
Whenever there's danger of any kind, from cats in trees, to a spilled double double at the Timmie's, the HWIDG Mounted Brigade is there to help! Officers of her majesty, they enter into the most dangerous situations! Whether it's a burning Kraft Dinner, or a rampaging moose, our officers are ready to deal with it all. From Newfoundland to Vancouver, and everywhere between, these men and women are ready to protect all Canucks, unless there's hockey on. Then, you'll have to deal with these yourselves:
* Big Plugs
* Coffeehouse Covers
* Not Cursing
I'd say I like Big Plugs, but I cannot lie. I think the rest of you can't deny, that when a thing shows up with a fat square plug that takes up too much space, you get mad! You wanna pull out your hair cause you notice your plugs are stuffed. Blocking up the surge protector, two prongs taking three connectors. Oh baby, I want a slim plug-in, so that I'm not tugging my plugs and organizing, so that plug you got, make it real tiny.
Take a white guy/gal, give them an acoustic guitar, an iconic song, a coffeehouse stage and watch them screw it up. They just always have to add their own basic flair. You've gotta wait until they start singing it at 75% speed before you can say "is that Scar Tissue?" In coffee terms, they turn a classic hot cup of black into a Carmel White Chocolate Frappacino Half-Caf with Two Pumps of Vanilla.
Great Caesar's ghost! You know what makes me mad as heck!? People that can't stand cursing. What the frick is wrong with you that you can't take a fudgepacking word. It's just a little word, dangnabbit! Let it out! It just feels good, doesn't it you son of a motherless goat? Still being a flippin' prude? How 'bout you shut the front door and let people say what they want you piece of shiz.
All this and more on this week's northern-exposed episode! Voicemails, news, and more! Don't forget to hang out with us in our DISCORD, or you can support the show on PATREON!


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No fewer than 580 graduated from the 14th session of the Daystar Skill Acquisition Programme (DSAP) last week.
They received trainings in different crafts such as fashion design, make up, photography, web-design, graphics, sewing, generator repairs, shoe making, beads-making, cake-making, pastries and drinks, hair making and event decoration, among others.
The Senior Pastor of the church, Sam Adeyemi, urged the graduands to maximise the acquired skills to leverage on their lives.
Adeyemi, who was represented by one of his Associate Pastors, Grace Ofili, said: "Always strive towards further development and aim at being the very best in your chosen field. What you learn is what determines what you earn."
He commended the DSAP's team led by Mrs. Toyin Olusola for the initiative.
Toye Adekoya, one of the newly trained graphics designers, said: "I came here not knowing anything about graphics but now I can design so many things as I've learnt a lot."


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Below is my personal reflection based on the article "I will never compare my life to yours. That's why I'm happy."
I adopted this thinking years ago. I was beating myself up because I wasn't as "successful" as some of my friends and associates of the same age, similar upbringing, and background.
Some of my friends finished college in 4 years, some of them had great internships before graduation, some of them had great jobs right out of college, some of them earned advanced degrees years ago, some of them have been in their chosen career path or field for going on 15 years, some of them never got divorced, some of them are celebrating 15 years of marriage, some of them are heads of divisions or companies, some of them have more money in their retirement savings, some of them have great relationships with their spouses, some of them are half-way through their mortgages, some of them are on their 2nd or 3rd passport, some of them just seem to have it all together.
We are raised to follow typical or expected trajectory of those within our peer groups. But the more I live, the more I find that while others have things you wish you had achieved the success you hoped to have at the same time as your friends, they want some of what you have.
I posted a meme the other day that said something to the effect of "what messes us up the most is the image of how it is supposed to be".
I stopped measuring myself by my friends' success and achievements. There is a difference between having a goal and being envious. I ambitious, but based on my own successes from where I was, where I am, and where I want to be. It's ok to want more than what you have, but don't let that dictate your life or let it become an obsession which fuels self-doubt, depression, etc.
The hardest part of being an adult is understanding and accepting that your life is not going to be the way you'd like, and you have to play the hand you are dealt and make the best of it for you and/or your family and friends.


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I stopped at 24
Age is just a number. Say it with me now, "Ayj iis juuzz ah numbah!"
This saying is probably the most overused cliche ever. However, only recently have I put thought into what it really means; which probably leads to one thing;
I am getting old.
As a teenager, I would hear my Titas repeatedly tease one another and reassure themselves of how great they felt for their age, saying things like, "You're only as old you feel." or "You look fabulous. Alam mo (you know), all you need is a simple eye lift to erase at least 10 years from your face!"
*Insert eye roll*
"Seriously, if they constantly needed to reassure themselves of how young they felt, these guys were legit old."
Fast forward to the me, today. Thirty-five, mom to a teen, married 15 years and now, I am a legit Tita.
Before I pour whatever emotions I have about this issue, I want to share a story.
It was 2010, a November morning in Vancouver. I was on the bus and distinctly remember feeling particularly chipper that day. The sun was out, my outfit was on-point and I was able to get Uli to school on schedule without any hiccups. I was on top of the world! This time, a young Filipino lady decided to strike up a conversation. Lucky for her, I was in the mood for small talk. The conversation went well; she was a paralegal, married, blah, blah. I listened and nodded politely. Then, it was my turn to share a story when she suddenly interrupted to ask how old I was. I paused, inhaled deeply, then sighed. I glanced behind her, out the window then back at her with a blank stare. "Wait." I said. "I think I'm 24?"
How old was I?
I was born in 1982. That would make me...? I swear I'm 24.
I blushed in embarrassment. I took my Blackberry out to compute my age. I was laughing at myself completely mortified and asked, "Has this ever happened to you?"
"2010-1982 equals..."
I will never forget the humiliation. I remember her jaw drop as she reverted her eyes back to the front of the bus. She giggled awkwardly saying she could totally relate (that was an obvious lie).
Phew, is it hot in here? Did I seriously forget how old I was? Yes, I forgot how old I was. I stopped counting.
Funny enough, this was not the last time it happened. Seven years later and I still need to confirm my age sometimes.
I was 28. I had been married 8 years and had an 8 year old son. I was a real adult, adulting. Life was moving faster than I could keep up with.
Do you sometimes forget how old you are? I constantly ask Frank this question only because it makes me feel better knowing he actually does. At 40, he is completely convinced he is physically capable of having drinks with his buddies on a Friday night after a full 60 hour work week, then waking up the next morning at 6 to deal with 3 kids, without suffering the consequences of a brutal hangover.
Leave it to a teenager to remind you of how old you really are. There are times I catch my son keeping quite the distance and avoiding me when we are among his friends. Then I think, "Seriously, you are embarrassed of me? Am I not cool enough for you?" I take pride in my pixie cut, aviators and denim cut off's, then remind him that I am at least 5 years younger than the other parents. Although, the reality is this: I could be Michelle Obama and he would still be embarrassed to be seen with me. I am just an old fart. What do I know?
This year I turned 35, but still drawn to oversized boyfriend jeans, graphic tees, Hello Kitty and anything with unicorns and sparkles. Clothes do not fit the same and the question, "Am I too old for this?" is up for debate more often. I still fool myself to thinking that a 3 day crash diet will squeeze me back into my size 0 skinnies. And that, if my girlfriends and I go to the (disco) club I would be way cooler than the other moms and perhaps I could still pass for a 20 something. But then, as I march towards the bar searching for my nasal spray deep inside my mom bag, I find myself anticipating the morning after when I regret the 2 extra mojitos I ordered just to avoid being that Tita in the club, empty handed without a drink. Cheers to double fisting! I begin counting the minutes until I am able to make my French exit to go home.
I started life at a young age and it moved much faster than my amateur mind could grasp. My sense of humour, sense of style and even my type in boys remain the same..
So yes, I still have #BeiberFever...
I cannot fail to mention that being mistaken for my son's older sister still has not lost its novelty either. Heck! That could put a pep on my step for days.
Oftentimes I will hear, "Nix! you have not changed a bit! " And depending on what day it is, I may or may not take offense to that.
So what does this mean?
Am I still like a teenager or a better version of myself?
Does this mean I still look 15 - yeah, that could be a good thing.
Thirty-five years old. Round this to the nearest 10th and I am 40, but still use the term #adulting like its something new to me. God help me. My insecurities arise (and maybe yours too) when I feel like I should know the answers to some of life's basic questions. Just when you think you have figured it all out, life slaps you with another challenge bringing you back to where you started. When you're an adult though, you get much better at hiding your mistakes. Maybe this is where maturity sprouts from.
Do you remember an adult you looked up to in your younger years? The one guy who had it all figured out and had his shit together. The one adult you would catch yourself saying, "I want to be just like her when I grow up." Well, did she ever fuck up because I constantly am? Then you wake up 30 years later, still winging it, wondering if you're doing anything right.
Everyday it seems that my kids evolve into different people; their moods change, they enter different stages and I need to constantly keep up. #adulting kicks in when I need to adjust to someone else's emotions before my own.
In today's ever changing world, our personal growth and maturing never ends. Just when you thought you'd seen it all and think, "nothing will ever surprise me" the definition of normal changes, technology changes, rules change. It never ends. One day, this is ok, the next it is taboo!
Here is our answer, my adult friends: The sooner we come to terms with the fact that we will never really know it all, the sooner we can accept our reality of being legit adults.
I still feel 24. So yes, I stopped counting at 24. Maybe some event in my life unconsciously shook me so hard, I had to stop counting. Twenty four was when reality hit me like a bus and I realised that shit was getting real. That was my grand entrance into adulthood.
Shiz for reals!
I am only as young as I feel, I am open to learning because I do not know it all.
I am Nikki, student of life, and I am 35.
How old are you?


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My role at Celerity
I have worked for Celerity for ten whole years (I know – forever!). I started as a Senior Account Manager, through to managing to the Account Services Team, through heading up multiple teams to my current role as Head of Delivery.
I love looking after the teams that are responsible for bringing our customers' visions to life. Sometimes I feel like part of the furniture as I have worked at Celerity for so long, but I have enjoyed being part of the journey that the business has been on, inputting into the development and change especially for my teams as we continue to deliver value to our customers.
A Bit About Me
After becoming a mum to Mollie four years ago, my party girl lifestyle has changed! I now enjoy spending my weekends at soft-play (it's a great way to work out), instead of in nightclubs! I love shopping, especially for clothes, and strangely I am always drawn to the colour grey – I hope that does not reflect my personality! I have a secret talent for voices, which comes in handy when reading Mollie her bedtime stories – our favourite book has to be Barry the Fish with Fingers! I have one pet, a koi carp called 'Bianca', sadly 'Ricky' passed away last year.


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After only 1 year working with Crestron, they have awarded us as a Crestron Elite Partner.
It has been an amazing year for us, and we are very proud of this.
Through our training and experience we have learned that there is nothing that we can't do with crestron.
It is limited only by imagination and skill.
We look forward to another great year with Crestron.


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Running Time: 91 min.
Release Date: January 27, 2012 (limited)
DVD: April 10, 2012
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Cast: Peter Mullan, Olivia Colman, Eddie Marsan
Joseph (Peter Mullan), a man who lives a life filled with violence and rage, meets Hannah (Olivia Colman), a gentle Christian charity store worker. Although he scorns her faith at first, he's curious enough about her idyllic existence to return to the shop, where he soon finds out her life isn't as peaceful as he'd first believed. They develop a relationship, recognizing and understanding the pain each one is experiencing in their respective lives.
Paddy Considine
Studio: D Films
Producer(s): Diarmid Schrimshaw, Suzanne Alizart, Hugo Heppell
Screenplay: Patty Considine
Official Site: www.dfilmscorp.ca/movies/tyrannosaur.asp
Paddy Considine, who started out as an actor in films such as 24 Hour Party...


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For Travelers
The Freight Shuttle System (FSS) can be operated within either existing right-of-way or private property and needs a footprint of less than ten feet on the ground to transport freight. Fully automated, the electrically powered shuttle transporters travel unimpeded along a dedicated guideway above traffic. This provides additional security for the freight and avoids interaction with existing traffic, possibly adding capacity to existing transportation infrastructure.
As an electrically powered transportation technology, it will not create any emissions within existing highway rights-of-way where it is operated, and the potential emissions that may have been created by a hydrocarbon based transport are mitigated.
For Shippers and Truckers
Providing a dedicated, elevated guideway ensures that freight can avoid delays due to traffic and regulations, as well as damage, vandalism and theft. The reliability delivered by the 24/7 operations of the FSS could enable the shipper to reduce stock levels in the warehouse and truckers to mitigate driver shortage issues and use their resources more effectively, thereby lowering their operating costs.
For Taxpayers
Today, FSS is entirely privately funded—the taxpayer pays nothing, unlike when constructing and maintaining our current transportation infrastructure. In fact, public coffers will receive revenue when the FSS leases air rights within existing public rights-of-way. However, should the public sector be interested in using public funds, the recent FAST Act contains legislation that should make it possible. Further, some of the public-private partnership models created by some state departments of transportation (DOTs) could be used as models by other DOTs to fund a FSS.


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As soon as you hear the words 'this is Ireland's biggest lingerie section' you know Christmas is here.
Forget The Office, Extras, Doctor Who and Eastenders, there's only one TV Christmas special which needs watching each festive period and it's Father Ted's.
Every time I watch A Christmassy Ted it just gets better and better and even though it was first broadcast back in 1996, it's still aired every Christmas on Channel 4.
It deserves to be though as no Christmas is complete without it!
At nearly an hour long, you get double the amount of Father Ted than normal but the episode never feels too lengthy, being packed full of memorable moments and hilarious jokes in every single scene.
As soon as your body starts recovering from laughing too much, Mrs Doyle falls down again or Father Dougal says something so stupid you can't help but get the giggles.
Let's be honest, A Christmassy Ted deserves the title of best Christmas special for the wrong department scene alone, which, in my opinion, is one of the greatest TV has ever seen.
You can watch the fantastic clip in all it's glory here:
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The idea behind the scene is pretty basic – a group of priests get lost in the lingerie section of a large department store being unable to find the exit.
It once again proves sometimes, the simplest of ideas work best as this is what makes the scene so effective and funny, leaving us all crying with laughter.
No-one, especially men, feel completely comfortable wandering around the underwear section in any shop and so the idea of a group of priests trying to escape from one is just so relatable and hilarious to think about.
It's no wonder every time I end up shopping for bras my boyfriend quotes that famous line.
Parodying many great war films, watching hero Ted evacuate his priests is sublimely ridiculous as it plays out like the epic climax of Full Metal Jacket.
The ridiculousness continues as Ted is over the moon to find out he's won a Golden Cleric award for his heroics.
What follows is a hysterical parody lampooning the deluded self grandeur of all award ceremonies, including an Oscar style presentation ceremony and a speech so egomaniacal, even a certain U.S. President would blush reading it.
Seriously though, 'and now we move onto the liars' is so eeriely similar to one of Trumps continued cries of 'fake news', it's like creator and writer Graham Lineham could see into the future and justifies why the episode remains relevant even today.
It's the little things which round off A Christmassy Ted, leaving us with a beaming smile on our faces throughout, just like the loveable Dougal.
For example, there's Mrs Doyle's despair as she gets given her arch-nemesis as a gift for Christmas: a tea-making machine which 'takes the misery out of making tea'.
She of course questions 'but what if I like the misery' leaving us all cackling as she gives the dreaded Teamaster irresistible death stares.
Then there's drunken Father Jack playing in a creche, Dougal saying Herbie is a scary movie and Mrs. Doyle guessing the name of Father Todd Unctious, who claims he's an old school pal of Ted.
The script is quick, witty and fast-paced with plenty of one-liners, meaning you'll be quoting lines moments before the characters say them.
Staying true to the series with added festive cheer and anguish, it really is a joy to watch!
Emily Murray is a journalist at UNILAD. She graduated from the University of Leeds with a BA in English Literature and History before studying for a Masters in Journalism at the University of Salford. Emily has previously worked for the BBC, ITV and Trinity Mirror. When Emily isn't writing about topics including mental health and entertainment, you can find her at the cinema which is her second home.


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Life After Mueller Is Legal Fees And Russian TV
Dimitri Simes's name appears 134 times in the redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller's report on Russian interference in the 2016 election. Born and educated in Moscow, Simes has been a fixture in Washington since the 1970s, brokering advice and authority for contacts in both capitals. Those relationships proved helpful to the nascent presidential campaign of Donald Trump, later drawing the scrutiny of Mueller's team.
Mueller's investigation resulted in a total of 34 indictments covering everyone from Russian hackers to Trump campaign officials, but not Simes or anyone else at his Washington think tank, the Center for the National Interest. And yet, as the probe unfolded, Simes and his staff incurred punishing legal bills during the hours they sat for interviews with the special counsel's team. The think tank's