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[archive] Dante_Malice
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Member Introduction Make Your Presence Known (Stats Only Please)
May 10, 2006, 04:26:00 pm »
Name: Umnir (?)
Sex: Male
Age: 23, nearing to 24
Country: Fennia
Occupation: Random
Education: Photographer, graphics etc
Picture: soon, in the year 2000
Favorite VtM clan: Gangrel, Nosferatu
Least favorite VtM clan/bloodline: Don't ask me...
Favorite VtR clan/faction: VtR? Mwwahahahaha..
Least favorite VtR clan/faction: ...ahahahahahha...
Favorite band/music: From bleebs and bloobs to brutal and rythmic techno, also sometimes industrial metal etc etc..
Favorite movies: Kubrick's, Tarkovsky's, Leone's, Blade Runner, Sin City..
Favorite vampire film: Interview with the Vampire, Blade
Least favorite vampire film: Charlies Angels movies... (shivers)
Favorite book/writers: H.P. Lovecraft
Favorite games: VtM:BL, Manhunt, GTA+2+VC+SA, Fahrenheit, Condemned
I like/love: Culinarism (bewerages, italian and finnish food in nutshell)
What I do in general: Nice stuff!
Before I die, I will: live hard

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[archive] Vongetta
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Reply #1 on:
May 11, 2006, 12:25:00 am »
In Reply To #1
This is a good idea. Not everyone wants to go dig up stale threads, so a new one with everything at a glance is handy.
Name: Kim Lee
Sex: female
Age: 25
Country: Singapore
Job/education: Graphic designer
Favorite clan of VTM: Toreador, Malkavian
Least favorite clan of VTM: Giovanni
Favorite band/music: Anything playing on the radio, but I like a bit of hip-hop, R&B and pop to give me a kick
Favorite movies: Fight Club, Aeon Flux
Favorite book/writers: Detective Inspector Jack Frost mysteries (R.D. Wingfield), The Recluce Saga series (L.E. Modesitt Jr), Star Wars: The Truce at Bakura, Edgar Allen Poe
Favorite games: Thief 1/2/3, Deus Ex, Tomb Raider series, Pharaoh, Diablo 2, Drakan: Order of the Flame, Guild Wars, Neverwinter Nights
What do I do in freetime: Gaming, reading, food and travel channel on TV, music, doing some sewing work on a cushion cover
I like/love: sleeping late, leisurely sunny weekend mornings, picnics, going to the cinema, a good historical drama (TV or stage), ancient history, philisophy, gemology/mineralogy, hanging out with my girlfriends
I dislike/hate: Waking up early, being pressured, and authority
Before I die, I will: Visit Egypt, Hawaii and buy a house I can call my own
Your dream: Pretty much what Umnir said. And to open a bed-and-breakfast if possible.
"Only the insane equate pain with success." - Cheshire Cat, American McGee's Alice
Currently playing: Samantha James - Rain
[archive] Skyra_to_Hollow
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May 11, 2006, 01:54:00 am »
Updated on September 9th, 2008
Name: a Smith
Sex: what about it?
Age: 20-something
Country: mostly the USA these days
Occupation: A job that occupies my time.
So occupational
, it is.
Education: Graduated from Hawaii Pacific University with a bachelor's degree in something-or-other (see occupation, above). Ask me how the surfing was. These days I'm working on my master's part time, as my schedule permits.
Maybe a Picture: that was a joke, ha-ha, fat chance (read that back in the GlaDOS voice)
Favorite VtM clan: Ventrue, Tzimisce, Followers of Set, and every now and then a very non-fishy Malk
Least favorite VtM clan/bloodline: Daughters of Shoot-Me-In-The-Face
Favorite VtR clan/faction: Ventrue, Gangrel, Ordo
Least favorite VtR clan/faction: Daeva, LS
Favorite band/music: A lot of Industrial and Metal. Older stuff like Fear Factory, KMFDM, Tool, Manson, and Metallica. And newer stuff like Slipknot, Avenged Sevenfold, and Flyleaf. I listen to a lot of other stuff, too. At the other end of the spectrum I really dig some of Johnny Cash's work. I've always loved the Beatles, too. On occasion I've been known to listen to *cough* MCR and Radiohead. Moving on.
Favorite movies: can't pick just one, or even a handful
Favorite vampire film: Interview with the Vampire
Least favorite vampire film: Ultraviolet
Favorite book/writers: Some Anne Rice, some Stephen King, though I haven't read much fiction this decade
Favorite roleplaying games: Wraith: the Oblivion; Werewolf: the Forsaken, and as one of the world's last remaining hardcore Wraith fans, I'm
looking forward to Geist: the Seventh Game.
Favorite video games: I haven't had much time to play games lately, but I really liked Portal and Mario Galaxy.
I like/love: a Long Island Iced Tea, made just right...
1/2 oz Grey Goose or Stoli
1/2 oz Bacardi Premium
1/2 oz Bombay Saphire
1/2 oz DeKuypers Triple Sec
2 oz Mr. & Mrs. T's Sweet & Sour (that powder-based shit don't cut it)
a splash of Coca-Cola...give me Pepsi and I'll poke you with sharp sticks.
Before I die, I will: host a
LARP (see above)
Skyra to Hollow
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[archive] Offkorn
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May 11, 2006, 04:45:00 am »
Name: Jake Zahn
Sex: Male
Age: 24
DoB: 12/17/1984
Country: USA
State: NJ
Favorite VtM clan: Lasombra, True Brujah
Least favorite VtM Clan: Nosferatu
Favorite band/music: Thrice, Zebrahead, Boy Hits Car, Finch, The Offspring. Mostly various Rock varients.
Favorite movies: Van Wilder, Half Baked, American Pie (Series)
Favorite vampire film: Interview with the Vampire
Least favorite vampire film: Dracula 3000 (So much worse then Ultraviolet)
Favorite book/writers: Jack Vance, Kim Harrison, Douglas Adams
Favorite games: Morrowind, Oblivion, Baldur's Gate 2, Mass Effect, NWN2
What do I do in freetime: Watch anime, read novels, play games. Average things.
Nemo non Morior
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[archive] Year_of_the_Scarab
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May 11, 2006, 02:20:00 pm »
ED: well, if everybody else is updating theirs...
Name: Lucasz
Sex: Manly Man
Age: 23 + 1
Country: the Pit of Snakes 'tween Germany and Russia (that's
, for you Americans)
Job/education: Real estate, law & freakin marketing
Picture: here working on the Therese/Jeanette sketch
Favorite clan of VTM: Toreador, Ventrue, Nosferatu
Least favorite clan of VTM: Assamite, Salubri (!!), Tzimisce (f'kin bleh) most of the obscure bloodlines
Favorite band: Metallica, Gravediggaz, the RZA, Redman, Lacuna, Nightwish, non-mainstream hiphop, celtic.
Favorite movies: Stigmata, Dragonheart, Dogma
Favorite vampire movies: No such thing.
Favorite book/writers: F.W. Kres, Steven Erikson, Patricia McKillip, Terry Pratchett.
Favorite games: BL, Planescape, the Thief series, KotOR I, Freedom Force I, Beyond Good & Evil.
Favorite TV show (so I've added a category, sue me): Heroes (that show's gone to hell), Angel, Crossing Jordan (meh...), Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C.
Freetime: draw & photoshop, make music, anything productive... or usually just hang out doing nada.
I like/love: music, drawing, overlong discourses over inconsequential shit, walking, ancient philosophy.
I dislike/hate: I don't really hate anything. I don't care for ironing shirts much, if anything...
Before I die, I will: (insert something witty here)
Your dream: Ending war, disease and world hunger; the basics.
[archive] Sodom40280831
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May 11, 2006, 03:46:00 pm »
Name: Floris (go ahead, pronounce it correctly, I dare you)
Sex: Male
Country: Holland, Amsterdam
Favorite clans of VTM: Nosferatu, Toreador and Giovanni
Least favorite clans of VTM: Assamite and Tremere
Favorite band/music: QUEEN! ALL I HEAR IS RADIO GAGA!
Favorite movie: I can't just pick one, or even a few.
Favorite vampire movie: Nosferatu
Favorite games: City of villains, Tales of Symphonia, Timesplitters: future perfect and GTA vice city
Favorite books: "Dracula", "tous les hommes sont mortels" and "een normaal boek"
What I do in free time: Gaming, reading, playing pool and generally hanging out with my friends. Other than that I try to keep an open mind.
I like/love: The theater, my mother is an actress so I sort of grew up backstage. The theater has a sort of energy to it you just can't get anywhere else.
I dislike/hate: Hangovers, headaches and boredom.
Before I die: I will have seen every part of the world at least once.
My dream: uuuuuhm...punching George W Bush in the face would be nice.
I'm so serious it's comical!
[archive] Skinweaver
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May 11, 2006, 05:08:00 pm »
Based on the basic model so far:
Name: Karl Johannes Öman. (Oeman for English speakers)
Sex: Male.
Age: 21
Country: The cock of Europe.
Job/education: Art. Thinking about expanding into psychology.
Favorite clan of VTM: Tremere, Tzimisce
Least favorite clan of VTM: Do bloodlines count?
Favorite band/music: Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Dio and so on. Beethoven, Tartini and a few others too.
Favorite movies: Aliens, Analyze this, The Boondock Saints, Highway to Hell, Hellraiser, Highlander, Adams Aebler, Falling Down, a clockwork orange, the first Saw, hard candy, army of darkness etc...
Favorite vampire movies: Interview, JCV.
Favorite book/writers: Stephen King, H.P. Lovecraft, Terry Pratchett, Clive Barker.
Favorite games: Bloodlines, Fallout 1&2, Planescape: Torment, Morrowind, Dawn of War.
What do I do in freetime: Listen to an obscene amount of music to take my mind off all the bad stuff (I think too much for my own good), play guitar, PC gaming to the point of going blind, photography, artsy stuff like sculpting and drawing, reading.
Not so much sculpting these days though due to various unfortunate demoralising and discouraging accidents...
I like/love: Good music, Roleplaying games no matter what form, tolerant people, history, vampire mythology, sharp objects, family, sleeping until noon, Black Adder, Stargate SG-1 and forums.
I dislike/hate: Racism/nazis, cults and fanatics in all forms, Tom Cruise (as implied by the former statement), Fredrik Reinfeldt, my left eye, L R Hubbard, rapists, myself, scientology, creationism and fish.
Before I die, I will: Accomplish nothing. My apathy fuels my nihilism.
Your dream: I have no dreams anymore...
[archive] quiller5840388
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May 11, 2006, 08:51:00 pm »
Name: Eric Stokien
Sex: Male.
Age: 36
Country: USA
Job/education: Computer Geek/ BS in Physics, Lit minor
Photo from an SCA war
Favorite clan of VTM: Toreador
Least favorite clan of VTM: Giovanni
Favorite band/music: Afrocelts, Gaelic Storm, The Bobs, Billy Joel, and other stuff from all over the spectrum.
Favorite movies: LotR movies, Kiki's Delivery Service, Airplane!
Favorite vampire movies: Interview, original Dracula
Favorite book/writers: Lots of SF, especially Spider Robinson, Larry Niven and Lois McMaster Bujold. I also like reading history and science books.
Favorite games: Baldur's Gate 2, Alpha Centauri, The Sims 2 and Medieval: Total War (which is getting a direct sequel, YES!)
What do I do in freetime: Computer and Video Games, SCA activities (which currently includes acting, poetry and singing, dancing, archery, brewing and the ubiquitous hanging out with friends activity), Regency dancing, watching Anime, reading, roleplaying games.
I like/love: honesty, performing, cracking jokes, cats, intelligent conversation, computers
I dislike/hate: close-minded people, cigarette smoke, depression, computers
Before I die, I will: figure out what I want to be when I grow up ;->, honeymoon in Paris
Your dream: Finding a job that would make me eager to go to work everyday, finding a love that will last, that one with the tangerines and the water balloons ;->
[archive] bogj
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May 12, 2006, 06:32:00 am »
Name: Jon Bowman
Sex: Male
Age: 33
Country: USA, California dreamin'
Job/Education: Former Marine, Electronic Maintenance(digital/analog/computers/radio), Associates Degree working on BS
Picture: Dont even own a camera.
Favorite Clan of VTM: Malkavian
Least Favorite Clan: Nosferatu
Favorite Band/Music: Public Enemy, Ozzy Ozbourne, classic rock mostly
Favorite Movies: Kurosawa, Coen Brothers, Miyazaki
Favorite Vampire Movie: Brahm Stokers Dracula
Favorite Book/Writers: The Demon Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark (thats one book by carl sagan)/ Lovecraft, ER Burgess, Machiavelli, Bertrand Russell, Asimov, any well written ancient history
Favorite Games: KOTOR 1 and 2, Republic Commando, Halo, Redemption and Bloodlines
What I do in my freetime: ride bicycle, lift weights, read, watch movies, play computer games, fill out silly questionares about myself on vampire forums
I like/Love: knowledge, in all of its forms
I dislike/hate: racism, ignorance, preying on the weak
Before I die I will: earn a doctorate
Your dream: To get tired and fall asleep on my own with a pleasant dream without the use of perscription medication.
You may be immortal, but steel will dismember you. -Robert E. Howard
[archive] MoonMad:P
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Reply #9 on:
May 12, 2006, 07:32:00 am »
In Reply To #1
I think it's a bit Inappropriate to introduce my member so I'll introduce myself instead :P
Name: God is my Judge
Sex: Male
Age: 23
Country: Australia (Ozzie Ozzie Ozzie Oi Oi Oi and all that crap)
Job/education: Admin Coordinator and now casual event medic. One year of University (maybe one day I'll go back).
Picture: Don't want to scare anyone
Favorite clan of VTM: Malkavian, Ventrue, Gangrel, Setites, Tzimisce
Least favorite clan of VTM: Toreador (Shallow poseurs)
Favorite band/music: I can usually listen to what's on the radio so long as it's not a teeny bopper song. Red Hot Chili Peppers, Black Eyed Peas, Prodigy and a bit of U2.
Favorite movies: LOTR, Predator, Star Trek: First Contact, Star Wars III and above.
Favorite vampire movies: Blade, Brahm Stoker's Dracula, Underworld up until the Abomination.
Favorite book/writers: Terry Pratchett, The Grand Admiral Thrawn series of Star Wars books (forgot the names)
Favorite games: The Thief series, both VtM games, Max Payne 1&2, Baldur's Gate 2, all GTA games (starting all those years ago at #1), Sam'n Max & Dott.
Favorite Anime: Hellsing & Ghost in the Shell: SAC
What do I do in freetime: Play PC/PS2, Volunteer for the Ambulance Service (actually going out to emergencies and treating people - not just driving like everyone thinks you do), vegetate in front of the TV.
I like/love: My precious (PC) - that's it at the moment how sad.
I dislike/hate: My alarm clock, being such a perfectionist I don't live up to my own standards :P and people that are complete jerks and have yet to grow up.
Before I die, I will: Rule the world :P or figure out my purpose in it.
Your dream: The regular boring one that seems way unattainable at the moment.
"The reason we exist is because the jellyfish will it so. WHY ELSE?"
[archive] Lavrenti
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May 12, 2006, 01:01:00 pm »
Name: Lars Grahn
Sex: Male
Age: 25
Country: Kingdom of Sweden/Ruotsi
Job/education: Student of primarely museology and history
Favorite clan of VTM: Gangrel
Least favorite clan of VTM: Toreador (I hate people who judge others by their looks)
Favorite band/music: Queen, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Nightwish, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple etc.
Favorite movies: Shakespeare-based films like Kenneth Brannagh's 4 hour version of Hamlet and historically correct war films like Black Hawk Down, NOT Saving private Ryan, Star Wars, Captain Blood.
Favorite vampire movies: Bram Stoker's Dracula
Favorite book/writers: Peter Englund, Andy McNab.
Favorite games: VTMB, Hearts of Iron II, IL2:FB, Baldur's Gate series.
Äter stål och skiter kätting
[archive] tildessmoo
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Reply #11 on:
May 12, 2006, 02:26:00 pm »
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Heh! You look like a young Sean Altman! Are you taller than 5'5"?
In Reply To #13
Picture: Photo from an SCA war
Would it be bad to ask which one? I'm planning on attending the next Pennsic, myself.
Okay, on to my answers:
Dendarakthilian Therakargerinka Frisiliminika Kregaxir
No, wait, that's my dragon's name.
Okay, Alex.
Sex: not often enough (okay, that was cliche...)
Age: 20 years & 326 days
Country: Hint, it's 2,000 miles long and under bush
Job/education: baker/high school and 2 unfinished semesters of college, starting college again (properly this time) in September
Picture: Believe me, you're better off without it.
Favorite Clan of VTM: Malkavian
Least Favorite Clan: I'm sorry, but... Ravnos.
Favorite band/music: damned near anything; currently listening to lots of Sean Altman, Poe and classical music
Favorite movies:
and too many others
Favorite vampire movies:
Bram Stoker's Dracula
(Hans! I starve! Feed me!),
Interview with the Vampire
Favorite book/writers: nearly anything fantasy/sci-fi and historical and religious books from odd perspectives
Favorite vampire books:
The Hunger and Ecstasy of Vampires
The Vampire Lestat
. And Alice Borchardt's werewolf trilogy, if you want to count that...
Favorite games: VTM: Bloodlines, VTM: Redemption, Arcanum, Kingdom Hearts (haven't gotten a chance to play 2 yet), Where in the USA Is Carmen Sandiego? (DOS version), Duke Nukem 3D (when I feel the need to blow stuff up)
What I do in my free time: Read, cook, write, draw, figure out how to do things I shouldn't be able to do with the resources at hand, research
I like/love: cooking, science fiction and fantasy, oddball religious history, learning, a good argument
I dislike/hate: hypocrisy, closed-mindedness, bad fact checking
Before I die I will: finish my goddamn novels! And turn the world's ideas of religion topsy-turvy (I've already got the theories; I just need to do the research to back them up).
Your Dream: achieve the storybook romance I know damn well I'll never have.
Christ on crutches! ('Cause he slipped on the anointing oil!)
[archive] seaofshadows
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May 12, 2006, 08:08:00 pm »
Thought this might be easier:
Missed the myspace thread earlier.
Favorite clan: Gangrel
Least Favorite: Ventrue
Favorite music: 80s Thrash
Favorite Movies: Light comedies most of all
Vampire Movie: Queen of the Damned, The Breed
Favorite Book: Anything on Latin American history
Favorite Games: Bloodlines, KOTOR, Midnight Club series
What I do in freetime: Travel as often as possible, exploring the vastness of California. Otherwise trying to unscrew up my computer which I've undoubtedly screwed up yet again.
I like: Putting the tires to the pavement and just hitting the road.
I hate: Slow drivers.
Before I die..I will take a trip through as much of Latin America as possible and maybe do a cross country driver across America (Route 66).
Your dream: Having beachfront property.
[archive] Skyra_to_Hollow
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Reply #13 on:
May 13, 2006, 02:30:00 am »
korriban, what the hell's up with
your friend who has a whole brigade of Storm Troopers
for friends?
Skyra to Hollow
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May 15, 2006, 06:26:00 am »
this should be fun...
Name: Francisco
Sex: Male
Age: 26
Country: TX, USA
Job/education: AAS in Electronic Engineering, currently pursuing another degree in something else (undecided... but am considering something in the medical field).
Favorite clan of VTM: Malkavian, Ventrue, Gangrel, LaSombra
Least favorite clan of VTM: dunno...
Favorite band/music: i like all music, but if your speakers suck thats another story...
Favorite movies: Conan the Barbarian, Fight Club, Blade, Star Wars (all the episodes), FFVII: Advent Children, LOTR trilogy, Something about Mary, Me Myself and Irene
Favorite vampire movies: Blade, Interview
Favorite book/writers: varies... bruce lee's tao of JKD, the bible, memnoch the devil, sun tzu's art of war, stuff about psychology... so on and so forth.
Favorite games: Bloodlines, BF2, Halo, Starcraft, Warcraft3, GTA: SA, NWN, FF3, FF:tactics, Shining Force series,
What do I do in freetime: stuff on the computer, play with my daughter, movies, beer, girls, etc etc
I like/love: T and A (especially the latter), thongs, strip clubs, school, girls, halter tops, tank tops on girls, 6 packs (on women and of beer), C cups, red clothes on the female body, the female body in general, myself, tongue rings, modern technology, and various other stuff...
I dislike/hate: stupid people, lazy people, pessimism, whining, complaining, and being hungry
Before I die, I will: sample every flavor of the female form... and eat a dish of food from every different culture.
Your dream: crush my enemies, see them driven before me, and to hear the lamentation of their women. JK. :P really... hmmmm... be a great father/daddy maybe... have like 50+ kids (with every different race, creed, and/or color of woman) and be able to support them all!
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Does chai tea have caffeine in it? The short answer is yes. Read on for the long answer.
Chai tea has been enjoyed by different peoples and cultures all over the world for centuries, both for it's wonderful taste and also for the many health benefits it has to offer.
Among these many benefits include the fact that it helps to give your immune system a boost, fights inflammation, improves circulation, helps control cholesterol, and is also great for your digestive system. In addition, chai tea has antioxidant properties which also promote good health.
The reason it's so tasty is because of the many herbs and spices used in making it. These can vary as there are lots of different recipes for chai tea, but some of the most commonly used include cinnamon, cardomom, nutmeg, fennel and ginger.
As well as the herbs and spices, chai tea is made using black or green tea, milk and a sweetener such as honey or sugar (either brown or white).
Despite the health benefits it brings, an important question for many people to consider is whether there is caffeine in chai tea and, if so, how much?
Does chai tea have caffeine in it and if so, how much?
The short answer is yes, chai tea does have caffeine in it. So if you're looking for a drink that's caffeine-free you'll need to look elsewhere. That said, there is far less caffeine in chai tea than is found in coffee.
Indeed, one cup of normal coffee contains about two or three times as much caffeine as one cup of chai tea. And strong coffee will contain about six times as much.
So if you're only looking to reduce your caffeine intake rather than completely cutting it out, chai tea offers a refreshingly tasty and healthy alternative to coffee.
This is of particular interest during pregnancy, of course, when you need to watch your caffeine intake more carefully. There's an extra bonus that comes from switching from coffee to chai tea during pregnancy too – the ginger it contains will help reduce any pregnancy-related nausea.
Just one word of caution: although chai tea is generally perfectly safe for anyone to drink, you should check with your doctor first if you're on any medications, just to be on the safe side.


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This lesson is based on viewing the Sir Arthur Currie biography from The Canadians series. Despite the many controversies surrounding his career, Currie was one of the most successful Canadian military leaders during the First World War.
The biography of Sir Arthur Currie is a good way to introduce the study of the First World War. Students will compare Currie to other military leaders and study several war poems.
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Excel tables have a nice little feature that lets you band alternate rows to help visually read the data.
However, to use this, you have to convert the data to a Table. Since this is not always practical, there is an alternative using Conditional Formatting.
The formatting rule is:
This applies the formatting you choose only to those rows that when divided by 2 have no remainder, i.e., even numbered rows. This is especially useful in preventing the shading from go all haywire when the user deletes a row.
But what about conditional formatting on larges swaths of cells that hampers banding?
Easy enough. You can combine formulas to make the conditions still work with banding.
The formulas are as follows:
=AND(C11="Sales",MOD(ROW(),2)=0) =C11="Sales" =MOD(ROW(),2)=0
Quick tip: The banding with condition formula needs to be above the condition-only formula, with the standard banding formula at the bottom of the conditions list.
This gives you conditional shading that is continuous with the underlying banding across the full data set.


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I help creatives find their art style + feel
in calling themselves an 'ARTIST' by using the power of their
Today is the last day you struggle with finding the confidence in your skills to create #AllThePrettyThings. The "starving artist" mindset will never serve you.
My friend here's the thing: crafting a meaningful life just doesn't come outta the blue. It ain't gonna happen if you don't put in the work. When you decide to keep creating + showing up + putting your work out there for other people to see, great things are bound to happen.
"It always seems impossible until it's done." ~Nelson Mandela
You probably consider yourself a beginner with a whole bunch of enthusiasm + curiosity. Maybe you're a long-time painter but feel the need to try some fresh, new approaches. You have a desire to see your work on the glossy pages of your favorite magazine, learn how to sell your art online or maybe even a pop-up art event at your local West Elm.
There is a massive well of potential within you that's waiting to be
- Grow your confidence as an artist. You wanna feel + think of yourself as a true Artist but you're overly self-critical + you tend to give up on yourself too soon.
- Have the emotional bandwidth to work on your craft + enjoy the process without becoming frustrated + end up hating the end result.
- Develop your own, creative voice. (You want to create from your soul + surprise yourself with your own superpowers! Look at you, you li'l miracle plant of potential.)
- Try a smorgasbord of different techniques + approaches to help you hone in on your own emerging style.
- Be good at what you love doing; to be recognized for your passion projects + your multiple curiosities. (It's probably one of your unspoken, deep-set desires.)
- Have a source of support + accountability to keep you honest, focused + develop effective strategies to crush through nagging mental barriers + cultivate resilience.
- Have the time + energy to create in looong stretches instead of small bursts.
- Play + laugh more often, because what's the point of color-coordinating your entire washi tape collection if you're a mean ol' Grouch?
- Live not only a meaningful life but a life that transcends beyond success into significance, while doing the things that fill your heart with joy.
I get it. Like, fo' real.
You wanna be creative without feeling like you've just sacrificed time you could've spent with the family. I see you craving to express yourself without having to explain. I also know that you'd rather paint at home in yoga pants or PJs...messy ponytail + disco jams blaring loudly in the background. (:: wink, wink :: Me too!)
✌ Right now you can be one of two people:
You can be the person with audacious faith, taking action on a new opportunity + most likely, it transforms your life.
OR, you can be the person who stays stuck in the land of Daydream Oz, wonders about the 'What if?' + in one month from now, you're in the exact.same.spot.
So, how do you get all of this balance stuff right?
Listen to my homeboy Jack Canfield. He said,
"Don't worry about failures. Worry about the chances you miss when you don't even try."
Ghostbusters ain't gonna answer yo' call.
- Ask your family? Probably not (if you're like me, you're the outcast of the family already. Some of 'em just don't understand why you would chase after such BiG dreams if you're not 100% sure of the outcome.)
- Ask your friends? Nahhh...they're either in the same place, swimming around in circles or they would question your ability to carry out your vision. (On the real: if you told them your big, beautiful vision for your life, they might think you're legit cray-cray + way in over your head.)
- Ask fellow creative biz owners? Ok, the problems I've faced time and time again is: 1.) they end up being way too vague with their responses (if they do answer you), 2.) they refer you to their recent offer that has nothing to do with your problem, or 3.) they collectively, ignore your question because they feel like you might "copy" them in some way.
:: rolls eyes + shrugs shoulders::
It's easy for someone to have opinions on YOUR dreams when they're not beaming light to help you through the fog.
There's a void - there's nothing else that will fill it. But YOU know the answer. An open door is here for you to enter. NO ONE else can make this choice but you.
So many of us creatives have no one to call for help + support. And so, we make decisions alone. Often, we even celebrate successes alone. There is a simpler way.
My dear sweetness: we gotta loosen up our white-knuckled vice grip + allow someone else to pour into us. Asking for help doesn't mean you're a failure or that you're giving up total control. You know it's not good to do it alone all the time.
Scooch in + listen closely.
I believe that we can begin again. And again, and again.
As long as you're willing to climb back up on your mountain to try again, you're already ahead of the battle. (Here's a gold star for ya!)
Now, back to my previous question: which of these two people would you rather be? A or B?
A.) The hopeful creative who takes action for the life you daydream about every Sunday afternoon,
B.) The creative procrastinator who takes no action + wonders about the 'What if?'
- Dwelling in creative paralysis mode. You stay up until 1:00 am trying to work out 1,538 ideas that flashed through your mind like a whirlwind.
- Feeling guilty for taking "me time" when you slip away to your creative dungeon, just for a couple of hours a week.
- Feeling ashamed that you still make "rookie" mistakes at juggling life situations.
- Not knowing the steps to develop your artistic voice.
- Nancy Drew-ing the style of your favorite artist/entrepreneur. (Let go of their skirt tail, yo!) You're ready to find out what it takes to get your work to stand out from everyone else.
- Getting overwhelmed with the amount of art online + need some help focusing.
- Friends + family referring to your happy time as "that little thing you do".
- Waking up in the morning, just to find your motivation gone. Nothing's there. Ka-put. SPLAT!
- Loosening up so you can create more freely. You feel like your art-making is too literal, too uptight. Those snobby inner critics are holding you back.
- The fear of not being good enough because you have no formal training. You're discouraged right off the bat.
- Just getting started as a lack of confidence, OCD and thinking way too much into things are big roadblocks for you.
- The overwhelm typically associated with having so many interests but not knowing which one to play with first.
- The mental paralysis in choosing what to do and how to use your time. You run around like wheels on a bus and seem to just become numb when you go to sit down. You feel trapped because there are SO MANY IDEAS in your head that you can't get anything finished or sometimes even started (You wanna paint, draw, sew, stuff things, etc. Aye caramba! Too many to name here!)
- Believing in what you do has value. You get a lot of positive feedback from family and friends, but secretly, you're thinking they're just being kind because they love you.
- Feeling salty (jealous) or comparing yourself to others who are accomplishing what you want. (You lack self-confidence, you're incredibly unsure of yourself and you constantly compare your work to others. You only recently began sharing your art on social media and the hearts mean so much to you.)
- Your time management slipping away like a rogue balloon, into thin air. (At least 2 times per week, you're saying this to yourself: "Wait...what? It's already 5:30?! What the heck did I do all day"?)
- What to delegate + not knowing what to do next. You need a step-by-step roadmap to keep you moving forward.
- Unforgiveness/shame. You know you have sooo much ambition but your day-to-day hustle (motherhood, the day job, relationships, etc.) has to be your priority right now. You may have a real struggle with forgiving yourself when you haven't gotten as far as you want with your goals.
- The disappointment when you don't receive a bunch of likes or comments. Scanning Facebook + Instagram for "likes" and mentions on your posts are like pixie dust for you. The more you have, the more worthy you feel.
After all the time + energy you've spent trying to share your piece of sunshine, the longing sets in.
A cocktail of lack of time + longing is a recipe for disaster. It's a horrible, intense feeling that affects everyone around you. It's all you think about while you lay awake in bed, eyes roaming, searching for a way out with the twinkling stars.
When you don't have the time or energy to create, you feel an intense longing + it's almost painful sometimes. Ms. Nice Nasty comes out to play + err'body up in here is getting their feelings hurt. (Let's not mention how horrible dinner is gonna be tonight...on the menu: lasagna laced with resentment, irritable mood swings + topped with tears of rejection. Seconds, anyone? Bruno, the new Terrier pup, won't even touch it.)
Soon, you're back where you were -
except you've got another chip padding your shoulders, your social life takes a plunge, you stuff your face with chocolate truffles to take the edge off, or…
You've talked yourself out of sharing your work again. :: Holy cannoli, Batman! ::
You think that you could enjoy watching other creatives do their thing - just until the inspo strikes back up for you to post again.
You want your life + biz to be an extension of YOUR values, YOUR quirkiness, YOUR approach. You want to OWN it with integrity! :: snaps fingers :: Can I get a hallelujah?
Well, guess what, creative peapod?A carb-free, joyous alternative is here for you! That's where I come in...
What's up, my shining star? I'm Martice!!
- For 10+ years, I've helped creatives build their dream business, making art that sells, developing a unique style, teaching, marketing, branding + more.
- My business started small (while I was still working a demanding 9 - 5 day job). Now, I run a successful creative biz that supports me + I have lots of knowledge, inspiration + ideas to share with you!
- The older I become, the more I realize that there is SO much more in us than we are willing to share. When we finally decide to share, we discover that we're connected in more ways than we allow ourselves to imagine.
Guess what? It is A-OK to share the messy parts! I believe we are all works of progress. Yup, we all make messes!
As a creativity nurturer + audacious dream catcher, I redefined for MYSELF what it means to do life in a way that's simple, fun + completely aligned with my values, both naturally + spiritually.
What's the point of having a
if you're not lovin' the heck outta yo life too?
Living a meaningful life is the crème de la crème, babe. Create what you want in your life; never settle. You can make whatever you want AH-MAZING!
Listen -
I wasn't born knowing how to balance life's messy middle with my (multiple!) creative passions. I had to learn what worked best for ME then implement it over + over again. Tweak + repeat what works!
And now, I want to work directly with YOU + teach everything I know to passionate, multi-talented creatives, like you! Together, we'll conquer those Gremlins that cripple our thoughts about our self-worth. I'm all about sharing + teaching everything I know. Straight up, no fluff.
:: insert loud trumpet fanfare + a shower of gold confetti ::
You don't have to do it alone anymore, because,
You harness the power to do
Now, onto the goodies!
If you've read this far, I know you're serious about resetting your mindset + trying new things to create the epic life of your dreams.
I'd love to share my new offering with you!
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- Need help with finding your ideal customers,
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This option includes:
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1-hour creative strategy session done virtually via Zoom video chat to uncover the nitty-gritty on dealing with your mindset issues + honoring your own artistic voice.
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- If you're tired of piecing your brand together by watching DIY videos on YouTube
- your sales just ain't poppin' like they need to be
- you need a business rebrand to show how awesome your business really is, pick me!
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- We'll dive into any goals you're wanting to achieve, accountability check-ins + setting up for biz for success. (This includes motivation + encouragement, time management systems, drop-kicking guilt in the face + implementing strategic ways on how to silence those mean, inner 'gremlins'.)
Creative coaching is for you if you:
- Appreciate the value that I already provide, free of charge, via my website + social media channels.
- Are ready to bare your vulnerabilities in a safe, connected space (with me) + are willing to do the work that's needed.
- Know I'm not your pocket-sized genie in the lamp who can grant you 3 wishes to do the work for you. That's YOUR job, m'kay?
- Enjoy the fact that I'm a total woo-woo, soul-centered love bug who talks about Jesus. In fact, that's one of the reasons you love me! (And even if you're new to this aspect of my life, you're open to it. Please know that I will never force my beliefs on you. If you ask, please expect tha truth tho, 100%.)
- Need accountability, ideas + a step-by-step roadmap to help you move forward on your creative goals. Let's change those "What ifs?" into "Why nots!"
- Adore that my worksheets, eBooks, digital downloads, etc. are artsy + creative! (Didn't my bright, happy, colorful art/photos pull you into my world? Mmm-hmm. I thought so! With that said, colors, rainbows, healthy smoothies + tropical-flavored popsicles make your little insides somersault!)
- Are committed to un-cloning yourself from the rest of the pack.
- Need permission to play. Granted! Laugh at life's messy minions! Hahaa! Now, you're ready to do life + biz in a seriously FUN way.
- Are ready to re-learn some things about creating, marketing + selling with confidence but without the slimy salesman approach.
- Wanna take control of your physical + mental well being.
"Magic is believing in yourself - if you can do that, you can make anything happen." -Goethe
Before you shimmy outta here, I want you to know this:
If you say YES to that rumblin' in your tummy + sweaty armpits, in spite of being afraid to try something brand-spankin' new, I promise you, you will never E-V-A-H regret it. Honestly, I wish I had this when I first started out on my creative journey.
as your springboard for the cannonball you're about to give the life you've been dreaming about.
I want to be super transparent before you make the decision to work with me, cuz hiding this in the Terms of Service dungeon seems like something Lord Sidious would do:
- This is a digital offering. No physical product is sent in the mail. The creative calls are us, hanging out on the web, in a private + safe environment. All sales are final. With that said...
- It's a top priority of mine to only work with people who are "HECK YEAH!" about what I do. Total 100% excited to play together, work together, figure things out together. No doubts. No "it's-a-HECK YEAH-only-if-blah-blah-blah." If you're on the fence, please do us a favor: DO NOT PURCHASE!! Capish?
- I cannot promise any guaranteed results as all businesses + individuals are different. Got questions? I totally understand. This is a big investment + you deserve As to your Qs. I respect that.
I'll even steer you away if these sessions aren't the right fit. I don't wanna waste your time or money.
Glad we got that awkwardness outta the way!Here's to learning to ignore our doubts + re-setting our intentions so we can use our superpowers to jump-start creativity with fireworks, cute pandas videos, confetti flying + champagne bottles exploding everywhere!!


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The Patriarch is, according the Black Furies, the Incarna of jealous men, and a servant of Abhorra, the Urge Wyrm of hatred.
By some, the Patriarch is thought to be the Incarna of the Abrahamic religions, although Christianity was tempered somewhat with the veneration of Mary as a goddess figure.[1] Those versed in the lore of the Triat, however, hold that the Patriarch is in fact a facet of the Weaver, representing her Seed of Dogma.
The Patriarch encourages the blind ritualization of life, harsh guidelines, and equally harsh punishments against transgressors of any kind. From him, mankind learned to evaluate certain ideals over others. The influence of the Patriarch was strongest during the Dark Ages and the early Renaissance, but has diminished in later years, only to rise again thanks to growing fundamentalist movements in various religions.
Most Fera are blind to the Weaver's designs in the form of the Patriarch, instead blaming the Wyrm as his corruption moistens the strands of the Weaver's designs and seeps into her works, infecting the Weaver's work with the taint of her captive.[2]
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Popped into gorgeous interiors and antiques emporium The Old Flight House today for a meeting – because I like to combine business and pleasure! So I scoffed down a lovely chicken and avocado sandwich and cappuccino, then scooted around for some cool pieces for my house before work kicked in.
And look what I found. Well yes thank you, a very silly visual gag with which to start this post (and actually would have been a lot funnier if my son had let me get my eye really big before he took the shot – meh, the amateur).
But then I also managed to discover a whole load of brilliant stuff I'm very tempted to buy. Actually I did end up snaffling the Lunatic Asylum sign below, and have put it outside my son's room Read into it what you will.
I also took a few cool pics, just for the hell, because everywhere I turn my camera it just looks fab.
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In this digital world, it's easy to lock ourselves away behind a screen only engaging in online echo chambers.
We want to push past the way we've normalized screens and encourage others to engage positively, being productive with social media.
Finding ways to be more connected by the devices that so often disconnect us.
This podcast is a place for conversations, connection and storytelling. Join me throughout the year to hear stories with artists, creative professionals and other talented entrepreneurs throughout Kansas City.
Together we'll explore the individual journey's that have brought us to where we are and we'll discuss how social media has changed the landscape for artists and entrepreneurs in all fields.
Recent Episodes:
- Julie Burton went viral: Part Two
- When Julie Burton went viral: Part One
- Learning from Failure and starting again
- Pushing Limits and Conquering Fear
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- Editing my Grandmother's Obituary
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Two notable entries this week are Joe Gibbs Racing drivers Brandon Jones and Kyle Busch, making starts in the No. 51 and No. 4 trucks, respectively, for Kyle Busch Motorsports. Busch will be making his third start of the 2018 season, while Jones will be making his season debut. Busch has one win in his two starts this year, that coming at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Jones will be looking for his first win in the series this weekend.
John Hunter Nemechek will be back behind the wheel of the No. 8 truck for NEMCO Motorsports after his dad, Joe Nemechek, drove it to a 7th place finish this past weekend at the Dover International Speedway.
Robby Lyons will be back in the No. 15 truck for Premium Motorsports after Reed Sorenson drove the truck this past weekend. Lyons started the first four races of the 2018 season, but funds did not allow him to start at Dover.
Tyler Young will be in the No. 20 truck for Young Motorsports. Dirt star Tanner Thorson drove the truck at Dover to a 16th-place finish. Young will be making his season debut.
Bo LeMastus will be in the No. 54 truck for DGR-Crosley Racing after David Gilliland drove the truck to a solid fourth place finish at Dover. LeMastus has made two starts this year with a best finish of 17th at the Atlanta Motor Speedway back in February.
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This is 9/11 day. When the world changed for Americans. People died that day because of hate and fear. Some died simply as victims; other died to kill, and yet others because they were heroes doing their jobs and going the extra mile so others might survive. Today it seems that hate and fear has a new lease on life. Let's pray than we are a better people than some of the voices among us seem to say.
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I played Bar Trivia for the first time in 2006 when I was living in Charleston, South Carolina. My brother and I were meeting friends who ended up being really late. Our friends showed up towards the end of the game, but by that time, we didn't need them! My brother and I ended up killing it and winning the game! We got our gift certificate and, consequently, free wings and beers. Ever since then, I've been hooked on Trivia.
I've always had a thirst for knowledge, and as a writer for Last Call, I love the fact that I'm constantly learning new things through my writing and researching. I love that all of the so-called useless information I've acquired over the years can be applied to a job that I'm so passionate about. It's a proud and humbling experience to walk into a bar and hear the host asking Trivia questions you've written. I mean, who wouldn't want to get paid to write about the movies and TV shows they've watched, the music they've listened to, the books they've read, the places they've been, or the sports they've followed?
I feel blessed and honored that I've been able to watch this company grow into what it's become today. Outside the office, I try to enjoy life to its fullest! Whether I'm at home binge watching movies and TV or traveling cross-country to visit friends and family or watching the game at my local pub or dancing in the dessert for a week, I try to be spontaneous and adventurous as much as possible. I also love the beach, and not just because it's my last name! Give me an IPA I've never tried, pair it with a delicious meal, and surround me with friends and family – that's my Heaven. I love life, and I love being a writer, Burner, foodie, movie buff, adventurer, and all around good person.
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The Federation Giant grows a short distance from the South Fork Eel River, in the California Federation of Women's Clubs grove. In recent times the Federation Giant has also been referred to as Lauralyn. There is a nice group of young redwoods growing a short distance from the trunk of this tree.
Federation Giant is a relatively large tree. The average diameter at 4.5 feet above ground level is 14.9 feet.
The latest published height for the Federation Giant is 370 feet, from a measurement in 2013 or earlier.
The published height for the tree in 2000 was 367 feet.


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Date of Award
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Master of Arts (MA)
Women's Studies and Gender Studies
Higher education has been one of the prominent sectors in Afghanistan for the past decade. There has been a steady increase in the representation of women within the higher education system in the country. However, the growth of an educated workforce within the job market and the growth of the national economy have not been equal. A high number of university women graduates are jobless, employed in non-relevant professions, or working in part-time jobs like teaching in primary and secondary school.
This paper explores the contribution and representation of university women graduates in the economy of Afghanistan. Through a liberal feminist lens, the research views the socioeconomic and political dimensions of gender equality norms and women's empowerment in the country. This paper further determines applicable approaches and solutions towards representation of educated women within the job market and the economy of Afghanistan in the long run.
Recommended Citation
Shakib, Mohammad Kazem, "Afghan University Women Graduates Are Not Well-Represented in the Job Market in Afghanistan" (2014). Master's Theses. 2243.
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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 License.
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Copyright © 2014 Mohammad Kazem Shakib


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Vodacom Empowers High School Learners With Free Education Content
Vodacom introduced its education portal called Vodacom e-school at Riet Valley Combined School, KwaZulu Natal. The Vodacom e-school serves as a learning platform with Internet access to education content sites for all grades 10-12 high school South African learners. Vodacom … Continue reading →


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Struggling With These Symptoms? You Could Have COPD
We all know smoking can give you a long-term cough and shortness of breath, but what if you experience this sensation without ever having touched a cigarette? You might convince yourself it's just a natural part of the aging process. Besides, it's not like you're aiming to run a marathon — as long as you can get around with relative ease, your persistent lung discomfort shouldn't be too big of a deal, right?
If these questions align with your current way of thinking, stop while you're ahead. Your innocent cough may actually be a sign of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which the American Lung Association notes is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. If you have any of the following symptoms, don't ignore them. Here's what you need to look out for.
1. Having to clear your throat when you wake up in the morning
If you find yourself clearing your throat every morning — even though you aren't sick — this is a sign your lungs aren't functioning properly. The journal Respiratory Research conducted a survey and found 37% of those living with COPD had issues in the morning because of the heavy mucus production and coughing. The morning hours can be so uncomfortable, in fact, that many with the disease report it severely impacts their quality of life. If your sunrise routine involves a bout of coughing every five minutes, it's time to call your doctor.
2. Blueness in your lips or fingernails
What happens when your lungs aren't working properly? You're not bringing enough oxygen in, which means you'll see the effects in other areas of your body, too. COPD.net notes some people with this disease will start to see their lips, skin, and fingernails turn a blueish hue, or possibly even grey or dark purple. What's happening here is your blood cells are turning a different color because of the lack of airflow. This symptom is more common for those who have severe COPD, so keep this in mind.
3. Respiratory infections more than a few times a year
It wouldn't be winter without an episode of the flu or two. But if you're particularly prone to respiratory infections, this could be a sign there's some pre-existing damage and inflammation in your lungs. Verywell explains you get pneumonia when bacteria or viruses collect in your air sacs. This makes breathing a lot more difficult as your air sacs then fill up with fluid. If your lungs are already damaged from COPD, it makes them a lot more susceptible to invading germs. If your hand sanitizer isn't keeping the bugs away anymore, you might have a bigger problem.
4. Swelling in the feet or ankles
If your persistent cough comes with swelling in your legs, feet, or ankles, consider this a serious warning. Because COPD causes a lack of oxygen in your bloodstream, this can end up causing your heart to not pump enough blood to your organs, COPD.net explains. Your liver and kidneys help remove excess fluid from your body, but without that proper blood flow, you can start to swell in your lower extremities. If you notice this symptom, it's important to get it checked early. Otherwise, it can lead to more harmful and life-threatening conditions.
5. Feeling tired
If it takes more than just coffee and eight hours of rest to feel fully awake — you have to make sure the sleep you're getting is undisturbed and your oxygen intake is sufficient throughout the day. Having low oxygen levels makes you feel exhausted, which is why this is a common symptom among those with COPD. The Lung Institute also reports many with this disease don't sleep soundly through the night.
Want to improve your daily fatigue? Go for some light exercise to get the blood moving, drink plenty of water, and see a doctor for treatment.
6. Chronic cough that produces mucus
This is perhaps one of the most obvious symptoms, but it's also important to note a COPD cough involves mucus production. Here's the thing about your cough, though — as annoying as it may be, it's a sign that your airflow is only being obstructed mildly to moderately, the International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease says. Those with more advanced COPD typically feel more out of breath than anything else. Do yourself a favor and help your cough early, so it doesn't turn into something more serious.
7. Weight loss
Maybe you don't mind dropping a few inches around your waistline, but if your weight loss is accompanied by other COPD symptoms, you'll want to get it checked out. You might not realize this, but just the act of breathing burns calories. And Albert Rizzo, M.D., tells WebMD the extra effort to breathe required by someone with COPD can burn a lot more energy than usual. This can cause significant weight loss, which can also set you up for a weakened immune system and more frequent infections. Don't let that number on the scale get too low — you might regret it.
8. Headaches in the morning
We all know the dull pain of a headache, but if you have COPD, you probably experience it way too often. The Lung Institute explains those with this disease don't just have trouble inhaling enough oxygen — they also have a problem getting rid of the carbon dioxide that accumulates in their lungs. The dull, throbbing headache associated with COPD is because of this carbon dioxide buildup. And don't be surprised to find you're waking up with this pain first thing in the morning — it's a result of poor breathing throughout the night.
9. Shortness of breath, particularly during exercise
As we stated before, shortness of breath is common for those with COPD, and it can be an even bigger problem than persistent coughing. And those with this lung disease will experience issues when trying to exercise. That doesn't mean you should totally give up physical activity, however — Cleveland Clinic says you still need to get your blood moving when you have COPD, as it can help your body use oxygen more efficiently.
Remember, when you're breathing, always take a deep inhale through your nose before exhaling through your mouth. This will warm and moisturize the air going to your lungs and ensure a more complete exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
10. Mood swings
You may feel irritable for a variety of reasons — your job, your family, and your social life can all leave you on edge from time to time. But it's common for those with COPD to have frequent mood swings accompany their other symptoms. MedlinePlus says it's important to care for your emotional health when you have this disease because it can come with a lot of stress, anxiety, and depression. Your condition may leave you unable to do all of the activities you used to do, and you might also be isolating yourself because getting out and doing things is harder than it once was. In essence, COPD can shrink your world. If your lungs are affecting your life to this extent, getting help is vital.
11. Wheezing
Whether you have COPD or not, you're probably familiar with how awful wheezing feels. The tight, rattling feeling in your chest can really affect your day to day life. If you have COPD, it's likely you'll experience wheezing every day, particularly when you're exerting yourself, says Medscape. Be particularly wary if you have this symptom accompanied with heavy mucus production and a cough — this is a warning you should get your lungs checked out by a doctor.
12. Bulging chest
If you've ignored your other symptoms long enough to notice a bulging in your chest, this is a sign things have gotten pretty serious. Healthline explains COPD can cause your lungs to become chronically overfilled with air, causing your ribcage to expand. This will give your chest the rounded look of a barrel. Not only does this physically appear alarming, but a bulging chest can make breathing problems even worse. The simplest activities will suddenly feel impossible.
Risk factors
What's the number one worst thing you can willingly do to your lungs? You guessed it — smoking. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute says up to 75% of those with COPD either currently smoke or used to. And if you have a family history of the disease, this only increases your odds if you're still addicted to cigarettes.
Unfortunately, even if you've never smoked, you can still develop this disease. Long-term exposure to anything that irritates your lungs (this can include air pollution, chemical fumes, or dust from your workplace) can give you COPD.
COPD complications
The scariest part about COPD isn't these symptoms — it's the complications that can result from the disease and ultimately cause your demise. As we stated before, you're more likely to have frequent lung infections if you have COPD. And pneumonia can be really serious, especially if you're already having trouble breathing on an average day. WebMD tells us you may also be at particular risk for thinning bones, a collapsed lung that causes air to leak into your chest cavity, or even heart failure. These more serious complications occur when COPD is at its later stages, so acting before things get severe can really save your life.
What you can do
Here's the bad news: There's currently no cure for COPD. But that doesn't mean there's nothing you can do if you have it. The NHLBI says the best thing you can do for yourself is to quit smoking if you haven't already, and avoid anything you're surrounded by that may be irritating your lungs. If your COPD has caused weight loss, you'll want to talk to your doctor about creating a meal plan so you can get adequate nutrients. This may involve taking some supplements, too.
Though physical activity may feel difficult, you'll want to make sure you're moving. Ask your doctor about what types of activity you should do. Even just going for short walks can help strengthen your muscles that help you breathe. And don't be afraid to ask about an inhaler — whether you have a serious case of the disease or its in a more mild stage, having an inhaler on hand can make a world of difference.


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09 Jan Herban Feast Real Wedding: Melanie and Rhabbie at The Foundry
Melanie and Rhabbie's wedding at The Foundry was a joyful celebration of love, family and friends. The couple first met in their high school Spanish class and it was amor at first sight. They have been together for 16 years but were waiting for Melanie to finish dental school before tying the knot.
"Because we've been together for so long, our wedding was more of a celebration of FINALLY!", said Melanie. "There was a lot of love put into our wedding because we had so many friends help us – we wanted the whole night to be about us, love and a celebration."
The couple wanted a modern look, which was executed with lots of exciting lighting, metallic accents and elegant, light florals.
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Vivendi breaks Zain talks over Africa assets
UPDATE 4: Kuwaiti telco still conducting strategic review, other parties said interested.
Kuwaiti telecoms group Zain said on Monday it still hoped to sell its African unit despite French media and telecoms giant Vivendi calling off talks to buy a majority stake in the business.
Shares in Vivendi, which has vowed to keep its BBB credit rating intact and maintain its dividend at current levels, rose more than 4 percent after the Paris-based group said talks were "interrupted", while shares in Zain slipped 1.7 percent.
Vivendi said it ended discussions as the investment was not consistent with its financial criteria.
Zain, the Gulf Arab region's third-largest telecoms firm by market value, responded by saying it was still conducting a review of its African unit to maximise shareholder value and would "only consider approaches that achieve this".
Zain, which is being advised by UBS, said several parties had expressed interest in its African operations, although any sale would not include its Moroccan and Sudanese units.
A number of companies other than Vivendi have already signed confidentiality agreements relating to Zain Africa, banking sources said.
"I can't find a tactical reason for selling this operation at this time," said Jithesh Gopi, head of research at Bahrain-based Sico Investments.
"The African operations have affected their profits in the last couple of quarters so this may be a factor.
"These are operations and investments that require time," said Gopi. "This (Africa) is one of the only remaining growth markets in the world as far as mobile is concerned and so on.
Zain CEO Saad Barrak told Reuters earlier this month the firm was in early talks with potential buyers for a stake in its African operations and could consider a partner for a 25 percent stake.
A France Telecom spokesman said it had been named in a Kuwaiti newspaper report as a potential bidder but the company was not interested in acquiring the business.
Kuwaiti newspaper al-Qabas reported on Monday that Zain had rejected a bid from Vivendi to buy a 65 percent stake in Zain Africa for about $10.5 billion.
The paper did not give a reason for the rejection but said it could be related to the method of payment.
Rumours the group was interested in Zain's African activities, which Vivendi confirmed on July 9, have depressed Vivendi's share price in recent weeks.
Analysts voiced concern over difficulties raising a significant amount of funds in the current climate, and noted that a large acquisition could endanger Vivendi's debt rating.
"Concerns over such an acquisition had caused weakness in the Vivendi share price over the last two months ... hence we would expect an end to the talks to have some immediate positive impact," said Goldman Sachs analyst Richard Jones.
Bankers said earlier this month Vivendi was seeking a 4.5 billion euro syndicated loan to back its acquisition of a majority stake in Zain's African telecom operations.
Zain, whose biggest shareholder is Kuwait's sovereign wealth fund, has spent more than $12 billion to expand in Africa since 2005 and plans to use another $2 billion this year.
"This is a very big operation so everyone will be cautious," Gopi said, adding only a handful of top telecoms names would have the capacity or appetite to take on the venture. (Reuters)


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Hello! My name is Hunter and I am from the state Arkansas In America. I am currently 24 years old and have been living in Japan for a little over 2 years now.
I began to get interested in Japan when I was around 13 years old after playing some Japanese games and watching anime. However, I didn't know it was Japanese media until I was around 17 years old.
Because of my interest in Japan, I decided to take a Japanese Language course in college. Soon after, I heard about an exchange program to Japan and promptly took the opportunity to go. Immediately upon arrival, I was fascinated by just how different the country was to my own. I started to really get absorbed into the culture and the language soon after.
After a few months of studying, I started volunteering a lot for places around my college. Places like elementary schools, language programs, and events held by the International center near my college. Eventually however, I found an English Conversation job in Shibuya where I taught for several months.
It was here where I really brushed up on my teaching techniques. I was able to really make good friends with the students and learn a lot about their lives. It was especially interesting because I was able to teach people with very differing levels. From people who have just started, to near native level speakers.
From that experience I would definitely say that my specialty is teaching more conversational English. From unique expressions and common everyday slang that is crucial to everyday life. It felt really special to me, hearing how my students were able to use the English that I taught them on their travels.
Fast forwards two years later, and after having gotten married to my French girlfriend in Japan, we moved to France for a few months. Though, after finding a good job here in Japan, we were able to come back and now currently live in Shikoku.
Hello! My name is Hunter and I am from the state Arkansas In America. I am currently 24 years old and have been living in Japan for a little over 2 years now.


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BRUNSWICK, Ohio-- For nearly five decades, battle-ready warriors have been roaming Northeast Ohio. They fight for honor, glory and a little Sunday exercise.
It's called Dagorhir, a live battle, role-playing game based loosely on "The Lord of the Rings."
On a Sunday at Plum Creek Park in Brunswick, nearly 100 fighters gather with polearms, clubs and shields. All the weapons are padded with foam and inspected for safety. Medics are on site, in case someone really gets hurt.
There are plenty of other rules, and colors and numbers represent how much damage is done. Red means a person can be taken out of the game with one shot and yellow means a player can't be hit.
"If you get hit in the arm, it goes behind your back. If you get hit in the leg, you kneel down. If you get shot in the torso or lose two limbs, you're out for the round," explained one fighter.
Costumes are not required, but do add to the fun.
There are classes for newcomers. Large-scale regional events can draw up to 1,000.
The group practices and battles weekly throughout the spring and summer.
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Ok, so I'm just always stressed out these days. I guess adjusting to life with a second child has been a bit of a challenge for me. Because I'm always stressed out, I seem to keep getting sick and as soon as I start feeling better, I push my limits again and get sick before I'm fully recovered from the last thing. Any tips for a haggard new mom????
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Matilda The Musical *CANCELLED*
20 September, 2019 - 20 October, 2019
Notice: Due to the protests in Hong Kong, this event has been postponed. Contact firstname.lastname@example.com for further information.
Matilda The Musical will be making its debut in Hong Kong from 20 September at The Lyric Theatre, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. Inspired by the beloved book by famous author Roald Dahl, the award-winning musical has been shown on London's West End and Broadway and received five-star reviews. Having toured Australia and New Zealand from 2015 to 2017, this is the first time it has ventured into Asia, debuting in Singapore in early 2019.
The musical tells the story of Matilda, a precocious five-year-old girl who loves reading and learning, but is suppressed by her TV-obsessed parents who pay her little attention. As she grows up, she begins to resist the challenges and obstacles presented to her. Seeking solace in the library in a world of her imagination and creation, Matilda forms strong bonds with adults such as Librarian Mrs Phelps and her class teacher Miss Honey. Together they give her the confidence to embrace her special gift and individuality which is needed to reclaim her life.
Tickets available from 23 April at hkticketing.com


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Written by Melissa Wang | Image by Daniel Constable for Angel Hsu
In December 2015, the 21st Convention of Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) also known as COP21, made the headlines with countries coming together to create a new climate agreement. This replaces the 1997 Kyoto Protocol, the older and only legally binding climate agreement to date.
But what was so different and significant about COP21?
"If you think about how much the world has changed since 1997, it is a totally different picture," explained Dr Angel Hsu, Assistant Professor of Social Sciences at Yale-NUS College.
Developing countries, rather than developed countries, are now the heaviest contributors of carbon emissions, and they are fast outpacing their predecessors who were key to the 1997 agreement. In addition, many countries including the US, were no longer willing to commit to any legally binding deal, which signalled a need for a different approach – something COP21 witnessed.
"Paris (COP21) was really different because the discussion was not surrounded on whether or not the agreement would be legally binding," Dr Hsu said.
"This left the agreement more open in terms of what countries could contribute. Everyone, both developing and developed countries, universally agreed to doing something about climate change, so Paris (COP21) was considered to be a huge success, " she elaborated, highlighting that the divide between the roles developing and developed countries would play in combatting climate change is now narrowed.
An expert in Environmental Policy, Dr Hsu has participated in seven COP meetings in the last decade as an academic and analyst, helping to work towards this Paris deal. Her role revolves around producing analysis that helps to inform the negotiations at the annual COP meetings. She also helps to make the negotiations more understandable and contextualises it for external audiences like the US Congress.
COP21 however, saw Dr Hsu playing her biggest role yet. Precisely because of the political difficulty of getting nation states to agree on tackling climate change and the trickiness in enforcing legally-binding agreements, Dr Hsu's research into the roles that cities, private sector and civil societies play instantly became extremely relevant and of interest.
Dr Hsu argues that these sub-national government and non-state actors can contribute significantly to global climate change action, and the impact that they have may be even larger than that of nation states. She had the rare opportunity to present her ideas at an official UNFCCC press conference, with the two most important people at COP21 – Secretariat Christiana Figueres and President Laurent Fabius. Invited to share about her research, Dr Hsu addressed the significance of these sub-national government and non-state actors, by analysing and contextualising their efforts alongside those of nation states.
"Any time you heard any UN or French government official talk about what city states and region were doing, my group (at the Yale Data-driven Environmental Solutions Group) produced that analysis," describing how her research directly informed negotiations at COP21.
Dr Hsu stressed the importance of understanding how the different levels of governments and business can contribute to global climate change action and "provide a lot more potential" to the climate change pledges made by nation states.
"That was something that appeared more prominently in Paris as compared to previous COPs and changed the rules of the game a little bit," said Dr Hsu.
"We're no longer just focused on the agreement, or about 'legally binding', or relying on nation states to deliver, because now you have all these other actors who are stepping up with their own efforts against climate change," she added.
In addition, Dr Hsu produced another report written in collaboration with former Governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger's group R-20 Regions for Climate. Scaling up: Local to Global Climate Change looked at case studies of nine cities and regions implementing effective climate policies, including examples from six of the top ten carbon-emitting countries. The analysis found that if these efforts were scaled up to a national level, the impact would be phenomenal, further demonstrating Dr Hsu's argument on how sub-national governments influence global climate change actions.
While COP21 is now over, Dr Hsu's work on environmental policy and research and analysis on climate change does not cease. Having only just returned to Yale-NUS from the conference and the year end break, Dr Hsu will be travelling to Davos in less than two weeks to present the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) – a global ranking of national environmental performance. At Yale-NUS, Dr Hsu not only teaches modules that look into environmental policies, she is also part of team that teaches Comparative Social Institutions, a Common Curriculum course that all students undergo.


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A Bakersfield man has been indicted for possession of 21 lbs. of meth and 1 lb. of heroin.
Hacel Alfredo Alvarez, 34, was indicted by a federal grand jury for one-count of possession with intent to distribute. According to court documents, during a search of Alvarez's residence in Bakersfield, authorities found 21lbs. of methamphetamine and 1 lb. of heroin.
Alvarez's federal court arraignment is scheduled for September 24. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, if convicted, Alvarez faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years and a maximum sentence of life in prison and up to a $10 million fine.


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XboxDVR cellular app is the simplest method to handle your gameplay captures
Probably the greatest third-party instruments for Xbox is aiming to make it even simpler to handle your clips and screenshots. XboxDVR is a useful resource to see your whole most up-to-date video and picture captures. It's the quickest and most handy method to handle that content material as a result of you possibly can deal with it seamlessly by a browser. Now, the XboxDVR group is launching a cellular app to make it even simpler to seek out and share your finest gaming moments.
The XboxDVR app is stay now on iOS and Android free of charge. It contains the essential performance that you'd count on. Should you take a screenshot or video clip on Xbox One or PC (and have default privateness settings), that content material will feed into XboxDVR robotically. You may then share a hyperlink to the clip on XboxDVR. Alternatively, you possibly can obtain the picture or video to share it wherever you need.
XboxDVR, the web site, has extra options than the app. You may log into an account, see trending content material from different individuals, and create GIFs. And the XboxDVR group is trying to carry extra options to the cellular model quickly. The thought is to get this preliminary launch out and present folks that it really works, after which construct on it from that time.
It really works properly
Taking screenshots on a console is easy. The Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Change all make this course of near-painless. However I discover the act of discovering and sharing my photos and clips is far more irritating.
On Change and PS4, it's important to handle your picture and video sharing on the consoles themselves. You possibly can take a USB stick between a console and a pc, however … c'mon. The Xbox One, nevertheless, robotically uploads every part into Microsoft's cloud. Now, that isn't essentially great both. I don't use OneDrive very a lot (since I crammed up my free area), and I feel its web-based software is complicated and sluggish.
However Microsoft doesn't attempt to preserve you in its ecosystem. It lets third events like XboxDVR entry all of that content material. And having the ability to say, "Xbox, document that" (once I had my Kinect attached), and seeing it on XboxDVR.com a couple of minutes later was at all times nice.
Having the app makes that total course of even smoother. All the things you document and seize exhibits up, and also you get two huge buttons for sharing or downloading. It's additionally all specified by a feed which you can scroll by shortly. It's a well-designed app.
XboxDVR isn't only a nice expertise, it's an argument for platform holders to open up their walled gardens barely. This app has no affiliation with Microsoft, nevertheless it makes Microsoft's merchandise higher. And I do know that the XboxDVR group needs to do one thing related for PlayStation, however Sony hasn't made the mandatory APIs public.
So I'll proceed to undergo by gamepad-based keyboards and archaic interfaces on PS4 and Change. However Sony and Nintendo ought to know that I'll curse them every time I can't use one thing like XboxDVR as a substitute.