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The answer is simple: what you need. At least, that's the hope. Bags are there to support you, because unfortunately (rather, fortunately) we don't have eight hands.
There's a lot of bags and backpacks out there that seem to forget this basic fact, and add all kinds of extra accessories, useless features, cheap tricks or copies. That's the beauty of John Peters New York bags and backpacks. They're made to be practical, and practical they are.
John Peters New York backpacks are great for students especially, but they work for all situations. They come in a variety of models and sizes to accommodate your needs.
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My husband and I have trekked out to the NZ Fitness Expo every year that it's been held (with the exception of last year as I was heavily pregnant and on the verge of popping!), so we're long time fans of the event. I'm a personal trainer working in the fitness industry and the husband is constantly training toward new gym goals so there's always something relevant for us to check out. We were on a time limit so couldn't see as much as we'd have liked, but we left Miss E with a babysitter and went to this year's expo at Auckland's ASB Showgrounds to take a look.
What is the NZ Fitness Expo?
Held in Auckland each year, the NZ Fitness Expo is New Zealand's largest health and fitness event which showcases the latest relevant products, fitness trends, industry experts and career info. Aimed at everyone from the dedicated fitness enthusiast to those just starting out, there are also free seminars, live competitions, and training demonstrations to get you inspired, informed and motivated.
Adult tickets at the door cost $20 with a discount for purchasing in advance online, and a 2-day pass also available.
What was on show?
The NZ Fitness Expo ran over Saturday 9 – Sunday 10 July, and as we were there on the Sunday afternoon we stopped to take a look at the NZ National Record Breakers Championships who were doing benchpress, the NZ Fitness Model Search, and the NZ Arm Battle (little-known relevant fact, my wedding night finished up in a number of the male guests taking part in an impromptu arm wrestling competition…).
Other events on display included the NZ Strongman Championship, Les Mills group fitness demonstrations, the NABBA (Natural Amateur Body Building Association) Auckland Championships and the NZ Kettlebell Sport National Championship.
All the stands were in one room and featured brands such as Canterbury, the NZ Institute of Sport, Pics Peanut Butter, Em's Power Cookies (I'll be featuring an interview on my blog with Em soon!), and Industrial Athletic.
We only really did a quick zip around the room because of time constraints, but stands of interest for me included:
- PranaON – a range of natural vegan supplements new to New Zealand and free from additives, preservatives, soy and gluten. We invested in a 3kg tub of Rich Chocolate Power Plant Protein (tastes pretty delish, quite sweet, seems to mix a little thicker than your average protein powder).
- Fitwear – a fitness clothing brand that started out small in Palmerston North back in 2012 and has grown onwards and upwards ever since. Their clothes are way cool. I semi-permanently live in stretchy pants and their latest collection was on show featuring a particular pair of vivid turquoise leggings I now have my eye on…
- Arbonne – notably because a friend of mine was the exhibitor, Arbonne has become popular overseas for their premium botanically-based cruelty-free beauty products which seem to be pretty legit. Mainstream beauty products can contain a lot of chemicals and added nasties so this is great if you care about what goes on/into your body.
The verdict
Thinking about going to the NZ Fitness Expo next year? Set aside space in your diary if you want to get some new workout gear or check out some supplements. I often buy things online rather than in-store when possible, so I found this a good chance to try out supplements before buying, and feel the fabrics of some of the clothing I've been thinking about purchasing.
The real special stuff at the expo though is the live competitions and the seminars. Suss out the timetable in advance before you go and make sure you're there for the events you're interested in.
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Viral Visionaries Sep 25th, 2018
Viral Visionaries: how can creators avoid burnout?
This week we're discussing burnout, what causes it, and how creators can avoid it
Viral Visionaries May 21st, 2018
Viral Visionaries: Are YouTubers beginning to jump ship?
With YouTube OG Philip DeFranco launching his own video platform - will that provide disgruntled creators with a much-craved alternative?
Viral Visionaries Apr 27th, 2018
Viral Visionaries: Can companies do more to keep our children safe online?
Who's responsibility is it to make sure children aren't looking at harmful content?
Viral Visionaries Apr 6th, 2018
Viral Visionaries: What kind of impact will Fortnite have on YouTube Gaming?
We chatted to our Visionaries about the success of Fortnite and what that means for YouTube
Viral Visionaries Feb 22nd, 2018
Viral Visionaries: Are YouTube and Twitch doing enough to counter misuse of their platforms?
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Background:Civic Center Redevelopment Site #1 (CCRS #1 (PDF)) is a key City-owned property located at the southeast corner of Rockwell Street and Stafford Place, within both the Old Town/Civic Center Subarea and the City's Old Town/Civic Center Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District #3. The approximately 4.25-acre site (PDF) was identified by the community as a very high-priority revitalization project. The 2007 Old Town/Civic Center Subarea Plan called for this former industrial/warehouse property to be redeveloped with a pedestrian friendly, high quality, moderate density, single-family residential project. (2007 concept site plan (PDF)
Status:September 2017: The City Council approved the final development plans for Airhart Construction's proposed Stafford Place redevelopment of CCRS #1 by Ordinance O2017-50 (PDF). The approved project includes 27, semi-custom, detached single family homes on relatively small lots. The average sales price for each of these homes is projected to be approximately $420,000. Additional information is available on the Airhart Construction website.
In May 2017, the City Council approved a redevelopment and land sale agreement (RDA) with Airhart Development LLC, memorialized here in Ordinance O2017-25.
Construction commenced in March 2018, and site infrastructure was completed in summer of 2018. As of June 2020, all single family homes have been completed.


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Saturn and Sandra Bullock
Sandra Bullock seems to only get stronger with age. She has been one of Hollywood's most reliable leading ladies and biggest earners for almost 20 years now and shows no signs of stopping. This year she starred in two very different movies: The Heat, which was a typical "buddy" comedy only with women playing the buddies, and Gravity, a suspense thriller that seems bound for the Oscars. Both films have been phenomenally successful.
What is most remarkable about Bullock's long career is that she didn't get her first big break until relatively late. She was 30 when her role in Speed first made her a star, an age when many young actresses begin to see their options wither. For Bullock, however, 30 was just the right age to start.
Bullock's horoscope is remarkable for the number of planets on the angles. (Click here to see her chart.) The angles of a horoscope are the Ascendant, the Midheaven (or M.C.), the Descendant (the point on the circle directly opposite the Ascendant) and the I.C. (Imum Coeli, the point directly opposite the Midheaven. Bullock has Mars, Venus and the North Node of the Moon on her Ascendant, Mercury and Uranus close to the I.C. and Saturn directly on her Midheaven.
The Midheaven and the 10th House rule the career and Saturn on the Midheaven typically means that a person will struggle early in their career and find success relatively late. Because it is so hard won, this success will have extra substance and staying power and will earn the person the respect of his or her peers.
What is also interesting about Saturn in this chart is the almost exact quincunx it makes to Bullock's Sun in Leo, in the 2nd House. The quincunx is not a positive aspect. It generally implies problems and blockages that are hard to define and result in awkwardness. This aspect might explain why Bullock has had so much trouble in her relationships with the men in her life. (Both Saturn and Sun are often seen as represent male principles.)
But the quincunx between Saturn and the Sun in Bullock's horoscope seems to have had at least one positive effect. Bullock's career (10th House) has made her the highest paid (2nd House) actress in Hollywood. Not bad for a broad pushing 50.
Of course, there are a whole lot of things going on in Sandra Bullock's horoscope other than Saturn. Just for starters, we have Venus on the Ascendant (beauty and good fortune) and Uranus on the I.C. (sudden changes and an irregular home life). But Saturn does explain the remarkable span of this actress's career and forecasts more of the same.


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May 31, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm$40
Back by popular demand and brought to you by Bagger Vodka: The Bi-Annual Cedar Ridge 0.5K Race! This event is Cedar Ridge's own affectionate parody of road races everywhere, and will get your Memorial Day started off right!
Registration will begin at 9:00 am and the race starts at 10:00 AM on May 31, 2021. Race swag bag and sticker included.
While you're stretching before the race, we'll warm your muscles up the only way we know how – Bagger Vodka Bloodies and Screwdrivers. The "race" will cover 546 yards spanning across the campus, including a stop or two along the way so you can wet your whistle.
Once you cross the finish line, we will keep the drinks flowing, and be serving up a build-your-own breakfast taco station with scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, smoked pork shoulder, sweet corn salsa, and more!
Tickets are $40+ gratuity and tax. Must be 21+ to attend.
Whether you participate in the Ironman every year or have yet to step foot inside a gym – this event is for you! As one of the fastest sell-outs in Cedar Ridge event history, act quickly to ensure your spot in the Cedar Ridge 0.5K Race.


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These series has been reprinted in 2013 by Rebellion (UK market) in hardcover GN form. Use the caption to reach the associated file.
In 1986, IPC 2000 AD's material related to Sláine, Nemesis The Warlock and other strips were published in the US under license by Dez Skinn's Quality Comics. This material was colorized for the occasion, and sometime badly reshaped to fit the regular US comics size.
In Spellbinders #1, cover date December 1986, 3 strips were adapted, Amadeus Wölf (not a Pat Mills strip), Sláine and Nemesis The Warlock (book four, continuing right after Eagle Comics left off). Nemesis The Warlock has been published in Spellbinders until issue #12 (the title then became Scavengers as he began reprinting Flesh and Judge Dredd Material), before having its own series lasting 19 issues.
The Gothic Empire story line (aka Nemesis The Warlock Book Four) has been published in Spellbinders #1-6:
All previous material (excepted Ego Trip in Spellbinders #6), have been reprinted in 2010 by Rebellion in the following book:
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I've heard it so many times. "I don't see race, or class. I just see kids." Nonsense. Thankful these teachers are seeking out trainings to help them understand how racism shows up in the classroom, everyday.
"You do see those things, and we treat kids differently, whether it's gender, race, or class. There's all these subtle things you're doing giving kids messages, and decades of messages tell kids things about themselves."
Read more of Alexandria Neason's article in The Village Voice: To Fight Institutional Racism, Teachers Are Going Back To School.
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The Kwalikum Kondors Golf team took to Qualicum Memorial Golf Course for their first tournament of the season, on the start of their search for a third-straight provincial championship.
Having won three titles already (1986, 2013 and 2014), the Kondors are feeling up to the challenge and were chomping at the bit to show their stuff at the first tournament of the season (results not available at press time).
"These kids are a hungry group," coach Butch Gayton said. "They know the pressure that comes with being back-to-back provincial champions and they're welcoming it with open arms."
"It's great to see the enthusiasm from all of the players involved that want to play some sort of a role in helping this team potentially with a third straight title."
The pressure is there, Gayton admits, but it's not something he feels will take away from his players being able to play the way that he knows they are capable of playing.
"I don't think it will hurt them," Gayton said. "There's only so much that outside pressure can get to you in the game of golf."
"It's mostly a mental game and it all comes from you. You can listen to everyone else as much as you want to but when it comes down to playing the game out there, it's just you, the clubs and that golf ball. These kids are up to the challenge and they're ready."
With a team that only has one Grade 12 player (Carson Arcurri), the Kondors boast a number of Grade 10's to go along with Grade 11's Masato Wilson, Blair Stewart and Anthony Trozzo.
"We've got a good mix of players," Gayton said. "We've got some kids who don't have a ton of experience but can play the game and we've also got Carson, our senior on the team, to go along with Masato, Blair and Anthony who've been out there on the course for both Island and provincial championship rounds."
"That experience from those three is tremendous for us and will go a long way in helping out some of the players that don't quite have that much experience just yet."
Being able to kick off their season with a tournament at home, on one of the two courses they practise on (along with Pheasant Glen), the Kondors will have the home field advantage and will look to use that to their benefit.
"We are very lucky to have two great courses to practise on," Gayton said. "For us, I think it really helps in getting the kids in to the swing of things right off the bat."
"We don't have to worry about travelling and then getting ready at another course that we might not be all that familiar with. We're right in our own backyard and we know what the course has to offer."
"Qualicum Memorial is a great course that stays very dry, even when it pours rain, so we're going to have some good conditions for our first tournament rain or shine, hopefully just sunshine though."


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Accord signed to form Strong PNG Opposition
The accord was signed by all 46 members of the opposition in a show of solidarity and determination.
Leader of the National Alliance (NA) party, MP for Aitape-Lumi Patrick Pruaitch said the Accord is an agreement that will pave way for them to do business as an alternative government.
"I want to assure the people in this country that this team is serious and we will give this government the time to look at correcting the mismanagement of this country, particularly the economy.
"So getting to that today is a start for our team (and) we look forward to taking our seats on August 22 when parliament resumes."
Pangu leader and member for Bulolo Sam Basil said that the accord will ensure we are one and nothing will break the team.
"We will continue to build the numbers until we get rid of the (PNC) government," he added.
Member for Northwest Sir Mekere Morauta said that the Accord binds the members through their various parties to work together to restore democracy to the country.
"We want to provide PNG an ethical and competent government that is PNG and weed out corruption which is a cancer eating the body of this country and to strengthen the governance in the private sector.
"We will work together to ensure important oversight institutions are strengthened because when those institutions are working together independently but together that is where transparency and accountability is promoted," Sir Mekere said.
"The alliance immediately went through a series of meetings where we sat down and analysed where we as leaders will position ourselves to fight for the interest of the people," Governor for Northern Province and alliance member, Gary Juffa said.
"We will put together a more structured approach towards ridding this nation of the dictatorship that has crept up over five years and we can develop laws that are in the best interest of our land owners and we can have a fair taxation regime," he added.
The accord stands on dealing with the country's outstanding issues and working towards building a strong alternative government for PNG.
Priority areas mentioned are education, health and the country's natural resources which the Alliance promised, will be looked at closely in terms of driving the PNG economy.
The Alliance includes the National Alliance, Pangu Party, THE Party, Melanesian Liberal Party, PNG Party, Coalition Reform Party, People's Movement for Change Party and PNG National Party and a number of independents led by Sir Mekere Morouta.
Meanwhile, Police Commissioner Gari Baki has made an earnest and last minute plea for an end to the post-election related violence in the Enga and Southern Highlands Provinces.
For Enga he has asked former Opposition leader Don Polye and MP-elect Alfred Manse to rein in their supporters, who are currently fighting each other.
Both ran for the highly volatile and contested Kandep seat, which they have been at loggerheads over for the last couple of elections.
This has resulted in six deaths and massive destruction to both public and private property and infrastructure.
All businesses and operations have either come to a standstill or resorted to limited operating times.
The rest of the population in the electorate has been living in fear and has pleaded for police intervention.
In the Southern Highlands counting for the Regional seat was moved to the Kimininga Police Barracks in Mount Hagen, Western Highlands Province, for fear of escalated violence following a reported six deaths as well.
Commissioner Baki said apart from the police the onus was on the local leadership to contain their tribesmen from causing further deaths and destruction of property.
For the Kandep electorate he said both Polye and Manase had to be accountable and man-enough to call off their warring tribesmen and restore peace and order.
He said police were engaged in the prevention of destruction of public property and had saved the bulk of it "so the onus is on the two gentlemen to stop the fighting immediately.


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- Lethal damage, damage from a source with deathtouch, and effects that say "destroy" won't cause a creature with indestructible to be put into the graveyard. However, a creature with indestructible can be put into the graveyard for a number of reasons. The most likely reasons are if it's sacrificed, if it's legendary and another legendary creature with the same name is controlled by the same player, or if its toughness is 0 or less. (2013-07-01)
- If another Knight creature you control is dealt lethal damage, the creature isn't destroyed, but the damage remains marked on it. If, at some point later in that turn, you no longer control Knight Exemplar or it loses its abilities, the other Knight creature will lose indestructible and will be destroyed. (2013-07-01)
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Which function should I call to get something like a data dump file? I am trying to get a text file of everything in the scene.
Thank you,
Jeremy Kaiser
Which function should I call to get something like a data dump file? I am trying to get a text file of everything in the scene.
Thank you,
Jeremy Kaiser
You should go for File->Export->FBX and tick
text file.
But it highly depends on what you understand by "everything in the scene". Tool settings, Multipass-settings? 3rd party plugin settings, etc.?
I can't find the option to tick txt file. Do I have to enable it in preferences?
// nevermind found it.
It looks really nicely organized but is this the same data structure for c4d documents?
No. c4d files are a proprietary format and I assure you, Maxon won't release the internal structure to public. ;)
Depending on what you achieve, there might be a solution by using the Melange SDK: https://developers.maxon.net/?page_id=1112
Can you elaborate a bit more what are you trying to achieve?
Sure. I am creating an automated cad rendering pipeline. I just wanted to see how everything is assigned material and objerct tag wise to see how difficult it would be to parse regular object names and instances + material assignment methods.
Hello and thanks for the question,
First, for your next threads, please help us keeping things organised and clean. I know it's not your priority but it really simplify our work here.
Regarding your question i'm afraid there's no solution than what @mp5gosu already talked about. (thanks for your post)
If you are creating a rendering pipeline i would definitely have a look at the melange SDK if you are not afraid of c++ (and there's absolutely no reason to be afraid). Don't be afraid to ask questions here.
There's no equivalent to Melange in python.
As i said, other than going through all objects in the scene and collect informations you want to export and finally export it to the format you want (using xml module in python for example) there's no built in solution.
Sorry about the bad new ..
i've marked this thread as a question so when you considered it as solved, please change the state :)
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Daily Clips: September 30th, 2016
Suburban woman wield election power: Now vote for Hillary Clinton. Ok? Thanks.
A liberal Supreme Court: "Any American under the age of 50 has no memory of living with a liberal Supreme Court."
Politics and the stock market: Eddy Elfenbein has a great blog, Crossing Wall Street, that focuses on stocks and the economy in general. Today, he has a great bit on keeping politics out of your portfolio:
Let me be clear that government policy does impact the economy, and by extension, the stock market. But those policy decisions are usually well removed from the standard partisan debate. The government shutdown is a good example of a partisan effort that riled investors, but even that didn't last long. Of course, what the Federal Reserve does is important, but that's rarely an election issue. Plus, there's no reason to think that a change at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue will have a great impact on monetary policy.
Consumer confidence jumps to highest level since 2007
Tweet of the day:
The stock market knows that Trump would be very bad news for the economy. (source: https://t.co/922YcprdZe) pic.twitter.com/ardPVH1V6S
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The Bride Box joined the subscription box world just over a year ago and we are excited to be a part of such a large and growing movement!
Subscription boxes have been on the rise the last few years becoming one of the most popular trends in the e-commerce world. It's no wonder why they are so popular, who doesn't want to receive a pseudo-Christmas gift every month. The element of surprise is a major contributing factor of the subscription box craze. If you're thinking of a subscription box for yourself or as a gift, there are 1,000's to sort through. They range from food boxes, beauty boxes, craft boxes, children's boxes, there are even boxes for when your pesky Aunt Flow comes to town. These gifts are exciting to receive because you're learning about new products to try and may just find your new favorite brand.
The Bride Box brings subscription boxes to a whole new level. As the original subscription box for brides, we connect with our subscribers on a different scale - bringing a box full of gifts straight to the bride-to-be's doorstep. Brides who receive The Bride Box on a monthly basis will receive gifts to help them plan and pamper themselves for their wedding day as well as professional advice and tips from wedding industry experts. It's more than a bridal show in a box, it's like a wedding planner in a box that gives you gifts to remember why being a bride is so exciting and the most memorable time of a person's life. The brands you learn about in The Bride Box are hand picked and selected by our Co-Founders Katie and Noell. Katie interviews every prospective vendor to find out interesting facts about our vendors that will also be useful to our brides.
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Organic Dried Lavender Tea
Lavender has been used extensively over the ages for promoting rest and taking on bouts of sleeping disorders. Its pleasant and distinct odour is associated with tension relief and producing an unwinded state, making it a perfect bedtime tea to help lull you into a restful and serene sleep.
6 Uses and Lavender Tea Benefits
Lavender tea is made by steeping the purple buds of the Lavandula angustifolia plant in hot water.
This Herbal tea is thought to calm people, lead to much better sleep, enhance skin health, and offer lots of other advantages, though research is scarce and mostly focuses on lavender extracts.
Here are 6 possible benefits of lavender tea and extract and the science behind them.
1. Might improve mood conditions
Lavender is extensively utilized as an aromatherapy agent and supplement to assist with stress and anxiety, depression, and fatigue.
Research studies suggest that compounds in lavender might promote activity in particular areas of the brain and influence the transmission of impulses in between brain cells in ways that improve mood and produce a soothing result.
While both the aroma of lavender extract and oral lavender oil preparations have been shown to improve mood and relax the mind, it's less clear if lavender tea can provide similar advantages.
One research study in 80 new moms in Taiwan discovered that those who consumed 1 cup (250 mL) of lavender tea each day for 2 weeks while taking time to appreciate the tea's aroma reported less tiredness and depression, compared with those who didn't smell and drink the tea.
However, there were comparable reports of fatigue and depression between the two groups after 4 weeks, suggesting that benefits are most handy early.
Lavender aromatherapy and oil preparations have been revealed to help calm nerves and reduce anxiety and anxiety feelings. Some research suggests that lavender tea may have a similar impact.
2. May boost sleep
The relaxing effect of lavender in the body is also believed to increase sleep.
There are no specific studies on the effect lavender tea has on sleep quality, but research studies on other kinds of lavender are promising.
One study in 158 brand-new mothers in the postpartum period found that ladies who took 10 deep breaths of lavender scent 4 days a week for 8 weeks had considerably better sleep quality than those in the placebo group.
Another research study on 79 university student who reported sleep concerns revealed that proper sleep health and breathing in lavender enhanced sleep quality. Lavender spots were applied to the chest during the night.
Based upon these outcomes, it's possible that taking pleasure in a cup of lavender tea to loosen up before bed might help you have much better sleep.
This might be specifically real if you take time to appreciate and take in the scent, as research on lavender fragrance recommends.
Research recommends that the soothing scent of lavender extract might promote much better sleep, but there have been no specific studies on the impact of lavender tea.
3. Might relieve menstrual cramping
Constraining in the lower abdominal area before or throughout a menstrual period is a common concern among females.
Lavender may assist with sensations of pain.
Specifically, one study in 200 young person ladies in Iran discovered that smelling lavender for thirty minutes per day in the very first 3 days of menstruation led to substantially less unpleasant cramping after 2 months compared with the control group.
Other research suggests that massage with necessary lavender oil also helps with menstrual cramping. However, there have been no research studies on the consumption of lavender in tea or supplements.
Still, drinking lavender tea and appreciating its aroma may assist, though more extensive research is required.
Breathing in lavender essential oil or utilizing it in massage may assist with menstrual cramping. There have been no research studies on whether drinking lavender tea has a comparable result, but it's possible.
4. May improve skin health
Lavender oil has been shown to display anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial results.
As a result, it's utilized in topical applications to assist fight acne, enhance inflammatory skin conditions like psoriasis, and recover wounds or abrasions.
One study in rats discovered that topical application of lavender oil every other day for 14 days considerably decreased injuries compared with the control group. This is mainly since lavender oil promoted the synthesis of the structural protein collagen.
These results suggest that certain types of lavender might promote skin recovery and collagen development.
Research shows that specific kinds of lavender, such as oil, may exhibit anti-inflammatory effects and assist promote skin recovery.
5. Promoting hair growth
Another special advantage of lavender essential oil is promoting hair growth. Even though more research studies are needed to confirm lavender's capacity in regrowing brand-new hair, it's considered safe. With some other necessary oils such as Mentha piperita and rosemary, it could show invaluable loss of hair treatments.
6. Stabilizing immune system
Research studies revealed that lavender might help stabilize our total body immune system because of its anti-inflammatory home.
How to make lavender tea and possible precautions
Though research on lavender tea is limited, consuming a cup of this tea can be soothing and might offer some advantages.
To make lavender tea, you can steep store-bought tea bags in hot water or brew your own. Put 1 cup (250 mL) of water over 1/2 teaspoon of loose lavender buds, and let it high for a couple of minutes.
Like many herbal teas, there are some preventative measures to think about with lavender tea.
There has been at least one case report of developing an unusually rapid heartbeat after drinking lavender tea.
Due to its possible impacts on the nerve system, speak to your healthcare provider before utilizing any form of lavender if you have any heart conditions, underlying health conditions, or take medications.
It's unknown whether lavender oils or teas are safe for pregnant and breastfeeding females.
You can quickly make lavender tea at home. However, consult with your doctor before utilizing lavender if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a hidden health condition.
The bottom line
Lavender tea and extracts may assist promote sleep, skin health, increase the state of mind, and relieve stress and anxiety.
Nevertheless, there's almost no research study on the possible advantages of the tea particularly. If anything, appreciating the smell of lavender tea may have the most potential benefit, as many studies point to lavender's usage in aromatherapy.
Still, drinking lavender tea can be relaxing and a great way to loosen up.
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This lavender tea is so fragrant and has a beautiful colour. A little goes a long way. I drank it during chemotherapy and it helped heal my mouth ulcers.
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The lavender tea is amazing,taste great and great for a restful night
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I definitely recommend the calming effects of the Lavender, Ginko and Passionfruit tea.
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Now for the full Airplane Baby Shower Reveal! It was SUCH a fun party to plan and throw, and so much fun for my sweet cousin to come into town so we could all love on her and be happy for her upcoming baby!
Again- we went with the Airplane shower because her Dad worked as an air traffic controller and her husband works for Delta, so lots and lots of flying are in this kid future! We designed the table to look like grass on either side of a runway… and I love how the table turned out! I wrapped a few of my puzzle boxes in green wrapping paper to add height without sticking out.
The control tower cake, AND the biggest hit were these cloud cake balls!!! (a 6 petal cookie cutter, press the cake inside, freeze, cut in half, add to a stick and dip!)
What kinds of food do you think of when you think Airplane? I created these labels for Pretzels…
and peanuts! This way people could snack at the party, or take some home as well!
I found these great clam-shell plastic food containers at Gygi's here in SLC, but I'm sure a local food/restaurant supply store would have them, or of course ordering online! We made chicken salad sandwiches on croissants and I love the addition of my stickers too them. I'm still tickled how it all came together!
And of course my airplane color flow cookies…
And you can't have any party, let along an airplane party without bottled water (get all the free printables for the airplane baby shower here)!!!
I also found these plastic cups, the same ones from the airplanes, for the Orange juice (my favorite airline drink, AND the perfect color for our party). BUT I couldn't find the right size lids… NEXT time, right? And with Easter the next weekend I found an abundance of blue cotton candy, so I made these orange planes with a mold and added them to the bags!
I used my silhouette machine to cut out all the clouds and the planes, you can't see it but I created a mobile that's hanging from the chandelier to add more clouds and a plane into the sky above the table. The cartoon plane was an image I found that I changed up to match the other plane, the silhouette of a plane, that I designed…
Since so many people were coming from different parts of the Mother to be's life we included name tags. On top of the wings is a cloud shape space for names… Another missed picture (I always have those don't I?) and the gift table (with a maternity pictures from a photoshoot with my sister, Chelsea Peterson Photography)
The prizes for our games were simple, but delicious! The sad thing is the first time around I actually miss-spelled chocolate…
We threw a maternity Jeopardy game, that was a HUGE hit! Everyone was laughing pretty hard, and the team that won didn't have any new or young mothers on it…
And the baby food game, the winner of this one was my 17 year old cousin, she babysits alot!!! Way to go!
And finally a reminder of the airplane invitations I created for the party! It was a wonderful evening and I hope my sweet cousin had a great time, cause in the end that's the whole point of throwing a party![riview showtitle=always id=64 name=parties tags=airplane size=150x150 lightbox=0]
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Zen Garden Mural is Completed!
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Zen Garden Mural Progress Report
I have mentioned before that my husband is super-supportive. He even helped with this mural by removing some stray brush marks for me. First we dampen the area with water. Then we use a cotton swab and a dab of waterless hand sanitizer to gently remove the paint. This works well with thin layers of paint that have not cured for more than a day or two.
Oh yeah! I'm sitting on a footstool, and my hair is partially French-braided to keep it out of my face. I've grown so accustomed to having paint on my hands that I showed up at church last Sunday with mossy rock colors on my hand. Argh! A cool trick I recently learned is to use waterless hand sanitizer and a paper towel to remove acrylic paint from my hands (which led to the tip explained above.) Apparently I was so tired when cleaning up on Saturday night that I forgot that step. Usual hand washing doesn't remove the lingering acrylic film, especially on the fingernails. I know matte fingernail polish is in vogue right now, but I don't think this is what stylists have in mind. ;-)
Come to Art Reception 12-04-09
What? Art Exhibit Opening Reception
Where? Fisher Community Center, 709 S Center St., Marshalltown, IA
When? Friday, December 4, 2009; 5:30 - 7:00
I hope you will come if you are in the area. Thirty-four of my paintings will be on exhibit through the month of December. If you are a follower of this blog, you know I paint a variety of subjects from abstract to floral and landscapes. Most works will be acrylic, but there will also be some transparent watercolor paintings.
The exhibit is hosted by the Central Iowa Art Association. I am thrilled to have been invited to showcase my art.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Zen Garden Mural Update
I've made some progress on the mural since my last post. After contouring most of the major branches, I tried painting a few leaves. I was inspired by a Russian Olive tree growing near our nephew's dorm. Painting the leaves is relaxing to me. I was happy to find I could use a green straight from the bottle. The rest of the colors I've used so far are mixes.
I also added some detail to the ground under the tree by painting the suggestion of some rocks. It's probably the most difficult part of the project since I have to sit on the floor while painting this area. It's helpful to have a second pair of eyes sitting across the room while I work. I'm hoping to recruit my husband for the next painting session for this section. He gave me input while I worked on contouring the main trunk and branches.
Thanks to all who have encouraged me with your wonderful comments. I am very grateful for your support. xo


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Join Hackney's third annual Sustainability Day
Hackney Council is set to host its third annual Sustainability Day on Saturday 16 November, and is inviting local people to come and find out how they can help tackle the climate emergency.
At the low waste, zero single use plastic event, there'll be energy saving advice, free low-carbon food and refreshments, a zero waste market where people can pick pick up loose foods, free bicycle checks, a clothes swap, endangered species face-painting.and lots of other stalls giving advice on environmental sustainability and tackling the climate emergency.
Residents will also be able to take their first peek at Hackney Council's new publicly-owned energy company and find out more about the Council's plans for it.
There'll be lots of activities for children too - including a kids area with the face painting, a play street and a smoothie bike.
Earlier this year we declared a climate emergency and approved a motion that commits Hackney Council to some of the most ambitious commitments of any council to tackle man-made global warming, including reducing our carbon footprint by 45% by 2030, reaching net-zero emissions by 2040, setting up our own publicly-owned clean energy company, switching to 100% renewable electricity in Council buildings by 2020, delivering ground-breaking tree and green infrastructure investments, and transforming Hackney's waste system.
Our third-annual Sustainability Day will give people a chance to find out about the rapid action the Council is taking to address the climate emergency, and what they can do to tackle it.
The event will be hosted at Hackney Town Hall at 10am-4pm on Saturday 16 November. To find out more, visit: www.hackney.gov.uk/sustainability-day.


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There is an App for just about anything these days and thankfully that also covers the latest trends, lusted over items and hottest new season key pieces, whether you are a complete fashion novice or a fashion know it all, there is an App just for you.
#1 The Hunt
If you ever find yourself desperately searching for something you've seen on a model or a celebrity but have no idea where it's from or even roughly how much it costs, then The Hunt will help you find it. It also allows you to post a photo of an outfit you are wearing and ask fellow users for their opinions and advice, perfect for when your best friend just isn't available! Check out our spring picks here so you don't have to scour the internet to hunt them down!
#2 StyleBook
StyleBook allows you to take photos of your entire wardrobe, store them and then use them to mix and match outfits together which can then be rated, helping you find your perfect look. It even helps you plan what you are going to wear in advance and tell you how many times you have previously worn an outfit, it really is your virtual best friend.
#3 Sales Gossip
An app that allows you to beat the sales frenzy and find all of the best bargains from the comfort of your own home. Sales Gossip will notify you of all of the best in-store and online discounts all within reach of your location. You can update your wishlist so the app is tailored to you and your preferences to ensure you only find exactly what you want.
#4 Vernez
Vernez is similar to Polyvore, but it allows you to follow a certain garment and see how others style it – create your own 'fashion magazines' and use it as an online shopping portal. It's invitation only at the moment (ooh exclusive!) but if you add your email, you should get an invitation code within a few days!
#5 Polyvore
Polyvore offers endless inspiration for all those days you simply just don't know what to wear. Users create mood boards and fashion collages filled with items available to buy online to showcase their perfect outfits, all of which are available for you to scroll through and gain inspiration.
P.S The Career Girl Daily App is now live! Download it now on iOS or Android!